October 23, 2005

Providing service to my community through communication.
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call Foundation Trustee Denny Lesterson at 614-3916
during normal business hours.

Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc.
Board of Directors Presents

What:
A Resident Meeting to discuss Sun City Anthem Facility Rentals by Outside Vendors (Non Catering)

When:
Tuesday, October 25
Afternoon 2:00 p.m., and
Evening 7:00 p.m.

Where:
Bristol/Concord Rooms
Anthem Center

Please attend to receive information on outside rentals and to contribute your comments/opinions.

David Berman
SCACI Board Member

Anthem "Forest" Desecration
Update

Just to let you know, the Anthem Council is still offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the tree vandalism within Anthem.

Thanks,
Allison

D. Allison Copening
Director of Public Affairs
Pulte Homes/Del Webb

Anthem "Forest" Desecration
Resident's Viewpoint

I feel we could be doing ourselves an injustice by pointing at everyone as if they are the guilty party. A couple of rules of law enforcement are: when all else fails, look for the simple answer & follow the money trail. Using that logic, it would appear that the theories about residents cutting down the trees to keep their view, joggers are doing it while running around the block, fake workers are coming here and working on our landscaping, etc. are still possible — but not probable. What needs to be looked at is the simple answer on how it could be done and money trail path. My proposed theory is that the person selling us the replacement trees has a motive to keep the process going. And that if that person has a friend or relative working on our current landscaping crew — it would appear to be very easy for the process to continue undetected for some time. Restating the obvious, someone will continue making money while we are accusing our neighbors. We need to look into where we purchase our plants and the possibility of finding a new source. The police are very limited in doing background checks on the landscapers – due to many of them being illegal. (I am aware that may not be a politically correct statement — but I am certain it is true.) Therefore, someone needs to look into changing the landscaping contract and putting in a stipulation that the new contractor cannot use any of the previous workers. (Again I am not politically correct in feeling this might be impossible as the workers can change identity faster than you can change your shorts.)

Recalling history in Henderson — in the 1991 timeframe, there was a rash of cars being sprayed with acid that ate the paint. It seemed as if the entire city was blaming the unruly kids, someone with a reason the get even with —, and everyone was pointing the finger in all directions. When the person was finally caught it was a paint shop owner that was making great money repainting cars.

You are correct in that as long as the security patrol goes around with the lights flashing it will be a cold day in hell or a very stupid person that gets caught. I followed the security patrol up Anthem Parkway Thursday evening. They had the lights flashing the whole way and looked behind every tree. They did not appear to find anyone.

I feel certain the Henderson Police Department remembers the previous incidents. But I do not think there are many Anthem residents that were Henderson residents in 1991.

I also feel we might look into forming a committee to look into what we can do — this assumes we have not done so already.

If I can be of any assistance in solving this, please contact me.

John Rahn
260-8077

Commentary & Rant — A.K.A. Opinion

The personnel and management of the Community Management Association have dilly-dallied around since at least a month before the Web site was launched on July 1, 2005. There have been many documents approved since that time and they have yet to be posted to the Web site as provided for in the Board accepted Transition Committee's report. There are many residents that may wish to read such items. Specifically, the following are missing:

• Minutes:
  • Communications Committee, September 13, 2005
  • Communications Committee, August 16, 2005
  • Communications Committee, June 21, 2005
  • Emergency Preparedness Committee, September 12, 2005
  • Emergency Preparedness Committee, August 8, 2005
  • Finance Committee, September 13, 2005
  • Finance Committee, August 9, 2005
  • Finance Committee, June 21, 2005
  • Lifestyle Committee, September 9, 2005
  • Lifestyle Committee, June 10, 2005
  • Property & Grounds Committee, September 8, 2005
  • Property & Grounds Committee, August 11, 2005
  • Property & Grounds Committee, June 9, 2005
• Board of Directors Policy Documents
  • I have heard one Board member refer to Board Policy #7 at a Committee meeting.
    
    Where are they, and how many are there? I really dislike hearing someone state that some situation is "Board Policy" without the ability to read the Policy Document referred to.

You are paying AtHomeNet for the site. You should get your money's worth and demand that these documents be forwarded to the Web Administrator for posting. I can understand the current trauma in the offices, but the current situation came about long after my continued requests for these documents and our Community Association Manager's repeated assurances that the situation would be corrected.

Five or six e-mail messages to the Web Administrator with documents attached could bring us nearly up to date.

Login to the site and send an eForm titled Community Association Manager, Wendy Linow demanding some action in this regard. You deserve better.

My rant for the day.

Chuck Davis

Henderson Police Department
Michael.Garner@cityofhenderson.com  or you can phone  (702) 267-4750.

Sun City Anthem Security Patrol
614-6751

Sun City Anthem Web Site!

The Message Board is now getting some play. Post your responses to others, or start your own thread.

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http://www.suncityanthem.org

Please share this issue of the Compendium with your neighbors, especially in the Black Mountain and Overlook Villages who seem to be slow in assimilating into the active community.

Sun City Anthem Cookbook
Coming Spring 2006

Become a part of Sun City Anthem history! Have your name published with your recipes!

Submit your favorite recipes to the Anthem Center or Independence Center by October 25 on the special recipe collection sheets available at both centers.

All recipe categories are welcome:

• Appetizers
• Beverages
• Soups
• Salads
• Vegetables
• Side dishes
• Main dishes
• Breads & Rolls
• Desserts
• Cookies
• Candy
• Ethnic
• Miscellaneous

There is a limited number of recipes to be included. Submit yours now to be included—your name in print!

A Minuteman Foundation Fund-raising Project

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

Sun City Anthem Fitness Center news!

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION AQUA PROGRAM
Join Judy every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. for an exciting new Aqua class designed just the our residents suffering with Arthritis.

SELF DEFENSE CLASS
Come to Gloria's self defense class and learn how to protect yourself with hands-on techniques for staying safe and feeling more confident. You don't have to be a victim.
Every Tuesday afternoon from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

TAI CHI with Wu
Join Wu every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. and every Saturday from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. beginning November 1st.

Meg Poulson
Fitness Director
614-5873

Fit 4-Fall Fashion Show
Saturday, November 5, 2005
4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Independence Center

Activities include:

• 4:00-8:00 shop or browse the many vendors offering free demonstrations, selling or passing out information and answering your questions.
• 4:30 Tai Chi and Self Defense demonstrations at Freedom Hall
• 5:00 Fashion Show sponsored by the District in the lovely new Freedom Hall
• 6:00-8:00 Dinner with Panera Bread Company (to purchase your tickets for dinner - see the monitors station at the Independence Center October 25-November 2)
• 6:00-6:30 Meditation in the Fitness Room
• 6:00-8:00 Dancing in the courtyard

Don't forget the bake sale and our Dance Contest at 7:30 p.m..

Meg Poulson
Fitness Director
614-5873

Spam filters regarding the eMail Bulletins from the Community Web site! http://www.suncityanthem.org

Since eMail Bulletins (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.

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)
  Every third Monday 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Anthem Center

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 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 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.