Nominee Packet 2022

Whittingham Homeowner’s Association: The Whittingham Homeowners Association (WHOA) Board of Trustees consists of seven board members. Since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the board members met multiple times a week via Zoom. Board members researched the CDC recommendations, Federal and Local Health Department Regulations and met with the Association’s legal counsel to determine how to best keep all residents of the community safe and healthy. As soon as CDC guidance advised that outdoor activities were reasonably safe, the Board converted one of the tennis courts and the clubhouse

patio into multi-purpose spaces for activities that were previously indoor activities, such as line dancing, yoga and ping pong. The WHOA Board quickly adopted the Zoom Meeting Platform to continue hosting open meetings for residents and keep everyone updated. Once indoor amenities were able to reopen, the board carefully drafted policies for masks and temperature checks to promote a safe environment. Facial recognition tablets were installed at the clubhouse entrances to check that residents were properly wearing a mask and did not have a fever prior to the doors opening. All these innovations were put into place in an effort to keep the residents active, engaged and healthy. While the majority of amenities remained closed for the health and safety of residents, the board took that opportunity to renovate several areas in the clubhouse and included touchless faucets, appliances and water bottle fill stations to promote a safer, cleaner environment. Food trucks were a huge hit during the pandemic. The association reached out to as many food trucks as possible and also some local restaurants and caterers to offer the residents meal delivery options. Many residents were nervous to venture out to restaurants or eat indoors with friends and neighbors. These food trucks and delivery services brought much needed variety and social iteration to otherwise isolated residents. It has been a very trying and scary year for all of us! It has been a pleasure to work with a board so dedicated to the health and welfare of its residents both mentally and physically.

Leisure Village East Association is a happy, energetic active adult community in Lakewood, where the birds, swans, geese and turkeys add to the ambiance of the village. COVID-19 interfered with the 50th Anniversary celebration, so the champagne was placed on hold! A bound book capturing special events, clubs and people including, NJ Senators, Governors and 1st Lady Barbara Bush through the years, was published. US News/World Report and NBC featured LVE on senior living. The board of seven negotiated the Union Contract for maintenance and ground employees.

November 7, 2020 at 4:45pm a fire erupted and burned 3 out of 4 attached homes. Fortunately, no one was at home and all pets were rescued. The OC Fire Inspector declared the fire started in the electrical panel. The Underwriter mandated panels over 30 years be replaced. Legal created a Resolution to that effect. Between inspections and supplies, the homes are not completed yet by Accurate Reconstruction, but will be soon. Capital Reserve Study Accomplishments: several contractors vetted for various projects, replacement of pier/dock and gazebo at sunset lake, aluminum siding to vinyl scrubbed due to lumber increases of $88k, painting will begin in Spring 2022, gatehouse interior refurbishing contract, security exit arm installed and entry updated for safety with lights and all projects are fully funded through the replacement fund accounts. LVE was one of the first to offer COVID vaccinations to over 800 residents on property. This past December 14, the booster shot was given. Circle Park was created to enable a spot of tranquility for residents. There was a change in trustees, due to health and personal concerns. The accounting department was outsourced. During COVID, residents were informed of board business through Zoom, One Call, fliers and the website. Summer of 2020 found the pool and Barton Hall closed. In 2021, the pool and outside activities were opened with strict enforcement of rules. Business as usual regarding concrete, paving, railings and painting continued. Barton Hall had an exterior face lift, as well as the interior of the hall. We are in the midst of a housing boom and welcome new residents to become involved and share new thoughts to keep our village vibrant. Our aim is to reflect the type of lifestyle we all enjoy.