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PGE Holiday Party—A Great Way to Celebrate 2010 With Neighbors
President’s Message Well, the trick or treating is over, and up next is Thanksgiving, my personal favorite of all the holidays. Getting together with family and friends to reflect on the many blessings we have all received. No pressure to buy gifts, etc. Great food, and maybe even a football game or two (GO BLUE!). Certainly, one of our blessings is having the privilege of living in Plum Grove Estates. I was raised in a very nice neighborhood setting, but my perception is that the close connections one used to feel with neighbors are rarer today and harder to maintain, given the increased complexities and challenges of everyday life. This is just one more way in which Plum Grove Estates is unique. Lauri and I have made so many wonderful friends here, and we hope we will have a chance to get to know many more of you in the months to come. In January, I will pass the Presidential torch to Gary Dindia who, without doubt, will do an outstanding job. Gary has been a truly dedicated, talented and hard-working contributor on the Board for several years. We are very fortunate to have him at the helm. My thanks also to Don Jacobs and Beth Prezembel, who will be leaving the Board at the end of December. Don is a PGE past President (twice!) and was invaluable to me as I struggled to learn and assume the responsibilities of this position. Beth has served as our Treasurer for several years and has
Fall/Winter 2010
The annual Plum Grove Estates Holiday Party has been scheduled for December 5, 2010 at Plum Grove Park Pavilion from 4:30–7:30 p.m.
done an exceptional job for all of us. Her expertise was critical in planning for and funding the several physical improvements we made in PGE over the last year. I am pleased to say that the Association, with her help, is in a solid financial position. My thanks also to the Board members and officers who will continue through 2011: Dave Gearhart, Dawn Amos, George Reichl, Guy Karm, Steve Sperling, Andrea Brennan, and Lynn Meinzer. Thank them personally, if you have a chance. And welcome to our 2011 newbies: Maria Pappas, who will take over for Beth, and Glen Prezembel, who will be in charge of Area Control. I know they will be major contributors to Plum Grove Estates in the coming year. I hope to see all of you at our PGE Christmas party On December fifth (remember to RSVP!). Lauri and I wish you and your families our very best for a warm and wonderful holiday season. Randy Mitchell PGE POA President president@pgepoa.org
Last year over 100 residents came to the party! Please confirm your attendance by no later than November 19, 2010 by contacting Lynn Meinzer at 847-397-5832 or send email to social@pgepoa.org. Please reply with your name and address, the number of adults, plus children with their name and age. Plum Grove Estates Property Owners Association will host the catered dinner with PGE attendees bringing a favorite dessert to share. The “sweet array” was greatly enjoyed by all last year and has become a festive and delicious tradition! After dinner, a special guest will stop by to visit with the children! Please also contact Lynn if you have time to help before or after the party—it would be appreciated by the Holiday Party Planners!
Newsletter Contents Presidents’ Message.....................1 Neighbor Greetings .....................3 Board Election Results.................3 Area Control and Landscaping..4 Homeowner Information............4 October Meeting Minutes .......5–6 Message from Incoming PGE POA President .....................7
Plum Grove Estates Property Owners Association • P.O. Box 8432 • Rolling Meadows, IL 60008-8432 • www.pgepoa.org