Pool opening this Weekend!

Pool opening! Come celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at the pool!

We plan to open:
Sat. May 27, 11 – 5
Sun. May 28, 12- 8
Mon. May 29, 11 – 9

CRANERIDGE POOL RULES

Craneridge provides American Red Cross trained Lifeguards with CPR training as a level 2 pool during business hours. We will close for inclement weather, staffing issues or cleaning issues.

Everyone must sign in! When signing in you are attesting to your knowledge of the pool rules and the intent to comply. Signing in includes names of all family members, lot number, phone number, time entering and leaving the pool. This provides important information that allows us to track usage, schedule staff, and track in the event of a health issue.

OBEY THE LIFEGUARD! Lifeguards are on duty to ensure a safe environment. Any issues with pool personnel should be directed to Kathryn Orrange, Pool Chairman, Martha Kemsley, Amy Schaul or any Board of Directors member.

NO LOITERING around the lifeguard chair at any time

Children of ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the pool area at all times. Children ages 10 and older may attend the pool alone and swim in the deep end with lifeguard discretion after passing a “deep end” test!

Guests may be allowed but must be accompanied by a resident family member at all times.

NO GLASS CONTAINERS! Food is restricted to tables only. Please take your garbage and empty containers home with you!

Report any unsafe conditions to the lifeguard of the Pool Committee.

ENJOY!!

The Craneridge May 2023 Spring Edition Newsletter is out now!

In This Edition:
Greetings from the HOA President – p.1
Woodlands & Habitat Committee Updates – p. 2
Meet your Board Member Nominees – p. 3
Board Announcement – Written notice – p. 4
Upcoming Craneridge Events – Written notice – p. 5

Please accept this as a written notice and invitation to attend the community Annual Meeting on June 11th. We need your involvement in the election of officers as well as the ratification of the new three (3) year assessment. The board of directors has a fiduciary responsibility to the community and asks that you participate in the Annual Meeting. We want to share what is happening in the “business” of Craneridge as well as sharing our vision for the future. If you are not able to attend the annual meeting of the community, please fill out a proxy for your vote and network with the Board and other members.


The Newsletter will be printed and mailed out to residents residents who requested paper copies tomorrow, but in the meantime, please check-out the PDF version on-line now!

Craneridge Spring Newsletter 2023

Craneridge Spring Fling Volunteer Events – starting on Saturday, May 13th

We are doing things a little different this year – Instead of just one Earth-Day Clean-up, we have other upcoming opportunities you can volunteer for on an on-going basis — So don’t worry if you can’t make it to our Spring-Fling events on Saturday, May 13th!

We are also planning for a Volunteer Gathering on the 13th — A casual BYOB get-together for all current Volunteers AND an open invitation for members who want to learn more about volunteering opportunities — come meet other members and find out more about our Committees. Members from the Woodlands & Habitat, Maintenance, Social, Architecture and Communications Committees will be there!

THREE ways to Volunteer this Year :
1) Community-Wide Clean-up Day – Saturday May 13th, 9 am – noon @ Pool shelter
2) Volunteer Appreciation Gathering & Information Session – Saturday May 13th: 4:00 pm @ Pool Shelter (light snacks provided – BYOB)
3) Can’t make the 13th? No problem – Sign-up for Volunteer e-mail notifications! 

Sign up here: www.craneridge.org/RSVP

Next Board Meeting: Monday May 1, 2023 @ 6:45 pm via Zoom

Craneridge Association BOD Meeting Agenda

Monday, May 3, 2023  @ 6:45 pm
Via Zoom– This meeting will be held online via Zoom and is open to all community members. This meeting is password protected. To obtain the link and password for the online meeting, please log into the Craneridge Homeowners page: https://craneridge.org/home

AGENDA:

Mission Statement: Enhance our living environment through woodlands stewardship, shared property maintenance, and community building.

Outcomes [or Intended Results] for this meeting: 

By the end of this meeting we will accomplish the following: 

  • Approve and schedule the replacement of the deteriorating support columns (5) at the pool house; 
  • Understand the legal and bylaw parameters to implementing e-voting and discuss moving the implementation forward;
  • Finalize Annual Members meeting date and discuss/plan next-steps to be taken prior to the meeting.
Sections and TopicsLeaderTime (minutes) 
CONNECT – Check-in Shannon W. 5
COMMENTS – Member’s Public Comments WelcomeN/AN/A
Meeting Minutes Meeting Approval for April 2023Shannon W. 5
CONVENE – Quick review of Outcomes, Agenda, and rolesShannon W. 5
CONSENT AGENDA – Officer & Committee ReportsPresident, Vice President, Secretary, & Treasurer/Finance ReportCommittees Executive Secretary Officers, Committee Chairs & Executive Secretary 1 minute each

(~10) 
CONTEXT – Review notes/actions from last meetingShannon W. 5
CONTENT – with “open,” “narrow,” or ”close”
Pool House Column Support Replacement – motion to approve Job Quote with licensed contractor to remove 5 posts and replace with new pressure treated 6x6x8 posts, and replace 1 post footing (minimum) –  N, CShannon W. 5
e-Voting Updates (Status: In Discovery Stage) – to update legal advisory findings and move implementation forward) – N, CGwen A. 10 
Annual Meeting Planning – Finalize Annual Members Meeting date; Discuss steps to be taken prior to meeting (i.e. Newsletter, Budget meetings, etc.)  N, CShannon + Jeff 20
Any other Topics that need to be Discussed N/AN/A
CONTINUE – Summarize, Action Plans, Next MeetingShannon W.5
CONCLUDE – Reflection – what to continue or changeShannon W.5

NOTES: ONC label meanings
O = Open (Talking about it for the first time & opening the discussion)
N = Narrow (Focusing on Options & narrowing down the discussion)
C = Close (Making a decision and closing the discussion)

New Date: “Meet Our Streams” Event

We’ve rescheduled this event to Sat., May 20, 1-2 pm. Catch the updated flyer below. If you haven’t already, please sign-up at: https://forms.gle/2RqubF7ezTtLb2c48

Neighbor and stream expert, Dr. Stephen Vermette will lead us on an exploration of Crump Brook and its tributaries. Learn about the value of our streams and the wildlife that live in and nearby. Each child who attends will get a FREE aquatic net.

Board of Director Candidates Needed – 4 Positions opening!

Are you….
Passionate about Craneridge?
Willing to share ideas and opinions?
Interested in making a positive impact within the community?

There are FOUR (4) Craneridge HOA Board Positions opening, to be elected during the Annual Meeting scheduled on Sunday, June 11, 2023.

If you are interested in joining the Board of Directors and getting involved in the community, please send an e-mail indicating your interest to The Nomination Committee Chair: Sam Lewandowski: 716-771-9094 | slewandowski92@gmail.com

In order to ensure that your name and short bio is placed in the Spring Newsletter, the Association must receive your Nomination no later than May 8, 2023.

Earth Day Event: Meet Our Streams!

Celebrate Earth Day with the Woodlands & Habitat Committee for our kick-off event, “Meet Our Streams.” Saturday, April 22, 1-2 pm, at the Pool Shelter.
Please sign-up here.

We’re lucky to have neighbor and stream expert, Dr. Stephen Vermette lead us on an exploration of Crump Brook and its tributaries. Learn about the value of our streams and the wildlife that live in and nearby. Each child who attends will get a FREE aquatic net.

Five Tips for Spring in Craneridge

SPRING is HERE!

FYI: There is an annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning between March 16 and May 14. Backyard fire pits and campfires less than 3 feet in height and 4 feet in length, width or diameter are allowed, as are small cooking fires. Only charcoal or dry, clean, untreated or unpainted wood can be burned. Burning garbage or leaves is prohibited year-round in New York State.