Looking Ahead…      A Note from the President 

It takes a lot of volunteer spirit to organize neighborhood events and participate in the Lakeridge Homeowner’s Association.  It’s a personal choice to serve and to contribute to our community.  In that regard, I would like to remind everyone that the officers and board members of the Lakeridge Homeowner’s Association are all volunteers.

We owe a hearty thank you to all those that have participated – past, present and future.  Whether you’ve served as a board member, officer, taken the time to “right” stop signs that were knocked over, taken pictures for the web site, or picked up a stray candy wrapper, we want you to know that all effort matters, no matter the size.

We welcome your ideas and suggestions for constructive improvement.  In fact, your comments and ideas help direct us on how best to serve our Lakeridge community.  Please do so by sending an e-mail to president@lakeridgetn.com.   If there is an issue I need to be made aware of or a complaint you feel must be heard, please contact me directly at the e-mail address above, and not the other officers or members. 

It’s important to remember that the Board has inherited a legacy that it must work within that includes multiple covenants and a dues structure that is not mandatory.  None of the current officers or board members were Lakeridge residents when these were adopted but we must now work within their structure to do the best we can.

Moreover, we will do our best when we look ahead.  Here’s what I see for the upcoming year:

  • redesigned landscaping at the front entrance that includes regular maintenance
  • an effort to get informed about private security rates and services in the event we decide to hire security on a need-be basis, funds permitting
  • an effort to secure legal counsel, funds permitting, to provide options and address many of the recurring covenant issues
  • researching the efforts of another west Knoxville neighborhood that is currently working on having their covenants merged and switching their dues from voluntary to mandatory

Here’s what I’ll do:

Keep you informed, via the web site, e-mail tree and newsletter of the efforts and outcomes of the items above read and respond to all messages sent to me.

- Margaret Lyday

What Do Dues Do?

With your $40 per year, the Lakeridge Homeowner’s Association

  • Pays for the lighting, water and mowing at the front entrance
  • Prints and binds the Lakeridge Homeowner’s Directory
  • Holds an annual spring picnic, one of 2 annual meetings required by our charter
  • Makes needed improvements, with limited funds
  • Hosts a web site and maintains an e-mail tree
  • Organizes and advertises an annual neighborhood garage sale, and more!

Lakeridge’s Homeowner’s Association dues are voluntary and are only $40 per year.  For that, you will receive a neighborhood directory, annual events, a neighborhood garage sale and holiday decorations prizes.  We hope to be able to do other improvements, too, such as the front entrance, but that will all depend on how many neighbors contribute. 

Shauna Upp is coordinating this effort and has sent out invoices.  Please mail yours back soon!  If you need another copy of the invoice to go ahead and pay your dues, there are several ways to do so:

  • Use the mailed invoice.

Good News Gathering! 

Our neighbors have done some great things and there’s bound to be lots more that we just don’t know about.  If you see one of the neighbors below, congratulate them!  If you’ve got something to celebrate and would like us to print it, just send an e-mail to president@lakeridgetn.com..

 ·      Congratulations to the class of 2006!  Whether they be high school, grade school, or gone back to school, we salute your hard work!

·      Our kids on the track team at A.L. Lotts elementary won 1st place in the Knox County Track 4X100 relay!

·      Farragut High School players were State Baseball Champs!

·      Will Akers made the Basketball All District Team!

·      Madison and Morgan Navello participated in the Tai-Kwan-Do America National Tournament!

·      Sarah Kortebein was one of only 2 rising seniors from Farragut High School chosen to attend Tennessee Volunteer Girls State, a leadership and citizenship training program

Spring Picnic!

Good food and good times were had at the annual Lakeridge spring picnic June 3rd and we couldn’t have ordered a more beautiful day!

Many hearty thanks are owed to the organizers of the event – Jill Mix and Carey Lewis.  The cotton candy and snow cones were a big hit!  We appreciate Lidy Mix and Lori Bryant for serving up these goodies for all the children who attended.  We also must recognize the McGowan’s for allowing us to use their beautiful lawn each year.

 Be sure to see the photos  

Newest Neighbor!

Who is your newest neighbor?  Have you found the time to introduce yourself?  We welcome all new Lakeridge residents!  We’re blessed to have a diverse community of residents that spans several generations.

At the picnic, we met the Carters who moved in last year.  With them had to be one of our newest neighbors, Michael, born March 31st.