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Volunteers Make the Difference
POOL PARTY TIME
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By Norman Olshansky, Eagle Committee Chairperson
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MEMORIAL DAY BBQ
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For over a year, the Eagle has highlighted the many roles that volunteers play in our community and the people who make it happen. It is amazing how so many give of their talent, time, enthusiasm, and knowledge as volunteers in our community. It is impressive how so many residents contribute to make our community the special place we all love. Several things come to mind when I think about wh at volu nte ers h ave accomplished on our behalf. The roads project required enormous input from a cadre of volunteers who contributed their engineering, finance, communications and project planning knowledge to the project. As the project comes to an end and we see the
results of their efforts, we all thank Elida Ramberger and her committee for their oversight and the direction they gave for this huge project. Parties, happy hours, games, lectures, kayaks, bike excursions, fishing lessons, clubs and special events do not happen automatically. We are fortunate that LRC and LMA have volunteers who plan and execute the activities that bring us together and provide us with special entertainment. We owe a special debt of gratitude to Paige Packman for her leadership of the LRC social committee and Jackie Massari who has stepped in to spearhead many communitywide programs under the LMA umbrella. Last month we highlighted
the Nature on the Bay program that was a great success and involved many of our residents and guests. Volu nteers like Da rka Hawrysz and her large committee put in a lot of time and energy to make the program such a success. Many of us do not realize how many volunteers it takes to oversee the beautiful landscaping within The Landings and the upkeep it takes to keep our lakes healthy. Paul Weiner has been the chair of the LMA Landscaping Committee and Judy Smith has overseen landscaping for the LRC. We also have volunteers who oversee security within the community led by Judy Greene and her committee. The community LMA website is in the process of
being upgraded. The many features on the site, such as the directory, documents, policies and forms you may need, have been made possible by many volunteers in the community. This effort is also being handled with the help of volunteers on the technology committee which is chaired by Eddie Goldstein. And when it comes to volunteerism, who can top the time, hours and years of commitment that Dick Bayles has provided to our community. We have over 20 distinct condo and homeowner associations within The Landings, each served by a board of volunteers. So many have stepped up to take leadership positions within their associations. Th is newspaper, the
Eagle, is also overseen by a committee of volunteers who have recruited residents to submit regular columns or the many who have contributed articles, photos or input that has made the paper such a popular and important service provided by LMA. If you are new to The Landings or are looking for opportunities to volunteer in your community, contact the Eagle, any board member of the Racquet Club or Landings Management Association. We can always use more volunteers. Most i mpor t a nt, we can all be thankful for the many volunteers, past and present, who have made our Landings, such a special place to live.
Elida Ramberger
Paige Packman
Jackie Massari
Paul Weiner
Eddie Goldstein
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DAY TRIPPING: ESCAPING THE HEAT
Landings Resident Profile By Emma Shaughnessy Ed Redding
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KID’S CORNER: GIULIANA UNGER, ALMOST 3
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PAW PRINTS
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Many professionals strive for a work-life balance in which they can prioritize career growth and personal e n j oy me nt. L a nd i ng ’s resident, Ed Redd i ng , accomplished this dream early in his career at Nabisco by sharing his experiences traveling abroad with his wife and children. Ed grew up in Brooklyn, New York and served in the U.S. Navy after high school during WWII. When he returned home, Ed attended S t . Jo h n’s Un i ve r s it y where he played Varsity Basketball. Ed graduated from St. Joh n’s with a degree in marketing, and then received an MBA from Hofstra University. Many years later, he received an honorary doctoral degree from St. John’s, and notes that he is the only basketball player to ever receive it. After college, Ed started working as a salesman at Nabi sco, lau nch i ng his 40-year career in new product development. His
career is highlighted by the creation of Chips Ahoy, which he quickly elevated to the number two cookie in the world. Nabisco then sent Ed to the Advanced Ma n agement Prog ra m at Harvard Universit y, which opened the door to opportunities to travel abroad. First, Nabisco sent Ed to England for four years. His wife Ella, and five children, Judi, Ed, Ken, Suzi, and Jennifer accompanied h i m. T he fa m i ly t hen relocated to a sma l l town south of Brussels, Belgium where Ed was responsible for European operations. He returned to the United States with a new role as President of the International Division of Nabisco. In 1983, Nabisco became the overall sponsor of men’s professional tennis i n t h e Un it e d S t at e s, and Ed worked closely alongside them. His job responsibilities expanded a few years later when Nabisco became the overall sponsor of the PGA Tour. In his new role, Ed had the opportunity to attend any professional men’s tennis or golf events worldwide. At this point, he and Ella were empty nesters, so they traveled across the globe to Grand Slams a nd profe s sion a l gol f tournaments.
Their year would usually start in Australia for the Australian Open, then they would stay in Palm Springs, California and tour 3-4 golf events on the West Coast. Ed and Ella would then return to New Jersey for 5-6 additional golf tournaments before jetting off to Paris for the French Open. Lastly, the couple would attend Wimbledon in England. Du r i ng t h i s t i me, Ed would attend all the meetings for the Men’s Tennis Council. Although the traveling was exciting, Ed felt more fortunate for his ability to share a part of his career with Ella and the close friends he made along the way. Ed retired from Nabisco in 2000 and has enjoyed spending time in The Landings. Ed notes this is the second time The Eagle covered him for a story- the first time being when he and Ella moved to The Landings in 1986! Ed and Ella started as snowbirds but quickly fell in love with the area and made The Landings their permanent home. Ed served on the Board of the Condo Association in the 1980s and spent much of his time playing tennis at The Landings and golfing at The Oaks Club. He continues to watch golf avidly and notes two of his
favorite players are Nelly Korda and Scottie Scheffler. Last month, Ed celebrated his 98th birthday surrounded by his wonderful family. Ed feels lucky to live close to three of his children. His daughter, Judy, lives just a few doors down in The “Swiftie party” with Ed’s Landings, and Ed and Suzi granddaughters, Ana, Ellie, live nearby in Sarasota. Ed and Katherine loves spending time with his children and grandchildren and notes he has become quite the fan of Taylor Swift and Caitlin Clarke! Ed also notes his good health and how his condo association believes they have a “blue zone,” a part of the world where people live exceptionally long lives. There are seven people older than 95, and Ed believes it is “all because of the good life at The Landings.” T h roug hout h i s l i fe, Ed understood the importance of a work-life balance. He took the time to explore his interests Ed and Ella’s first feature in The Eagle (1986) in marketing, ten n is, a nd golf at Nabisco, and shared his unique experiences with his loving family. When look i ng back at a l l he h a s a c h i e ve d, t o put it simply, Ed feels “very Ed and his children (from left), Ed Jr., Jennifer, lucky.” Ed, Judi, Ken, and Suzi