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Meeting Summary

The Fountainhead activities committee reviewed its event budget, resident survey feedback, and plans for upcoming social events.

The committee has an annual budget of $6,000, with the same amount projected for 2027. The detailed breakdown still needs clarification.
Gala expenses were discussed separately from the committee’s annual budget. Printed cost details from the previous gala were not available at the meeting.
Members discussed setting an intended price point for each event and working with the chef to create a menu that fits.
The committee wants to give residents more advance notice of events and publish a calendar they can add to their personal calendars. The group currently has a rolling view of roughly three months and plans to discuss a longer-range calendar at its next meeting.

The survey received 24 responses.
Residents showed strong interest in outdoor events, especially barbecues with music and events on the covered terrace.
Live music and themed events appeared to draw interest; games and trivia were also popular.
Respondents indicated that event details—particularly menus—help encourage attendance. Members noted that one survey question combined event announcements and restaurant menus, making it difficult to answer.
The survey did not ask about price points, which the committee may address in a future survey.
Members discussed testing Saturday happy-hour events and weekday gatherings, but first need to confirm what the dining room and building policies allow.

Halloween party: Attendance was low at the time of the meeting. Members suggested sending additional reminders and limiting decorations if turnout remains small. Volunteers planned to decorate on the Friday before the event.
“Cheeseburger in Paradise” — November 13: Carla and Frank are planning an outdoor, Jimmy Buffett-themed party, with a hoped-for start time of 5 p.m. Ideas include margaritas, a relaxed dress theme, music, and grilled cheeseburgers. The menu and whether to serve appetizers or dinner still need to be decided with the chef. Volunteers may help decorate, and the organizers planned to regroup on November 9.
Bubbles and Oysters — tentatively December 27: Greg proposed a roughly 90-minute tasting introducing champagne, cava, and prosecco, paired with oysters and potato chips. Because many residents travel around Christmas, the group will first gauge interest and availability. The event’s budget and price also need to be worked out.
Door-to-door caroling: A December date was discussed, but the proposed date conflicted with a concert. Deb agreed to check which date would work; Sunday or Tuesday were mentioned as possibilities.
January 22 gala-style event: The goal is a dress-up event that is less formal and expensive than the building’s anniversary gala. The format, food, music, and budget are still undecided.
Possible murder-mystery events: February and April were mentioned as potential months, but no firm plans were made.

Residents suggested offering advance-order box lunches outdoors during air-show season. The idea will be referred to the dining room committee.
Members praised the Octoberfest appetizer spread but discussed whether substantial happy-hour food should be included with dinner, offered as a separate event, or charged for separately. No decision was made.
The committee will seek clarification about Saturday happy hour and the rules or costs associated with offering it.
The next meeting is expected to focus on a longer-term event calendar and upcoming plans.

Location: Fountainhead condo. Proposed events may take place on the patio, covered terrace, in the lounge, or in the dining room.
Food and drink mentioned: Cheeseburgers, margaritas, oysters, champagne, cava, prosecco, potato chips, and Octoberfest appetizers.
People mentioned: Carla and Frank (November event planning), Greg (Bubbles and Oysters proposal), Deb (caroling date follow-up), and Janet (event-calendar communications).