No. 381

November 14, 2005

Providing service to my community through communication.
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You may watch Channel 99 newscasts on the Community Web site:
http://www.suncityanthem.org

Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc.
Annual Membership and Budget Ratification Meeting
Thursday, November 17, 2005, 1:30 p.m.
2450 Hampton Road
Anthem Center, Delaware Room
Henderson, Nevada 89052

AGENDA

  1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  2. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
  3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM ANNUAL MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 18, 2004
  4. BUDGET PRESENTATION (Jack Troia, Chairman, Finance Committee)
  5. BUDGET RATIFICATION

    Please Note: “ Unless at that meeting [Budget Ratification Meeting] a majority of all units’ owners or any larger vote specified in the declaration reject the budget, the budget is ratified, whether or not a quorum is present.”
    NRS 116.3103 (3).

    “Whether or not a quorum is present, the budget shall automatically become effective unless disapproved at the meeting by Persons representing at least 90% of the total votes of the Association.” CC&Rs, Article VIII, Section 8.1
     
  6. ADJOURNMENT

A Board of Directors Meeting will be held immediately following the Annual Meeting.

The Minuteman Foundation Donates Camera

The Minuteman Foundation has donated a Panasonic AG-DVX100a Video camera to the Sun City Anthem Community Association for Channel 99 production.

The funds used were a portion of those that were received as a designated for support of Channel 99.

Watch Channel 99 for the upcoming presentation of the camera to Jack Herlihy, Chair, Communications Committee by Chuck Davis, Co-founder and Treasurer and Favil West, Co-founder and President.

Medicare Part D Seminar
Thursday, November 17, 9:00 a.m.
Anthem Center
Free Admission

If you are a Medicare beneficiary, you will soon face a decision about where and how to get your prescription drug coverage. Open enrollment for Medicare's Part D Prescription benefit will begin November 15, 2005 and continue until May 15, 2006. A representative of the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Medicare Counseling Program will be available to describe Part D in detail and answer your questions. RSVP to 614-5864.

Caren Carrero
Director of Activities

Editor's note: For on-line information, visit: http://www.nvaging.net/ship/ship_main.htm

Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc.
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
November 17, 2005, 1:30 PM
Delaware Room, 2450 Hampton Road
Henderson, Nevada 89052

  1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  2. ESTABLISH QUORUM
    Board of Directors:
    Dave Weil — President
    David Berman — Vice-President
    Favil West — Secretary/Treasurer
    Bob Berman — Director
    Dea McDonald — Director
    Lyndall Ruiz — Director
    Robert Sansing — Director

    Management:
    Wendy Linow, CMCA, AMS, — Community Association Manager
    Terry DaSilva, CMCA, — Assistant Community Association Manager
    Ken Mayer — DWCM Controller
     

  3. MEMBER COMMENT PERIOD (Comment Cards)

  4. MINUTES (Action May Be Taken)

    1. October 27, 2005 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
       

  5. PRESIDENT'S REPORT (Dave Weil)

  6. MANAGEMENT REPORT (Wendy Linow)

  7. FINANCIAL REPORT (Ken Mayer)

  8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Action May Take Place)

    1. Document Access Study Group (David Berman)

    2. Investment Committee (Favil West-Jack Troia)

      1. Recommendation for At-Large Members

      2. Recommendation for a Finance Committee Member

    3. Guidelines for Disposition of Assets (Karl Bruner)

    4. Committee Document Task Force (Bob Berman & Lyndall Ruiz)
       

  9. NEW BUSINESS (Action May Be Taken)

    1. Appoint Election Committee Chair

    2. Appoint ECC Member

    3. Sunset of Transition Committee
       

  10. COMMITTEE REPORTS & ACTION ITEMS (Action May Be Taken)

    1. Finance Committee (Jack Troia-Chair)

      1. Monthly Committee Report

      2. Action Items:

        1. Approve the Finance Committee Charter

        2. Approve the Finance Committee Mission Statement

        3. Approve Finance Committee Guidelines & Procedures for Membership and Succession

        4. Approve Guy LaLouche as new member of Finance Committee

        5. Approve one-year extension of membership for Michael Bergman, Roz Berman and Alan Socolik as members of the Finance Committee
           

    2. Properties and Grounds Committee (Dick Burrell-Chair)

      1. Monthly Committee Report

      2. Action Items:

        1. Approve request to install automatic doors in Rec. Center #1 for handicap access

        2. Approve request to conduct an engineering evaluation of Rec. Center #1 & #2

        3. Approve request to install blinds in the aerobics area to reduce glare

        4. Approve request for the addition of a window and door in the area once designed at the Security Office area

        5. Approve request for the purchase of additional furniture for Independence Hall

        6. Approve request for the upgrade of lighting in the library in Independence Hall

        7. Approve the nomination of Roger Cooper as the new Committee member

        8. Approve the submitted Property & Grounds Documents
           

    3. Lifestyle Committee (Kay Dwyer-Chair)

      1. Monthly Committee Report

      2. Action Items:

        1. Approve the first Special Interest Group-Havurah Social Club

        2. Approve the Lifestyle Committee Chairman for 2006

        3. Approve the Committee membership renewal for additional two-year term to 2007: Fred Goldberg and Phyllis Washburn

        4. Approve the submitted Lifestyle Committee Documents
           

    4. Communications Committee (Jack Herlihy-Chair)

      1. Monthly Committee Report

      2. Action Items:

        1. Approve the acceptance of five Committee resignations: Uchill, Sullivan, Taylor, Lewis and Silas; Approve the renewal of three members: Thompson, Mitchell and Alloway and the appointment of Dave Riccio and John Fonday as new members.

        2. Approve the statement to the Policy & Procedures Manual as follows: “To remain in good standing, a member must attend 2/3 of the regularly scheduled monthly meetings. The attendance requirement may be waived if extraordinary circumstances prevent the member from attending.”

        3. Approve the concurrence that the content on suncityanthem.org will not be accessible to the public for use on commercial websites.
           

    5. Covenants Committee (Martin Charney-Chair)

      1. Monthly Committee Report

      2. Action Items:

        1. Case No’s: 425, 426, 428 & 429 – Maintenance of Landscaping - $100 per week until compliance; Case No. 431 – Prohibited Plant/Oleander - $100 per week until compliance; Case No.: 434 & 436 – Failure to Landscape - $100 per week until compliance

        2. Approve the recommendation of Joann Quirrion be appointed to the Covenants Committee effective 11-17-05

        3. Approve the Revised Covenants Charter
           

    6. Election Committee (Bob Berman-Chair)

      1. Monthly Committee Report

      2. Action Items:

        1. Approve the following new members to serve on the committee: Richard Baker, Lorraine Kennet, Paul Fogelson, Barry Friedman, Kristi Lonsinger, and Joan Patrick.

        2. Approve continuing committee members: Diane Barad, Len Chapman, George Fournier, Warren Weitzman, and Kathy Cox.

        3. Approve the Election Manual and 2006 Election Calendar
           

    7. Editorial Content Committee (Carol Chapman-Chair)

      1. Monthly Committee Report

      2. Action Items: None

        1. Approve the Editorial Content Committee selection for the Committee At-Large-Member

    8. Architectural Review Committee (Kevin Johnson-Chair)

      1. Monthly Committee Report

      2. Action Items: None
         

    9. Transition Committee (Favil West-Chair)

      1. No Monthly Committee Report
         

    10. Ad-Hoc - Traffic Safety (Dick Cancellier-Chair)

      1. No Monthly Committee Report
         

    11. Ad-Hoc - Recreational Amenities (Roy Montambeau)

      1. No Monthly Committee Report
         

  11. ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

    1. Approve Minutes

    2. Legal Issues

    3. Personnel Matters

    4. Accounts Receivable Aging

    5. Non-Compliance Issues

The Anthem Compendium discontinues publication of Board and Committee Agenda

Now that there is a sufficient number of residents having opted in to receive eMail Bulletins from the Community Web site I will no longer be including Board and Committee Agenda in this newsletter. If you haven't logged in and opted in, I urge you to do so now. Keep informed.

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 Chuck Davis
Publisher & Editor

Sun City Anthem Performing Arts Club presents
International Dance & Music Festival

Freedom Hall in Independence Center

Performances:

Wednesday, November 16th
Thursday, November 17th
Friday, November 18th

Tickets available at
Independence Center Ticket Booth
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
From 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Home Caregivers Support Group

Starts November 21, 2005

 Anyone caring for a loved one at home is a home caregiver.

If you would like to learn about compassion & caring,
share ideas & experiences, find support and
give support to others, please join our support group.

Joyce Feld, R.N., Facilitator

Group meets every 3rd Monday, 1:30—2:30 p.m.
at Anthem Center
Sponsored by the Community Service Club

Please call 614-5862 for information

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

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."

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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 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.