It’s that time again…time for the Scofield Farms Holiday Lights Contest! Light displays will be judged between the dates of Thursday, December 12 and Sunday, December 15 and prizes will be awarded during the week of December 16-20. Three prizes will be awarded this year to the winning homes from the Scofield Main, Park at Scofield, and Withers Way sections of the neighborhood. Each lucky winner will receive a $50 Lowe’s gift card. We look forward to seeing all the beautiful lights as they brighten up the neighborhood! Happy Holidays to all!
Connally PTA Holiday Bazaar – November 23 from 9 am to 3 pm
We are gearing up for this year’s Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 23, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the J.B.Connally High School cafeteria. Free Admission.
Come by and shop for the holidays. Find great deals on a wide variety of gifts and fun items, including ornaments, cards, jewelry, handbags, treats, Christmas decorations, toys, gourmet foods, candles, and so much more.
Come and enjoy live performances by Connally student groups, and other local talent. Enjoy your shopping with coffee and yummy breakfast, lunch, and dessert items. There will even be a door prize raffle, for you to try your luck. Admission is free, parking is free and all the proceeds fund student scholarships and other PTA programs.
Board of Directors Meeting Scheduled for November 12, 2013
Scofield Farms Residential Owners Association
Board of Directors Meeting Agenda
Meeting Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Location and Time: Certified Management of Austin @ 7:00pm
Certified Management of Austin
9600 Great Hills Trail, Suite 100E
Austin, TX 78759
Call to order
Present – Emmett Bills, Barton Layne, Paul Maine, Mimi Rhea, Debbie Southerland
Community members’ forum
Guest – Mark Hess – discuss possible Internet controlled sprinkler system and 2014 contract with Hess Lawns
Approval of Prior Minutes
Review and approve minutes of the Board meeting held September 17, 2013
Committee Reports
ACC
Website
Neighborhood watch
Social
Pool
Treasurer’s Report
Financial Review
Delinquency Review & Attorney Collection Status
Old Business
Bylaw and CCR amendment status
DRV updates
Pool improvement project update
Homeless/transient issue update
Lawsuit update
Neighborhood landscape plan update
Discuss suggested sprinkler system updates (Internet controllers and emergency signage)
New Business
2013 Audit
2014 Budget
Legal opinion for early assessment discount
Discuss creation of fence repair guideline document for residents
Other Business
Next Meeting
Adjournment
Executive Session
Delinquency Review
Violation Review
District 50 Meet the Candidates Forum
You are cordially invited to a Candidate Meet and Greet Reception for the Texas House District 50 Special Election. The event will be sponsored by the Scofield Residential Owners Association on October 22 at 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The event will be held at The Original Pancake House located at 1700 W Parmer Ln #650. Our neighbor, Sue Jahn, has graciously donated the space for the evening.
This will NOT be a debate, but rather a chance for neighbors to connect with candidates and discuss issues in a friendly non-partisan atmosphere. The event is not to promote any one candidate or political party. Currently, all 4 candidates for the open Texas House seat are scheduled to attend.
Garage Sale – October 5
It’s that time again! Neighbors around Scofield Farms will be hosting a garage sale from 8 am – 12 pm on Saturday, October 5. Arrive early to get the best bargains! The following addresses are currently scheduled to participate:
- 13157 Bayfield Drive
- 1601 Chasewood Drive
- 1404 Tamar Ln
- 1505 Braided Rope Drive
- 13009 Tapadero Drive
- 1407 Dapplegrey Ln
- 1427 Dapplegrey Ln
- 1838 Dapplegrey Ln
- 1868 Dapplegrey Ln
- 1884 Dapplegrey Ln
- 12705 Scofield Farms Drive
- 12801 Withers Way
Click the link below to access a map to all the participating homes:
National Night Out – October 1
Mark your calendars now for our Scofield Farms National Night Out on Tuesday, October 1 from 6 pm to 9 pm. Our event will be one of many neighborhood gatherings all over the Austin area. We’ll have pizza, bounce houses for the children, swimming, and prizes as well as helpful information about security and safety from local law enforcement. The Strictly Business Band will also return this year to play from 7 pm to 9 pm.
If you are interested in donating goods or services to our door prize giveaway, please contact me at ddsoutherland@gmail.com. Donors will be recognized at the event and given free advertising space on this website!
Music Event at the Pool with Ethereal Spectrum – Saturday, September 7
Join us for the third of our “Super Saturday at the Pool” events as we welcome the unique sounds of Ethereal Spectrum, an instrumental group led by flutist Sarah Jane Hargis, for a music event on Saturday, September 7 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. This group, formed in Austin in 2009, has a unique sound fusing popular, rock, jazz and electronic music as well as improvisation. They completed their first album in early 2012. Please join your neighbors for a fun night of music! Soft drinks and water will be provided — please bring an appetizer to share. To find out more about Ethereal Spectrum, visit their website at http://www.etherealspectrum.com/.
Board of Directors Meeting Scheduled for September 17, 2013
Scofield Farms Residential Owners Association
Board of Directors Meeting Agenda
Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Location and Time: Certified Management of Austin @ 7:00pm
Certified Management of Austin
9600 Great Hills Trail, Suite 100E
Austin, TX 78759
Call to order
Present – Emmett Bills, Barton Layne, Paul Maine, Mimi Rhea, Debbie Southerland
Community members’ forum
Approval of Prior Minutes
Review and approve minutes of the Board meeting held July 16, 2013
Committee Reports
ACC
Website
Neighborhood watch
Social
Pool
Treasurer’s Report
Financial Review
Delinquency Review & Attorney Collection Status
Old Business
Bylaw and CCR amendment status
DRV updates
New Business
Pool improvement project update
National Night Out – October 1, and social events for the remainder of 2013
Homeless/transient issue update
Lawsuit update
Neighborhood landscape plan update
Discuss suggested sprinkler system updates (Internet controllers and emergency signage)
Discuss possible irrigation violations and relationship to Yard of the Month awards
Discuss missing basketball goal net issue
Discuss possible Texas House District 50 candidate forum
Discuss proposed sign policy
Other Business
Next Meeting
Adjournment
Executive Session
Puppet Show with “Ms.Lisa” Baker – August 31
Join us for the second “Super Saturday at the Pool” event at 10 am on Saturday, August 31. “Ms. Lisa” Baker, who makes her home in Dripping Springs, will share interactive stories (usually involving animals) and funny puppet stories/monologues as well as getting kids and parents involved in active movement songs in between stories to “get their wiggles out”. Lisa has her Master’s Degree in Elementary Education, taught for 8 years, and has successfully entertained children and parents at bookstores, schools, churches, libraries, private parties/events, and festivals for the past 17 years here in Austin and in the Hill Country. Don’t miss this fun way to kick off your Labor Day weekend! See you there!
Reptile Show at the Pool – Saturday, July 27
This Saturday July 27, come to the pool from 10-11 am for a visit from Michael Foux and the Austin Reptile Show. He will be presenting his “Reptile Adventure” program featuring a hands-on look at 12 live reptiles from around the world. Mr. Foux has shared his love of reptiles with children of all ages at many schools, libraries and events throughout the Austin area.
A couple of notes:
- Please refrain from eating and drinking during the presentation. We’ll serve refreshments afterward.
- Bring towels and/or blankets for children to sit on.
Don’t miss your chance to meet the reptiles!