April 12th, 2012 Regular Board Meeting

The next regular Board meeting with be April 12th, 2012 at 6:30 at the Caldwell Free Methodist Church.

National Night Out

Please join us for our National Night Out celebration.
Tuesday, August 2nd, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
At the playground common area on Stonegate.
We will be featuring a clown, bounce house, and lots of games.
Enter a drawing for prizes!! And lots of ice cream!!!
The Caldwell Fire Department and Caldwell Police Department
will be stopping by for a visit, including an appearance by McGruff!
Come for an evening of family fun!!!

National Night Out

Come celebrate National Night Out with your neighbors on August 2nd, 2011.
Details to follow!!

April 2nd, 2011, Annual Spring Cleanup Day

Our second annual cleanup day will be from 10am to noon.
Meet at the front entrance on Ustick.
Come help plant new trees!

Assessments Due March 30th, 2011

"Any assessment not paid within thirty (30) days after the due date shall bear interest from the due date at a rate of 12% annum." (Protective Restrictions and Covenants, Article VII, Section 6)

Accounts more than $120 past due will have lien placed on home until dues are paid.

Email Board to make payment arrangements!!

Annual Meeting March 9th, 2011

The next annual HOA meeting will be Wednesday, March 9th, 2011
Caldwell Public Library
6:00 to 8:00pm

Neighborhood Watch Meeting

Our first Neighborhood Watch Meeting will be on Monday, May 10th, at 6:30pm, at the Caldwell Library, Idaho Room.
Please join us to help keep our subdivision safe!

Annual Spring Cleanup Day

Please join us for the annual Spring Cleanup Day, this Saturday, April 17th.
Meet at Ray and Ustick from 10:0am to 12:00pm.
Please bring shovel and gloves.
See you there!!

Annual Meeting Tonight! Location Change Notice!

Tonight is our subdivision HOA Annual Meeting!

New Location: Caldwell Senior Center
Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Caldwell Senior Center
6:30-8:00 P.M

Volunteer
What is your passion? Sign up to be on the HOA board, or on a committee: Neighborhood Watch, Activities, Newsletter, & Park Committees!
Elect 1 new board member
If you are interested please email stonegatesubdivision@gmail.com and be prepared to give a short introduction of yourself at the meeting. You need to be current on your dues.
Change Assessment Due Dates to Sept. 30(effective Sept. 30
To request an absentee ballot please email: mailto:stonegatesubdivision@gmail.com
Learn about upcoming events, HOA budget, subdivision plans and more. Share your ideas!
Eat cookies and visit with your neighborsPay your bill tonight in full and get 5% off!

Newsletter

Stonegate Informer: January - March 2009 HOA Newsletter

Highlights from our HOA Newsletter!

1. Annual HOA Meeting announced for February 26th, 2009 from 7-9pm at the Caldwell Public Library! For all members!

2. Notice that past due accounts are now due. Delinquent accounts subject to 12% interest. Contact the Board or MGM to make payment arrangements. Link to Delinquency Policy

3. Direct Debit option available for payment of homeowner's dues. Sign up forms can be accessed by clicking on this link: Form for Direct Debit of HOA Dues. Please print out and bring to annual meeting on Feb. 26th or send to Stonegate Subdivision HOA, PO Box 1516, Caldwell, ID 83605

4. Link to Self Checklist of Covenants and Bylaws for Home Owners

5. Community Events:
a. Check out Caldwell Parks and Recreation for fun activities for the entire family - Ages 2-102! Martial Arts, Basketball, Travel, Arts & Crafts, Gymnastics, Cheer and more! 455-3060
b. Join the Caldwell Family YMCA to enjoy rock climbing, swimming, basketball, yoga, massage, and more. 454-9622
c. 63rd Annual Sweethearts Ball - Feb. 21, 2009, $25/couple; tickets available at www.idahotickets.com
d. Vintage Motorcycle Show - March 22, 2009 4-5pm at Caldwell Events Center

6. Child Internet Safety Tips:
a. Don't give out name, address, phone, school, or credit card to anyone online
b. Never arrange face to face meeting with anyone met online
c. Never go into chat rooms unless parents say it's okay
d. Never open emails from someone I don't know and never go to links I don't recognize
e. Always tell an adult if you see anything online that makes you feel uncomfortable

Check out www.McGruff.org and the National Crime Prevention Council for more information!

7. Preventing Car Theft & Burglary Tips
a. Never leave car running unattended
b. Never leave keys in ignition, inside locked garage or hide a key boxes
c. Always roll up windows and lock the car, even if parked in front of your home
d. Never leave valuables in plain view, even if car is locked.
e. Always park in high-traffic, well-lighted areas
f. If you must leave your key with valet, attendant or mechanic, only leave ignition key and make sure you are dealing with reputable firm.
g. In high theft areas the VIN should be etched on windows, doors, fenders and trunk lid to make it difficult for a thief to market your stolen car parts.
h. Copy your license plate and VIN on a card and keep them with you. The police will need this information to take a report if you are a victim.
i. Many vehicles come with security systems from the factory and can be upgraded if you ask. The best choices are systems that shut off the fuel supply so that a car can't be started or driven.
If your vehicle is stolen, vandalized or burglarized, report it to the police immediately!

8. Proper Watering of your Lawn Tips
A. For Watering to Establish a Lawn:
- Water everyday 3 times a day for short periods of time (morning, early afternoon, and 6-7 at night). Set each zone to run for 5-15 minutes.
- Use this method until new grass is out of the ground to 3 inches tall.
- Turn off water for couple of days to let ground dry out before first mowing, and set mower blade to cut at 3 inches or higher.

B. For Watering to Maintain a Lawn:
- Water once or twice a week for long enough to soak the ground to 6 inches deep. This will encourage deep root growth.
- Do not water at night except during establishment. Night watering encourages fungus to start growing on the grass and can kill new grass. Grass fungus looks like straw colored spots on lawn in a circular pattern. It looks like the grass is dying from lack of water, but more water will just increase the fungus.
- If fungus is started, a fungicide application is needed to kill it out. Use great caution in applying fungicide.
- Remember - start your fertilizing regimen in February to avoid weed seeds from taking hold of your lawn. Try using the Scott's brand fertilizing system.

Communication:
- Do you have something you would like to see in our next issue?
- Do you have a community announcement?
- Would you be interested in being on the Park, Newsletter, Community Events or Neighborhood Watch Committees?
- If so email the board at stonegatesubdivision@gmail.com!

Merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad! Happy New Year!

Make a Smilebox greeting

Annual Meeting Coming up in February!

Attention all Stonegate Subdivision Homeowners! Mark your new 2009 calendars for the Annual Stonegate Homeowner's Meeting!

Date: Thursday, February 26th, 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Place: Caldwell Public Library

We have some exciting topics to discuss and want to get input from all homeowners!

Items on the Agenda include:
- New Payment Options for Dues: Monthly automatic debits!
- Delinquent Dues Policy
- CC&R Self-Checklist
- Fixing the Detention Pond
- Updating Landscaping this Spring
- 2009 Budget, Ending Contract with MGM
- Your requests, ideas, questions and suggestions!

Neighborhood News - Items Stolen, Cat Found, Walking Group

Items Stolen:
Be on the lookout at your homes. In the last couple of weeks a homeowner has had item stolen from his property on 2 different occasions: a car stolen from his driveway and hunting gear and a table saw stolen from his garage. Remember to lock your car doors and keep a watch out for suspicious activity at your neighbors' homes. If you want to get involved in the neighborhood watch committee - send an email to the board (StonegateSubdivision@gmail.com). Let's help watch out for each other.

Cat Found:
A cute little orange male cat was found this week. If you are missing a cat, please email the board!

Woman's Walking Group:
Would you like to get some exercise and meet some of the other women in our subdivision? Come join the Woman's Walking Group. Please email the StonegateSubdivision@gmail.com with your phone number and we will call you to give you time and day information. Come get fit and get together!

Any other news? Let us know at StonegateSubdivision@gmail.com

Should we use a management company for our subdivision?

Let us know what you think. Vote below to let us know what you think about using a management company. We will be taking an official vote on this matter in a future homeowner's meeting but would like to know your thoughts. Vote below by clicking on a box by your answer. If you have any comments, likes or dislikes, please click on the word comment below this post and share your thoughts. Thanks!

National Night Out?

Stonegate Home Owners: Vote below by clicking a box. Also, do you have any ideas for how to celebrate? Please share them with us by clicking the blue "COMMENTS" link below!

Community Yard Sale?

Stonegate Home Owners: Just click a box below to vote!

Stonegate Newsletter: Volume1 Issue 1: October-December 2008

We hope you all received your first newsletter! Here are some highlights from the newsletter:

*New Board of Directors and Officers Elected:

President: Jim Porter (board member)
Vice President: Brent Orton (board member)
Secretary: Karla Baker
Treasurer: Amanda Gigray (board member)
Resource Officers: Jennifer Scott and Alicia Brown (board members)

* The Board may be contacted at:
Stonegate Subdivision HOA
PO Box 1516
Caldwell, Idaho 83606-1516
Email: StonegateSubdivision@gmail.com
Blog: http://stonegatesubdivisionhoa.blogspot.com

*MGM Management can by contacted at:
Phone: 846-9189
Email: www.gomgm.com

* Monthly HOA meetings will be held on the 2nd Thursday at the Caldwell Free Methodist Church at 6:30pm (Nov. 13, Dec. 11, Jan. 8). All homeowners are welcome to attend!

* Communication: Do you want to post something in the next issue? Would you be interested on serving on Park, Newsletter, Community Events, or Neighborhood Watch Committees? Email stonegatesubdivision@gmail.com

*Past Due Accounts are Due - If you need to make payment arrangements contact the board.

*Pet Issues: Please try to resolve problems by going directly to the pet owner first. If unable to come to a resolution, contact Animal Control at 455-5925. Here are three ideas to keep cats and dogs out of your yard: (1) Critter Ritter (www.haveaheart.com), (2) Cat Scat (search on www.gardeners.com), (3) Sprinkle your lawn in late evening as cats do not like wet surfaces.

*Please Vote on our blog or send an email with your ideas about a community yard sale, national night out, and MGM management.

*Community Events: Check out the events calendar to see some of the fun events happing in the treasure valley!

*Halloween Safety Tips:
- Trick-or-Treaters: Carry flashlight, stay on sidewalks, obey traffic signals/laws, stay in familiar neighborhoods, make sure costurmes don't drag and have reflective tape/fabric, only go to well lit homes, stay away from pets you don't know.
- Parents: Eat dinner before you go, have children carry change or cell phone to call home, accompany small children, buy only flame retardant costumes, know the route you kids are taking, inspect All candy.
- Homeowners: Make sure walkways are clear and lit, Keep pets indoors, keep all flames away from trick-or-treaters, Keep an eye out for all children and suspicious activity

*** We want your feed back! Please leave comments! Have a great month!

Our New Board has Begun!

Check out the link to meet our new board members! They had their first official meeting last night and have begun work for our Home Owner's Association. Officers were elected and assignments made. The minutes from that meeting will be posted soon for your review! If you want to contact the board, you can email them at stonegatesubdivision@gmail.com.

Welcome to the Stonegate Subdivision Blog!

Welcome to the Stonegate Subdivision Blog! Here you can get current information on our subdivision HOA, share your ideas and concerns, and get connected with neighbors in our subdivision! Check things out, make suggestions, and lets help keep each other informed!

*Only Rule: Keep Things Positive, Family Friendly and Look for Solutions!