President’s Letter

By Jeana Garms | Email

Happy Spring, Fox Point! For all who had Spring Break, I hope you and your family enjoyed some wonderful time together.

As we do at this time each year, the board is working hard toward having our assets ready for the warm weather so we can all have a great summer! In addition to continuing work on the fence replacement and preparations for spring and summer landscaping, the lakewall project progresses, preparations for the pool opening are underway, and we have several social events on the books. We are poised for a busy spring that will lead us into an enjoyable summer. Thank you to all of the board members and committees for their continued hard work.

With the conclusion of the recent round of elections please be sure to remove candidate signs from your yard promptly as a courtesy to the neighborhood. We greatly appreciate neighbors keeping signage on their private property. Thank you.

Social Report

By Kate Feit | Email

Thank you to all the participants in the March Madness bracket pool!  I wish my bracket put up a better showing, maybe next year (go IU!).  Best of luck to all those still in the running for some great Fox Point prizes.

Senior Car Parade

Graduation is almost here and we still need someone to plan this great event to celebrate our Fox Point Seniors!  Please consider volunteering in order to continue this event.  Remember that it takes everyone’s participation to ensure that these great events continue to happen, please reach out if you are considering volunteering and have any questions. 

2025 Easter Egg Hunt

Please join us for the annual Easter Egg Hunt!  Registration closes Thursday, April 3rd. Fox Point resident children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews of all ages are welcome at this event.  Details are below:

Date: Saturday, April 12th

Time: 9:30 am

Location: Fox Point common grounds outside of the pool and at the tennis courts

Sign-up HERE.

2025 Event Committee Sign-up

Sign-ups are now available for the 2025 Social Event Committees. 

In order for the continuation of the events we have come to expect in the Fox Point community, we need volunteers to take part in committees responsible for planning and executing each event. More information and committee signups are available HERE. 

 Not on the Fox Point Social distribution? Email social@foxpoint.org to opt in.

Civics Report

By Lisa Brooks | Email

Fox Point Garage Sale: In past years, a neighborhood garage sale has been held in September. Due to low participation in 2023, we decided to cancel the event last year, but to revisit for 2025. Please email civic@foxpoint.org if you are interested in selling items at the garage sale with preferable date/month, as well as any suggestions on the event. Sellers would pay a small fee ($10 – $20) to cover signage and marketing. The hours would run from 9:00 – 3:00. Thank you!

Common Grounds Report

By Jason Ehlert | Email

This month we don’t have a ton to report from the commons ground area. The fence replacement project has been temporarily delayed as we are still working to secure permitting from the village. This project should get the permitting approved soon which will allow the vendor to move forward.  As I mentioned in the last update, several meetings are scheduled with our landscaping vendors to plan projects for the spring. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or feedback. Happy Spring!

Architecture Report

By Andrew Schwarz | Email

Please ensure all exterior alterations are reviewed by the Board, and stay tuned for updates on the new seawall at the Boat Landings area.

Kindly visit our Fox Point website or reach out to architecture@foxpoint.org for guidance on the alteration approval process. Thanks to the several homeowners who have engaged the Board already this year!

Last month we had our seawall contractor attend the Board meeting to share updates on the seawall. We’ve gotten the land surveyed and another meeting or two with the village is required before permitting approval and project commencement. We anticipate the wall will be installed this year.

Lake Report

By Steven Kipferl | Email

Spring on the lake is here! If you have not renewed your boat rack storage permit, please do so as soon as possible by contacting lake@foxpoint.org with your slip number, last name, contact information and address. If you are no longer interested in keeping your boat or rack spot, kindly contact lake@foxpoint.org.

Please check the conditions of your boats prior to using them. Check the plugs in the back of boats as well.

The lake committee is continuing to meet on the second Monday of the month at 8pm. If you are interested in attending the virtual meetings we would love to have you. Contact lake@foxpoint.org for meeting links and details.

Pool Report

By Criss Chang | Email

As the weather goes up and down in April, you’ll begin to see more activity at the pool.  We’ll be filling the pool and doing some maintenance work to get things ready for Memorial Day weekend.  Hiring of pool staff is continuing, and it’s not too late to apply.  Fill out your application HERE.

Later this month, we will be checking on any open balances from last season’s guests and awning rental fees.  If you receive an email regarding past due fees, please act promptly.

And here’s a refresher on the programs we have planned for the 2025 season.  We are considering some new options depending on interest and participation.

• Fox Point Swim Team
• Swim Lessons – ages 3-6 (pre-swim team, taught by FP Swim Team coaches) *registration information and signup will begin in late April
• Fox Point Water Polo Team
• Barrington Master’s Swim – M/W/F mornings (open to Fox Point residents)
• Awning Rentals – reservation system (Omnify) will open in mid-May
• Water Exercise Class – in review
• Baby Pool Weekday mornings – in review

Please reach out to me if you have any questions at pool@foxpoint.org.

Tennis Report

By Taylor Shanfeld | Email

April is here which means the tennis and pickleball nets and windscreens will be installed very soon as the weather permits. I will inform everyone via NextDoor and Instagram once the courts are ready for play.

We are excited to have Barrington Area Tennis Association run our youth tennis lessons for the 3rd season. Sign up links are below. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays and you are welcome to sign up for one OR both days.

Mondays, Ages 11-14, 2-3pm, June 9-July 21 (no class 6/30) $100

Mondays, Ages 5-10, 3-4pm, June 9-July 21 (no class 6/30) $100

Wednesdays, Ages 11-14, 2-3pm, June 11-July 23 (no class 7/2) $100

Wednesdays, Ages 5-10, 3-4pm, June 11-July 23 (no class 7/2) $100

If you would like to assist with planning tennis and/or pickleball events this summer please contact tennis@foxpoint.org. Thanks!