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 effectiveness 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 we’re proud of, and to help us ensure that it improves each year, please provide your financial support. You can join & pay online or by mail.

www.ForestChase.orgFCHOA 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 find 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 you’ve 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 ChaseA wonderful place to call home

WelcomePack

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. O’Rourke

Forest ChaseA wonderful place to call home

Newsletter, Issue 7SUMMER 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 ChaseSummer is the time for insects in Forest Chase, and there’s 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 swimmer’s heads and sunbather’s 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 cd’s 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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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 PartyAges 11-14 yrs. old

July 15, 20145 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!

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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 you’re 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 1st through 8th grade. Experience is not necessary and beginners are

encouraged to join. Registration is open July 15 through August 22nd 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 ImprovementsSewer 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 wasn’t. 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.orgOur 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. We’ve 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 it’s membership. It is the FCHOA’s responsibility to upkeep and maintain this land and it’s contents. NOT the Board of Director’s 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. We’d 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. We’re 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 Kid’s Menu with adult

MON-SUN: IHOP (All locations) – Kids 12 & under eat free 4-10pm One FREE kid’s 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 kid’s meal with $8 purchase; dine-in only

SAT/SUN: Moe’s Southwest Grill (East Cobb), Kids eat FREE all day, 860 Johnson’s Ferry Road

MON & TUES: Cheeseburger Bobby’s in Marietta – kids eat for 99 cents from Kid’s 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, Kid’s 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: Laredo’s 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 Merchant’s 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: Johnny’s 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 D’s - Thursday 2 free kids per adult

Guston’s Hwy 92 -Tuesday

Stevie B’s - Sunday after 4pm kids .99 (ask for it, not advertised anymore)

Los Bravos - Monday kids .99

Papa P’s - Monday nights

Buffalo’s café - Tuesday nights

Ipp’s - under 10 every night

Jersey Mike’s – Sunday free kids with purchase of a Giant Sub

Quizno’s – all day everyday kids under 12 free

Denny’s – Tuesday after 4pm 2 kids eat free per adult

Applesbee’s – 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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