Herons Glen HOA Communications- How We Communicate
Monday-12-04-2023- @ 16:00
HOA Weekly News Bulletin
The HOA weekly email news bulletin is sent out to residents by email every Friday morning. The bulletin contains HOA meeting information and reports, articles concerning the community standards and various items of interest for the community. Past additions can be found on the HOA Website at
www.heronsglenhoa.org.

If you are finding this bulletin on the website and not receiving by email, please send an email to lori.hghoa@gmail.com. HOA Weekly News Bulletin

The Heron Newspaper
The Newspaper is distributed free of charge by resident volunteers to all HOA members that wish to receive one. You will find HOA and District amenities information and many items of interest. The current edition and past additions can be found on the HOA Website at www.heronsglenhoa.org. The Heron Newspaper

Community Channel 901 & 902
The Community Channels 901 & 902 is provided by Blue Stream. The content is managed by resident volunteers on behalf of the HOA. You will find HOA & District Amenities information, events, the Nest restaurant specials and interesting content along with music. It is also linked and displayed on the HOA Website at www.heronsglenhoa.org. Community Channel 901 & 902

HOA Website
The HOA Website is www.heronsglenhoa.org. The site has the community documents, guidelines, rules and regulations and forms posted. Articles and notices as appropriate are posted in the HOA News Blog on the website. The website design and server are provided free of charge by resident volunteers. The content is controlled by the HOA.

HOA Bulletin Board
The Herons Glen HOA has one bulletin board located in the Clubhouse at the end wall of the breezeway before you reach the main lobby. This is the official Herons Glen HOA bulletin board for posting meeting agendas and notices for the HOA board and committees.

Media Content and Procedures
The editorial policies for the HOA Weekly Email News Bulletin, The Heron Newspaper and the Community Channel 901 & 902 are published on the HOA website.

Policy for All Media Content

Please note the google group is not included in the above information because it is not a source of communication for the HOA. The google site was created by a resident and is managed by a resident. The HOA staff does not have access to the google group and the site is not monitored by the HOA.

If you wish to send a communication to the HOA please send an email to
hoaoffice@heronsglenhoa.org
2023 Herons Glen Employee Holiday Fund
Monday-12-04-2023- @ 15:54
Happy Holidays Herons Glen Residents:

We're pleased to once again present the annual Herons Glen Employee Holiday Fund Program as we approach the season of celebration. You should have received this Employee Holiday Fund donation request in the mail. However, we have other options available to you if you prefer to donate electronically versus physically dropping off a check or mailing it in. This initiative offers you a unique chance to express your gratitude and appreciation for the hardworking individuals who have dedicated themselves to enhancing our community throughout the year.

Our remarkable community, with its recent renovations and updates, is a testament to the dedication of our exceptional employees. Their commitment and efforts play a significant role in making Herons Glen the wonderful place it is today.

Many of our employees work diligently behind the scenes. Their contributions, however, are invaluable to our community's well-being. They embody qualities of hard work, loyalty, and a strong commitment to continually improve service to our residents. The Employee Holiday Fund extends to all departments, including both the Recreation District and the Homeowners Association, enabling every member of the Herons Glen team to participate. Funds are distributed based on employee tenure and degree of responsibility.

We are grateful for your generosity in sharing the spirit of this holiday season with the employees of Herons Glen Golf & Country Club. We have a variety of methods for you to choose from to contribute to this fund. You may:

~ Contribute electronically by clicking here.

~ Or bring or mail a check made out to Employee Holiday Fund to the HGRD Administration office, 2250 Herons Glen Boulevard, North Fort Myers, FL 33917.

~ Or print and complete a printable version of the form by clicking here. You may bring or mail the form to the HGRD Administration office, or you may email it to reception@hgrdnfm.com.

Warmest regards,
The HGRD Board of Supervisors
The HGHOA Board of Directors
Herons Glen SSEP Committee - Safety Tip
Monday-12-04-2023- @ 15:51
Five Safety Tips for Deep Frying Turkey

With Thanksgiving right around the corner some of you may be thinking about deep frying a turkey for the first time.

When it comes to deep frying turkey, you want to take every precaution to keep your family and your home safe.

Fried turkeys are delicious, but they come with a slew of safety issues. Thousands of fires as well as many deaths and injuries happen each year due to turkey fryer fires. Before you set up your turkey fryer this Thanksgiving, remember these safety tips.

Get the Tips

1. Stay Away from The House – Set up the turkey fryer more than 10 feet away from your home and keep children and pets away. Never leave it unattended.

2. Find Flat Ground – The oil must be even and steady at all times to ensure safety. Place the fryer on a flat, level surface and carefully gauge the amount of oil needed.

3. Use a Thawed and Dry Turkey – Make sure your Thanksgiving turkey is completely thawed and dry. Extra water will cause the oil to bubble furiously and spill over. If oil spills from the fryer onto the burner, it can cause a fire.

4. Monitor the Temp – Use caution when touching the turkey fryer. The lid and handle can become very hot and could cause burns. Also be sure to keep track of the oil’s temperature as many fryers do not have their own thermostats.

5. Be Prepared – Have a fire extinguisher (multipurpose, dry-powder) ready at all times in the event that the oil ignites.

SSEP Chair,
Craig J. Woolley
Security
Monday-12-04-2023- @ 15:50
Recently, there have been rumors of break-ins in the community. Only one incident has been reported to the HOA Office and the Sheriff's dept. The incident is believed to have occurred on October 12th when a couple left their home and upon return, that day found their garage door was open. On October 19th, they realized some jewelry was missing and believed the theft may have occurred on October 12th.

Yesterday the HOA Office was informed that another garage door had also been found open on October 12th just four doors down from the other home on Via Athena. The homeowner's neighbor knew the owner was out of town and shut the garage door and contacted the owner. When the homeowner returned, they checked the home and did not find anything missing.

A concern has been raised that perhaps someone can hack certain garage door remote control operators and open the garage door. We do not know if this is the case with either of the garage doors open on 10/12.

If you have concerns about the security of your garage door remote system, please contact your garage door company about the security of your system and what you can do to better secure the remote system. Also check for technical issues that may cause your garage door to open randomly without your interaction.

Many residents have doorbell cameras for their front door. Perhaps consider adding a camera to the door going to your home from inside the garage.

HOA Security patrol reported 47 garage doors left open overnight in September and 43 in October. The community rules indicate your garage door should always be closed except for ingress and egress or when doing maintenance. This rule helps with aesthetics but is a very good rule to follow for the security of the home and safety of the occupants. Some residents prefer to leave their garage door open so have installed the approved roll down screen. This is a great solution, but the garage door should be down and secured in the evening or when leaving the home.

Residents should report crimes to the Lee County Sheriff's Department (non-emergency line) 239-477-1000 and then to HOA Office. For emergencies always call 911.

Regards,
Joyce Gillespie, CAM, CMCA, AMS
Herons Glen HOA Manager