June 2010 HOA Newsletter

Parkway Village Master Homeowners Association
Parkway Village Master HOA Newsletter
June 2010

www.parkwayvillagehoa.com

In This Issue
Upgrades at the Clubhouse!
Meet Vicki Denton
HOA Summer Fling
Protect Yourself from Crime
Mojito Party

Greetings from your HOA Master Board! We hope you are enjoying the summer, and we have several fun things we'd like to share with you. There are some positive changes you'll appreciate and even some cool social events planned. These are all suggestions direct from our homeowners, and we are excited to see it all coming together. Take a look!


Upgrades at the Clubhouse!

Parkway Village ClubhouseParkway Village Clubhouse
We are pleased to announce some much needed updates to the clubhouse. The clubhouse, pool and tennis courts are a $1 million dollar resource that we all collectively own as members of our association. A few things had fallen into disrepair over the years, and it was time to make some changes. Our mission is to keep this facility as beautiful as possible and maintain it as a property you can use and be proud of.

Here are some updates we've completed so far:

1. New refrigerator in the kitchen. The little dorm fridge previously there just wasn't cutting it, especially when the space is rented for parties and showers. The new one is a standard size Energy Star appliance and should be large enough to keep your drinks and party trays cool.

2. New electric hand dryers in the restrooms. We were incurring some unexpected expense repairing plumbing in the clubhouse when paper towels had been flushed down the toilet. It happened a couple of times, so we needed to take some action. The hand dryer solution is simple and inexpensive and will save ongoing costs on paper towels also.

3. New carpet upstairs. This was way overdue! The old carpet was 25 years old and worn out. It's been replaced with an industrial grade berber, and it looks and smells great!

4. New windows to replace clouded glass. There were only a few of these necessary, but it made the facility look old and rundown. They have been replaced with energy efficient double-pane glass.

5. New back door. The door was damaged and the glass clouded. A new one has been installed.

6. Refurbished hot tub at the pool. This was a necessity to keep things running, as it was getting expensive maintaining the old materials. A new gel liner was installed and concrete has been poured, and new ceramic tiles have been installed around the top edge. It looks great!

As our individual homes age we are all likely dealing with similar issues as the ones at our clubhouse. These updates are what you let us know you'd like changed, and we greatly appreciate your input. Of course we are always concerned with finances and keeping a healthy dollar amount in our reserve account at all times. These updates were relatively inexpensive and have made a huge difference already in the appearance of our property. Stay tuned for more positive changes in the near future!


Meet Master HOA Board Member, Vicki Denton

The newest member of the Master HOA board, Vicki currently serves as Member At Large. She is also President of the Villas HOA, providing the Master board with a unique perspective and a view from life at the Villas. Vicki is a long-time resident of Dallas. Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee she has been a homeowner in the Villas since 1999. She has three adult children, two sons and a daughter (all married) and one grandson who is with his parents in Singapore.

Vicki works in North Dallas for a family-owned business as an executive assistant to the CEO and President of a successful land development firm. Their current project is building new shopping center complexes off of I-75 and Stacy Road called The Village at Fairview and The Village at Allen. Her main passion is golf, and she spends any extra time pursuing that passion. We are pleased to have her as part of our team!


HOA Summer Fling, June 27

Music, Hot Dogs, Dessert, Fun!!

Sunday, June 27
6:30 - 9:00pm
at
Parkway Village Clubhouse

Join us at this HOA event for summertime fun to meet and network with neighbors, enjoy the pool and some good music. Come and view the recent improvements at the Clubhouse, and have some great food and desserts!

For those of you wanting a more air-conditioned experience there will be a representative on hand at 7:30pm from Calloway's Nursery to give advice on landscaping small yards.

Bring your favorite dessert to share, and we'll all have a great time!

SEE YOU THERE!!!



Protect Yourself from Crime

Check out this important message from Kevin Janse of the Dallas Police Department about protecting your car from theft.

Did you know that the #1 crime in Dallas and across the nation is the burglary of motor vehicles? The Central Business District and Texas Auto Theft Prevention Authority teamed up and initiated a proactive crime prevention program called LOCK, TAKE and HIDE. The message is simple:

· LOCK your car,
· TAKE your keys and
· HIDE your belongings

By following a few crime prevention tips, citizens can reduce the number of burglary of motor vehicles offenses occurring in their communities.

· Be aware of your surroundings
· Park in well lighted areas
· Remove visible items from inside your cars such as: Cash, laptops, laptop cords, handbags, wallets, credit cards, cell phones, iPods, brief cases, golf clubs, tools, CD's, duffel bags , backpacks, dry cleaning, radar detectors, shopping bags even empty boxes!


Mojito Party July 18, 6-8pm

Barcardi is sponsoring a complimentary MOJITO party for Parkway Village Master HOA at our Clubhouse. Come hang out with your neighbors and learn how to make mojitos! We'll have a great time, but just a few rules to consider:

All attendees must be over 21 & residents of Parkway Village. Drinks are to be consumed in the Clubhouse and NOT by the pool due to legal issues. Bacardi is sponsoring only 50 spots for guests but we must have everyone RSVP to Micky Mayer at mmayer@parkwayvillagehoa.com. It is by Reservation ONLY, please. Spots are going fast, so let Micky know soon if you'd like to attend. This is another great way beat the heat, and it's free!!


A Message from the President

Some of you have asked recently about the financial status of the HOA, and I'm happy to report we're in excellent financial shape. We are operating within our annual budget, and we have several months operating capital in reserve. Because we have an excellent group of conscientious homeowners we have a very low rate of delinquent accounts. This provides us with a steady flow of funds to maintain the facilities and grounds.

In addition to maintaining positive cash flow we have also been able to cut energy costs by switching electric providers. This has provided us some extra funds to complete our recent clubhouse upgrades. We want you to remain informed, so if you would like to review the HOA budget or financials, you can visit the website at www.parkwayvillagehoa.com and click on "Documents & Forms".

We hope you continue to communicate with us and let us know what additional improvements you would like to see. If it's financially responsible, we'll consider it!

Sincerely,

Kendall McCamey
President
Parkway Village Master Homeowners Association
www.parkwayvillagehoa.com