The official magazine of The Lakewood Community
April 2022
BRIGHT SKIES & BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES
Meet the Candidates | New Members Orientation
Spring is in Bloom | New East Lake Playground
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LPOA Committee Chairpersons ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES
Board Members BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers
ARB/ARC // Judy Alyea Appeals // Steve White Election // Larry Pasquini Executive // Christy Nyquist Lakeshore Townhomes // Sheri Hartman & Jerry Baxter Lakeshore Condos // Kevin Wiley Lakewood Bay // Susan Arbo The Landings // Doug Allen
President Kathleen Heydon (At Large)
Water’s Edge // Kevin Ingram
Liaison to Finance Committee
ADVISORY COMMITTEES
GENERAL EMAIL
Activities // Meg Young Facilities Development // Phil Mall Finance // Dave Stackelhouse Food & Beverage // Jahala Kinser Insurance // Cathy Pec Lake Use // Kyle Kosovich
Association Staff ADMINISTRATIVE
General Manager Mark Reid // Mark@lpoa.com Accounting Supervisor Machelle Seiler // Mac@lpoa.com Staff Assistant Sherry McNamara // Sherry@lpoa.com Administrative Assistant Nichole Melvin // Nichole@lpoa.com Membership Accounting Cari Brown // Cari@lpoa.com
Liaison to FDC, Food & Beverage Committee Vice-President Christy Nyquist
Co-Liaison to ARB/ARC Committees Secretary Terry White (At Large)
Liaison to Activities Committee
Treasurer Dave Petet (At Large)
board@lpoa.com
Directors
Susan Arbo (Multi-Family)
Liaison to Multi-Family Committee Brooke Beebe (At Large)
Liaison to Lake Use Committee Toni Eckman (East Lake)
Co-Liaison to ARB/ARC Terry White (At Large)
Liaison to Activities Committee Debbie Stalnaker (At Large)
Liaison to Appeals Committee Larry Fields (At Large)
Liaison to Insurance Committee
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Dir. of Comm. Relations Sean Bachtel // Sean@lpoa.com Codes Enforcement Steve Hancock // Steve@lpoa.com
COMMUNICATIONS
Art & Communication Director Rachel Yaros // Rachel@lpoa.com
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Clubhouse Manager Frank Cascone // Fcascone@logc.org Executive Chef Molly Myers // Chef@logc.org
LPOA Office 651 NE St. Andrews Circle, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 Monday through Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PHONE 816.373.4326 COMMUNITY SERVICES 816.373.1500 WEBSITE www.LPOA.com EMAIL lpoaadmin@lpoa.com
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Manager John Thomas // Jthomas@lpoa.com
Storage Notice Storage lot will remain open, Finance Committee to review future user fees.
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April
From the General Manager, Mark Reid We are excited to announce that the Board of Directors approved the acquisition and installation of the new East Lake Play Park in their March board meeting. After initial approval of the project in the 2022 LIP budget last fall, we have been working with our suppliers to create a unique, interactive and just plain fun concept for this new park. We are presenting several concept renderings below. This park site will be located just to the east of the existing facility parking lot and it will integrate with the existing shelter structure similar to the West Lake Main Park. In this park design, we have provided the 2 to 5 year old children with their own play space as well as separate space for the 5 to 12 play area. We have also integrated a outdoor music area for all ages. As with our West Lake Park, we are installing synthetic turf over a cushion pad so that children can play and tumble in a clean and safe environment. This $278,000 project will begin in the Spring and we estimate that the park will be ready for play before June 15 of this year. Furthermore, we will be taking some of the existing equipment from the current East Lake Play Park, including our beloved fire engine climber, and relocating them to the Fairway Homes Park.
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From the General Manager From the Boardroom
Board Meeting Minutes
Calendar of Events
Welcome New Residents 2022 Election
Meet the Candidates
Artist Series Clubs
Resource Directory
March Maintenance Update February Community Service Report
We are so pleased to finally be back into the Spring season and we look forward to watching Lakewood come alive with all our members out and about once again, enjoying our amenities and the beauty of Lakewood. Have a fantastic April and we will see you again next month.
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From the Boardroom
Terry White, Board Secretary Hopefully, by the time you are reading this we are into full springtime. This is the time of year many residents, both new and long time, think about updates and remodeling the exterior of their homes and their landscape. They look forward to being outside and enjoying our many amenities. I cannot stress enough the importance of reading your governing documents given to when you purchased a home in a neighborhood governed by an association. If you have never done so, please do it before beginning any improvement. The staff of Community Services is happy to help you with any questions. You will get correct answers. Please do not rely on “but my neighbor said,” no matter how well intentioned the neighbor. The scenario is common, you purchase your home, and cannot wait to make it your own by installing new landscaping, a new color of paint, and a much larger deck for entertaining. The kids are excited to invite their friends to the pools, pleasure docks, and lake, with kayak in tow, for a summer of fun. Assuming the family in the above scenario took the time to read and follow the association’s guidelines and rules, this turns out to be a perfect Lakewood summer. However, if they did not, it can become a less than ideal situation for all involved. Landscaping, exterior paint, including changing the color of your front door, and deck upgrades require approval. Every member and their dependents need current and valid Lakewood IDs to use the common areas and must stay with their guests while using the amenities. Remind your children to carry their ID with them when using the amenities. It is the responsibility of our
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Community Services employees to check for IDs on common ground and amenities, done for your welfare and safety. This year all dependents must get a new ID for 2022. If you are asked to show your ID, please do, and if you do not have your ID and are asked to leave an area, also please do, and return when you have it This is for the security of our amenities and members. Pool Guest Passes will need to be purchased for any guests at the pools. Kayaks need a registration sticker and are purchased at the office. What can happen if you do not seek approval for improvements or do not get a boat or kayak registration? Citations can be issued for these and other violations regarding your property. Violations, if not addressed, could result in fines assessed and several points, and can ultimately result in a suspension of amenity privileges for the whole family. This is not an outcome anyone wants to see. Lakewood’s Policies, Rules, Regulations, and Architectural Guidelines can be found at lpoa.com. Everyone should have received a hard copy with their New Member Packet when they visited the office after closing on their property. Any questions about any of these documents should be directed to association staff at 816-373-4326. It is important to know that violations carry not only monetary fines, but also points, which after the accumulation of 12 results in loss of all amenity privileges for the entire account. This can mean loss of pool privileges and all pool area activities for the entire family, and pleasure dock, boat rack and boat slip leasing privileges One of the unfortunate aspects of my nine years of board experience is having to address neighbors in this position. However, this is what we agree to when we purchased in a neighborhood with an active and responsible Property Owner’s Association. Your Board of Directors is made up of neighbors and fellow
association members. There is an Appeals Committee also made up of your neighbors. We want to meet and get to know our neighbors out on the lake, at the pool, or having a glass of wine at the Argyle, not during an appeal of citations or suspensions. So, please, know and understand the rules and regulations of the Lakewood Property Homeowners Association, which you decided to become a member when you purchased in Lakewood. We all want to have good neighbors and be good neighbors. Your board of directors looks forward to seeing you out enjoying all the best that Lakewood offers this summer. Have a fun and be safe.
LPOA/LHC BOARD MEETINGS April 14 • May 12 • June 9 Meetings take place at 6:30 p.m. at The Lakewood Oaks Clubhouse.
Lakewood Property Owners Association
Board of Directors’ Meeting Actions taken March 10, 2022
Approved • Olympic Pool Management 2022
Contract • East Lake Play Park Design and Funding • LPOA Storage lot will remain open, Finance Committeeto review future user fees to fund Capital Improvements/Replacement • Policy 5 - remove sub paragraph 5, Boat Slip Lottery • Set Parcel Maintenance fees to $110 for Chapel Ridge Greens Tabled
• LPOA Reserve Investment Policy remanded to Finance Committee for review and recommendation
Boat Registration stickers for 2022 are available at the LPOA office. The stickers are $5.00 for light water crafts (kayaks and standing paddle-boards), $35.50 for non-motorized and $90 for motorized boats. There is a $21.50 charge if you would like for staff to attach your stickers for you. There is an additional $8.50 charge if you do not purchase and apply your stickers for your previously registered watercraft by May 1, 2022. Community Service will be inspecting your boat for boat stickers and upkeep the beginning of May.
Chapel Ridge Greens Parcel The Board of Directors Approved a change for the Chapel Ridge Greens parcel. This is effective May 1st. This is the official 30-day notice. Please view the charge below:
Home Watch The Lee’s Summit Police Department offers a House Watch to be used when you are out of town. If you wish to be added to their House Watch List, please contact LSPD at 816-969-1700. Don’t forget to contact your LPOA Community Service Staff at 816-373-1500 so they can keep an extra eye on your property, as well.
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Lakewood Calendar of Events
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
14 LPOA & LOCC Board Meeting 15 Good Friday (office closed) 16 LAC Bunny Trail Egg-stravaganza & Pancake Breakfast 17 Easter Sunday 18 Easter Monday 18 Tax Day 21 LPOA Annual Meeting
1 First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 5 Cinco De Mayo 8 Mother’s Day 12 LPOA & LOCC Board Meeting 30 Memorial Day (office closed)
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Amendment Updates
Want to "Go Green"? The Ripples
If you would like to stop receiving the Ripples by US Mail and would like to access it online (www.lpoa.com or Lakewood’s official Facebook page), simply email Rachel Yaros at rachel@lpoa.com.
Statements
If you would like to stop receiving statements by US Mail, please contact Cari at cari@lpoa.com or access the “Going Green” form on our website at www.lpoa.com. Please be advised that our current accounting system does not have online access, so by not receiving a statement you will not be notified if you charge any additional items to your account (ie. Snack bar and Argyle meals, boat stickers, boat rentals, etc).
ARB/ARC Information ARB/ARC deadlines are the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. The meetings are the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:00 pm (3rd and 5th Tuesday of March and November 2022). All meetings will take place at The Community Service Office, 735 NE Lakewood Blvd.
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First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month LPOA & LOCC Board Meeting Flag Day Father’s Day Juneteenth
Currently, there are no pending or final amendments.
Lakewood Pools to Open May 28, 2022! Lakewood Aquatic Center Pool 4105 NW Lake Drive Sun. – Thur., 11:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Snack Bar Water Aerobics Classes (later in season – watch Ripples for date) Sun. – Thur., 12:00 – 8:00 p.m. Mon. – Sat., 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Fri. & Sat., 12:00 – 9:00 p.m. Lap Swim Sun. – Sat., 5:30 – 7:00 a.m.
East Lake Pool 4140 NE Channel Drive Sunday – Saturday, 11:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Mini Snack Bar Open during regular pool hours
Lakewood Oaks Pool 5536 NE Northgate Crossing Sunday – Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Water Aerobics Classes Mon. – Sat. 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
(Moving to Aquatic Center later in season.)
Guest Pool Passes available at the LPOA office or Snack bar. $30 for five punches or $60 for 10 punches. These do not expire.
Pontoon Boat Rental Beginning April 11, 2022, Lakewood’s two pontoon boats will be accessible for residents to rent. They are available for 2-hour blocks on the weekdays and 4-hour blocks on the weekends and holidays. All-day rentals are available on the weekdays only (excluding holidays). Pontoons can only be rented a month in advance at the earliest.
Rental Fees $250 damage deposit (charged to your account) • Weekdays (Monday – Thursday) $27.50/hour • Weekends (Friday – Sunday) $48.50/hour • Holidays - $60.00/hour • All-day rentals (8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.) only available Monday – Thursday $188.00 To reserve a pontoon, call 816.373.4326.
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6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Lakewood Oaks Clubhouse New to the community? Join us for an open conversation about all things Lakewood! If you’ve recently purchased your home, or missed the last orientation, please RSVP to Sean Bachtel, LPOA Director of Community Relations, sean@lpoa.com.
VOTE APRIL 5TH
PROVEN LEADERSHIP FOR LEE'S SUMMIT. Diane Forte, small business owner and two-term Council Member, known for her outgoing personality and approachable demeanor, has announced she is running for Mayor of Lee’s Summit. “I want to thank the residents of District 1 for allowing me to serve as their Council Member since 2014. I have enjoyed getting to know so many wonderful people and am proud to have been a part of the leadership for the past eight years. I’m running for Mayor as I am confident I can continue to make positive and necessary progress in the growth and development of our community.” Aside from her two terms as council member, Diane has served as the Community Service Director for the Rotary Club of Lee’s Summit, Chair of the Promotions Committee, and on the Board of Directors for Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, Chairman of the Board for the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce, and is a member of the Advisory Board for Saint Luke’s Hospital. Diane was first elected to City Council in 2014. In 2015, she was elected by her peers to serve as the Mayor Pro Tempore of the City Council. As a council member, Diane has also served in leadership roles as Chair of the Finance and Budget Committee, Chair of the Community and Economic Development Committee, Chair of the Homeless Coalition, along with multiple liaison assignments. “My work on the Finance and Budget Committee and the CEDC, has given me the experience and first-hand knowledge of where we have been, where we are going, and what is needed to get to the next level.” Diane’s passion for Lee’s Summit is unrivaled. In her time on the City Council, she has focused on responsible community growth, whether it be residential or commercial, and the need for additional and continual public input. Diane has never taken for granted the value of the numerous volunteers in Lee’s Summit and her leadership has been consistent with her values. “I love Lee’s Summit. I am humbled that you have chosen me in the past and hope that you will allow me to serve you in the future as the Mayor of Lee’s Summit.” To contact Diane please visit her Facebook page @diane4mayor or email: diane4mayor@gmail.com.
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2022 Election – LPOA & LHC Board of Directors 2022 Election Timetable // Approved January 13, 2022 January
Jan. 13 (Thurs.) Board approves Election Timetable at regular board meeting Jan. 13 (Thurs.) Appointment & Ratification of 2022 Election Committee
February
Feb. 10 (Thurs.) Deadline for Election Committee “Election Process” submittal for March Ripples and Notification of Annual Meeting. Feb. 10 (Thurs.) Petitions for Candidacy available at LPOA offices
March
Mar. 9 (Wed.) 5:00 p.m. deadline for petitions, candidate questionnaires and pictures Mar. 9 (Wed.) Election Committee reviews petitions and certifies candidates Mar. 10 (Thurs.) Deadline for Election Committee, “The Candidates” submittal for April Ripples. Mar. 28 (Mon.) Access Codes are mailed to LPOA members by this date – Candidates questionnaires and pictures are published in April Ripples Mar. 30 (Wed.) Meet the Candidates Night (7:00 p.m. at Lakewood Oaks Clubhouse)
April
Apr. 5 (Tues.) Electronic voting begins at 8:00 a.m. Apr. 11 (Mon.) Final day for voting. Ballots must be cast electronically by 5:00 p.m. Apr. 11 (Mon.) Data sent to vote-now.com, including ineligible voters, to be removed from system. Apr. 19 (Tues.) Votenow.com tabulates final vote and sends results via FedEx. Apr. 20 (Wed.) Election Results received at LPOA Office. Apr. 21 (Thurs.) Election Committee receives detailed report from vote-now.com. Apr. 21 (Thurs.) LPOA Annual Meeting (7:00 p.m. at Lakewood Oaks Clubhouse) Apr. 21 (Thurs.) Election Committee opens and announces results of election of three new LPOA/LHC Board of Directors
May
May 12 (Thurs.) New Board members seated during New Business at May Board of Directors meeting
Board of Directors
Electronic Voting Tip Soon you will be receiving a voting letter with an access code for the 2022 LPOA Board of Directors election. Please note this tip to avoid confusion. Tip: You will be provided a web address to input that will take you directly to an electronic ballot. This web address should be input into the address bar of your browser (see the arrow below). DO NOT enter the address into the Search Bar (see the Search Bar below). The example provided is for the Google page, but no matter which search engine you prefer, the area you type the web address will be same instructions.
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Meet the Board of Directors 2022 Candidates RUNNING FOR WEST LAKE 1. Name:
RUNNING FOR WEST LAKE 1. Name:
Tony DeMarco 2. Address: 114 NW Cypress Street 3. How long in Lakewood? 28+ years 4. Board members serve on both the LPOA and LHC Boards. Please list your involvement, if any, with either organization. Currently sit on the ARB/ARC and Appeals Committees Regular attendee and participant at board meetings Volunteer on Activity Committee 5. Describe any training, education and/or experiences that you can bring to the Board. Education: BA from the University of Missouri in Kansas City. 30+ years in marketing to include broadcast (CBS among others) and advertising (Bernstein-Rein Advertising) Managed sales staffs of 20+ account executives HIPPA Training Public Speaking Budgeting Meeting Facilitator Training Experiences: Sitting on both administrative committees requires the necessity to become well versed with rules, regulations and covenants. These committees implement our governing documents. I have volunteered countless hours in our community. My training, education and work experiences will add to the diversity of our Board of Directors. 6. What was your motivation for becoming a candidate for the Board of Directors? Now fully retired, I have more time to dedicate to this opportunity. I want to give back to the community that has given so much to my family. 7. What impression would you like potential homeowners to receive when visiting Lakewood, and what are your suggestions to achieve those goals? Position Lakewood as a tremendous value! Lakewood is a private, membership based community/country club... a playground for adults and children alike. What separates Lakewood from other communities is its diversity of income and ethnicity. Members use the same swimming pools and lakes, eat at the same restaurants and golf at the same course. We have excellent public and private schools nearby. Our community is just 10 minutes from the Truman Sports Complex and 20 minutes to downtown K.C. Suggestions to achieve the objective would include; reaching out to Lakewood’s Art and Communications Director to volunteer my marketing experience, utilize the portal which will cast the biggest and most economical net to attract potential homeowners, target real estate agencies with messaging of our newly refurbished championship golf course and promote our semi centennial which happens next year. Also, consider messaging at entry points like “Lakewood is a private Lake and Golf Community”. These are low/no cost suggestions to achieve the goal. 8. What do you hope to accomplish over your 3 year term? Ensure that the value of our membership meets and exceeds expectations of our members. Offer a different work experience lens to the board and community. Make members smarter with programs like the Lakewood Educational Video that I narrated and co-produced. Offer insightful decisions that complement the mission of LPOA. 9. Please tell anything else about yourself that you would like your neighbors to know. I am happily married to my loving wife and business partner, Jennifer for 34+ years. She was co-chair of the Activities Committee before leaving that post to dedicate more time to DeMarco Designs embroidery. I am fully retired and enjoy my wood working hobby, boating and an occasional round of golf when time permits. We dine at The Argyle on a regular basis. Our daughter and son in law (Mark & Tiffany Coffey) along with our 12 year old twin grandchildren live in Lakewood. My nephew and niece, along with their two young kids also live in Lakewood.
Jon Snow 2. Address: 4206 NW Lake Drive 3. How long in Lakewood? 28 Years 4. Board members serve on both the LPOA and LHC Boards. Please list your involvement, if any, with either organization. Attend Board Meetings. 5. Describe any training, education and/or experiences that you can bring to the Board. Our family moved to Lakewood in 1985. My parents still live in their original Lakewood home on NE Beechwood Drive. I graduated LS High School in 1993 and then moved to Waco, TX to attend Baylor University where I received a B.S. Economics. My wife and I bought a home in the Lakewood Forest in 2006 and started a family. We then built a new home in Lakewood in 2014, where we currently reside. I have worked in the biopharmaceutical field for 23 years with 17 years of experience leading account management teams. I am currently a Sr. Director of Market Access for Novo Nordisk, where I have been employed for 17 years. Most of my work is focused on managing and coaching people, negotiating multi-million dollar contracts and driving effective inter-departmental collaboration. I believe my professional background and experience will provide value to LPOA by driving effective communication to membership, making sound financial decisions, and continuing to increase value to all stakeholders. 6. What was your motivation for becoming a candidate for the Board of Directors? I was raised in Lakewood, my wife and I have raised our four boys in Lakewood and I am blessed to have my parents living in Lakewood. I believe that Lakewood is truly one of the most amazing communities in the region for people of all ages. My family and I are very involved in Lakewood activities. I have produced Concert on the Rock for the past seven years. My wife was a former head of the LPOA Activities Committee and she is currently the President of the Lakewood Cruisers Swim Team. We absolutely love Lakewood and believe it is the finest community in the KC Metro area with unparalleled amenities. I would live to serve on the Board to represent the homeowners on critical decisions for the future of our community. I would like to help improve communication between the Board and homeowners and maintain and improve our amenities to keep property values high. 7. What impression would you like potential homeowners to receive when visiting Lakewood, and what are your suggestions to achieve those goals? I would like for potential homeowners to see Lakewood as a premier community, with wonderful amenities for all ages to live in and enjoy. In order to do this, we need to protect and enhance our amenities and keep Lakewood safe. We also need to take a close look at policies and continue to evolve to make sure we are promoting homeowner satisfaction. 8. What do you hope to accomplish over your 3 year term? Represent the LPOA membership to thoughtfully plan for the future and address concerns. Increase communication and transparency between the LPOA Board and membership. Ensure the LPOA and LHC are in strong financial standing. 9. Please tell anything else about yourself that you would like your neighbors to know. I am truly vested in Lakewood. I have spent the majority of my life living here, which has afforded me the opportunity to see what Lakewood means to multiple generations. I believe that Lakewood is more than the amenities. It is truly a community where neighbors live and thrive together. My goal is to keep the community strong, despite differences of opinion and challenges we face.
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Meet the Board of Directors 2022 Candidates ELECTED BY DEFAULT — MULTI-FAMILY
ELECTED BY DEFAULT — EAST LAKE
1. Name:
1. Name:
2. Address: 264 NE Edgewater Drive
2. Address: 5233 NE Sawgrass Drive
Joseph Pec
Tom Maloney 3. How long in Lakewood? 2 years , 8 months
3. How long in Lakewood? We purchased our townhouse in June 2019 and after completing extensive renovations my wife Cathy and I moved into our home in January 2020 – just in time to settle in before the pandemic hit. 4. Board members serve on both the LPOA and LHC Boards. Please list your involvement, if any, with either organization: I have not served on either Board, but currently have a seat on the Lakewood Bay Parcel Committee. 5. Describe any training, education and/or experiences that you can bring to the Board: My wife and I previously made our home in the Villas of the Meadows of Winterset near Longview. When it came time for the developer to transition the HOA over to the owners, I worked directly with the developer to facilitate a smooth transition and updated many of the governing documents. I am currently in-house counsel at Yellow Corporation. This is my twenty-fifth year with Yellow and I manage much of the company’s transactional needs, to include contract and bid reviews and dispute resolution. My background also includes training/experience in mediations. I believe my training, education and background can be leveraged in a positive way for the benefit of our community here at Lakewood. 6. What was your motivation for becoming a candidate for the Board of Directors? I firmly believe our community is what we make it; we all have a part to play. The current multi-family Board member stepped in when the community needed her help and has done a fabulous job; a big “Thank you!” to Susan. As Susan transitions off, we need someone from the multi-family community to carry the torch. If there is one thing my seat on the Lakewood Bay Parcel Committee has taught me it is this: We cannot afford to remain idle. There is too much work to be done and suspect that applies not only with respect to the other multi-family residences, but Lakewood as a whole. I am up to the task! 7. What impression would you like potential homeowners to receive when visiting Lakewood, and what are your suggestions to achieve those goals? I think it is important that potential homeowners get the impression that Lakewood offers it all – lake access (sailboats, paddle boards, pontoon boats, fishing, pleasure docks, etc.), professionally-designed golf course, pools, dining, clubs and other social activities, city-designated walking loop, maintenance provided parcels for those who desire such amenities, ease of access to medical facilities, restaurants, parks, grocery stores, etc. Coincidentally, I have been toying with the idea of possibly surveying our community to see what kind of interest there is with starting an amateur astronomy club. Potential homeowners want to be assured that we are an active community with a strong, community-minded HOA hard at work preserving all the things we love about our community. We achieve these goals by having an active Board; I am willing and able to do my part! 8. What do you hope to accomplish over your 3 year term? If nothing else, I want our fellow homeowners to continue to trust that the Board and staff continue to act in the best interest of each and every homeowner – for the good of all – and that I was a valued member of that effort. 9. Please tell anything else about yourself that you would like your neighbors to know.: I am a firm believer in transparency. There is no better way to establish and maintain trust within the community than for the Board to be transparent and open to the greatest extent possible in all that we do. If there is a process we can improve or something we can do differently to add just that much more transparency, fairness, or sense of inclusion in our efforts, I am all for it. If elected, I will actively look for opportunities for improvement and will share these ideas with my fellow Board members in an effort to make Lakewood the best community it can be – one we all proudly call home.
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4. Board members serve on both the LPOA and LHC Boards. Please List your involvement, if any, with either organization: None 5. Describe any training, education and/or experiences that you can bring to the Board: I have successfully owned and operated my own business since 2002. Previously, I was Vice President of Sales of a national company for 17 years. I was born and raised in Kansas City. I attended Bishop O’Hara High School and Northwest Missouri State University. I resided on the Timber Valley Homes Association Board for 3 years and was on the Board of 3&2 Baseball Club of KC for 6 years as the fund raising chairman. 6. What was your motivation for becoming a candidate for the Board of Directors? After attending the Board meetings for the last 1½ years, my motivation for being a board member is to bring more family and neighborly decisions to our great community. I want to be a voice for my neighbors. 7. What impression would you like potential homeowners to receive when visiting Lakewood, and what are your suggestions to achieve Goals? The impression I would like potential homeowners to receive is that Lakewood is a beautiful family-oriented community. I plan to listen to the homeowners and represent their needs and wants if I am voted on to the board. 8. What do you hope to accomplish over your 3 year term? During my three-year term, I plan to deliver responsible, neighborly decisions to the community. We need to attract young families to succeed as a community. I would like to see more transparency with the Board and an open dialogue with the community. I believe we should have transparency though communication. It is vital to maintaining a healthy LPOA for members. After all, it is the members for which we exist. Our mission should be to do right by the members. Those members need to be aware of what is happening and have an opportunity to speak up. Various avenues of communication should be employed to reach as many members as possible (mail, email, social media, website, etc.). Though it is often underused, two-way communication is most important. For example, when a mass email is sent to members, there should be a link to submit a response, but often one only sees “no-reply.” Short surveys requesting feedback are a significant way to elicit responses from members as well. These can be done on almost any platform and in real-time so members can see the results. All good strategic plans will also address a communications and marketing plan. I also believe we should have a member driven strategic plan the outlines direction for the next 3-5 years from the member input. Finally, I feel a fresh set of eyes can be useful in determining if funding levels are appropriate, expenses are warranted, and maximum value is gained. It is important to look at expenses both individually and as a whole when determining if something new is possible. Often, there are legacy expenses that are no longer warranted and those funds can be directed elsewhere. At the end of the day, the LPOA should be maximizing opportunities within existing amenities, which may not come at an additional cost. Ideally, any significant new expenses would be identified through the development of the strategic plan focusing on finances and facilities. 9. Please tell anything else about yourself that you would like your neighbors to know: I enjoy helping people. I have never met a stranger. I LIVE my life for today and tomorrow. I always learn from my past to guide me to Live, Love, and Laugh through life. I am from a small Irish Catholic family of seven. I am a true salesman at heart, meaning I ask questions and I don’t take NO for an answer. I believe in telling you what I can do….not what I can’t do. I will do my best to represent the community to the best of my ability. I am a diehard CHIEFS fan…if you have seen my yard you know. I am married to my beautiful wife, Tiffanie, we have 4 adult children and have 3 beautiful grandchildren. And 3 Pugs…
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Ron Fornelli Author: Patti Browder
Lakewood Artist Exhibit Ron Fornelli loves to travel. Retiring after a 42-year career in Optometry, Ron began to plan trips that would indulge his love of photography. The remarkable photos taken on Ron’s photo journeys will brighten the walls of the Argyle Gallery during the months of March and April.
When he’s not traveling or working with his photography, Ron is an avid golfer. He has enjoyed living in Lakewood since 1982 and appreciates the community atmosphere and the secure feeling of living among caring neighbors.
Although he started taking photos as a hobby, Ron’s “eye” for catching the moment is obvious in the photos of wild animals taken on safari in Tanzania or exotic birds from a wildlife refuge in Florida.
“I’ve really enjoyed observing the animals and how they interact.” In February, 2020, Ron traveled to Barcelona and then to Venice to photograph the annual Carnavale. Men and women dress in masked costumes from the 18th century to walk and pose all over the city. Photographers from many countries gather for the week like paparazzi taking shots of movie stars. Ron’s photos of the flamboyant participants are vibrant and mysterious.
Be sure to stop by the gallery and enjoy Ron’s photos. Meet a friend or neighbor and have one of Molly’s culinary specials in the Argyle while you’re there.
Ron’s photo expeditions have also taken him to Costa Rica, Iceland, many western states and Florida in search of local wildlife. At the end of June, Ron will travel to Alaska for another exciting photography experience.
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Lakewood Clubs Bass Fishing Club
Lakewood Lakes Bass Fishing Club: Join our Facebook group or contact our president, Walter Hammond, at waltfish13@gmail. com or 816-699-1091 to get involved!
Garden Club
Sail & Paddle Club
The Lakewood Sail & Paddle Club is celebrating it’s 21st year of providing “On The Water” access for Lakewood residents. We are returning to our normal annual membership fees from the last 2 years of Covid reduced fees.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Refreshments 9:00-9:30 am Program – 9:30 am followed by Business Meeting Lakewood Oaks Country Club, Banquet Room
Family – $75/yr includes personal use for your family and your guests with you. Single – $50/yr includes personal use for you and your guest with you
Vivilore, a historic dining experience with exotic gardens, can be found in the heard of Englewood Art District in Independence, Missouri. Our April meeting will take place at this wonder location and guided by Michael Baxley, the Director of Englewood Arts. Here we will hear about how they are using art as a catalyst for community improvement.
Contact Steve Bertken at SailLakewood@gmail.com to fill out the 2022 Membership form. The 2022 Members Welcome and access passcode will be emailed after signup. Online Payment options: PayPals, Venmo, Check or Cash.
We have enjoyed a visit and brunch at Vivilore in the past and it continues to be one of our favorite outings. Visit their website at http://www.vivilore.com. We will have our business meeting and carpool or follow to the restaurant. Sign-up will be required. Guests are always welcome!
Moms Club
New to Lakewood or lived here for years? Lakewood Moms’ Club is the way to connect with our amazing community. We have events for moms, kids and families. There is always something happening. Come join the fun! Membership information: Dizzie777@hotmail.com Want to hear quickly from someone? Text Lizzie Johns at 816.547.5538
Pilates Club
Tuesdays: 5:30 – 6:25 p.m. Wednesdays: 8:45 – 9:40 a.m. Meets in the Augusta Room, downstairs of the Clubhouse. Check availability prior to attending check first with Cathy at lakewoodpilatesclub3@gmail.com as pre-approval is required on a class by class basis. While class size is limited due to space and to maintain some distance, there are often spots open in a particular class. While all fitness levels benefit from the barre Pilates method that we follow, please check with your physician for approval - a waiver is required prior to attending the first session. Clubhouse protocol are to be followed with respect to masks.
Stitchers Club
The Lakewood Stitchers Club meets the second Thursday of each month in a residential home, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your knitting, crocheting, needlework, or other portable craft. Join us in a neighborly chat, while seeing all the creative ideas. If you would like to learn to knit, crochet, or learn any other needleart, we are happy to provide personal instruction as well. Contact Wendy at wgriffen@sbcglobal.net for more information.
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Tennis Club
Drop in Tennis Spring is upon us. We start up the season on March 31. We meet every Thursday evening at the Main courts on Lake Drive. The time is 6:00 pm. We will have pickup matches and instruction (if requested). So, dust off that racquet and come on down. Remember that we will have three Free Junior Clinics in June. More details in May’s issue of the Ripples. If you would like to receive regular emails from the club, send an e-mail to Jack McLaren at lakewoodtennis64064@gmail.com. That way you can keep up with all the tennis news in Lakewood. Any questions about Lakewood Tennis call either: Jack McLaren 816.868-4933 or Steve Winship 816.809-2924
Water Aerobics Club
Water Aerobics looks forward to seeing you during our season, Memorial Day (beginning at Lakewood Oaks Pool) until Labor Day. Two sessions: 7:15 and 8:15 a.m.
Yoga Club
Yoga will meet live in the Augusta Room in the Lakewood Clubhouse. Please bring your own mat and props. You will be asked to sign a waiver on the first visit. Consult your health care provider for approval before starting a new activity such as yoga and follow any restrictions recommended. All levels of experience including beginners are welcome. Monday 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. medium level class Wednesday 5:30-6:30 p.m. all levels Saturday 9:00 -10:15 a.m. active level class
Activities Committee
LakewoodActivitiesCommittee@gmail.com Follow on Facebook: @LakewoodActivitiesCommittee
Lakewood Resource Directory ACCOUNTANT - TAX PREPARATION
HOME INSPECTION SERVICES
ATTORNEY COUNSELOR OF LAW
IMPLANT DENTISTRY
Bales & Associates - 816.478.8989 Tom Bales CPA CFP/Pam Bales EA ATA 791 Anderson Ln, Lee’s Summit Mo The Horn Law Firm - 816.795.7500 Douglas Horn CHIROPRACTOR
Lakewood Chiropractic - 816.373.3373 Sara Horn D.C. COMPUTER SERVICES ONSITE & REMOTE
KC Computer Staff - 816.708.8822 kccomputerstaff.com COSMETICS
Mary Kay Cosmetics - 816-686-3388 DECK & FENCE BUILDER
Sun Deck & Home - 816.522.DECK (3325) LW Residents 25 years in the business Winter discount through May Snow Removal Services DENTISTRY
Newhouse Periodontics - 816.373.6800 Dr. Nancy Newhouse | NewhousePerio.com Implant Dentistry • Periodontics • Regeneration DOG POOPER SCOOPER
Lakewood HS Student. Call/txt - 816.668.6476 $30/1st time then $20/weekly. DRAINAGE
Atlantis Drainage Solutions - 816.960.1552 www.atlantisdrainage.com We correct the cause, not just the symptoms. ELECTRICAL
Lee’s Summit Electric, Lamar Smith. 816.695.8548 EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
ATM Home Inspection - 816.886.0186 Home, Radon, Termite, Mold & Sewer Scoping insp. Evenings and weekends available.
INSURANCE
Kimberly Downey Noble (State Farm) 816.833.1180 Epic Insurance - 816.795.6600 Independent Agency: Auto*Home*Business We shop multiple companies for you! Bev McFee - 816.525.8558 The Insurance Group Chris McNair - 816.352.2364 Farmers Insurance Gary Wagner Insurance – 816.792.2526 Multiple carriers & 25 years in business INTERIOR DESIGN
Epoxy Garage Floors - 816.506.0477 Robin Fisher HEALTH & WELLNESS
Ask me About BEMER- 913.707.6237 danieldavis.bemergroup.com/en-US HEATING & COOLING
AFC Heating & Cooling - 816.347.8388 Sharp-Long 72 Degrees – 816.524.4308 50+ years of friendly service! sharplong.com
Judgements Awarded
Thomas Crowley II (5328 NE Northgate Crossing) Darin & Dilcia Crull (209 NW Redwood Ct.) Joseph Gingrich IV (160 NE Bayview) Danny & Sarina Haggerty (4205 NE Courtney Dr.)
• Open to Lakewood residents only.
LAWN & LANDSCAPING
• New listings need to be emailed to rachel@lpoa.com by the 15th of the month prior to when you want it to appear in the magazine.
Keller’s Landscaping, Inc - 816.373.6223 www.KellersFlowers.com Servicing Lakewood residents since 1988! Tandem Stripes Lawn Care Cheap lawn care in Lakewood area! Professional work with commercial equipment! We are interested in Mowing, Raking, Snow Removal and Much more! Call or text 816-328-0180 OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS
FullSwing Outdoor Living - 816.287.1818 Beautifully Crafted Spaces | fullswingkc.com PHOTOGRAPHY
Angi’s Art - 816.853.4491 www.angisart.com
PLUMBING
GARAGE FLOORS
• Lakewood Resource Directory listings are $10 a line, per month, and available by contacting rachel@lpoa.com.
• All charges will be made to your member’s account, on a monthly basis.
FINANCE
Arrow Foundation Repair - 913.722.9011 www.arrowfoundation.com
Lakewood Resource Directory
Home Staging and Home Décor betsy@businessBP.com - 816.674.5301
PHYSICAL THERAPY
FOUNDATION REPAIR, WATERPROOFING & DRAINAGE
Wanted. A space to store an old car. Call Tom, 317.340.5383
Wanted. Slip Partner. We have a near new 18’ pontoon w/ 40hp. Wish to share our boat Newhouse Periodontics - 816.373.6800 for opportunity to share a slip. Please call Bob Dr. Nancy Newhouse | NewhousePerio.com Implant Dentistry • Periodontics • Regeneration 816-698-9571 or email gard@copper.net
Vest Professional Placement - 816.282.6288 www.VestPros.com Drew Reynolds - Edward Jones - 816-795-7529 Drew.Reynolds@edwardjones.com
Classifieds
Summit Strength Physical Therapy-816.524.7040 Golden’s Plumbing - 816.350.2927 Regal Plumbing - 816.368.1550 REAL ESTATE
Kim Glaser - 816.282.4461 KW – Kim Connects HOME Team Bev Fowler Spencer - 816.289.4654 Chartwell Marcia Wallace - 816.251.1550 (office) Reece & Nichols VACUUM SALES & SERVICE
Mr C’s Vac & Sewing Machine Center 816.833.2300 11808 E. 23rd Street, Independence, 64050 Sells Most Brands. Free estimates on repairs. VETERINARIAN
Lakewood Animal Health Center 816.373.1098
Joshua & Sheliece Knox (411 NE Medford Dr.) Brooke Dayley & Zachary Lacy (223 NE Bayview Dr.) Steven & Shawna Frazier (3821 NE Beechwood Dr.) Blake Berwald (5477 NE Wedgewood Ln.)
• Your listing will run until you notify us to discontinue publishing. • Should you decide to discontinue your listing, contact rachel@lpoa.com by the 15th of the month prior to when you want it to stop. (Example: If you ran a November listing and don’t want it to run in December, notify us by November 15.) If notified after the 15th, your listing will run one more month and your account will be charged.
Classifieds
• Lakewood Classified Ads will be $7.50 a line, per month, and available by contacting rachel@lpoa.com. • Open to Lakewood residents only. • All charges will be made to your member’s account. • New ads should be submitted to rachel@lpoa by the 15th of the month prior to when you want it to appear. • Your ad will run for one month unless you notify us to continue.
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MARCH Maintenance Update John Thomas, Maintenance Manager Spring time is here! Here’s what is going on in the LPOA Maintenance Department. Maintenance Department Activity
• West and East lake marina dock electrical service maintenance • Dead tree and limb removal • Trash and pet waist station servicing • Playground maintenance and repair • Sports field maintenance and repair • Clubhouse maintenance and repair • Pleasure dock maintenance and repair • Tennis court and wind screen maintenance • Monument and landscaping bed maintenance • Common area lighting maintenance and repair • Common area and shoreline trash collection • Marina and pleasure dock goose poop removal • Resident work request completion • 23 acre walking trail repair • LPOA pond water treatment • Pond Aerator Re-installation
• East and West Lake marina dock repairs • Deicing salt application • Private snow route plowing • East and West Lake pillar lighting upgrade • Grading of storage lot gravel road • Common area pre-emergent application
Lakewood Improvement Projects
• Old pleasure dock disposal • New pleasure dock bulkhead concrete placement and back filling • New pleasure dock installations • West Lake Marina T dock repairs • LPOA Lakewood Boulevard fountain basin plaster removal and reinstallation • Alpine court pond tree removal, silt removal and shoreline stabilization • West Lake dam lower level overflow spillway maintenance
FEBRUARY Community Service Report Sean Bachtel, LPOA Director of Community Relations
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Ryan Barber
Drew Hammer
Jon Klassen
Financial Advisor
AAMS®
Financial Advisor 801 NE Lakewood Blvd Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 816-478-0053 ryan.barber@edwardjones.com
4731 S Cochise Dr Suite 210 Independence, MO 64055 816-252-1199 drew.hammer@edwardjones.com
Chris Madden
Anne Pedersen
Financial Advisor
AAMS®
Financial Advisor 4801 S Cliff Avenue Suite 202 Independence, MO 64055 816-478-7070 jon.klassen@edwardjones.com
Drew Reynolds Financial Advisor
CFP®, ChFC®, AAMS®
2410 South 7 Highway Blue Springs, MO 64014 816-224-9278 chris.madden@edwardjones.com
Financial Advisor
206 NE Douglas Street Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 816-795-7529 drew.reynolds@edwardjones.com
615 NE Woods Chapel Rd Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 816-554-7446 anne.pedersen@edwardjones.com
Thom Schlosser
Matt Sibbing
Scott Wall
Financial Advisor
Financial Advisor
Financial Advisor
CFP®
AAMS®
192 NW Oldham Parkway Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 816-525-0770 thom.schlosser@edwardjones.com
CFP®
3500 NE Ralph Powell Rd Suite C Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 816-347-8375 matt.sibbing@edwardjones.com
3500 NE Ralph Powell Rd Suite E Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 816-272-0460 scott.wall@edwardjones.com
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PROPERTY OWNER ASSOCIATION
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651 NE St. Andrews Circle, Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64064 Phone: 816-373-4326 LPOA.com
