September 19, 2005

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Property Tax Relief Committee

A group of has met to organize the Property Tax Relief Committee.

The Committee's purpose is to circulate petitions that will place some important initiatives on the ballot. The Committee can't do the job by itself. It needs your help gathering signatures.  

If you would like to volunteer, an organizational meeting will be held on Saturday, September 24 at 10:00 a.m. (Anthem Center, room to be determined.)  To help room scheduling, please R.S.V.P to John Waterhouse Phone: 492-0186. John has volunteered to serve as the Committee Chair.

For some advance reading:

• http://www.wethepeoplenevada.org/index.htm The primary source of information on the Angle Property Tax Restraint Initiative a proposed Nevada Constitutional amemdment.

• http://www.tasc4nevada.com/  By State Senator Bob Beers. Nevada's proposed Constitutional amendment is called TASC instead of TABOR (Tax And Spending Control) but the concepts are the same.

We the People Nevada's web site summarizes the Angle Property Tax Restraint Initiative thusly:

1. The initiative will be placed on the ballot in 2006 and in 2008 and if voted in by the people will become part of the State Law.

2. After that Property taxes will go back to the 2003/2004 year levels for all current property owners. So if it is raised between now and then you are protected.

3. The Property Tax on your home cannot be raised more than 2% per year (less if the CPI index is less). Even if property values go up 50% a year your taxes will be limited to 2% or less. This will apply even for new homeowners who buy homes later. A 2/3 vote of the people can raise the taxes for special reasons. If the Consumer Price Index goes down then taxes will have to go down proportionately.

4. You will be protecting the elderly and low income people who are in fixed incomes from losing their homes. You also will keep the be keeping the government from stealing the money that families need to use to raise their children.

5. The property tax will be limited to 1% of the taxable value for people who buy homes later. That way it will be easy for you to figure your taxes and taxes will be fair and consistent for everybody.

6. A person 62 years of age or older may move and carry their tax limitation on their new home.

7. No new property transfer taxes may be installed.

8. RENTERS This will help you too! Rental rates will increase in proportion to any property tax increases so this will protect you from future rent increases.

Sun City Anthem Web Site!

If you are traveling, away for the summer, don't have Cox Communications Cable TV service here in Henderson, you can still watch Channel 99. Log in and click on Channel 99.

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

Login name = SCA Member Number, e.g., 00000X101
Temporary password is anthem 

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

Please change your Login name, password,  and 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 your e-mail address and Opt in to receive messages.

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

Please share this issue of the Compendium with your neighbors.

A New Club in Formation...

Sun City Anthem Business Development Club

Mission:

The purpose of the SCA Business Development Club (SCABDC) will be to function as a unique information source and networking hub for residents desiring current information concerning available local, state and national small business programs, educational resources and senior work opportunities.

Membership in the SCABDC will be particularly attractive to resident entrepreneurs, employed individuals, seniors seeking employment and small business investors.

For more information, contact:
Robert Frank, 505-9959
E-mail: bobfrank@cox.net

Spam filters regarding the eMessages on the Community Web site! http://www.suncityanthem.org

Since the eMessages (newsletters) from the Community Association are sent from the AtHomeNet servers in Atlanta the Web Administrator cannot simply reply to the automatic notification. You must include these Mail Server IP addresses as if they were e-mail addresses in your "Good Guys" or "White List."

69.20.82.81
69.20.14.20

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.

If you install a spam filter, place this address in your "Good Guys" or "White List" anthemwebs@lvcoxmail.com 

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.