fchoa issue3 summer
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FCHOA Members
2013 FCHOA Budget
A perfect summer day is when the sun is
shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds
are singing, and the lawn mower is broken.
~James Dent
Forest ChaseA wonderful place to call home
Newsletter, Issue 3
SUMMER 2013
July-September
Theres been a huge learning curve that camealong with the volunteer role of being a part ofthe orest hase oard of Directors. Itstaken us six long months to get our bearingsin the organization, figure out the strengthsand talents of the members, earn trust, raise
communication, and dig a bit deeper in to thehistory of the neighborhood.
We arent even close to being done yet with thestated goals. owever weve reached a point inthe finances where we feel like we need to report,reflect, and set some serious goals for the future.Weve spent many hours pouring over the books.ur new treasurer Ginger Pearson, and ourconsulting and past treasurer, Stephen Guerra,
have been such a valuable asset to the .Please say thank you to them for their service toour community!n the next page you will see two columns.ne is for the year and the other is for this year. We have tried to project spending andexpenses for the entire year, however sometimeschanges or issues arise. These projections arebased on last years expenses, estimates, orcontracts weve had re-written for the year.Weve also trimmed some fat from the spendingby renegotiating contracts with our vendors,
being creative with spending, self auditing ofexpenses, and trading ad space in our quarterlynewsletter.
To reach and meet our budget we will neto collect $8,. We divide the membershipfunds collected and they are allocated for civicor pool expenses. That means that $5 of the$ pool membership dues are used for the
pool. While the remaining $75 is devoted to thgeneral fund for expenses. We have decidto split the expenses to track more easily wheremonies are coming in and where they are goingout. s of June 4, we have 46 civic and full members. This is the highest participation years, we appreciate the enthusiasm and suppor
We feel very strongly about being financiallytransparent and we are open to conversation if
you have any questions. We also look forwardto your financial support since we can not tackthis budget alone.
Suggestions and concerns may be e-mailed [email protected] or feel free to contactme personally at 5-598-7.
Sincerely, indi Williams, President
Roseanne Guerra, Vice President
OPEN SEAT, Assistant to VP
Missy Greco, Pool Director
Ginger Pearson, Treasurer
Sode Del Risco, Secretary
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*This newsletter went to press on June 24th. Updated total for Dues Collected = $17,889.54
FCHOA Budget Reflection/Goals 2013 vs. 201
Forest Chase HOA 2013 2012 Over/Under ($2,625.58) $39,127.42
INCOME
*Dues Collected $16,181.10 $15,066.50 1,114.60 over *Newsletter Ads Sold $690.00 $0.00 690.00 over
EXPENSES
Printing/Delivery Newsletter $935.00 $0.00 935.00 over Bank Service Charges $180.00 $180.00 at budgetGrounds $2,250.00 $16,400.00 14,150.00 under Insurance $1,534.00 $3,638.95 2,104.95 under License & Permits $260.00 $286.00 26.00 under Pool Maintenance $8,000.00 $15,930.28 7,930.28 under Pool Telephone $532.00 $1,016.30 484.30 under Water Pool & Sprinkler $1,500.00 $1,412.73 87.27 over Postage and Delivery, PO BOX $322.00 $225.40 96.60 overAccounting Services $140.00 $340.00 200.00 underGeorgia Taxes $10.00 $20.00 10.00 under
Property Taxes $140.00 $134.51 5.49 over Supplies $200.00 $0.00 200.00 over Electricity $2,200.00 $2,168.76 31.24 over Total $18,203 $41,753
Summary
This worksheet is a breakdown of the expenses that Forest Chase Homeowners Association had forthe calendar year of 2012 AND an estimated budget of expenses for the calendar year 2013.
*Income reflected is up to date on June 3, 2013. More income from adsales is expected.
Begining Balance in Account
The 2013 amounts are an ESTIMATE only and the finalamounts could vary. The current Board of Directors waselected on January 18, 2013. When elected they wereinformed that FCHOA would have a negative balancedue to spending already approved by the 2012 Boardmembers. We are taking every effort to make up thedifference and operate with a positive balance for theentire year 2013.
*Pool Maintenance was higher in 2012 dueto the resurfacing work that needed to bedone. *Grounds Maintenance was much
higher in 2012 due to new signage, plants,irrigation system installation, and retainingwall at pool. *Postage is higher for 2013 toallow $250 for a direct mail campaign for allhomes in neighborhood. *Supplies budget is
for miscellaneous expenses needed forpaper, ink, or supplies for repair work and/or
improvements.
As of June 3, 2013 we still need to raise an additional$1,332.00 to balance our proposed budget.HOW? Ask your neighbor to join FCHOA, help us sellads in the newsletters! We appreciate your trust andsupport in maintaining our neighborhood.
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A life without love is like a year
without summer. ~Swedish Proverb
Jamerson Rd. Entrance
The NEW and beautiful sign at Jamerson Rd. iscomplete. The high winds this Winter did cause anissue and minor damage. special thank you to hrisurke for the speedy repair on the sign. The lights are
on a timer in an effort to save $on electricity! The rain gauge
saved us tons of watermoney!
Jims Rd. Entrance Area
The stacked rockcolumn of theJims entrancewas repaired andpainted to stop the
rot on the woodensign. Thank you
Williams family! Thecommunication board is
up and running again with anew lock. If you have something
to hang inside, just ask. Do not tape on the outside ofthe board. Send an e-mail [email protected].
special thank you to the Taibi family for flowerdonations and to the Murrell family for installing themat the Jims Entrance. Do you have a green thumband would like to help plant flowers throughout theseasons? Please e-mail us at [email protected]
Pool Property Cleanup Day
We had a cleanup weekend at the end of pril in aneffort to spruce up the pool and get it ready for theSummer swim season.
I just want to thank all of the families who came out to help cleanOUR pool this weekend. Due to a bad weather scare for Saturday,Cindi Williams put out an all call for helpers on Friday evening.
Thank you to Karen and her son Jordan and the Guerra family whojoined the Williams and Greco families for all of your hard work! Wegot so much done that allowed for us to add additional tasks to ourclean up on Saturday that may not have gotten done otherwise.
Improvements to Forest Chase Saturday morning I was shocked and pleased. Numerous families showedup to help. Thank you to the Zurita family, Mandigo family, Haley
family, Ginger and John Pearson, Alex and Addy, Williams family, Grecofamily, and anyone else who I may have failed to mention by name. Wedid such an amazing job cleaning up the pool and surrounding areas.Everything looks AMAZING!
You may join the pool online any time or in person. Dont hesitate tocontact me with any questions.
- Missy Greco, Pool Director [email protected]
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There are tremendous responsibilities and potentialliabilities that come with owning a dog. Theenters for Disease ontrol and Prevention reportsthere are approximately 4.7 million dog bites peryear, resulting in 8, injuries that requiremedical attention. alf of those injuries are topeople under the age of 8.
Dog behavior is a serious concern for everyone.Insurance companies often pay civil judgmentsfor dog bites that happen on their customersproperties. Those payments affect insurancepremiums that policyholders pay.
Dog bites cost the property/casualty insuranceindustry roughly $4 million in . Since, the cost of these claims has risen nearly 7percent. When you consider those types of claimsaccount for nearly one third of homeownersliability claims, it is important to do everythingyou can to prevent dog bites.
The enters for Disease ontrol and the U.S.umane Society offer the following tips on howto prevent dog attacks. Share this information
with your loved ones for protection in a variety ofsituations:
For owners:
Responsibility as a dog owner begins beforethe puppy or dog is brought home for the first
time. Research dog breeds and select a dogsuitable to your family and lifestyle. If you arebuying a puppy, ask to meet the parents andobserve the setting in which the young dog wasraised.
Train or socialize your dog. Dont playaggressive games with your dog.
Spay or neuter your dog.
Seek professional advice if your dog starts tobecome aggressive, such as growling or nipping
losely supervise children when around dogs.The size of a child may cause a dog to act in adominant way toward a child.
For everyone:
If a strange or threatening dog approaches,stand still. Dont run or scream. Try to back
against a tree or car. If you have time, climb ona car or up a tree. Then call for help. If the dogmoves away, you can then move away carefully.
If a dog knocks you down, lie on the groundwith knees tucked to your chest and a fist overeach ear. Remain very still and quiet.
Dont stare. Staring threatens dogs.
e aware that about 8 percent of dog bitesoccur in the victims home or at a friends
home. These friendly dog bites account forthe majority of treated dog bites.
Michelle has been with American FamilyInsurance since 1999. Her ofce is located
at 3750 Palladian Village Dr., across from
Lassiter High School.
Michelle can be contacted at (770) 250-7775.
Beware of dog bites: Tips to keep you and your children safeHomeowner Awareness by Michelle Ralston
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Nature Notes by Roseanne Guerra, VP of FCHOA
Snakes
There was a flurry of interest recently on theorest hase acebook orum about snakes in ourneighborhood, so I thought this would be a goodnewsletter to talk snakes! Springtime is the best timeto see snakes in orest hase. Snakes will bask in thesun on cool spring days, and most snakes become morenocturnal as the summer heat hits. If you come acrossa snake, LEVE IT LNE. Most snake bites occurwhen a person is trying to harass or kill the snake. It isILLEGL to kill non-venomous snakes in Georgia.
The most common snakes in orest hase are theNorthern water snakes in our creek. They are notvenomous, and live mostly on fish. They are easilymistaken for copperheads, and once in a while I talk toa neighbor who heard the creek is full of copperheads.
In the twenty
years I have livedin orest hase, Ihave only seen onecopperhead and ithad been run overon orest Way.
Water Snake in my yard, his head on his back.
Black Racer in Joey Schaafs yard.
Copperhead
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If youre like most mericans, you are trying to get morecreative in vacation planning and making your dollarstretch as far as possible. We put out the call to theneighbors to help compile a list of their VES!
Spots in Georgia (or close)where you could escape to on aday or week long trip!
Enjoy the list and let us knowwhat you tried out? Do you agree?
Museum: Tellus Museum (artersville) v The Southern Museum of ivil War andLocomotive istory (Kennesaw) v ooth Western rt Museum (artersville) v ernbank(tlanta)
State Park: loudland anyon (NW, G) v micalola alls State Park(Dawsonville, G) v Etowah Indian Mounds istoric Site (artersville, G)
Water area:Galts erry on Lake cworth v nna Ruby alls (elen,G)
Pick-your-own farm: arry Stacy strawberry farm (Dallas) v In the fall welove R & rchards (Ellijay) v Mercier rchards (lue Ridge)
Place to camp: loudland anyon v McKinney ampground (Lake llatoona,G)
Romantic destination: Serenity in the Mountains (lue Ridge) v Montaluce
Winery & Estates (Dahlonega) v Dillard ouse (ohutta National orest, Dillard, G)Annual festival/Event: North G State air v allaway Gardens estival ofLights (Pine Mountain) v ttack of the Killer Tomato estival
Place to fish: Rope Mill Park (Woodstock) v www.georgiawildlife.org/maps/fishing
Place to take a picnic lunch: J.J. iello Park (Woodstock) v Kennesaw Mt.attlefield-great hiking and picnic area (Kennesaw) v ity of Mountain Park, G at thelake v Roswell Mill
Best BBQ food: Swallow at the ollow (Roswell) v Rays
Place to satisfy a sweet tooth: hocolate Jewels (in Sandy Plains Publixshopping center) v Rays Donuts on anton Rd v Menchies rozen Yogurt (Sandy Plains)
Summer Vacation
Staycation? Check out Our Faves
McKinney ampground
Roswell Mill
allaway Gardens
Lake llatoona
ernbankigh Museum of rtampingMercier rchards
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Fun Outside this Summer
Geocaching: Fun For All Ages
What is Geocaching?
Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure huntinggame using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigateto a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt tofind the geocache (container) hidden at that location.
At its simplest level, geocaching requires these 8steps:
1. Register for a freeasic Membership.
2. Visit the ide &Seek a ache page.
3. Enter your postal
code and clicksearch.
4. hoose anygeocache from the list and click on its name. 5. Enterthe coordinates of the geocache into your GPS Device.6. Use your GPS device to assist you in finding thehidden geocache. 7. Sign the logbook and returnthe geocache to its original location. 8. Share your
geocaching stories and photos online.
What are the rules of geocaching?
If you take something from the geocache (or cache),leave something of equal or greater value.
Write about your find in the cache logbook.
Log your experience at www.geocaching.com.
What kind of cache should I look for on my firstadventure?
ache Type: Traditional
Difficulty Rating:
ache Size: Regular or Large
You should also check to see that other geocachers haverecently logged finds on the cache page (also called thecache listing). This indicates that the geocache is mostlikely still in place and findable. ind logs are indicatedon the cache page with a smiley face.
What do I need to go geocaching?
The only necessities are a GPS device R a GPS-enabled mobile phone so that you can navigate to the
cache, and a Geocaching.com Membership.How many geocaches are there?
There are officially ,66,54 geocaches worldwide.
ow many do you think are wihtin a 5 mile radius oforest hase Neighborhood? There are thousands!
This cache in Chattahooce Nature Center
was a hairy situation! Its a mannequin head
We found a cache in a bird decoy!
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Summer Weatherization!GOOD TO KNOW FROM ONLYGNG.COM
There are easy things anyone can doto help maintain energy efficiencyduring the summer months thatwill not only help $ave money(during summer ND winter) butalso help beautify the surroundingenvironment.
While the weather is warm, consider:
Investing in and using energy-efficient window treatments. Thesavings will pay for them in a shorttime. They will provide much neededshade to keep the house cool in thesummer and allow the sun in to
warm things in the winter.ddressing air leaks now. If necessary, hire an experiencedprofessional who can repair any that you find.
Planting more trees outside. Not only will they providewelcomed shade, but they will also help clean the air. Durinwinter, deciduous trees will drop their leaves, which will allothe sun to peak through and provide warmth!
For ongoing weatherization tips and moreinformation, visit www.onlygng.com
Waste Management AmericanDisposal
Cycle Works Sanitation
Website www.wm.com www.americandisposal.com www.cycleworkssanitation.com
Phone 404-794-6707 678-720-0500 770-592-1515
BBB Rating AccreditationREVOKED:No Rating (click for info)
A+ A
Bin Size/Recycle 96 gallon/65 gallon or 18 gallon 96 gallon/64 gallon 96 gallon/96 gallon or 20 gallon
1 time recycle fee:20 gallon = $10(waived for neighborhood rate)
96 gallon = $30 (NOT waived)
Pick Up Day Monday Thursday Wednesday
Standard rate $48 quarterly plus variable fees = $65
For trash and recycling
1 yr contract option = $46* - 50/quarter.*with approval
$60 quarterly trash and recycling $45 quarterly + $2.97/quarter fuel surcharge
Discount for S/D *havent pursued Approved for $36 quarterly trash only$39 quarterly trash and recycling for 1 year.
Just mention Forest Chase Discounted rate
$39 quarterly(fuel surcharge is waived)
-----eligibility n/a *eligible *eligible
Referral Bonus no 1 month free at standard rate 1 month free
Other Discount 1 Year Contract pa id quarter ly Pay for 12 months -Get 13th month FREE
Pay for 5 months -Get 6th month FREE
Extra Fees 1 time $40 setup fee $20 admin fee to cancel service -Start up fee for recycling-Fuel Surcharge
Price Matching no yes yes
Other Recyclebank Points Door to Door Salesman offering $30/quarter.
TRASH SERVICE COMPARISON
I hope someone finds this helpful. Inegotiated discounted rates with botAmerican and Cycle Works for ForestChase. American specifically stated thneighborhood rate would be good for1 year. Please realize that these detailscould change at anytime, but I though
it might be helpful to see a side by sidcomparison. If this chart doesnt formnicely for any of you to read, let meknow and I can try a different formatMy best advice is price match beforeswitching companies if price is yourmain reason for considering a switch.If you have questions, Ill do my best tanswer.
Chris [email protected]
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Helpful Siding Replacement TipsSummer has finally returned! ut so have all of your outsidechores, such as mowing the grass, planting new flowers, andsprucing up the exterior of your house. Just like the interiorof the house, the exterior becomes worn and weathered overtime. Its important to maintain and replace old siding fornumerous reasons. Not only does it make your home moreattractive, it also protects you from the outside elements,such as rain and bugs. It can also, when using certainmaterials, help with your homes energy efficiency! So howdo you go about upgrading or replacing your siding?Well, there are several things to consider before you start theprocess: when its time to replace, the type of material that
should be use, and who should be hired to do the work.
Time for Replacement?Siding materials vary greatly when it comes to theirrecommended replacement time line. In addition toconsidering the type of siding on your house, your amountof maintenance and areas climate are also factors when itcomes to making your decision. ere are a few signs thatit might be time to replace your siding in correlation to thetype of siding you may have.
. Vinyl- See if it is warped, twisted, extremely mildewed orloose.
. Wood- heck to see if it is rotting, unable to hold paintor swelling around nails and joints.
. luminum- Look for loose, dented, or discolored pieceson the house.
4. Stone or rick Veneer- Early signs of failure for this typeof material are cracking in the mortar from a bad mix and orcracking in the material itself.
What Type of Materials are Available?While there are several different kinds of siding, here aresome of the most commonly installed materials.
If you are looking for an economical material, vinyl would
certainly be the most cost effective option. Its long lastingand requires very little maintenance. (oamback vinyl isavailable now for better insulation.)
If you are looking for an aesthetically pleasing material, fibercement is the most popular product on the market. It canbe painted or ordered with a pre-painted baked on finish
that is applied by the manufacturer. The highest quality andmost recognized brand of fiber cement siding is James ardiementitious Siding.
Stone or rick is the most expensive option, but its also themost durable with hardly any maintenance needed.
Hiring Your ContractorWith the amount of media access we have at our fingertipsdaily, finding a contractor isnt really that hard. ut findingquality, reliable, and trustworthy contractors can be trickier.ngies List and Trustdale are very good internet resourcesto find highly recommended companies, as well as the goodold fashion word of mouth references from neighbors orfriends. riends who have had work done on their own houcan usually give you an honest opinion and show you theworkmanship first hand.
When you find a contractor, its best to select a contractorthat is ready to show you their quality work and referencepast projects. They should provide you with proof of theircompany insurance, a knowledgeable explanation of theproduct that would be used, and a thorough understanding ohow it should be installed. The contractor should also guideyou through the process and consult with you to determinethe best product for your particular project. With eachproduct being used, there is a system that must be followed tensure correct installment and long lasting performance.
You can get a free consultation from NehemiahReconstruction for any siding project you may have comingup. Nehemiah Reconstruction prides themselves on providinall of the above mentioned criteria that you, as a customer,should look for!
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Kids KornerA special spot for Forest Chase Jrs., we love our kids!
For puzzle solution, email: [email protected]
We have some prizes this newsletter to
give out! Chick-fil-a coupons and tiny
stuffed cows!! YOU wanna win one?1. FIND the beetle in this Summer issue of
the FCHOA newsletter.
2.Send in an e-mail of where it is
hiding...include your name and address
to [email protected] We will pick a
winner at random and we'll deliver your
prize to your mailbox. GO HUNT!
GEORGIA FUN FACTS- The official state fish is the largemouthbass.
- In Gainesville, the Chicken Capital of the
World it is illegal to eat chicken with a
fork.
- Georgia was named for King George II
of England.
- Stone Mountain near Atlanta is one of
the largest single masses of exposedgranite in the world.
- Georgia is the nations number one
producer of the three Ps--peanuts, pecan
and peaches.- Known as the sweetest onion in the worl
the Vidalia onion can only be grown in the
fields around Vidalia and Glennville
- Georgia is the largest state east of the
Mississippi River.
- Georgia's population in 1776 was around
40,000.
- The name of the famous south Georgia
swamp, the Okefenokee, is derived from a
Indian word meaning the trembling earth.
A special shout out to Max & Alejandro.
Two of our FC Jr. readers!
HEY HEY!! from, Mrs. Cindi
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Copyright of www.ActivityVillage.co.uk - Keeping Kids Busy
Now Accepting SUBMISSIONS for FAL
Fall Poems Fall drawings
Fall photos in our neighborhoode-mail them to [email protected]
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Dan Richardson
404-944-4155
Calendar & Announcements
Who's protectingyour dreams?
Michelle M Ralston AgencyBus: (770) 250-7775Alt: (866) 203-9046
http://[email protected]
IMPORTANT DATES
July 4, 2013 Independence Day oliday
July 28, 2013 Parents Day
August 4, 2013 riendship Day
August 7, 2013 irstday of school year -4
September 2, 2013 Labor Day oliday
September 22, 2013 utumn egins
September 28, 2013 pool closes for the season
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FCHOA Pool is open now, you can still join as amember! www.ForestChase.org
$ for an annual pool membership. ontact us [email protected] if you need information or haveany questions.
HOA Dues for civic $75 can still be paid online atForestChase.org
Do you want to have an event listed?
E-mail [email protected]
Forest Chase HOA reserves the right to accept or reject any advertisement submitted forpublication.
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Information posted in this newsletter is intended to provide general knowledge that may be of interest to Forest Chase Homeowners. Forest Chase HOA does not warrant the accuracy of theinformation as posted on this website. Forest Chase HOA reserves the right to accept or reject any advertisement submitted for publication. The appearance of advertising on the Forest ChaseHOA website in no way implies endorsement or approval by the HOA of any advertising claims or of the advertiser, its product, or services. Forest Chase HOA disclaims any liability whatsoever inconnection with advertising appearing in this newsletter.
A GLOWING thank
you to the Ralston
Family for donating
the NEW glow-in-the
dark Tetherball at
the picnic area!
YIPPIE RALSTONS!