February 6, 2007

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Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc.
Finance Committee Meeting
February 6, 2007 at 3:00 p.m.

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER — Guy
2. ESTABLISH A QUORUM — Guy
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR January 16, 2006 — Guy
4. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT — Guy
   1. Board Capital Asset Actions in January
5. BOARD REPRESENTATIVE REPORT — Kay
6. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR DECEMBER — Sherry
7. COMMUNITY MANAGERS REPORT — Arnie
8. EXPENDITURE REQUESTS — Arnie
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
   1. Status Of Charter Club Compliance Reviews — Shirley
10. NEW BUSINESS
    1. Nominate Carol Haggin for Finance Committee (ACTION) — Guy
    2. 2006 Audit — Jack
    3. Finance committee response to audit management letter — Jack
    4. Recommendation on $20 late fees — Jack
    5. Late Fees under $20 — Guy
11. PUBLIC COMMENT
12. ADJOURNMENT

Next Meeting: March 13 at 1:30pm

Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc.
Lifestyle Committee Meeting
February 9, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.
Anthem Center

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ESTABLISH QUORUM

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—December Meeting

4. BOARD REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT—Bob Berman

5. MANAGEMENT’S REPORT—Arnie Snow

6. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT—Phyllis Washburn

7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS –

   1. Recommend to Board—Tom Johnson to Lifestyle Committee

   2. Chartered Club Bylaw Update
       Approve—Garden, Sewing, Business Development, Performing Arts
       Not Complete—Bowling, Porcelain, Travel Club voting Feb. 13—OK
       March room reservation for the club.

   3. Financial Reports—Due Jan. 31, 2007 missing clubs
      -- Issuing 1099s
       

8. NEW BUSINESS

   1. Special Events Requests

   2. Fees for Equipment for Residents and Non-Resident Meetings

   3. All Room Requests

      1. Room Requests

         1. ICCC Room request for 4 Sundays in Feb. for Line Dancing

         2. Packets of room requests
             

      2.  Chartered Club Special Event Requests
         Mah Jongg Tournament March 25, 10:30-4 p.m.
         Women’s Club--Bingo
         Tennis Club—Socials
         Arts and Crafts Pot Luck
         Others
          

   4. Work Sessions Date—Board Resolution on Room Requests and Look at Long Term Rentals

   5. Garage Sales/Parking Lot Sales—2, 3, 4 per year—Bob Berman on
      revising Rules and Reg’s

   6. Organ for Independence Center and Performing Arts

   7. Damage to Table Tennis tables—Billiards Tables—Information Only

   8. Club Web Pages

9. PUBLIC COMMENTS

10. ADJOURNMENT

Next Workshop—March 1, 2007 at 1:30 p.m.

Next Meeting—March 8, 2007 at 9 a.m.

Sun City Anthem Woodchips
Seminar
February 12, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.
Independence Center

On Monday February 12, at 10:00 AM, in Independence Center, the Woodchips Woodworking Club will offer a seminar covering proper measuring, wood and materials purchase and construction of full extension, pull-out sliding drawers for your kitchen or bathroom. The seminar is open to all Sun City Anthem residents at no cost. However, after the seminar, in order to use the wood shop to construct the drawers, you must be a member of the Woodchips and have completed the applicable training. For more information, call Don at 269-8311 or Wayne at 407-1904, or to print the handout visit our website at http://www.scawoodchips.org 


Don Schramski

Week beginning February 5, 2006 -
Channel 99 TV News
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On the Web site at: http://www.sca-hoa.org
Log in and click on Channel 99.
Suggestions and comments to:

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"Anthem Alive!" - Recap

1. FEATURED STORIES:
   1. A visit to our new Albertson's neighborhood store!
   2. Enjoy the David Brenner Show Review
   3. Learn about "Natural Beauty of Las Vegas"
   4. The Buffet Boys Critique Red Rock Casino's Buffet
2. ONGOING FEATURES
   1. Veteran’s Corner – Col. Blum
   2. Nutrition Helps (Weight Loss) – Sue Simecka/Amy Miracle
   3. Activity Manager’s Report
   4. Meg’s Stretch and Tip – Meg Poulson
   5. Something to Think About – Lois Krashin
   6. Board President’s Report – Favil West
       
3. DETAILED RECAP

Channel 99 reporter Marta Hurwitz visits the grand opening of the new Albertson’s Supermarket located at The Anthem Highlands Shopping Center. Dianne Davis reviews the upcoming David Brenner Show at the Cannery. Join Sue Simecka as she finds out about all-natural skin care products. One of our newest Las Vegas casinos, Red Rock has a huge buffet. Join the Buffet Boys, Carl Weinstein and John Waterhouse and enjoy their critique. Col. Herb Blum has important information to share for our vets in his Veteran’s Corner.

Activities director Greg Dreyer gives viewers a preview of the week's upcoming activities, Meg Poulson provides viewers with another exercise tip and stretch - and an update on "Fitness Journey 2007." Lois Krashin, in her hilarious “Something to Think About” segment explains why being 60 is a good thing. The show concludes with Favil West giving his Board President’s Report.

Phyllis Davis
837-0644

The Anthem Financial Club Extends a Special Invitation To All Residents SOLD OUT!

Our Featured Speaker: MS. PAT MULROY, GENERAL MANAGER, SOUTHERN NEVADA WATER AUTHORITY ((SNWA). Pat is responsible for supplying our most valued commodity, WATER, to over 1,800,000 customers.

She is an outstanding executive and speaker. She will tell us about our current water status as well as SNWA's future plans. Please mark your calendars and join us to hear and meet Pat. Do not miss this special presentation.

Delaware Room
Wednesday, February 14, 7:00p
SOLD OUT!

Raffle prizes provided by Station Casinos


Bill Campbell

Geriatric Care Managers have become a necessary part of living in a society where our parents may have retired out of the state or now are having difficulty managing their home, health and activities of daily living. The use of a geriatric care manager can allow parents their autonomy while providing family members with the necessary sense of security that their parents have their needs met.

For more information: http://www.nevadageriatriccare.com/

Upcoming Sun City Anthem Activities at home and about town!

• Meeting
  Lifestyle Committee
  February 9, at 9:00 a.m.
  See the February Spirit, page 11
• Show
  "Shades of Sinatra"
  February 9 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
  $15 per person
  Freedom Hall, Independence Center
  See the February Spirit, page 18
• Expo
  Emergency Preparedness Group
  Monday, February 12, at 3:00 p.m.
  Anthem Center, Hanneman Hall
  See the February Spirit, page 15
• Meeting
  Property & Grounds Committee
  February 13, at 1:30 p.m.
  See the February Spirit, page 11
• Karaoke/Sing-Sing Along Group
  February 14, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
  Independence Center, Freedom Hall
  All residents are invited to attend and participate!
  See the February Spirit, page 19
• Dance
  Mardi Gras Madness!
  February 16, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
  $15 per person ($20 after 2/9)
  See the February Spirit, page 18
• Finance Committee Meeting
  February 20, at 1:30 p.m.
  See the February Spirit, page 10
• Class
  "How to Win at Video Poker"
  By Dr. Henry Tamburin
  February 20, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
  $20 per person
  Anthem Center, Delaware Room
  See the February Spirit, page 18
• Seminar
  "The Inside Scoop on Casino Comps"
  By Dr. Henry Tamburin
  February 27, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
  $15 per person
  Anthem Center, Delaware Room
  See the February Spirit, page 18
• Show
  "Potpourri"
  February 23 & 24, 7:00 p.m.
  Independence Center, Freedom Hall
  $5 per person. Tickets on sale Independence Center Box Office Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays starting 2/9.
  See the February Spirit, page 19
• Class
  Driver Safety Program
  February 28 & March 1, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
  $10 per person. You must attend both sessions.
  See the February Spirit, page 19
• Karaoke/Sing-Sing Along Group
  February 28, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
  Independence Center, Freedom Hall
  All residents are invited to attend and participate!
  See the February Spirit, page 19
• Event
  Fourth Annual NASD Investor Forum
  Co Sponsored by the SCA Financial Club
  March 2, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  SOLD OUT!
• Show
  Theater in the Valley
  A Comedy Double Feature
  "The Dumb Waiter" & "The Real Inspector Hound"
  March 3, at 7:00 p.m.
  $8 per person ($10 after 2/24)
  Independence Center, Freedom Hall
  See the February Spirit, page 20
• Concert
  Walt Wayne in Concert
  March 9 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
  $8 per person ($10 after 3/1)
  Independence Center, Freedom Hall
  See the February Spirit, page 20
• Expo
  Home Expo
  March 10, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  Anthem Center, Hanneman Hall
  Free! Vendors from all over the valley with ideas & products!
  See the February Spirit, page 20
• Debates!
  SCA Election
  March 18 & 19, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.
  Independence Center, Freedom Hall
  See the February Spirit, page 19
• Investment Committee Meeting
  March 13, 9:00 a.m.
  See the February Spirit, page 10
• Dance
  "Blarney Stone Stomp"
  St. Patrick's Day Dance featuring
  the music and comedy of "Irish Stew"
  March 16, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
  $15 per person ($20 after 3/9)
  Anthem Center, Hanneman Hall
  See the February Spirit, page 20
• Show/Dance
  Bobby Morris & Company
  March 25, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
  $20 per person ($25 after 3/18)
  Anthem Center, Hanneman Hall
  See the February Spirit, page 20
• Show
  "Let's Dance"
  With Michael & Melinda
  March 31, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
  $20 per person ($25 after 3/24)
  Independence Center, Freedom Hall
  See the February Spirit, page 20
• Marcoa Vendor Appreciation Fair
  May 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  Free
  Anthem Center, Hanneman Hall and
  Independence Center &  the parking lot.
  See the February Spirit, page 20

The Minuteman Foundation has received a generous donation to honor Bob Sansing on the 61st anniversary of his birth.                   Happy Birthday Bob!

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.