1 Lake Hammock Village Homeowners Association Board of Directors 2011 Officers and Directors President: Richard Gould 2012* Vice Pres.: David Lennox 2012* Secretary: Tammy Anthis 2012* Treasurer: Reta Cramer 2012* Director: Herman Biba 2011* Director: Hank Marion 2011* Director: Ron Plouffe 2011* *Denotes term ends at the end of the noted year Committee Chairs Activities: Audrey Sontag 421-2221 Gator Tales: Tammy Anthis 353-1959 Phone Squad: Jane Biba 422-6531 Sunshine: Kay Levinson 422-8543 Welcome: Marilyn Smith 421-1018 “Gator Tales” is available online at: http://floridacommunities.com/lake-hammock-newsletter. December 2011
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Lake Hammock Village
Homeowners Association
Board of Directors 2011
Officers and Directors
President: Richard Gould 2012*
Vice Pres.: David Lennox 2012*
Secretary: Tammy Anthis 2012*
Treasurer: Reta Cramer 2012*
Director: Herman Biba 2011*
Director: Hank Marion 2011*
Director: Ron Plouffe 2011*
*Denotes term ends at the end of the noted year
Committee Chairs
Activities: Audrey Sontag 421-2221
Gator Tales: Tammy Anthis 353-1959
Phone Squad: Jane Biba 422-6531
Sunshine: Kay Levinson 422-8543
Welcome: Marilyn Smith 421-1018
“Gator Tales” is available online at: http://floridacommunities.com/lake-hammock-newsletter.
December 2011
Unofficial Newsletter of Lake Hammock Village Tammy Anthis, Editor
The Unofficial Newsletter of Lake Hammock Village
Tammy Anthis, Editor
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Manager Notes
HAPPY HOLIDAYS LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE RESIDENTS
May the peace and joy of the holiday season be with you throughout the coming year.
The Halloween/Welcome Back Party hosted by Carl and Mary Morin was a great success. Many of the residents who attended came in some very ‘unique’ costumes! Lots of prizes were given out and all that attended raved about the party. Thank you Carl and Mary for a great party and we all hope to have you host more great events for the residents.
Our Annual Community Yard Sale was, as always, a very profitable one for the residents who sold items and for our HOA with the coffee & donuts, bake sale, hot dog sales and the items donated that were sold in the clubhouse. Thank you to Donna Hunt and Jim Fitch for doing a great job on organizing this function for us.
Finally our new poolside lounge chairs arrived along with a new table and 4 chairs. They are a very nice addition to our pool area and add a special touch with Lake Hammock Village and our Logo on each chair.
Renee`
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The turquoise and zircon are the birthstones
Holly, narcissus, and poinsettia are the flowers
May you have the gladness of Christmas which is hope;
The spirit of Christmas which is peace;
The heart of Christmas which is love.
December was the tenth month in the early Roman calendar and takes its name from the
Latin word decem, which means ten. It became the twelfth month in a later Roman
calendar. In 46 B.C., the Roman statesman Julius Caesar added two days to December,
which before then had only 29 days.
Holidays in December
December 7th – National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day,
commemorates the attack on Pearl Harbor, in Hawaii, during World War
II. Many American service men and women lost their lives or were injured
on December 7, 1941.
December 21st – Hanukkah, is the Jewish Feast of Lights or Feast of
Dedication. The Hebrew word Hanukkah (also written Hannuka;
Hanukah or Chanukah) means dedication. Hanukkah is an eight-day
Jewish observance that remembers the Jewish people's struggle for
religious freedom.
December 22nd – Winter Solstice, which is the point in the Earth's
revolution about the sun where the sun reaches its most southerly declination. This is the
shortest day of the year and marks the beginning of the official winter season.
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December 25th – Christmas is celebrated by millions of people all over
the world. For Christians, Christmas is a celebration of the birth of
Jesus Christ. In 1870, the U.S, Congress made it a secular federal
holiday. It is a holiday that is based on traditions; many traditions are
faith based while others have their own traditions. Though many people
celebrate Christmas in different ways, Christmas is a universal holiday
with many universal traditions that brings people and families together
in the spirit of giving and spending time with the ones they love.
December 26th - Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday
honoring African culture and traditions. It takes place from December
26 to January 1, a time that some African cultures called "the edges of
the time when the year meet" and is traditionally spent in celebration,
focus and assessment. The word Kwanzaa, sometimes, spelled Kwanza and
means "first fruits of harvest" in Swahili. Maulana Karenga, an African-
American leader, proposed this observance and it was first celebrated between December
1966 and January 1967.
December 26th - Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated in Britain, Australia, New Zealand,
and Canada. The traditional celebration of Boxing Day included giving money and other
gifts to charitable institutions, needy individuals, and people in service jobs. The holiday
may date from the Middle Ages (A.D. 400's-1500's), but the exact origin is unknown. It
may have begun with the lords and ladies of England, who presented
Christmas gifts in boxes to their servants on December 26. Or it may
have begun with priests, who opened the church's alms (charity)
boxes on the day after Christmas and distributed the contents to the
poor.
December 31st - One celebration that runs over into the next month,
and the next year as well, is New Year's Eve. This involves saying
good-bye to the old year and rejoicing in the new one. In the United States it is often
marked by fire-works, dropping a ball in Central Park, parties with dancing and snacks.
If you could help bake cookies for this event please sign
up at the clubhouse.
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Our food donations from the Lake Hammock Village 2011 Christmas Cantata “Candles, Carols,
Cookies and Cans” will be given to “A House Blest”. A House Blest is a community based program located
in Haines City. It opened its doors for the first time in January 2008 and began immediately assisting
Polk county citizens with food and clothing needs.
A little background of “A House Blest”. Our own Cathy Mullison was in a Bible Study group at her local
church. God had given her a burden to “help others”. She knew there were several homeless people
around her church. After a troubled and distraught childhood, she found herself in dire need of help.
She prayed to God that “if you take care of me, I will help take care of others”. She said, “I
knew there were hungry people out there”. “There was a lot of talk and no action”. At that point
she called a meeting of the Bible Study group and others who were business savvy to put into place a
“food pantry for the hungry”. She knew people were willing to help but no one wanted to “start it”, she
had a good response from her church. They started in a garage, which people worked to clean out and set
up the “food pantry”, they quickly outgrew the garage and then moved to a house on the church property,
where they are now located. The mission always has a need for helpers and donations of non-perishable
food items and/or cash.
Approximately 2 years ago Cathy Mullison started to “Bake Bread for the Hungry”. AS OF
NOVEMBER 19, 2011 CATHY HAS BAKED 1,001 LOAVES OF BREAD TO “FEED THE HUNGRY”
TO SHOW THEM “SOMEONE CARES”
A HOUSE BLEST 114 South Second Street Haines City FL 33844 Hours: M and F from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Phone: (863) 421-9115 A few statistics: A House Blest-At the end of October 2011 2,576 Families registered 459 Families served 56 New families registered 1,616 Total people served 12,079 Total pounds food distributed 26.3 Average pounds of food per family $11.78 Average cost for food per family $5,129.95 Funds expended for the month 9 Days open
This article prepared by Cathy Strohmaier and please give generously with your cans of food.
SNOWBIRD WELCOME BACK/HALLOWEEN PARTY
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Ghosts and goblins descended on Lake Hammock Village’s Club House on November 5, 2011 for our Snowbird Welcome Back/Halloween Party. The residents showed their creative abilities with some fabulous costumes. There were over 20 costumes displayed, none of which were the same. The evening started with a big Welcome Back to our
Snowbirds letting them know that they were greatly missed. A special thank you was sent out to all the businesses and residents who donated prizes and gifts which included: Larry and Lorraine Dezinski, Brian Lund, Pete and June Evans, Bob Evans Restaurant, The End Zone Restaurant, R Place Eatery, DK’s Donuts, Denny’s Restaurant and McDonald’s Restaurant. Special thanks were also given to Steven and Chrissy Dean and Pauline and Art McKay for their donation of the beer, to Pete and Helen Shevlin for their donation of the wine, to David and Phyllis Lennox for their donation of the treat bags and to Betty Rhoades for her help at the door with tickets. To loosen up the crowd and help them overcome their dancing shyness, the evening started with a new dance called the “Balloon Dance.” Residents filled the dance floor with a balloon tied around one ankle and stomped out each other’s balloon to the classic music played by DJ Ron. The resident who was able to hold on to her balloon the longest was Raggedy Ann Helen Shevlin who danced away with a prize. The residents then helped themselves to the wide array of food provided by Carl and Mary Morin. While the residents enjoyed their snacks, it was time to test their trivia knowledge on Halloween TV shows and
Horror movies. Answering 10 of the 14 questions, the Halloween trivia expert was Nanci Emery who received a gift for all her ghostly knowledge. After residents showed off their dance moves, it was time to judge all of the beautifully hand-crafted costumes. The residents who did not wear costumes for the evening had a very difficult challenge trying to pick out first and second place. First place was chosen without a doubt, however second place was not so easy. After a tie breaker round, it was time to hand out the prizes. First prize went to Skeleton Jane Lallier and Second prize went to Pete Evans, a/k/a Dirty Ol’ Man. Both received a pin and a prize for their costumes. Throughout the evening guests played a game guessing on the amount of candies in a large jar. The resident who showed the greatest guessing skills guessing 1202 candies out of 1238 candies was Ira Ladyman who received a gift. Throughout the evening residents continued to enjoy music, many door prize drawings, and great company. Among other great gifts won, Joanne Marko also won the 50/50 draw. The Polk County Humane Society will receive a donation of $50.00 from this party and it will be donated on behalf of the “Residents of Lake Hammock Village.” Thank you to everyone who participated in this event. There is a photo album in the Club House on the information shelf that you can view. I will not be sponsoring the New Year’s Eve gathering since that will be taken care of by our Activities Committee. Happy Holidays to All Our Friends at Lake Hammock Village!!!
Carl and Mary Morin
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What shall we do with the Legal Fund?
All funds now in the HOA savings account are designated as a Legal Fund and annually all
money in the checking account in excess of $2,000 MUST BE TRANSFERRED TO THE
LEGAL FUND. These funds are not available for any purpose other than legal matters.
At the 2012 HOA annual meeting we, the voting members of the HOA, have an opportunity
to decide the future of the legal fund. There are many possible choices available including
leaving the present rules in place, eliminating the legal fund, and everything in between.
This is a very important decision and will take careful consideration. The annual meeting
may be difficult, confusing, and time consuming.
The Board of Directors presented their proposals at the November HOA meeting
(included on next page) All members should have an equal chance to present their ideas to
the membership.
To avoid chaos and simplify the process, I would like to offer a chance to have all or most
proposals reduced to writing and printed in the January 2012 issues of The Gator Tales
and handed out at the annual meeting.
I am asking that anyone with a proposal concerning the legal fund contact me to arrange a
meeting to discuss their suggestions and reduce them to writing. This will allow members
to review all proposals before voting on any of them. Motions would still be allowed from
the floor at the meeting, and amendments could still be made at the meeting.
Please contact me at 130 Silver Crest Drive, (863) 422-5902, or [email protected].
Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated.
Dick Gould
HOA President
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HOA Board Proposals
At the November 2011 Board meeting the legal fund was discussed. The Board will be
proposing the following motions at the 2012 annual meeting. This and all other motions will
be open for amendments and discussion at the annual meeting.
1. The Board of Directors recommends to the Annual Meeting that the
Legal Fund as established by the 2002 Annual Meeting be amended to
provide for a maximum Dedicated Legal Fund of $8,000 plus accrued
interest.
2. The Board of Directors recommends to the Annual Meeting that
$2,000 from the current Legal Fund be transferred to a new
Emergency Fund and that the use of the new Emergency Fund be
determined from time to time by the Board of Directors.
3. That all remaining funds in the current Legal Fund be transferred to
If you would like for us pray for you or a family member, please let me know. It will be
sent to the Prayer Team (via e-mail or phone) here in LHV to pray for your needs.
If you want to be a Prayer Team Partner and be added to the Team list, please email me or
give me a call.
If you are not familiar with the Prayer Team concept, please let me know and it will be my
privilege to address your comments/concerns/questions.
Every effort will be made that any information received in a prayer request will be kept in
strictest confidence. Only generalities will be given in the prayer request when it is e-
mailed or phoned to the Prayer Team.
Thank you
Cathy Strohmaier
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Long before it was used as a "kiss encourager" during the
Christmas season, mistletoe had long been considered to have
magic powers by Celtic and Teutonic peoples. It was said to have
the ability to heal wounds and increase fertility. Celts hung
mistletoe in their homes in order to bring themselves good luck
and ward off evil spirits.
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ACROSS
2 Singing 3 Santa's helpers 4 Where Santa lives 6 Celebration 7 Hung by the chimney 9 Shown bright in sky 11 Christ born in one
12 He was stingy 14 Kiss under it 15 Wrote "A Christmas Carol" 18 Festive drink 21 Gifts 23 Religious songs 24 Christmas berry 26 Has a shiny red nose
27 Jesus born here 29 Mary rode this
DOWN 1 Said "God bless us everyone" 2 December 25th 3 Pine tree 5 Was born in a manger 8 Decorations
9 Santa's sled 10 Elves are busy there 13 Santa slides down it 16 They pull Santa's sled 17 Magi 19 Hangs on door 22 Tends sheep 25 Animal ridden in desert
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Sick List
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The Enjoyment Book is still $30 for a year’s two for one specials that include dining,
sports events, and services. It’s available at 67 Sargent St., either cash or checks made
out to L.H.V. Any questions please call Marilyn Smith at 421-1018.
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House? 500 of these lids (any shape or size) help 1 child have 1 treatment. These lids go
to the National Leukemia Society. Thank you. Mary Ann Donovan
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Lake Hammock Village Homeowner’s Association
Homeowner’s Association Meeting, Minutes
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Board Members in Attendance: All members present
I. Call to Order: President called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM followed by a Flag
Salute. Welcomed all the snowbirds back and thanked everyone for coming to the
Welcome Back Dance.
II. Previous Minutes:
a) Motion to approve October 11, 2011 minutes as posted. Motion carried.
III. Treasurer’s Report
a) Treasurer’s report read. As of October 1, 2011 account balance $2,724.55 in
checking. Activity for October: expenses - $87.96, income (share wealth & dues) -
$109 for a balance of $2,745.59 as of November 1, 2011. Savings Account
$12,021.63.
b) Motion to accept Treasurer’s Report. Motion carried.
IV. Manager’s Report:
a) Welcomed back all Winter Residents.
b) Control Burn is scheduled for November. Will be a one day event.
c) 15 New Lounge Chairs for the pool area. Any resident that would like one of the old
ones should let her know.
d) Mulch/Wood is being replaced around the clubhouse.
e) Status of break-in – This is still an open case
f) CAP – letters were mailed out to those interested so the process has begun
g) Please turn in copies of our drivers licenses to the office for the HUD report.
V. Officers’ Report
a) President: We have 31 surveys turned in so far. If you haven’t turned it in please
do. At any time you may put any suggestions in the box.
VI. Committee Reports:
a) FMO: George Palmer reported that there is an updated version of FS723 which is
available online from the Fl Department of Business & Professional Regulations,
there were some significant changes. Negotiations between FMO and FMHA (Fl
Manufactured Housing Association). FMO membership is dwindling and needs to be
built up. If interested in joining talk to George Palmer.
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b) Activities: Questions were asked about the charge for Thanksgiving Meal this
year. This will be starting this year (2011).
c) Sunshine: Eight cards were sent out: 2 sympathy and 6 get well.
d) Statutory Committee: They met with the owners/manager on October 20th.
It was a very productive & positive meeting. The owners want to work with us
and keep rent increases to a minimum.Security was discussed.
e) Yard Sale: Yard sale is in good shape. Thanked everyone for helping out. Items to
be collected after the yard sale for a mission outreach program Faith in Action.
f) Enjoyment Books: The 2012 books are in and will have them available for $30.
g) Plastic Tops: A container on the counter to collect all sizes of plastic lids. 500
caps provide one Leukemia treatment.
h) Sharing Christmas With You – A box is in the clubhouse for donation of toys. The
ladies will be around this month to collect cash donations.
i) Christmas Cantata - This event will be on Saturday, Dec. 17th at 6:00 PM in the
clubhouse. Admission is a can of food in each hand which will be donated to a
Haines City organization: A House Blessed. There will be four churches
participating as well as some local talent.
j) Welcome Back Dance: Thanked everyone for coming and it was a great success.
VII. Old Business:
a) Legal Fund – Read the recommendations from the HOA Board: These are printed
on page 12 of December Gator Tales. Other resolutions or amendments to these
motions can be made at the 2012 annual meeting. Then all the dues paying members
will vote on the final resolution at the Jan. 2012 meeting. Discussion followed.
2012 Proxy form will list the things we will be voting on and will cover all business
issues brought before the annual meeting. If you sign a proxy, and have your 2012
dues payed you are giving another person the right to vote on all issues for you.
2012 dues will need to be paid by January 7, 2012 in order to vote at the 2012
Annual Meeting.
b) Nominating Committee – Reported they have 3 candidates but would like more.
VIII. New Business:
a) Prayer Chain – announced that we would be starting a prayer chain in Lake
Hammock Village.
IX. Motion to close meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted by, Secretary LHV HOA
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