Official publication of the Lake Don Pedro Owners’ Association
August 2014
The Lake Don Pedro Owners’ Association • 5182 Fuentes De Flores • La Grange CA 95329 FREE
Reminder to our Members
The deadline to submit a candidate for the LDPOA
Board election is: August 15th by 4:30 pm.
In order to become a candidate, you must give written
notification to the Association, before the above deadline, by one of the following methods:
• By mail or hand delivery to the following address:
LAKE DON PEDRO OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, 5182
FUENTES DE FLORES, LA GRANGE, CA 95329
• Fax your written notification to 209 852-2771
• Email to the Association at [email protected]
Candidates may (but are not required to) submit a Director Election Statement by the above deadline that is
reasonably related to the election. Statement must not
exceed one 8.5 x 11 sheet in length. Statements received
by or before 5pm on August 15th will be reproduced
and included in the ballot packets.
It is each member’s responsibility to confirm that his or
her written notification of desire to be a candidate and
Director Election Statement were received by the Association.
All eligible members of the Association are invited
and encouraged to become candidates for election to
the Board.
There will be two seats to be filled in the upcoming election of Directors, as two Directors’ terms expire naturally this year
• In order to be eligible to become a candidate, a person must be a Member of the Association for at least
three years prior to election and must be a Member in
Good Standing for at least one year prior to election, as
of the date he or she submits his or her written notice of
desire to be a candidate.
• In order to be eligible for election to the Board, a
person must be a Member of the Association for at least
three years prior to election and must be a Member in
Good Standing for at least one year prior to election, as
of the date scheduled for close of the balloting period.
Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion Facts
Do you know the difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion in children?
Children’s bodies do not adapt to hot weather as well as adult
bodies. The difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion
in children is important for every parent to understand in order
to prevent health problems for their child. Knowing the signs
and symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion are critical to
your child’s well-being.
What is the difference?
Heat exhaustion occurs when a person has not been properly
hydrated. In children, ensuring proper hydration while they play
or participate in athletics is vitally important.
Children produce more body heat during physical activity than
adults, but they sweat much less. This reduces their ability to get
rid of body heat and can quickly lead to dehydration.
Heat stroke is the most severe form of heat illness and is a lifethreatening medical emergency. When a child is suffering from
heat stroke, their body loses the ability to regulate its own temperature.
Your child’s temperature can soar to 106 degrees or higher, leading to brain damage or death if it’s not treated quickly. Prompt
medical treatment is required.
What do you do for a child suffering from these symptoms?
Heat Exhaustion:
• Get your child indoors or in the shade immediately
• Encourage your child to eat or drink
• Loosen your child’s clothing
**If left untreated, heat exhaustion can escalate into heat stroke
Heat Stroke:
• Get your child inside immediately
• Undress and sponge cool (not cold) water all over the
body
• DO NOT GIVE FLUIDS (in heat stroke only)
• Call for emergency assistance
How can you prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
• Have your child drink lots of fluids before beginning out
door activities, even if they are not thirsty.
• Dress your child in loose-fitting, light colored clothing
• Limit your child’s exposure level by allowing outdoor
activities only before noon and after 6pm.
• Teach your child to stop playing and come inside whenever they feel overheated.
Knowing the signs, symptoms and treatments can prevent your
child from suffering from either of these dangerous conditions.
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August 2014
PROPANE BUYING GROUP
Price Reduction for LDPOA
Buyer’s Club Members!
That’s right! We’re over 100 strong,
so members qualify for an additional discount!
(Automatically applied for our Propane Buyer’s Club members.)
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
• Lake Don Pedro Owners’ Association Member
• Must live in service area
• All will be routed – No “Will Call” fuel
• All Invoices must be paid in full within 30 days of billing
• Credit checks will be required of all applicants
WHY PAY RETAIL PRICES WHEN YOU CAN BUY AT A
DISCOUNTED GROUP PRICING LEVEL?
No contracts to sign, coupon books, or hidden charges!
250 West Avenue, #B
Merced, California
(209) 383-4505
Ryan Van Duyn
(209) 840-1471
LDPOA Calendar of Events
August
August
7/31 - 8/2
7/31 – 8/2 Thurs. - Sat.
Apt A reserved
Thur - Sat
August
4
Monday
August
8
Friday
August
9
Saturday
Call the LDPOA office for more information.
(209) 852-2312
August
15
Friday
September
September
25
Thursday
5182 Fuentes de Flores, La Grange, CA 95329 Ph: (209) 852-2312 Fx: (209) 852-2771
[email protected] www.LDPOA.com
~ POOL USE RULES ~
NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY - SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK
Electronic Key Fob Needed for Pool Gate
Pool has 24 hour video survielance
Hours of operation: June – Aug. 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. *in May & Sept. pool closes at 7 pm
Violation of these pool use rules can result in loss of pool privileges
1. KEEP GATE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES – Please Note:
If you let anyone in the Pool Gate you are assuming responsibility for their behavior.
2. Guests: An account in-good-standing may have up to 6 non-member guests.
3. Absolutely NO GLASS CONTAINERS* of any kind in the pool enclosure.
4. CHILDREN MUST BE UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION AT ALL TIMES.
NO CHILD UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE WITHOUT A RESPONSIBLE ADULT AGE 18 OR
OLDER.
5. NO SMOKING* anywhere other than in the designated smoking area.
August
30
Saturday
September
8/8 Friday -ACC Committee
meets to review permit
applications & violations
Apt A reserved 8/8 - 8/9
September
8/9 Saturday
General Board Mtg. 10 a.m.
Pavilion. Lounge, reserved
for private event.
October
8/15 Friday
Deadline for Board Election
Candidate applications
8/30 Saturday
Election Ballots mailed
Pavilion reserved for private
event
September
September
6
Saturday
September
12
Friday
September
13
Saturday
September
20
Saturday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
October
3
CONDUCT
NOTICE: For the general enjoyment of all members - This is a “G” rated facility.
Inappropriate conduct or language can result in suspension of use privileges.
• NO Running, NO Pushing, excessive horseplay or splashing in the pool area.
• Please pick up and dispose all of your trash. Smokers - use ash cans.
• Please do not run through or play in the planters areas or the fountain.
* Violations of CA Health & Safety Codes that can result in pool closure.
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Saturday
October
9
Thursday
October
9/12 Friday
ACC Committee meets to
review permit applications &
violations
October
9/13 Saturday
General Board Mtg. 10 a.m.
Pavilion
9/20 Saturday
Town Hall Meeting Hacienda Pavilion
9/26 - 9/27 Friday - Sat.
Apt A reserved
9/27 Saturday
Pavilion, Lounge & Kitchen
reserved for private event.
Apt A reserved
10/3 - 10/4 Friday - Saturday
Apt.s A & B reserved
Friday
9/6 Saturday
Pavilion & Kitchen reserved
for private event
10
Friday
11
Saturday
October
25
Saturday
October
31
10/4 Saturday
Pavilion, Lounge & Kitchen
reserved for private event
10/9 Thursday
Mailed ballots deadline for
Assoc. Board Election
10/10 Friday
ACC Committee meets to
review permit applications &
violations
10/11 Saturday -Annual
Members Meeting - 10 am.
Close of balloting period
(deadline for handing in ballots) 10:30 am. Board Election
Ballot Count - 10:30 am
10/25 Saturday
Pavilion reserved for private
event
10/31 - 11/1 Friday - Sat.
Apt.s A & B reserved
Friday
6. Suitable Attire: Swim Diapers required for infants* – no exceptions.
Hemmed shorts are ok but “cut offs” are not allowed in the pool.
7. NO / NOT ALLOWED
• NO Animals in the pool area* or in the attached recreation area.
• NO Flotation toys / items (rafts, inner tubes, noodles, etc.) in the pool.
(Personal safety flotation devices, swim vests etc. for babies & toddlers are Ok)
• NO BALLS or SMALL TOYS ALLOWED IN POOL OR POOL AREA.
(Balls may be used, with courtesy, on the grass & asphalt court areas.)
• NO Skateboards, skates, scooters or other wheeled riding toys!
(Exceptions: wheelchairs, walkers and baby strollers are allowed.)
9/25 Thursday -“Date of
Record” Last day to qualify
as Member-in-Good-Standing
for voting in this year’s Board
elections.
8/4 Monday
Lounge reserved for private
event
October
Lake Don Pedro Owners’ Association
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July was a busy month here at the Hacienda …Even with the Board hiatus
things were hopping. Besides the Farmer’s Market every Thursday, the
line dancers each Monday, and the regular Lion’s Club meetings, we had
\ the two week long sessions of swim lessons, a large wedding, an animal
first aid class, a child’s birthday party and the open house party for the new
Berkshire Hathaway offices here at the Hacienda. We also had the apartments booked for 11 nights.
We’re Sorry…Due to the combination of very hot weather , high humidity
and very high volume of use the pool had to be temporarily closed on Monday July 28th to clean the water and rebalance the pool chemical content to
meet required standards. It was unfortunate but between the weather and
the number of bodies most all coated with sunscreen products the water
became cloudy and needed more intense treatments to clear up. Turns out
we needed to replace the sand in the filter and it’s taking a few more days
to get it up and running..
Thank you for your understanding,
LDPOA Maintenance
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August 2014
2014 Dues were due on July 1st
Lake Don Pedro
Owners’ Association
Pam Hatler, Office Manager
5182 Fuentes de Flores
La Grange, CA 95329
Office Hours: Tues. – Sat. 9am - 4:30pm
(Phones are silent Noon – 2pm)
Ph: 209 852-2312
Fax: 209 852-2771
Email: [email protected] Web: www.ldpoa.com
Rates for various services from
Lake Don Pedro Owners’ Association
Hall and apartment rentals
Pavilion (43’ x 80’)
Lounge
(47’ x 21’, 32’ x 19’)
Kitchen
Member
$ 250*
$ 25*
$ 50*
Non-Member
$ 800
$ 300
$ 100
REFUNDABLE DEPOSITS FOR EVENT RENTALS:
(Deposits will be refunded if there are no damages &
clean up standards are met)
Pavilion
Lounge
Kitchen
$100
$ 50
$ 50
$ 500 - 1000**
$ 500 - 1000**
$ 250
RENTAL RATES FOR APARTMENTS
(Deposits are refunded if there are no losses or
damages and rental rules are followed)
Apartment “ A” (Upstairs, sleeps 8 people)
Member Non-Member Season
Daily Rate
$ 175
Weekly Rate $1,050
$250 April - Sep
$1,500
Daily Rate
Weekly Rate
$125
$550
$200
$1,200
Deposit
$175
$250
Oct. - Mar
Office 1
9x12
Office 2 11x12
Office 3
8x17
Office 4 81/4x121/2
Available
Available
Available
Available
$162.00
$198.00
$204.00
$156.00
Office services
Fax – To receive. . . . . . $.50 per page
Fax – To send. . . . . . . $1.00 per page
Copies . . . . . . . . . . 10 cents per page
Please allow the office to make copies
and send faxes for you.
*Two new member benefits: Free personal use of
the Lounge once (1) per year & free personal use of
the Pavilion once (1) every three (3) years. (Subject
to availability.)
The annual billing statements
were sent out on May 30th
If for some reason, you did not receive your bill (and we
cannot control the mail) your payment is due and payable.
Please Note: If not paid by July 31, 2014, a 10% Delinquent Late
Fee is charged on August 1st. Furthermore, 1% interest is added
each month on all account balances over 30 days past due.
If you have a problem please contact our office to help
avoid the additional charges. We will work with you.
209 852-2312 [email protected]
Important Information
The Board of Directors’ regular
open Board Meeting is held the
second Saturday of each month,
10 am at the Hacienda. Any exceptions or additional meetings
will be posted on the website
and in the community as well as
published, if possible, in the
Discoverer.
The next Board Meeting is
August 9th, 10 am at the
Hacienda
The Architectural Control &
Compliance Committee (ACC)
meets the Friday before the
monthly board meeting, this
month on August 8th.
Please have submissions into the
LDPOA Office by August 2 to
be included on the ACC agenda.
Attention: If you have
a special request for the
Association
Any party or group requesting a
special request from the
Association must be present at a
Board Meeting in order to obtain approval. Please Note: To
be considered, items must be on
the meeting agenda. The agenda
is set one week before the meeting.
Additional member bookings are charged at the
stated rates. Deposits and insurance are required for
all rentals.
**If alcohol will be served: • the deposit is the higher
amount • you must provide security
Apartment “B” (Downstairs, sleeps 6 people)
Daily Rate
Weekly Rate
$150
$ 900
$180
$1,080
April - Sep
Daily Rate
Weekly Rate
$100
$450
$150
$540
Oct. - Mar
Deposit
$150
$180
Rev 03/11
Office rental information
Please make sure that our office has
your correct mailing address!
We now accept:
Note: If you are renting space for an event the
following may be used (subject to availability) for no
additional cost: courtyard, front lawn, lawn/fountain
area, barbeque, and horseshoe pits.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: Will be allowed
free use of the Pavilion twice per year and the
Lounge twice per year (as scheduling permits). Each
additional use will require a Use Fee of $50 (Pavilion)
and $25 (Lounge) to cover utilities and maintenance.
Deposits, completed Use Agreement forms &
insurance coverage are required each time.
Moving? Please notify the LDPOA!
Please change my address as follows:
Name: _____________________________
Lot#:____________ Unit#:______________
Old Address:
New Address:
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
Old Phone: _________________________
___________________________________
New Phone: _________________________
Signature: _______________________________
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sherry Flosi . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assoc. President
[email protected]
Robin Durrance . . . . . . . . . Assoc. VP
[email protected]
Jane Cloud. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Board Secretary
[email protected]
Ruth Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer
[email protected]
Mary Garcia . . . . . . . . . . . . Director
[email protected]
Carolyn Bartholomew . . . . Director
[email protected]
Michael Henault . . . . . . . . . Director
[email protected]
Correspondence to the Board or Association
should be sent to:
Lake Don Pedro Owners’ Association
5182 Fuentes De Flores
La Grange, Ca 95329
Administration office hours are:
Tuesday through Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm.
(Answering machine on Noon-2pm)
Change of Address?
It is the responsibility of Lake Don Pedro property owners who have moved, or who will move soon, to send a change
of address notice to keep important Association mailings and the Discoverer coming. Please use the form at left.