HAWKES HAPPENINGS

The Newsletter of the Hawkes Bluff Homeowners' Association

Volume 9 Number 6 September, 2000

A nominations meeting will be held at 7:30pm on Tuesday September 26^th at the Ivanhoe FireStation community room-please plan to attend

NEWS FROM YOUR BOARD

The last quarterly meeting was held on July 25^th attended by some of our residents. Since then your board has met as usual on a monthly basis to deal with various items.

Many residents will be aware of the nightmare mess that the construction caused at the Dykes Road entrance. This has been the subject of a good deal of communication from the board to the parties involved particularly as trees were removed and the sprinkler system disrupted. Your board was anxious to ensure that no additional expenses would be incurred by the association in making good the damage at this entrance. Before long we anticipate that those parties involved in the construction work will be the ones restoring that entrance to its former beauty and ensuring that the sprinkler system is working properly again there.

On the topic of entrances at long last all the permits etc have been completed and we finally have a charming entrance sign for the north - Griffin Road - entrance. Many thanks to everyone involved for all their persistence in making this a reality.

It's been a long hot summer and once again we must remind residents that many roofs are in need of cleaning. Driveways and other items need attention too at several homes so please take the time now to walk around the exterior of your home and attend to such upkeep tasks.

Residents are also reminded that this is very definitely hurricane time and tree limbs all too easily become missiles in storms so please trim your trees now - thanks

It's approaching the time of year to elect a new board of directors for your homeowners association. The annual election is next month (October 24th) but prior to that as usual there will be a nominations meeting this month on September 26^th. Please give some thought to who you would like to see on the board for next year. Perhaps consider running for the board yourself- it takes just a few hours each month and is not a difficult task - no prior experience necessary!

Residents are encouraged to attend all quarterly and special meetings especially the next meeting which will include nominations for the new board. As always the meeting will be held at the Ivanhoe Fire Station Community Room on Tuesday September 26^th at 7:30pm and refreshments will be served.

COMMUNITY-WIDE YARD-SALE

It's here.., it's time for another of the Hawkes Bluff community-wide yard-sales. Clean out those garages, attics and so forth and get everything ready to sell on:

Saturday 16^th and Sunday 17^th September

Both days are yard sale days - from 7:30am to 4pm

How do you take part? Just put your stuff out and start selling. The sale has been advertised in the Flyer and the association notice boards announcing it will be placed at all three entrances to remind everyone.

Good luck - hope you make plenty of money!!

COMMUNITY WIDE YARD SALE 16^th & 17^th September

NEWSLETTER

The aim of the newsletter is to keep the community informed and it is produced once or twice a quarter. Newsletter size is determined by the amount of news available. People news about our residents is always of interest and articles from residents are encouraged. The next newsletter is planned for publication in mid-October with details of board of director nominees. Please submit any articles, advertisements, people news, and any other items, by October 10^th. As always all items will be handled on a first-come, space-permitting basis. Thank you.

NEWSLETTER DELIVERY

Volunteers always welcome

Please contact Mo Christie

434-8287 evenings/weekends

If you need a copy of the bylaws please read them on the web-site or contact your board for a copy, which will be provided at a nominal charge of 25¢ per page.

REMINDERS

Bulk pick-ups scheduled for... Monday September 18^th Monday November 20^th

IVANHOE CIVIC ASSOCIATION

At times the Ivanhoe Civic Association holds meetings to talk about items of interest to all of the nine Ivanhoe sub-divisions and as we become aware of such items they will be reported here in this newsletter.

CONTACTING YOUR BOARD

The board encourages homeowners to put any queries or concerns in writing, to the address below please indicating Construction Approval, Newsletter, etc. as appropriate OR by sending e-mail. Since your board members are volunteers if you do phone please pick a considerate time, identify yourself as a Hawkes Bluff resident, be brief and keep to the point. Thanks.

President Howard Neu 434-4006

Vice President Mo Christie 434-8287

Corresponding Secretary Jay Stahl 680-8686

Treasurer Jeff Stoller 680-1965

Recording Secretary Gretchen Farmer 434-8337

Director at Large John Pickett 680-3835

Director at Large Mike Murphy 434-9715

Please send any correspondence (comments, requests for construction approval, etc) via e-mail or to the mail box (located in the Regency Square Pak 'n' Ship)

HAWKES BLUFF HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

4839 SW 148th Ave PMB 400

Davie, FL 33330

Fax phone number • 680 8650

Remember the NEW E-mail address •

hawkesbluff@hotmail.com

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http://www.hawkesbluff.com