Hello August! Whether you love it or hate it the summer is flying by. Afternoon storms are a great excuse for a nap, a movie or a good book (there’s some good ones at the library). And speaking of storms … take lightning seriously! While most lightning occurs within 10 miles of the storm center, “bolts from the blue” can strike 10 to 15 miles away. Even if it’s not raining where you are, lightning can still pose a danger if a thunderstorm is nearby. If you hear thunder, please take shelter.
Hurricane Season – We are heading into the most serious part of the season so find a weather source you trust and take storm preparation seriously. We will do our best to communicate with you about any weather-related changes to operations as soon as possible.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Treasurer Frank Maranto reported as of the end of May we are $127,886 ahead of our budget projections. Financial reports are posted to the Cross Creek website, but you must be logged in as a member to view them. The reserve study is complete and is being reviewed. The next step is to align our current reserves with where we want them to be. In doing that, we will explore potential impacts to our future budgets. As a reminder, the budget development begins in early August and concludes with the Budget Meeting in late October.
• Business at the restaurant has continued to track ahead of previous years and private events continue to provide extra revenue. Thanks to all for your cooperation when these events require early adjustments to our operating hours. The second open forum on Cross Creek dining was held at the end of June. Look for the report elsewhere in this issue of the Courier. The restaurant will be closed August 4 to 11 for deep cleaning, repairs and minor modifications. The golf course will also be closed this same week for aeration and maintenance.
• Last year a conversation was started about a potential addition to the clubhouse. By the time you read this the survey should be available. If you have not already done so, please complete the member survey which we plan to have released in late July or early August. We will be compiling the results in September and the results will be shared with you as soon after that as possible. More opportunities to learn about this project will be scheduled in the coming months.
• There have been some concerning instances of people being on the golf course, fishing in the lakes and trespassing on private property. Please know that no one should be on the cart paths when the golf course is closed. No exceptions. Fishing is not allowed in any of our lakes. And under no circumstances should any nonmember enter a private pool area or any building at Cross Creek without permission.
Reminder, we have a new email to contact the Master Board, [email protected] to ask questions, clarify policies or raise an issue you think the Board should address.
Mary Peabody, Director On behalf of the Master Board
