The Grand Valley Grapevine Official Monthly Newsletter of the Grand Valley G.V.H.A. P.O. Box 550 New Port Richey, FL 34656 Issue 243 December 2015 Page 1 of 11 Editor: Gene Brooks 8008 Bull Run Dr 841-9875 Email: ebrooks66@tampabay.rr.com Proposed Change #3
Voting on Bylaw Changes Notification of Proposed Bylaws Changes. In accordance with Article XIII Amendment of Bylaws, this serves as notification of proposed changes to be voted upon on 7 December 2015, at the regular scheduled membership meeting. A Quorum is required, Limited Proxies may be used. Thank You, Eric Parker, GVHA President Proposed Change #1 Article I Section 1B Address states: The address of the GVHA shall be Post Office Box 550, New Port Richey, Florida, 34656. Proposed Change: The address of the GVHA shall be that of the Treasurer or Secretary unless otherwise changed by the Board of Directors. Proposed Change #2 Article V Section 6 Affirmation Notice states: An officer of the Association shall provide an affidavit affirming that the notices were mailed or hand delivered and posted in a conspicuous place on the park property, in accordance with Section 5 hereof, and said statement shall be filed in this Association records.
Proposed Change: An officer of the Association shall provide an affidavit affirming that the notices were mailed hand delivered or electronically delivered and posted in a conspicuous place on the park property, in accordance with Section 5 hereof, and said statement shall be filed in this Association records.
Article V Section 8 Quorum; voting requirements; proxies.-States: The presence in person or by proxy of a majority (50% + 1) of the membership entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at member meetings requiring a vote on any business of the corporation. Florida Statute Change: Unless otherwise provided in the bylaws, 30 percent of the total membership is required to constitute a quorum. Decisions shall be made by a majority of members represented at a meeting at which a quorum is present. Membership Current: 211 Paid Members Percent 30 35 40 45 50 55
Needed 64 74 85 95 106 117
Majority 33 38 43 48 54 59
Proposed Change #4 Added Article XVIII Severability The invalidation of any one or more of these Bylaws or any part thereof, by statute, judgment, court order or administrative decree, shall in no way affect any of the other provisions of these Bylaws, which shall remain in full force and effect without the invalid provision. Purpose: In law, severability refers to a provision in a contract which states that if parts of the contract are held to be illegal or otherwise unenforceable, the remainder of the contract should still apply.
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Proposed Change #5
Article IX Section 8 Duties. Duties of the officers are as follows: D. Treasurer: The treasurer shall be permitted to pay up to $500 for any single expense with approval of the Board of Directors. Payments of all GVHA expenses in excess of $500 must have approval of the majority of the Board of Directors. Proposed Change: The Treasurer shall be permitted to pay up to $150 monthly for any single expense with the approval of the Board of Directors. Reoccurring GVHA expenses, previously approved by the Board of Directors shall be paid by the Treasurer up to $500 monthly. Payments of all GVHA expenses in excess of $500 monthly must have current approval of the majority of the Board of Directors. All GVHA monthly expenses in excess of $1,000 would require approval by the majority of membership at which a quorum is met.
Proposed Change #6 Article X Section 5 Depository: The Depository of the Association shall be such bank or banks, as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors, in which the monies of the Association shall be deposited. Proposed Change: The Depository of the Association shall be such Financial Institution, as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors, in which the monies of the Association shall be deposited.
Red Hats I have resigned as Queen at our November 12th meeting and Pat Blake will be having a meeting in January to try to revive the group. Thanks for all of our events together. I hope Pat decides to keep it going. Susan Chafin
From the President As the beginning of the new year is quickly approaching, we need all members in good standings to attend the December open meeting. We will be voting on the proposed bylaw changes. The bylaws affect all of us. There are six (6) proposed changes that will be voted on. Please set aside the time to attend the meeting and help the HOA move forward. At the same time you can meet the new board members that will be taking over in January. I would like to take the time and thank all my board members for their support and help over the past year. We accomplished a lot for the association and I personally thank each and every one of you for a great job. Eric Parker President GVHA
Choir Practice It is Christmas Time in Grand Valley Sunday December 20th we will be celebrating our 4th Annual Christmas Caroling Parade. Starting at 6:00 pm, your friends and neighbors will be spreading good cheer throughout the park. We need singers. We have seats for 36 singers and if we have more we can have some walkers. The first 36 singers will have seats. Practice sessions are scheduled for Sunday, November 29th, December 6th and the 13th at the Club House at 2:00 pm. There will be a signup sheet in the clubhouse for those residents who want to sing with us. Please ask your guests not to park on the street on the afternoon of December 20th it blocks the parade route and makes it very difficult to get through. If you cannot join us for singing, please come out of your house and support our singers. Thank you Frank & Ollie Parnell
Social Committee Upcoming Events Christmas Dinner Saturday December 12th 5pm Music by Ed Nadeau. Free to all Grand Valley Residents and $7.00 for their guests. Menu: Baked Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, California Blend Veggies, Corn and Dessert. Please pick up a ticket from Judy, Connie or Susan. A ticket is required to come for a head count. The first 120 tickets or December 7th cut off date. NO EXCEPTIONS. New Year’s Eve Dance Party – music by “Al March” Thursday, December 31st 9:00 pm to 12:30 pm. $15.00 pp. Sandwiches, snacks provided bring your own beverage. Get tickets from Judy, Connie or Susan. Cutoff date is December 23rd. Chili Cook off Competition – Friday January 15th 6:00 pm. Signup to present your homemade chili. Free, all we ask of those coming to bring a small side of Cheese, Crackers, Corn Bread, Sour Cream, Onion or whatever you can. A signup sheet will be up after New Years for those making chili. Ladies Lunch We had a great lunch at Rusty Bellies at the end of the sponge docks in Tarpon Springs. The food was very good and plentiful and reasonably priced. Everyone had a good time. Next Luncheon will be at Mugs and Jugs, Tarpon Springs on December 8th at 1pm. Hope everyone can make it. There will be a sign-up sheet at the club house, please call the day before so I can give them a count and I won't have to pay for no shows. If anyone needs a ride, please call me at 505 4510. Pat Blake Thank You The Social Committee would like to thank Grand Valley for all of their support in making it another successful year. And I would like to thank the committee and everyone who has helped us put on the events. We could not do it without you. Susan Chafin.
Men’s Lunch The Men’s Luncheon will be on December 8th, 12:30 at Lucky Dill Deli, 33180 US Highway 19, Palm Harbor There is a sign-up sheet in the clubhouse. Please sign up if you plan to attend so that we will be able to let Lucky Dill know how many to expect. If you need a ride, call Frank Messina @ 848-9071 Thick ‘N Thin Our group will meet every Tuesday morning from 10 – 11 each Tuesday at the clubhouse to promote healthy eating habits and lifestyle. Starting Tuesday November 3rd we will meet at 10:00 am – 11:00 am every Tuesday. Everyone is welcome. Carol McKenna 973-479-2673
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Grand Valley Office Grand Valley will be closed Friday December 25th for Christmas and Friday January 1st for New Years Day. Wishing everyone a very Happy Holiday and a safe one. Judy Unfricht
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Brian & Shirley Doyle Bernie & Jenette Kingsley Harold & Judy Scott George & Jennette Doenges Dave & Judy Payton John & Marsha Kolmenen Ray & Pat Brown Randy & Susan Chafin
Get Well Sympathy card sent to the family of Kay Hall (8152 Monitor) Directory Change Please make change to your Phone Book: Marvin & Barbara Page, 7316 Gettysburg Dr M-863-640-3504; B-863-640-0549. Art & Donna Hanson, 8180 Rocky Rd, 585-815-1288, dhanson45@gmail.com. Kenny & Lynn Tittle – Add Cell 270-227-4471. Fred Carpenter 484744-0073; Joan Meaghers Cell Phone 727-8592532. Dianne Katchusky 359-3068, 8122 Cedar Creek Can Tabs for Shriners Hospital Donating CAN TABS is a great way to help the children in any of the Shriners Hospitals. Please drop of your tabs to Judy at the OFFICE or to Al Krueger at 8045 Monitor. Thank you
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Jeanne Simays Steve Nemeth Cliff Erb Larry Gola Maryann Weikel Alan Goldarbit Fred Grimm Dorothy Westgate Flora Ridsdale (99yrs) Charlene Stratton Gay D’Agostino Bill Ritchie Fred Carpenter Irene DeLuca Bob Hale Mary Grimm Roberta Klein Kurt Lindberg Angelo D’Agostino Marie Fitzgerald Russ Miller
Wii Tournament Friday, December 11th, at 7:00 pm, Roll on over, there's no time to spare. We're having a Wii Bowling Tournament--and we want you there! Get your bowling arm ready. It's time to come and play! Now don't forget to bring your beverage and snacks. Be ready to cheer and laugh....So strike or spare Wii don't care, just a night for our neighbors to share! When all the laughs and night are done, you might be the trophy winner or maybe the gift card winner! So tell your friends to come and watch or join in for a fun night together.
Monday
28 Poker Club 1pm Dominos 1pm
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21 Poker Club 1pm Dominos 1pm Board Meeting 7 pm
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14 Poker Club 1pm Dominos 1pm Bunco 7 pm
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7 Poker Club 1pm Dominos 1pm Member Meeting 7pm Voting on Bylaws
Issue 243 Sunday
6 Shuffleboard 7pm
13 Shuffleboard 7pm
20 Christmas Parade 6 pm
27 Shuffleboard 7pm
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23 Crafts 10 am – 4 pm Co-Ed Poker 6pm Hand & Foot 7pm Cards 313 7pm
16 Crafts 10 am – 4 pm Co-Ed Poker 6pm Hand & Foot 7pm Cards 313 7pm
9 Crafts 10 am – 4 pm Co-Ed Poker 6pm Hand & Foot 7pm Cards 313 7pm
2 Crafts 10 am – 4 pm Co-Ed Poker 6pm Hand & Foot 7pm Cards 313 7pm
Wednesday
December 2015 Tuesday 1 Thick ‘N Thin 10 am Pool Party 3 pm Bingo 6:45 pm
8 Thick ‘N Thin 10 am Pool Party 3 pm Bingo 6:45 pm Men’s Lunch 12:30pm Ladies Lunch 1pm
15 Thick ‘N Thin 10 am Pool Party 3 pm Bingo 6:45 pm
22 Thick ‘N Thin 10 am Pool Party 3 pm Bingo 6:45 pm
29 Thick ‘N Thin 10 am Pool Party 3 pm Bingo 6:45 pm
30 Crafts 10 am – 4 pm Co-Ed Poker 6pm Hand & Foot 7pm Cards 313 7pm
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18 Shuffleboard 10am Poker Club 1pm Rummikube 1 pm
11 Shuffleboard 10am Poker Club 1pm Rummikube 1 pm Wii Tournament 7pm
4 Shuffleboard 10am Poker Club 1pm Rummikube 1 pm
Friday
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12 Christmas Dinner 6pm – 10 pm
5 Breakfast 8 am – 10 am
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Thursday 3 Euchre 7pm
10 Euchre 7pm
17 Euchre 7pm
TRASH 24 Euchre 7pm Christmas Eve
TRASH 31 New Years Eve Party 9 pm
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