THE VOICE OF HOLLYBROOK November 2020 No. 134

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2 President's Message "Voting for your Hollybrook Officers and Phase Directors is your right as unit owners, and it is very important that you do so in order to choose the most qualified resident to fill those positions."

unit owners will vote for Board Officers and Phase Direc- tors. I am not able to run for President again, as the by- laws in Hollybrook are written that the President is only allowed to run for two consecutive terms. I encourage all residents to closely watch and listen in on our Board of Administration meetings which are held From the desk of Carl Mack once a month and can be seen on Hollybrook Broadcast- ing Channel 93. You will see this Board in action for your- selves. Please pay attention to the way the members vote Diligence, caution leading on our important issues and the discussions and the atti- tudes we have when addressing one another. way in our challenging times Voting for your Hollybrook Officers and Phase Direc- tors is your right as unit owners, and it is very important Happy Thanksgiving to all of our residents at Holly- that you do so in order to choose the most qualified res- brook. Thanksgiving is a time when we look back, reflect, ident to fill those positions. As you have observed in this and express our gratitude for the wonderful blessings that country, it is very important to vote to have your voice life has bestowed upon us, especially family and friends. heard, and to have the most qualified people elected who These last nine months have taken a toll on all of us; have Hollybrook’s best interest in mind. some more than others. I believe our Board of Adminis- Stay safe, be well and enjoy our paradise. tration has proven to be very diligent and cautious in the way we have handled the opening of our amenities. Our residents’ cooperation during this time has been exquisite and I compliment all of you for that. Together we have INSIDE kept Hollybrook Golf & Tennis Club a safe, pleasant and comfortable place to live during these challenging times. THE VOICE November 11th is Veteran’s Day. I thank all of our men and women who have served the United States of Amer- OF HOLLYBROOK ica, our great country; for keeping it the free democracy From the President ...... 3 it is meant to be. Some have made the ultimate sacrifice. Hollybrook Sales...... 5 Once again, I can’t thank you, our veterans, enough. From the Treasurer...... 7 I would like to inform the community that two of our Officers on the Board have resigned; Dawn Chevrier our From the Recording Secty...... 9 Financial Secretary, and Joni Esser-Stuart our Recording News...... 11-22 Secretary. I would like to thank them both for unselfish- City and County...... 13 ly volunteering their time to this community. They have Meet Your Neighbor...... 19 served willingly, sacrificing many personal hours, as Board Earth Health...... 21 Officers. I would like to now congratulate Lois Hollands Letters to the Editor...... 25 Director of Phase 3, for being elected by the Board to serve Health and Fitness...... 26 as our new Financial Secretary. Also, congratulations to Funstuff ...... 28-29 Mike Eaton for also being elected by the Board as our new Director of Phase 3. 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LYDIA ROMERO - Classifieds VoH Submission Procedures JOAN WHITCOMB - Copy Editor BRIAN MARKOWSKI - Photographer To all contributors of articles, photographs and other BILL WHITE - Photographer material for print in the Voice of Hollybrook (VOH): CAROLE RAPPAPORT - Gen. Assignment LISE THERRIEN - Gen. Assignment We must have all articles in our office by the 10th of KEN SCHLOSSBERG - Fast Eddie the month for the following month's VOH. All items and LOUISE VIGNEAULT - Health & Fitness articles are subject to editing, condensing or omission, DENNIS REESE - Heath & Fitness depending on the space available, at the discretion of the HEATHER CAPALDI - Gen. Assignment editor. Please print or type, check the spelling of names and list the telephone number of the writer of the article in case of questions. The following are two excerpts from LETTERS TO the Guidelines of the Voice of Hollybrook: 1. The Voice is an in-house paper, specifically for the THE EDITOR purpose of publishing factual information, Hollybrook news and items of primary interest to all residents of Hol- Have a question? lybrook. The magazine is not for investigative reporting. Need to vent? Want to comment? 2. That all articles by the VOH staff, prior to publication, must be thoroughly screened for accuracy of facts. Sub- Or share good news? jects should be local and news items should report facts. Write a Letter No advocacy position is to be expressed in any articles. Neither the Officers, the Editor, nor the Business Manag- to the Editor! er assume personal responsibility for the ads or articles Inappropriate language may be printed herein. edited from the letter. Letters are subject to panel approval. PLEASE NOTE: The Voice of Hollybrook is not re- Send to sponsible for the performance or [email protected] products of its advertisers. 4 Board Members Unit Sales 'Welcome' HOLLYBROOK OFFICERS President - CARL MACK to new neighbors Vice President - CLAUDE LACHANCE Treasurer - GILLES CHEVRIER Financial Secretary - LOIS HOLLANDS Recording Secretary - ROIANN BRUNO

PHASE DIRECTORS Phase 1 - CAROLE RAPPAPORT, WOODY FISHER, RAY PRIMONATO September Sales Phase 2 - REINE FORTIER, RUSS GANZ, ALAN HORN Phase 3 - ROSALIE LABATE, ENRIQUE GONZALES-REGUEIRA, MICHAEL EATON Phase 4 - LOUISE BERGERON, MYRA MARKOWSKI, DON HIPP Phase 5 - ANDY INGRAM, DON PEMBER- TON, STUART KLAR Phase 6 - ALAN EISMAN, MATTHEW SAR- NELL, TO BE DETERMINED Towers -SALVADOR DIPP, PAUL TRIPODI

5 Hollybrook Golf & Tennis Club wishes all military veterans a day filled with respect and relaxation on Veterans Day, November 11. If you know someone who has served in any branch of the armed forces, thank them. Because of the brave, we are the home of the free. Because of their sacrifice, we are strong. United We Stand With Our Veterans

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As of now, a September were 96% of our budget and Steering Committee meeting has not been held to address 16% more than we incurred for the same recommendations on this subject to the Board. Management month last year. Year to date, we have spent $4,201,612, which has gone around the Steering Committee again. represents 89% of our budget of $4,695,391 representing 3% The renewal of our property insurance, which expires annually less than what we had spent last year for the same period. The on May 31, is another pressing issue. Again, a proposal was $494,000 not spent this year so far shows that we can reduce submitted to the Steering Committee but not addressed. The our spending when the Board gets involved in day to day Steering Committee was in favor of going out for competitive Hollybrook management. quotes from brokers for the insurance renewals. It was too late Our restaurant operations took a loss of about $1,200 in to get something together for the renewals on October 1, so September. Payroll was 57% of sales which is an improvement it was recommended by a guest speaker at a special meeting from August’s 71%. We seem to be improving that ratio. in September to address the matter at least 120 days before Had management reacted earlier to my previous reports that the next May renewal and the next October deadline. It is requested that something be done about restaurant payroll, we recommended that this happen every five years but we have would not be in as much of a difficult position. Year to date, not done it for the last 15 years. The proposal requires us to we have accumulated over $65,000 in deficit, which includes form an insurance Committee that would include at least all expenses pertinent to operating the restaurant. I must three members with commercial insurance knowledge. The emphasize that there is no money in Hollybrook’s budget committee would follow a protocol to acquire quotes from at to compensate for this deficit. The Board was told October least two different brokers to make sure we get the best deal. 6th that we would receive a report around October 13 from On Hollybrook’s income side of the financial report, I am a consultant concerning how we could better operate our happy to report sound numbers. When our immediate past restaurant. As of this writing, October 21, the report had not Treasurer, Dawn Chevrier, took the office in February 2017, been given to the Board. We can only hope that management Hollybrook was owed $497,000. Before her resignation in will do what is needed in the coming months to reduce the October, $166,000 was owed to Hollybrook. The September 30 deficit accumulated over the last six months. report included special assessment payments of $10,000 that Of urgent matter is the winter golf season which begins were not in play in 2017. on November 9. A Board meeting happened on October 28 As of September 30, we had 27 owners in collections for without input from the Steering Committee regarding allowing $143,810 compared to $141,819 back on September 30, 2019. outside golfers as “an extension of the summer season”. We Owners have been excellent about fulfilling their commitment must not consider the winter season as an extension of the to making their maintenance payments, even in a pandemic. Six units are still in collections for more than $10,000. As of the October 1 payment, we implemented a revised practice for handling delinquencies to ensure that we do everything possible to prevent owners from becoming more than $10,000 in arrears. Regarding the 2020 pipe lining project special assessment, 69 owners still owe for a total of $10,659. Thanks to Roiann Bruno for helping contact the owners. Our September golf course income continued toward our $1,140,000 budget. We received $79,815 and are now at a year to date total of $336,926. This time last year, we had $446,637. This reflects the impact that the pandemic has had. It is disappointing that GolfNow only brought in $50,000 but during the same time last year we had received $182,500 from Financial - Continued on page 8 7 Financial - Continued from page 7 them. Walk-ins have provided us with $146,000 and they cost Hollybrook nothing. On a positive note, I had asked management for several years to keep the course open on Tuesdays during the summer and this summer they kept it open. Through September 30, Tuesday income accounted for an additional $30,000. Should the Board decide to open our winter golf season to outside golfers, it is imperative that we do not give away free tee times to GolfNow and Canam, and that the price offered to COVID-19 Call Center them be competitive to winter rates at other area golf courses. In this unusual summer, it became evident that Hollybrook can attract outside golfers without giving away free tee times. 1 (866) 779-6121 The General Manager’s article in the October Voice of Hollybrook does not reflect the entire story. We cannot depend or email on history. We must look to the present and the future. The outside golfers who are bringing the most revenue this year [email protected] are walk-ins and those booking via our website – not from GolfNow and Canam, as in the past. They did not bring nearly as much revenue this year as last year (our General Manager PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY could not reach an agreement with Canam for the 2019 Are You Suffering From Back Pain, Poor Balance, Weakness? summer). Giving free tee times was a thing of the past and it is not advisable during winter or summer seasons to come. We offer Ultrasound, Massage, Balance & I prefer to give our residents an incentive to golf more this Vestibular Therapy winter by reducing the resident cart rate. Cardiac, Neurological and Senior Rehab Remember that the GolfNow contract, which was signed Exclusive 1 on 1, In the Comfort of your Home by the General Manager without the Board’s agreement, Protective Equipment Protocols automatically renews in February 2021 if we do not give a 30- THERAPY IN YOUR HOME day notice to withdraw. The General Manager has been asked Licensed Medicare Provider FL8318 three times to add this GolfNow contract to the Management Dashboard so that the Board makes the decision whether Brian Caits @ 954-328-1505 to allow the automatic renewal, and he has not done so. My recommendation is to not allow the automatic renewal, but to renegotiate the terms of the contract so that they are fairer to Hollybrook. Our total income, other than maintenance payments, is at $472,898 on a budget of $611,203 which is 77% of budget. We are behind by $139,000. This year, all restaurant cards are being mailed to unit owners because of the pandemic. I recommend that we do not charge renewal fees for bag storage or lockers for 2021.

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10 gathered immediately after the parade News of cars and golf carts to sing Happy Birthday and offer their individual best regards. Hollybrook Family Circle “Everybody likes Joe. He’s been one of Hollybrook’s best,” said Joe McHugh. Also in attendance were Joe Fallik’s Driveby parade marks big 100 brother, Murry Rubin, who will turn 102 Joe Fallik’s humor was as sharp as ever Fallik and his on November 28; and Broward School when a caravan of vehicles, decorated in wife since 1946, Board Member Patti Good. colorful balloons and streamers, coursed Dottie, were A World War II veteran, Joe was past his Phase 5 home, October 16, blar- comfortably seated outdoors to receive trained in communications and radar ing happy birthday greetings. Joe, a 47- the drive-by parade of well-wishers. He and served in Hawaii after the Pearl year Hollybrook resident, turned 100 a also arranged for Joe Fallik’s centennial Harbor attack in 1941. After the war, week earlier on October 7. to be celebrated with a proclamation Joe continued to work for the military, ‘Today I’m 100 years and nine days from Pembroke Pines’ Mayor Frank most notably at Grifiss Airforce Base in old. I think I might remember this day Ortis, which was presented in person by Rome, New York. He and Dottie married at least until I’m 100 years and ten days City Commissioner Tom Good. in 1946. Following his move to Miami in old,” Joe joked. Wearing face masks and appropriately 1973, Joe earned credentials to become a Joe McHugh, who organized distanced, nearly 40 Hollybrook substitute school teacher. Until only three the event, made sure that Joe residents and employees years ago, he substituted at Whispering Pines School, in Miramar, for Broward County students with special needs. Patti Good said Joe was so respected Birthday - Continued on page 22

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From Pembroke Pines tary personnel. Maybe you can visit the Veteran’s Memorial at Pembroke Pines Memorial Park, 601 City Center Way. District 1 Commissioner Tom Good November is also National Family Caregivers Month. First designated by presidential proclamation in 1997, the month Fall holidays honors dedicated family members who provide round the clock November means saying goodbye to care to loved ones. Often quite demanding, especially during hurricane season and gaining some relief this time of pandemic, their loving work requires a unique bal- about expecting storms. It’s hard to believe ance of the patient’s needs and the needs of the rest of their we are nearing an end to a year that has been like none other family. Your community is here to help. Reach out to the Area in history. I am hoping that you all stay safe and healthy as we Agency on Aging of Broward County at www.adrcbroward. enter the holiday season. org, check out www.broward.org/ElderlyAndVeterans or call As we reflect on what has occurred and what lies ahead, let's Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center at remember to recognize our veterans on Veterans Day, Novem- 954-450-6888 for information. Caregivers need support. ber 11. We must stand united in respect for veterans, their fam- With Thanksgiving around the corner, please remember to ilies and the sacrifices they’ve made. Serving in the military is not protect yourself and others from COVID-19. Follow city, a lot more than a tough job. As a veteran, I know what it means county, state and federal regulations and recommendations. to be separated from loved ones, sometimes with little warning Consider the risks and take action accordingly. to wherever needed and being ready to put their life on the line. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving! Please take a moment on Veterans Day to thank all of our mili- Contact Tom Good at [email protected], or 954-290-5189.

Go online to Broward County Libraries for at-home enter- Open safely, thankfully tainment. We even provide drive-thru book pickup. Many re- From Broward District 6 Commissioner Beam Furr sources are accessible if you have a library card, and our on- line events and learning opportunities include something for As we move into fall and approach the holiday season, we everyone. For adults, we have book clubs and plenty of learning continue to experience an unprecedented year. With a crucial opportunities for business and commerce. See broward.org/li- election upon us and other important decisions to make in Bro- brary for plenty more information. ward County, we must keep up-to-date with accurate informa- If you have not voted yet, I strongly urge you to do so. This tion and work together to endure immense challenges. election is perhaps the most crucial of our lifetime and calls for Broward has moved towards Phase 3 re-openings with several a record voter turnout. Information about your polling place emergency orders (EO). EO 20-25 relaxes some restrictions on and how to make your vote count, is available at browardsoe. pools, billiard halls, and other shared spaces. EO 20-26 brings org. If you have not mailed your vote-by-mail ballot yet, drive the county into compliance with Phase 3, expands restaurant it directly to the Supervisor of Elections at 115 S Andrews Ave., dining capacity, and reopens bars. EO 20-27 furthers access to in Fort Lauderdale. gyms, other establishments. Learn the latest at broward.org. While 2020 has been difficult, we can still be thankful for Still, we must remember that COVID-19 is contagious, dan- health, jobs, homes, and families. We’ve learned that we cannot gerous and impacts us. Residents should wear a mask when out take those things for granted. in public and practice social distancing. Safer is always better. Contact Beam at 954-357-7006 or [email protected]. 13 Minutes - Continued from page 9 Editor's note: Some unit owner comments have been further edited for space. For the entire minutes entered into record, go to Hollybrook's private portal via our website. re-open for on-premises dining effective Friday, September 18. Joni Esser-Stuart stated that she had received one e-mail from residents BOARD of ADMINISTRATION MEETING regarding this motion. She stated that she would read the email verbatim Wednesday, October 14, 2020 and then summarize the comments from the residents for the minutes. President Carl Mack called the meeting to order at 1:36 p.m. on October • Mark Favus (70—604A) said "As a 55+ community, we are still ex- 14, 2020. tremely vulnerable.” The following Board members were absent: Russ Ganz and Sal Dipp. This This motion was extremely controversial and generated a lengthy discus- BOA meeting was arranged during the Covid-19 pandemic and the vast sion. Pertinent questions were answered prior to the vote and Board mem- majority of the BOA members were participating via the Zoom Confer- bers had strong opinions on this motion. A roll call vote was taken, and encing Platform. Thus, twenty-one members of the Board were present Motion C was defeated. There were nine affirmative votes, twelve dissent- for the meeting. ing votes (Primonato, Rappaport, Fortier, Gonzalez-Regueira, Bergeron, Shane Laakso (Purchasing Manager), Querino Pacella (Director, Com- Ingram, Bruno, Eisman, Sarnell, Tripodi, G. Chevrier and Esser-Stuart) pliance Operations Office) and Paul Ray (CEO) were also present at the and one abstention (D. Chevrier). meeting. Mike Eaton and Paul Quenneville joined the Zoom meeting D. MOTION TO SCHEDULE ANNUAL MEETING AND BOARD OF to present their qualifications to fill the Phase 3 vacancy and left short- ADMINISTRATION ELECTION DATE Matt Sarnell made the ly thereafter. Brett Fielo (Becker Ballot Representative) joined the Zoom motion, seconded by Alan Eisman, to have the Board schedule the elec- meeting for the discussion on electronic voting and left after he had an- tions for members of the Board of Administration for the second Tuesday in February (February 9, 2021) at 7:30 p.m., and to allow any eligible unit Minutes - Continued on page 24 owner who desires to officially file their intention to be a candidate with the Association’s Record- ing Secretary starting on the second Wednesday in October (October 14, 2020). Matt corrected the original wording of the motion to correct an error in wording from “resident” to “unit owner”. There was a very brief discussion. A roll call vote was taken, and Motion D was passed unani- mously. There were 22 total votes. UNIT OWNERS’ FORUM (3 MINS. PER IN- PUT RECEIVED VIA EMAIL TO FORUM@ HOLLYBROOK.COM) Joni Esser-Stuart stated that she had received several e-mails from residents for the Unit Own- er Forum. However, she clarified that residents must write to the forum@ hollybrook.com and not personal email addresses if they wish to com- ment on a motion or to participate in the Unit Owner Forum. She also stressed that unit own- ers must include their building and unit number to authenticate and validate their participation in the meeting(s). She stated that she would read them verbatim. However, the minutes will summarize the com- ments from the residents. • Norris Haynes (28-303) said he was unable to use the 2020 restaurant card because of Covid-19 and asked that the expiration date be changed. • Leonard Safra (27- 104) wrote “. . . there is a good chance that a large percentage of snowbirds may not come down this year." Hu suggested that we allow outsiders to play golf and consider summer rules for making reservations; adding guests earlier than nor- mal in winter and lower guest rates. • Louise Coloccia (20-310) wrote on behalf of many Canadian owners that the 2020 restaurant card be extended through 2021.” DIRECTORS’ FORUM A Directors’ Forum was held, and several board members participated and discussed comments and concerns. ADJOURNMENT President Carl Mack adjourned the Board of Ad- ministration Meeting at 3:18 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by Joni Esser-Stuart, Recording Secretary 14 News Glass art held hidden treasures dear to heart Fifth in the series 'Hidden Treasures' brought to you by creator Nancy Armstrong As told by Kathy McHugh A decanter, displayed in my living room curio cabinet, has been a family treasure for more than half a century. When I see it, I see my parents, Mike and Anita DePiazza. My parents, owners of City Tile and Marble Company for many years in Rochester, New York, were close friends with home builders Carl and Mary Proia. The two couples met through business association. One year, the Proias gifted my parents with the beautiful Bohemian glass decanter. When my parents moved to Hollybrook in the 1970’s they gave me the decanter. My sister Michele received a 15 x 15 oil painting, commissioned by my mother, of St. Jerome praying over a loaf of bread. My parents dis- played the painting and the decanter proudly for many years. In 2001 my husband Jerry and I purchased my parents’ unit and we be- Photo by Kathy McHugh Above: Kathy Mc Hugh's Bohemian glass that was came Rochester snowbirds. In 2014 we moved to Hollybrook full time. I passed down to her by her parents. 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19 Hollybrook Golf & Tennis Club Condominium, Inc. is not affiliated with, sponsored by, and does not endorse Hollybrook Realty, LLC or any of their affiliates or subsidiaries. Any product names, logos, brands, and other trademarks or images featured or referred to within the Hollybrook Realty website are the property of their respective trademark holders. 20 Joni Esser-Stuart is still collecting the metal pop tabs from Earth Health beverage cans; please drop them into containers at the pools and in the office reception area. The Pop Tab Collection Pro- gram helps support Ronald McDonald House, which helps New leaders for Recycle Committee parents and children being cared for at nearby children’s hos- By Michael Eaton pitals. Money raised from recycling the tabs help offset costs for the houses. The new co-chairs of the Hollybrook Recycling Program are Shelley Roth will continue leading Hollybrook’s effort to Harvey Munk and Michael Eaton. Harvey and I are dedicat- collect personal hygiene products that are donated to Bro- ed to making the recycling program better than ever. ward Outreach Center, an agency dedicated to helping the The list of items able to be received at the Administration homeless community. Those items, such as unused tubes of Building reception desk is still the same. Ink car- toothpaste, body soap, deodorant and disposable ra- tridges, batteries, light bulbs, and cell phones can zors, can also be dropped off at the front desk. be brought into the walk-in reception area and Please be thoughtful and diligent when dropping off dropped off to be safely recycled by your Recycling your recyclable household trash in the Great Waste Program representatives. bins that are staged at each Hollybrook building. Plans are in the works for our community’s an- Place only recyclable items in the bins. If you have nual electronics recycling effort. Everyone will be any doubt whether an item is recyclable, do not put the item notified through advertisements on Facebook, through eb- in there. No pizza boxes. No foam egg crates. A good rule of lasts, Channel 93 television, and in our mailbox bulletins, thumb is: “If in doubt, leave it out.” hopefully in the near future. Recycling is a very important and easy way for all of us to Clothing recycling to benefit the needy is continuing, protect the environment and help save our planet. thanks to Harold Parke who will be placing the clothing col- By combining forces with all Hollybrook residents, the re- lection bins throughout the complex as he has in the past. cycling team aims to continue providing effective ways for all of us to make a difference. Contact your Hollybrook Recycling Program co-chairs Credit where credit due Harvey Munk at 305-298-3008 or Michael Eaton at 727-410- 2001 with questions, ideas, or if you would like to help. THE VOICE

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Don - Continued from page19 ery morning and built up his leg muscles until he had barely a limp and was able to walk as straight as a die. Later, he became a police constable for the town of Hempstead’s Conservation De- partment where he drove a patrol boat. He was with the depart- ment for 20 years before he retired with the rank of sergeant. Don and Jane married in 1973. The couple met when Don was having foot surgery. Jane worked at the medical facility, but it was Jane’s father, in the bed next to Don, who introduced the two. Their son, Daniel, is a psychologist and research fellow studying traumatic brain injury and other psychoneural condi- tions at the Denver VA Medical Center. Their daughter, Anne Marie, is a kindergarten teacher at Stirling Elementary School in Hollywood. At Hollybrook, Don volunteered to be a building captain and then a pool captain. Earlier this year, he was appointed to the Board of Administration when a Director’s seat opened. “I appreciate all the volunteers at Hollybrook and that’s why I volunteer. I want to do what’s right for the residents," he said. Don is looking forward to running for the office in February. For fun, Don likes hunting, fishing and “a whole lot of golf.” Don said he and Jane enjoy jigsaw puzzles. Since the pandemic began, the duo has put together 21, 1,000-piece puzzles. So, which service was easier for Don: being a Marine or volun- teering at Hollybrook? “Definitely being a Marine. I would have been a Marine for another 20 years if I could have,” he said. “Politics? You have to take it with a grain of salt and stay out of the dirty end. I do get enjoyment and satisfaction from serving.” 22 some motivation during the pandemic.” When he realized that people enjoyed the videos, he became News extra motivated. “I have always loved playing,” he said. Making the most of your time? Woody’s love for music goes way back. His interest was piqued at age 8 while listening in on his sis- By Lois Hollands ter Gladys’ all girl band. The band played at weddings, lounges, Who says we can’t find a little joy during a pandemic? carnivals and on the local TV station in Lebanon, Pennsylvania Members of the Camp Hollybrook Facebook page are all where they lived. smiles several times a week when Woody Fisher, a Director In third grade he started accordion lessons after the husband of Phase 1, dances his fingers of a teacher played at his school. across his keyboard and accor- When Woody was 12, he began taking dion playing such classic tunes organ lessons from celebrity “Shorty” as The Tennessee Waltz; In Long, a multi-talented singer-instru- the Chapel in the Moonlight; mentalist and song writer who special- I’m Looking Over a Four-Leaf ized in hillbilly music. Shorty even had Clover; and Stardust. The list is a gig with Elvis Presley and, along with practically endless. his wife Dolly Dimples, had a popular Woody’s wife, Norma, began country-music act. recording the musical per- Woody himself played with Shorty on formances from the couple’s a local radio show that aired Saturday office/guestroom for Face- mornings on WRAW. book friends shortly after the When Woody was 13, his sister COVID-19 pandemic caused Above: Woody Fisher plays the lively 19th Century American gave up her band so he gathered oth- activities to be shut down in folk song "Golden Slippers" aka "Oh, Dem Golden Slippers". er musicians for a new one and called Hollybrook. it “Woody and his Melody Pals”. The He hadn’t played either instrument for many months. band, managed by Woody’s father, included Woody on key- “I enjoy playing as it de-stresses me big time,” Woody said in board, a guitar player/lead singer, bass guitar player, rhythm/ an email. “I decided (playing) would give me something to do, Woody - Continued on page32

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There Joni also announced that she had revised the Candidacy for Office Form were nineteen affirmative votes and two abstentions (Bergeron and Ess- and the forms are now available at the Reception Desk in the Administra- er-Stuart). (2) __ Yes -or- __No: Should non-resident family members be al- tion Building. lowed to use the pools and BBQ areas? Rosalie Labate announced a planned celebration honoring Joe Fallik’s 100th This part of the motion was withdrawn during the meeting since the next Birthday on Friday, October 16, 2020. She stated that people should plan to motion (3) was modified by unanimous consent to encompass this aspect meet in the Playhouse Parking Lot at 1:45 p.m. for a drive-by at Joe’s home of our reopening. (28 – 102) and that Tom Good would also present an award honoring Joe (3)__ Yes -or- __No: Should non-family member guests be allowed to Fallik at the afternoon ceremony. use the pools and BBQ areas? MINUTES This part of the motion was modified by eliminating the words “non-fam- President Mack asked if there were any additions or corrections to the ily members” and retaining the word “guests.” minutes of the meeting on September 16 and September 23, 2020. Since • William Brittain (44-308) suggested that residents must be with their there were no additions or corrections to the minutes, President Mack guests and the number of people in each pool not increase above 6. waived the reading of the minutes and accepted the minutes from the This third part of the motion was controversial and generated a discussion. meeting as submitted. Several members suggested that the motion be separated since they had TREASURER’S REPORT different opinions about the BBQ areas versus the pools. It was agreed to The Treasurer’s Report was delivered and the full report will be attached separate the two and vote on the pools first. A roll call vote was taken, and to these minutes. the pool part of the motion was passed. There were nineteen affirmative FINANCIAL SECRETARY’S REPORT votes, one dissenting vote (Esser-Stuart) and one abstention (Ingram). A The Financial Secretary’s Report was delivered by Gilles Chevrier and the second roll call vote was taken regarding the BBQ areas. There were sixteen full report will be attached to these minutes. affirmative votes, three dissenting votes (Fortier, Bergeron and Ingram) STEERING COMMITTEE and two abstentions (Bruno and Lachance). The motion passed and guests The minutes of the September 30, 2020 Steering Committee were sent to can now use the BBQ areas. all Board members prior to the meeting. President Mack submitted the (4) __Yes -or- __No: Should the second grill at each BBQ area be re- minutes as his report to the Board. opened for use? NEW BUSINESS • William Brittain (44-308) asked the BOA to vote NO. NOMINATION AND DISCUSSION OF BOARD MEMBER CANDI- There was a brief discussion on this part of the motion. A roll call vote was DATES TO FILL THE VACATED POSITION OF FINANCIAL SECRE- taken, and the second grill can now be re-opened for use. There were nine- TARY teen affirmative votes and two dissenting votes (Fortier and Bergeron). PRESENTATION OF QUALIFICATIONS BY CANDIDATES TO FILL (5) __Yes -or- _ No: Should the number of individuals permitted THE VACATED POSITION OF PHASE 3 DIRECTOR (EACH CANDI- to be in the pool simultaneously be increased from 6 to 12 6 to 9? DATE WILL HAVE THREE MINUTES TO SPEAK TO THE BOARD) • William Brittain (44-308) wrote about the impossibilty of this. NOTIFICATION OF PROCEDURES TO BE USED FOR BOARD After a discussion, Alan Eisman offered a friendly amendment and Ray MEMBER VOTE TO FILL THE VACATED FINANCIAL SECRETARY Primonato accepted the amendment. The amendment (see above) was re- AND PHASE 3 DIRECTOR POSITIONS duced from 6 to 12 to 6 to 9. Board members felt that this was necessary to A. MOTION TO APPROVE AWARDING OF CONTRACT FOR RE- maintain social distancing in the pool. A roll call vote was taken, and the SERVE STUDY UPDATE amended motion was passed. There were eighteen affirmative votes and Rosalie Labate made the motion, seconded by Roiann Bruno, that the three dissenting votes (Pemberton, Lachance and Esser-Stuart). Board hire Facilities Advisors Florida to perform an on-site analysis and (6) _ Yes -or- _ No: Should the pool hours be returned to normal with provide an update to our previous Reserve Study at a cost of $8,850.00 to the exception of closure for furniture sanitization from 8:00-9:00 be funded from the designated allocated contingency account designated am and 3:00-4:00 pm daily? for this purpose. There have been no expenditures year-to-date against • William Brittain (44-308) supported the hours above. this account and it has an available balance of $13,615.00. There was a This aspect of Motion B seemed less controversial. A roll call vote was very brief discussion. Questions were asked and answered. A roll call vote taken, and it was passed. There were twenty affirmative votes and one was taken, and Motion A was passed unanimously. There were twenty-one abstention (Pemberton). affirmative votes. (7) __ Yes -or- __No: Should non-resident family members be al- lowed to use the fitness center and arts & crafts room? B. MOTION TO EXPAND ACCESS TO CERTAIN AMENITIES SE- (8) __ Yes -or- __ No: Should non-family member guests be allowed CURED DUE TO COVID-19 to use the fitness center and arts & crafts room? Ray Primonato made the motion, seconded by Roiann Bruno, that the There were no objections to considering (8) before (7) and this part of Board vote by individual Yes or No votes as to whether to re-open the fol- the motion was modified to delete the phrase “non-family members” and lowing amenities for use by the indicated categories of individuals. If ap- leave guests. proved the amenity will re-open immediately, unless otherwise indicated: • William Brittain (44-308) asked why non-residents need to use the (1) __ Yes -or- __ No: Should the Restaurant dining room re-open arts and crafts room and mentioned guests (many teenagers) using for on premises dining effective Friday, October 16, 2020? our gym were not putting equipment back. The results of the Restaurant Survey were reported. A total of 367 votes After a discussion, a roll call vote was taken. The motion was defeated were received and 73 percent of the respondents voted to open the restau- with twenty dissenting votes and one abstention (Pemberton). It was de- rant, while 27 percent voted to not open the restaurant at the present time. termined by unanimous consent to apply the same vote to (7). Thus, this Joni Esser-Stuart stated that she had received two e-mails from residents part of the motion was also defeated. regarding this motion. She stated that she would read the emails verbatim (9) __Yes -or- __ No: Should guests be allowed to play tennis and and then summarize the comments from the residents for the minutes. Minutes - Continued on page 32 24 2019, I had two goals. Firstly, to significantly reduce the amount of money owed to Hollybrook, and secondly to reduce the number of Letters to the Editor owners ‘living for free’ in Hollybrook. I can assure you, the Owners, that I was successful in attaining both of these goals. My hope for Farewell from Financial Secretary Hollybrook is that, in the next few years, the Board takes on the leadership role that is it’s mandate on your behalf, ensuring that Dear Hollybrook Owners: decisions are not made by management without input from the In April 2020, I made the decision to sell my condo even though Board. This has happened too many times in the 20 years that I I knew it would impact my ability to continue as your Financial have lived in Hollybrook. It is time to change what was acceptable Secretary. The sale closed October 7th, and as per our documents, in the past. I resigned as Financial Secretary. Since coming to Hollybrook in I would also like to express my thanks to Alex, Celene, and Carol 2001, I have been a volunteer from the beginning. I spent 10 of Mazza for their continual support during my time as an Officer. As those years on the Hollybrook Board of Administration; 6 years well, thanks to David and Eileen for always answering my ques- as a Director of Phase 1, 2 years as Treasurer, and 1 1/2 years as tions and explaining why things have to be a certain way. These Financial Secretary. It has been an interesting 10 years. Many pos- 5 exemplary employees are Hollybrook’s greatest asset. They have itive things were done, however there were frustrating times when shown me that they have a dedication to Hollybrook and a real it was impossible to get management to move forward and make sense of respect for, and service to you, the owners. Volunteer Car- needed progressive changes. Your Board of Administration is men Bruneau was a tremendous help to me in updating our system aware of my concerns regarding the audibility issues in our golf for golf bag storage and lockers. and restaurant areas that need to be addressed. I am hoping that I wish you all good health and look forward to seeing you when another Board member will step up and continue fighting for the we are back in Hollybrook in November. changes that must be made. When you voted me in to the position of Financial Secretary in Dawn Chevrier You’ve got to know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away Parking bumpers unsafe Kenny Roger’s lyrics kept reverberating through my mind as we concluded our last Two female residents of Building 14 have Board of Administration (BOA) meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. The meeting tripped recently on concrete parking bum- started at 1:36 p.m., ended at 5:01 p.m. and I was totally exhausted. At 5:02, I found my pers that obstruct walkways into and out of husband and said, “That’s it, these are my last minutes!” I submitted my resignation the the ground floor. Both suffered severe inju- very next day – effective immediately. ries and were lucky to avoid anything worse. Paul was relieved since he and our daughters had been urging me to resign for quite My wife, Sophia, was the latest to be tripped some time. They noticed, before I was even aware, how the duties and the responsibilities up. I reported the incident to the administra- of the Recording Secretary position were negatively affecting me. tion. My wife was asked to submit a written What changed? This last term was increasingly difficult because of changes in the com- statement to Hollybrook Security and Com- position of the BOA and the added responsibilities assigned to the Recording Secretary. pliance which she did. First, and most difficult for me personally, civility was no longer the norm and members I received sympathetic calls from Pres- failed to treat one another with dignity and respect. Meeting after meeting, I watched ident Carl Mack and CEO Paul Ray. Paul members of the Board become increasingly rude to other BOA members and to me. sent Mitch Davis and Joe to meet with me Many residents have already commented to me about the disrespectful behavior of the at the building. I made several suggestions Chairperson after viewing either the live streamed version of our meetings or after view- to improve the situation at minimal cost and ing the segments of the meetings sent via email from the Communications Office. I urge Mitch asked me to put them in an email for you to view these meetings. The Chairperson was impolite and discourteous and he him to forward to Paul. thwarted me in my efforts to represent unit owners. I also received a call from Hollybrook’s The Covid-19 Pandemic also increased the frequency and length of our meetings. I insurance company asking my wife and I to could barely finish one set of minutes before the next meeting. In addition to existing meet with an investigator on site and show duties of the Recording Secretary, new responsibilities were added. First, the Record- him what happened. ing Secretary now is responsible for taking the minutes of the Board of Administration We did. At one point he told us that it would Meetings (Regular and Special), Budget meetings, Steering Committee meetings, Rules be expensive for Hollybrook to fix the situa- Enforcement Committee meetings and Rules Hearing Committee meetings. Second, as tion with the bumpers and might result in a meetings were held via Zoom, the Board had to find a way for unit owners to participate special assessment for the residents. I said I in the decision-making process. So, now the Recording Secretary must regularly monitor didn’t think it would be that expensive and emails to [email protected] and prepare unit owner comments on relevant agenda furthermore, what price a human life? items as well as the comments from the Unit Owner Forum prior to meetings. Mitch subsequently called to say that upon I found the lack of decorum among the Board, the frequency of lengthy meetings, and advice of Hollybrook’s Insurance company the enlarged scope of my duties unrelenting and stressful. they were not going to take corrective action. I began to realize that my quality of life was negatively impacted by my participation on I am baffled. What is more important, ad- the Board. I made this very difficult decision in order to once again enjoy my life. I am vice from an insurance company or the health looking forward to returning to my glass studio to actively pursue my artistic career. Paul and well-being of Hollybrook residents? and I look forward to seeing you on our walks around Hollybrook. Ken Schlossberg Joni Esser-Stuart 25 * Avoid crowds during the cold and flu season to reduce chanc- es of infection. In fact, stay Health & Fitness away from anyone who has the flu, cold, or sore throat. * Wash your hands often. Keep emphysema in check * Get a flu shot and ask By Dennis I. Reese, RRT, Director of Clinical Education, about the pneumonia vac- cine from your physician. Respiratory Therapy Program Concorde Career Institute * Try avoiding cold air Simply put, emphysema is a group of lung diseases that makes during our short South breathing difficult. It is a progressive disease of which there Florida winter. Cold air are four stages and may worsen over time. There is no cure for will trigger spasms in the emphysema, but it can be controlled. 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28 Eddie’s pals and our owner friends to an outdoor birthday party at the pool. HOLLYBROOK Fun Stuff We’d make a spread featuring all kinds of treats from Angie’s Pet Salon and cake, FLASHBACK Fast Eddie turns nine candles and ice cream for the owners, The Voice of Hollybrook not to mention balloons, balloons, and years young; (about more balloons! November 2000 • You can hear it now: Patti Page sing- A motion to change the format 59 in perky pup years) ing “(How Much Is) That Doggie In The of The Voice of Hollybrook from Window.” (Fast Eddie is NOT for sale!) a tabloid to a magazine on a trial Or, why the 'Einstein' birthday basis for 3 months passed with pup 'coulda gone to college. Our daughter, Ilyana, who has two beautiful spaniels, is a real pro at pet only one objection. • By Ken Schlossberg birthday parties and dressing the pets Motion to approve year-round guest golf rates to $35 for 18 holes for the occasion. Fast Eddie has outfits and $18for 9 holes was approved for major holidays, the Red Sox, Patriots with one dissension. and Celtics. Guess where we come from? Fast Eddie just turned nine. According • The Italian club offered a 2-day Don’t ask how much we paid for Fast to my online research, the first year of a bus trip to Key Largo for $150 PP. Eddie nine years ago. Let’s just say, that dog’s life is equal to 15 human years, the The trip included meals, hotel, given the amount of pleasure we received second is equal to nine years human and transportation, a gambling cruise in return, he was cheap at any price! every year thereafter equal four or five. and a show. So that makes Fast Eddie somewhere (We don’t want to hurt his feelings. So- • “Rhapsody for Two” starring from 52 to 59, nearly eligible for Social phia thinks he can read and may actual- Cheryl Cavendish & Garrett Security and Medicare. ly read our minds when he really wants States, and “I Love Paris” a musi- Given his annual grooming, food, med- something. Maybe when we weren’t cal extravaganza, were playing at icine, Just Paws vet and dentist bills, any looking he got a degree in psychology – the playhouse. help we can get is welcome. remember the Einstein reference.) Compiled by Lois Hollands Every year, I ask my accountant if we He came from Prelude Bichons can take a deduction for Fast Eddie’s ex- Frises, in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, penses. “Sure”, he says. “Just pack your owned by Janet Weiderhold and her bag and be ready to go to jail”. I asked two daughters. If you have a moment, him if he thought I could take Fast Eddie and you want to be entertained by with me. He hung up. the most delicious photographs of Bi- Thank God, Fast Eddie didn’t go to chons, learn about their history and college on a student loan with us as every little detail of their champion- the guarantors. Not that he isn’t smart ship specification, go to Preludebi- enough. Ask Sophia. She'll tell you he chons.com. could have gone to an Ivy League college, On a serious note, some of our Hol- law or medical school, even been a phys- lybrook friends have adopted pure- icist on the Einstein level. Look how he bred, absolutely wonderful dogs at figured ut,o at an early age, that he could very reasonable expense. Why any- have everything important to him deliv- body would abandon such amazing ered to him on a silver platter - as long as animals is truly a mystery. he took care of his business outside. Oh, I forgot to mention one other ma- GREEN IGUANA jor expense on his side of the ledger; SOUTH BEACH UPDATE! premium poop bags. You know how As I predicted, the population frustrating it is not to find the tear line of our resident lizards is growing. on cheap poop bags, never mind the bag As a result, they are now mov- breaking as you are picking up? ing in on the golf practice range On that score, let me give a special leaving some unpleasant signs shoutout to all our fellow dog fanciers of their presence – let's call them in Phase 2 for being scrupulous when it iguana presents. Management comes to picking up poop. might consider installing an igua- na premium poop bag station for If not for the social distancing require- our dedicated and mindful golfing ments in Hollybrook - Masks On Ev- residents and visitors. eryone! - we would have invited all of 29 Woody - Continued from page 23 leaves that up to everyone else who enjoys his music, especially those who are surprised by his talent, having never heard him banjo player and sometimes a drummer or saxophone player. play before. All except Woody were adults. If you’d like to hear a bit of Woody’s lively organ playing, go to The band played a lot of night clubs, bars, weddings and car- Camp Hollybrook on Facebook. Singing and dancing joyfully nivals in the central Pennsylvania area throughout the 60s and along to the music is welcome, in fact, it is highly encouraged. 70s. When Woody’s second son was born, he disbanded the group in order to spend more time with his family; only occa- sionally playing on weekends at a local bar and grill. Two years later he stopped playing in public. Flu shot appreciation After moving to Hollybrook, however, he joined the Broward With great appreciation for sponsoring our 2020 Flu Clinic, County Mummers Band playing keyboard and accordion be- I sent a letter to the Director of the Memorial Pembroke 24/7 tween 2011 and 2013. Norma was a Mummer strutter. Dozens Care Center, but I’d also like to also thank staff members An- of “Mummers” bands are most known in Pennsylvania, New nette Allen, Lynda Blakney, Raquel Pereles and Nellie Wright. Jersey and parts of New York for ringing in the New Year at the The team was helpful and professional, during a smooth process Mummers Parade in Philadelphia every January 1. Each band that ensured service to all in a timely manner. We worked to- is composed of saxophones, banjos, accordions, violins, bass gether to coordinate the event in our Playhouse safely; adhering violins, percussion players and strutters who don elaborately to CDC guidelines to maximize the health and safety of every- feather festooned costumes while strutting in a playful march one who participated in the October 16 event. formation through downtown Philly. Hosting an event in Hollybrook requires the work and sup- These days, Woody is happy to play his accordion and Yamaha port of many people. Thank you to Paul Ray, Woodley Jeune, keyboard for friends. He loves “the oldies” that now encompass Steven Crane, Mitch Davis, Mike Tirado, Eileen Soler, Carol the 50s through the 70s. Ricky Nelson, Bobby Vinton, Dean Mazza and Mike Eaton. Together they prove that the whole is Martin, Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn, the Beach certainly greater than the sum of individual parts. I am indebt- Boys and many more bands are among his favorites. ed to all and I appreciate their unique contributions. His wife is perfectly content being Woody’s videographer. Flu shots were provided to 65 people (unit owners and staff) “Norma is fine using my iPhone to video me . . . and I don’t at the event. I am confident that the flu shots are protecting the have to pay her,” Woody said. health of participants and perhaps their families. As his muse, Norma has always encouraged Woody to play, Joni Esser-Stuart though she admits that she may not be his biggest fan. She

30 the refrigerator or in the freezer for up Food Stuff Brrrrr winter? Whether 'up to 6 months. north' or home in Hollybrook -NOTE: for a richer, darker broth, use leftover roasted chicken or roast Chicken soup warms body and soul chicken parts in the oven beforehand at 350F for 30-40 minutes. By Lise Therrien from her kitchen in Cornwall, Ontario. ******** INGREDIENTS gredients. Simmer 4 hours uncovered. Beef Stock variation 2 1/2 pounds bony chicken pieces Remove Substitute beef bones for chicken (wings, backs, and/or necks) from stove. (knuckle, neck and marrow). For add- 3 stalks celery with leaves, cut up Using a slot- ed flavor, roast beef bones beforehand. 2 medium carrots unpeeled, scrubbed, ted spoon, Place beef bones in a casserole and trimmed, and cut in half remove cook in the oven at 400F for an hour 1 large onion, unpeeled cut in large chunks as much or until golden brown. Add bones to 4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley chicken and the remaining stock ingredients, fol- 2 bay leaves vegetables lowing chicken stock directions. 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled,lightly crushed as possible. Using a fine mesh strainer ******* 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or several or a colander lined with 4 layers of Dark Vegetable Stock sprigs of fresh thyme) cheesecloth, strain broth into large INGREDIENTS 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns bowl. Discard vegetables and season- 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 cups cold water ings. Add salt, if desired. 2 red onions, peeled and quartered 1/2 teaspoon salt, if desired If using the broth immediately, skim 3 cloves garlic, smashed DIRECTIONS the fat from the top. Or chill broth 2 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped Place water and chicken in a large for at least 6 hours. Remove fat with 1/2 cup shiitake mushroom stems stock pot and bring to a boil. a spoon and discard. Store broth in (from about 16 mushrooms or 4 Remove foam and add remaining in- airtight container for up to 3 days in whole dried shiitake mushrooms) 6 ounces of shiitake or cremini mush rooms, sliced 2 celery stalks with leaves, chopped More soup, please! 1 sprig rosemary 3 sprigs thyme Whats up, doc? Carrot ginger soup 2 bay leaves INGREDIENTS 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns stock pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce 8 cups water 3 cups chicken broth or vegetable heat and 1/2 teaspoon salt, if desired broth simmer DIRECTIONS 1 large yellow onion, peeled and cut uncovered into 8 wedges In a large stock pot sauté onions in until veg- olive oil on medium heat for approx- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed etables are 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh imately 4 minutes or until softened. tender. Use Add garlic and sauté for an additional ginger an immer- 1 pound fresh carrots, peeled and 2 minutes or until onions are golden sion blend- brown. Add the carrots, mushrooms, cut into thirds er to blend 1 large Yukon gold potato celery, rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, soup until peppercorns and water. Bring to a 1 cup refrigerated coconut milk smooth. 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncov- juice ered for 4 hours. -NOTE: if using a blender or food Pour stock through a strainer, 2 teaspoons finely shredded lime processor to blend soup until zest pressing on the solids with a spoon to smooth, return all soup to pot. extract all the liquid and flavors. Add Plain yogurt (optional) Stir in coconut milk, lime juice, Snipped fresh chives (optional) salt if desired. and lime zest. Use immediately or store in a tightly DIRECTIONS Serve immediately garnished, if covered container in the refrigerator Combine broth, onion, garlic, desired, with a dollop of yogurt up to a week or in the freezer for up to ginger, carrots, and potato in a large and chives. 3 months. 31 positive manner. Additionally, the Board Golf carts - Continued from page 17 News hopes to compensate for the loss of golf income while golf was not permitted made of recycled materials and the by Broward County Emergency Order. sloped body design requires less Winter golf changes Winter golf season is November 9, 2020 water for cleaning. All plastic com- ponents are recyclable and the seat By unanimous vote, October 28, the through April 14, 2021. • Registered Hollybrook golfers will be cushions are easily repairable using Board of Administration, approved sev- permitted three guest golfers for 18 additional recycled material. eral changes to the Hollybrook Rules and or 9 holes, as long as the guest(s) are Regulations that enable the Association Funds to purchase the 100 vehicles accompanied by the registered golfer. came from the Association’s allocat- to acquire golf income from the public • Outside golfers will be permitted during the golf winter season. Histori- ed golf cart fleet replacement contin- through winter season. gency account. They were purchased cally, outside golfers are not permitted • Groups will pay $45; Military/First outright, having accumulated enough during the winter season. Responders will pay $40; Outside The changes are necessary because the golfers will pay $50. money over past budgets to bring to COVID-19 pandemic is keeping seasonal • Priority booking and off-season pre- fruition the plan that was earmarked residents from returning to Hollybrook mium tee times will be available to and launched six years ago. in time to effect winter golf income in a Hollybrook registered golfers.

Minutes - Continued from page 24 A discussion on this motion was held prior to the roll call vote. Motion C pickleball bocce, and horseshoes if accompanied by residents? was passed unanimously. There were twenty-one affirmative votes. • William Brittain (44-308) wrote “if a resident wants to risk his or her NOTE – Paul Ray announced that Brett Fielo (Becker Ballot Representa- own health by playing with guests it falls on them.” tive) had a prior engagement and suggested that we discuss Motion D so Shuffleboard was added to the motion for discussion. However, Ray Pri- that Brett could join the Zoom meeting for the discussion on electronic monato agreed to strike bocce, horseshoes and Shuffle ball. The Board was voting. Carl Mack asked if anyone objected to beginning a discussion on concerned that these three sports used shared equipment versus tennis Motion D in the midst of Motion B to avail the Board of Brett’s expertise. and pickleball where everyone owned and used his/her own equipment. Since no one objected, Motion D was discussed earlier in the meeting than There appeared to be a consensus among the Board members, so a voice the printed agenda. vote was taken, and the amended motion passed unanimously. D. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE USE OF BECKER BALLOT ELEC- (10) __Yes -or- _ No: Should the billiards and ping pong rooms re- TRONIC VOTING SYSTEM FOR THE FEBRUARY 2021 ELECTION opened to allow play subject to the requirement that all players Joni Esser-Stuart moved, seconded by Don Hipp, that the Board authorize wear masks at all times during use of these areas? the use of the Becker Ballot software for electronic voting in conjunction • William Brittain (44-308) said two sets of players, in the same room with the February 2021 election of Directors and Officers. at the same time could be a safety risk Paul Ray and Brett Fielo explained that a pre-test would be arranged and There was a brief discussion on this part of the motion prior to a roll call that all Board members would have a chance to try the system using a vote. This part of the motion was defeated with nineteen dissenting votes “dummy” ballot prior to signing a contract authorizing Becker Ballot for and two abstentions (Pemberton and Lachance). the forthcoming election if the BOA chose to pass this motion. Members Alan Eisman made a motion, seconded by Don Hipp, to increase occu- of the Board utilized Brett’s expertise and asked relevant questions prior to pancy on the pool deck from 12 to 18 maximum. Matt Sarnell suggested the vote. A roll call vote was taken. Motion D was passed unanimously. that the language in this motion be modified as follows – I move to amend There were twenty-one affirmative votes. Motion B by the addition of sub-paragraph 11 to increase occupancy on UNIT OWNERS’ FORUM (3 MINUTES PER INPUT RECEIVED VIA the pool deck from 12 to 18 maximum. The suggested wording was ac- EMAIL TO [email protected]) cepted. Since this was non-controversial, a voice vote was used to approve Joni Esser-Stuart stated that she had received several e-mails from resi- this part of the motion. dents for the Unit Owner Forum. She stated that she would read them Woody Fisher then moved, seconded by Carole Rappaport, to amend Mo- verbatim. However, the minutes will summarize the comments from the tion B by the addition of sub-paragraph 12 to re-open the library to regular residents. operating hours. The suggested wording was I move to amend Motion • Carmen Olaizola and Mario Poupart (7-210) said golfers be allowed B by the addition of sub-paragraph 12 to re-open the library to regular to walk versus renting a golf cart. The fees would remain the same and operating hours. Since this was non-controversial, a voice vote was used the additional benefit would more carts for others. to approve this part of the motion. A voice vote was also used to approve • Elizabeth “Betty” Bryzicki (18-206) wrote “MIA. Russ Ganz. Do Motion B as amended (see above). something with him.” C. MOTION TO EXTEND EXPIRATION DATE OF 2020 RESTAU- • Jay Maxwell (13-210) scheduling tee times problems and adding RANT CARDS guests and guest fee issues. He offered several suggestions. Lois Hollands made the motion, seconded by Don Hipp, that the Board • Dawn Chevrier (41-307) wrote to announce that she had recently extend the current 2020 restaurant card expiration date of December 31, sold her condo and that the sale necessitated her resignation from her 2020 to a new expiration date of March 31, 2021. position as Financial Secretary. She expressed gratitude to everyone Joni Esser-Stuart stated that she had received several e-mails from resi- during her time in service. dents regarding this motion. She stated that she would read the emails DIRECTORS’ FORUM verbatim and then summarize the comments from the residents for the A Directors’ Forum was held, and several board members participated and minutes. discussed comments and concerns. • Pierre Roy (62-307) wrote in favor of the idea. ADJOURNMENT • Johanne and Mauril Gauthier (5-204) also wrote in favor. President Carl Mack adjourned the Board of Administration Meeting at • Michel Leblond and Celine Rousseau (34-105) requested that we take 5:01 p.m. into consideration the needs of the snowbirds. Respectfully Submitted by • Norris Haynes (28-303) wrote in favor of the motion. Joni Esser-Stuart, Immediate Past Recording Secretary 32 SEASONAL (4+ months) OR ANNUAL RENTAL - Phase Classifieds 6 Modern, Large 2/2 on first floor. 6 brand new stainless steel appliances including washer and dryer. 3 large TVs. Photos available. Call 416-823-9649 or 954-840-9595. BRIGHT 2 FULL BATH, renovated. Panoramic view of lake. 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Oscar es una HMO con un contrato de Medicare. La inscripción en Oscar depende de la renovación del contrato. Existen otros proveedores disponibles en nuestra red. H8961_SEP20005V01S_M

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