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2010 SPHOA Board of Directors

Steve Ginn, President
Patrick Kimes, Vice President
Matt Byerly, Treasurer
John Byrd, Secretary
Lena Williams, Member·

OFFICE HOURS:
Monday-Thursday
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

1501 Southern Plantation Dr.
College Station, TX 77845
979.690.1553 Telephone
979.690.1250 Fax

Web: www.sphoa.info
Email: sphoa@verizon.net

The Board of Directors meets the second Tuesday of each month in the clubhouse at 7pm. AU homeowners are invited to attend.

Recent News

The Board of Directors recently accepted the resignations of two Board members-George Whitfield and Gabriele Leitch.
In addition to these Board members, Rick Leitch has resigned as the Director of Operations effective 05- 31-2010.

Now Hiring! Office Assistant

The Board of Directors is now accepting applications for the position of Office Assistant. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: answering the telephone and emails, accepting payments for annual dues and clubhouse reservations, mailing statements, cleaning and maintaining the clubhouse fadlities including the pool rest rooms. The schedule will be determined by the Board of Directors.

Current News

Website
The new SPHOA website is now up and running at www.sphoa.info. There is ongoing development and content is being added. Please visit the site, join the email list, and email your feedback to sphoa@verizon.net.

Lawn Service
The Board of Directors has contracted with Stan Stephenson of Stephenson Lawn Care, for lawn care services.Stan is a resident of Shenandoah. He and his crew have·done an excellent job!

Pool Service
The Board of Directors has contracted with Infinity Pools and Lawns to service the pool on a daily basis. The pool is looking good, and many residents are enjoying the use of the pool.

Poolside Deck Project
The Board of Directors has contracted with Cody Blount, Firehouse Contractors, to complete the poolside deck project. Cody is a resident of Shenandoah. He and his crew are in the process of completing the project, which includes adjusting the deck surface, adding fasda, and building the unfinished deck area.

Volunteers
Volunteers are needed for the Social Committee. If you are interested in helping plan the National Night Out block party, please contact a board member. This will be a fun evening, and hopeful a night
to remember! The committee will also welcome new residents to Shenandoah.

Upcoming Events

Out block party will be held on Tuesday, October 5th at the field adjacent to the clubhouse. The SPHOA will provide food and drinks as well as entertainment for the children, We will have several inflatable attractions, pet-a-pony, train rides for the little ones, as well as other entertainment. Please come out and enjoy a wonderful opportunity to meet your neighbors at this annual event from 5:00 – 8:00
pm.

Ongoing Notices

Annual dues were due on 03/01/2010. Please bring your account current if it is past due. The funds are used to maintain our neighborhood facilities.

The covenants and restrictions are enforced as written so that we, and prospective residents, view Shenandoah as a desirable place to live.

Pool Hours:
May-Sept: 6am-10pm
Oct-April: 7am-8pm

Pool Rules include:
Residents and guests only
Key required for entry
Do not prop open gate
Do not loan out your key
No smoking in pool area
No smoking inclubhouse
No glass containers
Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older
NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTYI
SWIMAT YOUR OWN RISK!
DO NOT SWIM ALONE!

Please pick up your pet’s waste
as you walk your pet.

Financial News

Financal Planning Committee
The Board of Directors voted at the July 13th meeting to create a committee that will be tasked with creating 1-year and 5-year plans. The goal is to provide guidance for the Board in planning for future projects while preparing budgets. The committee will need to be filled with volunteers. If you would like to serve on the committee, please email the office with your interest. If you cannot serve, but have ideas for improvements, please email your ideas as well.

Audit Report
The audit of years 2008-2009 is ongoing, with completion expected in August. The auditor will present his report to the Board at the September Board meeting.

Planned Projects

Restroom Improvements

The restrooms are scheduled to have improved ventilation and flooring. Currently, there is no ventilation provided, which prevents the floors from drying. Plans are to open vents or install fans to
improve airflow.
The floor areas that are gray will either be repainted or tiled.

Playground Improvements
The volleyball net has been relocated to an area that is flat. The aluminum poles have been replaced with steel poles, and a crank installed to allow the net to be tightened properly.
If you would like sand added to the volleyball court, please email the office. If there is sufficent interest, this will be done in the spring.
A tetherball pole will be installed in the old volleyball location.

Message from the Board

The Board of Directors would like to thank the former Directors for their service. We would also like to thank the members that have expressed thoughts and ideas for improvements.
As we move forward, the board would like to maintain, and improve, the amenities that we have available. It is our goal to provide a clean, safe, and fun experience for the families in our neighborhood that use our faclities.
We are committed to keeping our annual dues at the same level. This requires thoughtful consideration of expenditures, and careful planning for the future.
Please come to the monthly meetings if your schedule permits. We, the Board members, are also homeowners, and value each person’s input toward keeping our neighborhood and nice and inviting place to live.

Thank you.

The Board of Directors
Southern Plantation HOA