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RVCA President’s Message

appy New Year to everyone in Rio Vista! We have much to look forward to
Hin 2018 as this is such an exciting time in Fort Lauderdale.
We will be electing a new Mayor and a new District 4 City Commissioner. There
have been a number of forums and debates, and it has been interesting to hear what
each candidate has to say and learn about their platform. If you haven't already
voted by mail, please go and vote on March 13 at your designated voting place.
A tip of the hat to our own Rio Vista neighbor, Romney Rogers, for his many years of
dedicated service as a City Commissioner. And thanks for being such a good sport,
putting on that red suit every December and jumping out of a fire engine.
Mark your calendars as our annual Rio Vista Campout will take place on Saturday,
February 10, 2018 at Virginia Young Park. This is a great neighborhood tradition
and so much fun for kids and parents. We can pitch our tents around the perimeter
starting at 10am, and then the fun starts at 4pm with a golf cart parade.
Nancy Messing Brand We will line up on the north side of the park. Prizes will be awarded to the best
Vice President, RVCA decorated carts, so get creative. The grille starts up at 5:00, and then we will show
movies under the stars. Then it’s “all quiet at the campground” by 10:00 pm sharp.
President (on leave) Finally, our December Rio Vista Holiday Party was so much fun and we were
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fortunate to have great weather and a full moon shining down on the festivities. So
Secretary
Christina Currie, many Elves in our neighborhood helped to make this the best one yet. Mark Snead
secretary@riovistaonline.com and Christina Currie took care of pre-party paperwork, meetings and phone calls.
Treasurer/Security Fred Stresau marked off the park to show the tent people exactly where to put it, as
Mark Snead, well as supply some libations. Bill Bodor made sure we had enough light, and spent
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over a day installing, with help from Sam Koster. Warren Sturman set up the TV so
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Tom Maus & Eladio Perez we could catch two football games. Tom Maus helped all around. Thanks to Chuck
Tatelbaum and Eladio Perez along with their wives, Kitty and Melanie May, who
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Michael Orlando, mjopa@aol.com worked the entrance tables selling tickets. Greg Lauer made a generous contribution,
and also sold soft drinks and water.
Board Member
Bill Bodor, builderbil@aol.com
And, of course, our sponsors made it all possible with their generous donations. We
Board Member would like to thank:
Sam Koster, cksk2002@aol.com
Amazing Lash Studio - 1399 SE 17th St. - Located next to Office Depot on 17th
Board Member
Eladio Perez, eladio2@yahoo.com Street. See their ad in this issue of RIO VISTA. 954.655.9142.
Board Member www.amazinglashstudio.com
Tom Maus, tommaus@gmail.com
Dr. Yani Dixon, DMD - 212 SE 12th Street (Davie Blvd.) - Featuring holistic and
Counsel to the Board healing dentistry, and now pediatric care. 954-525-6010 www.yanimd.com
Charles Tatelbaum,
cmt@trippscott.com
Finster Murphy's - 1497 SE 17th St. - Simply the best fresh seafood around. Dine in
For Membership Information now available. 954.765.3461 www.finstermurphys.com
rvca@riovistaonline.com
Security Patrol Massage Envy - 1917 Harbor Shops Dr. East – Great for when your body needs a
rvcasecurity@riovistaonline.com break. Located in The Harbor Shops. 954.626.6200
www.massageenvy.com/clinics/FL/Fort-Lauderdale-.aspx

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