Saddle Ridge Homeowners Association Newsletter April 2010

Gordon Michaels has resigned from the Board.  John Roberts has agreed to take on the role of President.  Thank you to Gordon for his service to the Board and also to John Roberts for assuming the Presidents position.

Please drive safely in the neighborhood. There are people who walk, jog, and/or ride their bikes at all hours of the day and night.  The speed limit is 25 mph.

Social Events

        The pool will be opening on May 19^th this year.

o   We are looking for residents interested in opening and closing duties for the pool to include some janitorial duties.

        The End of School/Pool Opening Party will be held on May 22^nd.

        The annual subdivision Garage Sale will be held June 12^th (8am noon).

o   Each family can have a sale at their house or combine with neighbors to for an even larger sale.  Would like to get RSVPs (Ann Horst) and try to put out a map if enough people sign up.  Participants would need to put balloons out to mark garage sale locations.  We will advertise in the Farragut Press and Knoxville News Sentinel plus put out signs on K. Pike, N. Hobbs, and in front of the subdivision.  This is an early notice so you have time to decide about participating.  An email will be sent out in May to sign up for the garage sale.  Hope you will join in the neighborhood garage sale.  Its a great time to do it and we have MANY people come to this each year.   

        Please contact Donna Offutt at 734-260-5079 or doffutt 1@hotmail.com if you are interested in helping with any of the social events.

Saddle Ridge Homeowners Association Newsletter July 2010

Social Events

       The Saddle Ridge Family Pool Party has been rescheduled for August 14^th (11am 3pm).  This event will be held in conjunction with the Back to School Party.  Please RSVP to Donna Offutt at 734-260-5079 or doffutt1@hotmail.com by August 9^th.

       Please contact Donna Offutt (734-260-5079 or doffutt 1@hotmail.com) or John Radu (johnradu2117@hotmail.com) if you are interested in helping with any social event.

In order to help keep the neighborhood looking good, please make sure your garbage cans/recycling bins are stored in an enclosed area so they remain out of sight.  Garbage containers shall be concealed from views by appropriate screening subject to approval from the SRHA Advisory Committee (Article XIII, Section 1 of SRHA Covenants).

If you wish to make modifications to the exterior of your home please make sure to submit an Architectural Review Request form to Paul Yosick, John Radu, or John Roberts for approval prior to starting any work.

Please be mindful of our Bylaws regarding signs on property which states, No sign of any kind shall be displayed for the public view on any lot except one professional sign advertising the lot for sale or rent.

There have been several incidences of vandalism at the pool.  If you see anything suspicious, please report it to a board member or call the police.  Please make sure children know loitering is not allowed at the pool, tennis courts or clubhouse after hours.

SRHA Covenants and Bylaws are being reviewed and updated. Please watch for more information in future newsletters.

There are an increasing amount of people soliciting in the neighborhood.  Solicitation by non-residents is not allowed.  A sign will be installed at the entrance to the subdivision informing people of this policy.

A correction needs to be made for the email address listed in the directory for Dai, Pengcheng, and Yanyan Carol Tang.  They can be contacted at ctang8682@gmail.com

Saddle Ridge would like to welcome to the neighborhood the following residents

o   Bill and Nancy Ralston (12813 Paladin Lane, 777-9781, NHILL29@aol.com, Eleena)

o   Frank Miller, Mike Miller, and Deneen Revel (12806 Long Ridge Road, 513-484-2324

Thank you to the board members for the time they donate every month to keep the neighborhood a great place to live.  Current board members are John Roberts, John Radu, Ann Horst, Tim Horst, Paul Yosick, and Tim Sayers.  Special thanks to Ann Horst for constructing and distributing the Saddle Ridge Directory and also Bob Lovelace for printing the material.

Saddle Ridge Homeowners Association Newsletter June 2010

We are looking for volunteers to be on the Saddle Ridge Homeowners Association Board.  Please contact any Board member if you are interested.

Social Events

       The pool is open and ready for your enjoyment.  Hours are from 9AM to 10PM (9pm-10pm for 21 and over).

       We will be holding the annual family pool party on July 10^th between 3 PM and 7 PM.  

       Please contact Donna Offutt (734-260-5079 or doffutt 1@hotmail.com) or John Radu (johnradu2117@hotmail.com) if you are interested in helping with any of the social events.

In order to help keep the neighborhood looking good, please make sure your garbage cans are stored in an enclosed area so they remain out of sight.  Garbage containers shall be concealed from views by appropriate screening subject to approval from the SRHA Advisory Committee (Article XIII, Section 1 of SRHA Covenants).

If you wish to make modifications to the exterior of your home please make sure to submit an Architectural Review Request form to Paul Yosick, John Radu, or John Roberts for approval prior to starting any work.

Do you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback regarding ways to improve the Saddle Ridge annual garage sale?  If so, please email them to saddleridgetn@gmail.com.  

We are pleased to report we continue to receive high scores from the Town of Farragut regarding inspections of the Saddle Ridge pool.

SRHA Covenants and Bylaws are being reviewed and updated. Please watch for more information in future newsletters.

SADDLE RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

MARCH 2010

General

• The Saddle Ridge Homeowners Association Annual Meeting will be Monday, March 22nd at 7:00 p.m.
• SRHA is currently in need of volunteers to host/organize the Mexican Fiesta/Cinco de Mayo event and the End of School Year party.  Please contact Donna Offutt (734-260-5078) if interested.
• We are also looking for someone to coordinate the annual Saddle Ridge Garage Sale (contact Donna Offutt).
• Any Saddle Ridge family with a middle school or high school student that will be attending Farragut Middle School or High School in the fall that is interested in forming a carpool should contact Joyce Sayers at 675-0840 or tjsayers@tds.net.
• Much of the information that is sent to residents is also available on our website (saddleridgetn.net) or just google saddle ridge tn.
• Spring has finally arrived! Now is the perfect time to fix up your yard so it looks good all spring and summer.  Great looking yards are not only nice to look at but they also help to improve the value of all homes in the subdivision.

Social

• The Saddle Ridge Easter Egg Hunt will be held March 21st (1:00 - 2:30) at the clubhouse and grounds.  If the weather is bad the Easter Egg Hunt may be rescheduled for the following Sunday (March 28) at the same times.  A separate email has already been sent with all of the necessary information.  Please contact John Roberts (671-2748) if you have questions.
• Couples Bunco Night will be held on March 26th.  Please contact Tim or Ann Horst at 675-6733 for additional information.

Saddle Ridge Homeowners Association Newsletter May 2010

       Donna Offut has resigned from the board.  We are looking for a volunteer to fill this open position.   Please contact any Board member if interested.

       The surface of the tennis courts need repair. We are researching various options at this time.  We ask for your patience as any action taken would probably not occur until the fall.

       If you have a son/daughter, at least 15 years of age, interested in working as a Saddle Ridge pool monitor please have them contact John Roberts (671-2748).

       There have been inquiries regarding tennis and/or swimming lessons using SR facilities.  Saddle Ridge does not organize these activities.  A Saddle Ridge homeowner may do so provided any applicable rules are followed.  The pool is available for swimming lessons from 7am to 9am on any given day contact John Roberts (671-2748).  Questions regarding use of the tennis courts for lessons should be directed to Paul Yosick (777-0013).

       Anyone willing to carpool to area private schools (CAK) in the fall should contact Jennifer Whicker (288-0076).

       The Saddle Ridge Homeowners Association website (saddleridgetn.net) contains all pertinent information regarding the subdivision.

SOCIAL EVENTS

       The pool will open on Wednesday May 19^th.  Hours for May 19 May 21 will be 4pm 9pm since school is still in session.

       Beginning Saturday, May 22^nd, pool hours will be 9am 9pm every day.    

       The End of School/ Pool Opening Party will be held May 22^nd.  More information regarding this event will be put in your mailbox.   

       The annual subdivision garage sale will be held June 12^th.  Contact Ann Horst (675-6733 or saddleridgetn@gmail.com) if you are interested in participating.

       Please contact Donna Offutt (288-3532 or doffutt 1@hotmail.com) or John Radu (johnradu2117@hotmail.com) if you are interested in helping with current and/or future socials.