Greg and Kathy Padley

   Greg and Kathy Padley (44281 Saturn) have been North Pointe denizens since 2005. The “good neighbors, friendly waving people, and a community that fits” have led Greg and Kathy to “love” their home and surroundings.

   Traveling whether for business or pleasure is the name of the game for our two peripatetic neighbors. Consider the three years Greg was stationed in Tokyo on behalf of General Motors. This included sojourns through China, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Korea to round out a culturally fulfilling away from home experience.

   We can also mention oldest son Jason and family who live in Switzerland on behalf of PricewaterhouseCoopers. This provided the destination of choice for the fall of 2011 trip for our traveling neighbors. Not only did they sample the world’s best chocolate, but there were also the side-trips to Germany, France, and Austria in order to assimilate local cultures. This also resulted in the purchase of an exquisite cuckoo clock courtesy of the Black Forest region that adorns the dining area wall.

   We are glad to report that son Brian and family are living and doing well in Wisconsin, while daughter Katrina and family are close to home in Sterling Heights. Let us also mention the four grandchildren who are the family favorites and are growing strong.

   By the way, next year it’s off to Australia to visit a niece and her husband. In the meantime, Kathy is acquiring information from St. Patrick’s Parish in Ada, Michigan for a possible Holy Land pilgrimage later this year. If all falls in place, this will be a nine day faith experience journey which will include Bethlehem, Nazareth, and Capernaum.

   Oh, somehow Greg and Kathy seem to find the time to provide for their traveling adventures through gainful employment. Kathy has completed ten years in the customer service area with Kohl’s. After thirty-four years with General Motors, Greg discovered that full-time retirement was not his gig and has now completed some additional five years with Magna International as a Purchasing Director.

   Both Greg and Kathy are involved with St. Lawrence Parish in Utica. Greg sings in the choir and is also serves as Chairman of the Board for St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center in Detroit. Kathy is a facilitator for a recurring bible study program at St. Lawrence and also lends her support to the Capuchin Retreat House in Washington, Michigan.

   We send our thanks to Greg for aiding in our association transition process and for serving on our Board of Directors in past years. We all wish Greg and Kathy the best on their thirty-fifth anniversary later this year. And we extend our acknowledgement to neighbors Greg and Kathy.

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A Birthday Party

    It was a picture-perfect surprise party that was a complete and total surprise. This birthday event occurred to Carmela Workun (3879 Galaxy) on her notable birthday achievement. Carmela will not allow us to reveal the actual age involved, so we can only say here that it is similar to having three quarters in your pocket.

   The cover story was a granddaughter requesting Carmela’s help with a roller skating party supposedly organized for a bible class. It was all a fabrication (and granddaughter Jessica now emphatically states that it is the first and last time she will lie to her grandma). Not suspecting Jessica of such a duplicitous act, the birthday celebrant was greeted at the roller rink with some thirty-five well wishers and a tremendous skating party it was.

   We wish Carmela many more returns with or without the surprise factor. Carmela extends an invitation to all North Pointe residents to attend one of the “coffee and cake” sessions held at Skate World in Troy and invites you to see the announcement posted below.

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Let’s Go Skating!

You are invited to visit Skate World of Troy at 2825 E. Maple Rd (15 Mile just west of Dequindre) for an adult “coffee and cake” session on any Monday, Wednesday, or Friday from 11am to 1pm. The cost per session is $6.00 which includes coffee with donut and skate rental if required. You will meet roller skaters of beginner and intermediate (and occasionally advanced) levels who enjoys the music, comradeship, and exhilaration of skating.

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(Posted by John Gielniak / 44351 Constellation)

VOLUNTEERS:

 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

This is an all-volunteer board. If you care about this complex and want to help out, consider running for the Board. Turn in your name to MPM.

 SPRAYING THE WEEDS ON GALAXY

We need volunteers to take a section of Galaxy. Call John Gielniak at 586-803-1222 if you are interested.

 REPLACING LIGHT BULBS AND SENSORS

You don’t have to be an electrician to change a light bulb. If you are interested, call Cathy Yeager at 586-254-1911.

DELIVERING NEWSLETTERS AND DIRECTORIES

We could use a sub in this area. Call John Gielniak at 586-803-1222 if you are interested. MAILING is very costly.

 　

Whether you believe it or not,  just the above volunteers save our North Pointe Association $3,000 to $5,000 a year and this represents costs that your Association Fee does not have to absorb. Consider volunteering by calling your Board, MPM, or the names listed above.

--- John Gielniak

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(Posted by John Gielniak / 44351 Constellation)

A little North Pointe Board History:

　Prior to the installation of an official N.P. Board, meetings were held that included interested residents.　 This dates back to 2005 and 2006.　 Meetings were held between Joe D'Angelo (the builder) and the following　residents:

John Gielniak, Dennis Kelsey, Ed Albright, Greg Padley, Toni Tarczy, Ulrick Vorpahl, and Ken Yeager.

　This group understood that once the transition took place from the builder to the Association, we would need to have a Management Co.　under contract.　 Therefore, this group was involved in interviewing three management companies.　 It was decided to recommend MPM to the 1st Association Board.

　
TRANSITION:
　　

The transition of the Association's responsibilities from the builder (Joe D'Angelo) to the 1st Board of Directors elected by the owner/residents took place on December 7th 2007.　 The law firm of Wagner and Associates handled this. The elected 1st Board consisted of:

President:  　　 　　　 　　　John Gielniak
Vice-President:  　　 　　　 Dennis Kelsey
Treasurer:　　　  　　 　　　 Victor Opipari
Member-at-large:　　　　　 Gregory Padley
Member-at-large: 　　　　　Gary Balakier

CONTINUING BOARD HISTORY:
　

The terms of Gregory Padley and Gary Balakier expired in 2009. At the annual meeting held on May 12, 2009.  Frank Langenstein and Jerry Biernacki were elected to replace the two outgoing officers.

Effective May 12, 2010, the term of three of the officers (John Gielniak, Dennis Kelsey and Victor Opipari) expired. At the annual meeting of May 12, 2010, elected were Jim Schumacher, Beverly Marrocco and Lisa Elliot. Officer positions are:

President:                             Frank Langenstein
Vice-President:                   Jerry Biernacki
Treasurer:                            Jim Schumacher
Member-at-large:                Beverly Marrocco
Member-at-large:                Lisa Elliot

Effective May 4, 2011, the terms of Jerry Biernacki and Frank Langenstein expired. Due to the lack of volunteers to run, Jerry Biernacki agreed to run again. Charles Powell replaced Frank Langenstein on the Board. Officer positions are:

President:                             Jerry Biernacki
Vice-President:                    Lisa Elliot
Treasurer/Secretary:         Jim Schumacher
Member-at-large:                Beverly Marrocco
Member-at-large:                Charles Powell

The next meeting and election is scheduled for May 2, 2012.  Consider running for the Board.  It would be good to get some new ideas. The terms of Beverly Marrocco, Jim Schmacher and Lisa Elliot will expire.

--- John Gielniak