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LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 A WATERLEFE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

This edition of Lefe Life will cover both June and July since so many of you are back to traveling The next edition will cover August and September then in October we will return to our monthly schedule Watch for News from the Board on any breaking news or important communications during Lefe Life s vacation RO U Dear Members N D THE RIVER UB CL COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT Our Car Detailing service appears to be a hit In the first two weeks the MPOA averaged 100 a week in additional revenue The service provider has added an additional benefit They have purchased their own golf cart and additional insurance to use to transport you back home to wait for your vehicle detailing to be done This way you don t have to sit in the heat Once your car is ready they will come back to your home pick you up and deliver you back to your waiting car We have been busy adding more benefits for you Watch your River Club Current for information on summer reciprocal dining We are partnering with a few area Clubs that will welcome you and your guests to visit their Club over the summer months We have five Clubs already in the program and will be finalizing the list for you by June 15 Credit cards for payment will be allowed at our partner Clubs and reservations will be required charging to your account is not available at this time and your purchases at our reciprocal club will not count toward your RC minimum We will reciprocate and welcome their members with a maximum 7 day in advance reservation policy events fitness Tiki and Pool excluded A quick reminder that the playground on The Pointe is not to be used as a dog park Our little kiddies and grandkids don t like having to clean off their shoes and clothes when accidentally encountering a doggy mess Thanks for cleaning up along the walkways outside the playground Have a wonderful June July A RAINY SEASON REMINDER When using the pool and outdoor spaces remember it is important to put down the umbrellas after you are finished using them or during inclement weather Also please ensure trash is secured to prevent debris and litter in our beautiful community spaces Damage to your property at The River Club is costly to you Susan Greene MPOA General Manager COO 2 LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 3

MPOA UPDATES MPOA BOARD MEETING MAY SUMMARY 1 May 24th at 6 PM 2 Motions The Board approved 5 382 00 funded by reserves be paid to Celestial Pool for 3 Salt cell replacements required for routine pool maintenance Motion passed 4 0 The Board approved that the Waterlefe s Treasurer be directed to allow the Comptroller to transfer 15 971 62 from the Truist Reserve Account to the Truist Operating Checking Account for purposes of fund reconciliation as of April 30 2022 Motion passed 4 0 3 Design Review 22 approved applications 4 Sub association updates The Shores Reminder All exterior projects in The Shores HOA require a separate Shores only ARC form in conjunction with a DRB application The Sound Final paint options will be submitted to the DRB for review approval The Watch Next Board meeting Wednesday June 15 2022 at 9 30 AM via Zoom The Watch II Mulch installation will begin the week of May 30 2022 4 LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 5

CAM REPORT The people seen walking and driving around the community with clipboards or tablets are the Association s Management staff They re inspecting the property to ensure that everything is working properly that conditions are safe and that nothing is reducing property values or your quality of life in our community In short they re making sure policies and rules are being followed from pet behavior parking and unkempt lawns to improper exterior modifications and more Association Management findings are documented with photos and detailed notes which are handled through the Violation Policy 16 20 https www waterlefemembers com getattachment dd42d8ee ccc9 4d86 a5a3b20b55348578 Violation_Process_ _Policy_16 19 aspx Most violations are easily resolved without MPOA Board action If not the next step is a hearing before the MPOA Board Those who continue to ignore rules may be fined or worse The most severe cases may end up in court though we try very hard never to get to that point If you have any questions about the rules Association Management will be happy to provide further explanation The Association Managers and Board Members also are happy to listen and respond to your concerns When you purchased your home in Waterlefe you became contractually bound to abide by the covenants that protect the Association Please review them and ensure you are in compliance You can find them on our website https waterlefemembers com Member Central MPOA_Committees_ 1 CAM REPORT PARKING NOTICE Due to an increasing number of resident complaints concerning improper parking and safety concerns I wanted to review parking regulations in Waterlefe 1 No parking on Waterlefe Boulevard will be permitted 2 There is no parking permitted within 250 feet of either side of any entrance gate to Waterlefe including the Winding Stream Mossy Branch and front entry gates 3 Parking is strictly prohibited within the circular portion of the roadways or on a cul de sac 4 All street parking shall be done in a manner so as not to block traffic on any roadway intersection fire hydrant driveway or mailbox and to leave sufficient room for mail delivery and garbage recycling collections 5 Vehicles parked on the street must be moved at least once every 48 hours or will become subject to tow Parking on the street is permissible as long as the provisions mentioned above are adhered to Boat storage RV storage trailer storage construction storage commercial vehicles are not permitted within Waterlefe property Violations of any of these parking regulations may result in the immediate towing and or removal of the vehicle or personal property All costs associated with the towing and storage of the vehicle or personal property shall be the responsibility of the owner lessee or renter Jackie Hannan LCAM Community Manager 6 LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 7

FINANCE REPORT Hello everyone Once again it is time for a financial update for your wonderful community At the end of April the YTD operating surplus is 92 920 YTD the revenues are over budget by 25 662 and the expenses are over budget by 10 861 For April specifically total revenues were over budget by 5 924 and the expenses were under budget by 14 552 with a net surplus of 29 293 There were some invoices from prior months that were re classed to reserves and the payroll expenses where under budget The association and the club continue to do well in managing all expenses while generating revenues The AR Aging increased by 16 264 from March and 7 754 of that is due to the increase in revenues in the River Club restaurant The principal balance on the loans continues to decrease and is on target to be paid off in full in March of 2024 As we enter the Summer season I encourage everyone to visit the River Club restaurant lower your food minimum balance and increase your relaxation time since you won t have to cook and clean Dan and his staff are looking forward to seeing those who are still in the neighborhood for the season It is a great time to take advantage of the staff being able to give you a little more personalized service If you are interested in our monthly reviews for the Master Association you are more than welcome to attend the Finance Committee meeting which is held the third Tuesday of each month 10AM at the River Club Valerie Funk Comptroller 8 LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 CERT UPDATES The Waterlefe Community Emergency Response Team CERT wants to remind you to be prepared during this coming HURRICANE SEASON You might wonder What is CERT CERT members are your neighbors who have volunteered to assist residents until 911 emergency responders can get to Waterlefe CERT volunteers will perform LIGHT rescue work in the neighborhood and provide BASIC first aid as needed IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to prepare you your family and your home in the event of a hurricane or tropical storm Be proactive and be prepared Are you ready Think about these items issues in advance 1 Will you stay or evacuate Where will you go Think about a route or location in advance 2 If you are staying do you have a generator Do you want a generator if so purchase BEFORE there is a hurricane on the horizon Learn how to use it and test it periodically Keep a copy of the manual in your emergency kit 3 Prepare an emergency supply kit in advance https www mymanatee org departments public_safety emergency_management build_a_disaster_kit 4 Prepare a list of the important financial insurance and other records you will take with you Better yet make duplicates in advance and put them in your emergency kit 5 Do you have hurricane shutters Do you have all supplies for quick installation Do you have a list of vendors who can help you with installation 6 Do you have a plan for your pets 4 Visit the Manatee County Emergency Services web page for MUCH MORE information and to download a copy of the Disaster Planning Guide Put this web address in your browser http www mymanatee org home government departments public safety emergency management html OR www waterlefemembers com and click on the CERT Tab

COMMITTEE UPDATES MAY SUMMARY Below are the updates for the Waterlefe MPOA committees that were shared at the May Board of Directors meeting Design Review Board Meeting was canceled due to quorum not being met Activities Committee Summer full of fun Don t forget to make your reservations for June events like Tapas Tequila on Saturday June 18th DID YOU KNOW River Club Committee Next Meeting will be held on Thursday June 16 2022 Covenant Team Developing a more comprehensive survey to assist the MPOA Board on future decision of the Amendment 18 path Survey is scheduled to be sent in September with a Special Meeting proposed for March 2023 A door to door campaign will begin in early Q1 2023 FROM MICHAELA VALLETTA DRB CHAIRWOMAN Many Waterlefe homeowners proudly display the American flag on their homes Several have worked with the Design Review Board and have installed freestanding flagpoles on their property Waterlefe adheres to Florida Statute 720 304 Sections a b and c for official guidance regarding flag displays Here is a summary of the Statute Summer is here and many home improvement projects are underway 1 The official flag of the United States not larger than 4 1 2 feet by 6 feet may be displayed The homeowners in Waterlefe have been busy with exterior painting landscaping upgrades and improvements adding decorative landscape fountains landscape borders tree removals driveway pavers or paint and staining of driveways replacement of lanai cages and screens replacement of garage lights and new roofs 2 In addition to the official US flag one other flag may be displayed It can be the official flag of the State of Florida the POW MIA flag or the official flag representing the United States Army Navy Air Force Marines or Coast Guard DRB UPDATES All of these exterior changes require an Application For Residential Change ARC https waterlefemembers com getmedia f3715ee5 f02e 44cd b0ce e2ddb566f45d Application_for_Residential_Change_revised_6_16_20 aspx All applications are presented to the Design Review Board DRB for approval Any questions at all regarding your exterior changes may be directed to Jackie Hannan our Waterlefe Community Association Manager CAM 3 Freestanding flagpoles may not exceed 20 feet in height Your cooperation in adhering to the Florida Statute is greatly appreciated Please refer to it for full details regarding flag displays Please remember that we have the addition of many new color schemes to choose from The paint books are located in the Association Management Office for your review Another important resource to refer to is the Guidelines For Residential Change It answers most questions https simplebooklet com waterlefedesignreviewboardguidelines1 page 1 Waterlefe is looking beautiful as ever and we look forward to seeing all the wonderful upgrades that you are making Let s continue to keep Waterlefe beautiful 10 LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 11

RIVER CLUB EVENTS Greetings from the River Club I would like to start by saying what a great time our Members had at our first Karaoke at the Club event We have some serious singing talents here in our community I have more Karaoke planned this summer and hope to make this event a new staple at the River Club with your continued support and participation Who is ready to get back to an La Carte menu Starting this month we will be offering an La Carte menu available for dine in and curbside take out on Wednesdays Fridays non event Saturdays Prime rib will also be available on Friday evenings We will change this menu each month to keep things fresh so come in and check it out Winner Wednesdays are also back for the summer All Members who enjoy an entr e at the club will be issued a raffle ticket for a weekly drawing giving you a chance to win various prizes Drawing will be held at 7 15pm each Wednesday Finally I would like to bring to your attention an improved Member experience we are implementing at the River Club When a Resident brings a guest to the club who prefers to pay for themselves we will gladly accept the guest s credit card for payment To keep credit card fees to a manageable point this benefit will be offered to Residents visiting guests only We look forward to serving you Dan Adkins River Club Manager 12 LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 RIVER CLUB EVENTS FEATURED EVENTS IN JUNE JULY 2022 SATURDAY JUNE 11 6 00pm Chef s Table WELCOME TO SUMMER STARTING COURSE Beet Burrata Salad with Roasted Beets Heirloom Tomato Radish Toasted Marcona Almonds Prosecco Vinaigrette THE HEART FAMILY DAY AT THE POOL Saturday July 2nd 12pm 5pm Sweet Thai Chili Fried Oysters Napa Slaw Lotus Root Ponzu Sauce Pan Seared Honey Balsamic Duck Breast Wild Rice Pancakes Sour Cherry Chutney Sous Vide Lamb Rack Sunchoke Puree Olive Jus Roasted Tomato Caponada THE FINISHING TOUCH Compressed Watermelon Stack with Tri Cream Citrus Supremes Toasted Pistachios Chocolate FOR RESERVATIONS 941 253 5333 RCDining WaterlefeFL com 48 Hour Cancellation Policy In Effect PRICE 80 68 w Member Discount 76 w Social Discount Kick off July 4th weekend with a family style event held at your River Club Pool Plenty of fun games swimming and food to make this a perfect family outing NEVER MISS AN EVENT CHEF S TABLE A TASTE OF SUMMER Saturday June 11th 6 00pm Five mouthwatering courses created by Chef Tod to celebrate the beginning of the summer season Hurry and make your reservation while space lasts CLICK HERE for a printable copy of our current list of all the planned events in 2022 Great for your refrigerator OR VISIT THE WEBSITE TO SEE OUR CALENDAR RESERVATIONS RCDining WaterlefeFL com 941 253 5333 LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 13

UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS SATURDAY JUNE 18 4 00 PM IN THE BISTRO TAPAS TEQUILA TA S T I N G A N D S E M I N A R SUNDAY JUNE 19 12PM 5PM SUNDAY JUNE 26 10am 2pm BEERS BBQ F E AT U R I N G T H E J A Z Z G U I TA R S T Y L I N G S O F P E T E R S I M M S FAT H E R S D AY AT T H E T I K I B A R Regular Tiki Menu available in addition to these BBQ specials SKIRT STEAK EMPANADA SMOKED BRISKET SANDWICH Traditional Eggs Benedict GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICH Southern Style Benedict ELOTES STREET CORN Cheddar cheese bacon BBQ sauce fried onions Served with crispy tots and coleslaw 13 Assorted Quiche 2 FOR 1 MILLER LITE DRAFTS FOR ALL DADS Assorted Specialty Salads FOR RESERVATIONS PRICE 75 RCDining WaterlefeFL com 941 253 5333 48 Hour Cancellation Policy In Effect 63 75 w Member Discount XX w Social Discount Every First Third Thursday of the month The Burgers Choice of house made 100 beef turkey salmon or veggie burger cooked to your liking and accompanied with choice of cheese bacon bun style Burger Station CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN SIDES Basmati Rice Loaded Mashed Potato Seasonal Vegetables Lettuce Tomato Red Onions Pickle Slices Saut ed Mushrooms Saut ed Worcestershire Onions Jalapeno Peppers Pimento Cheese Spread Guacamole Olive Relish Bourbon Bacon Jam Pickled Cucumber Onions Green Chili Relish Pico de Gallo Homemade Chili Cheddar Cheese Sauce Assorted Condiments Sides Tater Tots Club Fries Cole Slaw Pasta Salad DESSERT Caramel Cheesecake Reservations Required FOR RESERVATIONS RCDining WaterlefeFL com 941 253 5333 48 Hour Cancellation Policy In Effect PRICE 27 22 95 w Member Discount Chicken Bryan Basil Sundried Tomato Goat Cheese Lemon Butter Balsamic Reduction Chef Carved Sirloin of Beef Creamy Horseradish Madera Demi Club Salad Assorted Desserts PRICE 40 34 w Member Discount NIGHT Mango salsa mandarin orange hollandaise Grilled chicken thighs cilantro corn black beans tomato Shrimp Chorizo Cheese Grits SUNDAY BURGER Fresh Baked Rolls Mixed Greens Tomato Cucumber Carrots Red Onions Cheddar Jack Cheese Croutons Assorted Dressings PAN SEARED MAHI MAHI Broccoli Rabe with Roasted Red Peppers 16th Annual Salads Bread With pineapple chutney Caviar Sour Cream Chopped Egg Capers Onion Crostini FOR RESERVATIONS 941 253 5333 RCDining WaterlefeFL com 48 Hour Cancellation Policy In Effect THURSDAY JUNE 30 DINNER 5 30PM GAME BEGINS 7PM CUBAN STYLE PORK LOIN Potato Pancakes Sour Cream Apple Sauce PORK KABOBS Grilled sweet corn garlic aioli pickled onion cotija cheese cilantro smokey La Rosa salt Paired with a Nucano Mezcal Margarita FIESTA TORTILLA SALAD DINNER ROLLS Omelet Station Piled high with slaw and tangy BBQ sauce on a corn dusted Kaiser roll Served with crispy fries and a pickle 14 Smoked chipotle BBQ crusted bacon wrapped Paired with Anejo tequila Iceberg lettuce pico de gallo carrots cucumber jack cheese fried tortilla strips Fresh Baked Pastries Applewood Smoked Bacon Chimi churri marinated skirt steak with mushroom onion cilantro Paired with Reposado tequila NAME TUNE ENJOY A BUFFET STYLE MENU Fresh Seasonal Fruit CEVICHE STACK Cured fish shrimp cooked with fresh citrus juices Stacked in layers of avocado cucumber pico de gallo Paired with Blanco tequila JAZZ BRUNCH 941 253 5333 rcdining waterlefe com Dessert Build Your Own Ice Cream Sundae Bar Price 18 15 30 After member discounts Every Sunday 10 a m 1 p m Fresh Baked Pastries Danishes Mu ns Scones Bagels with Spreads and Jellies Fresh Seasonal Fruit A Variety of What s Fresh and In Season Omelet Station Made To Order with Assorted Ingredients All You Can Eat From the Kitchen Buttermilk Pancakes French Toast Hot Bu et Apple Wood Smoked Bacon Breakfast Sausage Links Corned Beef Hash Buttermilk Biscuits Sausage Gravy Griddled Potatoes with Peppers Onions Eggs Benedict Roasted Tomato Crowns Dessert Homemade Seasonal Cobbler with Whipped Cream Reservations Required Price 20 pp 941 253 5333 rcdining waterlefe com 17 pp After Member Discounts Saturday November 12 2022 10 am to 4 pm Waterlefe River Club 995 Fish Hook Cove Bradenton FL 34212 Extraordinary Raffle Prizes FREE Open to the Public Refreshments Served This event benefits the Visual Arts Programs at Freedom Elementary and Haile Middle Schools Contact Laura Bryg at lolobryg gmail com for more information 14 LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 15

CDD UPDATES Dear Members CDD GOLF CLUB The summer temperatures are here but fortunately for those who enjoy the outdoors the afternoon thunderstorms have not yet begun The Golf Club will begin our summer maintenance program right after Memorial Day and will be closed Tuesday May 31st through Thursday June 2nd The warm dry weather in June is optimal for aerifying so we will immediately do a second aerification the following week and will be closed Tuesday June 7th through Thursday June 9th This is a great time for Golf Members to use our reciprocal program with local clubs To find out more information please contact the Golf Shop for the most up to date reciprocal list and to book reciprocal tee times The Golf Club and River Club are currently working on next season s calendar A full schedule will be made available soon but two major golf events have been moved due to next years golf course renovations The WWGA Member Guest will be on February 18th 19th and the Men s Member Guest will be on February 24th 25th Please make sure to mark your calendars appropriately Registration for our Junior Golf Camp is now open The camp will be held Monday July 11th through Thursday July 14th and is 175 per campers 5 13 The camp includes golf instruction and lunch daily with pool time available the first three days The last day of the camp is our golf event where we invite family out to watch your junior play a few holes followed by camp awards Contact the Golf Shop 941 744 9771 to sign up Lastly I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that the Golf Course is available to registered golfers Any other activities are prohibited I thank you in advance for your cooperation Best Regards Steve Dietz PGA General Manager Waterlefe CDD Golf Club 16 LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 17

CDD COMMITTEE UPDATES LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE The Turning Leaf and Sand Crane North cul de sac work has been completed There are now 3 foxtail palms encircled by cocoplum this renovation to the cul de sacs was completed as a result of the canary palms in each culde sac unfortunately dying The Landscape Committee is currently working on adding some additional plants to the main entrance along UMRR to bring in some more color when driving past the community AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY COMMITTEE By the time of this publication or soon after the radar sign will be installed on Portside Terrace This sign will be on Portside for approximately 3 months to collect data and hopefully also deter speeding on the roadway The Safety Committee is beginning work to determine a location on Foggy Morn for the next rotation of this radar sign CAPITAL PLANNING COMMITTEE The Capital Planning is continuing to finalize the proposed floor plan for the Golf Club Community building renovations The committee has also selected a MEP engineer for the project and has begun the RFP process to seek out a construction manager GOLF COMMITTEE The Golf Committee has been working with Staff through the WWGA and WMGA to look at the calendar of events for next season while keeping in mind the summer closure in 2023 for golf course renovations The Committee is happy to report that with the closure of the course the club is still able to have the same number of events as regular seasons and will not have to cancel any events 18 LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 19

IN THE SPOTLIGHT IN THE SPOTLIGHT Written by Jack Ritchie FEATURING YOUR NEIGHBORS SUE JIMMY COPELAND Born Midwesterners Sue and Jimmy were both raised in Peoria IL Jimmy spent his career working for Pepsi with the first 7 yrs in 5 different locations St Louis Sunrise and Lutz FLA Dallas then Chicago Their last move was here to Bradenton where they spent most of their working lives Like other residents the Copelands are impressed by how many Waterlefers have continued to live in Waterlefe for so long Sue and Jimmy met at the Taste of Peoria in 1987 after returning home from college This week Sue and Jimmy celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary a major milestone but by comparison they are still newlyweds around here They have one daughter Sami who just graduated from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music with a major in Music Composition and minors in Scoring for Visual Media and Illustration Yikes Remember the old days when learning to play the piano was quite an accomplishment Another member of the Copeland family was their German Shepherd Koda Everyone on Whooping Crane knew him and several even brought him back home when he would wonder off to see what was happening up the street whether he was checking out old friends or fish being caught in the canals Sadly they had to say goodbye last year His paw prints remain forever on their hearts 20 LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 Written by Jack Ritchie Jimmy had a very successful career mostly with Pepsi as mentioned in these impressive accomplishments 1 2 3 4 5 6 1985 CCIW 2nd Team All Conference Football Team 1987 Consortium for Graduate Studies in Business Scholar MBA 1999 Gatorade Most Valuable Sales Leader Recipient 2008 PepsiCo s Chairman Award PepsiCo s Highest Employee award 2010 Featured Cover Artist on Ann Kullberg s Color a Colored Pencil Magazine 2020 PepsiCo s Ring of Honor PepsiCo s highest sales award only one tenth of one percent of all sales associates win the coveted award Over Jimmy s tenure he converted many companies from Coke to Pepsi products to include Lowe s Sam s Club At Home JetBlue and Carnival Cruise Line His sales have generated over 600 000 000 in net revenue to PepsiCo Congrats Jimmy 7 So far Jimmy has worked for PepsiCo for 29 years in various sales roles and is currently the V P of Sales New business Sue worked for Digital Equipment Corp who got bought out by Compaq and then by HP She retired from HP in 2000 to raise their daughter Virtually being charter members of Waterlefe since 2000 Sue and Jimmy are enjoying life with such activities as being a member of the Artists Guild taking happy hour cruises in the canals frequenting the River Club and the Grill Room for the best omelets the pool and Tiki bar remaining active in their church Living Lord Lutheran where Susan is in the Praise band and where Jimmy is partially responsible for part of its landscaping maintenance a section they affectionately call Samitime Island When asked how friends would characterize them one word for Jimmy would be perseverance while gentle and kind best describe Susan LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 21

ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVITIES 22 LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 23

ARTISTS GUILD ARTISTS GUILD MEET MARY McLAIN PAPER ARTIST Mary who has been Tournament Chair for the WWGA for the past two years and on the decorating committee for the past ten years has been working with paper computers printers and die cutting machines Cricut and Silhouette for over 20 years to create unique paper and vinyl designs Her interest sparked when the grandchildren arrived Her purpose creating and decorating for all the holidays She has five grandchildren and a new great grandson Kason One of her latest challenges is creating jig saw puzzles from photos Over the years WWGA members have enjoyed her tabletop and golf course decorations for tournament events paper dots arranged around a bowl form paper elements affixed to an egg form I enjoy doing it and work at it until it works paper and dragonfly elements coated in epoxy resin paper elements affixed to an egg form Across and on the facing page is some of Mary s work To learn more about the Waterlefe Artists Guild contact Laura Bryg at lolobryg gmail com All copyright and other intellectual property rights are reserved to the author of the work shown here Unauthorized use is prohibited Page Lefe Life Month 202n 24 LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 Page Lefe Life Month 202n LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 25

16th Annual Saturday November 12 2022 10 am to 4 pm Waterlefe River Club 995 Fish Hook Cove Bradenton FL 34212 Extraordinary Raffle Prizes FREE Open to the Public Refreshments Served This event benefits the Visual Arts Programs at Freedom Elementary and Haile Middle Schools Contact Laura Bryg at lolobryg gmail com for more information 26 LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 27

BOATING COMMUNITY An Important Message from Dave Rogers President of the Waterlefe Marina Club PREPARING YOUR BOAT FOR A TROPICAL STORM OR HURRICANE BOATING COMMUNITY An Important Message from Dave Rogers President of the Waterlefe Marina Club GUIDELINES FOR PROPERLY SECURING YOUR BOAT AND PROTECTING THE MARINA DOCKS 1 If you can remove your boat from the marina and store it on land that is your best option as recommended by Boat U S If your boat remains at the marina during a storm you must properly secure your boat as follows 2 Bring the lift up above the dock This will eliminate the chance of the swinging lift and boat damaging the dock The shorter the lift cables the less swinging in high winds June 1st marks the start of hurricane season and now is the time to plan on the method for securing your boat if a tropical storm or hurricane warning is issued for our area with potential impact on the Waterlefe Marina The two main risks to the marina and your boat during a hurricane are high winds and high water It is the responsibility of each Marina Club member to ensure their boat or the boat in their slip from a reassignment is secure during any storm There are no marina personnel to secure your boat Each member is liable for any damage that their boat may cause to the marina other boats and the environment Also be aware the power at the Marina may be shut off prior to a storms impact so prepare early 28 LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 3 Tie the boat off to the lift and dock Tie to the piling post and not a cleat This will keep the boat from swinging and also in the event of vary high water keep your boat in the slip 4 Pull drain plugs and check bilge pumps This will be key with significant rainfall Your boat can quickly fill up with water and alter its balance on the lift 5 Covers need to be secured If the cover is not secure enough to tow down the highway you will want to remove it to avoid its destruction 6 Disconnect all electrical power cords from electrical outlets Note that bilge pumps may have to operate on battery power for a day or two without a charger 7 If your boat occupies a wet slip not on a lift then it will have to be safely removed prior to a predicted storm impact in accordance to Florida Statute XXIV ch327 59 3 and ch327 59 4 A video has also been prepared demonstrating how to prepare your boat for a tropical storm or hurricane https www youtube com watch v tyxhb3fLp7Y feature emb_imp_woyt Any questions regarding hurricane preparation can be directed to the board of directors at waterlefemarinabod gmail com LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 29

ORGANIZATIONS DIRECTORY ARTISTS GUILD WAG A group composed of full and part time residents who create original art in various media Artists explore new mediums through member led classes present their work to the community virtually and in annual shows WAG strives to Keep Art Alive by supporting our local schools creative arts programs Laura Bryg lolobryg gmail com BOATING COMMUNITY GROUP A social group for Waterlefe residents to promote water recreation share valued information and grow friendships among boaters anglers kayakers and paddlers Jim Manning jpmanning880 gmail com CARS COFFEE A talk group for residents to connect with one another over their mutual enthusiasm for cars of all kinds and the car industry in general Meetings are held one morning every month and the future schedule will be announced John Valletta john johnvalletta com COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM CERT A group of volunteers funded ACTIVITIES DIRECTORY LITERARY SOCIETY OF WATERLEFE an organization for members looking to engage in thoughtful conversations about a wide range of pre selected books from month to month These gatherings are in a casual setting which allows residents to connect and converse about important and exciting pieces of literature Dianne Carroll dicar13 aol com Dee Quigley deeva45 aol com SENSATIONAL SINGLES a social group for single Waterlefe members widowed divorced and everyone else to participate in various outings to connect with one another and create meaningful friendships through casual get togethers Roz Warner rozwarner619 gmail com WATERLEFE WATERING HOLE A social group for people especially newcomers to meet their neighbors and feel involved in their community Whether you are new to the community or have been here for years we welcome you enjoy a fun evening with your neighbors at one of these no fuss events Miriam Martin mmartin952 comcast net Barbie Brand barbiebrand gmail com FITNESS CENTER CLASSES PROGRAMS Jana Dunson Martin jana janafit com Kristine Reis wholebodyfitness hotmail com KAYAKING CANOEING Jackie Hannan jhannan waterlefefl com LADIES HAND FOOT CARDS Audrey Bilotti audalb1 me com LADIES MAH JONGG Sue McCarty sue herbandsue com LADIES SHANGHAI RUMMY Audrey Bilotti audalb1 me com MEN S GOLF ASSOCIATION Joel Ambrose joelambrose hotmail com MIXED BRIDGE Judy Werner allwern aol com and trained by the county to step in and assist the community in case of an emergency that first responders are unavailable for No specific skills are needed to become a member PURLS CHAINS KNITTING CROCHET Jeff Brand jeffreybrand gmail com Tom Kalousek tkalousek1000 gmail com WOMEN S NINERS 9 HOLE GOLF HANGAR TALK A welcoming group for aviation enthusiasts of all kinds Casual monthly lunch gathering outings and sharing of aviation experiences and opportunities both past and current Lisa Hantverk lisah826 hotmail com Amber Browne abrowne57 hotmail com WWGA WOMEN S GOLF ASSOCIATION Bonnie Tyler btylerqueenbee icloud com Terry Lee terrancejlee48 gmail com Please contact group organizers for more information 30 LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 Please contact group organizers for more information LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 31

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT Written by Jack Ritchie Jimmy had a very successful career mostly with Pepsi as mentioned in these impressive accomplishments 1 2 3 4 5 6 1985 CCIW 2nd Team All Conference Football Team 1987 Consortium for Graduate Studies in Business Scholar MBA 1999 Gatorade Most Valuable Sales Leader Recipient 2008 PepsiCo s Chairman Award PepsiCo s Highest Employee award 2010 Featured Cover Artist on Ann Kullberg s Color a Colored Pencil Magazine 2020 PepsiCo s Ring of Honor PepsiCo s highest sales award only one tenth of one percent of all sales associates win the coveted award Over Jimmy s tenure he converted many companies from Coke to Pepsi products to include Lowe s Sam s Club At Home JetBlue and Carnival Cruise Line His sales have generated over 600 000 000 in net revenue to PepsiCo Congrats Jimmy 7 So far Jimmy has worked for PepsiCo for 29 years in various sales roles and is currently the V P of Sales New business Sue worked for Digital Equipment Corp who got bought out by Compaq and then by HP She retired from HP in 2000 to raise their daughter Sue has received accolades of her own In 2005 the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer 3 Day came to Tampa and Susan walked 60 miles in 3 days in support of breast cancer With the financial support of many Waterlefe donors she raised over 14 000 in her fundraising efforts It was truly an inspirational and incredible life event for Susan and all who participated Virtually being charter members of Waterlefe since 2000 Sue and Jimmy are enjoying life with such activities as being a member of the Artists Guild taking happy hour cruises in the canals frequenting the River Club and the Grill Room for the best omelets the pool and Tiki bar remaining active in their church Living Lord Lutheran where Susan is in the Praise band and where Jimmy is partially responsible for part of its landscaping maintenance a section they affectionately call Samitime Island When asked how friends would characterize them one word for Jimmy would be perseverance while gentle and kind best describe Susan LEFE LIFE JUNE JULY 2022 21

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