Sendera
Volume 3, Number 12
December 2008 Sendera Homeowner's Association
Official Community Newsletter
Message from the Sendera Board of Directors
By Eric Steen, President Sendera Owners Association It is now December, and Sendera is now using Goodwin Management to oversee the day-to-day business of the community. As I mentioned last month, we switched to Goodwin so that Sendera would get increased support and a better return on our investment. Everyone we spoke with commented on Goodwin’s responsiveness and excellent support. Our new Property Manager, Jessica Hamilton, is a good example of that. Jessica is an Austin native and graduate of Bowie High School, who has been managing communities for eight years. This means she is very familiar with the issues surrounding our community. All of Goodwin’s property managers insist on the entire community having their direct contact info including cell phone. Here is Jessica’s contact info: Jessica Hamilton, Property Manager Goodwin Management, Inc. 11149 Research Blvd., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78759-5227 voice: 512-852-7918 cell: 512-771-7911 fax: 512-346-4873 email:
[email protected] The references we spoke with were also impressed with the way Goodwin manages the community’s finances. We were told that Goodwin is adept at keeping the community’s funds in interest bearing accounts until needed, thereby making the funds go even further in maintaining the neighborhood. This along with the savings in management fees allows us to keep assessments at the current rate for 2009. However we are not able to offer a discount to those who pay their assessments in advance for 2009. We will reevaluate for 2010, and if possible reinstate the discount. Last month you should have received a letter that provided information on where to send payments, and who to contact with issues. If you sent your December payment to RealManage don’t worry it will get transferred to Goodwin, but please make sure all future payments are sent to: Sendera Owners Association PO Box 203310 Austin, TX 78720-3310 As we close out 2008 I want to thank all those volunteers who pitched in to make Sendera a very special place to live. It is not houses that make a great neighborhood, but rather the people, and Sendera has some of the best. Copyright © 2008 Peel, Inc.
4th Annual Sendera Chili Cook-Off and Fair
November 2nd, the Sendera Recreation Committee hosted the fourth annual Sendera Chili Cook-Off and Fair in the parking lot by the pool. Local firefighters and Officer Josh served as official judges of the contest along with a few residents. There was some great tasting chili, lots of vendors, music, and a jump house for the kids. It wasn’t an easy task deciding on the top three chilies to win the coveted trophies and cash prizes in both red and green categories, but the winners are: 1st Place Red Chili Texas Combat Chili- Nick Juarez 2nd Place Red Chili Ames Mirror and Glass- Greg Johnson 3rd Place Red Chili Monster Truck Chili- Drew Crosby 1st Place Green Chili Cooking Geeks- Eric Steen 2nd Place Green Chili 5 Boroughs Chili- JR Vera 3rd Place Green Chili Freedom Chili- Bill Lewis Grand Champion Cooking Geeks- Eric Steen Best Booth Freedom Chili- Bill Lewis People’s Choice Monster Truck Chili- Drew Crosby Sportsmanship Acunabegos- Magda Acuna Thank you to all of the participants and our honorable mentions: Tarantula Crawlers- Don Sandera and Cast Iron Cookers- Pat Greene!
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Look What’s Inside New Association Manager’s Contact Information...........2 Greening up Christmas....................................................4 Garden Club Off to Good Start........................................6 Sendera Homeowner's Association Newsletter - December 2008
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2007-2008 Board of Directors Eric Steen, President............................................. 512-799-4422 ..........................................................
[email protected] Luanne Skeen, Vice President............................... 512-282-6560 ....................................................................skeenlu@yahoo.com Greg Johnson, Treasurer....................................... 512-825-8046 ....................................................senderasecurity@austin.rr.com
Sendera Residents Working For New Middle School Boundaries
A new middle school in being built in southwest Austin. The middle school boundaries are being redrawn. Both Sendera residents and the Cowan School community have spoken, and there is overwhelming support for us to take this opportunity to be redistricted to Bailey Middle School. If you would like to help with these efforts please contact Therese James at
[email protected]. Go to the Sendera web site, www.senderahoa.com, for more information about the current proposal and how it will affect Sendera residents.
Steve Hope, Secretary........................................... 512-470-4852 .................................................................
[email protected] Patrick V. Pulido, Director at Large...................... 512-291-4750 ...............................................................
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Sendera HOA Web Site: www.senderahoa.com
2008-2009 Committee Chairs Architectural Eric Steen................. 512-799-4422,
[email protected] Community Relations Eric Steen................. 512-799-4422,
[email protected] Landscaping Vic Booth....................................
[email protected] Neighborhood Relations Drew Crosby.......512-592-9868,
[email protected] Newsletter Editor Pamela Kurburski.................................................. 512-940-8430 .......................................................
[email protected] Pool Courtney Hessinger...... 512-751-6556,
[email protected] Kimberly Amicon......................................
[email protected] Recreation Suzann Vera.............. 512-291-0714,
[email protected] Sharon Boatright................................................... 512-653-5554 ......................................................sharon.boatwright@amd.com Security Greg S. Johnson.................................................... 512-825-8046 ....................................................senderasecurity@austin.rr.com Veronica Ferren................ 512-203-7461,
[email protected] Webmaster Sally Iwanski.................................
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Association Manager Jessica Hamilton, Property Manager Goodwin Management, Inc. 11149 Research Blvd., Suite 100; Austin, TX 78759 Phone: 512-852-7918 • Cell: 512-771-7911 • Fax: 512-346-4873
[email protected] http://SDR.Goodwintx.com
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Sendera Recreation Committee News Submitted by Suzann Vera
4th Annual Chili Cookoff
Sendera Halloween Decorating Contest Winners
The Sendera neighborhood was spooktacular this Halloween with great decorations and haunted houses in garages. Thanks to all of you who made the season festive! A special big thanks to the lovely and talented judges of this year's contest: Angie, Alice, Esmeralda, & Peggy. The winners are: Amy Pawlik 4410 E. Hove 4430 E. Hove Ylise Janssen 8609 Barrow Glen loop 8700 Barrow Glen loop Tom Zymowski :8656 Barrow Glen loop 8816 Barrow Glen loop Skeeter & Peggy 4415 Tello Path Martinez Family 4917 Norman Trail Sanchez Family 4829 Norman Trail Crosby Family 4817 Norman Trail Herrin Family 4809 Norman Trail Anderson Family 4709 Norman Trail 4605 Norman Trail 9208 Walsall Cove 4401 Hoffman The Acunas 8801 Whiteworth Loop 8901 Lanna Bluff Loop 4301 Companeros Way 8921 Whiteworth Loop 4324 Bremner Drive (wait until Christmas)
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Need a plumber, tutor, guitar lessons, home/car insurance, or Tupperware? Sendera’s website www. senderahoa.com has a classified section where residents can list thier businesses and services for FREE. All neighbors with a small business are encouraged to register. Residents looking for professionals and services can log-in to find neighbors who can do the job! The annual Christmas Decorating Contest will take place on December 19th at dusk. Twenty Hollywood video gift certificates will be awarded to the best decorated homes and the winners will be featured in an upcoming newsletter and on the website.
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In the Garden The Sendera Garden Club held its second meeting October 28th at the home of Sheri Hicks. Members came early to get a tour of Sheri’s back yard, which is a certified wildlife habitat. Of special interest was her Monarch Butterfly Nursery with several very fat and happy Monarch caterpillars and a pupa attached to a table on the porch. Sheri explained the requirements for getting certified and provided lists of the plants she has used to create this environment. Sondra Alliston provided bags of Crocosmia, an iris she has had good luck propagating in our soil. Pam Kurburski shared Mexican Feather Grass seedlings, and Sheri sent home pots of Frog Fruit for members to try. There were several discussions about what plants and techniques were best to use in our area and how to deal with unwanted critters in the back yard. The next meeting will be in January (nothing much to look at in the garden in November and December). Watch the newsletter and the web site for time and location.
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