Tropical Breeze Estates
4280 Mockingbird Drive, Boynton Beach, FL 33436
Phone: (561) 732-4878 Fax: (561) 732-6577 E-mail:
Volume 20, Issue 2 February 2012
FROM THE
PRESIDENT’S DESK
Water Plant Work Complete:
Work has been completed on rebuilding the four water softeners. We should no longer be plagued with the discoloration of the water. As I reported at the Board Meeting, the cost of these repairs totaled $10,800.
After careful testing, it was determined the charcoal filters were not damaged and are working well. Keep in mind there charcoal filters should last probably through the summer and then will need to be changed.
Bids on New Building:
At the Board Meeting, it was suggested we should solicit more bids for the new building. The Building Committee has done that and other bids are expected shortly.
New Board Member
The Board of Directors appointed Carole Morin to the Board to replace Al Doh who resigned on January 16, 2012. A very special thanks to Al for his work as Finance Director.
Volunteers for Pool Cover:
As I reported last month, we now have the new solar cover for the swimming pool. Thank you to the volunteers who came forward. Many hands make light work and we could use a few more volunteers. You can sign up on the blank calendar in the Clubhouse.
Meeting Dates Reminders:
General Meeting:
The General Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 2nd at 7:00 pm in the Clubhouse. Please bring your copy of the budget and the amendment changes. Also, please be sure to save them so you can refer to them when you vote.
Annual Meeting:
The Annual Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 1, 2012 in the Clubhouse. The Meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 pm. It will then be adjourned for 30 minutes to give anyone who has not voted time to do so. At 7:00 pm the Annual Meeting will be called to order and the vote count will start. We will be in session until the count is complete and we have the results.
Please be sure to add both dates to your calendar.
Please Vote
As a reminder, the ballots for our budget, amendment changes and Board Members will soon be mailed out. Please vote as soon as you receive it and return it back by the March 1st mail delivery.
Reminder: Your signature on the large return envelope is critical to your vote being counted. If there is no signature, the vote will not be counted.
Election Committee Needed:
We are in need of an Election Committee. They will be responsible for signing in anyone who will vote on March 1st. They will be responsible for opening and counting the ballots. The Committee must be made up of Shareholders only, and no Board Member, Candidate or spouses. Please contact Tobie Hirshorn, Secretary, 594.8193 to give her your name for the Committee.
Board Meeting for February:
The Board Meeting will be held on February 16, 2012, at 7:00 PM in the Clubhouse.
Website:
June Budney, our Office Manager, continues the development of the new website for TBE. With all of the necessary business of preparing for our General Meeting and Annual Meeting that must take priority, you can anticipate a preview soon after our annual business is complete.
Robert Falzone
President
OFFICE HOURS:
The office is open from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and is closed on Wednesday.
SECRETARY’S REPORT:
To increase readability, the Secretary’s Report for this Newsletter is attached as a full page document.
OBSERVATIONS FROM THE OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Being the Operations Director for Tropical Breeze Estates for the past year, I’ve made some observations. First and foremost, my responsibility is making sure all residents know and abide by all the rules and regulations of our great community. We are all senior citizens with the goal to live our remaining years in peace and harmony with all our friends and neighbors. As of late, I have received numerous complaints for very minor infractions of our Bylaws. I do deal with these complaints and discuss them with the person being complained about, but I feel that if we all can communicate with our neighbors on a peaceful and friendly basis, life would be friendlier for all. We have more and more new residents moving into our community. Let’s all show them how friendly and helpful their neighbors can be by welcoming them to Tropical Breeze Estates.
As I stated above, it is the responsibility of all residents to know and live by the rules of our community. If you’re not sure about our regulations, please do not hesitate to contact me regarding your concerns.
A reminder to all residents: if you intend to rent your home or have guests, they must be registered with our office. This is for your safety and all the residents of Tropical Breeze Estates.
Remember it takes less effort to smile than to not. It also keeps your blood pressure down.
Enjoy our beautiful weather here in South Florida.
Tom Gillette
Operations Director
ACTIVITY REPORT:
Our regular activities are continuing each week so check the days and times of your favorite things to do.
Wednesday the 1straffle ticket sales begin for the Queen Size Christmas Quilt and other Donated Prizes.
If you would like to donate a prize for the raffle, please bring it to Mary Ann Hanes at 4060 Mission Bell Drive
The Raffle will take place at the Ladies Luncheon and Fashion Show on March 10th at Noon in the Clubhouse. Bealls Florida will provide the fashions this year
Saturday the 4th from 7:30 to 10:00 am enjoy the Pancake Breakfast. Tickets are $3.00
Start time for the Super Bowl Party at the Clubhouse on Sunday the 5this 4:30 pm. Marg and Rich Strang will host. A signup sheet will be at the Clubhouse
Tuesday the 7th at 11:30 am Dianne Smith will host the Ladies luncheon at the PA Grill
Activities Meeting will be Tuesday the 7that 7:00 pm
Valentine Dance tickets are $5.00 and will be on sale on Wednesday the 8th for Owners from 2:30 – 3:00 pm and for Renters and Guests from 3:00 – 3:30 pm
Gail and Ed Nason will host the Valentine Dance
Saturday the 11th from 7:30 to 10:30 pm with music provided by Black Diamond
Tuesday the 14th Pat Fowler hosts the Singles Meeting and Social at the Clubhouse at 10:30 am with coffee and donuts. Call 561.374.2844 for more information
This month’s BBB is Wednesday the 15th at the Ale House on Gateway
Larry will gather the guys at 1:00 pm
Ladies 2nd Annual Birthday Bash hosted by Harriet Van Pelt will begin at 3:00 pm at the Clubhouse on Sunday the 19th Please bring your white elephant gift for a birthday exchange Sign up to sit at your birth month table or preferred table First 85 ladies to sign up get to celebrate their birthday with one and all Entertainment, music and refreshments will be provided Gift baskets will be raffled off BYOB if desired For more information call 615.752.5214 Home or 706.400.2018 Cell
Mary Ann and Ron Fair will host the Chicken Pot Luck Night at 6:00 pm on Tuesday the 21st
Join the Tuesday 27thKoffee Klutchat 9:30 AM Free coffee and donuts at the Clubhouse Please bring your own Koffee Kup
NOTE CORRECTION FROM CALENDAR ENTRY
Tuesday the 28th - tickets for the March 10th Ladies Luncheon / Fashion Show / and Christmas Quilt Raffle will be on sale 2:00 – 2:30 pm for Owners and 2:30 – 3:00 pm for Renters and Guests.
Larry Grant
Activity Director
Notes from the Library
I would like to thank John Cyrilla and Leon Chalifoux for building new shelves in the Library. This until will have a multipurpose function. It will house the VSR and CD section for Movie time as well as a variety of games and magazines. To better serve the residents of TBE, the Library now has French books. If it is your desire to share books in other languages (Spanish, German, Italian and others), I will make room for them. The original back shelves are reserved for English books as well as a puzzle section. The big white armoire will now be used for additional storage for the kitchen and/or activities. Many residents have brought in large print books which are now available for your reading pleasure. Thank you for keeping the Library active by your participation, your book donations and being a book reader.
Lisa Chalifoux
Librarian
Thank you from the TBE Employees
We wish to thank the residents of TBE who made very generous donations to us this year. It lifts our spirits to know that so many of you appreciate the work we do for the community. We wish each of you a Happy Healthy and Prosperous New Year.
For Rent:
Available May 1st
Furnished 2 bedroom mobile home with extra room 1 ½ bath $850 month nonsmoker pet allowed 561.506.1223 or 734.444.9881
Two bedroom / 2 bath
Double wide, screened patio Seasonal or annual Contact Bob Halliday 561.732.3678 or 416.233.8020
Double wide 24 X 60 close to pool and clubhouse, furnished 2 bedroom 2 bathat 4267 Mockingbird Drive with screened patio, carport, and pet friendly. Steve Meuleman 561-968-6120
Two bedroom/two bath, pet friendly, for rent seasonal or annual. Call Merita or Brian Ulrich 262-637-9032 or 502-507-4592, or email at: