The Official Newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Vol. 17, No. 16
540.972.2237
LOWA.org
/LOWAssociation
December 6, 2019
LOW Fire & Rescue Santa Visit
by Santa’s Helpers, LOW Fire & Rescue
We invite you to join us for some Christmas Cheer at the Annual LOWA Member Holiday Party!
Santa will be visiting our neighborhood atop Engine 29 from the LOW Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company on Dec. 13, 14 and 15. Since this is a large vehicle to maneuver, Santa will be staying on the main roads, no cul-de-sacs. A brush truck, one block ahead, will lead the procession. This will allow residents to safely make it to their door to see Santa. Additionally, you may follow Santa’s progress on the GPS located on the LOW Fire and Rescue webpage, lowfr29.com. This schedule is tentative and may change, based on weather or calls for service; • Friday, Dec. 13, starting about 5 PM, the procession will be from the Front Gate to Confederate Circle on the marina side of the Lake; including the major side streets, then to the Sheetz, Food Lion and Walmart parking lots. • Saturday, Dec.14, starting about 5 PM from Confederate Drive to the Front Gate on the golf course side including the major side streets; then to the Sheetz, Food Lion and Walmart parking lots. • Sunday, Dec. 15, one trip around Lakeview Pkwy, then to Rapidan Drive, Wilderness Shores and Somerset subdivisions, then to the Sheetz, Food Lion and Walmart parking lots. Each night, Santa will make at least one trip around Lakeview Pkwy. Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!
Board Agenda 2 Association News 2-10 General Manager's Column 3 Board Minutes 3 Calendar 7-8 Viewpoints 14 Orange County 17 Classifieds 18-19
Sunday, December 8 1 PM - 4 PM At the Clubhouse No Brunch Served This Day
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Friday, Dec. 6 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 7 PM, Clubhouse
Sunday, Dec. 8 LOWA Member Holiday Party 1-4 PM, Clubhouse
Saturday, Dec. 7 Christkindlmarkt 9 AM-3 PM, Community Center
Tuesday, Dec. 10 LOWA Special Meeting of the Membership 7 PM, Community Center
Electronic voting assistance by Elections Committee for the ECC Referendum 10 AM-noon, Holcomb Building
Wednesday, Dec. 11 LOWA Regular Board Meeting 2 PM, Community Center
LOWA Website Links TEKControl (Visitor Management) LOWA.ORG/TEKCONTROL Lake Currents online: LOWA.ORG/LAKECURRENTS
Association News
ECC Referendum by Clifton D. Wilks and Benita Forrest, LOWA Board
PART 1 OF THE REFERENDUM – The Appeal Process
Members apply to build their dream house.
ECC denies an aspect of the application
Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.
Agenda (Tentative) Special Meeting of the Membership December 10, 2019, 7 PM Community Center The Special Meeting of the Membership of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. will convene at 7 PM, Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the Community Center, 110 Sweetbriar Park Road, Lake of the Woods, for the purpose of voting on each of the two separate and independent proposed Amendments to the Declarations of Restrictions which would: (1) amend Section 5, subsections B, D and E and Section 6, subsection C of the Declarations to clarify ECC quorum and establish an Environmental Control Committee (ECC) appeal to the Board of Directors, and (2) amend Section 12 of the Declarations to add a new subsection H to establish Board authority to assess charges for violations of the Restrictive Covenants (Declarations), Rules and Regulations. 7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. SECRETARY ESTABLISHES A QUORUM OF THE MEMBERSHIP 4. PRESIDENT’S REMARKS
Lake Currents December 6, 2019
5. COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
Only Current Option Members must appeal to court
Proposed Option-Members appeal to Board of Directors
Vote “Yes” to a process that provides for potential local resolution by appealing to your elected Directors who have fiduciary responsibility. If there is no resolution, you may still proceed to court.
PART 2 OF THE REFERENDUM – Violation Charges
6. PRESIDENT: CALLS FOR MOTION TO RECESS AND CONTINUE THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERSHIP ** OR ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF VOTING FOR THE 2019 DECLARATIONS OF RESTRICTIONS REFERENDUM ON (1) ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMITTEE APPEAL AND (2) LOWA VIOLATIONS CHARGES 7. PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES SCHEDULED MEETINGS 8. ADJOURNMENT
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** Meeting may be recessed and continued to address this item at a future date. *The Association reserves the right to remove, add and/or relocate agenda items as necessary. Please silence phones and maintain order throughout the meeting. Thank you.
Would you want to live next to this?
Would you want to live next to this?
No? Then, Voting YES to the second part of the Referendum enables the Association to assess charges for members’ irresponsibility, instead of filing expensive lawsuits. Answering “Yes” to Question 1 provides you with more local due process than you now have. Answering “Yes” to Question 2 provides the Association with the ability to hold lot owners accountable for violations without incurring legal fees to enforce the Covenants. For more information about how to vote or to obtain an electronic ballot, visit www.lowa.org/eccreferendum, or call Vote-Now at (833) 200-0602.
Elections Committee Hosts Final E-Voter Assist Day The Elections Committee will be on hand at the Holcomb Building Member Services area Reading Room to assist members with electronic voting through Vote-Now.com for the Referendum Saturday, Dec. 7 – 10 AM to noon MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT !
*Photos By Michael Coghlan
Board of Directors, LOWA, Inc.
Send email to the Board at: Board@LOWA.org President: Cliff Wilks Vice Pres.: Jennifer Zukowski Treasurer: Walt Diercks Secretary: Pete Brown Directors: Heidi Brown Carl Clawson Benita Forrest
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General Manager: Phillip Rodenberg (prodenberg@LOWA.org) Assistant General Manager: Chester Guzek (cguzek@LOWA.org) Director of Facilities: Jessie Graves (jgraves@LOWA.org) Director of Finance: Charlie Maneval (cmaneval@LOWA.org)
Editorial Staff President of the Board General Manager Communications Manager: Carolyn Brodeur (cbrodeur@LOWA.org) Communications Assistant: Lisa Naghshineh (lakecurrents@LOWA.org) Copy Editor Dan McFarland (dmcfarland@LOWA.org) Graphics/Layout: Chris Porter (cporter@LOWA.org) LOWA Communications Department: 540-972-2278
Lake Currents The official newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. (USPS 872-400) is published bi-weekly for its membership. Nonmembers $20 per year (25 issues). Periodical postage rate paid at Spotsylvania, VA 22553. Visit our web site at: LOWA.org. ITEMS FOR PUBLICATION in the newsletter must be received in the Association office by noon on the Monday after publication for the next publication or by the preceding Friday if Monday is a holiday. All advertising and articles need to be submitted via email to lakecurrents@LOWA.org. The views expressed in guest articles and paid advertisements represent the opinions of authors and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Call the communications office at 540-972-2278 for details about classified and display advertisements which must be prepaid (unless other arrangements are made). The inclusion of advertising, logos or web site links in this publication does not constitute an endorsement by LOWA, Inc. of the products or services so advertised. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to LOWA, Inc., 102 Lakeview Pkwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508
Regular Board of Directors Meeting November 19, 2019, Unapproved Minutes 5:00 p.m., Community Center Note: These minutes are provided to members for review
Present Clifton Wilks, President Jennifer Zukowski, Vice President Walter Diercks, Treasurer Phillip Brown, Secretary Heidi Brown Carl Clawson Benita Forrest
Others Phil Rodenberg, General Manager Linda Brooks, Recorder (from 7:00 p.m.)
Call to Order
How’s your holiday season going so far? We are getting into the spirit of the season here at LOWA. I hope to see you and your family at the Member Holiday Party at the Clubhouse this Sunday (Dec. 8) from 1 to 4 PM. Last year, the Board of Directors, GM, and Clubhouse Committee greeted between 550 and 600 members and their families. Come for the delicious food, beautiful decorations, and good cheer. Thanks to the Garden Club for making the Clubhouse look festive and inviting. Thanks also to our Maintenance Department for lights and decorations at the Front Gate. Have you seen our new Christmas tree? It is a beautiful Norway Spruce, purchased from Grelen Nursery of Orange County, and planted near the Fitness Center at the Clubhouse Complex. The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is tonight (Dec. 6) at 7 PM. The Association purchased the new tree because the large Blue Spruce at the Clubhouse Complex, that we used as a Christmas tree, died as a result of construction and was removed. We received $1,000 in donations towards the purchase of the Norway Spruce from two of our contractors on the Clubhouse Complex Project. Thank you for a $500 donation from A. Morton Thomas Associates of Richmond, our civil engineering firm, and a $500 donation from Downey and Scott Construction Management Services of Warrenton, our clerk of the works firm. We appreciate it!
Lake Currents December 6, 2019
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Clawson, passed unanimously, to enter into Executive Session at 5:04 p.m. for the purpose of discussing matters involving violations of the Declaration of Restrictions and Regulations for which a member, his family members, tenants, guests or other invitees are responsible; discuss and consider contracts; and consult with legal counsel. Motion by Forrest, passed unanimously, to exit Executive Session at 6:51 p.m. 2. OPEN SESSION Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, that the Board enter into Open Session at 7:00 p.m., and to affirm that the Board met earlier today in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters involving violations of the Declaration of Restrictions and Regulations for which a member, his family members, tenants, guests or other invitees is responsible; discuss and consider contracts; and consult with legal counsel. 2.1 Pledge of Allegiance 2.2 Confirmation of Quorum and Meeting Notice Secretary P. Brown confirmed that a quorum is present and proper notice sent to all members of record. 2.3 Approval of Agenda Motion by H. Brown, passed unanimously, that the Board approve the Agenda. 2.4 Approval of Minutes of November 2, 2019. Motion by P. Brown, passed unanimously, that the Board approve the minutes of the November 2, 2019 Regular Board meeting.
‘Tis the Season at LOWA
by Phil Rodenberg, General Manager, CMCA ®, AMS ®, PCAM ®
Association News
Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.
3. REPORTS 3.1 Reports of Officers President Wilks read the Public Information Bulletin he had just received from the Orange County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office detailing the sentence handed down to Roy Mayberry today following his conviction for embezzling funds from LOWA while serving as Finance Director. The sentence was a combination of incarceration, probation, restitution and community service. The Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer had no report. A. Executive Session Actions
See November 19 Board Minutes on p. 16
Member Services/ Holcomb Building: 540-972-2237 M-F; 8:30 AM-5 PM; Sat. 9 AM-1 PM Clubhouse: 540-972-2221 Office Hours: W-F, 9 AM-5 PM Dinner: W, TH, SU, 5-9 PM; F, SA, 5-10 PM Lunch: S, SU, 11 AM-4 PM Brunch: SU, 10 AM-1 PM Menus: LOWA.org/Clubhouse Community Center: 540-972-9680 ECC Office: 540-972-2211 M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM
Amenities
Equestrian Center: 540-972-2238 M-F 8:30 AM-5 PM (Appt. required) Sat/Sun 9 AM-5 PM: Walk-in times for Lessons/Pony Rides- 10 AM, 11 AM Trail Rides, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM Fareways Café: 540-972-2216 Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat: 8 AM-8 PM Thurs: 8 AM-9 PM Sun: 8 AM-6 PM Fitness Center: 540-412-6016 Daily 5 AM-11 PM Golf Pro Shop (Woods Center): Daily 8:30 AM Reserve a tee time 540-972-2230 Golf Course: 9 AM daily
Maintenance Office: 540-972-2223; M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM 9.9 Leaf/Brush Area: Daily: 7 AM-5 PM Closed Wednesdays Pickleball: Paul Jacobson, 630-715-5657 Outdoor Courts available 7 AM-11 PM Security/Front Gate: 540-972-2210 or 540-972-2020 LOWA.ORG/TEKCONTROL Tennis: Alice Mote 540-424-8004 Courts available 7 AM to 11 PM
Trash: LOW Compactor Site 540-672-9600 M, TU, TH, F, 7:30 AM-7 PM Sat 8 AM-5 PM; Sun 9 AM-5 PM Closed Wednesdays and holidays County Waste: 540-727-0887 Curbside trash recycling/collection: Wednesdays Prorated member fees available! Up to 50% off to join the Fitness Center, Golf, or Tennis & Pickleball See the Fee Schedule on LOWA. org/forms. For more information, call Member Services at 540-972-2237.
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Lake Currents December 6, 2019
Association News
Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.
Regular Board of Directors Meeting Agenda (Tentative) December 11, 2019 2 PM, Community Center 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION 2 p.m. 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5
2. OPEN SESSION Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Notice and Quorum Confirmation Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes: November 19, 2019 Employee Excellence In Service Awards
3. REPORTS 3.1 Officer Reports A. Executive Session Actions B. Committee Changes C. Referendum Update 3.2 General Manager Report A. October Financials B. Lakes Management Report 3.3 Committee Liaison Reports A. Lakes Committee/Safety and Security Committee i. Resolution on Sunset to 7:00 a.m. Speed Limit Change from 15 mph to 8 mph ii. Ski Flag Regulation Technical Fix (Lakes Only) 3.4 Committee Reports A. Legal and Compliance Committee – Mike Cianci, Committee Chair 4. PRESENTATION 4.1 Independent Financial Audit for Year End 2019 –Steve Bernhardt, Audit Senior Manager, Adams, Jenkins and Cheatham 4.2 FY 2020–2021 Budget Overview – Phillip Rodenberg, General Manager 5. MEMBER COMMENTS ON UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS AGENDA ITEMS 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6.1 Discussion of Proposed Regulations Regarding No Trespassing Signs for Private Lots 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 Consideration of Accepting the Independent Financial Audit for End 2019 7.2 Consideration of Accepting the Mid-Year Capital Plan Report 7.3 Consideration of Modifying the Golf Course Front Nine Fairways Renovation Implementation Schedule 7.4 Consideration of Approving a Stormwater Drainage Study for Lakeview Parkway and Monroe Street Culverts 7.5 Consideration of Approving a Fairway Redesign Study for Stormwater Drainage Improvement for the 10th Fairway 7.6 Consideration of Sending to the Rules Committee and the LOWA Attorney Proposed Amendments to Regulation X. Use of Lakes Regarding Wake Surfing 7.7 Consideration of Sending to the Rules Committee and the LOWA Attorney Proposed Amendments to Regulations. VI. I and K, Use of LOW Roads and Parking Lots and X.C.4, Use of Lakes Regarding Overnight Parking on LOWA Property 7.8 Consideration of Sending to the Rules Committee and the LOWA Attorney Proposed Amendments to Regulation VII.B.1, Use of the Campgrounds Regarding Campground Procedures 7.9 Consideration of Entering Lots for Maintenance 7.10 Consideration of Sending to the Rules Committee and the LOWA Attorney Proposed Amendments to Bylaws Article IV.6, Meeting of Members Regarding Voting by Telephone
8. MEMBER GENERAL COMMENTS 9. DIRECTOR COMMENTS 10. SCHEDULED MEETINGS • Regular Board of Directors Meeting, Saturday, January 4, 2020, Community Center, 8:45 am Executive Session 10:00 am Open Session • Regular Board of Directors Meeting, Tuesday, January 14, 2020, Community Center, 5:45 pm Executive Session 7:00 pm Open Session 11. ADJOURNMENT *The Board reserves the right to remove, add and/or relocate agenda items as necessary. Please silence phones and maintain order throughout the meeting. Members of record may record any portion of this meeting so long as (1) you first notify the President for an announcement before you begin and (2) you do not interfere with other members or the official recording. (See Administrative Regulation 2016-4.)
Fiber Optic Internet to Our Homes by Bill Lukaczyk, External Affairs Committee
Have you wondered why LOW doesn’t have fiber optic cable to our homes, but some communities do? Some interested members have been studying how we might get fiber to the homes of members. This article is the first in a series that will explain where we are, and why it makes sense for members to think about super-fast fiber optic cable. For 50 years, LOW had cable TV and, in the last two decades, Internet. It has evolved from basic cable played directly on TV to extra cost for premium channels, requiring a set-top box. Cable TV is a one-way electronic pipeline of programs to cable customers, all at the same time. The signal comes off fiber optic cable in some places in LOW and is transmitted by coaxial cable, through a series of amplifiers, in one direction down our streets to our homes. Now, with internet, each person can also select what he or she wants to watch or do at any time, including, for example, viewing on-demand or streamed movies, making video calls, using email and social media, doing Internet searches, and shopping. The list of devices that use the internet is also growing. It started with computers. Now, there are tablets, smart phones, smart TVs, virtual assistants (e.g., Alexa), and video doorbells, etc. For each individual’s added use, and for each new device, each separate electronic signal is transmitted as a unique data package, in two directions on the cable, to and from our homes. A popular streamed movie being watched by 1,000 people is transmitted separately 1,000 times through the cable system - one possible cause of that annoying “buffering”. The faster the speed of the cable and internet plan, the lower the likelihood of a “traffic jam” or slower transmission speed. Fiber optic cable is faster and has greater bandwidth than coaxial cable and is able to handle anything we might need or want in the future. Interested in more info? Send an email to lowftth@gmail.com.
Holiday Schedule for County Waste by Rachel Rinker, County Waste & Recycling
With the holidays rapidly approaching, we wanted to send a friendly reminder of what to expect with your solid waste service collection this holiday season. Our offices and Operations will be closed in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day. During these service weeks, if your collection (trash or recycling) falls on or after the holiday, please expect to receive service one day behind schedule as detailed in the amended service schedule below: Christmas Day - Wednesday, Dec. 25 – Operations closed. Trash and Recycling services will run one day behind schedule (beginning on the holiday) and for the remainder of this week. New Year’s Day - Wednesday, Jan. 1 - Operations closed. Trash and Recycling services will run one day behind schedule (beginning on the holiday) and for the remainder of this week.
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Wishing everyone a safe and wonderful Holiday Season!
Knowledge Club
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Goals for 2020 are drawing near. December seems to be the month when people line up their resolutions for what they want to change in the New Year. Knowledge Club has some goals in mind for 2020; our first is to help you get on track with hints and tips for setting up a budget and savings for the things you want to look forward to. Whether it is home repairs, vacation, a family reunion or more, each event takes money and robbing Peter to pay Paul needs to stop for your own mental wellness. Much loss of sleep is over money that you need to spend, but that is not in your budget. We want to help you learn how to save for the unplanned. The last Knowledge Club of 2019 will be Dec. 10, at 10 AM at the Community Center. Linda Clevenger will share organizational tips for retirement and beyond. Linda has tips to help eliminate clutter. This would be a perfect way to bring in 2020 with a bang, helping you clear out clutter using simple and easy tips. We have a change to our meeting schedule for 2020. We will be meeting on the third Tuesday and Thursday at the Community Center. Tuesday’s meeting will be at 10 AM and Thursday’s at 6:30 PM. Both January meetings will be Simple Strategies for Budgeting and Savings. For more information, reach out to LowKnowledgeClub@gmail.com.
The Lioness Lions Club will hold its third annual Valentine’s dinner dance on Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Clubhouse. The festive evening will begin with a cocktail hour at 6 PM, followed by dinner at 7 PM. The Reunion Band will play from 8 to 11 PM for your dancing and listening enjoyment. Dress is semi-formal, and a photo booth will be available to capture attendees in all their finery. Menu choices include: • Spring salad • Bourbon-glazed flat iron steak; asparagus; roasted red potatoes • Sea bass with lobster cream sauce; asparagus; rice pilaf • Quinoa meat ball and cheese tortellini with red sauce Lemon berry mascarpone cake There will be a silent auction and a special raffle to raise money for the Lioness Foundation, which supports local causes including Wilderness Food Pantry, Orange County Animal Shelter, Living Waters Free Health Clinic, Piedmont Dental Clinic, LOW Fire and Rescue, SAFE House, and scholarships to local students, the Lions Hearing Foundation, Sight Foundation, LOVF Disaster Relief, and others. Tickets are $60 per person. Online ticket sales begin Jan. 4 at lowlioness. org. So mark your calendar and invite your friends for a fun evening supporting worthy causes in our community. Contact Nicki Buell by phone, 540-412-0104, or email, nbuell113@ comcast.net, for further information.
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Saturday, December 7 10 AM-noon, E-Voter Assistance at the Holcomb Building. The Elections Committee will assist members with electronic voting on Vote-Now.com for the ECC Referendum, RR
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Friday, December 6 11 AM LGA Christmas Party (CC). Info: 540-972-2230. 6-11 PM LOW Veterans Club Christmas Dinner Dance (CH), fee. Reserve: 540-972-7452. 7 PM Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (CH).
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Saturday, December 7 9 AM-3 PM Christkindlmarkt (CC). Info: 540-972-9680. 10 AM-noon, E-Voter Day at the Holcomb Building. The Elections Committee will assist members with electronic voting on Vote-Now.com for the ECC Referendum. 2 PM Lions Tree of Love Dedication Ceremony (Wilderness Center, Rt. 3). Info: LOWLions.org. Sunday, December 8 1-4 PM LOWA Member Holiday Party (CH). Monday, December 9 1 PM LOW Garden Club Christmas Tea (CH). Tuesday, December 10 10 AM LOW Knowledge Club (CC). Info: LOWKnowledgeclub@gmail. com. 7 PM LOWA Special Meeting of the Membership (CC), ECC Referendum. Info: 540-972-2214.
Lake Currents December 6, 2019
Wednesday, December 11 2 PM LOWA Regular Board Meeting (CC). Info: 540-972-2214. Friday, December 13 5 PM Santa Visit on Fire Truck. Traveling on Marina side of the Lake. Schedule may change. www. LOWFR29.com. Saturday, December 14 2-5 PM Lake Youth Foundation Visit with Santa. Reserve: www. signupgenius.com. 5 PM Santa Visit on Fire Truck. Traveling on Golf Course side of the Lake. Schedule may change. www. LOWFR29.com. Sunday, December 15 5 PM Santa Visit on Fire Truck. Traveling around Lakeview Pkwy. Schedule may change. www. LOWFR29.com.
Deadline for submissions to the December 20 issue of Lake Currents is December 9.
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Deadline for submissions to the January 17 issue of Lake Currents is January 6.
C al en d a r o f E ve n t s SPORTS & EXERCISE (subject to change) Location Aerobics
LOWC
Time
Day
8:30-9:30 AM
Contact
M, W, F
Church 540-972-9060
Dance: Shag, line
CC
7 PM
2nd/4th TU
Audrey 703-401-5050
Edelweiss Dancers
CC
6-8 PM
SU
Brooke 540-972-4628
Meditation Class
CC
4-5 PM
1st/2nd TH
Terry 540-412-2282
Pickleball Beginner Class
CC HF
10:50-12:20 AM 12-2 PM
TH 12/7
Dave 540-846-1613
Praise & Worship Dance
LOWC-WC
10 AM-12:30 PM
W, SA
Sonja 540-972-1734
Senior Softball
HF
9 AM
F
John 540-229-7940
Square Dancers Club
CC
7:30-9:30 PM
2nd/ 4th/5th F
Dick/Lynn 703-298-6254
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CC
7:30-9:30 PM
1 /3 F
Ruth/Marty 540-412-2186 Joyce 540-972-1924
Stretch and Flex
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8:30-9:15 AM
M, W, F
Frances 540-972-5435
FC
9-9:45 AM
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Volleyball Adult/coed
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7-11 PM
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Walkers & Joggers Club
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Water Fitness
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10 AM & 11:15 AM
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Carol 540-972-6739
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Rebekah 908-358-8406
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Yoga Flow
$
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9-10:15 AM 6:30-7:30 PM 9-10:15 AM
Yoga Foam Roll/Restore
$
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6:30-7:30 PM
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Rebekah 908-358-8406
Yoga Rise & Flow
$
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8:30 AM
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Bonnie 540-850-8585
Zumba, seniors
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ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, BRIDGE & Location
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AARP Meeting
CH
9:30 AM
3rd M
Contact Larry 540-972-1847
Bridge, Sunday Duplicate
WC
7-9 PM
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Joe 540-972-8052/Caroline 540972-7688
Bridge, Monday Night
WC
7 PM
M
Rani 540-972-7859/Ann 540-9723326 Joyce 540-972-1924
Bridge, Wednesday Ladies
WC
9 AM-3 PM
W
Book Club, LOW
Wilderness Lib.
1 PM
2nd W
540-972-9284
Chess Club
CC
6:30-8:30 PM
TH
Jack 540-972-6211
Childhelp Auxiliary
LOWC, rm. 211
10 AM
1st W
Nancy 540-972-2599
Civic Club Meeting
CH
7 PM
2nd W
Pat 540-735-7998
Civil War Study Group
LLCH
10:30 AM
4th F
Charles 540-972-2401
Closet Quilters
CC
12:30-3 PM
TU
Maureen 540-972-7010
Coloring Book Club
CC
10 AM
F
540-972-9680
Craft Group
LOWC
9:30-11:45 AM
TU
Rochelle 540-972-3438
DAR Susannah Chandler
CC
1 PM
2nd SA
Betty Larson 540-661-7202
Democratic Club
CC
1:30 PM
2nd W
Kerry 540-220-8547
Fire & Rescue Auxiliary
CC
2 PM
2nd W
Marguerite 540-972-3681
Fun Bunch 55+
CC
10 AM-1 PM
TU
John 540-972-5611
Garden Club
CH
12:30 PM
2nd M
Jan 540-972-1630
Happy Tails Dog Club
CC
7 PM
4th TU
info@happytailsdogclub.net
CC
7 PM
4th TU
George 540-840-2740
CC
9:30-11:30 AM
W, F
Sharon 540-848-5810
Knowledge Club
CC CC
10 AM 6:30 PM
3rd TU 3rd TH
LOWKnowledgeClub@gmail.com
Litter Pick-up in LOW
All around LOW
9 AM
3rd SA
Jan 540-972-1630
CH
6 PM
2nd TH
Ann 540-972-3326 Rani 540-972-7859
Investment Club Knitting & Crocheting
$
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CH
5:30 PM
3rd TH
Charlie 540-903-7796
Mahjongg
CC
1-4 PM
M
Debby 540-412-5240
Mothers of Preschoolers
LOWC, Founders
9:15 AM
1st /3rd W
Kristen, mops@lowchurch.org
Open Mic Night
Fareways
5:30-8:30 PM
TU
Fareways 540-972-2216
Players, Theater Group
CC
7 PM
2nd W
Marilyn 540-972-0392
Photography Club, LOW
WC
7-9 PM
1st/3rd TH
Bill 540-834-9866
Republican Women’s Club
CH
11:30 AM
4th W
Connie 540-972-0083
LGES (Rt. 20)
5:15 PM
TU
Nita 540-219-7028 Audrey 540-222-3569
Veterans Club
LLCH
7 PM
4th TH
Dan 540-972-0153
Wilderness Toastmasters
CC
6:30 PM
1st/3rd TU
WildernessToastmasters@gmail.com
Woodworkers Club
CC
7 PM
4th TU
Glynn 703-625-3849
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LOW Veterans Club
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by Fred Pulis, Member, LOW Veterans Club
by Marty Hartmann, Vice Regent
On Nov. 16, the Susannah Chandler Chapter hosted the National Defense Luncheon (held annually with Montpelier, Fauquier Court House, Culpeper Minute Men and Susannah Chandler Chapters) at the LOWA Clubhouse. We had a wonderful turnout, including members from the additional chapters, district officers, state officers, and members of the Sons of the American Revolution. The National Defense Luncheon is held in conjunction with Veterans Day, and many attending were veterans of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, as well as currently retired service men and women. Our speaker was Laurie Nesbitt, Laurie Nesbitt Virginia state vice regent and national chair of the National Defense Committee for NSDAR, and an Army veteran. She did a presentation on Edith Nourse Rogers, the first woman elected to Congress from Massachusetts (in 1925), who served 35 years. Rogers had far–reaching effects on American servicemen and women, including the creation of the Women’s Army Corp and the GI Bill. She was unwavering in her support for veterans and veterans’ hospitals. Attendees brought donations for the Fredericksburg Veterans Affairs Clinic; we were able to deliver over $1,000 worth of clothing and supplies. The DAR mission is to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism. We have many service activities here in our community, and participate in state and national projects. Our next meeting will be held Dec. 14, at noon at the Community Center. The program is on Early American Christmas, and will include a presentation on the 2019 DAR Open House at the DAR Museum in DC. Anyone interested is welcome to attend (but bring a goodie!); it is our Christmas Pot-Luck! To find out more about DAR, email us at: SusannahChandlerChapter1@ gmail.com, or call 540-661-7202.
The LOW Veterans Club will hold its annual Christmas Dinner and Dance Party tonight, Dec. 6, at the Clubhouse to honor all veterans in attendance. World War II veterans, their spouses and caregivers, are guests of the club and will be provided special recognition as well as free meals The 78th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor should not be forgotten. Many an American man went into the war as an innocent boy and returned as a new world-wise experienced veteran. The Veterans Club has designed a Service Coin reflecting all services of the Armed Forces, and specifically identifying the Lake of the Woods Veterans Club. This unique 1.75 inch coin will be presented using criteria as determined by the club membership. The Veterans Club encourages all readers to participate in the nationwide “Wreaths Across America” ceremony at noon on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Quantico National Cemetery. This day has been set aside to lay wreaths marking more than 37,000 gravestones.at Quantico. Volunteers are needed to assist in placing wreaths. Volunteers will place a wreath at a veteran’s gravesite, and then repeat the name on the gravestone to ensure that the legacy of duty, service, and sacrifice is never forgotten. There is no age limit for volunteering to share in this patriotic experience. Club members have, in the past, and will now participate in support of this recognition event. Also, the Club has purchased several wreaths for placement. For further information about the LOW Veterans Club and its activities, please contact Club President Dan Greene at 540-972-0153 or email him at greene7841@gmail.com.
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Jack Phend and Josef Rokus have received the Lake of the Woods Civil War Study Group’s Dr. Peter G. Rainey Award. The award, named for the organization’s founding president, is given to someone “in recognition of significant contributions toward advancing the Group’s missions of historical research, preservation, and education about historical events in Orange County and the surrounding area during the American Civil War.� Phend received the award for the installation of a state historical marker to replace one that was destroyed. In 2016, he noticed a Virginia Historical Marker on Route 20, near Locust Grove Elementary School, had been knocked down by a vehicle. The marker told the story of the 1863 Mine Run Campaign in the area. Phend led a three-year effort to replace it, coordinating approvals from various commonwealth and county agencies and revising and updating the sign’s wording. He then put together a campaign to raise $1,900 to pay for it. This summer, the new marker was unveiled at the original site of Robinson’s Tavern, a key position in the Mine Run fighting. Rokus received the award for leading a major transcription project for the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. In 2016, he wrote a newspaper article about the Memorial Day tradition of flowers placed on the Fredericksburg National Cemetery grave of Sgt. Jerome Peirce, of the 36th Massachusetts Infantry, killed in the 1864 Spotsylvania Court House battle. In researching the story, Rokus contacted relatives of Peirce, who made available 258 letters he had written in pencil and sent home during his two years in the war. The NPS asked Rokus to computerize the letters for its archives. He organized and supervised two dozen volunteers from the CWSG, who painstakingly transcribed Peirce’s words for future researchers. For more about the Civil War Study Group at LOW, go to www. civilwarstudygroup.org.
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The winter holidays are upon us, and those bells you hear are summoning you to the Clubhouse at 1 PM on Dec. 9, for our annual Christmas tea. It is a festive gathering for members only; bring your own tea cup...no cup, no tea... and a story to share. (No one will fact check you.) Music will be provided by David Schubert performing Christmas carols and inviting you to sing along to conclude the program. This month’s donations for the Food Pantry are beverages to warm the palate: coffee, tea, hot chocolate. ‘Tis better to give than to receive. Penny Pines Update: Do you wonder about that Penny Jar we pass around each month? Joy Poole will report both the purpose and the results. Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs has contributed 99 plantations from January through September of this year. Each plantation cost $68 and will plant approximately 200 native trees in a US National Forest. This year, our club has purchased 3 plantations which will plant 600 trees in the George Washington and Thomas Jefferson National Forest in Virginia. This is especially important due to fires, floods, and diseases, along with the natural planting cycles for trees, in the National Forest. Keep those pennies jingling! We can specify which state we want our donation to go to. We can also request a lovely certificate “in honor of� or “in memory of� a person or group when we send in our money for a plantation. Anyone (not just garden p y ( j g club members) can purchase a certifificate cate to honor or remember a person. Poinsettia tips: December is time for Poinsettia displays. Things to pay attention to: they hate cold drafts; keep them away from doors that let in chilly drafts. They need moisture; evenly damp, not soaking wet. They thrive in n bright light. At the end of the holiday, don’t throw them out; keep them in a bright, cool place, and water regularly. Do come to the tea, and admire the he creativity you have shown to turn the Clubhouse into a winter wonderland. Oh yes, and bring your pennies!
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LOW Book Club
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A modern fictional tale that utilizes a real life 17th century painting as a catalyst for the story’s events is the LOW Book Club’s selection for discussion at its Jan. 8, 2020, meeting. The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt presents the first-person narrative of the book’s protagonist, Theo Decker. After surviving an explosion at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where thirteen-year-old Theo and his mother had gone to view an exhibit of Dutch masters, the boy believes he has been directed to take and safeguard the masterpiece, The Goldfinch, by Carel Fabritius. The lifelong consequences unfold in a complicated and mesmerizing saga. The 2013 book received the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. However, the critical reception was extremely polarized, with opinions ranging from “masterpiece� to “contrived juvenile fiction.� The book is available, in multiple formats, in all three local library systems (Orange County, Culpeper County and Central Rappahannock Regional). LOW Book Club meets at 1 PM on the second Wednesday of the month in the meeting room of the Wilderness Library. All are welcome, and no prior notification or attendance commitment is necessary. For further information about the club, call 540-972-9284.
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Human Services Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting every Mon, Wed, Fri, at 7 PM at LOW Church (Rm 210). Info: LOW Church 540-972-9060. Cancer Support Group for Women and their Caregivers: Meetings are held at LOW Church. Please contact Suzanne Lentine for meeting dates/time or for more information, 540-972-9060. Dementia Memory Café: Second Wednesdays, 2:30 PM, Country Cookin’, 247 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper. This is a social event where the person with dementia and/or the caregiver(s) are welcome to come discuss issues. Contact Bonnie at 540-547-4824 or bonnired@comcast.net. Dementia Support Groups: Mondays, 6:30-8:30 PM, Home Instead Senior Care, 111 Olde Greenwich Drive, Suite 101, Fredericksburg; Mondays, 11 AM-12:30 PM, England Run Library, 806 Lyons Blvd, Fredericksburg. Info: Ginny Biggs, gbiggs@agingtogether.org. Grief Support Group: Griefshare is a free worldwide Bible based support group designed to help you through your grief journey after the loss of a loved one. See www.griefshare. org. We meet twice a year for 13-week sessions of videos and discussions at the LOW Church. Several leaders, a minister, and a workbook will be available to assist you. Please call for days and for more info, 540-972-9060 or www.lowchurch.org. Living Water Community Clinic in Locust Grove (32345 Constitution Hwy, Suite H) offers free medical care and prescription assistance to the uninsured in Orange, Spotsylvania, and Culpeper counties. Medical care available on Thursdays from 5 to 8 PM. Call 540-854-5922 for appointments. Volunteers Needed. Info: 540-854-5922, Suzanne.
Orange County Free Clinic: Offers primary medical care and prescription assistance to the uninsured in OC. Medical care available Mon. through Thurs., by appointment, and on Tues. evenings (walk-in). 101-C Woodmark Street, Orange. Info: Dorren Brown, 540-672-0793. Red Cross Blood Drive: Fourth Tuesday, every other month from noon to 6 PM. Next drive is Jan. 28 at the Community Center. You must be generally healthy and 17 or older. Go to www.redcrossblood.org for more detailed information. Make an appointment online or call 1-800733-2767. Making an appointment saves you time! Walk-ins accepted, on space available basis. Info: Christy, 540-412-2470. Seeking Counseling? The LOW Church offers affordable counseling for all persons by appointment. Info: Church, 540-972-9060. The Woods Cares: An AARP program, will run errands and do small repairs, light yard work for shut-ins and caretakers. Free service. Call Jeanette 540-9720726, or Ed 724-523-5255. Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Care-AVan will provide transportation to health care (including picking up prescription medications) and legal appointments for senior citizens (over 60) and persons (over 18) with physical disabilities. Available Mon-Fri. with minimum of 48 hours’ notice. Free Service (donations accepted), Call 540-825-3100 ext. 3358 or 3013. Vision Impaired Support Group. Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 AM, Community Center, Room 1. Sponsored by the LOW Lions. Contact: Gail Sauro, 540-972-1629 or Gail.Sauro@ yahoo.com.
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Cause 4 Paws. We are in need of volunteer foster homes, monetary donations and donations of the following: Purina Kitten Chow, Purina Cat Chow, Friskies Pate canned food and Fancy Feast Kitten Wet Food. Proceeds benefit feline rescue. Donations may be tax deductible as we are a 501(c) (3) charity. Donations can be mailed to Cause 4 Paws, P.O. Box 301, Locust Grove, VA 22508. For more info, see us on Facebook: causefourpaws Locust Grove VA or call LA, 540-485-4181 or Darlene 540-972-8038. LOW Directory. Cost is $10 at Member Services in the lower level Holcomb Bldg. Sales benefit F&R. Information: Dick or Carolyn Durphy at dickd9@msn.com; or 540-972-3306. LOW Lioness Book Sale. Used books will be sold on the last Saturday of each month from 8:30 AM to 2 PM at the Ferris Building. Proceeds go to the Benevolence Fund. Book donations are accepted at our book sales and on Mondays from 9:30-11 AM. No reference or text books please. Info: Ann, 540972-4338; Sherri, 540-412-9854; or Helene, 540-412-0798. LOW Lions Medical Equipment Loan Program seeks donations of wheelchairs and rollators in working condition to share with neighbors in need. Donate at Velona Building (by compactor) any Saturday from 9 AM to noon, or call Lion Mark at 540-412-6694, Lion Susan at 540972-2772, or Lion Dave at 540-9722125 to schedule a pick-up. If you or a family member need a walker, shower bench, bedside commode,
LOWLINC - Non-profit membership service organization dedicated to enabling seniors at the lake to continue living fully and independently in their homes. Volunteer services provided: transportation, light home maintenance, computer assistance, check-in calls, friendly visits and referrals to screened service providers. Fee-based. Opportunities to volunteer, too. Info: 1-855-LOWLINC or visit lowlinc.org. LOW Lions/Lioness Wilderness Food Pantry: Located behind Locust Grove Town Center, Route 20. Usually open the first and third Fridays from 9 AM to noon, the second Wednesday from 4 to 6 PM and the last Saturday from 9 AM to noon. Please call: 888-5089274 to confirm schedule and to check for special opening dates and times. Mail contributions to Lions Wilderness Food Pantry, P.O. Box 605, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Info: Stan, 540-412-9854. LOW Lions Medical Equipment: Durable medical equipment is available for temporary loan to those with needs. Equipment can generally be picked up and returned 9 AM to noon Saturdays at the Lions Building near the LOW trash compactor. Lions also gratefully receive donations of used equipment, in clean and good condition, that can be readily used by others. In case of immediate needs, please contact Dave at 540972-2125, Susan at 540-972-2772 or Mark at 540-412-6694. If contacts are not immediately available, please leave message and we will return your call.
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Dec. 10 & 17, Story Time Tuesdays at the Wilderness Library: 10:15 AM, Toddler Time,1520 minutes of stories, fingerplays, nursery rhymes, and music for children ages 18 months to 3 yrs old with a caregiver. 11 AM, Preschool Storytime, 30-45 minutes of stories, action rhymes, music, and crafts for children 3 to 5 yrs old with a caregiver. Info: 540-854-5310. Lost or Found Pets in LOW can be posted on facebook.com/ LOWlostandfoundpets. Hearing Aids/Eyeglasses Recycled: Place used hearing aids and eyeglasses in LOW Lions boxes at the Ferris Building, Holcomb Building, or LOW Hair Studio. Project EXCEL. The Orange County Office on Youth is looking for volunteers to tutor elementary school students who are as much as a year behind in reading. As little as an hour per week could make a big difference! Please email Ginny Biggs at: project_excel.ooy@outlook. com or call 571-259-8951 for more details and a volunteer application (a background check is required)
or other medical equipment, the Lions are here for you! Lions Furniture Pickup and Yard Sale. The LOW Lions accept donations of furniture and merchandise at the Velona Building (Shoosmith Road, near the trash compactor). Donations accepted Saturdays from 8 to11 AM. To arrange for donation pickup, call Doug at 540-495-0640. The Lions are a 501(c)(3) charity; donations may be tax deductible. The Lion’s Yard Sale at the same location is open every Saturday from 9 AM to noon. O.C. Humane Society. We are in need of volunteers to help with shelter dog adoptions at Petsmart in Central Park from 10AM-4PM on weekends to find forever homes for these loveable dogs. You need to be familiar with the handling of dogs. For more information please contact 540-972-5556 or orangecountyhumanesocietyva.org. We have been a 501c3 charitable organization in Orange County for 61 years. Donations are tax deductible; please mail to OCHSVA, P.O. Box 852, Locust Grove, VA 22508
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A 19th Century Christmas at Ellwood Manor
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Visit with Santa at Ellwood Manor on Saturday, Dec. 14. The doors will open at 9 AM and children of all ages may visit with Santa and enjoy making period arts and crafts until noon. Parents will want to be sure to bring their cameras! After Santa departs at noon, the house will remain open until 2 PM. Ellwood will also be open from noon to 3 PM the following week (Dec. 15-20) for visitors to enjoy. Friends of Wilderness Battlefield volunteers will be available to talk with visitors about the history of the house and about volunteer opportunities with the organization throughout the day. In case of a major inclement weather event, please check our website and/or Facebook page for possible cancelations. As always, this event at Ellwood is free and open to the public. Donations are always welcome and appreciated. For additional information, contact Bob Lookabill at ellwood@fowb.org or go to our website, www.fowb.org. Ellwood Manor is located at 36380 Constitution Highway (Route 20), in Locust Grove.
Wilderness Toastmasters
AARP Chapter Completes 21 Years of Service
Lake Currents December 6, 2019
by Alayna Stiffler, Member, Wilderness Toastmasters Leadership and public speaking: how do they fit into the same sentence? When you can command a room with your words, you draw the reputation of being a leader. It allows you to be more confident. Have you ever been in a room with an unprepared speaker who spent a lot of time deep in thought, trying to formulate a logical statement? It is hard to follow an unprepared speaker who uses filler words, pauses and um’s to fill logical gaps. One aspect of Toastmasters that I truly enjoy is watching people learn and excel during their time with Toastmasters. As they become more confident in speaking, their filler words become less prominent and they learn how to use pauses to their advantage. Toastmasters can help you to be a better leader in your organization, home, or other environments. When you begin to have more confidence in the words you choose, your overall presence will begin to fill the areas that need to be filled. We welcome you to join us at Wilderness Toastmasters. We meet on the first and third Tuesdays at the Community Center at 6:30 PM. Our final meeting for 2019 will be Dec. 3, and we will resume on Jan. 7. For more information, contact WildernessToastmasters@gmail.com.
by Madeline Salustri, Publicity Chair
It was a great year for Locust Grove AARP and our members can be proud of their accomplishments in our 21st year serving the community. The chapter won the AARP Virginia Chapter Award for the second year in a row. The AARP Chapter Awards are meant to recognize the education, advocacy, and service work by highlighting the impacts on their community. These awards give chapters the opportunity to showcase their countless hours of service devoted to enhancing the experience of aging. In addition, Locust Grove AARP Chapter 5239 won the LOWA Community Service Organization Award. This award is presented to the organization in recognition of their outstanding contributions to our community. Chapter 5239 will finish the year merrily at the annual Christmas Luncheon, a tremendous opportunity to share time socializing. It is also an opportunity to recognize several local charities that do so much for our community. Our members are proud to have provided support to 17 charities, in the amount of $13,145, during 2019. These funds were earned by the hard work of our many members through various fundraisers. This amount does not take into consideration the food and dollars provided to the Wilderness Food Pantry. As we enter 2020, Locust Grove AARP is excited about the continued opportunities to support our community.
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on the lake, but has not yet made any final recommendation. 3.4 Committee Reports Fitness Committee Chair Teri Vickery reported that since the opening of the new Fitness Center, memberships have exceeded expectations by almost 10%, as well as revenues when compared to budget expectations. As of November 4, there were 215 individual, 433 “plus one”, and 118 family memberships. Focus will be on increasing membership and identifying areas to improve members’ experience at the Fitness Center. A Fitness Center Open House and a Health and Wellness Fair are planned for next year. Equestrian Committee Chair Laird Knights reviewed the Committee composition, several upgrade tasks completed this past year, and recommendations for improvements including location and disposal of horse waste, more parking, and widening of the road at the Lakeview Parkway/Tally-Ho Lane intersection. Pony Camp was full this summer. One pony, Shady, was retired, and a new horse, Irma, was added to our stock.
Motion by Clawson, passed unanimously, to accept the appeal for Summons #04984. Motion by Clawson, passed unanimously, to deny the appeal for Summons #05080. B. Committee Changes Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, that the Board accept the Committee Changes as presented in the Change List dated November 19, 2019 as follows: (D-19-128) Action Resigned Voting Voting
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C. Referendum Update Secretary P. Brown reported that to date 1313 ballots have been cast, 813 electronic and 500 paper. Twenty-one hundred paper ballots were sent on November 12 to members who had not yet voted. Members of the Elections Committee will be holding an electronic voting session on December 7 to assist members in the voting process. 3.2 Report from the General Manager, Phil Rodenberg Mr. Rodenberg provided a brief “Snapshot” summary of the steps taken to date and status of the eight Board goals adopted for the Board year. Fareways will be open till 9 p.m. on selected nights between January 1 and 15 while the Clubhouse is closed for annual cleaning. Six-hundred forty-seven members responded to the Spotswood Park Playground Survey, and the winner was Option 1.Due to several requests for shade at the site, President Wilks signed a contract with Playground Specialists, Inc. for $47,497 for the new playground equipment, which includes a cabana type plastic roof. Work will be completed over the next two months. A new Norway spruce has been planted near the Fitness Center, to replace the one that died following the CARC construction project. A Christmas tree lighting ceremony will be held on December 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the new site. Management is working with homeowners offering AirBNB rentals to insure all are registered with LOWA. Administration is also preparing a survey for the membership regarding AirBNBs, and a draft of the proposed survey was presented for the Board to review. Finance Director Charles Maneval provided a status report on progress toward achieving the Board’s 2019-20 goal of improving financial internal controls and risk management. Staff from several management sectors have reviewed current LOWA internal control procedures, and efforts have now begun to add new controls and/or strengthen currently existing controls. Areas covered in his report included the Control Environment, process reviews to identify weaknesses, procedure documentation, financial reporting, training, risk management, and information systems security. Plans for steps to be taken over the next three months were provided. 3.3 Committee Liaison Reports Director P. Brown reported that the Lakes Committee has forwarded a recommendation for a rule change to the Board. They have also approved applications for Adaptive Water Sports dates next summer, and a Sailboat Regatta to be held on April 25th. Director Zukowski reported that the Communications Committee is sponsoring a Committee Fair on March 21, 2020 at the Clubhouse from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Director Clawson said Youth Activities is hosting a Bingo Nite on Saturday at the Clubhouse. The Committee still could use more members. Director Wilks said that Safety & Security is still studying night boat speed
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5. MEMBERS COMMENTS ON BUSINESS AGENDA Lakes Committee Chair John Bell commented on consideration of increasing watercraft liability insurance coverage requirements, including the need to update our horsepower categories and the greater risks posed by PWC users vs. other watercraft. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6.1 Consideration of Accepting the FY2020-24 Five-year Capital Plan for Planning Purposes. (D-19-129) Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, that the Board accept the FY2020-24 Five-year Capital Plan for planning purposes. 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 Consideration of Accepting the Independent Financial Audit Report for Year-end 2019. (Postponed to a later date.) 7.2 Consideration of Sending to the Rules Committee and LOWA Attorney the Proposed Amendments to Regulation X, Regarding Increasing Watercraft-owner Liability Insurance for Motorized Watercraft of Over 25 Horsepower to $500,000 per accident.(D-19-130) Motion by H. Brown, passed unanimously, that the Board send to the Rules Committee and the LOWA Attorney the proposed amendments to Regulation X, regarding increasing watercraft-owner liability insurance for motorized watercraft of over 25 horsepower to $500,000 per accident. 7.3 Consideration of Awarding a One-year Renewal Contract for Golf Course Maintenance to International Golf Maintenance (IGM).(D-19-131) Motion by H. Brown, passed unanimously, that the Board award a oneyear renewal of the Golf Course Maintenance Contract with International Golf Maintenance (IGM) in the amount of $415,600 with funds to come from the FY2020-2021 510 Golf Maintenance Operating Budget. Motion by H. Brown, passed unanimously, that the Board direct the General Manager to initiate the procurement process to recompete the Golf Course Maintenance Contract for a term beginning May 1, 2021. 7.4 Consideration of Transferring New Construction and Renovation Reserve (NCR) Funds to the New Asset and Improvement Reserve (NAIR). (Resolution 2019-27)(D-19-132) Motion by Diercks that the Board adopt Resolution 2019-27, a General
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November 19 Board Minutes from p. 16 Resolution, Authorizing the transfer of New Construction and Renovation Reserve (NCR) Funds to the New Asset and Improvement Reserve (NAIR). Motion by Diercks to amend the original motion to specify the “transfer of $50,000” from the NCR to NAIR passed unanimously. Vote on the original motion as amended passed unanimously. 7.5 Consideration of Amending the 2019-20 Fee Schedule to Increase Disclosure Packet Fees, Transfer Packet Fees and Related Fees. (D-19-133) Disclosure Statement Fee – Paper Format $176.05 Disclosure Statement Fee – Electronic Format $146.71 Disclosure Statement Fee – Expedite Fee $ 58.69 Motion by Diercks, passed unanimously, that the Board amend the 201920 Fee Schedule to increase Disclosure Packet fees, Transfer Packet fees and related fees. 7.6 Consideration of Entering Lot for Maintenance. (Removed from Agenda prior to the meeting.) 7.7 Consideration of Revising Room Rental Rates. (D-19-134) Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, that the Board revise the Community Center, Lower Level Clubhouse, and Woods Center rental rates.
9. DIRECTOR COMMENTS Directors offered comments on the RFP process, electronic voting, and budget meetings open to members scheduled for December 3-5, 2019. 10. SCHEDULED MEETINGS: • Special Meeting of the Membership Regarding the ECC Appeal and LOWA Violation Charges Referendum: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center. • Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Wednesday, December 11, 2019 in the Community Center. Executive Session: 12:45 p.m. Open Session: 2:00 p.m. • Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Saturday, January 4, 2020 in the Community Center. Executive Session: 8:45 a.m. Open Session: 10:00 a.m. 11. Adjournment Motion by H. Brown, passed unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 8:51 p.m.
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Many of you have seen rather significant increases in the value of your homes as a result of the recent reassessment. The last reassessment was four years ago for the 2016 tax year. If you have not made any improvements, the jump from last year’s assessment was not a one year jump but a four year increase. The assessment company did not necessarily need to inspect the details of your home. They looked at it to see if there were any major changes as viewed from the outside. If no major changes, they knew enough about your home to compare its value to the recent sale of similar homes as the basis for your assessment. By Virginia law, homes must be assessed at their market value. I am seeing and hearing comments about the reassessment increases being interpreted as tax increases. That is not the case. All of Orange County is seeing assessed values going up. By Virginia law, the county cannot use an assessment increase to increase revenue without a public hearing to advertise a tax increase. If the average assessment increases 30% in the county (we don’t know that number yet), the tax rate is required to be lowered to keep total tax revenue the same. Tax rates can still be raised, but that is a separate Supervisor action from the assessment increase. If your assessment went up by more than the county as a whole, you will probably see a tax increase. If it went up less than the county as a whole, you will probably see a tax decrease. The Supervisors recently held a public hearing for an ordinance to require triennial renewals for property tax exemption status. There are 562 tax exempt properties in Orange County with a total assessed value of about $3.2 million. Some 227 of them are local, state or federal government properties with automatic exemptions, representing most of that dollar value. Virginia Code exempt status requirements are met by the other 335 properties, representing about $800,000 in assessed value. Non-profit organizations whose properties are used only for religious, charitable, historical, patriotic, benevolent, cultural or public park or playground purposes meet the Code requirements and receive tax exempt status. The county services provided to these properties are funded by the taxpayers and the purpose of the triennial renewals is to ensure that properties are still serving the exempted purpose. If a property changes ownership, that would trigger a review. If, however, a group home for the disabled is converted to rental for the non-profit organization’s income, that home would no longer be eligible for an exemption. There are other changes that may have affected the exemption status and the purpose of the new ordinance is to ensure that the citizens are really getting the benefits that exempt status provides. The renewal process is fairly simple for those who have met the requirements in the past. If you have questions about county government or want to let me know your feelings on specific issues, you can contact me at leeframe@ orangecountyva.gov.
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