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March 2016 Volume 39, Number 5s
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
As you are reading this we are into March and two-thirds plus through the winter season. I hear women looking forward to seeing children and grandchildren and men feeling some urgency to get things done. Those fortunate enough to remain at Alameda, avoiding the packing and traveling, I thank you for friendships and all you do.
In the future Eyelets you will meet your individual Board Members, hear their views and learn about who they are. See you around the park!
John Esposito, President
Greetings from your new Vice President! Leona Fortenbacher
First of all I want to say that I appreciate each and every one who personally extended congratulations to me. I can assure you that while serving my “three year sentence” I will endeavor to work competently and professionally for the benefit of all shareholders. I am positive this term will be interesting, educational, and more than likely demanding. But my wish above all, is that we keep communication open and above board. Please know that I believe you can contact any member of this Board and expect them to address your
issues … even though the result may not always be the outcome you may have wished.
Really folks it’s simple, let’s just talk more with each other and less to each other. The result will be that we work “together” to serve the greater needs of our wonderful community!
PINE PARK - Needles and Leaves
Gene Hite, Park Ranger
Our Pine Park Picnic is fast approaching! Much raking and grounds grooming is needed. Remember, Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. meet at P.P. for Ranger activities and comradery.
Our new Bocci court groomers are doing great. It takes 3 to 4 people to clean and groom the courts within an hour. Our trash barrel containment shelter
has been moved, come see the improvements. Thank you for all your help.
In This Issue Board of Directors Needles & Leaves
Social Club
Women's Club Save The Date
Boat Club Travelogue Series
Veterans Club Easter Service
Pine Park Picnic Arts, Crafts & Quilts
Important Dates
Shareholder Coffee
Mon., March 7th 9 a.m., Assembly Hall
Board of Directors Work Group Meeting
Monday, March 7th 10 a.m., Lounge
Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
Monday, March 21st (Adopt Approved Budget)
9 a.m. Assembly Hall
April 1, 2016 New Budget Implemented
AI Office Contact: Phone: 941-474-5079
Fax: 941-474-9631
Email Janet: [email protected]
Email Amanda: [email protected]
Be sure to review the Before You Go Flyer inserted in this Eyelet!
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SOCIAL CLUB
Steve and Joan West
We are nearing the end of our busy season and it is going by way to fast. The Social Club wants to thank all those volunteers that made this another great winter in Alameda Isles. Tom Melideo and the Pancake Breakfast group all of whom get up early one Saturday a month to put on a delicious breakfast for just $3, all those that host the dances, the shows , the Egg Nog Party, Christmas singers, Super Bowl, trip to Broadway Palm, Pine Park Picnic, make coffee and serve donuts , the Social Club Board for all their hard work and to anyone we may have left off. To the residents and renters leaving the end of the month we wish you a safe trip both home and back.
Dates to remember: 3/3 Broadway palm dinner theater trip bus leaves at 10a.m.; 3/5 Pancake Breakfast; 3/12 The Caribbean Pine Park Picnic; 3/16 Dance w/ voices Carry; 3/19 Social Club Meeting; 3/27 Easter Sunrise service; 3/31 Last Bocci for the year
WOMEN'S CLUB Linda Hendzel, 681-2174
Happy St. Patrick’s Day and Happy Easter to everyone. The 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration was held on February 28th. A big THANK YOU to the Committee who worked so hard on making this dinner a success. Also, congratulations to all the honorees who celebrated this big event.
The Women’s Club has been asked for donations for different projects in Alameda Isles. A donation was given to the Library of $100 for the purchase of some Westerns. This was also donated in the past and the books were purchased. However, the books have disappeared. Please remember to return the books after you have read them. Another donation was given of $1500 to help with the completion of the redecorating of the Lounge. A thank you to the Committee. The Lounge is beautiful. A $2000 donation has been given to the Clubhouse Committee. This money is to be set aside in hopes that someday we can get some storage in the back of the room, since storage is at a limit in Alameda Isles.
We received a thank you letter from Helping Hand thanking the Women’s Club for their donation and also thanking us for all the items that were donated. The individuals and families who receive good quality food and essential hygiene items from Englewood Helping Hand are deeply grateful. Our next meeting will be on March 14th. Remember to bring a donation to Helping Hand.
MARCH MADNESS NCAA Basketball is right around the corner! Bracket sheets will be available after teams are selected for Men's and Women's brackets. You can pick them up off of the bulletin board by the clubhouse or at Listers-50 South Buena Vista Avenue. 681-2265. Sheets are to be turned into Anita Lister by noon Thursday, March 17th. Join in on the fun!
MICHIGAN HAPPY HOUR is scheduled for SUNDAY, March 6 from 4-6 p.m. in the clubhouse (this is the revised date since so many people were not able to come March 3rd due to another major event). Sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board by the clubhouse. Bring your drinks and a heavy appetizer or a dish to pass. Bring or wear your Michigan "stuff" to earn extra credit!!!
The last CAPITAL TRAVELERS (Card Game) for this season will be held on Friday, March 18th with sign up being posted the week before on Friday, March 11th at 10 a.m. at the clubhouse. Questions may be directed to Margene Hargrave, 460-9757.
SHUFFLEBOARD Tuesdays and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. If you haven't played before, no problem! Come on down and we can give you instructions on how to play and laugh, along with some friendly competition. Howard Jackson, 616-225-8089.
BIKE CLUB Joe Rihn has posted a list of possible bike rides for our Club. Please select the rides that you would consider and he will plan for the most popular events. There are two biking trips that will be discussed at the March 4th Bike Club meeting. 1. Punta Gorda Pedal & Ride, 60, 30, and 15 miles on April 2nd; 2. Sharky's Ride the Beaches, 70, 35, and 15 miles on April 24th.
WOMEN'S CLUB SPRING LUNCHEON Come to our Musical Jamboree! Thursday, March 10th at 11:30 a.m. at the Plantation Golf and Country Club in Venice. $20 per person, includes tax/gratuity. Tickets available at most events or call Nancy Morse at 941-999-4359. Your Musical Jamboree Committee is Nancy Morse, Lori DeWire, Linda Kirker and Maureen Beall
BeforeYouGoFlyer2/18/2016 TURN PAGE OVER
ALAMEDA ISLES
STORM PREPAREDNESS RESIDENT HOME ASSESSMENT The Board delegates responsibility to the Park Manager to conduct periodic exterior property
inspections to ensure that homes comply with the Rules & Regulations. Shareholders failing to meet standards will be notified.
STORM PREP CHECKLIST:
Shutters secured
Awnings down and secured
Secure all yard decorations, hanging items, gas grills, etc.
Secure all potted and hanging plants, bird feeders
Place all yard furniture inside
Place refuse containers and recycle boxes inside
Store bicycles inside
Kayaks stored inside
Secure screened porch of items
Take in water hoses
Arrange yard management after storms
BEFORE YOU GO CHECKLIST:
Post Office
Turn off water heater fuse
Ice cubes in container in freezer
Open closet doors- lift bed skirts
Turn off water
Close Verticals
Stop newspaper
Florida phone on vacation
North phone turned on
Cover toilet seats w/saran wrap
Air conditioner on 82 - humidistat on 55
Magazines - seasonal change of address
Shut off gas grill
Arrange for caretaker
Arrange for pest control
Resident information sheet current
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As a Seasonal Resident of Alameda Isles have I considered: A home watcher? To check the A/C, humidistat, pest control, water and appliances are
working at all times. And to notify you when your exterior or roof need cleaning or maintenance. A yard maintenance person? To keep my lot weeded, the gutters cleared out, bushes and
trees maintained. How old are my appliances and have they been properly maintained prior to our absence? Do I need to paint any part of my house or trim? Or repair any screens? Leaving the interior doors of my home open to maximize airflow (including closet doors)?
TIPS ON A/C & Humidistat Settings
What are the best A/C settings for snowbirds?
By Craig Muccio, FPL
Question: I have my thermostat/humidistat set to 80/60 while away up north. I watch my usage via my energy dashboard, but wondered if these are the best settings to save energy and prevent issues?
There are definitely ideal settings that can help you maximize your savings while you’re away from your winter home in Florida, while preventing moisture and other issues in your home. You’re off to a good start!
The right setting for manual thermostats Our research found that setting a manual thermostat to 80 degrees for homes and 77 for condos typically provides enough dehumidification to prevent mold. Since you also have a humidistat to control humidity, you have the flexibility to set the temperature higher at 88 degrees, while setting your humidistat’s relative humidity, or RH, to 58 percent. This will help you save even more energy while still keeping the indoor humidity in a safe range.
Increased control with programmable thermostats For customers with programmable thermostats without humidity control (without a built-in humidistat), FPL recommends programming thermostats at 72 degrees for just two hours each morning before sunrise and at 88 degrees the rest of the time. This will prevent mold by removing moisture from the air during the cooler hours when RH is highest and your A/C runs most efficiently.
Even more efficiency and mold prevention The most energy-efficient way to help prevent mold from developing in vacant homes is to use stand-alone dehumidifiers. Use one dehumidifier for every 1,000 square feet and set the controls to 58 percent RH. Locate them by a sink or shower so water from the drainage tube can go down the drain.
Other tips for your home As an additional precaution, we recommend having your A/C ductwork checked for leaks by requesting an FPL duct test. Check for air leaks around doors and windows, too. Both are good ways to minimize the amount of moisture getting into your home.
We highly recommend that customers log into their online account to view their own personal Energy Dashboard, especially while they are away, to watch for any unusual changes in energy usage which could indicate an equipment malfunction.
Visit www.FPL.com/seasonal for more energy-saving tips while away from your home.
Thank you and please stay safe.
MARCH 2016
BIRTHDAYS
1st Louise Acton 2nd George Little Floyd Norman 3rd Jim Rhoades Daniel Herrick Nancy Golden 4th Jim Boyle Anna Mae Myers Andrea McGuire Gayle Steinbicker 5th Harold Gelderloos
Clarence Harrison Kathy Kamps
6th Sherry Connors Mike Collins Joyce Kelly 7th Ruth Collins Mark Frost Joe Kamps 8th Jim Hanyak 9th Anthony Mikalauskas 10th Arlene Meyers Pat Smalling 11th Delorus Boyle Steve Cording
12th Fay Bright Joseph Hawks 13th Larry Johnson Mark Seward 14th Cathie Barker James McGuire 16th Barbara Nellis Mildred Kozlovich Mary Jamieson Sandra Demetriou Dan MCGuire 17th Melissa Herrick 18th Jan Walker 19th Jerry Howes 20th Hugh Knoop Adele Wheeler 21st Paul Fornell Adrianne Buchanan 22nd Bill Pattison 23rd Henry Bender Jerry Wassem Suzanne Lee
24th Eliseo Lares Shirley Swan 25th Jan Hanyak
26th Cathy Walker 27th Dana Palmer Lori DeWire Alan Steinbicker 28th Bonnie Wendler 29th Boyd Martin Fred Barr
ANNIVERSARIES
2nd Art & Joanne Parsons 3rd Kenneth & Janet Flora 13th Lou & Linda Hendzel 17th Doug & Carolyn Veihl 24th Clarence & Janet Harrison 25th Phil & Joy Shafer 28th Paul & Sandra Fornell 29th Norm & Donna Bailey Louis & Ida Melchiorre
Owners, please contact the office at 941-474-5079 with your birthday and anniversary dates. Also any corrections.
WEEKLY RECURRING CALENDAR
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Walkers - CH 7:30-8:00a.m. Smile Walkers
7a Men's Bike Ride - Fast Riders (Mailbox)
7a Men's Bike Ride Fast Riders (Mailbox)
8a Women's Bike Ride (Mailbox)
7a Men's Bike Ride Fast Riders (Mailbox)
7:30a Men's Bike Ride - Slow Riders (Mailbox)
10a-1:15p Mah Jongg (L)
7:30a Men's Bike Ride Slow Riders (Mailbox)
9-11 Pine Park Miracle Workers (PP)
7:30a Men's Bike Ride Slow Riders (Mailbox)
1p-4-p Quilting (CH)
9-10a Bend & Stretch CH 10a-12p Crafts (CH) or Craft room
10-11a Home Alteration Committee (L)
1-2p Water Aerobics (Pool)
7p Cribbage (L) bring board & deck of cards
1-2p Water Aerobics (Pool) 1-4p Bridge (L)
11a Bocci (PP)
1-2p Water Aerobics (Pool)
7p Euchre (CH)
7p Pinochle (CH)
7p Men's Cards(CH)
7p Men's Cards (CH)
CH-Clubhouse L-Lounge PP-Pine Park
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BOAT CLUB
Ken Vanderberg---Commodore
Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 2 at 7 pm in the Assembly Hall. There will be two very special presentations at this meeting. First, we will be traveling to the beautiful country of Norway to visit a small shipyard that specializes in refurbishing old historic vessels, mainly for the Norwegian government. Enjoy seeing pictures of the shipyard, wood-shop, etc. and hear first-hand about this operation, from its owner, Knute.
As a club, we will be considering the building of one or two small wooden vessels next winter. This would allow our members to get first-hand experience in building a cedar strip canoe or a small rowing dingy, or both. Paul Vanderberg, who has built several wooden boats, will be sharing with us his knowledge and experience. Paul has offered to donate the wood materials, plans, and molds needed to build a canoe or dingy. This would be a great Boat Club project.
Thanks to Christine Cortese for organizing our February luncheon at the Fishery Restaurant. It was a great success with over sixty-five people in attendance.
Our Boat Club annual Harbor Picnic is scheduled for Thursday, March 17, at 4:00 pm at our Harbor. This very popular event is free to all boat club members; non-members will be charged $10 per person at the door. Our menu will feature the popular grilled Philly cheese steak hoagies, desert, snacks, and unlimited beverages. A sign-up sheet is available in the Boat Club bulletin board.
The new Boat Club officers for the next season are: Bob Steen---Commodore & Dan Harrick—Vice-Commodore
TRAVELOGUE SERIES Ken and Barb Vanderberg
We will be having two very interesting travelogues during the month of March.
Saturday, March 5TH at 7 p.m. in the Assembly Hall, we will traveling with Rick Bateman and his son Rick to the beautiful country of PANAMA. This trip focused on the beautiful and colorful birds of this tropical country. They explored the jungle lands near the canal as well as the rain cloud forests in the mountains. See the many exotic birds they were able to “capture” on film. We will then travel with Joey and Rick (and Father) to
the beautiful national parks and canyons in Southwest Utah. See close up ZION AND BRYCE PARKS in the winter time.
Sunday, March 13TH at 7:00 pm in the Assembly Hall we will be traveling with Jan and Harold Gelderloos to the beautiful NORTHWEST REGION of the good old USA. Follow with them as they take us to Seattle, Olympic National Park, the coastlines of the Pacific Ocean, the Redwoods of N. California, Crater Lake, the Columbia River Gorge and onto Portland. This special two week trip captures the September beauty of the region. Please bring some treats for our Travelogue Treat Table
VETERANS CLUB Neil Buchanan, Commander
The last meeting of the Veterans Club was held on February 2nd. The meeting was very well attended. We will have a guest at the next meeting on March 1st. Tyler Pachtler will come back to share his experiences on his trip to Washington DC. In one of our meetings in 2014 we elected to give Tyler a donation for his trip to Washington DC. At that time Tyler was in the young Marines program at Venice Middle School. He was unable to meet with us last year, so he will come and share his experiences with us at our March meeting. We have a new date for the trip to McGill Air Force Base! We will be there the day before their big airshow! Spaces available through Bob Soucy for Friday, March 18th.
The Veterans Club has purchased two benches for the shuffleboard courts. They are similar to the benches at Pine Park.
Mark your calendar for March 8th, the College Snowbird classic, Michigan State U vs Illinois State U. We will meet at the clubhouse at 9:15 a.m. and leave for the ballfield in Charlotte at 9:30. I hope we will have many of our veterans at this event.
Alameda Isles Veterans Club flag display scheduled: Presidents' Day: flags on Alameda Grande
Woman's Army Corps founding: flag at half-staff until sunset
Memorial Day: flag at half-staff until noon, flags on Alameda Grande
Flag Day: flags on Alameda Grande
Fourth of July: flags on Alameda Grande
Labor Day: flags on Alameda Grande
Veterans Day: flags on Alameda Grande
Pearl Harbor Day: flags at half-staff until sunset
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EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE Jim Hendricks
Join us on Sunday, March 27th at 6:30 a.m. in the Assembly Hall for a very special EASTER SUNRISE CELEBRATION. This one-hour service will include the singing of favorite Easter hymns, special music, our own Alameda Isles Easter Choir, and the telling of the Easter story. Please plan on joining your park friends for this wonderful occasion; “A Risen Savior”. Why not join the choir? A Choir sign-up sheet will be available on the bulletin board. Please give Jim Hendricks a call at 269-615-2517 if you have any questions or would like to sing in the choir. Refreshments will be served.
Pine Park Picnic is Less Than Two Weeks Away!
“We Be Jammin” Saturday, March 12th Rain Date: Sunday, March 13 Have you bought your tickets yet? There is still time.. Below please find contact information for the committee selling tickets: Karen Polesnak (941-460-1914); Jane Meier-Hite (941-474-2420); Carol Brown (941-460-6136)
INTRODUCING: Roger and Judy Kent, co‐chairs of this year’s Pine Park Picnic and Chair of the 2017 picnic. Roger has 20 years' experience managing a Military Recreation Area for the Air Force. They are new comers to the park and look forward to meeting and working with the many volunteers that have made our annual picnic such a success in the past. Take a look at our grand prize for this year! If you too are new to our community we encourage you to buy a ticket and join your neighbors for this fun filled afternoon on March 12th.
This year’s picnic has a Caribbean theme so feel free to wear flowers in your hair, an Island inspired shirt, straw beachcomber hat, and of course, Sunglasses! This year's picnic is the 22nd Anniversary of a fun filled Alameda tradition that includes Music, Food & Drink, Games & Prizes!
By popular demand we will bring back Paul Jacques & his “Caribbean” Banjo Buddies their repertoire will SPOTLIGHT Island music … JunkaNOO (MUSIC OF THE Bahamas), Reggae, Folk, Calypso, jazz and blues.
Sepp & Leona Fortenbacher / Roger and Judy Kent ~ Co-Chair - 2016 Pine Park Picnic
ARTS, CRAFTS AND QUILT SHOW
Arts & Crafts - Arleen Frost, 616-581-4256; Quilts - Paula Kemperman, 616-581-0947
This year’s show will be a combined display of Arts, Crafts and Quilts on March 20 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. in the Clubhouse. Both groups have been very busy and there will be lots to see throughout the entire building.
The artists and crafters from our park will be exhibiting in the Assembly Hall. Again they will be doing a Chinese Auction featuring items donated by each of the exhibitors. The tickets for the auction are $1 each or 6 for $5.00. There will also be a wonderful boutique of beautiful items made by the Arts and Crafts group.
Please note: For those who would like to display their work, it is imperative that you sign up on the list in the atrium by March 17th. We will not be accepting any late entries. All exhibitors are required to donate an item for the Chinese Auction.
The quilters will be displaying many quilts throughout the remainder of the clubhouse building. A beautiful queen sized quilt will be raffled on that day from tickets selling at $1 each or 6 for $5.00 There will also be a separate boutique of wonderful items made by the quilters.
The entire Clubhouse will be in use for this event and will be closed from 6:00 pm Saturday until 5:00 pm Sunday. We will be using all of the white tables that the park owns for the displays. If you need tables for a party, please return them by 6:00 pm on Saturday or use the card tables located in the back corner of the Assembly Room. We will greatly appreciate your help.
We look forward to seeing all of you March 20th from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. as we celebrate the Artists, Crafters and Quilters here in Alameda Isles!
