SummerBrooke Property Owners Association
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Announcements
The SummerBrooke Board of Directors awarded the new grounds maintenance contract to Southern Aerification Management (S.A.M.)
Congratulations to Sam Funderburk!
A Social Resolution for the New Year!
From Shary Gard, New Social Chairperson
Hi Neighbors,
My husband, Ken Chambers and I moved to SummerBrooke last January and are interested in getting to know our neighbors through neighborhood social activities. The neighbors we’ve talked to seem to be interested too! Let us know if you are interested in any of these ideas or let us know of other ideas you might have:
Neighborhood Social Committee- Plan and coordinate future neighborhood activities.
Monthly Potluck/Poker Club- Bring a covered dish and play “dealer’s choice” poker.
Monthly Empty Nesters’ Dine Out Night- Dine with neighbors at nearby restaurants.
Please email your name and phone number to me if interested in participating in any of these.
Shary Gard, 7608 Refuge Road
850.878.5298; sharygard@embarqmail.com
There are numerous homes in the neighborhood that are vacant. It is the mortgage holder’s responsibility to maintain the lawn even if the house is empty, however, we are getting an increasing number of complaints that this is not happening. If you know of a yard that is not being mowed, please contact the Summerbrooke POA office with the address. A letter must then be sent to the mortgage holder giving them 10 days to comply before we can have the lawn cut ourselves.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
(courtesy of talgov.com)
Good volunteers are always needed at Tallahassee-Leon Community Animal Service Center, and you could be one of them!
How to become a volunteer
Volunteers are very important people at TLC Animal Service Center. In a year's time, we receive over 10,000 lost, unwanted and abused pets. Won't you consider helping us make a difference in their lives?
To become a regular volunteer you must be:
- At least 16 years old
- Willing to commit to approximately 2 hours per week, 8 hours per month.
If you would like to volunteer, please provide us with a completed volunteer application. You may request one by calling 850-891-2970. Simply fill out the information and either bring it with you to the shelter, or feel free to fax it to 850-891-2977. Or if you like, you can mail the completed application to:
Tallahassee-Leon Community Animal Service Center
Attention: Volunteer Coordinator
1125 Easterwood Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32311
If your availability and interests coincide with available volunteer positions, we will schedule you for a volunteer orientation session and a dog-handling class. Each session lasts approximately two hours, and is offered several times during the month. Following the orientation, and completion of the dog handling class, volunteers will interview one-on-one with the Volunteer Coordinator to determine the most suitable assignment and work schedule.
Why Volunteer?
- Develop new skills while exploring the field of animal care
- Meet new people with similar interests
- Acquire work experience
- Help out your community
- Most importantly, volunteering will make the day brighter for the pets in our care.
Board Activities
Board meetings are held monthly on the third Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at the SummerBrooke Clubhouse. Please watch for the meeting signs. Homeowners are welcome!
Park Activities
Several improvements have been made to the park to improve safety, and more are in the works. Please do your part to help us maintain the park by cleaning up and obeying all posted rules. Meanwhile, we are looking for volunteers to help with regular park clean-up. Contact us at MySummerBrooke @ EmbarqMail.com if you would like to help.
More Announcements
While many residents enjoy getting to and from the golf course on their own golf cart, please remember that general travel on our neighborhood roads in a golf cart is in violation of Florida Statute. In addition, a golf cart may not be operated by anyone under the age of 14. TPD officers have stopped carts within SummerBrooke to issue warnings to drivers/passengers who are not traveling to/from the course, but such a violation is also considered a noncriminal traffic infraction and can result in a ticket/fine. Residents have also expressed concerns to the board about the safety of younger children seen operating golf carts. Please remind your golf cart drivers of these rules.
Officer Andy Berensten with the TPD Community Relations Unit would like to remind residents about TPD’s Extra Patrol/House/Business Check service. Simply follow the link below and complete the form to request a special check on your property during a vacation or any period of time you may be away. For more information about this service, please contact the Public Information Office at (850) 891-4200.
http://www.talgov.com/ tpd/ property_check.cfm
Recycling
ALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS ARE NOW RECYCLABLE
Empty yogurt and fruit cups, margarine and whipped cream tubs, plastic lids...
You can recycle all of these items and much more now thanks to an initiative from Sustainable Tallahassee and made possible by the City of Tallahassee and Leon County. These containers are in addition to the milk jugs, beverage bottles and other plastic materials that you’ve always been able to recycle in our area.
Virtually all plastic containers that hold less than 3 gallons will be accepted through the City and County recycling collection programs. Excluded are plastic bags, Styrofoam and containers that once held automotive fluids, pesticides or other hazardous substances.
If space becomes a problem in your Smart Cart, you can crush items to allow more room. Also, rinse out containers before placing them in the bin, especially during the hot summer months. This will help minimize any odor or insect problems stemming from your garbage containers and recycling bins. (courtesy of talgov.com)