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One morning last autumn I awoke and said to my wife, “Did you ever think about rocks?” To which she answered, “Ahh…not often.” Amused at her sarcasm, I replied, “Something tells me to look into rocks.”
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At Lake of the Woods there is a club for everything. I checked. Nothing.
I also checked Orange and Spotsylvania Counties. Nothing.
Finally, I located a rock, gem, and geology club in Richmond which was having a rock and gem show the following weekend.
Much to my surprise, a few days later I learned from a longtime friend that his wife and daughter were going to the same show. We met in Richmond and spent hours looking at the wares of numerous vendors and rock collectors. I bought a few rocks and a new book. I had found a new interest… geology. I was amazed that, for as long as we had known our friends, rocks were never mentioned. However, since that time, I’ve come in contact with many who share a similar interest.
While standing in the ever-present pharmacy line at CVS, a friend commented on my stone pendant. I told her it was about 450 billion years old. She said, “No it isn’t…maybe 3.5 billion years old.” We bantered and I soon learned that she had a PhD in Geology. I’m really not concerned about a few billion years. It’s old! Joking, I said, “Did you know that Adam tripped over this very stone?” She replied, “He very well might have.”
As a result of the above, I have reserved Meeting Room 1 at the Community Center for Monday, Sept. 19, at 1:30 PM to see if there are others who might have an interest in rocks and related stories. If so, please plan to attend the very first meeting of the LOW Rock, Gem, and Geology Society. The guest speaker will be Dr. Anne LeHuray, (who has her doctorate in Geology), and will speak on The Age of Rocks. For additional information, contact Tom Northam at 540-972-4488.
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LOWA’s contractor, Tennis Courts Inc. has begun maintenance and resurfacing the tennis and pickleball courts. All courts will be under construction until Sept. 30 (subject to weather delays). Tennis Courts 3 & 4 will also receive two sets of pickleball lines, making them a hybrid court with a total of four pickleball courts and two tennis courts. For membership information, please call Member Services at 540-972-2237.
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A. Nominating Committee Charter Amendments: Scheduled for September 21, 2022. B. Elections Committee Charter Amendments: Scheduled for September 21, 2022. C. Finance Committee Proposal to Study LOWA’s Future Financing Needs: Scheduled for September 21, 2022. D. Golf Committee – Golf Simulator Business Plan: The General Manager and staff will continue to study the proposal and business plan for review at a later date. E. Pickleball/Tennis Committee: The GM will research liability issues with our insurance company and report back to the Board at a later date on the request to place an AED near the courts. Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, to overmark two tennis courts with Pickleball court striping at a cost of $2,000. F. Fareways Committee: – A Resolution was submitted requesting repair/ replacement of parking lot lights at the Woods Center. Management will work with REC in September to redesign/relocate lighting to provide adequate light at night. 5.4 Committee Reports A. Elections Committee (Rescheduled to September 21)
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6.1 Consideration of Publishing in Lake Currents for Member Comment Proposed Amendments to Regulation VIII: Use of the Clubhouse. (D-22-94) Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, that the Board approve publishing in Lake Currents for member comment the proposed amendments to Regulation VIII: Use of the Clubhouse. 6.2 Consideration of Publishing in Lake Currents for Member Comment Proposed Amendments to Regulation XI: Use of the Equestrian Center. (D-22-95) Motion by Clawson, passed unanimously, that the Board approve publishing in Lake Currents for member comment proposed amendments to Regulation XI: Use of the Equestrian Center. 6.3 Consideration of Publishing in Lake Currents for Member Comment Proposed Amendments to Regulation IV.B.12 and 13: Individual Behavior, Regarding Happy Tails Dog Park. (D-22-96) Motion by Wilks, passed unanimously, that the Board approve publishing in Lake Currents for member comment proposed amendments to Regulation IV.B.12 and 13: Individual Behavior, regarding the Happy Tails Dog Park and the updated dog park rules. 6.4 Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Amending Regulation XIV: Schedule of Penalties for Violations; Regulation I: General; and Regulation VI: Use of LOW Roads and Parking Lots, Regarding Corrective Actions for Violations. (Resolution 2022-23) (D-22-97) Motion by Wilks, passed unanimously, that the Board adopt Resolution 2022-23, a Policy Resolution, amending Regulation XIV: Schedule of Penalties for Violations; Regulation I: General; and Regulation VI: Use of the LOW Roads and Parking Lots, regarding corrective actions for violations, effective September 1, 2022.
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7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 Consideration of Accepting the Annual Independent Financial Audit Report for Fiscal Year-end 2022. (D-22-98) Motion by Diercks, passed unanimously, that the Board accept the Annual Independent Audit Report for Fiscal Year-end 2022. 7.2 Consideration of Accepting the Main Gate/Third Gate Final Report from A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. Motion by Rappoport, passed unanimously, that the Board put this on the Agenda for the September 21, 2022 Board meeting to accept the final report from A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. 7.3 Consideration of Transferring Unobligated Cash Surplus and Final Disposition of New Construction and Renovation Reserve Funds. (Resolution 2022-24) (D-22-99) The General Manager presented two Resolution options for consideration of the Board. Motion by Diercks, passed unanimously, that the Board adopt the Option 2 version of Resolution 2022-24, an Administrative Resolution, transferring unobligated cash surplus and final disposition of New Construction and Renovation Reserve Funds to be used as a reduction to the amount of member assessment for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. 7.4 Consideration of Authorizing an Additional $22,600 for the 10th Fairway Stormwater and Green Restoration Project Architect and Engineering Design. (Resolution 2022-25) (D-22-100) Motion by Zukowski, passed unanimously, that the Board adopt Resolution 202225, a General Resolution, authorizing an additional $22,600 for the 10th Fairway Stormwater and Green Restoration Project architect and engineering design. 7.5 Consideration of Entering Lots for Maintenance and Lot Violation Enforcement. (D-22-101) Motion by Wilks, passed unanimously, that the Board approve entry of the lots in Case #22-0817-01 and Case #22-0817-02 on or after August 17, 2022 to perform maintenance as stipulated in the ECC Chair’s letters to the individual lot owner, and that the property be billed for the cost related to such work in accordance with Paragraph 14 of the Restrictive Covenants.
8. Director Comments: Director Diercks noted President Brown and Director Zukowski will be stepping off the Board and expressed appreciation for their service to the LOW community.
9. Scheduled Meetings Annual Meeting of the Membership: Monday, September 5, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in the Community Center. Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the Community Center. Special Board of Directors Meeting/Retreat: Tuesday September 13 through Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in the Clubhouse Regular Board of Directors Meeting: Wednesday, September 21, 2021 in the Community Center. Executive Session: 1:00 p.m., Open Session: 2:00 p.m.
10. Adjournment Motion by Diercks, passed unanimously, to adjourn the meeting at 5:05 p.m.
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normal published starting time. As an exception to the foregoing, members and non-property owner individuals and organizations wishing to book private parties may include use of the Chancellorville and/or the Wilderness Room if the combined space in the Presidents Room, Great Hall and the Germanna Room is inadequate as determined by Management. (11/2006) b. Individuals, groups, or organizations wishing to reserve space in the Clubhouse must make advance arrangements with LOWA Clubhouse the Management. A user’s fee may be charged, as well as clean-up fee, at the discretion of the Clubhouse Management. (11/2006) c. Reservations for which deposits are required may be made no earlier than one (1) year in advance of the function. A contract executed with LOWA and an established deposit will be required to hold the date. (This does not affect those organizations which book recurring regular functions.) The contract will specify food and beverage orders, deposit, payment and cancellation requirements and responsibilities. (11/2006)
E. USE OF THE CLUBHOUSE FOR GROUP AND ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES (2/2009) 1. Lower Level of Clubhouse (Rapidan and Rappahannock Rooms) (2/2009) a. These rooms are designated as areas to service LOW civic/service, social and recreational groups which are nonprofit-making activities. Simple cold food and non-alcoholic beverages may be brought in for consumption by the group itself. These rooms shall be available to such groups seven (7) days a week by making arrangements with Management. (2/2009) 2. President’s Room, Great Hall and Germanna Room: (2/2009) a. When the Clubhouse restaurant is closed, these rooms may be used by civic/service, social and recreational groups which are nonprofit-making activities at by making arrangements with the Management’s discretion. Simple cold food and non-alcoholic beverages may be brought in for consumption by the group itself but the kitchen may not be used. Clubhouse staff is not User isrs are responsible for set-up and or clean clean-up. (2/2009) 3. In return for the use of these areas, all groups and organizations are expected to contribute to the general cleanliness and order of the room(s) and restroom facilities following use. Privileges that are abused may be rescinded or a cleaning fee may be applied. (2/2009)
F. USE OF CLUBHOUSE POINT (2/2012) 1. Groups of more than 20 fifteen (15) must reserve the use of the Clubhouse Point with Clubhouse Management, and must notify Security prior to the event. 2. The use of outside catering must be coordinated with Clubhouse Management prior to the event. The Clubhouse
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3. Vehicles are not allowed to park in the Clubhouse Point area. 4. The access road to Clubhouse Point may only be used to drop off large items with advance approval of LOWA Management. 5. Members,/ registered tenants, authorized occupants, and their guests using Clubhouse Point are responsible for cleanup of the area used. Privileges that are abused may be
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