Mission Palo Alto

It looks like we're getting a break from the heat for the 4th Annual Mission Palo Alto Summer Block Party -- the high is supposed to be 81°F. Don't forget, the party is tomorrow, Saturday July 12th starting around 3:00 pm in the cul-de-sac in front of units 112-115. Do note that this area will be a "no parking" zone for the afternoon and evening.

If you can help out with a grill or picnic table, please contact Andrew or Jennifer Rich at unit 116. Non-alcoholic beverages (sodas and water), plates & bowls, napkins and utensils will be provided.

Plan on bringing something to sear and something to share -- your favorite appetizer, side dish, salad or dessert! We've had some great contributions from residents in the past and we want to keep that up this year.

Once again I will be DJing the party with great music, and we'll show a movie on the big outdoor screen at dusk.

Hope to see you there!

Save the date! The 4th Annual Mission Palo Alto Summer Block Party will be Saturday, July 12, 2008. We'll have more information as the date approaches, but you can count on good food, good music and good times, plus the return of movies under the stars.

Two quick updates to the Web site:

• I've added a mailbox icon to the upper-right corner of every page on the site. Clicking that icon will take you to the mail form, from which you can easily send email to the Board, individual Board members, Property Management or committee chairs.
  
• There was a request at the Board meeting Wednesday night for an announcement email list which would be notified when the Web site is updated. I'm working on that and it is a bit more challenging than initially thought, but modern Web browsers can automatically receive updates to the Web site as soon as they are published by subscribing to our news feed.
  

The June 2008 Board Meeting will be tonight, June 4, at 7:00 PM at unit # 116. Homeowners and residents are encouraged to attend.

Just a friendly reminder, unit 116 is also home to feline residents; if you have allergy issues, please take appropriate precautions.

To: All Mission Palo Alto Homeowners and Residents
From: Board of Directors

Several security issues in the complex have been noted and reported recently. Among these are:

• Young people who are not residents climbing over the emergency gate from West Bayshore.


• The same young people using the pool and hot tub, and acting belligerently or threateningly when told by residents to leave the property.


• Unit 117 broken into through rear balcony—accessed through Newell Rd apartments.


• Empty alcoholic beverage cans and bottles and drug paraphernalia found in planter areas.


• At least one car break-in.

If you encounter anything that looks wrong or feels unsafe, do not hesitate to call the East Palo Alto Police dispatch desk at 650-853-3171. If you are threatened, if you spot a crime in progress or other emergency, call 911 immediately.

We can only be safe and secure if everyone in the community helps out.

The 2008 annual HOA meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 1, at 6:30 PM, at the pool--please bring a chair. At the annual meeting, we will elect (or re-elect) the Board of Directors and discuss homeowner issues.

As a homeowner or resident of Mission Palo Alto, you are eligible to receive these free Web services from MissionPaloAlto.org:

• Free @missionpaloalto.org email address -- keep a single email address even if you switch from dial-up Internet to cable or DSL, or change Internet Service Providers.


• Your own Web page -- personal Web page, blog, photo album, whatever you want at www.missionpaloalto.org/yourname


• Public calendar -- have your public event placed on the Mission Palo Alto public calendar so your friends and neighbors can see it.

Email the Webmaster to take advantage of any of these free services!

The March 2008 Board Meeting will be tonight, March 3, at 7:00 PM at unit # 116. Homeowners and residents are encouraged to attend, keeping in mind the restrictions embodied in California Civil Code 1363.05 as revised this year (basically, anything you want to talk about with the exception of "Homeowner's Forum" needs to be on the agenda, and the agenda is determined no less than four days in advance of the meeting).

Just a friendly reminder, unit 116 is also home to feline residents; if you have allergy issues, please take appropriate precautions.