Let's Say Thanks

We are very fortunate to live in one of the most picturesque and well-preserved communities in the country. We take pride in calling Hot Springs Village home. We also have a stake in the future and success of the Village, including the people employed by the POA who work hard every day to make sure Hot Springs Village—from the East Gate to the West Gate and everywhere in between—is beautifully maintained.

The Village Employees Benefit Fund (VEBF), a non-profit volunteer group not associated with the POA, was founded in 1999 by Village residents to say, “Thank You” to hundreds of hourly wage employees for their service. When we have an ice storm, crippling snowstorm, fire, tornadoes, or some other emergency, their services are very visible. What isn’t so visible is their day-to-day effectiveness, even though our workers must do their jobs in heat, cold, and sometimes other dangerous conditions.

The VEBF distributes donated funds to POA employees at their annual holiday Luncheon with a thank you note from us, the residents, who deeply appreciate their dedicated performance throughout the year.  Executive Management is excluded from receiving annual cash gift.

In addition to the annual “Thank You” to all the employees, generous donations to the VEBF have helped employees during times of crisis in their personal lives, such as house fires, medical bills, and funeral expenses. While the amounts may not be large, the timing is critical for these employees, and they are always very appreciative.  

 Full and part-time POA employees seeking to apply for continuing education funds for technical training, certification programs, and college-level studies may do so through the VEBF Continuing Education Fund. To be eligible, you must have been employed by the POA for at least one full year prior to applying. Applications are available at the POA HR office, and the process includes an interview with the Continuing Education Fund committee. Awards for college-bound applicants are made in May for the following academic year. Awards for technical training or certification programs may be at any appropriate time.