FEBRUARY 2022
CONTENTS
A MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD
NEWS AROUND FAIRWAYS
PET OF THE MONTH
EXTERIOR HOME IMPROVEMENT
LAWN CARE
ALLIGATOR ALERT
FOUNDERS DAY QUIZ
TRASH CANS
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 17
National Random Act of Kindness Day
February 22
Founders Day
March 15
Board Meeting
5:30 PM @
4032 Longwood Circle
FAIRWAYS PETS
Exterior Home Improvement Projects
This is a repeat from last month but it is worth the reminder. If you are planning exterior updates to your homes, please check out the Architectural Committee section on the Fairways website.
You can see the guidelines for exterior changes, e.g. including roofing shingle replacements, and construction of additions or buildings or landscaping that requires clearing, excavation or grading, as well as, addition or removal of large trees.
You can review the procedures and download an Architectural Request Form @ www.fairwayshomeownerassociation.com. If you have any questions, you can contact a member of the Architectural Committee @ gbfairwayshoa@gmail.com.
Requests must provide plans and details sufficient for the Architectural Committee to assess their compatibility with the FHOA Architectural Guidelines and CCRs. The 30 day clock to get approval by the Board for such requests does not start until all the required details are provided.
Lawn Care
Dollar Weed seems to be the WEED of choice in Fairways!
Neighbors with the beautiful yards recommend Scotts Turf Builder Southern Weed & Feed or Scotts Turf Builder/Southern Triple Action or Spectracide Weed Stop for Lawns Concentrate.
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Now is a good time to go after the little bugger because we are not watering our lawns that much. Dollar weed cannot grow in drier soil conditions, but your lawn will develop deeper roots, helping it to better outcompete weeds.
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Whatever you get, make sure that the weed killer is SAFE for lawns.
Trash Cans!!!
A member of the FHOA Board will be visiting those homeowners who keep their trash cans out in view every day. Please keep your trash cans out of sight except on Pickup days. That means in the garage or screened so that they are out of sight from the street or your neighbor's window. We all live too close to one another to be inconsiderate, not to mention inviting unwelcome wildlife. Please be respectful of your neighbors and the Covenants.
A Message from the Board
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On behalf of the whole Community, we wish to extend a big WELCOME to the Maloneys at 1192 Longwood Drive. Todd and Vivian and their two children come to Fairways by way of California. A wave and a smile are a good start!
In order to keep Attorney costs down, amended & restated CCR documents have been compiled on PDF format in house, which turned out to be a daunting task. After Attorney review, the CCR document should be posted to the website by February 15, 2022. Paper copies will be available on request @ gbfairwayshoa@gmail.com
Everyone should have received their invoice for annual dues of $324. As of Feb. 8th, Forty-six homeowners have remitted their 2022 FHOA dues.
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Dues are considered late after February 28.
An Annual Meeting is required by May 1st. Ron & Zonia Rose are at the end of their two-year term. If you would like to nominate a Homeowner or yourself to run for one of the open Board positions, nominating forms will be mailed to Homeowners at the beginning of March and must be returned to the FHOA Secretary by March 15, 2022. The Secretary will then mail official ballots with all nominees at least 15 days prior to the Annual Meeting date. Please watch your email for notices of these important mailings and the date and time of the Annual Meeting.
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Changes in Current Board Membership
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We would like to thank Jim Brownlee and Kevin Price for volunteering to fulfill the remaining year of two open Board positions. Per the By-Laws, the Board unanimously elected both during the January meeting. Kevin will complete Scott’s term which will run until the 2023 General Meeting. Kevin brings some knowledge of the banking industry and fresh enthusiasm for keeping our Association on track. Scott is working with Kevin to complete a smooth transition by the end of February. Jim will complete Jill Teston's term which will run until the spring of 2023. Jim has agreed to assist the Board with looking after the management of Common Property needs. Jim brings leadership and organizational skills honed over many years as an award-winning college baseball coach.
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Both are very personable, quite capable, care about the neighborhood and the current Board Members are very pleased to welcome them to the Team.
News around Fairways
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After such a big success with the Christmas Walkabout, it's time to think about Spring! If you are interested in helping to plan a Neighborhood Spring Fling, please contact Carol Alford @ gbfairwayshoa@gmail.com.
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Who are those guys??? Ron Rose, Jim Brownlee, Dan Benedict, & Ed O'Kelley might be seen around the neighborhood, checking the front landscaping, potential potholes, and storm grates. It is part of our effort to get ahead of any infrastructure issues.
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LADIES: Gulf Breeze Boutique and Beauty @ 3493 Gulf Breeze Pkwy (near the Aloha Grill) is a wonderful beauty bar offering semi-permanent eyelash extensions, permanent makeup & CRYOSKIN body contouring. Farren Allgaier, owner and licensed Esthetician, does fabulous work. Contact her @
www.pensacolalashandbeautybar.com​
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Remember to check out the Vendor List on the website for neighbor recommended vendors!
Alligator Alert
A four foot alligator was spotted on Tiger Point Boulevard and Tour Drive, which shares the creek behind 4016-4052 Longwood Circle. It's probably not a problem, but, be mindful walking near the small bridge at Tiger Point Blvd and Tour Dr or yards that back the creek.
Parents: be advised. A lot of kids find the creek enticing, playing in the shallows, or fishing at the edge but it is not really a safe place to play.
To everyone else, if you see, please don't feed it.
Founders Day Quiz
George Washington Man or Myth
Only one of these statements is correct
Which do you think is right?
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Washington once skipped a silver dollar across the Potomac River.
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Wahington grew and used industrial hemp at Mount Vernon.
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George and Martha Washington had several children together.
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Washington was the first President to live at the White House.
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Answer in the next email or ask Zonia: