This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch

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From the Week ending February 17, 2023

Crime Prevention Workshop

Thank you to Chief of Police Captain De La Rosa and Crime Prevention Specialist Alyssa Rabas for leading the Crime Prevention Workshop at the Association Clubhouse last night. We had a standing room only turnout of 121 attendees watch the presentation and interact during the Q&A and discussion portion of the meeting.

Attached are the handouts provided by the Orange County Sheriff. Of particular interest is the Neighborhood Watch flyer with information on how to start a Neighborhood Watch. Over half of our attendees last night are part of an active Nellie Gail Ranch Neighborhood Watch group. The benefits of being part of a Neighborhood Watch group are apparent by the constructive feedback they shared.

Also of interest is the lead flyer on the attachments related to the interactive Crime Mapping program. This is the site recommended by the OC Sheriff for up to date information on recent crimes occurring in the community: CrimeMapping.com – Helping You Build a Safer Community . Sites like Personalized SpotCrime Report are report based and contain a lot of false alarms and unverified reports while the Crime Mapping site contains Sheriff’s Department confirmed and categorized criminal activity.

The other handouts contain information on personal safety, home security tips and a checklist to evaluate your home security with suggestions for how to “harden the target” and decrease your chances of home burglary.

Please continue to report suspicious people and activity to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department

Non-Emergency: 949-770-6011

Emergency 9-1-1

Starting A Neighborhood Watch
Workshop Handout

Association Office Closed for

President’s Day

This Week in Nellie Gail RanchFrom the Week ending February 17, 2023Crime Prevention WorkshopThank you to Chief of Police Captain De La Rosa and Crime Prevention Specialist Alyssa Rabas for leading the Crime Prevention Workshop at the Association Clubhouse last night. We had a standing room only turnout of 121 attendees watch the presentation and interact during the Q&A and discussion portion of the meeting.
Attached are the handouts provided by the Orange County Sheriff. Of particular interest is the Neighborhood Watch flyer with information on how to start a Neighborhood Watch. Over half of our attendees last night are part of an active Nellie Gail Ranch Neighborhood Watch group. The benefits of being part of a Neighborhood Watch group are apparent by the constructive feedback they shared.
Also of interest is the lead flyer on the attachments related to the interactive Crime Mapping program. This is the site recommended by the OC Sheriff for up to date information on recent crimes occurring in the community: CrimeMapping.com – Helping You Build a Safer Community . Sites like Personalized SpotCrime Report are report based and contain a lot of false alarms and unverified reports while the Crime Mapping site contains Sheriff’s Department confirmed and categorized criminal activity.
The other handouts contain information on personal safety, home security tips and a checklist to evaluate your home security with suggestions for how to “harden the target” and decrease your chances of home burglary.
Please continue to report suspicious people and activity to the Orange County Sheriff’s DepartmentNon-Emergency: 949-770-6011Emergency 9-1-1Starting a Neighborhood WatchWorkshop Handout

Association Office Closed for

President’s Day

The Nellie Gail Ranch Association Office will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023 in observance of Presidents Day.
The Tennis & Swim Center will have normal hours6:00am – 10:00pm.
President Day Fun FactPresidents’ Day never falls on the actual birthday of any American president. Four chief executives—George Washington, William Henry Harrison, Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan—were born in February, but their birthdays all come either too early or late to coincide with Presidents’ Day, which is always celebrated on the third Monday of the month. (See history.com for more Presidents’ Day information)

Architectural Submittal Workshops

(Wine & Design)

Next Workshop Wednesday, February 22nd at 5:00 p.m. at The Watering Hole in the Association Clubhouse
The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) works with homeowners who make improvements or changes to their properties by guiding them through a review and approval process to ensure a proposed change is consistent with the communities aesthetic and architectural standards.
E-Mail admin@nelliegailranch.org for an appointment at the February 22nd pre-submittal Wine & Design Workshop.

Next Board Meeting

Below is a link to the agenda for the Tuesday, February 21st meeting at 7:30pm located at the Association Clubhouse. Click the button to view the agenda. Contact admin@nelliegailranch.org with any questions.

Agenda

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From the Week ending February 10, 2023

Application for Nominating Committee

Consistent with Nellie Gail Ranch Owners Association By-Laws Article VI, Section 1, the Board of Directors will be appointing a Nominating Committee at the February 21, 2023 Board Meeting. If you have an interest in serving, please complete the below linked form and return by Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

Application
Charter

Solicitation for Board Candidates

The Association is soliciting candidates for the upcoming 2023 Board of Directors election to be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Candidate applications must be received by the Association by 6:00 p.m. March 23, 2023 to be nominated and listed on the pre-ballot notice that will be posted prior to April 1, 2023. The pre-ballot notice will include all names that will be included on the ballot to be mailed by April 29, 2023.
Candidates whose nominations are received after March 23, 2023 may still run for election but will not be included on the ballot.
1) Subject to Civil Code §5105, all Candidates for the Board must meet the following qualifications:
a. The Candidate must be an Owner. If title to a separate interest is held by a legal entity, such entity may appoint a natural person to serve or vote on such entity’s behalf by delivering evidence of an appropriate written appointment to the Association;
b. The Candidate must be current in the payment of all regular and special assessments. For the purposes of these election rules, “current” means no regular or special assessment is past due by more than thirty (30) days, or such period of time as is specifically defined in the Association’s collection policy;
b. The Candidate must be current in the payment of all regular and special assessments. For the purposes of these election rules, “current” means no regular or special assessment is past due by more than thirty (30) days, or such period of time as is specifically defined in the Association’s collection policy;
c. The Candidate may not hold a joint ownership interest in the same separate interest as any other candidate or incumbent director; and
d. The Candidate is not eligible to run if the Association is aware or becomes aware of a past criminal conviction that would, if the Candidate were elected, either prevent the Association from purchasing the fidelity bond coverage required by Civil Code §5806 or terminate the Association’s existing fidelity bond coverage.
Candidate Resume
Solicitation Notice

Additional information regarding the Associations Election Rules and Procedures is provided in the Nellie Gail Ranch Owners Association Election Rules adopted March 15, 2022 and are available here or by request to admin@nelliegailranch.org.

Architectural Submittal Workshops

(Wine & Design)

Next Workshop Wednesday, February 22nd at 5:00 p.m. at The Watering Hole in the Association Clubhouse
The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) works with homeowners who make improvements or changes to their properties by guiding them through a review and approval process to ensure a proposed change is consistent with the communities aesthetic and architectural standards.
E-Mail admin@nelliegailranch.org for an appointment at the February 22nd pre-submittal Wine & Design Workshop.

OCSD’s Crime Mapping Program

Residents of Laguna Hills have the ability to better track public safety issues in their neighborhoods with the OCSD software program, Crime Mapping, which allows anyone to monitor and analyze criminal activity. More specifically, Crime Mapping allows residents to search for 15 types of crime by address, landmark, or zip code. In addition, residents can also sign up for custom-designed alerts, as well as create reports to easily analyze criminal activity near homes, schools, or businesses. The crime data reported on the mobile-friendly application is pulled directly from crimes reported to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and is updated every 24 hours. Although the data is preliminary, the Crime Mapping program provides the public with important and timely information, which will increase awareness of criminal activity and promote safer communities.
Laguna Hills residents can sign up for Crime Mapping alerts through the Orange County Sheriff’s Department website at www.ocsd.org/crimemapping

Valentine Wine & Dine

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Valentine Wine & Dine

Sold Out

Package includes the following:

Sparkling wine upon arrival

Cheese and charcuterie grazing station

Salad:

Plated roasted beet salad with pistachios and feta

Paired with Rose Whispering Angel Beach Rose

Soup:

Roasted cauliflower soup shooter with truffle oil drizzle and micro greens

Paired with California Lloyd Chardonnay

Entrée:

Petite beef filet and lobster tail with bearnaise sauce, garlic parmesan risotto, roasted asparagus

Paired with Dressage Pinot Noir or Graves Bordeaux Red Blend

Dessert:

Flourless Chocolate Cake and Red Velvet Cake

Paired with Cockburn Port and Espresso upon request

This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch

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From the week ending December 16, 2022

Snow Day at Gallup Park

Holiday Home Decorating Contestants Map

Thank you to our registered Holiday Lighting contestants and to all Nellie Gail Ranch neighbors who decorated and made our community so festive again this year! Take a drive this weekend and check out all of the homes entered in the contest! Click the button below for the Site map and list of addresses. Winners will be posted Monday but all reflect the spirit of the holidays and are well worth seeing!

Contestant Homes Map

Ballot Collection Update Regarding

CC&R Amendment Restricting Short Term Rentals

To date we have received 465 valid returned ballots. Our goal is to receive a minimum of 1,100 before ballots are counted February 7th so we are a little over 40% of the way there. Please return your ballot at your earliest opportunity. If you need a replacement ballot please contact our office at admin@nelliegailranch.org. Remember, a non-vote is essentially a vote in favor of allowing short term rentals to continue unabated.

Join us for our Monday Night Football at The Watering Hole as the Rams take on the Packers Monday, December 19th!

This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch

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From the week ending December 2, 2022

December Pony Express

The new Pony Express magazine is available now! The issue includes our upcoming December events, informative articles and home security safety tips.

December Events

Nellie Gail Ranch is excited to host the below events for the month of December. Enjoy our Snow Day event, Santa and Mrs. Claus event and our Holiday Home Decorating Contest. Click on the event photo to learn more.

Equestrian Center Crossing

Proposed Speed Table Petition Results

At the request of Nellie Gail Ranch, the City distributed a petition on November 7th to homes in proximity to the Nellie Gail Road Equestrian Center entry. The petition proposed installation of a speed table to slow traffic at this location. The November 30th deadline for submitting the speed table petition has passed. The city reports it mailed 172 petitions and 25 petitions in favor of a speed table were returned. The city required a minimum of 115 petitions to reach the 67% threshold for approval.

While the speed table is no longer a proposed solution at the Equestrian Center entry, we did receive some enhancement this past year as the City installed additional flashing lights at the crossing median and added additional street markings to better identify two crossings.

We continue to ask homeowners to have heightened awareness of all Equestrian Crossings in Nellie Gail Ranch. Horses are flight animals and subject to startling. When horses are in view it is important to pass slowly, and when crossing, to stop well in front of the crossing.

Thank you to all who participated in the speed table survey, the petition and at the city level.

CC&R Amendment Ballot

Please return your ballot today and make your voice heard. A non-vote is effectively a vote in favor of short-term weekend rentals and the associated use of Nellie Gail Ranch homes for recreational events. This is your best opportunity to take constructive control over the issue of short-term rentals and their associated nuisance to the immediate neighbors.

Join us for our Monday Night Football at The Watering Hole.

Enjoy crafted drinks and delicious eats as the New Orleans Saints take on Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday December 5th!

The Watering Hole Gift Cards

Gift Cards are now available at The Watering Hole (any amount) for purchase. Just in time for Christmas!

Next Board Meeting

There will be no board meeting the month of December. The next board meeting is scheduled for January 17, 2023. Contact the association office for more information.

This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch

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From the week ending May 13, 2022

Summer Concert Series

Next Board Meeting

Below is a link to the agenda for the Tuesday, May 17th Executive Session Meeting at 6:00pm and the Open Session Meeting at 7:30pm located at the Association Clubhouse. Click the button to view the agenda.

View Agenda

Annual NGR Community Garage Sale

The Annual Nellie Gail Ranch Community Garage Sale is back!

The Community Garage Sale, (coordinated and sponsored by Brad Feldman Group at DouglasElliman Real Estate) will be held Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 8:00am to 12:00pm. The event will also include a textile drive fundraiser in support of Team Darkhorse. Unwanted gently used textiles including; clothing, bedding, towels, backpacks, purses, hats, gloves, belts and shoes can be dropped off at the Nellie Gail Ranch Association parking lot between the hours of 10:00am – 1:00pm. For more information, please contact Jacci Pearce at 949-529-6924 or by email at jacci.pearce@elliman.com

Wine Tasting & Horse Show

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Attendees of the Wine Tasting & Horse Show last Saturday were treated to more than just great wine!  They also enjoyed the ambiance of the Nellie Gail Ranch Equestrian Center and an exhibition by some of our world class riders, trainers and horses.  Bree Kenney started things off with a James Bond themed musical freestyle on Dash. Grand Prix Dressage rider and USDF Gold Medalist Cassie Cherry Nolte followed with a patriotic themed freestyle performance on Whizzkid.  To close out the horse show, Grand Prix Jumper Lane Clarke put on a high jumping show on Queen who was flawless over impressive jump heights.  For many attending the wine tasting it was their first visit to the Equestrian Center and an opportunity to see just how special our Equestrian Community is.

Thank you to our contributing sponsor Brad Feldman Group.  Thank you also to Events Committee members Loree Blough, Alex Presley, Susan Phillips and Holly Permeh for planning this unique and fun event!!

Association Clubhouse Open House Tomorrow, April 30, 2021 – 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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We invite you to visit the Association Clubhouse this Friday for a low-key Open House Ribbon Cutting ceremony to officially welcome back our homeowners and club members. Live music to be provided by homeowner Dale Erkel and his band Two for the Show!

We are excited for you to enjoy the remodeled Association Clubhouse and facilities and invite you to come by, not just for the Open House, but anytime you may want to meet and socialize with your friends.

(To meet re-opening safety guidelines we ask that face coverings be worn at all times indoors if not eating or drinking.)

Association Clubhouse Open House

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Association Clubhouse Open House
Friday, April 30, 2021 – 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
We invite you to visit the Association Clubhouse next Friday for a low-key Open House Ribbon Cutting ceremony to officially welcome back our homeowners and club members.

Although we finished the Clubhouse refresh project last year we have not had the opportunity to show it off for your use and enjoyment due to the restrictions on inside gatherings.  However, due to the County of Orange entering a less restrictive tier we can now open our Clubhouse for use with a maximum capacity of 35 people in the main clubhouse and 15 in the multi-purpose room.

We are excited for you to enjoy the remodeled Association Clubhouse and facilities and invite you to come by, not just for the Open House, but anytime you may want to meet and socialize with your friends.

(To meet re-opening safety guidelines we ask that face coverings be worn at all times indoors if not eating or drinking.)

Kindness Rock Garden

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Thank you to our Kindness Rock Garden artist participants!  We have received a number of rocks painted with inspirational messages, kind thoughts and lovely artwork.  We have placed them in planters at the front of our clubhouse entry.  As you visit please look and enjoy and appreciate the love and kindness our artists put into them.

And for those of you who picked up kits but have not turned in your rocks yet, please bring them by so we can keep adding to the collection throughout our Clubhouse entry.  There is no deadline or expiration for kind thoughts and expressions!!