​2020 Pleasure Beach Update
 
 Pleasure Beach Membership, The 2020 season is fast approaching; however the challenges facing all of us do to the Covid-19 pandemic is concerning.   The Waterford Association board is taking necessary actions to deal with this crisis.  We are making adjustments to our work as a board to proceed with the 2020 season.   Although our board has not been able to hold a regular meeting in person since early February, we have been able to communicate electronically.   I am happy to say that most all of the necessary work to begin the 2020 season is complete.   We are moving ahead as scheduled and planning opening day for Saturday June 20th!   
   As stated, in preparation to the 2020 season much work has already been completed.  We approved a detail budget. We have installed new snow fencing on the beach, built a small boardwalk and refurbished the parking lot.  And it looks fantastic!    A special thanks to Beach Manager Bill Brett, Maintenance Committee Chair Frank Ribas and Rick Woods for assisting with the project.   The Pleasure Beach website has been updated.  The Membership Application has been modified and I am encouraging everyone to sign up.  2020 Parking Passes and 2020 Beach Badges have arrived in fact some have already been mailed out to our members!   Please note that one Parking Pass is included with your membership and only one car per accessed household will be allowed into the parking lot.    We have held committee meetings.    We have hired lifeguards and parking lot attendants.   So we are ready to go!
 
 Covid-19 crisis update, please note the following:
 

• The beach is open to Pleasure Beach members and guests ONLY.   Per the Town of Waterford the beach is not open to the general public.
• Please use advised social distancing practices when on the beach.
• Membership enrollment is open for the 2020 season.  All members are encouraged to sign up.
• 2020 parking passes and beach badges are going to be mailed to members.  
• As pandemic events unfold please refer to our Pleasure Beach website for future updates.

 
 
Introduction of the Waterford Association board:
 

• Vice-President; Ray DeMonte
• Treasurer; David Lewis Jr.
• Secretary; Mimi Woods
• Financial Secretary; Anne Darling
• Maintenance Committee Chair; Frank Ribas
• Bylaw Committee Chair; Susan Benzyk
• Finance Committee Chair; Dave Cavasino
• Heather Toyen; Past President

 
Supporting Team:

• Beach Manager; Bill Brett
• Webmaster; Gary Slater
• Social Directors; Kathy Cavasino and Karen Murphy

 
At this time, it is our plan to move forward with the 2020 Pleasure Beach season.  Again as events of the crisis unfold please monitor the website for updates.  Hopefully enjoying beautiful Pleasure Beach in 2020 will be a great outlet from the hardships caused by Coronavirus pandemic.   
 
Be well and stay safe,
Dave Ferraguto
President
Waterford Association
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Hello Pleasure Beach Members
We hope you are enjoying your Labor Day weekend
A few updates to note:

1.  Pleasure Beach is now SMOKE FREE.  Please do not light up on the beach.  Thank you

2.  Lights Out:  September 14, 6pm @ Firehouse.  Pot Luck Event - bring main dishes, sides, salads, desserts, beverages, appetizers..... 
Contact Anne Darling if you plan on attending.
We need to know how many tables & chairs to set up

3.  Sept 2 is the last day the beach will have lifeguards and trash cans.  Please plan accordingly.

4.  Anyone interested in volunteering for a committee (fence, bylaw, social, membership, finance, improvement) please send an email to:  president@pleasurebeachct.org 

Thank you and enjoy the upcoming seasons.

Hello Pleasure Beach

A Few Reminders for Labor Day Weekend:  

1.  BRIEF meeting on Saturday August 31 @ 9:00AM, Goshen Firehouse
Voting on Grandfathering in specific families as members and on making the beach smoke free

If you are unable to attend, please vote via proxy or send an email

2.  We need several strong volunteers to help move the guard chairs into the parking lot

3.  Pizza Truck - Sunday Sept 1 @ 3pm - 5:00ish
Purchase by the slice or the whole pie

4.  September 14 @ 6pm - Lights Out, At the Fire House
Entirely Pot Luck - bring a variety of dishes (heavy appetizers, main meals, salads, desserts) and BYOB

See you all on the beach for the last official beach weekend.

Hello Pleasure Beach Members
This includes important information regarding the beach and bylaws

1. Article XIII, Section 3 passed overwhelmingly at the August 17, 2019 meeting.  The new language is: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in these Bylaws, there shall be one (1) vote per assessed household to be exercised by the registered owner or owners acting jointly or, in the case of an entity owner, by its legally designated representative.
   
2. A motion was made at the 8/17/29 meeting, and approved, to meet on August 31, 2019. We will have a BRIEF meeting  on Saturday @ 9:00AM at the Firehouse
   
   1. Discuss & vote on grandfathering in specific members/households  
      
   2. Vote on making Pleasure Beach Smoke Free 
      

If you are unable to attend, please cast your vote via email (president@pleasurebeachct.org)
Or via Proxy

3.  Congratulations to the new officers:
President:  Dave Ferraguto
VP:  Colin Gourlie
Treasurer:  David Lewis, Jr
Financial Secretary:  Anne Darling
Secretary:  Mimi Woods

4. Social Reminders:
Pizza Truck - Sept 1 @ 3PM
Lights Out - Sept 14 @ 6PM

​Hello Pleasure Beach Members

This includes important information regarding the beach and bylaws

1. Article XIII, Section 3 passed overwhelmingly at the August 17, 2019 meeting.  The new language is: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in these Bylaws, there shall be one (1) vote per assessed household to be exercised by the registered owner or owners acting jointly or, in the case of an entity owner, by its legally designated representative.
2. A motion was made at the 8/17/29 meeting, and approved, to meet on August 31, 2019. We will have a BRIEF meeting  on Saturday @ 9:00AM at the Firehouse
   1. Discuss & vote on grandfathering in specific members/households  
   2. Vote on making Pleasure Beach Smoke Free 

If you are unable to attend, please cast your vote via email (president@pleasurebeachct.org)
Or via Proxy

3.  Congratulations to the new officers:

• President:  Dave Ferraguto
• VP:  Colin Gourlie
• Treasurer:  David Lewis, Jr
• Financial Secretary:  Anne Darling
• Secretary:  Mimi Woods

4. Social Reminders:

• Pizza Truck - Sept 1 @ 3PM
  
• Lights Out - Sept 14 @ 6PM

Hello 

This email contains many important pieces of information.  Please read thoroughly.  

Reminder:   Annual Meeting - August 17, 2019 @ 9:00am - 11:00am  - Goshen Firehouse.  

Update regarding bylaw voting:  Contrary to any rumors you may have heard, the August 17th vote for amending our by-laws to One House – One Vote, WILL take place as planned. In the spirit of equal representation, we encourage all voting members to participate. You can vote by an in-person ballot, proxy, or email.  At the August meeting, a motion will be made to allow any present memberships to continue. PLEASE VOTE. Signed, The Bylaws Committee & The Board

Voting Importance:  At this juncture, we currently need a minimum of 120 eligible voters to attend the August meeting, submit a proxy, or vote online, in order to qualify a quorum.  We need a quorum inorder to proceed with the bylaw vote.

Goshen Firehouse Update:  Please join the town meeting at Town Hall to help support the fire department funding and staffing.   Monday, Aug 5 @ 5:30.  

Proxy Voting - If you are unable to attend the meeting and wish to have your voice heard, please complete the Proxy Form and appoint a trusted adult on your behalf

Topics for meeting discussion:

1. Update from Fence Committee 
2. Social event updates - 

• Aug 21 - Kids Craft on Beach
• Sept 14 - Lights Out - Potluck

1. Update from Beach Manager

Board Positions:
Ed Hogan is the nominating committee person.
Anyone interested in running for a board position,  please email him know.
Ed's email is 
 


Thank you.
Board of Directors

Hello 

This email contains many important pieces of information.  Please read thoroughly.  

Reminder:   Annual Business Meeting - July 13, 2019 @ 9:00am - 11:00am  - Goshen Firehouse.  

Proxy Voting - If you are unable to attend the meeting and wish to have your voice heard, please complete the attached Proxy Form and appoint a trusted adult on your behalf

Topics for meeting discussion:
1.  Fence discussion & explanation - please see Bill Brett at the beach for explanation and proposed location
2.  Regrading the parking lot 
3.  Bylaw- The Bylaws Committee will be presenting a proposed amendment to our bylaws.  We would like to have discussion on this proposal before a final vote at the August meeting.
4.  Social event updates - July 27 - “old fashioned” pot-luck BBQ 
Volunteers are needed to assist with set up, clean up, grilling, so forth - contact Anne Darling to sign up
We need the “man-power” to make the event a success
5.  Neighborhood Tag Sale - July 27th - RSVP to Marge Shenasky
6.  Update from Beach Manager

Rules & Regulations Reminder: Beach season is fully underway. 
 Please remember the following:

• Use of the beach and facilities is open to Members of the Waterford Association, Inc., their families, and guests.   
• Membership and guest badges must be worn & displayed at all times while on the property of the Waterford Association, Inc.  

• Loud and/or disorderly conduct, littering, ball playing (except in a designated area), and hazardous actions are prohibited.  
• Pets and glass containers (bottles, glasses, etc) are not permitted on any part of the property owned by Waterford Association, Inc.

• No swimming or diving is allowed from the rocks.  
• Children under the age of eight (8) years old are not allowed on the rocks unless accompanied by a supervising adult.

• No fires are permitted on the beach or rocks at anytime.  

• Waterford Association, Inc. assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen property at any time.

• Please report all accidents, however minor or insignificant, to the lifeguard on duty or Beach Manager.
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Miscellaneous:
We have expanded the beach entry way by a few feet.  If anyone would like to donate a bench that can be used for those just wanting to sit at the beach or to put shoes on the children, please contact the board. 

Thank you.
Wishing you a happy, safe, and meaningful Independence Day

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