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Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc. Legendary Times - January 2011 1 January 2011 Volume 4, Issue 1 TIMES TIMES Legendary Official Newsletter of the Legend Oaks II Homeowners Association THE AUSTIN GARDEN: JANUARY SUMMARY OF THE QUARTERLY HOA MEETING HELD DECEMBER 4 The HOA held its first quarterly meeting on December 4, 2010. Below is a summary of the topics discussed: Pool Committee Pump room bids have been received and are being reviewed. A survey will be going out in the next few weeks to gauge interest in possible changes at the pool. Landscape Committee The dead trees at the Exxon gas station have been removed by the owners. More improvements should be coming soon to that area. The Landscape Committee will be meeting with vendors to review the overall condition of the brick wall and to determine if it can be repaired or if it needs to be replaced. Open Forum A resident of the neighborhood would like the HOA to look into the idea of starting a community garden. If any resident is interested, please contact Nikki Tate at nikkitate@ gmail.com. By Melanie Dragger Working in the garden might not be the first thought that comes to your mind in January, but January is a great time in Austin to plant cool-weather vegetables, such as broccoli, cabbage, chard, kale, lettuce, and spinach; cool-weather flowering plants, such as bluebonnets, pansies, poppies, and snapdragons; and cool-weather herbs, such as chives, cilantro, oregano, rosemary, sage, and thyme. Now is also a great time to begin preparing your beds for next season. Scout out and mark off the best location for planting spring flowers and vegetables. Remove unwanted grass, weeds, and leaves, and add compost and other necessary amendments to your soil. Other January tasks include pruning fruit trees, grape vines, and shrubs while dormant, and cleaning, repairing, and/or replacing gardening tools, as necessary. Also, don’t forget to water your plants during dry periods in the winter, particularly those that are newly planted, and protect your tender plants from freezing temperatures. AUSTIN NEWCOMERS CLUB JANUARY 2011 LUNCHEON Austin Newcomers is a social organization dedicated to introducing residents to the Austin Community and giving them the opportunity to meet and make new friends. Join us at our monthly luncheon as well as take the opportunity to learn about and become involved in many varied fun interest groups. Time: 11:00 a.m. (Social) – 12:00 p.m. (Luncheon) Date: January 19, 2011 (Reservations required by Thursday, January 13th) For luncheon reservations, email [email protected] or call Diane Israelson at 512.467.4979. For other newcomers information visit www.austinnewcomers.com or call 512.314.5100.
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Legendary Times
January 2011 Volume 4, Issue 1
TimesTimesLegendary
Official Newsletter of the Legend Oaks II Homeowners Association
The AusTin GArden: JAnuArysummAry of The QuArTerly hoA meeTinG held
december 4
The HOA held its first quarterly meeting on December 4, 2010. Below is a summary of the topics discussed:
Pool committeePump room bids have been received
and are being reviewed. A survey will be going out in the next few weeks to gauge interest in possible changes at the pool.
landscape committeeThe dead trees at the Exxon gas
station have been removed by the owners. More improvements should be coming soon to that area. The Landscape Committee will be meeting with vendors to review the overall condition of the brick wall and to determine if it can be repaired or if it needs to be replaced.
open forumA resident of the neighborhood
would like the HOA to look into the idea of starting a community garden. If any resident is interested, please contact Nikki Tate at [email protected].
By Melanie DraggerWorking in the garden might not be the first thought that
comes to your mind in January, but January is a great time in Austin to plant cool-weather vegetables, such as broccoli, cabbage, chard, kale, lettuce, and spinach; cool-weather flowering plants, such as bluebonnets, pansies, poppies, and snapdragons; and cool-weather herbs, such as chives, cilantro, oregano, rosemary, sage, and thyme.
Now is also a great time to begin preparing your beds for next season. Scout out and mark off the best location for planting spring flowers and vegetables. Remove unwanted grass, weeds, and leaves, and add compost and other necessary amendments to your soil.
Other January tasks include pruning fruit trees, grape vines, and shrubs while dormant, and cleaning, repairing, and/or replacing gardening tools, as necessary. Also, don’t forget to water your plants during dry periods in the winter, particularly those that are newly planted, and protect your tender plants from freezing temperatures.
AusTin newcomers club JAnuAry 2011 luncheon
Austin Newcomers is a social organization dedicated to introducing residents to the Austin Community and giving them the opportunity to meet and make new friends. Join us at our monthly luncheon as well as take the opportunity to learn about and become involved in many varied fun interest groups.
Time: 11:00 a.m. (social) – 12:00 p.m. (luncheon)date: January 19, 2011 (reservations required by Thursday, January 13th)
For luncheon reservations, email [email protected] call Diane Israelson at 512.467.4979.
For other newcomers information visit www.austinnewcomers.com or call 512.314.5100.
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Hoa DirectorsNikki Tate, Board President [email protected] Strance................................... [email protected] Pruett .................................... [email protected]
neWsLetter coMMitteeMelanie Dragger ............................. [email protected]
PooL coMMitteeCarrie Leonard [email protected] Caryn Crull [email protected] Darryl Pruett .................................... [email protected] Clemons [email protected] Madani ................................... [email protected] Prince Maclean ................................ [email protected] Jonathon Mayor .................................. [email protected] Green .................................. [email protected] Thomas ........................... [email protected] Strance................................... [email protected] Thomas [email protected]
LanDscaPe coMMitteeCraig Powell ...................... [email protected] Pruett .................................... [email protected] Mitchell [email protected] Eric Thompson ........................... [email protected] Green .................................. [email protected] Schwartz [email protected] Czarnecki .................................... [email protected] Strance................................... [email protected] Farley ................................... [email protected] Vanessa Gallagher [email protected]
finance coMMitteeBilly Mutschler [email protected] Van Noy ............................. [email protected] Pruett .................................... [email protected] Rockwell ............................. [email protected] Shilling .......................... [email protected] Fallon ..............................................russF53@gmail.comScott Strance................................... [email protected]
Maintenance coMMittee:Loyd Wiley .............................................................................
recreation coMMittee:Amanda Hyde, Co-chair ....................... [email protected] Clemons, Co-chair [email protected]: Amy Tillman, Nikki Tate, Shari Vars, Vanessa Gallagher
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The site address is www.legendoaks2.org, and currently contains association information, including contacts with phone numbers and email addresses, links to the PDF versions of the newsletters, and an events calendar and classified section where members can post happenings and items for sale, rent, or trade. Submissions can be made through Larry at [email protected].
Please check out the site and send any submissions or suggestions to Larry at the address above.
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Legendary Times3 sTePs To kick-sTArT your cAreer in 2011
By Amy Wolfgang, M.Ed.It’s a new year and many of us spend this time evaluating different
aspects of our lives: our health, our finances, and our career. Below are the 3 most important actions you can take to kick-start your career in 2011!
iDentifY Your career GoaLsBefore you can begin to make changes in your career, you need to
identify what you are looking to change. Identify a few career goals that you want to achieve in 2011. Sample goals include:
• Develop new skills in a particular area• Make a lateral move at your company• Earn a promotion• Start a new job in a different industry
Once you know what you want to achieve you can begin the work to make those changes happen.
Action Item: Write down your career goals for 2011. This does not need to be a formal document, but write them down on paper or type them into a document.
Get Your resuMe in sHaPeWhen was the last time you updated your resume? For some it
was years ago when they last applied to a job. For others, it was only a few months ago. Regardless of when you viewed your resume last, now is the time to review it and make sure it includes all of your latest accomplishments.
Look at the bullet points on your resume and ask yourself the following questions: • Do they describe your responsibilities or do they focus on
results? A good resume focuses on what you accomplished rather than the tasks that filled your day.
• Is your resume attractive to read or is it too dense with information? Sometimes it can be hard to edit your own work.
We feel a personal connection to what we have accomplished and we should, however, we do not need to include every accomplishment for every position we have ever held.
Action Items: Review the bullet points on your resume and make sure your accomplishments jump out. Then make sure your resume is easy to read. Ask others to help you decide what you should and should not keep on your resume.
DeveLoP connectionsFinding a new job typically takes more than just applying for a
position on a website. You need to tap into the hidden job market by making connections with other professionals. These connections can often help get your resume on top of the pile in front of the hiring manager. Additionally, knowing people at the company you are applying to can help you understand the culture better and the type of individuals that succeed at that company. Developing relationships now will help you in the future, even if you are happy at your current job.
Are you already using professional social networking sites? Great. Are you utilizing them effectively? Have you recently added connections to your sites? Have you joined all relevant groups on the sites?
Professional social networking sites are an important tool to use in a tech-savvy town like Austin, Texas. Once you are connected virtually, it’s time to start making an effort to connect with people in your network. Take them to coffee or schedule a phone conversation. You want individuals to keep you in the front of their mind for when an opportunity comes up. Remember, part of developing relationships is reciprocating. It’s a two way street. Think about how you can help the individual you are connecting with and offer that help.
Action Items: Join professional social networking sites and “invite” those you know to join your network. Then search for good contacts to have personal meetings and conversations with.
In a tight job market, you need every advantage you can get. These actions will give you a leg up and lead to a great career in 2011!
Good Luck!
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