| No. 461 |
October 11, 2006 |
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Providing service to my
community through communication.
This issue was distributed to
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Corrections
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Sherriff Candidates at Anthem
October 12, 2006 at
2:00 3:00 p.m.
Anthem Center's Hanneman Hall
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An Important Note About Home
"Inspections"
In the
last issue under this headline there was no contact listed. If
you have questions about the Home Inspections. You may direct
inquires to Don Lang, Director of Customer Relations/Long Term
Special Operations.
His number is 914-3208. He will either respond
or direct you to the appropriate Customer Relations Manager.
Sasha D. Jackowich
Public Relations
Pulte Homes/Del Webb Nevada
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Sun City Anthem Authors Club
October 17, 2006, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Anthem Center's Bristol Room
Featured Guest Speaker
Lawrence Montaigne
Lawrence Montaigne,
former Disney script writer and member of Anthem Authors, will
give a two-hour workshop on Script Writing.
All Sun City Anthem residents are welcome to attend.
Georgia Hubley
President, Anthem Authors |
An Interview with Favil West, President, Sun City Anthem
Community Association, Inc. Board of Directors
Publishers note: Over the past few months I have been trying to
get together with Favil West, President of Sun City Anthem to
discuss with him the issues confronting Sun City Anthem; the
continuing accusations by former Board Member, David Berman, and
Trumpets Restaurant. We met this morning, October 11, 2006 and
this is the first in a series of several interviews Favil has
agreed to.
Chuck
Favil, you seem to have been exceptionally
busy since you were elected President this past May. What is
taking so much of your time?
Favil
A lot of things are going on and I will just
hit a few. As you know, one of the key issues I have had since
my first meeting with Bill Diveley in 2001 has been
communications and the need to improve the entire scheme.
In 2004 the Communications Committee was established and over a
period of approximately a year it became clear to the board that
it was not going to work. The previous board dissolved the
Communications Committee and provided for the formation of a
Communications Department.
A number of loose ends remained which required Bob Berman and I
to spend some time with the department manager. We wanted to
make certain the manager understood that he was responsible for
communications, not the board of directors and that he needed to
move forward with a plan of action as quickly as possible to
ensure that our residents would be kept informed on all issues.
Our next step was to look over the meeting structure with the
idea of improving it. We added a consent agenda that follows the
same process as that of the City of Henderson and most other
municipalities in that it allows the board to pass a group of
non-controversial and/or informational items with one motion. It
also keeps the residents informed as to issues which don’t
normally surface. We discontinued the oral comment period at the
conclusion of the meeting as, by law, we cannot address any item
not included on the agenda and most of the comments had little
to do with the business of the association.
We expanded the blue card system in order to enable residents to
bring issues to the attention of the board for inclusion on the
next board agenda or for other action. We changed the method in
which the board addresses action items by allowing residents to
speak to an issue before a motion is made and before the vote is
taken. In one case, it changed the board’s vote.
We have literally spent hundreds of hours in negotiations with
Trumpets, as well as numerous other issues.
At the first meeting of the new board, we took action on 18
issues which included a single motion covering 3 fines for
violations of our governing documents. One of the motions
directed the CAM (RMI Management LLC) to hire a compliance
person. I think our biggest problem was the fact that when the
new board took over May 25, there was a good deal of catching up
to do. Del Webb/Pulte was anxious to get Recreation Center 3
under way and we had not even seen the RAC (Recreational
Amenities Committee) report as yet. One of the actions I took at
the May board meeting was to ask Roy to have the RAC report
available for board review, by June 8th. As you know we had
already set June 15th as the date for a special meeting of the
board to receive the report. In spite of a long agenda, the
board was able to complete all items in just over 2 hours.
On Friday, May 26, I asked Scott Fewell to have the draft
business plan of the Clarion newspaper ready for the
board to look at by June 9th. Remember, a business plan was
submitted to the board in a workshop September, 2005. I’ll give
you my report on the meeting for you to publish if you wish it.
Chuck
Yes, I would like to see it.
Click here to read the report
Dave Berman says in his blog that you demanded that the
Communications Department provide the final version of the
Clarion business plan with only 2 days notice.
Favil
That is absurd. And David Berman knows it. He
called me Monday, 29 May, 2006 and asked me to delay the request
for the draft until an unspecified date in July. I told him he
was not a member of the communication department, and that Scott
would have to request any delay. After requesting permission
from Arnie to meet with Scott, Bob Berman and I met with Scott
on Wednesday, May 31st. We talked about the history of the
communications committee, Channel 99, the Clarion,
expectations of the board, etc. I asked if he had heard anything
on my request for a draft business plan. He said he had not. On
Wednesday, June 7th Bob and I again met with Scott. He said he
had heard nothing. On Friday, June 9th, I asked if he had heard
anything and he said that Jack Herlihy, and Dave Riccio had
resigned without requesting any delay. As you can see, a total
of 15 days elapsed between request and the date the draft was
due. During this time, no member of the print associates
requested a delay, nor did any member of staff make a request. I
recall from the presentation in September of 2005 Jack Herlihy
asking to give the Clarion “a chance to fail.” As a
board, we cannot do business that way. To put at risk several
hundred thousand dollars to give a newspaper “a chance to fail”
is ludicrous, notwithstanding the fact that it would be a breach
in the fiduciary duty by the Board of Directors. Frankly, I
think the question of why no draft business plan was made
available to the board should be answered by David Berman. As
vice president of the Association from May 2005 through most of
May 2006 he certainly had more to do with the Clarion
issue than did I. One has to ask the question, were his comments
about me and the handling of the issue a ploy to cover up the
fact that 7 or 8 months had passed and nothing had been
completed, or apparently started. Further, that the 40 to 60
volunteers needed to produce the paper had not stepped forward?
I think you can see why a majority of the board that David
Berman served on as Vice President as well as a majority of the
board that David resigned from had serious questions about the
viability of the newspaper.
Chuck
Can we talk a little about Trumpets?
Favil
Chuck at this point I really don’t have
anything to add to the statement I made at the Board meeting.
The issue is in the hands of the three attorneys and we are
hoping to see something in the next week or so.
Chuck, I have to apologize to you for cutting the interview
short, but I have to be at a meeting.
Chuck
Thank you.
Favil
Thank you and we will get together soon.
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Bingo!
Sunday,
November 19 @ 7:00 p.m.
Doors open @ 6:00 p.m.,
Anthem Center
$20
per person for 20 games
Bonanza Coverall Jackpot!
Tickets will be available
a the Anthem Center
Wednesday and Thursday
12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
For your convenience, buy
tickets by
mail.
Indicate “Bingo” & mail
your check payable to:
The Minuteman Foundation, Inc.
2505 Anthem Village Dr.,
Suite E-480
Henderson, NV 89052
Your tickets will be ready
for you at the door.
Limited
seating!
Questions—call Denny
614-3916
Co-sponsored by Community
Service 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 were still spaces available
- 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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Week beginning October 9, 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.
STORIES:
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A Tour of the
Silverton Hotel & Casino – Dianne Davis
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Organ Grinders
Concert – Connie Gallatin
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The Sopranos’ Last
Supper (Show at The Krave) – Marie D’Angelo
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A Revealing Tour
of the Resources at the Henderson Library – Jackie McRitchie
ONGOING FEATURES:
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Meg’s Stretch and
Tip – New
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Maintenance Minute
(HVAC) – Megan Goodfellow
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Activity Manager’s
Report – Greg Dreyer
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Brenda’s Body Shop
–Brenda Lorentzen
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Something to Think
About – (Young Person’s Thoughts) - Lois Krashin
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Board President’s
Report – Favil West
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:
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
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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