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BELLA VISTA September 2013
Bulletin
Official Publication of the Bella Vista Homeowners Association
Board Report The Board met on August 7, and minutes will be posted to the Bella Vista website (www.bellavista-hoa.com/bellavista/ home.asp) after Board approval in September. Limited Annexation – The City Council held up annexation to resolve some issues that are still-undisclosed at this time, so the planned petition signing drive was postponed. We’ll update you through the community Facebook page (www.facebook. com/groups/60243129318/) when we know more. Self-Storage Facility – We have no update on this project and understand that the developer is working to resolve Travis County requirements pertaining to a dry stream bed that runs through the middle of Phase-1. Again, we’ll post updates on Facebook. Xeriscaping – The Board is working on a policy to conserve precious water resources. It will include rainwater collection with relaxed rules governing rain barrels, but you must still submit plans to the ACC for approval. Monthly Board meetings begin at 6pm at the RealManage office (10800 Pecan Park Blvd, Suite 100) on the first Wednesday of each month, and a notice will be posted on the Bella Vista website at least 3 days before the meeting. HAVE YOU HEARD? Maintenance – You may have noticed the new park bench and picnic table and the repainted trash can, a new bollard light by the pool, the removal of two dead red bud trees in the pool area, and other general maintenance. We’re still operating within budget, and several new maintenance and beautification items are being scheduled for later in the year, after the pool season, including some rock/gravel landscaping, new playscape mulch, tree lighting for the pool/parking area, Christmas decorations, and more. Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc.
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Yard of the Month Thanks to Chris & Eva Laskaris at 3105 Castellano Way for helping to make Bella Vista a beautiful place to live! We like seeing how well our homes are being maintained and improved.
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Bella Vista IMPORTANT CONTACTS President, Veronica Frederick............
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[email protected] Director, Steve Bosak …………………
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[email protected] Maintenance Committee, John Shumaker................................ ....................................................
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HOA MANAGEMENT RealManage Resident Services (pool, issues, etc.) 1-866-473-2573..................................
[email protected] Association Manager: Bill Brooks 1-866-473-2573........................william.brooks@realmanage.com www.realmanage.com RealManage, 10800 Pecan Park Boulevard, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78750, P: 512-219-1927
Water Conservation Tip of the month • Remember to reprogram your sprinkler system for only one day a week, Wednesday (odd numbers) or Thursday (even). • For even coverage, keep sprinkler system heads in good shape and the right height, and periodically check for leaks.
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Bella Vista Keep Austin Nice…and Informed By Marisol Foster, NLJC Excuse me. Yep. Please? Uh-huh. Thank you. Check. Most would agree that in this competitive world, it’s essential for teens to know how to properly shake a hand, chew with their mouths closed, and just be plain nice. But in today’s evolving times, our teens are faced with even more on their plates as the list of social quandaries grows. Is it rude to keep your cell phone on the dinner table? How should you respond to a date request via text? Is it appropriate to post a medical update on Facebook? How do you handle someone invading your personal space at the gym? What’s the norm for a cab tip? Let’s just say the Emily Posts of the modern world aren’t running out of good writing material, and that’s a pretty good great thing. Even the newest of 20-something gurus who claim themselves to be the embodiment of old-world civilities — currently in style, thanks to “Downton Abbey” — feel obligated to tackle 21st-century etiquette conundrums. “There’s this idea in sociology that every generation rebels against its parents and makes friends with its grandparents’ generation,” says Brett McKay, founder the Art of Manliness. “You see that with Generation Y dressing like ‘Mad Men,’ and you see that with etiquette.” Watch out world, “nice” is taking over. As for Austin, the National League of Junior Cotillions – Travis County (NLJC) is dedicated to just that: injecting a little more “nice” into Austin. Through their modern Cotillion program, Directors, Courtney Duncan and Marisol Foster equip students with good manners AND the appropriate skills they need to navigate unfamiliar situations with confidence and grace. Being informed of the proper protocol may just be the deciding factor whether a student gets the scholarship, the job, or the promotion. In a recent New York Times article, 85% of large employers reported placing a greater value on the soft-skills - being nice and knowing how to work in a team - over the hard skills. These so-called soft skills are the same skills NLJC students practice with their peers every class. This practice leads to good habits, and these good habits in turn, lead to a healthy lifestyle. “Cotillion was a fun, learning experience for me that has had a big impact on my life. My favorite part of Cotillion as a student was getting the experience of formal dancing, dining and manners and applying it to everyday life,” says Matt Davis, a former Cotillion student. Matt isn’t an alone. Earlier this year, 245 Cotillion students enjoyed a Winter Ball, Winter Wonders in Tokyo, which included a five-course instructional dinner and celebratory ball at the end of the season. “Every year, we are amazed at the students’ transformations as they impress us with their best manners and moves on the dance floor,” says Foster. “Cotillion is our attempt to give teens the confidence they need to enjoy and feel comfortable in every social situation, both on and off the dance floor.” The lively conversations during Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc.
the formal instructional dinner and echoes of laughter during the Snowball Dance Contest confirmed just that. The NLJC’s unique classes for middle school 6th, 7th and 8th grade students offer a comprehensive approach to essential social graces education: life skills, modern etiquette and dance. The Junior Cotillion program is offered at two locations: Barton Creek Country Club and the Lakeway Resort & Spa. The season consists of six instructional classes/dances, a Winter Ball, and a five-course instructional dinner for 7th and 8th graders. The curriculum covers a variety of topics including interviewing tips, body language, international & traveling courtesies, introductions, the art of conversation, personal presentation, body language, and electronic, sports, dating and dining etiquette. For those of you who don’t remember, while dining out, the napkin is left on the chair if you’re planning to return to the table, and placed on the table if you are leaving for good. In addition to life skills and etiquette instruction, a variety of dances are also taught: the Foxtrot, Waltz, Swing, Cha-Cha, Salsa, (Continued on Page 4)
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Bella Vista (Continued from Page 3) Texas Two-Step, Triple Step, the Grand March, and other popular line dances – all of which are danced to top 40, family-approved tunes. Parents, watch out. You may be surprised at how fast your children pick up these skills. They might even agree to teach you a dance or two. While membership into the NLJC is invitation-based, classes are open to any interested 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student. “The purpose “Someone just tried to open our front door,” said Chad Nicolas of the formal invitation is to make Cotillion a special experience for on our community Facebook page. “After not getting in, he each student, from the initial point of communication, to the big wedged in a flyer, apparently posing as a solicitor or door-to-door end-of-season event, the Winter Ball,” says Duncan. salesman. He called 911. Any parent interested in learning more about the program, which “Someone walked into our front door, put our two small dogs kicks off this September, can contact Courtney Duncan or Marisol in the back yard, and rummaged through some things,” posted Foster at 512.369.8302, or at
[email protected]. Class Joe Bungo, who also called the police. The door was unlocked enrollment is limited, but registration is available online at www. as his wife was next door. nljc.com/chapter/westaustin or www.nljc.com/chapter/lakeway, The point of these two August examples is to warn of a rising with the respective registration codes: “westaustin” and “lakeway.” crime spree in our seemingly safe community. To discourage A general information session will be held at the Lakeway Resort & more and protect your own property and that of others, please Spa on Wednesday, August 21st at 7:30 p.m., and at Barton Creek keep your garage doors closed and doors locked. And if you Country Club on Thursday, August 22nd at 7:30. Come join us. have an alarm system, use it. If not, at least make it appear as After all, “nice” is back in style. do, since that Prmrs_66435 _- Rdns Gen Ad #1803 -THIS AD CAN NOT BEyou EDITED7.5 xtoo 5 may help discourage would-be criminals.
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