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September 29, 2006 |
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Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc.
Board President's message read at September 28 meeting
Trumpets agreement "...on all key business points..."
At the end of January 2006, the board of
directors of Sun City Anthem, led by its then President, Dave
Weil, and its then Vice President David Berman, appointed Favil
West, Lyndall Ruiz, and Bob Berman to form a negotiating team to
bring to the board an agreement with the lessees of Trumpets.
Due to scheduling difficulties and other factors outside their
control, the first meeting was not held until mid-March, 2006. In
May, 2006, Dea McDonald was reappointed to the team and Lyndall
dropped off. The new board which was seated May 25, 2006 made no
changes to the makeup of the team or in the directions given to
the team.
Since that time, the team has spent hundreds of hours in meetings
in an effort to reach an agreement.
In spite of the need to overcome numerous factors outside the
team’s control, and the complexities of the negotiations, I am
pleased to announce, that we have reached an agreement on all key
business points and have turned this to the association’s attorney
to work with the S&D attorney and Del Webb attorney to consolidate
the business points into acceptable contract language.
We are optimistic that we will have a full agreement, for
consideration by the board, within the next few weeks. If the
agreement is approved by the board, the agreement, along with a
written pro/con presentation, and survey will be sent out to each
household in our community.
The board will hold several informational meetings where a formal
presentation will be made. After the community has had sufficient
time to return the survey. The board will evaluate the results and
vote. There will be no further negotiations. Simply stated, the
question will be; deal? Or no deal.
The required documentation for the audit has, for the most part,
been delivered to the independent auditor. Additional data
requested by the auditor is expected to be furnished by S&D in the
next week or so.
As many of you know, the instructions given to the team by the
board that appointed them as well as the Association’s attorney
are that they will not discuss trumpets unless and until we have
an agreement in hand. We hope to present the results of our
negotiations very soon.
Favil West
President, Sun City Anthem Community Association
Editors note: Note the use of the word "survey." A
survey is not a vote. Later the words: "evaluate the results and
vote." |
Don't throw that old piece of Dell equipment in the trash!
WasteNews.com is reporting that Dell, Inc has started a
recycling program for U.S. consumers beginning, September 29, 2006
You do not have to buy a new Dell product in
order to participate in in the program. Recycling with Dell is
easy and only offered online. Follow the steps below. Dell's
instructions are:
Upon completing the steps below, you will
receive a Dell Recycling kit in the mail containing a pre-paid
air bill and instructions on how to pack and ship your
equipment. You will need to provide your own box and packing
material.
Dell Recycling instructions:
- Read the Terms and Conditions for
participation in the Dell Recycling program.
- Click on the green "Go Recycle" link on the
http://www.dell4me.com/recycling page
- Select the Dell recycling kit that fits
your needs
- Continue through the online buying process
- Under Shipping Method, please select 3-5
Day Delivery at $0
- Under Export Intent, please select I WILL
NOT export
- Complete the online buying process
You may also choose to donate your old PC and
monitor to charity. Dell has partnered with the National
Cristina Foundation (NCF) to help America's disabled and
economically disadvantaged children and adults receive the gift
of technology. For more information on donating visit
www.dell4me.com/recycling.
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Sun City Anthem Authors Club
Meeting
October 3, 2006
Anthem Center's Bristol Room
 Featured
Guest Speaker
Roberta Sabbath
Professor of English,
Dr.
Roberta Sabbath will give a lecture, titled “Language Style
for the 21st Century.” A question and answer session
will follow the lecture.
All Sun City Anthem residents are welcome to attend.
Georgia Hubley
President, Anthem Authors |
Retiree Appreciation Day at
Nellis Air Force Base
September 30, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Retiree Appreciation Day at Nellis Air Force
Base, NV, is scheduled for September 30, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m.
All military retirees and their families (as well as our Veteran
brothers/sisters and their families who aren’t retirees) are
invited to share in the many services offered by the base during
the five-hour program at The Thunderbird Hangar. Retirees will
have a one-stop opportunity to renew ID cards and base decals, and
speak directly with representatives of several organizations from
on base and off base concerned with serving the needs of our
Southern Nevada Retiree Community.
There is the World famous Thunderbird’s Museum you can tour, the
most modern exchange store and commissary, which I believe are
also the largest in the military, that those of you who haven’t
been on base in a while can visit and take advantage of the great
sales they have for you. The veterans who aren’t retirees are
encouraged to come to speak with the Veteran Administration
representatives about the services and benefits they are
authorized.
For more information, contact the Nellis AFB Retiree
Affairs/Activities Office at
rao@nellis.af.mil
The Nellis RAO staff urges attendees to pre-register by calling
(702) 652-8712 between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Mon. thru Fri.
Registration may also be accomplished by sending an E-mail
rao@nellis.af.mil
Include your name, how many people in your party, your
address…e-mail address and phone number and whether you need any
special accommodations if you’re handicapped or a non-retiree
veteran without a Military I.D. card.
Chuck Davis |
Veteran's Day Celebration
November 11, 2006
Program from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Dance from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Anthem Center's Hanneman Hall
Seating will be reserved for Veterans and their
significant other if you email
AnthemVeterans@aol.com
or phone Colonel Blum 260-6722. Deadline for reservations is
October 30th.
The first 10 rows — a total of 80 chairs — on both sides of the
aisle are being reserved for Veterans. Come early before 10:45
a.m. as we will seat the general public at 10:55 a.m. After that
you will have to sit elsewhere, guest included.
Wear your uniform and your decorations with pride.
Big Band Veterans Dance will be held in the evening. Wear your
uniform and medals, also jackets, tuxedos, suits, etc. Cost will
be $10.00 per person which will include a light buffet. There will
be a cash bar. Door prizes will be awarded. Bring cameras.
Duty – Honor – Country,
Anthem Veterans Committee
anthemveterans@aol.com
Herb Blum
Col USA Ret. |
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 was 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.
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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:
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!
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The Minuteman
Foundation, Inc. Tax ID # 48-1256766
2505 Anthem Village Drive, Suite E-480
Henderson, NV 89052 |
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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:
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Living “Well” with Disabilities (physical mobility)
2nd Tuesday, 1—2:30 p.m., Anthem Center
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Alzheimer’s Caregivers
3rd Monday, 6:30—8:30 p.m., Former Sewing Room
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Bereavement
— please call 614-5862 for information.
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One
on one guidance through Jewish bereavement protocol
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One
on one grief counseling for loss of a child
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Friends of Bill W. Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous -
Every Monday, 7 p.m., Independence Center.
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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. |
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