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 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

​

Spring 2019
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Hello Pleasure Beach Members!

We are excited about the 2019 beach season.   Allow me to introduce some people:

Heather Toyen - President
Colin Gourlie - VP
Donna Calabro - Financial Secretary, Membership
Ed Luukko - Treasurer
Mimi Woods - Secretary
Bill Brett - Beach Manager
Anne Darling - Social Coordinator

We welcome Bill Brett as our new Beach Manager.  Bill is a long time PB member and avid beach goer.  Bill will be responsible for many aspects of keeping peace, order, and fun at PB.

We are always looking for members to become involved and volunteers to help with the various events and chores that arise throughout the season.  Please contact us if you are able to help.

We are pleased to announce that membership rates will not increase this year. We have several social events planned for the season and we look forward to seeing everyone throughout the summer.  

Beach Clean up is June 15 @ 9:00am - bring rakes, gloves, garden tools.   All are encouraged to attend and help out.

Badge pick-up will be May 18 & June 15 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm, on the beach.

The official first weekend of the 2019 season will be June 22 & 23. Prior to that, please use your 2018 badges if you have not yet secured your 2019 tags.  As in the past, we will have security checking names and badges as you enter the beach parking lot.  Security will have a membership list to verify beach goers.  

A note from your Financial Secretary:
Spring Greetings, neighbors! Regarding your 2019 membership, please complete your assessments (online please) BEFORE opening day, June 22nd. The 2019 badges (yellow) will be required from that day forward.  Also, please double check your assessment form before submitting to make sure all info is included. Please direct questions to our email.  Thanks much and see you on the beach!  -Donna Calabro


A note from your Social Coordinator:
Hello! Please see the calendar of events on our website. The beach picnic will be back to the traditional BBQ with potluck sides and dessert. I need volunteers to assist with cooking, set up, clean up, and so forth. There will be a kid-centered event and I am looking for some input from members with young children. We are trying something new this year - a Clambake. This event will NOT be covered by the association.  It will be paid for out of pocket.  If enough members are interested, we will have the event catered. Thanks!  -Anne Darling



Thank you and cheers to a fabulous summer!

Heather Toyen
President

​Hello PB Members

Sadly, the 2018 beach season is coming to a close.   Please read the below info in preparation for the Labor Day weekend and final official beach weekend.

1.  Lights Out Party - Saturday, Sept 1 @ 6:30PM.  At the Firehouse.  Members only, 18+.  BYOB (water, soft drink, and other).  Reserve your spot above.

2.  At the Aug 18 meeting it was decided to hire a marina to remove, clean, and store the raft.  We will still need volunteers to help remove the lifeguard chairs and trash barrels on Monday Sept 3.  Please help us with clean up beginning at 4:30PM.   Chairs will be stored in the parking lot and trash barrels will be stored at the shed.

3.  We need volunteers to help remove the blue Access Mats from the walk ways.  If you are available to help with that, please respond to this email.

4.  As we know, some of the best beach days here at PB are in September.  Please be reminded - the general beach rules still apply.  Glass containers are not allowed, no dogs on the beach, swim safety is imperative, and carry out what you carry in.   

5.  Final lifeguard  & beach ambassador coverage will be Labor Weekend.  Please help keep the beach safe and clean.  

Thank you all for a wonderful season.  If you have suggestions, thoughts, ideas for the 2019 season, please let us know. 

Sincerely the 2018 and 2019 Board:
Heather Toyen, President
Colin Gourlie, VP
Donna Calabro, Financial Secretary
Ed Luukko, Treasurer
Mimi Woods, Secretary