Category Archives: Beau Chêne
Announcement of New CAO
Beau Chene CAO Announcement
September 28, 2015
The Beau Chene Homeowners Association is proud to announce Cristina M. Donovan as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) replacing Scott Day whose last day was Monday August 31, 2015. Cristina was unanimously approved by the Beau Chene Homeowners Association Board of Directors at their meeting on Friday September 25, 2015.
To fill the open position of CAO a search committee was formed on August 14, 2015 and was comprised of HOA directors Jay Capouch, Lance Rase, deShea Richardson, Rowland Stalter, and Jay Whealdon.
Ads were placed on BCHOA.org, NOLA.com, LinkedIn, Indeed.com, Monster.com, Better Northshore Jobs, The Advocate, and Craigslist. An email blast was also sent to residents who provided their email addresses to the HOA.
Over 90 applicants applied for the open position, and the large group was narrowed to the top 5 candidates. Interviews were conducted from September 8-18, and the 5 member search committee unanimously chose Cristina M. Donovan as their choice for the new CAO. Their decision was ratified by the board this past Friday September 25, 2015.
Cristina M. Donovan has lived in Beau Chene for 18 years, and is the married mother of 1 son. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration as well as a MBA. She also holds the following designations: Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Member of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), and Member of the National Association of Professional Women.
Cristina M. Donovan had previously been a sitting member of the Beau Chene Homeowners Association Board of Directors, a member of the Beau Chene finance committee, and a member of the Beau Chene governance committee. She will resign all positions in order to take the role of CAO.
Cristina enjoys the lifestyle that Beau Chene offers. She enjoys playing golf, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. Please join me in congratulating Cristina M. Donovan as the new Chief Administrative Officer of Beau Chene.
Doug Tate
Vice President
Beau Chene Homeowners Association
Summer Heat Safety Tips for Pets
Dogs can only rid their body of heat while panting. They do not have sweat glands – as humans do – except for a few on their feet. Panting alone is not enough when the temperature soars. We have a few recommendations for you and your family to help your dog have a happy and healthy summer:
Make sure you provide plenty of water. For an outside dog, a small portable pool is the perfect way to provide clean fresh water.
Never leave your dog in the car – even for a few minutes – in the heat. Just a few short minutes in these conditions can lead to irreversible organ damage or death.
Keep your pet from the damaging rays of the sun. If you have a white, or lighter colored dog, areas of the body (tops of ears and nose) can sunburn. Applying a pet specific sunscreen may help prevent sunburn.
Watch out for heatstroke. If you do vigorous exercise with your dog, make sure you exercise in the cooler hours of the morning or evening or go swimming with your dog! Play fetch with a water toy.
If your pet is outside during the day, consider investing in a cooling bed or gel pet mats.
For an extra-special summer treat, give your pooch a frozen treat right out of the freezer.