The Ripples Volume 43, Issue 3
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From The General Manager
Spring arrives this month and your association is busy preparing for another prime season in Lakewood. Work at the Cove location continues with site preparation for the new Pavilion. The LPOA maintenance staff has spent the last several months pruning trees and cleaning up planting beds. Last fall, maintenance prepared the common ground along our parkways to prevent weeds this spring. Much of that work has been altered by the AT&T cable installation. We will try to renovate these bare areas as quickly as possible after the contractors leave the area. There will be some weeds in these areas this spring because we need to grow grass so we will not be putting down a pre-emergent application. We will spray the weeds later in the season when the grass has matured. We do look forward to seeing our members out and about walking, running, bicycling, boating and simply enjoying the Lakewood lifestyle.
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From the Boardroom Phil Mall Board President
Parts of Program 2020 continue to advance as your association positions itself for the decades to come. At the February LPOA Board of Directors Meeting: • The Board wanted to have more time to review the design of the Cove Aquatic Pavilion and called for a Special Board meeting on February 16th to discuss the design and materials. This was done in an effort to get construction started so the Pavilion could be completed in time for the start of swim season. Once the design and materials are approved staff will get bids for construction. Design calls for 6” thick concrete roofs over the restrooms, office and snack bar so they can serve as a tornado shelter should the need arise. In the event construction is not complete by Memorial Day, contingency plans for restroom trailers are in place. • The old Cove Clubhouse is gone and the survey work for the aquatic pavilion is 95% complete. The main concourse is in the process of being modified and the grounds reshaped. • Survey work for the East Lake Marina is 85% complete and bids for construction have gone out. • Survey work for the East Lake Pool is 100% complete. We anticipate having design work for the 6 lap, zero entry pool, and the aquatic pavilion completed in the March/ April timeframe. • When various architect renderings and concepts are available, they will be posted for all to see at the LPOA offices. As a community it is important to maintain a strong sense of optimism, especially during tumultuous times. It projects a positive feeling that is welcoming to old and new residents alike. An optimistic outlook for the future builds a sense of community, whereas pessimism brings us down and can be divisive. Program 2020 is a positive look to the future. Modern and first class amenities send a signal that our Association is an attractive and viable community that plans for the future. This benefits us all. Current and potential residents will be motivated to be an active part of this great Lakewood community because they see a dynamic community, a community with modern amenities that serves all who live here. I would like to conclude this article with a thank you to all who have adjusted to all the changes we are experiencing and will experience. To the bridge groups, the Scouts, the yoga folks and others who have adjusted their activities and relocated to the Oaks with grace and good humor, thank you. A special thanks to the Lasers and Cruisers Swim Teams for adjusting their 2016 swim practice schedules. I know it wasn’t easy. To all, your understanding and patience is sincerely appreciated. Phil
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Welcome to Lakewood James & Pamela Dittmer 621 Ne Persimmon Circle
Bruce & Robin Jones 250 NE Bayview Drive
Juliet Donchev 4519 NE De La Mar Place
Timothy & Jessica Jobe 5420 NE Wedgewood Lane
Russell & Salli Kuntz 5404 NE Wedgewood Ln
Mark & Julie Nauser 653 NE Rushbrook Ct
Jerod & Kristin Kruse 4360 NW Lobo Ct
Nancy Miller 249 NE Bayview Dr.
William Vandever 4100 NE Edgewater Ct
Jacob & Angi Landis 4801 NE Fairway Homes Dr.
Whats Happening Around Lakewood March 7th
March 21st
ARB/ARC Deadline
ARB/ARC Deadline
March 10th
March 27th
LPOA/LHC Board Meeting
Easter Brunch at The Argyle
March 15th
March 29th
ARB/ARC Deadline
ARB/ARC Meeting
Please take a Moment and “Like” our FB Pages Lakewood Property Owners
www.facebook.com/LakewoodPOA
The Argyle & St Andrews Pub www.facebook.com/ArgyleandStAndrewsPub Lakewood Oaks Golf Club
www.facebook.com/LakewoodOaks
Lakewood Activities Center
www.facebook.com/LakewoodActivities
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Lakewood Food & Beverage
From the Bar
The Argyle’s Hours
Purple Melon’s Majesty
Tuesday - Friday 4pm-9pm To make a reservation at The Argyle Call: 816-541-2452
St Andrews Pub Hours Tuesday - Friday 9am -5pm Sunday 9am-5pm To Place an order at St. Andrews Pub Call: 816-541-2453
Event Reservations For Parties, Weddings, and Other Events
Play your event at the Lakewood Oaks Clubhouse. The LOGC staff handles reservations for the Lakewood Oaks Clubhouse. Contact James Wendleton at 816-541-2449. The Lakewood Oaks Clubhouse is located at 651 NE St. Andrews Circle: If you want all the details handled for you, including catering, then your option of reserving the LOGC Clubhouse is ideal.
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Muddle watermelon and blueberries in a mixing glass, and Purity® Vodka and ice, stir until ice cold. Double strain, garnish with watermelon and blueberry.
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Lakewood Clubs Yoga
Lakewood Bridge
Never tried it? Done it for years? No problem...all levels of fitness and experience are welcome at our group yoga sessions. “I’m not flexible” is not an excuse to stay away, it is a reason to go! You will be asked to sign a waiver. The sessions are free. Mondays 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Thursdays 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Saturdays 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM Sessions are held in The Oaks Clubhouse downstairs in the Northwest corner of the building. During cold weather please enter through the main entrance of the Oaks so the room remains warm. Contact Mary Duryea at mdur012155@aol.com if you would like more information.
4TH WEDNESDAY MIXED COUPLES DUPLICATE
Moms Club It’s been an exciting start to 2016! We have some fabulous events planned for the upcoming months! In February the children got together and had a paint party! They created amazing works of art! The Moms will also be having a paint party in March and are looking forward to the creations they will take home with them! Come join us! You are sure to meet some great moms, children and families from the neighborhood! If you are a mom or guardian of a child age 0-18, a resident of Lakewood, and want to join in on the fun, please check out our website www. lakewoodmomsclub. com for more information and registration. Click on membership to join.
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
Garden Club Wednesday, March 23, 2016 9:00 to 9:30 – Refreshments 9:30 to Noon – Program/Business Meeting Lakewood Oaks, Banquet Room
Don & Kay Smykowski Phyllis Browne & Sheri Hartann Maggie DeLeon & Marilyn Levy Jane Dunn & Linda Casebolt
4TH THURSDAY MENS BRIDGE 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
Our program for March will be presented by Duane Hoover, designer and manager of Kansas City’s beautiful and tranquil Kauffman Memorial Garden. Duane will take us on a photographic tour of the lovely gardens of Savannah and Charleston. Stops on the journey will include the gardens on the squares of historic Savannah, the plantation gardens of Charleston, and we will see Fort Sumter where the first shot of the Civil War was fired. Please plan to join us as this is a program you won’t want to miss! If you are considering membership in Lakewood Garden Club, we invite you to find out more about us in the “Clubs and Activities” section of the LPOA website (lpoa. com). We would also be delighted to have you as a guest at any of our meetings. Just come to the Clubhouse and follow the Garden Club signs. We would love to meet you!
Jim Davis Don Smykowski Charlie Rogers Bill Gosnell
LAKEWOOD BRIDGE FEBRUARY 2016 1ST MONDAY WOMENS DUPLICATE 1st 2nd 3/4 Tie 3/4/ Tie
Marilyn Levy & Kay Smykowski Sheri Hartmann & Janet Vest Lale Broderson & Cathy Fletcher Phyllis Browne & Jean Tice
2ND THURSDAY MENS 1ST 2ND 3RD 3RD 5th
Don Smykowski Jack Ferguson Gordon Stevens Marilyn Levy & Vic Bragg Joe & Linda Casebolt
3RD MONDAY LADIES DUPLICATE MARATHON 1ST 2ND 3RD
Jean Davis & Kay Smykowski Helen Priestly & Gayle Mayfield Bev Campbell & Karen Connors
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FRONT NINE WINE & GOLF TOURNAMENT SATURDAY, MAY 14 Lakewood Oaks | 5pm
Reservations Begin April 1. All residents and friends welcome.
Contact LakewoodActivitiesCommittee@gmail.com
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Sunday, March 27th 2016 •Brunch Buffet 11:00 - 3:00 $29 for Adults
$14 for Children 6-14
$5 for children 5 and Under
* Price does not reflect tax and gratuity * Reservations are required for dining
•Easter Egg Hunt & Balloon Artist
@ noon for kids 12 and under Easter Egg Hunt 12:00-1:00 * We will have a separate Easter egg hunt for children under the age of 6 Coloring Contest Winner Will Receive Prize at 12:00
•Easter Bunny
a special appearance 11:00-1:30 * Photographer will be taking pictures with the bunny from 12:00 until 1:30
•Dress Code: Please Refrain from Wearing Tee Shirts, Shorts, Flip Flops & Sneakers • Reservations Are Required for Dining
Lakewood Oaks Golf Club • • 816-541-2449 • james@logc.org
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Our Valentine’s Day Dinner was a huge success. Thank you to all those came out. And a huge thank you to Greg, James, Andy and their staff for putting it on and showcasing all that The Argyle has to offer. The food was incredible as well as the ambiance. Thank you again.
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Lakewood Food & Beverage Committee LakewoodFandB@gmail.com We have three big events that are coming up. Easter is on Sunday, March 27th, we will be having a wine dinner on Saturday, April 16th and Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8th. Keep an eye on The Ripples and Eblasts for more information.
St. Paddy’s Day in The Argyle
Food & Beverage Committee
Welcome to the New Food & Beverage Committee Information Page. This page will inform you of upcoming events and any menu or time changes in The Argyle or St. Andrews Pub.
The Argyle will be having a traditional Irish meal on St. Patrick’s Day. For only $10.95 you will get Corned Beef & Cabbage, Boiled Potatoes, Peas and Carrots. Watch our Eblasts in the upcoming weeks for more details.
2016 Easter Coloring Contest
Join us Easter Sunday for Brunch beginning at 11am featuring the Easter Bunny, and a balloon artist.
The Food and Beverage Committee is always looking for ideas for exciting events to promote The Argyle and St. Andrews Pub. If you have any or would like to help us please email us at LakewoodFandB@gmail.com
On the back of this page (page 10) there is an Easter Bunny that we are asking all kids ages 1-12 to color. All of the submitted coloring pages will be on display Easter Sunday (March 27th) at the Oaks Clubhouse and the top 3 winners will be featured in April’s Ripples, and will receive a special prize from the Easter Bunny during the Easter egg hunt at 12:00pm. Coloring contest participants must have the colored page from the Ripples turned in to the LPOA office by March 15th to qualify.
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Upcoming Events in 2016 Sunday March 27th
Easter Brunch & Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday May 8th
Mothers Day Brunch
Saturday May 14th
Front Nine Wine & Dine Event
Saturday May 21st
Kids Fishing Derby & Bass Tournament
Saturday June 4th
Lakewood Garage Sale
Monday July 4th
Bike & Boat Parade & Pool Party
July 15-July 18th
Swim Team Championship Weekend
Saturday August 13th
Concert on the Rock
Friday September 2nd
Neighborhood Wide Cleanup
Saturday September 3rd
Pirate Poker Cruise
Saturday September 4th
Best Cardboard Boat Contest
Saturday October 8th
Black Dress & Bling
Saturday October 22nd
LPOA Halloween Party
Saturday December 17th
LPOA Christmas Party
**All Activities are subject to change**
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Your Neighbors Pets of Lakewood
Say hello to Jackson & Lola! Some of our favorite activities are going to the dog park, going on walks with our friends and going to Kauffman Stadium for Bark at the Park. We are both rescue pups who had a ruff start in life, but ended up in our fur ever home! Amanda Sinclair
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Real Housepets OF L A K E W O O D
Is your pet a Real Housepet of Lakewood? Let us know! Email Tim@lpoa.com
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2016 Lakewood Voting Location
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With the closing of The Cove, the City of Lee’s Summit has designated Blue River Community of Christ Church on Woods Chapel as the new polling place for our residents. Your first opportunity to use this new location will be the upcoming April election.
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L A K E WO O D O A K S G O L F C L U B
2016 Membership Drive Only 75 Memberships Available Membership Benefits Include: Access to a mature and pristine 18-hole championship golf course A full-service restaurant and banquet facility Social events for the entire family Enroll your children in our popular summer Junior programs for ages 5-16 Add a Family Pool and Tennis Package for only $300 per year
Monthly Dues Family Rate $375 Single Rate $300 Junior Family Rate $300 Junior Single Rate $225 *Plus applicable sales tax
2016 Membership Drive Level 1 - Limited to first 25 new members Must Sign a 24 Month Commitment $0 Initiation Fee ($1,000 In Savings) Free Cart Package for 24 Months (Up to $2,760 In Savings) 4 Free Guest Passes
Level 2 - Limited to next 25 new members Must Sign a 24 Month Commitment $0 Initiation Fee ($1,000 In Savings) Free Cart Package for 12 Months (Up to $1,380 In Savings) 2 Free Guest Passes
Level 3 - Limited to 25 new members Must Sign a 12 Month Commitment
Lakewood Oaks Golf Club
$0 Initiation Fee ($1,000 in Savings) 2 Free Guest Passes
651 NE St. Andrews Circle Lee’s Summit, MO 64064
For information Please Contact:
Phone: 816.373.6886 Fax: 816.373.3091
General Manager, Mark Reid - mark@logc.org or Head Golf Professional, Brian Bateman - brian@logc.org
Please visit our website at www.logc.org
*Promotion subject to change and not valid with any other offer
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2016 Lakewood Oaks Information Frequently Asked Question’s Q. Is sales tax included in the membership dues price? A. No. Missouri Sales Tax will be added to your dues. Q. Does the price include a Cart? A. No. The Cart Package Prices for 2016 are; Silver Package ( unlimited cart usage, no guest passes) (S) Family Cart Plan- $115 / mo. ($1,380 annual fee) (S) Single Cart Plan- $80 / mo. ($960 annual fee) Q. Are Cart Packages subject to sales tax? A. NO. Neither Cart packages or daily fee cart rentals are taxable. All taxes are paid at the time of fleet purchase. Q. Is there a food minimum? A. No. There is no food minimum. We believe you will enjoy the upscale dining in the Argyle or the fun, sporty atmosphere of the Saint Andrews Pub. Food and Beverage may be billed to your member account. Q. Are there annual assessments? A. No. In the absence of equity, we do not assess our membership for capital improvements. Your annual dues are all you pay unless you choose additional services. Q. What other amenities and services can I have billed to my account? A. You may elect to choose the following features which will be billed to your account. Locker $25 / mo. New Locker Rooms! Large Small $15 / mo. Club Storage $10 / mo. GHIN Handicap Service $30 / annual Hole In One Club $5 per hole in one Men’s Golf Association $110 / annual Women’s Golf Association $70 / annual All food and beverage charges. Q. If I do not live in Lakewood, will I still be able to join? A. Yes. Many of our Members live outside of the Lakewood Community. Q. Is there a Senior Citizen Discount? A. Yes, our Golden Oaks Membership provides a discount for our members who are 80 years of age and older. Please inquire about the rate. Q. How do I join the Club? A. Joining is easy. Simply complete the attached ‘Lakewood Oaks New Member Agreement’. Either Brian Bateman, our Head Golf Professional (816-373-6886) or Mark Reid, our General Manager, (816-820-6611) will be pleased to meet with you and complete the member information forms and issue you your new member number. Welcome to the Lakewood Oaks Golf Club. You ‘Belong’ Here.
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Join the Lakewood Swim Team! If your child loves to swim, or loves the water and wants to be a better swimmer, then check out the Lakewood Swim Team! Our recreational swim team is a non-competitive league for kids who live in Lakewood. Mark your calendar for these important dates!
Registration Days – Saturday, April 30th and Saturday, May 7th from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Lakewood Oaks New Parent Meeting – Saturday, April 30th and Saturday, May 7th from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. at Lakewood Oaks Last Day to Register – Friday, May 20th at 5:00 p.m. First Swim Team Practice – Tuesday, May 31
Please plan to stop by the Lakewood Oaks for registration and to view team spirit wear. Swim things will be available to provide samples of new team suits. New parents: There will be a Parent Meeting, from 12:00 – 12:30, at which you will be able to ask questions, and meet the coaches. Registration forms and additional information will be available on the team website at: http://lakewoodswimteam.webs.com Swim Team is available for kids age 7-18 living in Lakewood. It is expected that the child can swim the length of the pool (any stroke) – it does not have to be “pretty”! Generally, kids who live on the "west side", within the geographical boundaries of the Lee's Summit School District, join the Cruisers. Kids who live on the "east side", within the geographical boundaries of the Blue Springs School District, join the Lasers. However, membership on either team is open to all Lakewood kids. Kids younger than 7 can join if they are swim-ready and if a parent remains with them, on deck, at all times that they are at practice. Practice will begin on May 31. Please note: a new practice schedule will be in place to accommodate both teams at the Cove pool during our transition summer. We realize that the new schedule will not be ideal for everyone, but it allows for both teams to practice at the Cove until the new East Lake Pool is complete. Swim meets are generally held on Wednesday evenings. Cruisers and Lasers alternate between home meets (Lakewood Cove pool) or away meets. Our league is made up of 8 teams – all located in the Lee’s Summit area. 2016 Swim Team schedule is as follows: June 8 June 15 June 22 June 29 July 6 July 13 July 15-16 – Championship Weekend July 17 – End of Season Party/Awards Banquet Championship weekend will be held in Lakewood, on Friday, July 15 (ages 11 and over) and Saturday, July 16 (ages 10 and under). For more information, please contact: Molly Blocker Lasers League Rep mbmouse@gmail.com LakewoodLasers@gmail.com
Sarah Dau Cruisers League Rep sarah.dau@att.net LakewoodCruisers@gmail.com
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2016 Lakewood Swim Team Practice Schedule Please note: practices will begin on Tuesday, May 31. The schedule for this practice will be announced later. Cruisers M-W:
T-F:
7:00 – 7:45 a.m. plus 15 minute deck time 7:45 – 8:30 a.m. plus 15 minute deck time 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. plus 15 minute deck time
9:15 – 10:00 a.m. plus 15 minute deck time 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. plus 15 minute deck time 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. plus 15 minute deck time
Lasers: M-W 9:15 – 10:00 a.m. plus 15 minute deck time 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. plus 15 minute deck time 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. plus 15 minute deck time
T-F: 7:00 – 7:45 a.m. plus 15 minute deck time 7:45 – 8:30 a.m. plus 15 minute deck time 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. plus 15 minute deck time
Both Teams – schedule TBD Thursday’s: 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. 8:45-9:45 a.m. 9:45-10:30 a.m. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Evening practices Monday’s and Thursday’s - 5 p.m. We will have dedicated lanes for evening practices Stroke Clinics: Saturday mornings – TIME TBD
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Are you looking to host an event? Lakewood can host groups as small as 10 and as large as 240. We have multiple banquet facilities available to host your event and needs. If you would like further information or a site visit, please contact James Wendleton, the Events Coordinator at 816-541-2449 or email him at james@logc.org
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AN INTERVIEW WITH JUDGE TOBIN Judge Tobin, you served on active duty in the Army when many of your generation found ways to avoid service. How do you see your experience in the military – in Iraq, Germany and Japan – benefiting you in your role as a Lee’s Summit municipal judge?
“First of all, I feel privileged to have gone through basic combat training and deployments around the world with a true cross section of American men and women – some had graduate degrees and others lacked a high school diploma. I learned to work with, be taught by and in some cases be commanded by all kinds of people. I learned respect for all my fellow citizen soldiers no matter their gender, color, creed, nationality or accent. Military service also taught me a lot about myself, strengthened my love for this country and gave me a strong affinity for our brotherhood in arms. I rejoined the Army in a reserve status after the Iran hostage crisis because I felt I could not stand idly by while my fellow citizens and soldiers were imprisoned by a foreign power. After more than 33 years of combined service to our country, I have a great respect for the American system of justice and a compassion for my fellow citizens under duress. And feel that my military knowledge, experience and sense of fairness benefits everyone who comes into my court, particularly veterans in crisis.” NOTE: Judge Tobin is the recipient of the Bronze Star, a Combat Action Badge and a Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Badge.
Service Integrity Commitment
TUESDAY, APRIL 5 Paid for by the Committee to Retain Judge Tobin, Donald Ford Butler, Jr., Treasurer
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2016 Lakewood Election Coverage
Hello Lakewood Residents! We want to HEAR from YOU!! On behalf of the LPOA Election Committee, we cordially invite you a attend this year’s 2016 LPOA and LHC Board of Directors - Meet the Candidate Night, 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23th. 3 seats- West Lake, East Lake and Multi-Family, are open to be filled by some of our gracious neighbors, friends and volunteers; those willing to devote their time and energy to participate on the Board that oversees the future of our beautiful community’s growth, projects, programs and services. We invite you to come join us in learning their opinions, thoughts and ideas in maintaining and enhancing our property values and promoting the development of our desirable community. As always, we want our Resident’s to be involved by asking their questions. This year, not only are we using electronic voting procedures, we are also moving forward with a strategic format to help facilitate the evening’s events. We are requesting that you submit your questions to the Election Committee by email (lakewoodelection@gmail.com), phone (785-550-8994), or in person at the Oak’s Clubhouse, where we will have special cards for residents to submit their questions. In an effort to help keep our Meet the Candidate’s Night fluid, all Residential questions will be organized in a format to aid in a timely flow. We eagerly await what YOU, the Lakewood Residents have to ask our Candidates!! Sincerely, Your 2016 LPOA Election Committee
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2016 ELECTION ----- LPOA & LHC BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2016 Election Timetable Approved January 14, 2016
January Jan. 14 (Thurs.) Board approves Election Timetable at regular board meeting Jan. 14 (Thurs.) Deadline for Appointment & ratification of 2016 Election Committee Jan. 18 (Mon.) Petitions for Candidacy available at LPOA offices
March Mar. 3 (Thurs.) 5:00 p.m. deadline for petitions, candidate questionnaires & pictures Mar. 4 (Fri.) Election Committee reviews petitions and certifies candidates Mar. 14 (Mon.) Access Codes are mailed to LPOA members by this date Mar. 23 (Wed.) Meet the Candidates Night (7:00 p.m. at Lakewood Oaks Clubhouse)  Candidates questionnaires & pictures will be published in the April Ripples
April Apr. 21 (Thurs.) Final day for voting. Ballots must be cast electronically by 5:00 p.m. Apr. 21 (Thurs.) Data sent to vote-now.com, including ineligible voters, to be removed from system. Apr. 21 (Thurs.) Election Committee receives detailed report from votenow.com. Apr. 21 (Thurs.) Election Committee prepares detailed report of results Apr. 21 (Thurs.) LPOA Annual Meeting (7:00 p.m. at Lakewood Oaks Clubhouse) Apr. 21 (Thurs.) Election Committee certifies and announces results of election of three new LPOA/LHC Board of Directors May May 12 (Thurs.) New Board members seated during New Business at May Board of Directors meeting
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For Your Information New Members & Boat Information New Member Orientation Our next New Member Orientation will be held on March 8, 2016 at 6:30PM at the Lakewood Oaks Clubhouse. LPOA’s New Member Orientations are designed to give an overview of the associations operations and a description of its services, amenities, and procedures. This is a great chance for members to get acclimated to Lakewood, and ensure that you’re taking advantage of all it has to offer. Don’t miss out on important information. If you’ve recently purchased your home, or missed the last orientations, please RSVP to Sean@lpoa.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Sean Bachtel LPOA Director of Community Relations
Making your piece of the earth a more beautiful place!
Landscaping
Water Gardens / Ponds
Landscape Lighting
Complete Landscape Maintenance
Mowing
Lawn Applications
Lawn Renovation
Sprinkler System Maintenance & Repair
Backflow Testing
Leaf Cleanup
Spring / Fall Cleanup
Snow Removal
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Digital Ripples With the rising cost of printing and postage, and the competition and decline of printed advertising, we thought it best to take a hard look at Lakewood’s official magazine and form of communication, The Ripples. Many publications are going to a digital format. For now, The Ripples will continue to be sent to the printers each month and delivered to your mailbox. The Ripples will also continue to be published online, and is in fact being digitally published in a more attractive format. Members have the option to “opt out” of The Ripples mailing, and can simply receive the copy online. I urge every one of our members who don’t read the printed magazine, or would like to save a tree to sign the “opt out” agreement, and receive a digital copy online. You’ll still get the great publication, without the paper to dispose of. If you are interested in only getting the Digital Ripples, please send an email to Tim@lpoa.com and we will get you started on the process.
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LPOA Finance Committee Review Financials With Parcels 12/31/2015
Total Cash/Short term securities Total Inventory Total Accounts Receivables Total Land, Building & Equip Total Prepaid Expenses Total LHC Notes Receivable Total Assets
$
Payables Other Liabilities Note Payable LHC Land Line of Credit w/ Metcalf Bank Total Capital & Earnings Total Liabilities & Equity
2015 Dec
1,679,509 29,689 235,649 5,143,840 61,115 936,096 8,085,897
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YTD Cash Chg.
2,007,006 26,806 254,150 5,196,064 63,256 936,096 8,483,378
328,163 221,698 35,004 130,297 7,370,736 8,085,897
$
Comments
327,497 2,882 (18,500) (52,224) (2,141) -
359,109 187,941 7,936,328 8,483,378
Cash favorable Argyle food and beverage inventory Capital Spending total YTD $420K
30,947 (33,757) (35,004) (130,297) 565,592 327,497
2015 YTD Q-4 Actual
Paid off Paid off
2015 YTD Q-4 Budget
B/(W) Budget
Income Statement Total Revenue Total Expenses Net Income Net Income - Parcels Net Income without parcels
$
4,420,212 3,854,621 565,592 86,413 479,179
$
3,738,940 3,383,879 355,062 355,062
$
681,272 (470,742) 210,530 (86,413) 124,117
Income Statement Notes:
-
Net Income is favorable due to strong expense control.
LAKEWOOD HOLDING COMPANY A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF LPOA Financials 12/31/2015 12/31/14 Audited
Balance Sheet Total Cash
$
144,499
2015 Dec $
216,788
Change $
72,289
Total Accounts Receivables Total Inventory Total Prepaid Expenses Total Fixed Assets Other - Note Rec LPOA Total Assets
149,068 70,189 21,842 1,533,029 35,004 1,953,631
149,758 66,120 22,256 1,562,268 2,017,189
(689) 4,070 (414) (29,239) 35,004
Current Liabilities Long Term Liabilities Promissory Note to LPOA Line of Credit Metcalf Line of Credit Deferred Inc Vehicle Lease JD Credit & PNC Total Capital & Earnings Total Liabilities & Equity
431,224 1,698,983 723,596 28,396 212,500 55,530 (1,196,598) 1,953,631
437,058 1,850,558 723,596 212,500 30,834 (1,237,357) 2,017,189
5,834 151,576 (28,396) -
Income Statement
Cash position is strong
Capital spending $206K Cash from Land Sale to LPOA
Refinanced loan, borrowing additional $250K No payment to LPOA Paid off
Continued pay down
YTD Q-4 YTD Q-4 B/(W) Actual Budget Budget $ 1,848,057 $ 1,895,965 $ (47,908) $ 140,315 110,490 (29,825) 1,785,475 (77,733) 1,707,742 1,479,651 1,557,415 77,764 (200) 200 90,629 95,213 4,584 137,662 132,847 4,815 178,421 177,120 (1,301) (40,759) (44,273) 3,514
Total Revenue Cost of Goods Sold Gross Profit Operating Expenses Loss (Gain) Interest/Other Operating Income Depreciation Net Income Notes
(24,696) (40,759) 72,289
Comments
1
YTD Q-4 2014 1,851,829 130,268 1,721,561 1,461,585 (16,820) 99,474 177,322 175,480 1,843
$
B/(W) 2014 (3,772) (10,047) (13,819) (18,067) (16,620) 8,845 (39,660) (2,941) (42,601)
Revenue in 2015 was below plan due to lower member revenue. The lower revenue was off set by lower operating expense and lower interest cost.
4th Quarter 2015 Financials
12/31/14 Dec Audited
Balance Sheet
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For Your Information Garden Club Scholarship Reminder: The Lakewood Garden Club is proud to award two $750.00 scholarships to graduating High School seniors. Students applying should have an interest in studying Botany, Horticulture, Ecology or any other environment life science, and is open to all students living in Lee’s Summit, including Lakewood students who attend Blue Springs South High School. Interested Lakewood students may pick up an application at their High School or at the LPOA Administrative Office (see Nancy Sykes). All applications must be completed and submitted at your High School by March 18th, 2016.
February Quote of the Month Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. John F. Kennedy
2016 Boat Stickers Now Available 2016 Boat Registration stickers are now available in the LPOA office. The stickers are $25.50 for non-motorized and $66.50 for motorized. There will be an additional $5.50 charge if you do not purchase your stickers for your previously-registered watercraft before May 1st, 2016. There is a $15.50 charge if you would like for staff to attach your stickers for you.
Judgments Awarded Joseph Gingrich IV 160 NE Bayview Patrick Clifford 217 NW Shagbark William Hayes 225 NW Hickory Sauousali Siavii 4233 NE Edmonson Ct.
Richard Stanford 212 NW Ponderosa Michael King 251 NE Edgewater Dr.
Lakewood Bay Homeowners Association Don’t forget Lakewood Bay residents, you can use our website to communicate with your Board of Directors. http://lakewoodbay.hoa-express.com/
Upcoming 2016 LBH0A Board Meetings March 14th April 11th May 16th June 13th July 11th
August 8th September 12th October 10th November 5th December 12th
All Meetings will take place at The Lakewood Oaks Clubhouse at 5:30pm
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The LPOA budget contains an item to fund the Lakewood fireworks display. Paid from those budget funds are the contract for the display (including shooter), LS Police Department stand-by, as required by LS Codes, and various miscellaneous items needed each year. Any donations made to this fund will be added to the budgeted funds so a bigger fireworks show can be held. Each LPOA member or company who donates to the fund will be recognized in the Ripples! Below is a form that you will be seeing in the Ripples from now until May. If you are interested in donating, please fill out the form and attach it with your donation (preferably check). You can bring in or mail your donation to 651 NE St. Andrew’s Circle, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064. Any donation received will be set aside and used only for the fireworks fund. Donations can only be accepted through May 31st so LPOA can enter into an agreement in order to secure the company and shooter for our show. If you have any questions, contact Sean Bachtel at 373.4326 or sean@lpoa.com
Donations for Lakewood Fireworks Display (July 4th, 2016) Name___________________________________________________
LPOA Acct #__________________
Address_________________________________________________
Phone #______________________
Donation Amt $____________ Check___________ Cash______
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For Your Information Classified Ads & Eblast Information
Services - Child Care Daycare in my home. Lakewood mother. References. Kim. 816-213-2920
Home Movies Need your tapes converted to DVDs? Call Lisa 816-350-2433
Security systems Scharig Alarm Systems 816-350-0727
Professional Handyman Discount rates posted online. Electrical, plumbing, painting, hauling, snowblowing odd jobs, & more. GuardianHomes.net 804-4485
Home Remodeling & Deck Building Interior and Exterior Remodeling, Professional Design and Installation 816-522-Deck (3325)
Handyman Need a light switch, elec. plug, door bell or a new faucet repaired? Call Bill 816-797-5516 or e-mail him at bill@ mr-fixit.org with your problem and he will be in touch with you asap.
Music Lessons Guitar, Piano, Percussion In my Lakewood home studio Conservatory trained musician/father. Have music in your family. Michael Almaguer 816-529-6330
2003 Corvette For Sale Coupe 50th Anniversary Edition 56,500 Mi. Exceptionally Clean Asking $22,500. Bill 816-373-9401
Pontoon for Sale 18’ 2006 pontoon with 2005 Mercury 25 hp motor with trailer. $9,500. 816-478-6480
Cash for your Items I buy antiques, guns, and cool stuff. AtticHero.com 816-804-4485
LPOA Classified Ads
Classified ads are available for purchase by Lakewood residents only. Cost is $5 per line. Whole ad must be bold or normal. There are approximately 26 characters per line. Ads will also be placed on the website. To submit an ad, please email lpoaadmin@lpoa.com. Ad charges will be made to the member’s account. LPOA reserves the right to decline a classified ad request.
Wanted - Space To Rent Need at least 400 SF for workshop Dan 402-658-1844
Pontoon For Sale 2009 20’ pontoon, Mer. 40 HP motor & trailer. $10,500. 816-373-9089
Eblast Information
Many families in Lakewood are missing out on a great deal of timely information from Lakewood Communications regarding events, reminders, etc. Tim is in charge of Communications and sends out the “eblasts” to those on the email list. So many in our neighborhood believe they are signed up for it and are not, therefore they are missing out on important i nformation. We put out a weekly newsletter called “Whats Happening in Lakewood”. The only way you will receive this email is to join our e-blast list. So don’t miss out and sign up today! It is simple to register your email, just send an email to Tim (Tim@lpoa.com) and let him know you would like to be added. You will be added to the email list and get great information, through the “eblasts”. The information we send is very helpful, professional and timely. We don’t fill your inbox, we just send enough emails to keep you informed.
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Lakewood Resource Directory Accountant - Tax Preparation
Interior Design
David W. Scott, M.Acc., EA (913)636-6142 Individual & Business Income Tax and IRS Audit Representation
Barbette Jones, The Purple Door Draperies, Blinds, Shades & Shutters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509-1533 L Marie Interior Design, LLC .
Restaurant Marina Grog & Galley . . . .
578-5511
Great Steaks and seafood www.MarinaGrogAndGalley.com
304-4720
Retirement Planning Attorney Counselor of Law David H. Cook . . . . . . 833-1800 Estate Planning, Business Transactions, Elder Law The Horn Law Firm Douglas Horn . . . . . . .
Jewelry Drenon Jewelry . . . . . .
252-8844
795-7500
Chiropractor
Keller’s Landscaping, Inc . .
373-6223
www.KellersFlowers.com
Massage Therapy
21st Century Chiropractic & Acupuncture 373-4223 New patient specials. www.chiroin4u.com
Ellen Hamilton, BS, LMT . . 525-7171 www.SignatureMassageKCMO.com
Cosmetics 686-3388
Dermatology Rodan & Fields Dermatologists 3bballgal@gmail.com (913)549-0415 From the Creators of Proactive
Keller Care . . . . . . . . 373-6223 “Providing Top Quality Lawn Maintenance” Muscle Man Mowing & Landscape 816-820-7065
Optometry Custom Eyes. . . . . . . . . .524-7400
Physical Therapy Synergy Therapies, LLC (Greg Hankins) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 795-8944
Home Remodeling/Deck Builder 522-DECK (3325)
Heating & Cooling 347-8388
Home Inspection Services
Plumbing Golden’s Plumbing . . . . .
350-2927
809-2924
Airport, Medical Testing, Errands, etc . 522-3582
Vacuum Sales & Service Mr C’s Vac & Sewing Machine Center 833-2300 11808 E. 23rd Street, Independence, 64050 Sells Most Brands. Free estimates on repairs.
Veterinarian Colbern Road Animal Clinic . . . 246-PETS Hidden Valley Animal Hospital Lakewood Animal Health Center
. 795-PETS 373-1098
Keller Williams Platinum Partners 525-7000 Bunny Douglas . . . . (Cell) 797-8881 877-8754 289-4654
Insurance
Toni Tygart / Re/Max Elite . .
795-2500
The Insurance Group (Bev McFee) 525-8558
ADT Security Systems . . .
Real Estate
Chartwell Realty . . . . . . Beverly Hale Fowler(Cell)
Kimberly Downey Noble (State Farm) 833-1180
Security Systems
Reece & Nichols - Tim Block 875-4489 West Point Grad with MBA (Office) 373-9292
Home, radon, and mold inspections. (316) 833-8008 Evenings and weekends available
Jamshid (Jim) Hoorfar, Ph.D, CLU, ChFC 525-0900
Salon Services
Servicing Lakewood residents since 1988!
Drainage Atlantis Drainage Solutions . . 960-1552 We correct the cause not just the symptoms. www.atlantisdrainage.com
AFC Heating & Cooling
554-7446
Transportation Mowing & Fertilizing
Sun Deck & Home
. .
Innovations Salon & Spa . . . . 524-HAIR
373-3373
Mary Kay Cosmetics . . . .
Anne Pedersen(Office)
Lawn & Landscaping Servicing Lakewood residents since 1988!
Lakewood Chiropractic Sara Horn D.C. . . . . . .
Jamshid (Jim) Hoorfar, Ph.D, CLU, ChFC 525-0900
Reece & Nichols
(Office) 251-1550 Marcia Wallace
Resource Directory listings are available to Lakewood residents only for the price of $7.50 a line. To place a listing, please email the information to Tim@lpoa.com and a contract will be sent to you.
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LPOA Committee Chairpersons Administrative Committees
ARB/ARC . . . . . . . Appeals . . . . . . . . Election . . . . . . . . Executive . . . . . . . Lakeshore Townhomes . Lakeshore Condos . . . Lakewood Bay . . . . . The Landings . . . . . Water’s Edge . . . . .
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. . Judy Alyea Howard Sladek Heather Joyce . . Jim Naylor . . Jim Porter Donna Bowles . Marty Burke . . Doug Allen . . Jim Naylor
Advisory Committees
Activities . . . . . Rhonda Finance . . . . . . . . . . Insurance . . . . . . . . . Lake Use . . . . . . . . . Facilities Development . . . Food & Beverage . . . . .
Winn & Melanie Adkins . . Dave Stackelhouse . . . . . . . Mike Gill . . . . Scott Lankford . . . . . . . Sue Hart . . . . . Jahala Kinser
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Board of Directors
Board of Directors General Email: board@lpoa.com
President Phil Mall Phone: 478-6030 4216 NE Courtney Drive
Vice-President Jim Naylor Phone: 478-9726 4519 NE Water’s Edge
Treasurer/Secretary Kathleen Heydon Phone: 373-4244 608 NE Persimmon Lane
Board Members Donna Bowles Phone: 516-2383 3906 NE Sequoia
East Lake phil.mall@lpoa.com Liaison to Facilities Development Committee
Multi-Family jim.naylor@lpoa.com Liaison to Multi-Family & Appeals Committee
At-Large kathleen.heydon@lpoa.com Liaison to Finance Committee
At-Large donna.bowles@lpoa.com Liaison to Food and Beverage Committee
Brandon Banks
Association Staff General Manager
Mark Reid
Mark@lpoa.com
Accounting Supervisor
Machelle Seiler
Mac@lpoa.com
Membership Accounting
Cari Brown
Cari@lpoa.com
Staff Assistant
Nancy Sykes
Administrative Assistant
Amanda Sinclair
Amanda@lpoa.com
Maintenance Director
Steve Griesinger
SteveG@logc.org
Dir. of Comm. Relations
Sean Bachtel
Codes Enforcement
Steve Hancock
Steve@lpoa.com
Communications Coord.
Tim Martineau
Tim@lpoa.com
Clubhouse Manager F & B Greg Oliver Food & Beverage Dir.
James Wendleton
Phone: 728-1829 5464 Ne Wedgewood
At Large brandon.banks@lpoa.com Liaison to Golf Committee
Colin McKee Phone: 365-3417 452 NE Brockton Dr
At-Large colin.mckee@lpoa.com Liaison to Lake Use Committee
Nancy@lpoa.com
Sean@lpoa.com
Greg@logc.org James@logc.org
Steve Nyquist
West Lake
Phone: 373-4017 4538 NW Bramble Trail
Tyler Ott Phone: 886-5184 202 NW Hackberry
At-Large tyler.ott@lpoa.com Liaison to Activities Committee
Charles Wells Phone: 373-5677 4321 Ne Walnut Ridge
At-Large charles.wells@lpoa.com Liaison to Insurance & ARB/ARC Committee
LPOA Office 651 NE St. Andrew’s Circle, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 Monday through Friday - 8:30am to 5pm Office Phone: 816-373-4326 Office Fax: 816-373-3091 www.LPOA.com | lpoaadmin@lpoa.com Community Services: 816-373-1500
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