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CLARCONA GAZETTEVolume 9 Clarcona Resort Apopka, Florida January 2020

The Clarcona Gazette is a monthly publication of the Clarcona Resort Condominium Association,

Inc. for the owners and residents of the community.

The Gazette is available in printed form and online

at clarconaresort.com.

Clarcona Gazette

Clarcona Gazette Committee

Noel Warner

All items for the gazette must be submitted to the

committee no later than the 20th of each month.

Deadline Information

Ver 1.0

Jocelyn Rogers Chairperson/Editor/Layout

SecretaryCarolyn Peck

2020 Election Committee

December 12, The Election Committee was busy at work processing the election packet for the Clarcona Resort Board of Directors election, scheduled for Saturday, January 11, 2020. You should have already received your ballot at your legal address on file at the office. Please be attentive to this mailing, so you can, as a residence in good standing with your CRCA financial obligations, exercise your right to vote in the next election. Last year following the updated Florida statues 718, the election elected board members to serve staggered terms. (3 people were elected to a three year term, (3) people to two year, and (3) for 1 year terms. You will be voting for (3) people this year will be elected for (3) year terms. Do not take this responsibly lightly! Remember, these are your representatives. Vote responsively as 3 years is a long time for the wrong person. -Carolyn Peck

2020

What a year 2019 was. It began normal as any previous year and quickly changed almost immediately. The first order of business was to elect the first staggered term Board of Directors in almost a decade. In 2019 your election gave three board members three year terms, three board members two year terms and three board members one year terms. Immediately following the election a “Request of Relief” action was filed with DBPR by some association members, to set aside your election and require a new election be held. Of the 8 charges filed with DBPR, after months of review of the facts submitted by the association and the plaintiffs at a cost of several thousands of association dollars, the plaintiff's charges were dismissed and the election was upheld.At the same instant that the charges were brought forth to DBPR about the election, the association was immediately engaged in transitioning from one management company to another. Top Notch has undergone months of rigorous transferring of member accounting information and clearing many discrepancies on numerous member accounts. As I relayed early in the year this transition would take several months and be quite painful for some of us. It has certainly proven to happen just that way, but I can now report that almost all of the accounts have been audited and are correct. I know of only 2 or 3 that still require some investigation and are actively being audited.Early in the year we had several acts of vandalism that forced the association into unexpected expenditures. First was vandalism to the sewer plant which cost the association in excess of $6000 to repair the damages and another $6100 to install security cameras neither of which was covered in our insurance. The second was where a vandal loosened the oil drain plug on the tractor that pulls the leaf collection machine, causing the engine to seize. The cost to repair was greater than the value of the tractor and we elected to replace the tractor with a new unit that is larger but uses the same attachments. After insurance reimbursements and selling the old unit the association recovered almost $10,000 and had a new unit to boot.Several other unexpected expenditures arose as well resulting from past maintenance practices or more precisely, lack of maintenance. Emergency generators had to be serviced and one replaced as well as service to other units. The resulting impact has been to have all of our vehicles and equipment put on a scheduled service interval. This should reduce our long term operating costs going forward.For years the association has been trying to develop a partnership with Orange County Sheriff's office in order to enhance our security and provide our community with the kind of partner relationship where OCSO and Clarcona both

benefit. Early in the year Board Members and OCSO met and agreed that a partnership would indeed benefit each of us. As a result of this, the Sheriff Deputies, Eyes on You team in conjunction with your board have made a remarkable change in the association. Beginning last month, the association has engaged the services of “off duty” officers to help provide additional security to the association. This action is scheduled and budgeted to continue through next year as wellHere are some of the other accomplishments we have been able to achieve this year

· Recovered all bank accounts from First Services· Replaced the dilapidated roof of the pool

chemical storage building· Replace the unsafe shower stall in men's side of

bathhouse 418· Replaced the engine and impeller of the leaf

machine· Made operational the small fresh water well · Established a security committee· Added a new legal firm to handle violations and

foreclosures· Updated the CRCA website to comply with

Florida Statutes· Added speed bumps to aide in the control of

speeding vehicles· Remodeled bathhouses 202, 418 and 547· Improved the safety of the children's play area by

installing new swing seats and rubber mulch· Improved the pedestrian entrance by installing a

better locking system· Replaced the pool fence to improve image,

security and safety· Replace worn out pool circulation water pumps· Cleared and graded the southeast undeveloped

area of association property for maintenance use· Secured WWTF in order to provide access to

Technology Properties land for owner· Approved additional playground equipment· Secured a 10 year waste water treatment license· Removed approximately 89 diseased pine trees· Cleaned basins and storm drains to reduce

flooding Approved new contract for WWTF maintenance.-David Peck

Presidents address

to the Association

December 14th, the association adults were entertained to a very festive adult Christmas party, coordinated by the Activities Committee and held at the recreation hall. The Free meal was ham, yams, and peas with dessert and bread rolls. After dinner the group enjoyed the Magician's performance by Carl and his lovely wife. We had standing room only crowd for the meal and the Magician's performance. Just as the entertainment ended, who walked in but Santa and Mrs. Claus to meet the resident's. Throughout the night the guest's had raffle drawings for approximately 13 gifts. It was filled with fun and an entertaining and rewarding evening for all.

CRCA Christmas Dinner

December 7, –“Eyes on You” sponsored a dance and karaoke at the recreation hall. Many of the residents in the park where there and received the well earned praise as “eyes on you” volunteers, along with the Orange County Sherriff Office for serving our community on a daily basis to improve the safety of our park. We had 5 Board Members to show appreciation to all of those, who volunteer. We had fun eating, dancing, singing and most of all enjoying the fellowship of our friends and neighbors. The D.J. was Brett Rose who did a bang-up job.

EYES ON YOU

December 11, “Eyes on You” set aside time during this busy Christmas Season to honor the first responders for our community. Noel Warner smoked brisket and ribs, while many others members of the group cooked a meal for the team, the Orange Co Police and the Apopka Fire Department. They support us in their efforts to “clean-up” bad elements, which we deal with and provide emergency service to the residents. A grateful “thank you” was issued by CJ Sands and Sam Fisher, who head up the patrolling residents. Working together as a team, we are making a difference. All eyes are important, when it comes to reporting crimes.

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JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

If you would like your birthday, anniversary, well wishes or a death mentioned in the Gazette please email [email protected] the 20th of the month we are compiling an updated list.

Sherry PostonMaryLou WeaverAndy PostonJoan CalascibettaRichard MathisWilma GilbertBea HebertSteve ShemanCharles MooreMelonie Smith

mailto:[email protected]

Children’s Christmas

PartythDecember 18 , 2019 The Children Christmas Party was

held at the recreation hall. The children were treated with snacks and crafts until Santa arrived for the disbursement of all the gifts from the Angel Tree drive, which started Halloween night. Lillian Morrison led the group in singing “Here comes Santa Claus” and all of a sudden Santa, Mrs. Claus and an elf from the North Pole arrived. The Activities Committee completed another successful event for the month of December. The Angel Tree resulted in 112 gifts, 74 children were in attendance and 38 gifts were delivered to the home of those that could not be there. Each child had their picture made with Santa and Mrs. Claus and had their pictures delivered to their home. Bret and Gina Rose brought Santa and Mrs. Claus, and their Elf, Sarah Gann to the event on a new sleigh made by Bret Rose for the occasion prior to the party. The Apopka Fire Station and Orange County Sheriff's Department thrilled the children at the mailbox area before the party. The association appreciates the time and resources that our local first responders have given to Clarcona Community this past year and to “eyes on you” for getting these partners here for our children's enjoyment.

Thank you to all that participated in the 7th Annual Rogers & Rogers Realty Christmas Light contest; the judges went through the entire park Saturday 12/21 with Santa and Mrs. Claus. There was festive music and old fashion peppermints tossed to spectators. Joy and fun was had by all and the winners:1st place lot 754 $752nd place lot 106 $503rd place lot 1109 $254th place lot 228 $15Thank you to all that participated, it warms our hearts to see the joy on the faces of the children, residents, and participants. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

Volunteers of the year.......Thank you Richard and Linda for all your time and dedication to volunteering for the community. These two have been volunteering together for decades from weekly Children’s Bible study and The local Moose Lodge. Richard calls Sunday Bingo in the CRCA Rec Hall and is the Chairman of the Activities Committee. Linda runs the concessions and often assists Richard when needed. They shop for items when there is an event, help cook, andserve along with set up and clean up. They are both on theElection Committee.

Rogers & Rogers Realty wouldlike to present them with TheVolunteer of the year award, aplaque recognizing them both and their efforts. Thank you and know you’re appreciated!

We help people buy and sell real estate. We are a small boutique full service Real

Estate Brokerage serving Apopka and Central Florida area. We live and own in

C.R.C.A. as well as provide Professional Licensed Property Management Services.

Hiring a licensed professional can save you time, money and a lot of headaches!

Jocelyn Rogers, Lic. Real Estate Broker/Owner, ABR,GKC,LCAM Veteran owned / Notary / Tax Referral

Storage Lots for Boat, Bus, Trailer, RV, Car, Etc.

Starting at $50.00/month (Includes tax) Located on the 2000 block.

Call Steve Rogers for information 407-920-6797

407-880-8888

WWW.ROGERSANDROGERSREALTY.COM

Professional PropertyManagement Services. Licensed and Insured.Leave it to the professional to manage your property. Give us a call, no obligation.

CRCA Breakfast

For

all CRCA Residents

Saturday, Jan 18, 2020

8 am – 10 am In the

REC Hall

French Toast Casserole, & Cheese Grits with Coffee, Juice, or Water.

Only $3

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CRCA Adult Dance/Karaoke

In the REC Hall

Saturday, Jan 25, 2020

7pm to 11 pm

Trinity Baptist Church

thDecember the 15 , Clarcona Church Group celebrated Christmas this year, by going to Trinity Baptist Church to see the presentation of “The Best Christmas Ever” performed by members of Trinity church. Trinity graciously provided their bus to a member of Trinity that provides church services here at Clarcona. The church bus can transport more than 15 passengers requiring the driver to possess a CDL license. Our driver from the church did have his CDL. He drove the bus there and back for residents of Clarcona. A “Happy Birthday Jesus” Bible Study was held at George

thand Wilma Austin's home on the 18 of December. This has been a tradition for the past 5 years, and members always look forward to the celebration the birth of Jesus.

-Carolyn Peck

Free Training Online “Introductions to CERT” web search “FEMA IS 317”

The event is available to all residents in Clarcona Resorts, so join in on making safety fun. Smoke detectors save lives.

If you would be interested in receiving a free smoke detector in your home please contact Bill Church at 407-421-7188 or Christy Moore at 407-921-9555. These smoke detectors have a 10 year battery life, are free, and will be installed for free by the much appreciated Orange County Fires Department. The installation and demonstration will be held one day only and space is limited to those that sign up in advance by January 31, 2020.

SMOKE ALARM EVENT

FEBRUARY 2020

EMERGENCY NUMBERSPlease call 911 for all Emergencies

Orange County Sheriff– 407-836-4357 (non emergency)

Animal Control-- 407-254-9150

Elder Family Abuse-- 407-423-5732Crimes Tips-- 1-800-423-TIPS(8477)

Drug Activity-- 407-246-CRAK(2725)

CONDOMINIUM CONTACTSWWW.CLARCONARESORT.ORG

[email protected]

Condo Office-407-889-5491Gate House-407-884-8812

BOARD OF DIRECTORS/OFFICERS:

Mon thru Friday 9 AM – 2 PM Pay at Front Gate House or the Condo Office.

After 9:00 AM, Monday through Friday, LP tanks may be filled, when time permits and can be picked up from the LP cage across from the Gate House.All other times Maintenance will be called to fill

your Tank or Motor Home.

Saturday 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMPay at the Front Gate House

Price to refill empty propane tank

$15.00 = 20 Lbs.$22.50 = 30 Lbs.$30.00 = 40 Lbs.

Damaged and/or expired tanks will not be

order at the office. NO CASH ACCEPTED

Propane for sale

Gatehouse (407) 884-8812

Faster Service New Hours

Association Committee Members and Resident

AERC COMMITTEE

ASSOCIATION OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Friday

8:00 am to 4:30 pm

open during lunch hours

Sue Rocque

Linda Mathis, SecretaryChairperson

UTILITIES COMMITTEE

ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

David Peck, ChairpersonBill Church, Vice Chair

Carolyn MullNoel WarnerRobert Rice IIDavid Paramore

Robert Rice II David Parramore

Violet RankinStanley Fox

ORIENTATION COMMITTEE

William ChurchChristy Moore, Secretary Open seatRyan Smythe

Volunteers (RV)

Richard Mathis,

Noel Warner

David Peck

Carolyn Peck

Sam FisherChristy Moore,Secretary

Marietta West

Christy Moore, Secretary

Carolyn Baumgartner, SecretarySamuel FisherRichard FranklinDonita HarperDavid Peck, PresidentGina Rose, Vice PresidentCarrol CJ Sands, TreasurerHubert Ron SingerNoel Warner

to make an appointment

Bill Church, ChairpersonDavid Peck, Vice Chair

Sherrie PostonNoel Warner

Call Dottie 321-277-2261

filled. Pay by credit card, check, or money

Fay ChildsKay KnepperRobert Rice II

CARE Program (Cats only)

Clarcona Resort Events CalendarClarcona Resort Events Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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05 06 07

1512 17 18

19 22 223 25

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9 am Exercise RH

9 am Exercise

9 am Exercise RH

9 am Exercise

9 am Exercise RH

9 am Exercise RH

9 am Exercise RH

JANUARY 2020

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20 21

Events labled RH take place in the Rec. Hall.

11 am Orientation class RH

11 am Orientationclass RH

7 pm Board Meeting RH

16

09 10 11

6:30 pm C.E.R.T. Meeting RH

1 pm OrientationCommittee RH

3:30-4:30 pm Early Bird Bingo5 pm BINGO RH

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7 pm Orientation class RH

10:15 am ChurchRH3:30-4:30 pm Early BirdBingo5 pm BINGO RH


Bible Study10-11am

Bible Study10-11am

11AM Freelunch RH

9 am Exercise RH

1pm Orientation

meeting7 pm Orientation class RH


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1 pm LadiesLuncheon

01 02 03

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8:30 am AERCand UtilitiesMeeting RH

9 am Exercise RH9 am Exercise RH


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6:30 pm ActivitiesMeeting RH

29

Bible Study10-11am

Exercise RH

8:30 am AERCand UtilitiesMeeting RH

9 am

8-10 amBreakfastRH

9 am Exercise RH

31

10:15 am ChurchRH

Bible Study10-11am

Bible Study10-11am

9 am Exercise RH 7-11 pm

Adult KaraokeRH

New Years

Day

Martin Luther

King Jr Day

Wheel of Fortune is Back!!!Come join us every Wednesday from 7-8 pm starting January 15Look forward to seeing everyone for some mental challenges and of course lots of fun.

Wheel of Fortune7-8 pm RH



Election for the 2020 Board of Directors

BOD Budget Approval Meeting 7pm

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