Contact AAPOA Board: info@ausableacres.org or 518.217.8519
OFFICERS
President/C&R Enforcement: Knut Sauer, president@ausableacres.org
Secretary/Architectural Committee Chair: Allan Watnik, building@ausableacres.org
Treasurer: Greg Karl
BOARD MEMBERS
Steve Albert
Katy Bidelspach
Ian Ellbogen
Marilou Dooley
Ben Tonneau
Spring Newsletter is on the way to your mailboxes!
In the meantime you may view it online at Spring Newsletter 2022
– Please note the Spring Roadside Clean-up tomorrow.
Enjoy!
Under phase 4, which the North Country remains under due to Covid, social gatherings of up to 50 people are permitted. That will allow us to hold the regular fall General Membership meeting.
GENERAL MEETING DETAILS:
When: Saturday, October 10th —- Rain date: Sunday, October 11th
Where: The pavilion at the lake—this will be an outdoor meeting
Time: 2 PM
SPECIFICS:
OTHER:
The most important item on the agenda is to approve an AAPOA budget for 2021. The proposed budget is very similar to the current 2020 budget and contains no major additions. The biggest budgetary increase is to our insurance liability coverage, which is a required expense. Dues remain the same.
We will place the agenda, the budget, and a potential change to our by-laws on our website: (www.ausableacres.org) within a few days.
If you are not able to attend this meeting (we understand that the U.S./Canadian border remains closed) and would like to offer a comment on a specific agenda item, you are able to send that comment by connecting to the following link: https://ausableacres.org/contact-us/ or call the AAPOA at 1-518-217-8519.
Documents for the meeting:
– General Meeting Agenda 10-10-20
– Budget 2020-2021
– REVISION OF ARTICLE VI; SECTION 1—AAPOA CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS
Rosemary Barry
My husband, Doug, and I have owned our home in the Acres for 18 years. Since we retired as elementary school teachers we spend about 5 months a year here enjoying
our home. We have grown to love the beauty, amenities and people in the Acres. I served on the board for ten years, six as president. I left the board in 2017. I continue to be involved with the AAPOA newsletter, website and new owner information. During my terms, we completely renovated one tennis court, installed a volleyball net, completed a pavilion at the lake and celebrated the 50 anniversary of AuSable Acres in 2013 with a great picnic and fireworks display.
I am running for a one year term to fill the seat vacated by Rick Bremer. I believe I can be of assistance to Pete DeFina and the rest of the board as they continue to do the important work that the AAPOA does in enforcing our Covenants and Restrictions so the Acres continues to be the beautiful place that we all want it to be.
Tricia Koch
My husband, Allan Watnik, and I have lived in the Acres part-time for a little over two years. We love the quiet solitude of living in the woods. We have met the most wonderful, kind people and made so many new friends. We do have ties to our home in Fairport, New York, but know that we will be full-time in the Acres when the time is right.
I have lived in upstate New York for more than forty years and was actively involved in my neighborhood association while living in Rochester. I began my career as a Medical Technologist but when I found myself doing science experiments with my Brownie and Girl Scout troupes I decided to switch careers and became a high school Chemistry teacher for the next 23 years. My two daughters continue to bring me great joy. One of my daughters just bought a vacation home in the Acres and her sister is mom to our two beautiful grand-daughters. I enjoy quilting and gardening. I love the beauty of the Adirondacks, hiking and kayaking.
The Acres is such a special place and I want to “give back.” I feel my life’s experiences will help me represent you on the board. I look forward to meeting many more neighbors and learning more about the AuSable Acres in the years to come. Thank you for your consideration.
Ian Ellbogen
My name is Ian Ellbogen. My wife and I live and work in Montreal and we have owned our cabin on River Road for the past 18 years. We are here most weekends and for longer periods of time quite often. Our main activates include skiing—both varieties—and hiking the many trails and high peaks in the Adirondacks.
I am friends with several current and past Board members and have participated in past trail maintenance days and other work activities. I have agreed to run for one of the vacant positions this year and if elected will continue to work to keep AuSable Acres a great place to own a house.
Every year three AAPOA board seats are up for election. The election will be held at our July 7th General Membership Meeting. The term is for three years. The seats are currently held by Joe DeMarco, Paul Longenderfer and Phil Dooley. Joe isn’t running again and the others probably will run for reelection. There is at least one vacancy to fill. You can be a part time or full time resident. There are about 5 board meetings and 2 General Membership Meetings (one in July and one in the fall) a year. Any AAPOA member who might consider this important position should send a bio (president@37.60.251.185) by April 1, 2018 that can go in the spring issue of our newsletter. If you wish to discuss the role of a board member, or have any other questions, please contact the AAPOA at (518) 217-8519. Thanks for your consideration.
Rosemary Barry