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The Woodlake Community Association Newsletter September 2015

14900 Lake Bluff Parkway • Midlothian, VA 23112 • 804-739-4344 • www.woodlakeonline.com

Letter from BOD Presidentpg. 2

Manager’s Cornerpg. 3

SWAAG Eventspg.4

Financial Transparency Committee Reportpg. 5

Community Cornerpg. 6-7

Community Weekend Recappg. 8

WSRC Newspg. 9-12

Turkey Trotpg. 13

August Fishing Reportpg. 15

Fall Moonlight Moviespg. 17

Focus on Businesspg. 19

Financial Highlightspg. 20

The weather was hot and so was the music as Woodlake’s final holiday party of the summer took place Saturday, September 5, at East West Legacy Park. It was another beautiful summer day by the reservoir as the crowd began to gather at the park to claim their places for the concert and firework

show that followed. Party goers were treated to a rousing blend of rock music that spanned musical styles and decades by the Rock Bottom Bridge Band who lifted the crowd with their energy and enthusiasm.

The breeze off of the reservoir that was making the evening so comfortable was also wafting the delicious smells from Slideways Bistro Food Truck especially their hand cut French fries. It proved to be too much of a temptation for many to resist and many agreed that they were happy they indulged in the great food offered. For those who were looking for something a little more refreshing, My Three Son’s Snoballs was there serving up their icy treats to the happiness of their fans.

Pontoon boat rides were a welcome diversion for many of the attendants as they took in the fantastic evening on the reservoir. For the young and the young at heart face painting was also provided and was a popular activity for many in the crowd. Many families took advantage of the nearby playground and it was a busy place filled with happy and excited children.

Beer and wine were also available and served with good cheer and enthusiasm from resident volunteers including many from our Board of Directors, who were headed up by Lyn Horn-ick, a WCA employee who’s been a familiar and welcome face at Woodlake’s parties. Wood-lake would like to thank the volunteers who freely give of their time to provide this service for the community. We are truly fortunate to be living in a community where people are willing to help make these events possible for all of us to enjoy.

As darkness fell and the concert drew to an end, it was time for the event that the crowd had been waiting for. Promptly at 9:00 p.m. the first colors of light exploded over the reservoir. The sky was filled with the beautiful sights of the fireworks directly overhead. Appreciative oohs and aahs could be heard from the spectators as the show unfolded. It was a fantastic display that was truly enjoyed by all. After the final burst of color lit up the night, the lights came back on and the crowd departed making it a perfect ending to another great summer party season at Woodlake.

Thank you to our residents for continuing to support and participate in Woodlake’s activities making it truly one of the best communities in Richmond!

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School. These new stops will be located at Orchard Grove Drive at Orchard Grove Lane and Windy Ridge Road at Windy Ridge Terrace.

Thank you to everyone who helped in making Communi-ty Weekend a success. The weath-er was incredible and the B2B band helped keep everyone in a festive mood. I had the opportuni-ty to meet so many residents and heard some fantastic comments. A huge thank you to our sponsors, volunteers and staff for their hard work. We’ve already selected next year’s date. Mark your calendars for the weekend of June 10-12.

We have so many exciting programs coming up during the fall and winter months. Don’t forget to check the calendar on the website for updates. Just a little teaser… Santa will be coming to town not only for the children, but for our pets as well. Picture with your Pet we hope will be a new and long-standing program. In addition, there’s the Turkey Trot, the Polar Plunge and we really want to garner support for the luminary event this year. It’s going to be a festive holiday season!!

WCA/WSRC Staff & Contact Information

Bethany HalleWCA Community Manager

[email protected]

Phil YunWSRC Manager

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Salina SciosciaDirector of Finance

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Lyn HornickWCA Controller

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Brian HoyleCommunity Standards Specialist

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Karen Kryfka Aquatics Director

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Noel Larsen Fitness Director

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Rene MendozaTennis Director

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Sarah Hyatt Membership/Sponsorship Coordinator

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Shirl Lowery Membership

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Jennifer BrefeldEvents and Programs [email protected]

Dawn DesperCommunity Services Administrator

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John GreisMaintenance Manager

Phil BethkeNewsletter Coordinator

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Woodlake Community Association, Inc.14900 Lake Bluff Parkway

Midlothian, VA 23112TEL: (804) 739-4344FAX: (804) 739-5157

Office Hours: Monday-Friday8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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Woodlake Swim & Racquet Club (SRC)5000 Woodlake Village Parkway • 804-739-4120

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2016 BUDGET AND CAPITAL

REPLACEMENT NEEDS

ROAD PROJECT

BUS STOPS

COMMUNITY SURVEY

Manager’s CornerBH

Letter from the WCA President September 2015

COMMUNITY WEEKEND

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Bethany

What a fabulous summer it’s been and very hard to believe fall is fast approach-ing. Following are a few highlights and updates.

As many of you know, the Board of Directors contracted with an independent firm to tabulate the results of the resident survey completed in April of this year. A Power Point presentation,

highlighting the details, was recently shown to the Board of Directors during an open meeting. These survey results will be studied by the Board and management, the infor-mation used for various projects. A copy of this survey will be placed on the website.

The Board of Directors and the Management team is currently working on the 2016 budget draft. This also includes identify-ing the capital replacement needs within the community. As asset

repair/replacement strategy is well under way, utilizing the state statute required reserve study as well as a strat-egy report put together by Vice President Mark McVey. These reports will help not only this Board, but also those in the future, in preparation of 3, 5 and even 10 year plans. Additional information will follow.

I continue to hear the Hull Street road project is almost complete. By in far, the infrastructure work is finished, with one fine tun-ing still needed. However, the holdup has hindered moving for-

ward with updating our entrance feature or repairing the irrigation lines. Cross your fingers that by the time of the printing of this newsletter everything will be complete.

Early in June, I contacted the Chesterfield County Schools, asking them to consider changing the bus stops in Woodlake. There was some concern about children crossing the hectic roads. I did

hear back from Robert Wingfield, the Director of Public Transportation. They actually took another direction with my request and added two new bus stops, which will affect both Tomahawk Middle Creek and Cosby High

We continue to see growth and change in our ‘small’ community. 120 Wood-lake homes have been purchased this summer which indicates that Woodlake is still a desired place to live. We welcome our new neighbors and look forward to developing new friendships. What a great time to become part of our com-munity. We’ve had so many incredible activities going on this summer and we’ll have many more as we approach the Fall, when the beauty of Woodlake will be enhanced for several months ahead. Enjoy the more moderate temperatures, changing colors in our trees and a little more time on the water.

We have a particularly important next couple of months as we focus our efforts on a new vote relating to two key issues: rewording the verbiage in our cov-enants violation section of the declaration to comply with state law and an HOA assessment decision. While these certainly aren’t fun topics, they are important for our community. The board members sincerely care about this community and we are trying to make the best decisions possible for the health of the Woodlake community. Some of these decisions are not popular, but must be decided on by the entire community because they are beyond the scope of the board’s authority. The Board brings this vote to you because we feel that it is in the best interest as well as financial health of the community.

In an effort to develop a strategic financial plan, we are deliberately establish-ing a phased approach to ensure that we are using sound processes and dem-onstrating results before making recommendations. The current board and management team has consistently demonstrated financial accountability and transparency. We have developed financial metrics, a decision authority matrix, presented monthly financial actuals in a timely manner and monitored weekly cash forecasts to show that we have a good handle on our fiduciary responsibili-ties. We continue to evaluate the WSRC membership plans, utilization rates, competitors, and feedback from residents to make the best revenue producing and cost reducing decisions. We are now ready to resubmit the request for your vote on the one-time assessment of $212 (anticipated to be paid over 8 months) that will provide the association with a more stable cash flow which will al-low us to completely pay off the second mortgage and provide cash to help pay monthly debt payments on the primary mortgage. This is the next step in getting us to a better financial position. Our next steps are to establish the 2016 budget by mid-November 2015 and finalize a list of critical maintenance and capital improvement priorities that need our attention as soon as possible.

Another topic of concern, specifically because we are a waterfront community, is the quality of the water and beauty of our reservoir. The hydrilla growth continues to be an issue and has the attention of the Department of Game Inland Fisheries, Chesterfield County leadership and the Woodlake Community As-sociation to ensure that the right steps are taken. This is a very complex situation and requires a little reading to understand the full scope of the issue. We will stay engaged on this topic with the county to ensure everyone’s best interest is considered. If you would like to better understand the work being done and the rationale behind it, please go to the following link for the most current informa-tion: http://www.chesterfield.gov/Utilities.aspx?id=16629

As the weather cools off, get with neighbors and go for runs, walks, bike rides or consider paddle boarding, boating or fishing. Keep an active lifestyle and enjoy the beauty of Woodlake. Attend a couple local football games this month, support our kids and invite a new neighbor along! I am thankful that we are a resilient community.

School Is In Session

Watch for children boarding or exiting school buses!

President, Board of Directors


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Active AgingDon’t ever assume your best years are behind you. Cre-ativity often peaks in our later years.People are living longer lives than ever before. What matters now is to make those extra years more fulfill-ing—and it can be done. We need to begin thinking about late life as an opportunity for people to explore.Scientists are gradually unlocking the secrets of staying mentally vigorous. Five essentials: diet, exercise, chal-lenge, novelty and love. Nutrition’s importance is obvi-ous. Exercise is likewise vital to the cardiovascular and respiratory systems that keep the brain going. Most 50-year-olds stand a decent chance of living until 90. And 90 can mean frail, demented and lonely, or it can mean active, fulfilled and engaged. People who age successfully are not just lucky. They’re motivated to take care of themselves. They understand that living health-fully is not a burden but a pleasure. They challenge them-selves—and they revel in their own success. How can the rest of us emulate them? Here are four basic rules:Know your numbers. Your weight, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol all have profound effects on your health. For most adults, a blood pressure of 120/80 or less is excellent.Make a plan. Exercise doesn’t just happen—you have to do it on purpose.Face facts. That means having the courage to see your doctor for examinations, and hearing results that you may not like.Make connections. People who age successfully keep their minds, relationships and passions in high gear.The way we age is a matter of choice. The steps you take now will help keep you passionate about life as you age. Living well always beats the alternative.It’s never too late to get fit and trim. No, it is not a dream to get fit and trim at 60+. But it probably won’t be easy to get there. Assuming that you are otherwise quite healthy, exercise should be your first priority. As exercise becomes a regular part of your daily routine, start cutting calories. This is not a diet—it is eating less each day until your caloric intake becomes less than your daily energy expenditure. Weight loss will follow.Check out the Supporting Woodlake’s Active Aging Group initiative for local help in staying active at the woodlakeonline.com web site SWAAG tag.

By Bill Pond

Woodlake Community As-sociation is so excited by the wonderful reception that we have had so far to our SWAAG (Supporting Woodlake’s Ac-tively Aging Group) Program.

We have held a variety of events and programs that met our mission to offer physical, informative or social activi-ties to our participants. We want to thank those residents who have joined us at those events. We have truly en-joyed the time spent together and appreciate the connec-tions that are beginning to form among neighbors. The SWAAG activities are a great way to try something that may be new to you and meet your neighbors. Registra-tion for the SWAAG program is ongoing and there is no cost to join.

The Wine Tasting was well attended and the com-ments were all very positive. Residents even asked for the event to be held monthly!

We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming activities. Please visit woodlakeonline.com under the SWAAG tab for registration, information and a complete calendar of events. You may also stop by or call the Woodlake Com-munity Association offices (739-4344) for more informa-tion.

Financial Transparency Committee Update

As many of you know, there has been a significant amount of discussion and deliberation regarding the financial needs of Woodlake over the past year. In order to be proactive in addressing these needs as well as to ensure good communication with the community, the Woodlake Board of Directors (BOD) established the Financial Transparency Committee (FTC) to assist with these efforts.

Specifically, the BOD chartered the Financial Transpar-ency Committee to improve confidence in the WCA and WSRC financial documentation, provide an independent view when the BOD has questions about the financial information prepared by the WCA staff, and develop methods to communicate this information to the com-munity. An initial outcome from the Committee’s efforts has been inclusion of the Financial Highlights and Summary in the monthly newsletter; see page 7 of the August 2015 issue of Life on the Lake, and page 20 of this issue.

The five-member committee appointed by the BOD has met at the end of each of the last three months – June, July, and August. Association staff, the Treasurer, the

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Place bins at curbside no earlier than 7 p.m. on the day prior and no later than 7 a.m. on collection day. Remove bins from the curbside no later than 9 p.m. on collection day.

Asst. Treasurer, and committed Woodlake residents have attended these discussions. The meetings of this com-mittee are open to the membership of the association, and are generally held at 6 PM, the Monday prior to the regularly scheduled monthly BOD meeting. We encour-age any and all to attend – questions and comments are always welcome!

Mark Riblett, Chairman FTC

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cont’d - Kondracki pg.7

cont’d - Johnson pg.7

JohnsonKondrackiCommunity Corner

Michael Kondracki Michael, and his wife Susan, has been a longtime Wood-lake resident. For 29 years, he’s given back to the com-munity in various ways. “I’m an avid football fan, especially The New York Giants and Rutgers. Having been raised in Metro New York, I follow most New York Sports Teams. My other pursuits including being one of the Captains

for Woodlake's Pontoon Boats, an adult volunteer for the Heart of Virginia Council, where I serve as a Unit Commissioner to Troop 2860 and Pack 2831. I’ve been a lifelong Scouter and was the founding Scoutmaster of Troop 860 (2860), sponsored by Woodlake United Meth-odist Church. I’m an avid Civil War buff and also enjoy fishing and photography.”

There are many things that first drew Michael and Susan to Woodlake. “We were drawn to the community be-cause of the lifestyle that Woodlake offered - the ability to live on a lake, the walking and bike trails, the pools and tennis complex, a new school for my son (Clover Hill Elementary was just opening). Nothing else com-pared to it in the Richmond area.”

Michael still sees many of these wonderful things in the community. “All of the things that first drew us here are still here. And despite Woodlake's growth, since we moved here nature abounds. Not many other places in Richmond can you find the abundance of Wildlife we have around the reservoir. Deer, fox, hawks, osprey, eagles, blue and green heron and numerous types of ducks thrive, as well as our more common friends,

Eden JohnsonEden Johnson is 12 years old, a 7th grader at TCMS, and a stage and a film actress. Eden loves growing up in Wood-lake, “ I like that our com-munity has so many oppor-tunities and so many places to go, including the WSRC/AFC pools, where I get to see friends during the summer.”

What is your biggest accom-plishment in your sports/

hobby/activity? (acting)

Although I love stage acting and feel like every role I’ve had in theater is an accomplishment, landing a sup-porting role in the international documentary, Hope: The Rebirth of Israel, which was produced by CBN and shown on ABC internationally, was the biggest thing I’ve done yet.

What one or two things do you currently do in your training that are keys to your success?

I go to as many auditions as I can, and I study acting under a great teacher, Charmaine Crowell-White. Mrs. “CW” told me I should go to every single audition I can, even if I don’t think I have a chance, because that gets me seen by more and more people.

What is your biggest challenge, and what do you do to manage this chal-lenge?

Keeping up with school and manag-ing my schedule with school work. For example, last year I worked on the AMC TV show “Turn”, which was filmed during the school year. I had to miss school and make up work, while

still keeping up with my acting and dancing lessons. I manage this by doing homework immediately after school and making sure that school always comes first.

Do you have a saying or motto that you live your life by? “I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. To help you prosper, not to harm you, and to give you hope for the future.” Jeremiah 29:11

What would be advice you would give other kids who want to reach a goal?

Don’t sit around and dream about something, without doing something about it. I would tell them to gather all information they can about how to do whatever it is they want to do, and find the time to get it done.

opossum, raccoon, squirrels and Canada geese. We have watched as many as 11 deer play in our backyard as we have enjoyed a Sunday breakfast.”

If you look at Michael’s recommended reading list you can gain some insight into his character. “Being the avid Civil War Buff that I am, most of my serious reading is of the Civil War and Military History. On the lighter side I enjoy reading books by Lee Child, Brad Thor, Brad Taylor, Vince Flynn, Clive Custer, James Patterson's Mi-chael Bennett Series and Michael Shaara. I read mostly Techno Thrillers and Adventures with some Military History Fiction thrown in. Currently I’m reading Brad Thor's Code of Conduct.”

When asked to share his favorite quote or motto Mi-chael responds, “Being a lifelong Scouter my motto to live by, has always been “Be Prepared" and "Do a Good Turn Daily". Advice that we would all be proud to share. Thank you Michael, for your service to our community.

Woodlake YouthRecognizing our amazing youth, talent and their

efforts and accomplishments

Woodlake ResidentMoving, growing, changing and inventing a better

community for us all

ATTENTION: Woodlake Lifesaver!The presence of bees is good because they are an important part of the ecosystem. But they can also be the cause of severe allergic reactions when a bite happens.

Thanks to the prompt caring action of an unknown resident, one of our children this past July was saved from such a severe reaction that she had difficulty breathing and was saved by the pediatric emergency room at Chippenham Hospital.

Carol Crick’s granddaughter was walking with some friends on a path to Millwood Summer Camp when she was stung by a bee. An unknown resident saw the girl’s distress and called 911, instructing them to get an ambulance to Millwood, at which time the paramedics administered temporary measures while transporting the girl to Chippenham Hospital. She was successfully treated with oxygen and medications to counteract the effects of the bee sting.

Today, thanks to the positive outcome of the event and the actions of our own Woodlake resident, an EpiPen is always at hand, and her outside activities are carefully monitored for the presence of bees and other venomous insects.

Carol is very thankful for the actions of the kind Woodlake resident, and asked us to write about the episode … so that the action-minded person knows Carol is so very grateful.

Acorn Ridge: Jamie & Michael DeWittBeacon Hill I: Nancy McBeeBeacon Hill II: Kelly Cantrell & Mary RichesonBeechwood Point: Matt DonlonBent Creek: Needs Liaison!Boyce’s Cove: Ellin & Bob McCullochCandlewick: Phil VilliottChatmoss: Valerie TilliesChestnut Bluff: Jeff GschwindClipper Cove: Nanci DrumCountry Walk: Pat HermanDuck Cove: Needs Liaison!Fiddlers Ridge: Bill HalliganForest Wood: Carmen AllredGates Mill: Ed BrownGlen Ridge: Needs Liaison!Grove Forest: Needs Liaison!Heather Glen: Joyce GummHickory Grove: Wallace Robertson

Highberry Woods: Elaine Innis & John ParamoreLansgate: Brian KingLaurel Trail: Bess RogersonLong Cove: Brian HarkinsManor Gate: Dianne Mann & Joe StrollaMaple Brook: Ron KesslerMeadow Chase: Jim RosieMartin Glen: Linda ChapmanMill Spring: Heather Clark, Gale HicklingMoss Creek: Cary MurrellNorth Chase: Jim WaggonerOak Knoll: Dan & Cathy Titus, Mike SeidelOrchard Grove: Everett Bosselait & Del CarrellPleasant Grove: Olga KellyPowell Grove: Karen PavlikRed Fern: Adam ParkerRidge Point: Cyndi RymerRock Harbour: Tom & Annette BestRosebay Forest: David GirardSaddle Hill: Needs Liaison!

Sandstone Ridge: Lori CollinsSedgefield Commons: Jill LemonShelter Cove: Tom Hoekstra & Diane BoyleSilver Birch: Sue JohnsonStanding Oak: Aaron CoxSunrise Bluff: Joelle Hawkins & Skip MischkeWalnut Bend: Jerry HortonWater Pointe I: Edna WebsterWater Pointe II: Carol CrickWatercrest: Lois StruklWaters Edge: Stacye Meeley & Christina ArenaWest Bay: Needs Liaison!West Branch: Linda SleethWest Shore: Eve TschantzWillow Glen: Joann CrawfordWindy Ridge: Michael MarcotteWoodlake Apts: Sandra Shephard, Kathe GollerWoods Walk: Bethany Wolfe

Woodlake Community Liaisons


WSRC News

Challenge U – Fall SemesterA new semester for our Challenge is now enrolling…a chance to set a goal and make this semester YOUR semes-ter! This is your time to reach, plan and achieve a new goal. First we have to start by chang-ing what you’re current-ly doing by approaching things differently.

Below find a few tips that can get you started this semes-ter.

How do we make this time be the one that counts?

We all know creating and planning a daily routine is one thing, sticking to it is a lot tougher. Being specific is important, because when our plans are vague they tend to not ever get acted on. The statement of "Wake up ear-lier" is a terrible plan, because what exactly does earlier mean? Specific times should be used when they are nec-essary (e.g., catch 7:15 bus). Waking up at 6:00 a.m. is a better plan because you know what you are aiming for.

How do we stay motivated when the going gets tough?

Monitoring your progress is important. Why? Because you need to have a very good idea how well you're doing

with respect to your goals in order to stay motivated. You also must know when you need to try a new approach because the one you are using isn't working.

What if you need help getting to the gym or even exercising?

One effective strategy is to re-frame the activity in terms of the "bigger picture" goal it’s serving. So if you’re jog-ging, you’re probably doing it to "stay healthy" or "lose weight." Thinking in terms of the reasons why you’re doing something unpleasant can give you a heightened motivational boost. If you keep the end result in clear in your mind, the activity will become just a stepping stone on the path to your goal.

Are there things that you can do to help stick to this plan?

Checklists and clear daily plans are excellent tools. Hav-ing a plan or a “if-then" plan ("If I am in situation X, then I will do action Y.") is always helpful. We’re all pretty busy juggling lots of goals, and it's easy to forget to do the things you set out to do, even with the best inten-tions. Both checklists and if-then plans make remember-ing everything a lot easier.We know we as a team have work to do and we’ll coach you through the entire process. By the end of the semes-ter, you’ll have mastered the Challenge and receive the highest grade possible as well as achieved your goals.

September is National Child Obesity Awareness Month? A staggering statistic: 1 out of 3 children in the US is considered overweight or obese, which amounts to ap-

proximately 23 million American teenagers and children. This epidemic places children at risk for many immediate and long-term health problems such as high Cholesterol, High

Blood pressure, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and even cancer.

Let’s make a difference by working together to achieve our vision to be the best suburban commu-nity in Central Virginia, for those who seek a healthy, outdoor oriented lifestyle

Here are a few tips to help us in the right direction:

1) Aim for at least an hour of active outdoor play 5 days a week. Woodlake of-fers 5 marked trails for our residents and are a great option for exercise

2) Encourage your family to drink lots and lots of H20, and avoid sugary drinks such as soda.

3) Get your kids involved in packing their lunch to encourage kids to make healthy choices.

Any small choice is a step in the right direction….

Phil Yun, WSRC Manager

Did you know?An hour of brisk walking per day cuts the risk of obesity by 24%. In contrast, every 2 hours you watch TV increases your risk 14%

Sizzling sun… Refreshing water… Lively music… Tasty food and beverage… Fantastic Fitness Trainers…“Tried to Amend My Carnivorous Habits. Made it Nearly Seventy Days.”

Community Weekend in Woodlake became an island paradise, if only for a couple of days. We were extremely excited to have so many residents come to the AFC and the WSRC, enjoying time with family and friends. The weather couldn’t have been any better for the entire event. Community spirit flowed, laughter heard constantly and the ultimate goal of relaxation was indeed achieved.

The festivities jump started with a roaring Friday Cheers. The Mark Troxell Band provided lively music, keeping the crowd of almost 800 on their feet. Chuys Restaurant not only provided a spicy and delicious nacho bar, but also hundreds of vivid tee-shirts, the funny quips and caricatures the talk of the night. The light breeze and setting sun provided the perfect backdrop for a little indulgence.

Saturday dawned to bright blue skies and a Woodlake Warriors Open Run, which brought out dozens of participants. Boot Camp followed soon after and the term ‘no pain no gain’ took on an entirely new meaning. Family water polo and adult and junior tennis clinics transitioned into an afternoon spent loung-ing by the pool, a frosty beverage in hand. The B2B Band kicked off the afternoon with rousing applause for their rendition of Margaritaville. From the pink flamingoes, the colorful leis and the various games, everyone seemed to be in island time.

And the food? Let’s just say there was much more than simply cheeseburg-ers in paradise. The tantalizing menu included freshly smoked, pulled pork barbeque with various homemade sauces, corn on the cob, scrumptious mac ‘n cheese and of course brownies for dessert!

Sunday was no less entertaining! Water games at the mushroom pool and a scavenger hunt kept the kids amused while mom and dad had the opportunity to try out Zumba and Pound classes. After all the fun events and festivities, Health Awareness Day on Monday capped off the event, which was well attended and extremely informative.

We can’t say thank you enough to our vendor participants and sponsors, but most importantly, our residents and club members!

Th a n k -Yo u Sp o n S o r S !

Our sponsors make possible Friday cheers, enjoyed by so many!

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A special THANK YOU to our WTA sponsors!!

W S R C N e w s

Men’s Doubles FinalsIt was a terrific night of tennis and community all while watching some spectacular tennis. Over 100 members came out to watch the three finals, and what outstanding matches were made available for us to enjoy. The WSRC congratulates and thanks all the 2015 Men’s Doubles Tournament Champions, Finalists and participants.

Championship Flight

Scott Bailey and Jose Gallegos over David Lehr and Mike Helderman

AA Final

Andrew Novak and Charlie Moore over Brad Mauldin and Mike Nelson

A Final

Patrick Urban and Jeremy Nottingham over Glen Mel-horn and Jack Melhorn

Adult Child Labor Day Social56 members of the Woodlake Tennis family took part this labor day in one of the most popular events of the summer sea-son, the Adult Child Labor Day Social. 14 courts were full of the sounds of children and adults alike hav-ing a great time in the round-robin tennis tournament. Every-one attending brought

Mercedes-Benz of Midlothian (Ron West)Main Street Homes (Glenn Melhorn) Clover Hill Assembly of God CMC Printing (Dan & Cyndi Woods)Hinkle & Co. (Al Hinkle)Long & Foster Realty (CB Buchanan & Wanda Hugginsadidas (Brad Glen)

Thomas Marketing (Karen Thomas)Firehouse SubsVinny’s360 Plumbing Service LLC (Bob Mancino)Tidewater Physical Therapy (Cory Wirt)Titan AutomotiveHudgins Landscape

Panera Bread (John Creamer)Desserterie (Brian and Alli)Gene and Sue Johnson

Summer 2015 Junior Tennis

The Woodlake Junior Tennis Program has just wrapped another successful summer season. Our juniors enjoyed

camps and clinics as well as city-wide tournaments. A couple of our juniors really played exceptionally this summer and we’d like to take a moment to highlight

their accomplishments.

In August we had 4 of our juniors play the Masters tournament over at County Club of Virginia. This tournament was for the top 8 boys and top 8 girls of each age division from the summer’s McDonalds tournament series. Out of our Woodlake juniors

Tanner Geczi, Josh Laramore, Joseph Braud, and Katelyn Hubbard

qualified for the tournament. Josh was unable to attend but we are so excited that he finished in the top 8 for the summer! Tanner played an awesome match against a tough opponent first round. After a lot of great points from both players, Tanner lost 2-5. Joseph also played a great first round. He had a lot of long rallies and tough points, but ultimately was defeated in his first match. Katelyn came out on fire early in the day and ended up winning her age division! She started off strong and gained confidence with each match all the way to the finals where she had a 5-1 victory to take 1st place.

We are proud of the hard work these four juniors put in this summer to help them make it to this elite tourna-ment. Great job guys!

Katelyn Hubbard with WSRC Tennis Pro Jenny Kile.

Women’s Tennis NewsCongratulations to Karen Hannon’s 3.0 USTA team who headed to districts this summer. They had an awesome season we are really proud of their achievement!

Karen Hannon’s 3.0 team

Karen Hannon

Rebecca Schneeberger

Julia Morrison

Jeanean Phelps

Leigh Ann Piazza

Laura Brawley

Meaco Coffey

Susan O'Shea

Dianne Revelle

Sheila Waters

Judy DiAmico

Nanci Drum

Jenny Glenn a dish to share and the crowd had the music played by DJ Nick to keep their energy up. Everyone agreed that it was another fantastic way to end the summer season and celebrate the coming fall season of tennis at Woodlake.


WSRC News

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Aqua FitnessSummer might be over but a refreshing dip doesn’t have to be far from your mind.

Woodlake Swim & Racquet Club has some of the best pools in the area. Most of you are probably familiar with our fantastic pools as a source of relaxation and fun in the summer. Howev-er, our indoor pool is also a great source of fitness year round. The WSRC offers over 55 water fitness classes each month led by our amazing staff of certified instructors.

Water fitness offers many benefits to those who choose to take advantage of these classes. The resistive properties of water facilitate muscular strength and endurance making it a great workout if you are interested in losing weight. In addition,

water fitness improves flexibility and balance with reduced joint stress than many other fitness routines. The proper-ties of water also make training in the water an excellent choice for injured and recovering runners.

We invite you to join us for some of the great classes we are currently offering, of which many are also available on weekends. Our deep water sessions take place in a water depth of 12 feet (flotation belts provided) and are offered throughout the week and weekend. Our shallow water classes are a great workout alternative to those not yet ready to get in too deep and are offered daily Monday through Friday. And make sure not to miss Aqua Zumba at 10:00 a.m. Saturdays, which is so much fun you may just forget that you are even exercising! We can’t wait to see you at the pool!

Let’s Get Physical!Woodlake Swim & Racquet Club is excited to announce that beginning October 1, 2015 Studio W will now be included in qualifying membership categories.

If your membership includes Group Fitness, you will now have Studio W access added to your membership. The WSRC’s Studio W classes are a great new addition to our existing schedule of classes and include Piloxing Rebounding, TRX Rip and the Therapeutic Yoga. WSRC is the only local fitness facility to offer both Cize and Booty Barre.

Additionally, WSRC’s Studio W offers a variety of classes for our new Boomer program, which focus on low impact exercises while offering great fitness benefits for our maturing members. This is a great way for our sum-mer and tennis members to stay active indoors.

Summer Kids Program Huge SuccessThe children were challenged to get all of their workouts in. The program had planned sessions for Super Stars under and for those over the age of 5. The kids selected then fulfilled their personal workout. Every time they successfully completed one, the ac-

complishment earned them a star. Completing an entire group of stars made them our first ever Woodlake SRC Super Star kids.

When you see some of our Super Stars around in the shirts that they earned, please be sure to congratulate them on a job well done! We also want to thank their parents for their commitment of getting them to the fitness center this summer.

Kid’s health is a hot topic in the news as our nation con-tinues to have a childhood obesity problem. We value our young members and are happy to offer chances for them to learn good fitness habits along with their par-ents. Look for future Super Star programs!!! Until then Stay Active and Healthy!!!

Woodlake 12th Annual Bill Carfrey Memorial Turkey TrotWoodlake is an incredible place to live, where we care about what is happening within the community as well as the well-being of our friends and neighbors. It is this spirit that sets Woodlake apart as a truly unique and wonderful com-munity. In honor of this spirit, the Woodlake Community Association and Woodlake Swim & Racquet Club would like to announce that we are now accepting nominations for recipient of the 12th Annual Bill Carfrey Memorial Turkey Trot Fund.

The 12th Annual Bill Carfrey Memorial 5K Turkey Trot will be held in Woodlake on Sunday, November 8, 2015. The Fun Run/Walk is held in memory of Bill Carfrey, a Woodlake resident who passed away on October 30, 2004 of colon cancer. Although Bill endured some of his life with a terminal illness, he lived his days to the fullest with fun, family, and love. Each year, the proceeds from this event benefit a family in the community that has been affected by medical hardship.

In order to preserve the spirit of the Bill Carfrey Memorial Turkey Trot Fund, nominations must meet basic require-ments. The recipient and family affected must be residents of Woodlake. Additionally, it must be an adult in the house-hold whose passing or medical condition has left the family challenged financially. The recipient must also be willing to share their name and a bit of their story publicly.

Nominations may be mailed or dropped off in person at the Woodlake Community Association offices by Friday, Oc-tober 3, 2015. Recipient of the Bill Carfrey Memorial Turkey Trot Fund will be chosen by a committee of consisting of WCA/WSRC management as well as the Woodlake Board of Directors.

If you would like to volunteer for or sponsor this wonderful event please contact [email protected] for additional information. Registration for the Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk begins October 15 online or at the WSRC front desk.

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The Bass Fishing with the Swift Creek Reservoir Guide Service continues to be amazing. One of the biggest reasons why is the healthy amount of aquatic vegetation in the lake. The grass is not only protecting the next generation of fish, and filtering the water, but it also pro-vides perfect habitat for the apex predators (largemouth bass and chain pickerel) to hide, and ambush their prey. For those not used to fishing around aquatic vegetation, there can be somewhat of a learning curve, but once you get the hang of it, hold on tight, because the fishing is awesome. We have been catching good numbers of fish

in the 1.5lb to 3 lb range, and regularly catching bass from 4lbs all the way up to 7lbs.

With the nights starting to cool off just a bit, the days getting shorter, and the kids going back to school, the fish know that fall is right around the corner. I like to call this time of year “the fall feed bag.” This is when the water temps start to drop, the bait-fish start to school up, and the bass start to feed heavily to bulk up for winter. The problem is that it’s hard to know exactly when that will happen. As of writing this

article on Aug, 31st, the fish are still in their typical sum-mer patterns of hiding in the grass eating the easy meal, and hanging out deep on points, or creek channels. So, for the beginning of the month, reference the July, and

August reports for the best patterns and baits to try (www.machekfishing.com/fishingreport).

When the fish do change into their fall patterns, as a gen-eral rule of thumb, is when the water surface temperatures drop down into the 70’s. Currently the lake level is continu-ing to drop, and this temperature drop

will likely be a result of colder rains flowing into the lake. The rain will not only cool the water temps, but also pump all kinds of nutrients into the lake (which is why it’s important to carefully select and apply lawn fertiliz-ers). The baitfish, shad, and brim will be drawn to these areas, and the bass will not be far behind. If we happen to receive enough rain to bring the water levels back up, the many docks and stop-a-whiles around the lake will have enough depth to start producing again. Almost any type of bait that imitates a shad will work: Spinnerbaits, swimbaits, and crankbaits. The depth, and retrieve speed should match the depth of the baitfish. The most important thing to note is that all of these tips are de-pendent on the weather. If the weather doesn’t change

much, then neither will the fishing.

The many grass beds around the lake should start to thin out this month, before they actually die off over the win-ter. Continue to work texas rigs, and other weedless/semiweedless lures around the edges. I expect the topwater fishing to get better throughout this month, and if you see a grass bed matted on the surface, try throwing a floating frog over the top. This will not always pro-duce, but when it does, it is

my favorite type of fishing. The thicker the vegetation, the heavier your rod, and fishing line needs to be.

The next few months are an important time to keep your eye out, and be aware of your surroundings. You will often be able to spot baitfish on the surface, see bass ac-tively feeding, and you might even find a few new fishing spots because of it.

Good luck, take a kid fishing, and I’ll see you on the wa-ter! If you have questions please contact me at [email protected] or on social media, and continue to submit your fish catch photos to be included in next month’s article


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RENT THE PAVILION at East West Legacy Park and your guests will enjoy a beautiful lake-side view at your birthday party, wedding, or family get-together. Rental fees begin at just $20/hour.Pet Waste Control Begins With You!

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Always bring a plastic bag, or two, when you walk your dog! You can carry bags in your pocket, tie them to your leash or belt loop, or use a doggy bag holder that fits

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Use the bag as a glove to scoop the waste, then turn the bag inside out and seal. You can keep a small bottle of hand sanitizer with you or wash your hands with soap and water when you are done bagging.

Dispose Of It!

Place the bag in a trash can or flush it, unbagged, down a toilet. Never dispose of pet waste in a storm drain, as it will then flow directly, untreated, to your local water-way.

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2014 WCA Disclosure Package Fees(Seller’s Responsibility)

Full Package - 2 Hard Copies, $250.00(Turnaround, 14 business days)

Each Additional Hard Copy, $25.00

Full Package - 2 Electronic Copies, $225.00(Turnaround, 14 business days)

Rush Fee - Hard Copy or Electronic, $50.00(Turnaround, 5 business days)

Update of Assessments and/or Documents Only, $50.002 Hard Copies or Electronic(Turnaround, 3 business days)

Full Update - Inspection plus Assessments and/or Documents, $150.002 Hard Copies or Electronic(Turnaround, 10 business days)

Update of Inspection Only, $100.002 Hard Copies or Electronic(Turnaround, 10 business days)

Property Transfer Recording Fee, $50.00(Buyer’s Responsibility)

Capital Transfer Fee, $552.68(Buyer’s Responsibility)

Selling Your Home?Virginia law requires the seller of a property in a planned community to provide an

Association Disclosure Package to a prospective buyer.

Once you have a signed contract or offer, you will need to order a Disclosure Package from the WCA. Fees are collected at closing, or 45 days from the date of the inspection. Order forms available at woodlakeonline.com.

Fall Women’s Bible Study

Ladies, please join us for one or both of the following studies/women’s groups at Spring Run Presbyterian Church.

Friday Offering:Who: Moms of Young ChildrenWhat: Weekly time of authentic conversation, Bible study, and men-toringWhen: Begins Friday, September 18, 2015, 9:45 am- noon, every FridayWhere: Spring Run Presbyterian Church in WoodlakeChildcare providedQuestion? Contact us at [email protected]

Wednesday Offering:Who: Women of all agesWhat: The books of Colossians and Philemon When: Begins Wednesday, September 23, 2015, 9:45 – noon, every WednesdayWhere: Spring Run Presbyterian Church in WoodlakeChildcare providedQuestions? Contact us at [email protected]

Resident Owned Business Helps in Cancer Battle

Five Star Maids is a family-owned and operated clean-ing company that has teamed up with Cleaning For A Reason, an international nonprofit foundation.

Owner Lore L’hommedieu states, “Finding ways of giv-ing back to the community has always been a goal for Five Star Maids. Cleaning For A Reason seemed to be a perfect match for my cleaning business. These women who are undergoing treatment for cancer need to focus on their health and not on their homes.”

The company has agreed to help women battling can-cer by cleaning at least two homes per month for four consecutive months at no charge, within the company’s existing service area of Midlothian.

Since 2006, Cleaning For A Reason and cleaing com-panies partners have donated more than $4.8 million in free services, helping more than 17,000 women with cancer. To learn more about Cleaning For A Reason and to apply for free house cleaning, see www.cleaningforar-eason.org. For more information about this company, go to www.fivestarmaids.com.

Woodlake Business CouncilWe have some incredible businesses located within Woodlake. Residents don’t have to venture outside of our community to grab a pizza, pump gas, take a beloved pet to the Vet or have a cavity filled. There are plumbers, electricians and insurance agents waiting to handle your needs. Supporting each and every one of our commercial owners will only help all of us. To that end, a Business Council was developed in an effort to bring residents, business owners and the commercial sites closer together. Through sharing knowledge, information and concerns, we can continue to grow into the future as a team.The brainchild of Board member, Michael Traynor, he and Community Manager, Bethany Halle held the first meeting on August 18th. There were several businesses represented. A lively roundtable discussion ensued and the topics of conversation ranged from concerns over the need for additional signage to questions regarding the basis for commercial assessments. Overall the concept was well received and plans are in motion to make this a quarterly event. If you own a business, whether physically or you are a resident and own a commercial firm, you’re welcome to attend.The next meeting is slated for early November. As the date is firmed up, additional information will be in the upcoming newsletter. You can also contact Bethany at [email protected].

Attention Business Owners!Opportunities to advertise in the 2016 issues of Life on the Lake are available now.

Delivered to nearly 3000 addresses, the association newsletter is an effective means to promote your busi-ness.

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September 16 ..................................Swaag Trivia Night 6:30 p.m. SRC Clubhouse

September 17 ................................................................WEC 7:00 p.m. SRC Clubhouse

September 18 .................................... Moonlight Movie 7:30 p.m. East West Legacy Park

September 21 Financial Transparency Committee 6:00 p.m. SRC Clubhouse

September 23 .............................Regular Meeting BOD 6:30 p.m. SRC Clubhouse

September 28 ..............Architectural Review Board 8:30 a.m. SRC Clubhouse

October 8 .................................... Special Meeting BOD6:30 p.m. SRC Clubhouse

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Woodlake Community Association Board of Directors

Jerry Scriven, President2014-2017

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Mark McVey, Vice President2015-2018

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Frank Blankenship, Asst. Vice President2013-2016

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Andy Kohut, Treasurer2015-2018

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Michael Traynor, Asst. Treasurer2015-2017

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Jim Tschantz, Secretary2015-2016

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Steve Siegert, Asst. Secretary2013-2016

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Financial Highlights$ in Thousands July July YTD YTD

2015 Budget 2014 2015 Budget 2014

RevenueWCA Dues 136$ 137$ 121$ 884$ 879$ 842$

WSRC Membership 168$ 170$ 169$ 1,117$ 1,115$ 1,195$ Other 81$ 99$ 78$ 392$ 391$ 361$

TOTAL 385$ 406$ 368$ 2,393$ 2,385$ 2,398$

ExpensesWCA 143$ 136$ 89$ 883$ 965$ 657$

WSRC 219$ 225$ 263$ 1,128$ 1,145$ 1,459$ TOTAL 362$ 361$ 352$ 2,011$ 2,110$ 2,116$

Operating IncomeWCA (4)$ 27$ 50$ 109$ 12$ 310$

WSRC 27$ 18$ (34)$ 183$ 165$ (132)$ TOTAL 23$ 45$ 16$ 292$ 177$ 178$

CASH FLOW YTDBeginning Cash 50$

Operating Income 382$ Debt Payments (283)$

AP & Other + / (-) 380$ Ending Cash 529$

Reserve & Capital Spending 18$

Financial Highlights$ in Thousands July July YTD YTD

2015 Budget 2014 2015 Budget 2014

RevenueWCA Dues 136$ 137$ 121$ 884$ 879$ 842$

WSRC Membership 168$ 170$ 169$ 1,117$ 1,115$ 1,195$ Other 81$ 99$ 78$ 392$ 391$ 361$

TOTAL 385$ 406$ 368$ 2,393$ 2,385$ 2,398$

ExpensesWCA 143$ 136$ 89$ 883$ 965$ 657$

WSRC 219$ 225$ 263$ 1,128$ 1,145$ 1,459$ TOTAL 362$ 361$ 352$ 2,011$ 2,110$ 2,116$

Operating IncomeWCA (4)$ 27$ 50$ 109$ 12$ 310$

WSRC 27$ 18$ (34)$ 183$ 165$ (132)$ TOTAL 23$ 45$ 16$ 292$ 177$ 178$

CASH FLOW YTDBeginning Cash 50$

Operating Income 382$ Debt Payments (283)$

AP & Other + / (-) 380$ Ending Cash 529$

Reserve & Capital Spending 18$

Financial Highlights - July 2015

YTD financial results for both WCA and WSRC continue to be ahead of budget and prior year. Monthly results for WCA were below budget due to the timing of expense items. Cash flow was strong for the month primarily resulting from our ability to skip our monthly mortgage payments, both of which resumed in August.

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