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Welcome!
It is July already. Time flies when you are having fun in the sun!
It is great to see all the families using the community pavilion, playground, volleyball court, tennis courts and basketball court, not to mention the Bay Hills pool and the roads as a source of fun and exercise.
When driving through the community, watch out for all the activity. Remember the younger ones may not always be thinking about sharing the road with you and your 3,000 lb. car. And for goodness sake GET OFF THE PHONE WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING! *
Storm Drain Repaired
All is well in Bay Hills. Boy did we dodge a bullet. The storm drain piping that needed to be repaired near our basketball courts was repaired by the county at no financial cost to the Bay Hills Community Association (BHCA). That six -igure expense would have really put a big hurt on our financial status if we would have been left holding the bag.
What does remain for us to tackle is the repair and replacement to what was our full court basketball court. A repair now would only be temporary. When the state regulators and county providers resolve the permanent Deep Creek watershed drainage challenge, then it will be the time for the BHCA to make a final decision as to how best to use our Bay Green Drive property. Until then (2 to 3 years out) maybe we should just collect our desires, design thoughts and our pennies. Then, when the timing is right, we can decide what capital expenditure will best service our community for the next 40 to 50 years.
What do you think? Can we get by with a half court in the front and the full court in the back of the property?
Safety First
(*) I have to pass this message along: last week at the curve, at the bottom of Bay Hills Drive, there was a young lady riding her bike talking on the cell phone, weaving back and forth across the oncoming traffic lane. Fortunately, my wife and I were walking on the other side of the road and could look up the street ahead of her to make sure there was no one coming down the hill and around the corner. If there would have been, even if the car was traveling below the speed limit I am convinced they (car & bike rider) would have tried their best to occupy the same physical space at the same moment in time, and that would not have been a pretty situation. It would have been a horrible tragedy.
Pay attention to what you are doing, bike with traffic, and walk and run against the flow of traffic.
THINK SAFETY, yours and those around you. Check out the President's top safety tips for the month in this issue.
Jeff Burkhart
BHCA President
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 Community Events and Notices Bay Hills Board Meeting July meeting canceled Next meeting Tuesday, August 7 There will be no BHCA board meeting in July. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, August 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Providence Center.
Bay Hills Book Club July meeting canceled Next meeting Tuesday, August 14 The Bay Hills book club will not meet in July. The book for August is IQ84, by Haruki Murakami. New members are welcome. For more information please contact Maureen Lamson at maureenlamson@hotmail.com Welcome New Residents! If you are new or have a new neighbor, we would like to drop off a welcome bag from the Bay Hills Community Association. Additionally, if you have a business, we would be happy to include one of your business cards in the welcome bag. Please contact Diane Ireland at 410-626-7130 BHCA Resale Packets
If you are selling a home in the community, please contact Bay West Management to obtain a resale packet. The packet contains the community's by-laws, covenants, and community regulations. The packet should be furnished to the buyer prior to the property sale closing. Bay West will confirm if there is any balance due on the homeowner's account before releasing the packet.
Sellers are expected to clear their BHCA account prior to closing on a home sale. The title company representing the buyer is required by law to research obligations related to a property. These obligations include homeowner association memberships, outstanding dues, liens, etc. To request a resale packet, contact Michelle Boss or Ralph Hudson at Bay West: 410-897-0207.
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May 2012 Treasurer's Report
Account balances as of May 31, 2012 Checking ($192.75)* Money Market $71,558.34
Total Assets $71,365.59
Revenues
Dues Revenue (Current Year) $2,485.00
(Current Year Late Fees) $240.00
(Prior Year Dues & Late Fees) $720.75
Prepay or misapplied $0.00
Advertising $0.00
Interest Income $12.12
Total Revenues $3,457.87
Expenditures
Bay West Management $179.20
G.P. Landscaping $2,185.00
JC Wordworks, LLC $612.00
Michael S. Neall & Assoc. (Legal Expenses) $1,072.89
Richard's Tree Care $1,000.00
U.S. Postal Service (Stamps) $18.00
BB&T (Bank charges) $2.00
Total Expenditures $5,069.09
Year-to-Date Revenue $61,570.53
Year-to-Date Expenditures $24,302.74
NET TOTAL $37,267.79
*Note from Treasurer Bob Ray: the negative balance in checking was a couple of checks that went out late in the month, but I didn't make the transfer until June 1 from savings to ensure I avoided any bank fees.
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Local July Happenings
The Broadneck peninsula and surrounding Annapolis area welcome a plethora of events each month. Take advantage of all our area has to offer, or use this information to plan travel wisely.
First Sunday Arts Festival
July 1
Beginning Sunday, May 6, the First Sunday Arts Festivals combine crafts, vendors, artists, live music, street performers, and sidewalk dining on the first block of West and Calvert Streets, in Annapolis. This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information call 443-333-9067 or visit www.firstsundayarts.com.
Independence Day Celebrations July 4
Annapolis: Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. Rain date July 5. Click here for more info.
Severna Park: Parade starts at 10 a.m. from Our Shepherd and St. Martin's churches on Benfield Rd. Festival goes from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Cypress Creek Park.
Thomas Point Light Tour
July 7, July 28
Take a once-in-a-lifetime tour aboard this Icon of the Chesapeake. The tour includes a safety check-in and orientation of the lighthouse. This is a three hour excursion. Tours are limited and reservations are required. Please call 410-295-0104. On the day of the tour, times are always 9 a.m., noon, and 3 p.m.
Super Duper Mini Chefs
July 14 Budding young chefs are invited to this event at Arundel Mills Mall, sponsored by Nickelodeon. Kids will enjoy a variety of food activities and crafts, plus giveaways, prizes and more. Kids are to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to H.O.P.E for Anne Arundel County. For details visit www.arundelmills.com or call 410.540.5100.
Navy Way Boot Camp for Kids July 14
The Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center of the U.S. Naval Academy is sponsoring two "Navy Way" Boot Camps this summer. To receive more information and a registration form or forms, call 410-293-8111 or email jopp@usna.edu.
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President's Safety Tips
 The top safety topics for any facility, whether the workplace or the home, are generally the same, but all are important in order to save lives and prevent small incidents from getting more serious. Education is the most important step in ensuring the safety of everyone. With each of these topics, education and refreshers work best. - Preventive Safety. Depending upon the use of equipment around
 your home or office, each person needs to be instructed in possible accidents that can occur to avoid possible dangers. - Educational warnings and signs. Special products that identify dangers and draw attention to proper safety procedures should be a part of every home. These keep dangers fresh in people's minds as well as proper safety procedures.
- First aid. Even a small injury can be very serious if not properly
 cared for. Other injuries need effective treatment before medical professionals can provide further care. - Smoke alarms. Effective maintenance and layout of these products can save lives through appropriate warning of possible fires. Evacuation procedures. The safe and orderly evacuation of a building/home can prevent panic and ensure that all people inside are kept safe in the event of an emergency. Does everyone know where your family meeting place/safe zone is? Do your family members know how to use fire
 extinguishers correctly? Do they know where they are? Many large scale fires can be easily prevented by the correct use of these tools. - Stop, drop, and roll - a person catching on fire is a terrifying event, but is easily dealt with. Fire injuries like this can cause death and lead to spreading fires.
These topics are important for both the home and workplace. Every adult, young adult and child should be sure they have adequate knowledge of these topics. 
Though every home/workplace/school/church or summer camp is different, the dangers are the same everywhere. Luckily there are many tools to help educate people and assist yourself, your family, and your fellow employees in case the worst actually does occur. |
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Grant Opportunity to Improve Neighborhood Tree Canopy
Can you write a grant? Please step forward for Bay Hills!
The Anne Arundel County Forest Conservancy District Board and the Chesapeake Bay Trust provide small community-based grants (up to $1,000) to help communities and organizations increase the number of trees and tree canopy in neighborhoods, parks, and communities throughout Anne Arundel County. The program provides funding to Anne Arundel County neighborhood associations, community associations, non-profit groups, and others to plant trees, increase tree canopy, remove invasive species, and engage citizens in those activities. Funding is provided fully by the Forestry Board.
To apply for a grant, find details at the Chesapeake Bay Trust website.
Remaining 2012 Grant Deadlines:
July 1, 2012
September 1, 2012
If you have further questions, contact Kacey Wetzel at 410-974-2941, ext 104. You can also access the grant application on the Bay Hills blog. Click here.
(Please note that funding partners must receive all proposals six weeks prior to the start of the proposed project. Reimbursement cannot be made for already completed projects. If awarded funding, please allow an additional two weeks to receive your check.)
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Reader Ads
The BHCA welcomes ads from residents for non-commercial services and items for sale. Submit your ad by the 15th of the month prior to Beacon@BayHillsOnline.com with your name, address, and dates to run. Please keep ads to 30 words or less. Ads may be edited for style and length.
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