July began with a wonderful Independence Day celebration that brought our community together for the Land Parade, Dog Parade, Boat Parade, children’s activities, food, music, dancing, and patriotic programming at Quail Point Lodge. We were especially honored to recognize the founders of Horseshoe Bay as our Grand Marshals: the Jaffe family, Eileen Hurd, and Mayor Jeff Jones.

Here is a video recapping some of the land and boat parades:

An event of this size requires tremendous coordination, and we extend our sincere appreciation to NXTLVL, Hosier N’ Friends, the City of Horseshoe Bay, Horseshoe Bay Resort, the Horseshoe Bay Business Alliance, Covin Golf Group, Star Republican Women, Lake Church, Women Working in Communion and Spirit, Rowland Parking Pals, the Marble Falls VFW Post 10376, the Wildflowers, the Bluebonnet Chorale, and the many volunteers, performers, sponsors, staff members, and community partners who made the day possible.

Please remember that there will not be a monthly Board meeting in August. As the summer heat continues, we hope everyone is staying hydrated, taking precautions outdoors, traveling safely, and enjoying time with family and friends during summer vacations.

Our recent Community Education event, Traveling to Special Places, featured Karen Calderon Schweitzer and offered practical information about planning, packing, travel tools, budgeting, and international travel. In August, Horseshoe Bay Mayor Jeff Jones will join us for our next Community Education event to discuss the roundabouts currently being planned for the community and answer questions about the projects.

At the July Board meeting, Executive Director Sandra Moravitz announced her well-deserved retirement after ten years of dedicated service. Sandra’s final day will be August 14. A retirement celebration is planned for Tuesday, August 4, and we hope members will stop by to thank Sandra, celebrate her many contributions, and wish her every happiness in her next chapter.

A Decade of Leadership, A Lifetime of Impact

After 10 years of dedicated service to the Horseshoe Bay Property Owners' Association, Executive Director Sandra Moravitz will retire on August 14. Her leadership has helped shape the POA into a stronger, more active, and more responsive organization for its members.

Much of Sandra’s work happens behind the scenes, where the needs of the POA, Quail Point Lodge, members, staff, volunteers, and community partners are always in motion. Over the years, she has brought steady leadership, sound judgment, and a deep understanding of POA operations to every challenge and every opportunity.

Sandra has worked alongside numerous Board presidents (Sam Morrison, Mike Maine, Joan Matera, Mike Thuss, Steve Jordan, Darlene Bowles, Donald Beeman, Karen Calderon-Schweitzer, Bryan Roach, and Cynthia Clinesmith) and more than 30 Board members, helping turn a wide range of ideas and priorities into practical improvements for the community. She has also helped the POA respond to legislative issues affecting member rights, worked closely with the Business Alliance, and maintained strong relationships with city, county, and state representatives.

Under Sandra’s leadership, Quail Point Lodge has become an even more flexible and well-used gathering place. Interior improvements, such as audio/video upgrades and acoustic panels, have been made. Outdoor spaces have also seen improvements, including the larger parking lot and the multi-tier back lawn. This has helped Quail Point accommodate everything from small activity groups to large community events. Today, more than 40 social, recreational, fitness, faith-based, arts, and game groups use the facility.

Sandra has overseen a multimillion-dollar budget while supporting clear annual audits, responsible financial management, and thoughtful negotiations for insurance, construction, maintenance, facility rentals, and event services. Her work has also helped maintain nearly 100 acres of POA green space, park amenities, the campground, and hiking trails, while continuing to improve the POA clubhouse for member use.

From Spring and Fall Flings to Independence Day, Veterans Honor Day, the Member Christmas Party, educational workshops, weddings, anniversaries, life celebrations, and Business Alliance events, Sandra has played an essential role in creating opportunities for the community to come together. This year’s Independence Day celebration alone welcomed more than 800 attendees.

Just as important as the visible accomplishments is Sandra’s commitment to individual members. She has always made time to listen to concerns, answer questions, consider suggestions, and bring member voices forward to the Board. Sandra consistently asks the question that matters most: Is this the right decision for our members?



As she begins her retirement and joins family on ranch acreage in southern Arkansas, we wish Sandra all the best in this well-deserved next chapter. Her decade of service, countless hours of work, and genuine care for Horseshoe Bay have left a lasting mark on the POA and the community she has served so faithfully.

If you are unable to attend Sandra’s retirement reception, we would still love to share your well wishes with her.

Simply reply to this email with your message, and we will make sure Sandra receives it. Please make sure to include your full name.