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Saratoga Beach Owners Association (SBOA) has strong beliefs in equality, diversity and inclusiveness. As a community it is important that everyone knows that SBOA has always been committed to inclusion and accepting of everyone. We expect all of our community members to feel welcome and respected.
Policy Statement by the SBOA Board June 2020
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Regular Board Meetings
Thursday, January 27th, 5:30 PM-7pm at Participate via Zoom - Email to request link
Regular SBOA Board Meetings have changed to the last Thursday of the month. All members welcome, but need to request a link from sarbeach@whidbey.com to participate via zoom.
Spring Clean Up Day
Saturday, May 14th, 10:00 AM - 12 PM at Saratoga Beach
Come say hi, bring a dish to share (or just your own lunch) and some gardening tools! Every year we gather to maintain the quality and usability of the beach and beach road. We work hard and have fun! There are spots to help with sign in, general gardening, painting, cooking (hotdogs or other), set up and cleanup in the cabana. Storms this year have left us with plenty to do. Come join in.
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Water shares (hookups) are allocated by Washington State. All allocated water shares are currently distributed. SBOA is in the process (years long) of applying for additional shares from the state.
WATER SYSTEM COMMITTEE Chair, Scott Schmidt
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Chair, Leif Pedersen
Newsletter Editor Mary McMurtry
BEACH COMMITTEE Chair, Leif Pedersen
Focus is on any issue relating to the beach area: gate and lock, maintenance and repair of road, bulkhead, boat launch, and cabana area. The committee will also organize community work parties and maintain signage throughout the community.
HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE Chair, Sue Gibson
Focus on Emergency Preparation, Disaster Prep.
Radio Net Check In - Alt. Thursdays, 8:45 A.M. Role Call & Announcements
ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE Chair, Dorothy Kulwin
INSURANCE COMMITTEE Chair, Scott Schmidt
NOMINATING COMMITTEE Chair, Brad Lehr
The SBOA Volunteer Board welcomes new members to our committees and nominations to the Board with elections held at the Annual Meeting in June.
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Nominations for the Board
Posted on Aug 26th, 2021
There are expected to be one or more openings this coming year for the SBOA Board of Trustees.
We need to hear from owners who might be interested in joining the search for new Board members: Do you know someone who would make a good addition to the Board? AND, we need to know who among you is interested in learning more about joining us on the Board.
Call Sue at 360-969-5975 and we will set up a date and time to get together.
Container Ships in Holmes Harbor - The Seattle Times, June 24, 2021
Posted on Jun 24th, 2021
Annual Community Water Quality Report published
Posted on May 29th, 2021
The annual report is now available. Click here to check the report. A copy of the report will be sent to all water shareholders with the July billing.
QUICK SAND ALERT
Posted on May 29th, 2021
PLEASE be advised that quick sand spots are a concern with the low tides that invite you explore the tide pools further out from the beach. We already have reports of sinking up to your knees. These areas are especially dangerous for the kids and dogs who like to chase the waves. A dog whose rump sinks past your knee depth will have to be rescued! Those large older dogs with bad hips are extremely vulnerable to injury.
Newsletter Going Digital
Posted on Mar 9th, 2021
SBOA's newsletter is now digital with the first emailed newsletter sent the week of April 1st. As always, the newsletter will be posted on the website as well and excepts will be at the well site bulletin boards. A few print outs will be available on request for residents who reside in the community. We prefer you to visit the website and print your own copy. This is not only a convenience for members, but also a cost savings measure in both postage and employment hours.
Website Registration
Posted on Dec 7th, 2020
If you've signed up for Member Access to our SBOA website, you should receive an email with log in instructions shortly after registering. If you have not received an email, check your "junk" email folder and make sure you've added sarbeach@whidbey.com to your contact list. If you need further assistance, please send an email to that email address.
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Helping Neighbors |
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Want to take a more active role in the maintenance of the neighborhood? Looking for resources to help you with the upkeep of your property? Have ideas of resources? Check out this column and let us know how you can help or resources you think we should add!
USEFUL RESOURCES
- "Donate your vehicle and receive $1,000 in grocery coupons from United Breast Cancer Foundation." Non-running vehicles included and towing is free. For information: www.ubcf.info or call 1-877-632-GIFT.*
- Cash for most cars - includes tow. Christian's Auto/Metal Recycling. Documentation required. 360.675.8442*
- Island Recycling. The buy cars, trucks, copper, brass, aluminum and cans, radiators and batteries. Call 360.331.1727 for more information.*
* Saratoga Beach Owners Association received this information from a member. We cannot guarantee its accuracy or validity. Its appearance in this column is not intended to imply any kind of recommendation of these services.
NEIGHBORLY DOGS
It is unlawful for dogs to leave the property of their owners without being on leash. Or for them to chase "game" animals, such as deer, rabbits, birds. It goes without saying that dogs should not be chasing our neighborhood cats. Barking dogs which annoy 3 or more separate households are also in violation of the County statute. The penalty to an owner for such incidents can include pound fees and other fines. In the case of roaming animals, it might also result in your dog's loss of life if law enforcement deems the animal dangerous. (See our Community Standards section for more detail.) Please do the neighborly thing and keep your pet under your control at all times.
ALSO - neighborly dogs have owners who clean up after them on walks :) Please bring a poop bag along with you so that all of us can continue to enjoy walking our lovely community. Thanks, in advance!
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