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THE COVE BEACONJuly – September 2016
MARINER'S COVE HOA BOARD OF DIRECTORSTim Kay- PresidentH: 302-947-9068C: 610-331-4764
Don FahyMC Liaison/Communications/Bylaws
Ed Ollis Boat Yard
H-302-947-9639C- [email protected]
Alan Wentworth-MembershipH-302-947-0978
Debbie Coverdale- Town WatchH-302-945-1516
David GrayMC Website and Beacon
Dennis Betz, Vice President717-487-4616
Secretary-Linn [email protected]
Treasurer/DMHOA Liaison- Jim BaileyH 302-945-7629C- 410-920-3781
Activities- Mike DeMacroC-610-733-9215
Mailing address:Mariner's Cove HOA35439 Pine Drive Box J-7 Long Neck, De 19966
www.marinerscove-hoa.org
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR AND WEBMASTER- DAVID GRAY
I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Fall. Much like last year, you are able to purchase your yearly membership in the HOA as well as pay for your boat storage, on our website. As 2016 memberships open starting in January, now is a great time to think about continuing your membership in our HOA. Membership is $20.00 if paid by April 15. Late fee of $5.00 will apply if paid after April 15 th. As always, if there is anything you feel should be on our website, have any interesting news items/articles of local interest or you have any comments or feedback, please email me at [email protected]. In addition, if you would like pictures of your house, once it is safe to re-enter our community, please provide your Mariner's Cove address, and we will reply with pictures of your house. Please note this is via email only.
If there is anything you would like to see in the Beacon, or on the website, please email me at [email protected].
COME ONE, COME ALL! Horseshoes begins again on Wed., May 25 at 9:00 AM next to the clubhouse. All are welcome to play! You don’t need to be good at throwing….there are no prizes, just a good time with good people.
www.marinerscove-hoa.org
Activities for 2016
JUNE 18 Caribbean Night/ Shrimp
July 2 Golf Cart Parade/ Boat Parade (not finalized)
3 Poker Run
30 Beef and Beverage $10
AUGUST 20 Family Picnic
SEPTEMBER 17 Chili Cook-off $2
OCTOBER 15 Craft Show/ Yard Sale
15/16 Dumpsters
DECEMBER 10 Pasta Party/ Pollyanna
NOTES FROM THE PRESIDENT- TIM KAY
Welcome Summer! The boats are in, the bay is getting crowded and Rt. 1 is a nightmare. Summer is officially here! Work has begun on Sussex to improve drainage prior to paving and that only took 5 years. Unfortunately Jennifer Lee is a disaster and probably won’t even be considered until next year, the pool cabana which should have been completely remodeled by now is somewhere on the back burner and a playground for kids?? You know the answer….maybe someday. We, as a board, continue, sometimes relentlessly, to try to get improvements made here at the Cove and are usually met with, “it’s not in the budget for this year.” Well, the board can only try so many times. It’s really up to the residents to demand that things change. You can do that by e-mailing our manager and the regional manager. The more residents they hear from the more upset they’ll get and MAYBE something will happen to improve conditions here at Mariners Cove. I will still be filing a complaint with the AG’s office regarding potholes and the temporary fixes which are already beginning to deteriorate. The rest is up to you. I will include the addresses of the manager and regional manager at the end of this report. Board elections will be held at our August general membership meeting and nominations are due by our July meeting which will be held on Sat. , July 9 at 10:00 AM in the clubhouse. There will be 3 openings on the board and nominations should be forwarded to Linn Spicer by e-mail or phone; [email protected] or 302-947- 2950. You may nominate yourself or someone else but all nominations must be to Linn by July 9. If no one chooses to run the board will only have six members. This is your opportunity to help make a difference. You need not be a full-time resident but must be an HOA member.
Park Manager……[email protected]
Reg’l manager……[email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT- DON FAHY
As the summer starts to hit us and we are getting our yards cleaned up and boats ready for the season, it is easy to overdo it a bit and before you know it, sunburn may not be the only thing that may be making you a bit unwell. You may be experiencing heat exhaustion. And, if so, you can easily do things to prevent it. According to WebMD, heat exhaustion occurs when the body loses salts and fluids from being exposed to high temperatures for long periods of times. But, what exactly is a long period of time? That differs from person to person and varies by age, gender and ethnicity. Additionally, those on medications, such as diuretics for high blood pressure, are more prone to feeling the effects of heat exhaustion more so than those who are not. Signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion include fatigue, dizziness, dehydration and shortness of breath. As people, we tend to ignore these during times of outdoor work as we expect to overexert ourselves, but we should at least be thinking twice during times of excessive heat. Ways to prevent heat exhaustion include:
Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. Use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or more. Drink extra fluids. At least 8 glasses of water of day is the daily recommendation. However, this is the minimum. Gatorade is also a great way to keep hydrated. At least two hours before any outdoor work, drink an extra two full eight (8) glasses of water. Avoid caffeine and alcoholic beverages before or during exertion at times of high temperature.
Heat exhaustion is not the same as heat stroke, but heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke if left ignored. Heat stroke is a greater health condition that can lead to hospitalization other serious health complications. Have a great and healthy summer!
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH- DEBBIE COVERDALE
The Neighborhood Watch Members are patrolling our streets, keeping a watchful eye open for any unusual activity. They can be recognized by the placards on their vehicles which read, “Neighborhood Watch Patrol.” In order for the Watch Members to have clear visibility around homes while driving by, we suggest the following:
Have bushes trimmed on all sides of the home.Remove any debris that could impair a clear view on all sides of the home.
Don’t Invite Trouble! Keep your grass and yard cut and maintained so as not to imply your home has been vacated. We can all do our part to keep our Community safe. Report any suspicious activity to a Watch Member patrolling your street. Neighbor by neighbor and street by street, we can keep our Mariners Cove Community safe. You may contact Debbie Coverdale, Chairperson of the “Neighborhood Watch Patrol.”
Phone: 302-945- 1614 email: [email protected]
DMHOA
DMHOA meets monthly on the 4th Monday of the month at Angola Beach and Estates. The meeting is open to all. As a member of our HOA, you are automatically a member of DMHOA.
ACTIVITES- MIKE DEMACRO
Summer is officially here, finally! We have many activities scheduled for the balance of this year. We schedule these events to raise money for your community and participation has been very low. If you are able to volunteer for an event or are interested in joining the committee please email me at [email protected]. You are not required to be part of the activities committee to assist with any function. Hope to hear for you!
Boat Yard- ED OLLIS
One of the amenities provided by the Homeowners Association is onsite watercraft storage. Last year more Homeowners than ever took advantage of this amenity and the boat storage lot was completely filled to capacity. I would encourage anyone that is interested in onsite storage to contact me as early as possible since storage is limited and is only available on a first come first served basis to paid HOA members. The boat storage lot is located at the foot of Knoll Way. Lot storage is $35 and covers the year-round maintenance of the boat yard. I will begin taking space reservations April 15.
MEMBERSHIP- ALAN WENTWORTH
2016 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
We are still accepting applications for membership for 2015. Your membership includes: quarterly Beacons, Boat Towing, boat and trailer storage, DMHOA Membership, 4 th of July Boat Parade, Poker Run, Spring, Summer and Fall socials, Craft Shows, Christmas/Pasta Dinner, Christmas Decorating contest, and Annual Picnic along with other special events that your Board sponsors.
I would like to thank all of you that have renewed their membership and welcome our new members. As of this date we have 120 members, but there are still a lot of you that have not renewed. Please remember that the charge is now $25.00 ($20 for new residents). Also, if you do not join by August 1 st , you will no longer receive the Cove Beacon or any other information or be able to attend the annual picnic. Send your membership along with your name, address, telephone number, email address and lot and Mariner’s Cove address along with a check to:
Alan Wentworth/MCHOA35474 Pine DriveMillsboro, DE 19966
Membership payments will be acknowledged by e-mail for those with an internet address. Those without e-mail capabilities can include a self addressed stamped envelope with their application.
2016 Membership ApplicationWe are now accepting applications for membership for 2016. Please mail your check payable to MCHOA and membership enrollment form to:
MCHOA Attn: Al Wentworth
35474 Pine Drive Millsboro, De 19966Membership is $20.00 if paid by April 15 and $25.00 if paid after April 15 th ($20 for new residents). You may also pay online through our website @ www.marinerscove-hoa.org . There is a $1.00 service charge for online payment. Payments will be acknowledged by email if an address is provided. If you want a paper receipt or a membership card mailed to you, please include a stamped, self addressed envelope with your application.Please give us your e-mail address to help us control the costs to keep you informed. We are then able to get out weather reports, happenings in the park etc. The Beacon is now published quarterly. Please remember to check the Bulletin Boards (located by the pool on Cove Drive and behind the mailboxes) for upcoming events.
NAME_______________________________ LOT NUMBER______
MARINERS COVE ADDRESS___________________________________________
HOME ADDRESS IF NOT A FULL TIME RESIDENT _________________________________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER_____________________CELL NUMBER___________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS____________________________ children under 14 years ____
Beacon mailed ___ Beacon e-mailed ________
We also need volunteers to help us with the events, if interested please indicate Yes_____ No____
Your membership includes quarterly Beacons, Boat Towing, boat and trailer storage, DMHOA Membership, 4th of July Boat Parade, Poker Run, Spring, summer and fall socials, Craft Shows, Christmas/Pasta Dinner, Christmas Decorating, and Annual Picnic along with other special events that your Board sponsors.
By checking on the line below, you give us your permission to share your information with Neighborhood Watch. If you do not check on the line, we will be unable to notify you if something goes wrong with your property.
_________yes I give my permission to share my information with Neighborhood Watch
Thank youMCHOA Board of Director
What is a Home Owner’s Association?
If you were to visit Wikipedia, you would see a homeowner’s association (HOA) is:
a corporation formed by a real estate developer for the purpose of marketing, managing, and selling of homes and lots in a residential subdivision. It grants the developer privileged voting rights in governing the association, while allowing the developer to exit financial and legal responsibility of the organization, typically by transferring ownership of the association to the homeowners after selling off a predetermined number of lots. Membership in the homeowners association by a residential buyer is typically a condition of purchase; a buyer isn't given an option to reject it.
However, your Mariner’s Cove HOA is far from that. Unlike the example shown above, membership is entirely voluntary. We cannot tell you what color your shutters should be. Rather, we are more akin to a social organization. That is what I am here to discuss today; why you should join.
Your HOA does many things for you, all for the low yearly cost of $20.00. These benefits include the following:
- Quarterly Beacon newsletters which keep you apprised of community happenings and often include fun recipe ideas or word searches.
- The Yearly Family Picnic, held at the end of August
However, were you aware of the following benefits?
- If you are a member of the HOA and we are involved in arbitration with ELS, and a monetary judgment is awarded, you are a beneficiary of this award.
- $3.00 of your membership is given to DMHOA (Delaware Manufactured Homeowner’s Association). This automatically makes you an at-large member. DMHOA holds monthly meetings to inform homeowner’s of new trends and ingoing legislation which affects you.
- Your HOA is the conduit between us as residents and the Office, and can work with the Office to ensure the concerns of residents are addressed and possible issues are resolved before they become nuisances or problems.
- Your HOA has a wonderful activities committee. This committee plans numerous events for your yearly such as the pancake breakfast and shrimp night. You can be involved in making these activities a success and help to craft new activities by coming out the meetings or offering to help at events.
- The sense of pride in knowing you are a part of a social organization whose goal is improving your life here in Mariner’s Cove
- The communal nature of knowing you have wonderful neighbors and friends, who want to get to know you.
I hope these few short reasons give you a sense of what your HOA does for you. My father, Mike Gray, and the new President Tim Kay (along with the board) have worked and are working hard for you. $20.00 and/or a little bit of your time can go a long way towards making Mariner’s Cove a better place to live.
MCHOA35439 Pine DriveBox J-7Long Neck, DE 19966
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Show your Mariner's Cove Pride:
T-shirt: $10.00
Website:
www.marinerscove-hoa.org