Our American Legion Post 529 Awards Scholarships

Our American Legion Post awarded two scholarships to Wall Township HS Students at a ceremony held outside the Clubhouse on Monday June 1st.

The winners are Mia Ward (photo below) who will be attending St. Joseph’s in the Fall; and Nick Vargas (pictured with his dad) who will attend the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Heading to St. Jospeh’s
A proud Dad with his son Nick.

Outdoor gathering restrictions.

Four Seasons at Wall – Reopening Update

Outdoor Gatherings on Common Property

06/05/2020

In accordance with NJ Governor Murphy Executive Order 148, the Board of Trustees announces that effective immediately, the following will be permitted:

 Outdoor gatherings of no more than 25 people will be permitted on Common Property such as the clubhouse veranda, subject to the following restrictions-

  • At this time, the gatherings are for Residents only.
  • All attendees (except immediate family members, caretakers, etc.) at the gathering are required to be six feet apart from other attendees at all times. 
  • No organized sports are allowed and no Four Seasons equipment, such as bocce balls, may be used.
  • No HOA furniture (tables, chairs, etc.) will be provided; attendees may bring their own chairs and must remove all personal belongings at the conclusion of the gathering.
  • All individuals at the gathering should wear face coverings at all times where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.

Until we are allowed to open the pool, the area enclosed by the pool fence may not be used for social gatherings.

Your cooperation with the above will enable us to continue this program.

Rules from our Board of Trustees with input from Counsel and approved in accordance with Executive Order 147

FOUR SEASONS AT WALL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 2519 Sparrowbush Lane, Manasquan, NJ 08736 Tel. 732-223-2289   Fax. 732-223-7120

2020 Season Tennis Court Rules

TENNIS COURTS ARE NOW OPEN FOR PLAY.  THESE RULES ARE IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE COVID-19 HEALTH CRISIS, PLAYING IS “AT YOUR OWN RISK” AND THE ASSOCIATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL’S INJURY, INFECTION, OR OTHER ALLEGED DAMAGES FROM YOUR USE OF THIS COURT.

AT THIS TIME, TENNIS COURTS ARE FOR RESIDENT USE ONLY.

COURT HOURS: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily

Due to tennis not requiring any direct person-to-person contact, players must practice social distancing by keeping six feet apart from other players to ensure a safe exercising environment and follow other safety recommendations included below.

Although there is no specific evidence that tennis balls can spread COVID-19, contamination by respiratory droplets from an infected person can potentially survive on hard surfaces up to three days. If you choose to play tennis, be sure to practice these safety tips and recommendations.

In accordance with New Jersey Executive Order No. 147, no more than ten (10) people may be in the Tennis Court area at any one time.

BEFORE YOU PLAY

  • Arrange to play with family members or others who live in your household or with individuals considered to be low risk.
  • Do not play if any of you are exhibiting symptoms of the coronavirus: mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough and difficulty breathing, or other symptoms identified by the CDC.
  • Wash your hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer before going to the court.
  • Clean and wipe down your equipment, including racquets and water bottles. Do not share racquets or any other equipment such as wristbands, grips, hats and towels.
  • Use new balls and a new grip, if possible.
  • Consider taking extra precautions such as wearing gloves.
  • If you need to sneeze or cough, do so into a tissue and dispose in an appropriate trash receptacle.
  • Arrive as close as possible to the agreed upon time to play to limit exposure to others using the court.
  • Avoid touching court gates, fences, benches, etc. if you can.
  • Should you require, please use hand sanitizer that the Association has provided at the entrance of the court.

AFTER PLAYING

  • Leave the court as soon as reasonably possible after you finish playing.
  • Wash your hands thoroughly or use a hand sanitizer after coming off the court.
  • Thoroughly wash your racquets, grips, balls, towels, clothes, bags, water bottles, and other items you have used or touched.
  • Should you require, please use hand sanitizer that the Association has provided at the entrance of the court.

THE ASSOCIATION SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THE TENNIS COURTS AND KEEP THEM CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, SHOULD ANY INDIVIDUAL(S) BE OBSERVED IGNORING THESE RULES.

We thank you for your cooperation in keeping yourself and others safe and healthy!

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Stimulus cash may come by a pre-loaded Visa card

About 4 million people can expect to receive their stimulus cash on the preloaded Visa cards, which are being sent in the mail in plain envelopes marked “Money Network Cardholder Services.” They differ from typical debit cards because they are not linked to bank accounts and instead just come preloaded with an individual’s allotted stimulus payment amount.
The debit cards, issued by the Treasury Department’s financial agent MetaBank, are being sent to some individuals instead of paper checks if they don’t have direct deposit information on file with the tax agency.

Why did you receive it?

According to the IRS, the 4 million people who will receive their $1,200 economic impact payments on prepaid debit cards were determined by a part of the Treasury Department known as the Bureau of the Fiscal Service.

How do you activate it?

Users can activate their card and set up their four-digit PIN by calling 1.800.240.8100.You will be asked to confirm your identity by at least providing your name, address and Social Security number.

What if the card has two names on it?

For cards with two names, only the primary cardholder – the first name listed – will be able to activate the card. IRS TO ISSUE CORONAVIRUS STIMULUS PAYMENTS ON PREPAID DEBIT CARD

What can you do with the card?

Recipients can make purchases online or at retail locations where Visa is accepted. They can also get cash at in-network ATMs and transfer funds to their personal bank accounts.

The money can be used to pay bills.

In order to see how much is left on your card, you can check balances online, by phone or via mobile app.All of this can be done without incurring a fee.

When might using the card incur a fee?

If you use out-of-network ATMs, you will not be charged the first time – but each subsequent withdrawal will come with a $2.00 fee.International ATM withdrawals carry a $3.00 fee.Reissuing a card that is lost or stolen will cost you $7.50 – and priority shipping could tack on another $17.00.The first time you withdraw over-the-counter at a bank you won’t be charged, but subsequent cash withdrawals this way will cost $5.00 each.

What happens if your card is lost or stolen?

Log in at EIPCard.com to block unauthorized transactions and call 1-800-240-8100 to report it.This is also the number you should call if you forget your PIN: 1-800-240-8100.

Reopening of Common Area locations – info from our Board of Trustees.

Upon advice of Counsel and in accordance with Executive Order No. 147, the Board cannot at this time allow the use of our amenities (even just for socialization) other than the tennis courts  As much as we appreciate the desire of some residents for more social interaction, the Board must adhere to the Governor’s guidelines and restrict the use of our communal facilities.  This morning the Board met and explored with Counsel the possible use of the pool and veranda for social gatherings and were advised unequivocally that such gatherings were not permissible.  The Board and Counsel will continue to meet and discuss reopening of our various amenities as the Governor modifies Executive Order No. 147.

Please note that this is a frequently changing and fluid environment and the Board and Management Office are evaluating our options on a continuous basis. We are equally anxious to open the amenities; however, we need to ensure that we are adhering to the specific provisions in the Governors Executive Orders for us to do so.

The Governor’s press conference today seemed encouraging and hopefully we can soon make a few incremental changes, especially with outdoor amenities.

 We thank you for your continued patience and cooperation.

Sincerely,

Four Seasons at Wall

Board of Trustees

May 26, 2020

CARES and 2020 RMD’s – Required Minimum Distributions.

CARES Act lets you skip your 2020 distribution 

Did you know that you can waive your 2020 required minimum distributions (RMDs) as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was enacted in March? 
The RMD waiver was intended to help investors conserve their retirement assets in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and the associated market volatility. However, we recognize that many clients rely on RMDs to meet their spending needs. If you haven’t taken your 2020 RMD, you can either skip it or proceed with distribution(s) to satisfy your personal circumstances. 
If you prefer to keep your money invested, the CARES Act also offers added flexibility to “roll back” distributed RMDs to an IRA or employer-sponsored plan. 
RMD waiver guidelines 
The RMD waiver applies to both: • 2020 RMDs, including ones from IRAs, inherited IRAs, and employer-sponsored plans such as 401(k) plans. • 2019 RMDs due by April 1, 2020, for individuals who turned 70½ last year and didn’t take the RMD before January 1, 2020. 

How do I reinvest (roll back) a distributed RMD? 
If you’ve already taken RMDs in 2020, you may be able to roll them back to an IRA or employer-sponsored plan (if the plan permits). The IRS has extended the 60-day rollover deadline to July 15, 2020, for distributions, including RMDs, for which the 60-day rollover deadline would’ve fallen between April 1, 2020, and July 15, 2020. As a result of this extension, individuals who received an RMD between February 1, 2020, and May 15, 2020, likely have until July 15, 2020, to complete the rollover. If you took a January distribution, unfortunately it doesn’t fall within the extended rollover window. Keep in mind that: • Distributions from IRAs are also subject to 1 rollover per 365 days. You can find more information about rollover rules at irs.gov. • IRS rules do not permit distributions from inherited IRAs to be rolled over. • The IRS may issue additional rollover guidance in the future  


Ruth Alice Potts – 5/21/2020

Ruth Alice Potts passed away on 5/21. Ruth Alice was a resident here at Four Seasons until she relocated to Sunnyside Manor.

Her husband, Arthur Potts, founded our American Legion Post 529.

Information on services will come at a later date.