In the over 30+ years of being part of, managing, or leading volunteer boards, governmental or private industry workgroups, I’ve come to appreciate the value in developing Vision and Mission statements, and delineating a set of Guiding Principles for a group so that it will be more efficient and effective in achieving the goals […]
Author: Rocco Pelosi
Water, Water….When Can You Water?
Keeping your lawn green and your shrubs growing and healthy requires that you mow, edge, trim hedges, feed (fertilize) and water regularly. Even though we got some rain earlier in the week, in Austin we are currently in the Conservation Stage Water Restrictions stage. What that means for us as individual homeowners, that we may […]
DSHOA Landscaping Committee Meets
The DSHOA Landscaping Committee (DSLC) held it’s first organizing meeting on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at my home on Valona Drive. As Chair, I wanted to welcome and thank my fellow Davis Spring neighbors for volunteering to serve with me on this committee; Members of this standing committee are: Susan Curp, Ann Hardwick, Laura McGarraugh, […]
Community Meeting on traffic hazards for Elsa England Elementary and Pearson Ranch Middle School Students
City of Austin District 6 Councilmember Jimmy Flannigan is hosting a community meeting on traffic hazards for Elsa England Elementary and Pearson Ranch Middle School students. The meeting will be held on Monday, June 25th from 6:30-7:30pm at the Avery Ranch Main Amenity Center, 14100 Morgan Creek Dr, Austin, TX 78717. Councilmember Flannigan will be […]
Know the Right of Way, Clear the Right of Way
As Chair of the Landscaping Committee, I’ve spent that past month riding around the neighborhood getting to know it and my neighbors better. The Committee’s roles and responsibilities are outlined in the recently established Landscaping Committee Charter. The Committee is composed of DS homeowner residents who volunteer their time and provide oversight of the current state […]
Davis Spring and Oak Wilt
After receiving a recent report about oak wilt from a Davis Spring resident, I contacted Ms. April Rose, Urban Forest Health Coordinator, City of Austin. She provided me information about oak wilt and asked that it be shared with all residents in Davis Spring. It is found below. The Board is pleased to announce […]
Davis Spring Landscaping Committee Announcement
At the April 17, 2018, the DSHOA Board of Directors discussed and approved the new Davis Spring Landscaping Charter (DSLC). The Board also announced that I will serve as the Chair of this standing committee. I am honored and excited to serve in that role and I’d like to invite you to consider volunteering […]