February Schalamar Creek Homeowners’ Association 2014 Issue 2 NEWS Volume 17 PRESIDENT’S THOUGHTS FMO by Sue Pooler PARK REPRESENTATIVE Are YOU the person for this The election is over and I would like to congratulate all of our position? Interested in meeting with new Board Members. I must admit that I am just glad it’s over. Whether other Floridians to represent our in a National election or a Schalamar election, there are so many well manufactured home community? qualified individuals out there. Individuals that should run on their own The HOA Board of Directors is looking for someone to fill the vacant merits and provide us, the voters, with positive choices. As I said in the board position of FMO beginning, I’m just glad it’s over and we can get back to the task at hand. Representative. The Federation of An issue I have been wanting to bring up is the Schalamar rumor Manufactured Home Owners of mill. I don’t think there is anyone here who doesn’t know what I’m Florida, Inc. (FMO) is an organization whose purpose is to promote the talking about. Most of it is quite harmless but there are some rumors that general welfare, protect the rights and are damaging. People get hurt and problems are created that should not interests of, and be a consumer be. Why not go to the source. Check out the information before you advocate for manufactured/mobile accept it as gospel. Nine times out of ten, what you’ve heard is an home owners in Florida. FMO resources target Florida exaggeration or, at the very least, one persons version of the story. Next legislators, making them aware of the time, take the time to check things out before repeating “what you hear.” problems that face manufactured I would like to take this time to welcome our new wave of homeowners and persuading them to residents who have come down from the North. No need to tell you to affect positive legislation that will protect their members. enjoy our great weather, but perhaps to remind everyone to take full Right now the FMO grassroots advantage of what Schalamar has to offer. Hope everyone has a great effort is working on bills that address winter filled with lots of sunshine. the increase in lot rent for the buyer The Board is here for you the residents. If you have an issue, when a seller wants to sell their home. Some sales are falling through due to bring it to a Board Member. We are all doing our best to make our lives that increase and some sellers are here at Schalamar even better. We may not always be successful but we abandoning homes and losing their ARE trying. Unless you express your concerns they may go unresolved. equity investment. The FMO is So, what have you got to lose? As all the members of the Board have said promoting bills to remedy this. You would attend monthly time and time again, we are here for you, the residents. meetings of representatives from other nearby communities such as ours to accomplish benefits for manufactured HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY homeowners and then report back to Schalamar Creek residents. If you are interested in this board position, 2014 OFFICERS 2014 Directors contact Sue Pooler, HOA President, or Sue Pooler, President Larry Albain any HOA Board member. Anyone can join the FMO and Jerry Odle, Vice President Bo Bohannan you are encouraged to do so. You will Norma Miller, Secretary Sue Carroll receive the FMO magazine, will be Shirley Noblett, Treasurer Chris Eaton kept up-to-date on happenings in the FMO Liaison ?? Norma Walker Florida legislature plus, our park will Immediate Past President Adrian Verwegen have a better representation. Cost is Pat Mitchell $22/year. 2 VALENTINE DANCE Saturday, February 8 7:30 P.M. Honoring couples celebrating 50 years or more between February 10, 2013 and February 8, 2014 Music by BUDDY CANOVA, TONY and Tricia Table Reservations & Tickets NO TICKETS Marge 665-2752 will be sold at TICKETS NO TICKETS the door! Marilyn 669-1370 will be sold at Evelyn 665-7911 the door! 3 BOOK CLUB by Pat Bagley COFFEE AND DONUTS Book Club will be held Saturday, February 15 Thursday, February 13, in the BALLROOM Craft Room. 7:30-10:00 A.M. This month we will vary our One donut-$1.00 book discussion process. $.25 additional donut Please come prepared to share your favorite author and/or recently read book. CIRCLE B BAR RESERVE Maybe you've met a new TRAM TOUR # 2 character, found a new country to Another tram tour has been scheduled for Schalamar Creek explore, some fabulous foods to residents on Tuesday, February 18 beginning at 9:00 A.M. The tour try or learned something new will begin at the Nature Discovery Center which is about one mile from about the founding of our the entrance to Circle B off of hwy. 540 (Winter Lake Road). The tour is nation. Is archeology, astronomy, for those who sign up on the sheet located on the bulletin board in the space exploration, mystery, lower hall of the clubhouse. The sign-up sheet will be posted in early romance or documentary your February. A maximum of 25 can be accommodated on the tram. A choice when you pick reading knowledgeable guide will tell about the birds and wildlife that can be material? found at any given time at Circle B Bar Reserve. The tour will last about hour and a half. Those planning on going should arrive at the Nature Join us on the day before Discovery Center 10-15 minutes prior to departure. Questions should be Valentine day to help us expand directed to Ernie Connell, 665-1180. our horizons of literature. AS YOU REQUESTED CRYSTAL GAGE Crystal Gage is a Country music entertainer With a truly unique performance style. Don’t Miss This Show! Tickets February 22, 2014 BALLROOM $10.00 7:00 P.M. For ticketsShort 2752 Call Marge665 - 863- Schalamar Ballroom 4 SCHALAMAR CREEK SCHALAMAR CREEK CHURCH RESIDENTS by Judy Warren by Belinda Maddux Did you know It’s a new year. We are that Schalamar looking forward to what the new Creek has a non- year brings. Hopefully a year filled denominational with Joy and Happiness. church that meets There is a buzz of activities every Sunday going on here at Schalamar Creek. from 10:00 am to Golfing, pickle ball, tennis, 11:00 A.M. shuffleboard, cards, quilting, upstairs in the ceramics, crafts, billiards, and Thursday, Ballroom of the club house? swimming. If you are new to Schalamar There is no excuse to say, I February 20 Creek or have been here and are have nothing to do. There are so not aware of it, we are a group of many beautiful days here to enjoy 5:30 P.M. people who share with you the year round. spiritual friendship of its You have the best resort style Ballroom members. We also have an community around. Enjoy it. excellent choir who can always Note: Please obey the speed Bring a dish for use new members. limit signs posted. 15 MPH is for 10-12 people. Pastor John Holloway gives cars and golf carts. Golf Carts are Plates, silverware, inspirational messages and also is to be driven by licensed drivers napkins,iced tea, coffee available to people who are shut- only. andmeat are furnished. ins or need prayer. Pastor Thank you to Bo Bohannan and Ray Mitchell our Mulch Please do not bring serving Holloway can be reached at: home 863-875-1417 cell 863- Volunteers. Their contributions of utensils. 521-7482. helping those that were in need is Please join us, you don't so appreciated. Let’s all make know what you are missing. Schalamar Creek a safe place to DISCLAIMER live and play. The Schalamar Creek Homeowner’s Association is in no way responsible or liable for any damages resulting from any articles, statements, advertising representatives, publication, nor do we The Schalamar Singers endorse or recommend any products or services by Ann Romoser mentioned or illustrated herein. February is the month for Valentines, for lovers, and for hearts and flowers. So we send our Valentine greetings to you with love. We Schalamar Creek know that when we give of ourselves, we get back much more. Our group, started in 1990 by former resident Margi Weygand, has been NEWS privileged to sing for over a hundred organizations throughout Polk Published October / April by the County. We find we have been ambassadors for Schalamar Creek as we Schalamar Creek Homeowners' spread good will to church groups, senior centers, retirement and nursing Association, Inc. facilities, and other mobile home parks. 4500 Hwy.92E #1302 In appreciation, we invite you, the residents of Schalamar, to Lakeland, Fl. 33801 attend our free Spring Serenade to be held in the clubhouse ballroom on EDITOR Lee França Saturday, March 8, at 7 pm. Refreshments will be served following the PUBLISHER Sue Pooler program. ADS Dave Gray If you would like to be a part of our group, we welcome you to BIRTHDAYS Ginny Reid join us for rehearsals most Thursday afternoons at 1:30 in our DISTRIBUTION Ted Reid ballroom. For booking us in your church, or if you would like us to ARTICLE DEADLINE entertain in a (nearby) facility where you have a loved one, please call 10th of the MONTH Bill Romoser at 666-8021 or email [email protected]. 5 BUSY FINGERS by Dianne Degner Our new quilting group started last month and is going strong.