From Kim Clark, WB resident

I’ve communicated via e-mail with the director of a tentative new charter school that, if approved by the TEA, will be at Shoreline Christian Church. There is going to be an informational meeting at the church on March 17 at 6 PM in the church chapel. The name for this school would be the Wells Branch Leadership Academy. I thought I’d share it here as I felt there could be some Wells Branch parents who might be interested.  For questions, contact Tom Koger, Director at 210-421-9025.

Are you a youth resident in Wells Branch? Would you like to have your voice heard for future programs and amenities?

The purpose of the Youth Advisory Team (YAT) will be to partner with the Wells Branch MUD Board of Directors (BOD) to develop and improve activities, programs, and amenities for teenagers that reside within the Wells Branch community. This
does not, at this time, include designing any facility, i.e. bike park, skate-park, etc.

*This isn’t saying the skate park is off the table – the Board would just like to start with a comprehensive look at what the WB teens want in the way of amenities and programming.

Accepted applicants will need to be available to attend meetings during late afternoons, early evenings and/or weekends.  Dates and times will be contingent upon the team’s availability.

Go to the district’s website http://www.wellsbranchmud.com/youth-advisory-team.html and print the application or pick up a copy at the WB Recreation Center, 3000 Shoreline Dr.  Please deliver your application to the WB Recreation Center by Friday, March 8th.

Travis County Commissioner Pct. 2, Sarah Eckhardt, would like to invite Wells Branch residents to get involved in their county government!  Below is a list of upcoming meetings; we hope you’ll make time to  attend at least one!

Thanks to all who came out for the annual WBNA elections on February 7!  We enjoyed an informative conversation with County Commissioner Pct. 2, Sarah Eckhardt and many of our neighbors.  Thanks go out to Commissioner Eckhardt for making time in her busy schedule to meet with Wells Branch.  We encourage everyone to stay in touch with our elected officials.  Commissioner Eckhardt may be reached at Sarah.Eckhardt@co.travis.tx.us, SarahEckhardt.com or facebook.com/SarahEckhardtAustin.

WBNA held their annual elections on February 7.  The following residents have volunteered their time (and energy) to serve Wells Branch in the following positions:

• President – Debby Thompson
• Vice President – Chuck Walters
• Treasurer – Lara Bennett
• Secretary – Linda Baird
• Community Liaison – Tom Cheshire
• Editor (non-voting position) – Pam Wachholz
• Member-at-large – Donna Malone

We look forward to moving our community forward and the creation of several new committees so that EVERYONE can be involved!  We hope you’ll join us!  After all, it’s YOU, the residents who MAKE WELLS BRANCH GREAT!

Watch for updates and announcements for upcoming meetings.  If you don’t belong to the Google Group yet, please join so that we can keep in touch!  Look under the “Community” tab for details.

This will take only minutes. We have pre-printed letters, you only need to sign eleven letters, and address eleven envelopes.

Please drop by to join in on this WB Neighborhood effort. We’ll have volunteers to help you. This will be the last chance to tell the State Bond Board that we oppose this project and why it is not worthy of their our bond money and will not meet their goals for affordable housing.

Please come!!

What: Waters at Willow Run affordable housing opposition letters to the TDHCA

When: This Saturday, February 2, 2013 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Where: Wells Branch Community Center, 2106 Klattenhoff

Why: It’s YOUR community

How: We got the letters & envelopes! Just show up!

Who: YOU, only you can make a difference!

Please bring postage if you have it, but not a requirement.  Donations accepted to cover postage costs.

If you cannot attend, please make the effort to write the board on your own.

Click HERE for Sample Letter and Address List.

If you’re looking for the updates you were directed to in the newsletter, I apologize.  Many have been made but I am still working to get the rest updated.  Please check back tomorrow.  Your patience is appreciated.