Reminder that the Lakemoor Hills HOA members meeting is tomorrow night 7 PM at Lake Hills Presbyterian Church.

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by Dawn Thomas
Reminder that the Lakemoor Hills HOA members meeting is tomorrow night 7 PM at Lake Hills Presbyterian Church.
by Dawn Thomas
This helpful list has been updated with current phone numbers and website addresses. You may review this information on the website (Resources page) or download a copy for your convenience.
LHHA-Important-Phone-Numbersby Dawn Thomas
Each year, the Lakemoor Hills Garden Club holds a fresh Pecan sale to fund our beautification projects in the neighborhood.
These pecans are superior to those you’ll find at local grocery stores. They come straight from Wrens, Georgia, which is renowned for producing the best pecans in the south.
We offer three products in 1-pound bags:
1. Mammoth-sized whole pecan halves for $13.50 per bag—just fifty cents more than last year. These pecans are truly stunning.
2. Medium-sized pecan pieces perfect for candy, cheeseballs, cookies, and more, priced at $13.00 per bag.
3. English Walnuts—Light Halves and Pieces for $9.00 per bag, which we introduced last year.
Additionally, the LHGC has our own cookbook titled The Pecan Ingredient, available for $11.00. Each recipe features pecans and was generously contributed by members of the garden club. It’s an excellent resource for holiday cooking and makes a fantastic gift when paired with a 1-pound bag of pecans in a charming basket or bag.
The order deadline is November 6. Only one order will be placed this year. We receive them before Thanksgiving.
For more information, please contact Suzan Bowman (865) 705-9451
by Dawn Thomas
Thank you to everyone who came out for the October Happy Hour! We enjoyed a great program by Wine Educator Kurt Purvis. The curated wine list is attached.
The park library had young readers, too!
That’s a wrap on the 3rd year of Happy Hours. See you back in March!
by Dawn Thomas
Mark your calendar for our Fall Wine Education Event with special guest Kurt Purvis. Cost is $5 per person to cover expenses.
Get your Wine and Food pairing questions answered and ring in the holidays like a boss! Hors d’oeuvres will be available.
See you at Happy Hour!
by Dawn Thomas
Last one of 2024! Come out, celebrate and welcome Fall and the Holidays!
Our Special Guest and Wine Educator is Kurt Purvis. Here is a short bio:
Kurt M. Purvis, born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a seasoned professional in the wine industry. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Business and Spanish from Wofford College and lived in Spain for two years, further enhancing his language skills and cultural knowledge.
Currently a Wine Sales Representative at Knoxville Beverage Company, Kurt has worked in various roles within the wine industry. He completed winemaking internships with renowned winemakers Bernard Baudry in France and Thomas Rivers Brown in Napa, CA. Additionally, he has served as an Estate Host at both Larkmead and Turnbull wineries in Napa, where he gained valuable experience and recognition.
Fluent in Spanish, Kurt combines strong interpersonal skills with a passion for wine, supported by a WSET Level III certification with distinction and ongoing studies toward a WSET Diploma. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, hiking, and exploring wine production.
For inquiries or to connect, Kurt can be reached at kurtmpurvis@gmail.com or 865-850-7442.
by Dawn Thomas
Lake Hills Presbyterian Church has placed a truck in the church parking lot for bottled water donations for Hurricane Helene storm and flood victims. The church Outreach Team will provide transportation for the bottled water to one of the Presbytery’s local collection churches. Several deliveries are anticipated over the next few weeks, so there is no cutoff-date at this time. Thanks to all who wish to participate.
On September 1, 2024 the new LHHA Leadership Team took office. Some have served in the same capacity before and some are brand new. If you need help with something or have some great ideas on ways we can make our neighborhood even better, please reach out to one of these people and share your ideas and concerns. If you would like to fill one of the vacant Committee Chair positions, contact one of the Leadership Team. You can get their phone numbers by downloading the current Membership List that is posted on the website. https://lakemoor.org/resources/membership-lists/
BOARD MEMBERS
Dawn Thomas, President (2024-2026). damaccammon@comcast.net
Tim McLaughlin, Past-President (2024-2026) t1mclaughlin@comcast.net
David Kiger, President-elect (2024-2026). dkiger@themarinas.net
Kathy Proctor, Treasurer (2023-2025). ksp53@me.com
Wendy Warren Salaita, Secretary (2024-2026). tnblond@gmail.com
Daniel Levy, Board Member (2024-2026). dlevy@dklevydesign.com
Lauri Martin, Board Member (2023-2025), lauribelle79@gmail.com
James Slaughter, Board Member (2024-2026). james.slaughter@gmail.com.
John Valentine, Board Member (2023-2025). john.valentine@knoxschools.org
Holli McCray Verdeaux, Board Member (2023-2025). hollimccray@me.com
John Sifri, Board Member (2024-2026). johnssifri@gmail.com
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Beautification Committee Chair – Cindy McLaughlin, c1mclaughlin@comcast.net
Communications Committee Chair – OPEN
Greenway Committee Chair – OPEN
Safety / ERT Committee Chair – Bob Proctor, lakemoor.hills.ert@gmail.com
Social Committee Chair – Suzan Bowman, suzanbowman@gmail.com
Text Alert Committee Chair – Forrest Orr, orr.forrest@gmail.com (text DETAILS to 55678 to join)
Welcoming Committee Chair – Lauri Martin, lauribelle79@gmail.com
by Dawn Thomas
Here are the minutes from the May 21, 2024 LHHA membership meeting. These will be discussed at tonight’s meeting.
by Dawn Thomas