A-Friday Notes – Official Betmar Site

4-26-2024

Military Whist

Military Whist is this Saturday. Please be there by 6:15 P.M. This is the last one for this season. We will start again in November.

Friday Notes Closing for the Season

Friday Notes will discontinue for the Season as of this issue. Limited activity in the Summer make it unnecessary.
C-U in the Fall !!

4-19-2024

Friday Notes Closing for the Season

Friday Notes will discontinue for the Season at the end of April. Limited activity in the Summer make it unnecessary

All Clubs & Activities

If you have requested a room reservation for your club or activity, you MUST contact Communications with the information for it to be entered in the Calendar. Once you have reserved your reservation with Michelle we need the TIME of your event. PLEASE send this information as soon as you have conformation.

If you DO NOT contact our office, it WILL NOT be listed. We currently have several on hold because we do not have the time of the activity. (We only need the time of your event, not the total time you have reserved.) If you have requested a room for any activity since March 1st you will need to send this information to us ASAP.

When sending this information please also include the contact person with phone number, in case we have any questions.

Thank you,
Bonnie Coutz
Betmar Communications

PREVIOUS EDITIONS

Everything below this line is from previous editions in chronological order. These “OLD EDITIONS”, are simply here for your convenience if you need to look up something posted earlier.

If you’ve reached this point, you have already read ALL “this week’s” Friday Notes. Continue down for previous editions.

4-12-2024

Attention All Clubs:

Once you receive approval on your room reservation from Activities, please remember to contact the Communications Office by Submitting the Calendar Event Form with your Event Time so it can be seen in the online Calendar.

The Calendar Event Form can be found on Betmar’s website as follows:

Search on: Betmar.org
Select: Betmar Calendar
- At the top of this page
  - Select: CLICK HERE to submit a new Calendar Event or edit an existing event
Complete the Form
Once you get to the bottom of the Form, Select: Submit

It’s that easy!

Thanks,
Communications

DISPOSE OF A WORN FLAG

As you all know, the Betmar website has a section called “What Is-It/How do I?” That part of our website is dedicated to answering questions often asked by owners and residents.

Today, we have added a new entry provided by Laurie Black on the subject of how to properly dispose of a worn US flag. This is timely in a couple ways: many of you are taking down flags this time of the year; and Laurie’s collection box will be out only until the end of the month.

Refer to this new entry by going to the Betmar website (https://www.betmar.org) , click “On What-Is-It/How-Do I” and scroll down to “Misc: Dispose of an American flag”.

If others are aware of other means for doing this, we will be happy to include it..

Tom Brown

Many Thanks

Many, many thanks to our Betmar family for the cards, calls, flowers, delicious food and your joining with us to honor John on Sunday for a “Celebration” of his life. A special thanks to Judi Gearsbeck and her crew for the desserts and punch and to Jim Conzone and Marilyn Loding for the beautiful music. John will be in our hearts forever.

Joan, Joe and Sharon Piseski

Note to Joe and Sharon – I could not have done this without you.

Game Club – April Mahjongg Marathon

Our next Mahjongg Marathon will be Friday, April 19th, in Apache Clubhouse, Maple Leaf Room beginning at 9:00am until 1:00pm. $5.00 buy in and cash prizes awarded. Sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board in Apache Clubhouse. Residents must be game club members to participate.

4-05-2024

Blue course will remain closed

The Blue course will remain closed until after the new concrete paths have cured and the culvert replacement is completed sometime next week. During this time league’s will be suspended so as to leave at least 2 courses open for all club members and their guests. Please follow the Betmar Golf Facebook page for the latest updates.

Military Whist

Military Whist is this Saturday Aoril 6th. Please be there by 6:15.

Friday Notes Closing for the Season

Friday Notes will discontinue for the Season at the end of April. Limited activity in the Summer make it unnecessary

Betmar’s Michigan Picnic

There is a new Facebook page called “Betmar’s Michigan Picnic.” If you would like to keep up to date on the Picnic, please send us a request to join. This is a private group for Michigan residents who live in Betmar. Join us!

Marilyn Williams
Terri Williams
MI Picnic Coordinators

3-22-2024

White Course Cleanup Cancelled

Due to the great work done on a continuous basis, the white course cleanup has been cancelled for Wednesday March 27th. Thank you for all the support and help that everyone has done for golf.

CORRECTION: Music entertainment

It was reported in coffee news that the Music entertainment club is running two shows on Friday and Saturday this week at 7pm in C/H 2. This is incorrect. There is a show in C/H2 at 7pm on Friday night, and a matinee performance on Saturday at 2pm.

Kitchen band is looking for a pianist

Kitchen band is looking for a pianist who would like to be our music director. You would be choosing the songs we sing and perform. We meet on Friday morning at 9:00 at clubhouse 3. We have 4 different assisted living facilities that we entertain! We sing the same songs throughout the month. This is a perfect opportunity to bring joy, happiness, and delight to these wonderful people! If you are interested in helping us out please contact Kathleen David at 231 497 4664

3-15-2024

Bulletin Deadline

April will be the last Bulletin of the 23-24 Season.
Bulletin Deadline is next Wednesday, March 20th. If not received by the 20th you will miss putting your article in the last bulletin for the season. Please send by the 20th of March.

Chorus concert

Chorus concert is April 3 at 2pm and April 5th at 7pm there is no Thursday concert

Theater

Finians Folly This weekend Friday at 7 Sat at 2 and Sun. at 7 .Tickets $6.

The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers

The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers
Support group will meet Wednesday, March 20th at 2pm at the home of Laraine Roberts 5144 Ava Ct. Our group offers support, literature, and an opportunity to ask questions for caregivers of loved ones suffering with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Call 517-230-2231 for more information.

3-8-2024

MEMORIAL FOR BILL ROBERTSON

There will be a Celebration of Life for Bill Robertson on March 10, 2024 from 1pm-3pm in CH3 (NOT CLUBHOUSE 2).
Any ladies that would like to donate are asked to bring and cake, cookies or bars. It would be very appreciated.
Any questions please contact Judi Gearsbeck at 813-780-9811

Tennis Pickleball Club Poker Run

Last chance for the Tennis Pickleball Club Poker Run tickets for March 13th – they are available at the office or call 517-230-2231.
$12 each

Making Greeting Cards

Hobby club is holding 2 classes for making greeting cards! If you have wondered how to make awesome looking cards, this is your perfect opportunity! Classes will be on March 12 and March 19th. Classes start at 1:00 in the annex. Please call Holly Hefner at 987 844 9458 to let her know who will be attending. We want to be sure to have enough supplies for everyone! This will be a very fun event! Don’t miss out!

Lippizanes

Bus leaves at 10:00 this Friday, Feb 8 for Lunch with the Lippizanes

Military Whist

Military Whist is this Friday March 9th at Clubhouse #3 . Please be there by 6:15 P.M.

New England picnic

A reminder that the New England picnic is tomorrow, March 9 at Clubhouse 2. the doors will open at 11 for registration appetizers and social hour potluck to follow. There will be raffles door prizes. Lots of fun please remember to bring a dish for your table and your place setting (plate, silverware and napkin). bring your favorite drink punch will be available. We are looking forward to a great turnout and lots of fun and meeting new people.

Betmar Golf Club

2024 Men’s Club Championship Results!

The annual Men’s Club Championship was a great success with 103 players participating. The courses were in great condition thanks to the maintenance crew. The Championship staff did a fantastic job running the event and getting the very large group through the whole process from beginning to end.

A huge thank you to: Roger Staley, Ron Irwin, Tim Burns, Sue Lane, Joanne Wille, Fred Jaeger and Kelly Lloyd for all the work with the Tournament. Also, thank you so much to Sheri Huff, Carol Young, Verna Bertrand for putting together a wonderful lunch, and Susan Muller for handling the cash table. We could not accomplish such a great event without all the work from this Team.

Club Championship Results:

For the first time in “remembered” history, the Low Gross in Flight B was better than the Low Gross in Flight A. Eric LaCroix, First Place in Flight A had a 96 for the 27 holes, and Pat Mead in Flight B had a 93 for the 27 holes. Both are Club Champion for their Flights, but Pat Mead is the overall Betmar Golf Club CLUB CHAMPION for 2024. Congratulations Pat Mead!!

Flight A1^st Place, Club Champion – Eric LaCroix2^nd Place, Presidents Cub – Scott Krumbholz3^rd Place – Joe Nemeth4^th Place – Tim Burns	Flight B1^st Place, Club Champion – Pat Mead2^nd Place, President’s Cup – Ken Curtis3^rd Place – Mike Gumser4^th Place – Dave Gregg
Flight C1^st Place, Club Champion – Max DeHaven2^nd Place, President’s Cub – Jimmy Richie3^rd Place – Mike Poulin4^th Place – Robert Burkhead	Flight D1^st Place, Club Champion – Mac McKinnon2^nd Place, President’s Cup – John Archibald3^rd Place – Mike Herman4^th Place – Gary Mead
Flight 80+1^st Place, Club Champion – Ernie Vaillancourt2^nd Place, President’s Cup – John Alberts3^rd Place – Phil Fisher4^th Place – Owen Whitkopf

Skins – Flight A – $5.50 eachTim McEniff – 4 Gold, 8 GoldScott Krumbholz – 5 GoldJoe Nemeth – 9 GoldRon Irwin – 5 WhiteTom Frain – 9 WhiteEric LaCroix – 2 BlueRon Austin – 3 BlueTim Burns – 5 Blue	Skins – Flight B – $8 eachAlan Hussey – 2 GoldPat Mead – 7 GoldDave Gregg – 8 GoldMichael Gumser – 9 Gold, 2 BlueAlan Peterson – 4 WhiteRon Williams – 9 WhiteKen Curtis – 5 Blue
Skins – Flight C – $14 eachDan Welcher – 1 Blue, 4 BlueMike Poulin – 8 Blue, 4 GoldDennis Bass – 9 Blue, 5 GoldJoe LaBarr – 8 Gold	Skins – Flight D – $40 eachMac McKinnon – 1 Gold, 8 GoldPaul Marichal – 4 GoldFrank Magnarini – 3 BlueGary Mead – 4 Blue
Skins – Flight 80+ – $28 eachJohn Alberts – 1 GoldHank Hosking – 9 GoldErnie Vaillancourt – 9 Blue

Financial Summary

A total of $550 in Betmar Pro Shop Gift Certificates were given to the 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th place winners of each Flight.
The Raffle raised a gross amount of $762 in ticket sales. After deducting the cost of the Club Regripping from the Pro Shop of $125, the Raffle netted $637.
- 4 Rounds at Saddlebrook for 4 people (value $1,200) – donated by Saddlebrook
- 1 Round at Heritage Isles for 4 people (value $200) – donated by Heritage Isles
- Club Regripping (value $125) – purchased at the Pro Shop
- Golf Lessons (value $Priceless!) – donated by Ron Austin
- Pro V1 Golf Balls (value $55) – donated by Allen Faraday
- Ball Retriever (value $48) – donated by Allen Faraday
- Betmar “Soaker” Golf Hat (value $30) – donated by Allen Faraday
- Golf Shoes at the Pro Shop – donated by the Pro Shop
A Share the Wealth drawing raised another $37 for the Golf Club.
The lunch sales just about broke even, with Allen Faraday donating the water, soda, juice drinks and chips.

In summary, a total of $799 in cash is being donated to the Golf Club and a total of $550 in gift certificates were purchased from the Pro Shop, for a grand total benefitting the Club of $1,349.

Respectfully submitted,
Allen W. Faraday
Men’s Club Championship Coordinator
Karen Emery, Golf Club communications

3-1-2024

A note from that “Web Guy”

I did have a suggestion that I make a printable version of these Friday Notes. I did in fact work on it, and of course it is do-able……But it’s much more work than was intended in this Friday notes for for now….Sorry. Still working on a simpler idea, so stay tuned

Kitchen Band

The kitchen band will be playing on March 12th at coffee! Don’t miss out! This is your opportunity to see what we do. If you like to make people smile, then you should join us!

On Spot Dermatology

The next visit for the on spot dermatology clinic is Tuesday , March 19. 7:30 to 3pm
Call 941 444 0011 for an appointment or visit onspotdermatology.com/betmaracres

Ladies Golfapalooza

Ladies Golfapalooza
Monday, March 18th 9AM Tee Time
Gold Course $6
Sign up on the ladies golf board -teams of 4
Golf, Games, free jello/pudding shots, lunch and prizes

Swim Club Emergency Meeting

The Betmar Swim Club Board will hold an emergency Board meeting on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM to discuss the disposition of the maturing CD’s. Meeting will take place at 36953 Beth Avenue.

Computer/Technology Club’s Bake Sale

Saturday morning is the Computer/Technology Club’s Bake Sale from 8:00 to 10:00. We are having it in connection with the Golf Club’s Saturday Breakfast. Stop by and see us.

Computer/Technology Club’s Bake Sale

Saturday morning is the Computer/Technology Club’s Bake Sale from 8:00 to 10:00. We are having it in connection with the Golf Club’s Saturday Breakfast. Stop by and see us.

2-22-2024

Communication Office Hours

Communication Office will only be open Wednesday, February 21st and Wednesday, February 28th. Regular office hours will begin March 4th. Any questions or problems feel free to contact me at (989) 860-5544.

4th Annual Tennis/Pickleball Club Golf Cart Poker Run

Tickets for the 4th Annual Tennis/Pickleball Club Golf Cart Poker Run are now on sale at Coffee on Feb 27 and March 5. Your $12 donation includes your ticket for the poker run, cash prizes for the top hands, a picnic lunch, 50/50 tickets and a live and ticket auction. Call Laraine Roberts at 517-230-2231 for tickets or more information

Hospitality Club March meeting has been changed

Notice to all Hospitality Club members, our March meeting has been changed from
Thursday – March 7th to
Friday – March 8th at 1 pm in
Clubhouse 3.
Please inform any members whoay not have access to email.
We welcome new members with open arms. Please join us!

I can be reached at 207-314-8756

Lorna Bradstreet
President

Mahjongg Marathon on Friday

We will be hosting a Mahjongg Marathon on Friday, March 15th in the Maple Leaf room at Apache clubhouse. Play will begin at 9:00 am and end at approximately 1:00 pm. There is a $5.00 buy in and prizes will be awarded for high scores. Sign up sheet will be available at our regular Mahjongg time Monday and Friday 12:30-2:30 (note the time change!) and will be posted on the bulletin board in Apache clubhouse. Residents must be a game club member to participate.

Director Swim Club Security

March 14, 2024 there will be a vote at the monthly assembly meeting, immediately following the board meeting. You will be able to vote by ballot as soon as you enter. The votes will be tallied by a team at 11:00 am, assigned by the President and results will be immediately given. Here are the bios for the 2 candidates running for security. Please make plans to attend and vote. Thank you

Brad Gooding
My name is Brad Gooding, and I have been living on Kiowa Ave for the last twelve years as a snowbird from Vermont. I have been involved for years in pool operations. For 10 years, I have been on the Board of Directors for the Swim Club as the Equipment Manager and 6 years as Deck Manager. Finally, I have most operations of pools running smoothly. I am currently training a new equipment manager who’s name is Wayne Nareau. Thanks, Wayne, for stepping up and volunteering.

I am now running for the Board of Director Swim Club Security.

I plan to develop a team of Pool Rangers who will be under my supervision to inform folks of rule violations and can answer questions.

I would appreciate everybody’s vote for me for this important board position on March 14th at our regular monthly meeting.

Thanks for your consideration. I am looking forward to a new board position that needs to be active.

Thanks,
Brad Gooding
12 year pool member

Doug Baker
I am a third-generation Betmar resident who has been visiting this park since I was a teenager in high school. I have lived here for 12 years now in four different homes. Most people know me here as a local realtor who has been selling homes here in Betmar for over 11 years. I am currently engaged to my fiancé, Donna Smoyer, who has been a resident for over 2 years now. We are full-time residents here and care deeply for this community. I look forward to being able to help the swim club and this community grow. I appreciate your vote on March 14.

I hope everyone can attend the meeting, or at least drop by and vote 9:30 – 11:00, March 14, 2023, Apache Clubhouse

Lisa Peters
BAC Nominating Committee

2-16-2024

March 7th is Election Day!

Excercise and protect your RIGHTS as a member. We cannot assume the Slate of Officers are automatic winners. The write in options for candidates is part of the ballot.

Please come out and vote in support of your preferred candidate.

Tennis/Pickleball Golf Cart Poker Run

Tickets for the 4th Annual Tennis/Pickleball Golf Cart Poker Run are now available – happening on March 13 -starts at noon at the pavilion – donation $12 includes cash prizes for 4 top hands, picnic lunch and auction. Tickets available at coffee or call 517-230-2231.

Uno

Uno Ticket Sales Cutoff Saturday 5:00 PM for Discounted Donation of $10.00, Crashers at the door is $15.00
Remember there is no running just UNO fun and low score wins.
Save time checking in by putting your name on the back of the bigger portion of your ticket.
Remember there are 2 pieces to your UNO ticket . 1 portion is for food and 1 for getting your scorecard.
Food opens at 4:00PM. We will be having the Hosts eat at 3:30 as they can’t be at Clubhouse at 4:00 to eat.
Staggered start to the holes. THIS IS NOT A RACE.
DO NOT USE THE GOLF COURSE TO cut across from hosts homes.
Seating will be a little different this year with everyone in the parking lot, no split areas to eat.
Live Music will be after prizes are handed out, by John Perry.
If you are willing to make cookies for the UNO Run, Please contact Michelle McKinnon @ 810.908.4096
Terri Williams is coordinating prizes, so if you can please let her know if you have a donation for her.
We can still use some volunteers for scoring, greeting and I am sure some fill in here or there.

Thank You
Mac McKinnon
Golf Board President
813.469.8203 Cell

2-9-2024

March 7th is Election Day!

Excercise and protect your RIGHTS as a member. We cannot assume the Slate of Officers are automatic winners. The write in options for candidates is part of the ballot.

Please come out and vote in support of your preferred candidate.

Beth Ave Picnic

Saturday February 17
11:30 CH 3

Communication Office

will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 8th. We will reopen Friday morning at 9:00 a.m.

MahJongg

Beginning Monday, February 12th, the time for MahJongg playing will be changed to 12:30 instead of 1:00. We play in the Maple Leaf room of Apache clubhouse if you would like to play. Please pass this change on to anyone you see that plays MahJongg or would like to learn.

Karen Emery
krnemery@gmail.com
989-329-6450

Early Bird Theater

Thursday, February 8 – Early Bird Theater – Motor coach leaves Clubhouse 2 at 10:00 a.m. for “One Slight Hitch”

VESPERS

This Sunday, before the Super Bowl game, come join us for a time of worship with music and devotions. Food to follow in Clubhouse 3 at 4:30.

GOLF

Betmar Annual Men’s Golf Club Championship

Friday March 1, 2024

SIGN UP DEADLINE – Friday Feb 23

This annual tournament is fun for golf members of all playing abilities. With five separate groups (Flights A, B, C, D, 80+), you are only competing against other golfers of similar abilities. Flight 80+ is new this year. 80+ year old players may optionally choose this group which uses the RED tees. Minimum of 9 players required.

Pro Shop Gift Certificate prizes for 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th in Flights A,B,C,D, and 1^st and 2^nd in Flight 80+, and your names will be engraved on the Club Championship Plaque in the Club House. Lunch will be available for all Club Members for $5.

Entry fee is $5 paid in advance, when you sign up with any of the following:

Allen Faraday 207-415-5557

Tim Burns 231-349-7675

Ron Irwin 231-250-5076

Roger Staley 231-845-6747

Tee times (starting at 8 am) will be posted in advance.

Optional Skins game will be available for $5 for each Flight.

Established Betmar handicap will be used first, but if you don’t have one, then Saturday Skins Group and Wednesday Skins Group handicap can be used. If you don’t have either, talk to one of us and we will figure out how to place you in your Flight.

Last Years First Place Winners:

Flight A – Eric LaCroix

Flight B – Fred Elkins

Flight C – Dan Taylor

Flight D – Tim Berger

There is more information posted on the Bulletin Board in the Club House.

2-2-2024

Swim Club Meeting

February Swim Club Board (BoD) of Director & General Assembly meetings:

Thursday 2/8/24, 9:30 a.m, Apache Clubhouse. Swim Club General Assembly immediately follows BoD meeting.

See you there!!!

Regards
Brenda Lapierre
Swim Board President

Game Club Membership

In order to play in the games until 3/31/24 the cost is $15.00

The new year membership is from 4/1/24 to 3/31/25 and the cost is $15.00

At this time you can pay $20.00 and sign up for the rest of this year and all of next year!

It’s a good deal. Your new cards will be delivered once they are printed and processed.

If you have paid for the rest of this year after January 15^th you qualify for the deal. Put $5.00 in the lockbox or contact Mary Maverick 207-712-7936 and she will set up your bonus year.

Questions? Contact Mary Maverick 207-712-7936 or Carolyn Gahagan 330-718-0449

1-26-2024

Pickleball ….Give it a try

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the country. Do you want to give it a try? If so, we think you’ll be interested in the free beginner’s clinic that the Tennis/Pickleball Club is offering. You do NOT need to join our club in order to participate in the clinic. The clinic will be held on Mon. 1/29- Fri. 2/2 from 11-1 at the courts. As a special bonus, if after participating in all five days of the clinic you decide to join our fun club, we will waive the initiation fee. Please contact Darlene Paine at 207 779-4948 as soon as possible if you would like to participate or if you have any questions. We have had well over 20 participants the last two years and everyone says they enjoyed it. We’d love to have you come and join the fun!

Military Whist

Military Whist is this Saturday in Clubhouse #3. Please be there by 6:15.

Office Changes

As many of you may have heard, Jan Slater and her daughter Kaylan chose to resign on January 18, 2024. One common ground’s part-time employee resigned earlier. None of them were fired.

The trustees and the Board of Directors worked together to find qualified replacements for all positions creating a smooth transition. We are happy to announce Tina Perras, whom many of you already know, has been promoted to office administrator. Linda Zervos is a new part-time employee familiar with the office accounting program. Common grounds also have a new crew member, Ralph McCarthy, who worked for another local golf course and is more than qualified for his new position with Betmar. We anticipate a smooth transition and minimal disruption in customer service, accounting, and common ground maintenance.

Please welcome the new hires, congratulate the promoted, and exercise patience as everyone adapts.

George Ferrari, President

Resident Concern

Many are concerned regarding how Bill Robertson was doing after seeing the ambulance at his home yesterday. Bill Robertson’s wife, Wilma, has given us an update.

Bill is back home on oxygen and Hospice is involved. He is not up to visitors and please respect his wishes. It would be nice if we send cards to Bill to help brighten his day. His address is 36914 Lakewood Dr. 33542.

Please keep Bill and Wilma in your prayers.

Bob Coutz, Properties

Swim Position

We have an opening that need to be filled for the 2024/2025 term. Please consider serving for a season. The February Swim Board Meeting will be held on the 8^th. Nominees will be read to the board that day as well as nominations from the floor. The final board will be decided at the March meeting and take office at the April meeting. Please call or text:

Lisa Peters 36532 Kay Ave 615-824-8025

Connor Brown 36542 Strand Dr 828-674-1976

Laurie Black 36911 Grace Ave 989-619-6034

The Pool Equipment Manager/Director shall:

maintain the pool equipment area, pumps, filters, heaters etc. in good condition
be aware of the general workings of the pools, and will call the necessary companies for repairs or guidance when needed
place (November) and remove (March 31) large pool blanket mechanism from the large pool deck
- check battery for mechanism
communicate appropriate Deck Manager concerns to A-Quality
periodically inspect large/small pool blankets for wear and tear
routinely check spa blankets for wear and tear
- worn materials need to be brought to Board attention
- all strapping should be secure
- replacements take several months for delivery
oversee the purchasing of all necessary materials needed to keep the pools mechanically in good condition
- submit invoices/receipts to the Treasurer in a timely manner for payment
display “sandwich boards” announcing Swim Board and General Membership meetings outside the gates one week before the meetings
authorize and coordinate volunteer work performed at the pools
- e.g., rebuilding of spa blanket racks, motors
coordinate, with the Deck Manager, the scheduled monthly volunteer cleaning of the fences, chairs and lounges; notify Secretary for posting of pool closure on Facebook and signs at the pool at least one week ahead of the date
ensure that water testing takes place and is logged on days when A-Quality does not
prepare and review contracts relevant to pool equipment, including yearly service
- contracts need to be submitted to the Swim Club Board
- upon Swim Club Board approval, contracts are forwarded to Betmar Trustees for final approval and implementation
review and initial the inventory report no later than December 1st
develop a budget that will cover the cost of the Pool Equipment activities, review draft at December meeting and submit final to the Treasurerfor presentation at the January board meeting

Thank you for considering this very important position.

Lisa Peters

Swim Board Nomination Committee

Strategy meeting

Hello Members!

I will be holding a Strategy meeting on Friday 1/26 @ 11 a.m. @ 36953 Beth Ave.

Regards
Brenda Lapierre
843-283-4422

TREE TRIMMING

WARNING TREE TRIMMING IN CLUBHOUSE 2 PARKING LOT AREA!!

We are asking all residents PLEASE STAY CLEAR of the area. Park in front of the Clubhouse 2 until trimming is completed. This area will be taped off. Trimming should be completed around noon.

Bob Coutz, Properties

Bonnie Coutz
Betmar Communications
37137 Lakewood Dr
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
813-779-2843

1-19-2024

Pickleball

Savannah Trip

Attention to those going to Savannah in February:

There will be a meeting to discuss our trip on Saturday, January 27 at 10:00 a.m. in Clubhouse 3. Hope you can attend or send a representative. Agenda and luggage tags will be distributed.

Chili Cook Off

Come & Enjoy Betmars Best Chili. Meal includes Chili, Cornbread, Dessert and Drink all for only $5 or $8 at the door while supplies last.

Wednesday, January 24th 1pm to 3pm CH2 Annex.

Tickets sold @ office, Coffee & Golf Club. You may also contact Terri Williams 269-501-4752/Marilyn Williams 269-352-0844 or Mac McKinnon for tickets.

Come join us for a great time and enjoy our entertaining panel of judges MC’d by our own Carol Kelly.

Hope to see you there

Betmar Memorial

The Betmar Memorial will be held January 21, in CH#2 at 2:00 p.m.

Wanting to make sure none of the residents who passed in 2023 are missed, I’m asking you to check the list on the obituary bulletin board and write in their name.

The Betmar Memorial is a very special event so please mark your calendar and plan to attend.

Thank you
Carol Kelly, coordinator

1-12-2024

Darters Needed

Attention Betmar, dart players are needed for the winter season starting January 17th every Wednesday at 6:30 for 9 weeks. Please contact Cindy Cutter 208-249-0308. Come join the fun..

Betmar Travel

Our Adventure starts Wednesday, January 17 at 8:30 a.m. The weather won’t be the greatest but the lower deck is enclosed. Let’s just put our scouting caps on and “Be Prepared.” Wear non-skid shoes matey.

Calypso Breeze Adventure Itinerary

8:15 a.m.Bus Arrives

8:30 a.m. Bus Departs

10:30 a.m. Arrive at John’s Pass for free time to shop

12:00 p.m. Meet everyone at the boat

12:30 p.m. Depart dock

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Calypso Queen Lunch Cruise

2:15 p.m. Depart for Betmar

4:15 p.m. Arrive Betmar

Any questions call Sandy Bedingfield (937) 215-9954 or Bonnie Coutz (989) 860-5544.

Bonnie Coutz

2023 Newcomers Fair

Our Newcomers Fair will be here before we know it! Thursday, January 25th 11am-1pm; beginning promptly at 11:00am with a special luncheon in the Annex exclusively for all new residents who’ve moved into Betmar in 2023!
After lunch we’ll move into Clubhouse 2 where all Clubs and Activities will be set up with great entertainment and lots of raffles for some really awesome gifts.

If you’ve met any of our Newcomers please give them my number to have them RSVP so they can be included and we are sure to have plenty of food for everyone.
Any questions please text or call
Melinda Graves 707-628-2791

Card Making Parties

I have set up two classes in March; however they are BOTH going to be Card Making Parties. I’ll set up an Essential Oils Informational (Lord willing) later this year. Sign ups —-for either one or the other Card Making Party dates, will be available in the Annex in February. Thanks everyone for your patience and support as we endeavor to continue to bring more fun things to do together!!
Any questions please text or call Melinda Graves at 707-628-2791

Golf Notes

Golf – Hope you enjoy the improvements to the courses, 2 days of multi workers, at times we had almost 10 guys trimming, hauling, and chipping the trimmed trees.

Friday & Saturday – Golf Fun Challenges on 2 White. Putting Challenge on 2 White green. Chip in the pool, 2 White Fairway. Closest to the Pin on 2 White Red tees. So come on out and have some fun with the challenges.

Callaway Representatives in Betmar Saturday 10AM-12PM (will stay a little longer if needed) they will have some nice beginner sets of clubs and 2 nets to try the clubs. So please stop by and check them out at 1 White Green for putters and 1 white fairway for the 2 hitting nets. We really need attendees so we can get them back again and maybe expand it in the future. Hope to see you there.

Upcoming Events – Wine and Nine on Tuesday, Couples Golf on Friday. Tickets for breakfast and Chili cook off for sale on Tuesdays before coffee.

What-Not Sale (next week!!!)

WE HAVE HAD THE BUSIEST THURSDAY ON RECORD. CONTARY TO WHAT WE SAID A WEEK AGO, WE ARE RUNNING LOW ON PLASTIC BAGS AND WOULD ACCEPT ANY YOU’D CARE TO DONATE AT THE STAGE FRIDAY OR SATURDAY.

Also, just reminder that on Saturday we will feature breakfast sandwiches and everything at ½ price from 8 to 10:30. At 10:30 our very popular $5 bag sale will run to the close at 12:30.

Thank to everyone who shopped with us yesterday!!!!

The Computer/Technology Club

The Computer/Technology Club would like to invite everyone in the park interested in learning about tips and security while using the internet to a meeting this coming Tuesday with speaker Bruce Myers. You don’t have to be a member if the club to attend. The meeting will be at 1:00 in Clubhouse 2. We hope you can attend.

Mary Ann Gifford

The Betmar Memorial

The Betmar Memorial will be held January 21, in CH#2 at 2:00 p.m.

Wanting to make sure none of the residents who passed in 2023 are missed, I’m asking you to check the list on the obituary bulletin board and write in their name.

The Betmar Memorial is a very special event so please mark your calendar and plan to attend.

Thank you
Carol Kelly, coordinator

1-5-2023

The Betmar Memorial

The Betmar Memorial will be held January 21, in CH#2 at 2:00 p.m.

Wanting to make sure none of the residents who passed in 2023 are missed, I’m asking you to check the list on the obituary bulletin board and write in their name.

The Betmar Memorial is a very special event so please mark your calendar and plan to attend.

Thank you
Carol Kelly, coordinator

Saturday night dances

Due to illness, West Wind will not play at the Saturday night’s dance, 1/6/24. We are fortunate that Deb Morin and the Maine Trio are available to play.

ATTENTION – Starting March 9 through April 27, there will be NO ADVANCE TICKETS issued for any of the Saturday night dances. Doors will open at 6 p.m., you pay $5pp at the door and you can sit in any available location.

The Dance Club is trialing this change because the current process is costly and time consuming for Communication and Dance Club volunteers.

This is a trial and your feedback is encouraged.

Your Dance Club Executive Board,

Janet Blair

Steve Ward

Joyce Smith

Pamela Ward

Dance Club General Meeting on Tuesday, January 9, 3 p.m. in the Apache Blue room. Everyone is welcome.

HEALTHORAMA: .

Monthly visits January, February, and March from OnSpot Dermatology, a full service Mobile dermatology clinic. 15 minute appointments available. Call 941 444-0011. 10 scheduled appointments are needed for the unit to make the trip from Sarasota.

WHEN: Tuesday, January 16th
TIMES: 7:30AM – 3:00PM
WHERE: Clubhouse 2 parking lot

During their initial set up in December, six(6) cancers were discovered and treated. They accept most insurances and have competitive self-pay rates. This is not a free service. ———————————————–

Chili Cook off

The first Annual Chili Cook off is Wednesday, January 24th 1-3pm Club House 2 Annex. Tickets are $5 in advance and $8 at the door while Chili supplies last. Meal includes Chili, Cornbread, Dessert & Drink. Tickets available at Coffee, The Office and from Terri Williams 269-501-4752 /Marilyn Williams 269-352-0844. We are still in need of Dessert and Cornbread donations. Please contact Terri or Marilyn if you are able to Work or donate a cornbread /Dessert.

Golf Breakfast Golf Breakfast is this Saturday 8am-9:30am. Tickets available at the door for $8 while supplies last.

No Golf Activities next week There will be no Golf Activities scheduled by Marilyn/Terri Williams next week due to the What Not Sale.

Golf Meeting Reminder: There will be a Golf Meeting on January 29th @ 9am. Location: Club House 2 Annex

Golf skill challenges This year the What not Sale will again feature the Golf skill challenges of putting, closest to the pin and chipping. There will also be a Callaway representative on site for fittings and club demo’s Saturday 10-12.

What-Not Sale (next week!!!)

WE ARE ALL SET FOR BAGS & NEWSPAPERS. THANK YOU!

Betmar bakers are reminded our volunteers survive on and appreciate your goodies. They may be dropped off at the kitchen window any morning, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.

Reminder: Wear your Betmar Nametag for quick admission to the Resident Sale on Thursday at 1 pm. Without one, we will have to look you up on the list and give you a temporary nametag.

Ant March is at 9 am Wednesday. Feel free to use a dolly or cart, but they must be left at the door. If you can’t carry the box, just leave it at the door. We’ll get it in.

All volunteer needs have been filled with one exception. Our Security team hands out a site map of the 4 buildings at the entrances. We could use a few greeters to help them during the busiest times. If you can help, please contact Dee.

Golf Club has several activities planned during the sale. Anyone looking to help should contact Mac McKinnon.

Tom & Diane (Dee) Brown
603-978-9250 (T)
603-534-3304 (D)
tomdianebrown@yahoo.com