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www.bbvcc.com 2013 Welcome to February. Let s hope Punxsutawney Phil does not see his shadow on February 2nd and that spring is near.doubtful.

New walls, a new flowerbed, a new Village sign, and some curbing will be rounding out this phase.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Manager s Report Cont d.. 2 Social Club News....... 2 Art Group........... 4 Early Bird Coffee....... 4 Yacht Club News....... 4 Safety & Security....... 5 Music Group.

.. 6 Wine Club........... 7 Exercise Group......... 7 2013 Dues Reminder..... 7 Calendar............ 8 FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER CALENDAR DATES: ACC Meeting.......... Feb 5 Bridge Luncheon.

..... Feb 13 Roads & Drainage Meeting.. Feb 14 Wine Tasting.......... Feb 15 Office Closed: Pres. Day... Feb 18 Pizza Etc............ Feb 18 Movie Night.

...... Mon Music Group.......... Mon Early Bird Coffee........ T, Th Art Group............ Tues Bridge Club.

up with possible solutions. The work done by staff and I & I Industries to clean the culverts, vaults, and pipes from the Golf Course to Thunderbird Lake are paying dividends.

The new Guards Program is being introduced to Security personnel.

Be sure to fill out your Guest Authorization Cards so your visitors will be admitted without delay. The second phase of the Marina Maintenance Program will be ongoing soon.

The new Launch Dock will be getting a retro-fit to adjust for high tide water levels. This should be ready for the boating season.

1 Welcome to February. Let s hope Punxsutawney Phil does not see his shadow on February 2nd and that spring is near.doubtful. Things remain relatively quiet around the Village. Some projects are still afoot. The second phase of the Front Gate Remodel is underway. New walls, a new flowerbed, a new Village sign, and some curbing will be rounding out this phase. There should not be noticeable traffic delays, but there might be some traffic revisions at times to allow some of the work to be completed. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Manager s Report Cont d.. 2 Social Club News Art Group Early Bird Coffee Yacht Club News Safety & Security Music Group Classifieds From the Office Committee Openings Adult Poker Night Pizza Etc Bridge Club Marina Safety Reminder... 6 Wine Club Exercise Group Dues Reminder Calendar FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER CALENDAR DATES: ACC Meeting Feb 5 Bridge Luncheon Feb 7 Quilting Group Feb 8 Yacht Club General Meeting.. Feb 9 Adult Poker Night Feb 10 Marina Meeting Feb 12 Board Work Session Feb 13 Roads & Drainage Meeting.. Feb 14 Wine Tasting Feb 15 Office Closed: Pres. Day... Feb 18 Pizza Etc Feb 18 Movie Night Feb 19 Board of Directors Meeting.. Feb 21 Bunco Feb 22 Adult Poker Night Feb 24 Quilting Group Feb 28 Exercise M,W,F Mah Jongg Group Mon Music Group Mon Early Bird Coffee T, Th Art Group Tues Bridge Club Wed The Golf Course bridge over the South Pond at hole #2 has some loose boards that no longer can be attached to the substructure and investigations are underway to come up with possible solutions. The work done by staff and I & I Industries to clean the culverts, vaults, and pipes from the Golf Course to Thunderbird Lake are paying dividends. The Golf Course still sees some flooding with the storms, but as tides go down, the south end of the course seems to be emptying much faster than in years past. The new Guards Program is being introduced to Security personnel. There may be some delays in getting people, especially guests, into the Village as the guards learn to traverse the new program. Be sure to fill out your Guest Authorization Cards so your visitors will be admitted without delay. The second phase of the Marina Maintenance Program will be ongoing soon. Last year, Docks A & B had a number of hinges replaced and some upgrading of some of the structures. This winter, Docks C & D get the same treatment. The new Launch Dock will be getting a retro-fit to adjust for high tide water levels. This should be ready for the boating season. The Launch Ramp Project is still in its discussion stage with BP. As per the Governing Documents, the Election Committee must be approved by the end of January each year. This year sees a major change as the Chairperson, Sherri Bakke, has her residence on the market and they will be heading to Oregon. Sherri has been in charge of the Election Committee for the last few years and will be hard to replace. Sandra Bogen will be the new Chair and most of the committee returns intact. There was a time that the ballot counting would last all day and over the last few years the committee has finished the counting by noon. They have it down to a science. Thanks to Sherri for all her assistance with the committee and her other involvements with the Village. Continued on page 2

2 Page 2 Birch Bay Village Bulletin - February 2013 CONT D FROM THE MANAGER Just a reminder that first half dues assessments are due January 1st with a grace period to the end of the month. To avoid late charges, make sure your dues are paid prior to the month ending. The late charge has been amended this year from the customary $125 to a 10% fee. This will make it fairer, especially those who were late for the second half only and were charged $125 on a $600 assessment due. Those on payment plans are now required to file payment plan paperwork with the Office before the end of the month. This does not include the first half/second half scenario that has always been in place. Only those making quarterly/monthly/or irregular payments need signed plans filed, as well as those with delinquent accounts. Those with delinquencies are required to make plans that cover the current year plus also make a positive direction on the unpaid prior years balances. There are still some vacancies on committees if anyone has a notion to try committee work. We have had a couple apply for the Security Committee, one for Lakes, and one for ACC. There are still more opportunities so stop by the Office and ask how to get involved. It s a good way to meet people, give back to your community, and learn more about the Village you live in. Even though things slow down a bit during the winter, there are still plenty of activities happening daily around the Village. Check out the schedule of events in this Bulletin and attend some of the functions. The Groups and Clubs would enjoy having new participants. Or, just stop by to see what is being offered. You might enjoy yourself. The weather hasn t seemed to deter most of you from walking/jogging. Be careful with the shorter days (getting longer now) and the inclement weather. Watch for ice and puddles and traffic. Even in the winter, the beaches are a pleasure to enjoy. Be careful along the bluff. There have been a couple of major slides farther to the west of the Village, so don t get lax walking below the cliffs. Hope to see everyone around the Village enjoying what we have to offer. Ken Hoffer General Manager, BBVCC SOCIAL CLUB Regular Meeting: The Social Club meets at 1:00pm on the 2nd Monday of every month at the Clubhouse. NOTE: There will be NO February Social Club Meeting! You are invited to attend our next meeting on March 11th. Come join us for coffee and help plan the Spring activities and events. Please contact Mary K Hecker at if you haven t picked up your Directory. If you have any questions regarding the Social Club, please contact the Chair, Melanie Shearer at Food Bank Drive, Bingo & Pot Luck Dinner: The Social Club wants to thank all of you who donated goods to the Blaine Food Bank and the Humane Society during our January food drive. A wonderful potluck dinner and evening of bingo was enjoyed by many. Thanks to our members for organizing this benefit for the community. Social Club Breakfast Reminder: The regular Saturday breakfast will not be held in February. The next Saturday breakfast will be March 2nd when all of the crews are back from their holidays and trips. Watch the March bulletin for all the info. Movie Night at the Clubhouse: The next monthly Tuesday movie night for adults will be on February 19th at 7:00pm. Watch for the name of the movie to be posted on a sandwich board at the front gate. Bring your favorite drink as no beverages are served. Popcorn will be provided. As always, your ticket to the movie is an item or two for the Blaine Food Bank. Bunco: Calling all adult Bunco players! This fun game night will be on February 22nd at 7:30pm. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Coffee and tea will be served or bring your own favorite beverage. Call Phyllis at and leave your name to secure your reservation. The cost is $5 per person and the money will be given out as prizes.

Birch Bay Village Bulletin - February 2013 SOCIAL CLUB CONT D UPCOMING: Get ready to celebrate Saint Patty s Day with music and dinner on March 16th.

Check out the March Bulletin for time and other details. Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. Mike Kent, ABR Real Estate Professional Business: (360) 527-8901 Fax: (360) 371-8660 Email: mike@mikekent.

3 Birch Bay Village Bulletin - February 2013 SOCIAL CLUB CONT D UPCOMING: Get ready to celebrate Saint Patty s Day with music and dinner on March 16th. The March Bulletin will have all the celebration details. Annual Easter Egg Hunt for BBV Kids!: This annual event for the children in BBV will be held at the Clubhouse on March 30th. Check out the March Bulletin for time and other details. Windermere Real Estate/Whatcom, Inc. Mike Kent, ABR Real Estate Professional Business: (360) Fax: (360) mike@mikekent.com WINDERMERE REAL ESTATE At Birch Bay Square I-5 Exit Birch Bay Square Street Page 3 Welcome Committee: If you are a new owner in the Village and haven t been contacted by the Welcome Basket lady, please call Judy Lackey at or the Office at We have a warm welcome and gift basket full of goodies and local information we would like to deliver to you. Helping Hands: We have a good group of volunteers who are available to provide temporary assistance to those in the Village who are sick, recovering from surgery or otherwise need help. We also have a good supply of medical equipment such as crutches, electric scooter, wheel chairs, shower chairs, walkers and toilet risers etc. There is a folding wheel chair ramp available for short term loan. If you or someone you know needs a "helping hand", please call Sandi at (H) or (C) Please remember to call Sandi when borrowing or returning all equipment. And thank you for returning it in a sanitized condition. Food Bank Donations: Thank you for your donations to the January Food Drive. The need in our community is ongoing, especially with the closure of the Semiahmoo Resort and the loss of jobs. Please check your cupboards and pantries for those extra food items that could be donated to the community food bank. Non-perishable food items can be dropped off at the Clubhouse anytime it is open for any event. Please do not bring food that has an expiration date prior to February The Humane Society is always in need of help. They accept dried pet food, which has been opened and/or may have a recent expiration date, as well as unopened canned food. Old towels, afghans, treats, gently used toys, collars and leashes are always welcomed. There are two special bins in the BBVCC Clubhouse library/coat room, marked for the donations. Please make sure these bins remain in this room so people can place their donations in them. Suzy Q Cleaning Birch Bay Village Resident House Cleaner Suzy

4 Page 4 Birch Bay Village Bulletin - February 2013 ART GROUP Winter makes coming to Art Group afternoon a warm cozy way to fill the day. Our newly floored room was a great place for Ted s 75 th birthday party on January 22nd. Patty brought a cake to help us with his celebration. Ted always builds a lovely fire in the fireplace for us. We ve discovered several of the Cookbooks made a few years ago, that we ve put up for sale for just $10. The names and recipes will bring back many memories if you ve lived here awhile, or will introduce you to a little Village history if you re a newbie. Big Bear Stream Don t forget the February Seattle Art Museum show featuring Rembrandt, Van Dyck, and Gainsborough, Renaissance artists from Holland and England. The Seattle Art Gallery nearby is free, and features local artists work for sale and there s also the outdoor collection by the waterfront. Maybe we should go with a group? You-all are welcome to come and work with the Art Group we meet every Tuesday from 12:30pm to 3:30pm at the Clubhouse. Mutual encouragement and feedback go with the free coffee and goodies provided. Stop by to visit and see what we re doing, and enjoy our artworks on display on the Clubhouse wall. Call Linda Lockie at for information or answers to questions. EARLY BIRD COFFEE Come on in to the Clubhouse Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8:00am to 10:00am; join your neighbors for a piping hot cup of coffee. It s the way to great conversation and friendship for both guys and gals. Information call Mick Bride YACHT CLUB NEWS AHOY ALL MEMBERS and non-member BOATING FOLKS who reside or own property in Birch Bay Village: Please join us for our Membership Breakfast/Spring General Meeting at 10:00am on Saturday, February 9th at the Clubhouse. This event will feature some outstanding gourmet grub prepared by our very own member culinary expert, "Chef" Jenise Stone and her helpers. You'll get an opportunity to mingle with other yacht club members and hear about the great boating activities we have planned this year. In addition, we've scheduled a presentation on the Yacht Destinations website as well as a boating educational talk. I look forward to seeing all our members at this first get together of If you are not currently a member of our yacht club, but own a boat and are interested in cruising, we also invite you to attend this complimentary breakfast event. You'll get a chance to meet our members and to fill out a membership application (initiation fee is $25, plus $25 annual membership fee) if you would like to join the club. Our Spring General Meeting will be held right after the breakfast. New members will be introduced and a vote will be taken on the proposed budget which was ed at the beginning of January. Also included in the was the membership renewal application. The $25 renewal dues are due by February 1st. If you haven't sent in your dues yet, please make sure to bring them to the Breakfast/General Meeting to avoid being charged the late fee. We would like to have the roster set by March 1st in order to get the Roster Books prepared and available to you as soon as possible. So, please get your applications and dues in early to ensure that you'll be listed in this year's roster. If you have any questions or concerns about the dues or renewal application, please contact Marion Falk. The 2013 Schedule of Events was also forwarded out, so make sure to mark your calendars. Next up on the horizon after the Breakfast/General Meeting event will be: Friday - March 22nd - Pizza / West Marine Night Saturday - April 6th - Vessel Safety Day Looking forward to a great year! Dennis Duncan Commodore

Birch Bay Village Bulletin - February 2013 SAFETY & SECURITY 1) PARENTS: When kids are walking or biking to the bus stop during the early dark hours they are VERY hard to see as they usually wear

!! 2) If you put your trash out a day or two early please make sure it s secure from critters.

5 Birch Bay Village Bulletin - February 2013 SAFETY & SECURITY 1) PARENTS: When kids are walking or biking to the bus stop during the early dark hours they are VERY hard to see as they usually wear dark colors; and are very hard to see when a vehicle comes up onto them. PLEASE get them some kind of reflective material or some kind of flashing light. It s for their Safety!!! 2) If you put your trash out a day or two early please make sure it s secure from critters. Seagulls and crows have a field day and smorgasbord with the trash throughout the Village, and they don t clean up after themselves. 3) All of us with Security Staff THANK YOU immensely for the new Guard House. It s wonderfully efficient and WARM. Thank you again. Lt. May Head of Security Staff CLASSIFIEDS Page 5 FOR SALE: BMI wonderful workout station w/ weights, 2 beautiful ceiling lamp, 3 valances, 2002 Nissan Maxima GLE, 2003 Cadillac Deville. Call Gary WANTED: Want to buy used Golf Cart (4 seats preferable) please contact Paulo or FOR RENT: 3 bed, 2 bath. Spectacular Canadian Gulf and San Juan Island views from 2 decks and outdoor entertainment area sq/ft, two stories, beautiful gas fireplace, 1.5 car garage and large driveway for RV/boat parking. Large, beautiful yard with easy care landscaping. Quiet, sunny and GREAT sunsets! Month to month contract, tenants pays all utilities & BBVCC admin fee. Pet possible. Available 3/1/2013. $1395/month MONDAY NIGHT MUSIC Mark your calendars now for our third annual Irish Sessions, to be held at the BBV Pubhouse Saturday, March 9th. Enjoy an evening with friends, free snacks and entertainment, and bring along your favorite drinks to celebrate St. Pat's Day. Festivities begin at 6:30pm with an hour of singing traditional Irish tunes, followed by a half-hour of vocal and solo instrumentals while you enjoy some snacks and visit with friends. The sing-along resumes at 7:30pm with some great pub tunes, both old and new. The Pubhouse closes at 9:30pm. All are welcome to attend this free event, hosted by your BBV Monday Night Music Group and sponsored this year by Mike Kent of Windermere Real Estate. See the flyer in next month's bulletin for further details. Questions? Call Cathy at BBV BULLETIN PRODUCTION DEADLINE all articles, reports, classifieds & ads to contactus@bbvcc.com BY NO LATER THAN 4PM OF THE 21st *Classified ads run for one month unless stated *Clubs and groups must supply their own insert paper

6 Page 6 Birch Bay Village Bulletin - February 2013 FROM THE OFFICE YOUR OLD GUEST CARDS ARE GONE! COME INTO THE OFFICE FOR YOUR NEW GUEST CARD IF YOU HAVEN T ALREADY. The new membership system is installed and running. ALL old Guest Cards have been purged. So if you haven't filled out a new guest card your guest will have trouble entering Birch Bay Village. ALL INVOICES ARE DUE UPON RECEIPT AND THERE WILL BE A 10% FEE ADDED AFTER 30 DAYS This policy started January 1st, 2013 and effects the 2013 dues, marina moorage, power, gas and all other billing/ invoices. COMMITTEE OPENINGS The following BBVCC Committees currently have openings available: ACC Committee (meets 1st Tuesday at Clubhouse); Golf Committee (meets April to September, 2nd Thursday at Golf Shop); Lakes Committee (meets March to October, 1st Wednesday at Clubhouse); Marina Committee (meets 2nd Tuesday at Clubhouse); Roads & Drainage Committee (meets 2nd Thursday at Maintenance meeting room); Security Committee (meets quarterly with court, 2nd Wednesday at Clubhouse). If you are interested in serving on one (or more) of these committees please send a letter of interest (or resume) addressing the committee(s) of your choice to the office: 8055 Cowichan Road, Blaine, WA ADULT POKER NIGHT Enjoy an evening of Texas Hold'em, or some fun card games - our group does both. Beginners are always welcome. We are very low key and informal and the coffee pot is always on. We meet at the Clubhouse from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, on the 2nd and 4th Sunday. Contact Cliff Mallory if questions Access the BBVCC Bulletin ONLINE At In January, about forty-five people got together and enjoyed pizza, salads and desserts. Several stayed to play Hand and Foot and Golf the favorite card games. In February we will have a true potluck. The date will be Monday, February 18th at the clubhouse. Social time will begin at 5:30pm, with dinner at 6:00pm. Bring what you wish a hot dish, salad or dessert. Coffee and juice will be provided. Bring other beverages as you wish. After dinner, we will set up game tables as usual for those who wish to play cards. Or feel free to sit and visit. No reservations are necessary. Bring a friend or neighbor. Questions? me at tj2sullivan@comcast.net or call Judy Sullivan PIZZA, ECT BRIDGE CLUB DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Wednesday afternoon 12:30pm in the BBV Clubhouse. NEVER PLAYED? TRY IT! It is a fun 3 hours! Look forward to seeing you there. Call Shirley at BRIDGE LUNCHEON: Thursday, February 7th 2013 at 11:30am in the BBV Clubhouse. Novices & Newcomers to the Village are welcome. Please bring a sandwich. Wine, coffee and dessert will be served. For more information call Sue PRACTICE BRIDGE: Practice Bridge will be every Wednesday morning from 10:45am to 12:15pm. Call Betty Brackett at MARINA SAFETY REMINDER The BBVCC Marina has been experiencing some high winds, and the weather is only going to worsen as winter progresses. Please check your vessel as often as possible! Ensure that lines are secure and sturdy; and check that cleats are in good condition and bolted down properly. We have already had some vessels pull away from the docks and we do not want to see any damage or lost vessels! THANK YOU!

Birch Bay Village Bulletin - February 2013 Page 7 WINE CLUB NEWS The Birch Bay Village Wine Club got 2013 off to a great start with a tasting that proved to all that Washington is producing the best

Here s how the group ranked them: 1) 2008 Mercer Columbia Valley, $18 2) 2008 Tamarack, $18 3) 1999 Reininger (not currently available in stores) 4) 2008 North Star Columbia Valley, $40 5) 2008 Soos

This burly, work horse of a grape produces the boldest of red wines and there are some terrific examples currently available in Washington state. That ll be February 15th at 7:00pm.

culinary team! Club regulars will receive more detailed information by email, but for all other Village residents please note that we have regulars, not members.

7 Birch Bay Village Bulletin - February 2013 Page 7 WINE CLUB NEWS The Birch Bay Village Wine Club got 2013 off to a great start with a tasting that proved to all that Washington is producing the best merlots in the country. After tasting five examples of what $10 will get you in the self-pour part of the evening, we sat down to compare six slightly more serious versions. Here s how the group ranked them: 1) 2008 Mercer Columbia Valley, $18 2) 2008 Tamarack, $18 3) 1999 Reininger (not currently available in stores) 4) 2008 North Star Columbia Valley, $40 5) 2008 Soos Creek Palisade Red, $25 6) 2009 Waterbrook Reserve, $22 Upcoming events: in February, we re going to take a closer look at Petite Sirah (no relation to syrah ). This burly, work horse of a grape produces the boldest of red wines and there are some terrific examples currently available in Washington state. That ll be February 15th at 7:00pm. Coming up next on the calendar for March and April, a tasting of Spanish imports and an evening of Pizza Wines complete with hot fresh pizzas assembled and cooked for you by our club s expert culinary team! Club regulars will receive more detailed information by , but for all other Village residents please note that we have regulars, not members. There s no joining, no dues required, no nuthin but a reservation and a little cashola to help pay for the wines served if you d like to join us. To make a reservation, contact Jenise Stone at tsunamibait@gmail.com or Birch Bay Watch Dog Pet Sitting & House watch with over 30 years experience flexible and reliable competitive pricing, provided By village resident Alison EXERCISE CLASS The exercise group meets at 9:00am Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Class consists of low-impact aerobics and free weights, stretchy bands and floor stretching. Bring your mats and weights and join in. Everyone is welcome. Mats and weights are available for those who don't have them. For information please call Janet Sharp Dues Now Late! Your 2013 Dues were due January 1st! A 10% Late Fee will automatically be added on Friday, February 1st! So, get your payment sent in before Thursday, January 31st!!!

February 2013 Emergencies Call: 911 Security Gate: 371-7644 BBVCC Office: 371-7744 E-mail: contactus@bbvcc.

8 February 2013 Emergencies Call: 911 Security Gate: BBVCC Office: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Mah Jongg 10:30am-1:30pm 5 Art 12:30-3:30pm 6 Practice Bridge 10:45am Dup Bridge 12:30-4pm 7 Bridge Lunch 11:30am 8 Quilting 10:30am-5pm 9 Yacht Club Breakfast and General Meeting 10am Music Group 7pm ACC 7pm Board Closed Session 7pm 10 Adult Poker Night 6-9pm 11 Mah Jongg 10:30am-1:30pm Music Group 7pm 12 Art 12:30-3:30pm Marina 7pm 13 Board Work Shop 10am (Maint. Room) Practice Bridge 10:45am Dup Bridge 12:30-4pm 14 VALENTINE S DAY Roads & Drainage 10am (Maint. Room) 15 Wine Tasting 7pm PRESIDENT S DAY OFFICE CLOSED Mah Jongg 10:30am-1:30pm Pizza Etc. 5:30pm 19 Art 12:30-3:30pm Movie Night 7pm 20 Practice Bridge 10:45am Dup Bridge 12:30-4pm 21 Board of Directors 7pm 22 Bunco 7:30pm Adult Poker Night 6-9pm 25 Mah Jongg 10:30am-1:30pm Music Group 7pm 26 Art 12:30-3:30pm 27 Practice Bridge 10:45am Dup Bridge 12:30-4pm 28 Quilting 9am-5pm YOUR BBVCC BOARD MEMBERS: Peter Winterfeld - President Ken Davidson - Vice President Harry Shearer - Treasurer Terry Sullivan - Secretary Valery Anderson Jim Lockie Eric Peters CALENDAR OF CLUBHOUSE USAGE (Unless otherwise noted)

ROLL CALL: Peter Winterfeld, President Present Harry Shearer, Vice President Present Ralph Falk, Treasurer Ken Davidson, Secretary

06/08/11 EM BIRCH BAY VILLAGE COMMUNITY CLUB ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 1, 2012 NORTH BAY CHRIST THE KING CHURCH 4895 BIRCH BAY LYNDEN ROAD BLAINE, WA 98230 8:00PM ROLL CALL: Peter Winterfeld, President