Contents of this page
Announcements
Whiffletree Awarded Best Neighborhood Again
Membership Dues Now Being Collected
Newsletter Ready for Review
Upcoming Events
Past Events
About the Whiffletree V-VII Homeowners Association
Pay HOA Dues
Watering Guidelines
Whiffletree Mission, Vision and Value Statements
Note that the ARCHIVE page contains recently completed events.
Announcements
Emergency Preparedness
Did you know that Texas leads the nation in terms of dollar value of damages caused by Disasters? Did you also know that this escalation in property damage has resulted in the exit of many insurance companies from Texas and it also resulted in dramatic increases in homeowner's insurance premiums? You can read more details about this by clicking one of the links that appear below.
City of Plano
Presentation
Need Emergency Help While Driving on the Tollway?
Did you know that NTTA, who manages all the tollways around North Texas, offers roadside safety service on all tollways at no cost. The roadside services include change flat tire, provide enough gas to get you to the nearby gas station, jump-start batteries, make minor repairs, provide traffic protection and assist after a crash. You can get free help by dialing #999, or by clicking “Free Roadside Help” on NTTA’s Tollmate app. You can learn more about NTTA safety program at https://www.ntta.org/safety.
Notable Neighbor – Lucy Lorenzo by Kelly Paschalis
Moving is never easy. Trust me, our family just moved to Texas from the west coast last summer and it was NOT fun! Now just imagine moving internationally not once, but several times. That sounds exciting and scary at the same time, but according to Whiffletree resident Lucy Lorenzo, each move brought her to where she is today with a loving and supportive husband, two children and ownership in her own executive recruiting firm.
CLICK HERE to read the entire article.
Whiffletree Awarded BEST Neighborhood Again (Platinum Level)
In am excited to announce that Whiffletree has again been designated a BEST Platinum Neighborhood by the City of Plano. This award renews our Platinum Neighborhood status originally received in 2016. Whiffletree showed evaluators in Plano Neighborhood Services that it is an exceptional neighborhood filled with caring and engaged neighbors. This is a significant award. Only 3 neighborhoods received this designation this year. We should all be proud of this accomplishment!
Going forward, Plano plans to eliminate the 5 year renewal application process and migrate to what they term Continuing BEST Credits (CBC) where Platinum Neighborhoods will need to complete a number of identified tasks in each of the BEST categories (Beautiful, Engaged, Safe and Thriving) within a 2-year period to retain its Platinum designation. The positives of this system is that the tasks are understood beforehand, Whiffletree and other Platinum Neighborhood are able to contribute to the list of tasks in each category, and the list of tasks in each category may number 7-8 items where we would need to successfully complete 5 tasks to earn the required points to retain Whiffletree Platinum Designation forever!
One change that you will see to the Plano BEST Platinum signs on each end of Marchman Way is that the year 2016, on the bottom portion of the sign will be removed and the sign will be changed to say “Since 2016” at the bottom. Whiffletree is a Platinum Neighborhood.
I want to thank the current and past Whiffletree HOA Board Members, the many active volunteers and especially, you our neighbors for making Whiffletree and exceptional neighborhood. Thank you.
Upcoming Events
| May ? | Whiffletree Board Meeting at 7pm via Zoom (Date not yet finalized) |
Past Events
| Apr 2 | Whiffletree Board Meeting at 7pm via Zoom |
| Mar 19 | Whiffletree Board Meeting at 7pm via Zoom; CLICK HERE to Join the Zoom Meeting |
| Feb 19 | Whiffletree Board Meeting at 7pm via Zoom |
| Jan 22 | Winter Social (for paid adults – members only) at Napoli's Italian Restaurant (McDermott & Independence); 6PM |
| Jan 8 | Whiffletree Board Meeting at 7pm via Zoom |
| 2023 | • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • |
| Nov 27 | Whiffletree Board Meeting at 7pm via Zoom |
| Nov 4 | Whiffletree Garage Sale (RAIN or SHINE) |
| Oct 1-31 | Fittest Neighborhood in Plano competition |
| Oct 23 | Board Meeting via Zoom, beginning at 7PM. |
| Oct 3 | National Night Out at Prairie Meadow Park Pavilion beginning at 6PM |
| Sep 18 | Board Meeting via Zoom; Begins at 7pm |
| Sep 1-30 | North Texas Food Bank Peanut Butter Drive |
| Aug 14 | Board Meeting at 7pm via Zoom |
| Jul 3 | Independence Day Parade and Picnic; Invitations to be emailed to all paid members during week of June 19 |
| Jun 19 | Board Meeting via Zoom; Begins at 7pm |
| May 16 | Board Meeting via Zoom; Begins at 7pm |
| Apr 17 | Plano PD Safety Presentation Monday, April 17 (6PM - 8PM) |
| Apr 15 | Great American Cleanup @ Prairie Meadow Park (9 a.m. to 11 a.m.) |
| Apr 4 | Annual Meeting via ZOOM beginning at 7PM |
| Apr 1 | Start of new fiscal year (FY 2023-2024) |
About the Whiffletree V-VII Homeowners Association
The Whiffletree V-VII Homeowners Association is a residential subdivision comprised of 477 homes. It is a family-oriented neighborhood which is located just north of Legacy Drive, east of Coit Road in Plano, Texas.
Any resident of the Whiffletree V-VII neighborhood can become a paid member of the Homeowners Association. It doesn't matter if you are renting or if you own your home. We welcome all residents.
We want to formally welcome all new residents and hope each of you finds caring neighbors and a friendly atmosphere that add so much to the quality of life here in Whiffletree V-VII.
Whiffletree Recognized as Plano BEST Neighborhood (Platinum Level)
Whiffletree has again been designated a BEST Platinum Neighborhood by the City of Plano. This award renews our Platinum Neighborhood status originally received in 2016. Whiffletree showed evaluators in Plano Neighborhood Services that it is an exceptional neighborhood filled with caring and engaged neighbors. This is a significant award. Only 3 neighborhoods received this designation this year. We should all be proud of this accomplishment!
Going forward, Plano plans to eliminate the 5 year renewal application process and migrate to what they term Continuing BEST Credits (CBC) where Platinum Neighborhoods will need to complete a number of identified tasks in each of the BEST categories (Beautiful, Engaged, Safe and Thriving) within a 2-year period to retain its Platinum designation. The positives of this system is that the tasks are understood beforehand, Whiffletree and other Platinum Neighborhood are able to contribute to the list of tasks in each category, and the list of tasks in each category may number 7-8 items where we would need to successfully complete 5 tasks to earn the required points to retain Whiffletree Platinum Designation forever!
Thank You to current and past Whiffletree HOA Board Members, the many active volunteers and especially, you our neighbors for making Whiffletree and exceptional neighborhood.
Whiffletree Neighborhood – Be a Good Neighbor
- Be friendly and welcoming to all.
- Help those in need in Whiffletree, Plano and surrounding communities.
- Maintain our home and property to promote Whiffletree as a beautiful and thriving Neighborhood.
Whiffletree Leadership
Newsletter - April 2024
To view the current issue of the newsletter, click on the above image.
CLICKING HERE or clicking on the above image will take you to our Facebook page.
Did you know that residents who are age 65+ are eligible for the "Age 65 Property Tax Exemption"? Do you need a Garage Sale Permit? Do you know how to look up Plano's Livability Score? Did you know there is lots of information available for Seniors? Did you know you can go to a single place to find this information ... and so much more?
CLICK HERE to view lots of information and services offered by the City of Plano
Watering Guidelines
for Apr 1 - Oct 31
Plano residents and businesses are asked to only water a maximum of twice per week from April 1 to October 31.
The permitted watering schedule is based on your address.
- Even numbered addresses (including zero) can water only on Mondays and Thursdays.
- Odd numbered addresses can water only on Tuesdays and Fridays.
The City of Plano also recommends that we follow these guidelines as well:
- Only water when needed and only on your assigned watering days. You may not need to water if rain is in the forecast. Subscribe to WaterMyYard.org for weekly watering recommendations.
- Watering with sprinklers between 10 am and 6 pm is prohibited, as these are the hottest hours of the day.
- Foundations and landscaping, including grass, shrubs and trees, may be watered for up to 2 hours any day by a hand-held hose or soaker hose.
- Low-flow drip irrigation systems may operate as needed.
- Excessive water runoff and watering during rain is prohibited.
- A variance may be requested to water new landscapes for up to 30 days. Read the Water Variance Procedures (PDF) for instructions. Variances are not required for filling pools.
Download the Spring/Summer Watering Guidelines (PDF).
HOA Dues now being collected
To Pay by Check
Make a check payable to "WHOA" in the amount of $145 and mail to PMB 288; 3948 Legacy Drive, Suite 106; Plano TX 75023-8300.
To Pay by Credit Card or PayPal
A Credit Card or Paypal can be used to pay your annual HOA dues. To do this, click on the PAY NOW button (appears below). Please note that there is an additional $5 fee to cover the costs for processing online payments. Payments by check do not include this processing fee.