Monday, November 24, :00 PM Due West United Methodist Church

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1 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2003 Official Notice of Annual Meeting Monday, November 24, :00 PM Due West United Methodist Church Agenda: 2003 Budget/Project Review Planned projects for Budget Review Covenant Amendment Process Election of Board Members Election of Officers Dear Neighbors: Please make plans to attend our annual meeting on November 24, 2003 at Due West United Methodist Church at 7:00 pm. Our meeting is being held earlier this year in order to get us on track with a calendar year budgeting cycle and allow election for new Board Member terms that are to begin January 1, This is the only time during the year that we have an all-neighborhood meeting for budget discussion, election of board members, election of officers and go over plans for upcoming projects. We will also be discussing Calumet West covenants and the process of amending them in 2004 in preparation for an effective date of May, There are five Board Member positions that will be decided, so if you have an interest in serving on the Board, please contact Deborah Seufferlein, Chairperson for the Nominating Committee, at We will of course be taking nominations from the floor as well. Many thanks to Deborah Seufferlein, Jim Seufferlein, Peggy Faulk, Jim Faulk, Becky Jennings, Jennifer Schindewolf, Valerie Lisa and everyone else that helped with the end of Season party by arranging for the food, decorations, and drinks. The pool looked great and we had a nice turnout! Don t forget to put the annual meeting on your calendar and I hope to see many of you as we discuss the future direction of Calumet West. Respectfully, Sandy Ransom President@calumetwest.org President Calumet West Homeowners Association Your 2003 Board of Directors is: James (Sandy) Ransom President Valerie Lisa Secretary Peggy Faulk Treasurer Chris Boesl Member Ann Musselman Member Dave Young Member Deborah Seufferlein Member

2 Babysitter List Stephanie Berger Erin Worthley Amanda Legros Jennifer Fennelly Jenna Seiden Does your teenager baby-sit? If so, how about adding their name to our babysitters list. Simply send their name and phone number to us and we ll add it to our list! Contact Sandy Ransom at (770) or Next Board Meeting Will be Thursday November 6th Location to be announced As always, everyone is invited to attend all board meetings (held the first Thursday of the month through the end of 2003) and offer your input regarding Calumet West s future. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to call any of the Board Members. Newsletter Information Member families can place announcements such as garage sales, ads for services (babysitting, yardwork, etc.) and other community information in the newsletter or on the web site at no charge. Announcements received by the 10 th of the month will be included in that month s newsletter. Businesses and non-member families may advertise in the newsletter for $20/month. Deliver to Dave Young at 4435 Oklahoma Way Phone: ( ) Newsletter@calumetwest.org Results of poll on rental home restrictions: Option Votes % Rental properties would not be permitted once current lease term expires 9 54% Permission to rent a home would be subject to CWHA Board approval 4 23% No restrictions on rental properties in Calumet West 4 23% This poll was done for feedback purposes only. We have received some valuable input on both sides of this issue that will be taken into consideration for the future. Finally! A website worth visiting! A website for Cobb County families who want to save money. We have great content and special offers from local merchants. Visit us now at Interested advertisers can contact Teresa Reed at or teresa@allaboutcobb.com. I am a user of the site and want to share it with our community.

3 Are you interested in shaping the changes to Calumet West s covenants? If you would like to be part of the committee that will re-write the Calumet West covenants in 2004, please contactpresident@calumetwest.org or We will begin meeting this Fall as we develop the strategy for this important activity. OUR HOME: OUR MOST IMPORTANT INVESTMENT!! Thinking of Selling? Buying? Get the most out of the experience. Call on one of your Calumet West neighbors to see how. Kimberly Kraeling Licensed Real Estate Agent Hunter Realty (770) We would like to welcome the following new Calumet West Homeowners: 4315 Oklahoma Way Carolyn and Jeff Perry 1039 Peace Drive Janice Samowitz Please send any additions or corrections to president@calumetwest.org. If any new residents have not received the CWHA welcome packet, please send a note to welcome@calumetwest.org or call Ann Musselman at FREE FACIAL and makeover from Mary Kay OR LOOKING FOR. EXTRA INCOME, Need a new look, advice on skin care or replenishment of Mary Kay products that you are already using? Come see all that Mary Kay has to make you look and feel years younger. Call Peggy , your Mary Kay Consultant for all your beauty needs! NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS Do you know a neighbor in need? Will you volunteer to help a neighbor in need? The CWHA is interested in building a list of residents that would be willing to volunteer to help a neighbor with a meal, yard work, or a home repair. A sudden illness, unexpected out of town trip, or urgent home repair can impact all of us at any time. Wouldn't it be great to know that there's a neighbor down the street that is willing to help out? If you are interested in volunteering for this effort, please President@CalumetWest.org or contact Sandy Ransom at Contractor List The best way to find a good contractor for home improvements is by word of mouth. To see who your neighbors have used, please visit and click on the Recommend Contractors link on the left of the page. If you would like to let your neighbors know about a contractor that you have used, please as much info as possible to newsletter@calumetwest.org.

4 Would you like to get to know your neighbors better and have a great time doing it? Dinner groups are forming now, so don t miss out on this opportunity to meet your neighbors and enjoy some great food. If you would like to be a part of this activity, please send an to social@calumetwest.org or call Deborah Seufferlein at SANDOR S PAINTING & HANDYMAN SERVICE Interior Painting Handyman Services: Exterior Painting Light Electrical Pressure Washing Light Plumbing Carpentry Repairs Ceramic Tile Misc. Repairs & Services Resident of Calumet West with 20 Years Experience Call (770) (cell) for reasonable rates and quick friendly service!! Compliance Corner Are you thinking about any of the following projects? Exterior painting or roofing Front porch or decking Driveway resurfacing or expansion Fencing Significant landscaping changes Room additions Before you sign any contracts or head to your local home improvement store, please contact the Board for some guidance on your plans. We have had some instances where homeowners did not contact the Board for Architectural Control guidance and proceeded with projects that have violated Calumet West covenants and/or upset neighbors. Living in a neighborhood means our actions can have a negative impact on other homeowners and it is in your best interest to seek Board guidance on these types of projects. Please send a note to compliance@calumetwest.org or contact the Board president. Are you still not a member of the CalumetWest Yahoo Group? You can join at: This requires you to create a Yahoo! ID in order to access all the features of this Yahoo group, but it does not require you to change addresses. If you wish to only receive notices of Calumet West-related events and messages, you can be added manually by sending a note to newsletter@calumetwest.org. We will need to verify you are a member of CWHA as part of the process. Mary Kay Products Are you looking for a high-paying Business Opportunity, or a back-up to your already existing career for extra income or maybe that Special Gift for that Special Someone?? If so, please contact Sharon Cholfin, your Calumet West, Mary Kay representative, at Calumet West residents will receive a 10% discount on all Mary Kay purchases. Looking forward to hearing from you!

5 Full Membership $62.50 November (1 of 4 payments for 2004) Mail to: CWHA PMB # Dallas Hwy. Suite 230 Marietta, GA Name: Address: Phone: List all family members: Do you enjoy Southern Living Magazine? Then you will love Southern at Home. Finally a way to obtain those beautiful home and garden accessories, recipes and food items from the Southern Living Magazine. Please contact Sharon Cholfin, Southern Living consultant at for more information or to view the Southern Living at Home catalog. A Real Estate Professional selling in your neighborhood for over 10 years. Tennis Anyone? I m trying to put together a list of anyone interested in playing tennis. Please me at Robynhood333@juno.com with your name and phone number. I represent both Buyer and Seller. DIS C OVER hirop R actic & ehabilitation (770) Kennesaw 3940 Cherokee St. (next to Johnny s Pizza) Woodstock 2295 Towne Lake Pkwy (Kroger Shopping Plaza) $20 Coupon Massage Special ONE HOUR $40 00 Reg. $60 FOR NEW PATIENTS Dr. Gruber Dr. Ferrari Dr. Halan $100 Coupon FOR NEW PATIENTS May be applied to Exams, X-Rays, Spinal Adjustments, &/or Any Other Services. Not valid on Massage Therapy