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The Galleon
Newsletter
Community Update January/February 2008
Board of Governors
January 14, 2008 Meeting Highlights
The meeting was called to order and a quorum was established. Mrs. Oppert
opened the meeting by stating the term of service for the 2007 Board of
Governors, the Committee Chairs and committee members will end as of Jan.
31, 2008. Owners are asked to please attend the Annual Meeting held on Feb.
1, 2008. She also announced that John Cahill has been promoted to Assistant
Building Manager. Mr. Cahill’s knowledge comes from his 13 years’ experience
working at the Galleon, and he is well respected by residents and staff. In the
year of this Board’s term, there were 16 Board meetings and well over 80
Committee-posted meetings in which more than 70 owners participated. Mrs.
Oppert recognized Bob Spinnato for the beautiful fireplace he created in the
lobby for the holiday season. His efforts didn’t go unnoticed as many residents
complimented its real-life beauty. He was also featured in the Hi-Riser
newspaper. A copy of the article is posted in the mailroom.
Finance Committee: The following assets were
reported: Cash/Operating $194,800; Cash/Payroll
$12,523; Petty Cash $500; National City Concrete Also Inside
$236,236; National City Wilma $683,674. Managers Report
Foreclosure is being served to one unit owner for February Annual
delinquency in paying fees for 2007. There was NO Meeting Minutes
Special Assessment passed in 2007. The 2007 Certified February
Professional Audit is expected to begin in early March Organizational
2008. Meeting Minutes
Mr. Raschi stated the following initiatives for 2008 are New to the Team
being considered but noted that they are projected and Holiday Social
NOT funded: lobby furniture, pool furniture replaced or
repaired, exterior painting, repairs of the balconies and railings, pavers and
landscaping for the front parking areas, and security gates on north and south
ramps.
Grounds Committee: Mr. Steinmetz commented on the design of the new
pavers at the main entrance. This area will remain closed until pavers are sealed.
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The Landscape Architect suggested ideas for more efficient and cost-effective
lighting in this area.
Maintenance/Housekeeping Committee: Mr. Friedeberg
announced that 18 nominations were submitted for 10
different employees for the STAR Award program. All
nominations were worthy of this honor. Mario Garrido
was awarded the STAR Employee for the 2007 4th
Quarter. Mr. Friedeberg reviewed the committee’s
accomplishments: bicycles were reorganized with new
permits; work order forms implemented; building storage rooms reorganized; the
STAR Employee Awards instituted; the shopping carts cleaned and trash rooms’
deodorizers reinstalled.
Security Committee: Mrs. Sipos will provide a binder for the new 2008 Board
containing research that has been done on rekeying the building. She thanked
her committee members for their time during 2007.
Screening Committee: Mr. Sipos announced the following 3-month
rentals: Apartment 410 leased by Igor Shapiro to Mr. and Mrs. John
Gross; Apartment 1007 leased by Corsetti to Mr. and Mrs. David
Lupo; and Apartment 1508 leased by David Merk Ato Mr.look
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Manager’ Report: Paul Swan thanked residents for
their patience during the past year’s construction
projects. Still to be completed are plumbing,
landscaping, and sealing of the pavers before the circle
is opened to traffic. Railings have been ordered for those
that were damaged by Wilma other than the
catwalks. The 2008 projects include those that were
reported by Mr. Raschi. A large box containing a
vacuum was stuffed into a garbage chute and the
maintenance staff had to crawl up the chute to
remove the box. Residents are reminded to bring large
garbage items to the basement dumpsters and to place
your broken-down boxes, bottles, and glass
objects in the box located on the trash room floor for nightly pickup by the staff.
Mr. Swan received complaints regarding red carts being left in
elevators and trash rooms. He asked that all residents return your carts
to their designated storage areas.
President’s Report: Mrs. Oppert reported that there would not be an election
for the 2008 Board of Governors as only seven (7) candidates submitted their
intent to run for office. The seven Board of Governors will be seated at the 2008
Annual Board of Governors meeting. The two other members will be appointed
and must be approved by The Board of Governors to fill the open positions.
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Owners Annual Meeting

February 1, 2008 Meeting Highlights
The meeting was called to order by Michael Bender, the Association’s attorney from
Robert Kaye & Associates.
Finance Committee: The following assets were reported: Wachovia Cap
Account $245,336; Wachovia Payroll Account $3,988; Petty Cash $500;
National City Concrete $223,737; National City Wilma $686,596. Paul Raschi
reported that the 2007 audit agreement has been signed. Three owners are delinquent
with their 1st quarter assessment, one of which is in foreclosure.
Grounds Committee: Charles Steinmetz reported that the committee recommends
lighting for the circle fountain and that the Board of Governors will consider the
Landscape Architect’s proposal for plants around the fountain.
Maintenance Committee: Ed Freideberg reported that the committee made the
following recommendations for 2008: hire a new painter; purchase new pool furniture;
and replace the canopy A forview of the
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main entrance.

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Security Committee: Mrs. Sipos prepared a bound summary of the committee’s
work over the past year and presented it to Mrs. Oppert.

Vote for the Reserve: Mrs. Cohen reported that 122 votes were submitted to waive
the Reserves and 5 voted against. Therefore, the Reserves will be waived for the 2008
Budget. Questions were raised regarding the painting of the building. Mr. Bender
stated that an assessment would be necessary for painting the building.

Board of Governors
February 5, 2008 Organizational Meeting Highlights
The meeting was called to order and a quorum was established. All seven Board
members were present.
Election Proceedings: Donna Oppert called for a motion to begin the
elections of the Board Officers. Instructions were given as how to proceed
with the Board using written ballots and a verbal tally. The following officers
were elected for the 2008 Board of Governors: President: Donna Oppert, 7-0
vote; Vice President: Michael Lepera, 4-3 vote; Secretary: Loren Matthews, 7-0
vote; Treasurer Paul Raschi, 7-0 vote. Donna Oppert then called for motions to
appoint two owners to fill the vacant 2008 Board positions. Bill Tolia and Charles
Steinmetz were nominated and the Board approved each owner for the appointments
to the positions; thus making the total of nine (9) Board of Governors. The Board
scheduled a February meeting to begin discussions on suggested projects for 2008.

2008 Committee Chair Appointments: The President explained the rules and
expectations for each Committee Chair. The President announced the Chair
appointments and the Board approved the following: Audit Committee: John
Hennen; Building Committee: Charles Steinmetz; Communications Committee:
Loren Matthews; Decorating Committee: Denise Montana; Election Committee:
Judy Cohen; Finance Committee: Paul Raschi; Grounds Committee: TBD;
Maintenance/Housing Committee: Ed Friedeberg; Screening Committee: Ed
Friedeberg; Security Committee: Tom Capone; and Social Committee: Darlene
Seachrist.

Mrs. Oppert stated that appointed Committee Chairs are a key part of the Board’s
leadership team. Chairs must support the Board to help carry out its goals. Committee
Chairs must show leadership and positive direction to members, display enthusiasm,
and take on responsibility to delegate and achieve specific objectives. Chairs should
attend Board meetings and give a verbal report to the Board and Owners on the
committee’s progress. Owners are given an opportunity to serve on any two
committees by signing their name on the designated sign-up sheets of the specific
committees placed outside the mailroom or by contacting the committee chairperson.
Committee meetings must have a meeting notice posted by informing the office.
Chairs must submit a written report of each meeting to the office for Board members
to review. Committees can only make recommendations to the Board. The Board will
consider each recommendation to initiate the motion if agreed upon. The 2008
Committees will consist of seven (7) members including the Chair. We do acknowledge

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and appreciate all of the 2007 Committee members for their time and effort in
supporting the Board and for contributing to the projects.

Welcome our new Office Administrator to the Galleon Team!

My name is Karen Austin. I was raised in Garner, North Carolina, and have
lived in Fort Lauderdale for 20 years. I am a mother of three daughters,
Rebecca (17), Sarah (12), and Laura (9), and have been married for 21
years. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management as well as an
Associate’s Degree in Laboratory Technology. I was a Microbiology
technician for two years for Cleveland Clinic of Florida. I worked in
Bookkeeping for six years as well as Quality Assurance for JCAHO
compliance. I love reading a good novel, attending bluegrass festivals with my
husband, who is a guitar player in a bluegrass band, and spending time with
my girls at the park and the beach. I am happy to be a part of The Galleon
Team as of Feb. 11, 2008.
[Our former office administrator, Liz Reece, resigned her position because she & her
husband relocated to Orlando, Florida.]

The Girls at Work!

Bob Spinnato’s
Creation
Social Committee Report: The Holiday Party was a
huge success. All who attend enjoyed time to socialize
with their neighbors, great music and delicious food
catered by Umberto’s. The Committee also reported that
of the 73 people in attendance, only 68 had paid for the
evening’s celebration. The Committee respectfully
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Getting together for

Last year the Galt Mile brought smiles to their neighbors in need. Eight
associations participated in collecting food and personal hygiene items for
Broward County families unable to provide for themselves. The 2008 Galt Mile
Food Drive is well underway and 100% participation from Galleon residents is
requested. The goal is to collect 15,000 lbs. and each
association has an opportunity to finish at the top and walk
away with a trophy that speaks to the size of their hearts. A
container has been placed in the lobby for your donated food
and hygiene items. The kickoff will be Sunday, February 10th,
beginning with a “Walk Against Hunger” from the Winn-Dixie
shopping center. Food collection will end on March 7th.
Darlene Seachrist, chair of the committee, wishes to express thanks to all those
residents who participated.

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