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Country Club Estates Recreation Association

1 Paul Marr Drive • PO Box 142 • Glen Burnie, Md 21060

www.ccera.com

February 19, 2010

Dear Members:

It seems like it has been a long time since we were all enjoying the summer together. With our recent snow fall, I can’t help but look forward to warmer weather and a dip in the pool!

Enclosed you will find your membership renewal packet for the 2010 season. If you register by April 1st for a Family, Couple, Senior or Pre Senior membership, you will receive a discount of $50 off of the regular membership price. Please see the enclosed Rates and Benefits Chart for exact rates. Memberships are valid from May 1 to April 30 of the following year per Article IV of the Bylaws.

The board is happy to announce that members will have the option to avoid an increase in last year’s membership fees simply by helping CCERA to raise funds to purchase replacement lounge chairs. Currently our membership income is not adequate to maintain CCERA property, run the pool during the summer season, and purchase necessary replacement equipment, or make major repairs. Last year we had great success with our raffle, raising over $5000. This money was used to purchase a riding mower to maintain the grounds.

In your membership package you will find 2 raffle tickets. We are giving members the option of either selling the 2 tickets to maintain last year’s membership fees, or purchasing the tickets as a contribution towards the purchase of new chairs for the pool area. Board members found these tickets easy to sell last year by letting people know that CCERA is a not for profit organization, that allows local nonprofit organizations to use our hall and pool at no charge. We need everyone’s help in this fundraiser. If you could sell or buy more than two tickets, please contact Paul Shannon at 410-761-0243. The stubs for sold tickets, as well as the money for their purchase need to be returned to CCERA by May 1st, 2010 so that the chairs can be ordered and delivered by

opening day.

As you know, it takes volunteers to prepare the pool for opening day. We sincerely thank everyone that has volunteered in the past and ask that all members volunteer this year, even if it is only for a few hours. Young adults are welcome as there are jobs for everyone and it is considered community service and looks great on college or job applications. Pool clean up will begin May 1st and run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday until opening day. There are several hundred hours of clean up and maintenance work to be done. If

you could call me @ 443-223-3231 to tell me which day that you wish to work, it would be much appreciated, but please know that you can simply show up on any of our clean up days. A list of jobs that need to be completed will be posted on our website prior to May 1st.

Thank you for your interest in CCERA. Attached to this letter is the 2010 Membership Application. Don’t forget to mail your membership application to CCERA, P.O. Box 142, Glen Burnie, Maryland 21060 by April 1st to qualify for our early bird discount. I look forward to seeing you soon at the pool and CCERA social functions.

Sincerely,

Gerry Miller

President