Windermere Leaflet June 2020

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Cover: Congratulations to all of the 2020 Graduates!

ARC Requests 8 Pool News 10 Tennis News 12 Swim Team News 16 Save the Dates 18 Yard of the Month 19 Virtual Job Fair 20

Thank you to all of the graduate parents who volunteered their time to arrange this special event for the Windermere graduates! A special thank you to Dave Uidel for capturing these beautiful memories! View the full gallery HERE.

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COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Michèl Krahn | Tennis | windermeretenniscmt@gmail.com Monica Hachem | ARC | monhachem@yahoo.com Maria Carney | Social | mariadcarney@gmail.com Betty Aubrey | Pool | betty.aubrey@gmail.com

A special thank you to our 2020 Event Sponsors!

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A MESSAGE FROM THE

Association Manager As we head into spring we know many of you are planning maintenance and upgrades to your home! Frequent items that need attention are: Exterior painting of your home, replacing dead sod, trees and other plant materials, and maintenance of mailboxes.

Please be sure to be proactive and plan accordingly for all projects and improvements to your home by submitting an application for modification. Please visit the website and look under the resources tab to download a copy of the application.

Applications still need to be submitted even if you are using the same paint or roof colors.

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION Applications are required for ALL projects to the exterior of your home or lot. This includes but is not limited to the following: Roof replacements, repainting the exterior of your home, tree removal, installation of basketball goals, trampolines, play sets and fences.

We would also like to remind you of frequent violations to avoid. Trash cans must be stored out of view of the street. Portable basketball goals must be approved and installed according the guidelines which includes proper placement and screening. Pine straw should be fresh and installed at least twice per year. Edging must be of approved materials.

CLICK HERE TO REPORT A VIOLATION Our goal is to have a cohesive and harmonious and aesthetically pleasing community for all to enjoy!

We greatly appreciate your cooperation!

Please remember the dumpsters located at the Windermere amenities center are not for public trash. All personal garbage needs to be picked up from your residence on the service day. Please have all of your receptacle by the curb at 7:00 am on Monday mornings. If you miss a pick up or need a bulk pick up please contact Sanitation Solutions at 770-866-7323 or www.sanatationsolutions.net.

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

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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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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 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.

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POOL NEWS

Pool News

After much discussion we wanted to send out this Q and A, which we hope will answer questions regarding the pool opening this coming Tuesday. What you see below supersedes the rules that are listed in the Pool Rules. The Board hopes to be able to gradually reduce these restrictions as the summer progresses. Thanks for your patience as we attempt this soft opening of the pool.

Q: When is the pool going to officially open?

A: Tuesday May, 26th.

Q: What are the Hours?

A: • 5a-8a: Open swim for those who are most concerned about social distancing

• 8a-9a: Pool is closed for cleaning and disinfection; all residents required to leave pool area

• 9a-12p: Pool is open

• 12p-1p: Pool is closed for C&D, residents leave

• 1p-4p: Pool is open

• 4p-5p: Pool is closed for C&D, residents leave

• 5p-8p: Pool is open

• 8pm: Pool is closed for the day, guards will clean and disinfect one final time for the day Q: What are the cleaning procedures?

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A: Our pool company is partnering with a cleaning company and implementing a cleaning and disinfection procedure every 3 hours. Pool staff will spray down the entire pool deck and all furniture.

With this said, we highly recommend, encourage, and request that each patron cleans furniture before and after personal use.

Q: When I come to the pool, how do I enter?

A: We will have one gate open for entry.

This will be the gate on the golf club side, closest to the lodge. We have lined the side walk with blue tape in order to assist with promoting social distancing. The other two gates will be closed for entry. When it is time for residents to clear the pool area, all gates will be opened for exit. We ask for your cooperation in NOT letting people In

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Again, we are sending this Q&A as a set of preliminary guidelines. We are opening with restrictions to evaluate the optimal procedures to ensure that Windermere Residents are able to utilize a wonderful amenity. Please be patient, and know that the Board and Management may and likely will change these guidelines and restrictions as the summer progresses.

Lastly, if you have not DocuSign’d the Pool Rules, and wish to receive your 2020 amenity stickers, please contact the Property Management office.

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Q: Will the pool be over crowded?

A: This is a multi-part answer:

• As of right now, we are limiting the amount of people to access the pool in one session to a maximum of 300 residents.

• In order to give residents first opportunity, please limit visitation of the pool to only those who reside in your household.

• We have worked with our pool company to strategically place all furniture to ensure social distancing.

Please do not move the furniture.

Entrance will be allowed on a first come first serve basis.

• Please know that we have engaged additional staff to monitor the entrances and patron levels.

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Q: How will I know if the pool area has reached full capacity during a given session?

A: We will update the Windermere Facebook Page to communicate if the pool has reached its capacity. If you haven’t already, please Like our page so you will see these updates. Our intention is that no one stands in a line and is turned away.

Q: Is the water slide going to be available?

A: At this time the slide and splash pad will be closed. We simply are not able to effectively sanitize and disinfect each of these areas after each patron comes into contact with the area. Plus, the splash pad area is being used for additional socially distanced seating.

Q: Can we reserve the pool for parties?

A: Not at this time.

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TENNIS NEWS

Summer ALTA Team Registrations

Drill Schedules Have Changed Due to Social Distancing Guidelines

ALTA Registration for the Summer season began on May 4th and ended on May 18th. The TENTATIVE deadline for Windermere online registration for your Summer ALTA teams is June 15th, less than one week before the season starts. Captains, this should give you plenty of time to assemble your teams and collect the nonresident fees.

Monday 9am-10:30 Lady’s Open Drills Tuesday 11am-12:30 High School Drills Thursday 9:30am-11:00 Junior Academy Drills (for players 12 and older) Thursday 11:15am-12:45 High School Drills

Here are the modified season start and end dates for this summer:

Friday 9am-10:30 Adult OPEN Drills Friday 10:45am-12:00 Adult Beginner’s Only Drills

Senior Women - Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

Season runs June 18-July 30

Saturday 9am-10:30 Adult OPEN Drills Saturday 10:45am-12:15 Adult OPEN Drills

Senior Men - Fridays at 6:30 p.m.

Season runs June 19-July 31 Mixed Doubles - Saturday at 9 a.m.

Season runs June 20-August 1 If you have questions, or are looking for players to add to your roster, please contact Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net or the Tennis Committee at windermeretenniscmt@gmail.com

Please sign-up for all drills ahead of time on Kourts.com as space is limited for all drills to allow for proper social distancing.Contact Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net or 770-598-8378 with questions.

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These towels are being used at all the big tennis centers these days and are far more effective than a squeegee at distributing the puddles. Check out videos on how to use the BATT towel here: https://battowel.com/vide Please remember to hang the towels back up on the inside of the fence when you have finished using them.

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Thad is offering discount stringing services to Windermere residents.

Residents pay $36 for Wilson NXT that would normally cost $44 through other stringing services. Hybrid of NXT and Luxilon 4G Element Alu Power is also $36 compared to $44 other places.

Contact Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net or 770-598-8378 for more information.

Need to Reserve a Court?

All reservations can now be made on your phone at Kourts.com. This new app will allow you to make court reservations, as well as reserving your spot and paying online for Bobby’s drill sessions. 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 new Kourts app.

We encourage you to go ahead and download the app and sign up.

Here is a short video to help you get started: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6LvdWNGOUw

Want to Stay Connected to Windermere Tennis?

Contact Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net to be added to his weekly e-mail newsletter for timely updates on weekly drills, junior lessons and other events at the courts.

Also, don’t forget to join the Windermere Tennis Facebook page!

If you have any questions about the app or how to use it, please contact Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net or 770-598-8378

Board Policy on Reopening of Amenities: Tennis Courts & Instruction Approved April 23, 2020 The Windermere Board of Directors recognizes that many of our residents wish to get back to playing tennis as soon as reasonably and safely possible. The Board shares that goal. That said, the Board must balance this with the potential for individuals to get sick due to using our tennis courts, and the potential legal liability that could attach if we move too quickly. Thus, the Board has decided to have its reopening policy influenced by legal counsel, Governor Kemp’s Executive Orders, and the pre-eminent American tennis association, the U.S. Tennis Association (“USTA”).

On April 2, Governor Kemp issued a statewide Shelter in Place Executive Order to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The order applies to all Georgia residents and visitors and will remain in effect until April 30 at 11:59 p.m.

The Order states that “all residents and visitors of the State of Georgia are required to shelter in place within their homes or places of residence, meaning remaining in their place of residence and taking every possible precaution to limit social interaction to prevent the spread or infection of COVid-19 to themselves or any other person…”

On April 20, the Governor issued an additional Executive Order, where (among other things) he stated that gyms, fitness centers, bowling alleys, tattoo parlors, and hair salons could begin Minimum Basic Operations beginning Friday, April 24. None of our amenities fit this description.

The Board has agreed that once the Governor has lifted the Shelter in Place Order, currently scheduled to expire on April 30, we will re-open our tennis amenities subject to certain safety and social distancing restrictions.

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Tennis Court Guidelines and Restrictions ORGANIZATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS • Activities will be limited to casual court rental, one-on-one coaching, small groups and private lessons.

• Online bookings are strongly recommended.

• Residents should make payments online, and avoid handling cash.

• Staff and participants should wash hands often after touching items.

• All courts must be reserved online, in case the authorities need to trace who has been onsite.

PROVIDE A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT • All surfaces, including counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures and toilets, will be cleaned and sanitized by our cleaning crew three times a week.

• Please do not use the bathrooms unless absolutely necessary, and then, please wash your hands thoroughly and use a towel when touching door knobs.

• All court gates will be chained. Entrance to courts will be limited to the openings near the pavilions.

• Subject to availability, hand sanitizer station and disinfectant wipes will be available at each pavilion.

ENCOURAGE SOCIAL DISTANCING • To the extent humanly possible, all players and staff must follow social distancing measures (defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as keeping six feet apart), including when arriving at and departing from a court.

• Even numbered courts will be closed for play, in order to enforce social distancing.

• No social gatherings. Furniture under the pavilions will remain, and we reserve the right to remove them if we notice social gatherings that violate social distancing guidelines.

• Players are to stay on their side of court and not change ends.

BEFORE YOU PLAY • Arrange to play only with family members or others who live in your household or with individuals who are considered to be low risk.

• Do not play if any of you: o Are exhibiting any symptoms of the coronavirus: mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough and difficulty breathing, or other symptoms identified by the CDC. o Have been in contact with someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days. o Are a vulnerable individual. A vulnerable individual is an elderly individual and/or an individual with serious underlying health conditions, including high blood pressure, chronic lung disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma and those whose immune system is compromised such as by chemotherapy for cancer and other conditions requiring such therapy. (Once Georgia reaches Stage Three, a vulnerable individual can resume public interactions, including playing tennis, but should practice physical distancing.)

PREPARING TO PLAY • Protect against infections: o Wash your hands with a disinfectant soap and water (for 20 seconds or longer), or use a hand sanitizer if soap and water are 14

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not readily available, before going to the court. o Clean and wipe down your equipment, including racquets and water bottles. Do not share racquets or any other equipment such as wristbands, grips, hats and towels. o Bring a full water bottle to avoid touching a tap or water fountain handle. o Use new balls and a new grip, if possible. o Consider taking extra precautions such as wearing gloves. o If you need to sneeze or cough, do so into a tissue or upper sleeve. o Avoid touching court gates, fences, benches, etc. if you can.

WHEN PLAYING • Try to stay at least six feet apart from other players. Do not make physical contact with them (such as shaking hands or a high five).

• You should consider not playing doubles, which could lead to incidental contact and unwanted proximity. If you do play doubles, avoid all incidental contact, NO Bryan Brothers Chest Bumps and NO whispering to each other from a close distance to strategize.

• Avoid touching your face after handling a ball, racquet or other equipment. Wash your hands promptly if you have touched your eyes, nose or mouth.

• Move score tender with the end of your racquet. Do not touch with your hands.

• Do not share food, drinks or towels.

• Stay on your side of court. Do not change ends of the court.

• Remain apart from other players when taking a break.

• If a ball from another court comes to you, send it back with a kick or with your racquet. Do not touch it with your hands.

AFTER PLAYING • Leave the court as soon as reasonably possible.

• Wash your hands thoroughly or use a hand sanitizer after coming off the court.

USE SIX BALLS • Open two cans of tennis balls that do not share the same number on the ball.

• Take one set of numbered balls, and have your playing partner take a set of balls from the other can.

• Proceed with play, making sure to pick up your set of numbered balls only. Should a ball with the other number wind up on your side of the court, do not touch the ball with your hands. Use your racquet head or feet to advance the ball to the other side of the court.

COACHING • Group coaching will only take place only where full social distancing is possible. Group coaching will be limited to small groups.

• Players will not handle any coaching equipment, nor will they touch any tennis balls.

• When picking up balls, players will use their racquets to move balls to a central location (e.g. net), where the Pro will use a basket or tube to pick them up.

• For private lessons that feature serving, players must bring two cans of balls that only they handle for serving.

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SWIM TEAM NEWS

SUBJECT TO CHANGE due to Covid-19!

Please check your community email blasts and the facebook page for updates.

Swim Lessons CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!

Cost per child will be $140 for eight 30 minute classes.

Each session is 2 weeks Monday through Thursday. If more than one sibling, first child $140.00 and each additional sibling will be $135.00. Cash or checks to be payable on 1st day of class at pool side to Michael Leary.

If there are only 1 or 2 children signed up at class time, then the class is subject to be canceled! Please check with instructor to see if the class will be held.

1st Session begins June 15th!

Advanced classes will cover freestyle, backstroke and learning to build up to 25 yards across pool on their own. If your child mastered those, the instructor will accommodate the lesson accordingly to skill level.

Children are taught based their own abilities. Therefore in the same class the instructor can handle different skill levels.

Class size is no more than 6 students.

Classes will be taught even on rainy days (light rain).

However if there is a heavy rain or thunderstorm they will be stopped and rescheduled at discretion of the instructor. No make ups for missing class due to other activities or trips etc. Only stormy weather make ups and you must attend your class make up time.

Swim goggles are required, no masks please.

Age groups are as follows: 3-4 years old, 5-6 year old, 7 to 9 year old. The children must meet age requirement

by May 1 of 2020.

During the month of June, for those swim meets on Thursday afternoons, swim classes cannot be held after 3 pm. Therefore time will be added to other classes to make up for those days missed.

The 7-9 year old beginner classes are for those children that are true beginners (cannot swim at all or no more than 6-8 feet).

The 7-9 year old advanced classes are for those children that can swim at least 10 to 15 feet without assistance.

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THERE ARE ONLY 6 STUDENTS PER CLASS, THE STUDENTS 7 AND 8 WILL BE ON HOLD AS A WAITING LIST AND THE INSTRUCTOR WILL CALL TO CONFIRM THEIR PLACEMENT IN THE CLASS.

There are NO Swim Classes during the week of July 4th.

For Friday private lessons contact instructor.

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FIREWORKS UPDATE! THE ANNUAL FIREWORKS SHOW HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH! Due to the uncertainty if the show would be able to take place on June 26th, we have decided to postpone the event. We plan to celebrate BACK TO SCHOOL in a huge way this year! More details to come!

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New Life Tech Group will be providing Electronic Recycling

What is acceptable for recycling: • Computers, laptops, servers, routers, phones, modems, audio/video equipment, computer accessories **Date deconstruction is guaranteed! All donations are tax deductible!

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Yard of the Month Congratulations to the Miaskowski Family in Devonshire for winning the Yard of the Month for May! The Sherry and Co Real Estate Team will be placing a sign in your yard that you can proudly display to your neighbors! They will also receive a Home Depot gift card courtesy from the Sherry and Co Real Estate Team!

As one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Forsyth County, we are all dedicated to improving the quality of living and appearance of our community! We encourage everyone to take pride in their homes and neighborhood!

Start getting your yards ready for the month of June! A new winner will be announced again next month!

Temporarily Close Due to COVID-19

Lodge & Fitness Center

In consultation with the association’s professional team, including the association manager, attorney, insurance provider, and other business partners, the Board has been planning for contingencies that may arise in the community as a result of the spread of COVID-19.

Based on advice that has been circulated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Georgia Department of Health, we have made the tough decision to close the fitness center until further notice. Fitness center usage is suspended until conditions improve and guidance and advice from the CDC and other government officials are confident that operations may resume.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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NEWS FROM THE FORSYTH COUNTY CHAMBER

Virtual Opportunities for All FoCo Residents Part of the Forsyth County Chamber’s intentions have always been to provide educational resources not just to its membership but to all Forsyth County residents. As global events have taken a more virtual approach, the Chamber has continued to provide these resources in a way that encourages a safe social distance for all. In times of drastic change all business professionals can find value in focusing on their financial wellness, learning virtual meeting best practices, enhancing their skillset and hearing form their elected officials. The Forsyth Chamber is hosting these virtual sessions regularly and participation is open to anyone. To find a listing of these upcoming virtual sessions visit the Chamber’s “Events” calendar at www.focochamber.org. To view previous sessions visit the “Webinars” page of www.Together4FOCO. com. For questions or to suggest a particular type of session or guest speaker, please contact the Chamber’s Vice President of Community Engagement, Laura Stewart, at lstewart@focochamber.org.

Chambers Partner to Host Job Fair Series The collaborative workforce efforts of the Forsyth County Chamber and the Greater North Fulton Chamber are connecting local industry with potential labor forces via a series of virtual hiring events. At each online event, representatives from local employers briefly discuss open positions, qualifications, and how to apply.

Attendees are also be able to participate in a break-out session with employers to ask questions about their company and specific opportunities.

As the business climate continues to evolve as a result of COVID-19, many individuals are enduring layoffs from employment at a time when industries that remain operational are seeking employees at higher demands. These weekly hiring events focus on a specific industry sector and showcase employers located in the service areas covered by the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce and the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

The Chambers have already hosted three virtual career fairs focusing on the retail sector, the manufacturing industry, healthcare providers and those in the hospitality sector. Upcoming virtual fairs include:

Technology Virtual Job Fair June 5, 2020 from 12 PM to 2 PM Construction Virtual Job Fair June 12, 2020 from 12 Pm to 2 PM 20

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Hospitality Virtual Job Fair Friday, June 19, 2020 from 12 PM to 2 PM Manufacturing Virtual Job Fair Friday, June 26, 2020 from 12 PM to 2 PM There is no cost for job seekers or employers to participate. Job seekers can register by visiting focochamber.org. Employers interested in showcasing their opportunities can contact Beth Harris at bharris@focochamber.org.

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Forsyth is a Chamber of the Year Finalist!

The Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce has been named a finalist for the 2020 Chamber of the Year award, presented by Alexandria, VA-based Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, founded in 1914, serves more than 9,000 professionals who lead Chambers of Commerce. The mission of the Alexandria, VA-based organization is to support and develop chamber professionals to lead businesses and their communities.

process. Organizations entering the Chamber of the Year competition must meet minimum thresholds in at least three of five key performance areas, including net revenue and assets, membership account retention, and membership dollar retention.

The award is the most prestigious and competitive recognition presented annually by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). ACCE is an association of more than 9,000 professionals from 1,500 Chambers of Commerce, including 93 of the top 100 U.S. metro areas.

Qualifying for Chamber of the Year is a rigorous process. Chambers compete based on meeting key performance criteria on the ACCE Annual Operations Survey. Qualifying Chambers enter the competition with a written application addressing all aspects of organizational operation and programmatic work. Applications are scored by peer chamber executives to determine finalists.

Winners are selected from among finalists based on an interview before a panel of experienced Chamber professionals.

The Chamber of the Year award recognizes the leadership role chambers have in their communities.

Those honored with the Chamber of the Year designation have demonstrated organizational strength and made an impact on key community priorities, such as education, transportation, economic prosperity and quality of life.

This year’s competition drew numerous entries from Chambers throughout the U.S. To ensure the fairest competition, applicants are grouped into four categories based on: annual revenue, membership, area population and other factors. Chamber of the Year winners will be announced later this year.

“Congratulations to the Chamber of the Year finalists. These chambers are among the most impactful organizations within the industry,” said ACCE President & CEO, Sheree Anne Kelly. “These Chambers are community champions, providing the catalytic leadership needed to help address their region’s greatest challenges.”

“As the Chairman of the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce, I could not be more proud of our Chamber President and the team he has put together. Their professionalism and work ethic are in full force year round.

When the pandemic hit our community they immediately went to work to help every business and every citizen in our county. The example that the team set has been a model that other Chambers are following. Congratulations James McCoy and the entire staff for this well-deserved nomination,” commented Carter Patterson, the 2020 Chairman of the Forsyth County Chamber.

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PET NEWS

Not All Dogs Are Swimmers We tend to think that all dogs are good swimmers, but that is not the case. While an initial doggie paddle may look promising, some pooches can run into trouble pretty fast and should never be close to deep water.

So how do you identify whether or not your dog will be a super simmer? Here are 3 tips to help you reach this conclusion : 1) He has a large and heavy chest 2) He has short legs 3) He has a short muzzle (also known as brachycephalic)

CHOW CHOW - An exception to the natural born swimming large dogs because he has deep chest and shorter legs. The flatter muzzle can also cause shortness of breath and his thick coat easily becomes waterlogged and weighs him down.

CORGI - They have a very dense body, large barrel chest and short legs.

Below are the top 10 pups NOT designed for swimming

BOXER - A flat face and shorter muzzle means he will struggle to keep his nose and face above the water.

PUG - They have a short snout that causes shortness of breath which hinders his ability to swim for any length of time.

STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER - Athletic and spirited pup, but his solid, dense muscle mass and large head make him heavier and not inclined to take up swimming.

DACHSUND - Although relatively light weight, this breed’s short legs mean he will never be a strong swimmer and will struggle to paddle for more than several minutes.

SHI TZU - Similar to the Maltese, he can quickly catch a chill and it can be a struggle due to his tiny muzzle and small legs. And small dogs can become nervous and scared in open water.

MALTESE - They can experience challenges related to water such as chills, arthritis and rheumatism. He is a sensitive little pup who has trouble adapting to drastic changes of the environment that comes from plopping into the water.

Even if your pup likes the water, never force him to swim and always use a flotation device or life preserver. It’s best to always to protect him with a life preserver if he joins you on a boat ride. Dogs can fall into the water unnoticed and if you are at cruising speed, by the time you realize he is not onboard, it could be too late.

BULLDOG - With a barrel chest, large head and short legs, he will never be able to paddle fast enough to support his weight.

BASSET HOUND - His long ears do not serve as a flotation device and are prone to waterborne infections.

His large head, dense bone structure and short legs are his issues.

Also, many pups enjoy chasing a ball into the water, but remember they can become fatigued quickly so do not overdo it just because you think it’s cute! I do believe many pup owners can run their dogs too much whether on the sidewalk for some exerciseor chasing a ball over and over and over again.

Keep you and your pups cool during this hot Summer, but remember to be cautious as well!

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

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