Dear Neighbor:
 
The VIHA Board is trying to improve the ways we communicate with VI residents.  One of those improvements is to publish the Presidents’ Letter in Life on the Isles.  The only problem is that my copy is due six weeks prior to the month in which it is printed so my comments are sometimes a little outdated by the time the magazine arrives in your mailbox.
 
Through August 31, there have been 38 new residents in VI compared to 33 for all of 2018.  Please make an effort as the weather cools to get out and meet your new neighbors, who made the great decision to become homeowners in VI.  In addition, approximately 72% of VI property owners have joined the VIHA for 2019.  I’d like to personally thank you for your support.
 
One of the other things that the VIHA is trying to facilitate is more “social events” within our community.  By the time you read this I’m hopeful that we enjoyed another fantastic Oktoberfest, VI’s “signature event,” and the first annual VIHA Fishing Tournament.  Look for information on the VIHA Golf Tournament for early 2020.  We know that residents would like to see more social events, but the Board’s primary role is to enforce the Deed Restrictions, which are set forth on the website – www.ourvi.org/deed-restrictions.  If you would like to volunteer to organize or help with any social events, please let us know by sending an email to admin@ourvi.org.
 
Speaking of Deed Restrictions, we continue to receive complaints about parking in VI.  Deed Restriction 35 states “when street parking is necessary, vehicles will be parked on the even numbers sides of the thoroughfare in accordance with the provisions of the City Ordinances in order to make way for fire and police protections.”  Please make sure that lawn, pool and other contractors abide by this regulation when working on your home.  Let’s all participate in making VI a safe and attractive neighborhood.
 
Finally, nominations for the 2020 VIHA Board will open on October 15 and close on November 30.  You must be a VIHA member to serve on the Board.  Information and an application can be found on the VI website at www.ourvi.org/board-members.html. Elections will be held at the Annual Meeting on January 23, 2020. 
 
Next month we’ll talk about holiday activities within VI, until then, hope to see you “around the Isles!!”
 
Rich Scanlon
VIHA President
rscanlon@ourvi.org

​This letter also appeared in the November issue of Life on the Isles

Dear Neighbor:
 
Temperatures are cooling and this is the time of year when Venetian Isles residents come together for our annual Oktoberfest block party to meet neighbors and reconnect with friends while enjoying brats, beer, music, children's activities and a new 50/50 Raffle sponsored by Life on the Isles Magazine. For event details, visit http://www.ourvi.org/oktoberfest.html. 

This year, we will also be holding the first ever Venetian Isles Inshore Fishing Tournament.   For additional information visit http://www.ourvi.org/fishing-tournament.html.  Tournament prizes will be awarded at Oktoberfest. Both events will take place on Saturday, October 19.  
 
I’d like to thank the residents who have volunteered their time to organize these community events including the Oktoberfest Committee, chaired by Julie Scanlon, and the Fishing Tournament Committee co-chaired by Alex Beacham, Scott Gault, Terry Hedden, and Eric Johnson.
 
In addition, we greatly appreciate all the Oktoberfest sponsors whose support greatly enhances the quality of this event.  I strongly encourage you to patronize these businesses, most of which are owned by Venetian Isles residents.
 
Both the Oktoberfest 50/50 Raffle and the Fishing Tournament will raise funds for V.I.H.A. Beautification initiatives which will benefit the entire community.  As always, we’re grateful for the participation of our Venetian Isles residents in maintaining our beautiful neighborhood.  
 
All V.I.H.A. members are encouraged to attend the V.I.H.A. General Meeting on Thursday, October 17 at Lutheran Church of the Cross (4545 Chancellor Street) to learn about important neighborhood initiatives.  The Meeting is at 7:00 p.m. with refreshments sponsored by North Star Realty starting at 6:30 p.m.
 
I look forward to seeing you around the neighborhood at our upcoming community and family events!
 
Rich Scanlon
VIHA President
rscanlon@ourvi.org