Thursday, August 23, 2012

Annual Meeting Notice
North Sandwich Community Association
Annual Meeting
2012
DATE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2012
Location: Clark Hall, Sagamore Beach Colony Club, Sagamore Beach
Members interested in becoming an officer in the association or nominating someone to be an officer should contact Jim Langenbach at 508-833-1106 before the meeting so that their names are included in the nomination process.
Time: 8:30 A.M. Coffee and ...
Time: 9:00 A. M. Meeting Call to Order

Agenda
  1. Secretaries Report, Terry Patterson
    1. Massachusetts annual report filing
    2. Federal Tax filing
  2. Treasurers Report
    1. 2011 End of year report
    2. 2012 expenditures to date and end of year projection
  3. New Business
    1. Road Sweeping 2012, Jim Langenbach
    2. Association Picnic 2012, Judi Rubin
  4. Entertainment Committee, Judi Rubin
  5. Assignment and reassignment of Area Representatives (see next page for duties of area reps.)
  6. Nominations for Officers
  7. Election of Officers
  8. Open discussion Road Related Issues
  9. Adjourn Association meeting
  10. Open discussion of beach related issues and concerns related to community guidelines

The following documents will help facilitate the open discussion portion of the meeting. The Community Guidelines are presented first followed by proposed revisions.
Three additions have been incorporated to the proposed revision to the Community Guidelines. One changing the title of section two to “Town of Sandwich and State Rules and Laws” , a second adding a statement about fireworks in the State Rules and Laws section and a third regarding wind direction and proximity to mean high water mark when building a cook fire was added.
 

Community Guidelines 

 
Please be aware of the following important guidelines for helping us protect the environment and maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable community for both residents and guests. These guidelines are in effect year round. Thank you for your cooperation.


• The speed limit is 20 mph and no parking is allowed on Phillips Road (within the Association boundaries). Illegally parked vehicles may be towed at the owners’ expense.

• Watch out for children on bicycles. Children should not play in the road.

• No vehicles, including motorcycles and dune buggies are allowed on the beach ways, the beach or in the meadows.

• The beach grass is of vital importance to the area to prevent erosion. Playing or walking on the beach grass should be avoided.

• Dogs are restricted to the property of the home owner or must be leashed. This is a town ordinance. Owners are responsible for picking up after their dogs. Dog waste must not be left anywhere on the road, beach ways or beach.

• Outdoor fires (except gas grills) are prohibited unless the homeowner first notifies and obtains approval from the Town of Sandwich Fire Department.

• Please know when garbage is collected so as to avoid garbage accumulation. Note that pickup days in the summer are Wednesdays and Saturdays.

• The use of mobile homes, campers, etc. is not allowed without prior special permit from Sandwich town officials.

• Homeowners are responsible for informing their guests and/or renters and rental agents of these guidelines which conform with laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Town Of Sandwich.


Proposed Revisions to Community Guidelines in RED

Community Guidelines


 
Please be aware of the following important guidelines for helping us protect the environment and maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable community for both residents and guests. These guidelines are in effect year round. Thank you for your cooperation.

• The speed limit is 20 mph and no parking is allowed on Phillips Road (within the Association boundaries). Illegally parked vehicles may be towed at the owners’ expense.

• Watch out for children on bicycles. Children should not play in the road.

• Please know when garbage is collected so as to avoid garbage accumulation. Note that pickup days in the summer are Wednesdays and Saturdays 5:00 AM

•Cook fires on the beach should only be set when there is no wind of the the wind is off shore. They should be placed close to the mean high water line so they can easily be extinguished. See town requirements below.
• Homeowners are responsible for informing their guests and/or renters and rental agents of these guidelines which conform with laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Town Of Sandwich.
Town of Sandwich and State Rules and Laws

• The beach grass is of vital importance to the area to prevent erosion. Playing or walking on the beach grass is
not allowed.
• The use of mobile homes, campers, etc. is not allowed without prior special permit from Sandwich town officials. (Selectmen)

• No vehicles, including motorcycles and dune buggies are allowed on the beach ways, the beach or in the meadows.

• Dogs are are restricted to the property of the home owner or must be leashed. This is a town ordinance. Owners are responsible for picking up after their dogs. Dog waste must not be left anywhere on the road, beach ways or beach.
• Outdoor fires (except gas grills) are prohibited unless the homeowner first notifies and obtains approval from the Town of Sandwich Fire Department.

The possession and detonation of fireworks is a violation of State law.

DUTIES OF THE REPRESENTATIVES


Introduction

The officers of the Association include the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and ten Neighborhood Representatives. Together they make up the Executive Committee.

Neighborhood Representatives are the direct link between the membership and the Association. Each Representative acts as spokesperson for the members within his or her allotted district (section composed of adjacent property owners).

Representatives are elected or appointed to serve the members. Members should feel free to seek the assistance of their Representatives.

Specific Duties
• Call, in person, on all new residents, introduce themselves, offer assistance and promote the Community.
• Hand-deliver* to families in their districts, all Association communications that are issued for distribution to all members. These include Executive Committee communication and Entertainment Committee announcements.
• Attend all Executive Committee meetings. Inform the Committee of any suggestions for improvement, problems, complaints or questions that arise within their districts.
• Communicate the decisions of the Executive Committee to members of their districts.
• Sell Raffle tickets

* Return any undeliverable communications to Judi Rubin for mailing.
  

NSCA Fall Fling

FALL FLING 2012
* POT LUCK DINNER *
DATE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2012
Time: * COCKTAILS.....6pm
Dinner.....7pm

PLACE: SWIFT ACTIVITY CENTER
82 Old Plymouth Rd.
PLEASE let Judi know by Sept.3rd what you would like to bring.
[] Appetizer []Entree [] Dessert
* Please bring your own beverage

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