Windermere Leaflet August 2022

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2022 Inside this Issue Board Member 4 Application New Tennis Court 7 Reservation System Upcoming Social 12 Events Fall Maintenance 15 Tips School Bus Safety 19

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jon Lyman | President | jonathan.lyman@yahoo.com Rebecca Paterson | Vice-President | rebeccapaterson2@hotmail.com George Aubrey | Treasurer | gfaubrey@gmail.com Amy Morrison | Secretary | adm1axt@yahoo.com Scott Tanner | Member at Large | bulldawgscott@yahoo.com John Q Vaughn | Member at Large | attorney@jqvlaw.com Paul Valcheff | Member at Large | paul@valcheff.com

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COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Michèl Krahn | Tennis | windermeretenniscmt@gmail.com Rebecca Paterson | ARC | Rebeccapaterson2@hotmail.com Kristin McAfee | Social | k@funsizeevents.com Betty Aubrey | Pool | betty.aubrey@gmail.com George Aubrey | Finance | gfaubrey@gmail.com

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A special thank you to our 2022 Event Sponsors!

Our sponsors help make our great events possible!

Please support these businesses when you can!

OFFICE INFORMATION Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am – 5 pm Address: 4444 Front Nine Drive, Cumming GA 30041 Stacy Maguire | Activities Office 678-455-7708 ext. 2 | stacy.maguire@fsresidential.com Seth Daugherty | Association Manager 678-455-7708 ext. 3 | seth.daugherty@fsresidential.com After-Hours Emergency | 678-624-9453 ext. 2 TENNIS OFFICE Bobby Schindler | Tennis Director 770-598-8378 | schindlerb@comcast.net OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS STREET LIGHT OUTAGE Sawnee EMC | www.sawnee.com/report-streetlight uy t, B , Ma is r

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FORSYTH CO. POLICE NON-EMERGENCY 770-781-2222 (24 hr) STREET MAINTENANCE To report a problem with street, curb or sidewalk, contact Jessica Harkins: jmharkins@forsythco.com

MAILBOX REPLACE/REPAIR Mailbox Project | 770-535-0036 www.mymailboxproject.com

Liliana McGaughey LBMHomeadvisor.com 770.256.2576

FORSYTH CO. WATER DEPT. 770-781-2160

BOARD REMINDERS

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AMENITY CARD REPLACEMENTBrad Kluesner Financialin Advisor Windermere Amenity Cards are available to residents good 40 Technology standing. Please stop by the clubhouse during office hours.Pkwy S Ste 205 Replacement cards are $10 each. Check or money order ONLY. Peachtree Corners, GA No cash or credit cards accepted.

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LOST PET/ANIMAL DISTURBANCES Please contact Forsyth County Animal Control at 770-781-2138 to report your lost pet or if you see animals roaming free and not on a leash, especially if you deem that animal to be aggressive in any way. www.windermerecommunity.net www.facebook.com/windermerehoa

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The information and advertisements contained in this Newsletter are provided for the members of the Windermere Homeowners Association as a courtesy only. No representations are made as to information presented, the quality of the goods or services advertised, or the veracity of the statements relating to the goods and services. The printing of opinions, information or advertisements does not constitute an endorsement by the Neighborhood or such opinions, information, goods or services. Magazine design by Chelsea Sunshine.

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2022 BOARD MEMBER APPLICATION The Windermere Homeowners Association (HOA) is currently seeking four (4) qualified individuals with a desire to take a leadership role within the Association. The term for each position is two-years.

Serving as a Board Member for your Association can be a very rewarding yet challenging experience.

We are seeking individuals who are enthusiastic and have an interest in improving our Community.

Should you wish to become a nominee for the Windermere Board of Directors please fill out this form and return it to, windermereactivities@comcast.net .

Thank you.

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ADDRESS: _________________________________ TELEPHONE: _____________________________ SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS, COMMITTEES YOU SERVE/SERVED ON FOR WINDERMERE AND WHY YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ON THE BOARD (note: the text below will be shared with the Community. This is your chance to sell yourself.): _____________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ TO BE CONSIDERED AS A CANDIDATE THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED NO LATER THAN 5:00PM August 31, 2022 to Windermereactivies@comcast.net . (Please submit BIO in a Word document)

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TENNIS NEWS

Tennis for Children, formerly known as Ankle Biters Tennis, is now available in Windermere. Tennis for Children specializes in introducing tennis to children 10 and Under. We offer Wednesday classes for 6 and Under, 8 and Under and 10 and Under. Tennis for Children is focused on keeping tennis fun while staying on schedule with online classes, thus avoiding inclement weather and cancellations. These classes are designed for beginners and kids who have never played tennis. FREE t-shirts and rackets based on availability and size of child.

Wednesday Schedule this Summer:

- 6 & Under - 3:45-4:15 pm ($65/month) - 8 & Under - 4:15-5:00 pm ($85/month) - 10 & under - 5-6:00 pm ($105/month)

Windermere 12 and Under Program

You can also reach Coach Shaun directly via email at shaun@anklebiters.info or at 678-221-4191

AUGUST DRILL SCHEDULE Monday 9:30am-11:00am Lady’s Open Drills

Classes are Tuesday and Thursday from 5:15-6:30 PM.

Wednesday 6:30pm-8:00pm Adult ALTA Drills

Cost to attend one time per week, per four week session is $68 and twice per week is $136.

Friday 11:15am-12:30pm Reps, Reps and more Reps

Windermere Junior Academy Classes are Tuesday and Thursday 5-6:30 PM. Cost to attend one time per week, per four week session is $80 and twice per week is $160.

Payments and commitment are requested at the beginning of each month. This will allow us to staff each class properly and assure all students are grouped with their appropriate level.

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Friday 9:30am-11:00am Adult OPEN Drills

Please sign-up for all drills ahead of time on The Playtomics App

ALTA & USTA SIGNS HAVE BEEN REMOVED All of the signs on our fences have been hanging for several years now and most have significantly faded in the sun. Therefore, to further enhance our courts’ curb appeal, the tennis committee decided to remove all ALTA, USTA, and other league signs.

If you would like to pick up any of the signs, please e- mail windermeretenniscmt@gmail.com. The signs will be available until September 1 before they are thrown away. www.WindermereCommunity.net

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SQUEEGEES & BATT TOWELS ARE HERE FOR YOUR RAINY-DAY RELIEF As the summer weather is upon us, please remember there are multiple tools at our courts to help dry your courts. They each serve a specific purpose, so in order to extend the life of these tools, please use them accordingly. Upon arriving at your wet court, please use a roller or pull squeegee to spread out the large amounts of collected water. The BATT towels are to be used once the water has been dispersed to help dry the court in a more efficient manner. Please watch this quick video on the proper way to use the BATT towel here: https://battowel.com/video

TENNIS NEWS NEED TO RESERVE A COURT? The reservation system we have been using the last few years has been bought out and absorbed by another online application. Back in July, we will transition from Kourts.com to a new app called Playtomics. We are still working with the new vendor on the transition, so be on the lookout for information on the weekly e-mail updates from Bobby and on the Windermere Tennis Facebook page.

Please ensure that your contact information on the association website (www. windermerecommunity.net) is updated to include email addresses and cell phone numbers, as this is required information to register for the Playtomics app.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS!

Please remember to hang the squeegees and BATT towels back up on the inside of the fence when you have finished using them.

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PET TIPS

Pet Anxiety We always hear about human anxiety, but pets are just as susceptible to this uneasy feeling. Fear-related anxieties can stem from loud noises like fireworks and thunder, new environments, unfamiliar situations or even visual fears like someone carrying an umbrella or wearing a wig, mask or hat.

I recently posted on Facebook the highest number of lost pets occur over the 4th of July holiday and 1/5 of lost pets go missing after being scared by loud sounds such as thunderstorms and fireworks. Also, 40% of pets will experience separation anxiety simply when their owners leave the house. And age-related anxieties affect dogs similar to the way Alzheimer’s disease affects people. Dogs may lose their memory, their awareness can decline, and confusion will set in resulting in anxiety and fear.

My husband and I have personally experienced dog anxiety with our beloved foxhound, Lyla, who sadly died too early at the age 9 in 2015 due to a tumor on her liver. We rescued her as a puppy and these feelings were apparently already set in. She was fearful of many things.... one being balloons! We stopped bringing them into our home for birthdays... And she could instantly sense the large hot air balloons in the vicinity and refused to go outside! Quite often during our walks, she would pick up on a scent in the air and immediately pull me back home with her tail tucked between her legs and hide under our bed. Poor baby. While she was a bit high maintenance, I miss her TERRIBLY. Watch for these symptoms below that often result from anxiety: • Hiding • Panting • Aggression • Yawning or lip licking • Destructive behavior • Whimpering or barking • Pacing & restlessness • Clinginess It’s best to consult your vet as to how to handle this issue.

Certain anxieties may be treated differently than others. I know Thunder Shirts are quite popular for both dogs and cats. We never medicated Lyla although I know there are meds available if the anxieties become severe.

Our instinct is to attempt to cuddle with our babies, but it’s not always what they prefer. However, if they do, then cuddle away!!

Susan Hartsfield Tanner Windermere Pet Sitter 678-755-2931 bulldawgsusan@yahoo.com

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SWIM TEAM NEWS That’s a wrap for the 2022 Waves season! The team went 3-2 during the regular season and had great success at the Forsyth County Championship meet on July 1st at Georgia Tech Aquatic Center. Our team placed 5th out of 14 teams in the county and we had numerous top 10 finishes. Special congratulations to the following swimmers who finished in the top 3 for their individual or relay events:

1st Place - Forsyth County Champions!

• Jordan Edwards - 15/18 Women 50 Fly • Ahaan Kariro - 7/8 Boys 25 Free • Kohlston Katz - 11/12 Boys 50 Back & 100 IM • Cora Macbeth - 11/12 Girls 50 Back • Avery Spraker - 11/12 Girls 50 Free & 50 Fly • 11/12 Girls Medley Relay Cora Macbeth, Audrey James, Avery Spraker, Angelica Wang • 11/12 Girls Free Relay - Cora Macbeth, Brielle Macbeth,

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Angelica Wang, Avery Spraker 2nd Place • Reef Bonsmann - 7/8 Boys 25 Back • Jordan Edwards - 15/18 Women 100 IM • Audrey James - 11/12 Girls 50 Breast • Cora Macbeth - 11/12 Girls 50 Free • Ella Malave - 9/10 Girls 100 IM • Neela Nemmara - 11/12 Girls 100 Free • Cora Smyth - 9/10 Girls 25 Free • Angelica Wang - 11/12 Girls 50 Back • 9/10 Girls Medley & Free Relay - Lillian Shuler, Ella Malave, Cora Smyth, Hannah Pritchard • 11/12 Boys Medley Relay Kohlston Katz, Iven Alexander, Ellis Profeta, Pankaj Patel • 15/18 Men Medley Relay Pierce Profeta, Derek Henry, Matthew Malone, Caleb Kenny 3rd Place • Audrey James - 11/12 Girls 100 IM • Ella Malave - 9/10 Girls 25 Breast • Matthew Malone - 15/18 Men 50 Fly • Hannah Pritchard - 9/10 Girls 50 Free • Cora Smyth - 9/10 Girls 25 Fly • 15/18 Women Medley & Free Relay - Charlotte Burt, Jordan Edwards, Lizzie Ryan, Jenna Malave • 15/18 Men Free Relay - Caleb Kenny, Derek Henry, Gavin Kenny, Matthew Malone

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State Qualifiers We would also like to provide special congratulations to our Waves swimmers who qualified for the state team with the Forsyth County Tide based on their performance at the county championship meet: *Audrey James *Ryan James *Kohlston Katz *Brielle Macbeth *Cora Macbeth *Mason Majure *Ella Malave *Jenna Malave *Neela Nemmara *Nikash Nemmara *Hannah Pritchard *Cora Smyth *Leon Wagner *Zoe Wagner *Angelica Wang Our Waves qualifiers will be swimming in the Georgia Recreation & Parks Association (GRPA) State Meet on July 22/23 at the Cherokee Aquatic Center and we wish them and the Tide team all the best of luck!

We look forward to another successful season in 2023, check out our website to stay current on 2023 team news: https://windermerewaves.swimtopia. com/.

GO WAVES! Contact Deirdre Macbeth, Team Representative, for any questions: deirdremacbeth@gmail.com

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COMMUNITY NEWS MAILBOXES Please make sure that mailboxes are not faded and that mailboxes numbers are easily visible.

FREQUENT VIOLATION REMINDERS We understand that no one wants to receive those pesky violation letters! The most frequent violations that can be easily avoided are:

LAWNS

TRASH CANS

GARAGE & YARD SALES Individual or neighborhood garage sales, moving sales, rummage sales, yard sales or similar activities within Windermere are prohibited.

Community-wide events have traditionally been scheduled twice per year.

CLICK HERE TO REPORT A VIOLATION

They must be stored out of view from the street. They cannot be stored on the side of the house or by the garage.

Rule Update: Trash and recycling containers should be placed at the curb for no more than 48 hours. Generally, this is 24 hours prior to pickup and 24 hours after pickup.

Please make sure your yards and beds are properly treated for weeds and that pine straw or mulch is kept looking tidy and fresh. This includes the sides and back of your homes as well...Your yard is one of the first things that is noticed about your home.

Windermere Clubs!

Ladies Wine Club!

Meets 1st Thursday of the month (every other month). Wine club next meeting is Thursday, August 4th at 6:30pm at the Clubhouse Please contact Maria Carney at mariadcarney@gmail.com to RSVP!

Ladies Bridge:

Meets every Thursday at the Lodge and would love to welcome new members! Contact Beryl Deal at 678-807-7276!

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Couples Bridge:

Meets every 3rd Saturday at the Lodge. Contact Sandy Stahl at 770-597-8237!

Ladies Bunco Club:

Meets 1st Thursday of the month (every other month- opposite Wine Club).

Bunco next meeting is Thursday, September 1 Bring your own beverage and a small snack to share!

Each player will also need to bring 10 $1 dollar bills!

Please contact Kristin McAfee at 925-998-1973 to RSVP!

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UPCOMING EVENTS!

Friday, August 19: Live Music with The Back Porch Band | Island Chef Cafe Food Truck

Friday, September 9 from 5-8pm: Live Music with Ladd & Hutch

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Homes in the neighborhood are getting older. If you want to sell for the most money possible, you need to update before you list. We can front you the money for things like painting, flooring, staging, and repairs through the Compass Concierge Program.

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Dozens of our sellers have used Compass Concierge - including some of your neighbors - and doubled the return on their investment.

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To honor September 11th we will be hosting a special patriotic style event with live music at the pool! At this event you will be able to support VFW Post 9134, which is located right in Cumming! They have been serving veterans and their families in the Cumming area since 1947. We will be selling raffle tickets for a chance to win an amazing prize donated by Your HVAC Guys! 100% of the proceeds will go to VFW Post 9134! More details to come!

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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SAVE THE DATES! FALL FESTIVAL- SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 3-5pm FALL GARAGE SALE- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 SANTA PHOTOS- NOVEMBER 12-13 with In & Out Photo HOLIDAY CELEBRATION- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 14

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Lodge & Fitness Center

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Please read all posted signs before entering the gym. Although we have increased gym cleaning by our professional cleaning company to 3 times per week, as a courtesy to other residents of your community, please remember to always clean equipment before/after usage, and employ social distancing. Lastly, please limit your work out to no more than 2 hours when others are wanting to use the facility.

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PAST EVENTS The annual fireworks event was another huge success! It was one of our biggest shows to date! We hope everyone enjoyed the 1st golf cart decorating contest sponsored by Call Claire Today! Congratulations to our winners!

Thank you to all of our participating event sponsors: Call Claire Today Sharon Springs Dental Xfinity

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safeTy Tips Parents, get to know your bus driver. Be visible at the bus stop. Get out of your car and stand with your children.

Teach your children to stay back from the street and never go near the bus unless they are loading or unloading. When unloading, teach them to go directly to a safe location away from the bus and the street.

Please keep your bus stop safe by asking the children to load and unload in an orderly fashion. Please make sure their hands are free and all their belongings are inside their school bag. Do not allow running or horse play at the bus stop.

If anything is dropped during loading or unloading the bus, students must wait for instructions from the bus driver before attempting to retrieve it.

Teach your students to Stop, look left, right, and then left again before crossing the street.

According to the NHTSA, 21 children under the age of 19 die every year as pedestrians getting on and off buses

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The Mission Amend current laws to make Stop Arm Violation penalties enforceable.

Once laws have been amended, work with school systems to find cost effective ways to equip buses with stop arm cameras that have the ability to transmit images of illegally passing motorist to law enforcement agencies, for the purpose of issuing tickets.

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Educate parents and students in how to maintain a safe bus stop.

Find cost effective ways to add stop arm cameras to school buses.

Educate motorists on the GA School Bus Stop Law. Spread awareness of the dangers of illegally passing motorists.

A SCHOOL BUS STOP SAFETY GUIDE

Bring together school systems and law enforcement agencies to enforce stop arm violations.

Sheri Lewis 404.218.5461 sheri@operationstoparm.info www.operationstoparm.info

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POOL NEWS

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Pool Parties Please contact the activities office to schedule your pool party. Please click here to access the party agreement.

Note parties are available during the following time slots 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM or 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM * All parties must take place during guarded hours ONLY. * No parties will be held during Swim Meets, Social Events, or Holidays (high volume days).

Amenities Access Cards / Pool Stickers Access cards with 2022 sticker must be used by residents for admittance to the pool area. 2022 stickers may be obtained in person at the Lodge by the adult homeowner or resident. No children, nannies, or other family members may obtain stickers. You are asked to read and familiarize yourself with the Pool Rules in the Pool Info Packet and bring the signed Acknowledgement form and your two access cards with you when you pick up your sticker.

Amenities access cards are available to residents who are current on their HOA dues and fees.

Comments or Feedback Comments and feedback regarding the pool are welcome at any time and should be directed to Seth Daugherty, Windermere Property Manager, at 678 455-7708, Ext 3 or seth.daugherty@fsresidential.com. We ask that specific complaints or problems be reported with full details to the Property Manager as soon as possible so that the problem or situation may be promptly addressed.

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Thinking About Selling Your Home?

Do you need a closing letter?

What should the For Sale sign look like? How much are the fees?

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS. Amenity Cards: the amenity access cards should be given to the buyer at closing from seller. If not, the buyer or seller may purchase them from the association for $25 per card (maximum of 2 cards).

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Eye Care For You

Dr. Bharti Bathija-Lala, O.D.

Quality eye care and personal attention are our focus at Eye Care For You.

We offer online ordering, curbside pickup and delivery powered by DoorDash and UberEATS. REVISED HOURS OF OPERATION: M - Th 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM F - Sa 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM | Su 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM We're all in this together and we appreciate your support of Alessio's!

We offer PREVENTATIVE and ROUTINE EYE EXAMS, and a COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF EYE CARE SERVICES for your whole family.

• Treatment of Eye-Related Problems & Disorders • Contact Lens Evaluation, Consultation and Fitting • Eye Glasses & More!

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Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm • Saturday 9:00am–3:00pm Office is closed one Saturday per month.

We participate with VSP, Aetna, Bluecross (BCBS), Cigna, Coventry, Avesis, Superior Vision, VBA, EyeMed, Optum (Spectera), Medicare/Medicaid. Check with our staff if you have other types of coverage.

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A Brand New Season of Family Fun Awaits From the sprawling fairways of the golf course to socially distanced dining both indoors and out, our warm community of Members offers you total peace of mind so you can improve your golf game and stay safe while having fun this summer.

Become a Member and swing into summer fun!

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Windermere Residents, We hope everyone is having a great summer.

We just wanted to send out a couple reminders on the ARC and covenant enforcement process.

Home Improvements/Exterior modifications of the home are regulated and approved by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC).

The committee meets on the First Tuesday of the month to discuss areas of concerns, owner appeals, and any updates needed to the ARC standards and guidelines.

All exterior modifications, including in the backyard, do require prior approval from the ARC. This includes new roofs, house painting, landscape and hardscape improvements, windows, doors, enclosing decks, etc. Modifications completed without approval are subject to fines and you may be required to “fix” the issue which may be very expensive so please remit a modification form. We strive to get all requests turned around in two weeks.

If you are planning to make any modification to your home, please CLICK HERE https://www.windermerecommunity.net/ page/13899~115237/welcome-to-windermere to find the application and the full guidelines for Windermere.

On the other side of the home improvement area is Compliance. Although this is not necessarily a “friendly” area of communication, we want to ensure that owners are complying with

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the Covenants and upholding the community standard. This is very important to maintain the home values and marketability of the community. Did you know, on a weekly basis, the HOA conducts neighborhood drive throughs? The staff is tasked in conducting these inspections to ensure that the expected standards set by the community are met. Additionally, we receive reports from homeowners via the website or phone calls.

Once we receive a violation of compliance the process typically goes as follows: · A courtesy letter is sent. 14 days are given for corrective action. · If the issue is not corrected, a warning of fine letter is sent giving the owner 14 additional days to correct the issue. · If the issue is still not resolved, a fine letter is issued and the owner is fined $25 per day until the issue is resolved.

If the HOA receives communication from a homeowner that they are taking care of the compliance issue, and a plan is made, than no further action is taken in regards to a fine or letters sent. We understand not all issues can be resolved in that 14 day time period and we can certainly grant extensions if needed.

We appreciate your cooperation in keeping Windermere a beautiful place to live!

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Windermere Management Team.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

ARC REQUESTS

Does your home need some work?

Are you thinking about renovating? ...Not sure if your project needs approval?

Most projects that are performed to a home or lot require prior approval from the Association.

Contact us at Windermereactivities@comcast.net • As a reminder, the ARC Request process is outlined below.

FOR A COMPLETE COPY OF THE ARC GUIDELINES PLEASE CLICK HERE. Section 1.01 Modifications Requiring Approval Every structure or thing which is placed, erected, or installed upon any Unit and all improvements or other work (including staking, clearing, excavation, grading, and other site work, exterior alterations of existing improvements, or planting or removal of landscaping) which takes place within Windermere, must be in compliance with the Declaration and the Architectural Guidelines. New construction or any change or modification that is visible from the outside of a residence is subject to these guidelines and the authority and approval of the ARC. Section 1.02 Submittals (a) Process A three-step process as follows: (i)Complete online Application for Modification form (ii) Gather required supporting documentation (iii) Submit Application and supporting documentation to the Property Manager – PLEASE NOTE THE DATE RECEIVED BY THE PROPERTY MANAGER MAY DIFFER FROM THE DATE PRINTED ON THE ONLINE APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION FORM

(b) Fee for the process There are no fees for the standard review process for ARC Applications. However, per the Financial Policies and Procedures Applications to the Architectural Review Committee for changes, alterations, additions, or deletions to property by delinquent homeowners will not be considered until all obligations for that individual property are resolved.

Certain projects such as but not limited to, an addition to a residence, new construction and pool/courtyard

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additions may require review from a licensed architect.

These types of projects shall be subject to additional review fees as determined by the Board or their designee. The property owner will receive notification of additional fees once an application has been submitted and all fees must be paid prior to starting the review process. Fees are payable via check or money order.

If you wish to expedite the standard review process for your ARC Application which would not require review by a licensed architect rush fees will be charged as follows: Approval in 2-4 Days once a complete form is submitted - $100 fee payable at the time of submission.

Approval in 5-7 Days once a completed from is submitted - $50 fee payable at the time of submission.

At the discretion of the Association Manager, certain projects may not be permitted to be rushed.

Applications may be submitted at any time, with an average processing time of 14 business days. Please plan ahead for all projects, including holiday and birthday gifts. Failure to receive prior approval for any and all projects is subject to sanctions for violation including unapproved modification fines starting at $200. Please contact us at windermereactivities@ comcast.net if you do not receive a decision letter.

Ensure all required documentation including but not limited to: (paint samples, roof shingles, plat/survey site, materials lists, renderings, etc.) are included with your application. Failure to provide the required documentation may result in the application not being accepted or delays in the processing time.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AN APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION

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COMMUNITY NEWS

The Lodge at Windermere

LODGE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm | Closed Saturday and Sunday Gym Closed every Wednesday from 9am-11am for Deep Cleaning

2022 LODGE RENTALS Book your party today at the Lodge!

Completed agreements and full payment is required at time of booking. No dates can be penciled in.

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PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOUR ACCESS CARD IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO LODGE. We will be onsite Monday-Friday to assist you.

Should you have any questions or concerns please let us know.

Visit our website www.windermerecommunity.net

The primary purpose of the Amenities within Windermere are to promote fellowship among property owners. The use of the facility is generally intended to be limited to owners, their families and their personal guests. The Lodge is generally available for rental for private events by Windermere owners Weekdays (Monday-Thursday) and Weekends (Friday-Sunday). For complete details regarding rental time slots and fees please see the Rental Contract on our website www.windermerecommunity.net Reservations are taken on a first come, first serve basis. The reservation occurs upon the receipt of all fees and a signed contract agreement. Verbal holds will not be accepted under any circumstances.

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