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May 2015 ALK OF THE OLONY T THE OFFICIAL MONTHLY MAGAZINE OF THEC FORD’S COLONY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION From THE BOARD KEEPING FORD’S COLONY AT THE FOREFRONT BY BOB LUND, DIRECTOR AT LARGE The Board of Directors has been hard at experiences, relationship building amenities, work during the last two months devel- activities, events, and feedback loops, e.g., Board of oping goals for moving forward. Our list surveys, attendance reports, and responses Directors Meetings is posted on the FCHOA website (fchoa. on social media. Ford’s Colony provides/ org) in the “Documents” section under the uses these feedback loops, amenities, and 05/19/2015 – 9:30 a.m “Residents” tab. As I’m writing this article, more, including golf, an activity identified Work Session five goals identified through brainstorming as OUT in the above mentioned article, as are being considered for adoption at the well as in a March 3, 2015 “Why America 05/21/2015 – 2 p.m. April board meeting: fell out of love with golf” item on a Regular Meeting v Manage to budget Washington Post blog. However, the Ford’s v Understand issues/options with undevel- Colony Country Club (FCCC) is bucking BOD Agenda and Minutes oped property in or adjacent to Ford’s the trend, having been refreshed and are available at fchoa.org Colony not under FCHOA control recently purchased by ClubCorp, a success- v Implement recommendations on ful and well-funded owner of country clubs, improving HOA governance (see whose representatives met with those of the Governance Task Force report on HOA FCHOA board and indicated their intent to website) own and improve FCCC for the long-haul. v Organize and plan for external represen- The desirability of Ford’s Colony as a tation (branding, marketing, and public place to live is heightened by our location. relations) of Ford’s Colony Virginia was recently cited by Bankrate. v Clarify maintenance and security com (bankrate.com/finance/retirement/best- responsibilities related to Westport and states-for-retirement-7.aspx) as one of the further improve communication with best states for retirees, because it has much the Westport Neighborhood Association to keep residents happy: and Meridian Land Company (the v low cost-of-living and crime rates developer) v a health care system ranked above In addition to the board goals, other average by the federal Agency for goals have been developed by each of the Healthcare Research and Quality thirteen standing committees. All of these v weather often described as a Visit Ford's Colony Living are important to the success of our HOA. “Goldilocks climate,” not too hot and on Facebook Your board also examines issues and not too cold potential issues affecting other community v varied landscape, from sandy beaches associations and assesses the competi- to mountains, allowing for a range of tiveness of Ford’s Colony in many areas. outdoor activities According to a “What’s IN, What’s OUT” Personally, I find that Williamsburg is article in the March/April issue of Common one of the best places to live in Virginia, Ground (published by the Community with more opportunities for experiences and Associations Institute), buyers want “walk- activities than anyone could ever exhaust. ing and jogging trails” (60%), “park areas” Our residents have a wealth of activities, (54%), and “outdoor swimming pools” opportunities for experiences, and many (50%). Also considered is the importance of relationship-building amenities available fchoa.org CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 notes from THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE FCHOA MANAGEMENT & SERVICES CONTACTS Administration ����������������������������������� 258-4230 FAX: 258-4065 LOCAL LIVE THEATER—CHECK IT OUT [email protected] . .Drew Mulhare BY FRANK BATTLE General Manager Assistant General Manager . .Sally Walls There are several locations in the Regional Library at 515 Scotland Project Maintenance Manager �����������Ryan Lee Williamsburg area to enjoy live theater. Street where Panglossian Productions, Owner Services Coordinator . Audrey Miller ���������������Jo Lilley Following are brief descriptions of what Backstage Productions, and others Bookkeeping Administration �������������Jenny Holland is available—with apologies to any that I perform. Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant ���������������� Denise Sears inadvertently omitted. And, there are more. The Comedy ARC Manager . Lynn Combs The Kimball Theatre is Colonial Club provides live entertainment at Recreation ������������������������������������������� 258-4270 Williamsburg’s prime showplace. the Doubletree by Hilton down near Chris Schwenker, Activities & Recreation Manager Located on Duke of Gloucester Street in Kingsmill. The Haunted Dinner Theater Security ����������������������������������������������� 258-4080 Merchants Square, the theater is home to offers family entertainment from June Deb Brown ����������������������������������Chief of Security the Virginia Premiere Theatre, a profes- through December at Captain George’s BOARD OF DIRECTORS sional theatre company specializing in Restaurant; a 71-item buffet dinner President ..................... Jim Doebler [email protected] 221-0749 presenting first class performances. is offered, followed by an interactive, Vice President .............Charlie Ohlinger The Virginia Shakespeare Festival haunted mystery show. The nearby [email protected] 229-7568 Treasurer ..................George Spalthoff performs each summer at William & Mystery Dinner Playhouse features a [email protected] 258-2467 Mary’s (W&M) Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) mystery/comedy skit being performed Secretary ...................Mark Mathews [email protected] 206-1073 Memorial Hall. The 2015 season runs while guests enjoy a four-course dinner; Director-at-Large �������������������������������� Bob Lund from July 8 through August 2 and the audience participates as clues are [email protected] 645-3510 Director-at-Large ...............Pete Peterik features two productions: All’s Well That given throughout the night. For a novel [email protected] 345-0136 Ends Well and Anthony and Cleopatra. approach to mobile theatre, there is the Director-at-Large ..............Steve Riddle Also, the W&M student-run Sinfonicron Virginia Theatre Machine, a technically [email protected] 206-1181 Light Opera Company presents one play equipped mobile stage prepared to trans- STANDING COMMITTEES Activities Committee ����������������� Debbie Abrams annually at PBK Hall in January. port engaging and innovative profes- [email protected] 603-6630 The Williamsburg Players perform in sional theater to audiences anywhere a Architectural Review Committee . Rick Boye their own theater at 200 Hubbard Lane one-ton trailer can be placed. [email protected] 220-8852 Communications Committee ��������������Barb Plate and present a variety of shows for their And finally, please don’t forget your [email protected] 345-2438 audiences, including musicals, comedies, very own Ford’s Colony Theatre Club, Covenants Committee ������������������� Tony Annoni [email protected] 565-7272 dramas, and children’s theater. They are which presents its shows in the S&T Emergency Preparedness now in their 58th season of operation Club the second Friday evening of each Committee . Don Alms [email protected] 220-9454 and have an excellent reputation. month, September through June. The Facilities Committee . Bill Brenner William & Mary Theatre’s 2014-15 club is open to all FC residents. Annual [email protected] 565-5163 Finance Committee ......................... Rick Munro season ran from October through April dues are just $10, and all shows are free [email protected] 345-3785 and featured four plays. Check out next for club members; non-members pay $5 Nominating Committee ....................Norm Beal [email protected] 565-3367 season’s schedule on their website. per show. Be sure to see our comedy and Roads and Project Maintenance .... Bob Moeller Many local residents may not realize music show this Friday, May 8, at 7:30. [email protected] 206-1276 there is a theater in the Williamsburg Security Committee ........................ Mike Kerley (See THEATER WEBSITES, page 3) [email protected] 565-2573 Strategic Planning . Al DeWalle [email protected] 221-8158 Technology . Rick Chase [email protected] 645-0201 COMMITTEE MEETING CALENDAR Volunteer Management .........Denny Pierce Activities Committee 05/01/2015 9 a.m. S&T [email protected] 784-7838 Communications Committee 05/13/2015 9 a.m. CSB-B The Talk of the Colony is the official monthly magazine published by the Ford’s Colony at Facilities Committee 05/21/2015 10 a.m. CSB-A Williamsburg Homeowners Association. © 2015 Finance Committee 05/18/2015 3 p.m. CSB-B TOC. Any commercial use of material in this mag- azine, in part or in whole, without the expressed Roads & Project Maintenance 05/20/2015 3 p.m. CSB-B written consent of the FCHOA Communications Security Committee 05/12/2015 3:30 p.m. CSB-B Committee, is strictly prohibited. Strategic Planning Committee 05/06/2015 4 p.m. CSB-B Articles for publication must be submitted via email Technology Committee 05/06/2015 4 p.m. S&T no later than the 10th of the previous month. Send submissions to [email protected]. All copy Volunteer Management 05/13/2015 2 p.m. CSB-B is subject to approval, editing and use by the Communications Committee. Concerns and The Nominating Committee, Covenants Committee, and Emergency Preparedness Committee questions about content should be directed to the do not hold regularly scheduled