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JULY 2011
VistaLakesFL.com
Board of Directors Elections
Every October at the annual meeting, the Neighborhood
Representatives elect residents to fill the open positions on the Board
of Directors. The Board is currently made up of three Directors from inside
the non-gated neighborhoods and four Directors from the gated
neighborhoods. Directors serve two years, so each October about
Board of Directors
half the Board is up for election. This year the Neighborhood Representatives will elect two Directors
Elections 1
from gated neighborhoods and two from non-gated neighborhoods.
Upcoming Events 1
There is an insert in this newsletter for those residents who wish to run for the Board to indicate their
interest and tell a little about themselves, alternatively you may complete the form on our website,
VistaLakesFL.com . These forms must be turned in by October 1st. If you are considering running Message from
but would like to know more about serving as a Director, feel free to contact a Board member or one Your Board 2
of our managers for information (ask Sharon Eichorn for contact information if you need it). A Meet
the Candidates night will be scheduled in October that will provide a forum for the Representatives to
MessageS From
get to know the candidates.
Your ManagerS
It is the Board that makes the decisions critical to Vista Lakes including how much residents are assessed From the Desk of
and how the money is spent. If you have any interest and feel you can contribute, consider running. If Sharon Eichorn 3
you are interested in contributing to the Vista Lakes experience but do not want to be on the Board, talk
From the Desk of
to one of the contacts in this newsletter or on VistaLakesFL.com – there are plenty of opportunities.
Christy Borden 3
Jim Shelton From the Desk of
Board of Directors Kelly Allen 4
Upcoming Events: July, August, September Contacts 5
Mark your summer calendars and don’t miss any of the fun at Vista Lakes! All 14 neighborhoods are
included in events even if the event is held at the pool. Check the expiration date on your Vista Lakes calendar
ID; if it is expired, you may get it updated at the pool office, then come party with us! More details will July 6
be posted on the website and mailbox kiosks as time draws nearer to the date of each event.
August 6
If you are looking for something to do this coming Fourth of July, look no further than your own September 7
backyard! Even though we are not hosting our usual poolside B-B-Q, you can still pack a picnic and
head out to the pool and parks to fish, canoe or just walk around our beautiful community! On July
16th from 6-9pm there will be another DJ Pool Party. Food will be available for purchase at these neighborhood
events, including hot dogs, Italian sausage, chips and sodas. Meet us back at the pool once again on news
August 20th for the final DJ party of the summer, and again on Neighborhood Rep
September 30th for the final Dive-In movie. Election Results 8
Well there you have it folks! If anyone has an interest in becoming
involved in the planning or execution of the events please contact Fun Time!
me at 407-207-7003 or SEichorn@VistaLakesFL.com. Please have a
Hidden Objects
safe, fun and exciting summer!
Coloring Picture 11
Sharon Eichorn
Community Director
VoLUme 9 NUmber 3 Published by the Vista Lakes
Communications Committee
Message from your Board
Vista Lakes residents should be familiar with the Board of “My neighbor is not maintaining their property, or paying
Directors and the role we have in managing the Association. their dues!” Welcome to Covenants Enforcement. The
The seven Directors are your neighbors and are volunteers, Covenants Enforcement Committee has a role here. The
devoting their time to manage the community and ensure Association can impose reasonable monetary fines and
community standards are met. Why would we do this? In suspend a resident’s right to use any common areas including
my case to give back to the community and to protect the the parks, pools, tennis courts, etc. Several years ago the
investment in my home. Board instituted suspension of rights due to non-payment
of dues.
Besides the Directors, there are Neighborhood Representatives
for each subdivision and a number of committees made up of “How does the Association develop a budget?” Ask the Finance
Vista Lakes residents. All of these individuals share a common Committee. This committee is responsible for creating and
goal to make Vista Lakes a great place to live. Are you familiar recommending the annual budget to the Board. Their work
with the important role of Vista Lake committees? If not read starts this summer and a final budget will be presented to the
on and I will provide an overview of the active committees community at our annual meeting in October.
and their contribution to the community.
“Who came up with that rule at the pool?” The Amenities
If you have to make any improvements to the outside Committee did! The Amenities oversees the operation and
of your home, you know or will know the Architectural maintenance of the pools, tennis courts, parks, etc. Looking
Review Committee (ARC). The ARC is responsible for to provide new services at the Residents’ Club or change
the enforcement of our architectural guidelines. This the pool hours? Amenities does the legwork and makes a
document details the architectural, design, and construction recommendation to the Board.
requirements, including property and landscaping
“I just received the Vista Lakes Newsletter. Who writes this
requirements. The objective is to enforce a community-wide
stuff?” Check out the Communications Committee. This
standard that will help maintain property values and keep
committee is responsible for the newsletter and Vista Lakes
Vista Lakes looking nice, just as when we first bought here.
website content and is always looking for residents to provide
Continued on Page 11
2 July 2011
Message from your managerS
From the Desk of From the Desk of
Sharon Eichorn, CAM, Christy Borden,
Community Director CMCA, AMS, PCAM,
Association Manager
Along with the Florida fun and sun
comes the Florida bug and bite fest... Greetings Vista Lakes Residents!
Don’t let the upcoming summer days
and nights bug you! Here are some summertime tips that As summer approaches and we take advantage of the extended
should make your outings a little more enjoyable. daylight hours, we tend to spend more time outdoors indulging
in leisurely evening strolls while enjoying the beautiful
Before I begin, I would like to share a very common mistake I landscaping and lakes displayed throughout the picturesque
see every day at the pool: I see parents holding on to wiggling, Vista Lakes community. Ahhhh, perfection! Food for the
excited children trying to reach the pool by stretching their soul, right? Until you discover during your relaxing stroll that
free arm and foot as close to the edge as possible. Parents are you are faced with a decision as you approach an overgrown
spraying or slapping on lotion just before letting go, and then live oak tree. You may, (1) check for traffic, proceed to move
stepping back in an effort to avoid getting splashed as the child your stroller with very precious cargo off the curb into the
disappears under the oil ring at the water’s surface. Parents! It street while avoiding massive tree branches and then move
is too late; your money just went floating down the pool drain. safely onto the sidewalk or, (2) continue moving forward on
Sunscreens should be applied approximately 30 minutes prior the sidewalk while pushing the stroller safely under the tree
to exposure. The lotion needs that amount of time to soak into as your neighbor witnesses your limbo skills. After deciding
the skin; otherwise, it comes off, exposing your child to the full to attempt the limbo while simultaneously being reminded of
effects of the sun. Keep this in mind to ensure your child is your age as you experience minor lower back pain, you decide
getting the protection you intended to provide for him or her. it is time to trim your street tree. After all, trimming street
To win the battle against insects, use repellants containing trees are the responsibility of the property owner and weak
DEET to protect against insect related diseases such as Lyme branches can break off and cause damage during a storm. If
Continued on Page 5 you decide not to hire a landscaping professional and want to
take on this task yourself, here are some helpful tips that will
hopefully assist with the process.
The Association’s rules state that street trees must provide
proper clearance for pedestrians.
Remove any diseased or dead branches. Cut off flush with
the trunk.
Avoid over-trimming. Excessive thinning with certain trees
can actually damage them.
Seal all cuts with a non-phototoxic wound sealer.
Pruning lower branches near the trunk is important. Weak
limbs often break during storms because of the high winds
that cause them to sway back and forth.
Cut branches less than 3/4 inch in diameter with sharp
hand pruners. You may cut branches with a diameter over
1 inch with a hand-held pruning saw. Please take proper
safety measures.
When in doubt, call a professional landscaping company.
There are many local businesses (check the newsletter
advertisements!) that will trim your street tree at a
reasonable price.
For more details on tree pruning and landscaping, visit
SolutionsForYourLife.ufl.edu.
July 2011 3
From the Desk of Kelly Allen,
Community Coordinator
Architectural Review Committee
(ARC) 101
As the days get longer and the sun
gets hotter, numerous residents take
advantage of the great summer weather and begin projects to
enhance the outside of their homes. Many of the applications
for improvement are the same: house paint, fencing and screen
enclosures. While it is great to begin and end a project in a
timely manner, it is important to know what the Architectural
Control Guidelines allow and if your project qualifies. It is
also imperative that you apply to the ARC before commencing
work. A failure to apply prior to the change of your exterior
may result in violations and yet more headache. To help you
on your way, read below for a crash course in ARC 101!
Applying to the ARC can appear daunting and time consuming
when trying to accomplish everything last minute; therefore,
starting the process early helps to make the procedure stress-
free. Rushing to complete or obtain additional information is
avoidable by submitting applications early. You can call the
Pool Office at any time to inquire about your project needs or
read the ARC Guidelines on the website, VistaLakesFL.com.
Included in the Architectural Control Guidelines are details
such as fencing specs, landscaping requirements and even a list
of suggested vegetation. Reading this information beforehand
will help to ensure that your intended project is allowed, saving That the Architectural Review Committee
you a lot of time and effort in gaining you approval for your is looking for a new member? Help your
community! Please contact Sharon Eichorn
project.
or the ARC chair, Gary Schuett, at
Many items go into an ARC application. Lot surveys, drawings GCSchuett@aol.com
by contractors, brochure examples, or
additional paperwork such as the Appendix
A for fencing are all items that may need
to be included. The item most people
tend to leave out is the lot survey. Used to
demonstrate the location of change on your
property, the lot survey may be found in
your closing papers or you might need to
ask your closing title company for help.
As stated on the application itself, the
committee meets “the first Wednesday
of each month. Deadline for submitting
request is noon the Monday prior to the
first Wednesday of the month”. Confused
yet? That just means the application
needs to be turned in two days before the
meeting. Remember, it is the responsibility
of the resident to turn in an application
completed and on time, even if you are
receiving help from a contractor or staff.
Continued on Page 10
4 July 2011
From the desk of Sharon Eichorn… Continued from Page 3.
✁
Disease, which can be transmitted by ticks. West Nile Virus ContACtS
and others viruses can be carried by mosquitoes. Combination
sunscreen/insect repellent products should be avoided because Sharon Eichorn, Community Director ................ 407-207-7003
sunscreen needs to be reapplied every two hours, but the insect SEichorn@VistaLakesFL.com
repellent should not be reapplied. Know the proper percentage Christy Borden, Association Manager ................. 407-472-4131
of DEET to use on your child based on age. As an alternative CBorden@LelandManagement.com
to DEET, Picaridin has become available in the U.S. in
concentrations of 5-10%. Don’t use scented soaps, perfumes Kelly Allen, Community Coordinator.................. 407-207-1202
or hair sprays on your child. If someone is stung, the best way KAllen@VistaLakesFL.com
to remove a visible stinger from the skin is to gently back it Pool office ........................................................ 407-207-1202
out by scraping it off horizontally with a credit card or your Board of Directors
fingernail.
Board@VistaLakesFL.com
Playtime in the backyard or at the park Central Park:
can be dangerous. Check the swing chains Elizabet Salgado, Association Manager ............... 407-384-5663
and close any open “s” hooks. Check for ESalgado@TheContinentalGroupInc.com
protruding bolts which could cause injury.
Swing seats should be made of rubber, Gentry Park:
plastic or canvas. Never allow children to Scott Pollock, Association Manager .................... 407-781-0774
attach ropes, leashes SPollock@LelandManagement.com
or other similar items to the equipment Horizons:
which could strangle a child. Children Christy Borden, Association Manager ................. 407-472-4131
can receive burns from metal parts that CBorden@LelandManagement.com
are exposed to the Florida sun, so please
For Additional Contacts, Maintenance Request Forms and
check the temperature of the equipment
answers to Frequently Asked Questions, see VistaLakesFL.com
before allowing your children to play
Continued on Page 12
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SUnDAY MonDAY TUESDAY WEDnESDAY ThUrSDAY FriDAY SATUrDAY
1 2
10:00am–8:00pm
Pool Open Daily
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
J uly 2 0 1 1
7:00pm
INDEPENDENCE
ARC Meeting
DAY
(Residents’ Club)
10 11 12 13 10:00am 14 15 16
CDD Meeting
(Residents’ Club) 6:00pm-9:00pm
DJ Pool Party
6:30pm (Residents’ Club)
Board Workshop
(Residents’ Club)
17 8:30am 18 19 20 21 22 23
BuzzNet
(Residents’ Club)
6:30pm
Gentry Park HOA
(Residents’ Club)
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31
1 2 3 4 5 6
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Pool Open Daily
(Residents’ Club) (Residents’ Club) (Residents’ Club)
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BuzzNet
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DJ Pool Party
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Gentry Park HOA
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(Residents’ Club) (Residents’ Club) (Residents’ Club)
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July 2011 7
neighborhood news
neighborhood rep Election results
We are pleased to announce that we have a Neighborhood Rep for each subdivision in Vista Lakes! Below you can find the name
and e-mail address for your Rep. Contact your Rep for neighborhood concerns, ideas and to discuss any Board business including
October’s election of Board members. Do not forget to encourage and give your Rep a hand in organizing your block party for
which funds are available (within the budget guidelines). For more information visit VistaLakesFL.com or e-mail me, Sharon
Eichorn, at SEichorn@VistaLakesFL.com
Sharon Eichorn Community Director
Neighborhood represeNtative email
Amhurst Jeffrey Hohman jeff@hohmanrehab.com
Avon Paul Barbosa yvonne.n.barbosa@army.mil
Carlisle Randy Young njaviator@earthlink.net
Central Park Adam English adam.english@gmail.com
Champlain Judy Smeltzer elkadoodle@aol.com
Colonie Joe Sarkis nazem@att.net
Gentry Park Patty Kenny patty_27@cfl.rr.com
Horizons Marco Deleado Almida10@AOL.com
Melrose Jim Shelton jim-shelton@cfl.rr.com
Newport Isreal Collazo izzy1428@aol.com
Pembroke Flor Taveras Ftaveras@cfl.rr.com
Warwick Frank Sebestyen kfsebestyen@yahoo.com
Waverly James Cash jamescash@comcast.net
Windsor David Cruz dcruz7363@cfl.rr.com
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From the desk of Kelly Allen… Continued from Page 4. provide any initial paperwork that you might need.
Why do we have all of these requirements? The purpose I hope this article has made you more excited about maintaining
to having restrictions on what you can and cannot do is to and enhancing the exterior of your property and helping to
maintain the look and feel of each neighborhood, allowing keep Vista Lakes looking as beautiful as the day you moved in.
them to appear just as beautiful as they did when purchased
from the developer. Maintaining the outside of your home also
helps to maximize property values.
Read below to gain a few answers to some of the most common
ARC questions:
Q. Do I need to submit an application to paint the outside
of my home?
A. Filling out an application for painting is only required when
choosing a new color scheme; however, you must choose
from one of the 176 approved schemes and you cannot mix
and match or do partial schemes. These can be viewed at
the Pool Office seven days a week.
Q. What do I need to put a fence up around my house?
A. If you are having the work done by a contractor, ask if they
are able to help you complete your application. If you are
planning the work yourself, read through the Guidelines
online or inquire at the Pool Office.
Q. This is a lot of information! How can I get a copy of the
Guidelines?
A. As stated above, all of the information you need for the ARC
application process is available online at VistaLakesFL.com.
Application, additional paperwork and Guidelines are all
available there. If you do not have internet access, the staff,
Sharon and I are here to help answer your questions and
10 July 2011
Message from your Board Committee. HR develops Association policy and procedures
Continued from Page 2. concerning hiring, status, compensation and other employee benefits
articles that would be interesting to the community. for Board approval.
“The tennis courts, pool and slide look great! Who If you are interested in giving back to the community and want to
is responsible for the renovations?” The answer is the participate on any of these committees, the committee chairperson
Contracts Committee. Contracts solicits and reviews would love to talk to you. For more information, you can contact our
the proposals, making recommendations to the Board Community Director at SEichorn@VistaLakesFL.com, or look under
for capital improvements and renewal of maintenance Management at VistaLakesFL.com.
Ron Cumello
contracts. President, Board of Directors
“Vista Lakes has a number of employees. How do
you manage them?” We have a new Human Resource
Community Coordinator
Position Created
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that
Kelly has been promoted to Community Coordinator,
a position recently created by the Board to strengthen
the management of Vista Lakes. Kelly joined the Pool
Staff in 2008, became a supervisor in late 2009, and
has been serving as Administrative Assistant to Sharon
Eichorn since November of 2010. Reporting to the
Board President Ron Cumello, her duties include
interfacing with residents for general and ARC-related
issues, serving as the ARC administrator, editing the
newsletter under direction of the Communications
Committee, assisting the VistaLakesFL.com webmaster
Jerry Harris and overseeing covenant enforcement
activities. Congratulations Kelly!
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July 2011 11
From the desk of Sharon Eichorn… Continued from Page 5. away from the pool. Never install gates that can be easily pushed in
on it. Provide a shade cover to protect the play area. Do not let toward the pool. Safely store pool equipment, toys and chemicals
children play on playground barefoot or in flip flops in a secure area when not in use. Secure any loose fittings or grates
in and around the pool. Invest in a PFD or “Personal Flotation
When riding bicycles, scooters or skateboards always protect your Device” for children that are not strong swimmers and never be
child by requiring they wear a properly fitted safety helmet. Look more than an arm’s length away from children that are not strong
for a helmet that has met the CPSC safety standards. swimmers. Learn CPR and have a First Aid kit handy.
Celebrating the Fourth of July can be very dangerous. The best You may think your back yard fence keeps your child safe but
advice is to enjoy a public fireworks display put on by professionals remember wild animals can still find ways to enter. Be forever
that know how to handle fireworks safely. If you are going to put watchful of children playing outdoors. Florida is home to many
on your own display, make sure you know what the local laws are reptiles and wild animals. Check your child’s play area for signs
and which fireworks are legal. Never light them indoors or near of animals that may have taken up residence in your yard. Look
dry grass. Always have a bucket of water close by for extinguishing for nests, holes, rub signs or worn paths.
fireworks. Do not wear loose clothing. Always read the directions
and warnings and never allow children to handle fireworks. As you enjoy the outdoors remember the Florida sun can
dehydrate a person quickly. Drink lots of liquids and take breaks
Pool Safety should include pool barriers or fences that are at often inside to cool down.
least 4’ high and
have self-closing and Now, go and enjoy your summer safely!
self-latching gates.
Mount door alarms
on all entries to the
pool area and place
a pool alarm in the
water to alert for
movement. Gates
should always open
Community Lakes
Vista Association
8841 Lee Vista Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32829
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