You're probably wondering about the theme of today's newsletter. Well, simply to remind you that summer is right around the corner. Summer BBQs and days at the beach are just weeks away. Fireworks are on the agenda for this summer. Please see below and help make this a successful event. Happy Summer Everyone!!

  

The Doubletree Special Events & Lake Committee invite you to support your Doubletree Fireworks Display scheduled for Saturday, July 2nd at Dusk. Display will be open to all East and West residents of Doubletree.

  

July's fireworks display will be funded by resident donations and developer contribution. But, enough must be raised. You can support by making your contribution...Today!! Those who donate by June 1st (deadline extended) will be included in a special prize drawing.

  

  

Donations may be dropped off at the POA office or Guard House. Checks only at Guard House. POA office will issue receipts for cash.

  

You are welcome to reply to this email with your pledge. In the event sufficient funds are not collected, drawing will be cancelled, donations returned to contributors, and event cancelled.

  

8am - 12:30pm

Winfield Government Center - 10645 Randolph Street

  

Dumpsters will be stationed for depositing residential trash. No construction debris or appliances.

The Doubletree Community garage sales will once again coincide with the Winfield community garage sale. More details and times will be announced.

Three of the five seats available in the General Election in Winfield are being vied for by Doubletree Residents. Randolph Hall, Donald Samburg, and David Anderson are all running as republicans in this election.

  

Randy Hall holds a bachelor's degree in finance from IU Bloomington and a graduate degree in accounting from Kellogg School of Business. He has been a Winfield resident since formation of the town and a Doubletree resident for thirteen years owning the 2nd house ever built in Doubletree.

  

Don Samburg brings to the table a Bachelors of Science Mechanical engineering. He has been a Doubletree resident for 4 years.

  

Dave Anderson has been a Doubletree resident for eight years and has worked in the legal/tax field for over 13. He currently serves the Winfield RDC board.

  

You can read more about these candidates and others at the Winfield American.

  

If you have changed your contact phone number please let security know. More than a few times in past weeks security has attempted to call someone only to find the number has been changed. Its important for security to have your home, work, and cell numbers.  

Tuesday & Thursday have been eliminated as Late Day Skiing days and replaced with Wednesday & Saturday.

  

Learn more at the Boating and Fishing site.

May 22nd marks the date for this year's Kids' Fishing Tournament. Hosted by the Doubletree Lake Committee the event will be held on the northwest end of the lake and OPEN to all Doubletree East and West kids. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Nieces, nephews, and grandkids of Doubletree residents are invited to participate. Prizes are awarded in age categories. Bring your own rod if you have one. A limited supply will be available for those who don't. All bait is complimentary. Fishing experts will be on hand to help bait and offer advice. No experience necessary.

  

Call Julissa to RSVP at (219)945-1331.

The Doubletree Easter Egg hunt was once again a big hit.

  

The sun broke through just in time Saturday as dozens of kids, parents, grandparents, and friends lined up to take part in the hunt. The Special Events Committee hid over 1000 eggs in a grassy area near the clubhouse.

  

After a 11am start, children of all ages gather their eggs. Five of which contained a gold coin worth a special prize. The lucky five received Easter Baskets donated by Randy & Nancy Minas.

  

Winners were Isabella Mori, Maria Ising, Kylee Gibson, Perry Francis, and Addison Francis.

  

One kid was quoted as saying "best Easter egg hunt ever".

  

The event continues to grow in popularity. The committee will add more eggs next year to keep up with the demand for more candy and prizes!! 

  

Yes, beware. If you speed through Doubletree you will be ticketed for violating a POA covenant. Our office has received a few complaints from those ticketed for speeding. Some of those ticketed feel the speed limit is too low. Others feel they were targeted. Some contend the speed limit imposed isn't lawful. The speed limit was determined with the safety of our citizens in mind. Going 20 miles per hour opposed to 30 miles an hour will take you only a few extra seconds to get home. That's got to be worth the safety of our community. Those feeling targeted.. you're right.. "speeders" are indeed targeted. All of them. If you're speeding Doubletree Security has been instructed to write you a violation ticket with a fine. Our speed limit is lawful. Our covenants allow for the determination of traffic rules within our gated community. Please slow down and keep our community safe.

Open to all residents of Doubletree East. Tuesday, May 10th at 6pm. Clubhouse. Discussion items will include lake matters, introduction of lake improvements and changes. Your input is appreciated.