Terra Ceia Manor Homeowners' Association
Newsletter
Please contact Lynn Searles by the 23rd of each month (721-3245 – email lassie121346@aol.com)
if you have items for the Newsletter. My cell phone number is 269-598-3254.
Terra Ceia Manor Newsletter FEBRUARY, 2012 (Website: www.tcm-mobile-home-park.com) Editor: Lynn Searles; Printing: Donna Burch Summer Printing: Gert Finn
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NEWS FROM THE CO-OP BOARD Next Co-op Board Workshop: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. Next Co-op Board Meeting: Monday, February 20, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. Meetings are open to TCM shareholders.
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President’s Report – Dave Ritter
President’s Report – Dave Ritter
After a recent windstorm, trash cans were blown all over the park. Someone suggested that
residents put their house number on the bottom of the trash can lid making it easier to return
them to the owner.
The March annual meeting is quickly approaching. Now is the time for all those interested in
becoming a Board member to turn in their nomination form. Please encourage those good
candidates to consider running for the two open positions.
The TCM Rec Board requested a $50.00 donation for the Bazaar from the Co-op Board. After
checking the legality of this donation, the Board made this donation to the Bazaar fundraiser.
TCM rules and By-laws require that each resident have on file in the park office a copy of
his/her insurance renewal. Each year, many residents need to be notified to do this as they do
not have a copy of the policy renewal on file. PLEASE give a copy of your policy renewal to
Meade as soon as you pay your premium.
Mike Bernard, along with Linda Jackson and Bernie Sikkema, will be serving on the committee
for the TCM annual meeting in March. They will take care of all the details that must be met for
checking in the shareholders and being certain that all election procedures are properly
executed.
The Board held a special shareholder meeting on January 19, for planning and prioritizing the
work that needs to be done around the park. This was an opportunity for the Board and
shareholders to meet and discuss many things without being restricted to discussing only listed
agenda items.
Treasurer’s Report – Diego Gonzalez
A financial summary for December is available in the park office. The financial condition of our
park continues to be good. There were no rent or maintenance fee delinquencies in December.
One resident’s bank charge was refunded to TCM in January.
Over the next couple of months, an electronic communication waiver form will need to be signed
by all park residents so that we can communicate through emails. This is also for allowing us to
put information in the park directory. These forms are available in the TCM office and at
Saturday morning coffee hours and at the March TCM annual meeting.
NEWS FROM THE REC BOARD The next meeting is Monday, February 13, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. Meetings are open to all TCM Recreation Assoc. Members.
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Memorial Committee and Fund: Anyone wanting to purchase an item as a memorial or
donating money to the memorial fund, please contact Gert Finn (729-3377). She has a
memorial book with items and prices.
Annual Meeting: The annual meeting of the Rec Board was held on Thursday, January 19.
The following people were elected for three-year terms: Bonnie Huff (Vice President), Judi
Renkenberger (Secretary) and Gert Finn (continuing as President). Donna Burch has moved
to Assistant Secretary, Sandi Sikkema has moved to Treasurer, and Rose Dander has moved
to Assistant Treasurer.
Rec Board Resignation: Von Gilbert has resigned from the Board, and Ron Thomas will fill
out the rest of her term. We “Welcome” Ron to the Board!
Annual Bazaar: We had a very successful Bazaar this year. There were many volunteers
both on Friday and Saturday. We would like to thank each and every one of you for all the hard
work. Without you all we would not be able to have fundraisers like this. We had a number of
door prizes and raffle prizes. This part of the Bazaar is always fun because you might win
something. Lunch was very good, and the pies were wonderful. The total intake for this year
was $4,301.91 less expenses. Also, the golf cart raffle (that was donated by one of the
residents who wishes to remain anonymous) was drawn during the Bazaar, and Curtis and
Wendy Raap, Lot 327, won the golf cart. Bernie and Sandi Sikkema sold 152 tickets at $10.00
each. We had an extra $15.00 in donations, and spent $74.50 to have the cart checked over
by Golf Cart Co. The profit from this raffle was $1,460.50. Therefore, the Bazaar total intake,
including the golf cart raffle, was $5,777.41 minus expenses. Thank you, everyone, again for
volunteering your time and hard work.
Dinners: A reminder to those attending dinners. If meat is being furnished, and residents
have guests attending the dinner, each guest must pay $3.00 plus provide a dish to pass.
2012 TRAVEL CALENDAR: Larry and Mary Thompson can be reached at home at
941-721-1607 or their cell number at 937-418-1151. **All dates and itineraries are subject to
change without notice.
FEBRUARY 4-11, 2012: The 2012 cruise will be on the Crown Princess and will visit Princess
Cay and the islands of Curacao and Aruba. Information is available in the clubhouse.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2012 – GOLF SCRAMBLE: The February golf scramble will be held at
the Pineview/Ironwood Golf Course in Bradenton. The signup sheet is posted in the Clubhouse.
Please arrive at the course by 12:00 Noon. Due to the golf scramble being scheduled on Super
Bowl Sunday, we were unable to make reservations at certain restaurants. This month’s dinner
will follow the scramble at King Buffet in downtown Palmetto. If you are new to the park or need
any information, please contact Dave and Judi Renkenberger (721-4690), Jim and Lynn Searles
(721-3245) or Gloria Ferber (723-0574).
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2012 – LADIES’ LUNCHEON: Come join us for a lovely buffet
lunch at the Grove House Grill at Terra Ceia Bay on Thursday, February 9, at 12:30 p.m.. The
hostesses for February are Lynne Guinn (741-729-8781), Pam Barnard (315-719-1892), and
Pat McLaughlin (845-239-2168). The menu is Roast tenderloin of beef/au jus; herb crusted
baked chicken; roasted red potatoes; California blend salad; rolls and your choice of coffee, tea
or water. The cost is $12.00, including tax and tip. Please turn in your money to one of the
hostesses by Friday, February 3.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2012 – MOVIE NIGHT: The King’s Speech”, will be shown on
Saturday, Feb. 11th, (Note change in day). Movie starts at 6:30 p.m. Cost of $1.00 includes
popcorn and drinks.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2012, 7:00 – 9:30 – VALENTINE DANCE PARTY: Please note we
are trying a different day this month for our dance in hopes it will enable more people to attend.
Even if you don’t dance, you will enjoy the social aspect of this event. If you have no partner, you
will at least dance during the “Whistle Dance”. We will be entertained by Matt Coats playing a
variety of songs and music. Cost at the door is $5 per person. Please bring your own drink and
a snack to share.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 – TCM BREAKFAST: THE BREAKFAST IS BACK! Dave
Renkenberger, Doug Geen and Ralph Ritter have agreed to continue our traditional breakfast
with pancakes and sausage, coffee and orange juice. The date is Feb. 16, from 8:00 – 9:30 a.
m. We would like to thank all the volunteers that are willing to help with the breakfast. We
appreciate you all. Please join us for our first breakfast of 2012.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2012 - CHICKEN BBQ: Bob Mnahoncak is again preparing his
wonderful chicken BBQ. Tickets will be printed prior to the event. Please see the bulletin board
for further information.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2012 – SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES: “The Tourist”, will be
shown on Sunday, Feb. 26th. Movie starts at 6:30 p.m. Cost of $1.00 includes popcorn and
drinks.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: We will have a Dean Martin impersonator here to do a show on
Saturday, March 3. Tickets will be available soon.
INFORMATION, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND THANK YOUs!
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TCM HEARTS & HANDS CRAFT GROUP: This group meets on Thursdays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.
m.
♦We have some special placemats to complete and there are a few Nifty Knitters available for
someone to make little hats for infants.
♦On February 16, Hearts & Hands will meet to have some fun with the rubber stamps making
greeting cards or note paper.
♦I am also looking for someone to help put together some knitted blocks into a lap robe. These
are the blocks left from those made a few years ago. Also, there are some granny squares that
have been donated that need to be put together by a pair of willing hands.
♦Another thing on the list of projects for this year for any of you willing to do some sewing, are
the ditty bags for our soldiers and the little cot sheets for the migrant head start program in
Palmetto. There are two sewing machines in our craft closet that can be used, and I have
machines available for a morning or afternoon of sewing.
Please look on our bulletin board for an interest/sign-up sheet for a workshop on recycling a
sweatshirt/jacket in the month of March. Thank you, Claire Amick
COFFEE HOUR: If you are new to the park and would like to host a coffee hour and do not
know what to do, please contact someone on the Rec Board.
CHANGES TO THE PARK DIRECTORY: If you have any changes or corrections for the park
directory, please either leave them in the office with Meade or notify Diego or Calla Gonzalez.
Ken and Ann Aubin, Lot 123, have a local phone number that is not listed in the directory: FL
(H) 941-721-8345; Northern (H) is already listed and is 315-639-6339; Ken’s (C) is listed and is
315-783-0810; Ann’s (C) is not listed and is 315-783-0706.
Thank You! We would like to offer a huge “Thank You” to Sandy and Ron Thomas and Nancy
Dixon for donating the 2 new round tables for the card room. We appreciate your donation.
REQUEST FOR PALM VIEW SCHOOL: The Palm View School next door has a book sale every
fall and again in March. The children bring money and are allowed to purchase books at a
reduced price. Last year, I took one of the kids I tutor to the sale and saw something that was
quite sad. Many of the kids did not have enough money, even at the reduced rate, to purchase
a book. I decided to start a fund to help those children. The money that is put into the fund is
given to the teachers in the form of gift certificates, and these certificates are given out at the
assembly prior to the sale. The teacher said she wished I had been there to see their faces. I
am now asking for help from anyone in the park that feels they can contribute to this fund for the
sale in March. Please see Sharon Maly (Lot 465, phone 989-370-3669) or call her. If you can
give $1.00, it will make a difference. Thank you for your consideration in donating to this fund.
Len Bromer, Lot 214, is home and continues to need our prayers. Please keep both Len and
Dee in
your thoughts and prayers.
John Dander, Lot 145, recently had surgery and will begin radiation treatments shortly. We
wish John
and Rose our prayers and we are thinking of you during this time.
Von Gilbert, Lot 215, is still looking for a diagnosis. We continue to think of you, Vonnie, and
we hope the doctors figure out the best way to give you some relief soon.
Betty Larson, Lot 101, still could use our prayers.
Julie Lewis, Lot 164, has Stage IV cancer, and we need to keep her in our prayers.
Henry St. Onge, Lot 135, still needs our thoughts and prayers.
Joe and Roberta Polsgrove, Lot 468, continue to need our prayers and support
Brian Pratt, Lot 151, is now at Westminster. Please say a prayer for the Pratts or stop by to
see Lynda and offer her your help and support.
John Reihl, Lot 130, had a scare last Saturday. It turned out to be a urinary tract infection.
We are glad you are now on antibiotics and getting better, and that it was not something more
serious.
Joao Salerio, Lot 149, needs our prayers. He has been having health issues. Please keep
Barb in your thoughts, too.
Jim and Helen Wensink, Lot 466, continue to need our prayers, cards and/or visits at their
home at TCM. Please continue to keep Helen and Jim in your prayers.
Please say a prayer for anyone in the park who is ill or may have a friend or loved one
with an illness.
NEWS FROM THE OFFICE OF MEADE PERNEY, OFFICE MANAGER Phone; 941-722-8249 / FAX 941-729-8076 e-mail: terraceia@newbymanagement.com e-mail: terraceia@verizon.net
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Meade would like you to know:
▪There has been a recent problem with solicitors in our park. One solicitor was in our park and
Country Lakes trying to sell packaged meat. If someone comes to your door and tries to get you
to buy something, please call the park office immediately or notify a Board member so we can
confront them and get them to leave the park.
▪If you get letters from Citizens Insurance on things that may not be covered in the event of a
claim, please notify your insurance agent. They often will tell you what needs to be done to get
continued coverage.
▪There continues to be a problem with vehicles exceeding the posted park speed limit. Please
ask any residents you observe speeding to slow down, or you may file a written confidential
complaint in the office. We need to work on eliminating this blatant disregard for our park speed
limit.
▪Currently there are 172 residents in the park and 27 units that are not occupied.
New Residents to the Park: We sold 1 home in December and 4 homes in January; please
add the following people to your directories:
Lot 157 (Pete Hester) – Louis (Louie) and Linda Lorenzi – (C) 740-334-1739
Lot 225 (Virnell Disch) – Ron and Cynthia Bowman – (C) 269-964-8063
Lot 410 (Christine Donnelly) – Bob and Lorraine Haas - (H - Northern) 248-437-9915; (C) 248-
719-0952
Lot 435 (Carlyle Stone) – Vern and Launita Plassman – (H – Northern) 419-337-2810; (C) 419-
297-9515
Lot 460 (Jack McCabe) – Dale and Nedra Wilson - (C) 706-835-7150
Attention Smokers: There are proper containers available for disposal of cigarette butts.
Please do not throw cigarette butts around the Park. We would appreciate your cooperation in
keeping the Park free of this debris!
SOLICITORS: Can take real advantage of you. If someone comes to your door trying to sell you
a service, ask them to leave immediately. Promptly report the incident to the park manager giving
a description of the vehicle and the direction it leaves.
Maintenance Report – Gene Frank
Remodeling of the women’s restroom in the clubhouse has begun and is progressing nicely.
Palmetto Pump was called to take care of a blocked floor drain in the men’s restroom. The men’
s restroom and part of the clubhouse was flooded because of this blockage. It took two days for
the drainage lines to be cleared out. Three trees have been removed around the park: 101,
302, and 413 – Legendary Tree Service completed the removals for $975.Triad Tech has
installed new stainless steel pipe at lift station #1. The temporary pump has been removed so
the lift station is functioning properly.

MONDAY – HORSESHOE LEAGUE: The Horseshoe League will play on Mondays at 10:00 a.m.
sharp. They will also play on Thursdays (February 2 and 16; March 1 and 8). We welcome new
and experienced players and look forward to an exciting season.
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY WATER AEROBICS: Water aerobics is held 3 days a
week at 10:30 a.m. Anyone is welcome! Come and join the fun and get some sun while working
out!
MONDAY - ART CLASS: Judi Renkenberger has art class on Mondays from 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Please bring any supplies you have, and enjoy the fun.
MONDAY - BINGO: Bingo is held on Mondays (through the end of March) at 7:00 p.m. The
doors open at 6:15; refreshments will be served mid-way through the evening.
TUESDAY – SHUFFLEBOARD LEAGUE: The TCM Shuffleboard League began play on
Tuesday, January 10, at 1:00 p.m. We are looking forward to another great year.
THURSDAY – HEARTS & HANDS CRAFT GROUP: The Hearts & Hands Craft Group meets on
Thursdays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Please see the write up in the announcements below.
FRIDAY MEN’S GOLF: The Friday Men’s golf league begins at 9:40 a.m. at Terra Ceia Golf
Course in Palmetto. Please arrive at the golf course by 9:20 a.m. Dave Renkenberger (721-
4690) is the contact if you have questions or need a ride. A signup sheet is posted in the
Clubhouse, and Dave posts the list of teams that will play that week.
FRIDAY LADIES’ GOLF: Ladies’ golf is held on Fridays at 1:02 (tee-off time) at The Greens of
Manatee in Bradenton. Please be there a few minutes early. If you need a ride or have
questions, please call Lynn Searles (721-3245) or Gloria Ferber (723-0574). A signup sheet is
posted in the office and includes a column to check if you are able to drive that week.
FRIDAY LADIES’ SHUFFLEBOARD: If any of our ladies would like to play shuffleboard on
Fridays, this is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
FRIDAY– GAME NIGHT: Come join the fun and ice cream! Please contact Martha Hammond
(722-4270) if you have any questions.
NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS: If you have overnight guests (for even one night), please check
them in at the park office when they arrive and out when they depart. Any guest staying more
than 30 days needs prior written approval of the Board of Directors. Please refer to your Rules
and Regulations, Section V, numbers 1 and 2.