BUFFALO SHORES SOUTH

The Assistant Executive Manager supports and assists the Executive Manager in conducting the business of the Association. The position assumes the duties of the Executive Manager if required by the absence of the Executive Manager.

The Secretary Manager works to assure that records of the organization are accessible and sufficient for operation. The position maintains non-financial and correspondence records, records the actions and discussions at meetings, assists with conducting the annual election, and coordinates compliance with state legal requirements.

The Financial Manager serves as the chief financial officer of the Association. The position assures that Association funds are properly accounted for and expended. The Financial Manager maintains all financial records and regularly reports to the Board regarding the financial status of the Association.

The Membership Manager works to improve communication with potential and existing members, increase the number of members, and encourage active involvement in Association activities. The position maintains an updated list of members and owners, oversees an organizational web site, and implements a yearly membership campaign.

The Property Owners Association ensure that common areas, such as entrances, are welcoming and maintained appropriately. For example, the POA maintains the lights at both entrances, adding to the general appeal of the neighborhood and contributing to overall safety. Also, the Association assures repairs to entrance pillars as needed.

In addition, POA enhanced both entrances by creating and maintaining landscaped flower beds that offer visual interest throughout the seasons. This project included installing irrigation systems, planting flowers and shrubs and keeping the lawn area mowed.

Consistent with the POA mission, a Covenants Education Program was launched in an effort to create greater awareness of the covenants within Buffalo Shores South. Procedures were established for addressing cases of flagrant covenant violations. Letters are sent to property owners to inform them of covenant issues and to seek their cooperation in addressing them. The vast majority of those issues are resolved quickly by the owners.

Since 2007, the POA has organized an annual neighborhood garage sale, designed to reduce the number of individual sales throughout the year and to take advantage of multi-home appeal to buyers. Each year on the weekend after Mother’s Day, participating homeowners may hold their own sales on their own property. The POA handles the organization, advertising, signage, and city permits.

Beginning in 2008, the Property Owners Association has joined forces with the Buffalo Shores Recreation Club to sponsor food drives to help needy families of Delaware County. During the food drive residents are asked to drop off food items at the Recreation Clubhouse and donated items are delivered to the Grove Christian H.E.L.P. Center for distribution. Monetary gifts are encouraged as well.

In an effort to promote a welcoming holiday spirit each year, the POA purchased Christmas lights and wreaths, which are secured on the pillars at both entrances to the neighborhood. The beautiful lights and wreaths are placed shortly after Thanksgiving and removed in January.

The POA initiated and maintains a web site that is used within the neighborhood and beyond. The site was developed to share information about the Association’s goals and activities and to promote a safe, attractive neighborhood at Buffalo Shores South. In addition, Email alerts are distributed as needed to inform owners of developing situations within the community.