Transcript A YEAR IN REVIEW 2014-15 - Sandycove Home Owners Association

Home Owners Review
Presented by the
Sandycove Home Owners Association
January 2015
WELCOME - Please review this brief presentation on
the Sandycove Home Owners Association – who we are
and what we represent. Also shown are some
highlights of activities over the past year.
Your Association Objectives
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Protect, as far as possible, the interests and
investments of the members consistent with
existing agreements with Parkbridge Lifestyles
Communities Inc.
Assist members in respect to major problems or
complaints.
Determine the interest of members in matters
affected by legislation and regulation and make
appropriate representation to the governing body.
Promote a professional, constructive and satisfying
relationship between members and Parkbridge
Lifestyles Communities Inc.
Promote protection of the environment
Your 2014-15 Association Board Members
John Bicknell
Ted Gemmell
Wayne Whittaker
Pat Porth
Phyllis Bier
Larry Laidlaw
Paul Martell
Betty Priddle
Kathy Richmond
Sharon Raycraft
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President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Director
Director
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Director
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John Bicknell
President
TV/Internet Liaison
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Ted Gemmell
Vice President
Community Events
Committee
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Wayne Whittaker
Treasurer
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Pat Porth
Secretary
Member Events Committee
VON Liaison
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Phyllis Bier
Director
Chair – Public Relations
Member Events Committee
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Larry Laidlaw
Director
Chair - Community Events
Committee
Public Relations
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Paul Martel
Director
Chair – Membership
Committee
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Betty Priddle
Director
Civic Affairs – Chair
Public Relations
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Kathy Richmond
Director
Complaints
Member Events
Newsletter
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Sharon Raycraft
Director
Chair – Emergency
Preparedness Committee
Community Events
Committee
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS
The Home Owners Association is
always looking for volunteers that
would be willing to work with the
Board or on one of our existing
Committees. If you are interested in
volunteering some of your time to
your community please speak to one
of the Board members.
Tony Barros
Accessibility Committee
Coordinator
Dave Cooper
Web Site
Administrator
Many people work
closely with the
Board. These
activities/groups
are external
resources that are
sponsored by the
Board and play an
important role in
life in Sandycove.
How your Association works for YOU
Following are a number of ways the Home
Owners Association advocates on your behalf.
Both inside the Sandycove Acres community
as well as in the Innisfil community.
How your Association works for you
With the change in ownership of Sandycove Acres the
Home Owners is part of a “Parkbridge Umbrella Group”
that represents similar communities owned and operated
by Parkbridge in Ontario. This group meets regularly to
discuss common issues and to compare notes.
Representing the Home Owners are;
John Bicknell – President
Ted Gemmell – Vice President
Paul Martell – Director
Sharon Raycraft - Director
How your Association works for you
Complaints: Assist members of the
Association with respect to major
problems or complaints which may
arise and cannot be resolved through
direct communication between the
member and Sandycove Acres.
How your Association works for you
General Interests: Through direct
communication and liaison with
Sandycove Acres/Parkbridge
Management, promote a relationship
between members and the Company
which is professional, constructive and
satisfying and which results in
members receiving maximum benefit
from living in Sandycove Acres.
How your Association works for you
Emergency Preparedness:
Promote, support and develop an
Emergency Plan for SCA. Through the
Emergency Preparedness Committee
promote activities to aid in the event
of a community emergency.
How your Association works for you
The Candidates being
introduced and just some
of the large gathering
in attendance
Elections: The Home Owners hosts candidate meetings for
Federal, Provincial and Municipal elections
How your Association works for you
Television: Discussions with the Cable
provider for rates and channel selections.
Due to changing Federal regulations this
effort is primarily controlled by the signal
providers (Rogers, Bell Media, Shaw) and this
determines cost and what programming is
available.
How your Association works for you
Home Fair: Hosts an annual exhibition
of local contractors and home
improvement suppliers in the spring
of each year.
How your Association works for you
ALTERNATIVE LIVING FAIR
was held in November 2013. The Fair attempts to
provide alternatives to what is the next step if
living in Sandycove becomes difficult? Numerous
long term care, retirement homes and home
healthcare providers were at the WHEEL to
present their services.
This event is held periodically and is provided so
residents can visit and speak directly to care
providers in our community.
How your Association works for you
HEALTH FAIR
was held in November 2014 and was very well
attended. Numerous health care providers were at
the WHEEL to present their services.
The Health Fair is a regular event and is provided so
residents can visit and speak directly to care
providers in our community.
Innisfil Community Health
The Innisfil Community Health Committee is actively working
to develop a plan for primary healthcare services in Innisfil by
reviewing the Town as a whole and considering various
alternatives. Extensive work has been done on this initiative
that has been very worthwhile in helping to develop future
plans.
The Home Owners fully supports this Committee as they work
toward healthcare solutions for Innisfil and in particular the
residents of Sandycove.
This is a slow an-going process so please watch the Newsletter
and the WEB site for updates
How your Association works for you
The VON CANADA SMART Exercise Program provides
Seniors support to improve their strength, balance and
flexibility
regardless
of
their
current
ability
level.
physical activities designed for successful
aging. The Home Owners Association, through the efforts
of former Board member Pat Whittaker, continues to
support this valuable program.
The program is successful
because there is an excellent
team of volunteers. Please see
Pat for more information.
Communications
Monthly submission to the Sandycove
Acres Newsletter picked up at the 3
Recreation Halls and the SCA Offices.
The full newsletter is also available at
WWW.SCAHOMEOWNERS.COM
Communications
Home Owners has its own web site.
Regular updates of the web site,
introduced in early 2008 the site
provides a current view of life in Sandycove
and a sample of its’ many activities.
Check out your web site at
WWW.SCAHOMEOWNERS.COM
Communications
The web site features
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current events/news
monthly Sandycove Newsletter
Association information – who are we……
Seminar series info – upcoming and past meetings
detailed activities at the HUB, Wheel, Spoke & Vets
Homeowner tips – Tenancies Act, How to Sell, etc.
Emergency Preparedness
Archives – what has happened in the past
WWW.SCAHOMEOWNERS.COM
Welcome to the SEMINAR Series
Just some of the folks attending an earlier Seminar
presentation at the WHEEL
2013-14 Information Seminars
Information Seminars were introduced in 2009 – each
session is presented by professionals in their fields and are
generally well attended and have covered a number of topic
areas, such as;
 Gardening in Sandycove (Apr 2014)
 Pet Training (Mar 2014)
 Meal Preparation for Seniors (Feb 2014)
 Downsizing (Nov 2013)
 RVH & CCAC – from hospital to home (Oct 2013)
 Travel & Tourism in Ontario (Sept 2013)
 “Keeping Safe” by South Simcoe Police (Mar 2013)
 Estate/Executor Planning (Jan 2013)
Summaries of each are on the web site –
www.scahomeowners.com
Shown above is the audience for a very successful Seminar
at the SPOKE covering “What your Executor Should Know”.
Great turnout, Great session, Great handouts…….
Information Seminars
New sessions are being planned for 2014 – 15. If you
have any ideas about topics of interest please speak
to any member of the Board. As they are planned
they will be announced in the Newsletter, Web site
and through the eBulletin
Summaries of each will be on the web site
www.scahomeowners.com
Sandycove Home Owners Association
has a number of Brochures of
Interest and are available at all Home
Owner events
Annual Home Fair
Home Fair this year was held
at the Wheel in April
and attracted nearly 400 residents to
see 36 vendors who talked about their
products and gave some advice on
renovations etc.
Please watch for announcements of
Home Fair for 2014 at the
Wheel next April
Some of the great visitors to our 2014 Home Fair
Just a few of the exhibitors at the 2014 Home Fair
Bayfield
Carpet
Services Plus
Big Bay Point Golf Club
Total Cable & Nextcom
more of the exhibitors at the 2014 Home Fair
Innisfil
Innisfil Hydro
Hydro
Fralick Aluminum
Emergency Preparedness in Sandycove
The Emergency Preparedness Committee
in Sandycove is comprised of interested residents.
Watch for newsletter announcements in the coming months.
Sandycove residents are covered by the Innisfil
Emergency Services, through the Fire Department,
as well as the Simcoe County Emergency Services groups.
During the past year an important list of people that would
need additional help in the event of an emergency was compiled
and is now available to emergency services of the Fire
Department and 911 Simcoe County Services.
Emergency Preparedness in Sandycove
The Emergency Preparedness Committee
in Sandycove is only as strong as it’s volunteers. This is a
vitally important group that has grown under the direction
of Board member Sharon Raycraft, Chair of the Emergency
Preparedness Committee.
Please see Sharon if you have
any questions or would like to
help this very active group of
volunteers.
Emergency Preparedness Day in Sandycove
May 7th, 2014
ALL Town of Innisfil &
Simcoe County First
responders were
present
to demonstrate and
answer resident’s
questions.
Shown (from l – r) Marg Sawyer, Don Richmond, Norm
Raycraft, Barb Payne, Kathy Richmond, Anne Baker,
Sue Nassey, Sharon Raycraft & Jim Payne.
Emergency Preparedness in Sandycove
In October 2013 members of the Sandycove Emergency
Preparedness Committee participated in an “Emergency
Simulation Exercise” based on a tornado touching down in
Sandycove Acres.
Primary participants in this exercise involved first responders
such as the Red Cross, County of Simcoe Paramedics, Town of
Innisfil Works Department, Innisfil Fire Department and
South Simcoe Police Services.
During this exercise, your Emergency Committee found out,
first hand, how efficiently these entities can and will work
together to provide assistance and care to the residents of
Sandycove Acres in the event of an emergency.
Accessibility Committee
This Accessibility Committee has been hard at work and
have done an audit of the various buildings. Lots of work
ahead. Volunteers have put together some plans on how
to help those in need and these have been presented to
Sandycove Acres/Parkbridge management.
To help in this process or if you have
suggestions please see Board member
Pat Porth who is Chairing this
committee.
1st Place – 2 Trellis Lane
Annual Christmas Lights Competition in Sandycove
2014
SOUTH
Side
Winners
2nd Place – 36 Flora Dr
1st Place – 41 Main Street
Annual Christmas Lights Competition in Sandycove
2nd Place – 3 Hickory Court
2014
NORTH
Side
Winners
Your Home Owners Association
continues to get support from
local area politicians as well as
Provincial and Federal
representation.
Innisfil Mayor
GORD WAUCHOUPE
Ward 6 Councilor
CAROLYN PAYNE
Deputy Mayor
LYNN DOLLIN
Our Federal MP is Peter Van Loan
a senior member of Cabinet and
currently is the Government
House Leader.
Shown here at Canada Day 2013 with
former Board member Dave Cooper
Shown here at a
Home Fair is our
Provincial MPP is
Julia Munro
Please feel free to ask our
Board members
any questions relating to
our community.
Presentation & Photography
by Dave Cooper