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cost. The decision was tabled until March. Bob Burns<br />
presented the preliminary Landscape Plan he and Eline<br />
Lybarger had developed to provide structure and maintenance<br />
to improve the look of the grounds in keeping with<br />
the “Village in the Woods by the Bay” motto. The plan<br />
includes a plant selection list for simple, low-maintenance<br />
dwarf varieties with some emphasis on color. When<br />
approved, Mike Morgan will be responsible for maintaining<br />
the plan with Committee and Board oversight.<br />
A contract is being worked on; bids will be solicited<br />
from three companies prior to expiration of the current<br />
contract this August. Community input is solicited; send<br />
comments to Burns.<br />
Finance: Ken Thomas noted they were exploring costsaving<br />
ideas including a small business and health insurance<br />
premium review, health saving accounts, property<br />
insurance coverage re-negotiation, automatic credit-card<br />
billing for dues, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) audits and<br />
grant research, reducing Club hours of operation and<br />
possible Internet and cable television savings. To reduce<br />
energy costs, window shades were being drawn at night,<br />
the freezer in the storage room emptied and turned off,<br />
and Morgan was researching new, more efficient kilns. A<br />
fundraiser “Bingo Night” is in development. Proceeds of<br />
cost savings and fundraising go into the Renovation Fund.<br />
Additional ideas and input are solicited; comments may<br />
be sent to Thomas.<br />
Long Range Planning: Sherry Robinson advised the<br />
history group was reviewing milestones and discussing<br />
the plan’s format while the survey group had researched<br />
various homeowner association surveys and compiled a<br />
draft that would be submitted at the March meeting.<br />
Operations: Morgan noted membership remained<br />
constant. Auditor Clarke-Whitney hopes to complete<br />
work before March. Bluebills were accepting donations<br />
of food, clothing, household items and furniture on<br />
Thursday, March 8, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Working<br />
Image (WI) is collecting donations of women’s clothing<br />
Thursday through Saturday, March 15 to 17. The<br />
water heater has been adjusted to provide more hot water<br />
in locker room showers, the new front door was installed<br />
and elliptical equipment and routine maintenance were<br />
underway.<br />
Other Meeting Highlights: Chris Whitehurst presented<br />
numbers for budgeted versus actual expenses; her report<br />
is available on the website. Oemichen advised the Board<br />
to send input regarding progress toward meeting goals<br />
for review in March. Regarding the website, Oemichen<br />
proposed changes that include updating Committee pages<br />
and Board and Committee members’ names. The Board<br />
voted unanimously to approve the proposal. Three Board<br />
members’ terms are expiring: Pat Traci, Sharon Walker<br />
and Chris Whitehurst. Those interested in running for an<br />
open seat should leave a message at the front desk. The<br />
Annual Meeting will be Wednesday, July 18 at 3:00 p.m.<br />
SBCA Members’ Social<br />
South Bay Community Association (SBCA) members are<br />
invited to the monthly social on Friday, March 9 from<br />
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.<br />
Appetizers provided by members are much appreciated<br />
and beverages are provided. s<br />
South Bay Wearing the Green<br />
The South Bay Potluckers will celebrate<br />
St. Patrick’s Day with a corned beef and<br />
cabbage dinner on Monday, March 19,<br />
5:00 p.m. at the Bay Club. Sign up to<br />
bring a salad, potato dish or dessert for<br />
12. Don’t forget your plates, silverware<br />
and beverage. The dinner is BYOB.<br />
Coffee and tea are provided.<br />
For this special occasion, the donation will be $2 per<br />
person. For further information, call Nancy Green at<br />
437-0548. s<br />
Free Spirits’ Festa Primavera<br />
Picture yourself in a quaint village on the Italian Rivera,<br />
dining and dancing with all of your Free Spirits friends.<br />
At “Festa Primavera,” our spring event, you will have a<br />
chance to do just that.<br />
Save Saturday April 28, for appetizers at 6:00 p.m. and<br />
dinner at 7:00 p.m., at the Bay Club. Featured will be<br />
delicious lasagna (meat and vegetarian) included in an<br />
Italian-inspired menu. Back by popular demand will be<br />
Charlie Ferris with music for listening and dancing.<br />
Members may begin signing up Friday, March 30 and<br />
non-members, Monday, April 16. The final day to sign<br />
up will be Tuesday, April 24. The cost for members is<br />
$22; for non-members, $29. Save the date!<br />
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