FALL T H E W H I S P E R 2010

The WHOA Board is hosting an open house and informational meeting at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 12th @ 3101 Langley Dr.

If you interested in a HOA board position for the coming year or just want to learn more about how you can help serve in our

neighborhood, please join us for this informational meeting. We need you to be the best that we can be!

Should you have any questions before the meeting, feel free to contact any current board member. Email addresses are listed on our website: www.mywhiffletree.com

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WE CELEBRATED THE BIRTH OF OUR NATION WITH A KID’S BIKE PARADE AND ENJOYED MOVIE IN THE PARK THIS SUMMER.

WHIFFLETREEHOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION

A WORD FROM OUR HOA PRESIDENT

BILL BALLENTINE ~ PRESIDENT

Thank you to all in the Whiffletree community who have volunteered this summer to enhance the safety, beauty, and overall living conditions in our neighborhood.Crime of all types is down significantly verses last year, due in large part to all families keeping an eye out for their neighbors well being of both property and personal safety.Fall is a great time of year in Whiffletree. With the Fall displays going up throughout our community,

neighborly activities increasing, leading up to October 31st and into the holidays.Please take a moment as the weather cools and spend more time outdoors to say hello and meet your neighbors. It is the most important way to keep our neighborhood safe, vibrant,and the best place to live in North Texas.Please call or e-mail me with any questions or comments you might have on ways to further enhance our community.

JULY 4TH KID’S B IKE PARADE 2010 MORE PHOTOS AT WWW.MYWHIFFLETREE.COM

ONCE AGAIN, WE CELEBRATED THE 4TH OF JULY WITH OUR KID’S BIKE PARADE. IT WAS A LITTLE WET BUT THAT DIDN’T DAMPEN THE SPIRIT OF THOSE THAT ATTENDED. WE HAD ABOUT 30 RIDERS OF ALL AGES.

PLEASE PLAN TO JOIN US NEXT YEAR AND HELP US CELEBRATE!

LOOK FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING OUR COMING NEIGHBORHOOD SOCIAL EVENTS!

MOVIE IN THE PARK MORE PHOTOS AT WWW.MYWHIFFLETREE.COM

ON LABOR DAY WEEKEND, WE WERE FINALLY ABLE TO HOST OUR MOVIE IN THE PARK EVENT. WE WERE BLESSED WITH A BEAUTIFUL COOL EVENING AS WE WATCHED THE SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER - UP!

COLD DRINKS, POPCORN, GLOW STICKS, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS - A PERFECT WAY TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND!

The Mike Smith family & Gregg Hara family have cordially invited the Whiffletree neighborhood to join them on Langley Drive for their Annual Block Party!!!

TIME: 2:00 – 4:00 PM WHERE: Between 3236 & 3241 Langley Drive WHAT: Smoked Brisket & Sausage, Grilled Chicken Please bring a side dish, dessert or other favorite dish to share with your neighbors!!!An EERILY, SPOOKY AND FUN beginning to the festivities of Halloween night that has become a “Langley Tradition.”

Find out what’s happening in the neighborhood now & what’s coming

up in the near future right here:

WHIFFLETREEGARDEN CLUB

PRESENTSYard of the Month Winners

Jeff & Sherri Smith on Caleo Ct

Jason Knight & Phil Malone on Leigh Ct

Dan & Cindy Dempsey on Caravan Dr

Earl & Sally Manns on Leigh Ct

Rob & Julia Sipll on Monette Dr

All residents are invited to participate in a Whiffletree neighborhood garage sale. The HOA will hang banners at the Whiffletree entrances to advertise the event.Things to consider :✦ Each resident must apply for a (free) Garage/Occasional Sale Permit. Visit

the following web site and follow the links: http://www.plano.gov/departments/building%20inspections/garage%20 sales/Pages/default.aspx

✦ The permit must be displayed on the premise for the duration of the sale.

✦ Signs may be placed on your private property or your neighbors private property with their permission – do not place signs on the strip of grass between the curb and the sidewalk, at corners of public streets or in medians of public streets.

✦ Please be respectful of the neighbors that may not choose to participate in the community garage sale. City ordinance prohibits parking in alleyways.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUTTuesday, October 5th

Join your neighbors out front at 7:00 PM in an effort to promote neighborhood spirit & police-community partnerships in our fight for a safer

community and nation.

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WHIFFLETREE BLOCK PARTYSunday, October 31st

HAPPY  HALLOWEEN!!!!"##$%!"&&'())*+++ % % %

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALESaturday, September 25th Rain or Shine

8:00 AM – until ???

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

An enormous thank you to all residents who paid their membership dues for the 2010-11 year! Your support is greatly appreciated.The majority of the HOA dues goes directly to the planting and year-round maintenance of the entrances and common areas, along with funding social activities and functions. Although the membership drive is “officially” complete, we will continue to accept dues from any resident who would like to join the association.Please continue to help the Whiffletree Homeowners Association by volunteering your time and serving on the HOA Board. We continue to welcome new ideas, new energy and new neighbors!!!

The Whiffletree HOA Board ~ Donna Northam, Secretary & Membership Chairman

2010 WHOA BOARD

BILL BALLENTINE -PRESIDENT & BEAUTIFICATION

JON DAMON - VICE PRESIDENT

CARL CRAWFORD - TREASURER

DONNA NORTHAM - SECRETARY & MEMBERSHIP

KATHY HANSEN - SOCIAL

STEPHANIE RUBIN -CRIME WATCH

DORIAN HARA - WELCOME COMMITTEE CHAIR

AL SMITH - BEAUTIFICATION

JEFF WHEELER - COMMUNICATIONS

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Please e-mail us with any questions or concerns.

CRIME WATCH UPDATE

CRIMINAL ACTIVITY IN OUR AREA BETWEEN 8-15-10 & 8-30-10• 8-22-10: 1600 Block of Mesquite Trl - Assault• 8-22-10: 10200 Block of Independence Pkwy - Breaking & Entering• 8-17-10: Independence & 15th - Alley Robbery

Suspect Info- Hispanic male, 20-35 years of age, 5’8”, stocky build, last seen wearing a red polo type shirt and blue jeans.

• 8-17-10: Preston & Plano Pkwy - Aggravated Robbery - Suspect produced a gun then fled on foot.

Neighborhood Crime Watch operates under 2 principles:Know your Neighbors and Report Suspicious Activity

CRIME WATCH ALERT: Several thieves have been spotted "casing" our neighborhood, as well as Forest Creek North. On Wednesday evening, around 6:30 pm on Aug. 18th, one of our neighbors had their doorbell rung. Once the dogs starting barking and the homeowner answered the door, no one was there. One of their neighbors in Forest Creek North also experienced the same door bell incident last week; however, later that evening they actually spotted someone looking in their back windows, who proceeded to flee once spotted by the homeowner. The police were notified, but they were unable to find a suspect. PLEASE BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY AND KEEP ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS LOCKED.

CHILDREN - Train your children not to answer the phone; not to reveal personal information; never to answer the door if you are not there or even if you are there. Only adults should answer the door.

GARAGE DOORS - Always keep your garage door closed. Always lock the door between your garage and your home whenever possible. Your garage can be robbed in the 1 minute you go inside to get the phone. Do not leave your garage door opener outside in a car (even if locked); do not pre-program a car that sits outside your garage.