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Volume 38, Issue 5 May 2020
To All Residents of Greater First Colony, The spread of COVID-19 continues to impact our health, employment and everyday life – we just aren’t through this yet. I can’t thank you enough for your posi-tive spirit, helpful actions and awesome volunteerism. Bobby Jankovic started a food drive, other residents posted positive signs at our entrances and more reached out to neighbors to offer support. The Easter Hunt turned into delivery by Kathy Coburn’s team. The ten-nis courts look great with a recent cleaning headed up by Roger Hunt, and Mike Youshock and Cristal O’Con-nor have lined out a pickleball court. Many of us are out walking, canoeing or biking regularly and meeting new friends. At our parks, marina and other public spaces we continue to observe social distancing. What’s next? We still strongly encourage everyone to follow the guidance of our government and medical leadership that will keep us all safe. All events are can-celed and the clubhouse closed until June 10th. The pool opening plans are fluid but we are determined to open as early as health and safety allow. Fingers are crossed that we can hold some form of July Fourth event! Your board and neighbors are here for you. Our board met last week via Zoom, the work continues. We pre-pare for summer, maintenance continues at the parks, marina slots are filling, our association continues to grow with new and returning members. The new direc-tory is ready and will be printed when it’s safe to meet with vendors. Just a reminder – any non-member reading this during this crisis can be added to our neighborhood email blast by simply send your email, phone, address and name to [email protected]. We are so fortunate to have a group of neighbors and volunteers to make this such a special place. Please keep you and your family safe! Best regards, Terry Walker, President Phone: 703-966-5700 [email protected]
GREATER FIRST COLONY
NEWSLETTER
President’s Corner Board Meeting Minutes
The April 16, 2020 Board meeting was called to order by President Terry Walker at 7:00 pm. The meeting was held via dial in or video link due to the Corona Vi-rus rules and safety precautions. Other board members present were: Brian Day (VP), Brian O’Day (Treasurer), Denise Thomas (secretary), Meagan Schultz (Business Manager), members-at-large Kathy Colburn, Becky Loving, Brett Major, Liz Robbins, and Troy Tuckey. Bobby Jankovic (Pool Chair & Past Presi-dent), Patricia Burke (Welcoming Committee Chair), Roger Hunt (Tennis Chair), Eric Mueller (Park Chair), Andrew Mayfield (Marina Chair) and Matt Wawersik (Lake Chair) were also present. Minutes of the previous board meeting held March 30, 2020 were approved. Brian O’Day presented the GFCACA budget perfor-mance summary. A summary for March 2020 follows: Revenue: $136,564; Operating Expenses: $48,237; Cap-ital Expenditures: $8,774; Net Income: $79,553; Total liquid assets were $384,804 consisting of $77,448 in checking and $307,356 in the reserve fund (Davenport). Swim team account: $17,488. There are currently 333 association members. Number of members a little be-hind last year. Committee Chair Updates: Lake. Matt reported that he has seen an increase in peo-ple using the lake. He is checking for passes when he sees folks putting boats in at the public access point. He is getting new quotes from two companies for mainte-nance and mitigation of duckweed. This would be for one year of service. He has received two bids for the spillway/culvert tubes that were dramatically different and is waiting for a third to provide to the County. Pool. Bobby said the plan will be to have the pool ready for mid-June. Guards and pool assistants will be hired as if we are opening on Memorial Day. Guards will be cleaning and monitoring pool water while wait-ing for opening announcement. He felt that opening lat-er won’t have much impact on budget. Options being considered include charging less, later evening hours, and staying open for a longer season.
Welcoming. Pat visited 2 new families and has left two messages. Tennis courts (Roger Hunt) – Roger thanked Christal O’Conner and Mike Youshock for cleaning and paint-ing the Pickleball court! The electric company that pre-viously worked on the lights will be checking to see what needs to be done to keep them working. The resur-facing product that was laid down before is coming up. Roger is researching products to fill cracks or resurface again. The backboard needs lots of work, probably re-placing, more to follow on that. Clubhouse. The clubhouse remains closed through June 10th. Park. Nothing new to report. Marina. Andrew has been making daily visits to the marina and sees that people are doing the right thing. Challenge will be what happens when the weather warms up. He will turn on the water. There is no volun-teer day scheduled yet.
Old Business: COVID 19 Challenges. Thanks to whomever put the colorful signs up at the entrances! A board member be-lieves it was Kerry Armbruster’s idea and that she had a group of kids help. The tape closing off the playground and equipment has been torn and equipment used. Terry will find other ways to cordon off and make it more difficult to use. The association did apply for the PPP loan. Hope to re-ceive $6,000. This will be used to offset some payroll items. Thank you to Meagan and Brian O’Day for the quick turnaround to get the application in. Financial impact of COVID-19 restrictions - Brian O’Day reported that the Association is in good shape even if projected incomes and pool income is zeroed out-we have enough in checking to pay operating expenses through the fiscal year. Principal payments on the loan will continue to come from Capital expenditures. Brian made a motion that any capital expenditures above $500.00 not already spent come back to the Board for approval. The motion was seconded by Bobby Jankovic. After some discussion, President Terry Walk-er called for a vote. The motion was approved. Directory. The directory is ready to go to the printer, but none are open to continue process. Easter Egg Hunt – Kathy reported that 55 children signed up for delivery and they had fun personally de-livering the eggs. Upcoming Events - Memorial Day Picnic – Cancelled. July 4 - we’ll wait and see.
Upcoming Events
Yoga at the clubhouse will resume when the Governor deter-mines it is safe. It is held most Monday’s and Wednesday’s at 5:30 PM. For more information call: Kelly Charles at 229-9350
Welcoming Committee
The Greater First Colony family welcomes Jeffery and Winnie Berry to 101 Lawnes Circle. Jeff retired as a Hampton fire fighter and Winnie is an independent contractor for General Dynamics. They share their home with Quinn (golden doodle) and Luna (cat). They are very thankful to their gracious and thought-ful neighbors on Lawnes Circle. Our new neighbor, Gary Tortomas, has moved into 102 Bermuda Circle from Glen Cove, Long Island, New York. He is a retired truck driver who was at-tracted to our near by bike path and the James River. He was visiting a friend who lives down the road in Drummond Field and liked our quiet neighborhood. If you hear about someone moving into our neighbor-hood, please let me know. Phone or text at 757-532-2459 or email [email protected]. Patricia Burke Welcoming Committee
New Business: Food Drive. - There was discussion about sponsoring a food drive. Bobby reported that the annual Walk for Hunger was moved up and an unofficial deadline of April 18 was established for donations. There being no further business, the board meeting was adjourned at 8:09 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Denise Thomas, Secretary
First Colony Employment Helpline First Last Job Age Email Phone
Benjamin Hardy Mowing 14 [email protected] 871-1754
Jessica Lee Babysitting, Pet Sitting 16 345-9432
Dalton Mara Babysitting, Pet Sitting 15 804-931-5122
Quinn Mara Babysitting, Pet Sitting 10 804-931-5105
Rebecca McCann Babysitting, Pet Sitting 16 [email protected] 757-561-4532
Eli Prichard Tech Help/Assistance 15 [email protected] 532-0538
Quinn Prichard Pet Sitting (adult super-vised)
10 532-0538
Andy Tuckey Lawn mowing/yard work, Pet Sitting
13 757-206-3656
FOOL’S REGATTA
SATURDAY AUGUST 1st
MORE TO FOLLOW
Prior acknowledgements: We sent our sympathy to Rick Rodriquez on Powie Cir-cle upon the passing of his father. Our sympathy also went to Steve Haag of Falling Creek Circle on the passing of his mother. More recently, we sent our sympathy to Joan Altonen of Fernbrook on the passing of her mother. I notice a lot of bike riders out and about these days, and will take a moment to remind again that walkers/runners face the traffic coming toward you, while the bikers ride with the traffic. I have had a few walkers dispute this, but believe me please. If you think this is fake news, look it up for yourselves. Thanks. Ann Hunt, Sunshine Chair [email protected] 757-229-1384 I appreciate so much when neighbors inform me of sadness or sickness in our community. Please don’t as-sume that someone else will tell me. I would rather get 10 calls than none to alert me to sickness or any other adversity. We want those in pain to know that we care. It doesn’t take a minute to call or send me an email. Thanks to all those who keep me informed.
Sunshine Report
A beautiful, spacious and affordable facility, the
Clubhouse is available for rental by members and
non-members for business meetings, private
functions, community events, and much more. The
Clubhouse features high ceilings, patio, deck, full
kitchen, seating for up to 150 people, ample
parking and a beautiful view of the park. The
Clubhouse is located at 125 Pasbehegh, adjacent
to the playground, pavilion and pool.
Number of attendees 1-50 51-100 101-150
maximum
Up to 3 hours $45.00 $55.00 $100.00
Up to 5 hours $65.00 $85.00 $140.00
Up to 8 hours $95.00 $130.00 $200.00
For events sponsored by non-First Colony residents:
Number of attendees 1-50 51-100 101-150
maximum
Up to 3 hours $65.00 $75.00 $150.00
Up to 5 hours $95.00 $115.00 $200.00
Up to 8 hours $140.00 $175.00 $275.00
Clubhouse Fee Structure
Call *Marion Wolfe to make reservations for the clubhouse.
You may contact any Clubhouse member for information or to take a tour.
(Clubhouse members are listed below)
Sandy Tarantelli 221-8195
*Marion Wolfe 565-1860
Kerry Armbruster 564-0447
Ann Hunt 229-1384
Dion Walsh 220-1638
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN RENTING THE CLUBHOUSE FOR YOUR NEXT PARTY,
SOCIAL EVENT OR BUSINESS FUNCTION?
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Newsletter Editor – Teresa Turner [email protected] or 757-817-6797. The Greater First Colony Area Civic Association publishes this newsletter monthly for the benefit of the membership. Unless noted, the deadline for all newsletter submissions is the 20th of each month.
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