The Ripples: January 2024

The official magazine of The Lakewood Community

January 2024

New YEAR, Fresh Start.

Online Form Notice | Clubhouse Construction Update 2024 Budget Summary, Parcel & User Fees | Christmas Recap

Lakewood PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

LPOA Committee Chairpersons ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES ARB/ARC // Judy Alyea Appeals // Steve White Election // Barb Burns Executive // Jon Snow Lakeshore Townhomes // Sheri Hartman & Jerry Baxter Lakeshore Condos // Kevin Wiley Lakewood Bay // Chris Farrell The Landings // Doug Allen Water’s Edge // Kevin Ingram

ADVISORY COMMITTEES Activities // Meg Young

Facilities Development // Emmett McClintock Finance // Dave Stackelhouse Food & Beverage // Jahala Kinser Insurance // Unfilled Lake Use // Scott Lankford

Association Staff ADMINISTRATIVE

General Manager Mark Reid // Mark@lpoa.com Accounting Supervisor Machelle Seiler // Mac@lpoa.com Staff Assistant Sherry McNamara // Sherry@lpoa.com Administrative Assistant Nichole Melvin // Nichole@lpoa.com Membership Accounting Cari Brown // Cari@lpoa.com Receptionist Sharri Goodman // Reception@lpoa.com

Board Members BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers President Debbie Stalnaker (At Large)

Liaison to Facilities Development Committee EMAIL debbie.stalnaker@lpoa.com Vice-President Jon Snow (West Lake)

Liaison to Activities Committee EMAIL jon.snow@lpoa.com

Treasurer Tom Maloney (East Lake)

Liaison to Finance Committee EMAIL tom.maloney@lpoa.com

Secretary Larry Fields (At Large)

Liaison to Insurance Committee EMAIL larry.fields@lpoa.com

Directors Kim Curran (At Large)

Liaison to Food & Beverage and Golf Committees EMAIL kim.curran@lpoa.com Andrew Crocker (At Large)

Liaison to Appeals Committee EMAIL andrew.crocker@lpoa.com James Treu (Multi Family)

Liaison to Multi-family Parcels EMAIL james.treu@lpoa.com Dave Petet (At Large)

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Liaison to Lake Use Committee EMAIL dave.petet@lpoa.com

Compliance Officer, Department Supervisor

Rob Regier (At Large)

Dir. of Comm. Relations Sean Bachtel // Sean@lpoa.com

Tim Martineau // tim@lpoa.com Community Services Reception Ann Bellinghausen // ann@lpoa.com

Liaison to ARB/ARC Committee EMAIL rob.regier@lpoa.com

COMMUNICATIONS Art & Communication Director

Cariann Dureka // Cariann@lpoa.com

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Chef Eber Altamirano // Chef@logc.org Argyle // 816-541-2452

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Manager John Thomas // Jthomas@lpoa.com

2

The Ripples // January 2024

LPOA Office 651 NE St. Andrews Circle, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 Monday through Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

PHONE 816-373-4326 COMMUNITY SERVICES 816-373-1500 WEBSITE www.LPOA.com

What’s on your calendar this year?

Graduating?

Saying “I Do”?

Retiring?

Fundraising?

Networking?

We would love to host you!

NOW OPEN IN LAKEWOOD!

All Major Insurances Accepted!

Including Medicare!

721 NE Lakewood Blvd Lees Summit MO 64064

816-607-7180 www.hillpromotionpt.com (Located behind Mr. Goodcents and Lakewood Local, Accross frrom the Fo ountain)

Most 5-Star Reviews in Lee's Summit

Make any occasion a stunning success in the unique and versatile event spaces at Unity Village.

Get in touch at unityvillage.org/events

January

From the General Manager, Mark Reid A very happy New Year to you, Lakewood! As we start off 2024, we all have an opportunity to start fresh, and we are certainly doing just that in our repaired and renovated offices and clubhouse spaces. It has been a long and at times challenging journey—and LPOA & LHC Staff have had to work flexibly and efficiently during all the times we moved spaces. We are all looking forward to finally settling in our offices and reopening the clubhouse facilities including the lobby. The water damage from the burst fire suppression lines back on Christmas Eve of 2022 ended up giving us an opportunity to modernize and bring a new level of sophistication to the building—and the cost of said repairs and renovations directly translates into an investment to both the LHC and LPOA. We look forward to serving the Lakewood community another year!

New Office Spaces Thank you to Brooke and Robbie Beebe for donating the cherry wood desks!

4

The Ripples // January 2024

In This Issue 4 From the General Manager 6 From the Boardroom 6 Board Meeting Minutes 8 Calendar of Events 10 Welcome New Residents 12 Santa Party Recap 16 2024 Budget Summary 17 2024 Parcel & User Fees 18 Clubs 20 Online Forms Notice 21 Resource Directory 22 Maintenance Update 22 Community Service Report

Lobby Window View

Lobby View Stairs

Main Office Banquet Storage Room Lakewood Property Owners Association // Serving Our Members Since 1973

5

From the Boardroom

Debbie Stalnaker, Board President

Lakewood Property Owners Association

Board of Directors’ Meeting Actions taken December 14, 2023

Happy New Year! Welcoming the new year is a time for reflection and anticipation. As I look forward to the new year, I would like to share some thoughts on creating a strategic vision for both the LPOA and LHC. This is a topic that was under discussion last year by the board and one of the first steps was the implementation of a “communications plan”.

Communication is the foundational step in creating a vision because if fosters a shared understanding, aligns diverse perspectives, and ensures all stakeholders are informed and engaged, laying the groundwork for a cohesive and collectively embraced vision.

A strategic vision serves as a roadmap for the future and offers many benefits. Creating a vision involves careful consideration of several key factors. First, understanding the community’s values and priorities is crucial. Conducting surveys or meetings to gather residents’ input helps in shaping a vision that resonates with the majority. Additionally, considering long-term goals and aspirations ensures the vision if forwardthinking and sustainable.

Incorporating flexibility is important to accommodate changing circumstances and evolving community needs.

Collaboration with residents, board members, staff and professionals can provide diverse perspectives, enriching the vision-making process. Furthermore, aligning the vision with legal and regulatory requirements ensures a realistic and feasible roadmap.

Regular reviews and updates are essential to keeping the vision relevant and responsive to evolving community dynamics. A well-crafted vision should inspire unity, reflect the community’s identity, and guide the LPOA/LHC towards a vibrant and harmonious future.

Ultimately, the vision should support the LPOA Mission Statement – “The goal of the Lakewood Property Owners Association is to maintain and enhance the property values of its members and promote the development of a desirable residential community through projects, programs and services.”

Now, let’s take the next step together, creating a strategic vision that guides us into the future, providing a roadmap for informed decisions and collective actions that propel our community towards growth, resilience, and lasting prosperity.

LPOA/LHC BOARD MEETINGS

6

The Ripples // January 2024

Approved

• Lease Renewal for the Clubhouse • Appointment of James Treu to fill vacant Board seat • Ratify Judy Alyea (Chair), Kaye Vance, David Allen and Tony Demarco to a 3 year terms as members of LPOA’s ARB/ARC • Ratify Jim Hogan and Shirley Eslinger to Lakewood Shores Parcel Committee • Disallow tree planting at 107 NW Ironbark due to sight line restrictions • Uphold Appeals Committee Decision for after the fact fine for construction without approval at 107 NW Ironbark • Reallocation of unallocated 2024 LIP Funds • Dissolve Construction Material Standards Committee due to inactivity • LPOA Line of Credit Renewal with Central Bank of the Midwest • Clubhouse Rental Fees and Policy 2024 • Renewal of LPOA CPA Contract • Renewal of LHC Promissory Note to LPOA • 2023 LIP Items to Carryover for 2024 Budget • Direct staff to conduct a study for current cost of snow removal vs contracted snow removal vs the city taking back snow removal • Approval of LIP roject to Replace Walk in Cooler and Freezer

Tabled

• Clubhouse Repair Update • Lakewood Bay Trash Collection Facility • Shores Villas Covenant Amendment • LIP - Clubhouse Deck Replacement • Policy 3 Review • Ratify Kathleen Heydon to Finance Committee • Ratify Brett Collins, Rick Crocker, George Horsey, Tony Demarco, Todd Miller, Rusty Cooper, Robert Nixon and Marry Mayer to the Ad Hoc Advisory Security Committee

January 11 | February 8 | March 14 Meetings take place at 6:30 p.m. at The Lakewood Oaks Clubhouse.

Call by January 31 to get our 2023 prices!

PLUS

Buy 1 window or patio door, get 1

40% OFF

1

Last chance to get our 2023 window prices.

WITH

NO NO NO

Money Payments Interest Down 1

FOR 2 YEARS

Our list prices will never be as low as they are right now. Call before our Jan. 31 price increase!

With manufacturing, labor and material costs on the rise, we’re forced to implement a 2024 price increase…but not before we give you one last chance to pay our 2023 prices.

Call to book your FREE Window & Patio Door Diagnosis

913-386-6547 RenewalbyAndersen.com

Offer not available in all areas. Discount applied by retailer representative at time of contract execution and applies to purchase of 4 or more windows and/or patio doors. Cannot be combined with other offers. Buy one window or patio door, get the second window or patio door, of equal or lesser value, 40% off. Discount applied to lowest priced window and/or door products in purchase. To qualify for discount offer, initial contact for a free Window and Patio Door Diagnosis must be made and documented on or before 1/31/24 with the appointment then occurring no more than 10 days after the initial contact. No payments and deferred interest for 24 months available to well qualified buyers on approved credit only. Not all customers may qualify. Higher rates apply for customer with lower credit ratings. Financing not valid with other offers or prior purchases. No Finance Charges will be assessed if promo balance is paid in full in 24 months. Renewal by Andersen retailers are independently owned and operated retailers, and are neither brokers nor lenders. Any finance terms advertised are estimates only, and all financing is provided by third-party lenders unaffiliated with Renewal by Andersen retailers, under terms and conditions arranged directly between the customer and such lender, all subject to credit requirements. Renewal by Andersen retailers do not assist with, counsel or negotiate financing, other than providing customers an introduction to lenders interested in financing. This Renewal by Andersen location is independently owned and operated. “Renewal by Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are marks of Andersen Corporation. ©2024 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. ©2024 Lead Surge LLC. All rights reserved.

1

Mens Womens Accessories Resort Wear Store Location: 27905 E Colbern Rd., Unit 2 Lake Lotawana, MO 64086 *Between Canoe Club & The Lottie Coffee Shop 816-774-8319 | Info@teamcocktail.com IN A COCKTAIL

SPIRED BRA

ND & BOUTI

QUE

Lakewood Calendar of Events

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

1 New Year’s (office closed) 2 Executive Committee Meeting 11 LPOA & LHC Board Meeting 12 Lakewood Oaks Parcel Meeting

8 LPOA & LHC Board Meeting 9 Lakewood Oaks Parcel Meeting 19 Finance Meeting 22 Food & Beverage Committee Meeting

14 LPOA & LHC Board Meeting 17 St. Patrick’s Day

All Committee Meetings are open for the first 15 minutes for Resident comments with the exception of Appeals Committee. Following the 15 minute window, it is up to the discretion of the Committee Chairperson to allow Residents to sit in on the meeting.

Clubhouse Construction Update Our offices have now moved back! Repairs and renovations have completed in the old office space. If in doubt of where staff can be located, call us at 816-373-4326, and we can inform you.

KIM CONNECTS HOME TEAM KIM GLASER Real Estate Advisor | CEO CRS, MSA, MLHMI

MAKE SOLD SIMPLE.

YOUR NEIGHBOR AND LAKEWOOD REAL ESTATE EXPERT! SCAN NOW to find out more!

(816) 282-4461 • Kim@KimConnectsKC.com 8

The Ripples // January 2024

Remodel, rebuild and renew with Four Sons Construction.

We specialize in kitchen, basement and bathroom renovation.

We’re a third-generation family business with deep roots in the Lee’s Summit area.

Our reputation lives in your home, so we don’t cut corners. We’re committed to superior construction, even if it takes a little more time.

Want to "Go Green"?

The Ripples

If you would like to stop receiving the Ripples

by US Mail and would like to access it online (www.lpoa.com), simply email Cariann at cariann@lpoa.com.

Statements

If you would like to stop receiving statements

by US Mail, please contact Cari at cari@lpoa. com or access the “Going Green” form on our website at www.lpoa.com. Please be advised that our current accounting system does not have online access, so by not receiving a statement you will not be notified if you charge any additional items to your account (ie. Snack bar and Argyle meals, boat stickers, boat rentals, etc).

Welcome New Lakewood Residents

Matthew & Jacqueline Witte

733 NE Seabrook Circle

Digital Ripples

Do you receive The Ripples both in print and digitally? Please help us save money and trees by letting us know to remove you from the printed copy. Simply email cariann@lpoa.com.

Cathy Arnold

204 NE Bayview Drive Robert & Allison Merriott

417 NW Cottonwood Drive Micha & Heather Stout

300 NW Ponderosa Susan Weeda

5701 NE Northgate Lane Theodore & Breanna Honan & Patricia Honan-Fischer

If you have not been receiving our weekly Eblasts to your inbox, and would like to, visit our website at lpoa.com and at the bottom of the Contact page, click “Subscribe” and enter your email. E-Blasts, which are sent out every Monday and as needed, contain all the need-to-know Lakewood Info and upcoming events.

120 NW Teakwood

Home Watch

2024 Actual Annual Assessment

The Lee’s Summit Police Department offers a House Watch to be used when you are out of town. If you wish to be added to their House Watch List, please contact LSPD at 816-969-1700. Don’t forget to contact the LPOA Office at 816-373-4326 so they can notify Community Services to keep an extra eye on your property as well.

In accordance with the stipulations set out in documents governing the LPOA, the Board must set the “Actual Annual Assessment” after they have set the “Maximum Annual Assessment”. At their regular meeting on November 9, 2023 the LPOA Board of Directors voted to set the “Actual Annual Assessment” for 2024 at $2,237.72 annually ($186.06 per month) for single family homes and 80% of that amount or $1786.16 annually ($148.85 per month) for multi-family homes.

ARB/ARC Information

2024 Base Dues $186.06/per month

ARB/ARC deadlines are the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. The meetings are the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:00 pm. All meetings will take place at the Community Service Office, 735 NE Lakewood Blvd.

10

The Ripples // January 2024

Amount of Base Dues used for Operating Expenses: $150.06 Amount of Base Dues used for Capital Projects: $36.00

Lakewood ID Renewal All residents that are 6-20 years of age need to renew their Lakewood Picture ID cards—as those cards have expired as of December 31, 2023. Please note that renewal cards are $5 each, and require the owner or co-owner of the property to fill out an updated Resident Information Form on site at the LPOA Main Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

Owners and Co-Owners DO NOT have to renew their cards. All owner-occupants, any occupant 21 and older living in a residence they do not own, will need to provide proof of residency by showing the address on their driver’s license that matches the property address of the Lakewood property and renew their Lakewood ID.

123 2024

123 2024

12

The Ripples // January 2024

We are no longer attaching boat stickers to boat slip lease agreements.

Boat Stickers must be picked up and signed for at the time of purchase.

Boat Stickers must be purchased and on boat by May 1, 2024. At time of purchase or after, you may opt to have Community Services place your boat stickers on for you for a $25 fee.

Please bring your signed boat slip lease agreement with your payment in by January 15, 2024 to avoid the late fee!

123 2024

Please bring your signed boat slip lease agreement with your payment in by January 15, 2024 to avoid the late fee!

Additionally, Boat stickers for 2024 are now available!

123 2024 Light-weight water craft (kayak, stand up paddle boards)

$5.50

Motorized water craft

$93.00

Non-motorized water craft

$37.00

BOAT STICKERS MUST BE PURCHASED AND ON WATER CRAFT/ BOATS BY MAY 1, 2023!

Lakewood Property Owners Association // Serving Our Members Since 1973

13

y e l i a H • 5 m a S • is 4

n a d r o J • 1

14

anc r F • 3 2 • Lydia

The Ripples // January 2024

Thanks to the Lakewood Activities Committee for inviting Santa and Mrs. Claus to the Clubhouse!

Lakewood Property Owners Association // Serving Our Members Since 1973

15

Budget Summary 2024 2023 BUDGET SUMMARY Act ual 2020

Act ual 2021

Budget 2022

Act ual 2022

Budget 2023

Act ual ' 23 6 mont hs

Budget 2024

3,987,977 171,912 175 520,575 29,128 151,227 21,890 4,378 61,509 434,963 47,318 60,807 5,491,857

4,082,878 176,242 500 772,854 38,421 131,845 36,260 16,325 65,758 478,906 58,330 41,632 5,899,952

4,442,420 157,500 0 762,750 41,075 124,260 33,000 3,500 62,600 473,669 57,900 40,000 6,198,674

4,425,922 170,329 700 785,964 39,105 139,498 34,590 246 62,487 486,162 55,480 48,014 6,248,499

5,009,372 155,496 0 785,700 40,575 122,260 34,500 3,500 62,000 473,669 62,900 22,400 6,772,372

2,504,264 248,027 0 395,541 16,993 57,046 4,459 375 5,090 237,544 29,696 12,312 3,511,349

5,212,146 270,124 0 793,000 38,110 110,400 16,000 3,500 62,500 491,792 60,350 50,000 7,107,922

1,354,635 107,322 767,247 27,046 482,221 369,688 915,223 92,778 139,846 75,924 24,021

1,379,989 115,811 965,992 43,022 518,092 396,407 1,033,666 169,719 152,937 101,333 20,301

1,516,155 119,893 987,983 46,331 618,398 410,428 1,090,401 102,352 152,528 120,732 22,391

1,522,555 118,289 960,997 45,501 602,909 419,913 1,085,110 290,327 194,239 128,339 22,577

1,594,851 125,247 1,005,789 46,385 606,721 430,577 1,340,582 127,164 201,684 133,206 24,214

792,193 53,066 526,180 16,344 275,790 206,714 634,722 67,687 103,863 70,671 10,555

1,723,145 142,943 992,271 46,452 598,889 441,334 1,401,121 157,430 200,097 144,013 26,206

4,355,950 1,135,907 509,203 1,645,110 (31,644) 945,426

4,897,268 1,002,684 557,647 1,560,331 5,453 959,179

5,187,592 1,011,082 547,483 1,558,565

5,636,420 1,135,952 637,948 1,773,900

2,757,787 753,562 330,858 1,084,420 2,391 458,964

5,873,901 1,234,021 648,916 1,882,937

1,250,044

5,390,757 857,741 624,839 1,482,580 1,375 1,202,946

397,892

301,086

308,521

312,661

320,134

333,436

294,613

0

(34,402)

0

623,065

(27,371)

Rev enue

Monthly Dues Administration Clubhouse Restaurant/Lounge Snack Bar Community Services Pools Maintenance Lake Management Marinas Communications Rental Boats Tot al s E xpens es

Administration Clubhouse Restaurant/Lounge Snack Bar Community Services Pools Maintenance Lake Management Marina Communications Pontoon Rental

Tot al s N et Income

Cash from Depreciation* Tot al Funds Av ai l abl e Gain/Loss on disposal of assets

Capital Improvements Program 2020 Loan Prgm 2020/Marina Loan Repymt

S ur pl us /( D ef i ci t ) * *

1,453,766

1,910,308

* Depreciation costs are included in the budget amounts for most expense categories. To give actual operating expenses, the sum of the separate depreciations is added to become part of the total income available. ** 2024 Deficit is un-allocated a/o 11/9/23

16

The Ripples // January 2024

2024 Parcel Fees

As recommended by Parcel Committees

(Monthly)

Board Approved 10/12/23 & 11/9/23

2023

(plus ins if applicable

Lakewood Bay Lakeshore Townhomes Lakeshore Condos The Landings Water's Edge Lakewood Oaks Lakewood Shores Lakewood Shores Villas Lakewood Forest Birkdale The Orchards Lakewood Pointe Villas Southpointe The Villas (Cottages) Lake Point e The Falls at Lakewood The Enclave Chapel Ridge - Greens Chapel Ridge - Woods (Phase 1) Chapel Ridge - Woods (Phase 2)

2024

(plus ins if applicable

$157.80 $52.02 $58.00 $184.22 $153.02 $22.35 $33.38 $118.38 $5.05 $20.20 $0.00 $39.32 $24.50 $115.00 $10.10 $191.48 $82.50 $120.00 $217.65 $161.52

$166.03 $52.02 $58.00 $184.22 $153.02 $22.35 $33.38 $128.38 $5.05 $0.00 $0.00 $39.32 $24.50 $115.00 $10.10 $191.48 $95.00 $120.00 $267.65 $161.52

Change $8.23 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $10.00 $0.00 -$20.20 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $12.50 $0.00 $50.00 $0.00

2024 User Fees

Board Approved 10/12/23

Boat Slip (Covered) Boat Slip (Uncovered) Storage Lot (6 Months) Storage Lot (12 Months) Boat Racks Boat Registration (Non Motorized) Boat Registration (Motorized) Boat Registration (Light watercraft) Boat Stickers Installed by Staff Boat Sticker Late Fee for current owners (After May 1st) Lake Water Irrigation New Member Admin Fee New Member Recreational Amenity Fee (Single Family) New Member Recreational Amenity Fee (Multifamily and Fairway Homes Class C) Pool Guest Pass (Per Day) Temporary ID Card (30 Day ID) Gasoline - 1 gallon Pontoon Boat Rental (Per Hour): Weekdays Friday-Sunday Holiday All Day Rental (Excludes Friday-Sunday & Holiday)

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

2023

2024 Average Insurance/unit

5.20% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 8.45% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 15.20% 0.00% 23.00% 0.00%

$117.00 $193.00 n/a $209.00 $293.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a $169.00 $169.00

Rounded UP to nearest $.50

2024

1,368.50 1,000.00 350.00 600.00 58.00 37.00 93.00 5.50 25.00 9.00 206.50 242.00

Change

1,326.00 969.00 300.00 600.00 56.00 35.50 90.00 5.00 21.50 8.50 200.00 234.50

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

3.21% 3.20% 16.67% 0.00% 3.57% 4.23% 3.33% 10.00% 16.28% 5.88% 3.25% 3.20%

$

294.00

$

303.50

3.23%

$ $ $ $

235.50 3.00 51.00 25.00

$ $ $ $

243.50 3.50 53.00 26.00

3.40% 16.67% 3.92% 4.00%

$ $ $ $

27.50 48.50 60.00 188.00

$ $ $ $

28.50 50.50 62.00 194.00

3.64% 4.12% 3.33% 3.19%

Lakewood Property Owners Association // Serving Our Members Since 1973

17

Lakewood Clubs Bass Fishing Club

Sail & Paddle Club

Bridge Club

Family – $75/yr includes personal use for your family and your guests with you.

Single – $50/yr includes personal use for you and your guest with you

Garden Club

Contact Steve Bertken at SailLakewood@gmail.com to fill out the 2023 Membership form. The 2023 Members Welcome and access passcode will be emailed after signup. Online Payment options: PayPals, Venmo, Check or Cash.

Lakewood Lakes Bass Fishing Club: Join our Facebook group or contact our president, Walter Hammond, at waltfish13@gmail.com or 816-699-1091 to get involved!

If you have an interest in playing in a bridge card group either regularly or on an occasional basis as a substitute, please email Joe Casebolt using the email address jecase@comcast.net.

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Refreshments–9:00–9:30 a.m.

Program–9:30 a.m. Followed by Business Meeting Lakewood Oaks Country Club, Banquet Rooms Lakewood Today and Tomorrow Presenters John Thomas (LPOA Maintenance Director, 7 years) and Sean Bachtel (LPOA Community Relations Director, 19 years) will speak on the community services and infrastructure management Lakewood provides, as well as sharing plans for future improvements. Together they will discuss the vital importance of sustaining our community fiscally, environmentally, and with proactive vision for ongoing quality of life. We will learn about current projects and plans for the future, including how Lakewood can become more sustainable. This program promises to be an enlightening opportunity to learn what it takes to keep Lakewood thriving now and into the future.

Ladies Club 50+ No meeting in December!

Moms Club

New to Lakewood or lived here for years? Lakewood Moms Club is the way to connect with our amazing community. We have events for moms, kids and families. There is always something happening.

Come join the fun!

Membership information: lakewoodmomsclub64064@gmail.com Want to hear quickly from someone? Text Alexandra Davison at 314-368-0957.

Pilates Club

Pilates has returned to the Augusta Room for meetings.

Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Barre Pilates/mat Pilates Wednesdays 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Barre Pilates/mat Pilates Barre class size and space is limited because we use chairs for stability which take up a lot of room so check with Cathy prior to attending to confirm availability. While Barre requires reservations, spots are often open but please first check by calling or texting 816-305-0632 or email lakewoodpilatesclub3@gmail.com. Friday PIYO does not use chairs and is walk in. For all classes multiple modifications are cued so everybody from beginners to advanced benefit. Signed waivers are required prior to attending first session.

18

The Ripples // January 2024

The Lakewood Sail & Paddle Club is celebrating its 21st year of providing “On The Water” access for Lakewood residents.

Stitchers Club

The Lakewood Stitchers Club meets the second Thursday of each month in a residential home, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your knitting, crocheting, needlework, or other portable craft. Join us in a neighborly chat, while seeing all the creative ideas. If you would like to learn to knit, crochet, or learn any other needleart, we are happy to provide personal instruction as well. Contact Wendy at wgriffen@sbcglobal.net for more information.

Tennis Club

The Lakewood Tennis Club has concluded this year’s activities. See you in the spring. Occasionally, we will play on Thursday evenings at the main courts weather permitting. (50 degrees or warmer). If you would like to receive regular e-mails from the Tennis Club, send an e-mail to Jack McLaren at lakewoodtennis64064@gmail.com.

That way you can keep up with all the tennis news in Lakewood.

Any questions about Lakewood Tennis call either: Jack McLaren 816-868-4933 or Steve Winship 816-809-2924

Water Aerobics Club See you all May of 2024!

Yoga Club

Yoga has now returned to the Augusta Room for meetings. Please bring your own mat and props. You will be asked to sign a waiver on the first visit. Consult your health care provider for approval before starting a new activity such as yoga and follow any restrictions recommended. All levels of experience including beginners are welcome.

Monday 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. medium level class Wednesday 5:30-6:30 p.m. all levels Saturday 9:00 -10:15 a.m. active level class

Activities Committee

LakewoodActivitiesCommittee@gmail.com Follow on Facebook: @LakewoodActivitiesCommittee

Online Forms Notice We have begun to overhaul our online forms! Previously non-functioning online forms have been repaired and are listed below: – Modifications to Phone Directory – Digital Ripples Form – Home Watch Form

– Work Request Form – Improvements Proposal Form – Committee Interest Form

(Note, the New Hire Application online form is still undergoing fixes, so any interested applications should come into the Lakewood offices to pick up paper copies.)

We have also created new Community Feedback forms! One for the Board of Directors and one for Staff. If you ever have a question, concern or comment you can now submit it conveniently and easily from our website.

Additionally, with the fixes and changes to online forms, residents will receive copies of their submissions each time. This will help speed up response time from staff and provide a better record of submissions. As website changes continue, we will relocate online forms to different sections so they are easier to find. Once this process begins, we will be sure to notify residents of those changes as soon as possible.

20

The Ripples // January 2024

Lakewood Resource Directory ATTORNEY COUNSELOR OF LAW The Horn Law Firm - 816-795-7500 Douglas Horn CARPENTRY Classic Carpentry | Kitchens Baths Basements Home Repair | Electrical | Plumbing Mike Fanara | Call or text 816-308-6784 ClassicCarpentryKC.com CHIROPRACTOR Lakewood Chiropractic - 816.373.3373 Sara Horn D.C. COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Trey DeRousse – Newmark Zimmer – 816-868-0526 COSMETICS Mary Kay Cosmetics - 816-686-3388 DECK & FENCE BUILDER Sun Deck & Home - 816-522-DECK (3325) LW Residents 25 years in the business Winter discount through May Snow Removal Services

INSURANCE Kimberly Downey Noble (State Farm) 816-833-1180 Bev McFee - 816-525-8558 The Insurance Group Chris McNair - 816-352-2364 Farmers Insurance INSURANCE/INVESTMENT Michael Blau | State Farm | 816-525-2227 MORTGAGE LENDING Jill Underwood | Your Mortgage Queen 913-915-0150 | jill@jillunderwood.com NMLS 454676 | Summit Lending NMLS 1850081 ORTHOPEDICS - SPORTS MEDICINE JOINT REPLACEMENT Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance (KCOA) Blue Springs | KCorthoAlliance.com, 913-319-7600 Dr. KC Doan and Dr. Daniel Reinhardt PEST CONTROL Mitch Shipman | Bug Baron, Blue Beetle Pest Control, Text my cell at 816-305-8518

PHOTOGRAPHY Angi’s Art - 816.853.4491 DENTISTRY www.angisart.com Newhouse Periodontics - 816-373-6800 VanDeusenPhotography.com | 816-822-9100 Dr. Nancy Newhouse | NewhousePerio.com Implant Dentistry • Periodontics • Regeneration Established 1978 | Master Photog | Lori Hahn ELECTRICAL Lee’s Summit Electric, Lamar Smith.

816-695-8548 EMPLOYMENT AGENCY Vest Professional Placement - 816-282-6288 www.VestPros.com FINANCE Drew Reynolds - Edward Jones - 816-795-7529 Drew.Reynolds@edwardjones.com HEATING & COOLING AFC Heating & Cooling - 816-347-8388 HOME INSPECTION SERVICES ATM Home Inspection - 816-886-0186 Home, Radon, Termite, Mold & Sewer Scoping insp. Evenings and weekends available.

PHYSICAL THERAPY Summit Strength Physical Therapy 816-524-7040 PLUMBING Golden’s Plumbing - 816-350-2927 Regal Plumbing - 816-368-1550 REAL ESTATE Kim Glaser - 816-282-4461 KW – Kim Connects HOME Team Aaron Potter | Alexander-Potter Homes 816-797-8282 | APotter1219@gmail.com Bev Fowler Spencer - 816-289-4654 Chartwell Marcia Wallace - 816-251-1550 (office) Reece & Nichols VACUUM SALES & SERVICE Mr C’s Vac & Sewing Machine Center 816-833-2300 11808 E. 23rd Street, Independence, 64050 Sells Most Brands. Free estimates on repairs.

Lakewood Resource Directory • Lakewood Resource Directory listings are $10 a line, per month, and available by contacting cariann@lpoa.com.

• Open to Lakewood residents only.

• All charges will be made to your member’s account, on a monthly basis.

• New listings need to be emailed to cariann@lpoa.com by the 15th of the month prior to when you want it to appear in the magazine.

• Your listing will run until you notify us to discontinue publishing.

• Should you decide to discontinue your listing, contact cariann@lpoa.com by the 15th of the month prior to when you want it to stop. (Example: If you ran a November listing and don’t want it to run in December, notify us by November 15.) If notified after the 15th, your listing will run one more month and your account will be charged.

Classifieds

• Lakewood Classified Ads will be $7.50 a line, per month, and available by contacting cariann@lpoa.com.

• Open to Lakewood residents only.

• All charges will be made to your member’s account.

• New ads should be submitted to cariann@lpoa by the 15th of the month prior to when you want it to appear.

• Your ad will run for one month unless you notify us to continue.

IMPLANT DENTISTRY Newhouse Periodontics - 816-373-6800 Dr. Nancy Newhouse | NewhousePerio.com VETERINARIAN Implant Dentistry • Periodontics • Regeneration Lakewood Animal Health Center 816-373-1098

Judgements Awarded

Thomas Crowley II (5328 NE Northgate Crossing) Joshua & Sheliece Knox (411 NE Medford Dr.) Brooke Dayley & Zachary Lacy (223 NE Bayview Dr.) Blake Berwald (5477 NE Wedgewood Ln.) Laurence & Jane Kopek (205 NE Landings Drive)

Liens

Thomas Crowley II (5328 NE Northgate Crossing) Joshua & Sheliece Knox (411 NE Medford Dr.) Brooke Dayley & Zachary Lacy (223 NE Bayview Dr.) Blake Berwald (5477 NE Wedgewood Ln.)

Donna Bloss (3923 NE Sequoia) Michael Myers (121 NE Wood Glen Lane) Obed & Sara Pena (501 NE Sawgrass Court)

Lakewood Property Owners Association // Serving Our Members Since 1973

21

JANUARY Maintenance Update John Thomas, Maintenance Manager Happy new year, Lakewood! As Mark Twain once said, “Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection”. This is going to be a great year and your maintenance team is focused on moving forward with making Lakewood the best place to live. Here’s what is going on in the Maintenance Department.

Maintenance Department Activity • East and West Lake Marina dock electrical service maintenance • Monument and landscaping bed clean up and bed winterization • Shoreline rip rap installation • Common wooded area thinning • Common area tree trimming and removal • Common area lighting maintenance • Trash and pet waste station servicing • Common area and shoreline trash collection • Playground maintenance and repair • 23 acre walking trail maintenance • Tennis court and wind screen maintenance • Pleasure dock maintenance and repair • Marina dock maintenance and repair • Marina and pleasure dock goose waste removal • Retention pond water treatment

• Clubhouse maintenance and repair • Resident work request completion • Aquatic center winter maintenance • Sports court maintenance.

• De-icing salt application • LS private snow rout maintenance

Lakewood Improvement Projects • Site work for new ELV parking lot expansion • East and West Lake LIP old pleasure dock removal • East and West Lake LIP new pleasure dock bulkhead installation

NOVEMBER Community Service Report

Sean Bachtel, LPOA Director of Community Relations

22

The Ripples // January 2024

Projects and work done in December 2023.

YOUR FINANCIAL PARTNER FINANCIAL PLANNING • PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT • STRATEGIC ADVICE

DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT PARTNER? LOOKING FOR A SAFE RETURN?

The 2023 AdvisorHub “Advisors to Watch” award was announced in June 2023. Data as of 12/31/2021 and 12/31/2022 was provided and considered for this award. The ranking recognizes advisors across the country for their quality of practice, professionalism, character and community involvement.

Criteria considered included: assets under management, production/revenue, team size and more. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor’s future performance.

FINANCIAL PLANNING

LEARN MORE

Maturity

CD

Treasury

6 months

5.21%

5.31%

1 year

5.00%

4.92%

2 year

4.65%

4.41%

All rates quoted as Annual Percentage Yield (APY) or Yield to Maturity effective December 20, 2023. CDs are FDIC insured up to $250,000 per depository institution, for each depositor and account ownership category.

Subject to availability and price change. CDs and US Treasury securities are subject to interest rate risk such that when prevailing interest rates change, the market value may fluctuate until held to maturity. $1,000 minimum investment per CD or US Treasury security. StrongBox Wealth, LLC is a registered investment advisor. Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal. No advice may be rendered by StrongBox Wealth, LLC unless a client service agreement is in place.

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

STRATEGIC ADVICE WWW.STRONGBOXWEALTH.COM 816-607-5410 3470 NE RALPH POWELL RD., SUITE A LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64064

Lakewood PROPERTY OWNER ASSOCIATION

651 NE St. Andrews Circle, Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64064 Phone: 816-373-4326 LPOA.com

Resident or:

PRSRT STD US Postage Paid Permit No. 111 Lee’s Summit, MO