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November 2013 Volume 3, Issue 11

Official Newsletter for the Residents of Round Rock Ranch

Back to School

Dear RRR Residents,

I had the privilege of representing Round Rock Ranch at the City of Round Rock’s 1st Annual Neighborhood Conference Saturday, October 5th in the United Heritage Center at The Dell Diamond. Mr. Joseph Brehm, our Neighborhood Services Coordinator for the City of Round Rock hosted the event and brought several guest speakers in for break out sessions and panel discussions regarding our city’s growth and direction and how our neighborhoods are a part of that decision making.

Topics covered were Legislative Update for HOA’s, Home Repair Program – a Community Development Block Grant Opportunity, Water Conservation, and Neighborhood Watch – Do’s & Don’ts were very informative and a great way to hear how other neighbors deal with these situations. Madelyn Gibbs, Neighborhood Education Coordinator for the City of Fort Worth was a big inspiration to all of us on our first annual get together.

All information will be posted on the City of Round Rock website, so please feel free to get involved and participate in this valuable department the city is building for us, the residents of Round Rock.

Thank you all for helping make Round Rock Ranch the best place to live in Round Rock!

Lea Beth MunozRRR HOA Board President

LETTER PRESIDENTFROM THE RRR

Please register online with Spectrum Association Management at www.spectrumam.com to join our list serve. If you misplaced your Spectrum letter with the login information, please email them at contact@spectrumam.com.

As part of our transition to Spectrum Association Management, your board has instituted a new multi-step collections policy in an effort to get our dues collection in order. The fee structure is posted at www.roundrockranch.com/collections for your review. If your account is in arrears, you should expect to receive a letter notifying you of your account status very soon.

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The Enclave Update – October Newsletter

Pet of the Month

This is Leia (named after Princess Leia from Star Wars). She just turned 1 in September and she loves to play fetch and jump super high to catch the ball. She is such a sweet girl! We love her so much! – Owner: Melissa Vinsik

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PUBLISHER Peel, Inc. ...................................................... 512-263-9181 Article Submission .................editor@roundrockranch.com Advertising................................ advertising@PEELinc.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORSROUND ROCK RANCH BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Lea Beth Munoz .................................................. President

Brian Wild ..................................................Vice PresidentChuck Gross ........................................................ TreasurerDeanna Naranjo .....................................Director at LargeGary Doyle ...........................................................SecretaryRound Rock Ranch Board ............board@roundrockranch.com

ENCLAVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Michael Fontana ..................................................President

Polly Middlebrook ........................................Vice President

Jennifer Smith ......................................................Secretary

Enclave Board ...............enclave-board@roundrockranch.com

ROUND ROCK RANCH PHASE ONE HOASpectrum Association Management ................ 512-834-3900 9442 Capital of Texas Highway North, Plaza One, Suite 500..................................................................Austin, TX 78759Kiel McElroy: Community Manager ....................................................................................... kmcelroy@spectrumam.com

SEND YOUR PAYMENTS TO:Round Rock Ranch HOA

P.O. Box 1118, Commerce, Georgia 30529

ENCLAVE AT ROUND ROCK RANCH HOA www.pamcotx.com

Preferred Association Management Company(PAMco)... ......512-627-5747 ...........PO Box 7079 Round Rock, TX 78683Doug Plas, Manager .............................. dplas@pamcotx.com

PROPERTY MANAGERS

volunteers

The HOA runs on volunteers.Your talents and a little time can make a big difference.

To volunteer, email board@roundrockranch.com .

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A big THANK YOU goes out to the Residents who helped out with Fall Clean Up Day this year. And an especially big THANK YOU to the middle school National Junior Honor Society students who volunteered their time to assist as well. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 5th for our next Spring Clean Up Day.

Some quick notes regarding turf grass: First, if you have let your front or side lawns go, for whatever reasons, now is the time to contemplate replacement. You may not be able to find sod at your local home center, but you should be able to get it from turf grass distributors or landscaping companies.

Second, the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension for Williamson County recommends watering an established lawn every 4 to 5 weeks during the dormant period if adequate rainfall does not occur. Basically, if you are running your sprinkler system from November through February, you are wasting money and resources.

Lastly, you can expect a strong push this coming Spring on violation letters and fines if your lawn is dead or predominately weeds. Start planning now to avoid stiff fines. Feel free to contact the Board if you have questions on what to plant or would like to take advantage of the new Xeriscaping Guidelines which should be recorded with the County by the time you read this. enclaverrrboard@gmail.com

One of the major projects hanging over the Enclave is the sealing of roads. This is a routine maintenance that should be performed every eight to ten years. As of this time, it has never been performed, so we are significantly behind. Discussions have been going on for over three years now on this project and we have been putting close to $300 per month into our reserve account to help offset the cost of this project. We currently expect to begin this project in Spring of 2015. Funding for this project was on the agenda for the October meeting of the Board of Directors but this writing was submitted prior to the meeting. Please email the Board if you would like to know the outcome of the discussion.

Unfortunately, the accounts receivables for the Enclave continue to climb at a disturbingly fast rate. At some point, we may be forced to tap the reserve account just to cover expenses. As the money owed to the Enclave grows, so does the expense of our collections which takes even more funds from our operating account. While this is billable back to the homeowner, collections take time, and as a result we have to delay small projects like power washing the stone columns around the gate, or new plantings, or finding a new landscaping company.

Once again, our Friends at PAMco, the Enclave’s management company, are sponsoring a Holiday Lights Contest with 2x$50 gift cards as prizes. Judging will take place on or around December 16th. Like our property inspections, we will not know exactly when they are coming – but they are coming!! The Judges will consist of Doug’s children who are looking for something creative – not the “Clark Griswold” type of lighting. Homes with any kind of Holiday lighting/decoration will be considered. (Hint: Doug has indicated his kids like the color purple and princesses) This contest is only open to Residents of the Enclave @ Round Rock Ranch, a.k.a., Round Rock Ranch PUD#13 = all homes on Rosenborough and Briarton only.

The Enclave Update – October Newsletter

november Enclave Update

We did not receive a Community Compliments submission this month. Do any of your neighbors exemplify the perfect neighbor? If so, give them a pat on the back in the December newsletter.

5 TIPS TO BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR: 1. Say hello. A friendly smile and

wave to a neighbor when you go out and get the mail can go a long way toward creating a pleasant atmosphere.

2. Trim your trees over the sidewalk so your neighbors can walk under them; not around them.

3. Do not let your dog poop on the sidewalk. Remember, little poops get tracked around just as much as big ones do. YUCK!

4. Remove dead trees, shrubs and bushes and replant for updated and good looking curb appeal.

5. Be a good driver. Don't treat the neighborhood streets as your personal racetrack. Always be mindful that there are kids, dogs, walkers and bikers out on the street. Also, when driving through your neighborhood, turn the volume on your car stereo down. Your neighbors shouldn't associate your comings and goings with a thumping bass and rattling windows.

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If you would like to be a Secret Santa this year and purchase holiday gifts for a Central Texas foster child, please email your

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The Adoption Coalition is a partnership of nonprofit adoption agencies and Child Protective Services working together to find forever families for abused and neglected children waiting for adoption. These are usually older children, sibling groups and children with special needs. For information about ACT and adoption, visit www.adoptioncoalitiontx.org.

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Held the Saturday following Thanksgiving, Chuy's Christmas Parade features giant inflatable balloons, holiday floats, classic cars, marching bands and Santa. However, in addition to being great entertainment for those in attendance, Chuy's Christmas Parade also serves as a toy drive for needy children. Spectators are encouraged to bring a toy, which will be collected by 'Santa's Helpers' on behalf of Operation Blue during the parade.

Where Chuy's Christmas Parade is Held:The parade route begins at the State Capitol

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Let’s talk turkey. Roasting a turkey in a Kamado Joe grill is just as easy as using your oven. The difference is that turkeys that come out of our grills are incredibly juicy with a mouth-watering charcoal flavor.

Here’s why. Ovens are made of metal and they’re very efficient at pulling the moisture from food. On the other hand, Kamado Joe grills have a thick ceramic shell that locks in the moisture and natural oils of the turkey and keeps it where it belongs–in the turkey.

Our grills also use 100% natural lump charcoal. It’s made from hardwoods like oak and it’s the only heat source that infuses true charcoal flavor.

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Here’s why. Ovens are made of metal and they’re very efficient at Ovens are made of metal and they’re very efficient at pulling the moisture from food. On the other hand, Kamado Joe grills pulling the moisture from food. On the other hand, Kamado Joe grills have a thick ceramic shell that locks in the moisture and natural oils of the moisture and natural oils of the turkey and keeps it where it belongs–in the turkey.

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Stay Connected…

Whether you are new to the area or lived here for years,WE WELCOME YOU!

Monthly Luncheons with Speaker or Program

We have many fun activities and Interest Groups:Book Club, Bridge, Bunco, Canasta, Day Trips, Hiking, Lunch Bunch, Movie Group, Volunteer Opportunities, Wine Group and many more!

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call Pam at 512-487-8249 or Maureen at 512-394-5652

or Visit our Website: www.rrnewneighbors.org

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Celebrating 35 years of Friendship

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Round Rock Ranch HOA is now signed up for Six Flags Fiesta Texas savings! Just log into your own Six Flags site to buy tickets with substantial savings off the main gate price. This online benefit program offers not only substantial savings, but allows you to "print and go" so you have your ticket in hand when you get to the park with no waiting in the line to purchase tickets. A special thanks to RRR resident, Darlene Kohlenberg, Central Texas Sales Representative, for setting this up for our community!

To access your special tickets, please go to sixflags.com/PartnerLogin or click the link below, then log into the site with the username and password provided.

Special Ticket Link:https://shop.sixflags.com/clients/sixflags/affiliate/index.

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The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccination each year. Every year in the United States, on average:

• 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu• More than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications• About 36,000 people die from fluSome people, such as older people, young children, and people

with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications.

How Flu SpreadsFlu viruses spread mainly from person to person through coughing

or sneezing of people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose. Apparently healthy adults may be able to infect others beginning one day before symptoms develop and up to five days after becoming sick. That means that you may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick.

Key facts about seasonal flu vaccineThe single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated

each year. There are twotypes of vaccines:

• The “flu shot”: an inactivated vaccine (containing killed virus) that is given with a needle, usually in the arm. The flu shot is approved for use in people older than 6 months, including healthy people and people with chronic medical conditions.

• The nasal-spray flu vaccine: a vaccine made with live, weakened flu viruses that do not cause the flu (sometimes called LAIV for “Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine”). LAIV is approved for use in healthy people two to 49 years of age who are not pregnant. The viruses in the vaccine change each year based on international surveillance and scientists’ estimations about which types and strains of viruses will circulate in a given year. About two weeks after vaccination, enough antibodies build up to provide protection against the influenza virus.

Symptoms Of The Flu• Fever (usually high) • Headache• Fatigue (can be extreme)• Cough• Sore throat• Runny or stuffy nose• Body aches

• Diarrhea and vomiting (more common among children than adults)Having these symptoms does not always mean that you have the

flu. Many different illnesses, including the common cold, can have similar symptoms.

Good Health Habits For Flu PreventionThe single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each

year, but good health habits like covering your mouth when you cough and washing your hands often can help prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. There also are flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat and prevent the flu.• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.• Stay home when you are sick.• Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.• Clean your hands.• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth due to the spread of germs.• Practice other good health habits:

∙ Get plenty of sleep ∙ Be physically active ∙ Manage your stress ∙ Drink plenty of fluids ∙ Eat nutritious food

A Focus on Influenza: What You Should Know About the Flu

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November is time for garden cleanup and preparation for cool weather. Hoeing or pulling weeds in November prevents them from setting seed and makes life easier in spring and summer. Once weeds are removed, plants such as perennial flowers, berries and shrubs benefit from a 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch that protects the roots from variations in temperatures. Dry, chopped leaves make good mulch, but wet leaves are best added to the compost pile. Used as mulch, they become compacted and prevent water and air from reaching plant roots. Instead, use bark chips, pine needles, or other natural mulch. Some gardeners prefer to cut perennials down to 4 to 6 inches from the ground in autumn. However, leaving the perennials in place until spring adds interest to the garden and provides food and shelter for songbirds. November is the last chance to safely plant spring daffodils, tulips, crocus and other spring bulbs. November is also prime time to store garden equipment that won't be needed until spring. Service the lawnmower, and clean and sharpen the blades. Drain garden hoses, and store them out of the weather.

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