Be a Part of the OPEN HOUSE Team!

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LAKE PARSIPPANY PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION,
NEWS VIEWS
www.Lake-Parsippany.org
VICE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Bill Sempier
INC.
FEBRUARY 2015
For your safety, and the safety of your children,
NO ICE SKATING
on Lake Parsippany.
At this time the board is working on several Clubhouse-related
projects. The first is to replace the carpeting. It was installed back in
2003 when we first purchased the building. Debbie Orme is heading the committee to select and oversee the installation of industrial
grade carpet squares as well as industrial grade plank flooring for the
dance floor and the back meeting room. We will need volunteers
when the time comes to tear out the old carpet and do any of the
simple prep work to help keep the overall cost down.
The second is getting the hot water back in service. The board is
currently weighing options of either installing a traditional electric
water heater with a timer or using one or two on-demand units. We
have had discussions with our plumber as to the pros & cons of each.
The third is to get rid of the remaining old kitchen equipment.
We have contacted a local vendor that deals in used equipment
purchase as well as new. The discussion now is that we would like
to replace the existing stove and we can use the old equipment as
trade to reduce the cost of the new stove.
If you have any questions or wish to be involved with any of these
projects, please email [email protected]
POSSIBLE RULE CHANGE
At the January Board meeting, a concern was raised regarding
the use of remote control drones, planes, helicopters or other
flying machines over the lake. The concern is the safety of the
people on the ground and in the water should one of these have
trouble and crash. Currently, the board is doing some research
but believes that a new rule may be added to the current rules
and regulations which will ban such activity. There will be more
discussion and a possible vote at the February Board meeting.
PERSONNEL CHANGES ON THE BOARD
First we want to welcome Marilyn Ammirata. Marilyn will be
our new secretary replacing Mary Ellen Iradi. We look forward
to having her on board starting in February.
Mary Ellen has been our secretary for 9+ years and is looking
forward to her new role as District Representative for District 3.
During the January meeting, Mary Ellen showed everyone her
notebook and said, “It is so fitting that Marilyn volunteered,
because after tonight’s meeting the book is completely full.”
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU
If you can’t
make it to the Board meetings, please feel free to use any of the contact
information on page 2 to get your question, suggestion or opinion to us.
Be a Part of the OPEN HOUSE Team!
The Open House Committee is seeking volunteers to help make
this year’s event a big success. What do you like about the Open
House? What new or different activities would you like included?
How can we draw more people to the day? These are a few of
the questions we would like your help answering.
Just a few new people can make a huge difference in improving
the one day each year we showcase our association and our lake
to the community. The commitment is 3 or 4 meetings between
now and June, supervising one aspect of the day, and being present for the entire event.
It is time to begin planning the 2015 LPPOA Open House
scheduled for June 6, 2015. The committee has a core group of
seasoned members to handle the big lifting, but we are seeking
several new members to get involved and help bring new ideas
to the event.
To volunteer, please contact Open House Chair, Paul Cecala,
at [email protected]. The initial planning meeting will be
held on Monday evening, February 23, 2015 at the LPPOA
Clubhouse from 7–8:30pm.
It’s not too early to start
thinking about SUMMER!
Are your kids interested in
joining the swim team
a.k.a. PIRATE Swim Team?
Contact Michele Ostolaza at
[email protected]
or Chrissy To at
[email protected] for
more information. Swimmers of all levels are encouraged to join.
MOVIE NIGHT
LPPOA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
POSITION AVAILABLE
Dan Nazzaro
BILL SEMPIER
Vice President
862-812-1746
E-mail: [email protected]
The LPPOA was pleased to offer a
Holiday Movie at the Clubhouse.
Friday evening, December 19, more
than 20 people, young and old, from 5
families watched “ELF” during the first
of what hopes to be many free Family
Movie Nights at the Clubhouse. Folks
gathered about 6:30pm, with the movie
starting at 7pm. The 15 children and
accompanying adults enjoyed freshmade popcorn and Cool Aid while
viewing the movie on an oversized
screen. One of the organizing members
brought a sound system to ensure all
could hear every word.
MARY ELLEN IRADI
Secretary
973-462-8496
E-mail: [email protected]
PHIL BERARDO
Treasurer
973-952-0152
E-mail: [email protected]
DAN NAZZARO
Financial Secretary
973-560-9047
E-mail: [email protected]
District 1 (Drewes Beach Area)
Debbie Orme
973-503-0640
E-mail: [email protected]
District 2 (Johnson Beach Area)
Pat de la Fuente
973-386-0821
E-mail: [email protected]
District 3 (Jorges Beach Area)
Don Phelps
973-585-7327
E-mail: [email protected]
District 4 (Hoffman Beach Area)
Barbara Allu
973-479-2377
E-mail: [email protected]
CLUBHOUSE RENTAL AGENT
Mark Adubato
862-579-8407
E-mail:
[email protected]
MEMBERSHIP
Dan Nazzaro
973-560-9047
E-mail: [email protected]
BEACH RENTAL AGENT (March–Sept.)
Debbie Orme
973-503-0640
E-mail: [email protected]
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MELANIE ADUBATO
Editor
973-703-2145
E-mail: [email protected]
DIANA GIRADELLI
Co-Editor
240-625-2474
E-mail: [email protected]
KIM SHARGAY
Design/Layout
973-884-3457
E-mail: [email protected]
BARBARA ALLU
Advertising
973-479-2377
E-mail: [email protected]
Visit us online www.lake-parsippany.org
CONTRIBUTORS:
Paul Cecala
Barbara Allu
Phil Berardo
Bill Sempier
Christie Heygi-Gardner Ralph Rosamilia
Dan Nazzaro
Randy Vyskocil
Don Phelps
Rose Dury
Mary Ellen Iradi
Winnie Marone
Michelle Ostalaza
News & Views is published ten times a year by the Lake
Parsippany Property Owners Association. Subscription
rate is $12 annually; free to members of the LPPOA.
JOIN EARLY!
SAVE BIG!
Last year more than 100 memberships
saved over 20% off the full 2014 price
by renewing their membership in
January and taking advantage of the
Super Early Bird Special! You can even
do it on a payment plan!
It’s simple—complete the application
from the association website at
www.lake-parsippany.org. Print it
out and mail it with your payment
to LPPOA Membership, PO Box 62,
Parsippany, NJ 07054.
The LPPOA Board of Directors
approved the Super Early Bird as part
of the 2015 budget. You can renew
your 2015 membership at the 2014
Early Bird rate.
Make sure we have your correct email
address so you can be in the know!
Give the gift of membership! The
LPPOA will offer gift certificates in any
denomination—these can be used for
membership, boat tags or applied to
clubhouse and beach rentals.
Reminder: All memberships expire on
March 30. Please remember to renew
before using the lake.
Do you have any questions about the
lake? Ask any board member—if we
don’t know the answer, we can find
out! The Board contact information is
located at left.
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The evening was organized by LPPOA
Board Member Dan Nazzaro. Assisting
with refreshments were members of
Gaza Family. Daniel Gardner worked
admirably as our resident audio/visual
technician. The movie was provided
by the Gardner family. The board
solicited ideas from members. This met
the criteria of family appropriate for all
ages as well as fitting the timing of the
holiday season.
Your Board’s goal is to offer such a
family fun, no-cost evening monthly—in
the Clubhouse most of the year and on
the beach when weather permits. The
next one is scheduled for February
20, 2015, at the Clubhouse. Doors
open at 6:30pm. Email Dan Nazzaro
at [email protected] with a
family-friendly movie from your collection
and decades past you would like to
share—especially of interest is something
appealing to the Teens and Tweens!
LPPOA
TREASURER’S REPORT
January 2015
12/15/14
$ 16,921.42
Income
$
Payroll / Taxes
Utilities
Clubhouse
Maintenance
Snow Removal
Community Activities
Swim Team
Security
Licenses / Fees / Other
$ (263.75)
$ (1,242.21)
1/12/15
$ 22,055.85
$
$
$
$
$
$
3,866.93
(539.47)
(214.00)
(114.69)
(329.50)
(100.00)
(64.95)
HORSESHOES
Fishing Club
Winnie Marone
With the lake being frozen over, the
fishermen are or should be cleaning their
equipment for the coming season.
Our first club meeting for 2015
will be held at my house of Friday,
March 6 at 7pm. If you need my address
or directions please give me a call
973-887-0387. Some things that will be
discussed are our contests for the year,
trout stocking and opening day of trout
season. It was also suggested that we
think about a dinner as a fundraiser
with the funds possibly going for a fall
stocking.
Lake Patrol
Don Phelps
Randy Vyskocil
The horseshoe team recently returned
from their annual winter training in the
Caribbean Islands and is looking forward
to an inaugural hub lakes dart season
this winter followed by spring training
and a successful hub lakes horseshoe
season.
We are happy to communicate that
Coach Frank Calabrese has announced
that he will be returning for his
45th season! The horseshoe team wishes
everyone a happy and healthy 2015!
Over the winter new permit parking
only signs will be placed in the parking
areas around the lake and the Lake Patrol
will begin towing flagrant unauthorized
vehicles. Members need to display
their car tags when parking on LPPOA
property, as we would hate to see a
member’s car towed for failing to display
a car tag. Be sure to update your car tags
during membership renewal.
If there are other days and times that
you notice a lot of non-members using
lake property or are interested in joining
the Lake Patrol, contact Don Phelps,
at [email protected].
BIG JEFF
Trout stocking will be taking place on
March 28 at the bait shop, so mark your
calendar now. Coffee, hot cocoa and
donuts will be ready by 9am, so don’t
stand out in the cold, come inside to
warm up before the fish arrive at 10am.
While having a hot cup of coffee, don’t
forget to get your tickets for the chances
on the rod and reel and 50/50. You can
also sign up for the Opening Day of trout
season contest if the fish haven’t arrived
yet or come back after the fish have
been stocked to talk about the big ones
that were put in this year.
Christi Heygi-Gardner
Great fun was had by the 59 folks
who turned up to enjoy some Big Jeff style music!
He always does a great job having the kids
participate and it’s a wonderful family night.
Don’t forget to mark your calendar and
start daydreaming summer
thoughts—he will perform
again on our very own Drewes
Beach on Friday, July 10.
The club is in the process of looking for
sponsors of our tagged trout. If you, your
company or the company you work for are
interested in either buying a fish, sponsoring one or both, please give me a call.
If you would like to get in touch with Big Jeff
or see where he plays next just go to
http://www.bigjeffmusic.com/bio/
A big “Thank You!” to our helpers Jared Stock
and Daniel Gardner for dealing with all
those tables and chairs as well as being
our welcoming committee.
Hope to see many of you out there
reeling in some big ones this year.
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A good time was had by all at our
December meeting which was also our
Christmas party and held at Il Villagio.
It was a lovely evening with good
friends and good food but we couldn’t
help missing and reminiscing about our
good friend Theresa De Croce.
Our next meeting was our Progressive
Dinner which began at the home of
Maureen Omaster and ended at my
house. Everyone brought their special
contribution and it was really a fun
evening catching up with friends in the
intimate settings of these homes.
Our next meeting will be on Monday,
February 16, 2015 at 7pm at the
Clubhouse. Diane has suggested we wear
Valentine colors of red, pink, or white.
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Christie Hegyi-Gardner
The Holiday Spirit possessed the
LPPOA as we decorated the clubhouse
for the season. Ralph Rosamilla, Loren,
Addison and Avery Arrowsmith, Lina,
Sofia and Daniel Gaza, Dan Nazzaro,
Angie Barone, Mary Ellen Iradi, Debbie
Orme and the Gardner Family all lent
a hand in making the room sparkle in
preparation for Breakfast with Santa. There
are always tasty goodies and holly jolly
music, we rocked around the Christmas
tree! Come be an elf and join us next time!
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Please remember to bring non-perishable food items for the Parsippany food
pantry to the meeting. They greatly
appreciate our assistance in their project
to provide food for those in need in our
community. Please remember to bring
business-type clothing you don’t need
to donate to Project Success.
Those of our members who are going
through a loss or illness remain in our
thoughts and prayers and we ask you to
reach out to us if you need anything.
As always we welcome new members
or potential members to come spend
an evening with us and see if you
might enjoy what we have to offer.
We are mainly a social club whose
focus are the lake and our community.
We participate in some charitable
endeavors such as the food pantry,
Project Success, and helping a few
families at the Christmas holiday time.
Our members are often involved in
other lake projects as well.
If you would like more information
regarding the Ladies Club, please call our
President, Diane Low at 973-887-1268.
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SAILING CLUB
Ralph Rosamilia
DRY DOCK With spring just around the
corner, and the sailboats in dry dock, it’s
a good time to start small maintenance
projects to get ready for the 2015 sailing
season.
QUESTIONS regarding the Sailing
Club, call Ralph at 973-503-0249
or email [email protected].
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all occasions
weddings
parties
sympathies
fruit/gourmet baskets
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A pointed wooden or
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to open strands of rope or wire...
Used for splicing.
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you to a trailer for a book, yes a
book trailer, not a movie trailer.
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Christie Hegyi-Gardner
It was SO wonderful to see everyone! We missed some of you, but wish
you all the best for the holidays and into
the New Year 2015!!
This book was just perfect for our
December gathering. ‘Can This Be
Christmas?’ by Debbie Macomber
touched upon the emotions and stresses
the holidays can bring by introducing us
to a group of strangers stuck in a train
station on Christmas Eve. There were four
different life perspectives, a bachelor,
a widow, a hardworking family man
and a young couple with a new baby.
We enjoyed how the characters were
developed and we could relate to each.
Many of us felt for the widow. Who did
you relate to the most?
This was also our holiday party,
although I think most of our gatherings
are a once a month ‘Tuesday’ party! We
enjoyed...Limoncello chocolates, Lolito’s
strufoli, spiked eggnogs (yes, more than
one type!), cranberry ginger punch that
could also be spiked to your liking! An
incredible assortment of homemade
cookies, Fruitcake, mini hot dogs, maple
bacon frosted cupcakes and even glutenfree goodies. Thank You to ALL that
contributed to the festivities with conversation, goodies or just your presence!
Our book of the month for January
was A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth
Ozeki. For the first time ever I will direct
I really do not know how to describe
this book, but it did generate
conversation! Everything from the
power of words, to Marcel Proust,
going on to maid cafés, insect origami,
jungle crows, flotsam vs jetsam, 2011
tsunami, lighthouses of NC, papering
outhouses with rejection letters,
public baths, changing ones name,
Japanese soldiers, bullying, moving
offices to Hoboken, 911, Schrödinger’s
cat, the horror of wartime, absent
mothers viewing jellyfish, to a different
perspective on suicide. And last but not
least, a 104 year old Zen Buddhist nun.
Some of these topics were in the book,
some were tangents we went on and
all the while we enjoyed sake, sushi,
mochi, clam dip, cheese and sweets in
the past, present and future. We would
absolutely love to hear your thoughts
and while you are at it, what is your
SUPERPOWA?!
BOOK CLUB meets the 3rd Tuesday of
each month, location to be announced,
contact Christie at 973.503.0333
FUTURE READS:
FEBRUARY–Orange is the New Black
by Piper Kerman
MARCH–The Invention of Wings
by Sue Monk Kidd
APRIL–Love in the Time of Cholera
by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
MAY–Liars Club a Memoir by Mary Karr
JUNE–?
JULY–?
AUGUST–Life After Life
by Kate Atkinson
SEPTEMBER–The Long Goodbye
by Meghan O’Rourke or Raymond
Chandler?
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Annual Santa Breakfast
Mary Ellen Iradi
On December 13th, we celebrated our
twelfth annual Breakfast with Santa. We
served pancakes, bagels, juice, milk and
coffee to over 130 members and guests!
It was a great way to celebrate the holiday season.
The children had the opportunity to visit
with Santa and have their pictures taken.
A special thank you to Charles Kachulis,
who was Santa’s helper for the twelfth
year in a row. He spent time with each
child and made him or her feel special.
He asked each child what he or she
wanted for Christmas, even the ones who
did not want to get too close to him!
Thank you once again to our wonderful
elves Colleen O’Connor and Colleen
Hoyt. They did a great job helping Santa.
Thank you to Vanessa I. and Abby P.,
who were elves in training. Also, thank
you to Pat de la Fuente, Barbara Allu,
Debbie Orme, Karen and Abby Phelps,
Fred, Vanessa and Gavin Iradi, who
came out Friday evening and helped
set-up for the breakfast.
Thank you to our hard-working wait staff
Ellen O’Connor, Shirley Waller, Judi
Bailey, Maryann Rosamilia, Ericka Bota,
Debbie Thore, Bill and Daniel Gardner
and Mary Ellen Iradi; our cooks Ralph
Rosamilia, Bob Mittermaier and Bob
Bailey; to Kathi Masters, who inflated
many, many balloons for our centerpieces
and donated the helium. The balloons
made the room look festive and exciting
for the breakfast. Thank you to Pat de la
Fuente for taking the reservation emails
and calls and for helping the day of the
breakfast. The breakfast would not have
run so smoothly without these hardworking, dedicated individuals. Thank
you for giving your time to the children!
A big thank you goes to Rose Dury for
starting the breakfast and getting things
moving this year.
We are so grateful to Kathi Masters who
volunteers to request donations from
local businesses and pick the items up
on Friday—Kathi did an awesome job!
Her continued generosity is amazing and
heartwarming. She is a dedicated and
consistent part of the breakfast.
Thank you to all the businesses that
donated. The following businesses were
very generous:
SHOP-RITE OF PARSIPPANY
IHOP OF PARSIPPANY
STOP & SHOP OF MORRIS PLAINS
BURGER KING ON BALDWIN RD
MCDONALD’S IN
TROY HILLS SHOPPING CENTER
KATHI MASTERS, REALTOR
LINDA LICASTRO, REALTOR
The generosity of these contributors
enables us to have our breakfast without
charging our members. Please remember
them when you do your shopping and
dining out—they never refuse to help
us out.
And last but not least, thanks to our
members who donated new toys that
were delivered to Eastlake and Lake
Parsippany schools. The toys were
distributed to less fortunate families in
the lake area. The selection of toys was
wonderful—we collected more this year
than ever before. There was something
for every age. I know your generosity
brightened Christmas for a lot of children
and their parents.
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Insured and Bonded
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Supreme Limousine
24 Hour Service
10% off
EST. 1980
to all LPPoA members!
Valid for first trip. Must present lake badge with
current year sticker affixed to receive discount.
Michael Adubato
[email protected]
973-515-8584 office • 973-703-2134 cell 1/30/12 1
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Support the
Lake Parsippany
Volunteer Fire Co. #3
ANNUAL FUND DRIVE
Send donations to:
LPVFC#3 • 255 Halsey Road • Lake Parsippany
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FEBRUARY 2015
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
For updates, click on “Event Calendar”.
SUNDAY
MONDAY
1
2
LPPOA Board
Meeting
7pm
Clubhouse
8
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
3
4
5
6
7
10
11
12
13
14
Deadline for
N&V Articles
March Issue
9
Book Club
(check with
Christie for time
and location)
Ladies Club
7pm
Clubhouse
15
16
Movie Night
6:30pm
Clubhouse
17
18
19
20
21
Open House
Planning Meeting
7pm
Clubhouse
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association | Post Office Box 62, Parsippany, NJ 07054
For your safety, and the safety of your children,
YOUR
COMPLETE
SOURCE FOR:
CERBO’S
A
Garden Center
~ 101st Anniversary ~
Houseplants
Pottery
Seeds
~~~
Fertilizers
Receive 10% off your order
Soils
of regular priced items
Trees
with this ad.
Bushes
Propane excluded. Expires 12/31/15.
Perennials
~~~
Annuals
Landscape Design
The place to buy “Lake Friendly” Fertilizer
Mulch
Topsoil
Propane
440 Littleton Rd
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Statuary
Furniture
Birdseed & Feeders
www.cerbogreenhouse.com
Holiday & Gift Dept.
973-334-2623
NO ICE SKATING ALLOWED
on Lake Parsippany.