WOODRUN NEWSLETTER
FROM THE WOODRUN BOARD OF DIRECTORS
APRIL 2009
www.woodrun.homestead.com
Woodrun@embarqmail.com
Woodrun@embarqmail.comThe Woodrun Annual Meeting and Cookout will be held on Sunday, May 3rd, beginning at 2:00PM. This is a very important meeting, Directors will be elected, budgets and dues will be determined and hopefully everyone will have an afternoon enjoying neighbors and friends.
Below you will find biographical sketches of each candidate that are running for Director. Please review each sketch carefully before making your choices. Woodrun members may submit a ballot for each lot owned on which all dues are paid. Only vote for three candidates, According to our By-laws, we must have at least 10% member participation for a valid election.
Pete Blue – I live at 831 Woodrun Drive with my wife Regina, my mother-in-law Lena East and son Brandon Blue. I also have a daughter Misty Blue-Hawkins and son-in-law Jimmy Hawkins who live in Woodrun.
I am a Chief Deputy at the Montgomery County Sheriff’s office where I am a Supervisor. I have been a sworn Deputy Sheriff for 26 years and worked under Sheriff Jeff Jordan for 16 years and have had over 1,000 hours of classes for Supervising and Investigative Skills.
I have been on the Woodrun Board of Directors and like having a part in the direction Woodrun is taking.
I am a strong advocate for the best development on Lake Tillery and Montgomery County. Thank you for your support if elected.
Ed Kane - My name is Ed Kane, I retired in 2001 after 37 years as a High School science teacher and Science Department Chairman. My wife Pat and I have two grown children and three grandchildren. We moved to Woodrun from upstate New York in August of 2007 to enjoy the warm climate of North Carolina, golf and of course boating and fishing on Lake Tillery.
I would like to contribute to the continued growth and prosperity of Woodrun while working to reduce yearly membership dues. I believe that by opening lines of communication and dialogue between the members of Woodrun and the Board of Directors we can bring greater accountability to the membership while we continue to grow and make Woodrun a beautiful place to live and raise a family.
Thank you for considering me as a candidate for the Woodrun Association Board of Directors.
Gordon Knowles -
•Work Experience
Work Experience o1970 to 1981 PCA International
1970 to 1981 PCA International 1975 to 1977 Regional Manager – Indianapolis IN
1975 to 1977 Regional Manager – Indianapolis IN 1977 to 1981 Regional Manager – Detroit MI
1977 to 1981 Regional Manager – Detroit MI o1981 to 2006 Perfect Image Printing
1981 to 2006 Perfect Image Printing With wife Susan built startup printing company to a $1.75 million dollar company
With wife Susan built startup printing company to a $1.75 million dollar company Successfully sold business April 2006
Successfully sold business April 2006 •Current Activities
Current Activities oVolunteer for Meals on Wheels – Stanly County
Volunteer for Meals on Wheels – Stanly County oVolunteer for meals on Wheels – Montgomery County
Volunteer for meals on Wheels – Montgomery County oServe on MCPC (Montgomery County Partnership for Children) Board
Serve on MCPC (Montgomery County Partnership for Children) Board Currently Treasurer
Currently Treasurer oServe on Montgomery Fund Board
Serve on Montgomery Fund Board oServe on NC Native Plant Society Board
Serve on NC Native Plant Society Board Membership Chair
Membership Chair Shinn Grant Committee Chair
Shinn Grant Committee Chair oServe on Stanly County Habitat for Humanity Board
Serve on Stanly County Habitat for Humanity Board oWrite biweekly articles on gardening for Montgomery Herald
Write biweekly articles on gardening for Montgomery Herald oHold bi-monthly meeting of the Uwharrie Gardeners
Hold bi-monthly meeting of the Uwharrie Gardeners •Purpose of running for Board of Directors of Woodrun Association
Purpose of running for Board of Directors of Woodrun Association oMy wife Susan and I have owned property in Woodrun since 1981 and built our house in 1985. I have served on the Woodrun board for 9 years in the late 80’s to the mid 90’s.
My wife Susan and I have owned property in Woodrun since 1981 and built our house in 1985. I have served on the Woodrun board for 9 years in the late 80’s to the mid 90’s.I believe that with the experience that I have, I can help Woodrun remain financially strong and work to keep Woodrun the beautiful gem that we all have come to know.
William Staiano -
139 Calico Court Lot 896Semi RetiredOwn property in Woodrun since 2000. Have lived here permanently for 6 years.Education: ABA from Stevens College Bachelor of Science in Marketing from University of Baltimore/College of CommerceBusiness: Owner of Staiano’s Furniture in Califon, New Jersey for 34 yearsBackground: Owner of Staiano Wood Products, Inc. (Furniture Manufacturer) Vice President of sales and Maintenance: Old Orchard Development Corporation/ Hickory Hills division Bath, Penn.
Other specialties: Fresh water Systems and Sewer systems.
Served and Councilman Elect 1996 to 1999 in Califon, New Jerseys.
Served on Planning and Environmental Commissions for 8 years
You most likely know me as the person who bought the property on the corner of Woodrun Drive and Creswell Road across from the tennis courts. I demolished the existing eyesore and built a two-story house that I felt would enhance that corner when you come into Woodrun!
Mission Statement: Woodrun continues to grow with new houses and more traffic! We need to stop the reckless, contractors, guests and residents who, speed, throw trash and abuse our community! As a board representative I will make it my passion that Woodrun is a safe, clean and secure place for all our residents.
Gerald Yates – I lived with my wife Geraldine at 107 Manchester Drive from 1008 to 2001 and at 368 Woodrun Drive from 2006 to date.
I have a B.S. Ed Social Sciences, M.A. Ed Guidance and Counseling and M.S.A. School Administration.
Over the past several years I have had experience on the Woodrun Beautification Committee. I spent time planting shrubs at the Woodrun entrance and flowers at the Woodrun mailbox area. I would like to continue working with landscape projects and maintenance.
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OFFICIAL ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS
Vote for Three
□Pete Blue□Ed Kane□Gerald Yates □Gordon Knowles □William Staiano
William Staiano ___________________________________________________
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Wallace Snuggs
Chairman
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Jim Kiser
Director Maintenance
Woodrun Maintenance
Spring 2009
Where has winter gone? Don’t ask Joe, Tim, or Bob for they will tell you where winter went. The Woodrun Maintenance team spent the winter rebuilding the pump house, re-graded the road going to the pump house, widened the road leading to the old boat dock to allow for more parking, installed 200 feet of steel culvert pipe for additional vehicles with trailer parking, relocated the newspaper box, and reworked the bathrooms at the pool, plus their regular maintenance duties.
Now that spring has finally arrived, the guys have fertilized and seeded the Woodrun common areas as they prepare for the grass growing season. The mowers will be in full operation for the next six months trying to stay ahead of the growing grass.
My thanks to Gerald Yates for keeping the mail box and the area at the newspaper box panted with the beautiful flowers.
Jim Kiser
Director Maintenance
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Gloria Bowers
Director Security
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John Fulton
Director Building & Camping
This year has been one of firsts for me. Our first year as residents of Woodrun and my first year as a board member. I have learned much about our community, its workings and its history, and my goal is to see Woodrun continue to grow and evolve into a place we all can be proud of. As Woodrun grows and changes, we must change as well. Much as been accomplished in the past and even more can be done in the future If we all work together.
The best seasons of Spring and Summer are ahead and I hope you look forward to all that Woodrun has to offer as much as I do.
John Fulton
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Robert Harris
Boating Facilities Director
Boat Docks and Boat Storage
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Linda DeBruler
Office Notes
According to Article V, Section III, Paragraph C, of our By-Laws, any member in good standing may file with the Secretary of the Association his or her intentions to be a candidate for the Board of Directors. This statement of candidacy, along with a brief biographical sketch, must be delivered to the secretary for publication in the April Newsletter and must be post-marked on or before April 1st.
Please forward the above information to:Woodrun Association, INC.Attn. Secretary5024 Woodrun on TilleryMt. Gilead, NC 27306Linda
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WOODRUN NEWSLETTER
FROM THE WOODRUN BOARD OF DIRECTORS
January, February, March 2009
www.woodrun.homestead.comWoodrun@embarqmail.com
Woodrun@embarqmail.comWallace Snuggs
Chairman
It’s almost election time again; we will be electing three board members. Two will be elected for three year terms and one for two years. If you are interested in serving on our board, please have your biographical sketch turned into the office by March 31, 2009.
Beginning in March we will be making major repairs to our pool. The pump house will be updated and we will make changes to the pool to comply with the new federal, state and county rules.
I would like to thank all residents who take their time to pick up trash on our roads. I don’t understand why some people insist on throwing their thrash on our roadsides.
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Jim Kiser
Director Maintenance
Woodrun Maintenance Winter 2009
Joe, Tim, and Bob have been busy preparing the pool pump house for the spring renovations. They reworked the old access road going to the pump house to enable the pool people better access when the repairs start in March. If you have been by the old Woodrun dock lately you probably have also noticed the grading on the Boat Dock Road. The guys are widening the road to allow better access and more parking as spring quickly arrives in a few more weeks. The drive going to the boat launch (beside the maintenance shop and the dumpster) is also a work in progress. Two hundred feet of pipe has been placed in the ditch to allow over flow parking for vehicles and trailers on those busy summer days when everyone is trying to launch their vessels. And last, but not least, the last big project for this winter will be a widening of Woodrun Drive in front of the newspaper box.
Please let Joe, Tim, and Bob know how much you appreciate their hard work the next time you see them.
Jim
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Gloria Bowers
Director Security
Lenn Bullock, our chief security officer, has announced that he will retire on February 28, 2009. Lenn has worked here at Woodrun for four years, supervising the other guards for American Security, working mostly the weekday shifts. Lenn, at 72 years of age, has certainly earned the right to retire, but we will miss his kind and efficient way of handling the many situations that have confronted him at the gate. He has learned to know us and our families, always striving to serve the residents of Woodrun to the best of his ability.
Lenn says he has loved getting to know us, and he says that we are great people to work for and he will miss us. He is, however, physically tired and says he wants to rest and do some work around his home. Lenn has four children, seven grandchildren, and one great-grand child, and he looks forward to having more time to spend with them. He says he has never had much time for hobbies, but we hope now he will find something fun to do in his retirement.
Please stop by to see Lenn and let him know how much we appreciate his loyal service. He will truly be missed.
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John Fulton
Director Building & Camping
With spring around the corner the campground will be opening and we hope to have volunteers to help clean up the area. Many Woodrun residents have never been to the campground and we invite you to visit. It is a part of Woodrun and should reflect it as such.
Spring also brings with it the start of mowing season and the reminder that all vehicles that are permanently parked by the road are to be removed and stored elsewhere.
I hope everyone is ready for a great season
John Fulton
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Robert Harris
Boating Facilities Director
Boat Docks and Boat Storage
Boat Docks
Repairs are currently being made to the new boat docks due to damage sustained during the high winds we experienced several weeks ago. We are still working on procuring light fixtures and poles to complete the wiring and lighting of the additional docks. This project should be complete by spring.
Woodrun Marina –Richard Yorkovich, Dockmaster
Spring will soon be in the air and this makes a boat owner anxious to once again relish the pleasure of touring Lake Tillery. This will first encounter your effort to bring the vessel out of winter hibernation. Hopefully, no damage had occurred and you will soon be a captain once again.
I would like to emphasize some basic regulations/suggestions for mooring your boat in a Woodrun slip:
1.The number one priority is that your vessel must NOT be touching the bumper
The number one priority is that your vessel must NOT be touching the bumperboard. It should be at least 12 inches away. The bumper board is for mooring
only, not for repeated slamming by your vessel after being secured in the slip.
2.Your should use the green floatation rings (on a chain) with your ropes TIGHT.
Your should use the green floatation rings (on a chain) with your ropes TIGHT.This will keep the boat away from the bumper board and allow your boat to float up and down with a variation in the lake level. This will also keep your boat from lodging
underneath the bumper board in event of a lake fluctuation.
3. Nylon, not polypropylene, rope is recommended for mooring. The rope should be at least 3/8 inch in diameter. Nylon has more “give” and will not deteriorate as fast.
4. Rubber fenders are recommended to protect your property and Woodrun slip.
5.Please use common sense and be considerate. You are renting this slip and are responsible for any damage or alterations that may encounter. Review your slip lease agreement.
Please use common sense and be considerate. You are renting this slip and are responsible for any damage or alterations that may encounter. Review your slip lease agreement.There is a bulletin board at the main marina parking lot. Please check this for any news or further instructions as we enter the summer season. We are planning on installing receptacles, lights and security cameras on the new docks as better weather approaches.
HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE BOATING FOR THE 2009 SEASON
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Carol Grigg
Clubhouse Director
Seventy degree days in February?? What a wonderful treat that was! We all knew it wasn’t here to stay, but still it was a wonderful promise of a beautiful Woodrun spring. As the warmer temperatures bring more of us outdoors and spring cleaning efforts begin, let’s renew our good neighbor policy here and all help to keep Woodrun looking clean. We have many here that help with that all year long by picking up roadside trash. Let’s all make a conscious effort to join them in their efforts…first of all, not littering and second, picking up things we see. With all of us working together, we can maintain the beauty here that we all love so much.
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Linda DeBruler
Office Notes
Steve Megson with Green Pieces Recycling is offering curbside recycling services to Woodrun. Charges are $5.00 for bi-weekly curbside pickup and $9.00 for weekly curbside pickup. For more information you can call 704-787-4610 or info@greenpiecesrecycling.net. He will be at the May Annual Meeting for any questions.
According to Article V, Section III, Paragraph C, of our By-Laws, any member in good standing may file with the Secretary of the Association his or her intentions to be a candidate for the Board of Directors. This statement of candidacy, along with a brief biographical sketch, must be delivered to the secretary for publication in the April Newsletter and must be post-marked on or before April 1st.
Please forward the above information to:Woodrun Association, INC.Attn. Secretary5024 Woodrun on TilleryMt. Gilead, NC 27306Linda
