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ESTATE NEWS

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRPERSON

inter greetings and trust we are all corporate strategy, the implementation of maintaining, enhancing or upgrading,
geared up to brave the new but which I have communicated regularly. where necessary, in line with technological
Wfamiliar season. Our estate is equally developments and contractual and/or best
in a season of its own, to elect a partially The cornerstone of our strategy was to ensure practice service level standards;
new board because our Memorandum of that there was a strong estate management • Regarding ‘distinguishable lifestyle’,
Incorporation (MoI) allows for continuity. I capacity to effectively manage the business especially coming out of COVID-19
say partially because our MoI guarantees and deliver estate services. restrictions, there were more opportunities
that a maximum of three outgoing directors to pursue our vision in this regard;
who successfully nominate themselves and • As much as we have managed to address our aesthetics and social portfolio did
only obtain at least one vote, can continue the capacity of the inhouse operation, the exceptionally well and has given our estate
serving! recruitment of a permanent estate general renewed hope to improve its lifestyle
manager (EGM) seems to have eluded us; services;
May I encourage homeowners to participate at the time of writing this message, the • The clubhouse was partially refurbished,
in the elections of all directors, who by this board is still in its third attempt to recruit a sports facilities and garden maintenance
time would have nominated themselves. It suitable candidate. improved, outdoor gyms installed, as well
is an even greater honour to serve your own • However, throughout our term we ensured as new kids play areas and jungle gyms;
community without remuneration. there was interim EGM capacity with the • Supporting the developer in ensuring the
help of our managing agent and inhouse new restaurant operator performs to our
This being potentially the last message from operations resources. standards and also getting the golf club
myself as 2020/21 board chairperson, I would • Nevertheless, we are confident that our management to improve their operations
like to extend my gratitude to all the directors current estate management capacity is in a and maintenance of the club and course.
and homeowners for having voted for us. better state to ensure business continuity.
The board is committed to end its term on a
• It was a privilege to have assumed the If one looks at what we have done during our high by preparing for a well-structured AGM
position of the chairperson, which gave term, against the vision we adopted (secure, and 2021/22 board elections. It’s a pity that in
me a channel to maximise my contribution safest with distinguishable lifestyle estate) the wake of COVID-19 restriction relaxations,
to the functioning of the board and estate we certainly showed the pursuit of our vision: a third wave remains a threat now, without
operations. any chance of avoiding a virtual AGM.
• I was able to steer the board to develop • With security and safety being non-
a clear vision, mission and values, and a negotiable, the board focussed on I thank my fellow directors again for running
the race thus far, and reminding us all that we
still have the last mile to cross. Thanks again
to the estate management for its support to
the board, homeowners and residents for the
opportunity to serve you. Some of you also
supported the board on various committees.
It’s been a great honour.

Last but not least, our sincere condolences to
our interim estate general manager Pulane,
a homeowner and resident, who lost her
spouse. I am also aware that Shashika, a fellow
homeowner and resident, lost her spouse
too, and later her father. Our condolences
are extended to her, and also to those whose
bereavements we may not be aware of. BV
Yours in service
Godfrey Mwiinga
Pr.Eng
Chairperson: 2020/21 BVHOA Board

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