Advocate
January 2018Aberdeen Homeowners Association
"For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne,
we’ll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne."
- Robert Burns
New Year, New You
Although I believe self improvement is always at the back of our minds ( a little voice that whispers ever so softly of our short comings), each start of the new year brings this voice to the forefront. Some of us vow to get in shape or eat better. For others it's their spending that they look to change... whether it be too much money or too little time. Getting organized is a big one, too.
Last year, my resolution was to not procrastinate. It was going to be an amazing year of deleting junk emails as soon as I received them, returning the permission slips to school the very next day, and not letting donations ride around in my car. Let's just say we've reached the end of 2017 and I can't say that I no longer procrastinate but I am writing this in a month with a D in the front of it, so it wasn't a total loss.
So why do so many of us fail? Why can we barely make it to February without breaking our resolutions? Don't eat that. Take the stairs. Get rid of the junk. Save the money. For many, these seemingly simple goals elude us- even the best of us. Some would say it's our limiting beliefs. Others call it weakness. Honestly, I think it's less complicated than that. We're just tired. And really busy. It takes a lot of work to change...heck, think of what an adjustment it is to have a kid or two. The world is demanding and it's a challenge to keep up with everything that is expected of us.
This year, I'm doing something different. I resolve to "keep doing" the things I've been doing right all along. I resolve to volunteer my time to this community, to sing to my son every night, to always grab the neighbors' kids from the bus when they can't make it, to get secret hot chocolates with my daughter on the way to the library, and to tell my husband "yes" when he asks if he can play golf.
2018...I got this.
Megan Waite
Cookies with
Santa
The man in red made a special appearance at the Aberdeen Clubhouse to the delight of children, young and old! Everyone enjoyed cookies, cocoa and craft making while they patiently waited for their turns to see The Claus. Thank you Helen Brown, Ella Panguito, Maddie Chapman, Andrea Hyatt, Kathy McGinty, Billy McGinty Jessica Mercon, Lynne Howard, Tara Garcia and Megan Waite for making this event happen. Special memories were certainly made that day!
An Ounce of Prevention...
Rare December Snow Leaves Aberdeen a
Winter Wonderland
Ladies Wine Club of Aberdeen
Do you enjoy wine? Are you interested in learning more about wine while getting to know your neighbors? Join the Ladies Wine Club of Aberdeen, led by Susan Sawyer. Simply follow the link below to join the facebook group page to be notified of the next event!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ladiesaberdeenwineclub/
Aberdeen Website Registration:
HOW-TO
How-To obtain Aberdeen login (can skip step 1 if already received Annual Assessment in your name):
1. If new owner, check with HMS ( 770-667-0595; M-F 9-5 ) to make sure account has been updated after closing (may need to provide a copy of deed from closing and closing Attorney Name).
2. Submit form on website using your name as listed on deed ( http://www.aberdeencommunity.org -> Login -> Request Login )
3. If don’t receive login info in 1 week, submit form again
Book Club
The Aberdeen Book Club held their annual Christmas party and book exchange in December. At the January meeting the group will discuss all the books from the exchange and select a book for the entire group to read. Some recent books the group has read have been The Lilac Girls and The Woman in Cabin 10. Book Club is held at 7pm on the 3rd Monday of each month, at the Aberdeen Clubhouse. Please contact Debbie Mervich for more info and the location of the upcoming meetings due the clubhouse flooding. Her email is dmervich@gmail.com.
We're Tickled Pink!
The Advocate would like to recognize Debbie Mervich for her 10 years and counting on Aberdeen's Welcoming Committee.
Thank you for your service, Debbie!
Tennis News
Aberdeen Junior Tennis
If your child missed the free tennis clinics this past fall, don't worry! Your child will have another chance to participate later this winter. Paid junior lessons will also begin around the same time. Please stay tuned for more info regarding scheduling and registration.
Contact Wendy Barker at wendybarker@mindspring.com for more information.
Design
Standards
The ACC would like to remind neighbors that there are design standards for parking in Aberdeen. Please do not park perpendicular to the flow of traffic in a cul-de-sac. Vehicles should be parked parallel to the curb and with the flow of traffic. Also, commercial vehicles may only be parked in a garage when not in use. This includes traditionally non commercial vehicles that have advertising on the body of the vehicle and can be viewed from the street or an adjacent lot.
Section 2.06 GARAGE/PARKING
1) No vehicle, as defined above, may be parked on any yard.
2) No vehicle as defined above may be parked in the street when it is possible to park in a driveway. Vehicles parked on the street must be parked in the direction of the flow of traffic.
D) Commercial vehicles regularly driven by a resident shall be parked in the garage when not in use. “Commercial vehicle” is defined as any vehicle with commercial lettering, signage, or logos painted or placed on a vehicle or deemed by the ACC to be utilized for commercial use.
Aberdeen Resident Organizes
Coat Drive for "The Place"- Forsyth
On November 11, many Aberdeen residents turned out to support a Chili Cook Off and Coat Drive to benefit The Place of Forsyth County, organized by Connect the Dots. Connect the Dots is a progressive community group dedicated to tolerance, fellowship, and social justice. Organizer and Aberdeen resident Becky Woomer said, "We saw a report that 600 children in the Forsyth County school district meet the definition of homelessness, and we thought at this time of year, a coat drive would be a great way to help needy families. We are lucky to live in one of the most comfortable and prosperous parts of the country, but people need help right here at home." The event collected 120 coats, thanks to the generosity of our friends and neighbors. Many people even donated brand-new coats and jackets.
The chili competition really heated things up, too. The would-be chili champions brought crock pots of their best chili, and everyone present got to sample the ten entries. Fixins and drinks were provided. When the votes were tallied, Aberdeen's Ryan Beverly took the $100 prize for Best Overall chili, with his cinnamon secret weapon. His victory was especially fitting given that it was Veteran's Day, and Ryan is a proud Marine veteran. Elizabeth Strada was runner up with her delicious traditional chili, and Matt Maguire took the prize for Most Creative for his sweet 'n spicy entry. It was a very tasty competition, and a real outpouring of generosity from our Aberdeen community. According to Becky, Connect the Dots hopes to make it an annual event.
Board of Directors:
Announcements
New Board Member Needed
If you would like to volunteer to fill the open Board of Directors position, please contact the nomination committee at meganwaiterealestate@gmail.com, mattgarcia1@comcast.net or btwilson@gmail.com. The position's term ends in March. At that time the position will be voted on by the annual meeting attendees and proxies and will be for a 2 year term.
Basketball Court Committee Needed
The Board of Directors is requesting the formation of a committee to aid in the research, location planning and installation of a new basketball "sports court". Please contact the board at directors.abd@gmail.com for more information.
Mark your calendars! Swim Team registration begins February 1, 2018! Aberdeen Breakers resident cost is $145 for the season. Little Waves swim lessons are $170 for residents (Ages 3-7, child must be potty trained). Swimsuit fittings will happen in March (date TBD). Practice begins April 16th and ends June 30th. Please follow link below for registration.GO BREAKERS!!!
https://www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?team=recasab