Welcome from the Residents Committee
WELCOME TO PALM LAKE RESORT, BEACHMERE SANDS
FROM THE RESORT’SRESIDENTS’ COMMITTEE
Welcome to Beachmere Sands Resort from the Beachmere Sands Residents’ Committee. We hope that our New Residents’ ‘Welcome Kit’ will assist you in becoming familiar with the facilities and activities at Beachmere Sands.
MANAGEMENT
The Resort’s Manager is Keith Arnfield and he is usually your first point of call in relation to most enquiries you may have.
The office in The Clubhouse is usually manned from about 7.30 am until 4 pm Monday to Friday.
The internal number for the office is 39300 or general number 5429 0124. The phone is automatically switched to a mobile phone when the office is not manned or after hours. The email address is: .
THE RESIDENTS’ COMMITTEE
The Committee is elected by the residents and may comprise between 7 and 9 members with an executive consisting of a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, a treasurer and a secretary.
The current members of the Committee (until 1 July 2012) are
Noreen Weyling – chairperson (villa 4)
Dave Greig – vice-chairman (villa 2)
Jan Kinross – treasurer (villa 55)
Des Threlfall – secretary (villa 51)
Jeanne Kentish (villa 28)
Chris Walker (villa 54)
Tony Gauci (villa 49) and
Rod Ash(villa 43).
The Committee usually meets once per month and there is a general meeting of all residents approximately every three months. A synopsis of the outcome of meetings is placed into each resident’s mail box (located just inside the Clubhouse) and a copy of the draft minutes of meetings is available in the Resort library (in the Clubhouse) soon after the meeting.
THE ‘VILLAGE VOICE’
This is the Resort’s internal news letter and is usually published every week. A copy is placed into mail boxes by Management. It contains important information from Management but also some general information about residents’ activities and even some of their stories.
‘THE SANDS’ CLUBHOUSE
The Clubhouse is the focal point of the village and the facilities include:
Card Room – residents play cards two-three times per week.
Craft room – this is often used as a meeting room but is used for craft work at least once a week.
Kiosk – the shop stocks some basic items residents and is open on weekdays between 10.30 and 11 am.
Coffee shop – free drinks of tea and coffee are available to residents and their guests and there is often a gathering for morning and afternoon teas.
Gym – there is a small gym which contains a treadmill and exercise machine.
Resort kitchen – the Clubhouse has aregistered commercial kitchen and a free lunch is provided by the Resort every Thursday.
Dining room – the fully equipped dining room can seat approximately 100 people.
Library – the library has many books supplied by residents and also some jig-saw puzzles and DVDs. A copy of the daily newspaper and local newspapers are available for perusing. There is also a folder where residents can indicate their interest in attending activities and going on bus trips in which they are interested.
Pool room – this is situated next to the library and residents are welcome to use the pool table.
Lounge with a dance floor and a bar – the bar is open from 5-6 pm every day except Friday when it is usually open 5-7 pm and from about noon to 2 pm on Thursdays. The bar has a commercial licence and is manned by residents with their Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate on a roster basis. It may be opened at other times for special occasions.
A formal lounge –this is a smaller lounge (with a gas fireplace) and this can be used by smaller groups wishing for a quieter area.
The main entrance to the Clubhouse is usually opened by a resident or by Management, and closed by the last person to leave in the evening (usually the bar person on duty). However, residents have access to the Clubhouse at other times via the side door to the left of the main doors by using their ‘fob’.
There is also an alfresco area with a bar-b-que with seating for about 30 people. Residents may use this at any time, although booking is recommended if you are having guests at an informal function.
A recent addition is a ‘Beach house’ and ‘Shack’ located in Bishop Road opposite to the Office at the corner of Bishop Road and Randolph Street. Once renovations have been finalised, residents will be able to relax by the beach.
MAIL BOXES
Residents’ mail boxes are located in the corridor to the left when entering the Clubhouse through the main door. The mail is usually available each week day in the mid to late morning.
THE SWIMMING POOL
The swimming pool and spa are heated and residents are able to attend an aqua aerobics session several days a week during the warmer months (usually starting about 6.30 am).
OTHER COMMITTEES AND GROUP
The Bar Group
Members of this group serve behind the bar on a roster or ad hoc basis, depending on availability. Bar volunteers are required to obtain their RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) certificate.
The Bowls Subcommittee
The Bowls Subcommittee (a subcommittee of the Residents’ Committee) is responsible for organising bowls events, such as competition with other clubs, and for ensuring that the green is kept clean and tidy.
The Workshop Group
The Workshop is currently located in a shed near the blue house located in a property to the north of the Resort. New visitors to the workshop need initially to be accompanied by a member of the Group (suggested contact is Barry Wyton of villa 48).
RESORT BUSES
The resort has two buseswhich can accommodate up to 12 persons. There are weekly shopping trips (e.g. to Morayfield or North Lakes) and others which go to a variety of destinations. Those wishing to go on particular trips need to place their names on the appropriate page in the folder in the library (on the desk to the left inside the entry).
GENERAL
Currently there is a ‘happy hour’ at the Sands Bar in the Clubhouse in the evening between 5pm and 6pm on most days except Friday when the opening hours are approximately 5 to 7 pm and all residents are welcome. To help with your enjoyment at a happy hour, attached are four $2.00 drink vouchers, each of which will purchase a glass of wine, a stubby of beer or a soft-drink.
Attached for information is a list of current residents with their villa numbers and internal phone numbers.
We trust you will enjoy the lifestyle at Beachmere Sands.
If you need any further assistance or advice, do not hesitate to contact any of the Committee members.
Amended 7/6/2012
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