Cape Arthur will once again be participating in the Maryland Department of Agriculture's mosquito spraying program.Cape Arthur's assigned spray night is Wednesday.  Spraying will only occur on Wednesday nights during the 2017 season Spraying can occur anytime between 7:00 PM and 2:30 AM.The spray program will begin on May 30. October 2 is the estimated last day of spraying for 2018Residents who do not wish their property to be sprayed may file an exemption. The exemption policy and form can be found on the MDA website: http://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/Documents/Exemption%202018.pdf

On our community's assigned spray night, the MDA suggests the following precautions:   

• Stay indoors   
• Shut windows  
• Turn off window air conditioning units  
• Bring in pet dishes, children's toys, etc. For Further information:   
• http://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/pages/mosquito_control.aspx   
• mosquito.control@maryland.gov  
• 410-841-5870 For information on the products used: http://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/Pages/mc_product_labels_material_safety_data_sheets.aspx

Please find attached documents here:

1. Community_Info_2018_Wed.pdf
2. Exemption 2018.pdf

The next board meeting is Tuesday,  June 5th at 7 p.m. at Folger in the SACC room.

The 2018 Boating Season is underway.  Please go to the "Documents" section of the website to find all boating documents.

2018 - 2019 CAIA MEMBERSHIP

A Friendly Reminder!

It’s time to start the 2018 - 2019 CAIA membership process.  For those who are already part of CAIA, we hope that you will renew your membership.  For those who are not currently members, we hope that you will consider joining the association to enjoy all that the community has to offer.  Joining CAIA not only allows you to use community amenities like the piers, beach and playground, but it also provides funding to maintain these amenities, which in turn helps our overall property values.  Annual dues allow residents driving access and parking at the beach.  Paid membership is required to apply for a boat slip or dinghy rack.

Membership for 2018 - 2019 is $180 for the year.  Payment is due April 1.  The membership form is attached and also included in the upcoming Capers and available on the Cape Arthur website.  Submit your completed form and check made payable to CAIA to Saskia Berg, 3 Tydings Rd.  There is a black membership mailbox on the front porch.  Please do not include your beach keys.  Beach keys will be recoded in April or maybe even replaced with the new key system.  Additional key information will be announced as soon as it is available.

Saskia Berg, Membership Chair

membership@capearthur.org

saskiaberg72@gmail.com

443-716-5021

PDF 2018-2019 Membership form

Host Families Needed-In ten weeks teens from Spain arrive in Severna Park.  Only 5 teens need a home:

• 3 males and 2 females continue to search for a home
• The Spanish teens are in class and/or involved in program activities Monday - Thursday. As a host family you are asked to:
  *Provide transportation to/from Woods Church around 8:30 am. Car poolers will return the kids to your homes on half day trips. Full day trips return to Woods Church after 5 pm for ease in parent pick up.
  * Private room and/or shared room w/same sex child
  * Meals
• This program builds life long friendships... please consider being a part of it. You can host for 2 or 4 weeks. Most of our host families work.....and are still able to participate in this hosting opportunity. For more information please feel free to call 443-336-6168 or angelajanas@outlook.

Click here for flier and details!

The Cape Arthur Ladies Club will meet Thursday, June 28th at the home of Lynn Wisniewski.  Lunch and beverages will be provided and we are asked to bring a dessert to share.  Please call Lynn by the 21st of June to let her know you are coming or not.