Special Election Edition

Members of homeowners’ associations should familiarize themselves with the applicable bylaws and rules of the community so that the processes and procedures are known and understood. This knowledge will prepare members to vote on important issues with a clear understanding of the processes involved. By voting, owners are participating in the democratic process. Owners vote for leaders to represent them and their ideas, and leaders support the owners interests.

• Voting gives owners a chance to choose their Board of Directors.

• Voting gives owners an opportunity to voice their opinions on the past performance of officials.
• Voting expresses their opinions on public issues that affect the Association.

Voting helps bring important documents up to 21st century realities. Voter apathy is a problem in both condominium and homeowners'' associations. Often there is lots of "Venting" and not enough "Voting". If our vote is based upon participation by all voters, then a “non-vote” is essentially a “no” vote. Conversely, if the results are calculated based upon those who actually vote, then a “non-vote” simply is not counted, and (assuming a quorum is established), the result is calculated based upon those who vote on the measure in person or by proxy. You can see where Issue #3 is very important to review and VOTE

See the information below that has been mailed out (via digital or postal service) for the Annual Meeting and Vote.

• YOU WILL BE VOTING FOR THESE ISSUES ELECTRONICALLY OR BY PAPER/PROXY.

You are not voting here...this newsletter is only providing you with the information for your review.

Be sure to scroll through ALL OF THE DOCUMENTS to see the three (3) items you will be voting on and ALL OF THE CANDIDATES BIOS!

Bermuda Bay came in force with unwrapped toys to be sent to Toys for Tots. The community came up with over 100 toys for those in need. Holiday fun was had by all who shared their Christmas spirit. Do you recognize Santa and some of the many elves who attended the party? Pictures by David Smith and Gail Oliveira.

Josh McCollum - Property Manager

Christine Dickey - Administrative Assistant

Jimmy Oakley - Head of Maintenance

Robert Estabrook - Maintenance

David and Bernadette - Security

We are grateful for the day in and day out work that they do for our community.

Be sure to sign the Proxy form. Electronically - it is the last thing to sign (Secretary can be the default).

For those who received a paper ballet and proxies:

You have received three (3) paper ballots. The YELLOW Envelope is where you place your vote for TWO (2) candidates.. The Yellow Envelope with your vote inside then goes inside the Ballot envelope (which says Election material, do not open on the backside). Please be sure to place the correct 1/3 piece of paper that says Ballet enclosed in this envelope Your signature is required on the front of this envelope. Be sure the return address is facing out.

The PROXY is on blue or white paper. You will vote on the business proxy and you will also vote on the Amendment proxy. Both will go in the double pane envelope with the peel away on it. No signature is required on the outside of this envelope.

If you have any questions - call or come to the office - PRIOR TO VOTING. Someone at the office can assist you.

HELLO BERMUDA BAY COMMUNITY:

We thought it would be great to have a bonfire on Christmas Eve down at South Beach. Since we are supposed to have food to make a bonfire legitimate, feel free to bring an appetizer or dessert for the picnic table. BYOB as always.

Weather is looking very cool, and you may already be booked, so let us know if you can make it ….to give us a feel for ‘numbers’. We will supply paper plates and plastic cutlery and napkins……oh yes, and Xmas music.

Please forward to anybody I may not have included, as I have limited email addresses….and a limited old lady memory. All are welcome, of course.

Start up time is 7:30pm till we all go home to sleep.

EVENT IS WEATHER DEPENDENT OF COURSE, but a cool evening will not keep us away.

Season’s greetings from Susan and David

susan.hayden.vm@gmail.com
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Please meet at the Bermuda Bay Entrance at 10:00am on Friday, December 16 to decorate for the Holidays. We are also accepting donations to pay for the new lights. Please see or contact Gail Oliveria, Social Committee President if you can help out financially.

Email: bermudabaymgr@condominiumassociates.com
Website: https://condo.cincwebaxis.com/cinc/home/
Location: Bermuda Bay Beach and Racquet Club, 4201 38th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711, USA
Phone: 727-864-0735
Twitter: @BermudaBayStP