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Welcome!
Bay Hills Community:
It has been another great and safe summer in Bay Hills. Now on to cooler fall weather, fall events and sports, the best schools in the country, and to the joy of outdoor upkeep.
Stick your head around the corner of your house and see what is new. There have been quite a few new residents join our community. Please join the board in welcoming them to Bay Hills and where appropriate our Broadneck school community.
Quick Summer Recap
- We had two Broadneck High School grads athletes to root for at the Olympics and a lot of local Maryland competitors as well.
- The new playground equipment at the park on Bay Hills Drive was a "fantastic" hit with the kids and got a lot of use.
- The tennis courts have been repaired and resurfaced and are ready for your use.
- The tennis lesson program went extremely well.
- The storm drain under the basketball court on Bay Green Drive has been temporarily fixed by the County; we dodged a $100,000+ maintenance problem.
- The county continues to work with the state on a permanent solution to the storm drain problem - the real big bucks.
- The deer have invaded Bay Hills and have had a field day with flowers and plants. I can only guess it is the continued development in the area and the dry summer.
- We have had a few dogs (on the run) issues. See the Beacon blast from last week for more details on the latest and most serious event. The Capital published an article on it on 29 August. Most of the facts are there. I question their reporting of the breed, Labrador vs Pit-bull, but they should have gotten it right. Either way the dogs were quarantined by Animal Control.
Looking Forward
From the Association perspective:
Many of your board members will be retiring this fall. The number of openings on the board is overwhelming. Participation is urgently needed so that the association in not be run by one or two individuals. Even with the best of intensions one or two individuals can not do justice to the tasks of the association or represent the desire of our large, diverse community.
It has been some time since we have had a balanced board with the participants from the residential homes and each of the condo and apartments communities.
Call it what you may - fresh ideas, new energy, a balanced representation - your board needs help, fast.
There are opportunities for everyone. There is a need from those with a few moments a month to those with a few hours a month. There is a need for seniors in high school to seniors in life. There is a need for adults focused on raising children to those with business acumen, or both.
Please, please respond by contacting me or any member of your board. I can be reached by email or home phone at president@bayhillsonline.com or at 410-757-5575 in the evenings.
The annual aeeting is coming up fast. It is scheduled, as always, on the second Wednesday of October, this year October 12. Mark your calendar early, plan to attend and plan to vote.
Additional, as our community web blasts grow in popularity (important, time-sensitive information distribution), join in by submitting your email address and tell your neighbors to do the same. Your email address is and will be held in the strictest of confidence.
Serving the community,
Jeff Burkhart
BHCA President
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 Community Events and Notices Bay Hills Board Meeting Tuesday, September 4 The next meeting will be held Tuesday, September 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the Providence Center.
Bay Hills Book Club Tuesday, September 11 The Bay Hills book club will meet on Tuesday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m. The book being discussed is The Tiger's Wife by Tea Obreht. For more information please contact Maureen Lamson at maureenlamson@hotmail.com Newcomers are welcome.
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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August 2012 Treasurer's Report
Account balances as of July 31, 2012 Checking $3,618.60 Money Market $66,480.79
Total Assets $70,099.39
Revenues
Dues Revenue (Current Year) $760.00
(Current Year Late Fees) $85.00
(Prior Year Dues & Late Fees) $0.00
Prepay or misapplied $0.00
Advertising $0.00
Interest Income $11.26
Total Revenues $856.26
Expenditures
$0.00
Year-to-Date Revenue $63,207.98
Year-to-Date Expenditures $27,732.39
NET TOTAL $35,475.59
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Local September 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.
Maryland Renaissance Festival
August to October
Go back in time at the annual Maryland Renaissance Festival at the Annapolis Fairgrounds, in Crownsville. Festival dates: August: 25, 26 September: 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30 October: 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21 Open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit www.rennfest.com for more info. First Annual Crab Derby
September 1
The Annapolis Maritime Museum will host the first annual Annapolis Crab Derby on Saturday, September 1 from noon to 6 p.m. in partnership with the Crabs for Kids Foundation. Guests can sponsor a crab in the derby with the $25 sponsorship fee going to help the Crabs for Kids Foundation benefiting local youth and support families in need. The festivities will include live crab races, a crab shell painting contest, live music, magic show, crab-picking contest, human crab crawl races and more. Tickets are limited and need to be purchased in advance. Call 410-295-0104 or visit www.amaritime.org for more information. First Sunday Arts Festival
September 2
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.
Drum Corps Associates World Championships
August 30 to September 2
Annapolis to host DCA World Championships Labor Day Weekend. Thirty-five drum corps from throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom are scheduled to participate in the 48th Annual Drum Corps Associates World Championships at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis, Friday though Sunday, August 31 to September 2. Welcoming ceremonies will be held on Thursday, August 30 at 5 p.m. at the City Dock. At that time, four drum corps will provide a sampling of the music fans will have the opportunity to hear all weekend long. For a complete line-up of activities or to purchase advanced tickets visit www.dcacorps.org. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Arts Alive September 7
This event raises vital funds for Maryland Hall's year-round arts-related programs that serve nearly 100,000 people. This year's event, with the theme "An Evening in Paris," will take place in a tent under the stars on Maryland Hall's front lawn and will feature silent and live auctions of unique and rare items, a raffle and entertainment. Tasting stations featuring dishes and drinks from area restaurants, caterers and hotels will allow guests to sample delicious food throughout the evening. For tickets of more information please call 410-263-5544 or visit www.marylandhall.org.
Honey Harvest Festival September 15
Join the Maryland State Beekeepers Association as they celebrate the Annual Maryland Honey Harvest Festival! Discover the busy world of bees and other pollinators while enjoying arts and crafts, honey tastings, candle making demonstrations, Refuge habitat tram tours and much more! For more information please visit www.patuxent.fws.gov or call 301-497-5763.
Play for the Playground Golf Tournament September 15
Friends of Broadneck Park (FBP) is pleased to hold its first golf tournament fundraiser at Bay Hills Golf Club, Saturday September 15. FBP is a community effort working with a local non-proft, Broadneck Area Youth Sports to improve the aging playground at Broadneck Park, located on College Parkway. See article below for more information about FBP. Hole in One prize supplied by Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis and $10,000 from Tom Massie of First Command Financial Tickets are $85 and include: Coupon for golf club Yummy local treats in goodie bags Green fee and cart Hot dog at registration, unlimited beverage cart while on course (yes, that means beer!) Complimentary green fee pass and coupon for pro shop Dinner and awards following golf, trophies and certificates. Register now at www.friendsofbroadneckpark.com For questions contact Kara McGuirk-Allison BAYSPlayground@gmail.com 240-481-8468 Boatyard Beach Bash September 15
Enjoy a fun-filled evening at the water's edge with friends, great live music, cool drinks, and mouth watering grilled food at the Annapolis Maritime Museum's 8th Annual Boatyard Beach Bash. For tickets and more information visit www.amaritime.org or call 410.295.0104
Hospice Cup XXXI September 22
The Hospice Cup XXXI, Americas largest charity regatta, will be held on Saturday, September 22 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Entering its 31st year of racing on the Chesapeake Bay, to date the Hospice Cup has raised more than $7 million to support Hospice programs in local communities around the Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. area. For more information please visit www.hospicecup.org
Annual Fall Festival September 30
An Annapolis Tradition! The Annual Fall Festival on Maryland Avenue and State Circle on Sunday, September 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. An old fashioned street festival in the heart of Historic Annapolis. Art, crafts, antiques, home decor, and children's activities. Bistro dining at Galway Bay and Harry Browne's. Live music. FREE. And free parking nearby at Calvert and St. John's Streets. For more information call 410-990-9700 or 240-432-1772 or visit www.marylandave.com.
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Friends of Broadneck Park helps restore local playground
Friends of Broadneck Park is a community effort working with a local non-proft, Broadneck Area Youth Sports, to improve the aging playground at Broadneck Park, located on College Parkway, Annapolis. FBP hopes to provide new equipment for children ages 2-12 and make the playground accessible to children of all abilities. Broadneck Park will have the first playground in Anne Arundel County to comply with the new Americans with Disabilities Act requirements passed into law earlier this year. The organization is partnering with Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks to make this extensive overhaul of the playground a reality. FBP holds frequent fundraisers to support its cause. Fundraisers have included the Touch a Truck food drive and Putt Putt for the Playground events, in July, as well as the upcoming golf tournament at Bay Hills Golf Club on September 15. Register now at www.friendsofbroadneckpark.com  For questions contact Kara McGuirk-Allison BAYSPlayground@gmail.com 240-481-8468 |
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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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