November 2020 Newsletter
Dear Pollard Neighbors,
We hope this newsletter finds all Pollard Estates residents well and preparing for the joy of the holidays and the spirit of Thanksgiving and Christmas.
November Board Meeting
The Board hosted a recent closed meeting in November via ZOOM on November 16th, but with less than a quorum of board members present due to various circumstances. Our scheduled November open board meeting was not possible due to lack of a suitable venue as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic. We have started posting recent meeting minutes on our website, where neighbors can review them at their convenience.
C.A.P.E. Directory
The C.A.P.E. directory of residential members is currently being maintained on our website and is updated as new members join and properties change ownership. The directory file is password-protected, and the password is available to members by emailing us a request.
Power Line Clearance
As noted in the November meeting minutes, the Board is recommending that residents be proactive about preventing another large-scale power outage in Pollard when a storm strikes. Each resident should go in their backyard where elevated power lines are located and identify any potentially dangerous overhanging limbs or trees that could threaten power lines during high wind events, and Entergy should be notified to clear the threatening limbs before they fall and interrupt power. By doing this before a storm, power interruptions can be kept to a minimum. If you find any vegetation threatening power lines, you can contact Entergy via their website at www.myentergy.com. You will need to login to your Entergy account to request this service. Others have found that calling them usually doesn’t get any attention.
Christmas Events
The Pollard Estates Christmas decorating contest begins right after Thanksgiving. The winner will be announced on December 21st with a home decorating gift certificate. Let’s brighten up the neighborhood for the holidays.
Neighborhood Christmas caroling has been a success in recent years, and we will continue the tradition this year on Friday, December 18th. A large decorated trailer will be provide for kids (and a few adults) to ride around the neighborhood. Pizza, hot chocolate, bottled water, and cookies will be provided, as well as various Christmas attire items to add to the festivities. Guitar accompaniment will keep everyone in tune and Christmas music sheets will be provided to help remember the words to the songs. If any residents would like a caroling stop at their house, please let us know via email by Monday, December 14th so we can plan the travel route accordingly.
Due to the current COVID 19 situation, participants should evaluate their individual risk factors for a gathering of this type. The event will be entirely outdoors where we can maintain a low risk of spreading the virus. Masks should be worn when social distancing is not possible, such as when riding on the trailer. However, we will spread out to sing at each stop.
All carolers should meet at the home of Matt and Sarah Gamble (5823 South Pollard Parkway) starting at 5 PM. We will load up and start the caroling route around 6 PM and return in about 1 ½ to 2 hours to the same location. We have always had a great turnout, and we look forward to seeing everyone there.
With warmest holiday wishes,
CAPE Board of Directors