Find out more about the Highlands Neighborhood Association
The Highlands Neighborhood Association is a voluntary, neighbor-supported organization with a mission of improving the Highlands neighborhood. After learning more about HNA, please consider joining.
FAQs
- Who can be a member of the Highlands Neighborhood Association?
- What do I have to do to become a member?
- How much does it cost to become a member?
- What is PayPal?
- Is using PayPal through HNA's website safe?
- Why use PayPal?
- Does using PayPal add costs?
- What are members expected to do?
- Is the Highlands Neighborhood Association a non-profit organization?
- Where are the Highlands?
- What are the boundaries of the Highlands?
- What will my email address be used for?
- Can I opt to stop receiving email from HNA?
What do I have to do to become a member?
Membership qualifications are defined by the HNA governing documents. Briefly, owners of businesses or property located in the Highlands, and/or individuals who live in the Highlands, who are over 18 years of age and are current on annual membership dues can be a member.
How much does it cost to become a member?
Annual membership dues are defined by the HNA governing documents. They are presently $20 annually.
What is PayPal?
Is using PayPal through HNA's website safe?
PayPal is an online service that allows secure transferring of funds. You can pay by using a personalized PayPal account, or you can use a credit card through PayPal without having an account. When you use PayPal through HNA's website, the website redirects you to PayPal's service, which is secured and encrypted to protect your information. When you use your credit card, no one at HNA ever sees your credit card number or information. Like all online transactions, you must be careful how you transmit data, such as if you are on a public network or at home.
About.com article on how PayPal works.
OnGuard Online article on safe computing practices.
If you feel uncomfortable sending personal or financial information online, then please consider one of the other ways of sending in membership dues.
Why use PayPal?
Does using PayPal add costs?
Using PayPal makes it more convenient for some Highlands residents to join or renew memberships. With PayPal, individuals can use credit cards or PayPal accounts to pay membership dues, which is more convenient for some individuals compared to writing checks and sending the checks in the mail. Also, PayPal gives transaction discounts to non-profit organizations, so while it does cost a fraction of the membership dues to use the service, this disadvantage is worth the improved experience for those who use it. The membership dues structure, however, includes the fees for the service, so members still only pay $20 in annual dues.
What are members expected to do?
Besides meeting the basic requirements of membership (see: What do I have to do to become a member?), there are no additional requirements for members. However, members are encouraged to participate in meetings and events of HNA to actively help build a stronger neighborhood.
Is the Highlands Neighborhood Association a non-profit organization?
HNA is registered as a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization with the state of Nebraska.
What will my email address be used for? Can I opt to stop receiving email from HNA?
Email addresses are collected only for communicating information related to the HNA. Email addresses will not be sold or provided to any other parties. Potential uses include e-newsletters, announcements of special/upcoming meetings, and announcements of special events for HNA. Emails will likely be sent less frequently than monthly, and you can opt out of email communication at any time by sending an email to the webmaster at webmaster@lincolnhighlands.com.
Where are the Highlands? What are the boundaries of the Highlands?
The Highlands are in the North West corner of Lincoln, NE. The geographical boundaries of the Highlands are established by the City of Lincoln Neighborhood Association Map, which is generally bounded by the Interstate I-80/US Highway 77 on the southeast, Highway 34 on the north and northeast, and the Union Pacific railroad tracks on the west.