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www.sanlameer.co.zaMASTER HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
NEWSFLASH: JANUARY 2020THE
LIFEGOOD
2020
Outside lighting for villas
Dear Homeowners
Please note the below brochure with information, specifications, cost and details on a wall
mounted LED Bronze Up/Down light unit that was approved by the Board of Directors. This
LED exterior wall luminaire for glare-free lighting of paths and stairs. Luminaire head made of
cast aluminium; bollard tube extruded aluminium profile.
Down light per unit: R750.00 (excl VAT)
Up and Down light per unit: R950 (excl VAT)
Removal & Installation per unit: R550 (excl VAT)
For a quote / assessment contact:
Belinda Lotter: 074 104 4839 / specialist@prestigesignage.co.za
WIFI Air Fibre Connection - San Lameer Mast
Good day All Homeowners
Herewith information that allows you to connect your villa with
our WIFI tower if you wish. If you want to get WIFI for your villa
please note that you can only connect now if your villa has
direct line of sight on the lattice tower next to the Vodacom
tower at "The Heuwel". This line of sight can be from anywhere
at your villa including the roof top.
If your villa does not have a direct line of sight, you can report
it to me and we can determine where our next tower should be.
Below the links to the following documents for your attention:
1. Venture-Net
A document from Venture-Net with the various packages
(10mb, 20mb speed, etc.) offered. You can make contact
directly.
2. Key Computers or Educomp
Three proposals from three different companies that can
install the hardware that connects to the mast tower. All
three can be made contact with for a specialised quote and it
is the owner's choice of whom you ultimately choose to install
with.
If you have any further questions regarding the above please
do not hesitate to contact me.
Venture-Net Packages & Details
Jolanda Cloete
Marketing
Key Computers Hardware Installation
Educomp Hardware Installation
With Christmas a distant memory for some, our busiest time of
the year for San Lameer Estate has come and gone yet again.
The weather was a lot more stable than what we have come to
expect from this time of year but it's not to say we didn't have
our moments with strong winds and persistent rain but what
was “unusual” was the many days of slow and persistent rain.
To some a disaster, but finally as farmers we can smile again. th
The final rain count since 24 October has amounted to just
over a 1000mm at 1055mm.
Please be aware that, although this rain has been fantastic, our
water restrictions are still in place and it is still important to be
water sensitive especially within the gardens.
Strong rainfall and high temps have meant that the gardens
have notched it up a gear and everything is GROWING!! This
presents a challenge in the line of keeping up. Not only has the
grass excelled but so have the weeds that invade them. Being
primary colonisers and more prolific, (which is usually why
they find themselves in the “weed” category) the non-grass
species have dominated some areas of lawn. Although I am
circumspect about introducing any form of chemical into the
environment, it is the only real form of defence in combating
this type of invasion. We initially sprayed with an MCPA based
selective herbicide but have found varying results, so have
changed to a broader spectrum version which are showing
better returns.
It has come to our attention that tikki creeper( ficus Pumela - a
non-indigenous plant and therefore exotic) is currently
growing up the walls of several villas on the estate. The current
Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) provides for limitations
as regards to the appearance (aesthetics) of units, land and
buildings of villas on the estate (article 22 and more specific
Article 22.5) and being a registered Conservancy, exotic plants
only in pots and not into the soil is permitted.
Tikki creeper growing on the walls creates structural
damage to the plaster and at times the walls as a whole.
That aside, the MOI and Enviromental Policy do speak to the
fact that no exotic plant may be encouraged to grow on the
estate that is invasive and or has the potential to become
Gardens & Grounds - Leitch
invasive.
It is for the above reasons that a decision was taken at the
recent Environmental Meeting to request for all tikki
creepers to be removed from villas. We are also extending
an offer to help remove the tikki creeper, if needed.
Your cooperation in this regard is very much appreciated.
A small reminder to homeowners regarding the black rubbish
bins in your courtyards. These bins are your private property.
The replacement thereof is for your cost once they perish. The
bins do not have an indefinite lifespan and need replacement
often. They are subject to direct sunlight, heat, rain and
monkey abuse so they do perish after a certain period. I have
found that the lids perish first followed by the bin itself.
If you find your bin has perished on your next visit, please buy a
replacement from any local hardware store. We would prefer if
you can purchase the bins that have monkey proof lids as this
discourages the monkeys from pilfering through your rubbish
before we can collect it.
Brett Wortmann
Manager / Bestuurder
Brett Wortmann
Leitch Landscapes Manager
As they say all good things come to an end and I write
this newsflash with a very heavy heart.
The last six and a half years at San Lameer has been
an amazing journey and I would like to take this
opportunity to thank all homeowners, members and
guests for their years of support. We have made so
many friends during these years and we treasure each
one individually.
I would never have been able to enjoy my job as much
as I did without a great product and the right tools.
Special thanks must go to the HOA Board, Managing
Director Pine Pienaar, Golf Committee, Maintenance
contractors and all staff from the HOA and Country
Club. It has been such a privilege to serve you all and I
thank you for putting your trust in me to look after
your investment.
I am pleased to report that we had a great season.
The golf course is in immaculate condition and
structures have been put in place for my successor to
take the Country Club to the next level.
I wish San Lameer only the best going forward and will
follow the progress of the Estate and course with a
close eye. I can assure you that we leave here as an
ambassador and I will always promote San Lameer
everywhere we go.
Once again thank you.
Time to say goodbye!
LIFE
Meyer du Toit
Golf Director
@golfshan17
We have a few strategies planned to jump start 2020.
We have a great Estate that our guests love. The next
step isn't repeating everything we've been doing.
WE WANT TO IMPROVE.
Ÿ We re-designed our marketing material for the year.
The designs are fresh and minimalistic. Pictures
speak a thousand words.
Ÿ We are re-doing and updating the inventories in the
villas.
Ÿ Occupation in general is very low out of season, it is
between 8-12% including weekends. We want to
increase this number drastically. We have on
average 250 days out of season which makes it the
biggest season. We decided to run a promotion - 20
% discount because it is “2020” for mid-week
breaks Monday-Thursday.
Ÿ Innkeeper head office will be doing a site visit in
April, they will provide training for a system update.
Ÿ In the near future La main will be supplying all the
linen in the villas, the board approved the initiative.
The new rates include the daily rental that La Main
will charge.
Ÿ It is very important to combine skills and to
embrace technology to align strategy and business
results.
December/January 2019/2020 holiday has been very
busy and rewarding, occupation increased with 8% in
comparison to last year. I think one of the major
changes that contributed to the increase was the
bookings that opened 1 year in advance. A few of our
returning clients have already secured their next
December holiday. The homeowners that want to use
their villas for own use need to make sure they submit
their dates 1 year in advance to avoid disappointment.
Let's embrace the new while staying wise of the past.
A new month, A new year, A new decade
Villa Rentals
Marieta Badenhorst
Manager
R875 000 to R11 995 000
Crowned EaglesIn the past seven years, our Crowned Eagles have produced and
successfully reared five chicks. Last year the chick that hatched on 20
October did not survive beyond its first week. The reasons for its demise
are unknown. Theories that abound include speculations that the
excessive global warming temperatures during the incubating cycle had
something to do with it, or that the eagle pair may now be quite old with
a fertility factor that is no longer viable.
That meant that we would simply have to wait until the new nest-
building and breeding season started in February of this year to discover
what the future holds. Only then would we have the answer to our
expectations for this rare and threatened species that has been one of
San Lameer's most visible promotions.
Then, in December, a pair of Egyptian Geese settled themselves in the
eagles' nest. They had tried to do so several times in the past but we
were always aware of the invasion and had ejected them very firmly
before they had settled in. This year, however, I was away on an
assignment in the Karoo for a British Travel magazine and by the time I
returned to resume my observation of the eagles, only the head of an
incubating Egyptian Goose was visible in the nest. Where that has
happened in other places like Zimbali, the eagles simply abandoned the
nest and never returned. I contacted Shane McPherson in the hopes that
he could climb the tree and serve eviction orders on the squatters.
Unfortunately, he is doing research in Austria and will be there for the
whole year. His suggestion was that we should wait, let the goose
incubate her eggs over the customary period of 30 days, give her another
30 days to bring the goslings to the point where they will leave the nest
and then hope that the eagles return.
Unless one sits at the nest 24/7, one cannot be certain of all the
developments that take place but the sporadic visits I have made have
over the past two weeks have revealed encouraging signs. Yesterday,
Monday 20 January, I could not see any sign of activity in the nest. At
10:30am, I found the female Crowned Eagle sitting on one of her
favourite perches on a tree about 30 meters from the nest. That is a
good sign. She is still in the area and clearly has not forgotten where her
nest is.
Whether, when no one was looking, she actually chased the goose out of
the nest, we do not know. When I photographed the nest from the
southern side, there did appear to be a goose egg stuck in the branches
that are part of its construction. We will continue monitoring the
situation and keep fingers crossed that February will signal the start of
the annual nest refurbishment activities by the eagles that we have
observed for the past seven years.
The four pictures show:
What the juvenile would have looked like by now if it had survived in
October 2019. This is an image I took in March, 2011 of the 2010
juvenile for a comprehensive article on the San Lameer eagles that was
published in the South African Birds and Birding magazine of that year.
The second picture is of the nest, taken on Monday 20 January 2020
at 8am, showing no goose activity and the possible image on an egg
stuck in among the branches on the side of the nest.
The third image is of our female crowned eagle sitting on a branch
and surveying the 17th fairway, which is an area quite popular with
the eagles for catching their favourite prey of dassies and monkeys.
A question frequently asked is: Do Crowned eagles take domestic
pets?” The answer is, “Generally not.” They prefer wild animals.
There have been reports of small dogs and cats either having been
taken or ending up at a vet for stitching of wounds following a failed
attack by a Crowned Eagle. But these events are rare and generally
attributed to juvenile eagles that are still learning to hunt. Research
has shown that domestic pets are not on the eagles' menu of
preferences and that stories about them carting off small children
are merely urban legends of the bizarre.
The fourth image is of a pair of Egyptian Geese. They mate for life,
are extremely aggressive in their territorial claims and challenge
even apex avian predators like Crowned Eagles. One of their most
effective weapons is the loud noises they make which unnerve their
opponents.
Written piece and photographs:
Jacques Sellschop
It is hard to believe that 2020 is here
and an entire new year of possibilities
lies ahead of us. We would like to
wish you all a very happy and
prosperous new year. The festive
season is behind us and we are very
excited about what this brand-new
year has in store.
Camelot Spa had a very successful
festive season, welcoming over 1125
clients into our establishment! And
you know that Camelot Spa San
Lameer is the place to be when even
Alexander, the San Lameer mascot,
stopped by for some rest and
relaxation!
We would like to extend our heartfelt
thanks and appreciation to all of our
loyal clients, for once again
supporting us and contributing in
such a significant way to our success.
We would also like to take this
opportunity to thank our staff.
Without their hard work, dedication
and true passion for the industry none
Monya Ashburner
Spa Manager
of this would be possible.
The New Year is the perfect time to
unfold new horizons and realizing all
dreams. Rediscover the strength and
courage that lies within you and
continue to move forward. All the
best for 2020 from Camelot Spa San
Lameer.
The past holiday season proved to be rather busy
and challenging and with it well and truly behind
us, now is the time for reflection.
Although we achieved a number of successes, it is
imperative that we identify and address areas in
need of improvement. With that being said,
preparations are already underway to ensure that
we do not rest on our laurels.
For the months of February and March 2020, we
will once again be embarking on a Training and
Development strategy for all our staff. With the
Easter holidays just around the corner, we are
already taking the necessary steps to ensure that
we are more prepared this time around.
In closing, on behalf of the entire La Main team, I
would like to wish all our loyal customers a
prosperous 2020.
Julian Kevany
General Manager
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