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A Word from our President...
First I would like to welcome new members to the
neighborhood. We look forward to meeting and getting to know all of you.
This Spring we had our
first community clean up day of the year. Thanks to all of those who
were able to make it. The
flowers, benches, and picnic tables look wonderful.
Even the trash can holders got a sprucing up! And have you
noticed the diaper changing stations in both the ladies’ and men’s
rooms?
Attendance was low but spirits were high and we
accomplished many of the items on our list.
We hope to make this an annual event in which the whole community
can pitch in, spend a day with neighbors and help keep our neighborhood
beautiful. We still need to
clean up the stream as it passes through our neighborhood.
If you would like to help with this please contact a board member
or get a group together to do the job.
Jennie
Kantowski
pulled together a community yard sale in May which I am told was
successful. The
Bowens and the
Bartons decorated the
clubhouse and organized a fun Memorial Day party. Two adults even got in
the pool at
10pm! The rest of us didn't
come prepared for the polar bear plunge. The community has purchased new
tables for our clubhouse.
I'm sure everyone has noticed the new mulch in the playground and the
repaired toddler playground equipment. A large group showed up quite
early on a March morning to help get that mulch spread in time for the
Easter Bunny and egg hunt. Thanks to all for their efforts.
The monthly happy hours continue on the first
Friday of every month (unless there is a holiday to work around). These
are a nice way to spend a Friday evening catching up with neighbors,
eating and relaxing. Please come down and join the crowd even if you
don't know anyone; this is a great way to get acquainted.
As you can see, we have been busy this
Winter and Spring. Now that
Summer is upon us the pool is open and we are
all thinking about vacations and summertime activities. We request a
small amount of your time to think about the community. In
June the election was held for next
year's board. Many of you
may have received the ballot via email, how did that work for you?
Last but not least, is the water issue along the
playground/ basketball court and between the tennis courts and the
road. The community voted to place funds
aside to fix this problem. Before we can do that next year (summer/fall)
we need a committee to talk to landscapers and contractors about how to
resolve the issue and then make a recommendation to the board. This
should not be a difficult job but it is definitely your chance to get
your opinion known. Perhaps the Saturday morning basketball team has
some suggestions? If you are
interested in working on this committee, please contact any board
member.
Greg
Lilly has volunteered to chair the
committee.
We hope to see you at the next
meeting(TBA) .
Enjoy your summer.
Sophia
Phillips
Community President
And From Our Secretary
The board meeting on June 30th was successful.
We started about
7:45 PM with nine families
present in person. I tallied
a total of 37 proxies (including those present), all voting in favor of
the slate, or 28% of the 132 residences.
The by-laws require 20%,
so
we have a new Board.
There was one write-in for
Melissa
Bowen and one for
Tony
Rufulo,
so I take that as a mandate to actively include those two in our board
activities, in whatever way they want to be involved.
Besides, just try keeping them out.
There was a general discussion about the paving,
grounds keeping and the upcoming party on
July 9th. No subjects came
up for a vote.
We remember with great affection
Tony's wife,
Theresa, and also
Jack
Marino, who both were such strong
members of Indian Hills for such a long time,
and made such great contributions by their spirit and sense of
community. We miss them, and
see their commitment being carried forward by the new families who come
out and get involved in what's going on.
Respectfully submitted
Bill
Anselm
Secretary
And the New Board Members are:
Sophia
Phillips, President
Tracy
Kruk,
Vice President
Bill
Anselm, Secretary
Jim
Kantowski,
Treasurer
Kathy
Wicker, Director-at Large
Greg Lilly, Director-at Large
Mike
Hagopian,
Director-at Large
Gray
Barton, Director-at Large
Thanks to all those who have volunteered!
Welcome to the Neighborhood!
Bernie and
Rachel
Orem
1594 Chautaugua Road
Troy and
Jennifer
Taylor
64 Chautaugua Road
Tim and
Suzanne Seen
1602 Comanche Road
Gary
Chawazik
and
Ludmila
Mendez
567 Comanche Road
Congratulations!
Jeff and
Christine
Leigh (1578
Comanche Road)
had a baby boy weight
6lbs 6oz. on
May 12, 2005. His
name is Huck Crownheart Leigh.
Kurt and
Marieluise
Riegel are glowing proudly over
Eden Riegel's 2005 Daytime Emmy Award for Best Younger Actress.
Eden played
Bianca
Montgomery on ABC’s All My Children
and is pounding on
Hollywood doors these days in search of her next
big thing.
High school graduates:
AJ
Armstrong,
Garett
Collins,
Stephanie
Dimont,
Scott
Brozen,
Joseph
Segre,
Michael
Drake,
Allissa
Tilley,
Elizabeth
Flood and others we might have
missed!.
Best wishes for a successful future!
Pool News
The pool is open and it looks great! Thanks to all
community members who helped with clean up and set up.
The regular hours are
11:30 to 8:00 pm Sunday
through Thursday,
11:30 – 9:00 on Friday and
Saturday. Holidays we close at
8:00 pm. The pool is available
for rental before or after pool hours only. Small parties (10 guests or
fewer) may reserve the picnic table area on weekdays.
We do not allow any other parties during pool hours
- even if all the guests are pool members - because we do not have
enough lifeguards to handle unusually large groups. To reserve for a
small party, please contact
Sandy
Avery (410) 757-7976 or
pool@ihge.org To
reserve the clubhouse/pool for a before or after hours party, please
contact
Melissa
Bowen (410) 757-9247 or
clubhouse@ihge.org.
We are working on purchasing new umbrella for the
pool deck, hopefully we can have them before
the season ends. We want everyone to have a safe and fun summer at the
pool. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to
contact
Sandy and
Kevin
Avery, or call DRD Pools, Inc. at
the number posted on the fence. DRD Supervisors are available all summer
to see that the pool is well-run.
Have a safe and fun summer,
Sandy
Avery
Swim Team News
SWIM TEAM IS OFF TO A WONDERFUL START!
COME AND SUPPORT THE SWIMMERS AT THE MEETS!
JUNE 18TH vs. INDIAN LANDING(HOME)
We Won!
JUNE 25TH vs. DAVIDSONVILLE (AWAY)
We didn't win...
JULY 9TH vs. CAPE ST. CLAIRE(HOME)
We Won!
JULY 16TH vs. EVERGREEN(AWAY)
ALL MEETS START AT
8:30AM.
TIE-ONE ON
FAMILY FUNDRAISING EVENT, MONDAY NIGHT, JULY
18TH
5:30-7PM
CONCESSIONS, (Taco in a bag and
more!), TIE-DYE, SWIMMING
*BRING SOMETHING WHITE TO TIE-DYE*
ADVANCE DISCOUNTED TICKET SALES AVAILABLE DURING
SWIM PRACTICE! VOLUNTEERS ATTEND FOR FREE! CONTACT
KELLY
DOETSCH
410-626-8877
CLUBHOUSE NEWS
Think of the clubhouse for your next party!!! It’s
the perfect place for a birthday party for an adult or child.
Great for your holiday parties.
Rentals of the clubhouse have greatly increased,
so book your date early!
(It's only $50 for 4 hours or $100 for 8 hours!)
Enjoy the wonderful facility that we are so
fortunate to have in our community.
Contact
Melissa
Bowen at 410-757-9247 OR EMAIL
CLUBHOUSE@IHGE.ORG
We need YOU!
*THE SHED (BY THE FORMER BABY POOL) COULD REALLY
USE SOME T.L.C. DO YOU HAVE
SOME EXTRA PLYWOOD? 2 X4s?
GOT A LITTLE TIME TO
HELP PAINT?
IDEAS ON HOW TO IMPROVE THE FUNCTION AND APPEARANCE?
EMAIL
CLUBHOUSE@IHGE.ORG
THE GRILL PIT
THANKS TO
JOHN
DEVER
WHO SPENT HIS WEEK HOME FROM COLLEGE DESIGNING AND
BUILDING OUR NEW GRILL PIT.
THANKS TO ALL THOSE THAT HELPED
JOHN THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS!
PLEASE USE IT FOR PICNICS AT THE POOL AND ADJOINING FIELD.
NO NEED TO SIGN UP FOR IT, BUT BE
PREPARED...IF IT SMELLS GOOD, YOU MIGHT HAVE SOME EXTRA GUESTS!
SOCIAL COMMITTEE
Would you be interested in hosting
Bunco night at the clubhouse once a month?
How about a poker night?
Guys/Girls Night Out?
Progressive Dinner? Host one of the
monthly Happy Hours? Got
a idea for a fun kid’s night?
How about a fun craft project for a rainy day?
Got other ideas?
Get involved and get to know your neighbors!!
Contact
Jennie
Kantowski
410-757-6094 or
Melissa
Bowen 410-757-9247
SCRAPBOOKING NIGHT-
3rd Wednesday of each month.
7-10pm at the clubhouse.
Catch up on your scrap booking or any other project. Contact
Michelle
Sotiros at
410-757-4491 or
JSOTIROS@COMCAST.NET for more
information.
STAYING IN TOUCH ...
WEB SITE:
IHGE.ORG
INFO LINE: (410)349-3885
THE WEB SITE IS UP AND RUNNING. THANKS TO
KURT
RIEGEL! CHECK IT OUT FOR THE LATEST
COMMUNITY INFORMATION, THE DIRECTORY (PASSWORD PROTECTED), PICTURES,
CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND MORE!
AND,
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE INTERNET ACCESS,
CALL THE INFO LINE. IT WILL BE UPDATED WEEKLY, OR AS NECESSARY.
DO WE HAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS?
WE ARE HOPING TO KEEP COMMUNITY MEMBERS UPDATED IN
A MORE TIMELY MANNER, HAVING YOUR EMAIL
ADDRESS WILL HELP US DO JUST THAT.
PLEASE EMAIL YOUR
EMAIL ADDRESS TO
MELISBOWEN@COMCAST.NET .
THESE WILL NOT BE SHARED OUTSIDE THE COMMUNITY.
DID YOU UPDATE YOUR DIRECTORY INFORMATION?
IF NOT, EMAIL
CLUBHOUSE@IHGE.ORG FOR A FORM.
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