Contents: + FCHOA information: Membership

+ Listing of local resources + Newsletter information

+ Board member introductions
This was designed as an interactive guide,
a .pdf with embedded hyperlinks.
You can download it; visit www.forestchase.org
Homeowners Association
Now that you have purchased
or are renting a home in Forest
Chase you are automatically
represented by the FCHOA
(Forest Chase Homeowners
Association).
The association is governed by
an elected Board of Directors.
That oversees and plans the
operation and future of the
association.
In addition, your dues pay for
the Forest Chase newsletter, this
welcome pack and the support
of:
entrance landscaping and
upkeep
web site presence & forum
liability insurance protection
for those active in the assoc.
business
pool and common area
grounds
social activities to encourage
community
As you can see, we are an active
and concerned association. Your
dues are important to continued
efectiveness and growth.
Membership Levels:
Civic membership
Full membership (pool access)
Outside resident membership
Membership runs on a calendar
year and you may have pro-rated
dues based on the date you
moved in. To help us keep Forest
Chase a neighborhood were
proud of, and to help us ensure
that it improves each year, please
provide your fnancial support.
You can join & pay online or by
mail.
www.ForestChase.org
FCHOA P.O. Box 670403
Marietta, GA 30066
Congratulations on your
new home! We are so
glad you are here. This
packet was designed to
help you fnd your way
around and make you
feel welcome in your new
environment. No matter if
you moved a mile down
the road or across state
lines, we want you to know
where youve landed and
why we believe that Forest
Chase is a wonderful
place to call home.
Subdivision History:
Forest Chase Subdivision
encompasses
approximately 127 acres
of farmland purchased
from Edward C. Wigley in
January 1983. Over the
next 2.5 years, the land
was gradually developed
into what is now a
neighborhood of 239
homes.
Forest Chase welcomes
YOU to the neighborhood!
Forest Chase
A wonderful place to call home
Welcome
Pack
Community is as strong as its members
3 ways to be strong
Good manners can replace morals. It
may be years before anyone knows
if what you are doing is right. But if
what you are doing is nice, it will be
immediately evident. ~P.J. ORourke
Forest Chase
A wonderful place to call home
Newsletter, Issue 7
SUMMER 2014
July-September
Community defined is: unified body of individuals.
To be a community is to put effort into being
united. Suggestions on becoming a united
community are welcoming new members and
offering help, protecting the welfare and property
of your neighbors and showing an interest in your
neighbors lives and well being.
1. Put out the welcome mat.
Forest Chase is an ever changing environment with
the sale of houses and new residents moving into
our community. This fluctuation in residents leaves
us not knowing who is living among us. Please take
a moment to introduce yourself to a new neighbor.
Watch the moving trucks and for sale signs and
drop by for a welcome to the neighborhood
greeting opportunity. Tell the new resident about
our website. www.ForestChase.org There is a
welcome page for download that will help them
find the government sites, utilities and so much
more that will make the move easier.
2. Keep a watchful eye.
When someone works outside the
home and you see a strange car in
the driveway, text your neighbor and
ask if they are expecting someone
different. If you observe strange or
suspisious behavior why not take a picture with
your cell and save it, should some crime arise.
Never involve yourself in a dangerous situation, if
the need arises call 911. Forest Chase is a posted
neighborhood watch area. Keep up the great work!
3. Ask and offer help.
Is a neighbor sick? Do they need help? Our
neighbor always loans us tools and we keep in
touch. When she went in for major surgery it was
easy for us to assist with the dog walking. What a
gift it was for her.
Is the grass getting long and the mower is broken?
Why not ask if they need help, and offer to mow it
one time, you never know if they are just having a
hard time keeping up with the Jones.
Nature Notes by Roseanne Guerra, Secretary, FCHOA & Atlanta Audubon Master Birder
Insects in Forest Chase
Summer is the time for insects in Forest Chase,
and theres more to it than slapping mosquitos.
Here are some of the insects I enjoy most in Forest
Chase.
Fireflies What a summertime joy! This has
been a great year for fireflies. Fireflies are a type
of beetle,
and there
are many
different
kinds of
them; over
170 in North
America.
The most
common
in Forest Chase are Common Eastern Fireflies.
You can spot these because they light up as they
fly a J-shaped pattern. There are other kinds as
well. This year, I have many fireflies in my trees
with a strobe-like flash that make the trees twinkle
beautifully.
Butterflies
Over 160 different
kinds of butterflies
have been recorded in
Georgia. Butterflies
of Georgia by Jaret
Daniels is a great field
guide. I see lots of
Gulf Fritillaries, Eastern
Swallowtails, and Silver-
Spotted Skippers in my yard. Use lots of flowers
in your landscape to attract these summer beauties.
Keep in mind that some insecticides kill butterflies,
and that by killing that caterpillar munching your
garden you are killing the butterfly it will become.
Dragonflies
This summer, we have more dragonflies at the pool
than I have ever seen. They are primarily Blue
Dashers, which are common in Georgia. Look
closely to see
their clear-and-
amber wings
and turquoise
eyes. These
bold little
critters make
a lot of folks
laugh as they
perch on swimmers heads and sunbathers toes.
Dragonflies are predators of small insects and are
harmless to people.
Cicadas Cicadas will be cranking up soon in
Forest Chase. Cicadas spend most of their lives
underground
(1-17 years,
depending on
species) and
then molt into
the noisy tree
dwellers we hear
in late summer.
My favorite cicada name is Scissor-Grinder
Cicada, because of their loud, grating, buzzy calls.
My ever-accommodating family is used to me
listening to cds of twittering birds and ribbitting
frogs, but understandably drew the line when I
tried to learn cicada calls!
Have a great summer.
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(404) 931-3579
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Last Summer we featured an article on Geocaching. You
can read the past issue online at www.Forest Chase.org.
Just a little geocaching tip, always check for NEW caches
in your area. You never know when new ones have been
added. *wink wink!
Fun Outside this Summer
Geocaching Update
Teen Pool Party
Ages 11-14 yrs. old
July 15, 2014
5 pm-8 pm
FREE pizza, soda and snacks!
Bring a dessert to share.
Games and prizes!
RSVP deadline July 10, 2014
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Annual dues can be paid on January 1 of any year,
online or by mail. However, time seems to slip away
from busy families and we forget to pay and register for
pool priviledges. The FCHOA hosted a Cinco de Mayo
party in an effort to get families out to register and
socialize. What a success!
Cinco de Mayo Party!
Pool Registration Day
Trojan Youth Lacrosse Needs YOU!
TrojanYouthLacrosse.com
Jump in and ride the wave of excitement that is Trojan Lacrosse!
The fastest game on two feet.
Lacrosse is a fast, exciting game of skill, speed and smarts that is spreading
throughout the Southeast. If youre looking for a sport to play all the way through to
the Lassiter varsity level and beyond, read on.
Trojan Youth Lacrosse (TYL) is a recreational league fielding boys and girls teams at
age levels 1
st
through 8
th
grade. Experience is not necessary and beginners are
encouraged to join. Registration is open July 15 through August 22
nd
2014
The TYL mission is to develop a true and lasting love and passion for the game of
lacrosse. The league is dedicated to developing lacrosse skills, great sportsmanship,
teamwork, accountability and respect in a healthy and fun environment.
Fall 2014 practices will begin the week of August 18. The season schedule is 2
practices per week and 1 game/practice on Saturdays. The Fall season includes 6
games, with games on Saturdays.
To register, go to the TYL website and click Fall Registration 2014 on the left.
Go to TrojanYouthLacrosse.com and register today!
FREE CLINIC FOR NEW PLAYERS
DATE TO BE ADVISED ON TYL WEBSITE
Neighborhood News
Forest Chase Spring Improvements
Sewer retrofit work done by Cobb County turned out to
be a plus for Forest Chase common property. Trees that
were dead and in the way of the flow of water were cut
down and removed. New grass seed and granite on the
edges of the creek were put in place to help with erosion.
Thanks to Cobb County for all of their hardwork!
The trees lining the Jims Rd.
entrance island were getting
too large and the weight on the
limbs posed a dangerous risk to
passing cars. Since storm season
was upon us the FCHOA Board
of Directors voted to have them
trimmed back and a raised plant bed installed to help with seasonal flower planting. The
result is a clean, safe and more inviting entrance. We look forward to this area being better
maintained with the help of civic dues from our supporting members. Thank you for helping
make Forest Chase a great place to call home!
The pool gate has to close after every
opening for liability coverage and ours
wasnt. We were fortunate enough to
have handyman Sean Backus figure out
that the gate support bars need to be
reset in concrete to properly support the
weight and usage. He also cleaned out
the french drain system to help water
flow from the deck out to the grass area.
www.ForestChase.org
Our online website is a great resource and one stop source
for all things Forest Chase.
pay dues online
find contact information
download welcome information
check for upcoming events
read a newsletter
read board meeting minutes
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Forest Chase is fortunate to have a community pool
and common area that the members of FCHOA own
and maintain. All monies collected are used to maintain
the entrances and this common area for the benefit of
the community of members.
Upkeep and repair
Our annual cleanup day
was a success due to the
help of committed members
of FCHOA. We washed
loungers, chairs, tables and
bathrooms.
The grounds were hired out
to the Camacho Brothers who
continue to amaze and impress
us with their fair prices and
hardwork!
New additions at the common area
Last season the Ralston family donated a new tetherball
for our pole. The children continue to join in a game
when they get together!
The Taibi family renovated
the coolest basketball
hoop in all the land for our
community. The Forest Chase
basketball hoop was installed
at the beginning of the pool
season and is a HUGE hit
among all ages. Weve seen games of H-O-R-S-E and
small teams sprouting up to burn some calories this
summer season. Thanks
Taibi family for seeing
a need and filling it.
Be sure to look for the
Teen Pool Party Invite
in this Summer Issue.
Member Owned Land
The common area which
extends from the parking lot
to the opposite side of the
creek and out to the street
of Forest Way is all FCHOA
owned land. What does this mean? It means it is
private property belonging
to its membership. It is the
FCHOAs responsibility to
upkeep and maintain this
land and its contents. NOT
the Board of Directors
responsibility but the
COMMUNITY as a whole,
this includes YOU.
If you are a pool member then the pool belongs to
YOU and the other members. Please remember this
when you observe a pool rule being misused. Check the
bathrooms, help to keep them
clean, this is YOUR pool. Put
umbrellas down and replace
chairs after use, this is YOUR
pool. Clean up food and trash
when you get ready to leave,
this is YOUR pool.
New Furniture
We purchased four new marine grade tables, chairs,
umbrella stands and umbrellas! Wow, what a beautiful
difference these make on the pool deck. The pool
deck is a non-smoking area so the older tables and
chairs were moved to have seating near the pool on
the outside of the gate. We hope to treat this furniture
well so it can last for many years to come. We are
still hunting for a large wooded shed to install on the
common area property to store furniture and property.
Please contact FCHOAinfo@
gmail.com with any ideas, leads or
discounts on this BIG purchase.
Wed like to have it installed and
ready to go by September 1, 2014!
Common Area and Pool are a great retreat!
Pool and Common Area Improvements
A new charging station with speakers
donated by Williams family
Spring storms lifted this open umbrella
and damaged it. Please close them.
There are many signs posted in Forest Chase subdivision stating that there is
NO PARKING on the street between the hours of 6 am and 6 pm. PLEASE pay
attention to these areas as they are blind spots or dangerous hills and curves that
could lead to a collision or injury if not observed. This includes vendors that are
doing work on or at your home. Ask them to park on another street or in your
driveway. Help make Forest Chase a safe place to call home.
NO Parking Signs
Kids Eat Free: Where to eat out on a dime?
Families on a budget are always looking for ways to
eat cheaper. As the children grow so does the out
to eat bill. Were highlighting some websites and
restaurants in our area that have the sweetest deals
on food!
Call ahead to confirm these specials, as some change.

SUN: Red Sky Tapas (1255 Johnson Ferry Road,
Marietta), Kids eat free from Kids Menu with adult
MON-SUN: IHOP (All locations) Kids 12 & under
eat free 4-10pm One FREE kids meal with eah adult
meal purchased
MON: Kids Eat Free at Caffe Fortunato in Paper
Mill Village; 255 Village Parkway Suite 330, Marietta;
Opens at 5pm for dinner
MON-SUN: Folks Southern Kitchen, kids eat for
$2.99 from Kid Menu all day
SAT/SUN: all Steak & Shake locations, 1 free kids
meal with $8 purchase; dine-in only
SAT/SUN: Moes Southwest Grill (East Cobb), Kids
eat FREE all day, 860
Johnsons Ferry Road
MON & TUES:
Cheeseburger Bobbys in
Marietta kids eat for 99
cents from Kids Menu with
each adult meal, 125 Barrett
Parkway
MON: Paradise South of the Border; Kids eat free
with adult meal, Sandy Plains Rd
TUES: Kids eat FREE at Mirko Pasta Roswell 1105
Woodstock Road Suite 110, Roswell; 770-552-5572
MON-TUES: Atlanta Bread Company FREE kids
meal with each adult meal purchased 4-9pm
TUES: Texas Roadhouse Marietta, 2475 Barrett Creek
Parkway, Kids menu items $1.99
TUES: Folks Southern Kitchen (825 Sandy Plains Rd,
Marietta) 2 FREE kids meals per adult meal
TUES: Kaysons Bar & Grille, Free Kids Meal w/adult
meal, Kennesaw & Woodstock: www.kaysonsgrille.com
TUES: Laredos Mexican Restaurant Kids eat free
with adult meal & beverage! all locations
TUES: The Fickle Pickle in Roswell, Kids 12
and under eat free from their kid menu; www.
ficklepicklecafe.com
WED: Mirko Pasta at Merchants Walk Kids eat
FREE with purchase of adult meal. 1281 Johnson
Ferry Rd, Suite 120, Marietta; 770-977-3030
WED: Paradise Grill, Kids 10 & under eat free with
adult meal purchase, 3605 Sandy Plains Rd
WED: Johnnys Pizza at 2970 Canton Rd, Marietta
Kid Menu items are $1 or a slice of cheese pizza $1!
THURS: Whole Foods Market at Merchants Walk,
Kids 12 and under get a FREE cheese or pepperoni
slice with each $5 adult hot or salad bar purchase 1311
Johnson Ferry Road NE, Marietta
MORE CHOICES:
Winstons - Saturday
Broadway Diner - Monday and Tuesday
Buffalo Wild Wings - Wednesday kids .99
Captain Ds - Thursday 2 free kids per adult
Gustons Hwy 92 -Tuesday
Stevie Bs - Sunday after 4pm kids .99 (ask for it, not
advertised anymore)
Los Bravos - Monday kids .99
Papa Ps - Monday nights
Buffalos caf - Tuesday nights
Ipps - under 10 every night
Jersey Mikes Sunday free kids with purchase of a
Giant Sub
Quiznos all day everyday kids under 12 free
Dennys Tuesday after 4pm 2 kids eat free per adult
Applesbees first kid free second for $1, check
location for day
WEBSITES TO CHECK OUT:
www.mykidseatfree.com & www.outtoeatwithkids.com
source: EastCobber.com
Calendar & Announcements
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pool will tentatively close in September. At that time we will need volunteers to help pack up the furniture for the
season. We are still actively looking for a large shed to be built on the common area property. We appreciate any
ideas, vendors or connections that might help in this search.
End of the summer party at Common Area will be in September and announced via our forums. Want to join in a
forum? Pick one on www.ForestChase.org website on the Forum tab.
HOA membership dues can still be paid! Visit our website www.ForestChase.org for payment options and
important information.
Do you want to have an event listed?
E-mail FCHOAinfo@gmail.com
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