Announcements

Swimming Pool Closure Date Set

Updated 08/05/2026 1645

One additional item from the BoD meeting with CAM: The Board of Directors set the closing date for the swimming pool for the first Sunday of October each year. This will leave the pool open for the Labor Day weekend and the few warm days in September. Setting a date each year will help everyone plan ahead. This year, the last day to use the pool will be October 4th, 2026.

Second Quarter Financials Available via CAM

Updated 08/05/2026

Quinn, Randal, and I met with CAM today for a Meet and Greet with Brandi and Pat and to bring Randal up to speed on everything. At the meeting, Brandi mentioned that the balance sheet for the second quarter of 2026 and a Budget comparison for are available via the CAM Portal web site (https://comam.twa.rentmanager.com). You will need to log in to the web site to access the PDF files.

Once you are logged in, click on the document icon on the right side of the Documents section to see the list of files. Click in the Financial Statements folder and look for 06302026 Balance Sheet (2026 Q2) and 06302026 Budget Comparison (2026 Q2).

FYI, we will be at least quarterly meeting with CAM, getting these financial updates then.

As always, if you have any questions, you may email bod@thebrookscolumbia.com or submit your questions, comments, or suggestions via the form at https://www.thebrookscolumbia.com/who-to-contact.

Randal Meyer Elected to Board of Directors

Updated 07/28/2026

Following the tabulation of votes, Randal Meyer has been appointed to the Board of Directors, having received the highest number of votes with 63, compared to 36 votes for Terry Haupt.

The Board congratulates Randal on his appointment and thanks both candidates for their willingness to serve the Association and their commitment to the community.

National Night Out—August 4, 2026

Updated 07/27/2026

Join us for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. as we come together to build a stronger, safer community.

This year, we encourage each street in The Brooks to host its own neighborhood gathering. Whether it’s a potluck, cookout, ice cream social, or simple meet-and-greet, the goal is to get to know your neighbors and strengthen the connections that make our community safer.

We’re looking for volunteers to serve as street coordinators and organize a gathering for their street. If possible, consider inviting members of the Columbia Police Department, Fire Department, or EMS to stop by and say hello.

National Night Out is a great opportunity to meet new neighbors, reconnect with old friends, and show what makes The Brooks such a wonderful place to live.

If you’d like to coordinate your street’s event, please let us know.

We hope to see everyone participating on August 4!

Thank you,

Alee Rhinehart
Neighborhood Watch Block Captain
The Brooks Subdivision

Neighborhood Watch Training August 13

Updated 07/27/2026

Hello Brooks Neighbors,

We’re excited to continue building a safer, stronger community through our Neighborhood Watch program, and we need your help!

We encourage everyone to attend the upcoming Neighborhood Watch Training:

August 13 6:00 p.m.
Columbia Public Library
100 W. Broadway
Columbia, MO

The training lasts about one hour and is open to all residents who want to learn how to help keep our neighborhood safe and connected.

Here’s why your participation matters: If at least 50% of the households on a block complete the Neighborhood Watch training, that block becomes eligible to receive official Neighborhood Watch signs! These signs are a visible reminder that neighbors are looking out for one another and can help deter crime.

Whether you’ve lived in The Brooks for years or just recently moved in, your participation makes a difference. The more neighbors who get involved, the stronger and safer our community becomes.

If you’re planning to attend, please let us know so we can keep track of participation and help ensure every block has the opportunity to qualify for Neighborhood Watch signs.

We hope to see you there!

Thank you for helping make The Brooks a safer place to live.

Best,

Alee Rhinehart
Neighborhood Watch Block Captain
The Brooks Subdivision

Neighborhood Watch Signs Going Up

Updated 07/05/2026
Through the continued efforts of Gwen Miller & Lynn Schiele who stepped up to serve as Captain/Co-Captain for our Neighborhood Watch Program. We now have a NW sign on Crystal Downs Loop & Hoylake Drive installed last week! They now have 3 of 6 houses on their street trained as of 3rd training held on 6/24/2026. Randy Bisig made this possible by attending the last training!

I would also like to thank all the Captains who came to my house on 6/27 that stepped up to serve as Captains on their block. It was an informative meeting & discussion with 2 NW Board Members presiding. 

Congratulations to those individuals who put forth the efforts in helping keep our Community safe! Statistics have proven these NW signs to reduce crime by 80%!

For those that haven’t yet been trained - you may go to VFW, Molly Bowden Training Center, downtown Library or here at our Clubhouse. It truly only takes an hour of your time! Let’s get some more free signs installed!!! For additional training times & locations, go to columbianeighborhoodwatch.org OR -Facebook - ColumbiaNeighborhoodWatch

Jude Henley