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Welcome!
Greetings Neighbors,
I'd like to introduce myself as your new association president. I've been on the board for several years, and I'm happy to take on this new role.
I hope to accomplish the following as president:
- Achieve better attendance and enthusiasm at board meetings.
- Improve and repair community property including pavilion roof, basketball court, and installing doggie waste baskets throughout the neighborhood.
- Maintain a balanced budget.
Please join me in welcoming our new board members. You will find updated names and contact information on our association website under Important Contacts.
Happy holidays,
Paul Cain
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Meet Your BHCA Board Photos and bios coming soon to the BHCA website!
President Paul Cain
We have lived on Augusta Drive for nine years. We have four daughters, all through the Broadneck High School system. Two are still at home/college, and two are out and about. I have served on the BHCA board for more than five years.
Vice President Steve Sheesley
We have lived on Bay Hills Drive since the spring of 2010. I am a retired U.S. Navy Seabee, currently working on a second career within the Department of Defense. My wife Mary and I have three children and two dogs. All of the kids are in the Broadneck school system.
Secretary Nancy Fink
I have lived on Augusta Drive since 1996 but have lived in Arnold since 1983. I have two children; my son lives in Portland, Oregon, and my daughter teaches in Prince George's County. I spend my days coaching professional job acquisition specialists.
Treasurer Chad Pierce
I have lived on Old Stone Lane for more than five years. I have four school-aged children. In my free time I volunteer with a local search and rescue organization.
Property and Grounds Manager David Eckels
I'm married to Kristin Eckels. We have three kids: Anna, 14, Emily, 12, and Chris, 10. We moved to Bay Hills in 1996. I've been on the BHCA board since 1998 managing property and grounds. I am a regional sales manager for a medical software company.
Social Committee Chair Amanda Rambo I have lived in Bay Hills since August 1999. My husband Kent and I have three children; two girls in middle school and a son in preschool.
Member at Large Shannon Pierce
I have lived on Old Stone Lane for more than five years and grew up in Arnold. I have four school-aged children, and I love to play tennis.
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 Community Events and Notices Bay Hills Board Meeting Tuesday, December 4, 7:30 p.m. The next BHCA board meeting will be held Tuesday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m. at O'Loughlin's in the Bay Hills shopping center. Please note the location change.  Annapolis Santa Run in Bay Hills Sunday, December 9, 4:45 p.m.
The Annapolis Santa Run is an all volunteer event sponsored by the Annapolis Firefighters Local 1926 with help from the community and your local fire stations. Santa will stop in the parking lot between the Bay Hills pool and tennis courts. Feel free to bring new unwrapped toys for the less fortunate in our area.
The event will be canceled in the event of ice or heavy snow storm. For more information contact John Muhitch muhitch300@yahoo.com.
Bay Hills Book Club No December meeting The Bay Hills book club will not meet in December. The book for January is Dr. Zhivago by Boris Pasternak. For more information please contact Maureen Lamson at maureenlamson@hotmail.com. New members are welcome.
 37th Annual Bay Hills Luminaries Lighting Monday, December 24
Keep up the tradition with the 37th annual Bay Hills luminary candle lighting, Monday, December 24 at 7 p.m. Light your luminaries, then take a stroll through our beautifully lit community to see our special display of curbside candlelight and beautiful decorations. See this issue's article for more information.
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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Local December 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. Find more events at visitannapolis.org/event-calendar.
2nd Annual TCS Annapolis Half Marathon 
December 1
The fall race season closes out with a scenic half marathon through historic Annapolis. Race starts at 7 a.m. from the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Proceeds from the race benefit Anne Arundel Medical Center, Wellness House of Annapolis, and Foodlink.
 Children's Tree Trimming Party
December 2
Children of all ages are welcome at the Children's Tree Trimming Party to be held at the Captain Avery Museum on Sunday, December 2, from 1 - 3 p.m. Admission is free, refreshments will be served, and crafts will be created. Visit www.captainaverymuseum.org or call 410-867-4486 for more information.
The Best Christmas Pageant EverDecember 6 - 15Anne Arundel Community College Performing Arts presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, directed by Lars Tatom, AACC theater coordinator. The play by Barbara Robinson tells what happens when the Herdman children, the worst children in town, take over the annual Christmas pageant. Performances to be held Dec. 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 at 8 p.m., as well as Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. in the Robert E. Kauffman Theater of the Pascal Center for the Performing Arts on the AACC Arnold Campus. For more information or tickets call 410-777-2457 or email boxoffice@aacc.edu. 37th Annual Bay Hills Luminaries Lighting
December 24Enjoy Bay Hills' special display of curbside candlelight and beautiful decorations Monday, December 24 at 7 p.m. |
Keep Up the Tradition! 
37th Annual Bay Hills Luminaries
Bay Hills Community residents can once again share in the holiday spirit by participating in our 37th Annual Luminary candle program on Monday night, December 24, 2012, at 7 p.m. In case of inclement weather on December 24, the candles should be lit at 7 p.m. on Tuesday night, December 25, instead. If at all possible, please park all vehicles off of the street. Click here for your area coordinator and more information. |
November 2012 Treasurer's Report
Account balances as of October 31, 2012 Checking $1,023.05 Money Market $47,198.70
Total Assets $48,221.75
Revenues
Dues Revenue (Current Year) $0.00
(Current Year Late Fees) $0.00
(Prior Year Dues & Late Fees) $0.00
Prepay or misapplied $0.00
Advertising $580.00
Interest Income $3.08
Total Revenues $583.08
Expenditures
BB&T (banking fees) $2.00
G.P. Landscaping $2,014.00
JC Wordworks, LLC $685.00
Bay Hills Golf Club (Annual meeting room rental) $50.00
Amanda Rambo (Yard sale, Pennysaver ad) $64.76
Jeff Nachreiner (Annual meeting bartenter) $50.00
Bay West Management (Final 2012 invoice) $1,092.50
Total Expenditures $3,958.26
Year-to-Date Revenue $71,411.69
Year-to-Date Expenditures $56,935.74
NET TOTAL $14,475.95
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Minutes from November Board MeetingNovember 7, 2012
The November BHCA board meeting was called to order by President Jeff Burkhart at 7:30 p.m. November 7 at the Providence Center. Board members present included Jeff Burkhart, Nancy Fink, Bob Ray, Paul Cain, Pat Nolan, Shannon Pierce, Amanda Rambo, and Steve Sheesley.
President's Report: Introduction of new board members.
Secretary's Report: Highlights of the annual meeting.
Treasurer's Report: Year end projections, treasurer's report approved.
Committee Reports
Architectural Review: Trash behind property on Augusta Drive--what do do? Call County?
Communications: Electronic communications a success. Continue to promote. Put a note in mailing with annual dues invoice. We received several new sign-ups from the annual meeting mailing.
Covenants: No hot issues.
Long-range Planning: No report.
Neighborhood Watch: No report.
Property and Grounds: Basketball court park next step is to add gates and rehab fence for front court--board approved. Pavilion roof--board approved funding of the repair (percentage of structural roof as required) and replacement of shingles asap. Board requested three bids and approved review and selection via email or phone.
Recreation and facilities: Still no swing
Corporate Business
Selection of 2013 officers: Paul Cain, president; Steve Sheesley, vice president; Nancy Fink, secretary; Shannon and Chad Pierce, treasurer.
BHCA management and operational support: accountant still a need and very appropriate with treasurer transition.
Neighbors' welcome package: Content review; Amanda Rambo volunteered to chair.
Arnold Volunteer Fire Department: CPR/AED class
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. The next BHCA board meeting will be held Tuesday, December 4 at 7:30 p.m. at O'Loughlin's restaurant in the Bay Hills shopping center.
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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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