Kings Way Crier
February 2012	Published by Kings Way Trust & Kings Way Condominium Trust

KINGS WAY

 CONDOMINIUM TRUST

When I joined the Condominium Trust Board two years ago I hardly knew our just-retired Chair, David Angelica. Thanks to my neighbor,  

Steve Hart, David's predecessor, I had an inkling of the chairman's work load. Now I've seen it up close and personal. With humor-laced effort, often turning his other cheek, he did one helluva job, quite a feat for a clergyman  Well done, David, with thanks and admiration.

 Also departing after three years, Dot Conway, a model for her effort, tact and warmth.  For the last two years she was condo trust's liaison with the Kings Way Trust, an added service.

 Also, let's remember Pat Paradis, responsible for the Trust's Building and Ground work.  At Dick Omundsen's side he logged countless miles examining stressed roofs, trees, fences--ad nauseum.  Thank you Pat for your peerless efforts.

 Where do you find people like these?  For openers, consider Dick Coughlin, our new Chairman.  In his first year on the Board he was assistant treasurer.  Before he retired and moved to King's Way he was president and CEO of a bank on Boston's North shore. Obviously a worthy and welcome leader. 

 Mary Avery Gessner is in her third year on the Condo Board.  She will handle the Liaison role on the Trust Board.  Her legal background and long time involvement with Kings Way affairs will serve us admirably,

 Jim Liedell, newly elected, will work with Carolyn Turchon on Safety and Security issues.  You'll recall he's been a high-profile activist in many of Kings Way and area affairs.

Dick Williamson, will continue as Treasurer this year.  His heavy work load last year was successfully focused on several areas, most notably our Reserve funding issue.

Marie McKenzie-Fredriksen, also newly elected, will serve as assistant Treasurer.  Her years of Kings Way service were highlighted by two years as Chair of the KWCT several years ago.

Luke Gilmore replaces Pat Paradis in the Building and Grounds post.  His Environmental Engineering career should prove invaluable to us. Available on loan to the Kings Way Trust, his counsel could prove useful on Waste Water Treatment issues.

Linden Wood who found us 5 highly qualified candidates for the Board this year will continue as head of the Nominating Committee.

 Conducting our association business with consummate skill will be Dartmouth Group President Nick Olivieri and the management team of Dick Omundsen and Linda Weiner.

So, for 2012, I quote the Bard of Avon, "once more into the breach dear friends".

Lester Allen, Jr.,  KWCT Secretary

KINGS WAY TRUST

We thought you might like to know……

2012 Kings Way Trust Trustees:

KWCT Appointees:

Sharon Donegan, Chairman

Term: 01/01/10 – 12/31/12

George Cavanaugh, Treasurer

Term: 01/01/11-12/31/13

Ken Driscoll, Term: 01/01/1 - 12/31/13

Mary Avery Gessner, KWCT Liaison

Term: 01/01/12 – 12/31/12

Art Nedley, Term: 01/01/10 -12/31/12

 Heatherwood Appointees:

Jack Leon, 01/11 – 12/31/13

Christa Binner, 01/12-12/31/14

Ed VanDell, KWT Vice-Chair

Term: 08/01/11 – 12/31/12

Admiralty Heights Appointee:

Mary Ann Buzzeo, 01/01/11 – 12/31/13

Major Responsibilities of the KWT include:

·         The Waste Water Treatment Facility

·         Golf Course Open Space (70 acres)

·         Golf Clubhouse

·         The Guard House at the entrance

·         Kings Circuit – the major roadway that circles the community

·         The Walking Paths

·         The Gardens fronting each neighborhood

·         The Village Green; Administration Building, Post Office, and Social Center

·         The Meeting House

·         Swimming pools

·         Tennis courts    
                                        

Monthly Trust Meeting Schedule: 

The Kings Way Trust Board Trustees meets on the fourth Thursday of the month, at 10 am, in the Heatherwood private dining room.  Questions for the board should be mailed (or hand carried) to the Community Management office, where they will be appropriately disbursed for response.

“I DIDN”T KNOW THAT!”

...Your Guide to Community Living

at Kings Way

As a reminder, the WALKING PATH along Kings Circuit is not maintained during the winter months, from December through March. Anyone who uses the path in winter, (and we hope no one will) does so at their own risk. Using the roadway (Kings Circuit) for walking can be dangerous - especially in winter.

Please put safety first!

We continue to do more tree removal work around the site, as the pine borers have infected the main trunks of many trees, and continue to be very destructive. It’s best to do this work now while it’s cold, as it minimizes the spread of the beetles. 

BUILDING EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER: In case of fire or medical emergency, always dial 9-1-1!  If you experience a building emergency such as a leak that must be taken care of quickly, call the answering service at:(781) -275-3133.  This number is only answered before or after regular business hours. During regular business hours, call the office for assistance at: (508) 362-3535.

If you forget the emergency number, just call the office at ANY time, and listen to the automated message -  the emergency number will always be on the voice message…

RENTING YOUR UNIT …             Do you know what your Association responsibilities are when it comes to renting your home? The Master Deed requires that, before renting your unit, you provide the Trustees with a completed Rental Profile (available in the Community Management Office). 

You must submit this information before you allow tenancy to take place.  The information requested on the form is important for safety, legal, and emergency reasons. 

Additional requirements:

Ø  You may not rent to more than 3 renters in one year;

Ø  You may not rent your unit for less than a one month period.

At all times, it is very important to be certain the management office is aware of everyone who is living in your unit – even “long term guests” (i.e. people you allow to use your condo for periods of time, but who may not pay rent) should be registered with the office. 

Additionally, all tenants and homeowners are urged to fill out Emergency Contact Forms.  More and more, these are becoming important lifelines for locating relatives or other persons “in the know” who can help in an emergency when a resident is on vacation, hospitalized, or otherwise out of contact with us. Forms are always available in the office.

RECYCLING REMINDERS:

Be sure to place EVERY recyclable item in the recycling bin located in the Golf Club’s parking lot, to keep trash costs down and support environmental requirements.  A full list of acceptable recyclables is available in the social center and on the KW website. When recycling, be sure to flatten cardboard - all types are recyclable, including cardboard containers, cereal boxes, packing boxes, etc. The flatter the better, to make more room and save on pick up frequency & therefore, cost. 

Lately, our staff has noticed some highly unacceptable items being disposed of in the recycle bin, i.e. computer screens, food, even plastic laundry baskets! If we didn’t remove these items, the entire load would be rejected at the recycling center… PLEASE, be sure to adhere to the items that are posted.  If in doubt, call the office.  Your continuing cooperation and support is appreciated.

Linda Weiner,

Community Management

           February is national

              HEART month…

Ø  Eat right

Ø  Exercise

Ø  Don’t smoke

Ø  Reduce stress

Please submit your charitable or volunteer activities, to: rharvey@thedartmouthgroup.com, so we can share them with others, and hopefully, inspire them to “pay it forward”!

Kings Way Mah Jongg

The women playing Mah Jongg and ordering their 2012 cards through me have contributed $135 towards the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund. The total donation was partly due to the 2011 card reimbursement from the League and part from their individual contribution on ordering new cards for 2012. The donation was noted in the December 21st Cape Cod Times. Thanks to all our players and let’s hope we can significantly increase the amount at the end of the current year.

Jackie Cohen, West Woods

Cape Cod Times “Needy Fun” &

The Boxwood Circle Neighborhood

For eight years, the Boxwood Circle neighborhood has contributed to the Cape Cod Times’ Needy Fund in lieu of sending holiday cards to one another.  When we began this project in 2004, we collected $230.  For 2011, 18 of our neighbors and former neighbors banded together to contribute $740.  For those who may wish to implement a similar project, we send a letter to the neighborhood in late November, with a request for contributions about two weeks later.  We suggest that gifts be in the form of a check made out to the Needy Fund.  One of our neighbors collects the contributions and sees that they are delivered to the office in Hyannis.

The project grew out of our recognition that we have year-round opportunities to offer good wishes and friendship to each other.   In addition, we continue to realize that we are blessed to live in an attractive, secure environment here at Kings Way and that many in our surrounding community lack the basic necessities of life or need a helping hand for a specific challenge. 
                                           Sandra Ulrich & Miriam Hart