Our board of directors have been involved with a Pinellas county group for the past two years. The group is called ROC Forum. It is comprised entirely of resident owned communities, much like our own. When I stumbled across this group on the internet a few years ago, we were able to save almost a thousand dollars on board training. Our attorney, Ellen De Haan, offered a half day training at $250 an hour. I found this group who charged $10 per person for a full day training, AND we each got a lunch. We have utilized ROC Forum's Board Trainings for the past two years. Just think of the savings!!
In several counties south of us, similar ROC organizations exist and carry on educational seminars, for the resident owned communities in their areas. We are currently joining forces with the Resident Owned Communities theoughout the state to achieve this goal.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Seminar: Intro to CA Living
Community Association Institute (CAI) has posted their schedule of Fall seminars. This one comes highly recommended by the board of ROC Forum, for all board members, anyone interested in running for the board, or anyone interested in being active in their community association. Find out what your board can and cannot do. Your $10 registration buys you breakfast and a book. Mail in your reservation early, this is sure to be a sell-out.
Introduction to Community Association Living
A program for Association Leaders and Homeowners
DATE: Thursday, November 12, 2009
LOCATION: Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
12600 Roosevelt Blvd., St. Petersburg
TIME: 9:00am – 12:00pm
COST: $10.00 per person/Continental Breakfast Included
INSTRUCTOR: Ellen Hirsch de Haan, Esq.
The program will provide a basic introduction for homeowners new to community association living and a great resource for volunteer leaders. The program will also focus on the rights and responsibilities of a community association homeowner and volunteer leader. An Introduction to Community Association Living introduces the participant to the roles and functions of community associations such as providing services, managing physical assets, and advocating for fellow homeowners.
After attending this class, participants will have a greater understanding of exactly how a community association works and how you can enjoy and benefit the most from community association living.
SPACE IS LIMITED – RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW!
#1 - Complete Information
NAME________________________________________________
ASSOCIATION__________________________________________
STREET ADDRESS_______________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP_______________________________________
PHONE__________________________ FAX____________________________
EMAIL____________________________________________________
#2 – Sign up additional attendees from your association
NAME (S)_____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
#3 – Calculate Payment (make check payable to Suncoast CAI)
__________ x $10.00 per person = _____________________
TOTAL ENCLOSED_______________________________
#4 – Send application and payment to:
Suncoast CAI: 6528-A Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, Florida 33707
PH: 727-345-0165 FX: 727-345-0170
Participants will receive a copy of Introduction to Community Association Living.
This program is an excellent investment for your community association!!
Introduction to Community Association Living
A program for Association Leaders and Homeowners
DATE: Thursday, November 12, 2009
LOCATION: Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
12600 Roosevelt Blvd., St. Petersburg
TIME: 9:00am – 12:00pm
COST: $10.00 per person/Continental Breakfast Included
INSTRUCTOR: Ellen Hirsch de Haan, Esq.
The program will provide a basic introduction for homeowners new to community association living and a great resource for volunteer leaders. The program will also focus on the rights and responsibilities of a community association homeowner and volunteer leader. An Introduction to Community Association Living introduces the participant to the roles and functions of community associations such as providing services, managing physical assets, and advocating for fellow homeowners.
After attending this class, participants will have a greater understanding of exactly how a community association works and how you can enjoy and benefit the most from community association living.
SPACE IS LIMITED – RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW!
#1 - Complete Information
NAME________________________________________________
ASSOCIATION__________________________________________
STREET ADDRESS_______________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP_______________________________________
PHONE__________________________ FAX____________________________
EMAIL____________________________________________________
#2 – Sign up additional attendees from your association
NAME (S)_____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
#3 – Calculate Payment (make check payable to Suncoast CAI)
__________ x $10.00 per person = _____________________
TOTAL ENCLOSED_______________________________
#4 – Send application and payment to:
Suncoast CAI: 6528-A Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, Florida 33707
PH: 727-345-0165 FX: 727-345-0170
Participants will receive a copy of Introduction to Community Association Living.
This program is an excellent investment for your community association!!
Board Meeting Tomorrow at 2pm
The monthly meeting of the board of directors will be held tomorrow at 2pm. A few items to be discussed will be promotion of the park, rent increases, and the new home on B9-L23.
Georgetown Purchase May Be Just a Dream
Several Regency Cove residents attended the site selection team public meeting downtown tonight of the Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program (ELAPP). Eighty-four acres of the Georgetown waterfront property were in the running with several other sites to be purchased for public recreational use.
Representatives from several of our neighboring neighborhood associations were in attendance, giving Georgetown the highest representation present, a total of 38 individuals. An additional 45 emails were sent to the panel from those who could not attend. Many people spoke up to give their reasons why Georgetown should be selected. Jerry Frankhouser, our Bayside West Association president pointed out that there are NO parks in our association area. He is just to the left of Chet in the photo.
The Cone Ranch, around 12,000 acres in size, the last ranch in northeast Hillsborough County was closely represented, with 21 supporters. 
The panel took public comments for almost an hour, and then began to rank each of the sites. A variety of environmental criterion were set, and each site was scored on each item. These ranged from ease of acquisition, to public interest (we scored high here), to environmental importance and cost, to name just a few. After a very long deliberation, Georgetown scored 57 points, but the Cone Ranch sailed past us with 73 points.
The panel took public comments for almost an hour, and then began to rank each of the sites. A variety of environmental criterion were set, and each site was scored on each item. These ranged from ease of acquisition, to public interest (we scored high here), to environmental importance and cost, to name just a few. After a very long deliberation, Georgetown scored 57 points, but the Cone Ranch sailed past us with 73 points. I didn't stay til the end, we left around 9pm, after 3 hours of meeting. It doesn't look like there will be a public park in our neighborhood any time soon.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Photos of the 9/11 Ceremony
A nice crowd of patriotic residents showed up early this morning to honor the memory of the victims of the tragedy that occurred 8 years ago. Ron Herb led the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed everyone. Father Bob's tribute told of the unification of the citizens of the United States, much like a family. Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to the Police Dept. and Tampa Fire Rescue, along with platters of homemade cookies, to thank them for the care and concern that they show to the residents of Regency Cove. To conclude the ceremony, two buglers played a haunting rendition of Taps in echo, and there were moist eyes everywhere to be seen. Thanks to all who participated! More photos can be viewed in a photo album on the web page www.regencycove.com under the heading "Activities".
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
9/11 Ceremony on Friday
There will be a short but very moving ceremony at the flagpole this Friday morning at 8:45am. After a brief welcome, we will observe a minute of silence. Father Bob Goodwin will deliver a short tribute about the events eight years ago.
Representatives from Tampa Fire Rescue and the Tampa Police Department will be honored, and then the program will conclude with guest buglers Randy Fillmore and Sean Gherig playing Taps in echo.
It has become a common practice to wear red on Fridays as a show of patriotism. You are encouraged to wear something red, or red, white and blue to this solemn and patriotic event.
Representatives from Tampa Fire Rescue and the Tampa Police Department will be honored, and then the program will conclude with guest buglers Randy Fillmore and Sean Gherig playing Taps in echo.
It has become a common practice to wear red on Fridays as a show of patriotism. You are encouraged to wear something red, or red, white and blue to this solemn and patriotic event.
The Future of Georgetown
Good-afternoon Neighbors!
As a concerned neighbor, I want to invite you to an important public meeting regarding the future of the Georgetown waterfront property on South Westshore Boulevard in South Tampa as a potential public park.
On September 15, the Site Selection Committee for Hillsborough County’s Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program (ELAPP) will decide whether to make a portion of the Georgetown waterfront a priority for acquisition. The committee will consider public comment in this decision process, and supporters of the efforts to preserve a portion of Georgetown for public access are encouraged to attend.
Date: September 15, 2009
Time: 6:00pm Place: Planning Commission Conference Center, 18th Floor, County Center, 601 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL
If you cannot attend, but would like to show your support for this ELAPP acquisition, please send your letter or email of support to: Forest Turbiville Hillsborough County, Section Manager Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department 10119 Windhorst Road Tampa, FL 33619
Turbivillef@hillsboroughcounty.org
Thank you for your consideration to lend your support to this unique opportunity to conserve a waterfront treasure for future generations of Tampa citizens. We appreciate you sharing this information with your associations as we welcome their attendance and support.
Jerry Frankhouser, PresidentBayside West Neighborhood Association, Inc
www.baysidewest.50megs.com
813-507-9664
As a concerned neighbor, I want to invite you to an important public meeting regarding the future of the Georgetown waterfront property on South Westshore Boulevard in South Tampa as a potential public park.
On September 15, the Site Selection Committee for Hillsborough County’s Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program (ELAPP) will decide whether to make a portion of the Georgetown waterfront a priority for acquisition. The committee will consider public comment in this decision process, and supporters of the efforts to preserve a portion of Georgetown for public access are encouraged to attend.
Date: September 15, 2009
Time: 6:00pm Place: Planning Commission Conference Center, 18th Floor, County Center, 601 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL
If you cannot attend, but would like to show your support for this ELAPP acquisition, please send your letter or email of support to: Forest Turbiville Hillsborough County, Section Manager Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department 10119 Windhorst Road Tampa, FL 33619
Turbivillef@hillsboroughcounty.org
Thank you for your consideration to lend your support to this unique opportunity to conserve a waterfront treasure for future generations of Tampa citizens. We appreciate you sharing this information with your associations as we welcome their attendance and support.
Jerry Frankhouser, PresidentBayside West Neighborhood Association, Inc
www.baysidewest.50megs.com
813-507-9664
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
More on Venomous Snakes
There are 45 varieties of snakes in Florida, but only six pose a danger to humans. One of those venomous varieties is the Pygmy Rattlesnake. Only one species of the Pygmy is thought to dwell in central Florida, the Dusky Pygmy Rattlesnake. For the second time in as many months, another resident caught and killed what is believed to be a Pygmy Rattlesnake. This time it was on or very near the seawall.
The Pygmy is also known as a Ground Rattlesnake, the average adult size is 12-24 inches.This is a small snake, but very thick for its size. The top of the triangular shaped head is covered with 9 large scales. The body color is light to dark gray. The tail is slender and ends in a miniature rattle so small you will rarely hear it.
"If you find a snake and you do not know whether or not it is venomous, the safest thing to do is leave it alone. Florida snakes are not aggressive and, unless they are cornered, most will flee when humans approach. Occasionally, you might encounter one that is reluctant to leave because it is basking in the sun to get warm. Among snakebite victims, an unacceptably high number are bitten on the hands and arms when they are handling the snake. Do not catch a snake and do not handle one unless you are sure it is not venomous.
"For a short time after a snake is killed, its reflexes may continue to work. Those reflexes typically cause the body to writhe slowly for awhile, but they can cause a convulsive contraction and a bite, so you should not handle a freshly killed venomous snake." (see source below for more information)
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/herpetology/FL-GUIDE/Venomsnk.htm
A Post Script:
Last year, my better half bucketed a snake he found in the drywell of our boat, docked over in Pirates' Cove. It was curiously marked with a gray and black pattern down its back, It elevated and rattled its tail, although we never heard a sound. It was about 14 inches long, but very slender. We took the bucket (and snake) to the Weedon Island Preserve, and happened upon a summer school reptile class. Our snake-in-a-bucket was identified by the teacher as an infant Black Racer, one of our friendly and useful reptiles. A very intelligent and well-spoken 10 year old informed us that Mother Nature gives these friendly species the ability to mimic the more dangerous ones (i.e. rattling a tail) for survival reasons. We brought our snake home, and let it loose in our garden.
The Pygmy is also known as a Ground Rattlesnake, the average adult size is 12-24 inches.This is a small snake, but very thick for its size. The top of the triangular shaped head is covered with 9 large scales. The body color is light to dark gray. The tail is slender and ends in a miniature rattle so small you will rarely hear it.
"If you find a snake and you do not know whether or not it is venomous, the safest thing to do is leave it alone. Florida snakes are not aggressive and, unless they are cornered, most will flee when humans approach. Occasionally, you might encounter one that is reluctant to leave because it is basking in the sun to get warm. Among snakebite victims, an unacceptably high number are bitten on the hands and arms when they are handling the snake. Do not catch a snake and do not handle one unless you are sure it is not venomous.
"For a short time after a snake is killed, its reflexes may continue to work. Those reflexes typically cause the body to writhe slowly for awhile, but they can cause a convulsive contraction and a bite, so you should not handle a freshly killed venomous snake." (see source below for more information)
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/herpetology/FL-GUIDE/Venomsnk.htm
A Post Script:
Last year, my better half bucketed a snake he found in the drywell of our boat, docked over in Pirates' Cove. It was curiously marked with a gray and black pattern down its back, It elevated and rattled its tail, although we never heard a sound. It was about 14 inches long, but very slender. We took the bucket (and snake) to the Weedon Island Preserve, and happened upon a summer school reptile class. Our snake-in-a-bucket was identified by the teacher as an infant Black Racer, one of our friendly and useful reptiles. A very intelligent and well-spoken 10 year old informed us that Mother Nature gives these friendly species the ability to mimic the more dangerous ones (i.e. rattling a tail) for survival reasons. We brought our snake home, and let it loose in our garden.
As far as I am concerned, be very respectful of anything that rattles
its tail at you.
Mike with baby Black Racer
BBQ Party
Chuck and Virginia Davis are hosting the September 12, 2009 barbeque party, at 1:00pm on Sunset Point. Many issues of the Sept. 2009 Outlook were accidentally printed with an incorrect menu. This FREE party ( donations welcome) will consist of delicious barbecued pork, hamburgers and hotdogs, baked beans and cole slaw.
You are asked to sign up in the Information Room, or call the Office by September 9th to let them know how many people are coming. Your delicious side dishes and desserts are ALWAYS welcome.
There will be some friendly music provided by the Davis family and friends. Should be an absolutely GREAT summer weekend treat. Please remember to RSVP!
You are asked to sign up in the Information Room, or call the Office by September 9th to let them know how many people are coming. Your delicious side dishes and desserts are ALWAYS welcome.
There will be some friendly music provided by the Davis family and friends. Should be an absolutely GREAT summer weekend treat. Please remember to RSVP!
Save Your Cancelled Stamps
One of our residents is collecting cancelled postage stamps for benefit of the disabled and mentally challenged, through the Sons of Norway Lodge in Las Vegas. She is asking that you please tear off these stamps and drop them off at her house, B 13 L 33.
This organization will take the stamps and sell them to stamp collectors and money is then donated for the disabled and mentally challenged.
If you have any questions, see Charlene at the above address.
This organization will take the stamps and sell them to stamp collectors and money is then donated for the disabled and mentally challenged.
If you have any questions, see Charlene at the above address.
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