I would like to welcome back all our Owners that spend their summers elsewhere and the new owners who have decided to become part of our ORPS family! I can assure you that you have made an excellent choice for your winter destination. I would like to thank our General Manager, Ed Vitrano, and his staff for all their hard work preparing our Resort for the start of another wonderful season. Our Resort looks great! This year is going to be one of our most exciting seasons to date. It started with our Halloween Golf Cart Parade and Spooktacular Dance and was quickly followed by a highly successful ‘ Welcome Back ’ Breakfast and Dinner events. The Opening Day Golf Tournament was filled to capacity and Tennis, Cornhole, and Pickleball clubs are in full swing. For the first time since 2019, your Board of Directors and management conducted a highly informative Town Hall meeting which was attended by almost 400 owners. The Lifestyle and Events Staff have been very busy providing entertainment for our enjoyment. Please review our Special Events Calendar which is online at www.ORPS.com . In addition, remember there will be entertainment at the ES Clubhouse at least three times per week. We are bringing back our volunteer programs, some old and some new. There is no better way to meet new friends here at ORPS, while giving back to our Resort. Please consider signing up – your contribution would be greatly appreciated! You have heard me say many times that I would put Outdoor Resort Palm Springs up against any other Resort I have stayed at anywhere in the country. Our weather here throughout the winter in Southern California is wonderful. No other RV Resort in the Coachella Valley has all the amenities we enjoy. What really makes our Resort special are the people - who not only become friends but also family. I feel truly blessed to be able to spend my winters in such a beautiful, exciting, and friendly Resort. Hopefully, you feel the same way.
The Resort is continuously seeking volunteers! The liveliness of our community is based on the spirit of volunteering. Volunteering gives meaning to the event itself and energizes both the participants and those receiving the benefit of the event. Volunteering creates opportunities for new friendships, the exchange of ideas, and a sense of community. Did you know, last season, the Wednesday Burger/ SINGO night raised over $15,000? Those funds go directly back into the Lifestyle and Events budget. This revenue offsets costs and is another measure that contributes to keeping our HOA dues down. During the 2022 - 2023 season, the Board will be proposing several new events. These events are designed to increase the spirit and sense of community within ORPS. To accomplish these objectives, we need volunteers who not only enjoy volunteering but also seek a sense of community and enjoy helping their neighbors. It is easy and simple to get started. Contact: Abby Lomeli, Communications Coordinator at alomeli@orps.com for the Volunteer Form (yes, you can volunteer and sign up for more than one opportunity!) The chairperson/lead will be in contact with you.
Get ready to have more fun at ORPS! Thanks for your help, and happy volunteering!
John Boudin Board President
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DECEMBER 2022
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