Thursday, July 30, 2009
Major Theft
Well, the theives are at it again. A shareholder had almost $2000.00 of merchandise stolen from his shed July 25. Protect your property..make sure all is secured. On the other hand, where are the surveilance cameras we've been patiently waiting for for YEARS? Come on, Board, get your priorities straight!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Bob Sukow Obituary
We are saddened to announce that Bob Suckow passed away on the July 18, 2009 in Newton, Iowa. Bob and his lovely wife Shirley rented and eventually leased in Regency Cove for 4 years. 
Last year they stayed at another park but still participated in Regency Cove activities. He was always active and involved in entertainment, most recently the March 2009 Potluck Supper, when Bob and Shirley were featured in the Talent Show. Bob, (in a black and white shirt, facing away from the camera) organized a marching kazoo band and you can see in the photos below that most of what Bob accomplished included harmony, laughter, and an undeniable sense of community. He will be sorely missed in Regency Cove.
We send our condolences to Shirley and her family, and remind her that she will remain in our prayers.
If you wish to send a card:
Shirley Suckow
1103 W. 16st S.
Newton IA 50208
(Thanks to my good neighbors for this information.)
Heart Saver AED Class
This afternoon from 1:00 to 5:00pm, a dedicated group of Regency Cove residents attended and became certified in the Heartsaver AED program sponsored by the American Heart Association.
Thanks to the diligent efforts of board member Marie Avant, who first brought to the attention of the board of directors the need for such a device in Regency Cove, we were able to train the first group of responders. The device itself, now hangs in the clubhouse.
In class today, we learned that with trained CPR, administered after a heart attack, there is a 10%-12% survival rate. If you add the use of an AED, or defribullator, the survival chances jump to an astounding 90-95%.
The situation may not be perfect, but we are not a medical facility, and never will be. In the event, however, that a resident suffers a heart attack during a club sponsored event, or in the pool, or on the courts, in all likelihood, a trained CPR volunteer will not be too far away.
We look forward to additional training opportunities in the Fall when our snowbirds return.
Thanks to the diligent efforts of board member Marie Avant, who first brought to the attention of the board of directors the need for such a device in Regency Cove, we were able to train the first group of responders. The device itself, now hangs in the clubhouse.
In class today, we learned that with trained CPR, administered after a heart attack, there is a 10%-12% survival rate. If you add the use of an AED, or defribullator, the survival chances jump to an astounding 90-95%.
The situation may not be perfect, but we are not a medical facility, and never will be. In the event, however, that a resident suffers a heart attack during a club sponsored event, or in the pool, or on the courts, in all likelihood, a trained CPR volunteer will not be too far away.
We look forward to additional training opportunities in the Fall when our snowbirds return.
Sunday Videos
About 23 people watched the hurricane videos in the clubhouse on Sunday afternoon. It was an enlightening experience. Without going into too much detail, I think the #1 item that most of the residents came away with was that if there is significant destruction in the park, residents are expected to show up here and take care of it on their own units.
The board of directors, management, and maintenance will be dealing with the needs of the corporation. Common grounds will require immediate attention; streets will need to be cleared for emergency vehicles to enter the park. People may need to be fed, bandaged, counseled, and housed. Northern residents, or evacuees must NOT call for updates on the damage of their units. Residents must NOT call for us to empty their freezers. Your nieces, nephews, and grandchildren will not be allowed into the park without appropriate credentials. We will attempt to keep looting at a minimum. More will follow.
If you are interested, contact the Office and request a repeat showing.
The board of directors, management, and maintenance will be dealing with the needs of the corporation. Common grounds will require immediate attention; streets will need to be cleared for emergency vehicles to enter the park. People may need to be fed, bandaged, counseled, and housed. Northern residents, or evacuees must NOT call for updates on the damage of their units. Residents must NOT call for us to empty their freezers. Your nieces, nephews, and grandchildren will not be allowed into the park without appropriate credentials. We will attempt to keep looting at a minimum. More will follow.
If you are interested, contact the Office and request a repeat showing.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Mosquito Abatement Due
The county officials who spray neighborhoods for mosquitos have promised a visit to Regency Cove this weekend. It will be after dusk.
Please check your homesite and that of your neighbors for any containers that may hold stagnant water. Check the screens on rainbarrels to make certain that they are tight and functional. You may see tiny little critters swimming around. We don't want them. Thanks.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Hurricane Videos Sunday at 2:00
It Could Happen Tomorrow Tampa Bay will be shown Sunday at 2:00 in Goodwin Hall. It is about 20 minutes in length. Immediately following will be the 2005 Board of Directors visiting Punta Gorda, as filmed by Ed Bedore. Very interesting information!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Board Meeting Changed 2:30
The date of the board meeting this week has been changed to Thursday. Cheri and Rose will be attending a class on Quick Books on Wednesday, and many of the agenda items require their presence. I am unsure of the time, so when I am advised, it will be posted. It will be at 2:30, so keep that time frame open.
This meeting, however, interferes with the hurricane disaster movies that were planned for that day. The Weather Channel presentation It Could Happen Tomorrow - Tampa Bay was originally presented on the cable series of the same name. The producers gave a copy to the director of the Emergency Operations Center in Hillsborough County, who has loaned it to us for our citizen preparedness education. The block captains have already viewed the video, and recommended that it be shown to the rest of the park.
A second video taken in 2005 in Punta Gorda, by resident Ed Bedore, shows our board of directors interviewing the manager of Windmill Village, the manufactured home community in the center of Hurricane Charley.
Both are must-see presentations. Things are never quite so bad when you are prepared, and you know what to expect.
A date change will be announced soon.
This meeting, however, interferes with the hurricane disaster movies that were planned for that day. The Weather Channel presentation It Could Happen Tomorrow - Tampa Bay was originally presented on the cable series of the same name. The producers gave a copy to the director of the Emergency Operations Center in Hillsborough County, who has loaned it to us for our citizen preparedness education. The block captains have already viewed the video, and recommended that it be shown to the rest of the park.
A second video taken in 2005 in Punta Gorda, by resident Ed Bedore, shows our board of directors interviewing the manager of Windmill Village, the manufactured home community in the center of Hurricane Charley.
Both are must-see presentations. Things are never quite so bad when you are prepared, and you know what to expect.
A date change will be announced soon.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Friendship Trail Bridge
The Friendship Trail Bridge has been permanently closed since Dec 22, 2008, due to deterioration. Chain link fences now block access to the exercising, recreational, and fishing sites once so famous for this bridge.
The call to close the 2.6-mile span and its fishing catwalks was based on a final engineering report from an independent company that warned of a potential collapse of any portion of the bridge, as announced by both Pinellas County and Hillsborough County public works directors.
According to the engineering report, widespread corrosion, loss of concrete sections and broken steel reinforcement bars would be too expensive to repair.
According to the engineering report, widespread corrosion, loss of concrete sections and broken steel reinforcement bars would be too expensive to repair.
There will be a meeting at the Jan Platt Library, 7:00 Wednesday July 15th, for people who are interested in keeping the Friendship Trail viable. We are hoping for a great turn-out at this meeting to demonstrate our local support to keep the bridge.
Please come out to sign-in and fill out the comment sheet to "FIX" the bridge. We need lots of people to turn out. Since the bridge is in our neighborhood area, we are asking for your help.
If you are a snowbird, please email JerryFrankhouser at www.baysidewest.50megs.com and tell him your feelings about keeping the bridge open. We will share your ideas with the state officials.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Agenda Items
The following items were discussed at the agenda meeting today, and should be included on the agenda for the meeting July 15, 2009 at 2pm in Goodwin Hall.
Quick Books classes for employees at $256 per person. Cheri and Rose will attend a class next Wednesday, and Peggy and Susan will attend next month in Orlando.
Rules and Regs mailout
Installation of wall sconces
Committees – approvals, recommendations and form for future reports
Solar panels – where from budget is money coming?
Replacement of pool furniture
Clubhouse roof repair is still pending, however, no further board action is necessary
Godells and Solomen board action required
Status of home sales in park - how will sale funds be distributed?
Estate sale in clubhouse in August
Guest visitor badges
Shareholder financing – tabled til August
After all items for agenda inclusion were exhausted, some additional comments were made by board members:
Keep the maintenance fees down
Home standards are deteriorating – who is in charge?
Comment and Suggestion forms are not being acknowledged by the manager
Rules and Regs – What is taking so long?
Infrastructure Committee report – will be read as a committee report at the meeting
Employee Job descriptions – Do we have such a thing?
Employee benefits, i.e. vacations – how can we access this information?
Issues with the back gate
Board members and residents unable to access the manager – Can time be allotted per day for people to talk to the manager?
Quick Books classes for employees at $256 per person. Cheri and Rose will attend a class next Wednesday, and Peggy and Susan will attend next month in Orlando.
Rules and Regs mailout
Installation of wall sconces
Committees – approvals, recommendations and form for future reports
Solar panels – where from budget is money coming?
Replacement of pool furniture
Clubhouse roof repair is still pending, however, no further board action is necessary
Godells and Solomen board action required
Status of home sales in park - how will sale funds be distributed?
Estate sale in clubhouse in August
Guest visitor badges
Shareholder financing – tabled til August
After all items for agenda inclusion were exhausted, some additional comments were made by board members:
Keep the maintenance fees down
Home standards are deteriorating – who is in charge?
Comment and Suggestion forms are not being acknowledged by the manager
Rules and Regs – What is taking so long?
Infrastructure Committee report – will be read as a committee report at the meeting
Employee Job descriptions – Do we have such a thing?
Employee benefits, i.e. vacations – how can we access this information?
Issues with the back gate
Board members and residents unable to access the manager – Can time be allotted per day for people to talk to the manager?
Agenda Meeting Today
Today at 2:00 the board will convene for an agenda meeting. We will attempt a conference call with 3 board members on telephone conference. Should be interesting.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Bee Loomer Memorial
Below is a report by Mary Lou Mittel on the memorial service for Bee Loomer yesterday:
I have to tell you that there are times when I love the people who live here. I have told you how many people were gone from the park. I was amazed at the number of people who came to the memorial.
Bee's family all returned and we were like family because we had celebrated her birthday together, earlier this year. Instead of a guest book the girls had made a special page for us to sign and note which will be added to her final scrapbook..lovely. Bee's son in law and family flew in from CA and is a wonderful speaker, retired Baptist minister. He told how his father loved Bee and that they had been married 13 years , 5 of which he had dementia. He told of his father's despair when he was driven to the "county home" where his father before him had died with dementia. Wouldn't you know that that was one of the few "clear" days he had in several years.
He spoke of Bee with such love and admiration..wonderful.Bee's grand daughter spoke for the family and this darling witty girl cried with the rest of us. The family displayed Bees carved birds and made booklets with a humming bird on the front, her favorite. 2 of her quilts were on display ..beautiful. When we were asked to share our stories of Bee, I told them of a day when we had gone thrift shopping and how we had gone to the discard piles and Bee found the biggest pair of dark blue jeans I have ever seen. They were enormous, had to fit someone 4 or 5 hundred pounds. I was shocked and asked what she was going to do with them. She flashed a big smile and held them up and said "aren't they beautiful?" She was already seeing the dark denim as part of a quilt for a boy. 5 others shared and her kids loved it. Later I told them that last year Bee took me to church and Brunch for my B-day. She made a mistake about the starting time but we went in anyhow and sat in the back. Neither of us are really fond of the new Praise Songs so we were happy to arrive in time for the sermon. The Brunch was great.
The music today was performed by a man from Ballast Point Baptist. He played the piano while people were gathering and later sang a medley of old favorite hymns...glorious!
MLM
I have to tell you that there are times when I love the people who live here. I have told you how many people were gone from the park. I was amazed at the number of people who came to the memorial.
Bee's family all returned and we were like family because we had celebrated her birthday together, earlier this year. Instead of a guest book the girls had made a special page for us to sign and note which will be added to her final scrapbook..lovely. Bee's son in law and family flew in from CA and is a wonderful speaker, retired Baptist minister. He told how his father loved Bee and that they had been married 13 years , 5 of which he had dementia. He told of his father's despair when he was driven to the "county home" where his father before him had died with dementia. Wouldn't you know that that was one of the few "clear" days he had in several years.
He spoke of Bee with such love and admiration..wonderful.Bee's grand daughter spoke for the family and this darling witty girl cried with the rest of us. The family displayed Bees carved birds and made booklets with a humming bird on the front, her favorite. 2 of her quilts were on display ..beautiful. When we were asked to share our stories of Bee, I told them of a day when we had gone thrift shopping and how we had gone to the discard piles and Bee found the biggest pair of dark blue jeans I have ever seen. They were enormous, had to fit someone 4 or 5 hundred pounds. I was shocked and asked what she was going to do with them. She flashed a big smile and held them up and said "aren't they beautiful?" She was already seeing the dark denim as part of a quilt for a boy. 5 others shared and her kids loved it. Later I told them that last year Bee took me to church and Brunch for my B-day. She made a mistake about the starting time but we went in anyhow and sat in the back. Neither of us are really fond of the new Praise Songs so we were happy to arrive in time for the sermon. The Brunch was great.
The music today was performed by a man from Ballast Point Baptist. He played the piano while people were gathering and later sang a medley of old favorite hymns...glorious!
MLM
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