Countryhouse News
Join Us On April 16 – Countryhouse Landscaping Is Seeking Your Input & Feedback
April 15, 2024
Countryhouse Communications Survey
February 15, 2024
The Countryhouse HOA conducted a communications survey to understand residents’ preferences and improve existing communication methods, with 87 responses.
Published April 25, 2023
Countryhouse V Roofing Project Update
The following linked document is a summary of the March 24th community discussion on our roofing project. For the benefit of both those in attendance and those who were unable to attend, this document attempts to summarize the presentations and discussion, and includes responses to many questions offered by the participants. In addition, this document provides an update of our progress to date and an outline of our remaining steps.
- Community Discussion Summary [PDF] — Updated: April 15, 2023
- Roof Replacement Plan Summary [PDF] — Updated: June 20, 2023
- First Phase Roofing Schedule [PDF] — Updated: September 15, 2023
Published March 27, 2023
Countryhouse Community Gatherings • Update On The Roofing Workshop of March 24, 2023
Greetings Countryhouse HOA Homeowners and Members, Last Friday morning, 85+ members of our community attended the Roofing Repair and Replacement Workshop. If you were unable to attend, chances are you know someone who was there. I ask that folks that were in attendance share their experience with others. Participants were updated on our current activities on developing and funding a roof repair and replacement program. This was followed by break-out workgroup table discussions on the series of questions that were previously distributed community wide. The results of this exercise are being compiled, and the “SUMMARY REPORT ON THE ROOFING WORKSHOP” is expected to be available by our next Board Meeting Tuesday, April 18, from 9:30 AM – Noon at the Gathering Place.
The SUMMARY REPORT will be distributed to all HOA owners/members by email, online, and in print shortly thereafter.
We accomplished a great deal, and people who participated in the workshop can attest to that. But there is still more to do. The roof inspection report is expected to be received by the Roofing Committee this coming week. They will prioritize replacement efforts based on the report findings. The Roofing Committee will share its recommendations with the Finance Committee, who will then develop the long-term financial model, similar to the example presented at the meeting. The findings and recommendations, guided by the information and recommendations gathered at the Roofing Workshop, will be presented to the community for further comment and recommendation. While all of this is occurring, we will continue to maintain the integrity of our roofs, through our ongoing repair and replacement program.There is more to come. We will continue to use this three-pronged approach in all of our budget decisions; 1) seeking the facts and identifying the issues, 2) performing financial analysis and modeling, to determine the best fiscal approach, and most important, 3) determining the best options based on community input and guidance, to ensure we are addressing the objectives, desires, and concerns of the community. Please remain engaged! We are all a critical part of our Countryhouse Homeowner’s Association. It’s your property, your investment, and your funds; we need you to tell us what to do. Thank You! Larry Hicks, President Countryhouse HOA March 27, 2023 
Published March 23, 2023
The March 24th Countryhouse HOA Workshop
To help our community develop and manage this program, The Countryhouse HOA has recruited an organization development specialist.
Daisha Gaines Organizer, Coordinator & Lead Facilitator for the March 24th Countryhouse HOA Workshop
Organizational Development Manager
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Since May 2019, Daisha has been the Organizational Development Manager at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In that role, she develops and improves enterprise-level initiatives by partnering with various departments to assess, research, design, deliver, and evaluate organization development solutions in areas of strategic planning, assessments, change management, team development, performance improvement, team retreats, and leadership development. In that role, she also: • Serves as the primary point of contact for the Office of Human Resources to conduct in-depth needs assessments to inform the design, delivery, and outcomes of all Organizational Development services • Manages leadership development through one-on-one coaching and customized interventions, including 360 feedback and planning • Continuously assesses engagements and makes revisions by creating and implementing an electronic training evaluation system to assess the effectiveness of meeting all course objectives and identify ways of enhancing organizational performance Daisha is a proactive and dedicated professional who promotes leadership principles focusing on employee development, enhancing morale, boosting personnel retention and productivity rates, and streamlining policies and procedures. With extensive experience in both the corporate sector and non-profit educational institutions, she brings a diverse skill set to any group. She has worked for a Fortune 500 publicly traded corporation and served as a staff and faculty member in a non-profit public educational institution. EDUCATION North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Masters, Instructional Technology – Concentration in Business & Industry University of North Carolina at Pembroke Master of Business Administration (MBA) UNC Pembroke Bachelors, Business Management ► Click Here For More Information on Daisha Gaines
Published March 22, 2023
An Important E-Mail Message From The Countryhouse HOA Board of Directors
If you have already signed up to be “Table Facilitator” or “Table Reporter” at Friday’s workshop, Thank You. This is also a reminder we will see you Friday at 8:15 AM at the Gathering Place for Orientation if you have not already received your orientation. If you have not already volunteered,let us know if you will be able to volunteer for one role or another in case we need your help on Friday. In all, we need eight volunteers to be “Table Facilitator” and eight volunteers to be “Table Reporter” at Friday’s workshop, and we are missing a few brave folks to fill those roles. You are receiving this because you are a board member, committee member, area or block contact at Countryhouse, or you have filled out the volunteer form we sent out recently. To make sure we meet, greet, and orient the 16 folks filling those roles on Friday, please send an email with your name and cell phone number to all three of these coordinators: thomas_o@bellsouth.net, martha_martin@unc.edu, daisha_gaines@unc.edu Thank you, and best regards, The Countryhouse HOA Board of Directors March 22, 2023 
Published March 20, 2023
New AudioFetch WiFi Audio Streaming Technology at The Gathering Place
The Fearrinton Village HOA has installed NEW TECHNOLOGY to enhance your hearing capability at The Gathering Place! AudioFetch WiFi Audio Streaming has been installed to deliver any program at The Gathering Place to your Bluetooth hearing aids or to your headphones or earphones. AudioFetch is the premium solution for local audio to smartphones and tablets over WiFi for unlimited uses. Here’s how to do it:
Download the “AudioFetch” Application from the Apple App Store or from the Google Play Store to your Smart Device: iPhone, iPad, iPod, or any Android Phone or Tablet.
► Link to install the app from the Apple store • CLICK HERE ► Link to install the app from Google Play • CLICK HERE ► The app is FREE. Once installed, follow the instruction in the app to activate.
Log in to “The Gathering Place-Guest” network wif-fi once at The Gathering Place,
► See WiFi instructions posted on the wall at the front of the Large Room. ► Open Audio Fetch. It will automatically connect to the AudioFetch system. ► If you need help doing what is described above, ask the meeting organizers, who will assist you.
Use your Bluetooth Hearing Aids, Headphones, or Earphones to listen to the presentation.
► Make sure to charge your device’s batteries before coming to The Gathering Place If your Smart Device does not deliver phone calls and music directly to your hearing aids, we suggest that you use Noise Canceling Headphones, Earphones, or AirPods because they will be able to block out unwanted room noise. The HOA is listening to you, is excited to bring this upgrade to The Gathering Place, and trusts you will enjoy the added hearing capabilities. We welcome any comments or questions concerning this new feature at av-support@fearringtonfha.org. Thank You! 
Published March 16, 2023
A Countryhouse community gathering, open forum, and workshops on Friday, March 24, 2023, at 9:30 AM
CLICK TO RSVP •► Reservations Not Required But Helpful. Thank You! If you would like to volunteer to help, contact: •► Tom O’Connell (561) 901-5994 or thomas_o@bellsouth.net •► Daisha Gaines (919) 888-0027 or daisha_gaines@unc.edu
Published March 16, 2023
Roof Repair and Replacement Update, from the President of the Countryhouse Homeowners Association
CLICK HERE to view, download, or print the file in PDF format.
Published March 16, 2023
Countryhouse Close Ambassadors
There are eleven Countryhouse Closes • Baneberry Close, Beechmast, Brampton Close, Crossvine Close, Linden Close, Lyndfield Close, Sycamore Close, Weymouth Close, Whisperwood Close, Wintercrest East, Wintercrest West. The Eleven Countryhouse Close Ambassadors are the vital link between our Fearrington Village Countryhouse community and the organizations responsible for its development and management. This role entails effective communication, relationship-building with stakeholders, advocacy for all parties, outreach to diverse groups, event coordination, problem-solving, and community development support. A Countryhouse Close Ambassador builds relationships, advocates for the community, helps coordinate events, solve problems, and supports community development. By fostering positive relationships and communication among all parties, they make a positive contribution to our Fearrington Village Countryhouse community. If you would like to volunteer to be A Countryhouse Close Ambassador, contact: •► Tom O’Connell (561) 901-5994 or thomas_o@bellsouth.net If you would like to view, download, or print a larger print PDF file of the graphic above, CLICK HERE
If you would like to view, download, or print a a higher resolution JPG file of the graphic above, CLICK HERE
