Garage Sale

There will be a garage sale this weekend at 7517 Lazy Spur Blvd.  It's a great opportunity to browse for something wanted or to even have a garage sale of your own and take advantage of the extra traffic into the neighborhood.

National Night Out 2012

Here is a bit of information regarding this year's National Night Out.  Although we will not be planning an offical block party for this event it is still a good time to get out and meet your neighbors. 

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Associa CEO Direct:
A message from Mark Southall, President and CEO of Principal Management Group 

Dear Board Members,

I am thrilled to announce Associa and Principal Management Group of North Texas as the national promotional sponsor for National Night Out 2012. In fact, we are the only community management firm to partner with NNO.

Many of you are familiar with National Night Out, have participated in the past, or plan to participate this year. Last year’s NNO campaign involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from more than 15,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide. This year’s event will be August 7th.

I cannot imagine a better collaboration for Associa and Principal Management Group.

Our National Night Out sponsorship will kick off with a month-long Facebook promotion. From July 2 to August 7, when an individual “Likes” Associa’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/associa), he or she is entered into a sweepstakes to win a FREE Fall Safety Block Party for the neighborhood. The Fall Safety Block Party is valued at $2,500 and will include an appearance by the Associa Supports Kids mascot Scout and the NNO Knight mascot. The event could also include food, festivities, entertainment, and police and fire department attendance.

There will also be a National Night Out photo gallery on Associa’s Facebook page. You can submit your own community event photos or photos from this year or previous National Night Out events. In addition, for every “Like” Associa receives, the company will donate $1 to the National Night Out organization, up to $20,000.

I encourage you to share the Facebook Fall Safety Block Party promotion with your community and homeowners.

If you are interested in hosting an NNO event, or if you are already planning your event, make sure to register your neighborhood with National Night Out at www.nno.org/nno/reg.html or contact your community manager for assistance.

I am excited to be the national promotional sponsor for National Night Out 2012; even more so, to be the only community management firm partnering with National Night Out.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Sincerely,

Mark P. Southall, PCAM^®, CPM^®, AMS^®, CMCA^®President & CEOPrincipal Management Group, AAMC^®, AMO^®An Associa® Member Company12700 Park Central Drive, Suite 600Dallas, Texas 75251

HOA Meeting

The monthly HOA Meeting for July will be on Thursday evening at 7:00 pm on July 12, 2012.  If you would like to attend, please contact us for the location.  Thank you.

Annual Board Meeting

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Sign in time begins at 6:00 and meeting starts at 6:30pm

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The Annual Board Meeting is scheduled for June 13th at 7:00 pm 6:00pm at the Fort Worth Public Library.

Northwest Branch, FW Library

6228 Crystal Lake Dr.
Fort Worth, TX  76179

Here are the main points on the agenda that will be presented and discussed.

- Landscaping contract and what services they provide

- Election of HOA Board Committee members

- Annual Assessments (HOA Dues) and the possibilities of an increase

Community Party Postponed

Due to the weather, the community party will be postponed until next Friday.

Neighborhood Party

Come to our neighborhood party and get to know your neighbors. Hotdogs and water will be provided and you can bring chips, popcorn or other finger food to share. We will have a bounce house for the kids to enjoy. This is a family event so the entire family is welcome!

Friday May 11, at 6:30 to 8:30 pm. 

7408 Lazy Spur Blvd 

This is also a great opportunity to share your thoughts about the neighborhood, make suggestions, and meet the HOA Board Members.

Useful Numbers for Code Compliance

If you notice a violation or a problem with code compliance you should do two things:

1. Contact an HOA Board Member with the details (villagesofchisholmridge@gmail.com), and
2. Contact the appropriate city division to report the problem

Taking both actions will help resolve the issue faster.  Here are a few handy numbers that I had found in my water bill that might be helpful to find the number you need to call.  There are many other helpful numbers, links and news articles at the Fort Worth City website.  (http://fortworthtexas.gov/)

Fort Worth City Code Compliance (817-392-1234)
Too Many Animals, Dangerous Buildings, Illegal Home Businesses, Standing or Stagnant Water (Mosquitoes), Leaking Sewer, Storing Old Junk Outside, Hazardous Trees on Private Property, Junk Vehicles, Oversized Vehicles on Private Property, Parked Vehicles on Yard, and Weeds/Grass Over 12" High
 

Environmental Management (817-392-3279)
Air Pollution, Illegal Dumping, Recycling, Trash (Cart Problems, Collection Schedule, Missed Pickup, or Out Too Early), & Water Pollution


Fort Worth City (817-212-2700)
Graffiti, Vandalism and Tagging

Fort Worth Police Department (817-335-4222)
Excessive Dog Barking or Noise, Non-Emergencies, Vehicles Blocking Sight/Traffic, and Vehicles Oversized on Public Street

Fort Worth Transportation/Public Works (817-392-7913)
Street Lamps, Traffic Signs, Potholes, and Sidewalk Repair

Board Committee Meeting

The next board meeting is set for May 9^th at 7:00pm to 7:30pm and the closed portion of the meeting will be from 7:30 to 8:30.  Please contact us at VillagesOfChisholmRidge@gmail.com for the location.

Lawn Tips for a Green Yard

Tip #1: Spectrazied Weed Stop for Lawns for the Bermuda Grass formula is great for the grass.  It's applied with a garden hose and the Henbit weeds will be wiped out.  It's easy to get rid of but untreated it will take over the grass and kill the lawns. Let it set for a week then lay down new seed to fill in the bare spots.  

Tip #2: Large bags of used coffee beans from Starbucks is a great use of fertilizer.  

Tip #3: Ironite from Home Depot or Lowes comes in a big bag and applied to the grass will give them the extra neitrition needed to help grow thicker and greener.  

Tip #4: If you're mowing your back yards, it's best to mow at dusk so that it heals overnight and doesn't burn out.

Board Committee Meeting

The next board meeting is set for April 11^th at 7:00pm to 7:30pm and the closed portion of the meeting will be from 7:30 to 8:30.

Board Committee Meeting

Our next board committee meeting will be held on January 10th at 6:00pm in the neighborhood.  If you wish to attend, please contact us for the exact location.  The allotted time for the meeting is from 6:00pm to 7:00pm and a closed executive meeting will be held afterwards.