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Lakeside Forest Association www.lakesideforestassociation.com | Board of Trustees email: [email protected]

Mailing Address: 520-B South State Street P.O. Box 195 Westerville, OH 43081

▪ in THIS ISSUE:

▪ Kaman & Cusimano Collections

Policies and Procedures

▪ Maintenance Committee Report

▪ Letter from President Jim

▪ August Featured Neighbors:

Keri and Mike Cooper

▪ Communications Channels

▪ Back Page Board information.

▪ Attachments:

June Meeting minutes

Financial Reports

LAKE S IDE FOREST W e s t e r v i l l e O h i o

▪ augus t 2017 ▪ 2nd quarter 2017 -2018 ▪

HOA MONTHLY DUES

COLLECTIONS POLICIES & PROCEDURES TO BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.

The Board has established a more formal collections policy which will go into effect August 31, 2017 and will be

administrated by our lawyers, Kaman and Cusimano. All of this is outlined in the Warranty Deed and Code of

Regulations, however it has not recently been administered as it should be. Previous Boards have allowed delinquent

accounts to fall through the cracks – so hopefully this will eliminate future errors and allow the community to retain

its income. Please see page two of this newsletter for the full text of the policy. If you should have any questions do not

hesitate to ask. - Jim Rudy

“ In order to see birds, it is necessary to become

a part of the silence. “

Robert Lynd

PHOTO BY STAN COLLINS

PHOTO BY DANA WHITE



LAKESIDE FOREST ASSOCIATION

COLLECTION POLICY

All assessments are due on the 1st day of the month and are considered late if not received by the 10th day of the month.

An administrative late charge of $20.00 per month will be added for any late payment or on any balance of unpaid assessments. (Subject to increase upon further notice.)

The Association will apply any payments in the following order:

Interest owed to the Association;

Administrative late fees owed to the Association;

Collection costs, attorney’s fees, and paralegal fees the Association incurred in collecting the assessment; and, finally,

Oldest principal amounts owed for common expenses, enforcement or other assessments, and any other individual assessments charged to the account.

Any unpaid assessment may result in the Association filing the lien, a suit for money judgment, and foreclosure. While a fore-closure case is pending, partial payments may not be accepted and, if the property is rented, a Receiver may be appoint-ed to collect the rents. Once judgment is obtained, the Association may proceed with post-judgment action, including bank attachment and wage garnishment.

Any costs the Association incurs in the collection of unpaid assessments, including non-sufficient bank fees, attorney’s fees, recording costs, title reports, and court costs, will be charged back to the account.

If any owner (either by their conduct or by the conduct of any occupant) fails to perform any act required by the Declaration, the Bylaws, or the Rules and Regulations, the Association, after giving proper notice and an opportunity to request a hearing, may levy an enforcement assessment, undertake such performance, or cure such violation. Any costs the Asso-ciation incurs in taking such action will be charged back to the account.

If an owner is more than 30 days past due in the payment of any assessment, the Association may suspend privileges includ-ing the right to vote, the use of the amenities, or the ability to apply for architectural approval.

Any owner more than 60 days delinquent is not in good standing and will not count towards the quorum for any Association meeting, and is not eligible to run for the Board.

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“There is something about coming through that

front gate after a day of working that

always makes me take a breath and say

“Oh my goodness, I am so lucky and

grateful to live in this beautiful place”.

Heard in the Forest is a compilation of testimonials by gracious

neighbors who love and value living in Lakeside Forest. If you

want to have your voice Heard, please send an email to anyone

on the communications committee or Board. Thank you!



LAKE S IDE FORES T Introducing our

Featured neighbor of the Month:

Names. Michael (Mike) and Keri Cooper Originally From: Keri – Columbus; Mike - Westerville

Years/Months at Lakeside Forest: 2 years; Keri serves on the Communications Committee.

Children (number, names, ages, where they are): one daughter – Haleigh Young: 20 year-old college student Pets: Bella (Cavachon)

Profession/Education (degrees, career, where you went to school):

Keri (RN) –

B.S. Business Administration (Franklin University),

M.B.A. Health Care Administration (Regis University),

B.S. Nursing (Chamberlain College of Nursing);

16 years @ STRS Ohio, 4 years @ The James/OSU

Mike – 4 year Military (Army) and 21+ years @ AT&T

Activities/Hobbies (what do you do in your free time):

Keri – watching sports, reading, travel, fitness;

Mike – watching sports, travel, fantasy football, soccer, working out,

Frisbee golf

Favorite Type of Music (genre, song, performer): we love all kinds of

music (except Mike doesn’t like Country)

Favorite Thing about Lakeside Forest: It is like being on vacation all the

time. We love the people, the social opportunities and the ameni-

ties. The homes are unique and the views are beautiful.

Places Traveled: Many places in the Caribbean, Canada, New York, Las Vegas, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana (Keri), Tennessee,

California, Chicago, Pennsylvania, D.C., Maryland, Colorado (Mike), Korea (Mike) and Oklahoma (Mike)

Favorite Beverage: Rock Star and Vodka Collections: Dolls (Keri)

Favorite Food/Specialty Dish: We love to eat, but Mike probably likes my Chicken Divan or Johnny Marzetti best

Favorite Movie/Genre of Movie: Keri – comedies; Mike – sci-fi or action Favorite Book/Author: Keri - Bible

Favorite Sports Team(s): Both – Columbus Blue Jackets, Columbus Crew and OSU Men’s Basketball; Keri – Cleveland Indians/Browns/Cavs and

OSU Football; Mike – LA Rams

Favorite Holiday: Mike – Halloween; Keri – Thanksgiving, Christmas and St. Patty’s Day

Favorite Family Tradition: Celebrating Christmas with Family; Sister’s Fourth of July and Halloween parties

Favorite Quote: “Live as if you were to die tomorrow; learn as if you were to live forever.” - Mahatma Gandhi

▼ L-R Mike & Bella, Haleigh, Keri

Mike & Ker i cooper | 378 H ickory Lane



Several of our

neighbors

expressed a

desire to have a

blind installed on

the west side of

the gazebo to

block the hot

sun. The Board

and the A&D

agreed with this

purchase and

you should be

seeing this being

installed within the

next few weeks!

Thank you all who

worked to find a

proper solution!

It is like being on vacation all the

time. We love the people, the social

opportunities and the amenities. The

homes are unique and the views are

beautiful. Heard in the Forest

“

“

maintenance committee report Attached to this newsletter is a comprehensive report from

Odella Welch and the Maintenance Committee outlining all the

tasks on which they have been collectively working this sum-

mer. We’re calling this summary—a Summer-ization! You can see how busy they’ve been! Please

take a minute to read it over and when you see any committee members—be sure to express your

delight at their hard work on your behalf.

Thank you Maintenance Committee: Odella Welch, chair, Dana and Sue White, Deb Rudy, Al Walters & Pam Hampson.

SUMMER SAFETY TIPS FOR CHILDREN

Lakeside Forest is still an “ADULT-ORIENTED” community. We are happy

to welcome people of all ages, and our under-21 demographic is increasing.

Let’s keep them (and everyone) safe by remembering these common sense

safety tips on the island, in the pool and at the gazebo this summer:

1. Our pool rules and regulations still state that children under 14 years of

age and younger must be accompanied by an adult resident while on

the island.

2. Please keep a keen eye on children around the pool, whether they are

yours or your guest’s. Last summer, a child, who clearly could not swim

alone, was rescued from the pool while the adults were having a party

in the gazebo.

3. The Pool toy-box lid is heavy. Please supervise young children trying

to remove or put back noodles and other inflatable toys in the box. The

Board will be replacing the hinges and possibly a lighter weight lid for

this box.

4. Keep children away from the hot grills at all times. The organization

“SafeKids.org” recommends: Keep children and pets away from the grill

area by declaring a 3-foot "kid-free zone" around the grill. Keep all

matches and lighters away from children. Teach your children to report

any loose matches or lighters to an adult immediately.

5. Even the popcorn popper is a safety concern and all children (and

some adults!) should understand how to operate the popper and that it

is a burn hazard if not properly used.

6. Life vests must be worn in the canoes for anyone under the age of 10,

according to the Ohio Watercraft laws. It is the responsibility and the

liability of the adult in the canoe with them that this be enforced.

Be careful out there!

Just not

during the

hot summer

sunset in the

gazebo!!!



Three surveys

will soon be

sent to your

attention.

In September, we

will be asking about

the Pool/Gazebo/

Island rules. If

there are particular

questions you’d like

to have us ask the

community, please submit them to

[email protected] before August 15.

Two other surveys will follow:

• November : Future plans for the

Tennis court and maintenance

building and other amenities.

• January: Dues increase vs.

assessments

Your active participation in these surveys

will be vital in important decision making!

Communications committee report

Open communication is part of what makes our neighborhood so wonderful and

LFA residents have several communication channels:

In order to reach the most appropriate party, residents should consider the

audience of these different tools. If you have a concern or a request (especially an

immediate one) for the board, it should go to their e-mail address or be brought to

light by attending a Public Forum at a Board Meeting.

[email protected]

Email to the President and the other Board members- goes directly to the

Board for their review and potential action. Use this for all immediate

needs. We will make every attempt to respond in a timely manner. Please

remember that the Board members are volunteers; some with full time jobs!

Facebook Lakeside Forest Neighbor to Neighbor

This is a closed group for residents only. Membership is approved via the

administrator of the group. Most common uses are to post photos, stories,

notices, invitations. The Board does not monitor this; it is not a venue for board

requests. Another Lakeside Forest page exists, but it is not a closed group for

neighbors.

Communication from the Board will come to you in the following ways:

Email via the LFA Trustees closed group email distribution list

([email protected])

Our monthly Newsletter—Joan McKinney currently serves as the editor

with content from the Communication Committee and The Board; all

approved by The Board of Trustees.

There are also these conduits of Lakeside Forest Association:

Community Website- https://lakesideforestassociation.com

Content is controlled by the Communication Committee and The Board.

It’s objective is for outward facing information about the neighborhood for

Realtors and prospective buyers. There is a password-protected area for commu-

nity financial information. Newsletters are also archived here.

Community Directory—is a product of the Lakeside Village Association

and includes all of the database information for neighbors on the east and

west sides of the lake. If they have agreed to publish it, community

members’ email addresses, phone numbers and addresses are in the directory

which is updated annually. Please use these personal email addresses or “Phone-

a-friend” to communicate directly with your neighbors.

Many of you have had questions about Base Camp.

Base Camp is a opt-in social media group for sharing immediate commu-

nity news, invitations, notices, etc. between Base Camp members. The

Board does not post official LFA communications here. It is not a venue for board

requests or community concerns to be discussed by the Board. You can opt-out at

any time by contacting the basecamp administrator, Mike Cook.

Calling all PHOTOGRAPHERS and really—just any-one with a smart phone! We are looking for

photos for this newsletter & photos/videos for the website. We need Images from all aspects

of life in the forest; landscape, people (with

permission), homes, gatherings, wildlife, etc…

Please submit photos to [email protected] and enter to win a Graeter’s gift certificate if we

use your entry! Snap away!

This month’s winner: Stan Collins



A Letter from

President Jim:

AUGUST Calendar Thursday

August 17

BOARD MEETING

7:00 pm—929 Eastwind Drive

Friday

August 18

THIRD FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR

At the Gazebo.

Saturday

August 19

National Aviation Day is in honor of the birthday of aviator Orville Wright.

The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, were pioneer aviators in the United States. Orville was the first person to successfully fly an airplane. His first flight was De-cember 17, 1903 at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. This inaugural flight was soon to change the skies forever.

It's heavier than air, and it

flies! National Aviation Day honors

the accomplishments of Orville and

Wilbur Wright. It is sometimes

called Wright Brother's Day. To a

lesser degree, National Aviation

Day sometimes honors other early

aviation and space pioneers. This

day was selected, as it is Orville

Wright's birthday. (August 19,

1871)

To all my neighbors:

Definition of Good-neighbor: marked by principles of friendship,

cooperation, and noninterference in the affairs of another party.

I would like to make an observation on the current political state of our world:

the half-truths or lies to support a justification for one’s actions, self-interest with

no compassion for neighbors, employees, or other countries, supporting unfair

practices for furthering an agenda, demanding that a philosophy be embraced by

all or receive consequences, and being intolerant of other beliefs and ideals. Are

more laws and controlling governments the answer?

I think we all want the morality and truth of this world to improve, and it can

only begin on the local level, since our choices of politicians on the global stage,

have not provided solutions. We can become active in Westerville, but Lakeside

Forest has an unusual position of being a small self-governed community and

neighborhood. It is small enough to know everyone; a beautiful forest with great

amenities, exciting potential for lasting relationships and strong ideas for growth.

Let’s make goals for this coming year together that will strengthen and not tear

down this neighborhood.

Be supportive of your neighbors, see what we can do to help when needed.

Provide a personal delivered copy of the newsletter to a neighbor, help

plant flowers in the forest, shovel a neighbor’s walk, or see how we can

help a neighbor if they are struggling financially. These things are

examples of what I have seen this past year in our neighborhood.

Talk positively to friends and strangers. We want our community to have

good selling appeal, and anyone may be a buyer.

Become active in the administration of this community and then don’t quit if

things don’t go your way. There are many voices and many ways to

communicate – all should be respected.

Do not speak ill of your neighbor – we are living closely together and

should support not hinder each other.

Finally – let’s communicate more in person or over the phone since emails

and social media tend to not convey what you mean.

Don’t expect your neighbor to change behavior through threats or intimida-

tion but with respectful communication and a desire to understand

their situation.



YOUR LFA Board of Trustees has an open monthly meeting on the third Thurs-day of every month. The meetings are currently held about a mile away at Aurora Exhibit Solutions’ showroom at 929 East-wind Drive in Suite 223.

ALL members of the community are invited and encouraged to attend the meetings to express any concerns, suggestions or good wishes! All we ask is that you let us know ahead of time so that we can prepare the room, and our time, accordingly. You can do that through our board email: [email protected].

Additionally, we will attempt to send a meeting agenda before each meeting so that if you have a concern about one of the topics, you can make your voice heard.

Typically, the agenda includes:

• Approval of last month’s minutes

• Financial Reports

• Committee Reports

We attempt to keep these open meetings to 90 minutes; starting promptly at 7:00 pm.

Following the meeting, we will send, via the email you have provided in the current directory, the approved minutes from last month, and the current approved financial statements.

Thank you for your continued support of the Board and your participation in the community!

BOARD OF TRUSTE E S 2017-2018

▪

President: Jim Rudy

614-800–7989 jamesr@jrudyarchitect

Vice-President:

Joan Gaudion McKinney

614-679-6792

[email protected]

Secretary: Pam DiMichaelangelo

614-806-0101

[email protected]

TRUSTEES

Steve Schierholt

614-204-4612

[email protected]

Odella Welch

614 -523-3022

[email protected]

David Zuk

614-738-2100

[email protected]

▪▪▪▪

Non-Board Members

Accountant: Mike Mesmer

Finance Liaison David Carey

Board meetings

The monthly newsletter is one main form of communication from the Board of Trustees

to the Lakeside Forest Community (our neighbors!). We are always looking for

interesting articles to include in the newsletter! If you ever have anything you want to

say—please send it to Joan McKinney, newsletter editor, at [email protected]

We will make all attempts to keep the newsletter interesting! PHOTOS are especially

welcomed. The newsletter will be posted on the website in perpetuity. See below for

website information.

Mission statement

newsletters

Our website is www.lakesideforestassociation.com.The website is the window of the com-

munity to potential neighbors, realtors, etc. All pertinent governance information is posted

here in compliance with Home Owner Association best practices. Financials are posted

here monthly in a password protected page.

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website

The primary focus of the Lakeside Forest Association is first and

foremost to treat each neighbor with respect, to maintain and improve

property conditions; to maintain and improve neighborhood amenities;

and to improve and enhance the quality of life for all Lakeside Forest

residents.

AND you can find us on social media with a neighbor-only FACEBOOK page

called “Lakeside Forest Neighbor to Neighbor”!

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