November 5, 2006

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Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc.
Finance Committee Meeting
November 6 7, 2006, 1:30 PM

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ESTABLISH A QUORUM
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR October 17, 2006 — Jack
4. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT — Jack
   1. Reserve Study recommendation
   2. Neighborhood budget and presentation on 11-16
   3. Association Ratification meeting on 11-16
5. BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORT — Kay
6. CAPITAL AND RESERVE FUND REQUESTS (action item) Bruno
   1. Blinds for fitness room at IC
   2. Woodchips reimbursements
7. COMMUNITY MANAGERS REPORT — Arnie
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
   1. Management Letter 2005 Audit (action item) — Gary Lein
   2. September financial statement questions All
9. NEW BUSINESS
   1. Bank of America services review — Jessie Wade
   2. Election of new chair for 2007 (action item) — Jack
   3. Recruiting for new members — Don
   4. Finance Committee meeting dates remainder of year — Jack
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
11. ADJOURNMENT

Next Meeting: To be determined

Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc.
Lifestyle Committee Meeting
November 10, 2006 at 9:00 a.m.
Anthem Center, Arlington Room

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ESTABLISH QUORUM
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. BOARD REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT — Bob Berman
5. MANAGEMENT’S REPORT — Arnie Snow
6. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
   1. Rental Rates for 2007
      1. Resident
      2. Non-resident
   2. Set up and equipment fees for Residents and Non-Residents
   3. Bylaw Approvals
      1. Arts and Crafts Club
      2. Anthem Authors
      3. How To-Can Do
      4. Opera Lovers Club
      5. Pan Club
      6. Women’s Golf Club
   4. Annual Room Requests
      1. Anthem Authors
      2. Bid Whist
      3. Bocce Ball
      4. History/Current Events
      5. Dance Club
      6. Duplicate Bridge Club
      7. Hiking Club
      8. How To, Can Do
      9. Lifelong Learning Center
      10. Party Bridge Club
      11. Pet Club
      12. Performing Arts Bandstand Show1st Major Show of 2007
      13. Performing Arts Clara — 2nd Major Show of 2007
      14. Performing Arts — Reader’s Theater-Rehearsals
      15. Pinochle Club
      16. Scrabble Plus Club
      17. Singles Club
      18. Table Tennis Club
      19. Tennis Club
      20. Women’s Club
      21. International Cultural Club
      22. Book Club
   5. Special Events Requests
      1. ICCC-Feb. 24, 2007, 4 to 10 p.m. Grand Ballroom
      2. ICCC-June 9, 2007, 4 to 10 p.m. Grand Ballroom
      3. ICCC-Dec. 8, 2007, 4 to 10 p.m. Grand Ballroom
      4. Singles Club—Pot Luck—October 27, 2007-Delaware Room
      5. Singles Club—Holiday Party-December 15, 2007
      6. Women’s Club Volunteer Appreciation-Nov. 1
      7. Women’s Club Greeters Committee Reception -June 7
8. NEW BUSINESS
   1. Second Terms for
      1. BJ Bonak
      2. Barbara Stevenson
      3. Les Norman
      4. Len Chapman
   2. Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2007
   3. Special Interest Group Privileges
   4. Long Term Rental Request—action—refer to Board for decision
   5. Food Services (Pot Luck/Catered) Club Events Fees
   6. Pot Luck/Catered Events for Chartered Clubs
      1. Billiards Club Holiday Party—Dec. 16, 2006
      2. Pinochle Club—Pot Luck—1-10-07 Pending A-B-C room
      3. Book Club—Pot Luck-1-18-07
   7. Trained Technicians needed for Freedom Hall Sound System
   8. Set up and Equipment Fees for Residents and Non-residents
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
10. ADJOURNMENT

Next Workshop—December 7, 2006, 1:30 p.m.
Next Meeting—December 15, 2006, 9 a.m.

Ron Johnson's article
"On the Notice of Alleged Defective Brass Plumbing Fittings"

http://www.scaview.org/SpRptDefect.html

Sun City Anthem Financial Club
November 8, 2006. 7:00 p.m.
Delaware Room

All Sun City Anthem residents are invited.

Franklin Templeton Investments

• Can you combine income investing, international investments and value driven mutual funds in one investment vehicle?
• Come hear how Franklin Templeton Investments utilize all these elements in their investment strategy to achieve diversification in your investment portfolio.
• Do not fall into the trap of letting your projected uses for your assets determine your overall asset allocation.

Join the over 300 members of the Sun City Anthem Financial Club who have found the Club to be a great way to receive educational financial information in a professional and relaxed forum.

Join now and attend our Annual Holiday Gala on December 13, 2006. The theme this year is an “Ice Cream Social”.


Marvin Lifschitz
Sun City Anthem Financial Club

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.

Sun City Anthem Performing Arts Club's
Choraliers Present on November 9 & 10, 2006
Doors Open at 6:30 Show Time 7:00 p.m.
Freedom Hall

Reserved Seats are $5.00
Tickets on sale at Independence Center Box Office
Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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

Week beginning November 6, 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:

   1. Del Webb Receives JD Power Award for Excellence

   2. A Visit with the SCA Singles Club

   3. Rita Rudner’s new show at the Sahara Reviewed

   4. Channel 99’s Cranky Critic reviews the movie, “One Night With the King”

   5. A Special Tribute to Our Veterans

2. ONGOING FEATURES:

   1. Meg Poulson’s Stretch and Tip

   2. Maintenance Minute (Repair gaps and cracks in caulking) – Megan Goodfellow

   3. SCA Activity Manager’s report of upcoming events – Greg Dreyer

   4. Brenda’s Body Shop – (Another workout machine demonstrated) - Brenda Lorentzen

   5. Lois Krashin’s “A Medical Alphabet”

   6. 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:

• $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!

• EXPO
  Anthem Travel Expo
  Anthem Center's Hanneman Hall
  November 4, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  See the November Spirit, page 18
• Show
  "Vintage Vegas"
  November 5, 4:00 p.m.
  Independence Center's Freedom Hall
  $20 per person
  See the October Spirit, page 20
• Golf
  Annual Divot Party
  Sign up at the Revere Golf Shop
  November 7, 4:00 p.m.
  See the November Spirit, page 22
• Seminar
  Free Pain Management Seminar
  Dr Elizabeth Barhydt
  November 8, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Green Room, Anthem Center
  November 18, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Penn Room, Independence Center
  See the November Spirit, page 24
• Show
  The Performing Arts Club presents: 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 23 26 at the box office. The box office is open Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
  See the November Spirit, page 28
• Day Trip
  Lake Las Vegas
  November 9, Bus Departs Anthem Center 9:30 a.m.
  $20 per person
  Lunch is included
  See the November Spirit, page 18
• Celebration
  Veterans Day
  November 11, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  Anthem Center's Hanneman Hall
  Free
  See the November Spirit, page 18
• Dance
  Veterans Day
  November 11, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
  Anthem Center's Hanneman Hall
  $10.00 per person ($15 after 11/4)
  See the November Spirit, page 20
• Class
  Driver Safety Program
  Wednesday & Thursday,
  November 15 & 16, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
  You must attend both sessions.
  $10 per person
  See the November Spirit, page 19
• Show POSTPONED
  Anthem Laff-In
  Presented by the Performing Arts Club
  November 16, 17  & 18 To be announced
  Independence Center's Freedom Hall
  Tickets go on sale in October. Freedom Hall Box Office.
  See the October Spirit, page 20
• EXPO
  Sun City Anthem's Annual Arts & Crafts Expo
  November 18, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  Anthem Center's Hanneman Hall
  See the November Spirit, page 18
• Meeting
  8th Annual Gourmet Dinner Mixer
  November 20, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
  Groups of 8 members will be randomly chosen. Each group will determine dates and times for their dinners.
  See the November Spirit, page 19
• Event
  7th Annual Jingle Bell Walk and Light Breakfast
  December 2, 8:00 a.m.
  Independence Center
  $8 per person
  Includes light breakfast and a festive T-shirt. Leashed pooches welcome for the one mile walk. Each will receive a free neckerchief
  See the November Spirit, page 24
• Show
  Barbra's Holiday Concert with Sharon Owens
  December 10, 3:00 p.m.
  $15 per person
  See the November Spirit, page 20
• Show
  Barbershop Chorus Concert
  with "City of Lights" Men's Chorus and the "Celebrity City Chorus" featuring the Sweet Adelines
  December 12, 7:00 p.m.
  $10 per person
  Anthem Center's Hanneman Hall
  See the November Spirit, page 20
• Trip/Show
  "Forever Plaid's" Holiday show "Plaid Tidings!"
  December 20, 5:30 pm. to 10:00 p.m.
  See the November Spirit, page 20
• Party!
  New Year's Eve Gala
  December 31, 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
  See the November 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 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.