2024 Archive of Events
2024 Notable Neighbors
FRIENDS GIVING (Luncheon at Lita's La Mexicana Restaurant)
November 17 (1PM) at Lita's La Mexicana Restaurant (7224 Independence Pkwy, Plano)
The Women of Whiffletree group is sponsoring an event on Sunday, November 17 at 1PM. The entire neighborhood is invited to bring one or more $10-$15 gift cards for City House which is a Plano based charitable organization whose mission is to protect, serve and empower the lives of children and young adults experiencing abuse, neglect, or homelessness.
CLICK HERE to view the flyer for this event or click on the image to the left.
So, if you plan to stay for lunch (and we hope you do), CLICK HERE to fill out the RSVP form. This will enable us to give an approximate count to the restaurant so they know how many people to expect.
If you can't stay for lunch, we still welcome gift card donations for such a worthwhile project.
WHOA Board Meeting – TUESDAY, November 19 at 7PM via Zoom
All Whiffletree neighbors are invited to attend the upcoming Whiffletree HOA Board meeting on Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 PM via Zoom. This meeting is estimated to take up to 60 minutes. You can review the agenda for this meeting by clicking on the following link: 24-1119 WHOA Board Meeting Agenda
To join the meeting click on the following link: CLICK HERE to Join the Zoom Meeting.
Prior WHOA Board Meeting Minutes can be viewed at https://www.mywhiffletreehoa.com/links.
Neighborhood Garage Sale (November 2)
This year the Whiffletree V, VI, VII Neighborhood Garage Sale will be held on November 2, 2024. Before that day, WHOA will put up a banner indicating the neighborhood garage sale is happening. This is a good time to clean out unwanted items and have a garage sale when others in the neighborhood are having garage sales at the same time. Sometimes, neighbors will combine their sales together, which makes it a little more fun!
Each household is responsible for their own garage sale permit, which is FREE and can be applied for online: CLICK HERE FOR GARAGE SALE PERMIT
Click this link to the City of Plano website for information about holding a garage sale in Plano, https://ecop.plano.gov/GarageSales/default.aspx.
We will post the neighborhood garage sale date on various websites that advertise garage sales. When you apply for a garage sale permit with City of Plano, your garage sale will be added to a map indicating homes that are having sales. No other advertising is needed!
The 2024 Texas Recycles Day is on November 9. It is held in the Chase Oaks Church parking lot. This is a great way to donate items you didn't sell at your garage sale. For more information about what can be donated on Texas Recycles Day and other services, see https://www.plano.gov/649/Texas-Recycles-Day.
For other recycling events in Plano, check this site: https://www.plano.gov/1002/Community-Recycling-Events.
TIPS to help you get ready for a garage sale
- Make an inventory list of what you want to sell
- Group items that can be put in a box and sold at a general price, like books or toys.
- Get price stickers (you can find these at an office supply store)
- Get or make signs - see the City of Plano website above for rules about signs.
- Decide how you are going to display items - do you need tables? Will everything be on the driveway?
- Get cash for change: $1, $5, $10, and $20 bills, and maybe a roll of quarters.
- You may consider using a payment service like Venmo in addition to cash.
- Have shopping bags or cardboard boxes on hand to help people carry their goods
Check out https://www.myWhiffletreeHOA.com for information about this and other neighborhood activities.
WHOA Board Meeting – MONDAY, October 21 at 7PM via Zoom
All Whiffletree neighbors are invited to attend the upcoming Whiffletree HOA Board meeting on Monday, October 21 at 7:00 PM via Zoom. This meeting is estimated to take up to 60 minutes. You can review the agenda for this meeting by clicking on the following link: 24-1021 WHOA Board Meeting Agenda
To join the meeting click on the following link: CLICK HERE to Join the Zoom Meeting.
Prior WHOA Board Meeting Minutes can be viewed at https://www.mywhiffletreehoa.com/links.
National Night Out (October 1, 6:00 pm)
National Night Out (NNO) is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, starting at 6:00 PM at Prairie Meadow Park, next to Mathews. In addition to an opportunity to meeting your fellow Whiffletree neighbors as well as numerous Plano PD and FD personnel, we also expect Plano Mayor, John Muns, Plano PD Chief, Ed Drain, and multiple Plano City Council Members to join us. As we have done the past 2 years, this will be a joint event that we hold with our neighbors in Estates of Forest Creek (EFC).
We again plan to offer ice cream treats provided by Henry’s. You will be able to pick your favorite ice cream and add delicious toppings. There is no sign up required.
All Whiffletree neighbors invited. Children welcomed as well. Plenty of safe playground space for children to have fun while adults mingle with neighbors, Plano PD, FD and City leadership.
Fittest Neighborhood Competition (October 1-31)
Plano Neighborhood Fitness Competition runs from October 1-31. Registration is now open thru October 7thfor the 5th annual Neighborhood Fitness Competition! So, let’s gear up to compete for prizes and bragging rights! Whiffletree has always had the most participants in this competition every year. We look forward to putting a strong Whiffletree together again this year. It does not matter if you are training for a marathon or a casual exerciser, join up, track your activities and have some fun. You can do activities by yourself or with a friend.
Activities include running, walking, swimming, exercising, Zumba, dance and many more. If you move around, it counts. This year's prizes will include the top 3 Male and Female categories as well as multiple categories for Neighborhood groups! Once registered you will receive an email from Corporate Fitness inviting you to the event on October 1st. So sign up and get moving! When you sign up, remember that the team is Whiffletree V, VI, VII.
WHOA Board Meeting – MONDAY, September 23 at 7PM via Zoom
All Whiffletree neighbors are invited to attend the upcoming Whiffletree HOA Board meeting on Monday, August 26 at 7:00 PM via Zoom. This meeting is estimated to take up to 60 minutes. You can review the agenda for this meeting by clicking on the following link: WHOA Board Meeting Agenda (September 23, 2024)
To join the meeting click on the following link: CLICK HERE to Join the Zoom Meeting.
Prior WHOA Board Meeting Minutes can be viewed at https://www.mywhiffletreehoa.com/links.
Annual Peanut Butter Drive (September 1-30)
The North Texas Food Bank Peanut Butter Drive is now open for donations!
The NTFB PB Drive goal is to assist food insecure families across North Texas is now open for donations for the entire month of September. Peanut butter is a healthy, kid-friendly and shelf-stable item that is an important component of nutritional charitable food assistance. Whiffletree neighbors have generously supported this charity in past years. We hope that generosity continues this year.
Last year our neighbors showed the incredible generosity by donating over 4,000 pounds of peanut butter (actual peanut butter or alternative products and monetary donations), the most of any neighborhood in Plano and among the top 5 of all donating neighborhoods, organizations & companies. Our neighborhood goal this year is 6,000 pounds of Peanut Butter.
Online donations can be made at https://give.ntfb.org/site/TR/Events/General?team_id=5130&pg=team&fr_id=1201. For your convenience, there is a QR code at the bottom of this email to allow you the ease of using your mobile device to make online donation.
Alternately, you can deliver actual peanut butter or alternative nut butters, such as almond butter, to the home of Debbie & Tommy Mrazek at 7325 Paul Calle Drive. You can also drop off cash or a check at the Mrazek’s home (checks payable to WHOA).
We will accumulate all the cash and check donations and make one donation to NTFB Peanut Butter Drive on behalf of Whiffletree neighbors. Your generous donations will be greatly appreciated by food insecure families across North Texas. Thank you!
Jim Skelly, Whiffletree HOA President
[email protected]
WHOA Board Meeting – MONDAY, August 26 at 7PM via Zoom
All Whiffletree neighbors are invited to attend the upcoming Whiffletree HOA Board meeting on Monday, August 26 at 7:00 PM via Zoom. This meeting is estimated to take up to 60 minutes. You can review the agenda for this meeting by clicking on the following link: WHOA Board Meeting Agenda (August 26, 2024)
To join the meeting click on the following link: CLICK HERE to Join the Zoom Meeting.
Prior WHOA Board Meeting Minutes can be viewed at https://www.mywhiffletreehoa.com/links.
Women of Whiffletree (WOW)!
Join us for a Neighborhood Ladies' Gathering on August 25, 1:00-3:00PM, 3405 Leigh Court.
Dear Ladies of Whiffletree, you are cordially invited to a special gathering just for us! Whether you're new to the neighborhood or have been here for years, let's come together for an afternoon connection, fun, and community spirit.
AGENDA:
- Introductions and icebreakers
- Sharing stories and experiences
- Planning future neighborhood activities
WHY ATTEND?
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your fellow neighbors, build friendships, and discuss ideas to enhance our community. Your presence will make a difference! Feel free to bring a friend along—it's all about inclusivity and getting to know each other better. Let's make our neighborhood an even better place together. We look forward to seeing you there!
July 4th Parade and Picnic
Our Independence Day Parade and Picnic is scheduled for Thursday, July 4 beginning at 11:00AM at Prairie Meadow Park (next to Mathews) and will be led by Plano Fire and Police vehicles. Following the parade, a delicious lunch will be served by the Hamburger Man. There will also be popsicles for kids of all ages!
You must have paid your HOA dues in order to be eligible for the free lunch and awards.
WHOA Board Meeting – MONDAY, June 17 at 7PM via Zoom
All Whiffletree neighbors are invited to attend the upcoming Whiffletree HOA Board meeting on Monday, June 17 at 7:00 PM via Zoom. This meeting is estimated to take up to 60 minutes. You can review the agenda for this meeting by clicking on the following link: WHOA Board Meeting Agenda (June 17, 2024)
To join the meeting click on the following link: CLICK HERE to Join the Zoom Meeting.
WHOA Board Meeting – MONDAY, June 17 at 7PM via Zoom
All Whiffletree neighbors are invited to attend the upcoming Whiffletree HOA Board meeting on Monday, June 17 at 7:00 PM via Zoom. This meeting is estimated to take up to 60 minutes. You can review the agenda for this meeting by clicking on the following link: WHOA Board Meeting Agenda (June 17, 2024)
To join the meeting click on the following link: CLICK HERE to Join the Zoom Meeting.
SCREENING WALL Replacement Plans
The City of Plano will be replacing 5 screening walls on both sides of Independence Parkway north of Legacy. This includes the screening wall from Clymer to Caravan. Construction is scheduled to start in late June or July and require approximately 1 year to complete. CLICK HERE to view the map showing locations of the construction
A NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING is scheduled for 6:00 PM on Tuesday, June 18, in Building Inspections Training Room, Municipal Center, 1520 K Avenue. At this meeting, City of Plano personnel will outline the near-term screening wall projects across all of Plano and answer questions from neighbors. All Whiffletree neighbors are invited to attend this meeting. CLICK HERE for additional details.
FYI, we have selected the same brick as used along Legacy from Harvey Lane past Marchman. Also, from our experience with the screening wall replaced in 2020 along Legacy, Plano contractor will replace the landscaping at both Clymer and Caravan entrances as well as grass and irrigation along Independence that may be damaged during the construction project.
WHOA Board Meeting – TUESAY, May 14 at 7PM via Zoom
All Whiffletree neighbors are invited to attend the upcoming Whiffletree HOA Board meeting on Tuesday, May 14 at 7:00 PM via Zoom. This meeting is estimated to take up to 60 minutes. You can review the agenda for this meeting by clicking on the following link: WHOA Board Meeting Agenda (May 14, 2024)
To join the meeting click on the following link: CLICK HERE to Join the Zoom Meeting.
Prior WHOA Board Meeting Minutes can be viewed at https://www.mywhiffletreehoa.com/links.
WHOA ANNUAL Board Meeting – TUESDAY, April 2 at 7PM via Zoom
All Whiffletree neighbors are invited to attend the upcoming Whiffletree Annual HOA Board meeting on Tuesday, April 2, at 7:00 PM via Zoom. This meeting is estimated to take up to 60 minutes. You can review the agenda for this meeting by clicking on the following link: AGENDA for Annual Meeting
To join the meeting click on the following link: CLICK HERE to Join the Zoom Meeting.
Prior WHOA Board Meeting Minutes can be viewed at https://www.mywhiffletreehoa.com/links.
WHOA Board Meeting – TUESDAY, March 19 at 7PM via Zoom
All Whiffletree neighbors are invited to attend the upcoming Whiffletree HOA Board meeting on Tuesday, March 19, at 7:00 PM. This meeting is estimated to take up to 60 minutes. This event will be held via Zoom. Note that all items to be voted upon at the meeting appear as bold.
To join the meeting click on the following link: CLICK HERE to Join the Zoom Meeting. (Meeting ID: 981 0324 8449 Password: 115033)
7:00 PM WHIFFLETREE BOARD MEETING AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
- Approve minutes of the last board meeting (February 19, 2024)
- Committee reports:
- Social – Bill Webb ... Winter Social Recap
- Membership – HB Bartz ... Membership Drive & Directory plan
- Treasurer – Bill Ostergren
- Welcoming – Bill Webb (acting)
- Crime Watch – Tom Moore
- Beautification – Tom Dixon
- Other Old Business:
- Finalize FY 2024-2025 Board Slate
- Finalize Annual Meeting – Tuesday, April 2 at 7PM via Zoom
- Formally vote to approve FY 2024-2025 dues remain unchanged at $145 via check and $150 online (to cover the online transaction fees)
- Notable Neighbors
- Short-Term Rental Task Force Update
- Whiffletree VI Amended Covenants
- Independence Screening Wall
- Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen) and projected impact on Whiffletree HOA
- HOA Legal Clinic – March 23, 8:30-12:30 at Plano Events Center
- Neighborhood Assessment – Accept assistance offered by Plano Neighborhood Services
NEW BUSINESS
- Amend Bylaws to add the following terms:
- For Committee Chairperson positions only, it is acceptable to elect co-Chairpersons, who would share the role for the upcoming fiscal year. Propose adding this wording to new paragraph in section 3.4 at end of the section and labeling it paragraph D.
- During election of board members at the annual meeting, if the slate proposed by WHOA Board (officers and committee chairpersons) has no opposing candidates for any position offered before or during the annual meeting, the entire slate can be approved by proclamation. The entire slate would be approved where simple majority of all votes cast at the annual meeting vote in favor of the entire slate. Otherwise, individual office vote per section 3.5.B will take place where simple majority of the total votes cast for that particular office shall be duly elected to that particular office. Propose adding this wording to new paragraph in section 3.5 at end of the section and labeling it paragraph C.
Open Forum/Questions & Answers where neighbors can ask questions.
Prior WHOA Board Meeting Minutes can be viewed at https://www.mywhiffletreehoa.com/links.
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 on any of the items that appear below.
City of Plano Presentation
Winter Social (January 22, 2024)
Ninety-five Whiffletree neighbors attended our annual Winter Social on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Napoli’s Italian Restaurant. As you can see from the photos, this was a fun event enjoyed by all. This event is a great opportunity to reacquaint yourself with longtime friends & neighbors as well as to create new friendships.
This annual event is for paid WHOA members. It was great to see so many Whiffletree neighbors. We hope to see even more Whiffletree neighbors at this event next January.
Should the Annual Directory Be Electronic? (SURVEY RESULTS – Feb, 2024)
Thank you to the 121 Whiffletree neighbors that responded to the survey about the annual directory and feedback on the options that we are considering, which include:
- Continue printing and distributing directories to all paid members as we have done in the past.
- Add online PDF that would be available to all paid Whiffletree HOA (WHOA) members using a password to protect the security of this information.
- Give paid members the option not to receive the printed directory (op-out).
To view the results of the survey, CLICK HERE.
WHOA Board Meeting – MONDAY, February 19 at 7PM via Zoom
All Whiffletree neighbors are invited to attend upcoming Whiffletree HOA Board meeting on Monday, February 19, at 7:00 PM. This meeting is estimated to take up to 60 minutes. This event will be held via Zoom. To join the meeting click on the following link: CLICK HERE to Join the Zoom Meeting. (Meeting ID: 993 5868 1777 Password: 774442)
7:00 PM WHIFFLETREE BOARD MEETING AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
- Approve minutes of the last board meeting (January 8, 2024)
- Committee reports:
- Social – Bill Webb ... Winter Social Recap
- Membership – HB Bartz ... Directory (future: online, biannual, other options?)
- Treasurer – Bill Ostergren
- Welcoming – Bill Webb (acting)
- Crime Watch – Tom Moore
- Beautification – Tom Dixon
- Other Old Business:
- FY 2024-2025 Board Slate – Recruitment of new board & committee members
- Annual Meeting – Tuesday, April 2 at 7PM via Zoom
- Notable Neighbors
- Short-Term Rental Task Force Update
- Independence Screening Wall
- Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen) and projected impact on Whiffletree HOA
NEW BUSINESS
- HOA Legal Clinic, March 23, 8:30-12:30 at Plano Events Center
- Free event jointly held with Garland & Rowlett (Breakfast included)
- Separate tracks for Mandatory and Voluntary HOAs
- Neighborhood Assessment
| Social Connection |
Governance & Leadership |
Neighborhood Engagement |
Quality of Life |
Resources | Overall | |
| Passive | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Basic | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Developing | 3.76 | – | – | 3.86 | – | – |
| Evolving | – | 4.37 | 4.06 | – | 4.59 | 4.128 |
| Fully Actualized | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Open Forum/Questions & Answers where neighbors can ask questions.
Prior WHOA Board Meeting Minutes can be viewed at https://www.mywhiffletreehoa.com/links.
We Need Your Input Regarding the Annual Directory
Each year, we have printed and delivered a paper copy of the annual neighborhood Directory to all residents who paid their HOA dues. We have seen a substantial increase in printing costs for the Directory and as a result, the WHOA Board is considering options that could reduce this cost. The Board requested that we survey our residents for their feedback on this topic.
The survey contains only 4 questions, so it won't take long to complete this. Here is the link for the survey: https://www.mywhiffletreehoa.com/directory-survey
Thanks in advance for providing your feedback by taking time to complete the survey. Note that the survey results and all directory information is treated confidentially.
WHOA Board Meeting – MONDAY, January 8 at 7PM via Zoom
All Whiffletree neighbors are invited to attend upcoming Whiffletree HOA Board meeting on Monday, January 8, at 7:00 PM. This meeting is estimated to take up to 60 minutes. This event will be held via Zoom. To join the meeting click on the following link: CLICK HERE to Join the Zoom Meeting.
7:00 PM WHIFFLETREE BOARD MEETING AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
- Approve minutes of the last board meeting (November 27, 2023)
- Committee reports:
- Social – Bill Webb ... Winter Social
- Membership – HB Bartz ... Directory (future: online, biannual, other options?)
- Treasurer – Bill Ostergren
- Welcoming – Bill Webb (acting)
- Crime Watch – Tom Moore
- Beautification – Tom Dixon
- Other Old Business:
- Notable Neighbors
- Recruitment of new Board and Committee Members
- Short-Term Rental Task Force Update
- Independence Screening Wall
- Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen) and projected impact on Whiffletree HOA
NEW BUSINESS
- FY 2024-2025 Dues Rate
- FY 2024-2025 Board Slate
- Annual Meeting Date
Open Forum/Questions & Answers where neighbors can ask questions.
Prior WHOA Board Meeting Minutes can be viewed at https://www.mywhiffletreehoa.com/links.