FALL 2008 SFCA annual meeting set Oct. 16 Three guest speakers will address residents at the an- nual general membership meeting of the Sherwood Forest Citizens Association on Thursday, Oct. 16. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the St. Thomas More Parish Preschool, corner Sherbrook and Sylvan drives. Baton Rouge Police Chief Jeff LeDuff, or his repre- sentative if he is unable to come, will talk about recent security concerns and share plans to make Baton Rouge a safer community for ourselves and our children. Other speakers will be Councilman Mike Walker, who represents District 8 on the City-Parish Metro Council, Grand Old Flag The SFCA has placed banners saluting our country and Mike Futrell, assistant chief administrative officer at the main entrances to the subdivision: Goodwood to Mayor-President Kip Holden. at Sharp, Goodwood at Flannery, Sherwood Forest For more information about what Councilman at Old Hammond, and Sherwood Forest at Florida. Walker and Mr. Futrell will discuss, see their respec- tive columns on Page 11. Board Elections Sherwood Forest Citizens Association During the business portion of the meeting, SFCA Annual General Membership Meeting President Jackie Gray will present a slate of proposed 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008 board members for 2009. Nominations will be ac- St. Thomas More Parish Preschool cepted from the floor, and new members will be Sherbrook Drive, corner Sylvan Drive elected. Monthly board meetings are at 7 p.m. on the Guest Speakers: third Thursday of each month in the St. Thomas More Jeff LeDuff Parish office building facing Goodwood Boulevard. Baton Rouge Chief of Police Jackie encourages SFCA members to volunteer for Mike Walker one or more of the board’s committees. “It’s not neces- District 8 City-Parish Metro Councilman sary to be a board member in order to serve on a com- Mike Futrell mittee,” Jackie said. “We need volunteers in all areas. Assistant CAO, City-Parish Mayor’s Office Ours is one of the largest associations in the city, with a Election of 2009 SFCA Board of Directors membership in excess of 1,350 households. Come to our Oct. 16 meeting and learn how you can be a part of our dynamic organization.” Check it out inside: Page 2, President’s Message Pages 8-9, Security Tips Page 3, Boy Scouts Page 10, Eyewatch Pages 4-6, Membership List Page 11, Mike Walker and Mike Futrell Page 7, Yards of the Month Page 12, Fall/Winter Calendar FALL 2008 From the President’s Desk… Page 2 By Jackie Gray President, Sherwood Forest Citizens Association I would like to thank those who worked to make a difference in our neighborhood this year. The 2008 Board of Directors is to be commended for the tremendous amount of time and service they voluntarily gave to homeowners in Sherwood Forest. Board members and volunteers work hard to make Sherwood Forest a better and safer place in which to live. Councilman Mike Walker and his assistant, Zona Pickens, have been and continue to be a valued asset to Sherwood Forest. With 2008 coming to an end, it is time for reflection on the past year. Break-ins jarred our community and surrounding communities at the very start of the year, but our hard-working police force solved these prob- lems. We have obtained architectural control of several filings with more pending. Eyewatch has been revi- talized, generating a renewed energy in our neighborhood. Our Web site is outstanding (www.sfcabr.org). Many DPW and zoning issues were reported and resolved, with many still pending. Our security patrol is a very positive asset. SFCA has invested in an automated calling service to announce security messages and other information to our members. We have welcoming new American flag banners at our four main en- trances, along with beautiful flower beds. For our dues-paying members, I cannot relay to you how important you are. Without you our neighbor- hood would be in jeopardy. For non-dues paying residents, I am making a personal appeal to you to be- come a member to be able to continue services all of us have become accustomed to. Our dues are the low- est of any neighborhood at only $25 per year for each household. With 2009 just around the corner, I will say good-bye as president and look forward to working with the new president and board. Once again, THANK YOU, and it has been my pleasure! 2008 SFCA Board Members and Committees Sherwood Forest Citizens Association Security Number: 273-1353 OFFICERS: President: Jackie Gray, 11530 Manorwood Drive (273-2930), [email protected] Vice President: Dallas Ballmer, 11015 Major Oak Drive (273-2458), [email protected] Treasurer: Ralph Dupuy, 11930 Parkwood Drive (275-8778), [email protected] Advisor: Dick Bartol, 11725 Sherbrook Drive (275-8696), [email protected] Secretary: James Gray, 11530 Manorwood Drive (273-2930), [email protected] COMMITTEES: Architectural Control: Terry Hebert, 12606 Fairhaven Drive (272-1771), [email protected] Beautification: Jackie Gray, Sherwood Forest News Emmeline Ross, 12459 E. Millburn Ave. (272-0588), [email protected] Eyewatch: Patty Domingue, 535 Little John Drive (272-2955), [email protected] A Publication of the Federation: James Gray, Dallas Ballmer Sherwood Forest Citizens Hospitality: Alice James, 1439 Sherwood Forest Boulevard (248-6312), Association, Inc. [email protected] P.O. Box 45142 Membership: Dick Bartol, Dallas Ballmer, Alice James Baton Rouge, LA 70895 Newsletter: Dallas Ballmer, Neissy Graf, 12669 Mollylea Drive (275-0303), (225) 273-1353 [email protected] Public Works: James Gray E-mail: [email protected] Security: Gary Smith, 11950 Parkwood Drive (273-0057), [email protected] Web Site: http://www.sfcabr.org Webmaster: Dallas Ballmer Annual Membership Dues: $25 Zoning: Hilry Lantz, 11064 Charington Ave (275-8836), [email protected] payable January 1 FALL 2008 Page 3 Lend your talents to the SFCA The Sherwood Forest Citizens Association is looking for a Super Hero – a volunteer with superior organizing skills who can be in charge of all the other volunteers. If you’re Clark Kent in hiding, it’s time you came out of the telephone booth. The association receives offers of help on its membership forms, but board members need someone to organize the names and phone numbers of potential volunteers and match them with appropriate committees. If you have the time and the inclination, please call President Jackie Gray at 273-2930. Even if you can’t be “Superman” or “Superwoman,” do call the person in charge of any area that interests you (chairmen are listed on Page 2). Step up to the plate if you’re able and willing! The Boy Scouts and Venture Crew of Troop 478 enjoy a recent campout. Twice or three times a year, members of the troop deliver the Sherwood Forest News to all homes in the subdivision. The troop is based at Broadmoor United Methodist Church, Mollylea at Sharp. Troop 478 Boy Scouts give faithful service to the Sherwood Forest Citizens Association Ever since the first issue of the Sherwood Forest News was printed back in the 1970s, the Boy Scouts of Troop 478 have handled distribution chores. The scouts go to each home in the subdivision twice or three times a year and hand out the news- letters. Broadmoor United Methodist Church is the chartering organization for the troop, which was formed in 1969 when Troop 178 became so large that it split four ways. The other three troops have since disbanded, but Troop 478 lives on and is now 25- members strong. Steve Beatty has been Scoutmaster of Troop 478 for more than 27 years. His father was the original Scoutmaster, and both his sons—Adam, 27, and Mark, 23—went all the way to Eagle Scout in the troop. Steve said he is seeing second and third gen- erations of young men joining now. Like his own sons, more than 100 former Troop 478 members have achieved Eagle Scout rank. The goal of scouting is the development of character, citizenship and fitness, with an emphasis on outdoor activities. “We have a campout every month,” Steve said. “Locally we go to Clinton, La., but we’ve also been camping in Texas, North Caro- lina, Georgia and Colorado.” Over the years, the troop has traveled to Canada and England and visited U.S. sites such as Washington, D.C., the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls and the Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona. During Thanksgiving holidays this year, the troop is looking forward to a “Best of Italy” tour. Two years ago a Venture Crew for boys and girls aged 14 and up was established. The Venture Crew is a part of boy scout- ing but is open to young women also. The modest fee paid by SFCA for delivery of the newsletter is used to underwrite troop costs such as scouting activities, merit badges and scholarships. The scouts meet at Broadmoor United Methodist Church, Mollylea at Sharp, from 6:30 until 8 p.m. each Wednesday. Boys aged 11-17 may join the troop. Both boys and girls aged 14-21 are welcome in the Venture Crew. For more information, e-mail Steve at [email protected] or go to the troop’s Web site (http://www.troop478.net). The Sherwood Forest Citizens Association salutes the Boy Scouts of Troop 478 and thanks them for doing their part to keep our residents informed! FALL 2008 SHERWOOD FOREST CITIZENS ASSOCIATION Page 4 2008 Membership List (1,386) – August 15, 2008 Streets Are Listed Alphabetically; Residences Are Listed In Numerical Order 1221 ESKIND 1125 MARTORANA 746 WALTON 361 BROUSSARD/ 11525 MARINO ALLAN 1245 ASHBY 1130 WASCOM 777 MOAK FREDD 11545 CHIA 314 GOSSERAND 1256 SPEYRER 1160 BUNKER 822 PARENT 11555 FAZEKAS DUNSTAN 325 HAWKINS 1257 PILLOW 1175 VU 833 CURRIE 11572