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White Horse Park Times MARCH 2016 HAPPY ST PATRICK’S DAY ! & HAPPY EASTER ! $ PRICELESS

Property Managers Monthly News

Not a lot to report yet. I have been the Manager for my first full month and I continue to learn more about the Park each and every day. (I no longer get lost during my drive through which is quite an accomplishment). I have met some of the residents and am looking forward to meeting the rest of the residents. (Don't quiz me yet on names and faces, just pick on me a little and I will remember you faster). Bathhouse one has really shaped up. I think most will be pleasantly surprised when you see it. I am still getting bids for the new roof for bathhouse two. I expect to get one this week from a company that I have known for many years, and another one sometime in the middle of March so I will have at least four bids before the next board meeting. I have contacted several marina contractors and they have copies of the permits. It doesn't look as though the work will be done this year. We are just too close to the April 1 cut off for dredging to start. The maintenance guys have been making great progress addressing the many projects throughout the park and they will continue to strive to make WHP an exceptional place to live and visit. Winter is winding down and we have weathered rather well, with only minor damages to some of the homes. April is just around the corner, and for most the beginning of another fun season of fishing, swimming and enjoying the many activities planned. Bob Harbaugh

May the luck of the Irish be with you And May Spring be Sprung!!!

Elections: One Opening on the Board of Directors The Board of Directors has one, three year, opening coming vacant this June. Georgine DeBord’s time on the board of directors is coming to an end. If anyone is interested in running for a position on the board please mail or email the WHP office a short resume. It should be one page in length and include a picture of yourself (in jpeg or gif format). Your resume should contain information about yourself, why you would like to run for the Board of Directors and what you hope to accomplish in your three year term. Please add a phone number or email address so the BOD can contact you regarding any questions or concerns. All resumes must reach the office no later than May 11th, 2016 by 3pm. The nominated members will be speaking at the May21st, 2016 BOD meeting. Members will want to know “Why should I vote for you” and “What will you bring to WHP?” Volunteers would be appreciated to help with mail outs in the office for the upcoming election. Please contact Janice or Rebecca for details.

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A Note from WHP office:

Office Hours Monday thru Saturday: 8am to 4pm

410-641-5102 / 410-641-5105 fax

whpcamd@yahoo.com http://whpca.org

REMINDERS:

Just a reminder from your office staff:

• Electric meters are read March 31

• Cable Bills DUE no later than April 1

• If you have a payment you would like to deliver after office hours, use our BOX #76 at the postal boxes outside

• Please put your LOT # on ALL CHECKS and correspondence to the office.

• Homeowner DIRECTORIES are available in the Main Office – PICK YOURS UP – FREE

The office of WHP is missing Ted a lot but working with the new property manager Bob is proving to be a very positive experience. And we think you’ll

agree… Stop in and meet your new property manager!

MAINTENANCE NEWS:

We would like to thank our ABCO Guards… Melvin (BUCK), George, Rondell and Mike. They are doing a great job at the front gate and patrolling the park!

TIPS BEFORE SELLING: • LOOK AT OR OBTAIN YOUR PLOT SURVERY • CHECK YOUR SHED AND A/C UNIT • MAKE SURE NOTHING IS ON COMMON

GROUND • PURCHASE A “RE-SALE PACKAGE” AT THE

MAIN OFFICE (A MUST FOR DISCLOSURES)

EVERYTHING MUST BE MOVED ONTO YOUR PROPERTY LINES BEFORE SELLING YOUR PROPERTY. NO EXCEPTIONS

1. Cable Bills increased to $165.00 (due by April 1st.)

2. Stickers for boats and trailers

increased to $50.00 for 2016

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Hello Members! March is a good month, on the 13th the time will change, on the 17th everyone can be Irish and on the 20th we will welcome spring 2016. We are looking forward to another season at the Park and preparing the Park for the return of members. We had a beautiful day on February 20th for the meeting with temps in the 60s. Thanks to all who turned out for the meeting. We had discussion on several issues. There was a vote to establish the fees for the boatyard and made boat and trailer sticker fees at $50.00 and for non-motorized vessels, ie kayaks, canoes at $35.00 for sticker. We also established the maximum length for boats at 25 ft. and 81/2 ft. wide. There are a couple boats now over that size but if they are replaced they must be within the new limit. We are asking members to not put padlocks on their hydrants and pedestal boxes, Bob, our property manager has sent out our bid for dredging to additional venders and we should be receiving some new bids from them. The work on the camera system should be getting underway by the time you receive this newsletter. We are anticipating installing water heaters in bathhouse #1 and clubhouse in March and roof on bathhouse #2 in April. Our Projects for the 16/17 year are Roof on bathhouse #2, dredging at the Marina(the entire area), gravel for the boatyard and plenty of it, and establish a jet ski area at the marina. The Board is pleased to be able to to keep improvement projects for the park moving forward. We will be posting the schedule of events at the clubhouse and look forward to an enjoyable season. If you would like to volunteer to help on any of the events we would welcome your participation. As you can see from the schedule we have planned on several additional Ice Cream Socials, they are very popular. The pool will have extended hours on Friday and Saturday evenings again this year many members used these hours last season. The next meeting of the Board will be on March 19th and that is also the day of the first clubhouse event of the year, the St. Patrick's Day dinner, corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and soda bread will be on the menu and IT IS DELICIOUS. Tickets will be for sale in advance, no ticket sales at the door. I hope to see you there. If you want to get in touch with me you can contact the office, send me an email pheath1947@aol.com, or by mail at box #41. Thanks Pat

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS 2016 Schedule

10am – WHP Clubhouse

March 19 (St Patty’s Dinner)

April 16 May 21

June 25 (Annual Meeting) July 16

August 20 September 17

October 15 (last meeting)

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Your opinions and concerns matter!

MARINA UPDATE New boat stickers are in, and now cost $50.00. These must be affixed to your boat and/or trailer before June 1st. If you cannot get here before June 1st, send your payment in and someone here will put the sticker on for you.

If you are getting a slip and/or stickers, we must have your updated registration and insurance information.

We're hoping to get two more loads of stone for the boat yard before the spring, to try to keep the mud at bay. During the summer, when it is easier to move trailers, we are hoping to get more stone to put under the boats.

We also are considering putting in a Jet Ski area at the marina. All marina slip holders…..remember slip payments must be in by April 1, 2016. If you have not contacted the office about keeping your boat slip, please do so asap.

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Upcoming EVENTS around the area: ococean.com/events for more details

ST PATS DAY PARADE

03/12/16

OCEAN PINES FARMERS

MARKET

03/12/16

DAY LIGHT SAVINGS

SET CLOCKS AHEAD 1 HOUR

03/13/16

EASTER KIDS ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW

03/25/16 – 03/26/16

OC JOB FAIR

03/26/16

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE

03/27/16

AT THE CLUBHOUSE

WHP CLUBHOUSE EVENT St Patrick’s Dinner 6th Annual “WEE” Party Saturday March 19, 2016

Doors open at 6pm

Advanced Tickets only (50 person limit) $12.00 per person Dinner includes:

Corned Beef & Cabbage, Potatoes and Soda bread Irish Coffee and Soft Drinks

BYOB

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CLUBHOUSECALENDEROFEVENTS

2016 ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER MARCH 19 MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC MAY 28 MEET AND GREET JUNE 25 JULY 4TH CELEBRATION JULY 2 CRAB FEAST SEPT 3 BIKER BREAKFAST SEPT 18

SATURDAY APRIL 16 SATURDAY MAY 21 SATURDAY JUNE 4 SATURDAY JUNE 18 SATURDAY JUNE 25 SATURDAY JULY 16 SATURDAY JULY 30 SATURDAY AUG 6 SATURDAY AUG 20 SATURDAY SEPT 17

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If you are an owner you can advertise for FREE – Ask for details in the Main Office.

WHP COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS

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WHITE HORSE PARK COMMUNITY ASSOC 11647 BEAUCHAMP ROAD, UNIT #1 BERLIN, MARYLAND 21811

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