May 6, 2006

Providing service to my community through communication.
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An Answer to a subscriber's question!

I received this query on Friday.

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"Dear Chuck...I would like you investigate the proposed move of the current Security Patrol office from its current location to the Independnce Hall in a very remote location to accomodate TRUMPETS instead of our residencts. Quite alot of our residents are up in arms about this move and we will lose quite a few volunteers. Shamefull!! I have written a letter to the board and have asked a member of the security patrol to support this effort to deture this move, as I believe this is inappropriate to the community and the service the security patrol provides. Please help the security patrol to secure its current location and not let TRUMPETS, because they want to occupy an office for themselves and move the the maintenance to the existing sercuity office. I view this as an INSULT to our residents. Thanks for your help"
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Instead of "investigating" I am responding as one of the players in the acquisition of this great facility.

Early in 2003, Favil West, acting as a resident, met with senior officers of Del Webb requesting consideration be given to donating a building to SCACAI for use by its service groups.

Once Del Webb showed interest, Favil asked Bob Berman the founder of the Security Patrol and its first Chief, now a member of the Board of Directors and Dick Cancellier then the Chief of Security Patrol, to meet and discuss the requirements, design and development of a community services building. After nearly a year of meeting with senior management of Del Webb and the operating committee Del Webb Communities, Inc. donated the building to the Association specifically for:

• The Minuteman Foundation
• Emergency Preparedness Group
• Community Service Group
• Security Patrol
• Communications

The use of the building by the service group and the fact that all of these groups would be working together in the event of an emergency was the major factor in selling our idea for this building to Del Webb. Frankly, it is unlikely that they would have donated this building to us if the Security Patrol was not included.

One goal was to provide a huge increase of office space for the Security Patrol in a building with state-of-the-art security. 

This image is from a file that I created for Favil, Bob & Dick on March 10, 2003. It indicates the organizations that might occupy the structure. Note that the Security Patrol is at the right.

This image is from another file that I created for Favil, Bob and Dick on September 11, 2003. It shows the requested square footage for each service organization. Note that the Security Patrol is again at the right. The total square footage presented is 3,900 plus tare (unusable space).

Security Patrol had asked for 800 square feet to provide emergency facilities for Solera and Sun City Anthem.

This last image that I created was on May 11, 2004. It is very close to the actual building that Del Webb Communities, Inc. gave to the service organizations of our Sun City Anthem. I was present on two occasions when it presented to Del Webb's Project Manager and Architect. Security Patrol was now asking for 480 square feet recognizing the changing requirements that showed no need for provisions for Solera.

Attention Sun City Anthem Residents

The Sun City Anthem Covenants Committee is recruiting for a new member.

The Covenants Committee meets every second Wednesday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Anthem Center.

The Covenants Committee is comprised of Sun City Anthem members and serves as the Hearing Panel for the Association. The Hearings provide due process for our members, and is very effective in resolving various compliance issues covered in our Governing Documents.

The Committee determines whether or not a violation exists and recommends sanctions to the Association's Board of Directors who review their recommendations, and impose the sanctions, which can include fines and/or loss of membership privileges.

If you are interested in becoming a member, please submit a resume or short bio to the Community Standards office and an interview will be arranged.

Larry E. Attebery

Friday morning, May 5th, Sun City Anthem lost a trusted friend, a man who many of us grew to know through watching TV in the Los Angeles Area and others through his work at Sun City Anthem. Yesterday marked the passing of our friend Larry Attebery.

Larry was a personal friend of mine and a person who I admired very much. He was a kind and considerate person, a team player who never brought a personal agenda to the table. I never heard him complain, although there was certainly some things to complain about. I never saw him sad and certainly he had things to be sad about. He was a man who could be relied on to get things done. He was a man to call friend.

Larry was a charter member of the Board of Trustees of The Minuteman Foundation and has served as its Vice President. He served on the Emergency Preparedness Committee, the Communications Task Force of the Transition Committee, Chairman of the Lifestyle Committee, and Team Leader of the Broadcast Media Team, as well as several ad hoc committees. He is probably best known for his work in helping to bring Channel 99 from irrelevance to being viewed as a vital part of our community.

During his working days Larry won every award possible in the broadcast TV field. At Larry’s 73rd birthday party a grateful community presented Larry with a plaque thanking him for his work at Sun City Anthem.

As I sit here contemplating our friendship over the past 5 years I can only say; So long Larry, you will be missed.

Favil West

Editor's Note: For more information, see Larry's Page.

Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc.
Election Committee Meeting
May 9, 2006, 9:00 a.m.
Arlington Room, Anthem Center

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ESTABLISH QUORUM
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (April 11, 2006 meeting)
4. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None)
6. NEW BUSINESS
   1. Election review with candidates and Committee members
   2. Discussion of ballot procedures and vote-counting procedures
   3. Calendar for Committee meetings between now and autumn
   4. Procedures for Election Manual revisions
7. MEMBER COMMENTS
8. ADJOURNMENT

Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 6, 9:00 a.m.

Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc.
Communications Committee Meeting
May 8, 2006, 1:30 p.m.
Concord Room, Anthem Center

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER/QUORUM
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Apr. 10, 2006)
3. BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORT BOB SANSING
4. MANAGEMENT REPORT ARNIE SNOW
5. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT JACK HERLIHY
   Review of Jim Kaufman’s resume with possible Action Item
6. TEAM LEADER REPORTS

   Broadcast – Bob Passaro

   1. Progress and plans on Programming/Organization

   Internet – Chuck Davis

   1. Progress and Issues

   Print – Dave Riccio

   1. Status on Personnel for the Clarion
   2. Timeline on the Business Plan

   Finance – Herb Alloway

   1. Mar & YTD numbers
       
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
   1. Telephone Directory & Database Updating
   2. Bulletin Board for Ind. Ctr.
8. NEW BUSINESS
9. PUBLIC COMMENT
10. NEXT MEETING June 12, 2006
11. ADJOURN

Upcoming Sun City Anthem Activities at home and about town!

• Seminar
  A Fitness Seminar by Pablo Poloni
  May 11 from 11:00 to 12:30
  Fitness Room at Independence Center
  $20 per person
  See the May Spirit, page 24
• Concert
  Performing Arts Club presents the Organ Grinders...
  A Latin Music Concert
  May 12, at 7:00 p.m.
  Delaware Room, Anthem Center
  No Charge
  See the May Spirit, page 28.
• Mother's Day Brunch
  Buckman's Restaurant
  The Revere At Anthem
  2600 Hampton Road
  May 14, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  $28.95 Adults
  $19.95 Kids 12 and under
  Free Kids 3 and younger.
• Trip
  Pahrump Valley Winery
  May 17, Bus departs Anthem Center at 9:00 a.m.
  $38 per person ($40 after 5/9)
  See the May Spirit, page 20.
• Concert
  Performing Arts Club presents the Choraliers
  Anthem Country — A Country/Folk Concert
  May 17 & May 18 at 7:00 p.m.
  Freedom Hall in Independence Center
  $5 per person at Independence Center Box Office, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
  See the May Spirit, page 28
• Theatre in the Valley
  Presents a musical "Closer Than Ever"
  May 20, 8:00 p.m.
  Freedom Hall in Independence Center
  $8 per person
  See the May Spirit, page 18
• Concert — Henderson Pavilion
  Henderson Civic Symphony
  May 20, 8:00 p.m.
  For tickets and information 267-4849
• Class
  Driver Safety Program
  Wednesday and Thursday May 24 & 25
  5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  $10 per person — You must attend both sessions
  See the May Spirit, page 18
• Show
  TGIF at Anthem
  June 16, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
  Anthem Center's North Lawn
  FREE!
  See the May Spirit, page 20
• Show
  "Sock Hop"
  June 23
  See the May Spirit, page 20.

Thank You!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the 996 people who voted for me in this most recent Board of Directors Election. My wife would like to thank the 19+ people who did not vote for me since the outcome met her desires.

On a more serious note, I would like to congratulate the winners and to say that it has been my honor to serve this community for the past year. I hope to continue my public service in some way in the future. If you see me wheeling around the center, say hi.

Regards,
Robert Sansing

Greetings all!

We are having a yard sale Saturday, Monday and Tuesday at 140 East Dale Ave. We are in the process of de-constructing a home and will be selling items from that home. The sale runs from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm. Bring your truck and cash or checks, sorry no credit cards accepted.


Bobbi Hardy
Office Manager
Habitat for Humanity LV
702-638-6477 ext. 21

http://www.habitatlasvegas.org 

Directions: Travel west on Volunteer, north on Airport, left at St. Rose Parkway, turn left on Las Vegas Boulevard, turn left on Dale Avenue.

Anthem Community Council, Inc.
Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, May 25, 2006, 10:00 a.m.
Solera at Anthem
Social Hall
2385 Somersworth Drive, Henderson, NV 89044

AGENDA

1. I CALL TO ORDER (Patrick Aulds)
2. II ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM (Dea McDonald)
   Board of Directors:
   Patrick Aulds President
   Michelle Ross Treasurer
   Dea McDonald Secretary
   Jay Haunschild Director
   Erin Hubbell Director
   
   Management:
   Wendy Linow, CM, CMCA, AMS Community Manager
   Pam Tigert, CM, CMCA, AMS Community Manager
3. III TREE CUTTING
   1. Update
   2. Re-planting Proposal
4. REMINDER OF NEXT MEETING DATE
   1. Thursday, June 8, 2006, 2 p.m.
5. ADJOURNMENT

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.

The Minuteman Foundation has received a donation in memory of Larry Attebery who recently passed away. Though it's hard to see the reason, may it comfort you to know that loving thoughts go out to you...

The goal of the The Minuteman Foundation is to fund the many and diverse needs of the elderly in each and all of our growing communities.

Pursuant thereto we have allied with the Community Service Club to provide free assistance to SCA 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) Wellness Center
  1st Saturday, 4—5:30 p.m.
  3rd Tuesday, 7—8:30 p.m.
  Chaplain Carolyn Lass, Facilitator

• One on one guidance through Jewish bereavement protocol

• One on one grief counseling for loss of a child

• Friends of Bill W. Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous -
  Every Monday, 7 p.m., Independence Center.

• Home Caregivers (for those caring for a loved one at home)
  3rd Monday 1:30—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.