Tamarac Tidbits - May 2023
- Tamarac Lakes
- May 1, 2023
- 4 min read
Updated: May 2, 2023
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Tamarac Beach Opening
TLA Contacts
Athletic Committee Organized Sports and Athletic Events Dan Favilla athletic@tamaraclakes.org (609) 714-2172 | Membership Committee Directory and Membership tamaracmembership@gmail.com |
Beach Committee Beach, Lifeguards, Projects Lisa Farino tlabeachcommittee@gmail.com (856) 296-3480 | Property Committee Green Space, Parks, Trail Entrances Shawn DePasquale property@tamaraclakes.org |
Children’s Committee TLA-Sponsored Children’s Events Lindsay Cowperthwait Lindzr14@yahoo.com | Social Committee Beach Opening, Beach Closing, Adult Events Robyn Jennings & Hope Musumeci social@tamaraclakes.org |
Civic Committee Zoning, Land Use, Development, Township | Technology Committee Website, Communications, Data Gavin Potts tamaraclakesassociation@gmail.com |
Lakes & Dams Committee Maintenance of Lakes Kevin Sparkman tamaraclakeswater@gmail.com | Tidbits Editor TLA’s Monthly Newsletter Courtney Pitt tamaracnewsletter@gmail.com |
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President | Dave Martin | |
Vice President | Melissa Bettner | |
Treasurer | Steve Boianelli | |
Secretary | Michael Madorma | |
Trustee | Jeremy Pinto | |
Trustee | Michael Monte | |
Trustee | Christina Vocaturo |
BALLFIELD RESERVATIONS Between Heath & Indian Pipe | Mike Stoughton | tamarac.ballfield@gmail.com - (609) 636-5568 |
CANOE REGISTRATIONS If tag is unreadable, email for new one | Tom Haug | tlaboats@gmail.com - (609) 953-5644 |
JUNIOR BOARD | Chair Needed | TBD |
PAVILION RESERVATIONS Memorial Day through Labor Day | Lindsay Smith | |
TLA PLAYGROUP Ages 5 and Under | Abby Latimer | Abbylynnk@gmail.com - (609) 760-1586 |
TLA Board Report
Hello TLA Residents:
Treasurer’s Report
$328,263.07 in all accounts
Thanks to all the members who paid ‘23 dues
Late notices/fees mailed to approximately 40 residents
Liens have been executed by the court for delinquent properties
$30,000 transferred to Lifeguard payroll account
Lakes & Dams Report
Approved Pipe Repair—awaiting additional repair costs
Water treatments—will continue with Solitude to maintain clean lakes
Waiting on dock estimate for Bittern Lake dock
Property Committee Report
Signage added to green space
Members encouraged to call police for illegal use of private property not managed by TLA
Communication to Fairview Road to not damage green space (i.e.: plantings, tree/plant removal, dirt bike track, et.) will be sent by property community
Update on Courts Renovation estimates
Repairs will total roughly $75,000
Renovations possible start time is Spring 2025
Gazebo Repairs
Volunteers to repair during clean up day Sunday 4/23/2023
Beach Committee Report
Guards hired/trained
Tags ordered—pick up procedures will be same as last season—details coming
Water testing set up to begin in May
All safety protocol/insurance regulations addressed for summer 2023 compliance
Civic Committee Report
Verizon cell tower approval for area near/around Taunton Forge—tower construction to begin
Children's Committee Report
Luau—looking to book for 2024 now to allow opportunity to schedule rain date—deposit needed
Request for info re: Junior Board addressed by Children’s liaison
Bike parade scheduled for 5/27
Membership Committee Report
New member swag to be ordered
Social Committee Report
Trivia night at the lake to be organized—dates coming
Digital Committee Report
New procedures developed to assist in quicker turnaround for monthly Tidbits in place
Athletic Committee Report
Looking to add wiffle ball tournament to official TLA events in 2024
The next Board meeting to be held at the TLA Beach Pavilion on 5/8/2023 at 7pm.
Thank you.
The TLA Board
2023 TLA Sponsored Events
News from the Beach Committee
2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament
Memorial Day Weekend Bike Parade
Tamarac Beach Pavilion Reservation Process Overview
The process described below allows TLA to accommodate as many residents as possible while streamlining the reservation process. The selection process is modeled after the lottery type system used in National Parks.
Pavilion Reservation Information:
To reserve the beach pavilion, you must be a TLA dues paying member in good standing.
For the open summer season, the first day the pavilion can be reserved is the Tuesday after Memorial Day and the last day to reserve the pavilion is the Thursday prior to Labor Day Weekend.
The reservation is for the pavilion only and does not give exclusive rights to the beach.
No reservations are available on:
Memorial Day Weekend (Fri-Mon)
○ July 4th Weekend (Fri-Sun)
○ Labor Day Weekend (Fri-Mon)
○ Any date a TLA event is occurring (check the Tidbits for published event dates)
The last day of school for Medford Twp school district
Only one reservation will be set per day.
Directions to Reserve the Pavilion:
Read the complete Pavilion Reservation Agreement ○ List up to five dates for your event in priority order. - Only one date per residence will be set through the open season lottery process. ○ If a residence would like additional reservations, they can make a request beginning on May 1st.
Read and complete the Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement (legal waiver).
Fill out a check in the amount of $75.00 made payable to TLA for a refundable deposit.
Drop off an envelope containing the Pavilion Reservation Agreement, Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement and refundable deposit to Lindsay Smith between April 1st and April 15th.
Lindsay’s address: 1 Foxwood Lane (place in black drop box on porch)
Lottery and Confirmation of Dates:
The lottery will take place on April 16th.
Residents will receive confirmation of their events by April 19th (in the event a resident was unable to secure the pavilion through the lottery, their check will be shredded unless you make arrangements to pick up).
Additional requests to reserve the pavilion will be accepted on a first come, first served basis on May 1st, subject to availability.
Drop off an envelope containing the Pavilion Reservation Agreement, Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement and refundable deposit to Lindsay Smith between April 1st and April 15th.
Tamarac Lakes Association (TLA) is hiring lifeguards for the summer of 2023. In addition to lifeguarding, our lifeguards will help check membership badges, maintain the quality of our beach, and enforce safety rules.
Qualifications required:
Current American Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid Certification with add-on Waterfront Lifeguarding Module (waterfront certification expense will be reimbursed at the end of the beach season).
Must feel comfortable interacting with residents, enforcing beach rules, and working independently.
Availability during the last three weeks of summer (including Labor Day weekend) is a must.
To be considered for this position or if you have any questions, please email TLALifeguards@gmail.com.
Reminders & Announcements
Babysitter or Youth Services List
Is your child interested in being added to the list? Please email their name, date of birth, and phone number.
Is your child on the list and no longer wants to be included? Please email.
Would you like a copy of the Babysitter or Youth Services List?
Please email tamaracnewsletter@gmail.com.
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