Volume 19, Number 01
January 2022
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Circle C Newsletter: January 2022 Important Dates in January: Saturday, January 1, 2022 New Year’s Day HOA Offices are Closed Thursday, January 6, 2022 Epiphany Sunday, January 16, 2022 Tu BiShvat Begins at Sunset Monday, January 17, 2022 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Tu BiShvat Ends at Nightfall Wednesday, January 26, 2022 6:30pm Circle C HOA Board Meeting Holiday Lights and Decorations Reminder All holiday lighting and decorations should be removed by January 15th. This includes decorated trees along La Crosse, MoPac or SH 45. Thank you for your cooperation. CCHOA Board Meeting The Circle C HOA Board of Directors usually meets the last Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm. The next scheduled HOA meeting is on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Links to the Zoom meetings and meeting agendas may be found at www. circlecranch.com website under the “Resources” tab. Homeowners must be logged onto the site to view agendas and find the link to the Zoom meetings. Homeowners may sign up to speak at the meeting by calling the HOA manager at 512-288-8663 or emailing info@circlecranch.info. Call for HOA Board Candidates: Are you looking for a unique leadership opportunity? Well, look no further! Circle C is looking for leaders like you to join the Board of Directors. In preparation for our Annual Meeting & Election, the Nominating Committee is looking for a slate of candidates. We have three (3) board positions open for the March election. To facilitate the preparation of the nomination slate and to ensure that the process is open to all members, the Nomination Committee is calling for nominations for the open board positions. The elected Candidates will serve for a 3-year term starting March 2022. For more information on the Directors elections and Officer Role, visit the www. circlecranch.com under “News and Announcements”. Characteristics of a Good Director • A member of Circle C HOA • Willing to commit time Copyright © 2022 Peel, Inc.
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Rational, prudent and practical Supports proper financing Listens, takes duties seriously Honors rules, regulations and procedures Fulfills responsibilities
Commitment • Typically, two hours per month for monthly board meetings (currently via Zoom) and various email communication. • Attend in-person board meetings – if scheduled • Report any potential conflicts of interest • Maintain confidentiality • Ensure the organization and the board are complying with all legal and regulatory requirements. • Participate in the recruitment of new board members. • Keep up-to-date with issues that affect the organization. How to Request a Candidate Questionnaire Residents who are interested in running for a board position can do so by submitting a Candidate Questionnaire by visiting www.circlecranch.com under “News and Announcements” or emailing info@circlecranch.info. Your ballot and proxy will be printed on the back side of the first CCHOA dues assessment invoice (which will be mailed Feb 1st and due March 1st) or you will be able to vote online using your “unique” voting code. In this Issue: • Karst Features Within Circle C Read a little about karst features in Circle C, their importance, and how they were formed millions of years ago. • Sung Park-Ordaz and Her Facebook Post for Help Many Circle C residents seeking advice or help reach out to our community via one of our Circle C Facebook groups. Resident Sung Park-Ordaz did just that on December 2, 2021. • A Little History About January Did you know that January was originally not the first month of the year? Annual Report to the Membership: The 2021 Annual Report to the membership from the Board of Directors will be printed in the March 2022 newsletter. A copy will also be posted on our website and available at the HOA office during the month of March 2022. Annual Assessments: Annual assessments for 2022 are not increasing and will remain at $740 for the year. Assessment notices will be mailed on the 1st of February Continued on Page 3 Circle C Ranch Newsletter - January 2022
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