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form. It’s simple to complete and important to the LMC.
Planning for our future is based on the needs and desires
of members.
A generous anonymous person has donated $1,000 for
a flat screen television for the Gazebo. That will be an
improvement in space and visibility for everyone who
uses the Gazebo. Such a kind offer inspires me to make
an offer to all. I’ll match donations made to help purchase
a digital projector for LMC up to $500. Any number of
times in the past year, we have needed that equipment and
borrowed one from friends and neighbors. If you want to
lend a hand, send a check marked “projector” to LMC.
Let’s make this happen. Happy Holidays!
Manager’s Report
by Brian Belmont, Beach Club Manager
Through October 31, Operating Revenue was $8,142
under budget. Contract memberships, architectural
fees and interest income continue to be significantly
under budget through the first ten months of 2009.
As of October 31, Operating Expenses are $10,533
under budget. However, we need to keep in mind that
because we prepay our Federal income tax, that $3,440
expenditure will be moved from the Balance Sheet to
Operating Expenses at year’s end.
With the exception of a $200 partial payment in October
there has not been any additional activity in our assessment
collections. Currently 15 properties are delinquent
for a total of $11,648.90. Ludlow Maintenance Commission
(LMC) received notice of another pending foreclosure.
The year-to-date total is three foreclosures and one
personal bankruptcy.
Sharon Schmidt, an LMC member, has donated a fourpiece
wicker chair set to the Beach Club that is being used
on the covered deck outside the gazebo.
LMC received an anonymous donation of $1,000 that is
to be used to purchase a new television for the gazebo.
Staff is researching flat screen models that can be
mounted on the wall in that room.
During the past month our maintenance staff has been
cutting back the Cotoneaster groundcover that borders the
upper parking lot. In addition to the groundcover, lowhanging
evergreen branches have been removed from
trees that are growing adjacent to the asphalt.
John Krumrei was recently hired as a part-time maintenance
employee. He started his training on Monday,
November 16. Initially John will be used for vacation
coverage in December and serve as a backup for other
maintenance employees.
North Bay Holiday Luncheon
Join your North Bay
friends at this festive
holiday luncheon
catered by the Belmont
Restaurant on
Friday, December
18, at 11:30 a.m.
at the Beach Club.
Dressed in your holiday
finery, you will
have the opportunity
to visit with friends
and enjoy sumptuous
appetizers of crab
dip, hibachi beef,
prawns on ice and a
vegetable tray.
Artwork by Penny Sanzaro
The luncheon will be served at 12:30 p.m. and you may
choose wild salmon or chicken Dijon for your entrée.
Salad, rice, vegetables and a champagne cake complete
your meal. BYOB (bring your own bottle)! There is a
sign-up sheet at the Beach Club so please indicate your
choice of entrée. The cost is $20; make your check out to
HOPL (Home Owner Pot Luck). Seating is limited so be
sure to sign up early.
Following the meal, the Port Ludlow Singers under the
direction of Dave Weakley will serenade you with holiday
music. To help the less fortunate, a donation box will
be at the door if you would like to donate $1 to the Food
Bank. We will purchase requested items with the money
that is collected. If you have any questions, contact Peggy
Schafran at 437-9935. q
Family Movie Night
Celebrate the holidays and enjoy a night out with the
family at monthly movie night at the Bridge Deck. Mark
your calendar for Friday, December 11, from 6:00 to
8:00 p.m. There will be popcorn and juice served along
with the movie, so take the kids and enjoy a festive
evening of fun and family time. q
Welcome North Bay Newcomers!
CJ Davis Admiralty 1
David and Kay McCoy Cressey Lane
Alan and Brenda Mills Tyee Lane