january 2013 news & views

JANUARY 2013 SPECIAL EVENTSJanuary 1st Woman’s Club Tuesday Bingo 6:30 pm

(Also on 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th) January 2nd Board of Directors Workshop 9:00 amJanuary 4th Brookridge Bingo 5:45 pm

(Also on 11th, 18th, 25th )January 7th All Stars Entertainment 6:00 pmJanuary 10th Brookridge Entertainment 7:00 pmJanuary 11th EZ Does It Exercise Club/Open House 9:30 amJanuary 12th Good Times Line Dance 6:30 pmJanuary 16th Board of Directors Meeting 7:00 pm January 19th AARP Drivers Course 9:00 am January 19th Bob, Shirley & Friends 6:30 pmJanuary 20th Woman’s Club/ 3:00 pm

Big Band Entertainment January 23rd Blood Mobile 8:30 am

Board Of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-32Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-46Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-51Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Public Service Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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BOARD MEETINGWednesday, January 16th - 7 P.M.

WORKSHOP MEETINGWednesday, January 2nd - 9 A.M.

December 7, 2012

In Honor of Stanley M. McMahon, Veteran Burial Flag was raisedat Brookridge Clubhouse to Honor Mr. Stanley and lowered tohalf-staff in remembrance of those who died in the attack onPearl Harbor, Hawaii December 7, 1941.

Mr. Stanley was a Brookridge member for over 30 years and aWorld War II veteran of the US Army and deployed to Iwo Jima.

L-R Lee Bell, Don Nickel, Ward Dunevant, Greg Schubert

Raising The Flag

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Brookridge • January, 2013


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Only water before 8:00 A.M. or after 6:00 P.M.

Hand-watering and micro-irriga-tion (drip irrigation) of non-lawnlandscape (such as flower beds,vegetable gardens, etc.) may bedone any day and time, as neces-sary.

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Brookridge • January, 2013 2013SCHEDULE OF STANDARD BOARD MTGS

Happy New Year!

We are off and running. Items on the horizon are the clubhousepool deck, drainage ditches and roads. As the economy improveswe hope to see the vacant home list (79) reduced. Coupon Booksare out and in the mail if you didn’t pick yours up. We had over1100 opt-out of coupon books thus saving over $1400 in print-ing and mailing costs, Thank You!

Thank you to the Volunteers who helped. On Tuesday, February19th we will have our Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast at 9:00a.m. See you there!

I look forward to serving you and making 2013 even better than2012. Thank you for your continued support.

Managers ReportBy Ray Geroux

JanuaryWednesday, January 2*Wednesday, January 16*Workshop date change due to New Year’s Day

FebruaryTuesday, February 5Wednesday, February 20

MarchTuesday, March 5Wednesday, March 20

AprilTuesday, April 2Wednesday, April 17**Annual Membership Meeting

MayTuesday, May 7Wednesday, May 15

JuneTuesday, June 4Wednesday, June 19

JulyTuesday, July 2Wednesday- No Meeting

AugustTuesday, August 6Wednesday, August 21

SeptemberTuesday, September 3Wednesday, September 18

OctoberTuesday, October 1Wednesday, October 16

NovemberTuesday, November 5Wednesday, November 20

DecemberTuesday, December 3Wednesday- No Meeting

RV CompoundBy Jim Snyder

In our December walk through we found a number of unitsthat have been in there for a long time, with wheels in thesand and tires that are deteriorating. All units should bechecked monthly and wheels and tires put on wood to keepthem from sinking into the sand.

We are still having units parked in the wrong sites or parkedwith the site number in the center of the unit. Check to see ifyou are parked with the site number in the center of the unit.Check to see if your parked correctly. We also need to watchthe covers on boats to keep water out. Keep your registrationup to date along with a phone number, so you can be contact-ed if need arises. PLEASE REPORT ANY CHANGES TOTHE OFFICE SO OUR MONTHLY LIST IS UP TO DATE.

We will be enforcing our six-month rule about moving unitsand then make sure you can take them on the road. Also,make sure the yellow registration sticker is on the plate.If youneed help parking, check your sheet, issued by the office onhow to park correctly.

Any other problems contact me at 596-1804 and help will beavailable. Let us keep the compound clean and units in goodshape.

I hope all had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year.

JUST A FEW BRIEF COMMENTS:

The budget for 2013 was approved with 139 votes in favor and 88no votes. A budget of about 1.3 million dollars and only about 8%of the residents cast a ballot!Running for the Board of Directors? Your resume must beturned into the Administrative office by January 14, 2013.Nominees will be announced at the January 16 meeting. “Meetthe Candidates” will occur on February 20, 2013 following theregular Board Meeting.

BE CAREFUL!:

Do not let strangers into your home! If you do not know who isat the door, do not let them in! If they do not leave, call theSheriff’s Department .

ANONYMOUS LETTERS:

If you are an author of anonymous letters, just what is it youwant us to do? We have no information as to who we contact.How can we help solve a problem when we have NO CLEAR IDEAOF WHAT THE PROBLEM IS? Often the letter is a complaintabout a neighbor. Who is the neighbor? If you do not want to talk to anybody at the office, call your UnitRepresentative. We also have Complaint forms that protect iden-tity. There are options. Anonymous letters do no good!

COMPLAINTS:

Thus far in 2012, 458 complaints have been logged. The A/VRChas heard 118 of them. We have some very busy people who con-tribute their time to make Brookridge a better place to live.

Happy New Year,Ray Starr

From The PresidentBy Ray Starr

Tuesday workshops begin at 9:00 a.m.Wednesday meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.

Held at the Clubhouse


FIRE.....24 Hours Daily 7 Days A Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911FIRE (Forestry 24 Hours Daily 7 Days A Week) 911 or 754-6757NON-EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 754-6830BROOKRIDGE GUARD HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 596-0697COUNTY SHERIFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 or 754-6850STATE HIGHWAY PATROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 or 754-6767HERNANDO COUNTY UTILITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 754-4037BROOKRIDGE CLUBHOUSE (Custodian office) . . . . . 596-1112

BROOKRIDGE COMM. PROPERTYOWNERS,INC. (Office) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-0696BROOKSVILLE U.S. POST OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .544-4093BROOKSVILLE WEST HERNANDO BRANCH LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .540-6391COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .754-4433(Homemaker, Garden Information)WITHLACOOCHEE ELECTRIC CO-OP . . . . . . . . . . . .596-4000AMBULANCE SERVICE-MEDICAL EMERGENCY . . . . . . . .911ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMIT Call Office . .596-0696

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

NEW PHONE NUMBERS SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THEOFFICE................................................................596-0696Brookridge Website: www.brookridge.com


Every organization welcomes new members! If you are not already active, call some that interest you. Call the office @ 596-0696 if you have any changes to be made on this page.

ORGANIZATIONSALL STARS ENTERTAINMENT

Jane Mulvaney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-1357AARP DRIVERS CLASS

Tom Stramiello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .684-6348ACOUSTIC WORKSHOP

Wayne Barcomb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-5854AQUA POOL EXERCISE

Mildred Foster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-9343ASTRONOMY CLUB

Philip Rastocny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .398-0119BASKET WEAVING

Judy Wilkes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .592-6579BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

Ed Kolbe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-3296 BIBLE STUDY GROUP

Judy Schmalz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .727-389-2731BINGO - FRIDAY NIGHT

Roger Laliberte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-9601BINGO - TUESDAY NIGHT

Howard & Lillian Keller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200-5294 BLOOD BANK

Main Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-0696BOB, SHIRLEY, & FRIENDS

Robert Beck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200-7401BOCCE CLUB

Lou Cherwak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200-9668BOWLING (BROOKRIDGE ROLLERS)

Kevin McMahon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .442-0739 BRIDGE CLUB (WED - DUPLICATE)

Thelma Bredeweg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-1439BRIDGE -LESSONS

Len Fach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-6462 BRIDGE (MON-WED-THU- INTERMEDIATE)

Marilyn Vagn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-2463BRIDGE (GRAND SLAMMERS DUPLICATE TUESDAYS)

Jerri Kline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-0229 BROOKRIDGE ENTERTAINMENT

Judy Wilkes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .592-6579BROOKRIDGE GENEALOGY CLUB

Ruth Wohl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239-218-1970BROOKRIDGE MEN’S ASSOCIATION

Rocky Miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .592-5116BUNCO

Lois McGarvey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .584-5544CAMERA CLUB

Otto Saalbom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-9840 CAMPERS CLUB

Michael Prior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(352) 250-3449CAN-AM TOURNAMENT

Ray Agle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-0967 CERAMIC CLUB

Jackie Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-0703 CERAMIC "DOING IT MY WAY”

Ann Vogel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-9196 CERT (COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM)

Lois McGarvey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .584-5544COPPER CLUB (POKER)

Thomas Julius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-4061 COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS

Sue Atkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .556-4669CRAFTY STITCHERS

Patty Benedict . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .556-2200 CRIBBAGE CLUB

Jean Tuman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-2878 CRIME WATCH GROUP

John Scalf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .340-5436DEMOCRATS OF BROOKRIDGE

Robert Alford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-7307DRAMA CLUB

Susan Barcomb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-5854 EUCHRE

Lou Cherwak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200-9668EVENING BIBLE STUDY

William Hartman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293-4647EXERCISE CLUB

Jane Walmsley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-9320

GARDEN CLUBRich Stratton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(815)276-4994

GOLF ASSOCIATIONRonald Tifft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-3700

GOLF-GUYS & DOLLS Richard Malone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200-8646

GOLF, KINGS & QUEENSJane Mulvaney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-1357

GOLF, LADIES 9 HOLEBarbara Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-4268

GOLF, LADIES 18 HOLEJan Bishop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-8611

GOLF, MEN'S 9 HOLELamar Semmel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-2762

GOLF MEN'S 18 HOLELinc Higgins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-3225GOOD TIMES LINE DANCING

Norma Rankin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-3530HAND & FOOT CARDS (MONDAY)

Carole Tobey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-3130 HAND & FOOT (TUESDAY)

Ruth Gallant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-3961 HELPING HANDS

Marjorie Riedeman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .592-4407HIGH RIDGE SQUARE CLUB

Jerry McGuire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-8595HORSESHOE CLUB

Dick Turmel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-1838 LINE DANCING

Karen Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .592-4397 MAHJONGG

Judie Gregory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-0936MIDWEST CLUB

Cheryl Humphrey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-2429 MODEL RAILROAD CLUB

Fred Burrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-9474MUSICAIRES (MUSIC-AIRES)

Barbara Finley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .397-8029MUSIC JAMMERS

Wayne Barcomb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-5854 NORTHEAST CLUB

Barbara Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-3350PINOCHLE (THURS. & SAT)

Rosemary Pavich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-8394 POKER (MONDAY & WEDNESDAY)

TJ Lockard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-9479 POKER (THURSDAY) TEXAS HOLD ’EM

Jesse Sawyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .556-4462 REPUBLICAN CLUB

Jerome Hammett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .597-1812RV COMPOUND COMMITTEE

Jim Snyder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-1804SAFETY COMMITTEE

Jim Snyder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-1804SOCIAL DANCE

Carole Levesque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-2185 SUNDAY CHURCH

Judy Schmalz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .727-389-2731TABLE TENNIS

Keni Ilderton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-9858 TAl CHI CLUB

Lynne Hart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-0642 TENNIS CLUB

Ron Leaky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .346-9487 UNIT REPS

Betty Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .592-5161UNO

Carole Hermes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-0399WATER AEROBICS

Susie Hecker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .937-418-0989WEIGHT CONTROL CLASS

Carole Levesque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596-2185WOMAN’S CLUB

Lillian Keller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200-5294


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SafetyBy Jim Snyder

The Boulevard trees have been cut so RV’s can drive throughsafely without any damage being done.

Our security has asked us to be watchful on houses that arenow vacant, so that nobody can get in and cause damageinside. First call the sheriff’s office, and report suspicious peo-ple then, call our security to tell them you called the sheriffdepartment.

We are looking for more active members to attend our meet-ings and have input in our community

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA

Members may submit, in writing,items they would like to be considered

for the 2013 Annual Membership Meeting Agenda.

Please turn in items to the Administration office. Deadline is February 25, 2013

2013 Budget Vote Results

139 For 88 Against ___

227 total votes received

The budget was APPROVED by the membership

Many thanks to the Unit Representatives for registering vot-ers and to the Election Committee for counting the votes.

MEET THE BCPO CANDIDATES

When: February 20, 2013

Time: Directly Following the Board of Directors’ Meeting

Where: Clubhouse Hall

Coffee & Donuts to be Served

The Board urges all homeowners to attend, in order tofamiliarize yourself with the candidates running for the 20132014 Board. In addition, any questions you may have willbe answered.

REMINDER

The Tuesday Board of Directors’ Meeting for January will beheld on Wednesday January 2 at 9 a.m. due to the holi-days.


MINUTESBROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ WORKSHOPMINUTES OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Call to Order: President Starr called the meeting to order at9:00 a.m. with a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Proof of Notice: The agenda was posted at the clubhouse andadministration office on November 2, 2012.

. PROOF OF NOTICE ESTABLISHED.

Proof of Quorum:Present: Chairman/President Starr, 1st Vice PresidentWilkes, 2nd Vice President Miller, Treasurer Gaul, SecretarySajdak, Director Basteri, Director Walters.

Also Present: General Manager Ray Geroux, Security Captain Ward Dunevant, 27 member names on the sign-in sheet.

Approval of Minutes:a. The Minutes of the Board of Directors’ Workshop of

October 2, 2012 - STAND APPROVED AS WRITTEN.

b. The Minutes of the Board of Directors’ Limited AgendaMeeting of October 11, 2012 - STAND APPROVED ASWRITTEN.

c. Correction to the Board of Directors’ Meeting ofSeptember 19, 2012 - Correction to New Business, Item amotion was erroneously omitted previously: “MOTION BYGAUL, SECONDED BY SAJDAK, TO ACCEPT THE 2013PROPOSED BUDGET AND PARTIALLY FUNDEDRESERVES. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.” MIN-UTES STAND APPROVED AS CORRECTED.

Correspondence:a. A letter dated 10/26/12 from the BCCGA Committee

Chairman, William Goldbach, for the Pancake Breakfast re:Overtime-

MOTION BY GAUL, SECONDED BY WALTERS, TOREARRANGE THE MONITOR’S SCHEDULES TO ADAPTTO THE PANCAKE BREAKFAST SCHEDULE. MOTIONCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Unfinished Business: None

New Business:a. Proposed Changes to the Rules & Regulations, Article

III, Section 1- Item D re: Pool hours - President Starrexplained the Board took action on 10/2/12 changing thepool hours; therefore, the rules need to be changed.Proposed changes are:

Brookridge • January, 2013Current:D. The pool opens at 9:00 a.m. year round, except onMondays and Thursdays when it is reserved for AquaticExercise class members until 10 a.m. The pool closes at9:00 p.m. during Daylight Savings Time and at 8:00 p.m.during Standard Time. The entire pool area will also beclosed during general maintenance and repairs. The poolwill be open for Board approved organized exercise swim-ming at 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Proposed:D. Pool hours:

Opens: Monday – Saturday: 8 a.m. -excluding Mondays and Thursdays, when itis reserved for Aquatic Exercise class from9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Sundays: 9 a.m. (When pool maintenance is finished)

Closes: 9 p.m. during Daylight Savings Time and 8 p.m.during Standard Time.

The entire pool area will also be closed during gen-eral maintenance and repairs.

MOTION BY STARR, SECONDED BY WILKES, TOAPPROVE THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE RULES& REGULATIONS, ARTICLE III, SECTION 1, ITEM D.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

b. Proposed Changes to the Rules & Regulations, ArticleI, Section 21: School Gate re: Updating Verbiage - PresidentStarr stated the Board previously accepted the proposalfrom the Hernando County School District; therefore, theRules & Regulations need to be modified. Members joiningthe discussion: Doug Beals, Unit 2; Ed Kolbe, Unit 4; DaveCampbell, Unit 4. Proposed changes are:

Gate located between 9587 and 9569 Scepter. The evacu-ation gate is half-opened for two hours during the morningand afternoon to allow students to go to and return fromschool. The gate is operated by a County School CrossingGuard. Pedestrian traffic only. The hours of operation areposted and determined by the Hernando County SchoolBoard. Added: “In order for school children to gain accessto the school gate, a yearly registration with the BCPO isrequired and a key card will be assigned by the HernandoCounty School District.”

MOTION BY STARR, SECONDED BY WILKES, TOAPPROVE THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE RULES& REGULATIONS, ARTICLE I: GENERAL RULES & REG-ULATIONS, SECTION 21: SCHOOL GATE. MOTIONCARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

c. Appointment of the 2012 – 2013 NominatingCommittee - Secretary Sajdak thanked the committee mem-bers for volunteering and helping find candidates to run forthe Board of Directors and Unit Representatives.


MOTION BY SAJDAK, SECONDED BY GAUL, TOAPPOINT LINDA THOMAS, AS CHAIRPERSON, JIM SNY-DER AND SUE BILODEAU, TO THE 2012 – 2013 NOMI-NATING COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUS-LY.

d. Proposed Changes to the Rules & Regulations ArticleI, Section 3: Controlled Access re: Residents-Barcode/Identification - Secretary Sajdak stated more con-trol is needed at the entrance gate. No identification isrequired and only a name and address are needed to enter.Not every resident has a bar code. A lengthy discussion fol-lowed regarding visitor passes, lack of enforcement, legalityof requiring identification, cards for public attendance to club-house functions (Bingo, etc.), feasibility of passes andmandatory barcodes. Members who joined the discussionwere: Mary Campbell, Unit 4; Ed Kolbe, Unit 4; Val Stratton,Unit 3; Lyla Harvey, Unit 3 and Sandy Robart, Unit 3.Proposed changes:

Article I, Section 3: Controlled Access- Add the following (A,B and C)

- Residents: Barcode/Identification.A. To gain access to Brookridge, residents stop at the

gatehouse and use the barcode reader lane. If they choseto use the visitor’s lane, they must provide photo ID andproof of residency.

B. Visitors must stop at the gatehouse and state nameand destination. They may also be required to present aphoto ID and vehicle registration. When a visitor is allowedentry, vehicle license number and time of entry is logged.The pass will indicate the length of stay. All visitors mustobey the Brookridge Rules & Regulations. Residents areresponsible for the actions of their guests.

C. Users of fraudulently procured entry passes shall bebarred from entry or be charged with trespassing.

MOTION BY SAJDAK, SECONDED BY MILLER, TOAPPROVE THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE RULES& REGULATIONS, ARTICLE I, SECTION 3,BARCODE/IDENTIFICATION AS SPOKEN (Proposedchanges were spoken allowed and listed above). After alengthy discussion, DIRECTOR WALTERS MOVED THEQUESTION. TWO IN FAVOR. FIVE OPPOSED (Basteri,Gaul, Starr, Walters, Wilkes). MAJORITY RULED.MOTION FAILED.

President Starr stated this topic would be added to the agen-da of an upcoming meeting between the Security Captain,Ward Dunevant, 2nd Vice President Miller and SecretarySajdak. Three items are needed concerning this item: 1)Outline what the problems are 2) Examine our own Rules &Regulations 3) Develop a plan on how to proceed withimproving enforcement and traffic in and out of Brookridge.If action is needed, it will be added to a future agenda of aBoard of Directors’ meeting.

Round Table:Treasurer Gaul stated Fl. Statute 720 allows voting privi-leges to be revoked if a member is delinquent over 90 dayson their assessments, the BCPO should start enforcing this.

President Starr stated the Fl. Statute Treasurer Gaul refer-enced says “may be revoked” and is not mandatory.

1st Vice President Wilkes reminded members the nextBoard meeting on Wednesday will be at 11 a.m. He alsowarned members to be cautious when dealing with a localheating and air conditioning contractor.

Secretary Sajdak discussed enforcement to the Rules &Regulations is key and guardhouse passes need to be dis-tributed.

2nd Vice President Miller announced Bingo is in need ofvolunteers to serve on the floor and as a Board of Director.Come early, as Bingo is reaching full capacity that is allow-able to the Fire Marshall.

Director Basteri discussed the tire tracks on the roadwaysand suggested reminding residents of the speed limits.Director Basteri stated someone dug up plants onBrookridge Boulevard, thankfully Grace Gordon replacedthem. If residents see this occurring again, report it.Director Basteri corrected misinformation in the News &Views: The Big Band on Sunday is from 3:00 p.m. – 6 p.m.not 6:30 p.m. The November 25th Woman’s Club TreeLighting is a reservation only event starting at 3 p.m.

Member Comments: (Member Name/ Unit #/ Topic) Isabell Raad, Unit 1: Front gate walk-ins; Dave Campbell,Unit 4: Mandatory barcodes; Ed Kolbe, Unit 4: Roofreplacement, pool deck; Mary Sweeney, Unit 4: Bids fromroofers; Jim Snyder, Unit 4: outbound tailgating sign.

Ed Kolbe, Beautification Chairperson, stated the committeeneeds volunteers to help put up the Christmas lights on the17th. Mr. Kolbe asked if anyone witnesses plants being dugup to file a report. Mr. Kolbe suggested hiring someone twodays a week to help maintain the ponds, and the bushes andtrees, because some our dying.

Meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.

Transcribed by Michelle O’Connor, BCPO RecordingSecretary

SUBMITTED BY: KEN SAJDAK, BCPO SECRETARY

[Minutes subject to approval at the December 4, 2012 meeting]

Brookridge • January, 2013BROOKRIDGE COMMUNITY PROPERTY OWNERS, INC.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETINGMINUTES OF WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Call to Order: President Starr called the meeting to order at11:00 a.m. with a moment of silence and thePledge of Allegiance.

Proof of Notice: The agenda was posted on the Clubhouse bulletin boards and at the Administration officeon November 16, 2012. PROOF OF NOTICE ESTABLISHED.

Proof of Quorum:Present: Present: Chairman/President Starr, 1st Vice

President Wilkes, 2nd Vice President Miller, Treasurer Gaul, Secretary Sajdak, Director Basteri, Director WaltersPROOF OF QUORUM ESTABLISHED.

Present: Security Captain Ward Dunevant and 36 members on sign-in sheet

Excused: General Manager Ray Geroux

Approval of Minutes:a. Approval of the Minutes of the Board of Directors’

Meeting of October 17, 2012: MINUTES STAND APPROVEDAS WRITTEN.

Correspondence: President Starr read the following corre-spondence:

a. A letter dated 10/30/12 from Marge Roloff, HelpingHand’s President re: Overtime:

MOTION BY STARR, SECONDED BY WALTERS, TOREARRANGE THE MONITORS SCHEDULES TO ADAPTTO THE HELPING HAND’S PANCAKE BREAKFAST ON2/10/13. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

MOTION BY WALTERS, SECONDED BY BASTERI, TOALLOW THE PUBLIC TO ATTEND THE HELPING HAND’SPANCAKE BREAKFAST ON 2/10/13. MOTION CARRIEDUNANIMOUSLY.

Reports: Crime Watch Report: None

Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Gaul asked the mem-bers if there were any questions. There were no member ques-tions regarding the Treasurer’s Report.

Unfinished Business: None

New Business:

a. Unit Representatives Recommendation to Appoint SheilaMartin as a Unit 2 Representative - President Starr stated allthe appropriate paperwork was in order for Mrs. Martin’s nom-ination.

MOTION BY STARR, SECONDED BY GAUL, TO APPOINTSHEILA MARTIN AS A UNIT REPRESENTATIVE FOR UNIT2. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

President Starr administered the Oath of Office to Mrs. Martin.

b. Past Due Assessments - Treasurer Gaul recited FLStatutes 720.305(3) which states that if a member is morethan 90 days delinquent in paying a monetary obligation dueto the association, the association may suspend the rights ofthe member, or the member’s tenant, guest, or invitee, touse common areas and facilities until the monetary obliga-tion is paid in full. Treasurer Gaul listed the followingaccounts to be suspended:

101004, 112014, 118006, 203114, 221002, 224002, 226011,330024, 330030, 336013, 346007, 347004, 347024, 429150,452036, 601010, 602013, 629323, 639021

MOTION BY GAUL, SECONDED BY WILKES, TO SUS-PEND PRIVILEGES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH FL. STATUTE720.305(3), ON THE ACCOUNT NUMBERS STATED. SUS-PENSION OF PRIVILEGES WILL BE IMPOSED ON 11/28/12AND CONTINUE UNTIL THE ACCOUNTS ARE MADE CUR-RENT. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

c. 2013 Budget Vote Results - President Starr thanked theUnit Representatives for registering voters and thanked theElection Committee for counting the votes. President Starrannounced the 2013 Budget votes were: 139 for the budget; 88against the budget, for a total of 227 votes received. The budg-et was approved by the membership.

d. Case # 1444 (9385 Scepter Ave.) - 1st Vice PresidentWilkes stated this case was brought to the A/VRC on 11/14/12for a basketball hoop on the front lawn next to the street. TheA/VRC has not received a written statement of appeal. Themember/resident was not present at the hearing.

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY BASTERI, TOACCEPT THE A/VRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CASE #1444 THAT A $25 PER DAY AND 14 DAY SUSPENSION OFPRIVILEGES BE IMPOSED. IF COMPLIANCE IS NOT METWITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF NOTICE OF THEBCPO BOARD’S DECISION, THE FINE AND/OR SUSPEN-SION OF PRIVILEGES IMPOSED WILL CONTINUE UNTILCOMPLIANCE IS MET. IT IS THE VIOLATORS RESPONSI-BILITY TO NOTIFY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERIF COMPLIANCE IS MET. UPON VERIFICATION OF COM-PLIANCE, ANY FINES OR SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES(AFTER THE INITIAL SUSPENSION IS SERVED) WILLCEASE UPON PAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING FINES. ALLACTION, PUNITIVE AND OTHERWISE DECIDED BY THEBCPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL GO INTO EFFECTIMMEDIATELY UPON ANY AND ALL RECURRENCES OFTHIS VIOLATION, TWELVE MONTHS INTO THE FUTURE.IF A RECURRENCE HAPPENS, FINES AND SUSPENSIONOF PRIVILEGES WILL BE IMPOSED IMMEDIATELY UNTILCOMPLIANCE IS MET IN ACCORDANCE WITH BCPO


RULES & REGULATIONS, ARTICLE XII, SECTION 3 & 6.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

e. Case # 1470 (14298 Action St.) - 1st Vice PresidentWilkes stated this case was brought to the A/VRC on 11/14/12for unattended kids at the pool. The A/VRC has not received awritten statement of appeal. The member/resident was notpresent at the hearing.

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY GAUL, TO ACCEPTTHE A/VRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CASE # 1470 THATA FLAT $50 FINE AND 30 DAY SUSPENSION OF PRIVI-LEGES BE IMPOSED. ALL ACTION, PUNITIVE AND OTH-ERWISE DECIDED BY THE BCPO BOARD OF DIRECTORSWILL GO INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ANY ANDALL RECURRENCES OF THIS VIOLATION, TWELVEMONTHS INTO THE FUTURE. IF A REOCCURRENCE HAP-PENS, FINES AND SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES WILL BEIMPOSED IMMEDIATELY UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS MET INACCORDANCE WITH BCPO RULES & REGULATIONS,ARTICLE XII, SECTION 3 & 6. MOTION CARRIED UNANI-MOUSLY.

f. Case # 1474 (15279 Brookridge Blvd.) - 1st Vice PresidentWilkes stated this case was brought to the A/VRC on 11/14/12for a trailer in the driveway. The A/VRC has not received a writ-ten statement of appeal. The member/resident was not presentat the hearing.

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY WALTERS, TOACCEPT THE A/VRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CASE #1474 THAT THE VIOLATOR HAS COMPLIED. THE $25 PERDAY FINE AND 14 DAY SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES AREWAIVED. ALL ACTION, PUNITIVE AND OTHERWISEDECIDED BY THE BCPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILLGO INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ANY AND ALLRECURRENCES OF THIS VIOLATION, TWELVE MONTHSINTO THE FUTURE. IF A RECURRENCE HAPPENS, FINESAND SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES WILL BE IMPOSEDIMMEDIATELY UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS MET IN ACCOR-DANCE WITH BCPO RULES & REGULATIONS, ARTICLEXII, SECTION 3 & 6. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

g. Case # 1480 (14265 Midfield St.) - 1st Vice PresidentWilkes stated this case was brought to the A/VRC on 11/14/12for parking on the grass. The A/VRC has not received a writtenstatement of appeal. The member/resident was present at thehearing.

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY WALTERS, TOACCEPT THE A/VRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CASE #1480 THAT THE VIOLATOR HAS COMPLIED. THE $25 PERDAY FINE AND 14 DAY SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES AREWAIVED. ALL ACTION, PUNITIVE AND OTHERWISEDECIDED BY THE BCPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILLGO INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ANY AND ALLRECURRENCES OF THIS VIOLATION, TWELVE MONTHSINTO THE FUTURE. IF A RECURRENCE HAPPENS, FINESAND SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES WILL BE IMPOSED

IMMEDIATELY UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS MET IN ACCOR-DANCE WITH BCPO RULES & REGULATIONS, ARTICLEXII, SECTION 3 & 6. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Secretary Sajdak joined the meeting at 11:14 a.m.

h. Case # 1481 (14442 Diablo Dr.) - 1st Vice PresidentWilkes stated this case was brought to the A/VRC on 11/14/12for a utility trailer parked in the driveway. The A/VRC has notreceived a written statement of appeal. The member/residentwas present at the hearing.

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY MILLER, TOACCEPT THE A/VRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CASE #1481 THAT THE VIOLATOR HAS COMPLIED. THE $25 PERDAY FINE AND 14 DAY SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES AREWAIVED. ALL ACTION, PUNITIVE AND OTHERWISEDECIDED BY THE BCPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILLGO INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ANY AND ALLRECURRENCES OF THIS VIOLATION, TWELVE MONTHSINTO THE FUTURE. IF A RECURRENCE HAPPENS, FINESAND SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES WILL BE IMPOSEDIMMEDIATELY UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS MET IN ACCOR-DANCE WITH BCPO RULES & REGULATIONS, ARTICLEXII, SECTION 3 & 6. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

i. Case # 1482 (14897 Brookridge Blvd.) - 1st Vice PresidentWilkes stated this case was brought to the A/VRC on 11/14/12for vehicles parked in the grass. The A/VRC has not receiveda written statement of appeal. The member/resident was notpresent at the hearing.

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY GAUL, TO ACCEPTTHE A/VRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CASE # 1482 THATA FLAT $25 FINE AND 14 DAY SUSPENSION OF PRIVI-LEGES BE IMPOSED. ALL ACTION, PUNITIVE AND OTH-ERWISE DECIDED BY THE BCPO BOARD OF DIRECTORSWILL GO INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ANY ANDALL RECURRENCES OF THIS VIOLATION, TWELVEMONTHS INTO THE FUTURE. IF A RECURRENCE HAP-PENS, FINES AND SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES WILL BEIMPOSED IMMEDIATELY UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS MET INACCORDANCE WITH BCPO RULES & REGULATIONS,ARTICLE XII, SECTION 3 & 6. MOTION CARRIED UNANI-MOUSLY.

j. Case # 1483 (14942 Brookridge Blvd.) - 1st Vice PresidentWilkes stated this case was brought to the A/VRC on 11/14/12for a boat in the carport without lattice. The A/VRC has notreceived a written statement of appeal. The member/residentwas not present at the hearing.

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY SAJDAK, TOACCEPT THE A/VRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CASE #1483 THAT THE VIOLATOR HAS COMPLIED. THE $25 PERDAY FINE AND 14 DAY SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES AREWAIVED. ALL ACTION, PUNITIVE AND OTHERWISEDECIDED BY THE BCPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILLGO INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ANY AND ALL


RECURRENCES OF THIS VIOLATION, TWELVE MONTHSINTO THE FUTURE. IF A RECURRENCE HAPPENS, FINESAND SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES WILL BE IMPOSEDIMMEDIATELY UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS MET IN ACCOR-DANCE WITH BCPO RULES & REGULATIONS, ARTICLEXII, SECTION 3 & 6. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

k. Case # 1484 (8033 Mission St.) - 1st Vice PresidentWilkes stated this case was brought to the A/VRC on 11/14/12for vehicles parked in the grass. The A/VRC has not receiveda written statement of appeal. The member/resident was pres-ent at the hearing.

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY GAUL, TO ACCEPTTHE A/VRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CASE # 1484 THATTHE VIOLATOR HAS COMPLIED. THE $25 PER DAY FINEAND 14 DAY SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES ARE WAIVED.ALL ACTION, PUNITIVE AND OTHERWISE DECIDED BYTHE BCPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL GO INTOEFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ANY AND ALL RECUR-RENCES OF THIS VIOLATION, TWELVE MONTHS INTOTHE FUTURE. IF A RECURRENCE HAPPENS, FINES ANDSUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES WILL BE IMPOSED IMME-DIATELY UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS MET IN ACCORDANCEWITH BCPO RULES & REGULATIONS, ARTICLE XII, SEC-TION 3 & 6. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

l. Case # 1485 (8099 Country Club Dr.) - 1st Vice PresidentWilkes stated this case was brought to the A/VRC on 11/14/12for a utility trailer in the side yard. The A/VRC has not receiveda written statement of appeal. The member/resident was notpresent at the hearing.

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY SAJDAK, TOACCEPT THE A/VRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CASE #1485 THAT A FLAT $25 FINE AND 14 DAY SUSPENSION OFPRIVILEGES BE IMPOSED. ALL ACTION, PUNITIVE ANDOTHERWISE DECIDED BY THE BCPO BOARD OF DIREC-TORS WILL GO INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ANYAND ALL RECURRENCES OF THIS VIOLATION, TWELVEMONTHS INTO THE FUTURE. IF A RECURRENCE HAP-PENS, FINES AND SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES WILL BEIMPOSED IMMEDIATELY UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS MET INACCORDANCE WITH BCPO RULES & REGULATIONS,ARTICLE XII, SECTION 3 & 6. MOTION CARRIED UNANI-MOUSLY.

m. Case # 1486 (9195 Fontaine Dr.) - 1st Vice PresidentWilkes stated this case was brought to the A/VRC on 11/14/12for vehicles parked in the grass. The A/VRC has not receiveda written statement of appeal. The member/resident was pres-ent at the hearing.

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY BASTERI, TOACCEPT THE A/VRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CASE #1486 THAT A FLAT $25 FINE AND 14 DAY SUSPENSION OFPRIVILEGES BE IMPOSED. ALL ACTION, PUNITIVE ANDOTHERWISE DECIDED BY THE BCPO BOARD OF DIREC-TORS WILL GO INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ANY

Brookridge • January, 2013AND ALL RECURRENCES OF THIS VIOLATION, TWELVEMONTHS INTO THE FUTURE. IF A RECURRENCE HAP-PENS, FINES AND SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES WILL BEIMPOSED IMMEDIATELY UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS MET INACCORDANCE WITH BCPO RULES & REGULATIONS,ARTICLE XII, SECTION 3 & 6. MOTION CARRIED UNANI-MOUSLY.

n. Case # 1456 (15092 Rialto Ave.), Case # 1457 (15473Brookridge Blvd.), Case # 1461 (8145 Fortune Hunter Dr.) - 1stVice President Wilkes stated these cases were brought to theA/VRC on 11/14/12 for speeding. The A/VRC has not receivedwritten statements of appeal. The member/residents werepresent at the hearing.

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY MILLER, TOACCEPT THE A/VRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CASES #1456, 1457 AND 1461 THAT A FLAT $25 FINE AND 14 DAYSUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES BE IMPOSED. ALLACTION, PUNITIVE AND OTHERWISE DECIDED BY THEBCPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL GO INTO EFFECTIMMEDIATELY UPON ANY AND ALL RECURRENCES OFTHIS VIOLATION, TWELVE MONTHS INTO THE FUTURE.IF A RECURRENCE HAPPENS, FINES AND SUSPENSIONOF PRIVILEGES WILL BE IMPOSED IMMEDIATELY UNTILCOMPLIANCE IS MET IN ACCORDANCE WITH BCPORULES & REGULATIONS, ARTICLE XII, SECTION 3 & 6.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

- Case # 1460 (14413 Rialto Ave.) - This case for agendaitem “n” was handled separately as Mrs. Boncaro spoke on theviolation. She suggested raising Brookridge Boulevard’s speedlimits and also use radar speed limit signs. 1st Vice PresidentWilkes stated the signs were used before and were not effec-tive. President Starr stated the BCPO has to obey FloridaStatutes and cannot raise those speed limits becauseBrookridge is a residential area.

1st Vice President Wilkes stated this case was brought to theA/VRC on 11/14/12 for speeding. The A/VRC has not receiveda written statement of appeal. The member/resident was pres-ent at the hearing.

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY SAJDAK, TOACCEPT THE A/VRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CASE #1460 THAT A FLAT $25 FINE AND 14 DAY SUSPENSION OFPRIVILEGES BE IMPOSED. ALL ACTION, PUNITIVE ANDOTHERWISE DECIDED BY THE BCPO BOARD OF DIREC-TORS WILL GO INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ANYAND ALL RECURRENCES OF THIS VIOLATION, TWELVEMONTHS INTO THE FUTURE. IF A RECURRENCE HAP-PENS, FINES AND SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES WILL BEIMPOSED IMMEDIATELY UNTIL COMPLIANCE IS MET INACCORDANCE WITH BCPO RULES & REGULATIONS,ARTICLE XII, SECTION 3 & 6. MOTION CARRIED UNANI-MOUSLY.


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2:00 PM Deadline forNews & Views

12:00 PM Garden Club Board Meeting

11:00 PM Garden Club Membership Meeting

16:00 PM Brookridge Genealogy17:00 PM Women’s Club Board17:00 PM BCCGA

Membership Mtg.

19:00 AM Unit Rep Meeting10:00 AM Brookridge Revenue

Planning12:00 PM Brookridge Ent. Mtg.6:30 PM Woman’s Club Bingo

5:45 PM Early Bird BingoRegular Bingo

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19:00 AM Woman’s ClubTicket Sales

10:00 AM Republican Club16:30 PM Woman’s Club Bingo

18:30 AM Blood Mobile10:00 AM Camera Club16:00 PM High Ridge Square16:00 PM Evening

Bible Study17:00 PM Drama Club

Gen Mtg

10:00 AM Table Tennis Club19:00 AM BOD Workshop19:00 AM Crime Watch

10:00 AM CERT16:00 PM Evening Bible Study

6:00 PM All Stars Entertainment

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9:00 AM Drama ClubTicket Sales

9:30 AM AARP Driving Course6:30 PM Bob, Shirley & Friends

1:00 PM Women’s Club Membership Mtg.

(at office)

6:30 PM Good Times Line Dancing

3:00 PM Mid West Club3:00 PM Women’s Club

Big Band

6:30 PM Woman’s Club Bingo

7:00 PM Campers Club7:00 PM Northeast Club7:00 PM Democrats of

Brookridge


10:00 AM Brookridge Revenue Planning

16:30 PM Woman’s Club Bingo

19:00 AM Garden ClubTicket Sales

9:30 AM Craty Stitcher’s Tea16:30 PM Woman’s Club Bingo

9:00 AM Spring Garage Table Sales

6:00 PM Evening Bible Study

6:00 PM Evening Bible Study7:00 PM Board of

Directors Mtg

3:00 PM Brookridge Men’sAssociation

6:00 PM Evening Bible Study

9:00 AM Drama Club Ticket Sales

9:00 AM Drama Club Ticket Sales

7:00 AM Brookridge Entertainment





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(8394 Central Ave.), Case # 1466 (15939 Brookridge Blvd.),Case # 1467 (14830 Rialto Ave.) - 1st Vice President Wilkesstated these cases were brought to the A/VRC on 11/14/12 forspeeding. The A/VRC has not received written statements ofappeal. The member/residents were not present at the hearing.

MOTION BY WILKES, SECONDED BY MILLER, TOACCEPT THE A/VRC RECOMMENDATION FOR CASES1458, 1459, 1466 AND 1467 THAT A FLAT $25 FINE AND 14DAY SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES BE IMPOSED. ALLACTION, PUNITIVE AND OTHERWISE DECIDED BY THEBCPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL GO INTO EFFECTIMMEDIATELY UPON ANY AND ALL RECURRENCES OFTHIS VIOLATION, TWELVE MONTHS INTO THE FUTURE.IF A RECURRENCE HAPPENS, FINES AND SUSPENSIONOF PRIVILEGES WILL BE IMPOSED IMMEDIATELY UNTILCOMPLIANCE IS MET IN ACCORDANCE WITH BCPORULES & REGULATIONS, ARTICLE XII, SECTION 3 & 6.MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Roundtable:

Director Walters had no comment.

1st Vice President Wilkes stated that speeding is the majorityof violations and the efforts of the A/VRC members are appre-ciated. 1st Vice President Wilkes stated a resident questionedhim as to why the soundboard has not been completed in the

rear “Bingo corner” of the clubhouse, as a club (Social Dance)donated funds to pay for the installation. President Starr statedthe General Manager would be made aware of it and the instal-lation should be done.

Treasurer Gaul thanked the people who voted for the budgetand stated that he wished the 88 members that voted againstthe budget had asked questions of him.

President Starr stated the 12/4/12 meeting will conclude the2012 year and that there will not be a December Wednesdaynight meeting. President Starr stated the Board met with theBCPO attorney regarding governing document issues. Thereare not any major corrections needed but there are minor onesand the Restrictions need to be rerecorded. The attorney willbe submitting a plan and may be added to the Tuesday 12/4/12Board meeting.

Secretary Sajdak thanked the Unit Representatives and theElection Committee for their roles in the budget voting.Resumes are now being accepted for the Board of Directorsand Unit Representatives next election. The deadline for nom-inations is 1/14/12. Secretary Sajdak stated he attended thelast Security Departments safety meeting and there are itemsthat need addressed. Two problems are to be brought to theGeneral Managers attention: 1. Mold on the guardhouse ceiling2. A new refrigerator is needed in the guardhouse, as there isno other place for employees to eat. The BeautificationCommittee will be cleaning up the pond at the front gate, as it

Brookridge • January, 2013Page 32is green. Secretary Sajdak suggested assigning care forcleanup of the pond to someone in the Brookridge workforce.

2nd Vice President Miller stated that Bingo has a Board ofDirectors who will serve another year; Therefore, Bingo will notbe closing. 2nd Vice President Miller discussed the free “CodeRed” program, which is where the Sheriff’s Department callsyou in an emergency. 2nd Vice President Miller encouragedmembers to sign up for the program. The Administration officecan help residents sign up for the program or it can be done onthe Sheriff’s website. There are two scams going around. Oneis regarding water lines from the road to a resident’s house andinsurance needed. The second is people calling or emailingstating they have been trying to get a hold of your bank or cred-it card companies and to reregister your information. 2nd VicePresident Miller looked into the clubhouse roof leak. The roof’sholes have been plugged and are still under a two-year warran-ty. 2nd Vice President Miller suggested the General Managercontact the contractor to inspect the roof for leaks since it is stillunder warranty.

Director Basteri stated the Beautification Committee hascleaned up the pond already and would like the GeneralManager to let her know who will be caring for the pond in thefuture. Director Basteri thanked the Beautification Committeefor putting up the Christmas lights. Volunteers are still neededfor the Beautification committee. Director Basteri stated TheWoman’s Club donated $1,400 towards the purchase of a newBingo board, as the current one is over 18 years old. DirectorBasteri thanked residents in advance for attending the Sunday

Thanksgiving dinner; approximately 300 people are expectedto attend.

Member/Resident Comments: (Name, Unit, Subject):

Bernice Nelson, Unit 4: Woman’s Club and golf carts.

Meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.

Transcribed by Michelle O’Connor, BCPO Recording Secretary

SUBMITTED BY: KEN SAJDAK, BCPO SECRETARY

[Minutes subject to approval at the January 16, 2013 meeting]

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By Mildred Foster

Aqua Exercise classes are canceled until March 2013 due tothe cold weather, and people being involved in HolidayPreparations. Every recent class morning the temperature at9:00 am has been too cold for classes, even though it warmsup later in the day. Aquatic therapy is low impact exercise soit is beneficial. Watch for opening day in March and come andjoin the class and get a new lease on life.

By Philip Rastocny

When you look at a fork on the table, you can easily pick it upby instinctively judging the distance with your two eyes(binocular vision). You can judge distance because your eyesare about 3”-4” apart. Your brain uses the slightly differentangles each eye sees to understand how far the fork is fromyour hand. This is called depth perception and it works forthings that are nearby.

Depth Perception Allows You to Judge Distance

The farther away something is from your eyes, the smallerthe angle is between them. Eventually things get so far awaythey appear to be at the same angle and you cannot judgehow far away things are. But if somehow your eyes were fur-ther apart, say 36”-48”you could judge the distance of verydistant things better.

Brookridge • January, 2013 Page 35Astronomers use this concept of increased distance to figureout how far stars are from the earth. Since stars are very faraway, the two telescopes must be very far apart. They use atrick to make the angle as big as it can be: they wait exactlysix months and take two angular measurements.

Astronomers Wait Six Months and Make TwoMeasurementsNow the distance between the two telescopes is 186,000,000miles apart and the angle is as big as it can be. This worksfor nearby stars, but for really distant stars, their angle stillappears to be about the same.So how do astronomers estimate these vast distances?Come to our next club meeting and find out.

Upcoming Astronomical Events:

January 3—Sunset Observing Session on Golf Course, westend of Midmoor Blvd.January 3-4—Quadrantids Meteor Shower (30-40 per hour)January 8—7:00PM Club Meeting at Brookridge Club House,room E

For more information, call David Bahr at 556-3466, JohnWhitman at 597-3656, or Philip Rastocny at 398-0119

By Ed Kolbe

I hope all of you had a very Merry Christmas and have aHappy, Healthy New Year.

I want to thank all the individuals that came out and helpedus put up the Christmas lights for the holidays. Also, I thankall of you that helped take them down for next season.Without our volunteers this community would be paying a lotmore in assessments. That is why you should volunteer forsomething, If possible to help the community, whether it beone hour or as much time as you can spare. For years ourCommunity of Brookridge had been run and thrived with thehelp of the volunteers. Please think about giving a little timeback to our community. Those that do enjoy helping, and ithas made a great difference. Again, I say thank you.

There was several things presented to the Board of Directorsfrom the Beautification Committee. I do hope they will thinkabout what was discussed and take some action. We are asmall committee trying to do a big job and we too need help.

Volunteers needed to help take down Christmas lights onJanuary 4th and 5th also if needed the 11th and the 12th. Anyhelp will be appreciated.


By Otto Saalborn

Is it really January, 2013? What happened to 2012? I thinkI’m going to have to move some projects planned for 2012 tomy “Bucket List”. Painting the front of the house before it getstoo cold has become painting the front of the house before itgets too hot.

Our Camera Club will continue to meet once a month on thefourth Wednesday of the month at 10:00 AM in Room D atthe Clubhouse.

The Camera Club’s objective is to foster an interest in pho-tography as an art or hobby. Membership is open to any res-ident of Brookridge. There are no membership requirementsor dues. Owning a camera may be helpful.

Our meetings include a chance for members to display theirpictures and receive a constructive critique of their work. A“Question and Answer” period, where questions about cam-eras or photographic techniques may be asked and dis-cussed, is also included at each meeting.

Our first meeting of 2013 will be on Wednesday, January23rd.

For more information about our club, please call OttoSaalborn at 597-9840.

By Jackie Bolt

HAPPY NEW YEAR to one and all. I do hope that you had awonderful Christmas and that your New Year will be blessedwith many good things.

As we start the New Year, I would like to once again inviteanyone who would like to spend a wonderful day, be itThursday or Saturday, painting on the many pieces of ceram-ics that we have on our shelf. It is fun. We are all there to helpyou in anyway we can. The hours are from 9:00 AM to 4:00PM on Thursdays and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturdays.This way if you are going out for the evening, you will havetime to go home, rest up and get ready for your night out.

So I do hope that you will consider joining us for laughs, goodtalk, great painting, and the hope of making a new friend ortwo.

Once again, on behalf of the Ceramic Class. I would like towish you all a Safe, Healthy, Happy New Year


By Denise Gasiorowski

It’s that time of year again. We would like to invite all resi-dents to our Annual Snowball Tea on January 29 from 11 AMto 2 PM in the Clubhouse. We will have our handmade itemsfor sale. After you shop, enjoy a cup of tea and some lightrefreshments.

We are a crafting and sewing group that makes items to sellat our Annual Fall Festival. The proceeds from the Festivalgo back to the Brookridge Community to purchase items ontheir wish list. There are no dues, just fun. We meet everyTuesday morning in Room D, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Bring your tal-ents and a project you would like to share with us. We havesupplies for most projects. All are welcome.

Many thanks to all who donate items to our group. We try toput everything to good use. If you have items to donate,bring them to the clubhouse on Tuesday mornings. If youhave any further questions, contact our President, PattyBenedict at 556-2200; she will be glad to give you moreinformation.

Hope you can join us!


By Linda Bixby

Happy New Year! The Drama Club is eager to welcome theNew Year with a special announcement. In honor ofBrookridge’s 40th Anniversary, we would like to say thanks for your many years of support. Our gift of appreciation is anoffer of free tickets for this year’s performance. We are offer-ing two short plays:

“A Candle on the Table” by Herman Coble and “A New Sunrise” by Patricia Clapp.

Playing: Saturday, February 16, 7:00 p.m.Sunday, February 17, 7:00 p.m.

Free tickets can be obtained on Thursday mornings 9:00 –11:00 a.m. at the clubhouse, Room C, on the following dates:Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30th and Feb. 7,14th. Tickets are first come first serve, so get them at your earli-est convenience. In addition, snacks and drinks will not beprovided. Feel free to bring your own; we will provide ice andcups.Our club is always open to new people; if interested comecheck us out. Our next club meeting is Wednesday, January23, at 7:00 p.m. in Room A/B (across from the library). Formore information you may contact Susan Barcomb at 352-597-5854.

By Sharon Dickinson

November 4th Winners, Grace Perkins, Steve Basteri, JoeBarese, Mitch Jones and Bud Wilde. The booby to LorraineWelch, the door prize to Sharon Dickinson, Jean Tuman andAnita Dupont.

November 11th Winners, Hazel Burr, Budd Wilde, BeverlyJewell, Sharon Dickinson and Mitch Jones. Door Prize toJean Tuman, Steve Basteri and Grace Perkins.

November 25th Winners, Grace Perkins, Gary Jones, MaryAnne Johnston, Karen Robb and Anita Dupont. Door Prize toHazel Burr, Dave Burr and Joe Barese.


By Bill and Linda Hartman

Happy New Year! As we start a brand New Year, many of usmake New Year’s Resolutions.We’d like to invite you to increase your knowledge of God’sword. We’re continuing our New Testament studies inPhilippians and Colossians.

We meet each Wednesday in room A/B from 6:00 to 7:00p.m. Linda and Bill Hartman co-chair the study using a sim-ple format of Bible reading, discussions, and questions andanswers.

Participation is according to your comfort level. It is a non-denominational study. Please come out and join us! If youneed any more information feel free to contact us at (352)293-4647.

By Jane Walmsley

Happy New Year 2013

I hope one of your New Year’s resolutions was to do some-thing good for yourself and your health. Come up to the club-house and join in the “EZ Does it” exercise class. The class isevery Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 – 9:30 am.We are a four-part low impact program of aerobics, stretch n’tone, weights, chair or mat. The cost is only fifty cents. Menand women are welcome.

It’s a brand new year, Now don’t shed a tear.Its’ not to late to start, Very important for the heartCome 1 day, 2 days, or all, Meet us here in the hall, There’s always a friendly crowd, We don’t get very loud. Come see for yourself, It could improve your health.

Hope to see you there! Keep moving! Keep Coming!


By Jane Walmsley

The garden club has it’s meeting on the second Monday ofeach month, from October through May.This month’s meeting will be on January 14th at 1:00 pm. Wewill be discussing and getting ready for our SunshineLuncheon.

Auction card party which will be on February 16th at the club-house, we are always looking for new members, both menand woman. All members don’t forget your gift for the auctiondue at the meeting.Come check us out, Hope to see you there!

Happy Gardening!

By Norma Rankin

We will be having our monthly Social, on Saturday, January12, 2013, at 6:30 PM until 9:30 PM, at the Clubhouse at $5each. We will play a mix of dances from Beginning toIntermediate and lots more in between. We try to do dancesfrom the top 20 from the Survey, as well as, some of thetreasured older ones! This is just dancing, no lessons, how-ever there are always instructors on hand to give aid, ifneeded. Bring your own beverages, snacks, etc and ice, ifneeded. We will furnish the huge dance floor, and DJ Dave,who is very receptive to requests and keeps the musicplayin'!. We welcome couples, too! Still have questions? Noproblem! Call Norma at 352-397-6088. Come dance with us;you will have a great time, guaranteed!

*God Bless America, the Greatest Nation in the World*

By Ruth Wohl

I want to welcome back, all the snowbirds from up north. Iwish you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!! We've had our November and December meetings. We'vehad discussions on what we all accomplished during thesummer. It appears we've all had a very interesting summer,it was a great discussion time. I would like to invite anyone,who might be interested in finding your ancestors to comejoin us. Our next meeting is Monday evening January 14,2013, at 6:00 PM, in room A/B across from the library.We look forward to seeing you. Any questions, please callRuth Wohl @239-218-1970.


By Marge Roloff

It is hard to believe that 2012 is behind us. We want to wisheveryone a Happy and Healthy New Year. We also want tothank everyone who donated to our organization in the pastyear.

The deliveries for Nov. & Dec. are as follows. Project Linus40 blankets (total for the year was 325). Hats for theNeonatal Unit at Spring Hill Hospital 77 (total for the year292). Bibs for Tangerine Cove Nursing home, 30. Donated56 home made Christmas stockings, and over 250Christmas ornaments to Linda Kidwell’s Gifts from Home forour troops. Hospital gowns and prayer shawls for Hospice,25 and 3.

We purchased $200.00 of baby items for New Generationsin Brooksville and $200.00 of personal care items andschool supplies for the Youth & Family Alternatives inBrooksville.

Mark your calendars. Our annual fund raiser, all you can eatPancake Breakfast, will be held on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013from 7:30 am until 11:30 am. Tickets are $4.50 and areavailable at the door or room D at the clubhouse onThursday mornings from 9-11 am.

If you are interested in seeing our group at work, stop in andsee us, room D on Thursdays from 9-12.

We are always in need of yarn, especially baby yarn. Wealso need good, clean used sheets to make hospital gownsfor Hospice. Cotton fabric, fleece and sewing supplies arealso accepted.

By Karen Nelson

It's the start of a New Year and a chance to make some pos-itive changes. Is having fun, meeting new friends, and get-ting a little exercise a part of your New Year's resolution? Ifso, line dancing is just what you need. Three classes areoffered each week, regular classes resume on January 3rd.Our beginner class is from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. onThursday mornings followed by the Intermediate class from10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. The Advanced class meets onTuesday from 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. The cost of the one hourclasses is only $2, and the hour and a half class is $3.

Many of our participants enjoy attending the "Good TimesLine Dance Social. Check the article in this publication formore details. If you have questions, call Karen Nelson at352-592-4397.


By Rocky Miles

Ho ! Ho! Ho! What a feast , both clubs Men’s and Woman’sput together on November 25th, and the singer was great.We Thank you all for your support as always, and me Rockyas President of the BMA- Brookridge Men’s Association , Iwant to thank our GUYS for the hard work they put “ n” andthe women also, I say again THANK YOU.

P.S. I Rocky Miles know the word is out concerning ourSuper Bowl Spectacular February 3rd, I regret to say It’scanceled. Reason of our own. God Bless you all and aMerry X-Mas and Happy New Year.


By Helen Berry

Our annual Halloween Party was a huge success. There were so many really great costumes that it was hard to pick awinner. After a tie in the voting, the crowd decided by applause. First place went to Millie and Alfred Brough as RaggedyAnn & Andy. 2nd place went to Phyllis McTavish and her wheelchair, decorated as a motorcycle policewoman. 3rd went toAngelina Morgan who was a perfect princess. All of the costumes were great and we thank everyone for their efforts. Agood time was had by all.

Our next meeting will be January 20th, at the clubhouse, 2 pm. It is a combination membership and planning meeting. Tojoin, bring your $5 and sign up. Then you can help plan our future functions. Coming up we have our Valentine Pot Luckon February 13th, at the clubhouse, 4 pm. March 16th is our annual St. Pat's dinner dance, Come to our meeting and bringyour friends. We are open to all.

WE APOLOGIZE!Dear Midwest Club,Please accept our apologies for omitting your article in the last issue of News and Views.We try very hard not to make errors, but occasionally it does happen. We will make every effortalong with the Brookridge staff to make sure this doesn’t happen again.

Happy New Year,The staff at Design Graphics


By Mary Campbell

Happy New Year

Well it’s the start of a New Year and the holidays are over.Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and a safe andHappy New Year’s Eve.

Our “Late Lunch Early Dinner” will be on January 14, 2013 at3:00 PM. We will be going to Cody’s when you arrive to tellthe hostess host that you are with the Northeast Club andthey will show you to our tables.

We will be meeting on January 28, 2013, at 7:00 PM, in thestage area of the club house. Our program will be a speakeron Hernando Groundwater. We had a great showing at ourChristmas Party, and I want to thank everyone for the gifts forThe Children at the Dawn Center. These gifts are alwaysappreciated by the children.

Just a reminder that all dues are due at the January meeting,Due’s are $5.00 per person.

If you are new to our community, this is a good way to meetand make some new friends and neighbors. If you ever livedin the states PENN, NJ, DEL, MARYLAND, NY, CONN,MASS, RI, NH, VT. Or Maine. Come join us.

We ask that you use the last door on the left side of the ClubHouse to enter the Hall, as another Club uses the front of theHall.

If you have any questions please feel free to call ourPresident, Dave Campbell @ 200-7044

By Chris Robart

Out with the Old and Try Something New.

Beginners Tai Chi Class is on Mondays from 11:00 am to11:30 am. Followed by Chi Gong Exercise and advancedTai Chi. The Thursday class will start at Noon with ChiGong Exercise followed by advanced Tai Chi.

Join our Fun group NOW !! Monday & Thursday at theClubhouse Main Hall.

We do a gentle, standing or sitting, slow moving exercisethat will use most of the muscles in yourbody. We can help you improve yourBalance,Flexibility and Blood Pressure.

The First Class is FREE.Give Lynne Hart (Tai Chi Instructor)

a call 596-0642Look forward to seeing you.

By Linda Rogers

Now that the holidays are behind us, you may have someNew Year Resolutions that involve getting a bit more exer-cise. Tennis could be just the ticket! You will find someoneto play with on the courts every day except Sunday from 8am to 10 am. Anyone who wants to learn the game is wel-come. There is no charge to play, and all skill levels are wel-come.

We had a great turnout for our annual Holiday party. Tennisin the morning was followed by a wonderful potluck supper.A good time was had by all. A special Thank You goes to ourextraordinary cooks, David Cull and Margaret Weaver, forthe main dishes.

We look forward to our first 2013 monthly meeting onSaturday January 5th at 10 am. Coffee and doughnuts willbe available for all members of the club. We will discussplans for our first official party of the year on February 13th,to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Annual dues of $10 are nowpayable for 2013.

If you are looking for fun, great exercise, and new friends,come and join us! Free lessons are available from RonLeaky @ 346-9487.


By Rosemary Basteri

Hello, there! Since you are reading this, we have survivedthe Mayan “end of the world prediction”. Life goes on; so myadvice: Carpe Diem!

Our dear friend Bobbie Krueger did a Humpty Dumpty rou-tine and fractured her leg. At this writing we are sure she iswell on the mend. As you know, the Woman’s Club had setaside monies for kitchen supplies. We now have enoughdishes and flatware to accommodate 300 people, if needed.We also purchased a 40-cup coffee urn for small functions,this should cut down on coffee waste.

In a joint venture with Friday Night Bingo we have acquiredan almost new Bingo machine from the Elks, our machine is18 years old and it is quite likely we would not be able to findreplacement parts if it broke down. A new machine costsaround $10,000.

The Big Band concert with Frankie D. held on November 11was a resounding success. About 200 people attended andeveryone had a great time. Best of all, the woman’s clubadded several hundred dollars to our coffers. Thank you toall the women who put this together.

By Carolyn McGuire

It's a New Year and time to start a "New Way Of Life". Ourweight control program is "Our Way of Life". If you have aweight problem, come and join us. Our program works if youwork the program. We encourage everyone to attend thelectures and eat healthy meals. By attending the class, wegive support to each other.

Men and women are welcome. We meet every Mondaymorning at eight. The cost is $5.00 for ten weeks and afterthat it's fifty cents a week 'til you reach your goal. Come andgive us a try.

Happy and Healthy New Year to you and all.

Our first afternoon members meeting was November 19,about 50 ladies attended. We hope this upward trend willcontinue. Jackie Bolt, our newly appointed Vice Presidentwas introduced to our members, as was Mary Jean Dumontwho will be handling our 50/50.

Our Thanksgiving feast was another success story for 2012.We have had nothing but praise from everyone. Our bountywas so plentiful that we were able to serve all our people andprovide meals for the Dawn Center. A special Thank you toall the members of the Woman’s Club and the BrookridgeMen’s Association who worked so hard to put this together.

Our Pot Luck Luncheon is January 21 at 1:00 pm, Open tomembers and their guests. Please bring a dish that serves 8or a dessert. If you are planning to attend, please call to letus know what you are bringing. This is a no-charge event. Back by popular demand: Frankie D and his New YorkOrchestra in concert, Sunday January 20, 3-6 pm. Ticketsare $12.00 per person, available now. Don’t miss out!

For Information call: Lillian Keller 200-5294, Jackie Bolt 596-0703, Mary Robinson 835-4050, Rosemary Basteri 200-5697


By Charles "Chuck" Aftosmes

Happy New Year Everyone, May the forthcoming year bringyou joy, good health and happiness, as we begin with anoth-er exciting year of entertainment at Brookridge.

Is it Sunday, Sunday? No it’s Monday, Monday as we paya tribute to the Mama’s and the Papa’s on Thursday,January 10th at the Clubhouse. The Mama’s and the Papa’sare known for such hits as “California Dreamin” and ofcourse “Monday, Monday”. They were the leading basedCalifornian-based vocal group of the 60’s according to YouTube.

They epitomized the ethos of the mid to late ’60’s pop, cul-ture: live free play free and love free. Their music builtaround radiant harmonies and solid electric folk songsformed the foundation that was wonderful to listen to duringthose turbulent years.

Comments from You Tube listeners says it all, “Relaxingclassic songs” and “ Back when singers could sing and hadreal talent.” Their song “Monday, Monday” had more than3,804,219 hits on You Tube. Tickets are on sale now for $20and may be purchased at the door or by calling Vivian orLarry Schmidt at 610-4901.

Looking ahead to February 14, 2013, a nice Valentine’s daypresent for your sweetheart, would be tickets for the show“Changes in Latitudes”, the premier Jimmy Buffet TributeShow. If you are a parrot head or wish you were one, hereis your chance to get advance tickets for this show. Jimmyis known as the master of the tropical life style with such hitsas “Margaritaville”, “Cheeseburger in Paradise”, and “BrownEyed Girl”. Tickets for this show which promises to be a sell-out remains at $20. Call Vivian or Larry at 610-4901 toreserve your seats.

All Stars EntertainmentBy Jane Mulvaney & Linda Rodgers

Happy New Year to AllOn January 7, 2013 come with Brian Roman on a journey insong and word that will uplift and inspire you. Brian willshare music and stories of people and experiences thathave influenced and motivated him along his journey.

Having performed and spoken of rave reviews in Europe,the Caribbean, Canada and the US, the response is consis-tent and enthusiastic. Brian’s voice will captivate and hisstory, passion and enthusiasm will move you.

Brian was born to entertain, to be on stage and with an audi-ence. His boundless energy and highly interactive presen-

By Norma Rankin

There is no scheduled January dance. Our New Years EveGala, was our last dance for 2012. Our next scheduleddance is February 2, 2013.

*Note* Regarding Memberships: There are a few left. CallDot at 597-0723; she will explain the different plans andwe're sure there will be one that will work for you! We, on theDance Committee, wish you all a very safe, healthy andHappy New Year!

*Thank a Person in Uniform (any uniform fire, trash soldier, police, etc.)

They will understand*

tation is sure to excite the audience. His story and his voiceare equally inspiring bringing the two together in a fabulouspackage. As an entertainer, his charm and warmth will leavethe audience wanting more.

In between numbers, Brian shares an easy rapport with theaudience and has just the right mix of confidence, deliveredwith modesty. It would be hard to imagine him anywhereelse but on stage doing what he does best.

Our show starts at 6:55 and tickets at the door are $6.00.50/50 tickets are for sale for 9 tickets for $3.00 and winnersare guaranteed $20.00 or more depending on tickets pur-chased.

If you have any questions, please call Jane, at (352) 597-1357. I would love to hear from you.

All New Would Love To Have You Join Themfor some great Country music

January 19th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Come and bring a friendexpecting to have a good time, You can bring your own

drinks and snacks you will be hearing a lot of your favoritecountry music so if you have no place to go and enjoy

music, just come to the clubhouse ballroom for a good time you won't be sorry.

You can Dance or just listen forfor your pleasure If you play an Instrument or like to sing,

Come meet the Band, and sit in.HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!

Contact: BoB Beck @ 200-7401Hope to see you all there. YOU'LL COME !!!


Spring NeighborhoodGarage Sale Table Sales

Spring Neighborhood Garage Salewill be held on

Saturday, March 9, 20138:00 a.m. ~ 12:00 p.m.

in the Club House

Tables will be on Sale WednesdayNovember 7, 2012 / Room C

and Wednesday, January 9, 2013 / Room E

at the Club House 9:00 ~ 11:00 a.m.

For further information please contactMarge Roloff @ 596-1651

Tables will be $10.00 eachProceeds go to BCPO

Ladies Nine Hole LeagueBy Marian Olson

Best Wishes to all of you for the New Year. Our GeneralMeeting is January 7th at 10:00 am.We will be discussing several projects that are coming up.Our immediate project is our Invitational on March 13th, It’scalled “Kites In Flights” and our co-chair ladies are CindyDunn and Shirley Grob. Ladies this is your league and wewelcome your input.

A special thank you to Dick and Barbara Theriault for thewonderful evening at our golf association. Dinner andDancing with their son Bruce playing live music.

Kevin, Mary, Kevin Jr. and Naomi Benoit

Wanted Good Volunteers…Oak Hill Hospital is looking for a few good men and womento help serve the patients, their families, and the communitywhile at our state-of-the-art facility.

Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome. We havevolunteer positions available that could meet your needs andtime.

If you have the time to give… We have opportunities at ourInformation Desk, in our Gift Shop, helping to transport visi-tors to and from hospital and within each hospital depart-ment.

Apply now and find a rewarding way to spend your extratime. For more information, call:

Oak Hill Hospital Office at (352) 597-3038Do You Remember !!40 years ago, on January 22, 1973 former U.S.President Lyndon B. Johnson dies at his Stonewall, Texasranch.

Did You Know On January 1, 1973, CBS sold the New York Yankees for$10 million to a 12-person syndicate led by GeorgeSteinbrenner.

A VERY BIG THANK YOU!The Brookridge Administration office would like to thank allthe great residents that brought us goodies for Christmas.Your kindness was appreciated! Thank you,

Ray, Betty, Joan, Ana, Aimee and Michelle


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