Responsible Big Canoe POA?

Repairs & Replacements (R&R) Reserve Fund

Emory Williams — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:59:50 +0000

The steering committee for the Concerned Citizens for Responsible Governance has been engaged in the creation of an alternative plan for the funding of a Repairs and Replacement Fund. The plan is presented here. We ask for your opinions and comments. You may email your comments to info@responsiblepoa.com or posts comments on this website http://responsiblepoa.com/. Thank [...Read more...]

The Verdict is In

Emory Williams — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:58:37 +0000

The Big Canoe Property Owners have voted decisively to defeat the proposed CIF amendment. We should all be grateful for the large number of votes cast both for and against the amendment. A turnout of 67% is something for which we can all be proud. Our group is pleased with the polling outcome not only [...Read more...]

A “Corporate” Board – Acceptable or Arrogance?

Emory Williams — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:05:31 +0000

The current POA Directors have been quoted stating that their primary responsibility is to serve the “Corporation” and not the Property Owners. From a legalistic standpoint this is an acceptable position, but from a common sense standpoint it is entirely ludicrous and exhibits a level of arrogance that cannot possibly benefit Big Canoe. The POA’s Articles [...Read more...]

Affordable POA Improvements over the Years or “Big Canoe Has Never Stood Pat”

Emory Williams — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 01:16:45 +0000

Preface In a recent Smoke Signals a headline reads “Big Canoe Can’t Afford to Stand Pat”. Writing this opinion piece Anne Dickerson argues that Big Canoe must approve the Capital Initiation Fee so that we can “make money”. She goes on to say that…”Big Canoe needs the money over the next 10 years to establish a [...Read more...]

Bill Saling’s Good Experience at The Sconti

Bill Saling — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:24:37 +0000

Monday the North Georgia Chapter of the Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association had our debut meeting in the event room at the new Sconti. The view was spectacular and the service excellent. We had approximately 20 vets in attendance and the wait staff was responsive and prompt in our meal service. We had some visitors from outside [...Read more...]

New Forum for This Site

Emory Williams — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:02:01 +0000

A forum has been added for users of this site. You must register to post on the forum. Registration helps minimize inappropriate content (porn, pills, poker). Look to the left of the home page under Navigation and Important Pages and click on the forums reference. If you have any problems email us and we will [...Read more...]

Is Our POA Board Listening?

Emory Williams — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:41:44 +0000

After briefly dropping below 11,000, the Dow closed down 128 points to a 2 year low. Oil reached $148 per barrel before closing at more than $145. Experts predict oil will hit $150 next week. IndyMac Bank with 32 billion in assets failed and was taken over by the FDIC. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s [...Read more...]

Outstanding 4th of July Events

Emory Williams — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:21:15 +0000

Two events over the 4Th of July weekend are worthy of note: The fireworks display - Thanks to Toby Jones and his crew for an exceptional fireworks show. We had 24 people who watched the fireworks from our deck, and they all agreed that this year’s show was the best since the fireworks were shot from [...Read more...]

An Open Letter to the Incoming Big Canoe HOA Board …

Bill Saling — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:04:49 +0000

It seems to me that as Big Canoe continues to grow the HOA needs to review the role of Smoke Signals in our community. By every survey Smoke Signals is singled out as the most efficient and effective way of communicating with property owners and yet we vacillate between being a house organ and a newspaper. [...Read more...]

First Blog Post for Responsible POA Site

admin — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:23:20 +0000

The purpose of this blog is to provide a forum for free expression and ideas concerning Big Canoe, its administration and the Board of Directors. You are urged to share your opinion or views on any of the following issues or organizations or any other topics you might want to introduce. You might also want to [...Read more...]