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1 Volume 18, Issue 2 Fall 2013 The Birches West News The official newsletter of The Birches West POA A n n u a l F a l l M e e t i n g D a t e S E T For a community to be whole and healthy, it must be based on people's love and concern for each other. Millard Fuller The Annual Association meeting will be held on November 10, 2013 at 1:00 PM at the West End Fire Company, Route 715, Brodheadsville, PA. At the meeting, the 2014 operating budget proposal (enclosed) will be presented for adoption. Additionally, elections will be held for the office s of Vice President of Recreation and Vice President of Maintenance. Please make every effort to attend so as to participate in important decisions affecting the neighborhood. Remember, a quorum is needed to conduct any business. If there is no quorum, the budget cannot be passed and the pool cannot open next season. Election Information 2 I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : 2014 Proposed Budget 3 Advertising Information 4

2 P a g e 2 T h e B i r c h e s W e s t N e w s C H A N G E S T O A S S O C I A T I O N M A N A G E M E N T C O M I N G S O O N After 20 years of service, Business Manager Sue Eckert has decided to retire. As a result of extensive research and exploring various options, the Board of Directors has selected Wilkins & Associates Property Management to take over the day to day operation of the Association. Association members will be pleased to know that the cost associated with Wilkins services is nearly equal to the annual budget allotment for Association Management. The changeover will take effect as of October 1, All members will have the opportunity to speak with a Wilkins representative at the Annual meeting in November. It is anticipated that the transition to Wilkins Property Management will be a smooth one, and the service that members have come to expect will continue in an efficient and economical manner. The following positions along with a brief job description are up for election at the General Membership Meeting of 2013 VICE PRESIDENT OF MAINTENANCE (2 YEAR POSITION) Current VP, Jim Kretzmer will be seeking re-election R e p a i r o r r e p l a c e a n y b r o k e n o r d e f e c t i v e i t e m s ( w i t h t h e B o a r d s a p p r o v a l ), s o t h a t t h e A s s o c i a - t i o n i s i n p r o p e r w o r k i n g o r d e r. O v e r s e e a n y h i r e d M a i n t e n a n c e w o r k e r s. A s s i s t t h e V i c e P r e s i - d e n t o f R e c r e a t i o n w i t h t h e s t o r i n g o f a l l p o o l e q u i p m e n t, s u p p l i e s, v e n d i n g m a - c h i n e s a n d g e n e r a l c l e a n i n g f o r t h e s e a s o n o n f i r s t a n d l a s t d a y o f p o o l o p e n i n g. A t t e n d m o n t h l y B o a r d m e e t i n g s a n d t h e G e n e r a l m e e t - i n g t o a p p r i s e m e m b e r s o f t h e s t a t u s o f t h e R e c r e a t i o n a r e a.

3 T h e B i r c h e s W e s t N e w s P a g e 3 VICE PRESIDENT OF RECREATION (2 YEAR POSITION) T a k i n g c h a r g e o f t h e s e l e c t i o n a n d m o n i t o r i n g p r o - c e s s o f R e c r e a t i o n e m p l o y e e s. K e e p i n g u p o n m a i n t e n a n c e d u - t i e s i n a n d a r o u n d p o o l a r e a. S e e i n g t h a t t h e s o d a a n d v e n d i n g m a c h i n e s a r e f u l l a t a l l t i m e s d u r i n g t h e s u m m e r s e a s o n. S t o r i n g o f a l l p o o l e q u i p m e n t, s u p - p l i e s ; e m p t y i n g v e n d i n g m a c h i n e s a n d g e n e r a l c l e a n - i n g f o r t h e s e a s o n o n l a s t d a y o f p o o l o p e n i n g. H a n d l i n g o f A n n u a l P i c n i c i n f o r m a t i o n. A t t e n d a l l m o n t h l y B o a r d o f D i r e c t o r s m e e t i n g s a n d A n - n u a l m e e t i n g. P u r c h a s e s u p p l i e s w h e n n e c e s s a r y, f o r r e f i l l s. H e a d c o m m i t t e e s f o r a n n u a l p i c n i c, p o o l p a r t i e s, e t c. If you are interested in running for any available position, please call to make arrangements to receive all necessary forms. All forms must be submitted no later than OCTOBER 21, 2013.

4 P a g e 4 T h e B i r c h e s W e s t N e w s PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET *estimated to 12/31/13

5 T h e B i r c h e s W e s t N e w s P a g e 5 *Subject to final revisions

6 The Birches West News 188 Jennifer Lane Effort, PA WE RE ON THE WEB! Gutter Cleaning, Spring/Fall Clean-up, Driveway Sealing, Tree Pruning Firewood, Mulch, Stone, and Dirt Delivered John Moore Lawn Mowing & Snowplowing Fertilizing, Shrub Trimming, Leaf Blowing, Debris Removal, Odd Jobs... Something To Sell? Advertise On Our Website! Members in good standing are welcome to advertise garage sales, yard sales or specific items for sale on our website or in our Newsletter, for a nominal fee. Please contact: secretary@thebircheswest.com or call for our reasonable rates!