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DAZZLERS LUNCHEON
May 11, 2018 at
1:00 PM
The Dazzler luncheon will be held at Bella’s Bistro, 117 W. Marion, Punta Gorda on Mat 11th.
Please sign up by May 8th.
We will meet at the restaurant at 1:00
If you need a ride call Jeanne Michalak at 941-676-0549 or jeanmichalak8@gmail.com
All Blue Heron Pines ladies
are welcome to attend
HOA Board of Directors meeting Thursday April 19 2018 at 1:00pm.
Soon many residents will be leaving for the summer…closing up their homes and headed North. Many are old hands at this and some are new to the process. Below is a basic checklist to help you do the job right. Every year we ask that residents bring all loose yard items under cover in the house or garage. Hurricanes are not the only threat as we have many severe thunderstorms during the summer, and some generate line winds in excess of 60-70 mph.
Travel safe and see you all in the fall.
As always you can follow what is going on by accessing Gator Tales on line here or on BHP website.
BHP HOA Meeting – April 3, 2018
Confirmation of quorum / Open the meeting
1. Pledge of Allegiance – All
2. Silent Prayer for Armed Forces and BHP neighbors – All
3. Introduction of new neighbors
4. Secretary’s report – minutes of previous meeting – additions, deletions or accept as
read…Aldeo Labrie
5. Treasurer’s report – additions, deletions or accept as read…Maureen Heger
6. Old Business
7. New Business
8. Presidents report – comments – Clubhouse security, A/C system, electrical issues
9. Standing Committee Reports
Community Services – Ann Marie Kulling
Entertainment – Maureen Heger
Clubhouse – Bob Mischler
Sports / Emergency Planning – Mike Firestone, Phil Ludos
Membership – JaeAnn Carder
FMO – Dick Roller
Negotiation/Mediation – Colin Phelps
10. Questions, concerns, community comment
11. Adjourn
12. Share the Wealth
ASSIGNMENTS – 6:00pm set up, all BOD; 6:30pm Setup Share the Wealth & Final Setup
Important notice regarding possible tax assessment increases!! Ballot Number 2 effects the assessment placed on our homes. As the present time, the rate cannot be above 10%. If this Constitutional Amendment is not passed, the sky’s the limit on how much could be charged for property tax assessments. This Amendment will make the 10% cap PERMANENT.
This is important to ALL Florida Manufactured Home Residents. So all Florida State Voters need to vote YES to protect the tax cap!
Thanks,
Dick and Mary Roller
Avoid a PAINFUL increase in the assessment on your leased lot!
Vote YES……. Ballot Number 2
Your leased lot is assessed and taxed as commercial property.
Assessments on commercial property have been restricted to 10% annually.
Property taxes are passed on pro-rata if that is permitted in your prospectus.
Amendment 2 must pass by 60% in November or the restriction ENDS!!!
Ballot Number 2…Vote YES
This is the actual language placed on your ballot November, 2018.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
ARTICLE XII, SECTION 27
LIMITATIONS ON PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENTS— Proposing an amendment to The State Constitution to permanently retain provisions currently in effect, which limit property tax assessment increases on specified non-homestead real property, except for school district taxes, to 10 percent each year. If approved, the amendment removes the scheduled repeal of such provisions in 2019 and shall take effect January 1, 2019.
Vote YES…Ballot Number 2
By Tom Breay
March madness is in process with the 2018 Men’s’ Pool League. With two more weeks to go, the Green Machine find themselves in foreign territory. For most of the season, January 2 through March 12, they found themselves leading the league by a fairly significant number of wins.
Standings as of March 12 are Red Necks = 120 wins, Blues Brothers = 122 wins, Black Birds = 123 wins, and the Green Machine = 135 wins. As they say, it ain’t over ‘til the lady sings! Anything can happen and often does. Nonetheless, the Green Machine is poised to win the league championship for the 1st time.
For those not familiar with the Pool League, it is led and chaired by Leo Zehnder (Blues Brothers team) with supporting help from Doug Kemmerer (Black Birds team) , Larry Roberts (Red Necks team) , and Tom Breay (Green Machine team). There are four teams, consisting of ten players on each team. Two teams shoot on Tuesdays, and two teams shoot on Wednesdays, from early January until late March. The game is 8 ball with rotating partners, shooting against different opponents each week. Each team will shoot 5 games each week.
Last year’s 2017 championship was not determined until the final game AND, believe or not, the final shot of the night! It could happen again this year but the odds are in favor of the Green Machine! Go Green Machine and how appropriate with St. Patrick’s day (March 17th) coming up. The last game will be played on Wednesday, March 21st.
On Tuesday, March 27th,, we will have the overall singles championship tournament. This tournament is a single elimination event. All league substitutes, and the team players are invited to participate in this event
Friday, April 13, 2018
6 PM to 8Pm
Come listen or dance by the pool to a variety of music provided by two talented brothers.
BYOB and a snack or box lunch for your dinner and enjoy.
Weather permitting one may even float or “bob” in the pool while being entertained.
Tickets are $10 per person and will be sold Tuesdays and Thursdays by the mail kiosk.
In case of inclement weather we will be in the clubhouse.
PLEASE USE PLASTIC ONLY AT THE POOL
Questions please contact Lynn Babbitt Lot # 608
Last chance for a free hearing test.
Beltone will be back on last time on Wednesday, April 4 from 9:00- 3pm in the Library
There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the clubhouse.
If interested please sign up before March 30th.
A WEE REMINDER TO SIGN UP FOR THE EASTER EGG HUNT . WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT THE MAIL BOX AREA, YOU WILL RECEIVE A PLASTIC EGG WITH A CLUE IN IT TO FIND YOUR NEXT EGG. ONCE YOU FIND THAT PLASTIC EGG ,YOU OPEN THE EGG AND FIND YOUR CLUE FOR THE LOCATION OF YOUR NEXT EGG.
EACH TEAM ( OF UP TO 4 PLAYERS ) WILL HAVE A DIFFERENT EASTER EGG HUNT LIST . THE FIRST THREE TEAMS TO FIND ALL THEIR 8 EGGS WILL BE AWARDED
FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD PLACE PRIZES !!
THE COST IS $5 PER TEAM . ALL MONIES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE WINNING TEAMS !!
COME ON ALL YOU PETER RABBITS AND CHICKIES AND WANNABEES PUT A LITTLE DECORATION ON YOUR CART AND JOIN THE AMAZING EASTER EGG HUNT !!
SIGN UP SHEETS IN COMMUNITY CENTRE AND PRO SHOP
CHEERS, WENDY, LAURIE AND RONDA
FINGER FOOD FRIDAY GAME NIGHT
Friday April 27
7pm
Bring your favorite game and appetizer to share with your neighbors
Chairperson: Al Zellerkraut #322
This is a free event!
Kudos to the Spring Derby Crew:
This is a Big Thank You to all the people that made the BHPHOA Spring Derby a huge success. We appreciate all your help in making the night a “real winner”.
Race,Betting and Set-up and Clean-up: Gene Robinson, Lorne & Larry Niemann, Tom Fee, Bill Brietze, Jim Walsh, Ron & Billie Sixt, Dennis Donnelly, Dave & Janet Bolyard, Joe & Judy Casmir, John & Rosemary Burke, Pat Lonergan.
Stable Refurbish Crew: Cathy Richardson, Nancy Fee, Trish Wigginston, Diane Nietfeld, Bob Longabard, Bob Brown
All our Ticket Sellers and Jockeys
We couldn’t have done it without all your great help and enthusiasm!
Thanks for a night of great fun!
Dick and Mary Roller
Back by popular demand
VERCEAL
FRIDAY, April 6*, 7-10PM
BYOBS (bring your own beverage and snack) if you choose to do so.
Come dance to some familiar tunes or simply sit and enjoy!
Tickets are $10.00 per person. Tuesday and Thursday at the mailboxes. If you are available to sell tickets and help with set up and clean-up please contact Lynn Babbitt at lbabbitt@gmail.com
*date change from March 23, 2018
SAT MARCH 31ST GOLF CART EASTER EGG HUNT .. STARTS AT 2PM AT MAIL KIOSK AREA
If we can answer any questions please just ask Wendy , Ronda or Laurie
Cheers, Wendy
Music by Fletcher Music. Come enjoy a baked potato with all the fixins.
Time: 12:00 noon BHP Clubhouse, March 14, 2018.
Tickets are $5.00 and on sale Tuesday and Thursday at the mail center
