SORRENTO EAST
Property Owners Association

October 2009 Newsletter

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From the President

This past week we received a number of calls from our residents informing us of people who are going from door to door in our community trying to sell either windows or perishable goods.

The sheriff was called. A deputy was dispatched and escorted these sellers out of our community.  Unfortunately they turned around and came right back in when the deputy left.

You may have noticed, there are “No Soliciting” signs at our gates.  Charities are exempt from “No Soliciting” rules; therefore the religious groups that we see occasionally are free to go from house to house.  However, anyone selling any type of item is subject to Florida Statute 501-022 if they do not carry a County ID card or permit.  If caught without card or permit, solicitors are subject to a considerable fine.  We draw our power to deny door-to-door selling in our subdivision from the Florida Statute.  Therefore, if someone at your door has no ID or permit, you should call the Sheriff’s office immediately at 316-1201.  This protects us from unwanted individuals roaming our streets.

Claire Shomody, President
966-1699, shomoed@verizon.net


SEPOA December Picnic

Our annual December SEPOA picnic is scheduled for December 5, 2009 from 12 noon to 5:00p.m. under the pavilion on Nokomis beach.  Food, drinks & games are planned with prized of course.  Bakers please bring some of those delicious home made cookies for all to share.  Join us for a fun filled day.

Don’t for get to bring a bottle of wine if you wish to participate in the wine drawing.

Please fill out the form on the reverse side of your newsletter, or click here for a form you can print out from your computer, and return the form to the address provided.

See you at the beach!

SEPOA Board of Directors

The 2009 SEPOA Board of Directors wishes to thank the Nominating Committee for their time and effort into their selection of nominees for the new 2009 SEPOA Board of Directors.


Deed Restrictions

The Deed Restriction Committee has been noticing more lawns and flower beds that are in dire need of attention and care. While we realize we are in a drought situation and a difficult economy, this does not preclude lawns from being cut each week and flower beds getting extensive weeding care.

As a reminder: Promptly put trash containers and recycle bins away after pickup on Thursdays. All garbage and trash containers must be placed so that they shall not be visible from the streets or adjoining properties.

Kevin Trinklein, Chairperson


Women’s Club of Sorrento East

Our last luncheon meeting, held at the Venice Yacht Club on October 2, was presided over by our new president, Pat Flanagan and attended by 56 members.

The program was presented by guest speaker, Carol Suter, from the Venice Historical Society. Carol spoke on the history of Venice mainly from her family’s personal observation and involvement from the early time on, which made it quite interesting.

Our next luncheon meeting will be held at Mission Valley Country Club at 12 noon on Friday, November 6. Our program is entitled “K9 Search and Rescue Dog”. One of these dogs is being brought in for the presentation.

Jane Hildenbrandt, Publicity

Visit our webpage at www.mywcse.com.


Security Patrol

We need volunteers for our security patrol.  If you are interested in joining our patrol, please contact

Mike Di Martino, 966-2652
Security Patrol Captain

SEPOA ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE MEMBERSHIP

 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5. 2009
7:30 P.M.
 OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH HALL

GUEST SPEAKER
STEVE LAYNE
Neighborhood Security

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

 REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED


Sorrento East Needs You!!!

As many of you are aware the nominating committee is appointed to fill any positions that are vacated on the Sorrento East Board.  This year we are losing our President Claire Shomody. Not to worry, our current Vice President Bill Rich has agreed to accept the nomination for President. Kevin Trinklein, one of our current Directors, has agreed to accept the nomination for Vice President. Sally Krell, our longtime Secretary, has graciously agreed to remain another term.  Our Treasurer Bob Schilling and one of our Directors Harry Hruniak are not seeking election leaving their positions open. Huss Malik and Norm Stewart will continue to serve the second year of their two year term as Directors. With all the movement described above our committee is charged with filling the positions of Treasurer and two Directors.

I am pleased to inform you that Lorraine Kernaghan, a long time resident of Sorrento East, has agreed to accept the nomination for one of our two open Directors positions. This now leaves us with a Treasurer and Director’s position to fill.

 Our Board meets 8 times a year and usually does not meet during the summer. The date and times are not fixed but currently the board meets on the second Tuesday of the month. Most meetings last an hour to an hour and a half.  The board reviews and discusses communications, finances, committee reports, and any other issues that may be pertinent to our community and its future.

If you or someone you know is interested in making a difference, please contact one of the committee members listed below. Sorrento East Needs You!!!

Nominating Committee
Bob Merrill, 966-1036
Mary Pascariello 966-7658
Pat Schell 966-4947


Bowlers

Hope we have some bowlers out there. I am a member of the Sorrento Seniors Bowling group which bowl on Tuesdays, 2pm at the AMF Bowling Lanes on Rt. 41 bypass near the Toyota dealership in Venice.

We range in age from the 50’s to the 90’s, yes I said the 90’s!!!. This is a fun bowling group-we are not sanctioned, nor do we have the foul lights on-we just have a great day out bowling and socializing and we need some more members. Some of our members do not even return until November but we don’t mind, it’s just great to see everyone again! I believe our bowlers averages are from the 90’s to the 180’s, so you can see we have a wide spectrum of men and women bowlers out every week on the lanes.

If you are interested, please call me at 918-0158-hope I get some calls.

Pat Smith


Your SEPOA Dues

In this time of cutbacks, recession, etc. it is even more important to be sure that good value is received for money spent.  So what do you get for the $40 SEPOA annual fee?

These are some of the benefits received:

  • An all volunteer governing board.  ( No management fees levied on homeowners.

  • Security patrol for the safety of residents.

  • Landscaped entry gates.

  • Oversight and enforcement of association rules including deed restrictions for preserving the beauty of our community

  • Legal fund for necessary litigation.

  • Web site for information and list of service people.

  • Resident addresses and phone numbers directory

  • Two meetings yearly to elect officers for the board.

  • Speakers at the annual meetings to provide pertinent information to residents.

  • 2 picnics yearly.

  • Christmas decoration contest.

  • Four newsletters a year

  • Voice with County Government

What a bargain!!!!