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Submitted by Kris Downey, Information Advisory Committee member

It’s that time of year when families come together to celebrate, eat and observe treasured traditions. Consider starting a family tradition of creating/updating everyone’s contact information.

Why is this important? Because a lot can happen in a year — people move, get married, get un-married, pass away — you get the idea. A current list of contact info will save time and reduce stress in the event of an emergency. It’s also important to appoint a family member, or trusted friend to act as the central contact for all family members.

Complete this information for each family member including out-of-state contacts.

Name:
Home Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone:
Work:
Address:
City State Zip
Phone:
Date of Birth:
Social Security Number:
Important Medical Info:

Make sure all family members have this list. Update as needed, but at a minimum once per year. Do your best to keep contact info current in your cell phone. Also keep a paper copy of this information as a low-tech back up plan that can’t be knocked offline.

Lastly, put the information into your cell phone’s contact list under “I C E” (In Case of Emergency). First responders are trained to look for it in an emergency.

A lot can happen in a year. Keeping contacts up-to-date is a small thing that can reap big rewards in an emergency situation.

Have You Voted Yet?

If you vote you will be entered into a raffle. There are a total of twelve prizes; two $500 checks and ten $100 checks.
You must submit a valid ballot to be entered into the raffle to win and we must receive 2,200 valid ballots for the raffle to occur. Winners do not need to be present.

Remember, we need 51% of our voters to submit their ballots for the proposed changes to the CC&Rs and By-laws. If we fall short of this, a very costly re-vote will be needed.

Please note the meeting for the CC&R and Bylaw revisions has been postponed to January 11, 2019!

Mail your ballot and please make sure your ballot is received by January 10.

You may also submit your ballot the day of the election meeting on January 11, 2019 at 9:00 AM. The polls for voting will close at 10:00 AM.

To learn more about proposed changes to the CC&R and By-laws we are voting on, click here.

If you have not received or have misplaced your ballot, please contact HOA Elections of California, Inc. by telephone at (951) 667-7191 or by email at info@hoaelections.com.

Submitted by Kris Downey, Information Advisory Committee member

All of us, as responsible adults, have earned the right to be considered self-sufficient. But in the context of an emergency - what does self-sufficiency really mean?

We live in a beautiful place with much to be grateful for. We also live in very close proximity to an active fault line, the San Andreas Fault. There is no way to predict exactly when the fault will “act up” but it’s best to be prepared.

Being prepared means being self-sufficient for a minimum of 14 days. Think about that for a minute. If you and yours needed to be self-sufficient for 14 days - what would you need?

HERE’S A LIST TO GET YOU STARTED:

• VIAL OF LIFE – Medical Info and Emergency Contacts (free, available at the lifestyle desk).
• FIRST AID SUPPLIES - (not just band aids!)
• WATER – a two (2) week supply, two gallons/per person/per day and don’t forget water for pets, too!
• PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS and Eye Glasses.
• NON-PERISHABLE FOOD - Rotate every 180 days.
• CAN OPENER - Hand operated.
• FLASHLIGHTS - Extra batteries, rotate annually.
• RADIO - Portable, extra batteries, test monthly.
• FIRE EXTINGUISHER – All-purpose A-B-C.
• CELL PHONE – Charged, charger handy, extra batteries or charging method.
• WHISTLE – Means to call for help.
• STURDY SHOES - Extra socks and a change of clothes.
• WORK GLOVES - Leather
• TOOLS – Adjustable wrench, pliers, and crowbar.
• IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS – Paper copies.
• DUCT TAPE - Scissors and rope.
• CASH – Small bills and change.
• HYGIENE SUPPLIES - Cat litter and garbage bags.

These items can be stored in a 35-gallon rolling trash can kept in your garage or your backyard.

Get started today, in the event of an emergency you will be glad you did.

*This list is an excerpt from the Emergency Preparedness article in the December, 2018 issue of The View Magazine written by Jeff Kirkpatrick. EPSC Chair.

In summary, effective January 1, 2019 every homeowner will have to use their new account numbers. You will be receiving your new account numbers in a separate mailing in the next 7 - 10 days. In addition, there is a new mailing address for your HOA payments.

• If you are making your monthly HOA assessment payments through your bank, you will need to advise your bank of your new account number and the new mailing address.
• If you are mailing your payment monthly, you will need to reference your new account number and send it to the new mailing address.
• If you are making your online payments through TownSquare/Associa DRM through automatic withdrawal (ACH), no action is required.

Please note Association monthly assessment will be increased to $265/monthly, beginning January 1, 2019.

Residents who pay by check, will then receive coupon books in another separate mailing with their account numbers printed on them.

The Readers Ink Club had their annual dinner with husbands at the Shadows Restaurant last evening. Approximately 40 residents attended and enjoyed a wonderful turkey dinner with all the trimmings.  Hats off to the Shadows staff for a delicious meal and their great service!

President Nancy Angus welcomed the gathering and introduced her committee who made it all possible. The Book Club meets year-round on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Montecito clubhouse. Book selections, mostly fiction, are chosen by the members. Discussion and ratings of the books are offered by the members at the meetings.

After dinner, Dan Regeimbal and Leroy provided musical entertainment for our listening and dancing pleasure. Another great night out at Sun City Shadow Hills!

November 2018 was the WORST month in SCSH’s history due to a specific crime of opportunity! Twenty-two (22!) residents parked their vehicles overnight on their driveways and became victims of vehicle theft or theft from their vehicles. A single common denominator was present for each of these crimes – EVERY PARKED, UNATTENDED, VEHICLE WAS LEFT UNLOCKED! Unlocked!

We can prevent these crimes of opportunity from happening by simply following these simple steps:

* Lock your parked vehicles. Better yet, park and lock them inside your locked garage and take the keys into your locked home.

* Completely close your garage doors.

* If you must park in your driveway, remove valuables, garage door openers, ignition keys/fobs and LOCK the vehicle.

* Make sure your driveway lighting is functioning properly and brightly.

* Home security video systems have become very inexpensive and easy to install.

* If your garage door opener is missing, lost, or stolen, change the opener codes immediately.

See the Security Advisory Committee (SAC) Committee Report in the upcoming January 2019 issue of the VIEW for the complete report!

Over 250 Sun City Shadow Hills (SCSH) residents gathered in the Montecito ballroom Sunday night, December 2, for the traditional lighting of the menorah to inaugurate the 8-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. For Jews and non-Jews alike, it was a stimulating and inspiring ceremony and program.

The menorah is a nine-branched candelabrum. On each night of Hanukkah an additional branch is lit to commemorate the miracle of the small jar of oil that lasted for 8 days until more could be obtained to keep the holy temple’s menorah lit in Jerusalem. During one of the darkest times of the year, the menorah represents light and hope to the Jewish people in reverential ceremony.

The Shamash, the special candle that kindles the others, represents each person’s ability to light up the world with hope and possibilities. By refraining from harmful speech, donating food and time to the less fortunate, and respecting others, we all have the power to contribute bright light, dignity, and justice to the world.

Spiritual Leader, Ken Hailpern led the assemblage in prayers for the victims of the Tree of Life Synagogue tragedy in Pittsburgh, where 11 were killed and 7 were injured.

We were honored by the presence of the Shadow Aires, a performing ensemble of our own community singers, directed by Karen Adamik. They sang several songs (including two in Hebrew), closing with God Bless America dedicated to our California firefighters and first responders and honoring the memory of President George H.W. Bush.

Then we were blessed with the Ukulele Ensemble, led by Darlene Kretchmer and George De Graffenreid. They performed several Hanukkah songs, including the ever-popular Hanukkah in Santa Monica. To close, we all sang and clapped in unison to Hava Nagila!

All in all, it was a great night and a great way to begin our special holiday season!

The Information Advisory Committee (IAC) is trying to get the word out for residents to vote on the CC&R’s and By-law changes. As part of this commitment, we will be taking the measures and breaking them out one measure per day for the week!

Measure #4 is a vote to decrease the minimum rental term from 90 days to 45 days and will also remove present language which allows homeowners to rent for any period less than 90 days, if they use a management company to rent their home.

History – Currently the governing documents allow homeowners to rent their homes out for 90 days, with the exception of allowing a rental of less than 90 days when they use a professional management company. The current language could, in effect, allow homes to be rented out for one 4-day weekend, such as Coachella or Stagecoach, if they use a management company. This measure would eliminate that exception to the minimum rental period and decrease the minimum rental period to 45 days.

If Measure #4 passes, (YES Vote) decreases the minimum rental term to 45 days and there will be no more exceptions.

If Measure #4 fails, (NO Vote) means that the present rental terms will be a minimum of (90 days) and the exception (allowed to rent for less time where a management company handles the rentals) will continue.

We ask every homeowner to send in your ballot today or better yet, drop it off in the ballot boxes located at either clubhouse! The deadline to vote is December 12 at 10:00 am!

A majority of homeowners each having one vote per household on each Measure presented (approximately 1760 votes one way or another is necessary to determine the outcome of each individual measure). This is YOUR community and an opportunity to make YOUR desires known at least on the Measures presented. Please vote.

If you have questions, please contact President Fuller at president@scshca.com or contact the Board or HOA staff or seek counsel from your fellow homeowners.

The Information Advisory Committee (IAC) is trying to get the word out for residents to vote on the CC&R’s and By-law changes.  As part of this commitment, we will be taking the measures and breaking them out one measure per day for the week!

Measure #3 is a vote to Prohibit Cumulative Voting for Board Member Elections.

History – Currently the governing documents direct the HOA allow Cumulative voting every other year in the election process when 3 Board Member positions are up for election.  Cumulative voting allows homeowners to place one, two or three votes for any one candidate, or two for one candidate and one for another candidate or one vote for three different candidates selected from the total number of candidates running.  When only two positions are up for election, individual voting is required.  In individual voting, you have up to two votes, per household and may not place more than one vote to any one candidate.  In Cumulative voting, you may place more than one vote to any one candidate.  This is the difference between the two voting methods.

If Measure #3 passes, (YES Vote) means that we would end Cumulative voting.

If Measure #3 fails, (NO Vote) means that the present Cumulative voting imposed by the governing documents would continue in effect. 

We ask every homeowner to send in your ballot today or better yet, drop it off in the ballot boxes located at either clubhouse!  The deadline to vote is December 12 at 10:00 am!

For our third book we will be exploring The Telomere Effect by Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn who won the Novel Prize in 2009.

Click on the agenda below.

📄 Telomere Effect Book Club

Phase 1 Large Dog Park will be closed on Friday, November 30 and reopen on Tuesday, December 4.

The reopening of the North Channel Park will be delayed from November 30 to Tuesday, December 4.

The closures will allow for improvements of the grass lawn areas.

Thank you,

Sun City Shadow Hills

The Information Advisory Committee (IAC) is trying to get the word out for residents to vote on the CC&R’s and By-law changes. As part of this commitment, we will be taking the measures and breaking them out one measure per day for the week!

Measure #2 is a vote to remove term limits on committee members from our governing documents.

History - Currently, there is a two-term limit on committee members, therefore, experienced committee members, who are interested and willing to serve, must be replaced after their second term. Some committees have a real difficulty finding enough residents who are willing and qualified to serve on their committees. This would allow for committee members to continue serving as long as they are willing and at the discretion of the Board. On the other hand, some might feel that providing more homeowner’s an opportunity to serve on Advisory Committees should be encouraged. The problem is we don’t have resident’s breaking down the walls to get onto committees, as a matter of fact, it’s quite the opposite.

If Measure #2 passes, (YES Vote) means that we would remove term limits from our governing documents. The effect would be that good, experienced and willing committee members will be able to continue serving at the discretion of the Board.

If Measure #2 fails, (NO Vote) means that the present term limits imposed by the governing documents would continue in effect. The effect would be that good, experienced and willing committee members would NOT be able to continue serving at the discretion of the Board and would be replaced after their second term.

We ask every homeowner to send in your ballot today or better yet, drop it off in the ballot boxes located at either clubhouse! The deadline to vote is December 12 at 10:00 am!

December's issue of The View is now available digitally for download. Hard-copies should be delivered around December 1.

The Information Advisory Committee (IAC) is trying to get the word out for residents to vote on the CC&R’s and By-law changes. As part of this commitment, we will be taking the measures and breaking them out one measure per day for the week!

Measure #1 includes all the proposed changes to remove PULTE from the Governing Documents wherever possible and applicable and all changes required because of new California state laws.

If Measure #1 passes, then the CC&R’s and By-laws, as set forth in the materials provided, would become the current governing documents. Since Pulte is no longer here, it seemed responsible for us to remove them from the documents, wherever possible. The other changes are required because of changes in the law. If Measure #1 passes, the documents will become clearer without Pulte being listed where applicable, and since we must implement new laws anyway, the documents would reflect that which is required by law.

If Measure #1 fails, PULTE will remain (Declarant) in our Governing Documents, even though they are no longer an interested party. If measure #1 fails, we will HAVE to implement new State laws, regardless of a NO vote.

We ask every homeowner to send in your ballot today or better yet, drop it off in the ballot boxes located at either clubhouse! The deadline to vote is December 12 at 10:00 am!