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A Publication of
April 2024
Message from the General Manager
Gabby Ramos, CAM
By: Gramos@venturacc.org
Greetings Ventura Residents!
We are excited to welcome our new restaurant manager, Greg Rice.
He comes to Ventura with several years of restaurant experience and
great ideas that we feel will benefit the 19th Hole. As Greg settles in
and oversees the restaurant operations, let’s be patient and
understanding with any changes that may be made to improve the
overall experience.
A few friendly reminders:
1. When walking your dog, please make sure they are on a leash and
that you pick up after your dog. There are doggy stations around the
community where you can dump your baggies. City of Orlando &
Orange County code requires you to pick up after your pet.
2. For our snowbirds, please update your mailing address to ensure
prompt delivery of any important documentation sent. Also, inspect
your property's exterior to ensure there will be no outstanding
violations on your home.
3. For all residents, please be sure you and your guests are courteous
about parking in front of other residents' homes or near their homes.
The Annual Meeting was rescheduled to April 25, 2024, at 7 pm. The
board meeting will follow right after.
Projects that have been completed:
1. Exit panic devices have been installed for the Clubhouse doors.
2. The tinting of the windows and door at the 19th Hole has been
completed.
3. Sidewalk repairs are close to completion.
Updates for ongoing projects:
1. The push button for the handicap door at the clubhouse is
operational again.
2. The leaf gate for the end of Country Woods Blvd. has been ordered.
3. The A/C replacement unit for the Weight Room has been ordered.
4. Replacement of the Fountain will be presented to the Board for
approval in March.
5. Purchase of a new marquee will be presented to the Board for
approval in March.
6. New gutters for the east side of the clubhouse will be presented to
the Board for approval in March.
7. Plans are being made for landscape enhancement around the Pro
Shop.
8. Building & Grounds is looking to rebuild the tennis court due to
ongoing issues with the court.
If you have any suggestions or improvements, please email me
at GRAMOS@venturacc.org.
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By: Gabby Ramos
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Below are the following
committee and when they meet:
Safety Meeting (Maple Room)
(Openings)
April 9th @ 1:30pm
Golf & Greens (Maple Room)
April 10th @ 1:30pm
Building & Grounds (Maple
Room) (Openings)
April 11th @ 4:30pm
ARC Meeting (Maple Room)
(Openings)
April 17th @ 1pm
Finance Meeting (Admin
Room) (Openings)
April 17th @ 3pm
BOD Meeting (Ballroom)
April 25th @ 7pm
CCC (Admin Room) (Opening)
As needed
*Times & Location are subject
to change*
The Sunshine Ladies
By Linda Dolan
The weather is slowly improving. It has been warm and sunny
for three straight days. Hopefully that will continue. Thanks to
everyone who helped with the Yard Sale, graciously hosted by
Cheryl Powers and Cathy Clemons who offered her garage for
the overflow. Thanks to all who donated items for the sale.
Maxwell continues to speak to us about safety issues and gate
issues, some are quite entertaining, no names are provided.
The new Sunshine Directory is available. If you want a
digital copy be sure I have your email. We will get a count of
how many hard copies are needed and will let you know the
cost.
Our first speaker was Aubrey H. Drucker, a
collaborative divorce and Estate Planner who specializes in
Elder Law. He explained what Collaborative law is and went
over the necessary elements to estate planning. He also
discussed costs and answered a lot of questions.
David Waggs From the Orlando Parks Dept. which is a
division Families, Parks and Recreation Department maintains
the grounds at Orlando’s 100 parks, oversees 500- 600 events a
year, from a small wedding to the 4th of July. A forestry staff
maintains the tree canopy and planting trees. They also have an
education program, which runs at Bill Frederick, Orlando’s
largest park whose focus is showing urban children pieces of
nature.
Jackie Nitti a representative of Second Harvest Food
Bank of Central Florida talked about the purpose and programs
of the organization. They collect store and distribute donated
food to 750 feeding partners in seven Central Florida counties.
Last year they distributed enough food for 76 million meals
which fed 69,371 people a day in our community.
They provide summer meals for children, nutrition
education, school partnerships, mobile food drops, a culinary
training program, the list goes on and on and much of the work
is performed by 39,138 volunteers who donated 119,765 hours
The meeting before St. Patrick’s Day was very full.
Member Bev Meer played Irish music before the meeting.
Suzanne Miller spoke about dementia. She explained the general
effects, went through the six stages and what impairment falls to
each and spoke about the difference between normal memory
loss and dementia. Bev played a couple more songs for us to
sing and our own Leprechaun Gayle Strain, in costume, treated
us to St. Patrick’s Day trivia.
Towards the end of the month we will start to lose
some Northern friends. If you have food to give away,
remember The Russell Home will take it and they will also take
open containers. Enjoy the activities events here and we will talk
again next month.
Ventura Community Cat Project – April 2024
Spring is here! Have you started to get rid of unwanted items? Well, the
Ventura Community Cat Project can use some of your stuff. We are always
looking for towels, sheets and pillow cases, blankets, and newspapers. We
could also use bleach, rubbing
alcohol, peroxide, baby wipes, dish
soap, and paper towels for when we do our trapping and recovery. Cat
food is always appreciated as well.
If you feed or see any Ventura Community cats or kittens in your
neighborhood without an ear tip, please call 203-253-1934.
Remember: All spay/neuter/vaccination costs for Ventura
Community Cats are covered by donations to the VCC community cat
fund, including proceeds of our fundraisers! Thank you to all who
support the kitties! For information on affordable spay/neuter and
wellness services please go to the website at www.letssnipit.org
Sunshine Speakers for the month of April
-April 3rd: Marilin J Gutierrez Castellanos, Orange County
Public Schools School Board Services Senior Specialist &
Maria A Salamanca, Orange County Public Schools District 2
School Board Member
-April 10th: Heidrun Hauksdottir & Ransy Bender, Iceland &
Icelandic Culture
-April 17th: Nancy Livesay, National Voice Day
-April 24th: Amanda D Adams, Orlando Fire
Department Firefighter & EMT, Fire Safety
Training
VENTURA - Keeping our Community Safe!
As a follow-up to last month’s article about Safety in the Home, this month we will review
some basic tips for Fire Safety and Prevention. A first reaction may be that a Fire is not a
possibility in your home but it has happened to some of our Ventura residents. The most likely
place for a fire to start is in the kitchen though it is not the only place.
Following are some basic Fire Safety Tips provided by the National Fire Protection Associa-
tion and the City of Orlando Fire Department.
Stay in the kitchen when frying food and cooking on the stove top!
If you leave the kitchen, even for a short time, turn the burner off. Use a timer when
cooking. If a pan of food catches on fire, slide a lid over it and turn off burner. Wear short
or tight fitting sleeves when cooking. Have a fire extinguisher in the kitchen.
If your clothes catch fire: Stop, Drop and Roll.
Stop – Don’t run – drop to the ground and cover your face with your hands. If you can’t drop
and roll, keep a blanket or towel nearby to smother flames.
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms save lives.
Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside each bedroom, and outside of each
sleeping area. Have someone test your alarms once a month. Replace any that are 10
years old or older. If someone in your home is deaf or hard of hearing, use strobe light
alerts that work with your smoke alarm.
Plan and practice your escape from fire and smoke.
If possible, plan two ways out of every room in your home and two ways out of your home.
Make sure windows and doors open easily. If the smoke alarm sounds, get outside and
stay outside.
Plan your escape for your abilities.
Have a phone near your bed to call for help if you are trapped by smoke or fire. Have your
walker, cane, scooter or wheelchair by your bed. Keep your glasses, phone and flash-
light near your bed to reach quickly in an emergency.
If you smoke, smoke outside.
Never smoke in bed. Never smoke if oxygen is used in the home. Wet cigarette butts and
ashes before throwing them out.
Give space heaters space.
Keep them at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn – including you. Shut off and
unplug heaters when you leave the room or go to bed. Plug directly into the wall.
Know your local emergency number 9-1-1
Have fire extinguishers in your house – especially in the kitchen.
Check your fire extinguisher for expiration! This is extremely important!!
Fire extinguishers typically last 5–10 years but they ultimately expire and become ineffective
no matter what type they are. Inspect your fire extinguisher date tag and the pressure
gauge to see if it is still effective.
Please take time to make sure your home is safe and follow these basic precautions to
insure your well- being and those that live with you!
VCCLGA 18-Hole News by Gloria Kunz
The VCCLGA golf season is winding down!
Time flies! It seems like just yesterday we began
the 2023-2024 season with the Kings and Queens
tournament last fall. Our annual Awards Lunch-
eon was held on Thursday, March 28 following a
spirited 18-hole scramble. Pat Bak was honored
for her hole-in-one! Way to go, Pat. Josephine
Barket was honored as the Most Improved Golfer,
and Jane Audre-Neuhauser for her Eagle. Birdie
awards were presented to: Jane Audrey-
Neuhauser, Mary Barber, Nancy Bourke, Liz Bu-
tula, Donna Caldwell, Gail Garvey, Elaine
Humphrey, Karen Kaleta, Lynn Karcsh, Yadira
Kitterman, Joyce Kuhn, Carol Maneri, Betsy
Mangin, Molly Morphy, Kathy Rosbrook, Phyllis
Schilling, Judy Tencza, Sue Theoren and Sue Tis-
dale. Congratulations to all!
Many 18-Hole ladies participated in Josh Bennet’s
infamous To and Fro Tournament on March 12 ,
in which the pristine Ventura golf course is played
backward, sideways and upside down! Those
who carried their foursomes and came home with
prize money were Jane Audrey-Neuhauser, Donna
Caldwell, Sue Hoffman, Yadira Kitterman, Molly
Morphy and Bev Sterner. The rest of us just had
fun! (Frankly, I have a hard enough time playing
the course forward!)
On a melancholy note, all of us were saddened by
the passing of our dear friend, Joyce Bordo.
We’ll all miss her sunny disposition, her warmth
and most of all, her exuberant optimism. Rest in
peace, Joyce.
Plans are in the works for our annual 9, Whine
and Wine tournament to take place on Thursday
afternoon, April 18. This fun event, which is open
to all Ventura women (no GHIN handicap re-
quired), will feature a clinic on putting and read-
ing our new (and more difficult greens) at 3:00
pm, followed by a 9-Hole surprise scramble. Af-
ter golf, a social hour with wine, beer and a light
supper will give us all ample time to whine about
our game!
Players will have a choice between a soup and
Chicken Parm sandwich plate or soup and a
Caprese sandwich plate. Sign up and pay $ 25.00
for your meal in the Pro Shop no later than Friday,
April 12. 9-Hole golf and cart fees will be paid
directly to the Pro Shop on the day of the event.
We hope to see you there!
9-Hole Ladies Golf News – April 2024
The 9-Holes Ladies Golf League meets every
Monday at 2:30 PM in the library at the Club-
house. After golf we gather on “The 19th Hole”
deck to socialize. Come and join us!
February Birdies: Kathy Rosbrook, Hole #4;
Lynn Karsch, Hole #17; Liz Butula, Hole #10; Liz
Dehn, Hole #16
February Chip-ins: Kathy Rosbrook, Hole #4
Golf games for March: Low Gross/Low Net;
Low Putts; Bubbles; Spring Scramble
Golf games for April: Low Gross/Low Net; 4
Clubs and a Putter; Mystery Hole; Scramble; Low
Putts
Thank you to our hostesses: March – Donna
Milbaurer and Molly Morphy; April – Judy
Holzscheiter and Bev Sterner.
“Hippity, Hoppity, Happy Spring” was the
theme for our end of the season social on Monday,
March 25, 2024. The hostesses, Yadira Kitterman,
Mary McDonough and Bev Sterner, decorated the
dining room with beautiful spring colors and signs
of Easter. The super choices were Grilled Chicken
with Risotto Primavera or Grilled Chicken Salad.
Carrot cake cupcakes were the perfect ending to
the spring time meal. The 50/50 draw is always
popular at the socials.
Prizes, awards and thank you’s were part of the
end of season social. Details will be in the May
newsletter.
A huge thanks to Gabby, Iris, Kat and the res-
taurant staff and all the ladies who come out to
golf and socialize, for their part in helping to make
our events so successful!
Everyday from
4pm to 7pm
Board of Directors Meeting February 29, 2024
Ventura Country Club Community Homeowners’ Association, Inc.
Unapproved minutes
Directors Present:
Dan Lees
Paul Morency
Elaine Humphrey
Paul Russell Jr.
Karen Butera
HaleyRae Cannell
Lou Columna
Mike Westerveld
Cecil Shafer
Also Present:
Gabby Ramos – General Manager
Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM by Paul Russell Jr. All Directors being present, in person or via phone, quorum was established to proceed.
Gabby Ramos, GM, administered the Oath of Office and Code of Conduct for newly elected Directors Dan Lees, Mike Westerveld, HaleyRae Cannell, and Lou
Cloumna.
Election of Officers for the 2024 Board of Directors
Paul Morency nominated Dan Lees for the office of President, seconded by Mike Westerveld; Dan Lees was elected President by unanimous vote.
Lou Columna nominated Paul Morency and HaleyRae Cannell nominated Cecil Shaffer for vice president; Paul Morency was elected Vice President by a 5 to 4
vote.
Mike Westerveld nominated Elaine Humphrey for the office of Treasurer, seconded by Lou Columna; Elaine Humphrey was elected Treasurer by unanimous vote.
Paul Morency nominated HaleyRae Cannell, and Elaine Humphrey nominated Paul Russell Jr. for the office of Secretary; Haley Rae Cannell was elected Secretary
by a 5 to 4 vote.
Written notice of the meeting was posted on the property on February 27, 2024, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in accordance with Chapter 720 Florida
Statutes.
Motion by Elaine Humphrey to approve minutes of the previous Board meeting held on January 25, 2024; second by Paul Morency, motion passed, 5 to 4 vote;
abstained from vote Dan Lees, HaleyRae Cannell, Lou Columna and Mike Westerveld for not being on the board at the time.
Motion by Elaine Humphrey to approve minutes of the previous Board meeting held on February 14, 2024; second by Paul Russell Jr., motion passed 5 to 4 votes;
abstained from vote Dan Lees, HaleyRae Cannell, Lou Columna and Mike Westerveld for not being on the board at the time.
Motion by Paul Morency to approve minutes of the previous Board meeting held on February 19, 2024; second by Karen Butera, motion passed 5 to 4 votes;
abstained from vote Dan Lees, HaleyRae Cannell, Lou Columna and Mike Westerveld for not being on the board at the time.
General Manager’s report given by Gabby Ramos; review of common property maintenance and improvement.
Projects completed since the last meeting and are currently in progress.
CCC report was given by Gabby Ramos.
Treasurer’s report given by Elaine Humphrey. Recap of January financial results and capital reserve expenditures.
Motion by Elaine Humphrey to approve 5.1-5.10, 5.12, 5.13 5.15, 5.17, 5.18 and deny 5.11, 5.14 and 5.16 second by Paul Morency; Motion passed 8 to 1,
abstained Mike Westerveld as one of the applications was his.
Discussed ARC colors, motion to table for more information
Safety Committee report was given by HaleyRae Cannell.
Social Committee report was given by Elaine Humphrey
Golf and Greens Committee report was given by Paul Russell Jr.
Building and Grounds Committee report was given by Paul Morency.
Finance Committee report given by Elaine Humphrey.
Motion by Elaine Humphrey to approve Choice Window Tinting's retinting of the 19th Hole windows and Pro Shop door @ $5,200 from Capital Reserves,
seconded by Paul Morency, passed unanimously.
Motion by Elaine Humphrey to approve Zigler A/C to replace the mini split in the fitness center @ $5,156 from Capital Reserves, seconded by Mike Westerveld,
passed unanimously.
Motion by Elaine Humphrey to table the approval for the golf course equipment until the next meeting in March.
Director remarks
Paul Morency made remarks regarding adding director comments towards the end of the agenda. Inquired about
purchasing three gators and a trailer from Steve Holley.
Elaine Humphrey would like Building a& Grounds to look into Dog Park, update the 19th Hole, and schedule a
planning a meeting with the attorney present.
Cecil Shaffer commented that the pro shop needs to be enhanced.
Mike Westerveld made comments about updating the website, and Annual Meeting from previous years not on the
website.
Karen Butera remarked on laminating menus and would like to see the director's remarks toward the end of the
agenda.
Motion by Cecil Shaffer to adjourn, second by Lou Columna. The meeting adjourned at 8:31 pm
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April 2024
Annual &
BOD
Meeting
7pm
Trivia night
6PM
Trivia night
6PM
Trivia night
6PM
Trivia night
6PM
Trivia night
6PM
Karaoke
Night
7PM
Karaoke
Night
7PM
Live Band
7PM
Music
Bungo
6PM
Nine, Whine
& Wine
3PM
Masters Golf
Event
7:30AM
Weekly Schedule of Events
Time: Activity: Location: Contact:
Mondays
8:00am—10:30am Tennis Round Robin Tennis Court Ralph Colone 248-895-7403
9:00am—10:00am Water Aerobics Clubhouse Pool Maddie Kisha 407-758-7311
9:30am-2:00pm Duplicate Bridge Maple Room (When Available) Norma Poutre 407-282-5224
12:00pm—1:00pm Yoga Clubhouse Ballroom Sue Hoffman 518-527-2666
1:00pm-3:00pm Mah Jong
Ballroom Dining Room (When
Available)
6:30pm-10:00pm May I Library Gloria Chin 407-273-2259
2:30pm Ladies Golf (9 Holes) Library 407-277-2640
6:30pm-9:00pm Bridge Maple Room (When Available) Maureen Loeb 407-488-2625
Tuesdays
9:00am—10:00am Water Aerobics Clubhouse Pool Maddie Kisha 407-758-7311
10:00am Men's Bocce Bocce Court
9:30am-1:30pm Duplicate Bridge Dining Room/Maple Room David Loeb 407-314-3094
5:30pm- 9:00pm 3-13 & Phase 10 Library 407-207-8722
6:00pm Pickle Ball Pickle Ball Court Karen Butera 330-418-7943
Wednesdays
8:00am—10:30am Tennis Round Robin Tennis Court Ralph Colone 248-895-7403
8:30am Men's Golf Pro Shop 407-277-2640
9:00am-10:00am Sunshine Ladies Clubhouse Ballroom
10:00am-12:00pm May I Library Gloria Chin 407-492-5942
10:00am-12:00pm Bridge (Ladies)
Ballroom Dining Room (When
Available) Doris Gore 407-381-2716
12:00pm—1:00pm Yoga Clubhouse Ballroom Sue Hoffman 518-527-2666
1:00pm-3:00pm Mah Jong Clubhouse Ballroom Linda Dolan 508-733-9363
Thursdays
8:00am Ladies Golf (18 Holes) Pro Shop 407-277-2640
9:00am—10:00am Water Aerobics Clubhouse Pool Maddie Kisha 407-758-7311
10:00am Men's Bocce Bocce Court
10:00am—3:00pm China Painting Class
Maple Room (2nd Thursday pf
the month ONLY)
3:00pm Book Club
19th Hole (3rd Thursday Of The
Month Only) Linda Dolan 508-733-9363
6:30pm-10:00pm May I Library
6:00pm Pickle Ball Pickle Ball Court Karen Butera 330-418-7943
Fridays
8:00am—10:30am Tennis Round Robin Tennis Court Ralph Colone 248-895-7403
9:00am—10:00am Water Aerobics Clubhouse Pool Maddie Kisha 407-758-7311
10:15am—11:30am Line Dancing Clubhouse Ballroom Audrey Snyder 315-591-2149
1:00pm-3:00pm Mah Jong Clubhouse Ballroom Linda Dolan 508-733-9363
Saturdays
8:00am Pickle Ball Pickle Ball Court Karen Butera 330-418-7943
10:00am Men's Bocce Bocce Court
Sundays
8:00am Pickle Ball Pickle Ball Court (Occasional) Karen Butera 330-418-7943
*Please Contact The HOA Admin Office For Any Changes In Activities 407-275-7002 Ex. 300*
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Board of Directors:
Dan Lees—President
Paul Morency—Vice President
Elaine Humphrey—Treasurer
HaleyRae Cannell—Secretary
Paul Russell, Jr.
Karen Butera
Cecil Shaffer
Mike Westerveld
Lou Columna
Management
Gabby Ramos, General Manager
Bill Shepler, Controller
Steve Holley, Golf Superintendent
Josh Bennett, Director of Golf
Iris Cintron, Event Coordinator
Association Website: www.venturacc.org
Golf Website: www.venturaccorlando.com
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Information
Oasis I - (407) 924-2945
Oasis II - (407) - 924-2945
Raintree - (407) 682-3443
Sanctuary - (407) 682-3443
Southpointe - (407) 282-9250
Ventura Village - (407) 682-3443
Westridge - (407) 788-6700
Willowpointe - (407) 788-6700
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Pershing Gate
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