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For details or questions regarding a particular event contact the Blue Ridge Shores Office at 540-967-1408.

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TRASH PICK-UP WILL BE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND
THERE WILL NOT BE TRASH PICK-UP FRIDAY 9/5/08!!!

Beginning Monday, September 8th Trash Pick-up will be
on Monday's ONLY!

AND

THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST
IN OBSERVANCE OF THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY

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FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 7TH IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER
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BRPOA REGULAR BOARD MEETING
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH AT 9:00AM
COMMUNITY CENTER
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LAKE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
SUNDAY'S, SEPTEMBER 14TH AND 28TH AT 10:00AM
COMMUNITY CENTER
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THE LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR HELP!!

Please call the office at 967-1408 to volunteer a fraction of your time to Blue Ridge Shores Landscape Committee! We have many areas that are going unattended. Please call today!!! Thank You! 

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Tornado Safety Saves Lives
-- Virginia Twisters Remind Residents to Get Ready --

RICHMOND, Va. - Yesterday's tornadoes chased away any doubt that tornadoes can and do strike Virginia. All Virginians should know what to do and where to go to stay safe.

"This is the time for all of us to review basic tornado safety," said Michael Cline, state coordinator for the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. "Knowing basic safety rules saved a lot of lives yesterday."

Know the difference between a tornado watch and warning:

Tornado watch: Tornadoes could develop in your area. Stay tuned to your local radio, TV or NOAA weather radio for further information and possible warnings. Be prepared to take cover if necessary.

Tornado warning: A tornado has been sighted or has been indicated by NWS Doppler radar. Warnings are given to individual counties or cities and include the tornado's location, direction and speed. If you are in or near its path, seek shelter immediately.

A weather alert radio is an important part of being ready for an emergency. These radios will deliver weather watches and warnings from the local National Weather Service offices, 24 hours a day. They can be programmed to receive alerts for specific areas, and some have a tone alert that will activate a weather radio even if the audio is turned off.

If a Tornado is Headed Your Way:

Shelter immediately in the nearest substantial building. Go to the building's basement. If there is no basement, move to a small, windowless interior room such as a closet, bathroom or interior hall on the lowest level of the building. Be sure to use the stairs to reach the lowest level, not an elevator. Protect your body from flying debris with a heavy blanket or pillows.

Take precautions if you can not get to a substantial buildings. If you are in:

• Open buildings (shopping malls, gymnasiums or civic centers): Try to get into the restroom or an interior hallway. If there is no time to go anywhere else, protect yourself right where you are by getting up against something that will support or deflect falling debris. Protect your head by covering it with your arms.

• Automobiles: Get out of your vehicle and try to find shelter inside a sturdy building. A culvert or ditch can provide shelter if a substantial building is not nearby — lie down flat and cover your head with your hands. Do not take shelter under a highway overpass or bridge, because debris could get blown under them or the structures themselves could be destroyed.

• Outdoors: Try to find shelter immediately in the nearest substantial building. If no buildings are close, lie down flat in a ditch or depression and cover your head with your hands.

• Mobile homes: Do not stay in mobile homes. You should leave immediately and seek shelter inside a nearby sturdy building or lie down in a ditch away from your home, covering your head with your hands. Mobile homes are extremely unsafe during tornadoes.

Families and businesses should practice yearly tornado drills. Guidelines for creating a tornado safety plan and conducting drill are available at http://www.vaemergency.com.

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Septic Tank Requirements!!

Please be aware the By-laws require that a certification of inspection and/or pumping must be on file in the BRPOA office.  If you have not had your tanked inspected/pumped after 2002, please have it inspected/pumped and submit proof of service to the office along with your payment.

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The Shore Line Blue Ridge Property Owners Association Newsletter

                                                                          

Compliance Committee

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 two year term.  The Chairman is a current or former member of the Board of Directors.  The two members and four Alternates are elected by the membership at BRPOA Annual Meetings.  They also serve for two years.  Half of the Committee starts their term on odd years and half on even years.  The candidate receiving the largest number of votes at an election serves as member.  The candidates receiving the next higher number of votes serve as alternates and fill the remaining vacancies. 

Finance Committee

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 Community Services Committee (CSC) plans, conducts and oversees officially authorized BRPOA recreational and social activities.  The CSC, is the only organization within Blue Ridge Shores authorized to conduct fund-raising activities to finance un-budgeted functions, selected equipment, and capital improvements associated with recreational and social activities approved by the Board of Directors.  The CSC manages and accounts for monies raised for these purposes.  In cooperation with the General Manager, the CSC manages the Community Center and its associated property. 

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

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

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

The Landscape Committee is a standing committee of the BRPOA Board of Directors.  The Committee’s primary purpose is the planning, improving, enhancing the appearance of existing and proposed grounds comprising the common property of BRPOA. 

The Landscape Committee is comprised of volunteer members/renters of the BRPOA community.  The Board of Directors appoints the Committee Chairperson annually. 

Joint Personnel Committee

As a Joint Committee of BRPOA, Inc. and Ridge Utilities, Inc. (RU) Boards of Directors, the Personnel Committee serves as an advisory panel for both Boards of Directors on matters pertaining to personnel. 

The Committee consists of seven members.  The Chairperson is designated as the First Vice-President of the BRPOA Board of Directors.  Prior to the June meeting, the Chairperson selects one sitting BRPOA Board member and one member in good standing from the membership at large.  The Vice-President of RU Board of Directors represents RU on the Personnel Committee.  Prior to the June meeting, the RU Vice-President also selects one sitting RU Board member and one member in good standing from the membership at large.   The Presidents of the Boards of Directors of BRPOA and RU selects one member in good standing from the membership at large, completing the seven-member Committee. 

The Presidents of BRPOA and RU both serve as non-voting, ex officio members of the Personnel Committee. 

The Personnel Committee reviews and makes recommendations relating to but not limited to, personnel policies, personnel structure, position descriptions, wages, benefits, and awards.  The Committee also submits budgetary recommendations and advise both Boards on the Personnel Manual. 

The Personnel Committee addresses personnel complaints and grievances, making recommendations to both Boards of Directors on the resolution of such matters which are unable to be resolved by first following the designated supervisory structure. 

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