Byrnwyck Community Association Announcements

Are you missing something?

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:56:40 GMT

Dear neighbors,

Lisa Alexander found a little something yesterday. If these are yours please email or phone her at: alexand5@bellsouth.net or cell, 404-226-8485

Yesterday when I was walking my dog near the pool area I found a set of queen sized sheets in the middle of the road where the bridge goes over the creek. It is a set of sheets from Costco. Can you send an email blast to the neighborhood to see if anyone is missing a set of sheets? They must have popped out of the back of someone’s truck when they drove over the hump in the road. If no one claims them, then I will just use them for myself. J This is strange, but true . . .

Renovation Vote Final Result

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:50:17 GMT

To: BCA Members

From: Tom Stockmeyer, BCA President

RE: Special Meeting February 19, 2012

Our membership voted overwhelmingly this evening to approve the proposed renovation project. Member turnout was at an all time high with 102 (72.3%) of our members voting. Pursuant to the BCA By-Laws, the minimum number of votes for a quorum (25%) and the minimum percentage of approving votes (66.7%) were both surpassed. The final vote results were:

"Yes" votes=86 (84.3)
"No" votes=16 (15.7)

Mary Margaret Heaton, our Project Manager, says that she could still use some help if anyone wants to volunteer. MMH and her project leads have to complete final design requirements with the contractor over the next 2-3 weeks prior to construction beginning in earnest. That said, you will start to notice some work beginning almost immediately such as tree remediation around the tennis courts and work on the wading pool.

Nanette Vaughn will also be keeping us informed on the construction progress by updating the Byrnwyck website at www.byrnwyck.org

It's a great time to live in Byrnwyck!

Camp Byrnwyck

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:14:39 GMT

Camp Byrnwyck will be held June 4 - 8 from 12:30pm - 3:30pm for boys and girls K-5th grade. Veshi Starks will be coordinating the tennis sessions, and we'll have pool games and arts and crafts. The cost is $135 per person, and you can bring payment when you come to camp. In order to register, please emailstella.gardner14@gmail.com and let me know your child's age/grade and what level tennis player he/she is: beginner, intermediate or advanced. We have limited space so sign up soon!

Thanks,

Stella Gardner

RSVPs Needed for Feb. 25 Progressive Dinner

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:01:53 GMT

It is now only 3 weeks until the annual Byrnwyck Progressive Dinner on Saturday, February 25 from 6:30 PM-9:30 PM.

Please RSVP asap via the Byrnwyck.org calendar if you plan to attend. We need at least 30 people to attend to make the event worthwhile.

Three Byrnwyck families have graciously agreed to open their homes to us. The appetizer will be hosted by the Jatar family, the entrée will be hosted by the Kramer family and the dessert will be hosted by the Kingery family. Specific instructions on what item to bring will be emailed out by February 18.

Any questions, please email Jennifer Demba at jennifer_demba@rhco.com.

Byrnwyck Progressive Dinner

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:08:39 GMT

The annual Byrnwyck Progressive Dinner will be held on Saturday, February 25 from 6:30 PM-9:30 PM.

Based on previous attendance, we are looking for 3-5 familes to host an appetizer, entree and dessert. If you would like to volunteer as a host family, please email Jennifer Demba at the address below.

Please RSVP for the Progressive Dinner by no later than February 15.

Any questions, please email Jennifer Demba at jennifer_demba@rhco.com.

Progressive Dinner on Sat., Feb.25

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:03:01 GMT

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SPRING ALTA TEAMS

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:54:26 GMT

A reminder that deadlines for registration of Spring ALTA teams will be in mid-January. Byrnwyck currently has a 12U Boys team, 14U Girls team, and a Thursday Ladies Team. If anyone is interested in playing on any of these teams, or forming a new team for Spring play, please contact me no later than December 9, 2011 (debjwhite@bellsouth.net). As a reminder, the tennis director must be contacted prior to registering any team for play out of Byrnwyck

City of Brookhaven Study

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:58:06 GMT

Dear Neighbors, As as member of the Citizens for North DeKalb, I wanted to share with you this press release about a subject of importance to our neighborhood. I am also attaching the executive summary of the report to this email. Rebecca Williams

Press Release Citizens for North DeKalb, Inc. today announced the release of thsibility study for a proposed city of Brookhaven. The study, authored by the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government, was funded through private donations. The volunteer citizens group is pleased to have reached this important milestone on the path to potentially changing the form of governance for our community.The study, and related material, can be accessed on the organization's website at: www.citizensfornorthdekalb.org/faq.htm

The report provides estimates of revenues and expenditures that a city of Brookhaven, if incorporated, could anticipate. Stan Segal, a spokesperson for the group, said, "I am encouraged by this report. Based on current tax revenues and estimated expenditures, a city of Brookhaven would realize a budget surplus. The feasibility study already reflects a higher level of service than DeKalb County currently provides. The surplus could be used to finance a property tax reduction or a level of service beyond that contemplated in the study, or both."

State Representative Mike Jacobs has scheduled two town hall meetings next week on this issue: Tuesday, Nov. 15th, 7pm at Cross Keys High School, and Thursday, Novl. 17th, 7pm, Montgomery Elementary School.

Byrnwyck Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:33:20 GMT

Hello, All -- Happy Fresh-Veggie-Eaters and Wannabes!

The first delivery of the Dillwood Farms CSA arrived. Many people -- including me -- were eatin' good Thursday evening! There's nothing like fresh-picked, pesticide-free veggies and free-range chicken eggs. Yum!

The great thing about the Dillwood Farms CSA is that there is NO subscription fee and you can order as much -- or as little -- as you want of whatever you want from the list of Dillwood Farms' weekly harvest (published online Sunday evening or Monday morning). There is no requirement to order weekly, either. Order as often -- or as infrequently -- as you like. Order whenever and whatever suits you. Dillwood Farms is very flexible -- very different from most CSAs.

Just make sure you have a key to the tennis courts (because it also opens the exterior door to the ladies restroom shower area where the individually bagged orders are left). No key? Check with Barb Halaburt (barbmom2@aol.com).

Ready to order? Then check the Dillwood Farms harvest online on Monday, order by noon on Wednesday and pick up after 4 PM on Thursday.

Or not. There is NO requirement to order weekly; NO minimum order requirement.

Payment is via a PayPal account or your credit card. If you order something that turns out to be unavailable, you will receive credit to your PayPal account or credit card (whichever you used) by Friday following the Thursday delivery -- and you will be notified about the credit via e-mail.

Whenever you order -- I promise you that you won't be disappointed! Dillwood Farms supplies chefs at some of Atlanta's finest restaurants.

Call me (404-964-4696) or e-mail me (sandy.spruill@gmail.com) if you have any questions or concerns.

NOTE: If you are going to participate in the Dillwood Farms CSA -- or think you might participate -- even on a limited or occasional basis, please e-mail me (sandy.spruill@gmail.com) so I can put you on the mailing list for reminders, updates and critical information. I use the BCC function for my e-mails so your address will not be publicly available.

Enjoy!

Sandy Spruill

3964 Preston Court, NE, Atlanta, GA

404-964-4696 (cell)

sandy.spruill@gmail.com

Byrnwyck Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:47:39 GMT

Dear Byrnwyck Neighbor,

Would you like to have fresh, locally grown, organic produce delivered right to our neighborhood? Our neighbor Sandy Spruill is heading up a wonderful effort to start a CSA group (Community Supported Agriculture) right here in Byrnwyck! She researched options and decided that Dillwood Farms would be a great, flexible source for this type of service to our neighborhood. Please review the benefits below and reply ASAP (no later than noon Friday, October 21) to sandy.spruill@gmail.com if you are interested in forming this group. We need at least 15 families to get the group started.

Dillwood Farms CSA

Dillwood Farms is located in Loganville, GA. The owners are committed to growing sustainable, pesticide-free organic produce.
Unlike other CSA's there is no joining or subscription fee and no minimum order amount
Pricing is similar to what you'd find at Whole Foods or other grocery stores for organic produce
Each week you check Dillwood Farms website and place your order for the produce you desire from their available fresh harvest. Produce varies from week to week throughout the year. Dillwood grows delicious and nutritious fruits and veggies like blueberries, tomatoes, broccoli, potatoes, sugar peas, free-range eggs, etc. Check out the current full list here.
This is a year 'round CSA. There's always something delicious for your family from Dillwood Farms CSA!

How it Would Work

E-mail Sandy so that we make sure at least 15 families in the greater Byrnwyck community will participate
Sandy will send out a confirmation once we meet our minimum participation numbers, and then will send out order reminders
Each family goes to the Dillwood Farms website to place their order by Wednesday 2 PM
Payment is made on line by PayPal or credit card
Your individually bagged and labeled order is delivered to the Byrnwyck pool (inside the ladies' bathroom) for Thursday afternoon pick-up
Non-BCA members can participate by coordinating pick-up with BCA members

Need more info? Check out the Dillwood Farms website.

Are you interested in healthy, nutritious local produce for your family? Delivered each week right to Byrnwyck? Then reply right NOW to Sandy Spruill . Please reply no later than noon, Tuesday, October 18.

Time to eat healthy, Byrnwyck!

Sandy Spruill

404-964-4696
3964 Preston Court, NE
sandy.spruill@gmail.com

SPRING JUNIOR ALTA TEAMS

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:07:57 GMT

Several of the girls and boys on current Junior ALTA teams will age up as of this Spring (2012) In hopes of keeping the Junior tennis program viable, we are looking for interested boys ages 10-11 and girls ages 12-13 to play in the spring. Although it seems early to consider this, the roster deadline for the Spring season is in early January!

ALTA age qualifications for the 2012 seasons are as follows: U12 - less than 12 years of age as of January 1, 2012. U14 - less than 14 years of age as of January 1, 2012.

If interested please contact Pat Stockmeyer: pat@stockmeyer.org

Wireless at the Pool

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:39:55 GMT

Your Byrnwyck Membership just got better - Wireless is now available at the Pool & Tennis Areas

The BCA & the Swim Team are thrilled to offer Byrnwyck & Swim Team Members wireless access at the pool & tennis courts! The hotspot is open access for all to enjoy. A big thank you goes to Marc Schwartz and Suzanne Simpkin for spearheading this initiative.

Although most of the costs are being covered by the BCA and swim team, we are still in need of donations to close the budget gap. We are hoping that families using the service will consider making a $10 donation. Please mail your check to:

BCA, 3522 Ashford Dunwoody Road, #211, Atlanta, GA 30319

BCA Annual Meeting Minutes

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:46:44 GMT

Attached are the minutes from the 2011 BCA Annual Meeting, held on May 14, 2011.

Dekalb Tax Hike Link

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:47:02 GMT

Dear neighbors,

Tom Stockmeyer, BCA President, asked that this link be passed along. It explains a recent tax hike in Dekalb property rates recently reported in the AJC. The link will also be posted on the announcements page of the website.

http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/dekalb-calls-for-4-976790.html

How to Book a Pool Party

Sun, 29 May 2011 11:22:39 GMT

Dear members,

Ah, the beginning of summer and many requests to book a pool party. Just a quick recap to get you started...

Firstly, you must be a paid member in good standing. So, if you have not yet sent in your payment please do so.

Next, check the Byrnwyck calendar on the website to be sure you are not overlapping on any already scheduled club events such as swim team practice, a meet, or a general Byrwnwyck neighborhood event. You can find the calendar under the "general" tab at the top right of the site. Then get your party on the Byrwnwyck books by contacting Lisa Alexander, the BCA secretary. Then, contact Sweetwater to book extra lifeguards. You may not think your party is large enough to warrant an extra guard but remember there are also the normal Byrnwyck members and their guests at the pool. The guards have lots to keep their eyes on in normal conditions.

Finally, all of this information and more, even Sweetwater links, can be found on the Byrwnwyck website. Go to the "swim" tab at the top right, then "pool home". You'll find "How to Book a Pool Party" in the links box to the right, or follow this link: http://www.byrnwyck.org/PoolModule.aspx?id=118

Have a great summer!

BCA

Byrnwyck Leaves Ashford Alliance

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:31:57 GMT

The BCA board has voted to discontinue our membership of the Ashford Alliance Community Association as we felt it no longer best represented our interests. Full letter attached.

Salt Storage

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:09:55 GMT

Dear Neighbors,

Recently the BCA Board approved funding for forty bags of 40 lb salt. Our neighbor Mickey Brown spearheaded the effort and is now planning its distribution. Any neighbors on or near the icey hills willing to store five or so bags please contact Mickey at 404-303-2772 or mickey.brown@marsh.com

New Byrnwyck Hardcopy Directory

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:51:24 GMT

Byrnwyck Neighbors,

It’s time for a new neighborhood directory!

While the information on the Byrnwyck website is a great resource, many of you have expressed interest in a hardcopy directory too. Two neighbors, Barb Halaburt and Nanette Vaughn, have stepped forward to lead a committee to create an updated neighborhood directory this spring.

The Byrnwyck website (www.Byrnwyck.org ) will be the base from which we start our directory data collection process. So, in order to get the most accurate and up to date contact information, we need everyone to visit the site and confirm/update your profile information. It is very important that you confirm your email, as that will be our primary source of contact as we progress through the data collection and confirmation process.

*** Please confirm your website information no later than Monday, February 14 ***

We need your help!

Our neighborhood directory has not been updated in about 6 years. I think we can all agree, this is an important neighborhood project!! To get the work done, Barb and Nanette will need the help of 4-5 additional volunteers. Each volunteer will serve as a block captain to collate and confirm data for 15 – 20 homes. This volunteer job can be performed from your home and will only take an hour or two of your time each week for about 4 weeks. We need folks from all sections of the neighborhood.

We are also seeking 1-2 volunteers who can help solicit neighbors and local businesses for sponsorships.

Please consider helping out on this very important task. If you can help with either data collection or sponsorships, please contact Barb Halaburt at barbmom2@aol.com. Remember: many hands make light work! Please pitch in and help if you can.

Website Directory Update Tips

Include your most recent information and delete any outdated emails, numbers, etc…

After you’ve made any changes remember to go to the bottom of the page and click the “update profile” button on the bottom left

If you have forgotten your password just follow the directions on the site to set up a new one

If you are having trouble accessing the site or your profile try using a different browser. This has happened on a few occasions. Mozilla Firefox almost always works.

If you continue to have problems send a request through the site or directly to Nanette at Vaughn_na@bellsouth.net

BCA Board Meeting Minutes - 8/15/10

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:34:13 GMT

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Board minutes added to website

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 22:26:12 GMT

Dear neighbors,

The BCA Board has added the recent Board minutes to the website. You can easily find them on the front page of the site. Just click on the link and the site will take you to the .doc document. Click again on the .doc link and voila... the current Board minutes. The most current minutes will stay on the front page. Older minutes will be stored on the site in a location to be announced.

Thanks to Tom Halaburt for posting the latest minutes.

Regards,

Nanette Vaughn

Update on Renovation Discussions

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:51:30 GMT

As we closed the pool season last year, we got robust feedback from the community survey on the facilities. We know there’s always room for improvement, and many of you signed on to be part of the committee to look into how we might make address those concerns. Your Renovation Committee worked hard throughout the off-season, contemplating what we could and should do, taking into consideration a wide array of opportunities and constraints. Hopefully you followed some of the conversation by looking at the meeting minutes posted on the Byrnwyck.org discussion boards.

We focused on the priorities laid out by the survey results, including improving the bathrooms, community space and parking. Much of the discussion focused on how to meet the varying appetites for spending, while coming together with a consensus we can all be proud of. We wrote (and edited, and re-wrote, and edited again . . . ) a detailed Request for Proposals for architects to help us with the project. After screening over a dozen firms and taking four on separate site tours, we settled on one that we feel confident will be a strong partner and guide for our neighborhood.

Your Renovation Committee will be meeting with the architects next week for a first peek at their ideas, and we expect to have significant progress on the planning to report to you by the annual meeting on May 15th. We look forward to sharing ideas with you over the summer!

Survey Results and Next Steps

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:58:43 GMT

Thank you so much for your input in the recent Byrnwyck survey. We had incredible participation - almost 100 of you took the time to share your thoughts, suggestions, compliments and concerns. Since there was such interest shown, we wanted to give you an overview of the results and next steps in this e-mail, but also invite you to continue to conversation on our website. Many of you raised important issues that deserve thoughtful discussion, and we've gotten those started on the Byrnwyck.org boards.

RESULTS OVERVIEW

We got a lot of great feedback in the survey, and those results can be seen in full as an Excel file on www.byrnwyck.org in the discussion board topics.

Specifically on the question of upgrades, almost 80% of us want to have some work done on the facilities, but the level of expense people are interested in varies. About 17% want "touch-ups" (up to $50k), 20% want "minor renovation" ($50k - $200k), 18% want "overhaul" ($200k and $400k), and 16% want a "major overhaul" ($400k - $750k). About 6% want a complete first class overhaul of $750k+.

While almost 40% are interested in spending $200k+ on the facilites, we heard from many people concerned about the economy or opposed to any improvements. Since any of these improvements must be voted on and passed by 2/3 of voting members (Inside Byrnwyck), the group of volunteers that has decided to work on this will certainly take everyone's input into consideration as we develop options to present to the community.

NEXT STEPS
Several of you have kindly offered to take part in the process, and we have set our first meeting for this Sunday, September 13th at 8pm at the Starbucks at Johnson Ferry and Ashford Dunwoody. All are welcome.

If you have any other thoughts, please use the discussion boards at Byrnwyck.org as your main vehicle to share them so that everyone has equal access to the conversations. And of course, the Byrnwyck Board of Directors is always eager to hear your thoughts and concerns directly.

Thanks so much.

Byrnwyck Pets

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:31:30 GMT

Dear neighbors,

I added a photo album entitled "Byrnwyck Pets" to the website. Go to members and then choose photo albums to find it. I also realized that you do not need to send me a photo. You can upload your own Fido pic. It's very easy. When you get to the photo album page just follow the instructions and put your information in the caption area. Space is a little limited there so just make sure you put the important basics. Of course, if you have a photo editing program you could add info in the picture, too. I encourage all pet owners to add a photo even if you think yours could never get away. I keep a close eye on my two but they have been know to escape and go for an adventure. Usually, to eat the Little's flowers.

If you have any trouble adding the information or feel uncomfortable with it I am happy to assist or do it for you.

I don't know why I didn't think of this before. Well, better late than never.

Regards,

Nanette Vaughn

p.s. Even outside members may want to upload a photo your pet.

Empty nester discount

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:11:43 GMT

There have been a few questions about the 'Empty Nest' discount. Please be aware that the following is outlined in the BCA bylaws.

If you qualify, please provide the necessary documentation with your paid invoice.

Please note the discount does not apply retroactively.

'A permanent member who executes the member declaration not later than November 1, 2000 shall be eligible for Senior Membership status at any time during their ownership of a Membership Lot upon presentation of evidence to the Board of Directors that : (a) at least one Owner of such Lot is at least fifty-eight (58) years or older; and (b) no person under the age of eighteen (18) years resides in such Owner's dwelling more than six (6) months a year. No other Members shall be eligible for Senior Membership status. The Board shall have the authority to establish fees for Senior Membership as set forth herein.'