2014 Summer Newsletter

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vol. 46 No. 3
Mission: To provide governance, administration, facilities, services & amenities that are necessary to make Ocean Pines an attractive, affordable, safe & enjoyable place to live & work
It’s Official! Candidates for the Board
of Directors Have Been Announced!
News at a Glance:
General Manager’s Update
on New Yacht Club Grand
Opening Pages 3, 11-12, 21
Season Starts at
the Farmers Market with
New Vendors Page 16
Festival of Boats, a Pines’
Signature Parade & Event,
Returns in July Page 29
What’s Inside:
Board President’s Report..2, 11, 13-16, 19
From The General Manager...3,11-12,21
Treasurer’s Report...............................17
The Ocean Pines
Elections Committee
is pleased to announce
the names of the five
candidates for election to
the OPA Board of Directors.
Here are the candidates to fill two
vacant Board positions.
1. Lawrence Lee
2. Pat Renaud
3. Terri Mohr
4. Jeff Knepper
5. Dave Stevens
The two candidates receiving the higher numbers
of votes will be elected for 3 year terms. To help
you make your decisions, meet the Candidates
on Pgs. 3-5 & see their views on three important
questions on Pgs. 6-10.
Key Dates
in the
Election
Process!
Ballots mailed to OPA
Membership July 14th.
Ballot Deadline:
August 7th
Counting Ballots: August 8th
Annual Meeting
Election Results:
August 9th @ 10AM
Controller’s Report.............................14
Green Street........................................23
Farmers Market..................................18
Police Department.............................20
Veterans Memorial.............................20
Yacht Club Celebration Photos.......22
Fire Department.................................24
Community Highlights..........26, 36-37
Chambers/Area Events......................27
Golf & Country Club...................28-29
Beach Club...........................................30
Boating & Fishing...............................31
The Clubs of Ocean Pines...................32
Aquatics..........................................35
Membership Fees & Rates..................38
Recreation & Parks..............................39
Community Gallery...........................40
Racquet Sports....................................42
Check Out
the New
Yacht Club!
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Starting Point
As I come to the end of this OPA board year, I want to
take this time to thank the members for the opportunity
to serve on the Board and as president for four years. It
has been a privilege.
While there are many updates and much information
contained in this newsletter, in my segment I want to
Tom Terry
take stock of the status of our organization and highlight
some changes. One of my favorite sayings is, “Do Not Change Your Starting
Point”. If you keep changing your starting point, you will not know if you have, or
have not, made progress.
When I joined the Board of the OPA, we were following a year of turmoil. The
OPA had just replaced its general manager, but under Bill Rakow’s leadership,
it succeeded in having a positive financial year. Bill’s term as president followed
three previous consecutive years of losses aggregating $499,814 dollars, resulting
in a huge deficit for our OPA operating fund. Additionally, our roads resurfacing
program was significantly impacted by a loss of almost $500,000 dollars of annual
funding from the state of Maryland. This loss continues to this day.
Within the first few days of being in office, I was notified that the OPA had lost
the ten-year-old IRS issue regarding the taxability of the beach parking operations.
I was informed it was generally estimated that this issue would cost the Association
one million dollars. The management of this issue over the next two years included
multiple legal steps, but culminated in a final Board decision not to appeal to the
U.S. Supreme Court. This led to a $459,000 non-recurring expense in the FY 2012
financial statements (not the expected one million dollar loss).
We also had many amenities that were over 40 years old. Some had
significantly deteriorated and needed major maintenance, refurbishment, or
replacement. There was also a lack of financial foundation fully in place to address
the capital needs of the organization. Further, we had just seen the long-standing
positive relationship between the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department
(OPVFD) and the OPA evaporate.
So there we were at our Starting Point, with a new GM, an IRS case, limited
financial foundation, a left over substantial deficit, amenities needing serious
attention and investments, endless stacks of reports and studies that had led to very
limited action, and state funding of OPA roads virtually gone. The relationship
between the OPA and OPVFD was in peril and our newly built Community
Center was closing at 5:00 pm every day and was closed on the weekends.
Over the last four years, through the execution of our plan to eliminate the prior
accumulated deficit of almost $500,000, we have reduced the deficit by 90%.
Since our Starting Point, including FY 2014 preliminary numbers, we have
had three of the last four years end with positive results to the operating budget.
The one year where we fell short on operating results was primarily due to the
OPA finally addressing the need to maintain and refurbish one of its founding
and primary assets, the golf course. Based on three separate independent
evaluations, we made the difficult decision to protect this key asset, utilizing the
best long-term solution.
Taking that action to protect that investment resulted in the golf course being
limited to a nine-hole course for an extended period of time, which greatly
impacted its marketability and had a significant negative (continued on page 11)
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ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Committee days & times are subject to change.
Please check the calendar on oceanpines.org
AQUATICS
Chair: Virginia Reister
4th Wed, 1pm, Admin Bldg
Board Liaison: Sharyn O’Hare
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
Chair: Chuck Choate
1st & 3rd Tues, 9am, Admin Bldg
Board Liaison: Tom Terry
BUDGET & FINANCE
Chair: Pat Supik
3rd Thurs, 9am, Admin Bldg
Liaison: Bill Cordwell
BY-LAWS & RESOLUTIONS
Chair: Jim Trummel
2nd Tues, 9am, Admin Bldg
Liaison: Jeﬀ Knepper
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Chair: Dennis Hudson
4th Wed, 7pm, OP Library
Board Liaison: Jeﬀ Knepper
CLUBS (F&B)
Chair: Les Purcell
3rd Thurs, 4pm, Admin Bldg
COMMUNICATIONS
Chair: Bernie Flax
4th Thurs, 2pm, Admin Bldg
Board Liaison: Marty Clarke
ELECTION COMMITTEE
Chair: Bill Wentworth
Election Committee Meeting Dates:
July 30, 3pm • Sept 4, 3pm
Board Liaison: Jack Collins
ENVIRONMENT
& NATURAL ASSETS
Chair: Bob Abele
3rd Tues, 3pm, Community Ctr.
7 Board Liaison: Marty Clarke
MARINE ACTIVITIES
Chair: Frank Watkins
2nd Mon, 1pm, Community Ctr
Board Liaison: Bill Cordwell
RECREATION & PARKS
Chair: Roy Foreman
1st Thurs, 7pm, Community Ctr
Board Liaison: Terri Mohr
TENNIS
Chair: Dale Ash
3rd Wed, 3pm, Tennis Center
FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
YACHT CLUB
,
Ocean Pines Association,
Inc.
239 Ocean Parkway
Ocean Pines, MD 21811
410.641.7717 • Fax: 410.641.5581
[email protected]
oceanpines.org
— Departments —
CPI (Compliance, Permits, Inspections)..410.641.7425
Finance............................................Ext.3004
Food & Beverage.......................410.641.7501
General Manager...........................Ext. 3001
Golf Pro Shop...........................410.641.6057
Golf Maintenance.....................410.641.5694
Membership....................................Ext. 3018
Public Relations & Marketing........Ext. 3006
Police (Non-Emergency)..........410.641.7747
Recreation & Parks...................410.641.7052
Tree Removal...........................410.641.7425
Public Works............................410.641.7425
— Amenities —
Beach Club...............................410.524.2957
Beach Club Pool......................410.524.2979
Country Club & Tern Grille.....410.641.7222
Golf Pro Shop & Tee Times.....410.641.6057
Marina......................................410.641.7447
Mumford’s Landing Pool..........410.208.6005
Skate & Dog Parks....................410.641.7052
Sports Core Pool.......................410.641.5255
Swim & Racquet Club..............410.641.7227
Tennis Complex........................410.641.7228
The Cove at OP (Dining)..........410.641.7501
Yacht Club & Catering.............410.641.7501
Yacht Club Pool........................410.641.6722
— Utilities —
Waste Management..................800.633.9096
Choptank Electric....................877.892.0001
(Outages Only)...............800.410.4790
Sandpiper Energy.....................800.427.0015
Mediacom Cable TV................800.445.5562
Verizon.................................800.VERIZON
Water & Wastewater................410.641.5251
(After Hours/Outages)...410.546.8754
— Other Helpful Numbers —
Fire Dept (non-emerg).............410.641.8272
Ocean Pines Chamber..............410.641.5306
Ocean Pines Library.................410.208.4014
Ocean Pines Post Office...........410.208.3959
Pine’eer Craft Store..................410.641.5716
Animal Control........................410.632.1340
Board of Education..................410.632.2582
County Assessments.................410.632.1196
County Treasurer......................410.632.0686
County Commissioners............410.632.1194
—For All Emergencies Dial 911—
Summer has arrived and we are in full swing with lots
of great things happening. Let’s begin with the new
Yacht Club! We opened on Memorial Day weekend as
promised. We met our commitments for our scheduled
events as promised. As a matter of fact, we have already
hosted 9 events including 5 weddings. Additionally,
we have a wedding scheduled at our new facility every
Bob Thompson Saturday from now until 1 November (except for the
4th of July weekend) and we have over 75 upcoming events or activities on
the schedule moving forward! It is very exciting to see the enthusiasm and
patronage from our membership and guests.
The really awesome part, which unfortunately most will never see, is how hard
the entire team worked to pull it all together. From Public Works jumping in to
assist with site work and landscaping, our PR & Marketing team assisting with
décor and menus or our Accounting Department assisting with last minute
payroll and set up challenges, the entire team pulled together to ensure we
opened on time. I also think it is important to point out the continuous
accolades that I have heard about the quality and consistency of the food coming
out of the kitchen. Thanks to Chef Tim, Chef Rob and the entire kitchen team
for their efforts! It is also great to hear all the positive comments about the
level of service our membership and guests have been receiving. While there
have been mistakes made (and you know I have heard about it) and we still have
many things to work on, like getting the Tiki Bar open, we are definitely off to
a great start with our new facility. Thank you all for your past support to allow
us to get the new facility built. Thank you for your support and patronage in the
short time we have been open. After several years of intense focus to get to this
point, it is very exciting to have so many of you coming out to enjoy yourselves
at your new facility.
AQUATICS
There are so many new things happening with Aquatics right now, starting with
our new Aquatics Director, Colby Phillips. With over 20 years of experience
with the Ocean City Beach Patrol and many years teaching swim classes here in
Ocean Pines, Colby will be a great addition to our Aquatics Department. Other
great changes you’ll want to check out include an expanded patio space and
all new furniture at the Yacht Club Pool, the new Splash Pad at the Swim and
Racquet Club and the changes to the Mumford Pool including the zero-entry
feature at the baby pool and the improved fence around the facility. Over the
next couple of weeks the Beach Club pool will also be receiving an upgraded
fence that will not only look great, it will allow more airflow during the really
hot summer days! In addition to all of our regular programs, you will want to
check out some of our new additions, like our new Jr. Life Guarding classes,
Kids Water Aerobics, Water ZUMBA, or our RUSTY WORKS class.
GOLF
Our golf course has received a lot of scrutiny from our membership and the
Board for losses over the last two years. With the financial losses, this type of
questioning and scrutiny is certainly expected. Unfortunately what seems to get
lost is the fact that we had anticipated additional losses when the work on the
greens was approved. We are fortunate that the majority of the current Board
recognizes the significant financial investments recently made (continued on page 11)
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MEET THE CANDIDATES    Board of Directors Election 2014
In order to help you make your decision in this
upcoming Board of Directors, the OPA Elections
Committee presents the biographies submitted by
each of the five candidates. They are presented here in
the same order as listed on the ballot. Seeking voter’s
support to fill one of two vacant board positions, the
candidates are…
periods of employment, I was responsible for managing
and directing benefit plans for over 100,000 employees
with up to a $1 billion dollar budget.
During the 14 years I have lived here I have seen great
progress but at times I have asked at what cost.
Using the above mentioned professional experience, I
hope to help Ocean Pines move in the future in a more cost
effective manner. At the same time I want the citizens of
Ocean Pines including my family to continue to enjoy all
of the wonderful amenities that originally attracted us to
this Eastern Shore community.
410-600-0052
Although we have made some progress in the past, I
33 Sundial Circle
think we can do better. Provided I am elected, I will do
[email protected]
everything in my power to put Ocean Pines on a more
financially practical and responsible course. If you want to
change the direction our current Board is following, then
Many of you have not met me.
cast your vote for me. In any event, thank you for your kind
You would not recognize me at
consideration.
the gym or an area restaurant,
but I want to be your representative on the Board. Why?
Because I will be independent, somewhat of a centrist,
and vote what I believe is your best interest. I have heard
the term “Crony Group” used for the Board. Count on
the fact that I am not applying for that position. O.P.
443-827-0546
faces infrastructure problems which must be resolved.
100 Bramblewood Drive
It is not a new community. It is a collection of eclectic
homes, housing families, retired couples and single persons
[email protected]
and most important, children. Assessment dues must be
controlled and the amenities pay for themselves. My past
I have served as a member of
experience affords me a good background on managing
the OPA Board of Directors for
budgets and working with people. I worked for eighteen
the past three years as member,
years in the corporate world and founded and built two
Treasurer
and
Secretary.
As
a board member, I have also
successful small businesses spanning 30 years.
served
as
liaison
to
the
Aquatics,
Environment & Natural
In my opinion, the main issues are infrastructure and the
actual cost (audited) of the Yacht Club. Also important are Assets, Budget & Finance, Parks & Recreation, and
making our golf course a profitable venture along with the Elections committees. Prior to relocating to Ocean Pines,
country club and General Manager compensation package. I was a member of the Anne Arundel Community College
Board of Trustees, AACC Foundation Board and the
West Anne Arundel County Rotary Club. My career as
a medical practice manager has spanned over thirty years.
Balancing a full-time career and the responsibilities
410-208-9640
of the OPA Board has been challenging, but I feel that
123 Sandyhook Road
with the changing demographics of our community, I am
able to bring a different perspective on the needs of our
[email protected]
community. I have had excellent attendance at Board
Professionally,
my
work functions, demonstrating that I take this obligation very
experience includes human seriously. My platform still remains open with no hidden
resources/financial management agendas. My experience on the Board has given me insight
positions with large employers into our community and I continue to be passionate in my
in both the private sector with Bethlehem Steel and the advocacy for our members. I look to the members and our
public sector with the State of Maryland. During those management to define the needs of OPA. The Board, over
Lawrence Lee
Terri Mohr
Pat Renaud
MEET THE CANDIDATES    Board of Directors Election 2014
the last three years, has accomplished many things and I
would like to see this progress continue. Communication
remains key to the successful operations of such a large
and diverse membership and I welcome the opportunity
to again your representative on the Ocean Pines Board of
Directors.
Jeff Knepper
916-320-5559
1210 Carrollton Lane
[email protected]
Dave Stevens
410-641-7946
122 Central Parke East
[email protected]
Mary and I have owned property
in Ocean Pines for over 40
years. We moved here full-time
in 2001 and became actively involved in community affairs.
My career was in defense systems engineering, performing
planning, budgeting and operations management. I served
on The Parke Board through a smooth developer/resident
transition. I was elected to the OPA Board in 2007 serving
as Treasurer and President. These three years were filled
with many accomplishments, including a new Community
Center, Fire Station, Skate Park and a renovated S&R
Club pool and Tennis Facility. A Task Force was formed
with open and inclusive meetings and we developed a
specific plan for funding future facility needs. In 2010 I was
reelected. By contrast, the next three years were marked by
closed deliberations, presentations with more polish than
substance, unbudgeted capital expenditures and reports that
emphasized the “positive” rather than the truth. There was
a singular lack of accomplishment and Board responsibility
for governance was turned over to Management. Term
limits prevented me from running last year and I moved
into other volunteer pursuits. However, I was persuaded
by many members that change is needed and I think they
deserve the opportunity to see it happen.
My name is Jeff Knepper
and I am running for a seat
on the Ocean Pines Board of
Directors. My wife and I have owned property here since
2000 and lived in Colonial Village full time since 2006. I
have worked for major U.S. corporations my entire adult
life and will bring the knowledge and discipline learned
there to my work here. I am a fiscal conservative, which
means that I spend money wisely and believe that our
assessments must be as low as is consistent with that
principle. I am a member of the first Board of Directors
to lower Association dues since OPA was founded and I
was a leader in that effort. I am considered an expert in
the application of technology to business operations and
will use that expertise as we make needed upgrades to our
information systems. I have already contributed to that
/ BOARD
MEMBERS
have been OF DIRECTORS
effort by stopping planned RFPs that wouldBOARD
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ineffective. Golf issues need resolution (make it work, Many of our programs depend on volunteer support. You may be
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The By-Laws and Resolutions Advisory Committee is seeking
May 10 to participate.
Application
If deadline
you wishfortocandidates
put your expertise
Future, and
OPA operating to its rules are the next three. are encouraged
new members. The Committee supports the Board in the review
to use or
would
morefor
information,
call 4:00pm
410.641.7052. Visit
June
6 likeDraw
Ballot position,
of draft Board resolutions or amendments to existing resolutions.
Board
Room
OceanPines.org & look
for the
“Volunteer” option under “Admin.”
Additional responsibilities include a review of potential
June 21
Candidates Forum, 9:00am
amendments to the By-Laws, Charter, or other Association
Election
Committee
Schedule for 2014
Community Center
documents. Information about the purposes of the Committee
as well as minutes of past meetings can be viewed at the Advisory
July 3
Eligibility deadline
Committee link on the Association website OceanPines.org.
to receive a ballot
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Contact Committee Chairman Jim Trummel at 410.208.9514
July 14
Ballots mailed
or email [email protected] for more information about the
August
7
Ballot deadline
Committee and its activities. A committee membership

application can be printed from the Association website or
August 8
Ballots counted
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obtained at the Administration Building.
by A
August 9
Annual Meeting 10:00am
Community Center
Commissioner Judy Boggs
Election results verified
Sets Next Town Meeting
County Commissioner Judy Boggs has announced thatSUMMER
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Volunteer Your Time
& Talent
next Town Meeting will be held on Saturday, May 17 at 10am at
Many of our programs depend on volunteer support. You may be
the Ocean Pines Library. The guest speaker will be Jack Ferry, Jr.,
interested in helping at a special event, coaching a youth sport,
 Board of Directors Election 2014    CANDIDATE RESPONSES
1. What Are The Advantages & Positive
Aspects Of Living In Ocean Pines?
All it takes is one look at the new
Ocean Pines Spring 2014 newsletter to
see just how amazing this community
is and how many advantages and
positive aspects there are to living in
Ocean Pines. Front page headlines
include “Get Ready for the Season!
TERRI MOHR
Swim, Racquet Sports, Boating, Golf
& Special Events! Beach Club and Pools Open May
24th.” News at a Glance gives a snapshot of the general
manager’s update on the new Yacht Club, the and the
return of the Festival of Boats in July. The new Recreation
and Parks Activity Guide is also featured with as well as
the announcement for the grand opening of the new Yacht
Club and restaurant. One peek inside this publication and
you will find everything from the Association’s financial
information to news from our many committees as well
as information about all of our great amenities. Ocean
Pines is a premier residential community with 9 miles of
Ocean Pines is a great community
waterfront property on 3000 acres of wooded terrain where
located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
we can live, work and play. Who wouldn’t want to live
It has a temperate climate, the Atlantic
here?
Ocean for a neighbor and really nice
people. Unlike some other communities
At times it almost seems as if there
in the area, Ocean Pines has a number
are too many advantages and positive
of amenities available to members (and
aspects of living here in Ocean Pines.
PAT RENAUD
the public) including a championship
When my wife, Jean, and I began
golf course, pools, boat launching ramps, the yacht club,
planning for our eventual retirement in
marinas, racquet sports facilities, a community center and
the early 1990’s, we had a “bucket list”
more. The community’s low crime rate, excellent police
of things we wanted to experience and
JEFF
KNEPPER
and fire department support and access to the highlyaccomplish in our later years.
rated worcester county schools make it wonderful location We knew that we wanted to move to the Eastern
for families of all types. Our proximity to the resort Shore so we isolated our search from Lewes, DE in the
town of Ocean City and the city of Salisbury are major north through Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach onto
advantages, and even larger cities like Washington, DC Ocean City in the south. It didn’t take us long to find our
and Philadelphia are nearby. The diversity of its population ideal community, Ocean Pines. First of all, none of the
is amazing. There are folks here from many different places other locations had as many quality amenities such as five
and with diverse backgrounds. All of this makes life here swimming pools, a championship golf course and a beach
very enjoyable and interesting.
club located on a block in Ocean City. Those features
Ocean Pines is not quite by the ocean,
but close enough for residents to enjoy
the ocean breezes, not blown over sand
dunes but wafling through the pine
trees abundant in our community.
Ocean Pines is a community of
eclectic houses built over the 40-plus
LAWRENCE LEE
years of growth. Today it is the largest
community in Worcester County, double the population
of our peninsula neighbor to the east, Ocean City. It’s
Maryland’s playground in the summer and three miles
from Berlin, the Coolest Small Town in America.
We are a community of children, families and retired
people all enjoying what the Indian word “Chesapeake”
means – “the land of pleasant living.” That phrase
encompasses what living in our community means to our
year- round residents and specifically me.
added to the fact that Ocean Pines has its own governance
with fully staffed police and fire departments.
Another and perhaps most important factor in our
choosing Ocean Pines was the diversity of the homes and
the people living in them. My wife and I have lived in
five different communities in our married life and we have
never seen homes ranging in value from $100,000 to over
$1 million dollars in the same community. While keeping
architectural integrity, Ocean Pines homeowners have a
great deal of latitude on the size and style of their homes.
When you ride up and down Ocean Parkway or duck in
and out of the side streets, you will be amazed as we were
about the collective tastes of our population.
The final factor is the citizens of Ocean Pines. We may
disagree on how things should be run here in the Pines but
I think that most, if not all, of us love living here. I am glad
we came here in 2000 and we plan to stay.
When I was asked this same question
four years ago, my visiting 13-year-old
grandson said, “Grandpa, tell them
that it’s beautiful, and full of nature
and near the beach with lots of things
to do.” I still can’t improve much on
that answer, but I would add “the
DAVE STEVENS
people.” For a community our size we
are remarkably diverse in age, education and economic
status and half of the members of our Association do not
live here full time. Mary and I consider this diversity a
strong positive, but we also realize that it is a challenge to
govern when everyone does not have the same needs and
priorities. Perhaps it is this diversity that helps foster the
tremendous volunteer spirit within Ocean Pines and the
boost that it gives to our community’s social, educational,
and healthcare systems.
COMMUNITY GALLERY
Delmarva Chorus
Coffee, Tea and Harmony to the MAX!
Nurses
On May 21, the Retired Nurses of Ocean Pines traveled to the
Worcester County Development Center for lunch and a tour of the
Saturday, July 19th 7:00pm @ Ocean Pines Community Center Come
facility. Pictured is Ryan McManus, Program Coordinator with some
and enjoy and evening of fun and musical entertainment Door Prizes,
of the retired nurses who purchased beautiful plants and baskets grown
50/50, refreshments & homemade desserts Donation $10, call 410by the clients of the center.
641-5091 for tickets.
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2. What Is Your History Of Community Involvement
Within Ocean Pines And In Other Communities?
I assisted my wife in community
involvement in both the Stone Gate area
and at Manor Country Club. In the last
years of my corporate life as divisional
sales manager, I was required to travel 2
weeks every month. Then later, I spent
10-12 hours daily building my own
LAWRENCE LEE
companies. Even with this schedule, I
managed to coach my children’s sports teams for over 10 years.
My community involvement in Ocean
Pines since we arrived in 2000 has been
mainly with my church, Community
Church at Ocean Pines. Since my
arrival, I have been in the Chancel Choir
and I have chaired several committees,
such as Worship and Stewardship.
Most recently I became a Stephen
PAT RENAUD
Leader after being a Stephen Minister
for over 20 years Currently, I am also serving as a volunteer
docent for the Ward Museum in Salisbury MD. My one
association with the OPA was as an unpaid consultant
concerning their employee benefit programs in 2007.
Outside of Ocean Pines, I was a member and
chairman of the Maryland Healthcare Coalition Board
for 16 years. Additionally, I was the general manager of
operations employed by the Local Government Insurance
Trust Board for 4 years. The combination of these two
different experiences gives me a unique perspective on the
dynamic that occurs between the Board and our general
manager. Besides the above-mentioned groups, I was on
the Board of Directors for the State and Local Government
Benefits Association; the Board of Directors for the MidAtlantic Business Group on Health and the Board of
Trustees for the Maryland Boards of Education as well as
the Governor’s Expert Panel on Drug Abuse.
My history of community involvement
includes serving on the Board of
Directors for the last 3 years. I have
held the positions of treasurer and
secretary of the organization and
have been the liaison to the Aquatics,
Environment and Natural Assets,
TERRI MOHR
Budget and Finance, Parks and
Recreation and Parks committees. I have participated
in many area volunteer activities including the Penguin
Swim, Susan Komen Race for the Cure and the American
Cancer Society Relay for Life. I am a former director of
two Chambers of Commerce in Anne Arundel County,
MD as well as a former member of the Rotary Club.
My wife and I have owned property in
Ocean Pines since 2000, and lived here
full time since 2006. For a short time
(2008-2011) we resided in Florida
so my daughter could complete her
college education. Since 2006, I have
attended virtually every meeting of the
JEFF KNEPPER
Board of Directors either in person or
by means of the internet. I have made public comments to
the Board on a number of occasions. In 2007 or so, I was
a member of the committee examining the development
of goal setting training for OPA staff. I have also served
on the General Manager’s Contract Review Group.
This group reviews major OPA contracts before they are
concluded and makes recommendations for the protection
of OPA’s interests to the GM. As a current member of
the Board of Directors, I am the designated liaison to the
Comprehensive Plan and Bylaws committees. Both before
and while on the Board, I have contributed significantly to
the planning part of the project to replace and upgrade our
information systems.
Prior to sitting out last year due to term
limits, I served for six years on the Ocean
Pines Board (2007-2013).I was appointed
treasurer in the first year and president
in the second. Before that I served for
four years on the Board of Directors of
the Parke and was president for the last
DAVE STEVENS
two during a very successful developerto-homeowner transition. (The Parke is a 503-home, over55 community with a $1M+ annual budget.) At the end
of my last Board term in 2013, Mary and I expanded our
involvement with the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra
(MSO) and I am currently serving as acting president.
3. How Would You Recommend The Board Of Directors
And OPA Administration Address Our Community’s
Aging Infrastructure?
Identify them, prioritize them and
resolve these situations in specific time
periods. In the last four years, emphasis
has been placed on amenities more
than site improvement. Assessments
and dues are paid by residents to care
for the infrastructure of roads, bridges
LAWRENCE LEE
and buildings. The new Yacht Club, the
cost of which has not been fully stated, is in my opinion
a financial mistake. We were led to believe that the cost
of this amenity would be 4.7 million. I believe the total
cost of the Yacht Club, including new kitchen, pool and
movement of gas tank, will be in excess of $1 million over
the initial price. Other communities in our area will be
developed. Let the Board be responsible for our own
residents and land owners, not to builders and developers.
Part of the aging infrastructure problem
has been addressed with the building of
our new Yacht Club. There was a lot
of happiness and backslapping among
the current Board members and general
manager for this accomplishment.
Some would like to see us rush into
solving the aging infrastructure problem
PAT RENAUD
of the Country Club the same way we
solved the Yacht Club problem. My feeling is that we need
to redirect our efforts elsewhere.
Instead of focusing on highly visible projects like the
Country Club, we should be spending most of our time
and money on finding a solution to fixing our deteriorating
roads and inadequate drainage systems. Last year in the
fall the Board decided to form a blue-ribbon panel to assist
the OPA in finding that solution. Such a panel of state,
county and private sector experts finally met for the first
time in March to review and comment on the problems.
Although there was no recommendation out of this first
meeting, it was agreed upon by all parties to meet again
to continue the process. There has not been any further
meeting scheduled at this date.
If I am elected, I will make this very important issue
a priority and further meetings will be scheduled until a
recommended resolution is made.
The Board and General Manager have
gotten off to a good start. We are
developing a comprehensive plan to
address all of our aging amenities and
infrastructure and have been able to
successfully address two of our major
amenities in the last three years – the
TERRI MOHR
Yacht Club and the golf greens. We
are poised to continue our process of positive progress as
we address issues such as drainage, aging facilities, and
information technology needs.
The best way to address our aging
infrastructure is to understand what
is required, understand the options
available to us, understand the time
frame when changes are needed, plan
for doing appropriate maintenance or
replacement, and then execute those
JEFF KNEPPER
plans effectively. Part of our issue
with this stuff comes from the fact that over the years we
have chosen to keep assessments low and have not, in my
opinion, maintained our assets properly. We now have a
listing of our major assets and a sense of when they need to
be maintained or replaced. We must keep that document
current and plan through our budgeting process to either
execute or abandon those plans, as appropriate.
Certainly not in the way that it has
been done (or not been done) over
the last four years. I will start with a
determination of how we will pay for
capital improvements as we go forward.
How long can we continue to “borrow
from ourselves” by depleting reserves
DAVE STEVENS
intended for other purposes? After
being told that the construction of the new Yacht Club
would be paid for out of the funds collected through the
5-Plan, we now know that collection for that purpose won’t
be completed for another three years. At the same time
Continued on page 10
TREASURER’S
REPORT
DAVE STEVENS Continued from page 29
major unplanned, unbudgeted capital expenditures (e.g.,
golf greens, swimming pool, Java Café) were also paid by
“borrowing” from what has become a fund that apparently
can be used for any purpose this current Board majority
Year to date financial results (nine
chooses.
months) were $119,000 favorable to
The second important question is what do we really need?
budget vs $346,000 negative for the
“In addition to facilities, same
infrastructure”
period lastencompasses
year. Thats a roads,
positive
change
of $465,000.
bridges, IT systems, drainage
systems,
recreational amenities
Bill Cordwell
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of January
wassustain
the 7th
etc., as well as the maintenance
programs
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month in a row with operating results
them. Jargon such as “rack and stack” and “holistic and
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were do
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budgeted
and operating
expenses
were
$509,000
favorable
to budget. schedules and
priorities,
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estimated
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total,
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cost. Every major item included in
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amenities (Golf, Aquatics and Yacht Club) were $159,000. Last
sustainment plan must have an accompanying requirements
years total (at the end of this period), was a negative $496,000,
statement,
reviewed
and change
approved
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along
with
which
reflects
a favorable
of by
$337,000.
Those
amenities
are
as follows:
Golf $101,000
negative
this year
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supporting
capital and
operational
costcompared
estimates,to
$306,000
negative
last
year.
Aquatics
$49,000
negative
this year
schedules and engineering studies are available.
compared to $81,000 negative last year and Yacht Club $9,000
I believe that a large amount of information is available
negative this year compared to $109,000 last year.
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the
amenities
listed
above
which
gives
us
the
overall
it will be a challenge to find qualified volunteers to do it.
Small team, drawn from the community, appointed by the
Board and reporting to the Board, will be most effective. I
do not believe it can or should be done by the GM and his
staff, although their active participation is essential.
One thing that has happened in the past, and will happen
again if we allow it, is to confuse an actual need for aging
infrastructure upgrade with speculative business initiatives
designed to lower continuing amenity losses. Our reserves
are not a venture capital fund.
COMMUNITY GALLERY
3rd Quarter Report
for the Period Ending January 31, 2014
Suzanne Brooke presented
Stephen Decatur High School
senior, Chase Eslin with a
$3000.00 scholarship from the
Ocean Pines Members Golf
Council. This student excelled
not only in the classroom
and community but, more
importantly on the golf course.
Photo By Ralph Chinn The funding for this scholarship
is made possible by the Taylor Bank Golf Tournament to be
held at Ocean Pines Golf and Country Club on July 16, 2014.
Please call the Pro Shop at 410-641-4057 for information or
to sign up for this tournament.
year to date favorable to budget variance of $119,000 as stated
above.
Our three principle amenities all saw a significant negative
variance in revenues during this period. Golf was affected by the
uncertainty of when it was going to open for a full 18
holes. Aquatics suffered because of the construction of the new
Yacht Club Pool and it’s late summer opening. And of course the
Yacht Club with it’s deteriorated condition and eventual early
closing all contributed to the shortfall in revenues. Management
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(continued from page 2) impact
to our course and
understand long-term investing often
requires patience to see dividends.
What that means for us today is that
we are finally starting to see the results
of our investment. The course is in
the best shape it has been in many
years.
Package play is dramatically
increasing. While rounds of golf and
revenues are significantly higher in all
categories-package, membership and
public, compared to recent years, we
still need to push hard to achieve the
very aggressive budget numbers agreed
upon for this year. We fell short in
May; however the marketing efforts
the Casper Team has in place should
continue to drive business to Ocean
Pines. As their marketing efforts
continue to pay off and if Mother
Nature continues (continued on page 12)
(continued from page 3)
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on revenue.
The actions led to a couple years large financial losses in golf, but also led to the
OPA now having one of the best golf courses in the area. While it is clear the
ongoing financial results of golf are not even close to the level where this amenity
needs to be, it has improved its performance by 40% over last year. Much more
work is needed to address the management of golf operations. This is an area
where the results have not been what we expected, or will accept.
At our starting point we made the commitment that the amenities of our
organization must be properly maintained. To this end we have hired a facilities
manager focused on facility repair, evaluation and planning. The Beach Club was
found to be inadequately maintained, with the second floor being virtually unused.
With a major cleaning of the second floor being achieved, and with the addition
of air-conditioning, it will now be more useable. This does not mean that facility
is adequate. Even though maintenance has occurred in the bathhouse, it will still
require major refurbishment.
The Country Club was, and is, in need of major attention, with the heating, air
conditioning and other equipment frequently failing. Further, the building needed
to be better maintained. There is only so much that can be done to the 40 plus
year old Country Club building. In many ways, while having different problems, it
is in a similar condition to the old Yacht Club.
The condition of the old Yacht Club was another inherited situation, where
decisions needed to be made and action taken. After years of indecision of
which building to address first, the Yacht Club or the Country Club, the Board
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one return envelope for each Ocean Pines property you own,
regardless of the number of lot owners on the land record.
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3. Drop off ballots in the ballot box located inside the Police
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4. If you make an error, you may request a fresh ballot from
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This team is also “bringing it” with over 125 activities and
programs for everyone to enjoy. Programs and events are
crafted & designed to appeal to the diverse community we
serve, from youth sports and activities like Little Kickers
Soccer and Youth Drop-In Basketball to Camp Ocean Pines,
which has started off very strong again this year with well
over 100 kids participating each week! We also have summer
FUNSHOPS like, Kids Craft Club, Cool Cooking for Kids
and Glamour Girl Day Spa. For those of us a little older
we offer Heart Saver CPR with AED training, Intermediate
Meditation, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, ZUMBA classes,
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If you are looking for a class, activity or want to exercise, we
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evaluate various alternatives resulting last four years, we have fully implemented the OPA plan to
in unanimous decision to take action on the Yacht Club. The allocate capital dollars to its needs.
state of the old Yacht Club had led the Board to develop In regards to the decrease in state road funding, the impact
a proposed new building and move a referendum to the fees from the casino are now coming directly to the OPA and
members seeking their vote. The OPA membership voted are helping to fill some of the void. This is an area that will
overwhelmingly (68%) to support the building of a new require ongoing monitoring to assure we plan for the capital
facility. The new building is much more energy efficient and required to meet our needs.
flexible in design to better allow for year-round service for Along the way, the current Board achieved the first annual
our members and provide a top-notch facility for special assessment decrease in the history of our organization.
events. The opening of the new Yacht Club building provides Beyond the hard facility and financial needs, the last four
the staff with a facility that should significantly support the years have seen the OPA add a very successful Farmers Market
improvement of the service, food and financial performance. and a jointly funded Dog Park, and continue the Health Fair
At our Starting Point, other amenities, such as the pools events for our members. We also have collaborated with the
and tennis courts, were found to be in need of repair and/or OPVFD to build a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship,
refurbishment. Each of these areas has been given attention based on the needs of both organizations.
in recent years. While we have replaced the pool and related As I stated, not changing your Starting Point also
equipment, as well as the decking and furniture at the highlights where focus on an issue, or advancement on an
Yacht Club, the other pools will continue to be a challenge issue, may not have been to the level you should have had or
for the OPA going forward as they continue to age. We progress you would have wanted achieved. While we have
have also reviewed and begun to address the boat ramp recently created the first dedicated drainage team within
facilities refurbishment needed to support the boaters in our the OPA Department of Public Works, and have purchased
the required equipment for them to address needs, we still
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Childrenʼs
CONTROLLER’S REPORT
BOARD
PRESIDENT’S
REPORT
SUMMARY FINANCIAL REPORT
TWELVE MONTHS ENDED 4/30/2014
OPERATING ACCOUNT SUMMARY
UNAUDITED
Art Carmine
REVENUES
BUDGET
VARIANCE
ACTUAL
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
Assessments
Grants (County/State)
Amenities Net Revenue
Recreation & Parks
Other fees and Income
$8,429
516
2,973
313
833
$8,429
440
3,692
314
750
$0
76
(719)
(1)
83
Total Revenues
13,064
13,625
(561)
Less transfers to reserve accounts
(3,940)
(3,939)
(1)
9,124
9,686
(562)
Administration & Management
Amenities
Recreation & Parks
Police
Fire/Ambulance
Public Works / CPI
General Maintenance
1,396
3,168
792
1,542
360
1,285
476
1,495
3,500
786
1,569
453
1,341
463
(99)
(332)
6
(27)
(93)
(56)
13
Total Operating Expenses
9,019
9,607
(588)
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES
105
79
26
TRANSFERS (New Capital, Loan Principal, etc.)
(91)
(79)
(12)
NET
$14
$0
$14
Net Operating Revenues
OPERATING EXPENSES
One of the issues most recently
receiving more attention is the impact
of unmaintained member properties
and vehicles. While good processes
and approaches were designed by
previous Boards, these guidelines did
not completely address the need for the
financial commitment of the OPA to
take action to repair and/or refurbish
dilapidated houses where the OPA
might not be able to recoup the cost.
Further, these guidelines, unfortunately,
do not fully address repetitive violations
from the same OPA member. The OPA
team is currently evaluating the policy
changes that will be needed for the
OPA to fully commit to moving on
these eyesores.
We have made numerous changes
to the communications with our
members since our Starting Point. We
have added a highly utilized E-Blast
system to keep our members informed.
This is aligned with a newly designed
and more user-friendly website
for accessing information by our
members. The quarterly newsletter has
also moved from being a cost to our
members to having virtually all costs
covered by advertisement income.
We also expanded the openness
of the organization by not only
recording Board meetings, but also
streaming them live (continued on page 15)
(continued from page 14) online
to allow even more access to the
decision-making processes. An effort has also been made over
recent years to re-energize the effectiveness and collaboration
with Members via the Advisory Committees, to broaden
opportunities for Member input in OPA decisions and plans.
So, have we taken action since our Starting Point? Have
we moved in the right direction? Are we going to continue in
the right direction?
Do we want to go back to the days where we failed to adequately
fund needed maintenance and capital financial foundation
creation in order to keep assessments low? While such actions
may have temporarily held the assessments down, it led to our
facilities and amenities being inadequately maintained to the
point where some cannot be refurbished, but must be replaced.
Since the Starting Point, we have seen the Board receive
capital investment proposals from the GM and vote for
the priority ranking of amenities and facilities, as relating
to when they need to be addressed. In alignment with that
work, the Board and the GM have focused on the decision
making process to avoid continuous repetitive studies, which,
in the past, may have been duplicative and did not necessarily
lead to timely action being taken.
On another level, I am told, in the past, Boards have had
a very negative, conflicting relationship with the General
Manager (GM) position, which caused confusion and stress
We
in the organization. This has led to a change in the GM more
than once. Many believe constant changes in a key position
like the GM are not healthy for any organization. Since
our Starting Point, we have seen an evolution to having the
Board assume a collaborative working relationship with the
GM. Having a positive working relationship, which avoids
constant public conflict, does not mean the Board has lost its
position. In fact, if the GM were continuously bringing forth
ideas and plans that had to be rejected by the Board, it would
be the sign of a much different problem.
Even with this evolution, the Board still establishes,
and then communicates to the (continued on page 16)
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in June,was
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and August
from
10am to
11am
in
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lobby
of
the
Community
Center.
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understand
share its goodies. Pictured are organizers Pat Winkelmayer
that when an emergency situation arises within the community,
(front)
and Barb Peletier (rear) with the granddaughter of
the OPVFD is obligated to respond. You can always go to the
fellow
Kiwanian
Carol Dryzga.
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Regal Movie Tickets: 25% OFF
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Splash Mountain, Ziplines, Amusement Park, Speedworld
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preparation of the budget, reflecting
its priorities, and then extensively reviews a very detailed
budget. Additionally, even if items are already in the budget,
the Board reviews and makes the decisions on significant
individual capital expenditures (over $15K). The Board also
receives programmatic proposals from the GM and the OPA
team to evaluate and approve, modify or reject.
The most recent Board has continued the move away
from the old concept that the Board should make all the
decisions and then simply instruct the GM in the actions
needed for implementation. This new collaborative approach
has supported more OPA members, Board and GM input on
issues. The old approach actually positioned the Board to decide
and run the day-to-day activities of the OPA, sometimes with
OPVFD Annual House Raffle
limited member and/or GM input. This led to confusion for the
Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department is building another
multiple
bossesHomes
to respond
to in2014
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work.
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custom-built
home
by Brunori
for The
Raffle.
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and offers
more
ThisThis
approach
placesthethe
Board
at the
policy
and
space
to
the
family
that
would
like
to
call
Ocean
Pines
home.
program evaluation position, rather than functioning at the
With 3 bedrooms, walk-in closets and 2 baths. This home offers
staff
level.
Therefore,
in recent
the is
individual
Board
an
open
living
concept with
a great years
room that
surrounded
by
the
kitchen have
and dining
area.
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home
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ceiling
members
mostly
remained
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level
fans throughout, panel doors, appliances and crown molding. The
rather than functioning as project staff. This has allowed
home also offers a screened porch, open deck and 2 car garage.
other OPA
members
to become
in bringing
their
Located
in South
Ocean Pines
at 1146involved
Ocean Parkway
this 1,546
Sq.Ft.
home
can
be
yours
by
just
purchasing
a
$100
ticket.
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specific knowledge and capabilities to bear to assist the GM
LUcKY WinneR WiLL cHOOse THeiR PRiZe! If you
and staff, while the Board remained in a position to evaluate
wish to take a chance on the Ocean Pines Annual Raffle but wish
progress
and
action
to prize,
resolve
issues.
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not take
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home
as your
this
year we are offering the
lucky
winner
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house
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of the
home
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associations
More chances this year as we are selling 3,500 tickets for the
the country, with a broad set of assets, facilities and amenities
OPVFD Annual Raffle for only $100 a ticket. You can enter by
that arethe
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dream ofatother
communities.
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members
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calling
410.641.8272
or by
stopping
by of
the
south
station
location
at
911
Ocean
Parkway.
Tickets
may
be
OPA deserve a top-notch organization which ensures a quality
purchased by cash, check or credit card (Visa, Mastercard,
communityMake
and facilities
that are
maintained.
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checks payable
to properly
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and mail to:
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a positive,
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Parkway,
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note:
tickets
take
2
weeks
to
process,
receipt
and
ticket
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on collaboration, rather than conflict, with each other orwill
with
be returned to purchaser. Drawing will be held on September 21,
the
OPA
management
team.
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does
not
mean
there
needs
2014. For more info, call the OPVFD at 410.641.8272. Proceeds
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TREASURER’S
REPORT
TREASURER’S REPORT
Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2014
Overall
• The Association’s Operating Fund unaudited
financial results for the fiscal year ended April 30,
2014 were Year
favorable
to budget
by results
approximately
to date
financial
(nine
$14,000.months)
These preliminary
financialfavorable
results are
were $119,000
to
Bill Cordwell subject tobudget
vs
$346,000
negative
for
the
adjustments relating to the normal year-end
same
period
Thats a positive
closing process and to the annual
audit,
which last
is inyear.
process.
change of $465,000.
• The
overall
favorable variance to Budget of $14,000 compares to an
Bill
Cordwell
The month of January was the 7th
unfavorable variance for the previous year of $442,000.
month in a row with operating results
•favorable
FY 2014toOperating
budget.Fund revenues were $562,000 less than budgeted
Net
and operating
were $588,000
lessbudgeted
than budgeted.
Transfers,
revenuesexpenses
were $379,000
less than
and operating
expenses
favorable
to budget. which are funded
primarilywere
for$509,000
“new capital”
expenditures,
principle
negative budget
variances,rather
in total,
threeReplacement
The
by Association
assessments,
thanforbythethe
amenities
(Golf,
Aquatics
and
Yacht
Club)
were
$159,000.
Last
Reserve Fund, were $12,000 greater than budgeted.
years total (at the end of this period), was a negative $496,000,
• The financial performance of the amenities, in the aggregate, was unfavorable
which reflects a favorable change of $337,000. Those amenities
aretoasBudget
by $387,000,
but this was
more than
an aggregate
follows:
Golf $101,000
negative
thisoffset
year by
compared
to
$306,000
favorable negative
variance oflast
$442,000
the Association’
s Operating
Departments.
year. for
Aquatics
$49,000
negative
this year
•compared
The principal
departmental
variances,
all ofand
which
were Club
positive,
were:
to $81,000
negative
last year
Yacht
$9,000
compared
to $109,000
year.
year Fire
negative
Police: this
$94,000;
Department,
$93,000; last
Administration:
$162,000;
favorable
to Works
budget
of the
various Operating
The
CPI: $50,000;
Public
andresults
Maintenance:
$20,000.
over expenses (a profit) of $192,000, but the actual results were expenses
3rd Quarter
Report
exceeding revenues
by $195,000 (a loss), resulting in the negative
variance of $387,000.
for the Period•Ending
January 31, 2014
The negative Budget variances, in the aggregate, for the Association’s
three principal amenities (Golf, Aquatics, and Yacht Club) were $362,000
year to date favorable to budget variance of $119,000 as stated
of the aggregate negative variance of $387,000 for all of the amenities.
above.
•The actual losses for each of the three principal amenities, and the
Our three principle amenities all saw a significant negative
comparable negative amounts for the prior year, are as follows: Golf
variance in revenues during this period. Golf was affected by the
Operations: $326,000 vs. 537,000; Aquatics: $209,000 vs. $145,000, and
uncertainty of when it was going to open for a full 18
Yacht Club: $202,000 vs. $197,000.
holes. Aquatics suffered because of the construction of the new
• The negative variances vs. Budget, and the comparable amount from the
Yacht Club Pool and it’s late summer opening. And of course the
Yacht
prior year,
as follows:
Golf Operations:
$176,000 vs.
$377,000;
Aquatics:
Clubarewith
it’s deteriorated
condition
and
eventual
early
closing
$89,000
vs.
$95,000;
and
Yacht
Club:
$97,000
vs.
$148,000.
all contributed to the shortfall in revenues. Management
•
with revenues
exceeding
expenses
in controlling
FY 2014 were:
Beach
didAmenities
a very good
job of being
aggressive
and
costs
to
help
Parking
$375,000;
Marinas:
$109,000;
and
Beach
Club:
$78,000.
The
offset the negative revenue variances, which has, in effect,
contributed
aggregate negative
from
budgeted amounts
these amenities
to our variance
favorable
performance
vs thefor
budget.
was
$16,000.
The next report will be the 4th quarter and End of Year report.
• The negative financial performance of the three principal amenities was
impacted by the following factors:
Golf:Enjoy
Although Our
the financial
results were much improved over the prior
Beautiful
Parks
year, a shortfall
in budgetedTrails
rounds resulted in a revenue shortfall of
& Walking
approximately $200,000. Total revenues increased 19% over the prior
Pick up the new Parks
year, but were budgeted to increase 39%. The recovery of business
& Walking Trails Brochure &
during the period when only nine holes were open and the return
Departments and other amenities more than offset the negative lost
Map at the Community Center
Amenities
variances of the amenities listed above which gives us the overall on the investments made are happening, but it will take time.
• The amenities were budgeted in FY 2014 to have an excess of revenues
Aquatics: Revenues were budgeted to increase 7%, but actually declined
4% from the prior year, undoubtedly reflecting the delayed opening of
the Yacht Club pool. Although membership dues were budgeted at the
prior year’s level, they actually declined 19%. Swim class revenues and cash
fees exceeded budget and were sharply higher than the prior year.
Yacht Club: The FY 2014 Budget, prepared in December of 2012, reflected
the opening of the New Yacht Club in early April of 2014.The actual
negative budget variance for the month of April was $77,000 of the total
FY 2014 negative variance of $97,000.
Summary Comments:
The Operating Fund’s positive variance to Budget marks the fourth
time in the last five years that the operating performance was better than
budgeted. The actual results, exclusive of the $459,000 Non-Recurring
Charge in FY 2012 for the cumulative financial impact of the 10-year old IRS
Beach Parking issue, are as follows:
FY 2010: $174,862 FY 2011: $38,212 FY 2012: $151,348 FY 2013: $(441,806),
which includes Golf Operations negative variance of $(385,769) FY 2014
(Unaudited) $14,000 5-Year Total: $(63,384), or an average of
Cindy Poremski
$(12,677) To put this in perspective, the immediately
preceding three
ABR, CRS, GRI, SRS
fiscal years had negative variances each year, aggregating $(499,814), or an
Cell: 410.430.9988
average of $(166,605).
Office: 410.208.3500
Golf is going in a positive direction and the new Yacht Club is budgeted
[email protected]
to break even in this year’s budget. We need to get folks back to obtaining
memberships, or passes, for the swimming OCconnection.com
pools to make a dent in the negative
numbers being produced by the Aquatics Department.
Management has nonetheless done a good job of anticipating losses, and
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Lane
adjusting expenses accordingly, to lessen the impact
of Manklin
the negative
results. Having a positive variance to budget does not happen by accident. It
takes good management and cooperation from each and every department.
4
Extended Hours!
FARMERS
BOARD
OF MARKET
DIRECTORS / BOARD MEMBERS
Saturday 8am–1PM at White Horse Park
Board of Directorsfacebook.com/oceanpinesfarmersmarket
Votes on GM Contract
The OPA is pleased to announce the signing of a new 3-year contract with General
410.641.7717 x3006
Manager Bob Thompson. Mr. Thompson has been serving in his role since August of
Email:a positive
[email protected]
2010 and, despite the challenging economy, has maintained
variance to budget
3 of the last 4 years. With one month left in this year, it would appear we are on the
path for another year of positive financial results. In addition, Mr. Thompson has
successfully spearheaded
major initiatives,
notably the new multi-millionJULYseveral
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FRUITSmost
CELEBRATION
dollar Yacht
ClubNectarines,
that will beApricots,
opening Plums
shortly.
The
new contract
a change in
Peaches,
are
at market
for thisreflects
celebration!
approach to compensation
for
the
position
that
includes
a
base
salary
and at-risk
AUGUST 9 – MELON MADNESS
compensation
based
on
performance
of
the
OPA
amenities.
A
super
majority
voted in
Cantaloupes, Honey Dews, Watermelons & More have arrived at market!
favor of Mr. Thompson’s new contract with Mr. Clarke and Mr. Collins against. The
SEPTEMBER 13 – SQUASH CELEBRATION
Ocean Pines Board of Directors is very pleased to have Mr. Thompson continue under
Summer Squash, Zucchini, Butternut, Spaghetti & More from farm to table!
this new structure and three-year agreement as we look forward to ongoing financial
and operational successes of the organization.
Festivals & Celebrations of th e Summers Harvest
Gearing Up for a Busy Summer Season!
The Ocean Pines Farmers Market is celebrating its third year. The year-round
market has grown to become
community
2 Seatsa Open
on thegathering
Board place where friends and
neighbors
come
meet
in White
Horse
The 2014 Search Committee’s function is to seek at to
least
4 candidates
to run
Park
on
Saturday
mornings.
Unique
to
for the Board of Directors in the next election. To be eligible a candidate must bethe
area’s other markets, the Ocean Pines Farmers
the owner of record of property in Ocean Pines as of January 1 of this year, eligible
Market brings a great shopping environment
to vote as of May 15 and have completed and submitted an application no later
with a blend of farmers, artisan food producers,
than 5:00pm on May 10, 2014. An application form may be printed from the
and craftsmen. The market is also the only
Association’s website at oceanpines.org or obtained from a Search Committee
local market to offer live music and events for
member or from the Administration Office at 239 Ocean Parkway. Office hours
shoppers like the Meet Me At The Market
are 8:00am to 5:00pm, Mondays through
Fridays and 8am
to 2pm on Saturdays.
and Chef@Market
demonstration
series. If you have any questions, you may contact
any
member
of
the
Search Committee
include a July
Special markets this summer
or the
OPA
Office.
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410.208.2682,
Martin
Baer
410.491.8350,
Gary
Miller
443.618.9972,
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410.208.9545,
443.880.2064.
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on
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input from the property owners? This Board of Directors has important responsibilities.
on
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market.”
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the the
latest
info
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offers
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the fees
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charge
owners
about
what’s
happening
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but they must also protect the investments of the owners and balance the maintenance
and a directory
of vendors.
of the amenities. This year, we will elect two candidates.
Please share
the passion with
to
the
market
Come
the Elections Committee and take an active interest in this electionfarmers
process.
Join us at
where
you
can
enjoy
a
great
the Ocean Pines Candidates’ Forum on June 21, at 9:00am in the Assateague Room at
shopping environment and have the
the Community Center. Please VOTE! By Election Committee: Bill Wentworth (chair),
opportunity to spend some time in
Judy Butler, Cheryll Bissell, Laura Moon, John Topfer
White Horse Park.
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Ocean Pines Association
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Tom Terry
410.208.1207, [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT
Sharyn O’Hare
TREASURER
Bill Cordwell
DIRECTOR
Terri Mohr
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Jeff Knepper
DIRECTOR
Marty Clarke
SECRETARY
Jack Collins
GENERAL MANAGER
Bob Thompson
410.641.7717 Ext. 3001
[email protected]
Remaining
Board Meeting
CALENDAR
Wed, 7/9 4pm Working Session
Wed, 7/23 3pm Regular Meeting
Working sessions are held in the board room.
Regular meetings are held in the Community
Center. View meetings on Channel 78
or stream videos @ oceanpines.org
OPA Upcoming Holidays Observed
All OPA administration offices will be
closed for: July 4 , Sept. 1 (Labor Day)
(continued from page 16) the
Board is, and will remain, positioned
as the final decision point, but the GM is charged to run the
day-to-day functioning of the organization, as spelled out in
our By-Laws.
While facing challenges to our recent evolution from
some, I want to thank those Board members who have
Go Hawaiian
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worked
to achieve
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an organization
that
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to agree
In conjunction with Walk On Water Sup Co., the Beach
Clubor
disagree
respectfully,
but
then
take
action
when
needed.
will host this new water activity. Ever wonder what it would be
to
I have
taken
to review some
our approaches
like
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surfthis
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the Hawaiians
do in of
a canoe?
Join the
and some of our actions over recent years. I only hope the
certified staff from Walk On Water SUP as they teach you how
Members understand that these approaches and actions
to maneuver their NEW 4 to 6 man 45 ft. outrigger canoe (just
were done for the sole purpose of building a foundation for
will giveSome
you
arrived
fromfuture
Hawaii).
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forThis
our one-of-a-kind
organization and
community.
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to
experience
not
only
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paddling,
butIn
have failed, while many, I believe, have succeeded.
learn
of
the
sport’s
significance
in
Hawaiian
culture.
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the end, I and other members of the Board have done what
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On Water
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at our
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its members.
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As I look back on the past four years the OPA has:
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forget about their SUP fitness
• Accomplished major capital projects, such as the new Yacht Club and Pool, classes
the Swim
& Racquet
at
updated
tennis courts
and evenClub
a Dog Park
on Tuesdays
andtheThursdays.
• Expanded
hours and program use of the Community Center;
• Lowered the annual assessment for the first time, based on cutting costs, rather than
negatively
needed capital investments
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Doing
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Wrong...
• Renewed the Beach Club, and re-energized golf (and established golf goals that must be met);
• Significantly reduced the inherited deficits, and established a strong financial foundation for ongoing and necessary capital improvement projects
• Evolved the Board’s working relationship with the GM and OPA staff and worked to expand the inclusion of members in decision making
• Improved and expanded communications with our members
• Dedicated casino dollars for road resurfacing
• Seen the GM evaluate and make changes to key staff positions and worked to improve overall operational control and management
• Initiated the development of plans for the addition of paddle and pickleball courts, as well as improvements to the boat ramps
• Collaborated with the OPVFD to increase stability and predictability of their
funding while still resulting in a $352,000 decrease in expense to OPA since FY
2010 due to the OPVFD billing insurance companies for EMS Services
I believe this paints a picture of an organization and
community that has overcome challenges and is alive and
well as it looks to the future.
It has been an interesting four years and I thank you for
the opportunity to serve.
Please remember to vote in the upcoming OPA election.
It is only through your vote that we can continue the positive
direction of our community and organization.
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Thanks to our residents for helping us be ranked as one of the
safest communities in Maryland. Keep up the great work! We are
always looking for volunteers. For more information on how to
help, call 410.641.7747 or email [email protected]. We
cannot let our guard down when it comes to crime. Always lock
your car, home and boat. Be careful of phone and email scams.
Never drink and drive.
Prescription drug abuse is on the rise across the nation and
people become desperate to get their hands on prescribed drugs.
So remember to discard your prescription drugs safely. Many
residents have old, expired prescription drugs and pill bottles of
which they should dispose. To safely rid your home of these items,
our Police Department, in conjunction with the Worcester
County Sheriff ’s Department, have installed a prescription drop
box in our Police Department lobby. This drop box, funded by
the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators, is
available 24/7 for residents to safely dispose of prescription
drugs they no longer need. The box is
regularly emptied by the Worcester
Neighborhood Watch Crime Bulletin #50
County Sheriff ’s Department
There
has
beendestroyed
a little bit
and the drugs
in of a gap since our last bulletin, but
we
are getting back up to speed. As always, there is a seasonal
an environmentally-safe
increase
method. in population during the summer months in Ocean
Pines. Please be aware that increased bike and jogger traffic is
on our roadways. JIM & LESLIE WHITE, REALTORS
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Thief:
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As amazing as it sounds,
we arrested a 55-year-old female suspect
[email protected]
410-726-9026 (JIM)
for a series of brazen
thefts of(LES)
rocking chairs, lawn furniture and
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other items. She would
Ocean City, drive
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and then load up410-524-7000
the furniture
for re-sale at a consignment
shop. She
even went toDIRECT
a local restaurant
while it was open
FABULOUS
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and stole a table
LUXURY TOWNHOMES
and chairs! No
DEEDED BOAT SLIPS INCLUDED
citizen complaints
of a suspicious
individual
ever
came to the police.
This points out the
fact that a suspect
can come in any
variety and if you
see
something Ocean Pines Police Department equipment and uniform
inspection.
you for keeping
our community safe!
suspicious,
call us!!
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• Domestic Incident Arrests:
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made several arrests for domestic violence, including
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• Burglary/Theft
NICELYArrests:
PRICED AT $498K–$525K
An individual was arrested for a series of regional burglaries
in which large screen televisions were stolen. These
SPRING 2014 | OCEANPINES.ORG | Ocean Pines RePORT 11
burglaries occurred in Ocean Pines, Ocean City, Berlin and
West Ocean City. The suspect is a heroin addict. Of the
three burglaries that occurred in Ocean Pines, two large
screen televisions were recovered by Ocean Pines Police
and returned to their owners.
• Driving Under the
Influence Arrests:
Since our last Crime
Bulletin, Ocean Pines
Police have arrested
TEN (10) individuals
for driving under
the influence in Ocean
Pines.
• Drug Arrests/
Narcotics Investigations:
It has been estimated by some that one in every ten police
traffic stops result in the identification of some sort of nonvehicle related criminal activity. Several (5) drug arrests were
made by Ocean Pines Police as a result of traffic stops during
this period.
VETERANS
MEMORIAL
VETERANS MEMORIAL
Me
At South Gate Entrance,
this park honoring our veterans is home
to the Patriot’s Pathway, a path lined with
informational plaques that represent all
branches of the armed forces and
showcasess 14 interpretive fiberglass
panels describing the various wars and
conflicts in the country’s history. Three
flagpoles were installed on a base of
bricks and pavers that enable the
permanent display of the MIA, KIA and
Veterans Remembered flags. Also
features walking trails around the pond.
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8 years.
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held on Memorial
saturday, at
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a
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to
those
who
serve
in
our
Armed
Worcester County Veterans Memorial on Route 589 at 1pm.
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Forces.
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is a beautiful,
well-kept
and
first
Armed
Day was celebrated
on memorial,
Saturday, May
20,often
1950
overlooked
are
those
who
help
keep
it
this
way.
Each
month
and the theme expressed the unification of all military forces
one member
from oneentity,
of theThe
services
assigned
to clean up
Department
of
under
one government
Unitedis States
the
goose and bird droppings; this involves power washing
Defense. the memorial itself as well as the adjacent history placards.
Weeds
removed,
and a memorial
that would
pass any
14th are
Annual
“Valentines
For Veterans”
a Success!
military inspection is the final result. At times members of
Linda Dearing, owner of Copy Central on Cathell Road,
several services can be seen working together if there is a
organizes the collection boxes for this program, a mission of
special
service
upcoming.
Caring memorial
for America
of the
Republican Women of Worcester
SUMMER
2014
| OCEAN
PINESthe
REPORT
20
County.
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the 14th year, Copy Central
provided
supplies,
postage, and labor to package and ship valentines collected from
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their
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many, the newly renovated golf greens
have really brought our golf course back to the forefront of
golf courses in the area and all the great programs we offer
really make Ocean Pines a unique and special place to live.
For those who may not have signed up yet, check out our
new website with all the great new features and send us
your email to stay connected with us. We already have over
6,000 followers taking advantage of regular updates from our
weekly e-blasts and our Facebook fans are increasing daily.
Next time you log on to your social media, like one or all of
our pages on Facebook for a great way to get instant updates
and photos on all the different activities and events in the
Pines and to share with your friends and neighbors.
We have really accomplished a great deal in a relatively
short period of time, so many programming options, new
facilities coming on line and upgrades throughout our entire
community. It is truly exciting to see how much can be
accomplished when we all work together. As always if you
have any questions, concerns, or suggestions don’t hesitate to
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Ocean Pines Yacht Club Grand Opening Celebration June 8, 2014
GREEN STREET
by the Environment & Natural Assets Advisory Committee
Water, Water Everywhere
Stormwater management was a significant
topic of discussion at the recent OP
candidates’ forum. Roadside ditches
are the typical means for providing
flood control for roads, but if not managed
optimally, these ditches can contribute to
flooding and water pollution. Roadside
ditches, swales or similar drainage features
are installed to move water from
rain and runoff from the road to a pond, creek,
or other waterway. In Ocean Pines, this water is typically
moved from the roadway ditches to our canals and
then to the river and bays.
What Constitutes a Good Ditch?
• Shallow, wet ditches remove nutrients and settle out
sediments better than deep, narrow ditches.
• Stable, vegetated ditch sides prevent erosion.
• Small pools, if it is possible to provide them, trap
sediment.
• Should trees be removed from a roadside area, stumps
should be left in place to prevent erosion and retain
stability unless drainage is impeded.
• Grass buffers adjacent to a ditch/drainage area help
reduce erosion, therefore reducing the need for
maintenance. A wide, shallow drainage area can
reduce erosion and control sediments.
How Can Citizens Help Reduce
Flooding and Contribute to
Better Water Quality?
Recognizing the purpose of the roadside
drainage system and qualities of effective
environmentally friendly drainage is the first step.
Landowners (and homeowners associations)
should NOT:
• Scrape, dig or excessively mow, exposing bare soil, as
this can contribute to erosion and sediment
pollution. A deeper ditch is not a better ditch!
• Fertilize or apply herbicides, as this may pollute
water.
• Place any extraneous materials in the ditch
including: yard debris such as grass clippings or leaves, landscaping such as trees or rocks, or
pavement as this may impede road drainage.
Landowners (and homeowners associations)
SHOULD: Use absorptive materials for parking
areas and driveways and screened rainbarrels for
downspouts to further reduce runoff.
**The Environment and Natural Assets Advisory
Committee of Ocean Pines would like to thank
AMERICAN WATER, a publicly traded U.S. water
and wastewater utility company, for the environmental
grant they awarded to Ocean Pines to plant beach
grasses at the Swim & Racquet Club.
But What About Mosquitoes?
Unfortunately, mosquitoes are part of life on the coast.
Mosquitoes breed best in standing water without natural
predators. The best example of this is a household or
garden container left about that fills with rainwater.
Ditches that drain within 30 hours of a storm event
will not breed mosquitoes. Some ditches provide some
habitat for mosquito predators, such as frogs and fish,
which can minimize the mosquito population.
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economical
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parking lots and tennis courts. Bayberry/wax
custom-built home by Brunori Homes for The 2014 Annual
myrtle and high tide bushes will create a buffer
Raffle. This home is called the “The Turnbury III” and offers more
at the waterfront to filter whatever runoff
space
to the
family
that would
like to call isOcean
Pines home.
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Pines
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Community highlights
Teach A Kid To Fish Day
There were 64 youth ages 1-16 registered with about that many
parents and grandparents accompanying them.
Stations
were available for knot tying,lure selection, regulations, fish
identification, casting, help and bait was provided so kids could
practice their new found skills. Sponsored by the Ocean Pines
Anglers Club on June 21st.
Ben Greely
Madison
John and Clayton Low
Riley Ohrel
Eric and Seamus
Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce
Summer/Fall Events 2014
AUGUST 2, 2014
7th Annual Chamber Flounder Fishing Tournament
Anglers can fish from the shore, pier, boat, dock or
anywhere in MD & DE Coastal waters and win CASH
prizes! Last year first-place winner took home almost
$2,000! The one-day annual event is on Saturday
August 2, 2014 and fish are weighed in at Pines Point
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and third place largest flounder with optional Calcutta.
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by Friday August 1, 2014 to participate. Register on
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chamber office on Cathell Road, Berlin. 410-641-5306.
AUGUST 23, 2014
2nd Annual Ocean Pines Chamber Car Show and Parade
Show off your classic, antique, custom, modern or hot
rod at this fun event. We start by parading through
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Veterans Memorial Park where there will be vendors,
food, music and trophies awarded. New this year is a
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plaque to the first 50 carSaturday
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Fall Cash & Prize Bingo in the OP Community Center
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prize games with gift certificates and prizes from local
area businesses! Space is limited and pre-registration is
available on line so sign up early!
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 – Legislative Forum
Held in the Ocean Pines Library 5:30-8:30PM, come and
meet your political candidates running for local state &
county seats. Questions will be directed to the candidates
for their response and the public will have a chance to
have their questions addressed in this open forum.
OCTOBER 10, 2014
Ocean Pines Chamber
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with games, balloon-making clowns and Kiwanis Club hot
dogs just some of the events planned.
The day’s happenings will begin at high noon at Pintail Park,
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enjoy the festivities. The Kiwanis Club will start cooking its
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sale until 4:00pm. The boats will begin to leave Pintail Park
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will eventually pass by the judge’s station located at the end
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the judging. Prizes will be awarded in four categories: 1st, 2nd,
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Sign up as soon as possible. Please visit the Ocean Pines
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seating on the central level accommodates up to 130 guests. The
session 4: JULY 9 – 30
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TIME: Beginners: 4:30pm–5:15pm,
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The Community gathers for the ribbon cutting of the new Yacht
facility at the grand opening June 8, 2014
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Bainbridge Park Bike & Walking Trails Completed
The Eastern Shore International Bicycling Association has
completed work on new biking and walking trails in Bainbridge
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landscaping material. The group then added an additional walking
trail along the pond in the woods and three small trails equaling half
a mile for educational mountain biking. The new biking trails are
ideal for off-road riding for children, and all are invited to explore.
Although the trails are off-road, riders are encouraged to exercise
the usual biking precautions such as being aware of others and
wearing a helmet. To learn more about the Eastern Shore
International Bicycling Association, visit esimba.org.
Atlantic General Hospital, PRMC and the Ocean
Pines Association’s Communications Advisory
Committee will offer a free Community Health Fair
to the community on October 4 in the Ocean Pines
Community Center. Atlantic General Hospital provides
various health screenings for cholesterol, hearing, foot
checks and bone density heel exams, diabetes, stroke
assessment, respiratory, with dermascan and carotid.
The PRMC mobile health van will be on-site performing
blood pressure and stroke-risk assessment as well as
pulse oximetry. Other departments include the Wound
Centers from both hospitals plus many others. In
addition, info on other health and personal safety topics
will also be available including Medicare updates. If you
would like to inquire about vending space, call the OP
Rec & Parks Dept. at 410.641.7052.
& Community Anniversary Celebration
The 37th Annual Pine’eer Arts & Crafts Festival & Community
Celebration will be held Saturday, Aug. 2, 9am–3pm at White Horse
Park. Over 100 artisans and crafters from, MD, DE, PA, VA and FL
will be there to show their craft and to greet everyone. We also have
food vendors to satisfy your appetite and quench your thirst. We also
have our fabulous homemade bake sale. Free Parking. Pine’eer Craft
Shop in White Horse Park every Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm.
Come out and see all of our talented
crafters. All items are handcrafted.
Also, we’ll celebrate
our community’s 46th
anniversary with plenty
of food, a bouncehouse
for the kids and community groups showcase!
Enjoy the live sounds of
The Honeycombs from
11am to 3pm.
Save The Date for the Pine’eer
Winter Wonderland Artisan & Craft Show
This popular annual fair will be held Saturday, Nov 1, 10am–4pm
at the Community Center. There will be a food vendor and our
fabulous bake sale. Come out and see all of our talented crafters.
More details will be
forthcoming. Whenever
you need a thoughtful
or unique gift, visit the
Craft Shop in White
Horse Park every
Saturday and Sunday,
10am to 4pm. All items
Photos by John T. Harris
are handcrafted.
Donate Your Used Eye Glasses
& Hearing Aids
Contact Us Today!
Check Out Our
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White Horse Park across from the
Community Center. Interested in becoming
a member of the Ocean City Lions Club?
Visit oceancitylionsclub.net.
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New Trolley Service Links Ocean Pines, Berlin
and West Ocean City
Shore Transit has planned a new trolley route to help
visitors and residents in the West Ocean City, Ocean
Pines and Berlin area travel this summer.
Thanks to the support of Worcester County and the
Worcester County Tourism Office, the Town of Berlin,
the Ocean Pines Association, Ocean Downs Casino,
Burley Oak Brewing Company and the Ocean City
Chamber of Commerce, this service began Memorial
Day weekend and will operate until Labor Day.
The trolley is scheduled to operate from 10 am to
10 pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Runs will
connect the West Ocean City Park and Ride with
stops at the Casino at Ocean Downs, West Ocean City
Harbor/Marina, Ocean Pines Sports Core swimming
pool and Community Center, downtown Berlin and the
Berlin Walmart.
The funding provided by local businesses and
governments will allow the fare on this route to be $1.
Additional sponsorships and advertising are available
and will help keep the route operating. For more
information on these routes and the advertising, contact
Brad Bellacicco at 410-341-8951.
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The Public Works yard will be open for debris drop-off during
the month of May, Monday through Saturday from 8 am to
3pm.
Residents WORKS
can bring yard debris loose or in
paper bags. If
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Summer
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[email protected].
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the month
of benefited
May, Monday
Saturday
from
8 am to
will hold its annual book sale on Friday, July 25 (6-9 p.m.), Program
also
from through
donations
from the
FOPL.
Residents
bringbooks
yard debris loose or in
paperdobags. If
If you
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Saturday, July 26 (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) and Monday, July 28 3pm.
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Dog
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are
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bags,
please
be
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bags
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to Friday, July 11. Donations of books
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Before
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and dump out the debris when
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yard.
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are welcomed at any time, but gifts
will be marked down to half price all day.
call 410.641.7425
or email
[email protected].
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FREE
Ocean
Pines
Dogthat
Parkdate
Bandana!
received
after
cannot be sorted
The library is located at 11107 Cathell
Dress
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pup
and
show
your
Ocean
Pines
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Park pride
in time to put out for this
sale.
Road beside the Ocean Pines post office
Register
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Dog
for
the
Dog
Park
that says “I Love OceanSoPines
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(a $5your
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individuals or $10 for a couple or family.
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people are needed
by phone at 410.641.7052
or bystrong-armed
email at
This sale is the single biggest source
[email protected]. on the morning of Thursday, July 24, to
of funds for the Friends. This group is continually seeking carry boxes of books from storage and set up the sales tables,
ways to upgrade services and equipment at the Ocean Pines and also in the afternoon of Monday, July 28 to box unsold
library. This year it supported purchases of new electronic books and return the room to normal.
equipment to keep its check-out, inventory, and computer Other tasks include people to help check out purchases
facilities current.
and to keep the tables neat and well supplied with books. If
The Friends also replaced the benches in the ornamental you can help in any of these ways, please contact Jean Fry
garden and provide for seasonal cleanup. The Children’s and (410-208-4269).
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MEMBERSHIPS
2014:2015 ALL
ALLMEMBERSHIPS
MEMBERSHIPS
ARE
AVAILABLE
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PUBLIC
MEMBERSHIPS 2014–2015
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Guests – For the occasional guest or for the Ocean Pines resident who wishes to treat
their guests, we offer the option to pay daily user fees or receive discounts by purchasing
reloadable, multi-visit Swim Cards for use at all of our pools. Golf, Swim & Tennis
members receive discounts for daily user fees and coupon cards for their guests. Another
affordable option is the 3- or 7-Day Membership that includes both Swim & Tennis
and Beach Club Parking will be available for anyone in the household.
Individual or Family Memberships – Includes up to 2 adults living in the same house
& their unmarried children ages 5 to 17 or college students up to age 22. Children under
5 swim free. The Children must reside with the club member purchasing the
membership.
Associate Memberships – Even if you don’t live or own property in this flourishing
community, you can enjoy Swim, Golf, Tennis, Platform Tennis & Pickleball
memberships. Marinas & boat slips are also available to non-residents.
Swim Membership & Guest Fees
Members may use all 5 swim facilities. Ages
12 & under must be accompanied by a
guardian 13 years & older to enter the pools.
Yacht Club Pool is adults-only & is restricted
to ages 18 & over. Membership cards are not
valid at special events.
Reloadable Swim Cards are sold with 5
adult or 5 child daily passes at a $5 discount.
May be purchased & reloaded at the Administration Office by residents or non-residents
to use instead of cash. They never expire & can
be reloaded at the Sports Core Pool.
SWIM MEMBERSHIP DUES
Family
Summer
Winter
Yearly
$315
$445
$580
Assoc.
Assoc.
Individual Family Individual
$190
$290
$370
$415
$555
$725
$235
$360
$460
DAILY SWIM USER FEES (Cash)
Resident/Property Owner
Adult (age 18+)
Child (ages 5-17)
Non-Resident
Adult (age 18+)
Child (ages 5-17)
Reloadable
SWIM
Daily
at Door CARD (5)
$8
$6
$35
$25
$9
$7
$40
$30
Swim Member
Adult (age 18+)
$0
Child (ages 5-17)
$0
Associate Swim Member
Adult (age 18+)
$0
Child (ages 5-17)
$0
Ages (0-4) one guardian per child
$30
$20
$35
$25
Pickleball is a year-round game that combines
elements from tennis, badminton & ping-pong.
This is a great family-friendly game that is very
accessible to almost everyone, regardless of age
or athletic ability.
PICKLEBALL MEMBERSHIP DUES
Yearly
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$150
Members may use all 5 swim facilities &
tennis hard courts. Yacht Club Pool is adultsonly & is restricted to ages 18 & over. Weekly
membership cards are not valid at special pool
events. Add’l charges for tennis lessons, etc.
Family
N/A
Members may use golf facilities without paying
green fees & the option to walk the course after
12pm. Golf members may reserve tee times 5
days in advance. Children under age 10 must be
accompanied by a member 18 years or older.
Ask about lifetime memberships!
GOLF MEMBERSHIP DUES
Assoc. Assoc.
Family Individual Family Individual
Annual
$2300 $1315 $2530 $1445
Annual Afternoon $1365 $875 $1500 $960
Limited Golf (30 rounds)
$1425 ---- $1575
Jr. Golf Membership
$210
---- $230
After
After
Regular 1:00pm 4:00pm
Individual
$150
$60
Greens Fees/Cart Fees
18-Holes-Owners/Guests
9-Holes-Owners/Guests
3-DAY (consecutive)
$75
$30
Cart Fees
Owners/Guests
Members
Ask us about cart packages!
Weekly household memberships include any 4 persons.
Each additional adult, $35; each add’l child, $20.
Weekly Beach Parking available for $55.
3-day memberships include any 4 persons. Each
additional adult, $20; each add’l child, $10.
Tennis Membership
Members may use all tennis facilities. There
are additional charges for lessons, clinics, etc.
Individuals who purchase an annual tennis
membership are also invited to join the OP
Tennis Club (OPTC), the social core of tennis activities that offers special events and
tournaments. OPTC members & players may
participate in all OPTC functions including
annual banquets, July Beach Party & Friday
Evening Social Mixed Doubles. Call The
Tennis Pro Shop for Daily Tennis User Fees.
TENNIS MEMBERSHIP DUES
Family
Full Year
Afternoon
$525
$160
Jr. Tennis Mem. ----
Assoc.
Assoc.
$315
$100
$55
$600
$180
----
$375
$110
$80
Enrolling in the Ocean Pines Platform
Tennis Association entitles members to use
of all 4 platform tennis courts and facilities in
the Manklin Meadows Recreation Complex.
There is a free 30-day introductory trial
period to learn to play.
PLATFORM TENNIS MEMBERSHIP DUES
$135
Golf Membership
7-DAY (consecutive)
Assoc.
Assoc.
$100
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DAILY GOLF USER FEES
WEEKLY MEMBERSHIP DUES
Platform Tennis Membership
NEw! Pickleball Membership
Family
Swim & Tennis Weekly Membership
12 Month
PAYMENT
PACKAGE
S
on A
Family
Yearly
$250
Assoc.
Assoc.
$150
N/A
$215
(Call The Golf
Pro Shop
for Daily Rates)
18
Holes
$22
$22
9
Holes
$12
$12
MARINA RATES
Mumford’s Landing Marina
15’–25’:
Under 40’:
40’–44’:
$1745
$2380
$3355
TRANSIENT SLIPS
AvAILABLE:
Swim & Racquet Club Marina
All Slips:
$1260
Seasonal Beach
Storage:
$420
Some Transient Slips are available
on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Call Marina for rates: 410.641.7447
Non-residents may purchase a slip rental & will be charged
$100 or an add’l 10% of the rate, whichever is higher.
BEACH PARKING PERMIT FEES
Non transferable; can be reloaded
each year; do not discard!
Only
$175
Residents, property owners & year-round renters only;
without Swim, Tennis, Golf or Weekly Memberships.
Includes Beach Club Pool cards for any 4 persons.
Annual
$75
Weekly
$55
Daily
$30
Available to residents when purchasing a Swim,
Tennis or Golf Membership
Available to anyone when purchasing
a 7-Day Weekly Swim & Tennis Membership
For residents & non-residents (non-refundable)
Lost Beach Parking Permit
Only ...................................................
Annual ...............................................
Weekly ...............................................
$50
$50
$10
Lost Photo ID .......................................
$5
— UPCOMING EVENTS —
Mondays – Aug. 25: MOVIE NIGHTS
Wednesdays – Aug. 27: FAMILY FUN NIGHTS
Thursdays – Aug. 21: CONCERTS IN THE PARK
July 4: OPA FREEDOM 5K RUN
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS
& FIREWORKS!!!
July 16: ADULT JR. GOLF TOURNAMENT
July 19: YOUTH FISHING CONTEST
Aug. 16: Family Fly DAY (KITE DAY)
COMPLIANCE, PERMITS &
INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT
A DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
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We strive to preserve the natural beauty and setting of Ocean
Pines and to prevent indiscriminate clearing of property,
removal of trees and earth moving. We ensure that the location
and configuration of structures are visually harmonious with
their sites and surrounding and that the architectural design of
the structures and materials are visually harmonious with
Ocean Pines’ overall appearance. CPI ensures that all plans
conform to the regulations and restrictions of Ocean Pines.
4th Quarter Violations
RECREATION DEPARTMENT SUMMER
The Ocean Pines Recreation Department has hit the
ground running this summer. Camp Ocean Pines has
achieved record attendance this year for the first weeks
of the 10-week camp season. We are proud to say
over 50% of our camp counselors have returned from
previous years. They bring a wealth of knowledge and
guidance to our campers ranging in age from 4-14 years
old. We have several new programs as well as returning
favorites. This year we debut free movie Monday in
White Horse Park. These family friendly movies are
shown on an inflatable screen under the pavilion with
fabulous outdoor sound! Movie-goers should bring
their own chair. We are happy to announce that concerts
in the park series on Thursday nights are returning with
fantastic bands. This has been an Ocean Pines tradition
for over 20 years. We welcome back Family Fun nights
on Wednesdays to the brand new Yacht Club Pool,
complete w/ DJ, pool toys, picnic food and the everpopular biggest splash contest.
Again this year, the Recreation Department is
offering discount tickets to Jolly Roger Amusement
Park in Ocean City. For tickets to Busch Gardens,
Dorney Park, Dutch Wonderland, Hershey Park, Kings
Dominion, Sesame Place, Six Flags America, Six Flags
Adventure & Water Country USA are also available
for purchase. While you are visiting the Recreation
Department, don’t forget about Regal Cinema discount
passes as well. These passes are valid at any Regal
Cinemas and are the perfect gift.
The department is happy to welcome Jackie
Stewart as a summer intern. Jackie is completing
her degree in Recreation & Parks Management from
Frostburg State University.
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Pictured L to R: Sandy Glassman, Executive Officer Stu Glassman,
Sharon Connelly, Fred Stiehl, Tony Curro, Dave McAllister, John
Wytrwal, Jan Tellman, Alex Connelly, Mort Brown, Jack Tellman,
Jean Stiehl.
For the 13th year the Ocean City Power Squadron
cleaned up its “Adopted” Pintail Park in Ocean Pines as
a part of their commitment to serving the community.
Event chair Executive Officer Stu Glassman led the
brigade to once again clear the winter debris. The crew
initiated the park with a hot dog picnic and declared it
fit for duty for summer enjoyment for all.
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Ocean Pines’ 4th Annual Big Truck Day held June 14, 2014 at Veterans Memorial Park
Several big trucks and other vehicles were on display at the Veteran’bc
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Memorial Park during Big Truck Day on Saturday, June 14th.
Children of all ages could look at the trucks and machines, climb
on them and get inside them.
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Attention bargain hunters and treasure seekers! Ocean
Pines is Hosting Outdoor Flea Markets in conjunction
with the Farmers Market every other Saturday 7am–
12pm. Vendor spaces are open to the public and
available for $15. Vendors must provide their own
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table(s). Remaining 2014 Flea Market Dates are July:
12, 26; Aug. 9, 23. Please register in advance with the
OP Rec. & Parks Dept. in the Community Center. The
flea market is located at 239 Ocean Parkway in White
Horse Park. To register, call 410.641.7052 or email rec@
oceanpines.org. Call the cancellation hotline for weather
pending dates. 410.641.????
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community gallery
Great turn out for our
participation in the
Guinness Books largest
country wide swim lesson!
Thank you to all who
came out to learn a very
important safety skill...
swimming!!!
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swim and racque
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Guards racing at fa
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TWILIGHT SWIM IS BACK! ... AT 3 POOLS!
Come and take a relaxing swim after a long day at work!
Ocean Pines Aquatics is bringing back the popular
Twilight Swim at the Yacht Club Pool, Mumford’s
Landing Pool and at the Beach Club Pool on 50th
Street in Ocean City. Twilight Swims start after 4pm.
Admission for resident bathers is $4 and $5 for nonresident bathers.
Largest sw
im lesson
Two of our awesome guards Ben and Zainab racing in the noodle race
last night at Family Fun Night! Great time had by all! Family Fun
Night every Wednesday night at the Yacht Club Pool from 6-8pm
Welcome to the 2014 TENNIS Season
racquet sports
Manklin Meadows Racquet Sports Complex Pro Shop
Hours:
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tennis volunteers
shovel four courts to get ready for a Saturday chili day event.
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3rd Annual Charity Racquet Day for All
TENNIS, PLATFORM TENNIS & PICKLEBALL Players
Please join us for a Racquet Charity Tournament on Friday,
May 30. Rain date is Saturday, May 31. The third annual Ocean
Pines Charity Racquet Day will benefit The Breast Cancer
Research Center (BCRF). Pick your game Tennis, Pickleball or
Platform. Cost is $10 Registration fee is $10/person to help cover
the cost of food and prizes; make checks payable to OPTC.
Third Annual Rally for the Cure
Also, please make donations in any amount of your liking to go
The third annual cure for breast cancer fundraiser was
toward
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to the participants and many generous donations of
local businesses, this event was a huge success and nearly
$3,000.00 was raised and donated to the Breast Cancer
Research Foundation (BCRF).
PICKLEBALL is Always In Season!
Outdoor pickleball is NOW in Ocean Pines! Four
outdoor pickleball courts are ready at the Manklin
Racquet Complex.
Remember
to sign
up for year-round
PICKLEBALL
is Always
In Season!
indoor and outdoor pickleball membership. Rates are
Outdoor Pickleball is NOW in Ocean Pines! Four outdoor
$100 for residents, $150 for resident families and $135
pickleball courts are ready at the Manklin Racquet Complex.
for non-residents. Membership is good for one year.
Remember to sign up for year-round indoor and outdoor
Daily rate for non-members is $5. You may sign up at
pickleball membership. Rates are $100 for residents, $150 for
the administration building.
resident families and $135 for non-residents. Membership is good
Daily rate for non-members is $5. You may sign up
for one year.
PLATFORM
TENNIS – Fun In The Sun!
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TENNIS Special Events 2014
dedicated Pickleball courts are added to the Racquet
May 14 Ladies’ Breakfast & Round Robin, 9am
Sports Complex. Let’s be welcoming to the pickleball
May 15 Men’s Breakfast & Round Robin, 9am
players
our facilities
are upgraded
to 4pm
accommodate
May 25asMemorial
Day Weekend
Block Party,
tennis,
tennis
and pickleball.
May 30platform
Pink Ribbon
charity
Tournament, 8:30am
June 14 Team Tennis event & social, 9am
June 29 TENNIS
Block Party,
4pm
SPECIAL
EVENTS 2014
July 5 Breakfast at Wimbledon, 9am
July 19 Team Tennis & social
aug. 2 Member-Guest Tournament, 9am
aug. 16 Team Tennis, 9am
aug. 31 Block Party, 4pm
sept. 10 Ladies Flight Playoffs, Round 1, 9am
sept. 11 Mens Flight Playoffs, Round 1, 9am
sept. 13 Ladies (9am) & Mens (11am) Flight Playoffs, Final
sept. 17 closing Meeting, Tennis RR social, 9am–1pm
TENNIS Regular Events 2014
Men’s early-Bird Drop-in...............................Mon–Fri 7am
Men’s Drop-in..................................................Mon–sat 9am
Ladies’ Drop-in & Men’s Flights.................Tues & Thurs 9am
Ladies’ Flight...............................................Mon & Wed 9am
Monday evening Mixed Doubles social...................Mon 5pm
Wednesday evening Open Doubles.........................Wed 5pm
Men’s Luncheon & Birthday celebration........................TBa
Ladies’ christmas Party..................................................TBa
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Community highlights
Power Squadron Pledged Its Bridge Officers
WINNERS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED FOR THE
ANNUAL OCEAN PINES CHAMBER 2014
OCEAN PINES DUES RAFFLE
The Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce once again hosted the
Annual Ocean Pines Dues Raffle. The drawing took place at the
Ocean Pines Home Show on April 27, 2014.
The Ocean City Power Squadron pledged its Bridge officers
for 2014 at the Change of Watch Ceremony on May 3. The
Squadron has been active for 33 years in our area offering
Boating Education and Safety Classes for our community.
They also participate in a wide variety of community service
events, as well as social activities.
Pictured are the incoming Bridge officers:
L to R Bill Killinger Treasurer, Stuart Glassman Executive
Officer, Ginny Rush Flag Officer, Mort Brown Education
Officer, Sterling Wyand Commander, Linda Hess
The winners are as follows:
Administrative Officer, Bonnie Curro Secretary.
“Come for the Boating Education… and Stay for the Congratulations to Joy Braun of Hingham Lane in Ocean Pines
the winner of the grand prize package including:
Friends”. http://www.ocpowersquadron.org/
• One year of Ocean Pines Association fees
• One year of free Waste-Management trash removal service
• $200 credit towards an electric bill from Choptank Electric
The second through sixth place winners are listed below:
• 2nd Place - Sharon Cugle: $50 Lawn Care Service from
Reynolds Lawn Care & one free house cleaning from
Git-R-Done Cleaning Services
• 3rd Place - Janet Wolfing: One free Computer PC Clean-up
from Card’s Computers, Inc.
• 4th Place - James & Marie Stenges: $100 Donaway Furniture
Gift Certificate
by Kiwanian Barb Peletier
Kiwanis Dawg Team in Action
• 5th Place - Sandra McAbee: $100 Accurate Optical Gift
Certificate
• 6th Place - Carlyn Crout: One pest control treatment from
Taylor Termite & Pest
As music played and Big Truck horns tooted by the Veteran’s
Memorial on June 14th, the Kiwanis “Dawg Team” served Thank you to all who participated and our ticket sponsors: Ocean
up hot dogs and cup cakes and gave out Match Box cars to Pines Association, PNC Bank and Copy Central of Ocean Pines.
the attending families. Shown L-R are Ralph Chinn, Barb
Peletier, Pat Winkelmayer, Stella Hartington, and Kiwanis
President Dick Clagett. Raising funds for the youth of the
community. KIWANIS: “Serving the Children of the World”.
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Yacht Club Appoints New Executive Chef
OPA has announced the appointment of Timothy Ulrich as its
new Executive Chef, overseeing kitchen operations of our New
Yacht Club inclusive of its banquet and catering facilities. Chef
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Yacht Club including wine tastings and cooking classes with
executive chef Tim Ulrich. Wine tastings will be held June 12,
July 8, August 5 and September 16 from 4pm to 6pm. Stop by
and try some wines and share your thoughts with friends and
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