The Official Newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Vol. 17, No. 13
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October 25, 2019
Horsing Around
by the LOWA Equestrian Committee
NOTICE Special Meeting of the Membership December 10, 2019 at 7:00 PM, Community Center 110 Sweetbriar Park Road The purpose of this meeting is to vote 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.
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Susan's horse, White Logic, who is now also retired. The Equestrian Committee received this fantastic testimonial from a member who is passionate about the LOWA Equestrian Center. We would like to share her letter and hope it will inspire you to join us at the Equestrian Center, which offers trail rides, pony rides, and lessons. Walk-in hours are available, but space is limited and the program is popular, so you are advised to call ahead. They will also be offering two new pony camps during the Christmas and spring breaks in addition to the usual summer programs. Watch for more information in Lake Currents. For more information about all these programs, call the Equestrian Center at 540-972-2238 or visit www.LOWA.org/EquestrianCenter. The Equestrian Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 1:30 PM at the Community Center. We encourage and welcome all who can come Letter from Susan Flores, LOWA Member I completed a career in the Marine Corps, and then a second career in education. Now it was time to retire and enjoy my life. I knew I had to move out of the congestion in Prince William County – out where I could enjoy the quiet, and have the benefit of some amenities that enhanced my life. Where to go? Then I remembered Lake of the Woods! Some 20 years ago, my two daughters and I frequented LOW Horse Shows. We have many happy memories from those days! Beautiful community; professionally run horse shows; a sense of happy times spent in a lovely, friendly location. I promised myself to come check it out now that I was retiring. And I bought my retirement home here this past August.
See Horsing Around on p. 9
Board Agenda 2 Association News 2-10 General Manager's Column 3 Board Minutes 3 Calendar 9-10 Viewpoints 16 Orange County 21 Classifieds 22-23
Friday, Oct. 25 Scaryoke at Fareways Café, 7 PM Tuesday, Oct. 29 LOWA Special Board Meeting 9 AM, Community Center Thursday, Oct. 31 5-8 PM, LOW Neighborhood Trick or Treat 6-7 PM, Treats on the Point Friday, Nov. 1 Quarterly & Semi-Annual Assessments are due
Each Amendment is provided below. Language being removed will be shown with strikethrough, new language is shown in bold italics. AMENDMENT #1. 5. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMITTEE B. The Committee shall be composed of not more than seven (7) members, nor less than three (3) members, with staggered terms, and shall be appointed by the Board of Directors. Committee members shall be subject to removal by the Board of Directors and any vacancies existing from time to time shall be filled by appointment. A quorum for this Committee shall be three (3) members. (Ref. Mar 1990) A quorum for this Committee shall be a majority of Committee members. 5. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMITTEE D. The Committee shall approve or disapprove plans, specifications and details within thirty (30) days from the receipt thereof. One (1) set of said plans and specifications and details with the approval or disapproval endorsed thereon, shall be returned to the person submitting them and the other copy thereof shall be retained by the Committee for its permanent files. of completed plans, specifications, and/or details in accordance with this Section 5 and Section XVI of the Rules and Regulations, as determined by the Committee. 5. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMITTEE E. The Committee shall have the right to disapprove any plans, specifications or details submitted to it in the event the same are not in accordance with all of the provisions of these Restrictions; if the design or color scheme of the proposed building or other structure is not in harmony with the general surroundings of such lot or with the adjacent buildings or structures; if the plans and specifications are incomplete; or in the event the Committee deems the plans, specifications or
See Referendum Special Meeting Notice on p. 4
Saturday, Nov. 2 Fitness Center Open House 9 AM-1 PM, Fitness Center
Thursday, Nov. 7 Coffee & Conversation with Board Members 7 PM, Clubhouse
LOWA Regular Board Meeting 10 AM, Community Center
Monday, Nov. 11 LOWA Offices Closed LOW Trash Compactor Closed
Monday, Nov. 4 9.9 Leaf/Brush Area Hours: 7 AM-5 PM, daily Closed Wednesdays
Wednesday, Nov. 13 Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting 6 PM, Clubhouse