NSCNA Blog Archive

  • 2019 Officers Elected, Board Meetings Scheduled

    Administrator

    Here is a list of the NSCNA’s 2019 officers and board of directors who were elected during the January 8 membership meeting:

    • Officers-
      Kevin Wier, President (president@nscna.org)
      Jon Menegay, Vice President (vp@nscna.org)
      Dylan Biles, Secretary (secretary@nscna.org)
      Jeri Wines, Treasurer (treasurer@nscna.org)
    • Directors (directors@nscna.org) –
      Iain Cox
      Anna Hobbs
      Sharon Justice
      Rima Star
      Kenneth Webb
      Steven Weintraub
      Mary Jane Wier

    The NSCNA’s first board meeting of 2019 is scheduled for Thursday, January 17, 2019.

    LOCATION:
    First Texas Honda Conference Room
    3400 Steck Ave
    Austin, TX 78757
    (Conference Room is on the left side of the building. You can enter from the side door on the left side of the building, which is closer to to where visitors can park. As a courtesy to First Texas Honda, try not to park in their prime, front visitor parking for their potential customers and customers. Note, however, that sometimes the parking lot is very full.)

    DATES: The 3rd Thursday of each month.
    January 17
    February 21
    March 21
    April 18
    May 16
    June 20
    July 18
    August 15
    September 19
    October 17
    November 21
    December 19

    TIME:
    6:30 P.M. until 7:55 P.M.

    Board meetings, like membership meetings, are open to the public.

  • Steck Bridge Mosaic Designs

    Administrator

    This is the design for the mosaic to be installed on the south or KVUE side of the bridge. Design is by Kevin Wier, NSCNA President, 2018-2019. Members of NSCNA’s Beautification Committee are currently working on creating this mosaic. If you are interested in participating or want more information on this project, please email beautification@nscna.org.

     

    This design, also created by Kevin Wier, is to be installed on the north side of the bridge:

  • GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING TUESDAY, JAN. 8, 6:30-8:00 PM IN THE PILLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIBRARY

    Administrator

    Agenda includes 2019 officers election. You need to have paid your 2019 dues to vote. You can pay via cash or check at the meeting or via PayPal online at nscna.org/join-us

    *Library is first door to your left when you enter via Pillow’s front door

  • How To Haze A Coyote

    Administrator

    Several reports of coyote sightings have been posted recently on NextDoor North Shoal Creek. Here’s information from the Humane Society’s webpage on how to haze a coyote to keep them away from our yards and pets:

    “Hazing is a method that makes use of deterrents to move an animal out of an area or discourage an undesirable behavior or activity. Hazing can help maintain a coyote’s fear of humans and deter them from backyards and play spaces.

    Methods of hazing

    Using a variety of different hazing tools  is critical so that coyotes don’t get used to redundant or single stimulus devices, sounds, and actions.

    • Yelling and waving your arms while approaching the coyote
    • Noisemakers: Voice, whistles, air horns, bells, “shaker” cans full of marbles or pennies, pots, lid or pie pans banged together
    • Projectiles: sticks, small rocks, cans, tennis balls or rubber balls
    • Other: hoses, water guns with vinegar water, spray bottles with vinegar water, pepper spray or bear repellent

    “Go away coyote!”

    The simplest method of hazing a coyote involves being loud and large:

    • Stand tall, wave your arms, and yell at the coyote, approaching them if necessary, until they run away as demonstrated in this coyote hazing video.
    • If a coyote has not been hazed before, they may not immediately run away when you yell at them. If this happens, you may need to walk towards the coyote and increase the intensity of your hazing.
    • The coyote may run away, but then stop after a distance and look at you. It is important to continue to go after the coyote until they completely leaves the area. You may need to use different tactics, such as noisemakers, stomping your feet, or spraying the coyote with a hose, to get them to leave.

    Dog-walking tools

    There are several tools that you can carry with you while walking your dog that can be used to repel coyotes. These include:

    • Homemade noisemakers (PDF)
    • Whistle or small air horn (you can purchase small air horn “necklaces”)
    • Squirt guns
    • Pepper spray
    • Sticks or other objects to throw towards (but not at) the coyote”

    For more information, go to https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/coyote-hazing

  • NSC Luminaria Walk Wednesday, December 19, 6-8 p.m. Pillow Elementary School track

    Administrator

    Please come to NSCNA’s annual luminaria walk on Wednesday, December 19, 6-8 p.m., at the Pillow Elementary School track. Afterwards, stop by the pavilion for complimentary cookies and cocoa.

    NSCNA needs volunteers to help set up the luminaria. If you can help, please arrive at the track at 4 p.m. We’ll have paper bags, sand, tea candles, and lighters. All we need is you!

    2018 Luminaria Announcement