This and That...

Hola!

Here's what's new:

1. PLEASE DON'T FISH IN THE POND!!! Recently, a resident was asked (for about the 3rd or 4th time) to respect our long-standing rule of NOT fishing in the lake. Apparently, the resdient refused the Board member's request, thus forcing the Board member to involve law enforcement personnel. This rule has been around for quite some time - the signage by the lake for at least 10 years. Residents, the rules are there for a reason. Our county has miles of beautiful coastline where one can fish for HEALTHY fish. Please don't hassle a neighbor who is asking you to follow the rules - it's most UN-neighborly!
2. We now have Pool Monitors daily for the pool. THEY ARE NOT LIFEGUARDS - SWIMMING IS STILL AT YOUR OWN RISK (I know, it sounds really bad). The Pool Monitors are employees of Westlake Village and are empowered to ask that the rules are followed. Please give them the respect they deserve - they are making our pool area safe and enjoyable for ALL!
3. We are beginning to plan for the Annual Meeting in November. Pete Altmeyer will be heading up the nominating committee this year and will have at least 3, possibly 4 spots to fill. Please consider volunteering your time to become a Director for your neighborhood. We need the full complement of 9 members to ensure a smooth transition year over year. Call the office 784-3054 or any Board member for more info (psst, it's super-easy!)

Ok, back to work!

Rich

Swim to your heart's content

Summer's here and the best way to beat the heat is by swimming in your pool - or ours! The Jr. Olympic - sized Westlake Village pool is open from 9 am - dusk every day of the week. The pool and Clubhouse area offer many amenities such as clean bathrooms, picnic tables, a covered lanai area, and deck chairs for soaking up the sun.

We have recently hired pool attendants to help us keep the pool area clean, safe, and inviting for all Westlake residents and their guests. Starting immediately, all residents will be asked for the Westlake Village Membership cards, which you should have received after paying your annual dues earlier in the year. If you did not receive one or have lost yours, please call Rosemary in the office and she will get you another.

To maintain the safety of all residents, we do have general pool rules we expect all residents to follow (they are conspicuously posted in the pool area and also in our “White Book”. Here are a few:

1) Please have your membership card on you at all times and do not get angry or insulted if you are asked to provide it. The pool is a very valuable asset to our community on which we spend money to provide SOLELY to our residents.

2) We ask that all children under 14 be accompanied by an adult. Florida leads the nation in child drownings - it just makes good sense to accompany small children, even if you know they can swim!

3) Please do not bring glass into the pool area.

4) No night swimming. We do not have the necessary illumination as dictated by Pinellas County and we could lose our pool certification if people swim in the pool at night. That is why the pool closes at dusk.

5) No foul language, overly loud or distracting music, etc.

Our pool is to be safely enjoyed by all residents. If you are down at the pool and you need assistance or have a question, please call me at 727.417.8814 - I'll be happy to help in any way I can.

Happy Swimming!