2012 saw another year of continued growth in our neighborhood association. We hope to form several committees in the very near future and need your help! Continue reading New Committees Coming to the WBNA!
BSA Troop 1409 Spaghetti Fundraiser • 6-8pm • WB Community Center
After spending the day at the park, you don’t want to cook! Come out and support our neighborhood Boy Scout Troop! Tasty Italian cuisine and a fun auction!
Adults: $10 • Kids: $5
http://www.troop1409.com/troop-news/2013spaghetti
Tentative New Charter School to Open at Shoreline
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.
Youth Advisory Team forming NOW!
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.
Save these dates – Commissioner Eckhardt wants to hear from you!
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!
WBNA Election Results
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.
AARP Safe Driving Class in Wells Branch – Sign Up NOW!
Tuesday, March 19, there will be an AARP Safe Driving Class held in the Recreation Center from 10 AM to 2 PM. Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. You will receive a Completion Certificate and a book of the information contained in the class. This class is accepted by many insurance companies for a discount on your auto insurance premium. Check with your insurance agent to see if you will qualify.
Contact Ron Robinder at Robinder@sbcglobal.net to register, or register at the door. Space is somewhat limited, so early sign-up is recommended.