CAROLINA FOREST ____________________________________________________________________________________
Fourth Issue	www.carolinaforestinc.com	Fall 2009

NEWS

·         The Proposed Budget for 2010 will be mailed to all members before November 15th, 2009.  Members may respond in writing with any concerns. The office must receive all correspondence before December 1st to allow the Board time for review.

·         2010 Proposed Budget Review and Approval - Friday December 11th at 7:00pm-CFA Clubhouse during the regular meeting.

·         2010 Invoices will be mailed no later than December 15th. They are due and payable on January 1st, 2010 but no later than March 1st, 2010.  If not paid by March 1st a $25.00 late charge will be assessed, and collection efforts initiated.  CFA now accepts credit cards and has a payment plan.  Call the CFA Office for details.

·         The CFA Campground will close for the winter on Sunday November 15th.

·         Daylight savings time ends Sunday November 1.

·         The next meeting of the CFA Book Club is Friday, November 20 at 7:15 at the clubhouse.   The book is The Wildwater Walking Club by Claire Cook.  Call Barbara Miller at 704-847-8210 if you would like to attend.

·         Time Warner Cable (TWC) is considering providing cable and high speed internet service to our area.  If approved, installation would be complete 6-9 months later.  We’ll keep you posted!

·         A gentle reminder:  Please be considerate of others when loading and unloading your boats at the marina.  Don’t block the ramps or park where you block others from getting to the ramp.  Be ready to unload your boat when you get to the ramp, don’t wait until then to get out and undo straps, etc.  We had several instances over the summer where these simple rules were not observed causing needless hassles and confrontations.  A little common sense goes a long way!

·         A new fundraising committee has been formed to raise money for the CFA Parks area located at the site of our former tennis courts.  The initial event involving a bingo night had to be cancelled due to some legal hurdles.  If you’d like to participate or have ideas for fundraising please contact the CFA office.

·         Our community can only succeed through the continued efforts of our members.  We’ve formed a committee chaired by Noel Nicely to explore ways to improve the appearance, safety, security, and operations of our community.  The more folks get involved the more success this effort will have.  Help us maintain our hidden gem on Lake Tillery.  Please contact the office if you are interested in serving.

 

·         A new law banning plastic bottles from all landfills went into effect on October 1.  To comply with this law, CFA has leased a recycling dumpster which is located on the campground road near the existing trash dumpster.  The new dumpster is to be used only for recyclables (#1 and #2 plastic bottles; aluminum cans; steel food cans; empty tin & steel aerosol cans; glass bottles (clear, green and brown); newspaper/magazines; phone books; office paper; and (broken down/flattened) non-waxed cardboard.  Items forbidden in the recycling dumpster include plastic bags; ice cream containers; foam egg cartons; CDs/DVDs; Styrofoam; paper towels, napkins, cups or plates; toys; electronics or batteries; light bulbs; coat hangers; furniture; garden tools or waste; and motor oil/ hydraulic   fluid/ anti-freeze bottles.  For more information on the new law and banned materials, check here:  http://www.wastenotnc.org/swhome/landfillbans.asp

·         CFA Storage Area:  CFA provides a storage area for watercraft, trailers, campers, etc.  CFA is not responsible for any damages or theft of items placed in this area.  Member owners in good standing are limited to one numbered space in the storage area on a first come, first served basis.  Spaces are not reserved and there is currently no charge for storage.  You must register yearly and provide the space number and description of items stored to the office if you are storing anything in the area.  All occupied spaces and their contents must be registered with the office by January 1, 2010.  Any items not registered by that date will be removed at the owner’s expense or sold as abandoned property if ownership cannot be determined. 

·         Scott Broadway resigned his position as Maintenance Supervisor to pursue other opportunities.  We wish Scott the best of luck in his future endeavors.  Larry Beachum was promoted to Maintenance Supervisor, and Bill Ingram was hired from 98 applicants for Maintenance on September 7^th.  Welcome, Bill!

·         The 2010 CFA Budget Committee projects CFA could save up to $2000 per year in postage and printing costs if we stop mailing hard copy newsletters to everybody and send them out by electronic means instead.  We’ve been trying to transition to this for several years and now feel it’s time.   The next newsletter in early winter 2010 will be printed and mailed by request only.  If you’d like to continue to receive this newsletter by mail contact the office.  If you wish to receive by email provide your email address to the office at carolinaforest@embarqmail.com.  If you don’t respond, you won’t receive this newsletter.  The newsletter will also be posted on the CFA website, http://carolinaforestinc.com and a few hard copies will be available in the office.

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IMPROVEMENTS

·         Renovations to the CFA campground bathhouse and campsite electrical systems are underway.  This phase should be completed this fall.

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ENTERTAINMENT

 

• The Annual CFA Halloween Party - will be held on Saturday, October 31:

 

Trick or Treat 2-4pm

Please contact Michelle King 910-572-3977 or CFA Office if you would like to put your house on the Goblins’ stop list.

 

Halloween Party 6pm

Refreshments, Games & Cake Walk (cakes needed)

 

Haunted Hay Ride

Volunteers needed for the displays/monsters in the woods.  Contact Rodney Dyer or Michelle King.

 

• Oyster Roast and Shrimp Boil, Saturday November 7, 4-7 pm - Clubhouse Picnic Area  :Open to Members and Guests

$10.00 Per Person in advance, $15.00 per person that night, register by November 2         

Wrist Bands will be issued.  

Advance reservations ensure enough oysters & shrimp are ordered.

Blues & Early Rock Band:  Red Hot Skillet Lickers

Contact the office or Michelle King to make reservations    

 

• Ladies Social, Saturday, November 14, 9:30 am at the Clubhouse

 

• Breakfast with Santa - Saturday, December 5 -Watch website and bulletin boards for details.

 

·         New Years Eve Party, Thursday, December 31 - Watch website and bulletin boards for more information

 

• From Entertainment Committee Chair, Michelle King:

 

            “I would like to thank everyone who has volunteered to help with the parties and picnics this past year.  Without YOU we would not be able to put on these functions!

 

            If you would like to be on the email list for Entertainment Functions, please email me at mcleanentmk@carolina.net.”

 

            Michelle King

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CALENDAR

• Saturday, October 31 – Annual CFA Halloween Party  - see details above
• Saturday, November 7 – Oyster Roast and Shrimp Boil, 4-7 pm – see details above

• Friday, November 13, 7:00 pm - Board meeting – clubhouse
• Saturday, November 14, 9:30 am, Ladies’ Social – clubhouse
• Friday, November 20, 7:15 pm – CFA Book Club

• Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27 - CFA office closed for Thanksgiving
• Saturday, December 5 – Breakfast With Santa – see above
• Friday, December 11, 7:00 pm – Board meeting and 2010 Budget Presentation– clubhouse
• Wednesday, December 23, Thursday, December 24, and Friday, December 25 - CFA office closed for Christmas
• Thursday, December 31 – New Years Eve Party – Details TBD

• Friday, January 1, 2010, CFA office closed for New Year’s Day
• Friday, January 8, 2010, 7:00 pm - Board meeting – clubhouse

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CFA BOARD MEMBERS & OFFICERS

 

Larry Neyens, Chair                                        910-572-4394

Dannie Cox, Vice Chair                                  910-571-0554

Cyndi Caviness, Board                                   910-572-5163

Larry Emmert, Board                                      910-572-3910

Mark McLean, Board                                     910-572-3977

John Olmstead, President                               910-576-5044

Noel Nicely, Vice President                           910-571-0737

Tom Miller, Treasurer                                      704-847-8210 

Andy King, Secretary                                     919-471-6310