October 2013 by pinewoodlakewebmaster

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2........................Meeting Summary 3.......................... President’s Desk ................................ Trunk or Treat 4............................ 2013 Calendar 5............................ Partyline News .......................Bagpipes on Beach ............................. Advertisements 6................................. Poker Club ................Regatta/Family Fun Day ...................Kids Committee News ............................. Advertisements 7................ Members Party Recap .............................Storm Checklist 8.............................Advertisement

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August 2013 Meeting Summary

Executive There is a question regarding paying for lake events if not signed up and wanting to stay on the beach. Total assets are $265,777 vs. $264,496 last year. Boats: • Proposal to increase the boat rentals next year to $50.00. • The parcels will be addressed after the main rack areas. Lifeguards • Things are going very well this summer. • There is a photo board with the lifeguards. • Lifeguards are needed for the end of the season. Many of the current guards will be going to college, leaving a shortage. Beach • The phone is in and out of service. John Girard will work with Bob Sisson to fix the phone due to the importance of having a land line. Social • The ice-cream social brought in a $32.50 profit. The Rachel Speights and Rachel Leiphart did a great job. Clubhouse Maintenance • The air conditioning broke. John Girard had it fixed due to the heat wave we were having. The coolant needed to be recharged because it was all gone. • Two year inspections are needed which in the long term will be less expensive than constant repairs. • When it rains, the area where the a/c is floods. A roll out drain will be purchased to solve this problem. • Money for the order of fire doors will be discussed under new business. Canteen • There have been some air conditioning issues. • Michele Kingsbury donated a freezer for Pinewood.

Membership • A motion by Sisson, seconded by Letizia to approve Bollman and DiCecco as tenant members. Unanimously approved. • A motion by Sisson, seconded by Migacz to approve Faraldi, Tyler and Theodoridis for owner membership. Unanimously approved. Lake Management • Dan Letizia is working on the lake management plan and the various issues involved. Dan should be able to have additional information for the next meeting. • Ecoli is still being tested for. A new lab is needed to do additional testing. The previous contact no longer has access the testing. Clubhouse Rentals • There are 6 rentals left for this year. New Business: 1. Motion by Sisson, seconded by Letizia for $400.00 to be allotted for tree removal. Unanimously approved. 2. Motion by Sisson, seconded by Treacy to pay the $3,065.58 alarm bill and include $1,500 for additional and residual alarm system bill payments. Unanimously approved. 3. John Braun will call Clearview and get a price for the fire doors. Motion by Letizia, seconded by Treacy to have a door budget of $3930.00 pending the investigation of the door cost. Unanimously approved. 4. Peggy Rogers brought forward a request to use the Pinewood stage for theatre arts. To be sustaining, people outside of the Pinewood lake community would have to be allowed to participate and tickets would have to be sold to members and non-members alike. A fire person would be needed on site for an event of this kind. Mary Keane has been in touch with many people from the past to try and revive the stage. Peggy will discuss this with Mary. PLA is open to ideas, however, the clubhouse is not handicapped accessible.

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From the President’s desk

The lake is being drawn down for dam maintenance and the first load of firewood has been dropped in my driveway, to me, that signals fall is here. I hope you all had a great summer on Pinewood Lake, and I would like to encourage you to continue to participate and support the fall, winter, and spring activities and keep the social scene active. The lake and beach were in excellent condition throughout the swimming season, and the fish were surely biting. Although I do not love cold temperatures, every year I do hope for safe ice for skating. Skating from one end of the lake to the other and playing pond hockey will always be some of our kids’ fondest memories. Thanks again to all the volunteers who pitched in to make this one of the best seasons at Pinewood. Anyone wanting to get involved with helping us keep the activities happening and the association running smoothly, please contact me anytime. Elections for governors for 2014 are happening soon, so please get involved. David J. Cosenza OD PLA President Cell: 203-257-3983 PLAPresident@gmail.com

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2013 Calendar of Pinewood Lake Events

DATE Event/Chairpersons January 1................................................................... New Year’s Day Regatta, Jim Treacy 3............................................................................PLA Monthly Meeting 7:30 p.m. February 3............................................................Super Bowl Party, looking for chairperson 7............................................................................PLA Monthly Meeting 7:30 p.m. 16.................. Beach Blanket Bingo, PLACEHOLDER*/looking for chairperson March 7............................................................................PLA Monthly Meeting 7:30 p.m. 23......................... Springtime Eggstravaganza, Rachel Speights/Rachel Leiphart April 4............................................................................PLA Monthly Meeting 7:30 p.m. 20.......................................................................PLA Tag Sale, Michele Kingsbury 27............................................................................. Spring Dance, Claire Rhodes May 2............................................................................PLA Monthly Meeting 7:30 p.m. 5.......................................................................................Fishing Derby, Karl Dale 18/19...............................................................Beach Clean Up Day, Carol Langer 18.......................................................Beach Activity Sign-Ups, Beach Committee June 6............................................................................PLA Monthly Meeting 7:30 p.m. 29.............................................Pinewood Night, Michele Kingsbury/Nicky Migacz 30......................Strawberry Brunch, PLACEHOLDER*/looking for chairperson July 11...........................................................................PLA Monthly Meeting 7:30 p.m. 20.......................................Summer Jazz Night, Michele Kingsbury/Nicky Migacz 24............................................Ice Cream Social, Rachel Speights/Rachel Leipart August 1.............................................................................PLA Monthly Meeting 7:30 p.m 16..............................................................................Clambake on Patio, Canteen 17/18... Badminton Tournament Breakfast, PLACEHOLDER*/looking for chairperson 17/18............................................ Badminton Tournament, Ieronimo’s/Judy Perch 24.............................................. Members Party, Michele Kingsbury/Nicky Migacz 24...........................................................................................Regatta, Bob Sisson September 1...................................................................... Family Fun Day, Beach Committee 1..................................... Bake Sale, PLACEHOLDER*/looking for chairperson 5............................................................................PLA Monthly Meeting 7:30 p.m. 21..................................................................................Fall Dance, Claire Rhodes October 3............................................................................PLA Monthly Meeting 7:30 p.m. 12.........................................................Coffeehouse/Storytelling, Joanne Parsons 27..............................................................Halloween Trunk or Treat, Annie Muoio November 7............................................................................PLA Monthly Meeting 7:30 p.m. 16.................................................................................. Fall Clean-up, Dan Letizia December 5............................................................................PLA Monthly Meeting 7:30 p.m. 8.................................. Holiday Believers Party, Rachel Speights/Rachel Leiphart 14.................................................................. BOG Holiday Dinner, O’Conner/Izzo 31........................................................................ New Year’s Eve Party, Izzo/Rice

On-Going Monthly Events Monday Yoga Sue Riley (weekly) Wednesday Night Poker Tom Chetlen (weekly) Friday Ladies Night Miller/Leiphart (1x month) If anyone is interested in hosting a PLA event please contact Nicky Migacz at janb68@charter.net

*NOTE: These dates and events are tentatively on the calendar, pending a chairperson(s) volunteers to run the event.

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PARTYLINE NEWS November Partyline Content due October 15th, 2013 partyline@pinewood-lake.org (Information submitted after the deadline will wait until the next issue)

Partyline on Website: The Partyline will be posted on the PLA website where monthly issues will remain for your convenience (www.pinewood-lake.org). Add or update your e-mail address today by sending an e-mail to blackfootdesign@charter.net or partyline@pinewood-lake.org (type in PLA e-mail update in subject area) and include your name and address for verification purposes. Note: all undeliverable e-mail addresses will be deleted from our database.

We have been experiencing a number of e-mail blasts being kicked back and therefore undeliverable to member recipients. If you are not receiving the e-mail blasts, e-mail blackfootdesign@charter.net a TEST e-mail. This should tell your e-mail service that this is not a spam address. Please make sure that both e-mail addresses (blackfootdesign@ charter.net or partyline@pinewood-lake.org) are NOT BLOCKED by your computer. This will insure that you receive all e-blasts. You may contact your e-mail service provider if you need further assistance. Keep us updated, and we keep you updated with the PLA e-blasts! For your privacy, e-mail addresses cannot be viewed by others when we send out. Note: Please feel free to submit photos from recent events and happenings for consideration in the next Partyline. I’d love to attend all events, but sometimes I am not able to, or you may just snap that great photo you’d love to share... so feel free to share with your community...e-mail blackfootdesign@charter.net or partyline@pinewood-lake.org. Thank you! Diane Gromley PLA Partyline

Remembering September 11

We all remember and commemorate 9/11 in our own way. On this day, Pinewood Lake had a very special way of remembering those who lost their lives. Bob Davies, father of member Dawn Rice, wanted to mark this solemn occasion in by being a lone bagpiper playing on the PLA beach in full kilted uniform. It was a touching and memorable thirty minute performance with Bob playing many tunes to approximately 40 members who attended to hear his tribute. The performance ended in an extraordinary moment, as he walked away playing Amazing Grace, fading into the distance.

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Pinewood Lake Men’s Poker Club is looking for a few good men! The Pinewood Men’s Poker Club, which has been an active group since 1970, is accepting members to join us and play on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 11 pm at the clubhouse. We play a variety of poker games including Texas Hold-em, 7 card stud, draw poker and any dealer’s choice game you might like to play! We have a great bunch of guys, and you can bring a friend if you like. Players are invited to bring their own snacks and drinks. Please call Tom Chetlen at 203-378-8810. He will be happy to answer your questions and personally invite you to the game. Hope you can make it soon!

Boat regatta & FAMILY FUN DAY! Celebrating the end of summer with boating and family fun!

KIDS COMMITTEE NEWS Join PLA Kid’s Committee Today! Please contact: Rachel Leiphart (203-383-2756) or Rachel Speights (203-873-6001) Kids Committee Recruiting Co-Chairs

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MEMBERS PARTY RECAP

Over 400 members attended the 7th annual members party held on August 24th. It was a wonderful day for members to gather and enjoy the company of each other and listen to the sounds of “Second Wind”. We would like to thank all our bakers for your delicious baked & bought goodies as everyone enjoyed them. Special thanks to Dan Letizia, owner member and owner of Letizia’s of Norwalk who catered the event. Dan did another outstanding job again this year, as there was not one meatball left over. We would also like to thank John Conroy for transporting the food, Joe Caruso who kept everything clean and tidy on the food tables and Greg Marconi for his countless hours cleaning. If you didn’t make the party this year try not to miss it next year! Until next year, Happy Fall, Michele & Nicky

hurricane/coastal storm checklist Assemble a Disaster Kit • 3 Day water supply (1 gal/day per person) • Non-perishable food, utensils, manual can opener • Change of clothing and shoes • Sanitary and hygiene supplies • Prescription and non-prescription drugs, first-aid kit • One blanket or sleeping bag per person • Battery powered radio (NOAA weather radio) • Flashlight with extra batteries • Extra set car/house keys, credit cards & cash • Items for family members with special needs Home/Family Prep • Trim back trees, remove yard debris, clean gutters • Secure gas grills, propane tanks, patio tables, etc • Determine where to store boats, RV’s • Inspect roof, skylights, exterior doors, garage doors and windows-make necessary repairs NOW. • Get storm shutters or pre-cut plywood to cover every exterior window and door. • Review disaster plan with family • Know escape routes/meeting place • Make advance plans for your pets

Hurricane “Watch” Issued: • Check disaster kit • TV/Radio for official news • Gas up vehicles • Refill prescriptions • Clear yard of potential flying objects • Prepare to cover windows and doors • Store valuables/papers in watertight container on highest level of home • Secure or move boats • Review evacuation plans with family • Be ready to act quickly if storm is upgraded Hurricane “Warning” Issued: • Monitor official information • Secure windows and doors • Refrigerators to highest settings • Test/fuel generators • If evacuation advised: • Inform family/friends outside storm area of your plans • Take disaster kit with you • Shutoff water/electricity/propane at main shut offs If advised to stay home: • Keep away from windows and doors • DO NOT use open flames/candles • Turn off major appliances • If you lose power-turn main breaker off • When storm has passed: • Remain inside until officials advise otherwise • Be prepared to be self- reliant for several days • Report damaged utilities/downed wires, but STAY CLEAR • Be patient/help neighbors • If using emergency generators-be sure main power disconnect is open so not to backfeed power to street lines. • Ensure adequate ventilation from generator fumes

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