Raintree Lake Property Owners Association

Current News at Raintree...

Current Candidates for Board Membership:
Class B (Multi-Family):
Bob Christian has been a member of the Raintree Lake community since July of 1990 as a resident of Cobblestone. Bob has been an active Cobblestone Board member since 1993 (with time off for good behavior from 1995 to 1998). He is currently President of the CHOA, but has served over time in several capacities. Bob served on the 2003-2004 RLPOA Board of Directors and also from 2007-2009 as a member as will as a term as Vice President. Bob currently serves RLPOA on our Finance Committee as well as the Chairman of the Clubhouse Renovation Committee. Bob's background and experience is in the Purchasing and Materials Management professions. If elected, he intends to continue working, along with other Board members, to ensure Raintree maintains its status not only as one of the premier lake communities in Lee's Summit, but also in the entire greater Kansas City Area. This involves prudent management of members' assets as well as forward planning for future community needs.

Class A (Single-Family):
Brian West and his wife of twenty years, Lesa, and their two children, Kyle and Mitch have lived in the Raintree community for the past twelve years. He has over 28 years of landscape experience and is currently working at Turf Designer and Landscape here in Lee's Summit. He has been very active in the community, currently serving on the Board of Directors as Treasurer and has served on the Common Ground and Siltation Committees since moving to Raintree. While serving on these committees, he has learned with all the development of shopping centers and other subdivisions being developed near our lake, we need to constantly be watching and interacting with state and city officials to ensure we protect our community that it continues to provide a safe and beautiful environment for all to enjoy. He has a strong commitment and is willing to continue to invest his time towards keeping our neighborhood property values up and to insure that the dues we pay go toward the upkeep of the common ground and our amenities. He also feels that it is important to maintain the water quality of our lake to insure that residents can enjoy water activities.

Jeanne Smith and her husband John have lived in Raintree Lake for 33 years. We have four children and nine grandchildren which all live in this area. She retired from Shook Hardy and Bacon law firm as a legal administrator and is currently a member of the Heartland Legal Secretaries Association. While living at Raintree she has served on the Raintree Lake Common Ground Committee, current member of the Garden Club and the Clubhouse Renovation Committee. Both John and Jeanne are members of the Aldersgate Methodist Church. She now has time to serve on the Board and will work to continue improving our quality of life and preservation of our property values at Raintree and preserving our current amenities by moving forward with our short and long term capital improvement plans which will help us achieve these goals.

Bruce Kusgen and his wife Jennifer live here with our four children Lauren, Megan, Trevor and Bella since 1998. We own and operate All Pro Laundry Equipment in Lee's Summit since 1990. He has gained alot of knowledge over the years being self-employed (bidding jobs, dealing with subcontractors, plumbing, electrical, concrete flat work, etc. and knows how to make a dollar stretch. Times are tuff, but we are trying to keep our heads above water by being as frugal as possible. In this economy, he believes RLPOA will also need to be as smart wit their money as possible. Lets try to make 2010 great without breaking the bank.

San LaPoint has lived at Raintree for over 20 years. He has actively participated as member, chairman, co-chairman or secretary of the following committees: Raintree Lake Committee, Raintree Conservation Committee, Raintree View Committee, Raintree Nomination Committee and Raintree Facilities Committee. Developed and led the RLPOA Yearly Boat Safety classes for numerous years. Over 40 years experience in the management of budgets for contracts, data processing equipment and personnel. He has developed, implemented and adjusted policies and procedures for civilian and military personnel development, project budget management and product deliveries. He will continue to work for the betterment of all Raintree Resident's property values and neighborhood attitudes. He has in the past and will continue in the future to encourage Committee projects and input. (updated 2/19/10)

Easter Egg Hunt

When: Saturday, April 3rd

Time: 10:00am

Where: Raintree Parkway common ground between Snowy Egret and Seagull

Come join in the fun with us and the Easter Bunny also! Please bring your basket and camera. Donuts and juice will be served. After the event, please return the plastic eggs. (updated 2/19/10)

Report A Pothole!

During the winter months, roadways may develop cracks and holes due to the freezing and thawing of rain and melting snow. The City's Public Works Operations Division would like for residents to report potholes and other pavement imperfections in City streets by calling (816) 969-1870. Your assistance will help the City's crew maintain our roadways by reporting imperfections our City staff or another resident may have not seen. (updated 01/21/10)