President's Report

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

There is a proverb that says, “Without a vision, the people perish.” A vision is a plan, and a plan is like a roadmap. A plan will show you the final destination and usually the best way to get there. When I was leaving Publix the other day, the cashier asked me what were my plans for the rest of the day? I looked at her and said that I didn’t have any. As I looked back on the day, I didn’t really accomplish anything. In order to accomplish something, you need a plan to be successful. It might not be an elaborate one like going to Home Depot and buying some dirt or it could be more elaborate like spending the day getting your tax records together so you can file and maybe get a refund. Without a good plan, the result can be disastrous or at least embarrassing. Take for example the tallest building in Seminole Country, the Majesty Skyscraper. In 1998 the developer announced the building of the eighteen-story multipurpose complex that was to be completed in 2006. As that date passed, it was announced that it would be completed in 2016, then 2018. Construction continues at this date with no date for its completion. It has been nicknamed, The Eyesore on I-4. My guess is that there was not an adequate plan for its completion at the very beginning. Planning ahead is essential for getting effective results.

Recently, I spent the morning at City Hall with a group called Inspire Engagement that has been hired to assist the City of Winter Springs with developing a vision for our city. The question they are asking is, what is your vision for Winter Springs in the year 2050. I know we are only a quarter of the way through this century, but what will our city look like and become by the year 2050? The State of Florida requires each city to develop such a plan every twenty-five years. Even though many of us won’t be here, we can help plan now for those who will. The comprehensive plan is a long-range document that helps guide the future actions of a city through goals, objectives, and policies. The plan covers a wide range of topics, including land use, transportation, housing, infrastructure, conservation, parks, and recreation, and much more. Inspire is seeking public input to help create a shared community vision for the future of Winter Springs. I would encourage you to go online and take the survey. The more people who respond, the better for helping develop the plan. You can use the QR code listed on this page or go directly to https://www.inspire-engagement.com/winter-sprimgs-comp-plan. You need to do this by March, so don’t put it off.

As we begin our new year, I want you to know that the Tuscawilla Homeowner’s Association is in very good hands. We have a wonderful Board of Directors who give their time and talent to help keep Tuscawilla a wonderful place to live. They are Kurt Miericke, President, Kim Coburn, First Vice President, Chris Waguespack, Secretary, Roger Monroe, Treasurer, Cindy Guiles, Tony Bolyard, Carlos Luengo, Susan Beveridge, and Stephen Francis. I also want to especially thank Elaine Johnson for being the Editor of Tuscawilla Today for the past several years. She, along with her husband, Ted, produced a quality magazine every month. Elaine has now retired as our Editor and is turning things over to our new Editor, Kathy McCann.

This month each of you will be receiving our annual Tuscawilla Homeowners dues renewal letter. Your Association operates on the $40 a year annual dues. Each membership is very important to help us keep Tuscawilla a wonderful residential oasis in the midst of the surrounding urban sprawl. There is a page in this issue that tells you about the Association and what we do. Oh! By the way, Happy New Year!

Dr. Kurt Miericke

THOA President

Publisher, Tuscawilla Today

Email: THOAws20@gmail.com