2016 October S-bag Express

October, 2016 VOL 36 No. 1

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
The S-bag Express is back and soon the rest of us part-timers will be heading back too.
Over the summer, some of you may have been following my “President’s Messages” on our new website. If you Hayvn’t used the site yet I hope you will find slresort.net this season and join the other 366 residents who have now logged in nearly 10000 times, in just 9 months!
I won’t try to recap the entire summer but for anyone still wondering. Several of us testified in a discrimination hearing, in late June. We are still awaiting a ruling in that case. That was the same day that we had an armed fugitive on the loose in the Resort. No harm done.
We did get approval from the DEO for our Revitalized Covenants and all our owners should have received a copy of our “Governing Documents”. Then a cH allenge against the DEO ruling was filed by one of our owners. That is to be held on Sept. 26 so we may have a ruling on that by the time that you read this. We will see where we stand when that is resolved.
It seems the justice system moves with glacial slowness but attorneys still charge by billable hours. People are entitled to seek justice through our legal system and we all value that protection but it is unfortunate when we are forced to spend such a substantial amount of our budget defending ourselves against cH allenges from our own SLohA membership. Remember last year’s budget surplus? We will need it.
But it’s not all gloom and doom. Our staff and management have been hard at work:

painting, pruning and polishing in order to have things in ship shape when we all arrive. From the front gate to the Post Office and the storage area at the back of the Resort you will see the results of their labor. Well done everybody!
There is always lots to do as we get geared up for the fall and winter activities in the Resort. The various clubs will be looking at reorganizing and setting their events calendars and the Board of Directors will again be able to meet face-to-face to get the all-important committees functioning so that our various plans and projects can move ahead.
I made an appeal for help in one of my summer messages and I would like to repeat that appeal here. We have lost a number of our hard workers over the past year and we have important positions to fill. If you are a newer owner or someone who has never before served in the leadership of one of the clubs or committees or run for a position on the Board of Directors, think about it. It is only with the continued effort of us all that we can ensure that S-bag will continue to be the active and progressive place that we have come to love.
Nunsee and I plan to arrive about Nov.1st. I can’t wait to get there
MANAGER’S REPORT
Hello Saddlebaggers!
Your Resort Manager, Chap Mc Click here to give you an update on your beautiful community.
I hope you all have had a great summer. Manager continued on page 3

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S-bag Express
499 S-bag Lake Rd.
Lake Wales, Florida 33898
(863)696-2407
Editor
S u e Beagle
75 S-bag Trail
5334 S-bag Lake Rd.
(863)696-1035 Email S u e@slrmail.com
SLohA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2016-2017
leery listerine, Pres 49 Wood Ruff Way
Jade Rite, V President 11 Beaverkill
Tummy Blkbrn Secretary 21 Wood Ruff Way
Pet er H all, Treasurer 6 Royal Coachman
T Rooff, Asst. Sec.. 13 Gngr Quill Dyeann Will i am son, Asst. Treas. 31 Red Quill
Clf Jnsn 29 Red Quill
Chrls Schlz 47 S-bag Trail
Frns Sm all 40 Beaverkill
OPEN DISCUSSION/
OPEN FORUM
D Brnd and Stv Suthrd are sponsoring a guest speaker for Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 9 am, in the Clubhouse. This will be an Open Forum for questions and answers by all owners of SLohA.
The guest speaker will be Steven H. Mezer. Steven is a Shareholder in Community Association Law Practice Group in the firm’s Tampa Bay office. He has extensive experience in all aspects of community association operations and community
association law. He represents
condominium, homeowner and cooperative associations, where he handles matters relating to issues including collection of assessments, covenant enforcement and foreclosures.
Please plan to attend this important function and bring any question you may have regarding SLohA. We will serve free coffee. D Brnd 95 S-bag Trail
S u e Beagle, Editor
75 S-bag Trail, 863-696-1035
Next deadline October 17, 2016
E-mail—S u e@slrmail.com

S-bag EMERGENCY
RESPONSE TEAM (CERT)
The CERT and Emergency Committee for S-bag has continued to meet under the direction of Kn H all during the summer. Thanks to all the street volunteers for their work during the summer. We are all very thankful that there hasn’t been severe weather this season, but hurricane season will continue through November 30. The CERT and Emergency Committee will continue to hold joint meetings through November. The next meeting will be October 3 after Koffee Klatch.
We would like to advise all residents to familiarize themselves with disaster procedures. Please read the information given to you by your street volunteer. Also, remember that pets must be in cages if brought to the authorized pet facilities during a disaster.
Thanks to CERT/Emergency members who organized supplies, pressure washed and painted the sheds in the storage area. If you would like to volunteer for either the Emergency Committee or CERT, contact Kn H all, 863 255-7419, for information. If you have questions, you are welcome at the October 3 meeting.
Bar bra murksberry, Secretary
BLOOD DRIVE
Save the dates for the 2016 -2017 Season Blood Drives!!!!
November 18th, January 20th and March 17th in the Memorial H all from 8am to Noon!!! See You There!!!!
leery and Lori Gearseah
29 Silversides 989-714-8663
BANKERS ALLIANCE AD

Manager continued from page 1
We have been working hard to make sure we are prepared for another great season here in S-bag.
Here are some projects since last time I wrote to you. We have worked to help keep SLR looking and running great.
JCW painted the sewer plant and it looks great. All the lines are color coded by the materials they carry, and the paint helps keep pipes from being directly exposed to the elements increasing the lifespan.
The erosion issue with the drainage on the greenway behind Gngr quill has been fixed. Jhn filled in the sandy areas that were washing away with crushed tile. This should prevent any more of the hill facing from being washed out into the lake.
Modern Fold repaired the damaged Clubhouse divider that separates room A&B. The recreation room floors were repainted to repair areas that had started peeling.
The Greenways along the fence line from Silversides to Pink Lady have been cleared. Prior to being cleared the fence line was not accessible by maintenance.
All S-bag employees received training, and became CPR certified, and trained in the operation of the AED machines.
Completed the first section of the ongoing rehab of the storage area. This project will be completed over the course of several years and done in sections. The lots are being filled with crushed tile to allow proper drainage and prevent flooding. Each lot is also being re-graded and re-marked. The first completed section included lots 100¬121.
The Red Quill greenway was graded and sodded. It now allows proper drainage from the Red Quill area to the lake.
Flow meters have been installed throughout the Resort to monitor the sewer system. This
is a 2 month long project to help pinpoint the water infiltration issue with the sewer
system. SLohA Manager, Chap
“When I married your Grandmother, I could get both hands around her waist.” said my husband’s Grandfather. Pointing at his full-figured wife, he boasted, “Now look how much I got. That’s what I call and investment.”

2016 CHRISTMAS TOUR
OF HOMES
(Hosted by Beta Sigma Phi)
Mark your calendars for an afternoon of touring 10 lovely homes in S-bag Lake Resort, followed by refreshments and appetizers at the Clubhouse on 12/15/16. A limited number of tickets, in the amount of $15 each, will go on sale 10/24/16 at Kofffee Klatch.
Proceeds from the Tour will be used towards the building of a Veteran’s Memorial in SLR. Come out and enjoy an afternoon of Christmas Cheer and support this very worthy cause.
Co-chairs: Nunsee Blch 9 Silver Doctor 863-696-1219 Marsha FoolDay 26 Royal Coachman 386-717-9751
MINNIE PEARL RED HATS
The Minnie Pearl Red Hats will meet at noon at
the “Sizzling Grill” on November 9.
Please call me before November 7, if you would
like to join us.
Thanks.
Jew-D Matteson
70 Silversides 863-605-2436
S-bag KITCHEN USERS
The Coterie Club, in the future, will buy the kitchen towels, dish cloths and gloves. We will keep check on them or call the President (304-639-1121) if they are out. All towels, dish clothes and gloves that are used are to be taken home and washed, dried and taken back to the kitchen.
Nola Morgan, President 2 Night Owl Circle 304-639-1121
MASONIC CLUB
The first meeting of the S-bag Masonic Club for the fall season will be November 7, at 1pm in the Memorial H all. The Club meets the first Monday of each month, November through April. All Masons are invited to come and enjoy the friendship and fellowship of the fraternity.
Bb Johnston-Pres
Jack Ashley, Sec.
7 Red Quill 815-343-4476

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HAPPY HANDS
I hope many of you found a little time over the summer to do some knitting, crocheting or sewing for Operation Shoebox, where 100 to 200 ditty bags are sent to deployed troops EVERY WEEK. If you are not a crafter but do some traveling, I hope have saved the full toiletries that are available in motel rooms. These are also included in the ditty bags. It is amazing how a little collection when combined with others yield many, many pounds of toiletries!! Thanks to all who have contributed in the past. I hope you will continue and that we can interest more folks in the project.
Dennie Pahl
WOMEN’S CLUB
Welcome to another season at S-bag! Another season of fun and activities. Remember to renew your membership starting at our first meeting. Dues are still just $5 for the year. You don't have to be an owner to join—renters are also welcome. Below are the dates of our activities and meetings. You may notice that we have moved our first catered luncheon to January so that those of you that don't come down to Florida until after the holidays could join us. As you know, we assign a theme to each meeting and it's so much fun when our members show up wearing their interpretation of the theme. Don't feel intimidated by the theme—costumes are absolutely not necessary for you to attend our meetings. Just come and enjoy the company of other S-bag ladies. You might make some new friends!
Women’s Club Season 2016/2017
Nov 4 Luncheon and meeting
(Birthday theme)
Nov 26 Decorate the Clubhouse
Dec 3 Christmas Bazaar
Dec 9 Luncheon and meeting
(Christmas theme)
Dec 25 Christmas Dinner
Jan 6 Catered Luncheon and
meeting
(Sports theme)
Jan 7 Take down decorations
Jan 20 Granny's Attic (a huge indoor

yard sale)
Feb 10 Luncheon and meeting
(Patriotic theme)
Feb 24 Craft Show
Mar 3 Catered luncheon/style show
(Fiesta theme)
Apr 7 Luncheon and meeting (Casino theme)
This year's officers:
President Janice Michlig 715-574-0538 V P Dyeann Clementson 863-696-7295 Secretary T Mnc 860-558-2069 Treasurer Carol Goetz 863-455-9252 Officer-at-Large Nunsee Kabacinski 484-802-8573
Share a smile; Listen with
GOLF CLUB
As I write this, it is the middle of September. I, with some help, will have to find a place to play this winter. Oakwood is going to be closed beginning November 1, for the winter. There is a pipeline coming right through the middle of the course. We have some choices and decisions to be made at the November 23, meeting,in the Clubhouse 4:00 pm, as to where we want to play. Some legwork will be done to determine where to play and how and when to schedule for the scrambles for January and March. We are still playing at Oakwood and have been all summer, hot at times but all right. Lekerica, as I understand it, has been sold to a bunch of investors from Brazil, but I doubt if they would be ready for play this winter. I will pass the info along as it becomes available.
Bb Trmb, Pres. 696-0005
Bb Bear, Sec. 863-455-9300
Jhn Geiger, Treas. 696-1828
Bb Trmb 23 Silversides 863-696-0005
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HOUR OF HAPPINESS
.The “Hour of Happiness” will begin in Memorial H all, Sunday, November 6, 6:30-7:30 pm. We will be using the current Upper Room devotional for study. Bring your Bible, paper and pen, if you wish. Everyone is invited.
Bar bra murksberry
5 Night Owl 863-696-2126
SOCIAL DANCES
Here we go again!! Last spring the dance committee finalized plans for the 2016-2017 season and we will be soon dancing again! The first two dances will be the Christmas Dance on December 17, with Jm and Mandy and the New Year’s Eve Dance with Two Smooth! What a great start to the season! Tickets for those dances, season tickets and individual dances will be on sale at Koffee Klatch in November. Individual tickets are available from any dance committee member but season tickets will be available every Monday at Koffee Klatch or from Dennie Pahl any other day as she has the seating chart. We hope all who are returning from the north country will arrive safely and ready to enjoy all the activities that S-bag has to offer!!
Dennie & Gary Pahl 863-696-7465
Annis & Roy Pawlowski 919-414-1422
Gary & Elaine Sallans 402-694-1385
Suzanne & Bb Speidel 717-422-3212
Robin & Clarence Tweedie 863-696-2002
Mary & Dick Clerk 863-696-7180
Dennie Pahl
82 Silversides 863-696-7465
GARDEN CLUB
Correction from April issue:
Listed as Tree Fund but should be Memorial Plaques ordered.
In memory of: Given by:
Cass Burkert Gngr Quill Neighbors
LaVern Junge Bb Douskey,
M/M Bonny
Theresa Conti Gngr Quill Neighbors
Mrl Kpp
17 Grey Fox 863-696-9435
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SLR BOOSTER CLUB
Welcome back everyone. As you may recall, the SLR Booster Club launched a campaign on March 7th earlier this year to cover the cost of the poSt age required to mail out to each SLR Owner, the approved and recorded revitalized documents. We were able to raise the following from the generous and great people we have at S-bag Lake Resort:
SLR Booster Club $ 100
Koffee Klatch Collections 348
Rgr Blingz & The Trail Riders 100
The Men's Club 1,000
The Women's Club 800
SLR Dance Committee 357
TOTAL DONATION AMOUNT $ 2,705
We are looking forward to another successful
year.
Your Committee Members thank you.
Keff & Pt Woolwhen 47 Wood Ruff Way
Al & Joyce Hernberg 2 Catskill Cir. Jm & Jew-D Rambacher 24 Wood Ruff Way
Stv & Pt Rigg 32 Grayhackle Bb & Shirley Weightman 2 Wood Ruff Way
leery & Nunsee listerine 49 Wood Ruff Way Max & Tummy Blkbrn 21 Wood Ruff Way
Keff Woolwhen
47 Wood Ruff Way 863-866-0650
COME JOIN US
S-bag Lake Community
Church
(A Multi Denomination Service)
With: Pastor Tom Walton
Every Sunday at 10:00 am., in the
Clubhouse. For more information call: Ed
Clerk.
Ed Clerk
Sam goes to the doctor for his yearly checkup. “Everything is fine for your age”, said the doctor. “For my age?” questioned Sam. “I’m only 75. Do you think I’ll make it to 80?” “Well”, said the doctor. “Do you drink or smoke?” “No” Sam replied. “Do you eat fatty meat or sweets?” “No” said Sam. “How about you activities? Do you engage in thrilling behaviors like speeding or skiing?” “No” said Sam taken aback. “I would never engage in dangerous activities.”
“Well,” said the doctor. “Then why in the world would you want to live to be 80?”

PICTORIAL DIRECTORY
SPONSORED BY THE WOMEN’S CLUB The Women’s Club has started making appointments for the photography sessions for the 2017 S-bag Pictorial Directory. We will set up at each Koffee Klatch to help you select your appointment time. The Pictorial Directory will contain photos of each family and/or person plus activity pages of candid photos depicting the fun we have at S-bag.
Each person that signs up for a
photography session will receive FREE: An 8”x10” Portrait
A copy of the finished pictorial directory
For your convenience, you will be able to view your portrait within minutes from having them taken. There is NO OBLIGATION; however, you will have the opportunity to order portraits. As a special gift, the photographer will give every family a $10.00 coupon upon arrival just for sitting for a portrait. Use that $10 to order additional photos.
Do you know everyone in S-bag by name? We feel that this full color Pictorial Directory will help you get to know each other and build stronger unity within our community.
Invite your kids and grandchildren and sign up together to have a generational picture taken along with your individual family pictures. You can also bring along your musical instrument, sports paraphernalia, or a pet to reflect your personality in the photo.
Please sign up as soon as possible to lock in your preferred date and time. Those that sign up for the November sessions will be in time to order photo Christmas cards and will receive any other items ordered in time for Christmas.
The photography session dates are:
Nov 15, 2016 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Nov 16, 2016 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Nov 17, 2016 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Nov 18, 2016 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Nov 19, 2016 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Jan 24, 2017 12:00 am – 7:00 pm
Jan 25, 2017 10:00 am— 5:00 pm
Jan 27, 2017 10:00 am— 5:00 pm
Jan 28, 2017 10:00 am— 5:00 pm
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Please see us at Koffee Klatch starting in October or call one of your Women’s Club board members.
Pres. Janice Michlig, 715-574-0538; Vice Pres. Dyeann Clementson, 863-696-7295; Sec. T Mnc, 860-558-2069; Treas. Carol Goetz, 863-455-9252; OAL Nunsee Kabacinski, 484-802-8573
Dyeann Clementson
C.A.P.
We just celebrated our 8th year patrolling in S-bag. Who would have thought we would last this long and still have over 100 volunteers. Thank you, thank you. Another big thank you goes out to the summer patrols, even during the rain and heat, they were out there. Anyone interested in joining the CAP program, see our faithful scheduler, Agnes Swatzell, me or the office for an application. If you are new to our Resort, this is a great way to learn the different streets and meet some very interesting people. Welcome back to those returning from the north and hope you had a great summer. Our first meeting will be on November 14th after Koffee Klatch and then the 2nd Monday of every month until March. Please try to attend as we get credit hours for being there and you can ask questions or give us your comments.
Jm & Joan Hannon, Coordinators 24 Silver Doctor 863-696-2536
DAY TRIPS
We have a full schedule for trips in 2016-
2017. Don’t miss out!
There are also 3 Overnights being planned:
1. Callaway Gardens in Callaway, GA for Christmas lights December 12-15, 2016
2. Key West with an overnight in the Miami area, February 4-8, 2017
3. A trip to Savannah in March. Details as they are available.
If you have any questions or need more details, please call or email me. If you want a complete listing of trips for the upcoming season, please email me. I will email you the
list. Nunsee Blch
9 Silver Doctor 863-696-1219
Ladynan48@gmail.com

CRUISE NEWS
Anyone interested in cruising?
SLR has a great group of cruisers! Want to join us? We have a great Travel Agent! We have lots of fun! So, please consider joining us!
Thank you everyone who has signed up for the January 2017 cruise aboard the MSC Divina...a Southern Caribbean Charmer! We are going to have soooo much fun! You should have received your statement with final amount due in your email account. If you Hayvn’t , contact me or CJ immediately. You also must register on line at the MSC site. If you have any difficulty doing this, or questions, Lori and I are available to help you out. Our meeting with CJ is scheduled for December 12, in the Clubhouse. CJ will be there to answer any last minute questions and go over last minute details. Please come to this meeting because, if you don’t, you will miss our Bon Voyage Party! The party will be immediately after CJ’s presentation. Don’t miss out on meeting your fellow cruisers and some good drinks and “eats”.
We have a couple people signed up for the February cruise on the Epic! Don’t miss out on this one either!
A few new trips have been added to 2017. CJ is working Mayflower Tours to give us 2 awesome trips. First is Hawaii Four Islands, October 12, 2017, and the second is Portugal and the Douro River cruise which departs September 24, 2017. Please check with us for details!
Your suggestions and comments are always welcomed.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact either Nunsee Blch, 696-1219 or Lori Gearseah, 696-3245. You can also contact CJ directly at Travel with CJ, 326-1337 or 866-655-1155. If you call CJ directly, make sure you mention you are with the SLR group.
Thank you for your interest and support! Nunsee Blch 9 Silver Doctor 863-696-1219 or 978-7479 Lori Gearseah 29 Silversides 863-696-3245

LENDING LOCKER
For newer residents that may not know about it, we have a lending locker here at SLR.
The Lending Locker has items available for you to borrow if you are having company, such as inflatable mattresses, Pack & Play cribs, high chairs, car seats and strollers. We have two rollaway beds and a folding cot available, also. We lend out walkers, wheelchairs, shower chairs, commodes and canes for those in need of them At the busiest times of the season, it is recommended that you call early to reserve your items.
To borrow or return items call: Vern at 863-696-3468, Agnes Swatzell at 863-232-9828 or S u e Beagle at 863-696-1035.
Vern Forbes
EUCHRE
Where: Clubhouse
When: Every Wednesday, 7 pm
Come join us for an evening of fun. Any
questions call me.
Gldiss Toedoeshuck
27 S-bag Trail S 863-696-3101
HELP NEEDED
S-bag Lake Resort
Community Church
S-bag Lake Resort Community Church needs a Choir Director. For information
contact: Ed Clerk (863) 696-4398. Ed
Clerk
MAJORITY STATES POTLUCK
Mark your calendar: The Majority States Potluck will be held January 29, 2017, 1:00 PM, in the Clubhouse. If your State doesn’t have a potluck, you are included in the
Majority States. Plan to join us for
fellowship, food, entertainment and prizes. All committee members are invited to a planning meeting on Monday, November 14, after Koffee Klatch.
More details to follow.
Buck & Sandi Smith 86 S-bag Trail
573-778-4229

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BARTOW ADULT CONCERT
BAND
The new season schedule as follows:
November 6
December 4
January 22
February 12
March 19
April 23
July 4
Gngr Astn
66 Silversides 231-744-0579
COURT WHIST
Where: Memorial H all
When: Every Friday 6 pm
Cost: 25 cents
Come join us for an evening of fun. If you
have any questions call me.
Gldiss Toedoeshuck
27 S-bag Trail S 863-696-31
MEN’S CLUB
The Men’s Club meetings are held the first and third Mondays of each month starting November through March. All men are invited to join. The dues are $5 annually. The Men’s Club activities for the month of November include the business meeting at 2:30 pm, November 7, and the social meeting November 21, at 2:30pm. Snacks and drinks will be provided for the social meeting. The tickets for Thanksgiving Dinner will go on sale Monday, October 31, at Koffee Klatch. We need a volunteer to take over as ticket sales for the Men’s Club. Anyone interested see a Club officer.
Reminder of upcoming activities:
Thanksgiving dinner 1pm Thur. 11/24
Men’s Club Officers:
President Jhn Cox 863-978-8779
1st VP Dave Pothecary 863-455-4045
2ndVP Chrls Schlz 863-949-0918
Ticket Man
Secretary Virgil Frost 863 6964095
Treasurer Dick Clerk 863-696-7180
Jhn Cox
41 Silversides 863-978-8779

MEN’S HORSESHOE CLUB
We want to thank all SLR for saving their aluminum cans. We have 2 collection sites, down by the treatment plant and at the Horseshoe Pits. We are looking for new members to join us on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8 to 11 am. Saturday is Family Day; any SLR owner. renter, or guest, men, or women are welcome. If there is enough interest, a Women’s League will be held on Wednesday afternoons 12 to 3pm. We have a new dance committee with many new bands for your entertainment. Our first dance will be Saturday, December 10. Tickets will go on sale at the end of October.
Chairman, Jm Papa, phone 863-255-4006. Ticket Sales, Chrly Link, 863-696-4332
Dave Weichart, VP
Jack Ashley, Sec.
Frd Cox, Treasurer
Dave Wiechart, VP
18 Silver Doctor 863-696-0147
LIBRARY
Comments from the Library
The Library will be open Mondays, 10 to Noon during October. We have several new movies and books. Stop by to see us.
All donations for the Library are appreciated and allow us to purchase new DVDs and books. If you have a request for a new book or DVD, leave a note with the Librarian on duty.
Please remember to return your books and movies to the Library when finished with them. There is a slot in the door inside Memorial H all and these items can be returned anytime.
Louise Shirkey
Head Librarian
Bar bra murksberry 5 Night Owl 863-696-2126
COME JOIN US
S-bag Lake Community
Church
(A Multi Denomination Service)
With Pastor Tom Walton
Every Sunday at 10:00 am, (after November
the services will be at 10:30), in the
Clubhouse. For more information call Ed
Clerk.
Ed Clerk
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CHUG
Computer Helpers and Users Group
I am planning on starting computer classes back up on the first Thursday of October. Depending on attendance, I will determine where I go from there. I am still doing Windows 10 for anyone who needs some help.
Bb Trmb, Pres.
Rikki Dain, Sec.
Gldiss Toedoeshuck, Treas.
Bb Trmb, Pres.
23 Silversides 863-696-0005
50th ANNIVERSARY
Let’s all gear up for another great party, again this season. It will be held on February 17, 2017. Watch for updates in the S-bag Express. Questions? Call me, Jean skeeverse.
Jean skeeverse
16 S-bag Trail 863-632-0865
or 863-632-3582
NICKEL-NICKEL
We will be playing Nickel-Nickel in the Clubhouse on Thursday at 6:30 pm.
Agnes Swatzell
8 Beaverkill 863-232-9828
A young lawyer decided that his life needed a hobby. Since his buddies talked about sailing, he thought he’d give it a go. He went to the local boat show and asked a lot of questions. Everything seemed to be going well when he said, “How do you dock the boat?” The salesman replied, “Well, you really don’t dock the sailboat, you tie it up to a float just beyond the dock. This way you don’t bang up the finish on the craft.” Well then,” the lawyer asked, “How do you get out to the sailboat?” “Good question.” The salesman told him that you can get a Sm all raft and paddle out to the boat, or just walk out to the boat, if you don’t mind getting wet. Oh, I get it” the layer replied. “It’s Roe vs Wade.”
KITCHEN BAND
First practice Clubhouse Wednesday,
November 2, at 12:30 pm

Mr. D Norly Braunddd & Mr. Stevie Southardd, You Two sure did pick us a Winner, for a Guest Speaker.
Thank You Both.  Lookin Forward to Dec. 13, 2016 at The Club House.
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A Little History on Mr. Mezer Esq.

HOW TO MESS UP A PERFECTLY GOOD RECALL --

AND POSTPONE THE INEVITABLE FOR EXACTLY 171 DAYS!

LAKE PLACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.

An Opinion By Jan Bergemann
President, Cyber Citizens For Justice, Inc.
November 6, 2006

This story has a long history -- so it seems? It first started when a naïve board hired a contractor who didn't have the correct license (CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE 1998). And from then on it all went downhill.

Just read the article "Shoddy Siding Proves Expensive" published in the Tampa Tribune on April 27, 2006. It gives you an insight into the many problems.

The problems about the not-repaired repairs came to a boil when the board decided to levy a special assessment, without having all their ducks in a row. And some of the owners obviously took offense when Steven H. Mezer, well-known attorney from the law firm of BUSH Rss, P.A. in Tampa, made a speech at a special meeting that some owners considered offensive and outright threatening. If you listen to the tape you might easily understand why!

And since a majority of the owners in Lake Place I Condos weren't happy with the decision made by the board, the board was served shortly thereafter with a recall petition, according to Florida Statutes 718. According to documents, the management company was served with 27 recall petitions on April 21, 2006, petitions filed according to DBPR guidelines.

Everybody expected the board to hold a meeting within 5 business days in order to decide if they wanted to certify the recall or to cH allenge it, as provided in the Florida Statutes 718.112(2)(j). When the Board didn't post that meeting notice 48 hours ahead of the 5 business day deadline, the new Board-elect majority posted a notice of their organizational meeting. That notice was ripped down and replaced with the following note:

APRIL 26, 2006

ATT: LAKE PLACE HOMEOWNERS

THE MEMBERSHIP MEETING POSTED FOR 4/28/06 FRIDAY AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE POOL, IS A NON-SANCTIONED MEETING WITH NO AUTHORITY AND WITHOUT BOARD APPROVAL.

Per your request , I have reviewed the petitions for recall that were given to Wise Property Management. The petition were so defective and deficient that you did not have to hold a board meeting or an arbitration. They were not even close to being in compliance. The Board has not been recalled.
You may share this e-mail with Mr. Colodny or any other unit-owner IF approved by a majority of the board members.

Stv

Steven H.Mezer, Esq.

Bush Rss, P.A.
220 South Franklin Street
Tampa, Florida 33602-5330

Written by attorney Steven Mezer, the posted notice told the board that the recall petition was (quote) "defective and deficient,” so no meeting was necessary -- all according to the attorney. No board meeting took place that saw a vote of the board considering this "ruling" from the attorney -- who is not a judge -- the board took no action other than just posting the notice.
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Steven Mezer clearly created his own judgment -- totally incorrect as we saw later -- that led to more than 5 (five) months of very expensive legal wrangling. Mezer as well decided that mandatory arbitration wasn't necessary, but filed instead a TEMPORARY INJUNCTION, accusing the petitioners to have done everything wrong by not following Florida Statutes. As it turned out -- Mezer was absolutely wrong again! From the Temporary Injunction Mezer went to file a LAWSUIT demanding legal fees, which, because his obviously wrong judgment call, had taken on immense proportions.

The Petitioners for Recall, surprised by Mezer's actions that were, according to the DBPR arbitration section, not based on Florida Statutes, filed their own recall petition -- on advice of the DBPR. Maybe because I'm not an attorney and just use my common sense, in my book you lose by default if you don't follow the guidelines and don't do what statutes and ABR are demanding you to do! In my opinion the DBPR arbitration section failed the owners at this time by not entering a default judgment. It all went its merry way -- for more than 5 (five) MONTHS -- to the tune of outrageous legal fees -- and lots of frustration by the owners who had relied on the Florida Statutes, trying to follow the rules. It actually took the arbitrator more than 5(five) months to make a decision.

On October 9, 2006 arbitrator James Earl finally issued the FINAL SUMMARY ORDER, in favor of the condo owners, represented by Jon Zuch, the petitioner. This final summary order plainly said what the petitioners said all along: Their recall petition was flawless and created according to the Florida statutes and the DBPR guidelines.

But, in order to add insult to injury, it is pretty obvious that the looming adverse decision against the sitting board was leaked -- and caused the association members even further financial harm -- harm they tried to avoid by serving the board with the recall petition on April 21, 2006.

Out of nowhere the sitting board called a special meeting on Sunday, October 8 at 10 a.m. and voted to sign a three-year contract with Vanguard Management Group, Inc -- with a very expensive escape clause. The sitting board members (their last official day in office) knew that this contract would have never been signed by the new board, that was finally installed on Monday, October 9 -- 171 days after the recall petition had been served.

To make it very clear: This is absolutely outrageous! The wrong judgment of the attorney not only created legal fees that went through the roof! This recall petition would have been decided in no time, if the attorney on record for the board, Steven Mezer, wouldn't have attempted everything to derail the recall petition. He should have just let the recall work through the system as described in FS 718.112(2)(j) and Rule 61B-23.0028, Florida Administrative Code. But this way it bought the sitting board more than 5 months of time to do things against the will of the majority of the owners -- and filled the coffers of the attorney!

In my opinion the person who created the cost should actually pay for it! If you hire a so-called professional, you should be able to rely on his/her advice, especially when making such strong statements as can be seen above. Or maybe some more boards should consider suing these "professionals" for malpractice! That might finally get the attention of some of these "professionals" who love squandering the association dues by filing frivolous lawsuits!

We finally need a legislative statement that not following the rules will cause a quick default ruling. Why should people be rewarded for not following the rules by being allowed to stay in power for another 5 months, against the will of the majority of the owners? According to DBPR statements, it takes no longer than 60 days on average for a regular recall ruling. This example shows that you can buy nearly 6 months’ time if you don't follow the rules -- and then just wait for the soon upcoming elections to create more havoc!

Five months is a long time to squander legal fees and create financial shenanigans to the detriment of the owners! Florida's condo owners deserve much better!
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More To Come !
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Posted in the 2016 October S-bag Express:
 

This is somewhat confusing.  WHO is Steven Mezer employed by?

Answer:  Becker & Poliakoff. 

B & P recently opened an office in Tampa and Mezer joined the group in July 2015.  This law firm is the largest and best known HOA practice in Florida. 

I suspected that B & P was the 2nd opinion lawyer discussed, but not identified, in the Dec 2015 Board meeting where the Revitalization Committee met in secret and discussed either going ahead with or holding up the revitalization, based on issues discussed with the unnamed second attorney.  Stv Suthrd was especially cautious about going ahead with revitalization as then-planned, citing the discussion held with the attorney.  Blkbrn and listerine were especially aggressive about going ahead with revite , as planned, despite the lawyer discussion.  Most other directors were "deer in the headlights" --without comment.

At that time, there was some concern expressed by directors about the Current Management Company referral attorneys--not specified-- but everyone is aware of how expensive and nasty it has become in S-bag since that group "took over".  My intuition told me that there was an alternate attorney firm being quietly vetted behind closed doors.  Good question to ask Mr. Mezer ie. was the 2nd attorney opinion consulted HIM or someone else from Becker & Poliakoff? 

If the answer is yes, then our board has failed once again to give proper notice of a board meeting and followup with Minutes.  A review of the audio of that meeting reveals that a quorum of directors was present either in person or electronically.  There was an agenda distributed to the directors.  A quorum gathering of directors requires Member Notice and Minutes.  It was not about pending or actual litigation or privacy employee matters so it was not a "closed" board meeting (or a "privileged" meeting as the BOD likes to say).  It was a consultation about revitalization paid for by the Members.

B&P have a law blog which can be found here:

Law Blog

PERHAPS WE SHOULD ALL CONSIDER DONATING TO "SNAP" AND HIRING Frd O'NIEL TO REPRESENT OUR QUESTIONS TO THE "IMO" SHYSTER attorney HIRED BY dbrand and southtard!
WHAT SAY YALL?