A&A COMMITTEE The A&A Committee of dedicated volunteers has been very busy since October 15 when we resumed evaluating permits. That policy of only reviewing permits by our volunteers between October 15 through April 15 is the standard. Submit your summer permits for review and approval before April 15. Although our goal is to evaluate permits within 7 business days after office processing, it is becoming more challenging with the amount of modifications by members. Shade Structures: The Board approved, that only certain metal shade structures will be allowed at ORPS, by permit only. We evaluate each shade structure request on a case-by-case basis, as there are size and construction restrictions by the City and ORPS. Please review the types allowed and consult with us BEFORE purchasing a structure. Another item the membership should be aware of is the new mandate by the City of Cathedral City . When doing lot modifications or electrical work on the lot, the electrical infrastructure on the lot must be brought into City code compliance. We see a lot of old wiring on many lots not up to code, and in many cases, dangerous. The City, and our rules, mandate a licensed electrical contractor perform all work of this nature. None of our employees are licensed electricians, nor are they are allowed to consult or perform ANY of this type of work for our owners. Please don’t jeopardize their employment by consulting with them. Our General Manager has counseled all employees on this condition regarding employee work rules. The importance of rig aesthetics is becoming more evident as our rigs age. We replaced the 15-year rule with the aesthetic rule requiring ANY rig moved or sold within the resort must have an ORPS permit and pass an inspection. That rule also requires ALL rigs to be kept to an acceptable standard. The ramifications are becoming evident in the past few years with 20 to 25 year old rigs being sold and moved WITHIN the resort. What do we want this resort to look like in 5 to 10 years? This Committee and the Board are dedicated to maintaining the aesthetics in the resort as we ALL want a beautiful winter home. My team of volunteers not only review and approve permits but also provide consultations to our members on what the rules allow as well as ideas for lot improvements. I would encourage all owners to go online and review the rules and take advantage of the services we provide. Ted Wilson, Chair
ORPS Family Motor Coach Association
Our journeys in our RVs are a mirror of our dreams, hopes and joys. And it has been aptly stated that our destination is not as
important as our Journey. During these journeys we have and will meet wonderful people. Some of these people are right here, your neighbors at ORPS. The FMCA organization of volunteers will facilitate some of those friendships. Our ORPS FMCA friend
Curt Curtis made his final journey while traveling with his wife, JoAnn on the anniversary of their 55 years of marriage. He passed while swimming on Maui. Air Force Retired Col Justin (Curt) Curtis loved his family, people, golf and traveling
in their motorhome. Curt was last stationed at Vandenburg AF Base and had a Masters in Aeronautical Engineering. He is survived by his beautiful wife JoAnn, their two children, Jeryl and Justin Jr. and their grandchildren. Sir, Thank You for your Service and thank you for being a vital member and officer of this club. Curt was on the ORPS FMCA board for many, many seasons. RIP. Welcome four new Families into ORPS FMCA:
Karen Steffen - Clarkston, Washington - Lot 650 Richard Worthington - Box Elder, SD - Lot 920 Elizabeth West - Cathedral City, CA - Lot 633 Yvonne Needens - Cathedral City, CA - Lot 621 Recent Past Events:
Some of us went to the FMCA Western Rally in Indio, CA. A large group of FMCA and ORPS guests went to the Opening Day of Polo in Indio, CA. Those little Polo horses and their riders are totally awesome. We enjoyed a potluck lunch. Jan 23 was our annual food and wine pairing dinner with amazing culinary delights, all chosen by our members. Join the National Organization and then our Chapter to partake in some of the fun. Find our local club applications near each of the mail rooms. Our membership is growing every month and your family makes it all the better. Upcoming 2020 events : Feb 6 at 5PM at La Palma - Potluck dinner and meeting. Feb 8 Local day trip; groups from ORPS go to the bicycle benefit ride “Tour de Palm Springs”. Feb 22 – 23 Off site rally to Temecula California for wine tastings, food and fun. March 3 - 5 Our on-site rally with golf, pickleball, a breakfast, a welcoming happy hour, a seminar and a cocktail dinner party and business meeting. If you have questions about ORPS FMCA please direct them to Pamela Rose. Pamela Rose, President - 224-217-1869 - Lot 989 Jeff Buchman, Vice President - 202-577-6478 - Lot 835 Vicki Himler, Treasurer - 253-312-0193 - Lot 1082 Doug Hibl, ORPS FMCA Nat’l Dir. - 209-480-8971 - Lot 99 Ken Hearn, FMCA Chapter Sec . - 610-573-3747 - Lot 835
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