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FCHOA Members

2013 FCHOA Budget

A perfect summer day is when the sun is

shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds

are singing, and the lawn mower is broken.

~James Dent

Forest ChaseA wonderful place to call home

Newsletter, Issue 3

SUMMER 2013

July-September

Theres been a huge learning curve that camealong with the volunteer role of being a part ofthe orest hase oard of Directors. Itstaken us six long months to get our bearingsin the organization, figure out the strengthsand talents of the members, earn trust, raise

communication, and dig a bit deeper in to thehistory of the neighborhood.

We arent even close to being done yet with thestated goals. owever weve reached a point inthe finances where we feel like we need to report,reflect, and set some serious goals for the future.Weve spent many hours pouring over the books.ur new treasurer Ginger Pearson, and ourconsulting and past treasurer, Stephen Guerra,

have been such a valuable asset to the .Please say thank you to them for their service toour community!n the next page you will see two columns.ne is for the year and the other is for this year. We have tried to project spending andexpenses for the entire year, however sometimeschanges or issues arise. These projections arebased on last years expenses, estimates, orcontracts weve had re-written for the year.Weve also trimmed some fat from the spendingby renegotiating contracts with our vendors,

being creative with spending, self auditing ofexpenses, and trading ad space in our quarterlynewsletter.

To reach and meet our budget we will neto collect $8,. We divide the membershipfunds collected and they are allocated for civicor pool expenses. That means that $5 of the$ pool membership dues are used for the

pool. While the remaining $75 is devoted to thgeneral fund for expenses. We have decidto split the expenses to track more easily wheremonies are coming in and where they are goingout. s of June 4, we have 46 civic and full members. This is the highest participation years, we appreciate the enthusiasm and suppor

We feel very strongly about being financiallytransparent and we are open to conversation if

you have any questions. We also look forwardto your financial support since we can not tackthis budget alone.

Suggestions and concerns may be e-mailed [email protected] or feel free to contactme personally at 5-598-7.

Sincerely, indi Williams, President

Roseanne Guerra, Vice President

OPEN SEAT, Assistant to VP

Missy Greco, Pool Director

Ginger Pearson, Treasurer

Sode Del Risco, Secretary


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*This newsletter went to press on June 24th. Updated total for Dues Collected = $17,889.54

FCHOA Budget Reflection/Goals 2013 vs. 201

Forest Chase HOA 2013 2012 Over/Under ($2,625.58) $39,127.42

INCOME

*Dues Collected $16,181.10 $15,066.50 1,114.60 over *Newsletter Ads Sold $690.00 $0.00 690.00 over

EXPENSES

Printing/Delivery Newsletter $935.00 $0.00 935.00 over Bank Service Charges $180.00 $180.00 at budgetGrounds $2,250.00 $16,400.00 14,150.00 under Insurance $1,534.00 $3,638.95 2,104.95 under License & Permits $260.00 $286.00 26.00 under Pool Maintenance $8,000.00 $15,930.28 7,930.28 under Pool Telephone $532.00 $1,016.30 484.30 under Water Pool & Sprinkler $1,500.00 $1,412.73 87.27 over Postage and Delivery, PO BOX $322.00 $225.40 96.60 overAccounting Services $140.00 $340.00 200.00 underGeorgia Taxes $10.00 $20.00 10.00 under

Property Taxes $140.00 $134.51 5.49 over Supplies $200.00 $0.00 200.00 over Electricity $2,200.00 $2,168.76 31.24 over Total $18,203 $41,753

Summary

This worksheet is a breakdown of the expenses that Forest Chase Homeowners Association had forthe calendar year of 2012 AND an estimated budget of expenses for the calendar year 2013.

*Income reflected is up to date on June 3, 2013. More income from adsales is expected.

Begining Balance in Account

The 2013 amounts are an ESTIMATE only and the finalamounts could vary. The current Board of Directors waselected on January 18, 2013. When elected they wereinformed that FCHOA would have a negative balancedue to spending already approved by the 2012 Boardmembers. We are taking every effort to make up thedifference and operate with a positive balance for theentire year 2013.

*Pool Maintenance was higher in 2012 dueto the resurfacing work that needed to bedone. *Grounds Maintenance was much

higher in 2012 due to new signage, plants,irrigation system installation, and retainingwall at pool. *Postage is higher for 2013 toallow $250 for a direct mail campaign for allhomes in neighborhood. *Supplies budget is

for miscellaneous expenses needed forpaper, ink, or supplies for repair work and/or

improvements.

As of June 3, 2013 we still need to raise an additional$1,332.00 to balance our proposed budget.HOW? Ask your neighbor to join FCHOA, help us sellads in the newsletters! We appreciate your trust andsupport in maintaining our neighborhood.


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A life without love is like a year

without summer. ~Swedish Proverb

Jamerson Rd. Entrance

The NEW and beautiful sign at Jamerson Rd. iscomplete. The high winds this Winter did cause anissue and minor damage. special thank you to hrisurke for the speedy repair on the sign. The lights are

on a timer in an effort to save $on electricity! The rain gauge

saved us tons of watermoney!

Jims Rd. Entrance Area

The stacked rockcolumn of theJims entrancewas repaired andpainted to stop the

rot on the woodensign. Thank you

Williams family! Thecommunication board is

up and running again with anew lock. If you have something

to hang inside, just ask. Do not tape on the outside ofthe board. Send an e-mail [email protected].

special thank you to the Taibi family for flowerdonations and to the Murrell family for installing themat the Jims Entrance. Do you have a green thumband would like to help plant flowers throughout theseasons? Please e-mail us at [email protected]

Pool Property Cleanup Day

We had a cleanup weekend at the end of pril in aneffort to spruce up the pool and get it ready for theSummer swim season.

I just want to thank all of the families who came out to help cleanOUR pool this weekend. Due to a bad weather scare for Saturday,Cindi Williams put out an all call for helpers on Friday evening.

Thank you to Karen and her son Jordan and the Guerra family whojoined the Williams and Greco families for all of your hard work! Wegot so much done that allowed for us to add additional tasks to ourclean up on Saturday that may not have gotten done otherwise.

Improvements to Forest Chase Saturday morning I was shocked and pleased. Numerous families showedup to help. Thank you to the Zurita family, Mandigo family, Haley

family, Ginger and John Pearson, Alex and Addy, Williams family, Grecofamily, and anyone else who I may have failed to mention by name. Wedid such an amazing job cleaning up the pool and surrounding areas.Everything looks AMAZING!

You may join the pool online any time or in person. Dont hesitate tocontact me with any questions.

- Missy Greco, Pool Director [email protected]


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There are tremendous responsibilities and potentialliabilities that come with owning a dog. Theenters for Disease ontrol and Prevention reportsthere are approximately 4.7 million dog bites peryear, resulting in 8, injuries that requiremedical attention. alf of those injuries are topeople under the age of 8.

Dog behavior is a serious concern for everyone.Insurance companies often pay civil judgmentsfor dog bites that happen on their customersproperties. Those payments affect insurancepremiums that policyholders pay.

Dog bites cost the property/casualty insuranceindustry roughly $4 million in . Since, the cost of these claims has risen nearly 7percent. When you consider those types of claimsaccount for nearly one third of homeownersliability claims, it is important to do everythingyou can to prevent dog bites.

The enters for Disease ontrol and the U.S.umane Society offer the following tips on howto prevent dog attacks. Share this information

with your loved ones for protection in a variety ofsituations:

For owners:

Responsibility as a dog owner begins beforethe puppy or dog is brought home for the first

time. Research dog breeds and select a dogsuitable to your family and lifestyle. If you arebuying a puppy, ask to meet the parents andobserve the setting in which the young dog wasraised.

Train or socialize your dog. Dont playaggressive games with your dog.

Spay or neuter your dog.

Seek professional advice if your dog starts tobecome aggressive, such as growling or nipping

losely supervise children when around dogs.The size of a child may cause a dog to act in adominant way toward a child.

For everyone:

If a strange or threatening dog approaches,stand still. Dont run or scream. Try to back

against a tree or car. If you have time, climb ona car or up a tree. Then call for help. If the dogmoves away, you can then move away carefully.

If a dog knocks you down, lie on the groundwith knees tucked to your chest and a fist overeach ear. Remain very still and quiet.

Dont stare. Staring threatens dogs.

e aware that about 8 percent of dog bitesoccur in the victims home or at a friends

home. These friendly dog bites account forthe majority of treated dog bites.

Michelle has been with American FamilyInsurance since 1999. Her ofce is located

at 3750 Palladian Village Dr., across from

Lassiter High School.

Michelle can be contacted at (770) 250-7775.

Beware of dog bites: Tips to keep you and your children safeHomeowner Awareness by Michelle Ralston


5/12

Nature Notes by Roseanne Guerra, VP of FCHOA

Snakes

There was a flurry of interest recently on theorest hase acebook orum about snakes in ourneighborhood, so I thought this would be a goodnewsletter to talk snakes! Springtime is the best timeto see snakes in orest hase. Snakes will bask in thesun on cool spring days, and most snakes become morenocturnal as the summer heat hits. If you come acrossa snake, LEVE IT LNE. Most snake bites occurwhen a person is trying to harass or kill the snake. It isILLEGL to kill non-venomous snakes in Georgia.

The most common snakes in orest hase are theNorthern water snakes in our creek. They are notvenomous, and live mostly on fish. They are easilymistaken for copperheads, and once in a while I talk toa neighbor who heard the creek is full of copperheads.

In the twenty

years I have livedin orest hase, Ihave only seen onecopperhead and ithad been run overon orest Way.

Water Snake in my yard, his head on his back.

Black Racer in Joey Schaafs yard.

Copperhead


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If youre like most mericans, you are trying to get morecreative in vacation planning and making your dollarstretch as far as possible. We put out the call to theneighbors to help compile a list of their VES!

Spots in Georgia (or close)where you could escape to on aday or week long trip!

Enjoy the list and let us knowwhat you tried out? Do you agree?

Museum: Tellus Museum (artersville) v The Southern Museum of ivil War andLocomotive istory (Kennesaw) v ooth Western rt Museum (artersville) v ernbank(tlanta)

State Park: loudland anyon (NW, G) v micalola alls State Park(Dawsonville, G) v Etowah Indian Mounds istoric Site (artersville, G)

Water area:Galts erry on Lake cworth v nna Ruby alls (elen,G)

Pick-your-own farm: arry Stacy strawberry farm (Dallas) v In the fall welove R & rchards (Ellijay) v Mercier rchards (lue Ridge)

Place to camp: loudland anyon v McKinney ampground (Lake llatoona,G)

Romantic destination: Serenity in the Mountains (lue Ridge) v Montaluce

Winery & Estates (Dahlonega) v Dillard ouse (ohutta National orest, Dillard, G)Annual festival/Event: North G State air v allaway Gardens estival ofLights (Pine Mountain) v ttack of the Killer Tomato estival

Place to fish: Rope Mill Park (Woodstock) v www.georgiawildlife.org/maps/fishing

Place to take a picnic lunch: J.J. iello Park (Woodstock) v Kennesaw Mt.attlefield-great hiking and picnic area (Kennesaw) v ity of Mountain Park, G at thelake v Roswell Mill

Best BBQ food: Swallow at the ollow (Roswell) v Rays

Place to satisfy a sweet tooth: hocolate Jewels (in Sandy Plains Publixshopping center) v Rays Donuts on anton Rd v Menchies rozen Yogurt (Sandy Plains)

Summer Vacation

Staycation? Check out Our Faves

McKinney ampground

Roswell Mill

allaway Gardens

Lake llatoona

ernbankigh Museum of rtampingMercier rchards


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Fun Outside this Summer

Geocaching: Fun For All Ages

What is Geocaching?

Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure huntinggame using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigateto a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt tofind the geocache (container) hidden at that location.

At its simplest level, geocaching requires these 8steps:

1. Register for a freeasic Membership.

2. Visit the ide &Seek a ache page.

3. Enter your postal

code and clicksearch.

4. hoose anygeocache from the list and click on its name. 5. Enterthe coordinates of the geocache into your GPS Device.6. Use your GPS device to assist you in finding thehidden geocache. 7. Sign the logbook and returnthe geocache to its original location. 8. Share your

geocaching stories and photos online.

What are the rules of geocaching?

If you take something from the geocache (or cache),leave something of equal or greater value.

Write about your find in the cache logbook.

Log your experience at www.geocaching.com.

What kind of cache should I look for on my firstadventure?

ache Type: Traditional

Difficulty Rating:

ache Size: Regular or Large

You should also check to see that other geocachers haverecently logged finds on the cache page (also called thecache listing). This indicates that the geocache is mostlikely still in place and findable. ind logs are indicatedon the cache page with a smiley face.

What do I need to go geocaching?

The only necessities are a GPS device R a GPS-enabled mobile phone so that you can navigate to the

cache, and a Geocaching.com Membership.How many geocaches are there?

There are officially ,66,54 geocaches worldwide.

ow many do you think are wihtin a 5 mile radius oforest hase Neighborhood? There are thousands!

This cache in Chattahooce Nature Center

was a hairy situation! Its a mannequin head

We found a cache in a bird decoy!

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There are easy things anyone can doto help maintain energy efficiencyduring the summer months thatwill not only help $ave money(during summer ND winter) butalso help beautify the surroundingenvironment.

While the weather is warm, consider:

Investing in and using energy-efficient window treatments. Thesavings will pay for them in a shorttime. They will provide much neededshade to keep the house cool in thesummer and allow the sun in to

warm things in the winter.ddressing air leaks now. If necessary, hire an experiencedprofessional who can repair any that you find.

Planting more trees outside. Not only will they providewelcomed shade, but they will also help clean the air. Durinwinter, deciduous trees will drop their leaves, which will allothe sun to peak through and provide warmth!

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Waste Management AmericanDisposal

Cycle Works Sanitation

Website www.wm.com www.americandisposal.com www.cycleworkssanitation.com

Phone 404-794-6707 678-720-0500 770-592-1515

BBB Rating AccreditationREVOKED:No Rating (click for info)

A+ A

Bin Size/Recycle 96 gallon/65 gallon or 18 gallon 96 gallon/64 gallon 96 gallon/96 gallon or 20 gallon

1 time recycle fee:20 gallon = $10(waived for neighborhood rate)

96 gallon = $30 (NOT waived)

Pick Up Day Monday Thursday Wednesday

Standard rate $48 quarterly plus variable fees = $65

For trash and recycling

1 yr contract option = $46* - 50/quarter.*with approval

$60 quarterly trash and recycling $45 quarterly + $2.97/quarter fuel surcharge

Discount for S/D *havent pursued Approved for $36 quarterly trash only$39 quarterly trash and recycling for 1 year.

Just mention Forest Chase Discounted rate

$39 quarterly(fuel surcharge is waived)

-----eligibility n/a *eligible *eligible

Referral Bonus no 1 month free at standard rate 1 month free

Other Discount 1 Year Contract pa id quarter ly Pay for 12 months -Get 13th month FREE

Pay for 5 months -Get 6th month FREE

Extra Fees 1 time $40 setup fee $20 admin fee to cancel service -Start up fee for recycling-Fuel Surcharge

Price Matching no yes yes

Other Recyclebank Points Door to Door Salesman offering $30/quarter.

TRASH SERVICE COMPARISON

I hope someone finds this helpful. Inegotiated discounted rates with botAmerican and Cycle Works for ForestChase. American specifically stated thneighborhood rate would be good for1 year. Please realize that these detailscould change at anytime, but I though

it might be helpful to see a side by sidcomparison. If this chart doesnt formnicely for any of you to read, let meknow and I can try a different formatMy best advice is price match beforeswitching companies if price is yourmain reason for considering a switch.If you have questions, Ill do my best tanswer.

Chris [email protected]


9/12

Helpful Siding Replacement TipsSummer has finally returned! ut so have all of your outsidechores, such as mowing the grass, planting new flowers, andsprucing up the exterior of your house. Just like the interiorof the house, the exterior becomes worn and weathered overtime. Its important to maintain and replace old siding fornumerous reasons. Not only does it make your home moreattractive, it also protects you from the outside elements,such as rain and bugs. It can also, when using certainmaterials, help with your homes energy efficiency! So howdo you go about upgrading or replacing your siding?Well, there are several things to consider before you start theprocess: when its time to replace, the type of material that

should be use, and who should be hired to do the work.

Time for Replacement?Siding materials vary greatly when it comes to theirrecommended replacement time line. In addition toconsidering the type of siding on your house, your amountof maintenance and areas climate are also factors when itcomes to making your decision. ere are a few signs thatit might be time to replace your siding in correlation to thetype of siding you may have.

. Vinyl- See if it is warped, twisted, extremely mildewed orloose.

. Wood- heck to see if it is rotting, unable to hold paintor swelling around nails and joints.

. luminum- Look for loose, dented, or discolored pieceson the house.

4. Stone or rick Veneer- Early signs of failure for this typeof material are cracking in the mortar from a bad mix and orcracking in the material itself.

What Type of Materials are Available?While there are several different kinds of siding, here aresome of the most commonly installed materials.

If you are looking for an economical material, vinyl would

certainly be the most cost effective option. Its long lastingand requires very little maintenance. (oamback vinyl isavailable now for better insulation.)

If you are looking for an aesthetically pleasing material, fibercement is the most popular product on the market. It canbe painted or ordered with a pre-painted baked on finish

that is applied by the manufacturer. The highest quality andmost recognized brand of fiber cement siding is James ardiementitious Siding.

Stone or rick is the most expensive option, but its also themost durable with hardly any maintenance needed.

Hiring Your ContractorWith the amount of media access we have at our fingertipsdaily, finding a contractor isnt really that hard. ut findingquality, reliable, and trustworthy contractors can be trickier.ngies List and Trustdale are very good internet resourcesto find highly recommended companies, as well as the goodold fashion word of mouth references from neighbors orfriends. riends who have had work done on their own houcan usually give you an honest opinion and show you theworkmanship first hand.

When you find a contractor, its best to select a contractorthat is ready to show you their quality work and referencepast projects. They should provide you with proof of theircompany insurance, a knowledgeable explanation of theproduct that would be used, and a thorough understanding ohow it should be installed. The contractor should also guideyou through the process and consult with you to determinethe best product for your particular project. With eachproduct being used, there is a system that must be followed tensure correct installment and long lasting performance.

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11/12

Kids KornerA special spot for Forest Chase Jrs., we love our kids!

For puzzle solution, email: [email protected]

We have some prizes this newsletter to

give out! Chick-fil-a coupons and tiny

stuffed cows!! YOU wanna win one?1. FIND the beetle in this Summer issue of

the FCHOA newsletter.

2.Send in an e-mail of where it is

hiding...include your name and address

to [email protected] We will pick a

winner at random and we'll deliver your

prize to your mailbox. GO HUNT!

GEORGIA FUN FACTS- The official state fish is the largemouthbass.

- In Gainesville, the Chicken Capital of the

World it is illegal to eat chicken with a

fork.

- Georgia was named for King George II

of England.

- Stone Mountain near Atlanta is one of

the largest single masses of exposedgranite in the world.

- Georgia is the nations number one

producer of the three Ps--peanuts, pecan

and peaches.- Known as the sweetest onion in the worl

the Vidalia onion can only be grown in the

fields around Vidalia and Glennville

- Georgia is the largest state east of the

Mississippi River.

- Georgia's population in 1776 was around

40,000.

- The name of the famous south Georgia

swamp, the Okefenokee, is derived from a

Indian word meaning the trembling earth.

A special shout out to Max & Alejandro.

Two of our FC Jr. readers!

HEY HEY!! from, Mrs. Cindi

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[email protected]

Dan Richardson

404-944-4155

Calendar & Announcements

Who's protectingyour dreams?

Michelle M Ralston AgencyBus: (770) 250-7775Alt: (866) 203-9046

http://[email protected]

IMPORTANT DATES

July 4, 2013 Independence Day oliday

July 28, 2013 Parents Day

August 4, 2013 riendship Day

August 7, 2013 irstday of school year -4

September 2, 2013 Labor Day oliday

September 22, 2013 utumn egins

September 28, 2013 pool closes for the season

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FCHOA Pool is open now, you can still join as amember! www.ForestChase.org

$ for an annual pool membership. ontact us [email protected] if you need information or haveany questions.

HOA Dues for civic $75 can still be paid online atForestChase.org

Do you want to have an event listed?

E-mail [email protected]

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Information posted in this newsletter is intended to provide general knowledge that may be of interest to Forest Chase Homeowners. Forest Chase HOA does not warrant the accuracy of theinformation as posted on this website. Forest Chase HOA reserves the right to accept or reject any advertisement submitted for publication. The appearance of advertising on the Forest ChaseHOA website in no way implies endorsement or approval by the HOA of any advertising claims or of the advertiser, its product, or services. Forest Chase HOA disclaims any liability whatsoever inconnection with advertising appearing in this newsletter.

A GLOWING thank

you to the Ralston

Family for donating

the NEW glow-in-the

dark Tetherball at

the picnic area!

YIPPIE RALSTONS!

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