The Ripples: April 2024

LPOA Committee

Chairpersons

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES

ARB/ARC // Judy Alyea

Appeals // Steve White

Election // Barb Burns

Executive // Jon Snow

ADVISORY COMMITTEES

Activities // Meg Young

Facilities Development // Emmett McClintock

Finance // Dave Stackelhouse

Food & Beverage // Jahala Kinser

Insurance // Unfilled

Lake Use // Scott Lankford

Association Staff

ADMINISTRATIVE

General Manager Mark Reid // Mark@lpoa.com

Accounting Supervisor Machelle Seiler // Mac@lpoa.com

Staff Assistant Sherry McNamara // Sherry@lpoa.com

Assistant to the GM Madison Greenlee // Madison@lpoa.com

Membership Accounting Cari Brown // Cari@lpoa.com

Receptionist Sharri Goodman // Reception@lpoa.com

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Dir. of Comm. Relations Sean Bachtel // Sean@lpoa.com

Compliance Officer, Department Supervisor

Tim Martineau // tim@lpoa.com

Community Services Reception Ann Bellinghausen // ann@lpoa.com

COMMUNICATIONS

Art & Communication Director

Cariann Dureka // Cariann@lpoa.com

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Chef Eber Altamirano // Chef@logc.org

Argyle // 816-541-2452

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Manager John Thomas // Jthomas@lpoa.com

Board Members

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Officers

President Debbie Stalnaker (At Large)

Liaison to Facilities Development Committee

EMAIL debbie.stalnaker@lpoa.com

Vice-President Jon Snow (West Lake)

Liaison to Activities Committee

EMAIL jon.snow@lpoa.com

Treasurer Tom Maloney (East Lake)

Liaison to Finance Committee

EMAIL tom.maloney@lpoa.com

Secretary Larry Fields (At Large)

Liaison to Insurance Committee

EMAIL larry.fields@lpoa.com

Directors

Kim Curran (At Large)

Liaison to Food & Beverage and Golf Committees

EMAIL kim.curran@lpoa.com

Andrew Crocker (At Large)

Liaison to Appeals Committee

EMAIL andrew.crocker@lpoa.com

James Treu (Multi Family)

Liaison to Multi-family Parcels

EMAIL james.treu@lpoa.com

Dave Petet (At Large)

Liaison to Lake Use Committee

EMAIL dave.petet@lpoa.com

Rob Regier (At Large)

Liaison to ARB/ARC Committee

EMAIL rob.regier@lpoa.com

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

April

From the General Manager, Mark Reid

There are so many things to be proud about when it comes to the Lakewood Community. The true beauty of the community is reflected almost every day in posts on social media. Our new $925,000 Clubhouse renovation is amazing and something to be proud of when visiting or bringing guest to the Clubhouse. The amount of social activities sponsored by various clubs and committees is something to be very proud about. Socializing, recreation and hospitality are core to our mission.

These days, I am particularly proud of our website and communications enhancements. I have looked at many H.O.A’s websites around the country, both large scale and small scale Associations, and I cannot find any Association that has a more informative and transparent website than the Lakewood Property Owners Association. We don’t just give you this year’s information, we archive many years of information on the site for your review. We give you lots of historical information so, whether a long term owner or just moved in, you can know where Lakewood has been as well as know where we are heading. It’s a large annual effort to keep this site current and constantly improving and it is not without costs. But these days, through so many outlets for communication, it is important the we continue to build our reliable information system within the website framework so our members can have a verified and trusted and source for information about the Association and the Lakewood Community.

If you haven’t visited lpoa.com we invite you to do so. It’s second to none and simply one more fabulous part of the Lakewood lifestyle.

In This Issue

3 From the General Manager

4 From the Boardroom

5 Board Meeting Minutes

6 Calendar of Events

8 Welcome New Residents

11 Swim Team Update

12 Board Nominees

18 From the Election Committee

18 Pontoon Rental

19 Clubs

21 Resource Directory

22 Maintenance Update

22 Community Service Report

23 Multi Artist Exhibition

Lakewood Property Owners Association

From the Boardroom

Debbie Stalnaker, Board President

Spring has sprung! Our community is beautiful this time of year as things start to green up and trees and flowers start to bud. The longer days allow for more time outside to enjoy all that Lakewood has to offer. Just as Spring symbolizes a time of renewal and change, it’s also election season when three new board members will be voted in. Voting will open on April 2nd and close on April 8. I encourage you to vote. Voting is crucial as it empowers you to shape the future of our community and ensure that your voice is represented in the decision-making process.

April is also National Volunteer Month! Volunteers play a pivotal role in shaping our community. In addition to the nine-member board of directors (volunteers), we have ten committees (volunteers); twenty parcel chairs/committees (volunteers) and eleven social clubs (run by volunteers). The benefits of this volunteer base are immeasurable. Our Administrative & Advisory committees bring diverse perspectives, expertise and skills to the table that enrich discussions and assist the board in the decision-making process. Their dedication and passion lead to increased productivity and efficiency in implementing various initiatives, whether it’s organizing events, managing finances, or addressing community concerns. Social clubs in our community offer something for everyone, whether it’s card games, gardening, exercise classes,

lake activities or sports, ensuring there’s always an opportunity for residents to connect and enjoy shared interests. Volunteers foster a sense of camaraderie within the neighborhood, strengthening social bonds and promoting a shared sense of responsibility for the well-being of our community.

I want to acknowledge the exceptional commitment of our community volunteers and express my sincere appreciation for their dedication to enhancing our neighborhood. For more information on volunteer opportunities, please check out our website at LPOA.com to learn more about the various committees and clubs within our community. There’s something for everyone.

Thank you for entrusting me with the privilege to serve as your LPOA/LHC president.

LPOA/LHC BOARD MEETINGS

April 11 | May 9 | June 13 Meetings take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Lakewood Oaks Clubhouse.

Lakewood Property Owners Association

Board of Directors’ Meeting

Actions taken April 11, 2024

Approved

• No Room Fee for three additional 2024

50+ Ladies Club Dance Parties

• Direct staff to get bids on Clubhouse

Deck Replacement

• 2024 LIP Purchase of New Track Loader

• Staff Directed to begin due diligence for Hunsucker Request for Annexation into Lakewood

• Ratify New Finance Committee Members

• Approve New Ad Hoc Vision Steering Committee

• Swim Team Annual Request for Practice and Meet Times

• Appointment of 2024 LPOA Appeals Committee

• Pool Management Contract Approval

• 2024 LIP Lakewood Bay Parking Lot

Maintenance Bids

• 2024 LIP Purchase of Tractor/Front End Bucket/Mower

• 2024 LIP Purchase of Main Pool Deck

Surface Refinish

• 2024 LIP Community Service Department

Replacement Vehicle

• 2024 LIP LPOA Parking Lot Maintenance Bids

Tabled

• Vision Program 2030

• Phase 3 of Clubhouse Remodel

• Direct Staff to engage with Engineer to research Falls Request for Pleasure Dock and Sidewalk

• Triple Net (NNN) Format for 2025 Clubhouse

Lease Agreement

• East Lake Village Basketball Court Repair

Denied

• Travis Williams Appeal of ARB/ARC Decision to Approve Deck at 3514 NE Kingwood Place

Closed

• Shores Villas Covenant Amendment

• Policy 3 Update - Communication

Recommendation

• 2024 LIP: 7 Acre Lake Dock Replacement with Funds Moved to Pleasure Dock Reserve Fund

Lakewood Calendar of Events

1 Easter Monday

2

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Welcome

New Lakewood Residents

Hunter Hadden & Allison Mertz 3921 NW Ponderosa

Scott & Theresa Spiwak 254 NE Edgewater Drive

Lauren Holtcamp & Joshua Smith 261 NE Bayview Drive

Jane Monroe 242 NE Bayview Drive

Melinda McDonald 803 NE Lone Hill Drive

Ryan & Hannah Davis 3741 NE Woodland Court

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April 21

Parent/New Family Info Meeting

April 27

Returning Family Registration

April 28

New Family Registration

May 28

Official First Day of 2024

Name

Karly Qualls

Address

329 NW Bradford

How long have you lived in Lakewood?

10.5 years (August 2013)

4. Board members serve on both the LPOA and LHC Boards. Please list your involvement, if any, with either organization.

• Current President of Cruisers Swim Team

• Current Member and Past Board Member of Mom’s Club

• Golf Club Member

• Attend Board Meetings

5. Describe any training, education and/or experiences that you can bring to the Board.

• Bachelors of Science in Communications with a Minor in Interpersonal Communications.

• Non-profit fund raising and management: For 15 years, I worked with and managed many Boards of Directors at the local, regional and national level. While different in goals and structure, each worked together for the good of the organization driving each one forward to meet their goals. I have a vast knowledge of working with volunteers and understand the balance it takes to drive change while honoring the work of the past.

• I have been a full time licensed Real Estate Agent for the past 4 years. This experience lends me a view of the many different neighborhoods throughout the metro; making my perspective, approach, and outlook different from others in the neighborhood. The knowledge and perspective of a real estate agent is not something we have had on the board in recent years, and I believe this knowledge can help ensure that we are continuing to build a future for Lakewood with a focus on helping and protecting our properties and amenities.

6. What was your motivation for becoming a candidate for the Board of Directors?

I truly love Lakewood. Choosing to move here almost 11 years ago was hands down the best decision my husband Chris and I have made. I have a heart for volunteering and leadership and feel like it is my duty to volunteer where I can, when I can. I would love to serve on the Board to represent the homeowners on critical decisions for the future of our community. I am excited to help build Lakewood’s future.

7. What impression would you like potential homeowners to receive when visiting Lakewood, and what are your suggestions to achieve those goals?

I want all visitors to see Lakewood for the exceptional community that it is. I want potential homeowners to feel the amazing community connections, take in the high-quality amenities, and know that it is a great place for people of all ages to live. To do this, we need to continue to protect our amenities, build upon the progress that has been made towards transparency and communications, and continue to evolve our policies, procedures, and practices.

8. What do you hope to accomplish over your 3 year term?

I would like to see a Strategic Plan implemented. President Stalnaker started this work in 2023, and I would like to see the BOD build upon that work ensuring there is a plan and a vision for both the LPOA and the LHC for 3, 5 and 1 O+ years from now; ensuring financial stability for both entities.

9. Please tell anything else about yourself that you would like your neighbors to know.

The friendships my family and I have made during our time in Lakewood have truly enriched our lives. We feel extremely lucky to know and to be connected with so many. My hometown is roughly the same size as Lakewood; and, while I always knew I wanted to raise my family in a city larger than Higginsville, I also wanted my son to have the community, safety, and life-long relationships that are a result of growing up in a close-knit community. Lakewood is more than we could have ever imagined, and my family and I feel so incredibly blessed we get to live here. I am invested in this community, and believe serving on the BOD is the best way for me to do my part.

Name

Randy Wisthoff

Address

619 NE Lone Hill Drive

How long have you lived in Lakewood?

5 years

4. Board members serve on both the LPOA and LHC Boards. Please list your involvement, if any, with either organization.

I have attended several board meetings. We’ve participated in several Club events, most associated with golf.

5. Describe any training, education and/or experiences that you can bring to the Board.

I graduated from the University of Nebraska, Omaha with a degree in secondary science education. I attended two Disney Institute training classes, one on customer satisfaction and the other on employee relations. I started my zoo career at the Henry Dooly Zoo part time in 1977, I was promoted to Assistant Zoo Director in 1987. In November of 2003 I accepted the position as CEO/Executive Director of the Kansas City Zoo. The Friends of the Zoo(501C3) contracted with the city of Kansas City on January 1, 2002, to take over management of the zoo. During my 18-year tenure as CEO we doubled the attendance, doubled the operating budget, and doubled the number of full-time employees. We initiated a Visitor Satisfaction Survey in 2006. As a total team effort, we were able to raise our score from 31 % highly satisfied to 74% highly satisfied visitors. The zoo manages the entire operation from animal care to operations including food service, gifts and rides and we balanced the budget every year. Over $100M in capital improvements were made during that same time. I have lobbied for the Zoo in Washington DC, Jefferson City, Jackson and Clay County and at City Hall in Kansas City. I have served on many boards in my career, serving over 15 years on the Visit KC board. I have been active with the Chambers of Commerce; Greater Kansas City, Blue Springs and Lee’s Summit. I’ve also worked closely with the Blue Springs School District on developing a strong zoo/school partnership.

6. What was your motivation for becoming a candidate for the Board of Directors?

Lakewood is an incredible community in which to reside. The number and diversity of activities is outstanding. There is something for everyone. We have loved our first 5 years living here. It is a community in which I’d like to become more involved and assist in ensuring the future of Lakewood carries on the legacy of the first 50 years. I have a true passion for Lakewood and would like to utilize my years of experience to help Lakewood maintain its excellence and prepare and develop for the future.

7. What impression would you like potential homeowners to receive when visiting Lakewood, and what are your suggestions to achieve those goals?

Potential homeowners should experience a feeling of excitement as they enter our community. They will notice the great homes, the manicured lawns and boulevards, people out walking, jogging and biking, kids and families swimming in our pools and playing in the waterpark, golfers enjoying the course, boaters cruising the lakes and anglers trying to make a big catch, kids enjoying the playgrounds and tennis players and pickle ballers enjoying the courts. What a great place to live! Maintaining what we have and looking ahead to what’s needed is paramount. Board members must be active in committee work, supporting a strong staff, and maintaining adherence to the rules and regulations of the policies is important. It’s of utmost importance for creating and balancing annual budgets and making sure HOA’s are judiciously monitored.

8. What do you hope to accomplish over your 3 year term?

I do want to keep the momentum going in this great community. It will be vital to create, approve and follow a detailed strategic plan. We should stive to create a succession plan to make sure we’re training our staff for the future with seamless transitions. I would like to engage the Lakewood residents in a satisfaction survey to identify areas where we need to put more energy. We do need to hold as tight a reign on our HOA’s as possible. The excellent reputation of our community and the value of our homes are great indicators that we are a great place to live. We need to ensure we keep it that way. I would also work to ensure transparency between the board and homeowners.

9. Please tell anything else about yourself that you would like your neighbors to know.

I recently fully retired from the KC Zoo. I have developed a great passion for the Lakewood community. I’d like to utilize my 46 years of experience in the zoo world to continue the great work that has been done in Lakewood since its inception over 50 years ago. Barb and I love to play golf and utilize the walking paths. We’ve seen so many other residents using and enjoying all the other amenities that of Lakewood. Everything we have here is important to the community we all enjoy. As a board member I will work to make sure we support what we have. I will also encourage developing short- and long-range plans, looking for improvements we can make. We always need to be budget conscious and always control HOA increases.

Name

Debbie Stalnaker

Address

3801 NW Cimarron St

How long have you lived in Lakewood?

8 years

4. Board members serve on both the LPOA and LHC Boards. Please list your involvement, if any, with either organization.

I am currently serving as the President of the LPOA/LHC. I previously served as Secretary. have also been a board liaison to the Facilities & Development, ARB/ARC and Appeals committees. I have served on the board for 3 years.

5. Describe any training, education and/or experiences that you can bring to the Board.

I retired f rom American Century Investments, a local Investment Management Firm, in 2020, after 27 years. I served as the Vice President of Operations for 8 years, managing a department of 50. Being in a corporate environment, I had the opportunity to participate in various training programs over the years— Executive Leadership development, Human Resource training, Diversity training, Conflict resolution, to name a few. I also had responsibility for providing quarterly operational summaries to two Fund Boards.

6. What was your motivation for becoming a candidate for the Board of Directors?

Initially, I was inspired to become a board candidate by my passion to learn more about my community, driving positive change, and contributing to the well-being of Lakewood. I am committed to continuing my service on the board to ensure that the many good things we’ve started this past year are carried through to completion. i.e. the Communication Plan, Ad hoc Security committee, Lake Drive traffic control at Cove Pool, and the proposed Strategic Vision for the future.

7. What impression would you like potential homeowners to receive when visiting Lakewood, and what are your suggestions to achieve those goals?

I would want potential homeowners to sense pride of ownership in Lakewood - a place that is welcoming with a strong sense of community, beautiful surroundings, great amenities, and a great place to live and raise families. I believe that the continued maintenance of our current amenities as well as maintaining our reserve funds will help us achieve that goal.

8. What do you hope to accomplish over your 3 year term?

To maintain and enhance property values; to foster better communication and engagement among residents, board members, and staff; to create a Strategic Vision, which includes resident surveys, and will allow for better decision making to ensure that community development efforts are aligned with the long-term goals of residents.

9. Please tell anything else about yourself that you would like your neighbors to know.

I hope that my current service on the board has met and exceeded the expectations of the community. I am committed to utilizing my experience to foster collaboration, and work towards positive change to ensure a vibrant, thriving place we can all be proud to call home.

Name

Drew

Reynolds

Address

5452 NE Northgate Cir.

How long have you lived in Lakewood?

21 Years total, property owner for 3 years

4. Board members serve on both the LPOA and LHC Boards. Please list your involvement, if any, with either organization.

I have had the pleasure of experiencing board meetings and finance committee meetings over the last year. I have also met with many past board members to gain perspective and experience. Over the years, I have attended many activities in the neighborhood from 4th of July activities, Concert on the Rock Lakewood BBQ, The Summer Classic member guest golf tournament and the Santa Parade, just to name a few.

5. Describe any training, education and/or experiences that you can bring to the Board.

I was born and raised in Lakewood and it has a very special place in my heart. There is no better place to live and raise a family. My father, Rick Reynolds, was the Head Golf Professional from the early 1980s to the mid 2000s and I got a first hand look into how the golf course and community have evolved. I have seen the politics over the years and have a very unique experience to help our community to navigate through. I received a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications with an emphasis in Psychology from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. I was a 3-year Men’s Golf team captain and 3 year Student Athlete Advisory Committee member. I am an active member in the LS Chamber of Commerce and currently serve on their Board of Directors. I have been the Governmental Relations Committee Chair and the Legislative Committee Chair over the last few years for the Chamber. I also have been the Chambers Golf Tournament director for the last 4 years. I serve on the Land Clearance for Rediscovery Authority Board for the City of Lee’s Summit. I am a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Investments. I am no stranger to being on boards and committees and enjoy the leadership that comes with it. However, none are closer to my heart than Lakewood.

6. What was your motivation for becoming a candidate for the Board of Directors?

To ensure Lakewood continues to be a well-run Homeowners association. I feel I have the experience and perspective to provide sound opinions to the difficult decisions our Board will need to make. I believe we need

a board with diverse backgrounds, strong leadership, transparent decision making and innovative thinking. The future will be here before we know it, we need to maintain a cohesive board to lead us there.

7. What impression would you like potential homeowners to receive when visiting Lakewood, and what are your suggestions to achieve those goals?

How wonderful it is when you pull into Lakewood and you see the golf course filled with people, you drive over the dam and see boats on the lake, then into the homes and kids are playing in the streets and driveways with the occasional golf cart toot-tooting around, by this time you’ve seen dozens of people out walking with their dogs or getting in a run and you realize Lakewood really has it all. However, we need to keep it that way and find ways to improve the inadequacies that develop over time. We need to emphasize safety in our community, and I believe that has been challenged recently. We need to maintain our great amenities and enhance where needed. We also need to be innovative with our community opportunities which are seemingly endless.

8. What do you hope to accomplish over your 3 year term?

I am going to go into this with a very open mind. I’m not going to list a bunch of hot button topics and tell you we can fix everything. However, I will provide my opinions, use my experience, and help my fellow board members come to reasonable decisions on any topic that comes our way making sure we do what is in the best interest of our community at large.

9. Please tell anything else about yourself that you would like your neighbors to know.

I grew up here, it’s part of my DNA and I feel a responsibility to serve. My spouse Kelsey and our 3 dogs feel so lucky to have moved back here. Kelsey also grew up in Lakewood and we always wanted to move back. We cherish this neighborhood and everything that it has to offer. We want a community that will hold those values close. My goal is to preserve a sense of togetherness among us that I know we all felt, that may have been challenged recently.

Name

Erik Steffen

Address

5228 Ne Sawgrass Dr

How long have you lived in Lakewood?

13 Years

4. Board members serve on both the LPOA and LHC Boards. Please list your involvement, if any, with either organization.

I’ve attended more than 25 board meetings to voice my support and advocate for several key initiatives, including the establishment of a Security Committee, ensuring financial equity for all members, reducing dues, strict adherence to purchasing policies, complete financial transparency, and broadcasting of board meetings. It’s alarming to note that we will have paid $3.5 million in rent to the golf course, whereas our New Activities Center was budgeted at $2.3 million and was promised to be completed by June 2018.

5. Describe any training, education and/or experiences that you can bring to the Board.

I’ve actively participated in Board, Budget, Security and Finance meetings, where I’ve meticulously gathered historical financial statements for both the LPOA and LHC. My extensive familiarity with our crucial policies enables me to discern which ones are not being adhered to and pinpoint opportunities for significant cost savings through potential enhancements.

6. What was your motivation for becoming a candidate for the Board of Directors?

It’s imperative that we honor the commitments made over the past decade and take concrete steps to reduce our operating expenses by at least 10%. This approach will alleviate the need for yearly maximum dues hikes. Redirecting funds and savings towards the completion of the promised Activities Center will provide increased home values and all-season health and fitness opportunities. Argyle has to be fixed—“No Excuses”.

7. What impression would you like potential homeowners to receive when visiting Lakewood, and what are your suggestions to achieve those goals?

It’s crucial that prospective homeowners and all members of our community witness the fulfillment of the promises made to them. We all deserve to have our voices heard and to see improved oversight of our financial affairs. We owe it to ourselves and future residents to ensure transparent decision-making and responsible and equitable allocation of resources.

8. What do you hope to accomplish over your 3 year term?

• Keep Promises - Community Center with Fitness and Pickle Ball

• Create permanent security committee to make Lakewood the safest place to live in the Kansas City area

• Broadcast Board Meetings

• Reduce Operating expenses by 10% and fix budgeting process

• Financial Equity- Golf Course should become self-sustaining

• Purchasing Policy Adherence and competitive bidding

9. Please tell anything else about yourself that you would like your neighbors to know.

We need a space where we can all come together, will raise our property values and at the same time, reduce costs. It can be done! Thank you for being the best community I’ve ever been a part of.

Name

Marty Nevshemal

Address

321 NE Chelmsford CT

How long have you lived in Lakewood?

Almost four years - we moved into Lakewood from Liberty, MO, in July of 2020.

4. Board members serve on both the LPOA and LHC Boards. Please list your involvement, if any, with either organization.

No involvement with either organization.

5. Describe any training, education and/or experiences that you can bring to the Board.

I have 25 years of broad and deep finance experience with 10 years of that being a corporate Chief Financial Officer (CFO) along with Treasurer. My current role is CFO of a roughly $1 billion (annual combined revenue) Not-forProfit (NFP). Previous experience includes CFO of Sporting KC, the professional soccer team, and also 15 years at Sprint in various operational finance roles including several business unit CFOs. This deep finance and treasury experience across Not-forProfit, public and private companies includes growing revenue, managing expenses, debt management and debt issuance, tax filing/issues, navigating complex organization structures, working with attorneys to resolve legal issues, financial reporting and then extensive experience presenting and reporting to Boards and Board committees. Additionally, and for the most part overlapping my operational experience, I have over 10 years effectively serving on Not-for-Profit boards across all areas of board and committee governance including Board Chairman, Finance Committee chair, Audit Committee chair, Governance chair and Treasurer of a Foundation. For example, I currently serve as the Chairman of the Board for the National World War I Museum and Memorial (NWWIMM) located in Kansas City. Other board experience includes a Trustee of the Command & General Staff College Foundation (Ft Leavenworth) and representative on the KCK Chamber of Commerce. Regarding recognition for my effective partnership that advanced organizations financially, I have been awarded the Kansas City Business Journal’s CFO of the Year twice. The first was in 2017 in the “Private Company” category and the second was in 2021 in the “Not-for-Profit” category.

6. What was your motivation for becoming a candidate for the Board of Directors?

I have always had an interest in serving my community as shown by my track record of taking the next step and volunteering to serve on Not-For-Profit boards and foundations. Additionally, because I live in Lakewood, I desire to use my finance and governance skills and experiences for the benefit of my neighbors and the wider Lakewood community and its residents all the while continuing to advance the mission of the Lakewood Property Owners Association (LPOA).

7. What impression would you like potential homeowners to receive when visiting Lakewood, and what are your suggestions to achieve those goals?

The stated Mission of the LPOA is “to maintain and enhance the property values of its members and promote the development of a desirable residential community through projects, programs and services”. I believe that prospective homeowners must believe this Mission is “real” if they are going to invest into a home in our lake and golf course community. Outward examples of how this is manifested should be obvious to a potential homeowner in well-kept, clean lake area and common areas, modern amenities common to a housing community of our size and stature, a reputation of a safe environment for kids and the entire family and a history of home value sustainment and (hopefully) increases. If these happen, then the homeowner will believe that the dues, which are a reality and must be carefully managed, are being spent prudently and cost effectively in that advancement of the mission. My suggestion towards achieving this goal is to always maintain a focus on the mission and ensure all spending of Lakewood resident treasure has alignment to this with the greatest of transparency and clarity as outlined in the LPOA’s policies and procedures. This is not to say that these examples of an impression to a potential homeowner or suggestions are not present now. This is my view of what is necessary to keep attracting new homeowners.

8. What do you hope to accomplish over your 3 year term?

My hope and aspiration would be that over the term, the mission of the LPOA is further advanced and I can be thought of as a person that brought good ideas to the table, contributed to good board governance, earned respect f rom the residents, and departed the board leaving the LPOA and its entities in improved financial shape. Overall, I want to avoid a term where I was thought as just being “present”.

9. Please tell anything else about yourself that you would like your neighbors to know.

I am a United States Marine Corps veteran with four years active duty experience and another seven years in both inactive and drilling reserves experience. Finally, our family really enjoys fishing and you will see me often fishing f rom the shore or fishing all around the lake f rom a Hobie fishing kayak.

Electronic Voting Tip

We will soon be voting for candidates by electronic voting with Vote-Now.com, beginning at 8:00 a.m. April 2 through 5:00 p.m. April 8. Each household will receive 1 access code per household, via UPS mail in a hard copy. You should also expect to receive email reminders throughout the voting period—please check your spam folders if you do not see them. You can use your Access code to vote online during voting week. Please see the electronic voting tip for how to enter your unique ballot access code.

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!

Bridge Club

If you have an interest in playing in a bridge card group either regularly or on an occasional basis as a substitute, please email Joe Casebolt using the email address jecase@comcast.net.

Garden Club

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Refreshments–9:00–9:30 a.m.

Program–9:30 a.m. followed by Business Meeting

Lakewood Oaks Country Club, Banquet Rooms

Container Gardening: Tips from Two Katies

Katie Shappard and Katie Langdon, both Garden Club Members, will offer some hard-learned tips for planting and maintaining outdoor pots and containers. They will demonstrate the planting of three containers: one each for sun, shade, and succulents. They will provide information on some of their favorite annuals and provide design advice appropriate for plantings in our area. Katie Shappard joined the LGC 23 years ago. With help from fellow members, she has designed, planted and maintained the beautiful flower pots at the Lakewood pools for the past 11 years. Katie Langdon is a newer member of the Lakewood Garden Club and is the 2023-2024 Club Secretary. She is a lifelong gardener and a Master Gardener of Greater Kansas City.

Ladies Club 50+

Friendship, fun, and fabulous 50+ females … this social club engages Lakewood women in a variety of experiences. We meet monthly, but also schedule field trips and special events that reflect member interest. Don’t delay - come join the fun!

For membership and program info, visit our Facebook page: Lakewood Ladies 50+ Club (https://www.facebook.com/ groups/1506479506757670).

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:

lakewoodmomsclub64064@gmail.com

Want to hear quickly from someone? Text Alexandra Davison at 314-368-0957.

Pilates Club

Pilates has returned to the Augusta Room for meetings.

Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Barre Pilates/mat Pilates

Wednesdays 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Barre Pilates/mat Pilates

Barre class size and space is limited because we use chairs for stability which take up a lot of room so check with Cathy prior to attending to confirm availability. While Barre requires reservations, spots are often open but please first check by calling or texting

816-305-0632 or email lakewoodpilatesclub3@gmail.com. Friday

PIYO does not use chairs and is walk in. For all classes multiple modifications are cued so everybody from beginners to advanced benefit. Signed waivers are required prior to attending first session.

Sail & Paddle Club

The Lakewood Sail & Paddle Club is celebrating its 21st year of providing “On The Water” access for Lakewood residents. 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

Contact Steve Bertken at SailLakewood@gmail.com to fill out the 2023 Membership form. The 2023 Members Welcome and access passcode will be emailed after signup. Online Payment options: PayPals, Venmo, Check or Cash.

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.

Tennis Club

Drop in Tennis

Spring is upon us. We start up the season on April 4. 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.

Junior Clinics

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 e-mails from the Tennis 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

See you all May of 2024!

Yoga Club

Yoga has now returned to the Augusta Room for meetings. 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

INTERESTED IN BEING A PART OF SOMETHING AWESOME? BE A VOLUNTEER!

The Lakewood Activities Committee plans great events for the neighborhood all year round! We need your help in the new year to make our awesome events happen...

• Planning & Event Coordination

• Event Set up and Break down

• Overseeing Event Days

If you’re interested, contact lakewoodactivitescommittee@gmail.com

Lakewood Resource Directory

ATTORNEY COUNSELOR OF LAW

The Horn Law Firm - 816-795-7500

Douglas Horn

CHIROPRACTOR

Lakewood Chiropractic - 816.373.3373

Sara Horn D.C.

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Trey DeRousse – Newmark Zimmer –816-868-0526

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

Suchman and Darnall Family Dentistry

816-373-3101 | suchmandarnall.com

Dr. David Suchman, Dr. Thomas Mac Darnall, & Dr. Michelle Hendrix | Comprehensive Dental Care for the Whole Family

ELECTRICAL

Lee’s Summit Electric, Lamar Smith. 816-695-8548

EMPLOYMENT AGENCY

Vest Professional Placement - 816-282-6288

www.VestPros.com

FINANCE

Drew Reynolds - Edward Jones - 816-795-7529

Drew.Reynolds@edwardjones.com

HEATING & COOLING

AFC Heating & Cooling - 816-347-8388

HOME INSPECTION SERVICES

ATM Home Inspection - 816-886-0186

Home, Radon, Termite, Mold & Sewer Scoping insp. Evenings and weekends available.

IMPLANT DENTISTRY

Newhouse Periodontics - 816-373-6800

Dr. Nancy Newhouse | NewhousePerio.com

Implant Dentistry • Periodontics • Regeneration

Judgements Awarded

Thomas Crowley II (5328 NE Northgate Crossing)

Joshua & Sheliece Knox (411 NE Medford Dr.)

Brooke Dayley & Zachary Lacy (223 NE Bayview Dr.)

Blake Berwald (5477 NE Wedgewood Ln.)

INSURANCE

Kimberly Downey Noble (State Farm)816-833-1180

Bev McFee - 816-525-8558

The Insurance Group

Chris McNair - 816-352-2364

Farmers Insurance

INSURANCE/INVESTMENT

Michael Blau | State Farm | 816-525-2227

MORTGAGE LENDING

Jill Underwood | Founder | 913-915-0150

jill@jillunderwood.com | NMLS 454676

Your Mortgage Queen NMLS 2563309

ORTHOPEDICS - SPORTS MEDICINEJOINT REPLACEMENT

Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance (KCOA)Blue Springs | KCorthoAlliance.com, 913-319-7600

Dr. KC Doan and Dr. Daniel Reinhardt

PEST CONTROL

Mitch Shipman | Bug Baron, Blue Beetle Pest Control, Text my cell at 816-305-8518

PHOTOGRAPHY

Angi’s Art - 816.853.4491 www.angisart.com

VanDeusenPhotography.com | 816-822-9100

Established 1978 | Master Photog | Lori Hahn

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Summit Strength Physical Therapy 816-524-7040

PLUMBING

Golden’s Plumbing - 816-350-2927 Regal Plumbing - 816-368-1550

REAL ESTATE

Kim Glaser - 816-282-4461

KW – Kim Connects HOME Team

Aaron Potter | Alexander-Potter Homes 816-797-8282 | APotter1219@gmail.com

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

Laurence & Jane Kopek (205 NE Landings Drive)

Anthony & April Haggerty (405 NW Poplar)

Liens

Walker Flips KC, LLC (218 NW Hemlock)

Lakewood Resource Directory

• Lakewood Resource Directory listings are $10 a line, per month, and available by contacting cariann@lpoa.com.

• Open to Lakewood residents only.

• All charges will be made to your member’s account, on a monthly basis.

• New listings need to be emailed to cariann@lpoa.com by the 15th of the month prior to when you want it to appear in the magazine.

• Your listing will run until you notify us to discontinue publishing.

• Should you decide to discontinue your listing, contact cariann@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 cariann@lpoa.com.

• Open to Lakewood residents only.

• All charges will be made to your member’s account.

• New ads should be submitted to cariann@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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APRIL Maintenance Update

John Thomas, Maintenance Manager

Let’s hear it for spring flowers and outdoor activities! The busy season is here and lots of project are happening. Here’s what is going on in your Maintenance Department.

Maintenance Department Activity

• East and West Lake Marina dock electrical service maintenance

• Common area tree trimming and removal

• Common area lighting maintenance

• Activity center pavilion de-winterization and opening

• Trash and pet waste station servicing

• Common area and shoreline trash collection

• Playground maintenance and repair

• 23 acre walking trail maintenance

• Ball field chat installation and grading

• Tennis court and wind screen maintenance

• Marina dock maintenance and repair

• Marina and pleasure dock goose waste removal

• Retention pond water treatment

• Clubhouse maintenance and repair

• Resident work request completion

• Sports court maintenance

FEBRUARY

• LPOA dump site clean up

• Landscape bed preparation for perineal flowers

• Activity center sun shade installation

• Containment pond aerator installation

• Main lake buoy repair and preplacement

• Marina dock edge bumper repair

• Irrigation system start up

Lakewood Improvement Projects

• Site work for new ELV parking lot expansion

• East and West Lake LIP new pleasure dock Installation

• Clubhouse, Main Activity Center, East Lake Marina parking lot repairs

• Swimming pool shell maintenance and repairs

• East Lake Aquatic Vegetation Control (weather pending)

• West Lake shoreline repair

• Common area broadleaf control

• Common area seed application

LAKEWOOD ARTISTS SERIES MULTI ARTIST EXHIBITION

It has been many months since we’ve been able to display some of our talented residents’ works, but now that the Clubhouse is back to full usage we have three artists features for the month of April: Mike Lewis, Lori Hahn, and Twila Endecott. Stop by the Clubhouse to see their exhibited works!

9-month 5.20

Jon Klassen

Scott M Wall

AAMSTM Financial Advisor

4801 S Cliff Avenue, Suite 202 Independence, MO 64055 816-478-7070

jon.klassen@edwardjones.com

John Skinner Financial Advisor

1600 NE Coronado Dr Blue Springs, MO 64014 816-228-9926

1-year 5.15

Chris Madden Financial Advisor

2410 South 7 Highway Blue Springs, MO 64014 816-224-9278

chris.madden@edwardjones.com

Drew Reynolds Financial Advisor

206 NE Douglas Street Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 816-795-7529

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john.skinner@edwardjones.com

Matt Sibbing

AAMSTM Financial Advisor

3500 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Suite C Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 816-347-8375

matt.sibbing@edwardjones.com

Drew Hammer

Financial Advisor

4731 S Cochise Dr Suite 210 Independence, MO 64055 816-252-1199

drew.hammer@edwardjones.com

drew.reynolds@edwardjones.com

Scott Wall

CFP® Financial Advisor

3500 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Suite E Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 816-272-0460 scott.wall@edwardjones.com

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