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POA/AOTB: Property Owners Association of Arundel-on-the-Bay
MAY 2015
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
General Meetings:
Saturday, June 20
11.45 a.m. - 2 p.m.
West Street Library
Board Meetings:
Tuesday, June 2
7 - 8:45 p.m.
Hillsmere Library
Saturday, Dec. 12
12 Noon - 2 p.m.
Hillsmere Library
Tuesday, July 14
7 - 8:45 p.m.
Delia Residence
IN THIS ISSUE:
Elections 2015: The Slate
Candidate Biographies
Constitutional Amendment: Treasurer
Congratulations
Traffic Safety Committee
Kayak/Canoe Racks
Wine & Jazz Party on the Beach
AOTB Board, Officers, Chairfolk
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ELECTIONS 2015: Be There and VOTE
In April, your Nominating and Elections Committee proposed a slate of candidates for our June
election. All four officer positions and four Board slots await your vote. At present, the slate
contains single candidates for president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary; and six candidates
for the four vacancies on AOTB’s Board of Directors. Look for your ballots in the mail; return them
by mail or at the start of our June 20 meeting at Annapolis’ Main Library on West Street. You’ll find
gently edited biographies on pages 2, 3, and 4 of this newsletter.
WE ALSO HAVE A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO VOTE ON JUNE 20 (p. 5)
The Slate
David Delia for reelection as President
Donna Watts-Lamont for reelection as Vice President
Roxanne Veal for Treasurer
Pamela Duncan for reelection as Secretary
Michael Adams (reelection), Aris T. Allen, Jr., Pamela Bennett, Ed Conaway, Brian Houst,
Richard Peyton to fill four vacancies on the Board of Directors.
Those whom you elect on June 20 will begin their terms on July 1, 2015.
The community owes fervent thanks to all volunteers who offered their services, including the selfeffacing committee work by Nominations & Elections – VP Donna Watts-Lamont in the chair, with
Tim Hamilton, Lori Strum, and Roxanne Veal.
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HERE ARE YOUR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION ON June 20:
For reelection - PRESIDENT: David J. Delia has lived in AOTB (with Margaret, his wife and best
buddy for over 40 years) since his retirement in 2003, after 33 years with CIA as an Imagery Analyst
Branch Chief. Now fully retired following an additional five years with DoD, they spend their time
traveling to distant parts of the USA, Europe, and other places they haven’t been to yet, as well as
simply marveling at the ever-changing wonders of our Chesapeake. David earned his BA in 1969
from Hunter College, CUNY, and an MA from the U.S. Naval War College in 1995. He has served
the POA-AOTB in several capacities since 2004, is a frequent contributor to the PIER, and has been a
strong advocate of non-confrontational cooperation and consensus-building among our AOTB
neighbors to achieve a safer, more congenial, and environmentally exhilarating place to live.
For reelection - VICE-PRESIDENT: Donna Watts-Lamont has lived in Arundel on the Bay for the
past 11 years. She has served as Vice-President of the POA-AOTB for the past two years and looks
forward to continuing to serve. Donna has been employed by the State of Maryland for the past 27
years as a member of the state’s Unemployment Compensation Board, serving over the past 12 years
as the Chairperson of that board. Donna is a graduate of Boston University with a degree in Special
Education. After teaching for two years she went on to attend the University of Richmond School of
Law and obtained her Juris Doctor; she has been a member of the Maryland Bar since 1980. Donna
also holds a Masters in Labor Law from Georgetown University Law Center. Considering AOTB a
treasure that we should all be proud to live in and care for, she looks forward to continuing to work
for the good of our community.
For TREASURER: Roxanne Veal resides at 3500 Newport Avenue, having lived in the community
for over 15 years. She has served on the AOTB board on numerous occasions, and she also takes care
of reservations for community members who would like to have a gathering on the beach. Roxanne
has retired from the office of the Comptroller of the Treasury helping taxpayers with taxes and tax
law, but is back with the State working part time. Having been deeply involved with the community,
Roxanne would like to continue working for its people, this time as Treasurer.
For reelection - SECRETARY: Pamela Duncan has lived in Arundel on the Bay since summer 1995
when she and her husband Charlie moved to his parents’ summer home. Moreover, she has loving
memories of coming down to Arundel from Washington during her high school years. One of her
interests is local history; she has done research on and contributed a chapter to the history of the
community, soon to be published by the AOTB Property Owners Association. She is also President of
the Ann Arrundell County Historical Society, which manages the Benson Hammond House near the
Annapolis airport and the Kuethe Library of Historical and Genealogical Research in Glen Burnie.
Pamela has served as secretary for several terms, and would be delighted to continue in that role.
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FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
For reelection - Michael Adams and wife Gail have lived in Arundel on the Bay since 2004. Prior to
moving to AOTB they lived in the Magothy Park Beach Community of Pasadena, Md., for 22
years. They have two sons, Justin and Derek. Michael is a graduate of Baltimore Community College
with an Associate of Arts degree in Accounting. He recently retired from Kaydon Ring & Seal, Inc.,
in Baltimore, as a Senior Buyer. Michael is currently serving his first term as a board member and
also holds the position of Security Committee chair. He loves living in the community and looks
forward to continuing to serve as a member of the board for AOTB.
Aris T. Allen, Jr. heads Allen and Associates, Inc., a design and development firm for residential
and commercial projects as well as for the Smithsonian Institution and other major organizations in
Washington, New York, and elsewhere. He was appointed by the Governor to the Maryland
Commission on African American History and Culture, and as Vice-Chairman of Maryland’s African
American Museum Corporation, providing oversight for the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. “Tee” Allen
serves on the Board of the Spruill Foundation, which provides grants for youth enrichment programs;
the Board of Directors, St. Phillips Family Life Center, which sponsors enrichment programs for
youth and families; and the Board of Trustees of the Anne Arundel Medical Center. He has served
three terms as vice-chair of the AOTB Board, as well as chair of the Pier and Boat Ramp Committee
and the Newport pier rebuilding committee. He has provided oversight for the community’s shore
erosion and phragmites control efforts, and currently contributes to the AOTB History project. Tee
Allen holds a Masters of Architecture from Columbia University and a B.A. from Wesleyan
University. He is married to Karyne Jones; they have five children and five grandchildren.
Pamela Bennett works for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Services as Program Information Management Analyst. Pam has lived in Maryland since 2011 and in
Arundel on the Bay since 2013. Her ancestors go back to the late 1600s, farming near Marlboro, then
in the mid 1770s to what is now Hyattsville. Before rejoining Maryland, Pam Bennett was a
community leader in Aurora, Colorado, volunteering with the Red Cross and as a state
representative’s aide, also serving on the board of Equal Rights Colorado. Her career has evolved
from oil and gas production to the defense aerospace industry, to the legal profession, and now
information management for the USDA. She served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era; is
a member of the National Association of Black Veterans and Disabled American Veterans; was a
Commissioner with the City of Aurora Veterans Affairs and Cultural Affairs Commissions. Pam
earned her Bachelor of Science at Michigan State University. She has a Paralegal and a Mediation
Certificate from the Community College of Aurora, and studied in the MBA program at Mississippi
State University. In 2008, Pamela received the Melissa Chapman Award for Social Change from the
Gender Identity Center of Colorado. She has been cited by the Red Cross and the USDA for
exceptional service. Pam Bennett is a requested speaker for local groups, schools, universities,
religious organizations, and government agencies. She has been featured in Newsweek, along with
local and national television, radio, magazine, and newspapers, and the online media. She has one of
her boats at the community dock and two rescue cats living with her.
Ed Conaway moved to Arundel on the Bay in November 2013 with his wife Kathy. He has been a
volunteer worker on the 2014 First Annual Fun Run, the Wine & Jazz Festival On-the-Beach, and
beach cleanup of storm debris. Additionally, Kathy and Ed have led the kayak rack project, now
nearing fruition (see p. 6). In early January he represented the community at the County Council
meeting addressing amendments to the Code governing Special Community Benefit Districts
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(SCBDs). Prior to AOTB residence, his volunteer activities included 7 1/2 years as President and two
years as director of the Holland Point Citizens Association (North Beach Park, Md.), and three years
as a director of the Chesapeake Beach, Md., Trolley (not-for-profit) Corp. Ed continues as a volunteer
kayak and canoe trip guide on the Patuxent River, for the County Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary’s
ecology and environmental outreach programs, and as a National Ski Patrol certified Outdoor
Emergency Care Technician and Emergency Responder. Prior to 1992, following his U.S. Army
service, he followed a corporate career path in financial and contracts administration, occupying
executive positions for government and international business development. From 1992 to 2013 he
was Founder and CEO of All American Environmental Services, Inc., and HAZMAT TISI
specializing in hazardous waste management and hazardous chemical emergency response training
and technical services. Currently semi-retired, he remains active as a principal in The Conaway
Group, LLC, providing consulting services in environmental and occupational safety and health
regulatory compliance. His professional associations include five years as a member, director, and
chairman of the Maryland Environmental Business Alliance, and three years as a member of the
Corporate Ethics Committee of MARTEK Biosciences Corp.
Brian Houst is a commodity trader who has worked for Dome Chartering & Trading, based in
Eastport, since his family moved to Maryland from Long Island in late 2012. They now live on
Walnut Avenue, having bought their home in April 2014 after renting it the previous year. Brian is
President and founder of the Annapolis Maritime Society, which is focused on growing the maritime
community in this area. He has been active in the New York Maritime Admirals Committee for the
past ten years as well as serving as an Alumni representative for his college at various events
globally. Brian considers that his fresh take on the neighborhood, along with his experience, would be
a welcome addition to the board.
Richard J. Peyton welcomes this opportunity to re-introduce himself to the community. He and his
wife, Peggy, have resided in Arundel on the Bay since 2006, considering themselves most fortunate
to live in a neighborhood so rich in beauty and history. Dick has served on the AOTB Board and
hopes to do so again. His particular interests involve continuing to work toward greater safety and
also to enhance property maintenance in the community. During his tenure on the Board, he joined
David Delia in meeting with Anne Arundel County police officers to explore and ensure traffic
control and overall safety of our neighborhood. These efforts have evolved into the Board’s current
Traffic/Safety Committee, on which he continues to serve (see p. 6). While on the Board and since
then, Dick has volunteered at many neighborhood events, including holiday parties, wine and jazz
fests, and the AOTB Fun Run. He regards these occasions as most important for our community,
bringing many of us together. Dick hopes to have the opportunity to serve the people of this
community again.
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The following is proposed as an amendment to ARTICLE X, Section 4 of the
AOTB CONSTITUTION, to be voted on at the June 20 Membership Meeting
[Rationale: In order to more efficiently carry out the duties of the POA-AOTB Treasurer, the
President of POA-AOTB is hereby authorized to create and appoint to the position of
Bookkeeper. The amended duties of Treasurer are set forth below. Items 4a through 4d remain
unchanged, as does item 4g; item 4e was approved by the General Membership (GM) in April
2014; the second sentence of item 4f is new and needs GM approval.]
ARTICLE X - DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Sec. 4 Treasurer
a. Shall preside in the absence of the President and the Vice-President.
b. Shall keep accurate account of all income, expenses, assets and liabilities of the Association,
and shall be able to produce records of the same upon reasonable request.
c. Shall make a financial report to the Board of Directors and the Association at each scheduled
meeting and upon reasonable request.
d. Shall deposit to the appropriate AOTB financial account all monies collected by or on behalf
of the Association, exclusive of those monies retained by Anne Arundel County.
e. Shall release funds only upon receipt of a voucher, or pursuant to a check signed by
the Treasurer. with records audited monthly by the President.
[Approved April 2014 http://www.arundelonthebay.org/pdf/meeting-minutes/Minutes-General-Meeting-2014-Apr-19.pdf]
f. Shall have the authority, with approval of the President, to engage the services of a certified
public accountant. With Board approval, may enlist the services of a
bookkeeper appointed by the President to assist with administrative tasks for
a period determined by the President.
g. Shall be responsible for all bank transactions and such other duties as specified by Robert's
Rules of Order.
************************************************* Congratulations to neighbor Lorraine “Lolly” THOMAS on the appearance of her new
adventure story featuring two notable dogs, Ted E. Bear and Miss Velvet Too. Published by
Outskirts Press, Lolly’s Having Our Say, Our Way is available at amazon.com.
- And to the venerable William Snowden “Billy” KEYES on the second printing of his
autobiographical memoir, Keyes to a Long Life, compiled by Fern Underdue. If you haven’t
already bought enough copies, you can procure them chez Keyes, 3459 Rockway Avenue.
- To neighbor Sheri RENO and her crew for the publication and distribution of our new
Community Directory.
- And to neighbor Alison BUCKLER on the success of AOTB’s recent near-Marathon and Fun
Fest.
- Canines ever on his mind, Hugo sends a Get Well Soon bark to neighbor SHREK Konka.
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Mike Lord reports on Traffic Safety:
AOTB President David Delia recently
appointed a Traffic Safety Committee to
look into the growing problem of cars
speeding in the neighborhood, and to
identify possible solutions for consideration
by the AOTB Board. The Committee is
chaired by Mike Lord and consists of Phil
Colbert, Paul Lehman, Dick Peyton, Trey
Powers, Lori Strum, Lolly Thomas, Donna
Watts-Lamont, and Dave Zeman.
The committee started its work by
scheduling the first of two meetings with
Nestor Flores from the Anne Arundel
County Traffic Safety Division. Mr. Flores
explained that any steps the County might
take to address traffic issues in AOTB must
be supported by data (i.e., traffic volume and
speeds that exceed certain thresholds). The
County agreed to conduct a study, which
took place over a one-week period in early
April. You may have seen the hoses
stretched across Cohasset Avenue not far
from the community entrance, at Newport
Avenue near the playground, and about
halfway down Narragansett Avenue. The
hoses were attached to traffic counters that
recorded the volume of traffic and speeds of
the vehicles at the various locations.
A follow-up meeting with Mr. Flores took
place on May 11 for the purpose of
reviewing the data. The membership will
hear results and recommendations at its June
20 meeting.
There is one point, though, that does not
need to wait. It’s undeniable that most
vehicles driving in and out of the
community belong to residents or their
guests. After all, vehicles only enter AOTB
if they are lost (not too likely) or because
this is their destination. We all have a duty
to drive with care, whether or not we’re
running a bit late, whether or not there are
other cars on the road at the time, and
whether or not there are any pedestrians in
sight. There is a growing number of children
who live in the neighborhood, and a number
of residents who enjoy walking the streets of
our wonderful community.
Don’t put them, or yourself, at risk because
you’re in a hurry. Slow down and, to adapt
our Oyster Harbor neighbors’ sign, “Drive
because your kids do live here”! And don’t
be afraid to call someone out whom you
observe driving too fast. Your neighbors
will support you!
************************************************* APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY KAYAK/CANOE RACKS
Very soon, AOTB will have two kayak/canoe racks for the use and enjoyment of residents. Both
will be at the beach – one at Magnolia & Cohasset Avenue, the other at Magnolia & Newport
Avenue. Each rack will hold eight kayaks/canoes. The annual fee for one space is $40. A second
space rents for $20. To RESERVE a space go to Documents on the AOTB website for an
application and for policies and procedures. Space assignments will be made on a first come-first
served basis. Once the racks are full a waiting list will be created. Hearty thanks to neighbors Kathy and Ed Conaway for doing the research, planning, paddling,
and reporting on this notable marriage of the Community and The Bay, and to neighbor Joe
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Adult AOTB Party: Sip, Swirl, & Savor
Wine Tasting and Live Jazz on the Beach
Saturday, June 13th from 4 to 7 p.m.
AOTB’s Property Owners Association is throwing another great party on the community beach.
Wine tasting will be offered by Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits at no charge to adult community
members. They will select Summer Wines to savor, and their experts will guide party-goers
through some of the best vintages for summer sipping. Wine will also be available to purchase
by the full glass and by the bottle. We are also adding some Reserve Wines and great beers for
purchase. The Wine and Jazz Party is an adults only event.
The Jim Ballard Jazz Quartet will again perform all afternoon for listening and dancing.
Ballard has performed with the Ink Spots, locally at Middleton’s Tavern, and as a featured group
during the first Obama Inaugural. Jim Ballard will offer vocals, backed by saxophone, bass,
piano, and drums. Contact Marc Apter below with song requests.
Every family is asked to bring a dish to be shared based on the first letter of their last
name. Last names starting with A through F should bring dessert; G through M: hors
d’oeuvres. N through S: a main course. Folks whose last names start with T through Z should
bring bottled water, soda or other non-alcoholic drinks. Each family will be charged $10 to
defray the costs, including tents, ice, glasses, plates, and utensils at the event.
We will provide tents, a porta potty, tables, and some chairs but do bring your own folding
chairs. There is no rain day planned; the party goes on rain or shine. Please RSVP to
[email protected] by June 8 so we may plan accurately for the size crowd to expect.
We would appreciate folks volunteering for one hour to either 1. Set up, 2. Take Money, 3.
Pour Wine, 4. Supervise the food table, or 5. Run dance contests. Contact Marc Apter, Social
Committee Chair, 301-904-3690 or [email protected].
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BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Board of Directors
Board Members
Officers
Committees &
Chairpersons (cont’d)
Michael Adams*
1328 Magnolia Avenue
H: 410-280-3003; C: 443-610-9952
[email protected]
PRESIDENT
David J. Delia*
1375 Walnut Avenue
H: 410-268-8622; C: 443-534-7229
[email protected]
Planning, Dev’t & Community
Services, Capital Improvements,
Alan E. Hinman 3531 Cohasset Ave.
H: 410-990-0258
[email protected]
Marc L. Apter*
1292 Magnolia Avenue
C: 301-904-3690
[email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT
Donna Watts-Lamont*
3510 Cohasset Avenue
H: 410-268-4130; C: 410-971-9306
[email protected]
Pier & Boat Ramp
Mike Morrison, 3523 Rockway Ave
443-253-0596
[email protected]
Rosalynne Atterbeary*
3551 Narragansett Avenue
301-412-2511
[email protected]
TREASURER
Roxanne Veal *
3500 Newport Avenue
410-268-7220. [email protected]
Security
Mike Adams, 1328 Magnolia Avenue
H: 410-280-3003; C: 443-610-9952
[email protected]
Alison Buckler**
3527 Rockway Avenue
C: 703-980-5234
[email protected]
SECRETARY
Pamela Duncan*
1362 Myrtle Avenue
H: 410-267-6611; C: 410-533-8106
[email protected]
Beach and Security-Related Support
Roxanne Veal, 3500 Newport Ave
410-268-7220. [email protected]
----------------------------------------Special Fundraising Committee
Margaret Delia, H: 410-268-8622; C:
443-534-7230. [email protected]
Mike Lord*
3510 Rockway Avenue
H: 410-280-5641; C: 410-991-9144
[email protected]
COMMITTEES & CHAIRPERSONS
Membership Directory
Sheri Reno, 1349 Sycamore Avenue
H: 410-224-5518; C: 443-994-5386
[email protected]
Hospitality/Recreation; History
Project
Marc L. Apter, 1292 Magnolia Avenue
C: 301-904-3690
[email protected]
Lori W. Strum, Chair **
3515 Newport Avenue
C: 410-804-4188
[email protected]
Landscape Services
Roy Karten, 3530 Narragansett Ave
H: 410-295-3530
[email protected]
Website; TrafficSafety; Constitution
Mike Lord, 3510 Rockway Avenue
H: 410-280-5641; C: 410-991-9144
[email protected]
David Zeman**
1332 Walnut Avenue
H: 410-263-4170; C: 410-353-7777
[email protected]
Special Committee on Environment
Julie Winters, 1343 Hollywood Ave.
H: 202-997-4240
[email protected]
PIER Editor & Parliamentarian
Philip Allen, 3463 Rockway Avenue
410-626-2068. [email protected]
*Term Expires 2015
**Term Expires 2016
Property Owners Association of Arundel on the Bay
P.O. Box 4665
Annapolis, MD 21403
www.arundelonthebay.org