Only a week left until our big National Night Out event on October 1…and we need your participation to help make it happen! If you are able to help set up, clean up, or serve at the check-in table for the event, please visit this link to sign up. Slots are available between 5 and 10 pm. Thanks very much for your participation!
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!
Fun with Ms. Lisa on August 31
Children and adults alike had a great time last Saturday, August 31 as they enjoyed “Ms. Lisa” Baker’s stories, songs, and puppets. At least 50 residents and guests were on hand to share a fun morning. It was a warm day, but the heat was alleviated by a dip in the pool before, during, or after the show! Thank you, Ms. Lisa, for sharing your talents with us!
Yard of the Month – September 2013
As our Yard of the Month season comes to a close, we’d like the honor the winners for the month of September. Each section winner receives a $50 gift card from Lowe’s, with the overall winner receiving a $75 gift card. This month, the winner from Scofield Main was 1324 Braided Rope, the winner from Withers Way was 12808 Withers Way, and the winner from the Park at Scofield was 1405 Tamar Lane. The overall champion was 1504 Tapadero Court. Many thanks to all of the residents who took time this spring and summer to beautify their lawns and enhance our quality of life here in Scofield Farms. Your efforts are much appreciated! Also, a huge “Thank You” is in order for Leigh Ann Brunson and Jacob Abdel-Qader for their service on the Yard of the Month Committee this year. We look forward to another great season in 2014!
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/.
Pool Update 8/29/2013
There are lots of good things going on at the pool! First, our newly renovated restrooms opened officially this morning. Improvements included wood refinishing, hardware replacement, and replacement of sinks, showers, toilets and tile. Check out the attached photos!
Second, the pool will be open for use beginning at 6 am this Monday, Labor Day (9/2) instead of closed for its usual cleaning. The weather forecast looks good for a full day of swimming! Please remember also that 9/2 is the last day of lifeguard coverage for the season. The pool will remain open during September and October, but please be considerate and keep the pool area clean by discarding your trash and resetting pool furniture before you leave.
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
Pool Restroom Renovations Extended to Tuesday, 8/27/13
The pool restroom renovation work, originally scheduled to finish on Friday, 8/23, has been extended through Tuesday, 8/27/13, to allow sufficient time for the work to be fully completed. We appreciate your patience during this extended process, and hope that you will enjoy the new and improved restroom facilities when they open later this month!
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!
Yard of the Month – August 2013
Wow! This summer has flown by! Time to announce this month’s selections for Yard of the Month. But before we announce the winners, thanks are in order once again to our Yard of the Month committee, led by Leigh Ann Brunson, for their work this month. And now…the honorees for each section of the neighborhood were:
- Scofield Main – 1321 Braided Rope Drive
- The Park at Scofield – 1609 Tamar Lane
- Withers Way – 12816 Withers Way
Each of these deserving winners has been awarded a $50 Lowe’s gift card, as well as the honor of displaying the prestigious “Yard of the Month” sign in their yards in August.
Our overall top overall honoree in the neighborhood was 12901 Tapadero Drive. This lovely yard was awarded a $75 Lowe’s gift card.
Thank you so much for your attention to landscaping this spring and summer. We know that it is difficult with our continued drought situation, and we appreciate your efforts!
