November 15, 2006

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Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc.
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
November 16, 2006, 1:30 p.m.
Anthem Center, Delaware Room
Henderson, Nevada 89052

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL/ESTABLISH QUORUM
   Board of Directors:
   Favil West President
   Bob Berman Vice-President
   Elaine Berg Secretary
   Kay Dwyer Treasurer
   Dave Weil Director
   Dea McDonald Director
   Roger Cooper 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. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
   October 26, 2006
8. CONSENT AGENDA
   Unless an item is pulled for discussion, the Board of Directors may take action on all consent Agenda Items (VIII--A through VIII---Z) with one motion, accepting the recommendations as stated on the Agenda Item.
   1. Manager Report
      Recommendation: Accept
   2. Committee Reports
      Recommendation: Accept
   3. Community Standards –
      Failure to Landscape: Case Nos. 584, 585, 586, 587 and 588 - Sanction Recommendation - $100 per week beginning 12-11-06 until resolved. Incomplete Landscaping: Case No. 58 - Sanction Recommendation - $50 per week beginning 12-11-06 until resolved.
   4. Enforcement Department –
      Case 20-06, Violation of CC&R Article II & III, age Restriction, as Amended, and Article 4(d) of the SCA Rules and Regulations, Renter-Lease of a Unit. - Hearing panel recommends initial fine of $100.00 be assessed on 12/4/06 and if not cured then on 12/11/06 a continuing violation fine of $100.00 every seven days until cured.
      Case #21-06, CC&R, Article 5.1, Maintenance of Lot Violation. Hearing panel recommends initial fine of $100.00 be assessed on 12/4/06 and if not cured then on 12/11/06 a continuing violation fine of $100.00 every seven days until cured.
      Case #22-06, CC&R, Article 5.1, Maintenance of Lot Violation. Hearing panel recommends initial fine of $100.00 be assessed on 1/1/07 and if not cured then on 1/15/07 a continuing violation fine of $100.00 every seven days until cured (more time is given on this one before the fines start to allow the homeowner to continue their efforts to bring the property into compliance)
   5. Property and Grounds Committee: Approve Carl Weinstein as Chairperson of the Property and Grounds Committee effective January 2007.
      Recommendation: Approve
   6. Finance Committee: Approve Don Manning as Chairperson of the Finance Committee for 2007. Extend the term of Jack Troia as a member of the Finance Committee for one year.
      Recommendation: Approve
   7. Accept the 2006 Diversified Facility Services, Inc. Reserve Report.
      Recommendation: Approve
   8. Authorize an Updated Reserve Study without Site Visit to be performed by Diversified Facility Services, Inc. in 2008.
      Recommendation: Approve
   9. Authorize a Desk Top Appraisal of the Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc. property as recommended by Acordia, Inc.
      Recommendation: Approve
   10. Resolution Transferring Architectural Review Committee from Developer Control to Association Control.
       Recommendation: Approve
   11. Changes to Security Patrol Constitution and By-Laws.
       Recommendation: Approve
   12. Appoint Phyllis Washburn as Chairperson of the Lifestyle Committee for 2007.
       Recommendation: Approve
   13. Appoint Roger Cooper as Interim Chairperson of the Editorial Content Committee for 2007.
       Recommendation: Approve
   14. Club Financials – Report to the Board of Directors as prepared by Ms. Kay Dwyer, Treasurer and Mr. Dave Weil, Director.
       Recommendation: Approve recommendations as presented in the report.
   15. Charge for copies – It is recommended that the cost for making copies be established at $.25 per page. NRS116.31177 2. states: . . .The executive board may charge a fee to cover the actual costs of preparing a copy, but not to exceed 25 cents per page.
       Recommendation: Accept
   16. Appoint the following for a two-year term on the Election Committee commencing January 1, 2007: Jan Hockenberg, Sandy Howard and Philip Barad.
       Recommendation: Approve
   17. Appoint Joyce Servello as the Interim Vice Chairperson of the Covenants Committee. Commencing January 1, 2007 the majority of the Covenants Committee will be newly appointed members of the Committee. During the first quarter of 2007 the Committee will select a Chairperson and the name will then be submitted to the Board of Directors for approval.
       Recommendation: Approve
   18. Reappoint BJ Bonak, Barbara Stevenson, Les Norman and Len Chapman for a second two-year term on the Lifestyle Committee.
       Recommendation: Approve
   19. Approve the By-Laws for the Arts and Crafts Club; Anthem Authors; Billiards Club; How Too,
       Can Do Club; Opera Lovers Club; Pan Club; Sun City Anthem Women’s Golf Club; as recom-
       mended by the Lifestyle Committee.
       Recommendation: Approve
   20. Approve the $1.00 fee for Catered Events and Pot Lucks as recommended by the Lifestyle
       Committee
       Recommendation: Approve
   21. Approve the Room Rental Rates as recommended by the Lifestyle Committee
       Recommendation: Approve
   22. Approve recommended privileges for Special Interest Groups as recommended by the Lifestyle
       Committee.
       Recommendation: Approve
   23. Approve the recommendations from the Finance Committee to be funded from the Capital Assets
       Budget: Blinds for the Fitness Center in Independence Center in the amount of $14,950.
       Recommendation: Approve
   24. Appoint Roland Parsons as Chief of Security Patrol.
       Recommendation: Approve
   25. Appoint Roger Cooper as Chairperson of Community Services Group.
       Recommendation: Approve
   26. Appoint Phil Barad as Chairperson of the Emergency Preparedness Committee.
       Recommendation: Approve
9. FINANCIAL REPORT – Sherry Fields
   Recommendation: Approve
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Action May Be Taken)
    1. Renewal of Management Agreement with RMI Management, LLC. The current contract with RMI Management, LLC will expire on February 1, 2007. The new contract includes changes from $2.50 per rooftop to $2.63 per rooftop and the chares for duplexes to change from $1.00 to $1.05.
       Recommendation: Approve
    2. Information Center: Committee Report
    3. Reimburse expenses for costs relating to shelving and cabinetry at Independence Center to the Woodchips Club in the amount of $4,850.
       Recommendation: Approve
11. NEW BUSINESS (Action May Be Taken)
    1. Approve the recommendation from the Lifestyle Committee to not accept any long term rentals
       from any group
       Recommendation: Approve
12. ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

• Approve Minutes
• Legal Issues
• Personnel Matters
• Non-Compliance Issues

Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc.
Investment Committee Meeting
Greene Room
November 21, 2006, 9:00 a.m.

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER Ken Hinson

2. ESTABLISH A QUORUM Ken Hinson

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ken Hinson
   17 October 2006

4. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Ken Hinson

5. REPORT ON MATTERS RELATIVE TO THIS COMMITTEE
   FROM BOARD MEETING HELD Kay Dwyer
   16 November 2006

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.

7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

   1. Reserve Study

   2. Communications Bank of America

8. INVESTMENTS

   1. Review portfolio

   2. Consider advice of Bank of America.

   3. Consider any changes

9. NEW BUSINESS

   1. Review of Interest Rates actually earned David Bernstein

   2. Any other Business.

10. PUBLIC COMMENT

11. ADJOURNMENT

Next scheduled meeting will be on 16 January 2007 unless an earlier meeting is required by changes in our Financial Circumstances.

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Sun City Anthem Current Events/History Club
November 16, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.

The Current Events/History Club Presents:

Curtis Patrick
Sun City Anthem resident and former 40-year close associate to Ronald Reagan talking about his upcoming new book
Reagan: What Was He Really Like?

Anthem Center

Members and guests welcome!

Bill Kohn
Vice-President, Current Events/History
 

Sun City Anthem Pet Club
Annual Meeting
November 16, 2006, 10:00 a.m.
Courtyard at Independence Center

Cordially invites all Sun City Anthem Residents
To their Annual Meeting

Featuring: World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
Animals are People too      —      A Purrfect Show

All Gregory Popovich animals are rescued from shelters
He will present 30 minutes of his Comedy Pet Theater
2 for one passes will be presented to all in attendance

Refreshments will follow

Election of 2007 officers

You do not need to be or become a member of the Pet Club to attend

Please join us for a very enjoyable treat!

Shirley Cheri,
Sun City Anthem Pet Club

Medicare Part D Drug Plan Consultation
December  8, 2006 (see times below)
Computer Lab, Anthem Center

Announcing a service to Sun City Anthem Residents who have not yet chosen a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan, or wish to change their current plan.

The Sun City Anthem Computer Club has arranged for interested members and others in the community to have a one-on-one consultation with a Medicare Part D counselor from The Nevada State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

Medicare Part D counselors have agreed to be available on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in the COMPUTER CLUB LAB in the Anthem Center. Counselors will be available to answer your questions and by using the Medicare website to find the best plan for your particular needs and enroll you in such a plan if you so choose.

If you wish to participate in a consultation with SHIP personnel, please e-mail Norm Rosenfeld by Monday, December 4 at
(e-mail address removed)
Subject: Medicare

In the body of your message, please indicate the following:

• Your name
• Your SCA Member Number
• Desired appointment time (1st CHOICE)*
• Desired appointment time (2nd CHOICE)*
• Phone number

Your appointment time will then be confirmed. In order to best help you, you should bring the following to the consultation:

• Your Medicare card
• A list of all the medications you are taking including the dosage of each and how often you take each drug

The choice is yours as to whether to sign up or not, but, depending on your drug usage, you may be able to save $1000 or more each year with the right Medicare Part D program for you.

(NOTE: HMO members should not attempt to sign up for a separate Part D program without consulting their HMO first.)

*APPOINTMENTS WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR

• 9:00
• 9:30
• 10:00
• 10:30
• 11:00
• 11:30

Norman Rosenfeld
Sun City Anthem Resident

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 Kristi Lonsinger—617-4410

Week beginning November 13, 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.
E-Mail: channel99sca (at) yahoo (dot) com 

1. THIS WEEK’S FEATURES:

   1. Anthem Authors – A lively interview with our bounty of published authors

   2. Learn more about a popular unique series of galleries in downtown Las Vegas… First Friday Art

   3. The Scintas – A Review of their lively, musical show now at The Sahara

   4. A visit to the fabulous Bass Pro Shops at the Silverton

2. ONGOING FEATURES:

   1. Meg’s Stretch and Tip – Meg Poulson

   2. Maintenance Minute – (Door Hinges) – Megan Goodfellow

   3. Nutrition Helps – (Consider your fat intake) – Amy Miracle

   4. Cranky Critic- (“Marie Antoinette”) - Anita Rosen

   5. Activity Manager’s Report – Greg Dreyer

   6. Brenda’s Body Shop –Another workout machine demonstrated -Brenda Lorentzen

   7. Something to Think About – (A Trip Down Memory Lane) - Lois Krashin

   8. Board President’s Report – Favil West with Pulte Customer Relations VP, Nicole Spriggs with news for those who’ve received letters re: their home’s plumbing fittings.

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!

• Seminar
  Free Pain Management Seminar
  Dr Elizabeth Barhydt
  November 18, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Penn Room, Independence Center
  See the November Spirit, page 24
• Show POSTPONED
  The Performing Arts Club comedy production of Laff-In Lives in Anthem has been postponed. Please watch for the new show dates!
  
  Julia Dodson
  Performing Arts Club
  
  Laff-In Lives in Anthem
  Presented by the Performing Arts Club
  November 16, 17  & 18
  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 Minuteman Foundation has received a donation in memory of Evelyn Ellman who recently passed away. Though it's hard to see the reason, may it comfort you to know that loving thoughts go out to you...

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.