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Paradise Bay Activities Committee
Minutes of January 24, 2022 Meeting
The meeting was called to order by Carl Kerr at 10:03 a.m.
Prayer was said by Brenda Ocenasek.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Present were: Carl Kerr, Co-President, Karen Rimatzki, Secretary, Donna Matteson, Board Assistant and 13 members.
Secretary’s Report: The minutes of the last meeting were previously emailed, posted on the bulletin board in the Paradise Bay Hall and copies handed out at the meeting. There were no additions or corrections so the minutes will stand as posted.
Treasurer’s Report: Wendy Graf was absent so Karen Rimatzki gave the report. The balance is $8,773.69. However, there has been expenditures approved in the amount of $3,500 which leaves $5,273.69 available. The report will stand as read.
Co-President’s Report: Carl K. stated that the Ladies Friendship Club did a wonderful job of deep cleaning the kitchen last week. However, Carl thinks the stove needs to be cleaned professionally so he will speak with Kathy, the Park Manager, about having that done. Electronic ignitors have been ordered for the stove. Donna M. mentioned that the burners have begin to rust because they are cast iron and have not been cleaned properly. They need to be dried and seasoned after each use.
Bayfest is still being planned. It will be held by the pool area. Jean C. mentioned that in the past we had a Dunk Tank but the water was very cold. Therefore, it would be nice to be able to warm up the water.
We are waiting for a permit for the electronic sign.
Vice President’s report: none
Old Business
New Business
Committee reports/update
Bingo-Joyce Farrington stated that there were 109 people last Monday compared to 86 the week before.
Craft Show-Jean Colson told us it will be on Saturday, February 5th. She introduced Linda Fortier as her Co-Chairperson. Jean asked if it would be alright to have one of the vendors set up outside due to Covid concerns. Everyone thought that would be fine.
Dances-Debbie Greeves-The dance Friday was very well attended. Information and the schedule for the Dances and Food Trucks are posted in Sarasota Bay and Paradise Bay Rec Halls. There are still 15-20 season tickets available for sale. All donations from the Dance on February 26th with Lew Russ will be given to the Activities Committee.
Pickleball-Melissa Coleman-We held our Annual Meeting, we now have 87 members. We have introduced two new Pickleball 101 Sessions. We can only have 20 people and both sessions are full. There is a problem with the wind blowing water on the courts from the sprinklers. The wind screen would cost $360.00. The Pickleball Party will be on February 25th. There might be a 50/50 raffle that proceeds would be donated to Activities Committee.
Euchre-Mary Fox-It’s on Mondays at 6:30 sharp with a cost of $1.00 for 7 games; there were 16 people playing last Monday.
Newsletter-Joyce Nicholson-Tomorrow, February 25th is the deadline to submit articles for the Newsletter. She requested information about Pickleball. The Italian Dinner has been canceled. Coffee Hour is the 1st & 3rd Monday. The Activities Committee Meeting is the 2nd & 4th Monday. There was some confusion about the starting time of the Sunday Service. Carl said he would have Shana contact Joyce. Also, the Health Fair is canceled but there might be some handouts distributed. Joyce will check with Susan M. about that.
Historical Committee -Brenda Ocenasek-She attended the Welcome Reception at Paradise Bay Rec Hall and Open House at the Sarasota Bay Rec Hall. There were a couple of people interested in our committee. We are still looking for people to help our committee with filing.
Board Representative-Debra Rogers-She texted Randy Darr about the wind screen at the Pickleball courts. He said that the Board of Directors and Park will pay for all or part of the wind screen.
Shuffleboard-Donna Matteson-They will be hosting an Amateur State Tournament on January 31st all day. Anyone can play. It is necessary to preregister in advance at the Shuffleboard Court.
Set up of tables & chairs for Events-Donna Matteson-She is in the process of developing a schedule for setting up or removing tables & chairs for events, if it isn’t being done by Maintenance.
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Tom and seconded by Mary at 11:10 a.m.
Respectively submitted by Karen Rimatzki
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Paradise Bay Activities Committee
Minutes of January 10, 2022 Meeting
The meeting was called to order by Carl Kerr at 10:00 a.m.
Prayer was said by Carl Kerr.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Present were: Jim Gath, Co-President, Carl Kerr, Co-President, Shana Simison, Vice President, Wendy Graf, Treasurer and Karen Rimatzki, Secretary plus other members.
The minutes of the last meeting were posted and copies handed out at the meeting. There were no additions or corrections so the minutes will stand as posted.
Treasurer’s report was given by Wendy Graf. The balance is $8,957.16. However, there has been expenditures approved in the amount of $3,631.56 which leaves $5,325.60 available. The report will stand as read.
Co-President’s report-Jim G. said he is able to have an email sent to all the people who are registered with the Office. If anyone would like information sent about their Activity/Club, please send an email to Jim G. The Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival is still in need of volunteers. Therefore, Jane V. from their organization will be speaking at the next Coffee Hour. Jim G. mentioned that in order to receive emails from Paradise Bay, it is necessary to register on the website. Also, he would like to have a website training session with his brother, Tim G., at a Coffee Hour, when his brother returns from a trip. Carl K. mentioned that Jane H., Sarasota Bay Activities Committee, will speak at our next Coffee Hour. Also, he mentioned that on January 16, 2022 at 1-3 p.m. is Sarasota Bay Welcome Open House. If you would like to promote your Activity/Club, you may attend. Jim G. informed everyone that is it up to the discretion of each Activity/Club to determine where and how they would like to conduct their meetings and activities in regards to safety protocol.
Vice President’s report-Shana Simison-there is a PA System for anyone who would like to use it for a meeting or activity. It is in the Office.
Old Business
Bayfest: March 5, 2022 The tents are fine. Menu: Pulled pork, hot dogs, Italian sausage, chips, popcorn, root beer floats and pop. The food will be served outside in the pool parking lot. All events will be outside. Parade will be the usual morning event. There will be fireworks at sunset. We still need volunteers for the games.
New Business
40th Annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival on February 19-20, 2022-volunteers. Discussed in Co-President’s Report
Committee reports/update
Dances-Debbie Greeves-they will be donating funds to the Activities Committee from some of their dances. They will be selling Season tickets for $25 on Thursday, January 13th at 1-3 p.m. at the Rec Hall. Information and the schedule of the dances and food trucks is posted in Sarasota Bay and Paradise Bay Rec Halls.
Boating & Fishing Club-Kevin Sullivan-they are going to be selling t-shirts with a new design that is more universal for the Park. There will be a raffle for a Coast Guard Tapestry. All the dinners have been canceled. If you would like a refund, you need to return your ticket. If you would like to donate the purchase price, that can be done. They are selling the old t-shirts for $10. All the Fishing Contests are still on. We will be looking for a new President and Secretary. We are trying to find out if there is any interest in a Kayak Launch.
Luminaries-Anita Cook-She thanked all the people who assisted her. She needs someone to be a Co-Chair with her.
Ladies Friendship Club-Susan Miller-We will be cleaning the kitchen on January 19th and 20th. During the Craft Sale on Saturday, February 5th, we will be having a luncheon, bake sale, and raffle. Our Style Show has been canceled.
Health Fair-Susan Miller-There will not be a Health Fair, this year. Blood Mobile will be here on Wednesday, February 23rd.
Bingo-Joyce Farrington-they donated $189.00 from the Cash Awards proceeds.
Craft Show-Jean Colson-will be on Saturday, February 5th. The cost of a table is $10 for residents and $15 for nonresidents.
Newsletter-Joyce Nicholson-She is limited to 12 pages, so please submit just basic information. This is an Activities only newsletter. Articles may be submitted any time before the 25th deadline.
Line Dancing- Flo Callahan-It will start on Tuesday, January 11th at 2 p.m. under the Carport behind the Office. It will continue on every Tuesday unless the participants would like it changed.
Board Representative-Debra Rogers-The Office might have a storage cabinet available for the Corn Hole equipment. The Board is giving the Library $300 and adding it as a line item on the Budget.
Corn Hole-Wendy G.-we are looking for a leader(s) to run this activity.
Mah Jong-Wendy G.-is every Friday at 1-3 p.m. in the Annex.
Sunshine Club-Wendy G.-meets this Friday, January 14th at 11 a.m. at the Helms House.
Bid Euchre-Susan Miller-will start this Friday, January 14th at 6:30 p.m. in the Annex. If anyone would like to play or learn to play, please attend.
Euchre-Mary Fox-on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in the Annex. We play 7 games for $1.
Water Aerobics-Jean Colson-classes are at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. She will be attending the Sarasota Bay Open House to promote it. Jean will find out if anyone would like to do the Duck Races for Bayfest.
Debra Rogers asked if we know what we are doing with the old Board on the Rec Hall. There hasn’t been a decision, yet.
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Joyce N. and seconded by Jim G. at 11:07 a.m.
Respectively submitted by Karen Rimatzki
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Activity Committee Minutes from Meeting on 12/27/2021
The meeting was called to order by Carl Kerr at 10am
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Wendy Graf gave the Treasurers report with a motion to accept the report made by Tom Farrington and seconded by Jean Colson, all in favor.
Tom Farrington states there have only been 3-4 people attending Horseshoes.
Wendy Graf reports that materials will be bought this week to start construction of the Corn Hole Boards.
Also, there was a $500 donation to the Activities Committee by Bocce.
We want to invite folks from Sara Bay to the Para Bay coffee hour, we will put this in their newsletter.
Tie Blankets are being made in the Sara Bay Rec Hall every Monday at noon, everyone is welcome.
Joyce Farrington says Bingo needs more volunteers for calling.
Jean Colson says the next Craft Bazaar is Saturday, February 5th and is in the newsletter.
Water Aerobics is getting more people and they need more pool noodles and hand weights, asking the Activities Committee to purchase these. Also, would like for the pool to be uncovered before class starts at 9am. Carl Kerr will talk with Kathy, the Park Manager to see what can be done about getting it uncovered.
Donna Matteson reports for Boat & Fishing Club that they do not want to take down tables after their meeting for the next activity. Joyce Nicholson would like to know who is in charge of table setups. There is no person in charge of this and Carl Kerr states he will talk to Kathy in the Office about making sure Maintenance sets up for Bingo.
Bayfest is March 5th and is in need of volunteers. Carl Kerr will talk to Jim Gath about speaking to some people about volunteering.
The Welcome Reception is January 7th from 1-3pm. All Activity Chairpersons need to attend to represent their Activity and answer any questions that new residents may have. Volunteers are needed to bring some refreshments. This is in the newsletter.
Jean Colson is concerned about COVID. The Board of Directors will follow CDC guidelines.
Motion to adjourn, Tom Farrington. Seconded by Jean Colson
Meeting Adjourned at 11:05
Respectfully submitted by Shana Simison
Our next meeting will be on Monday, January 10, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in the Annex
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Activity Committee Minutes from 12/13/21
The meeting was called to order by Carl Kerr at 10 AM
Pledge of Allegiance was recited and prayer was said by Dan Smith.
Randy Darr addressed the committee saying that the Activity committee is the heart and soul of our community and is pleased to see all activities going on. Regarding the table and chair set up, the previous staff had 6-7 people, we only have 3 people now. Randy would like to have a volunteer coordinator for table and chair set ups for activities. He would also like to have someone put the trash out on Monday mornings from any weekend activities.
Randy would like to see bank accounts for individual clubs to be run by the Paradise Bay office. It is an inconvenience to have all parties on the account to go to the bank to do any business. The office Manager would maintain an individual spreadsheet for each activity. Betty Trader stated that this is the way it was done years ago and there was never a problem. The office will be ready after the first of the year to get this started.
Randy also stated that Debbie Rogers attends the Activity meetings to relay any concerns to the Board of Directors.
Wendy Graf gave the treasurers report, profit and loss, and gave a balance of $8,762.01. There has been $300 allocated to the electronic bulletin board and $500 allocated to the bean bag toss game. Carl Kerr made a motion to accept the treasurers report as read, Sally Seighman 2nd, motion passed.
Bayfront Flowers-Tom Colson says there were 8-9 people who showed up to plant geraniums and the watering schedule is complete.
Bible study-Dan Smith- starts January 6th and Dan will get volunteers to help do the table and chair set up. There is no offering taken at Bible study, Dan encourages all to attend.
Billboard- Carl Kerr says the electronic bulletin board has been ordered, they are just waiting on the permit. The office staff will be responsible for putting information on the new board.
Bingo-Joyce Farrington and Joyce Nicholson have taken over and the last two weeks have gone well. There were 73 people the week before last and 79 last week. The last 2 weeks, tables and chairs have not been set up. Bocce will be doing Hot Dogs and can help set up for Bingo.
Blood Mobile-Susan Miller–there were 19 donors at the blood mobile on Dec 4th. The next Blood Mobile will be February 23rd during the health fair. Flyers will be handed out beforehand.
Ladies Friendship Club-Susan Miller-Need help setting up round tables for January, February, March and possibly April meetings. Meeting starts at 1oclock. The lunch, bake sale and raffle took in $1,000.
Susan Miller is gathering a group of ladies who will volunteer to clean the kitchen probably in early January.
The stove does work. The gas needs to be turned on and pilot lights need to be lit. Debbie Rogers states she spoke to Susan Miller and they are looking to purchase a stove with an electronic ignition.
Blood Pressure-Alan Miller will be taking blood pressures in the Annex after each coffee hour.
Boat & Fish-Chris Matteson states fishing is slow. Bean & frank dinner is January 29th and tickets are being sold now. Coast guard will be here to do safety check on boats who want one.
Carl Kerr says Scotty Yates has taken over as dock master and will be changing the dates when dock payments are due and also looking into a Kayak launch.
Bocce-Carl Kerr says Jim Kleiner is in the park but no longer doing Bocce. There will be a Bocce meeting in the Annex December 15th at 10 am. As of now, Tom Billings and Carl Kerr have taken over. Once all teams are here, they will ask for nominations. Also looking at redoing the Bocce courts.
Book Club- Jinny Kiel passed away, Lori Jacobs will run the first meeting.
Pinochle-Susan Miller says they have about 6-8 people and would like more. Wednesdays at 6:30PM in the Annex.
There will be no Christmas Eve Open house this year. Instead, there will be Karaoke Dec.23rd and people will bring cookies as well as the Activity committee will buy some cookies and goodies. We will have coffee and punch.
Waterfront Church-Dan Smith says there are no offerings taken and just anyone who wants to come. There are anywhere from 20-80 people who attend. Dan will be gone for 3 weeks to spend time with family for the holidays.
Coffee-Sue Cassidy-The hosting schedule is on the back of the door in the kitchen. Betty Trader meets the donut delivery man and makes the coffee.
Crafts-Jean Colson-Sat December 4th there were 14 vendors. Jean says she had wonderful assistance from Linda Fortier who took care of the ads. Jean reported there was $200 raised from vendors and Jean gave $96 to the Activity Committee. Saturday, February 5th is the next craft bazaar.
Joyce Farrington- winning ticket for the Christmas dishes has until noon today to claim the prize and if not, another ticket will be drawn.
Dance- Debbie Greeves has dances scheduled February 5th, March 5th, March 25th, February 22nd and NYE bash. Jim Gath will be doing fireworks on NYE and there will be food trucks at each event. Also, if Activities wants to raise money, Debbie will provide music on Feb 14th and Feb 27th.
Decorations-Sally Seighman donated a large wreath. Lynn Kalman and Vera Niles will be decorating the tables for Christmas Dinner.
Entertainment-Darnel Darr-It has been challenging refunding tickets from last season and trying to resell tickets to previous holders. Working on a 4th waiting list. Darnel needs the back room by the stage cleaned out before Entertainment starts as this is the area for entertainers to change.
Fun Fitness-Darnel Darr says Thanksgiving week was down in attendance but just had 30 people show up on Saturday.
Karaoke-Darnel Darr-Has been a great success. From 6-9 PM and dates are also in the newsletter. We have Dec 28th, Jan 20, Feb 17, March 17th and a special Dec 23rd for Christmas, Cookies, punch and coffee will be provided.
Exercise will start Jan 7th
Golf League-meets Tuesday at noon at Ironwood golf course
Horseshoes-Tom Farrington- Friday 9am there are 6-7 guys, kind of slow this year.
Hot Dog sales-Carl Kerr-sold 63 last week. Encourage carry outs
Irish Dance-January 4th from 6-9pm
Library-Sue Cassidy states they sold books at the craft bazaar which gives money to buy more books.
Luminaries-Anita Cook 22 J if anyone has questions. Hobby Lobby and Dollar tree have candles, get supplies now and read the newsletter.
Mahjong-Wendy Graf-Fridays at 1 o’clock in the Annex
Name tags-Sue Cassidy- put an order in two weeks ago. Need to discuss name tags at coffee hour so more people will sign up to get them.
Newsletter-Turn in your articles on 34 6th street or southside of the rec hall and turn in by the 25th of the month.
Pancake-Jan 14th
Park Deco-Betty Trader- would like to get 1/8 inch plywood under the tree and deer to protect them from moisture. New lights are all solar. All are in favor of the lights blinking.
Pickleball-Darnel Darr says there is a new chair member, Melissa Coleman. The first meeting will be Jan 11th at 11am at SaraBay. Members pay $10 dues. Want to make members play only times. Monday thru Saturday 8am-11am. Can reserve times if you want to play with family.
Water Aerobics-Jean Colson states the Activity Committee gave them a shed to put pool noodles in, as more people attend, they will need more noodles.
Christmas Dinner-Darnel Darr states Ken Huizinga, Vera Niles and John & Lynn Kalman has 6 volunteers so far. Will be looking for more volunteers at Bocce meeting.
Shuffle board- Chris Matteson- new lights have been installed so every Friday evening will be doing Shuffle under the lights. Open 7am until dark. Going in front of the Board of Directors to ask for $7,500 to re-do the courts. Has $500 to put towards redoing the courts and would like to ask the Activity Committee to match that $500. Tournament is Jan 29th.
Bev Vanzin is requesting $300 to help purchase books. The Library is missing 82 Large print books, people are not returning books. After some discussion, Carl Kerr stated that the Activity Committee will discuss her request at the next meeting.
Darnel Darr made a motion to adjourn, Carl Kerr seconded
Respectfully submitted by Shana Simison
Our next meeting will be on Monday, December 27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Annex
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Activity Committee meeting
November 22,2021
The meeting was called to order by Jim Gath at 10am. Prayer by Brenda Ocenasek and Pledge of Allegiance recited.
Minutes from the last meeting have been posted. Motion to accept the minutes by Jim Gath and seconded by Tom Farrington.
Jim Gath says that since there will be no Thanksgiving Dinner this year, the money will be spent to buy fireworks for the New Year’s Eve celebration. Jim Gath will buy the fireworks.
Jim Gath was contacted by Angela Collins from the Cortez Fish Festival and states she needs volunteers on February 19th and 20th to work the festival. Jim Gath will share her email address with everyone.
The Committee voted at the last meeting that there would be no Thanksgiving Dinner, however, the hall will be open and tables and chairs available for those who wish to bring food in and enjoy with friends. The kitchen will be off limits as the stove has a gas leak and will not be working until Detwiller’s can get it fixed. Jim Gath will call the office to check on the progress of the stove repair.
Darnel Darr reports that Christmas Dinner will be held by Bocce. Ken Huizinga and Vera Niles will be in charge and will be needing volunteers. Table assignments need to be taken before ordering the Ham.
Darnel says that the Fire Marshal has changed the Rec Hall capacity number to 239 people and Chair People should keep this in mind when planning functions.
Darnel has Christmas tickets. The first Coffee to sign up is December 6th.
Sue Cassidy can no longer organize the Christmas Open House and needs someone to take this over.
Jean Colson would like to make sure the Christmas Bazaar sign is in good condition. Darnel said that Tom Billings has the key to where the sign is stored and Jean should get with Tom to check on the sign. There will be some new vendors, good luncheon, raffle and the blood mobile will also be here.
Debbie Greeves asked if any entertainment is happening in SaraBay? Darnel said they have signed no contracts for this upcoming year.
Tom Colson states that the Geraniums have gone up in price. He has completed the watering schedule.
Darnel says that karaoke will be once a month. Fun fitness is up to 25 people. Entertainment will be reselling tickets for this upcoming season. There are now 4 waiting lists.
Reggie’s party will be December 7th and the Patio Daddios will be playing. Bring a dish and BYOB.
There will be a special Christmas karaoke on December 23rd from 6-7pm, this will be all Christmas music.
Debbie Greeves reports Billy Rice listening event will be November 27th at the Rec Hall. Tickets are $5 at the door. Debbie is concerned who will set up tables and chairs for this event. Jim Gath asked Tom Billings if he could help and Tom stated he would gather a group of volunteers to set the hall up for this event.
Jim Gath reports the 4th street party will be March 3rd from 1-4pm. Tim Chandler will be playing music. There will be lots of food provided and also BYOB.
Brenda Ocenasek asked that people take pictures at events and share them with History Club. She also said the History Club needs volunteers.
Heidi Kiess says Pinochle is at 6:30 in the Annex on Wednesdays. Also, the photo directory is old and wondering if we could get a new one? Jim Gath stated we need to find someone with photography skills to help in this area.
Mary Fox states the first Euchre game is the first Monday in January and is looking for someone to do this until Mary gets back into the park.
Jim Gath stated that the last Bingo will be at the end of December. Joyce Farrington says she will help with Bingo but doesn’t want to be the only one. Joyce Nicholson says it would be good to have 3 or 4 callers. Joyce will post that people are needed in the newsletter.
Motion to adjourn made by Sue Cassidy. Seconded by Darnel Darr. All in favor, meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted by Shana Simison
Our next meeting will be on December 13th at 10:00 a.m. in the Annex.