June 8, 2007

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Sun City Anthem Emergency Preparedness Group
June 11, 2007, 7:00 p.m.
Independence Center's Morris/Nelson Rooms

"Nevada's Vulnerabilities — How We Should Prepare"

Presented by Senator Joseph (Joe) J. Heck.

Vice Chair of the Transportation and Homeland Security Committee for Nevada.

Sponsored by Sun City Anthem Emergency Preparedness Group

Refreshments will be served.

Phil Barad
Chairman
263-6378  retiredone@cox.net

Sun City Anthem Community Association, Inc.
Board Update from Mike Dixon, Board President

Before I became a Board Member, I found the number and type of meetings our Board held confusing, and my repeated request for clarification only increased my frustration. Now that I’m not only on the Board but President of it, I find myself the recipient of similar requests from other members. Fortunately, I am now in a position to get some answers for all of us who want to be assured that when the Executive Board meets, it does so in a manner compliant with NRS116.

Armed with a chart listing all the types of “meetings” of the Board that have been convened in the recent past, I contacted both Bruce Alitt, Chief Investigator for the State of Nevada, Real Estate Division and the Office of the Ombudsman; and John Leach, our Association’s legal counsel.

The first thing I learned from my conversations with these two men is that NRS116 is only specific on two types of board meetings: “A meeting of the executive board must be held at least once every 90 days. (NRS116.31083.1), and “An executive board may meet in executive session” only for one of the reasons specified in NRS116.31085.3, leaving the requirements for other meetings of the board open to interpretation. In general, Mr. Allit and Mr. Leach were in agreement on their interpretation of notice, agenda availability, unit owners’ attendance and right to speak at meetings. Where they differed, I have elected to follow the more restrictive interpretation. I’m certain that like me, you will be surprised by some meeting requirements and you won’t like all of them, but I am confident that, like me, you will respect and follow them.

Any time a quorum of the board “meets” regarding Association matters, it constitutes “a meeting of the executive board” and is subject to one of the two NRS116 cites referenced above. The meeting location can even be ”virtual,” such as a discussion by phone or e-mails in which a quorum of the board participates. Critical to this interpretation is the need for a quorum of the board, that is, a majority of the board must participate.

In general, notice of any meeting of the executive board, except for an emergency meeting, must be sent “not less than 10 days before the date of the meeting.” This notice may be sent either via US mail, electronic mail, or in a community publication that is sent to each unit’s owner. We will continue to use The Spirit and The Relay insert to publish the required notice of our monthly Board Meeting and other regularly scheduled meetings of the executive board. For convenience, the Notice will also be posted on the bulletin board in Anthem Center and distributed using an e-mail Bulletin. In the event that an emergency meeting of the board is needed, the only Notice will be on the bulletin board in Anthem Center and distributed using an e-mail Bulletin when the meeting is scheduled.

“The notice of a meeting of the executive board must state the time and place of the meeting and include a copy of the agenda for the meeting OR the date on which and the locations where copies of the agenda may be conveniently obtained by the unit’s owners” (NRS116.31083.4). The Notice for the regular monthly Board Meeting will continue to state where and when the Agenda will be available. It is our intent that it will available at the Association Office, posted on the bulletin board in Anthem Center and http://www.SCA-HOA.org  and distributed as an e-mail Bulletin at least 4 days prior to the date of the meeting. The agenda for meetings of the executive board other than the regular monthly Board Meeting will be included with the Notice. Since typically no action will be taken by the board other than at the regular monthly Board Meeting, a detailed agenda is not required. For example, the Notice for the Town Hall Meetings will simply say: “Agenda: Open Discussion.“

As provided by NRS116.31085, a unit’s owner may attend any meeting of the executive board, except executive session, and speak at any such meeting. As allowed under NRS116, the executive board will allow any unit’s owner to speak during a comment period at the beginning of every meeting. There will be an additional comment period at the end of the regular monthly Board Meeting. No member comments will be allowed during the business portion of a meeting of the board, that is, when the board is discussing and voting on matters on the agenda. Each member will be allowed a maximum of two minutes, and unused time cannot be ceded to allow another member more time. Members should limit their comments to Association business, and not use this forum to criticize or complain about other members. The board will respond to questions and comments at its own discretion, and may not act on any matter unless it is on the duly published meeting agenda.

“Not more than 30 days after each meeting of the executive board, the secretary shall cause the minutes or a summary of the minutes of the meeting to be made available to the units’ owners.” We will continue to make the minutes available at the Association office and on the http://www.SCA-HOA.org web site. Beginning with the August issue, the Spirit will contain only a summary of action taken by the board.

The only meetings of the board that a unit’s owner may not attend or speak at are executive sessions. As provided by NRS116.31085.3, an executive board may meet in executive session only to:

1. consult with the attorney on matters related to proposed or pending litigation, or to take any action regarding a contract between the association and the attorney;
2. discuss personnel matters related to a community manager or employee of the association;
3. discuss a violation of the governing documents;
4. discuss the failure of a unit’s owner to adhere to a schedule, such as construction or landscaping.

The board may not meet in executive session to take action on any contract other than a contract with the attorney. Any matter discussed in executive session will continue to be generally noted in the minutes of the regularly monthly Board Meeting

Another meeting requirement clarification that surprised me was the requirements for a workshop. A workshop for board members is considered a meeting of the board; but a workshop of the board and a Committee is considered a committee meeting and must meet the requirements for meetings of that committee.

The objective of every meeting of the executive board is to accomplish the business of the Association. I encourage every member of the Association to attend meetings of the executive board and have their voices heard as provided by NRS116 and our by-laws. In addition, please take the time to attend Committee meetings when a topic of interest to you is being discussed, since those meetings provide the opportunity to understand items before they are presented to the board for action.

If you have topic you would like me to address in a future weekly update, please send me a note using the Board of Directors e-form on http://www.SCA-HOA.org 

Mike Dixon
SCA Board President

Sun City Anthem
June Fitness 2007 Adventures

Sun. 6/17 – Father’s Day – Father’s workout or take a class and receive a (J) = 5 pts

Mon. 6/18 – FREE Yoga BASICS with Caren
3:00-4:00 p.m. (E) = 10 pts at the Independence Center

Tues. 6/19 – Las Vegas Casino T-shirt Day Wear your favorite shirt to class or w/out receive (J) = 5 pts

Thurs. 6/21 – FREE Aquacize class with Marilyn
4:00-5:00 p.m. (J) = 5 pts


Meg Poulson
Fitness Manager

Sun City Anthem Business Development Club Meeting
June 18, 2007
From 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Anthem Center's Bristol Room

Below is the agenda for the Monday, June 18 Business Development Club meeting. The attachment titled Charting Your Course is provided as background reading for the meeting.

From 7:00- 7:30
Open Discussion about future BDC Programs

7:30- 9:00
Guest Speaker: Mr. Randy Innis
Entrepreneur and Chairman, Nevada District Export Council

Speech Title: Brainstorming New Business Opportunities:
Start with Your Resume

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BDC NEXT MONTH

JULY 25, Wednesday

Place: Freedom Hall Building #2

Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm

In Cooperation with the Anthem Financial Club

Speaker: Mr. Robert Maheu
Book by Maheu: Next to Hughes
New York: Harper Paperbacks, 1993.

Speech Title: “How the Powerful Get Things Done:
My Life with the FBI, CIA, and Howard Hughes”


Ron Morse
President, Business Development Club

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.