Friday Evening

Pronounce Cerabino

Frank Cerabino (pronounced chair--a--BEE--no) grew up on Long Island, N.Y., and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., in 1977. He spent five years in the Navy, reaching the rank of lieutenant and serving as a public affairs officer aboard an aircraft carrier. After leaving the Navy, he received a master's degree in journalism at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. He worked at the City News Bureau.

Told yah, its not 'sarah-bee-no'.

Easy Free Gate Access for Your Friends and Family

Why don't more residents use the easy free Gate Access, rather than running to UCO and paying for passes.  If you are a resident reading this online, you can get Gate Access. Begin with info and password from the ID office in the Clubhouse. (this site is for buying tickets too). Then -

1) ENTER THIS URL IN YOUR BROWSER WINDOW: https://gateaccess.net/

The following dialog box will appear

2) Where it says (Select a Community), drop the menu and select CVWPB

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3) In the user name box type your telephone number that you registered with UCO for the CV call in system, include area code, with no spaces.

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4) You may obtain your password from the
WPRF ID Office at the main clubhouse. Enter it in the password box.

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5) Click on login

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Select Guest list tab to enter a guest, or select Buy Tickets Now to purchase tickets. No need to either call in your guest or come to UCO to purchase Gate-Passes.

FYI: Click on Entry Logs to see your guests back to 2008.

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Dave Israel

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Politeness Translated

https://twitter.com/soverybritish 
or
https://www.facebook.com/soverybritish 

e.g.
"Sorry" - Meanings: 
1. Hello
2. I didn't hear you
3. I heard you but I'm annoyed at what you said
4. You're in my way 
5. Sorry  

Pleiades Dance

The Japanese dance troupe 'Enra' combines light, music and state-of-the-art technology in their wondrous performances. This performance entitled "Pleiades", or the Greek name for the Seven Sisters star cluster, was directed by notable Japanese artist Nobuyuki Hanabusa. Enjoy this stunning meeting of music, dance and light in one fantastic performance!

Pi

What makes 3/14/15 so special for pi fans is that it is the only day this century that will have the first five digits of pi -- 3.1415. Since the next digits are 92653, most people have chosen 9:26 p.m. to mark the ultimate pi moment. (Sticklers can wait for the clock to read 53 seconds.)

Snake Season

All these photos were taken this morning from Clubhouse bridge. I saw more than 7 snakes searching for warm spots between the 'rocks'. I am told that because they are swimming on the surface, they are probably cottonmouths (poisonous). Large family of young ones.

My Association also has a 3ft black racer that likes to sun itself around our patio - a good snake that eats palmetto bugs etc.

UCO Elections next Friday

The 4 Vice Presidents serve staggered 2-yr terms, therefore, 2 position are open for the next election.

The 20 member Executive Board also serves staggered 2-yr terms, therefore 10 positions are open for this election.

Please! you do not have to vote for 2 VP or 10 Executive Board candidates, only vote for the good productive candidates that you know.

Pet and Rental Friendly Associations

Pet and/or Rental Friendly Associations
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Since this chart has expanded to 11 pages, rather than publish them here, I have uploaded it to the Google Cloud. The chart may be accessed via the following link:
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http://goo.gl/kPz8xr
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This link will also be placed in the sidebar on the main Blog.
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Please, if you see errors, let us know so we may correct them. If you can fill in any of the blanks, also do not hesitate to let us know.
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Thanks, Dave Israel

The Last Orangutan Eden

Click for preview

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/last-orangutan-eden/11640/ 

Date changed for GFS Open House

Free Shredding

Show of hands

Haverhill hibiscus are getting tall.  C'mon down snow birds.

GFS Report

GFS store is open but grand opening is not until March 1 when there will be samples and balloons.



GFS looks like good place for UCO to get their economy sizes of paper good, and snacks. 

There are coupons and rewards for shopping there.  Most of the stock is large sizes of highly processed food, but there is some wild caught frozen fish.

Purple Award to Lanny

Purple passion flower in the village, for Lanny's poem (see Fishing comments).

CV Real Estate Lunch!

GFS Marketplace Open House

Mark your calendar!

Individual CV Fishing

I used to feed fish to Beaky until the signs went up. 

Friend Terry without a dock.

Friend Beaky

Bid Cmte members see 3rd class below

Alert to Community Association Volunteers, CAMs and Property Managers:

We appreciate all the energy you put into your work. That's why the theme of this year's PM-EXPO is Re-Energize. RSVP for PM-EXPO and join us on March 3 for free CEU classes and meet the best vendors at South Florida Fairgrounds Convention Center in West Palm Beach.

 

Education and networking should be fun and free for CAM's, Condo/HOA/Co-op volunteers and property managers.
Win Prizes! Get one-on-one advice from experts on the expo floor , meet industry players.

 

   Register for free classes: 

• NOT YOUR ORDINARY BOARD CERTIFICATION! - Jane Bolin, PeytonBolin, PL -  from perspectives of Condominiums and HOAs, Master the Business of your Association - MBA.
• 2015 LEGAL UPDATE - Jeff Rembaum, Kaye Bender Rembaum, P.L. - 2 CEU (LU) - Includes full update on legislation and its effects.
• SPECIAL INTEREST TO BOARD MEMBERS - BUILD RFP - simplify your life when buying services, compare apples-to-apples - Kathryn Danella PCAM monitors expert panel discussion. Interactive format with audience.
• WHAT FINANCING IS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR ASSOCIATION? - Janet Romano, Stonegate Bank - 1 CEU (IFM or ELE) - financing common area improvements, hurricane deductibles, legal requirements.
• ASSOCIATION INSURANCE UPDATE - Barry Scarr, Scarr Insurance - 1 CEU (IFM) - update on Citizens and Florida insurance policies for associations.
• COLLECTIONS, BEST PRACTICES - Mitch Drimmer, SNAP Collections by AFS - 1 CEU (IFM) - No amount of delinquencies are acceptable.  Learn about best collection practices from Florida's most renowned expert (winner of FCAJ Readers Choice Award two years in-a-row.)
• SAVE DOLLARS WITH LED LIGHTING - Anthony Vitucci, Bella Power & Light - is your property a candidate?
• SWIMMING POOL HEATING METHODS - Sandy King, Symbiont Services - 1 CEU (OPP).
• WATERPROOF YOUR ASSOCIATION - Jeff Kilgore, stop unnecessarily spending on pressure cleaning.
• TESTING & REMEDIATING MOLD  - Michael Jatoft, Dry-Concepts - 1 CEU (OPP) - how to test, health effects, what needs to be remediated and what doesn't.
• CONCRETE - IT'S HARDER THAN YOU THINK - Martin Applebaum, Driveway Maintenance - 1 CEU (OPP). New technologies; how to repave failures.

Join us at South Florida Fairgrounds Convention Center. It's a great facility and parking is free.

Education & networking should be fun and free! If you have questions, call 954.684.9973.

The Show: Education and Expo for Condo and HOA Board Members

The Show: Education and Expo for Condo and HOA Board Members and Managers Presented by Florida Community Association Professionals

at the Convention Ctr in WPB, Thursday 15th January, 9-3:30

• Event Date: Jan 15, 2015
• Event Website: http://www.theshowfl.com/wpb/