September 2010 Newsletter

FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DOCKS SEPTEMBER 2010 Is it just me or did it seem like July lasted forever!!!!!!!!!!! We were out of town for one week in July….back to Cincinnati, Ohio for a visit with relatives and friends. Hmmmmm….now that I think about it…..that visit seemed like it lasted much longer than a week! I thought St. Augustine was hot and humid….Cincinnati was almost as bad! But….I still like St. Augustine winters much better. Well, it's official. I am retired….a lady of leisure! Ha! What a joke! I can sum it up in a statement made by a friend of mine who recently retired: "I've never been busier and accomplished nothing at the end of the day." I keep telling myself that as soon as I get a "schedule" I'll be okay. COMMUNITY MEETING: September 14, 2010 – TIME CHANGE: 6:30 PM – BEACHER'S LODGE This is a "pot luck" dinner, my favorite kind. (I thought the time was 6:00, but according to the signs Charlie Novak had made for us…it's at 6:30). This is always a good time to see people you haven't seen in awhile and to meet new owners and renters. Bring a dish to share. Drinks will be provided. In the past, people have brought their own plates and utensils. We will have extras there in the event that you forget yours. GUEST SPEAKER John Birney, a financial planner, will be speaking at our meeting about retirement income ideas. In this time of lower interest rates on CDs, etc. you will find his information very interesting. John has been investing for 25 years. Ron and I had an opportunity to meet with John and were very impressed with his knowledge. This is just an "informational meeting" and there won't be any sales pitch! OCTOBER 12, 2010 – 7:30 PM – BEACHER'S LODGE There will not be a guest speaker at this meeting as we will focus on nominating new board members. No experience or resume required! If you really want to know what TBPOA is all about, being on the board is the way to learn. Please think about your friends and neighbors in Treasure Beach and talk to them about being involved and nominated for a board position. It's good to have new ideas on the team. Don't nominate a name without talking to the person first. Some people don't like surprises! ARTICLES FOR OUR NEWSLETTER It's not always easy to find interesting things to mention in our newsletter. I don't know a lot of what is going on in the neighborhood. The St. Johns County Sheriff keeps me up to date on the police issues. However, that's usually bad news. I need some GOOD NEWS (rpm2121@bellsouth.net). You can also call me at 461-4356. Examples: Who just entered the service or just got out, graduations, new babies or grandchildren, awards given, recoveries from illnesses, exciting trips, etc. Larry Panchuk wrote a great article about the positive changes in Treasure Beach over the past few years. He also mentioned that by talking to your neighbors you learn who in T.B. owns a business that you may need their particular service. If you do own a business and live in Treasure Beach, please let us know. We will put your name and business information on our web site. Please e-mail Doug Berndt at berndtd@bellsouth.net. I LOVE DOGS!!!! I've owned two myself! But, I have noticed people walking their dogs along Costanero without "doggie bags" to clean up the "poop". Are they using their hands? Certainly they are not just leaving the mess there for people to step in? Stick some Publix, Winn Dixie or Walmart plastic bags in your pocket and do the right thing! DON'T FORGET – Reserve Dec. 11th 2010 That's the date of the TBPOA Christmas Party at Beacher's Lodge. More details as they develop! CLEAN UP DAY – CHANGED TO OCTOBER 16TH By popular demand we have been asked to move clean up day to October instead of September due to the hot weather. Please contact me BY OCTOBER 1st if you are interested in being the contact person for your street. Hey, don't we have some street captains out there still???? SIGNING OFF Remember: On the highways of life…..stay in your own lane. Thanks for your continuing support! Paula Murphy President