September 17, 2006

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Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc.
Investment Committee Meeting
September 19, 2006 at 3:30 p.m.

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER — Jack Troia
2. ESTABLISH A QUORUM — Jack Troia
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — Jack Troia
   Meeting 11 July 2006 adjourned and reconvened 14 July 2006.
4. VICE-CHAIRMAN’S REPORT — Jack Troia
   1. Revised Investment Policy Protocol.
   2. Investment changes and C.D. maturities.
   3. Liability Insurance for IC no further concern.
5. REPORT ON MATTERS RELATIVE TO THIS COMMITTEE
   FROM BOARD MEETING HELD — Kay Dwyer
   Regular meeting 27 July 2006 and subsequent actions.
6. REPORT ON MATTERS RELATIVE TO THIS COMMITTEE
   FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE — Jack Troia
   1. Latest Cash Position.
   2. Cash Requirements for the next three months.
   3. Any special monetary consideration items.
   4. Transfers between operating and reserve accounts.
   5. Timely receipt of Statements etc. from B.o.A.
   6. Interest and Dividends received upto 31 August 2006.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — Jack Troia
   1. Availability of reserve study.
8. INVESTMENTS — Jack Troia
   1. Review portfolio
   2. Consider advice of Bank of America.
   3. Consider any changes
9. NEW BUSINESS — Jack Troia
   1. Regular meeting dates.
   2. Attendance of B.o.A. members at our meetings.
   3. Circulate personal contact details.
   4. Should our Agenda be published on the Internet.
   5. Does the Finance Committee require any information for inclusion in 2007 Budgets.
   6. Retention and storage of IC formal documents.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT

Next scheduled meeting will be determined

Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc.
Finance Committee Meeting
September 19, 2006 at 1:30 p.m.

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ESTABLISH A QUORUM
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR August 11, 2006 — Jack
4. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT — Jack
   1. Reserve Study Committee Status
   2. 2007 Budget Meetings
   3. Investment Committee Activities
5. BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORT — Kay
6. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR AUGUST — Sherry
7. COMMUNITY MANAGERS REPORT — Arnie
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
   1. Status of Charter Club Compliance Reviews —  Shirley
   2. Long Range Financial Model Status — Don
   3. 2007 Budget Guidelines from the Board of Directors — Jack
   4. June Financial Statement Questions and Answers — All
9. NEW BUSINESS
   1. Audit Report 2005, Federal Income Tax Return, and Management — Gary Lein
      Letter Comments
   2. Nomination of Candidate to Finance Committee (action item) — Jack
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT

Next Meeting: October 17, 2006 at 1:30 PM

Sun City Anthem Current Events/History Club
September 21, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.

HISTORY 

From the Vikings thru the collapse of the Soviet Union

Club President Bob Ingerson will take us thru centuries of turbulent northern European history which includes the rise and fall of the Russian Czars through the rise and fall of communism

Members and Guests Invited!


Thank you,

Bill Kohn
Vice, President, Current Events/History Club

Sun City Anthem Book Club
September 21, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.
Anthem Center

The SCA Book Club invites you to join us to hear Jay MacLarty discuss his book "The Courier."

Diane Collins
President, SCA Book Club

Entertainment Books!

A great value of special offers and two-for-one dinners for only
$20.00

Volunteers from the Community Service Club
& Trustees of The Minuteman Foundation
will be selling the books from
Noon to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays & Thursdays
in the Anthem Center Lobby.

Supplies are limited so hurry and get yours!

Proceeds benefit

The Minuteman Foundation, Inc.
Denny Lesterson—614-3916 (after Sept. 7)
Kristi Lonsinger—617-4410

An Introduction to Sun City Anthem’s Web Site.
As of this morning there are still spaces available

• October 2 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
• October 3 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
• October 9 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
• October 24 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
• October 31 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

This class serves as an introduction to the Sun City Anthem Community Association's web site. http://www.sca-hoa.org

Instructor:
Chuck Davis, Sun City Anthem's Resident Web Administrator

Topics to be covered include:

• URL
• Login process
  • Changing your personal data
  • User name
  • Password
  • Add your e-mail address!
    • Sign up for Association newsletters
  • Favorite picture
• Exploring major features
  • Facilities
  • Clubs
  • Board and Committees
  • eForms
    • What are eForms?
    • What do they accomplish
  • Events calendar
  • Homes for Sale & Rent
  • Developer News
  • Del Webb Customer Service
  • And more...

Sign up in the "high tech" 3-ring binder in the Classroom. All Sun City Anthem residents are encouraged to attend.

You need not be a member of the Computer Club.

Week beginning September 18, 2006 -
CHANNEL 99 TV News Program
Cox Cable Television Channel 99
On the Web site at: http://www.sca-hoa.org
Log in and click on Channel 99.

1. STORIES BEHIND THE HEADLINES

   1. New Anthem Highlands Shopping Center– Chuck Simmons

   2. Lance Burton Interview – Marie D’Angelo

   3. Artie Schroeck Interview – Dianne Davis

2. ONGOING FEATURES:

   1. Meg’s Stretch and Tip

   2. Nutrition Helps – Meal Pacing – Sue/Amy

   3. Activity Manager’s Report – Greg Dreyer

   4. Brenda’s Body Shop –Brenda Lorentzen

   5. Board President’s Report – Favil West

   6. Something to Think About (Places to Retire) – Lois Krashin

Phyllis Davis
837-0644

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.

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!

• Class
  Victory at Video Poker!
  By Henry Tamburin
  September 20, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
  $12 per person ($17 after 9/13)
  Delaware Room, Anthem Center
  See the September Spirit, page 18
• Show/Trip
  "Noises Off"
  A Spring Mountain Ranch Theater Production
  September 21, Bus depart Anthem Center 5:00 p.m.
  $18 per person ($23 after 9/14)
  See the September Spirit, page 18
• Concert
  Pops at the Pavilion — Las Vegas Philharmonic
  September 24, 7:00 p.m.
  Tickets —
  Orchestra: $30,
  Section 1: $20,
  Section 2: $10
  Lawn: $10
  Henderson Pavilion, 200 Green Valley Parkway
  Call 267-4849 for Tickets and Information
  See the September Spirit, page 20
• Class
  Driver Safety Program
  Wednesday and Thursday, September 27 and 28
  5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
  $10 per person
  You must attend both days in session
  See the September Spirit, page 19
• Show
  "The Platters"
  With the Legendary Monroe Powell
  September 29, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
  Independence Center's Freedom Hall
  $15 per person ($20 after 9/22)
  See the September Spirit, page 19
• EXPO
  Fall Home Show
  September 30, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  Anthem Center
  Free
  See the September Spirit, page 19
• Dance,
  Masquerade Ball September 30 Cancelled!
• Trip/Show
  "Cats!"
  Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Ivins, Utah
  October 4, 2006
  Bus departs Anthem Center at 2:30 p.m.
  Price call Greg Dryer, Activities Manager at 614-5860
  The price will include dinner, show and transportation
  See the September Spirit, page 20
• Show
  "The Gateway Trio!"
  October 7, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
  Freedom Hall
  $10 per person
  See the September Spirit, page 20
• Event
  "Oktoberfest"
  Independence Center Courtyard
  We'll have... The Brats! The Beer! The Band!
  See the September Spirit, page 20
• EXPO
  Anthem Harvest Festival
  • "Community Parking Lot Sale"
  • "Farmer's Market"
  • "Vendor's Fair"

  October 28, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  See the September Spirit, page 19

• Show
  Anthem Hit Parade
  November 9 and 10, 7:00 p.m. Both nights
  Independence Center's Freedom Hall
  Tickets are $5. They go on Sale October 26 at the box office
• Celebration
  Veterans Day
  November 11, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  Anthem Center's Hanneman Hall
  Free
  See the September Spirit, page 20
• Dance
  Veterans Day
  Anthem Center's Hanneman Hall
  Free
  See the September 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.