Equestrian Center Clubhouse Improvement Project

The Equestrian Committee and Nellie Gail Ranch Board of Directors are excited to announce the timing for a long-awaited project to update our Equestrian Center Clubhouse.  We finished the exterior exactly one year ago in March 2020.  We are now ready to work on the interior!

The work will include replacing all kitchen cabinets and appliances.  We will be enlarging the kitchen slightly by removing an old mechanical room and will be installing a window to bring natural light into the kitchen and a view of the Upper Arena.  The main clubhouse will receive new entry and office doors, new tile flooring, and improved overhead lighting.  Additionally, we will be renovating the restrooms with all new fixtures, partitions, tile, and lighting.

The project will be paid from Equestrian Reserves which are solely funded from Equestrian Center boarding and trainer fees.  The refreshed Clubhouse will result in improved use and enjoyment of the Clubhouse and will maintain our Equestrian Center as a first-class boarding and equestrian training facility.

Photo Contest Winner

Congratulations to Ken Jackson for winning the photo contest with the above photo. Thank you to everyone who submitted photos! The winning photo along with all the submissions will be printed in the next Pony Express.

Happy Spring

“Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s Party!’”
— Robin Williams

Next Board Meeting

Below is a link to the agenda for the Tuesday, March 16, 2021, Open Session Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Due to the ongoing restriction against public gatherings, we will be unable to conduct our Open Session Board Meeting at the Clubhouse. However, we are implementing technology to invite your participation at Open Homeowner Forum via teleconference using zoom.us.

Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86940074952?pwd=Q1NsMU9HUHE3aTdYSTM2L3RweVVLZz09

Dial in#: 669 900 6833
Meeting ID: 869 4007 4952
Passcode: 443946

Open Session Agenda 03-16-21

Emergency Preparedness Training

The Nellie Gail Ranch Emergency Preparedness Committee hosted a March 3rd training meeting via Zoom. The topics covered included the following:
  • Portable and permanent standby generators – benefits of each generator type – general costs.
  • Fuel type, storage issues & safety matters, noise levels.
  • Solar systems, other types of power sources currently available – batteries, wind generators…
The training session was hosted by Dennis Blough, a ten-year member of the EPC.  We hope you enjoy and benefit from this special training session via the following link.

Meeting Recording:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/xgKGcfawtjSMJQSdn64lMX42HY3CFGd3_5DEYckC0ENzxgXloqbQqCs3MBBXkVc.68CjzFnmqbYp9Aqb

Block Captain Training Tuesday, April 6th at 7:30 p.m.

Current and prospective Block Captains are invited to join a Zoom training session on Tuesday, April 6th at 7:30 p.m. Attendees will learn how to best serve their neighbors and gain meaningful insight into the resources the Emergency Preparedness Committee has to offer the community. 

You can find your Block Captain by entering your address on the following link:
https://nelliegailranch.org/emergency-preparedness-committee/

If your block captain link comes up “Vacant” please consider volunteering to be the Block Captain for your neighbors. The “Become A Block Captain” webpage link will put you in contact with the EPC who can more fully describe the duties and benefits of this volunteer activity.  Now is the perfect time to volunteer and take advantage of the upcoming training.

Meanwhile, if you do already have a Block Captain, take time to get to know them.  In a time of need, they may be able to assist you and your family address needs, or you may be able to offer help to other community members via the liaison efforts of your block captain.

Contact epc@nelliegailranch.org with questions or to receive the link to the Block Captain Training Zoom Meeting

Construction Hour Guidance for Laguna Hills (and Nellie Gail Ranch)

Authorized Construction Hours are as follows:
Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
No construction permitted Sundays or Federal Holidays

Per the City of Laguna Hills website, if you have concerns regarding construction work during restricted hours you may contact the OC Sheriff’s Dispatch at 949-770-6011.  A Sheriff’s Deputy will be dispatched to the location to put a stop to the work.

Board of Directors Candidate Solicitation 

The Association is soliciting candidates for the upcoming 2021 Board of Directors election to be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Candidate applications must be received by the Association by Wednesday, March 24, 2021 to be nominated and listed on the pre-ballot notice that will be posted prior to April 1, 2021.

The preballot notice will include all names that will be included on the ballot to be mailed by May 1, 2021. Please provide a full face, digital photograph to be published in the May 2021 issue of The Pony Express. Please return this application by mail to 25211 Empty Saddle Dr., Laguna Hills, CA 92653 or e-mail to the Association’s office at

admin@nelliegailranch.org. Attention: Nominating Committee.

 

Candidate Application

Basketball Court Resurfacing Project Completed

The outdoor basketball court repairs at Gallup and Hidden Trail Parks are now complete. The cracked asphalt court at these parks has been resurfaced and striped. New nets have also been installed. The courts are now open for play.

Nellie Gail Ranch Now has a Store!

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