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The ROC also known as the "Residents Oversight Community" created for the residents of Ocean Pines to communicate and share factual information. Lets talk about what's important to the residents of Ocean Pines and how things affect the community.
Living in an Homeowners Associations (HOA)? The ROC stays up to date with all that goes on in the Ocean Pines HOA. The Good and the Bad.
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Worcester County Department of Social Services / Adult Protective ServicesHelp the Elderly or Vulnerable Adults from financial exploitation which involves wrongfully taking or using an older adult’s funds or property through theft, scams, fraud, or predatory lending. Report suspected Medicaid or Medicare Fraud where free medical devices such as back braces are offered and requires your Medicare or Medicaid information.Keep our Elderly and Vulnerable Adult population safe by reporting suspected incidents of abuse and neglect. All suspected cases of Adult Abuse and Neglect should be reported to your local DSS Office or by calling: 1-800-91Prevent ( 1-800-917-7383 )Guests: Interviewed 4/10/2024Becky Colt-Ferguson, Advisory MemberRoberta Baldwin, Director - 410-677-6800 https://dhs.maryland.gov/office-of-adult-services/adult-protective-services/AES Drafting ServicesResidential DESIGN and DRAFTING ServicesScotland Yards Landscaping - Berlin MDResidential & Commercial Design & MaintenanceDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
The 2024 OPA Election is off to a questionable start. Directors Farr and Heavner are running to retain their seats. The BIG questions are: Where is the Search Committee? Is the Board disregarding the governing documents by not having a Search Committee?Is not having a Search Committee a conflict of interest and a way for Farr and Heavner to eliminate competition?Ocean Pines needs independent candidates that are willing to step up, work and adhere to our governing documents. Rules need to be followed and NOT ignored. The application to run for the Board of Directors can be found online and the deadline is fast approaching (May 8 at 4PM). Reference: OPA Resolution M-09 2 (b):https://www.oceanpines.org/documents/20124/111995/M-09.pdf/80e99734-8baa-6a77-152d-21f884140f42?t=1710026380278Reference: OPA By-Laws Section 5.02 (b):https://www.oceanpines.org/documents/20124/92825/Amended%20and%20Restated%20By-Laws%20Amended%205-24-2022.pdf/72251647-1758-82d5-165f-8224581958f2Reference: OPA Board of Directors Application:https://www.oceanpines.org/documents/20124/126321/Candidate%20Registration%20Form.pdf/9e3faff7-56ca-1cf9-4008-fc4a0da89c9aScotland Yards Landscaping - Berlin MDResidential & Commercial Design & MaintenanceAES Drafting ServicesResidential DESIGN and DRAFTING ServicesDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
Don't miss Ocean Pines first ever Season Kickoff & Expo Event on Saturday April 20th from 3-7pm at White Horse Park.Explore Ocean Pines Amenities, Activities, Clubs & Businesses along with so many Exhibitors & Sponsors. Discover activities and opportunities, meet your neighbors & the OPA staff.Food & beverage trucks, music, interactive displays & demonstrations, dunk tank & more.FREE ADMISSION TO ALLGuests are Gary Miller & Linda YurcheContact Information:Email: OceanPinesKickOffExpo@gmail.comWebsite:www.OceanPinesSeasonKickoff.comAES Drafting ServicesResidential DESIGN and DRAFTING ServicesScotland Yards Landscaping - Berlin MDResidential & Commercial Design & MaintenanceDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
Landscaping Solutions for Drainage, Beautification, Maintenance, Cleanup, Safety and more as we talk with Andy Park, owner of Scotland Yards Landscaping who provides service to Ocean Pines, Berlin, Ocean City and the surrounding areas! Contact Andy today for your FREE estimate to begin the amazing transformation of your property!Guest: Andy Park, Owner of Scotland Yards Landscaping410-208-3593https://www.ScotlandYardsLandscaping.comScotland Yards Landscaping - Berlin MDResidential & Commercial Design & MaintenanceDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
Worcester County Department of Social Services / Child Protective Services shares the services of DSS and outlines the services of DSS and how local families can help with Foster Care.------Foster Care is a temporary Service that provides short-term care and supportive services to children who are unable to live at home because of child abuse or neglect. Who are the Children in Foster Care? Children in foster care are children from your community. They are children who want to remain attached to their families despite their experiences. They are children whose families need the help of your family. Worcester County currently has 27 children in Foster Care that need your help,Guests: Interviewed 2/22/2024Becky Colt-Ferguson, Advisory MemberRoberta Baldwin, Director - 410-677-6800 Tess Waller, Foster Care Unit -Resource Homes - 410-422-9731https://dhs.maryland.gov/foster-care/AES Drafting ServicesResidential DESIGN and DRAFTING ServicesFlash Construction 410-703-5849Home Remodeling, Additions, Decks, Tile Specialist, Structural Repairs, Crawlspace EncapsulationsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
Worcester County Schools on Banning Library Books, School Funding/Budget and the concerns of parents that our Commissioners will underfund the required budget and begin putting much needed programs on the chopping block. Will the Commissioners fail to provide the necessary funds to keep Worcester County Schools at the top of the grade?Special Guest:Mr. Tom Simon, Parent & FounderWorcester United / Facebook GroupScotland Yards Landscaping - Berlin MDResidential & Commercial Design & MaintenanceFlash Construction 410-703-5849Home Remodeling, Additions, Decks, Tile Specialist, Structural Repairs, Crawlspace EncapsulationsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
Does your HOA operate as a Democracy or a Dictatorship under a Board Majority or Board Super Majority? Is the Board Majority listening to its Association Members and its Committee Members? Is the Board Majority ignoring the governing documents and making up their own rules as they go along? Flash Construction 410-703-5849Home Remodeling, Additions, Decks, Tile Specialist, Structural Repairs, Crawlspace EncapsulationsAES Drafting ServicesResidential DESIGN and DRAFTING ServicesDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.
Why is the OPA Board of Directors operating without a Code of Ethics & Conduct (Resolution B-08) and why was it rescinded on June 16, 2021? Listen to some of the history surrounding Resolution B-08 and the need to reinstate Resolution B-08 now.According to many professional organizations, including HOAManagement.com, HOA Boards should have a code of ethics to ensure that the Directors perform their duties in a steadfast and honest way. Support the Show.
Be involved in your community by volunteering. Listen to the benefits and opportunities along with information on how to connect with Committees, Clubs and Social Groups here in Ocean Pines and the Surrounding areas.References Include:www.OceanPines.org - Ocean Pines Associationwww.BerlinMainStreet.comwww.VolunteerMatch.orgwww.OPVFD.com - To join the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire DepartmentSupport the Show.
Ocean Pines Community Surveys. Is the current BOD's listening to the homeowners or are they on a mission of their own to do and change as they see fit? Are the surveys with this BOD's a thing of the past? Ocean Pines Surveys are important to its members and consideration should be given to each of the survey questions and the communities responses. Keeping in mind that a rogue board does not work for its members but for itself. Community Surveys are an important gauge to be used in the decision making process.Support the Show.
The proposed Sports Facility, the Project that continues on! Where will the facility LAND? Will it be built In Ocean City, Berlin, Ocean Pines or somewhere completely new? Where are we today and what are the details? ROC BUZZ prepares for the next meeting of the Ocean City Sports Complex Task Force Dec. 14, 2023 from 9 a.m. to noon at the convention center, room 215 where further discussions will continue with Mayor Rick Meehan's newly formed task group of 31 individuals who will make recommendations for the potential project.Support the Show.
Ocean Pines Chamber of Commerce is changing their name and will now be known as the Worcester County Chamber of Commerce. Learn more about what the Chamber of Commerce is all about and how it can help your business and your community.Worcester County Chamber of Commerce will remain in Ocean Pines and will continue to run the Ocean Pines Visitors Center as well.Don't miss this very informative podcast with the President/CEO of the Worcester County Chamber of Commerce, Kerrie Bunting.Support the Show.
Worcester County School Safety discussions amidst differences between the Sheriff's Office and the Board Of Education in addressing student behavior and the reporting of student incidents to the SRO. Discussions also include the need for balancing cognitive growth and accountability.Guest:John Huber, Education ConsultantEmal: johnhuber@marylandk12.com www.MarylandK12.com*SRO = School Resource OfficerSupport the Show.
The importance of negotiations, maintaining confidentiality and knowing when to speak to the press are all necessary skills for the Board of Directors.Support the Show.
Freedom of the press or freedom of the media is the fundamental principle that communication and expression through various media, including printed and electronic media, especially published materials, should be considered a right to be exercised freely.Homeowners should have the right to read, watch or listen to news and information from multiple sources and not be encouraged or threatened to only listen ONE source of information. Stand up for what’s right and tell people in charge what’s what. The phrase speak truth to power, is an expression for courageously confronting an authority calling out injustices on their watch, and demanding change.Support the Show.
Helping Worcester County and the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland for 50 years!Diakonia is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization that has been providing services for the homeless for almost 50 years.There are many ways that you can help Diakonia:Food Donations: These still can be dropped off at Food Pantry/Shelter at 12747 Old Bridge Rd. You can call 410-213-0923 about any food donations you’d like to make. Financial Donations can be mailed to: P.O. BOX 613 Ocean City, MD 21842 or made online at the above website link.Financial: Donations of money are always helpful and welcome. Private donations help match our grant funding, which is a requirement for grant applications. Financial donations also help meet the expenses of providing all of Diakonia’s programs.You can click here to donate, which will take you to a secure website where you can donate online by credit card.You can also mail checks to: P.O. Box 613 Ocean City, Md. 21842Please be sure to include your name and address so that we can properly acknowledge your gift. If you provide an email, then we can keep you in touch with Diakonia.Support the Show.
ROC BUZZ keeping up to date with the necessary renovations to the OPVFD, the status of the project, presentation materials, funding recommendations, grants, reserves, and more. How much will it cost homeowners and what is the status? Listen to this episode of ROC BUZZ for more information as we begin to review and report the details.Support the Show.
With an estimated cost of $450,000 - $650,000 is a Dedicated Boardroom necessary for the Ocean Pines Board of Directors? Are they planning on building a room or a new Ocean Pines Home? Is this really necessary or a waste of HOA fees?Update: As of Oct 28, 2023 BOD meeting, there are NO further plans to build a new Boardroom. Table covers were also introduced at the meeting and looked very professional. As stated by President Rick Farr, it was rumors and not facts on building of a new boardroom, however, Mr. Farr's own words in favor of the new Boardroom can be found in the October 2023 Edition of the Ocean Pines Progress newspaper on pages 22 & 24 along with a proposed sketch of the new addition to the administration building. FACTS!Support the Show.
Ocean Pines Police Chief Leo Ehrisman Breaks Silence - Forced into mandatory Retirement after 37 years of service. Listen to His Life & Dedication to the Ocean Pines Community.Support the Show.
The Ocean Pines Communications Committee is still talking about replacing the current informational signs on Ocean Parkway with Digital, Neon, Electronic, Bright Light signs. Will they be in the median or will they be directly in front of a residents home on the side of the road and will these Neon Signs takeaway from the country feel and beauty of our community?Support the Show.
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