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Employee Holiday Party
The GHI office will be closed at 12:00pm on Thursday, December 9th
for the employees' holiday party and will remain closed until Monday, December 13th.
Emergency maintenance service is available at 301-474-6011.
Annual New Member Social
GHI's Annual New Member Social
Enjoy a warm welcome among neighbors both old and new on January 13, 2021 at 7 p.m. via Zoom Meeting (click here).
June 2018
Solar, Woodlands at Center of GHI Annual Meeting
Dog Etiquette for Members with and without Dogs
March 2018
What Is Zoning, and How Does It Affect GHI?
"Walls-IN" HO-6 Insurance Coverage
December 2017
New Rain Garden at 20 Court Ridge Will Manage Storm Water
Who Leads GHI?
This Winter, Be Warmer in Your Home
September 2017
What Does the Future Hold?
A Neighborly Reminder
Yard Waste Pickup
Bulk/Special Trash Pickup
School is Open - Drive Carefully
May 2017
Woodlands of GHI
Why Should You Clean Up Pet Waste?
Help Choose GHI Leadership
April 2017
What To Do For Your Garden & Lawn in April
Help Decide GHI's Direction
Responses To Questions Asked During the Town Hall Meeting Available Online
Volunteers Needed For Committees
March 2017
In Case You Missed the Town Hall Meeting
Important Information For The 2017 Cohort Of The Homes Improvement Program
Financing Improvements to Additions During the Homes Improvement Program
GHI Will Not Pursue Washington Gas' Proposal to Provide Gas At This Time
February 2017
What Is GHI
Gurgling Sounds Or Higher Bills May Mean Pipe Problems
Yard Solutions Survey
Reminder: How Your Row Can Become Smoke-Free
January 2017
Help Wanted: Your Co-Op
Board Strategic Plan Highlights Enormous Workload for Co-Op
Town Halll Meeting January 29
2017 GHI Budget Available Online
November 2016
Heading to Vote? You May Recognize GHI Members
Grant Will Help GHI Members With Excessive Clutter
Member Handbook Updates
October 2016
Doors And Storm Doors: A Homes Improvement Program Choice
Who's Responsible? Quick Reminders
GHI Technology Survey
September 2016
Fan and Radiant Heaters
Have You Seen A Boundary Marker?
GHI Is Changing Banks - What Does This Mean For You
Updates To The Member Handbook
August 2016
Optional HIP Improvement: Digital Thermostat
Task Force Reports On Preserving Historic Greenbelt
August is Fire Awareness Month in GHI
Find GHI Boundary Markers To Help The Woodlands Committee
July 2016
A Farewell: Cultivating Community from GHI to South Africa
Who Ya Gonna Call?
Join the Member Outreach Committee
Task Force on Yards Seeks Members
June 2016
Optional HIP Improvement: Siding Replacement & Insulation Upgrades
Members Thoughtfully Debate, Vote at Annual Meeting
Proposed Parking Rules Changes
Get Outdoor & Enjoy Our Woodlands
Love Your Co-op? Promote GHI on Social Media
Got Insurance?
May 2016
With The Help of GHI Members, Old Greenbelt theatre Celebrates One Year Anniversary
Conducting Business At a GHI Meeting: Actions & Motions
Yard Inspections Begin in May
Garden Contest Deadline is June 15
April 2016
Optional HIP Improvement: Ductless Mini Split Heat Pump
First GHI Member "Goes Solar"
Spring Plant Swap
March 2016
Spring Cleaning: How To Get Rid of Unwanted Items Through Donation & Re-Gifting
Can You Help Lead GHI's Future?
5 Year Schedule for Homes Improvements Program Released
Share Your Ideas for Soundproofing GHI Homes
February 2016
Reclaim: One of the Three R's of Small Space Living
Homes Improvement Program Tips For Members With Companion Animals
Insurance Requirements From Lenders
Winter Weather Procedures
January 2016
When Snow and Ice Don't Make Everything Nice
Stefan Brodd Selected to Fill Vacant Board Seat
An Update on GHI Finances: Key 2016 Budget Priorities
New GHI Legislative & Government Affairs Committee Seeks Members
Red Added as Door Color Option for HIP
Updates to Member Handbook
December 2015
First Impressions: New Member Perspectives On Living In GHI & Greenbelt
A Cornucopia Of Celebrations
Board Meeting Actions Related to HIP
November 2015
Update On Crawl Space Work, Cost And Timeline
Thankful For GHI'S "STAR" Employees
New Marketing & Pre-Purchase Orientation Videos Released
October 2015
Jack O'Lanterns and other Halloween Traditions in GHI
October is National Co-op Month
Attend the City's Annual Health Fair
HIP Survey FAQ
HIP Website Updated
Recent Board Actions and Committee Activity Information
HIP: Loan and Crawlspace Financial Information Flyer
September 2015
How Your Cooperative Board Makes Decisions
New Marketing & Pre-Purchase Orientation Videos To Debut At Old Greenbelt Theater
Community-Wide Open House: September 13 From 12-3p.m.
PEPCO Tree Trimming
Homes Improvement Program Begins
August 2015
The First Electric Car-Charging Station in GHI
Process for Selecting Homes for H.I.P. Work During 2016
New Carbon Monoxide Regulations for Homes in Prince George's County
Updates to Member Handbook
New Member Social
Dog Days of Summer
July 2015
Announcing the "Think small/Live LARGE" Campaign
2015/2016 Board of Directors' Officers
Homes Improvement Program Update
Guest House Closure
Social Media Policy
GHI Staff has some new faces
June 2015
GHI Election Results
Rain Barrels: A Good Way to Manage Water Runoff & Care for Your Garden
Renovation Idea: Create an Upstairs Laundry
Homes Improvement Program Financing
GHI in the Labor Day Parade
May 2015
Pilot Program Nears Completion
Keeping Animals Out of Your Trash
Annual Meeting
Answers to Your Homes Improvement Program
Pet Reminder
April 2015
Beautifying GHI Common Areas Together
GHI Needs You! Attend our Ice Cream Social and Candidates' Forum
Town Hall Meeting Q&A and Video
Update to Member Handbook
Board Reinstates Policy to Collect Working Capital Contribution
March 2015
Home Improvements: Do I Need a Permit?
Finance Tip: Lowering Your Property Taxes
Town Hall Meeting Q&A and Video
Ice Cream Social - Learn More About How You Can Serve Your Co-op
New Online Fee Payment Process Coming
February 2015
Why You Should Have Your Own Insurance Policy
A Message from Your Finance Department
Nominations & Elections Committee Seeks Candidates for Elected Office
Crawl Space Survey
Solar Hot Water Heaters Now Permitted with Approval
January 2015
Is 2015 Your Year to Serve as a GHI Office Holder?
What is a Swale and Why Is There One in My Yard?
New Policy for Electric Vehicle Charging
2015 GHI Budget
Comment on Proposed Changes to Rules for Privacy Screens
Brenda Lewis, HR Director is Retiring
New Year, New Chance to Volunteer for Your Coop
December 2014 - Special Edition
Homes Improvement Project (H.I.P.) Update
Update on Proposed Remediation Project for Crawlspaces
December 2014
Winter's Here: How to Be Safe & Warm
Homes Improvement Program Update & Upcoming Meetings
2014 Year-In-Review: A Top Ten List
Are You HIP? Volunteer to be a Liaison for the Homes Improvement Program
New Payment Delinquency Policy
November 2014
Do You Know Where Your Yard Line Ends?
Are You a Good Neighbor?
Bathroom Renovation Contest Photos
Correction to Handbook Replacement Pages
October 2014
GHI Brought Fun and Bubbles to the Labor Day Festival
2014/2015 Board of Directors Officers
Fire Prevention Week
Member Picnic and Volunteer Appreciation Celebration
2014 Treemendous Program
September 2014
Don't Dump Yard Waste; Call For Pick Up
Rain or Shine, Snow or Sleet, GHI Carriers Bring You Co-op News
Homes Improvement Program Planning Meetings
Addition Renovation Contest
August 2014
Smart Ideas for Small Living: Finding a Place for Everything
President's Message: We are the Co-op's Caretakers
July 2014
GHI Court Socials
Members Encouraged to Spay/Neuter Companion Animals
Annual Meeting Election & Bylaws Results
Can You Help GHI Celebrate Labor Day?
June 2014
Loving our Beautiful Woodlands Also Means Controlling Invasive Species
2014 Community Beautification Program Kicks Off
Changes in the GHI Maintenance Department
May 2014
Member Impressions: Phase Two of Pilot Program-Block and Frame Homes
Your Vote Matters: Annual Meeting Will Be Held on May 15th
Meet the Candidates for GHI Leadership
Thinking of Selling Your Home? Have Friends Looking to Buy in GHI?
April 2014
Highlights From Recent Town Hall Meeting
Homes Improvement Program
Water Heater Replacement Program Kicks Off
March 2014
Kitchen Magic
Running for a GHI Office
Bathroom Renovation Contest Underway
Townhall Meeting
February 2014
Member Impressions: Phase Two of the Pilot Program
Why Marketing GHI Should Matter to You
Proof of Homeowner's Insurance
Co-op Payments Made Easy
January 2014
Volunteers - A Driving Force Behind Our Co-op
Kitchen Renovation Contest Winners
Proposed Bylaws Changes
December 2013
- Holiday Traditions in Greenbelt
- 2013 Community Beautification Awards
- Gutter Cleaning & Inspections
- Guesthouse Rental
- Leaf Bags Available for Purchase
November 2013
- Composting 101
- New Member Social
- Fall Contract Work
October 2013
- Labor Day Festival
- Phase two Pilot Program
- Kitchen Renovation Contest
Summer 2013
- Annual Meeting
- Board Actions
- Educating, Recruiting, and Planning for GHI
- Community Beautification
Spring 2013
- Can You Help GHI Move Into the Future?
- Moving Forward in 2013
- Last Communicator Newsletter?
- New Member Social
- Remembering Dorothy Lauber
Winter 2012
- President's Message
- 2012 Member Satisfaction
- Hoarding Policy
- Sign Language Interpreters
Fall 2012
- President's Message
- Pilot Program Update
- Pepco Upgrade
- Tree-Mendous Program
- Member Picnic
Summer 2012
- President's Message
- Greenbelt Co-op Alliance
- New Shed Rules
- Homeowners' Tax Credit
- Peace Month
- CAC: Animal Waste
Spring 2012
- President's Message
- Elections 2012
- Spring Brings New Growth, and Perennial Projects
- How Does Your Garden Grow?
- Canopy Trees Save Money and Wildlife
- Community Beautification Program
- So Many Playgrounds
Winter/2011
- Eldon Ralph Named New General Manager
- Volunteer Awards
- Tribute to Dorothy Lauber
- Phase 2 Pilot Project
- Tips for Staying Warm
- A Close Knit Group
Fall/2011
Thanks for the Memories, President's Message, Board Highlights, GHI's Next General Manager, Who's Who in GHI, Communications Survey Results, Member Musings: Walking Dogs, Fall Yard Care, Free Leaf Pick up, Maintenance Calendar, GHI Annual Member Picnic, Did you know? Thank You, Brenda, What's Happening.
June/July/August 2011
President's Message, Board Highlights, Community Upgrade, Hoarding Policy, Summer Heat, New GHI Website, The Magic of Northway, Gardening Secrets, GHI Administrative Buildings to Use Wind Power, Prevent Drainage Problems, Insurance Disclaimer, Prevent Pet Obesity, It's a Date.
March/April 2011
President's Message, Community Tree Planting, Board Contact Information, Board Highlights, GHI Election Schedule, Electrical Safety, Electrical FAQs, GHI Recycling Pays Off, Home Fires-Are You Protected?, GHI Administrative Buildings to Use Wind Power, Reaching Members, Who's Who, It's a Date, Maintenance Schedule.
January/February 2011
President's Message, Board Contact Information, Board Meeting Highlights, Investing in Our Future: Upgrade Pilot Program, Volunteers & GHI, Holiday Tree Collection, Thank You Ann Marie, Emergency Snow Response, Handling Parking Problems, Who's Who, It's a Date, Maintenance Schedule, January 23 Workshop
November/December 2010
President's Message, Handbook Updates, Board Highlights, 2010 GHI Committee, Highlights, How GHI Protects Your Personal Information, Money Matters, Fire at 6, Court Ridge Road, It's a Date, Maintenance Schedule
September/October 2010
President's Message, Board Contact Information, Board Highlights, New GHI Garage Policy, Homestead Tax Credit, Update: Community Upgrade Program, Become a GHI Ambassador, GHI Annual Picnic, MAC Name Change, Fall Yard Care is in the Bag, It's a Date, Maintenance Schedule, Leaf Bag Pick-up, TreeMendous Maryland Program
July/August 2010
Web Work Group, Board Contact Information, Board Highlights, BZZZZ! They're Back!, Scoop the Poop and Help the Planet!, 2010 Annual Meeting Wrap-Up, GHI Parking Policy, Lawrence Apartments Purchase Update, GHI Gutter Repairs, Beautification Winners, It's a Date, Maintenance Schedule
May/June 2010
President's Message, Board Contact Information, Board Highlights, Member Handbook Updates, Exceptions to GHI Regulations, GHI Haiku Winners, Who's Who in GHI, What is GDC?, Lessons about Snowstorms, Election Information, It's a Date, Maintenance Schedule, Free-Roaming Cats Are a Nuisance and a Danger, GHI Bright Ideas
March/April 2010
President's Message, Board Contact Information, Board Highlights, Crescent Road Boundary Line Update, Bright Ideas, Preparing for Future, Rehab: Pilot Project, Weatherization Assistance Information, Who's Who in GHI, GHI Election Schedule, It's a Date, Maintenance Schedule
January/February 2010
President's Message, Board Contact Information, Board Highlights, CAC Message, Energy Audit Report, Notes from 'Be Warmer Workshop', Recycle your Christmas Tree, Who's Who at GHI, New Year Resolutions, It's A Date, Maintenance Schedule, Important 2010 Tax Info
November/December 2009
Board Contact Information, Board Highlights, Cooperative Roles, Energy Audit Status, Finance Committee Budget Recommendations, Winter Tips, Who's Who at GHI, Verizon FiOS Coming to GHI, GHI Maintenance Corner, It's A Date, Maintenance Schedule, How to Submit Articles
September/October 2009
President's Message, Board Contact Information, Board Highlights, Property Tax Changes, We Need You!, Spotlight: The Member and Community Relations Committee, Refinancing Tips, GHI Maintenance: Working to Serve You Better, GHI Maintenance Dept.Emergency Services, Fall Yard Care, It's A Date, Help Wanted
July/August 2009
Message from President, Board Contact Information, Board Highlights, Replacement Reserves, Satellite Dish Placement, Lost Animal Program, House & Garden Tour, Yard Line FAQs, Who's Who at GHI, GHI Bright Ideas, Farmers Market, It's A Date, Maintenance Schedule, How to Submit Articles
May/June 2009
Message from President, Board Contact Information, Board Highlights, WSSC Pipe Update, Pest Management Article, 'Green' Garden Article, House & Garden Tour, Energy Survey Results, It's A Date, Maintenance Schedule
March/April 2009
Message from President, Contact Information, Board Highlights, Spring is for Yard Work, Less Trash More Recycling, Spotlight: Marketing Com., GHI Ad Contest, Election Schedule & Deadlines, Rain Barrel Article, Who's Who at GHI, It's A Date, Maintenance Schedule
January/February 2009
Message from President, Contact Information, Board Highlights, N&E Wants to Hear, From You, GHI Bright Ideas, Fire Prevention Tips, Yard Line FAQs, Energy Bill Assistance, Spotlight: Buildings Com., Tips for Winter, It's A Date, Maintenance Schedule
November/December 2008
Message from President, Contact Information, Board Highlights, Nominations Committee, GHI Bright Ideas, Who's Who at GHI, Yard Line FAQs, Tips for Winter, Submit Your Pictures, It's A Date, Maintenance Schedule
September/October 2008
Message from President, Contact Information, Board Highlights, Fall Gardening Ideas/Tips, GHI Bright Ideas, GHI Homes Hold Value, Ad Hoc Yard line Comm., Companion Animal Com., Who's Who at GHI, WSSC Project Update, Rain Barrels at GHI, Submit Pictures Info, It's A Date, Maintenance Schedule
July/August 2008
Message from President, Contact Information, Board Highlights, GHI Animal Complaints, Droughts & Gardening, Who's Who at GHI, Spotlight: Member & Community Relations Committee, Help Wanted, Book Review, Greener Greenbelt Initiative, Join a Committee, It's A Date
May/June 2008
Message from President, Board Highlights, Contact Information, Bright Ideas, Handbook Updates, Who's Who at GHI, Online Fence Survey Info, Beautification Program, House and Garden Tour, Relocating Wildlife, Pesticides and Wildlife, Drain Stoppages, It's A Date/ Calendars
March/April 2008
Message from President, Board Highlights, Contact Information, Bright Ideas, Pest Control Update, N&E Schedule, Board Schedule, Tax Reminder Info, Handbook Updates, How to Maintain Your Bathroom Tiles, It's A Date, GHI Selling/Buying Tips
January/February 2008
Message from President, Board Highlights, Who's Who at GHI, Why Insure With HO-6?, Board Schedule, Anti-Harassment Insert, Contact Information, It's a Date, Handbook Updates, Submission Information, Animal Care
November/December 2007
Message from President, Board Highlights, Who's Who at GHI, Keep COOP Fees Down, CAC Provides Oxygen Masks, Community Recipes, Communications Committee, It's A Date, Legislative Committee, GHI Receives Raingarden Grant
September/October 2007
Message from President, GHI Taxes, Meet New GHI Board Members, Who's Who at GHI, And the Winners Area, Board Highlights, Contact Information, It's A Date, Disability Connection, Too Much Plastic? Did You Know?