CRA Newsletter June 2019

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How to Ride out the Summer with your pet! Summer is quickly approaching, and with it comes heat, humidity, and hurricane season. As pet owners, it is important to properly prepare for these summer months—though they can be great for bonding with your beloved pets, the change in weather can be harmful or anxiety inducing. Beat the Heat We all know how unbelievably hot it can be during the summer in south Florida, but imagine if we had to wear fur coats everyday. It would be unbearable, and dangerous. Therefore, it is crucial to take certain precautions to keep your pet safe and cool during the summer. 1. Keep your pet’s water bowl full. Hydration is a critical part of avoiding heatstroke, and adding ice cubes to the water can keep the pet cool. 2. Never leave your pet outside alone for more than a few minutes. The combination of severe heat and humidity can be very harmful, even in the shade. 3. Never leave your pet inside the car. Even with the windows cracked, a car can heat up to about 120 degrees Page 16 Fahrenheit. 4. Take your walks in the morning or evening. Exercising in the midday heat can be overwhelming for a pet, and the hot pavement can easily burn your pet’s paws. 5. Brush your pet regularly. Keeping the coat well-groomed can help keep the pet cool. 6. Watch out for heatstroke. Symptoms include panting, drooling, fever, vomiting, lethargy, and collapse. If you fear your pet may have a heatstroke, bring the animal to the vet ASAP. Pet Plan for Hurricane Season As we get closer to hurricane season, it is crucial to plan for the storms. Make sure to have your pet microchipped and registered just in case your pet is separated from you. You should also get a plan together, just in case disaster hits. 1. Make sure your pet is current on all vaccinations. Should you need to board your pet, current vaccinations are often required. You can obtain a copy of vaccinations from your vet. 2. Make sure your pet is identifiable. In addition to a microchip, have a collar with ID tags, a current photo of the pet with the owner, and keep a leash handy. 3. Have a properly-sized carrier for the animal. The pet should be able to turn around inside the carrier. The carrier should be labeled with the pet’s name, owner’s contact information, and feeding schedule. 4. Have at least 2 weeks of your pet’s medication ready. 5. Have at least 7 days’ worth of food and water. 6. Have an outside decal stating pets are in the home. Make sure to provide information of where in the house they are located, and your contact information. Leaving your pets home alone can be extremely dangerous for them, but if it is absolutely necessary, then make sure to confine them in a small room with water. Thunderstorm Anxiety Many animals experience anxiety due to loud noises and thunderstorms. Some owners are willing to simply put up with symptoms of storm phobias like hiding, trembling, whining, drooling, and pacing. In more severe cases, however, panicking dogs have been known (Continued on page 23) <strong>June</strong> <strong>2019</strong>
(President’sMessage…Continuedfrompage4) The Committees and what they do: 1. Beautification & Parks a. Entryways i. Coordinate with Vendor to maintain entryways ii. Look for Sponsors to maintain entryways iii. Make sure signage for our Sponsors are in the appropriate areas and are moved quarterly iv. Invoice Sponsors b. Projects i. Work with City on projects such as traffic box beautification (wrapping) ii. Coordinate with Parks and Recreation on Improvements to existing parks. iii. Manages and coordinates Neighborhood Clean Up normally in April iv. Request additional park space for Coral Ridge v. Tree and Canopy issues along Bayview Drive. c. Helpful Talents i. Good verbal and written communication skills ii. Ability to follow up on issues 2. Bylaws a. Update Bylaws as requested by the Board of Governors i. Manage the process of updating any Bylaws changes in print and by vote b. Helpful Talents i. Good verbal and written communication skills ii. Have or gain an understanding of current by-laws 3. Council of Fort Lauderdale Civic Association Rep a. Attend monthly CFLCA meetings and reports back to the Board on CFLCA meetings and city issues b. Helpful Talents i. Good verbal and written communication skills 4. Code Enforcement a. Advises and assists Coral Ridge residents on how to manage code violations in their area b. Work with the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Code Enforcement department to resolve issues c. Helpful Talents i. Good verbal and written communication skills ii. Ability to follow up on issues 5. Development/Traffic a. Liaison with the Transportation & Mobility Department i. Keep current projects on track ii. Identify problem areas b. Meet with Developers active in the neighborhood i. identify any variances and bring to the Board of Governors ii. Look for concessions/funds/the good of the neighborhood for large projects c. Helpful Talents i. Good verbal and written communication skills ii. Ability to follow up on issues 6. Membership a. Annually invoice current members b. Maintain membership Roster in Quickbooks c. Arrange for tables and additional member assistance at Easter Egg Hunt, Holiday Party and two General Membership meetings d. Look for avenues to increase membership e. Helpful Talents i. Good verbal and written communication skills ii. Have or gain knowledge of Quickbooks 7. NCIP a. Apply for NCIP grants with the city b. Keep the Board informed of NCIP grants available c. Manage and follow up projects granted e. Helpful Talents i. Good verbal and written communication skills ii. Ability to follow up on issues 8. Neighborhood Watch a. Identify safety issues and looks for possible solutions b. Works with the city for any safety concerns and solutions c. Helpful Talents i. Good verbal and written communication skills ii. Ability to follow up on issues 9. Green Your Routine (Recycling/ Volunteer Events) a. Look for volunteers for city events such as tree giveaways, clean up during events b. Attend GYR meeting and brings back information to the Board and Membership c. Helpful Talents i. Good verbal and written communication skills 10. Social Events a. Put together two already well-defined events i. Easter Egg Hunt ii. Holiday Party b. Helpful Talents i. Good verbal and written communication skills ii. Good organizational abilities 11. Website/Social Media a. Manage Coral Ridge internet information on: i. Coralridgeassociation.org ii. Coral Ridge Facebook page iii. Next Door b. Helpful Talents i. Good verbal and written communication skills ii. Good internet and social media skills Again, feel free to contact us at coralridgeassociation.org if you are interested in serving on the Coral Ridge Board, are interested in working on one or more of the committees or have any questions about anything. We look forward to hearing from you and your participation! Coral Ridge Association, Inc. Page 17
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