No. 449

July 25, 2006

Providing service to my community through communication.
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Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc.
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
July 27, 2006, 1:30 p.m.
Freedom Hall, 2460 Hampton Road
Henderson, Nevada 89052

AGENDA

  1. ROLL CALL
  2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  3. ESTABLISH QUORUM
    Board of Directors:
    Favil West President
    Bob Berman Vice-President
    Elaine Berg Secretary
    Kay Dwyer Treasurer
    Dave Weil Director
    David Berman Director
    Dea McDonald Director

    Management:
    Arnie Snow Community Association Manager
    Terry DaSilva Assistant Community Association Manager
    Sherry Fields RMI Accountant
     
  4. MEMBER COMMENT PERIOD (Comment Cards)
  5. PRESIDENT’S REPORT
  6. MANAGER’S REPORT
  7. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
  8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
    June 15, 2006 – Special Board of Directors Meeting
    June 22, 2006 – Board of Directors Meeting
  9. CONSENT AGENDA

    Unless an item is pulled for discussion, the Board of Directors may take action all Consent Agenda Items (VIII-A through VIII-F) with one motion, accepting the recommendations as stated on the Agenda Item.
    1. Committee Reports
      Recommendation: Accept
    2. Appoint Ms. Shirley Cheri to the Finance Committee
      Recommendation: Approve
    3. Cancel August 2006 Board of Directors Meeting
      Recommendation: Approve
    4. Changes to the By-Laws for the Arts & Crafts Club.
      Recommend: Approve
    5. The Investment Committee requests approval and authorization to implement investments and
      approval of the Revised Investment Policy Protocol.
      Recommendation: Approve
    6. Association to furnish cell phone for members of the Board of Directors.
      Recommendation: Approve
  10. FINANCIAL REPORT – Sherry Fields
    Recommendation: Approve
  11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Action May Be Taken)
    1. Building 3
      All of the input from RAC and other sources has been reviewed by the Board, who now will direct that Del Webb begin the design of the building in accordance with specific recommendations, as well as recommend the use of an architect who specializes in energy efficient buildings.
      Recommendation: Approve
  12. NEW BUSINESS (Action May Be Taken)
    1. Guidelines for 2007 Budget
      Procedurally the Board of Directors provides recommendations and assumptions to the Finance Committee as part of the budget preparation. Recommendations from the Finance Committee are provided to assist the Board in the establishment of the recommendations and assumptions for the 2007 Budget.
      Recommendation: Approve
    2. Guidelines and Duties as recommended by the Properties and Grounds Committee
      The Chairperson of the Properties and Grounds Committee requests that the duties of the P&G Committee, the Procedure for funding requests for budgeted items and Guidelines for funding requests be reviewed and considered.
      Recommendation: Approve
    3. The Lifestyle Committee requests:
      • The Lifestyle Committee voted to recommend denial of the rental request from Valley Outreach Synagogue.
      • The Lifestyle Committee voted to recommend to the Board that the Association no longer rent to non-resident groups.
      • The Lifestyle Committee accepted petitions and recommends that the Board accelerate the plans to replace the carpet in the Fitness Room with the wood floor.
      • The Lifestyle Committee requests vending machines in Independence Center.
        Recommendation: Approve
    4. Acceptance of resignation of Director from the Board of Directors; and, appointment of a new member of the Board of Directors.
  13. ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
    • Approve Minutes
    • Legal Issues
    • Personnel Matters
    • Non-Compliance Issues
This agenda is distributed according to NRS 116.31083. At the beginning of every Board meeting, there is a Member Comment Period. During this period, the Board will respond to Member Comment Form questions submitted by Members. The Board of Directors will not take action on comments or requests made during the Comment Period. Agendas for every Board of Directors meeting are available four business days prior to the meeting from the Administrative Office in Anthem Center and at the Association’s website, www.sca-hoa.org The agenda is also posted four business days prior to every Board of Directors meeting on the community bulletin board in Anthem Center. Copies of the minutes from a Board of Directors meeting are available from the Administrative Office after approval by the Board of Directors. The Management Office is located in the Anthem Center, 2450 Hampton Road, Henderson, Nevada 89052. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. The telephone number for obtaining an agenda is 614-5805.

Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc.
Covenants Committee

The Sun City Anthem Covenants Committee will be interviewing for new members on August 21, 2006. Homeowners who are interested in interviewing for the Committee should submit their resume to the Community Standards Office to the attention of Barbara Thomas by August 15, 2006.

The Covenants Committee meets every second Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m. The Committee's major function is to conduct hearings and serve as the Hearing panel for the Association.


Jennifer Guilliams
Community Standards
Sun City Anthem
Community Association, Inc.

Image of Channel 99 TV News Sun City Anthem.

Week of July 24, 2006 - CHANNEL 99 TV News Program

This week:

  • Channel 99’s Marie D'Angelo reveals one of Henderson’s best kept secrets… The Green Valley Hotel and Spa – The perfect place for an escape weekend.

  • Reporter Dianne Davis reveals a great place for finding every kind of medical device

  • Marvin Lifschitz gives us a primmer on reverse mortgages.

  • Jackie McRitchie gives us a recap of the Focus Group’s presentation on the bordering community currently under construction, Inspirada…

  • Megan Goodfellow’s “Maintenance Minute,”

  • Meg Poulson’s Stretch and Tip of the Week,

  • Amy Miracle’s “Nutrition Helps” and

  • Lois Krashin’s “Something to Think About” are also featured.

The regular program is followed by SCA Board VP Bob Berman’s “Board President’s Report.”

David Berman resigns!

I regret to announce that this morning (July 25) I submitted my resignation as a Director of the Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc.

This was an extremely difficult decision for me, as I have committed heart and soul to the betterment of our community since arriving here six years ago. But I have reluctantly come to the conclusion that I cannot function effectively in a governance environment in which the actions and decisions are taken by individual fiat rather than through a process of free and open sharing of ideas.

It is my considered opinion that the path this Board is taking is one in which open communication with residents is discouraged and frowned upon, rather than being encouraged. It is an environment designed to smother and even prevent disagreement, and to treat our homeowners in a patronizing and disdainful manner.

I extend my deep apologies to those who supported me in my 2005 election and who have given me so much encouragement. I hope you will not think ill of me for making this decision, and I do promise not to melt away into oblivion, but rather to redouble my efforts to be a premier source of current news, information and opinion about our community.

I will have much more to say in the days, weeks and months ahead, and I greatly look forward to working with many of you as we continue to stand for making Sun City Anthem such a wonderful place to live.

Sincerely

David Berman

The Anthem Cookbook!

If you like to cook, and you don't want to use an untried recipe, this book is your answer, The Anthem Cookbook contains more than 500 recipes submitted by Sun City Anthem residents, Del Webb/Pulte employees, and chefs from The Strip.

Now on sale by mail and on the internet. DO IT NOW!

By Mail:

Prices:

  • $12 plus $3 for shipping and handling for each copy 

We will mail the books at the USPS Book Rate to the contiguous 48 States for $3.00 Shipping and Handling per book. Send your check for $15 per book to:

The Minuteman Foundation
2505 Anthem Village Drive, Ste E-480
Henderson, NV 89052

Don't forget to include the name and address of the recipient of the book.

On the Internet:

You may use your credit card to buy your Anthem Cookbooks by making a donation here in the amount of $15 ($12 plus $3 for shipping and handling) for each book desired: http://www.anthemwebs.com/communitynews.htm#Dedicated

You will receive your receipt when you complete the PayPal transaction. Immediately complete the form on this Contact page  to send a message listing the address(es) to which your books are to be mailed.

For further information call Rita Berman at 617-1551

The Minuteman Foundation, Inc. is the publisher and benefits from the sale of these books. The book is sponsored by Del Webb/Pulte.

Upcoming Sun City Anthem Activities at home and about town!

  • Show
    Barbershop Harmony Show
    "Dastardly Deeds in the Desert"
    Freedom Hall
    August 19, 7:00 p.m. $10 per person ($15 after 8/11)
    See the July Spirit, page 20
  • Show/Trip
    "South Pacific" Tuacahn Theater, St. George, Utah
    August 15, Bus departs Anthem Center approx 2:30 p.m.
    $65 per person ($75 after 8/8)
    See the July Spirit, page 20
  • Dance
    Dancing Under the Stars
    September 1, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. $5 per person
    Independence Center Courtyard
    See the July Spirit, page 20
  • Dance
    Masquerade Ball
    September 30, 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Hanneman Hall
    See the July Spirit, page 20

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 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 — please call 614-5862 for information.

  • 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.