Hawthorne Residents Cooperative Association,

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1 Hawthorne Residents Cooperative Association, VOLUME 30, NUMBER HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD, LEESBURG, FL February Inc. 3, 2012 BILL CONNELLY, Trea.surer FAY FARRINGTON, Director BETH BOAST, Director FRANK TUCKER, Director FRANCES CREIGHTON. Director DAN HlIiNDERSON, President BOB M.ARABELLA, Vice President BOB HUNTER, Secretary 2nd Notice HRCA Annual Meeting and Election of Directors On Thursday, March 15, :00 A.M. Clubhouse Auditorium Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting will begin at 10:00A.M. on March 15,2012 in the Clubhouse Auditorium. Members are encouraged to attend. We need a minimum quorum of 304. One vote per house is allowed. An additional notice of the Annual Meeting with an Agenda will be delivered to each house on February 24,2012. Election of Board Members In an effort to encourage mo~e residents to vote and to make the process more convenient, we are delivering absentee ballots for election of Board Members to each home on February 24,2012. Instructions for voting are included on the blue, Secrecy Envelope. Please follow the instructions carefully to assure your ballot can be counted. For those members who plan to be away for an extended period of time, absentee ballots will be available in the Administration Office beginning February 17, Members unable to come into the Administration Office may call and have an absentee ballot mailed to them. All absentee ballots must be returned no later than 5:00 pm, Wednesday, March 14, Members may return the ballots to the Administration Office or drop them in the white, locked payment box near the AT. machine. Members who do not wish to vote by absentee ballot may vote on March th 15, 2012 at the Annual Meeting. The polls will be open for one hour after the close of the business session. All balloting will be by written, secret ballot. A sample ballot and resumes of the candidates are included with this notice. *NOTE: John Haag is unopposed for the 1 year term. Therefore, his name will not appear on the ballot.

2 John W. Haag 354 Palo Verde Drive Leesburg, FL Resident since August, 2005 Education: Received a B.S. degree in 1964 from Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York At present, I serve on the Hawthorne investment committee, the Hawthorne budget committee, am one of the Hawthorne ambassadors, Zone 2 captain and a Hawthorne representative to the ROC (resident owners cooperative) organization. I worked for Eastman Kodak, Sybron and Champion Products until At this point I became a stay at home dad/investor. While at home, I operated a vehicle and boat storage business and raised sheep. I also was a code enforcement officer and building inspector for the town of Caledonia, New York. I served as a volunteer at a nursing home and served eight years on the board of directors of our county cooperative extension. Shortly after my daughters finished college, I sold my farm and moved to Hawthorne full time. I feel that it is necessary that we preserve that which we have already accomplished and yet be open to new ideas and opportunities for current and future residents. I also feel that the maintenance fee should stay affordable. Thank you for your support and the opportunity to serve Hawthorne.

3 Hawthorne Residents Cooperative Association, Inc. Leesburg, Florida Board of Directors Administration Office Suzanne Pouliot-Klopp 150 Azalea Trail Full-time resident of Hawthorne since May 2008 Married to Orvin Klopp since September, 2007 Former resident of the Villages, 2005 Former resident of Seminole, Florida from 1984 thru 2005 I am a Christian and member of The First Baptist Church of Okahumpka Education: BA from Beckley College, Beckley, West Virginia (now University ofwv) Employment: 12 Years at Hawke Chrysler- Plymouth, Tampa, Florida. Service Manager's Support to Customers and responsible for Car Rentals, service bookkeeping, years with Paradyne Corporation, Largo, Florida Financing and Sales/Customer Service/Company Recognition Program Two Years as Hawthorne's N.Y. State Club Chairman 1 1;2 Year as Chairman of Hawthorne Zone Watch, HRCA Board Appointed Responsible for 64 Zones Club Hawthorne's Council representative for Zone Watch Member of AARP Board, representing Vial of Life Zone 8 Co-Captain for two years Planned and organized Hawthorne's Fourth of July and Christmas Parade Please accept my self-nomination form to become a member of the Board of Directors for a three-year term. As you can see, I am a "People Person", ready to work toward a better world and life for my neighbors. My listed experiences should make me eligible for a position on the Board. Sincerely, ~ Suzanne'Klopp \::-~::\\~

4 JOSEPH RUZJCKA Information As a fulltime resident of Hawthorne Sheet over the past 5 years, I have come to appreciate and honor the dynamic spirit of helpfulness and service that makes Hawthorne special. The HRCA Board strives to make certain that we all may continue to enjoy our "Heaven on # 27" by assuring effective and efficient management. In the spirit of service, I offer my candidacy for a Board position as one who will both honor the Hawthorne tradition while remaining open to those thoughtful changes intended to further enhance the "joy of living" here now and in the future. RESUME Joseph (Joe) Ruzicka (aka Baron Otto Von & Zu Schnapps, Hawthorne Players Murder Mystery Widower 112 Tamarisk Way (Home by the washhouse with the colorful chairs - come sit and enjoy the peace) Telephone: LIFEAND WORK EXPERIENCE 1. Enlisted/Officer in USAF Active & Active Reserve Troop Carrier Wing Director of Security and Law Enforcement. 2. U.S. Post Office All facets of Post Office operations. 3. Department of Defense Contracting Concept; Combat surveillance 4. Defense Contractor Officer Contract support to US Army Air Mobile R&D & Productions. contracts, project management and claim development and defense support Homing / Warning Systems for Navy Marine Air. 5. Department of Defense Contracting Officer Contracts Support to White House, Pentagon and other elements of the National Command Authority. 6. Summary of Civic/Religious: "Grandfather/mentor", Vice Chair City planning Commission, Parochial School Teacher of English as a second language; Various School of Religion topics/ grades HAWTHORNE INVOLVEMENT Good Neighbors, Kitchen Club, VFW, Hawthorne Players, Boat Club, Wood Workers Club, Investors Club, Pennsylvania Club - Chair EDUCATION B.A. Political Science M.A. Public Administration (course work completed:!vi ultipie courses associated with Miiit;lr\! ;lnr: ';\Iiii:>n ~n"",...i",l+i"",.

5 Candidate for the HRCA Board of Directors Resume of: Virginia D. Stevens (Ginny) 128 Dogwood Trail I have been a resident of Hawthorne for 10 years, full time for 6 of those years. At Hawthorne, I have served 4 years on the Club Hawthorne Council including 1 year as Vice President. also served on the grievance committee Long Range Planning Committee ofthe of the Council. Currently, I'm in the second year serving on the Board. I have also served 2 years on the Investment Committee. Some of the activities at Hawthorne that I am involved in are: Tennis Club, Chair of Hi Steppin' Cloggers, Bingo caller, Kitchen Club, Bag Ladies, Ambassador to name a few. Work History: I retired from the University of Vermont where I was a Senior Buyer responsible for large contracts and bids. I was a member of the Professional Purchasing Management Association as well as other associated professional organizations. During my time at UVM, I served on the Staff Council for 3 years, 1 year as Vice President. several committees during that time including the grievance committee. I also, chaired I have served on2 Search committees for the University Provost, as well as the Purchasing Manager. I hope to be considered as a Candidate for the Board. I love life here in Hawthorne contribute and want to in any way I can to keep our Community the beautiful and safe home we all enjoy.

6 Harold "Ed" Stewart Received 8.S,of Ed. from SUNY at Cortland, NY. Further study at Syracuse Univ. Graduate of the New York State Police Academy. Served in the N.Y. State Police as both a uniformed trooper and a member of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Spent 25 years with an international insurance company. Held post of claims manager in Binghamton, NY, Washington, DC and Orlando, FL. Participated in arbitration and mediation in the insurance industry. Lieutenant Commander U.S.Coast Guard Reserve Resident of Central Florida since 1973 and Hawthorne in Served as Commodore of the boat club for two years. Officer in Pitch and Put as well as the Avation Club. On patrol with the Lake County Sheriff's Dept. in the Citizens on Patrol program for two years. Currently acting as tour driver for the sales office. It is my aim to broaden and expand the communications between the Board of Directors and Hawthorne residents. And most certainly, maintain and improve the splendid lifestyle that our community provides.

7 Board Application Barbara Weese Full time Hawthorne resident Married 50 years to Bill Weese Three children and six grandchildren Education B.S. Humanities from Le Moyne College M. S. Education from Syracuse University Employment 26 years teaching,22 in West Buxton, Me 12 years as Language Arts Department Chair President and Chief Negotiator for Saco Valley Teachers Org. Served on the Board of New England Assoc. Teachers ofeng. Served on the Board of American Business Women's Assoc. of Greater Portland, ME, in conjunction with career education State and National service Appointed by Governor Jeb Bush to the State Commission to study homeowners'insurance Appointed to serve onaarp National Board of Public Policy for a six year term on the economics committee studying Social Security Solvency, Retirement Security Issues and Taxation. Served as Chair for two years Hawthorne current activities President of AARP Chapter and liaison to Club Hawthorne Council Co chair of Channel 7 and programmer Retired Educators Steering Committee Celebration Square Committee Member of Classy Ladies Member of Hawthorne Players Former activities Served on two Board Search Committees Chorus Historical Society Book Review Elected to Club Hawthorne Council twice

8 OFFICIAL BALLOT MARCH15, 2012 DIRECTORS THREE (3) YEAR TERM VOTE FOR THREE (3) Suzanne Klopp Joe Ruzicka D D EXPLANATION FRO"" l"'1'u 'Ii'--J~ Florida law for coopera associations requires full-funding of capital reserves unless the members vote to have no reserves or less than full-funding. Hawthorne residents have always electe less than full-funding. The 2012 budge includes $29 in the maintenance fee for less than full-funding of reserves. Full-funding of the reserves would increase the maintenance fee an additional $ Each year the Board and Budget committee review the reserve balances to assure there are sufficient funds available to meet our needs. Members are encouraged to vote for less than full-funding. I vote to waive full funding of Hawthorne's Capital reserve accounts and approve less than full-funding of $29 per month per house in CHECK ONE BOX ONLY D o YES NO