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BRPOA BOARD MEETING
A regularly scheduled BRPOA Board of Directors meeting
 will be held on Saturday, February 11th, 2012 @ 9:00 a.m.
in the Community Center.
Agenda


Election Time is Right Around the Corner
Interested in running for the Board of Directors?  Take that first step by submitting a nomination form.  Please return to our office no later than 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 7th, 2012.  
BRPOA Nomination Form
Ridge Utilities, Inc. Nomination Form


Message from BRS Women's Club
The BRS Women's Club will be taking donations for local nursing 
homes this winter.  The items requested are warm sweaters, vest,
fleece, etc., that have button or zipper closures for Men & Women
of all sizes.  (Pullovers are too difficult for them to manage on their own) 
Please donate items that are clean and in good repair. 
Donations will be accepted at the Association Office
until February 19, 2012.  Any donation after this date will be accepted
by calling Patricia Harbin @ 540- 967-5412.

 
Donna & John Gray's Thank You
Please click below to view Donna and John Grey's thank you letter
to the Blue Ridge Shores community during the search for their missing cat, Binx.
Gray's Thank You Letter


Quilting for C.S.C

For many years, CSC has handmade a quilt to be raffled off at Blue Ridge Shores 4th of July Celebratioon.  The quilt is  made by members of BRS during the winter months.  We need your help!  If you are an experienced quilter, you are welcome to help and join the fun!  Even if you are inexperienced and wish to the learn the art of quilting, we would love to teach you.  Having fun and getting to know your fellow BRS neighbors is a wonderful and rewarding experience.

We start quilting the 2nd Tuesday in January (January 10, 2012) at 10 a.m. at the Community Center.  Please call Shirley MacKenzie at 540-967-9654, Marie Canaday at 540-967-0182 OR Laverne McCleese at 540-967-1786 if you would like to join the fun!

Verizon Landline Complaints
Please direct all Verizon landline service complaints to Deborah at (855) 661-2237.  This contact information has been provided directly to BRS by Verizon concerning landline service issues and/or complaints.

Underground Storage Tanks
BRPOA is requesting information on the existence of Member's underground storage tanks used for heating oil and gasoline storage.  Please contact the office or email dwkelly.brs@comcast.net. 

Email Addresses
Approximately 200 members are receiving information, news & emergency information through the use of email addresses.  If you would like to be included on this list please forward your email address to brpoaom.brs@comcast.net.  This will be distributed in a mannerthat protects the privacy of your system.  If you would like to receive the Shore Line electronically please indicate so.

AOSS Correspondence
Several residences have received correspondences from the Thomas Jefferson Health District regarding your alternative Onsite Sewage Disposal System and owner responsibilities (AOSS).  The GM has been in contact with the Local Environmental Specialist and has copies of the Emergency Regulations.  Please use this link:  http://register.dls.virginia.gov/emergencyregs/e12v5613%2026-17.html; to view the emergency regulations or come by the office to obtain a copy. 
We have list of certified providers in the area but recommended you learn all the facts before signing a contract with anyone.

Aerobics Classes
Classes are M/W/F beginning at 9:00 a.m.  The exercise will be conducted utilizing both VHS/DVD exercise programs on the large screen TV.  There is no charge, but a waiver must be signed with the understanding that participation is at one's own risk.

Tennis Court Keys
Recently the tennis courts were repaired and been secured with a lock to assure that their sole use is to play tennis.  Members wishing to have access for the purpose of playing tennis may come by the office and receive a key that will be assigned to them.

Compliance Committee

Vicki Cook, Chairperson
Anthony Caputy
Greg Kane
Thad Furlong
Warren Heady
Doug Frago

The Compliance Committee adjudicates complaints and violations related to BRPOA By-Laws, Rules and Regulations and Recorded Restrictions as adopted by the Board of Directors where not otherwise vested in another committee or assigned to the General Manager.  When requested by the Board of Directors, the Committee provides interpretation of the BRPOA Rules and Regulations. 

The Chairman of this committee is appointed by the Board of Directors to serve a one year term.  The Chairman is a current or former member of the Board of Directors.  The two members and four Alternates remain until the Annual Meeting.

Finance Committee

Bill Earhart, Chairperson
Linda Munday
Val Wallace
Theresa Walker

The purpose of the BRPOA Finance Committee is charged with preliminary planning and development of the Association’s annual budget for presentation to the Board of Directors for their consideration and approval.  The committee is also charged with advising and making recommendations throughout the fiscal year regarding monetary budget execution and financial status.  This shall include, but not be limited to, recommending sources of income, investments, expenditures and allocation of funds.  The committee shall also serve as a resource for the president and other committees in resolving other financial matters and considerations.   

The committee shall consist of four members in addition to the BRPOA Treasurer who shall serve as Finance Committee Chairperson. 

Community Services Committee

The CSC requests volunteer participation from the membership in support of activities throughout the year.  The CSC schedules and conducts business meetings to plan, coordinate and assign responsibilities for its recreational and social programs.  The CSC submits a budget to the Board of Directors.  The status of programs is reported by the CSC Chairperson or the Board Liaison Officer at scheduled Board of Directors meetings. 

Lake Management Committee

Mike Martin, Chairperson
Herb Bauer
Greg Clayton
Colleen Cole
Herb Younker

The Lake Management Committee is charged with oversight of all aspects of the maintenance, repair and any improvements of the dam, lake and bridge.  In conjunction with the General Manager and appropriate professionals, the Committee is responsible for the timely collection of data concerning the status of the dam, lake and bridge.  The Committee is also charged with the task of analyzing the data gathered and preparation of the reports and recommendations to the Board of Directors in order to maintain, preserve and improve, where appropriate, the quality and condition of the dam, lake and bridge. 

The Lake Management Committee may also be tasked with conducting specific projects or resolving specific issues directly impacting the condition of the lake, dam and bridge from time to time by the Board of Directors.  The Committee will perform those tasks necessary to prepare recommendations to the Board for solving the specific problem or issue faced by BRPOA is preserving the dam, lake and bridge. 

Women’s Club

The Women's Club at Blue Ridge Shores is established as an auxiliary unit under the auspices of the Community Services Committee (CSC).  The Club shall retain its autonomy in conducting those fund raising activities, such as Flea market and White Elephant Sales, and its separate dues structure, that support its philanthropic objectives.  Club objectives are to encourage positive community involvement; to promote growth in the cultural arts, e.g. history, literature, drama, music; to provide assistance (both short term and long range) to those who exhibit a need, whether social, emotional, physical, or economic; and to appreciate fellowship and our environment. The membership consists of Blue Ridge Shores' residents and associate members from surrounding communities .  

Security and Safety Committee

Cleve Canaday, Chairperson
Mercia Corrieri
Clarence Craig
Bill Haase
Matthew Harper
Bill Hynes


As an agent of the BRPOA Board of Directors, the Security and Safety Committee shall review, monitor and develop capabilities, practices and procedures to assure the safety and well being of BRPOA members, guests and employees.  These functions include the protection of both private and public property within the boundaries of Blue Ridge Shores.  A committee chair is selected by the BRPOA Board of Directors.  The committee consists of no less then 5 members, no more then 7 members.  The chairman is reappointed annually thereafter. 

Landscape Committee Charter

Linda Munday and Donna Frago, Co-Chairs

Herb Bauer

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