August 11, 2005 Afternoon Edition

Providing service to my community through communication.
This issue was distributed to 1,386 subscribers!

A major revision from the morning distribution.

• I have corrected the URL link to the new web site.
• I have deleted the extraneous information that was held over from my template that was a snippet of Dave Berman and Dave Weil's thank you notes following their election to the board.
• I have added the Communication Committee's Agenda, and removed this afternoon's Property & Grounds Agenda.
• I have added a section regarding the Anthem Resident Traffic Survey.
• I have also added a promo for the Japanese Summer Festival

Anthem Resident Traffic Survey — have you completed and turned in yours?

• Did your find the City of Henderson's survey card among the inserts in in your August issue of the Spirit?
• Did you look through all of the inserts in your August issue of the Spirit?

You may get another Anthem Resident Traffic Survey form at the Member Services desk, or you may get a copy here:
http://www.anthemwebs.com/Documents/Traffic_Survey.pdf

Your completed survey form must be turned in at the Anthem Center by August 15, 2005.

Make you feelings known! Do it now!

Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc.,
Communication Committee meeting
August 16, 2005 at 9:00 a.m.

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER/QUORUM
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (July 19, 2005)
3. BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORT — BOB SANSING (Vacation)
4. MANAGEMENT REPORT — CHRISTINE LAMPIONE
5. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT — JACK HERLIHY
   1. Welcome to Gloria Adler
6. TEAM LEADER REPORTS
   1. Broadcast – Sherm Uchill
      1. Progress on Channel 99
      2. Developments regarding Studio
   2. Internet – Chuck Davis
      1. Results & Issues from the July 1st cutover
   3. Print – Jack Herlihy
      1. Herb Alloway report on Business Plan for the Clarion
   4. Finance - Karl Bruner
      1. July & YTD numbers
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
   1. Modifications to CC area in CSB
8. NEW BUSINESS
   1. Discussion of CSAs (Community Service Announcements)
   2. Discussion of Clarion BP for Sept. Board approval
9. PUBLIC COMMENT
10. NEXT MEETING September 13, 2005
11. ADJOURN

Sun City Anthem Web Site!

There is a lot going on with your new web site!

1. Transition from my creative efforts to Association Management maintenance is well underway.
   1. Christine Lampione and Charlene Naft are learning the ropes and performing additional updates.
   2. Fitness Directors, Meg Poulson and MaryAnn Rowland are beginning to post new activities and classes in the Events Calendar.
   3. Communication with various functions and individuals of the Del Webb Community Management is greatly enhanced through the use of eForms.
2. There are a couple of surveys on the site to exercise the possibilities of their use. The questions are silly and are only for testing purposes, but please provide your input.

1. There is a Login name for each holder of a Sun City Anthem Member ID card. All should Login and update your individual User Profiles. You do not have to add your spouse to your User Profile.
    
2. The Sun City Anthem Computer Club is hosting classes for all interested residents.
   August Schedule
   http://www.myscacc.org/August-2005.htm
    
3. Not sure how to Login on the site? See the section below
4. To get the best results when using an eForm,
   1. Use the proper form and be very specific with your message.
   2. No shorthand please!
   3. Think before you type!
   4. Try and anticipate the necessary information that the recipient would need to address your concern.
5. To Log out, click on Log out on the Menu Bar

On your first visit to the site click on Resident Login:

Default Login name = SCA Member Number, i.e., 00000X101
Temporary default password is anthem 

After logging in for your first visit to the site click on User Profile.

Please

• Change and remember your Login name,
• Change and remember your password, 
• Add your e-mail address.
• You may then add any other information that you would like to share with your neighbors.

Then click on eMail Bulletins and "Opt in" to receive messages from the Community. You must provide both your e-mail address and Opt in to receive messages.

The URL: http://www.suncityanthem.org 

Please share this issue of the Compendium with your neighbors.

Remember, the site will only grow as our governing documents, approved Board and Committee minutes are added for all to read.

Japanese Summer Festival (Bon)
Taiko Drum and Bon Dance
August 17, 7:00 p.m.
Anthem Center

$1 per person ($2) after 8/15)

Join us for a Taiko Drum presentation — Kaminari Taiko Thunder Drum let by Mrs. Nobuko Million. Experience powerful rhythms performed on rows of Taiko drums. Traditional Japanese dancers in authentic costumes will also perform. Afterwards, everyone is invited to try the Bon Dance-along. We'll teach you the simple steps in a relaxed, friendly, and informal atmosphere. Refund deadline: 8/15

Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc.
Volunteers wanted

At least three Committees are currently looking for a few good folks to donate a bit of their time and talents. Click the Menu Bar item "Volunteer Needs" on the new Web site for details:
http://www.suncityanthem.org

Address changes & Spam filters!

If you change your e-mail address, please let me know. When a message bounces as undeliverable, I will simply delete you as a contact.

The Minuteman Foundation, Inc.        Tax ID # 48-1256766
2505 Anthem Village Drive, Suite E-480
Henderson, NV 89052

The Minuteman Foundation is the organization which provides the funding needed to support the activities of the Community Service Club. The Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) charity.

Volunteers of the COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUB provide free assistance to Sun City Anthem residents. The services included are:

Transportation: To local area medical providers or supermarkets. Three (3) business days notice required to arrange for your ride.

Equipment: We will loan you (on a temporary basis) a wheelchair, walker, crutches, cane, or other durable medical equipment.

Home Maintenance: Assistance with minor home maintenance chores such as: cleaning or replacing overhead air filters, replacing batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors, or changing overhead light bulbs.

Home Assistance: Resource Directory of information on fee-based, discount, and many other services available to seniors. Volunteers will also shop and deliver groceries or prescription medication to residents who are temporarily homebound.

Support Groups: CSC sponsors several support groups to assist the residents of Sun City Anthem. These groups are:

• Living “Well” with Disabilities (physical mobility)
  2nd Tuesday, 1—2:30 p.m., Anthem Center

• Alzheimer’s Caregivers
  3rd Monday, 6:30—8:30 p.m., Former Sewing Room

• Bereavement (non denominational) Former Sewing Room
  1st Saturday, 4—5:30 p.m.
  2nd Wednesday, 4:00—5:30 p.m.
  3rd Tuesday, 7—8:30 p.m.
  4th Wednesday, 4:00—5:30 p.m.

• One on one guidance through Jewish bereavement protocol

• One on one grief counseling for loss of a child

• Friends of Bill W. (for recovering alcoholics)
  Every Monday, 7:00 p.m., Anthem Center

• Home Caregivers (for those caring for a loved one at home)
  Call for Information

Volunteers are the backbone of the CSC. We need your help!
HELP US NOW AND WE WILL HELP YOU LATER!

Call 614-5862 to volunteer or for further information.
Our business hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday — Friday.

Please make your dollars count, mail your check to:

The Minuteman Foundation, Inc.
2505 Anthem Village Drive, Suite E-480
Henderson, NV 89052

Please do not send mail for the Foundation to the Sun City Anthem Community Association. Use the above address.

It's easy to make a financial donation to the Foundation with your credit card. Click here. All transactions are via a secure link to PayPal, a wholly owned subsidiary of eBay. Your donation may be fully deductible. Contact your tax advisor.
 

Chuck Davis
Co-founder and Treasurer
The Minuteman Foundation, Inc.