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MAINLANDS UNIT 1 JOURNAL JULY/AUGUST 2020

Editor - Vincent Rumore – Mainlandsunit1@gmail.com Advertising – Barry Matthews – bmatthews12@tampabay.rr.com, ph# 727-577-0205 Proof Readers - Mary Ann Kilpatrick, Kay McAleer, and Barry Matthews

PRESIDENT’S CORNER

Liz Rumore – HOB President Hello again Unit 1 residents. Hope you are all staying safe and well. As you all know, the clubhouse is not yet open and, as of right now, we do not have any date for it to be opened. You are allowed however in the clubhouse to return or take out items from the library. At our last meeting, the Board voted to start using a form for any complaints from residents. A copy of this form is attached in this month’s Journal. You can also get a copy online at www.themainlands.com or a hard copy from the clubhouse and the office. No complaint will be acted upon unless signed. If it is just a maintenance problem, you can still call the office, as usual, to set up a work order. The new Guide to Condominium Living books, including rules and regulations, have all been delivered to those residents who did not pick them up. Snowbirds will be able to get one when they return. This Guide is also on the Mainlands website so you can read them there. Please read the rules and regulations, as there are some changes and some additions, so you are aware of them and can comply. Joe Polkowski our Manager will be doing a Unit 1 check of all homes to make sure they are in compliance with all the rules and regulations.

For those of you who would like to be contacted with any messages that Unit 1 sends out via email, and would like to be on the list, please send your name and email to mainlandsunit1@gmail.com If you wish to be on the Robo call list, please call the office and give them your number. It is used to reach residents in case of an emergency/notification of meeting etc. The office number is 727-573-5670. The sidewalk repairs have begun and should be finished in 2 weeks. The steel storm drains are being powder coated, and will then be installed hopefully in the next two weeks. ALTERATIONS It is important for everyone to make sure they fill in, and give the office, an alteration request form for any work done outside the home. We have had some people just go ahead and have work done without getting the Board permission to do so. If you are not sure, please call the office and they will let you know if an alteration form is needed. They are usually approved within a couple days, and must be posted on the front of the house while the work is taking place. Forms are available at the office and also online. POOL Children are only allowed at the pool between Noon and 3 pm. The Board decided to institute this rule until the

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pandemic is over, and we can get back to normal. Also, children still in diapers are not allowed in the pool. Disposable swim pants for children are not allowed. The rope in the pool is for the safety of all residents and for insurance purposes also. Please do not remove it at any time. In this issue of the Journal, there are several new residents that have bought homes in the last couple months, and we welcome them all to our Unit. I know that it has been a hardship for some of you over the past few months with the social distancing and no activities going on, but in the long run it seems that it has worked for the better for all of us here in the Mainlands. Please continue to comply with CDC and Pinellas County restrictions, and we will all get through this safely. The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be on September 15 at 7 pm. It will most likely be a virtual meeting again unless a miracle happens, and the Covid-19 suddenly goes away. Up to 250 people can call in, or join in via the computer. Following my article is an important message from Corporal Gatti our Community Policing Officer. Please read it. Stay safe and well everyone. UPDATE FROM OUR COMMUNITY POLICING OFFICER Residents of Mainlnads, this is Corporal James Gatti, your Crime Prevention/Community Policing Officer. Please be aware that although our communities are going through some different times, crime still exists. Please DO NOT provide any information to the IRS or Social Security over the phone. We are currently experiencing high volumes of calls regarding the suspension of your Social Security number which DOES NOT HAPPEN. There are also calls being received regarding Arrest Warrants, requesting you pay or you will be arrested. As I've told you in the past, this is NOT Police practice. If you receive a text in reference to COVID-19 testing, DO NOT respond to it as this is

an attempt to gain personal information from you. Lastly, remember the IRS will send you a letter if you are not in good standing, or if they need further information from you. DO NOT give anyone any information. If you have any questions please call me anytime at 727-244-1715, as I always want all residents of the Mainlands to feel safe and secure both inside and outside of the community.

E-MAIL NOTIFICATIONS Timely notifications and announcements are sent to Unit 1 residents via email. If you wish to be included in these notifications and announcements, please forward your name and email address to mainlandsunit1@gmail.com and your name will be added to the list.

Everyone would like to welcome all our new neighbors to Mainlands Unit One.

JULY/AUGUST NEIGHBORS: Larry Zafke

4362 96th Ave Mary Brown

4385 94th Ave N Willard & Angela McIntosh

9655 44th Way N Vicki Hicks

9735 45th Way N Sergio Martinez & Debbie Sandifer

9870 45th Way N Janice Dwyer & Kenneth George

9725 Mainlands Blvd W Joseph & Carmen Marsh

4345 94th Ave N Frank & Mary LaMantia

9625 44th St David Ernul

9830 44th Way

Welcome and please come join us for all the upcoming activities and events we have to offer.

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IMPORTANT UNIT 1 INFORMATION THAT IS AVAILABLE ONLINE Information regarding Unit 1’s organization and association activities is available for you on the web page www.themainlands.com. Click on Unit 1, and you will find the following information: Documents, Financials, Maintenance Fees, Minutes, Newsletters, Records, and Notices. Our Maintenance Department updates all of the above information monthly. Homeowner’s Board Minutes can be obtained as follows: At www.themainlands.com under Unit 1 Minutes, on our Clubhouse Bulletin Board, at the Property Management Office, or via email (if you prefer email, this can be requested by emailing - the following: Mainlandsunit1@gmail.com) Any additional information needed can be obtained by phoning --- Mainlands Property Management at 727-573-5670, and also by turning on Spectrum TV Channel 732.

BECAUSE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19, THIS UNIT 1 JOURNAL WILL NOT INCLUDE ANY ACTIVITY CALENDARS. RESIDENTS WILL BE EMAILED WHEN THE CLUBHOUSE OPENS AGAIN, AND REGULAR ACTIVITIES CAN RESUME. ALSO CHECK THE OUTSIDE MARQUEE FOR FURTHER ACTIVITY INFORMATION.

SOCIAL CLUB ACTIVITIES : Vincent Rumore – President

Our Neighborhood - We all need to look out for each other. If you see suspicious persons or activity, immediately CALL the POLICE non-emergency number at 727-369-7864 or call Corporal Gatti at 727-244-1715. Remember don’t leave bikes and other items outside without being locked up. Your home and car should be properly locked as well. You don’t want to become an easy target for intruders and thieves. LOCK IT OR LOSE IT!

Also please contact us at mainlandsunit1@gmail.com if you know of any of our neighbors who are sick, or otherwise might need some cheering up or help. We want to look out for each other in Unit 1, and help where we can. Even sending a card can let someone know we ALL care. Neighbor Update: On February 22, 2020, Stella Charron had a Stroke. Because of her medical condition, she is currently a resident at the “Palm Garden of Pinellas” nursing home. Stella’s Birth date is August 26, 1921. On the 26th of August, she will be 99 years old. If you would like to send a greeting or a post card to say hello, or to wish Stella a Happy Birthday, here is her current address: Stella Charron - Rm 133, C/O Palm Garden of Pinellas, 200 16th Ave. S.E., Largo, FL. 33771 For those who can’t remember who Stella is, here’s a clue. She is the Little Sweet Lady who played Bingo at the VFW and at Unit 1 every Thursday. Stella also enlisted in the United States Air Force during World War II. She has proven to be a real “American Woman”! Water Aerobics- Coordinators: Pat Mitchell and Sandy Friese What better way to cool off then come to the pool (weather permitting) Monday through Friday from 9:30am to whenever we are done. CDC guidelines are being followed. Bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, and hats. It’s fun, fun, fun, and more fun, See you at the pool Pet Van- Coordinator: Dawn Haenlein The “Pet Van” normally comes to Mainlands on the THIRD Friday of each month from 9am - 11am at the Unit 1 parking lot. Upcoming dates are: Friday, August 21st and Friday, September 18th. Masks are required, and once you’ve signed in and given a number for your vehicle window, an aide will come and take your pet into the van. The Pet Van offers ongoing documented pet vaccinations and general wellness checks with NO “office visit” fee. The inside of the van is sanitized after each pet

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visit to insure your safety - wait times can be long but your safety is worth it. The Pet Van has a free newsletter with complete instructions and checklists for hurricane and disaster preparedness. During this hurricane season you should assemble a pet emergency kit and have a current picture of your pet (if they should get lost). You can find emergency action plans for animals on: RedCross.org, www.hsus.org (Humane Society) and Ready.gov. Take care & be safe Build your pet’s Hurricane Emergency Kit ❑ Pet food and water for 2 weeks ❑ Identification/microchip (remember to update) ❑ Pinellas County Animal Services license ❑ Immunization records ❑ Photo ❑ Collar/leash/muzzle ❑ Medications for 2 weeks (with instructions) ❑ Toys/blanket ❑ Cat litter, pan, scoop ❑ Plastic waste bags ❑ Disinfectant ❑ Paper towels ❑ Carrier or crate ❑ Newspaper or other lining Due to governmental regulations, ALL activity and club meetings are suspended until further notice. Once the clubhouse is re-opened, here is the list of our regular ---- DAILY ON-GOING UNIT 1 ACTIVITIES: Movie Night Sunday 6pm Water Aerobics Monday – Friday 9:30am Arts & Crafts Monday & Wed 11am,12pm Mahjong Monday 1pm Poker Monday 6pm Game Night Monday 6pm Chair Volleyball Tuesday & Friday 1pm Dominoes Wednesday 1pm Pinochle Wednesday 5:45pm Bingo Thursday 6pm Koffee Klatch Saturday 9am

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See their ads on page 7. Thank you for your support of Unit 1.

MEN’S CLUB: Paul Scheele - President

Hello everyone, I hope you are all making the best of our down time, and are doing all those chores your wives have wanted you to do forever. Tami has kept me quite busy and our house has taken on a new look! As far as the Men’s Club is concerned, we are pretty stagnant. Our Labor Day picnic has been cancelled and our October Halloween Party will probably be cancelled as well. I will keep you posted. Please wear your masks and stay 6 feet apart! This is important, especially at our age. Please check your newsletter for updates on when our next meeting will be. Till Then, please stay safe and healthy, and we will get thru this together!!!!

WOMEN'S CLUB:

Pat Mitchell - President I want everybody to stay safe, and I can’t wait to be with you all again. We listen to the numbers everyday, and wonder when we can get back to “normal”. We hope everyone and their families are safe and doing well. A very Happy Birthday to these August ladies: Stella Charron, Kay Church, Sylvia Hodgson, Bessie Pataka, and Mary Saccol. Out best to everyone.

DIAL DIRECTORIES: Coordinator: Mary Ann Kilpatrick

Please notify me of any changes to the Dial Directory (Yellow Book). I can be reached at 727-578-3885 or send email to MAYRANKIL@TAMPABAY.RR.COM. The listing for the 2020 – 2021 issue has been submitted. I am taking changes for the next issue. I appreciate your help in keeping our directory up to date. Stay safe!

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JOURNAL BLOCK CAPTAINS:

Coordinator: Tami Scheele BLOCK CAPTAINS PLEASE mark your calendars. The September Journal drop off will be the morning of Wednesday, August 26th, at each Block Captain’s home. PLEASE let me know if anyone on your route would prefer to not have the paper journal delivered. It can be emailed to them or they can access it on the Mainlands Website. ALL MAINLANDS UNIT 1 RESIDENTS COVID 19 has had an effect on all of us in many ways. We are being cautious in our everyday interactions with friends, neighbors & community. For the safety of our residents, it would be extremely helpful if all those who receive email, who have the newsletter emailed to you and or, those who are able to access the Mainlands website at https://themainlands.com know that you can look at the newsletter under the Unit 1 Tab. Contact either Vince Rumore or myself if you would like to have the journal emailed and to have the paper journal delivery stopped. I am truly thankful to everyone for the social distancing and precautions that have been taken! We have been safe because of it! LIBRARY- Coordinator: Sharon VanWart The Library is open twenty four seven with no time limits, and it is free!!! Everything including books, puzzles, magazines, and videos are available.

COVID -19 INFORMATION Community Health Centers of Pinellas is now offering no-cost drive-thru COVID-19 TESTING for all who need it, with or without symptoms. Call 727-824-8181 to schedule an appointment. COVID–19 Resources: Here are phone numbers and websites to help in obtaining latest information: FL Department of Health 24/7 COVID-19 Hotline (866) 779-6122 Website www.FloridaHealth.gov Email COVID-19@flhealth.gov Pinellas County Dept. of Health

(727) 824-6900 Pinellas.FloridaHeqalth.gov CDC https://www.cdc.gov/ DURING THIS TIME: - REMEMBER TO BE KIND, AND RESPONSIBLE. - RESPECT SOCIAL DISTANCING OF 6 FEET. - ASK FOR HELP IF YOU NEED IT.

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HURRICANE SEASON IS HERE! - HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS:

SUPPLIES ❑ Sanitation—wipes, antibacterial hand gel, soap, toilet paper, hygiene supplies, feminine supplies, diapers. Cloth face covering- enough for each family member. ❑ Water—at least one gallon of water per person per day for drinking, and one gallon per person per day for hygiene and cooking ❑ One-week supply of non-perishable food that does not require cooking, for example: dried fruit, canned tuna , peanut butter, etc. Remember comfort foods. ❑ Non-electric can opener ❑ Medications and copies of prescriptions ❑ Rain gear ❑ Flashlight or lantern ❑ Battery-operated or hand-crank radio ❑ Extra batteries ❑ First aid supplies—over-the-counter pain reliever, anti-diarrhea medicine/laxative, anti- histamine, anti-itch cream, antiseptic ❑ Insect repellent ❑ Extra batteries for medical devices, such as hearing aids, etc. ❑ Eyeglasses and extra contact lenses ❑ Extra bottled oxygen if dependent on it ❑ Small generator for electrically dependent equipment (like an oxygen concentrator or nebulizer) ❑ Cash for when ATMs are out of service—small bills will make purchasing easier ❑ Emergency Access Permit (for beaches) ❑ Books, cards, board games for entertainment ❑ Full tank of gas in vehicle ❑ Cell phone with charger, extra battery backup, solar charger ❑ Emergency contacts in mobile device and in print for backup ❑ Information downloaded to your mobile device (contacts, maps) ❑ A paper map ❑ Paper and pencil ❑ Sunscreen

- HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS: Important Documents

Take photos of your documents for backup. Put paper copies together in a sealed plastic bag. ❑ Driver license or ID card ❑ Emergency Access Permit for barrier island residents/businesses ❑ Social Security card ❑ Important numbers and emergency contacts

❑ Medical records – pharmacy prescription record, doctors, medications, dosages, blood type ❑ Insurance policies for home, health, ood, auto, renters ❑ Titles to house, cars ❑ Pay stubs for disaster assistance eligibility ❑ Household inventory for insurance claims – photo or video documentation stored online ❑ Other irreplaceable papers, such as birth, marriage, divorce, death and adoption certificates; passports; military records; wills; trust documents ❑ Account numbers for bank, credit cards, savings and investments. ❑ The Hurricane Preparedness Guide for reference, which you can be download from www.pinellascounty.org/emergency.

ALSO view this Pinellas County site:

http://www.pinellascounty.org/emergency/PDF/All_Hazard_Guide.pdf

2020 HOMEOWNER’S BOARD:

President Liz Rumore Vice President & Roofing Dot Muller Treasurer & Alterations Bob Helmick Secretary Peggy Zamboni Club House & Recreation Area Director Roger Rice Paint Director Dave Hollis Lawn Director Jim Toothill

HOW TO USE THE FOB FOR THE GATE

The TOP button is the “IN” button. It will open the gate when you are returning to the Mainlands (example – when you are coming into the Mainlands from Walmart). The BOTTOM button is the “OUT” button. It will open the gate when you are leaving the Mainlands.

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Mainlands of Tamarac By the Gulf Unit One Association Inc. 9650 MAINLANDS BLVD. W PINELLAS PARK, FL 33782

Revised 6/16/2020

Complaint Form

DATE: __________________

ADDRESS OF COMPLAINT: _________________________________________________________ MY COMPLAINT IS AS FOLLOWS: ______________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

YOUR NAME: ______________________________________________ (PLEASE PRINT)

ADDRESS:_________________________________________________

SIGNATURE:_______________________________________________ (MUST BE SIGNED) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Office Use Only ACTION TAKEN:

1. SPOKE TO RESIDENT DATE:___________ 2. FIRST LETTER SENT DATE:___________ 3. SECOND LETTER SENT DATE:___________ 4. RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

_____________________________________________________ 5. COMPLAINT SENT TO ATTORNEY FOR LEGAL ACTION.

DATE:___________ 6. OTHER: ______________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

See reverse side for procedures

Office Use Only

Block: ______ Lot: ______

Mainlands of Tamarac By the Gulf Unit One Association Inc. 9650 MAINLANDS BLVD. W PINELLAS PARK, FL 33782

Revised 6/16/2020

PROCEDURE FOR RESIDENT COMPLAINTS

1. All resident complaints must be in writing and MUST be signed.

2. All resident complaints must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the

property manager, who will work in conjunction with the Board president.

3. Privacy of the complainant will be maintained to the greatest degree

possible, however the Florida Condominium Act generally provides that all

written records of the association are open to the inspection and copying

by the unit owners (unless specifically exempted in the statute). A written

complaint is an “official record” of the association and maybe requested by

any HO if they follow the “request for correspondence” protocol.

4. When appropriate the property manager will do an inspection to verify the

complaint.

5. The property manager will then take the complaint to the Board president

for direction on how to proceed. Either by telephone call or letter to the

homeowner with a follow up date for violation resolution.

6. Complaints will be included in the packet of the subsequent BOD business

meeting.

The complainant name will not be identified. The violation will be treated

as confidential by all board members.

7. Any complainant may contact the office no less than 30 days after the

original complaint was made to receive an update.

8. If a complaint requires action, the involved parties will be notified.