Windermere Leaflet October 2023

R E A D Y , S E T , S O L D !

A Seamless Selling Experience Awaits

2023 Windermere Update

Meriellen Cole I Stephanie Cole Patterson

Platinum Windermere Sponsors for 20+ Years

Contacts

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jon Lyman | President | jonathan.lyman@yahoo.com

Rebecca Paterson | Vice-President | rebeccapaterson2@hotmail.com

George Aubrey | Treasurer | gfaubrey@gmail.com

Travis Barrs | Secretary | tsbarrs@gmail.com

Scott Tanner | Member at Large | bulldawgscott@yahoo.com

John Q Vaughan | Member at Large | attorney@jqvlaw.com

Paul Valcheff | Member at Large | paul@valcheff.com

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Michèl Krahn | Tennis | windermeretenniscmt@gmail.com

Jill Hensley | ARC | hensleyjill@gmail.com

Kristin McAfee | Social | k@funsizeevents.com

Joey Leonardo | Pool | joey@kyle-maynard.com

George Aubrey | Finance | gfaubrey@gmail.com

OFFICE INFORMATION

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am – 5 pm

Address: 4444 Front Nine Drive, Cumming GA 30041

Stacy Maguire | Activities Office

678-455-7708 ext. 2 | stacy.maguire@fsresidential.com

Seth Daugherty | Association Manager

678-455-7708 ext. 3 | seth.daugherty@fsresidential.com

Lexie Crowson | Compliance

678-455-7708 ext.1 | lexie.crowson@fsresidential.com

After-Hours Emergency | 678-624-9453 ext. 2

TENNIS OFFICE

Bobby Schindler | Tennis Director 770-598-8378 | schindlerb@comcast.net

OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS

FORSYTH CO. POLICE

NON-EMERGENCY

770-781-2222 (24 hr)

STREET MAINTENANCE

To report a problem with street, curb or sidewalk, contact Tricia Syler: msyler@forsythco.com

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STREET LIGHT OUTAGE Sawnee EMC | www.sawnee.com/report-streetlight

MAILBOX REPLACE/REPAIR Mailbox Project | 770-535-0036

www.mymailboxproject.com

FORSYTH CO. WATER DEPT. 770-781-2160

BOARD REMINDERS

AMENITY CARD REPLACEMENT

Windermere Amenity Cards are available to residents in good standing. Please stop by the clubhouse during office hours. Replacement cards are $10 each. Check or money order ONLY. No cash or credit cards accepted.

LOST PET/ANIMAL DISTURBANCES

Please contact Forsyth County Animal Control at 770-781-2138 to report your lost pet or if you see animals roaming free and not on a leash, especially if you deem that animal to be aggressive in any way.

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The Windermere Leaflet is a publication of The Times. Subject matter published is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the publisher of this newsletter. Professional advice should be obtained before making any decision in which a professional is readily available. Advertisers assume responsibility for the content of the ads placed in publication. Material published may not be reproduced without the written permission of The Times. The information and advertisements contained in this Newsletter are provided for the members of the Windermere Homeowners Association as a courtesy only. No representations are made as to information presented, the quality of the goods or services advertised, or the veracity of the statements relating to the goods and services. The printing of opinions, information or advertisements does not constitute an endorsement by the Neighborhood or such opinions, information, goods or services.

WINDERMERE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023

7:00 P.M. AT THE WINDERMERE LODGE

The Board of Directors of Windermere Community Association, Inc. is calling an annual meeting of the membership for the purpose of presenting the 2024 budget and reviewing the highlights of the 2022-2023 Board year.

Due to only having three candidates for the three open Board of Directors seats there will be no election. The Board of Directors for the coming year will be George Aubrey, Travis Barrs, Jill Hensley, Joey Leonardo, Jon Lyman, Rebecca Paterson, and Paul Valcheff. Jill, Joey and Paul have been elected to the Board to fill the three open positions due to running unopposed. Their election will be accepted by acclamation at the annual meeting. Officers will be elected in an Executive Session Board Meeting immediately following the annual meeting.

While we will not be having an election this year, we will still need to have 10% (127 members) present at the meeting in person or by proxy to establish a quorum as outlined in Section 2 of the Bylaws. Instructions on how to complete your online proxy will be mailed from VOTE NOW.

We look forward to seeing you at the annual meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Stacy Maguire at windermereactivities@comcast.net. For any technical issues, contact support@vote-now. com, or call 888-993-9801.

Come meet your neighbors and learn more about your Association at our annual meeting. Thank you,

Board of Directors

Windermere Community Association, Inc.

www.windermerecommunity.net

Association Manager

Fall is in the air

What does that mean? It’s time for the 4 P’s of home ownership. It’s time to get outside and take a 360 walk around your home. What do you see? Is your Paint fading or peeling? Do you need a fresh coat? Is your driveway and sidewalk filthy and moldy? How about a good ole fashion Pressure washing? Let’s not forget landscaping. Now is the time to Prune trees and trim overgrown bushes. Additionally, it is time for that spring application of Pine straw (mulching material).

As we head into fall these are a few areas we will be looking at during our covenant inspections. Make sure you don’t receive one of those pesky notices by being proactive and checking off those maintenance items now.

• EXTERIOR PAINTING - IT’S MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOU MIGHT THINK

You can save a lot on the extent of necessary painting and repairs by catching failure early. Keep a close eye out for spider cracks, fading, and on the overall health of your older paint in particular. (** Please remember all painting projects require prior approval/an ARC application must be submitted)

• PRESSURE WASHING

Did you know that routine pressure washing will increase the lifespan of your paint and stain? And, it can transform your exterior surfaces, washing away corrosive residues, mold, mildew, and more from your deck, patio, walkways, driveway, and siding.

• Pine straw & Mulch

Article I. Pine straw & Mulch –there are many benefits to using pine straw as natural garden mulch. First and foremost, pine straw is a natural by-product; meaning pine straw is discarded by pine trees naturally. Pine needles (straw) help provide excellent growing conditions for healthy trees, plants and shrubs.

Here are some benefits of pine straw and mulch installation besides the appearance.

§ Pine straw and mulch installation are essential to the survival of your landscape during a drought. They will reduce the amount of water that evaporates from your soil, greatly reducing your need to water your plants.

§ Pine straw and mulch improve the quality of your soil by breaking up clay and allowing better water and air movement through the soil. Also, mulch provides nutrients to sandy soil and improves its ability to hold water.

§ Pine straw and mulch act as an insulating layer on top of soil, keeping it cooler in the summer.

§ Pine straw and mulch keep weeds down, and the weeds that do grow are much easier to pull.

§ They are also a great deterrent against weeds, insects, and rodent free.

• Pruning Landscape Trees

Proper pruning of landscape trees improves their structural strength, maintains their health, enhances their beauty, and increases their value.

Why Should Trees Be Pruned?

Pruning is advisable if:

• trees have crossing branches, weak branch unions, or other defects

• branches are dead, dying, decayed, or hazardous

• lower branches interfere with people or vehicles, or block visibility of signs

• branches are growing into buildings or utility wires

• limbs have been broken by storms

• trees have grown too large and might injure people or damage property

Landscape trees not only make homes and communities more beautiful, but they also improve our environment and can increase the value of a property up to 20 percent. Trees are truly assets that need to be enhanced and protected. Proper pruning is definitely a worthwhile investment!

Let’s Talk Cat Food

The food you choose for your cat (or dog) has a big effect on his overall health, so make sure you’re feeding him a nutritious meal. If you know the brand he was eating prior to adoption, it helps to take a small amount of that and mix it with whatever you choose to make an easier transition. Changes to a new diet take adjustment and can prevent tummy issues. If your kitty has health issues or is overweight, underweight or is a senior, let your veterinarian help you select the right food.

Kittens (under one year old) should eat a kitten formula wet food because they are still growing and need a higher caloric diet. They should also be given free access to food during their first 6 months and should be fed at least 3 times a day. After 4 months, feeding can be reduced to twice a day.

WET FOOD

Most cats like canned food also called “wet food”. The high water content in this type of food provides additional hydration. It comes in a variety of textureschunks, slices, minced pieces, pate or chunks in gravy. Some cats will eat anything and others have specific preferences. Try different types to see what he likes best.

There are big differences in the quality of food, so be sure to read the ingredient labels before deciding. Look for food with meat as the first ingredient rather than grains or fillers. Felines are carnivorous by nature and have little need for grains in their diet.

The better quality and premium canned foods often have meat (poultry, beef, fish, etc) as the first several ingredients and don’t contain byproducts, artificial colors flavors or fillers.You can find these foods at

Susan Hartsfield Tanner

Windermere Pet Sitter 678-755-2931

bulldawgsusan@yahoo.com

most pet food stores and online. Although they tend to be more expensive than grocery stores, pure ingredients and less fillers means there is more nutrition packed into one can. Finding a high quality food pays off in the long run - better health and fewer vet visits!

Wet food should not be left out longer than 30 minutes (20 minutes in hot weather) because it can spoil and become unsafe to eat. Cover and refrigerate leftover food in the can and throw out uneaten food.

DRY FOOD

Some people prefer dry food or a combination of dry and wet. Dry is convenient because it can be left out without spoiling.

As with canned food, read the ingredients label and look for brands with meat as the first few ingredients. Again, avoid products with by-products, fillers and artificial flavors.

WATER

Many cats don’t like drinking water, however, there is always the exception. I can name several cats that love their water.

Regardless, always leave a couple of bowls in various places in your home. They definitely need to be hydrated especially if dry food is their meal of choice!

OCTOBER DRILL SCHEDULE

Monday 9:00am-10:30am

Ladies Open Drills

Wednesday 6:30pm-8:00pm

Adult Open Drills

Friday 9:00am-10:30am

Adult Open Drills

Friday 10:45am-12:00pm

Reps, Reps and more Reps

Please contact Coach Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net for pricing and further details.

JUNIOR TENNIS DRILLS AT WINDERMERE

Please contact Coach Bobby directly at schindlerb@comcast.net for the current drill schedule.

SQUEEGEES & BATT TOWELS ARE HERE FOR YOUR RAINY-DAY RELIEF

Please remember there are multiple tools at our courts to help dry your courts. They each serve a specific purpose, so in order to extend the life of these tools, please use them accordingly.

Upon arriving at your wet court, please use a roller or pull squeegee to spread out the large amounts of collected water. The BATT towels are to be used once the water has been dispersed to help dry the court in a more efficient manner. Please watch this quick video on the proper way to use the BATT towel here: battowel.com/video

Please remember to hang the squeegees and BATT towels back up on the inside of the fence when you have finished using them.

NEED TO RESERVE A COURT?

Court reservations can be made using ReserveMyCourt.com.

This app allows you to check on court availability and make reservations from the internet, iPhone app, or Android app.

Both tennis and pickle ball court reservations can be made on the app. Please follow the instructions in the link below to get started.

New Access control for the outdoor amenity restrooms effective September 8th. Access cards are now required to enter the restrooms located near the tennis facility and the main playground area. Access will be granted with your amenity card between the hours of 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM ONLY.

Lodge & Fitness Center

Please read all posted signs before entering the gym. Although we have increased gym cleaning by our professional cleaning company to 3 times per week, as a courtesy to other residents of your community, please remember to always clean equipment before/after usage, and employ social distancing. Lastly, please limit your work out to no more than 2 hours when others are wanting to use the facility.

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Except for cleaning Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 9am-10am

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BUYERS ARE SEARCHING IN WINDERMERE

But they aren't looking for a project Homes in need of repairs and updates are languishing while homes with desirable finishes and features are selling at or over asking price, sometimes with multiple offers.

CONSIDERING A MOVE?

If your home needs a refresh before you sell, ours is the only brokerage that can front you the money for minor repairs and updates with no fees and no interest. You simply pay it back at closing.

What are you waiting for? Let's talk!

Fall Garage Sale

SATURDAY ONLY! October 7 (8:00am

3:00pm)

Do you have some things that you just don’t need or want anymore? If so, get ready for Windermere’s Annual Fall Garage Sale!

Windermere will provide the Garage Sale signs at the main thoroughfares. We will advertise the neighborhood sale in the classified section of the AJC and Forsyth County News. Please do not place signs in your yard, however we do encourage those participating to place a balloon on your mailbox. We do not advertise specific addresses; therefore, we suggest that you place additional advertisement to draw traffic to your home.

We offer online ordering, curbside pickup and delivery powered by DoorDash and UberEATS.

We're all in this together and we appreciate your support of Alessio's!

BEEF DOG BELOW, CHIPS, DRINK

DOG, SLAW AND TOPPED WITH SRIRACHA MAYO

DOG, CHILI, CHEESE, JALAPENOS, SOUR CREAM DOG, CHILI AND SLAW

ANY NATHAN’S BEEF DOG BELOW, CHIPS, DRINK $5 BEEF DOG

NATHAN’S BEEF DOG, SLAW AND TOPPED WITH SRIRACHA MAYO

NATHAN’S BEEF DOG, CHILI, CHEESE, JALAPENOS, SOUR CREAM

NATHAN’S BEEF DOG, CHILI AND SLAW

ANY NATHAN’S BEEF DOG BELOW, CHIPS, DRINK $5 BEEEF DOG

NATHAN’S BEEF DOG, SLAW AND TOPPED WITH SRIRACHA MAYO

Windermere CLUBS!

Ladies Bridge: Meets the first and third Thursday of the month at the Lodge and would love to welcome new members! Contact Beryl Deal at 678807-7276

Couples Bridge: Meets every 3rd Saturday at the Lodge. Contact Sandy Stahl at 770-597-8237

Gal’s night: September book club was a success! We have selected our September read and will be meeting Wednesday, October 4th at 7:00Pm to discuss the book and select our new one. Please text Kristin McAfee at 925-998-1973 if you would like to join in.

Guys’ Night: The next Windermere Guys’ Night event will be October 10th at 7PM, at the Windermere Lodge. Cheers to a night of indulgence and good company! You can RSVP at https://www.homevantage.net/wgn

Santa Photos

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A Step Back in Time Prom

Kudos to Kristin McAfee and her Prom committee for a job well done on the retro prom.

The Lodge at Windermere

2023 LODGE RENTALS

Book your party today at the Lodge! Completed agreements and full payment is required at time of booking. No dates can be penciled in.

LODGE HOURS:

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm |

Closed Saturday and Sunday

Gym Closed every

Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-10am for Deep Cleaning

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOUR ACCESS CARD IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO LODGE.

We will be onsite Monday-Friday to assist you. Should you have any questions or concerns please let us know.

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The primary purpose of the Amenities within Windermere are to promote fellowship among property owners. The use of the facility is generally intended to be limited to owners, their families and their personal guests. The Lodge is generally available for rental for private events by Windermere owners Weekdays (Monday-Thursday) and Weekends (Friday-Sunday). For complete details regarding rental time slots and fees please see the Rental Contract on our website

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Reservations are taken on a first come, first serve basis. The reservation occurs upon the receipt of all fees and a signed contract agreement. Verbal holds will not be accepted under any circumstances.

CARDSACCESSARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO LODGE

Does your home need some work?

Section 1.01 Modifications Requiring Approval

Every structure or thing which is placed, erected, or installed upon any Unit and all improvements or other work (including staking, clearing, excavation, grading, and other site work, exterior alterations of existing improvements, or planting or removal of landscaping) which takes place within Windermere, must be in compliance with the Declaration and the Architectural Guidelines. New construction or any change or modification that is visible from the outside of a residence is subject to these guidelines and the authority and approval of the ARC.

Section 1.02 Submittals

(a) Process

A three-step process as follows:

(i)Complete online Application for Modification form

(ii) Gather required supporting documentation

(iii) Submit Application and supporting documentation to the Property Manager – PLEASE NOTE THE DATE RECEIVED BY THE PROPERTY MANAGER MAY DIFFER FROM THE DATE PRINTED ON THE ONLINE APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION FORM

(b) Fee for the process

There are no fees for the standard review process for ARC Applications. However, per the Financial Policies and Procedures Applications to the Architectural Review Committee for changes, alterations, additions, or deletions to property by delinquent homeowners will not be considered until all obligations for that individual property are resolved.

Certain projects such as but not limited to, an addition to a residence, new construction and pool/courtyard additions may require review from a licensed architect. These types of projects shall be subject to additional review fees as determined by the Board or their designee. The property owner will receive notification of additional fees once an application has been submitted and all fees must be paid prior to starting the review process. Fees are payable via check or money order.

If you wish to expedite the standard review process for your ARC Application which would not require review by a licensed architect rush fees will be charged as follows:

Approval in 2-4 Days once a complete form is submitted - $100 fee payable at the time of submission.

Approval in 5-7 Days once a completed from is submitted - $50 fee payable at the time of submission.

At the discretion of the Association Manager, certain projects may not be permitted to be rushed.

Applications may be submitted at any time, with an average processing time of 14 business days. Please plan ahead for all projects, including holiday and birthday gifts. Failure to receive prior approval for any and all projects is subject to sanctions for violation including unapproved modification fines starting at $200. Contact us at windermereactivities@comcast.net if you do not receive a decision letter.

Ensure all required documentation including but not limited to: (paint samples, roof shingles, plat/survey site, materials lists, renderings, etc.) are included with your application. Failure to provide the required documentation may result in the application not being accepted or delays in the processing time.

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FREQUENT VIOLATION REMINDERS

We understand that no one wants to receive those pesky violation letters! The most frequent violations that can be easily avoided are:

GARAGE & YARD SALES

Individual or neighborhood garage sales, moving sales, rummage sales, yard sales or similar activities within Windermere are prohibited. Community-wide events have traditionally been scheduled twice per year.

TRASH CANS

They must be stored out of view from the street. They cannot be stored on the side of the house or by the garage.

Rule Update: Trash and recycling containers should be placed at the curb for no more than 48 hours. Generally, this is 24 hours prior to pickup and 24 hours after pickup.

MAILBOXES

Please make sure that mailboxes are not faded and that mailboxes numbers are easily visible.

LAWNS

Please make sure your yards and beds are properly treated for weeds and that pine straw or mulch is kept looking tidy and fresh. This includes the sides and back of your homes as well...Your yard is one of the first things that is noticed about your home.