June 2018 VOLUME 11 ISSUE 6

As to the progress our Board has made, we are happy to report that Message from the President… the Engineer’s assessment has finally been submitted and we are Dear Friends and Neighbors, currently in the process of analyzing the findings and establishing a reasonable list of priorities. With the The officially designated South Florida hurricane season is the period intent of containing costs, the Board is from June 1st through November 30th. With storm season now upon developing creative solutions with us the Board and Atlantic/Pacific Management have enacted our emphasis on spreading the repair and hurricane protocol. As part of our tropical cyclone procedure and reconstruction packages over the next few preparedness, we would like to extend this friendly reminder, years as deemed feasible. Once this followed by some pages of useful information. prioritization is completed, we will have a When our region is alerted of a threat the early phases of hurricane good handle on the financial needs to preparation are implemented. The Board, Atlantic/Pacific and our properly fund these interventions. The on-site team execute detailed protocol that all staff members have intent is to develop a process that will been trained to adhere to. When a storm may be projected to make the necessary funds available over Lawrence A. Doczy possibly impact the South Florida area, the situation is monitored the time required, so as to minimize the President carefully and the storm’s status is communicated with residents. financial impact on the Unit Owners. Please remember that the Hemispheres is located in a designated I wish to make everyone aware however that, to restore the evacuation zone. For safety reasons we encourage all residents to property to a level that brings back the pride of ownership in this heed evacuation warnings to safe areas and/or shelters. Going great complex and bring up the value of our property, we will need forward, to ensure that your unit is receiving important storm investment on the part of all the Owners, including us, the Board notifications, preparation steps and protocols, please register your members. So, rest assured that we, just as you, are interested to get phone numbers and email addresses with the onsite management the most out of the money that we pay and keep the necessary out office by either email, phone, or in person. of pocket cost to a minimum. To get this done however will require Concerning our balconies, objects kept outdoors can become your understanding, full support and collaboration. projectiles in the high winds produced by these storms. Please In closing, the Board is listening and as soon as we are in remove items such as pots, planters, and patio furniture prior to the possession of the facts of what we are facing, we will them issuance of a hurricane warning. If you do not have impact windows with you without fail. Also, we want everyone to be safe so but have shutters, please close your shutters. If you own a boat and please use the next few pages to develop a plan that will provide keep it at the marina, please take the necessary precautions to your family peace of mind through this hurricane season…. secure your vessel.

2018 Hurricane Season Update

Numbers of Atlantic Basin named storms (those that attain at least tropical storm strength), hurricanes and hurricanes of Cat. 3 or greater intensity forecast by and Colorado State University, compared to the 30-year average (1981-2010). The 2018 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to feature an average number 2018 Hurricane of hurricanes and tropical storms, according to a seasonal outlook released by The Weather Company, an IBM Business. The Weather Company expects Season Predictions 13 named storms throughout the season, including six hurricanes and two Predictions major hurricanes of Category 3 or greater intensity. There are several reasons forecasters are calling for these near-average numbers in 2018: • Atlantic Ocean Temperature Patterns are predicted to be cooler-than-average in the eastern Atlantic and, to a lesser extent, in the central northern Atlantic. Should this pattern of cooler-than-average ocean temperatures continue into the heart of hurricane season (August, September and October), we can expect less tropical activity west of Africa. • The cooler waters of the eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, the oceanic signal for La Niña, are continuing to fade and the Climate Prediction Center expects neutral conditions – neither La Niña nor El Niño – by this summer. • North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO), which is defined as a pattern of pressure gradients over the northern Atlantic Ocean, is expected to trend slightly positive through much of the spring. In the winter, this means a quicker storm track for winter storms crossing the northern Atlantic, but in the hurricane season it may bring a few less-than-favorable conditions for hurricanes. There is no strong correlation between the number of storms or hurricanes and U.S. landfalls in any given season. Residents near the coast should prepare each year, no matter what seasonal outlooks say. For example, the 1992 hurricane season produced only six named storms and one subtropical storm. However, one of those named storms was Hurricane Andrew, which devastated South Florida as a Category 5 hurricane. In contrast, the 2010 hurricane season was active, Despite the high number of storms that year, no hurricanes and only one tropical storm made landfall in the U.S.

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Emergency Phone Numbers

Volunteer Organizations Emergency 911 American Red Cross Broward 954 797-3800 First Call for Help 211 Salvation Army 954 254-6991 Broward County Hotline 954 831-4000 United Way 954 462-4850 954 831-3940 Volunteer Broward 954 522-6761 Broward County Elderly and Veteran Services 954 537-2888 Neighbors to the Rescue 954 522-6761 954 537-2882 The City of Hallandale Information Broward County School District 754 321-0321 City Hotline Number 954 458-3251 Elder Affairs Hotline 800 963-5337 Information Radio 1620 AM FEMA Hotline 800 342-3557 800 413-9900 Comcast Cable Channel 78 Frequently Called Numbers City Website www.cohb.org Broward County Health Dept. 954 467-4700 The City of Hallandale - Trash National Flood Insurance 800 638-6620 • Place all debris adjacent to the street, but keep the debris our of swales. FEMA 800 621-3362 800 462-7585 • Be patient. Debris removal operations after a hurricane hits can take several weeks for Non-Emergency Dispatch 954 765-4321 implementation. Comcast Cable 954 252-1937 The City of Hallandale - Water Bell South from Bell South Phone 888 757-6500 • TECO People’s Gas 877 832-6747 Be prepared in the event city water service is discontinued. Florida Power & Light: Outages 800 468-8243 • Have bottled water in stock and fill bathtub Reporting sparking line 911 for sanitation. • The City of Hallandale has its own water Pet Care treatment plant. • Unless the media specifically states that Pet Friendly Shelter Registration 954 989-3977 Hallandale water needs to be boiled, the Large Animal Registration 954 370-3725 water is safe for drinking. Animal Care & Regulation 954 359-1313

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• Flashlight and Extra Batteries Red Cross Hurricane • Battery-powered or hand-crank radio Safety Checklist (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible) • First aid kit including medications (7-day supply) and medical items (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact The American Red Cross provides a hurricane lenses, syringes, cane) safety checklist that can be distributed to • residents. Visit RedCross.org for a copy. Sanitation and personal hygiene items • Copies of personal documents Resident preparation plan includes: (medication list and pertinent medical • Listen to a NOAA Weather Radio for critical information, proof of address, information from the National Weather deed/lease to home, passports, birth Service. certificates, insurance policies) • • Check disaster supplies and replace or phone with chargers restock as needed. • Family/emergency contact • Close windows, doors and hurricane • Extra cash shutters. If you do not have hurricane • Map(s) of the area shutters, close and board up all windows • Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby and doors with plywood. food, diapers) • Turn the refrigerator and freezer to the • Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, coldest setting and keep them closed as carrier, bowl) much as possible so that food will last • Tools/supplies for securing your home longer if the power goes out. • Extra set of car keys and house keys, • Turn off propane tanks and unplug small extra clothing, hats, sturdy shoes, and appliances. raingear • Fill your car's gas tank. • Insect repellent and sunscreen • Create a household evacuation plan with • Camera for photos of damage your family. Planning and practicing your evacuation plan minimizes confusion and fear during the event. • Learn about your community's hurricane response plan. • Plan routes to local shelters, register family members with special medical needs as required and make plans for Staying Safe during a Hurricane your pets to be cared for. • Stay indoors. Don’t walk on beaches or • Evacuate if advised by authorities. Be in flood waters. careful to avoid flooded roads. • Use flashlights in the dark if the power goes out. Do NOT use candles. Hurricane Supplies: • Continue listening to local area radio, • Water, at least a 3-day supply; one NOAA, or TV stations for the latest gallon per person per day information or updates. • Food, at least a 3-day supply of non- • Turn off the power and water mains if perishable, easy-to-prepare food instructed to do so by local authorities.

Staying Safe Outdoors • Drive only if necessary and avoid • Don't walk, swim or drive through flooded roads and washed-out floodwater. Just six inches of fast- bridges. flowing water can knock you over and • Keep away from loose or dangling two feet will float a car. power lines and report them • If caught on a flooded road with rapidly immediately to the power company. rising waters, get out of the car quickly • Stay out of any building that has and move to higher ground. water around it. • Don't walk on beaches or riverbanks. • Inspect your home for damage. Take • Don’t allow children to play in or near pictures of damage, both of the flood water. building and its contents, for • Avoid contact with floodwater. It may be insurance purposes.

contaminated with sewage or contain • Use flashlights in the dark. Do NOT dangerous insects or animals. use candles. • Stay out of areas subject to flooding. • Avoid drinking or preparing food Underpasses, dips, low spots, canyons, with tap water until you are sure it's washes, etc. can become filled with not contaminated. water. • Check refrigerated food for spoilage. If in doubt, throw it out. • Wear protective clothing and be cautious when cleaning up to avoid injury. • Watch animals closely and keep them under your direct control.

For more information on disaster and emergency preparedness, visit

http://www.redcross.org

What do I do after a hurricane? • Continue listening to NOAA Weather Radio or local news for updates. • Stay alert for extended rainfall and subsequent flooding even after the hurricane or tropical storm has ended. • If you evacuated, return home only when officials say it is safe.

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We are Listening!

10. No food or drink on pool deck except in designated

areas. Absolutely no glass and no littering. Pool and Beach 11. Bicycles, roller skates, and skateboards are prohibited. The Law the bedrock of civilization, and only 12. No loud radios, tape or CD players or other audio with the law can organized society peacefully exist. A set devices allowed. of rules and regulations within the law helps us to live together without conflict. When you become a member 13. Pool attendant cannot reserve pool deck chairs. of the Hemispheres Condominium Association you are 14. Individuals using the pool or beach areas must have legally committed to abide by the rules and regulations their card key readily available to identify set forth in our Blue Book. In this space, in the coming themselves. Guests must be accompanied by a months we will publish those rules and explain the resident. reasons they are in effect. 15. Security personnel may ask anyone for identification at any time, and have the authority to remove anyone violating any of the above rules. 16. Umbrellas are available for residents but will be folded or removed if wind speeds exceed 15 mph. 17. Beach chairs left unattended for more than 2 hours may be reassigned to other residents or removed. We are now in the process of redefining the duties of our pool staff and retraining them for all their responsibilities. You will see a greater presence of our staff serving your needs at the pools, gyms and other recreational Swimming Pool Rules and Regulations amenities. Our Pool and Beach personnel are here to 1. The pool is open from 7:30 am to 6 pm. serve you and to provide a safe and enjoyable 2. Use pool at your own risk, no lifeguard on duty. environment for all our residents and guests. If you are approached by a Hemispheres employee concerning any 3. No diving or jumping into the pool, no hanging on of the rules and regulations, please remember that they pool ropes. 4. Anyone incontinent, in diapers or training pants is not permitted in the pools. Waterproof diapers with a blue stripe are permitted. 5. Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. 6. Flotation devices, beach balls, snorkels, SCUBA gear, fins, etc., are prohibited in the pools. Flotation devices that are attached to the body are permitted. 7. No ball playing, roughhousing or hanging on ropes in the pool area. 8. A towel covering the full length of the chaise are doing their jobs, trying to keep us all safe and happy. lounges must be used. Pool staff has towels available for rental if necessary. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Please send 9. Individuals using suntan or coming from the comments to [email protected] 11 beach, must shower before entering the pool.

We are Listening!

NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR Another rules and regulations parking issue that the board is addressing is rental passes provided by the We, the board members of the Hemispheres, have management office. promised to work for the benefit of our community. Starting on June 15 the In the short time since our election we have been pass at the right will no working tirelessly to review all association longer be valid and operations. Our team of dedicated employees and changed to a yellow board members are collaborating on goals that paper pass. This will include enhancing office infrastructure, allow for management communication, security, and general property to provide more improvements. To improve common area lifestyle, information on the the board is continuing to review existing association parking pass inclusive rules and regulations. of Name, Location, License Tag and Rental Policy Expiration Date. For example, our rental Security will be able to policy specifies a minimum better enforce violations by having easy accessibility to data that was not being provided in the past. Also, occupancy of 3 months the transponder will now be separated from the tag. after one year of If you still have this old pass please stop in the office ownership. This policy is to exchange. being violated by some owners who are procuring Be informed that your Hemispheres Blue Book Alfred Marzouk, allows us to tow without any warning for any car Vice President temporary renters by using websites such as AirBnB parked in violation of the rules. and VRBO. The Hemispheres is a beautiful, highly desirable complex with resort like facilities and for Fiber Optic Installation many of us is our permanent home. Short term AT&T is in the final stages of completing their rentals without office approval and access control community fiber optic installation project. If your unit staff knowledge compromises our security and well has not been converted, please contact the being. We are dedicated to stop that trend and management office so that the conversion can be implement penalties for violators. Illegal renters may expedited. be subjected to vacate the premises. Community Channel 8001 Towing Reminder After much effort from our AT&T/Ark Solvers team, We are also holding weekly meetings with the Field our Hemispheres community channel has been Force access control staff to understand and tighten activated. Channel programming includes any security where needed. For example, residents spend important community messages including valuable time searching for available onsite parking hurricanes, board updates and community news. If spaces. To rectify the situation Field Force has been you are not receiving this channel please contact instructed to strictly enforce our parking regulations. Resident Services with your account and unit As a result of this enforcement, in one week security number. This information will be passed on to AT&T personnel after 3 required warnings, towed 8 cars for for their activation protocol. violating our rules. Please obey the parking regulation or contact the office to prevent Thank you everyone for making the Hemispheres unnecessary towing. the best association in Hallandale!!! 13

Hemispheres Administration Office Places to Eat Emergency Phone Numbers

1980 South Ocean Drive, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 Blue Bar and Grill (Oclub) Security 954-456-1626 954-251-2658 Bay North Front Desk 954-456-1965 Office Hours: Juniper (Bayside) Bay South Front Desk 954-458-1985 Monday through Friday - 8:00am to 4:00pm 954-544-3370 Ocean North Front Desk 954-458-1950 DEPARTMENTS: Roman's Snack Bar (Opool) Ocean South Front Desk 954-458-1980 - Resident Services 954-457-9732 ext. 559 954-454-1111 Roy Bromley (Security)954-457-9732 ext. 551 [email protected] Snowy Mini-Mart (OS) roy [email protected] - Gabby/Maintenance/Contractor 954-456-1257 954-458-2930 [email protected] Board of Directors - Luz/Access Control 954-457-9732 ext. 305 Lawrence Doczy, President [email protected] Alfred Marzouk, Vice President - Stephanie/Admin Assistant 954-457-9732 ext. 304 Commercial Units Gerry Fojo, Treasurer [email protected] Yvette Serluco, Secretary - Ali/Receptionist 954-457-9732 ext. 301 Beauty Salon (OS) Barbara Drabkin, Director [email protected] 954-457-8428 David Simhon, Director - Mercy/Oceanside Manager 954-457-9732 ext. 306 Halprin Realty (OS) Hank Rosenblum, Director [email protected] 954-458-2227

- Allan/Bayside Manager 954-457-9732 ext. 310 Neil Lechtner, Attorney (BS) [email protected] 954-457-4357 Contracted Services - Accounting 954-457-9732 ext. 550 Nohmis Construction (BS) Atlantic Pacific - Management [email protected] 954-591-8361 Atlantic Pacific - Accounting - Carole/General Manager 954-457-9732 ext. 308 Field Force Protective - Security [email protected] Park One, Inc - Valet - Hector Franco/Chief of Maintenance 954-457-9732 ext. 314 Luke's Landscaping - Lawn Maintenance Amercian Services Industries - Housekeeping

- FPL 954-797-5000

- AT&T Uverse (Customer Service) 866-299-6824

- Hemispheres Office Fax 954-456-8376 thehemispherescondo.vertilinc.com

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WHAT’S Stephanie’s NEW Corner THIS MONTH AT 954-457-9732 ext. 559 THE HEMISPHERES? [email protected]

INVITATION to all Hemispheres residents to participate Dear Residents, in our classes and fun activities! With the return of Hurricane season our team is working on establishing the protocol that allowed us to weather Hurricane Irma last year. We wish to continue working as a team to ensure resident COME OUT AND ENJOY safety at The Hemispheres during any weather event. A FUN FILLED As a precaution please read the information enclosed in the NIGHT OF newsletter so that you can be informed and have a plan. We advise all snowbirds to remove any furniture from the balconies. It is also a good idea to leave a copy of your keys with security in case of an BINGO! emergency. We will provide updates to all residents if there are issues Held every Tuesday in the ocean terrace room. with an approaching storm. Also, please leave all contact information with the management office so that you can be on our call/email list. DOORS OPEN AT 6:15 PM This will allow us to communicate with you during a weather event. AND THE GAMES START AT 7 PM. THERE IS A MINIMUM FEE OF $10 TO PLAY Please feel free to call at any time and let’s be safe during this hurricane season.

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Hemispheres Treasurer's Report as of April 2018 Financial Statements As we informed you at the last open Board meeting, The Hemispheres has made significant advances with our finances. Currently our Financial Statement as of April 30, 2018 shows a surplus of nearly $5 Million Dollars! However, of this amount only $1.9 million is not obligated . The balance consists of security deposits, committed payables and 2 months operating expenses which are restricted in use (refer to pie chart on next page). Moreover, we are also holding monthly collection meetings, as well as additional financial methods which have substantially improved our receivables thus proving these procedures to be vital and quite instrumental for all Hemispheres owners. I can satisfactorily report that we have made great progress with our finances while keeping our accounting records and practices in place as required. I would like to specially acknowledge and thank Selassie Bailey, our Bookkeeper for a wonderfully well-done job. 2016 As we already informed you, a copy of the yearly audit is now available to all unit 1,560,710 owners. You can pick up a copy at the Administration Office. We are pleased to share our 141,217 financial information with our residents. - So far during April we have received a bit over $56,000.00 in past due balances. We 1,559,906 currently have more than $3.1 million dollars in our operating account, and this is almost four times our monthly revenues. We are also pleased to inform you we have finally 1,407,628 completed all work related to unit ON 22Q and we plan to have two open-house events solely and exclusively for current Hemisphere owners for the sale of unit ON 22Q during the month of June. 21 1,328,239 Hemispheres Condominium Association Financial's Report As of April 30, 2018

Checkbook Balances: Operating $ 3,101,331.77 Capital Projects 1,004,883.23 Security Deposit/Clicker/Marina Deposit $ 604,309.17 Total Checkbook Balances as of April 30, 2018 $ 4,710,524.17 Commercial Units Account Receivable Delinquencies $ 301,664.67 Accrued balance of prepayment of our Insurance Premium 390,478.48 Accounts payable to the trade 192,260.14

Revenue and Expenses: Month Year-to-Date Budget (Year-to-Date) Income $ 904,648.91 $ 3,725,962.82 $ 3,612,471.32 Expenses: Salaries and Benefits $ 112,934.43 $ 456,898.10 $ 519,968.64 Administrative 59,975.95 179,193.60 136,884.68 Insurance 109,161.68 436,646.72 469,209.24 Utilities 246,439.57 1,002,652.39 955,409.84 Contracts 224,952.01 950,743.40 935,047.20 Repairs, Maint, Supplies 24,548.89 180,055.49 128,205.40 Rep & Maint - Special Projects 21,500.00 73,003.15 442,746.32 Bad Debt 44.98 44.98 25,000.00 Hurricane Irma 7,820.00 31,936.00 0.00 Total Expenses $ 807,377.51 $ 3,311,173.83 $ 3,612,471.32

Surplus/(Deficit) $ 97,271.40 $ 414,788.99 $ -

Administrative Contracts 5% 29% Hurricane IRMA 1% Where does the

Salaries and Money Go? Benefits 14%

Gerardo Fojo, Insurance 13% Treasurer

Repairs and Utilities Maintenance 30% 8%

Hemispheres Condominium Association 2018 Cash Balances as of April Month-End

Available Operating & AR 1,925,069 38% Accounts Payable 192,260 4%

Prepaid Insurance 390,478 8%

Prepaid Monthly Maintenance 222,210 4%

60 Days Security Deposits Operations 604,354 1,677,817 12% 34%

Item Description Balances % of Total Available Operating & AR $ 1,925,069 38.4% 60 Days Operations 1,677,817 33.5% Security Deposits 604,354 12.1% Prepaid Monthly Maintenance 222,210 4.4% Prepaid Insurance 390,478 7.8% Accounts Payable 192,260 3.8% Total $ 5,012,188 100.0%

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Dear Hemispheres Residents, Over the past several years it has been our privilege to serve the Hemispheres Association Please know that we are in constant contact with all managers and the Board to insure the lines of communication remain intact thereby making sure any and all requests are handled immediately! Once again, Thank you for your valuable input, as it is very important to us. Cordially, Lewis Rossi CEO/ASI

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