2015 srca april may magazine

Scottsdale Ranch Community Association 1

Plus…scottsdale Ranch Real Estate update

By Peggy Rauch

2015 Meeting & Event Calendar… Page 36

The Official Publication of the Scottsdale Ranch Community Association April/May 2015

2015 Scottsdale Ranch Annual Meeting & Election Information

Fishing Derby & Lake Fest!

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12 Mercado Directory of Merchants & Services

13 Mercado Coupons

Mercado Corner…

Your Hoa… 4 Message From Your HOA

Annual Assessment Reminders

SAVE THE DATE: SRCA Annual Homeowner’s Meeting & Board Election

SRCA Board Briefs & Announcements

Residents’ Corner

5 Meet Your HOA

6 Manager’s Report

President’s Message

Home & Landscape… 8 Before & After Home Renovation

Did You Know?

Sustainable Tree Pruning Practices

9 City of Scottsdale Brush Collection 2015

Waterbird Census In Scottsdale Ranch

News From Scottsdale Water: It Pays To Conserve Water!

10 From Your Homeowner Liaison

Stay up-to-date! Visit the Scottsdale Ranch Community Association website, www.scottsdaleranch.org

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Table of Contents… April/May 2015

The Official Magazine of Scottsdale Ranch

This magazine is delivered to all homeowners and businesses in the Scottsdale Ranch Community bi-monthly. This magazine is also distributed to surrounding businesses and office complexes. You have received this publication because your HOA believes you take pride in your home environment and community. This magazine provides you with HOA information and home product advertising that enhances your home comfort and increases the value of your home. We are always interested in your comments or suggestions. SRCA does not promote or endorse any advertisers in this magazine.

While efforts to ensure accuracy are exercised, the publisher assumes no liability for the information contained in either editorial or advertising content. For advertising and editorial information please call 480-634-1708 or visit valhalla360.com.

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amenities… 14 Lake Serena Boating

Scottsdale Ranch Block Party Trailer for Free!

Desert Garden Park

15 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale

News from Laguna Elementary

Social Life on the Ranch… 21 Annual Fishing Derby

22 Spring Movie in the Park

Jazz Nights on the Ranch

Wine Club

Recreational Boat Meet Ups/ ”Kayak Club”

Storytime with Mothergoose

23 Scottsdale Ranch Cork & Forks

Duplicate Bridge Group

Knitting, Crochet & Quilting Group

Lake Serena Yacht Club

Chess Club

Moms Group

24 Scottsdale Ranch Golf Club

25 Home and Garden Show Recap

26 Spring Dinner & a Show Recap

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Home and Garden Show Recap

In the Community… 32 If You See Something Say Something

Mercado at Scottsdale Ranch Events

Local Events To Check Out!

In Every Issue… 34 2015 SRCA Calendar of Events

36 Product & Service Directory

27 Cabarnet Burgers On “Everything” Buns

Healthy Lifestyles…

17 2015 Scottsdale Ranch Annual Meeting

18 Finance Committee Report

19 Operating Cash Flow Budget Comparison

20 Proposed Amendments

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Committee News… 28 Architectural Committee 2014 Review

Social Committee 2015 Review

29 Communications Committee 2015 Review

Governmental Committee Report

30 Lake Committee Report

31 Thank You to All Those Who Volunteer Their Time to SRCA


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Your Hoa…Message From Your HOATo discover Scottsdale Ranch is to discover a premier and progressive residential community attuned to your needs. at Scottsdale Ranch, you will find a community that ref lects your taste and individuality. From luxury waterfront homes and spacious single family dwellings to private patio homes, you will find a home to suit your needs. Scottsdale Ranch was established in 1981 and encompasses 1,118 acres bordered by 96th Street on the West, 112th Street to the East, and Shea Boulevard south to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. There are 3,938 homes/units in Scottsdale Ranch.

Scottsdale Ranch’s prestige is complemented by its luxurious amenities. Lake Serena, a forty-two acre man-made lake offers fishing and boating and is considered a jewel of Scottsdale Ranch. Likewise, the Community Center, which also houses the administrative offices, provides a comfortable gathering place for parties, community events, or even a game of cards.

Conveniently located at the corner of Via Linda and Mountain View is the Mercado which offers a variety of specialty stores, restaurants, grocery and drug stores, offices, and professional services. Centrally situated in the heart of Scottsdale Ranch is a 64-acre general public use area featuring many fine amenities such as the Scottsdale Ranch Park, a beautiful Desert Garden, the Via Linda Senior Center, the Boys and Girls Club and Laguna Elementary School.

The Scottsdale Ranch Community association and the active participation of Ranch residents design the lifestyle, integrity, and aesthetics of our community. Visit our website at www.scottsdaleranch.org for more information about our fabulous community!

Board BriefsJanuary/February

➢ Architect, Carlos Murrieta, was appointed as a member of the Architectural Committee.

➢ Therese Hall was appointed as a member of the Social Committee.

➢ 2015 Teller Committee Roster was approved, of: Pat Chermak, Nancy Brandl, Nancy Jacobson, Gaby Nations and Loretta Colgan.

➢ Administrative Office Built-In Storage Unit project was approved.

➢ It was approved to purchase an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) for the Community Center.

➢ Community Center private party rentals are now required to pre-pay an additional $100 to rental fees and refundable security deposit. This fee provides event insurance coverage through Philadelphia Insurance.

➢ Social Committee has been approved to move forward with the production of the SRCA mascot to be used for social events.

Annual Assessment Remindersannual assessment invoices were mailed out to all Scottsdale Ranch residents in December 2014 with a due date of January 1, 2015. The 30-day grace period provided residents adequate time to make payments, as payments were not considered delinquent until January 31, 2015. all payments received in our office after January 31, 2015 were considered late and have been assessed a 10% late fee of $34.00.

Starting February 28, 2015, all accounts not paid have also been assessed additional interest at a rate of 12% per annum, or $3.40 per month until it is paid.

So, if you haven’t already, please be sure to mail in your payment, including nay interest, the $34.00 late fee and the $340 assessment to the bank’s lockbox address indicated on your invoice to avoid accruing any further collection fees. If you have any questions about your account, please contact, amy with Colby Management at 623-977-3860 ext. 7725 or [email protected].

• ScottsdaleRanchAdministrationofficewill be closed on Friday, april 17th for staff development. Please note: We will resume regular business hours Monday, april 20, 2015 at 8:00 am.

• ScottsdaleRanchnowrequiresTULIP Insurance for residents to rent the Community Center. What is TULIP? Philadelphia Insurance Companies’ (PHLY) Tenant Users Liability Insurance Protection (TULIP) is insurance uniquely designed to provide short term liability insurance coverage for those renting a community facility (i.e. club house). In some cases a homeowner’s personal insurance policy naming the association as an additional insured is not enough or may be inadequate. This TULIP policy provides the necessary coverage to protect both the Hoa and the person or group renting the common area amenity. For further details, please contact the SRCa office.

announcements

Our Annual Homeowner’s Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 7:00 pm in the SRCA Community Center.

Complimentary light refreshments and wine provided at the end of the meeting!

Be sure to save the date for this informative and fun event! Board Election results will be announced as well as important community updates and plans for 2015 presented!

SAVE THE DATE: SRCA ANNUAL HOMEOWNER’S MEETING & BOARD ELECTION


www.scottsdaleranch.org

The SRCA Administrative office will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2008 in observation of Independence Day. Happy Fourth of July!

association InformationScottsdale Ranch Community Association (SRCA) 10585 N. 100th Street Scottsdale, Arizona 85258

Office: (480) 860-2022 Fax: (480) 860-8264 After Hours SRCA Emergency/Answering Service Number: 1 (888) 271-0019 Website: www.scottsdaleranch.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Staff emails:

Kathe Barnes Executive Director [email protected]

Suzanne Cox Homeowner Liaison [email protected]

Belle Worthley Community Relations Coordinator [email protected]

Ricki Stamos Administrative Assistant [email protected]

Gabby Weiss Architectural Liaison [email protected]

Lisa Ross Member Services Coordinator [email protected]

a seven member Board of Directors governs Scottsdale Ranch Community association (SRCa). The Board establishes the basic policies of the association and oversees the operation of the professional staff. The Board of Directors meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Community Center. These meetings are open to the membership. Briefs of the meetings can be found on the website at www.scottsdaleranch.org.

SRCa’s Board employs an Executive Director who oversees the administration, landscape and building/lake departments including a full-time, on-site administrative staff and a contracted landscape maintenance company, who all work behind the scenes to implement the mission statement.

Meet Your HOA

Matt Metz President

Mission Statement: “The Mission of Scottsdale Ranch Community Association is to serve as the organization through which its residents may sustain and enhance the character, quality of life, and desirability of our community.”

Brian MunsonTreasurer

Michael Breslin Vice President

Jeannine MonaSecretary

Lea DiamondDirector

Bill HowardDirector

Mike VandermarkDirector

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Your Hoa…

Manager’s ReportBy Kathe M. Barnes, CAAM, PCAMExecutive Director

Wow – I just LoVE living in Scottsdale Ranch. There, I said it.

as a native of the Valley, I’ve lived all over. Biltmore. West side. Deer Valley. Central Phoenix. But my wife and I now reside in the best place we’ve ever lived – right here in Scottsdale Ranch!

We’ve lived in neighborhoods without active homeowners associations, and also in communities with very active homeowners associations. I can say with great confidence that Scottsdale Ranch is a great place to live, and that SRCa brings tremendous value to all of us who live here.

Last Thanksgiving, my wife and I celebrated our second anniversary of moving into this community. I’m completing the second year of my two-year board term and my first year as President. I believe in giving back to the places that help my quality of life and I believe in being part of the solution.

Committee members and board members are all volunteers

President’s Message By Matt MetzSRCA Board President

The success of the Scottsdale Ranch Community association is attributed to the cooperative effort of the residents; the volunteer base of residents on the board and committees; and the on-site management staff. Did you know more than 1.6 million americans serve on a community association board and close to 600,000 participate as committee members? These volunteer leaders dedicate more than 76 million hours of service to their communities every year which equates to $1.7 billion in estimated value time. That is staggering! a member’s active involvement in their association is their assurance that time will only increase the beauty of the surroundings and the enjoyment of their home. I have the privilege to meet and work with such a diverse group of residents here at Scottsdale Ranch and am equally impressed by the skills and qualities of those volunteers who serve on the board and our many committees.

The overwhelming majority of americans who live in community associations say they are satisfied with their association experience. The community association concept works—for neighborhoods, municipalities, the U.S. housing market and the nearly 66 million americans who choose to make their homes in common-interest communities.

Even though that is the case, the SRCa Board of Directors and Committees were not going to accept status quo. Board retreats were held and much discussion centered on our association’s vision and values to guide us as we make decisions. our volunteers have been rich in vision and showed great insight as they continued to emerge with ideas that will reshape our community well into the future.

our community is built around its vision and values, setting the standard for the association to maintain a strong, caring and responsive organization that will positively affect the quality of life of its residents. I believe this has been accomplished through a shared responsibility where residents, volunteers and association staff have come together realizing we all have a stake in upholding the values as well as the rules of our community. as always, we welcome your ideas.

I look forward to the upcoming year and welcome the new board members that will join us after the april 16th election.

who share my belief in helping make SRCa the best it can be. Let’s give thanks to all these residents. Thanks also to our wonderful staff for managing our community and keeping it best in class.

With board elections upon us, I want to express special thanks to all our board members.

Bill Howard and Jeannine Mona are both completing their second two-year terms, so according to our bylaws, they must step down – at least for a while. They have served our community well as board members, officers, and as committee chairs and members. We are sad to see them go, but wish them the best of luck!

Mike Vandermark is, like me, completing his first two-year term. Mike has decided not to run for a second term. although we’re disappointed he won’t continue as a board member, I can assure you Mike has made a huge difference to SRCa. We were fortunate that he has shared his organizational

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and leadership development skills with us, enabling our Conversation Café idea-generating efforts, and helping the board document our Values – a topic about which you will hear more in the near future.

Mike Breslin, Lea Diamond, and Brian Munson were all elected last year and are about to start the second year of their two-year terms. Brian served on the board many years ago and we welcome him – and his experience – back. Lea has been a powerful force for getting our community engaged, especially as chair of the Social Committee and through her leadership of the Mom’s Group. Mike brings experience developed from his participation on the board of Las Brisas community.

of course a big “welcome” to incoming board members – whoever they may be!

our staff is, well, aWESoME! Kathe Barnes, our Executive Director, is in her thirty-first year of working with Scottsdale Ranch, and she brings a level of expertise and experience – as well as continuity – unparalleled in the homeowners’ association industry. Belle, Lisa, Gabby, Ricki, Suzanne, and our maintenance crew all keep SRCa running smoothly. If they make it look easy, it’s only through their great attitude and efforts.

Thanks also to SDL, our new landscaping contractor. I hope you’re already seeing the improvements in our common areas throughout Scottsdale Ranch.

as important as all these folks (board members, committee members, and staff ) are, it’s really YoU – our residents – who make Scottsdale Ranch the great place it is. Please, play a role in our success and express your pride by getting involved: volunteer for a committee (or two!); run for a seat on the board; attend lots of our superb social events; walk next door and say “hi!” to you neighbors.

You, and your fellow residents, will all benefit.

Don’t Move…Improve!Whether you need cabinets, countertops or a

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For a complimentary design consultation for your home contact:

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Before After

Bob Olsen

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After

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Home & Landscape…

Before these projects, the yard was rock and some grass, but now that we have made our changes we could not be more proud of our “curb appeal”! We added a cobble blend walkway and driveway, decorative iron swing gate, plus desert plants and boulders in the front.

Before & After Home Renovation

Interested in having your home or nominating a home to be featured in the magazine and inspiring others in your neighborhood? Please contact at Gabby at [email protected].

For information regarding home update regulations and procedures, please visit our website “Documents/forms” or contact the SRCA office at 480-860-2022.

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After

100th Place - St. Tropez Estates

Sustainable Tree Pruning Practices

Trees are one of the most valuable assets to a community landscape. Correctly maintaining and caring for trees allows them to become an integral part of the environment and an asset to the overall visual appeal of your property, which can ultimately increase your property value. SDL believes in using sustainable tree care practices to protect this important investment of your community.

a sustainable landscape is designed to be both attractive and in balance with the local climate and environment and it should require minimal resource inputs. Thus, the design must be “functional, cost-efficient, visually pleasing, environmentally friendly and maintainable.”

our goal is to limit the amount of precious resources we use, the most important resource here in the aZ desert being water. By planting our landscapes with plants that are native to desert regions, respond well to the local climate (heat!), and require less water to survive, we are taking the first step in creating the perfect sustainable landscape.

When it comes to trees it starts by selecting the right type of tree to thrive in desert environments, then selecting the right location to plant it. During the planting stage proper irrigation structure and placement of the root ball in the ground are important elements to creating a sustainable life for each tree. While the tree is growing staking, soil management and regular pruning should all be conducted with sustainable practices in mind to promote optimal health and appearance.

Proper pruning techniques include removing selected interior and exterior dead, broken, and crossed branches to improve tree shape, appearance, and safety. Have an objective and plan in mind before pruning begins; i.e. crown thinning, crown reduction, or crown raising. Limit pruning to less than 25% of the tree’s canopy at one time. Follow the guidelines for proper pruning to avoid damaging trees by over-pruning, lion’s tailing, tree-topping, etc.

Trees that are properly pruned will maintain their ideal structure and color, and optimal health. Maintaining trees in this optimal state will allow for better growth for the future and protection from potential dangers such as storm damage for a long, sustainable life.

If you have any home tips and tricks you would like to share, please submit them to Belle at [email protected] for review. Not sure if your tip or trick fits the article? Please submit anyway! There are so many quick home improvements, bill saving tips, décor ideas, resources, etc. that we may think everybody knows about but the fact is, maybe they don’t and Scottsdale Ranch would like to share your idea.

DID YOU KNOW?

By Service Direct Landscape (SDL)

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City of Scottsdale Brush Collection 2015Brush and bulk collection pick up is scheduled for our area during the week of the dates below. Items should be placed outside by 5 am on Monday morning and the city will pick up sometime during the week. Residents, please be considerate of your neighbors - do not put your items out before Monday and neighbors, please be patient as the City has all week to pick up in our area. Thank you!

Brush Collection Upcoming Dates: April 6 and May 4 For list of items accepted or further information, visit http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/recycle/brushguidelines or contact the City of Scottsdale Waste Management Department at 480-312-5600.

It pays to conserve water!

You already know it’s good for the environment to use water wisely, right? Water is a precious commodity here in the desert and we should all do our part to conserve it.

But did you know that the rate you pay for water is directly impacted by the amount of water you use?

Scottsdale Water has a tiered rate structure under which the price you pay for water increases as the volume consumed increases. This provides a pricing incentive for customers to use water more efficiently since higher-volume usage, usually associated with using treated drinking water for extensive outdoor watering, is charged at a higher rate.

How it works: For residential customers, zero to 5,000 gallons of water consumption per month is billed at the lowest tier ($1.65 per 1,000 gallons). Gallons 5,001 to 12,000 are charged at the second tier ($2.85), gallons 12,001 to 40,000 at tier 3 ($3.45), gallons 40,001 to 70,000 at tier 4 ($4.50), and all usage above 70,000 gallons is charged at the highest pricing tier of $5.00 per 1,000 gallons.

For example, if your household used 38,500 gallons of water in a month, your water usage – not including base fee and taxes – would be billed as follows:

5,000 gallons @ $1.65 per 1,000 = $8.257,000 gallons @ $2.85 per 1,000 = $19.9526,500 gallons @ $3.45 per 1,000 = $91.4238,500 Total Gallons $119.62 Total Water Usage Charge* For more information on rates and ways Scottsdale Water can help you reduce your water usage, visit ScottsdaleaZ.gov/Water.

*Current rates, from last updated on July 1, 2013. Subject to change per City Council action.

News From Scottsdale Water: It Pays To Conserve Water!By Nicole Sherbert Scottsdale Water

Waterbird Census In Scottsdale Ranch

on Saturday, January 17, 2015, William Herron and I were volunteer surveyors for the tenth annual Greater Phoenix area Waterbird Census. This census is coordinated by Troy Corman of arizona Game and Fish Department and involves more than 70 participants valley wide. William and I surveyed three locations in Scottsdale: Salt River Fields on Pima Road, Paradise Memorial Gardens at 92nd and Shea, and Lake Serena in Scottsdale Ranch. We surveyed Lake Serena on foot from public roads and Scottsdale Ranch Park and walked nearly three miles. We were able to identify and count aquatic birds over most of the lake. Here are the data we collected for Lake Serena. This list shows the common name of each of the nine bird species that we identified and the number of individuals of each species that we saw. a total of 199 aquatic birds were counted on the lake. Canada Goose – 27american Wigeon – 51Mallard – 36Ruddy Duck – 1Neotropic Cormorant – 1Great Blue Heron – 1Green Heron – 2american Coot – 79Belted Kingfisher – 1 We enjoyed very pleasant weather that day, and, as always, we enjoyed our birding adventure along the shores of the “jewel of Scottsdale Ranch.”

By Diana HerronScottsdale Ranch Resident

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Home & Landscape…

We all love spring! But, as the weather warms, we are presented with many environmental challenges. Mosquitos are one of the main problems that can be minimized when you are diligent and proactive with regards to maintenance of your property. only you can help to prevent unfortunate and uncomfortable environmental hazards.

Helpful tips on how to minimize mosquitos• Removeallstandingandstagnantwater.• Stockornamentalpondswithfishthateatmosquitos.• Emptyortossoutoldtires,buckets,plantersandsaucers.• Keepguttersfreeofdebrisandwater.• Changeyourpet’swaterdaily.• Keepyourswimmingpoolandspaattheproperchemical

level.• Check that your pool and spa pumps are working and

circulating the water correctly.• Covertrashcontainerssothatwatercannotaccumulate.• Securevalveboxlidsandsealtheaccessholesonthelid.• Checkandrepairleakingfaucetsandhoses.• Keepyouryard freeofweeds andovergrown foliage and

plants.• Checkirrigationlines.Plugandburythoseblacklinesnot

in use.• Monitor theactive irrigation lines forproperwaterusage

and adjust as needed.

Urban wildlife can present its own challenges as we cohabitate with them. Remember….They were here first! We are fortunate to live where there is an abundance of wildlife. Coyotes, Javelina, Bobcats and Raccoons can be prevalent throughout the Ranch. There are certain steps you can take to keep yourself, children and pets safe. Most animals are not an immediate threat unless they are challenged. Teach your children what to do if they encounter a wild animal. NEVER

FROM YOUR HOMEOWNER LIAISONBy Suzanne CoxSRCA Homeowner Liaison

RUN aWaY! This will only encourage their natural instinct to chase prey. Make lots of noise and move slowly towards safety. Make your property uninviting too. Be sure to remove all food, water and shelter from your yard.

Helpful Tips to stay safe• NEVERfeedwildlife!• Securelystoreallgarbage.• Feedpetsinside.• Keep cats indoors and always use a leash when walking

your dog!• Smallpetsandchildrenmustbesupervisedwhenoutside.• Trimbackplantsandbushesaroundyourhousetoprevent

hiding places.• Installoutdoorlightingandotherdeterrents.• Landscapewithnaturalvegetation.• Pickupallfruitassoonasitdropsfromthetree.

Need more information? Please contact the arizona Game and Fish Department at 602-942-3000 or at www.azgfd.gov/urbanwildlife.

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Some may not be aware, but located right within Scottsdale Ranch’s own boundaries, located over at the Scottsdale Ranch Park on the corner of Via Linda and Lakeview Drive is our very own Desert Garden Park. This beautiful park was designed to enhance the understanding of the Sonoran Desert, of botanical processes, and of the geology and soil materials indigenous to the nearby McDowell Mountains. The Garden Park features three zones: a hummingbird nest for the low desert area, a saguaro and bat sanctuary for the high desert area, and a butterf ly garden for the riparian community area. The park is free and open to the public.

The Desert Garden Park first opened in 2003. Scottsdale Ranch played an intricate role in the development of this amenity. Back in 1979, the developer of Scottsdale Ranch donated 64 acres of land to the City of Scottsdale for a General Public Use area in the heart of its master-planned community. The City of Scottsdale actively pursued various parties to build a public use facility on a five acre parcel on the corner of Via Linda and Lakeview Drive. The SRCa Board of Directors, staff and a special volunteer Park Committee, comprised of SRCa residents, spearheaded fundraising efforts and proactively participated in the development of this site. The garden has since been a treasured amenity for Scottsdale residents. If you haven’t already, be sure to take a few moments to go and experience this great area.

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About Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale provides a positive, safe and fun environment to help 17,500 youth of all ages and backgrounds develop the qualities needed to reach their full potential. The Club offers more than 100 youth development programs at the organization’s nine branches and multiple outreach sites located in Scottsdale, Phoenix, Mesa, Fountain Hills and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa and Hualapai Indian Communities. For more information, visit www.bgcs.org.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale

Laguna Elementary is a 3-time recipient of the arizona Educational Foundation’s Excelling a+ School award. This prestigious recognition is a result of high state test performance, quality teaching, strong parent participation, and excellent enrichment programs. If you are not familiar with Laguna please visit our school website at http://susd.laguna.schoolfusion.us to access more detailed information or you may call the school office at 480-484-2400 to schedule a tour. It is time to register for school! Laguna offers child programs for children ages 1 year to 4years old, before and after school care, PreKindergarten (4-5 year olds) and all Day Free Kindergarten (5+ year olds). Registration can be accessed online. There are a limited number of open Enrollment seats available. Talk to your friends and neighbors – let them know about this first-rate school. The office will be closed for the summer from June 5th through July 24th. Please go on the district website to read more about registration locations and procedures. We hope to see many new families for the 2015-2016 school year!

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Finance Committee Report

The Scottsdale Ranch Community association Finance Committee is appointed by the SRCa Board of Directors and meets quarterly (more often, if necessary) to review association finances and economic trends. The Finance Committee was formed to assist the SRCa Board of Directors in overseeing the association’s finances, ensuring adequate safeguards are implemented to protect the assets of the association and achieving its goals and objectives. It is the responsibility of the Finance Committee to see that appropriate financial controls are in place. The Committee makes recommendations on financial matters to the Board of Directors with the Treasurer as Board liaison. Members are comprised of the SRCa Board Treasurer (Chair), at least one Board member, two to seven members-at-large and the Executive Director. a short background of each current member is included at the end of this report. During the past year, the Committee was ably assisted by the association’s bookkeeper, Ricki Stamos, in tracking foreclosures and bank owned properties (the number of such distressed properties in SRCa has been steadily decreasing since 2013). Many thanks to all who contribute their time and financial talents to make our association work better.

Brief ly, the Finance Committee is responsible for:• Analyzing,forecastingandrecommendingtotheSRCABoard

an annual budget.• AlongwithourExecutiveDirector,KatheBarnes,monitoring

expenses throughout the year.• Reviewing the annual assessment and collections and

recommending actions to be taken by the Board.• Periodically reviewing the Association’s capital reserve funds

and recommending reserve level targets necessary to cover replacement equipment, etc.

• Reviewing contracts and agreements relating to the financialcondition of SRCa such as insurance policies, employee salaries and benefits, audit agreements, vendor requests and reserve studies.

• AlongwithourExecutiveDirector,advisingandrecommendingappropriate investment of SRCa funds, both in operating and reserve accounts.

• Ensuring that an annual independent audit is conducted ofSRCa’s books in a timely manner.

• Reviewingmonthlybalancesheets(detailsofallbankaccounts,investments with and balances) and operating statements (details of monthly income and expenses by month and year to date).

The Scottsdale Ranch Community association ended 2014 in strong financial shape. The audited financial results for the year reveal that operations (and related expenses) have stayed well within the 2014 Board-approved budget. The association’s balance sheet is strong, with healthy asset balances and zero long-term debt; adequate reserves are on hand to cover forecasted new capital needs and capital asset renewal. Included in this magazine

is the official audit results with our positive results confirmed. as the case in 2013, low returns on our investments continue due to prevailing market conditions. The Finance Committee and the Board of Directors have approved a 2015 budget that calls for no increases in assessments for 2015.

The Finance Committee, appointed by the Board of Directors, consists of your Scottsdale Ranch neighbors and friends. We are most grateful for our volunteer committee members and fortunate to have a caliber of talent to meet our community’s needs. In more detail, the current members are:

Phil Abruzino – Committee member, brings over 30 years expertise in finance and business to our group. He has also served on the arizona Council of Economic Education Board as well as the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations. Phil lives in heritage Village IV.

Win Copeland - Committee member, received a degree in Business administration and retired from Prudential as a Vice President. Win has been a full-time resident of Mountainview Lake Estates for fifteen years.

Florence Covinsky - Committee member, a retired CPa and IRS auditor who lives in Heritage Village IV.

Steven Hillman – Committee member, who previously served as SRCa Board of Director’s Vice President in 2010. His background is in business operations, advertising, real estate and property management. Steven lives in Hacienda Del Lago.

Bill Howard – Committee member and SRCa Board member, has a background in engineering, served on many company boards and is the past member and Chair of the City of Scottsdale Transportation Commission. Bill lives in andalusia III.

Brian Munson – Committee chair and Board Treasurer– Brian is an environmental scientist and former chair of Scottsdale’s Environmental Quality advisory Board. He lives in andalusia I.

John Simon – Committee member, former SRCa Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair - John has a long career in non-profit and education management at the executive level and lives in the Venetian.

Parish Wood – Committee member and past SRCa Board Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair - Parish spent 30 years in corporate management, has owned his own business and lives in Suntree East.

Your Finance Committee is proud serve the community and our neighbors. We welcome any comments you may have on the budget, our process and the needs of the community. Your opinions and suggestions are important to us and we are willing to meet with you to discuss and review the community’s finances and budgeting processes.

By Brian MunsonFinance Committee Chair

Revenue: 2014 Budget 2015 Budget Regular assessments 1,338,665 1,338,665 other Income 297,510 292,670

Total Revenue: 1,636,175 1,631,335

Expenses: Landscape Maintenance 526,005 548,100 Lake Maintenance 115,710 121,155 Building Maintenance 139,080 134,675 office 65,885 65,655 administrative 488,120 482,425 Recreational 49,680 60,000 Communications 12,860 12,115 Contingency 10,000 10,000 Capital Budget 141,475 77,500

Total Operating Expenses: 1,548,815 1,511,625

Deposits to Reserve 76,500 88,000 Capital Improvement Fund 100,000 125,000 Less Depreciation (90,070) (95,400)

Net Income (Loss): 930 2,110

Capital Improvements: Building 0 0 administrative 0 0 Landscape 240,295 12,500 Recreational 0 65,000

Total: 240,295 77,500

Reserve Budget Comparison Reserve Expenditures: Building 0 3,000 administrative 15,000 5,000 Maintenance 21,125 8,800 Recreational 9,100 22,070

Total: 45,225 38,870

Landscape Maintenance 36%

Lake Maintenance 8%

Building Maintenance 9%

Office 4%

Administrative 32%

Recreational 4%

Communications 1% Capital Improvements 5%

Contingency 1%

2015 Operating Budget

2014 Audited Financial Statement

Revenue: 2014 Actual Regular 1,339,005 other 305,191

Total Revenue: 1,644,196

Expenses: Landscape Maintenance 525,605 Lake Maintenance 97,747 Building Maintenance 69,685 administrative/office 514,280 Recreational activity 45,816 Communications 6,066 Capital Expenditures 174,524 Contingency 10,593 General Reserve Expenses 6,065 Bad Debt 2,596

Total Expenses: 1,452,977

Total Income: 191,219

Depreciation (77,651) Gain on Sale of Equipment 2,931

Net Income (Loss): 116,499

2014 Balance Sheet Year-end Actual Current assets 1,402,950 Property & Equipment 887,889 Long-Term Investments 234,313

Total Assets: 2,525,152

Liabilities: 806,581

Prior Year – Fund Balances Contributed Capital 332,870 Members’ General Reserve 423,760 Capital Improvements Fund 961,941

Total Equity: 1,718,571

Total Liabilities & Member’s Equity: 2,525,152

(Figures obtained from audit report as prepared by Butler & Hansen, P.C.)

(Figures taken from Audit Report as Reported by Butler & Jones, P.C.)

OPERATING CASH FLOW BUDGET COMPARISON



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2015 ANNuAl MEETING AND ElECTION PROPOsED AMENDMENTs

The following amendments are being presented by the SRCa Board of Directors in order to reduce the number needed for quorum requirements to help ensure that an architectural committee meeting can be held and applications can be processed in a timely manner. This will then be consistent with the quorum requirements for the other SRCa committees. The amendment also brings our documents in line with the aZ State Statute that the Chair must be a member of the board.

In mid-March, you should have received your annual Meeting and Election information in the mail. Included in the packet was information on the four candidates that have applied for a position on the SRCa Board of Directors. There are four open seats on the board. The ballot for the 2015 election to the SRCa Board of Directors also includes proposed amendments as recommended by the SRCa Board of Directors. Please be sure to complete your ballot and return to the SRCa off ice no later than Monday, april 13, 2015 at 5:00 pm. The SRCa annual Meeting will be held at the Community Center on Thursday, april 16, 2-15 at 7:00 pm. Please plan to attend!

The SRCA Board Candidates are as follows: Matt Metz – Lakeview Estatesaarash Darroodi – andalusia IIIRaymond Texeira – Mountainview/Heritage PlaceBarbara Sarwar - Heritage Village IV

The following amendments to the Third amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, assessments, Charges, Servitudes, Liens, Reservations and Easements (Scottsdale Ranch Community association) (“Declaration”), recorded on September 11, 2014 at recording # 2014-0601947, records of the County Recorder of Maricopa County, arizona are being proposed: AMENDMENT #1: article XI, architectural Control Committee, Section 1, Establishment, will be amended as follows (additions in bold underline and deletions struck through):

Section 1.Establishment. The Board shall establish an architectural Committee to perform the functions of the architectural Committee set forth in this Declaration and shall adopt the procedural rules and regulations for the performance of such duties by the architectural Committee, including procedures for the preparation, submission and determination of the application for any approvals required by this Declaration or any Tract Declaration. The architectural Committee shall consist of at least five (5) such number of regular members and alternate members as many other members as the Board may designate and all such members shall be appointed by the Board. The Other than the chairperson of the Architectural Committee, who must be a member of the Board, appointees need not be architects and do not need to possess any special qualifications of any type except such as the Board may, in its discretion, require. The architectural Committee shall hold regular meetings, a quorum for such meeting shall consist of a quorum of the regular three (3) members, and the concurrence of three (3) members or majority of the regular members voting, whichever is greater, shall be necessary for any decision of the architectural Committee. an alternate member may participate at any meeting at which there is not a quorum of regular members present, may constitute a quorum by his (their) presence and shall have all of the authority of a regular member while so participating. The architectural Committee shall promulgate architectural guidelines and standards to be used in rendering its decisions, which guidelines and standards must be approved by the Board prior to their implementation. Subject to the provisions of Section 2 of this article, the decision of the architectural Committee shall be final on all matters submitted to it pursuant to this Declaration. AMENDMENT #2:The title of article XI, “architectural Control Committee”, shall be re-named “architectural Committee”.

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Fishing Derby & Lake Fest Fishing Derby & Lake Fest

EXPLORE LAKE SERENA LIKE NEVER BEFORE.

WHAT ARE THE FISHING DERBY DETAILS? It’s happening! April 11th at 8 am at the SRCA Community Center. Register for FREE at the URL below or at the SRCA Office. Prizes will be awarded after the derby for the largest catches in all age categories plus a chance to win raffle prizes! A complimentary continental breakfast for all participants.

WHAT IS LAKE FEST? Lake Fest is a FREE event for the whole family! Join us for a fun-filled day celebrating Lake Serena.

Kayak Rides Pontoon Boat Rides Kayak Races Kids Zone (Bounce House & Games) Food Truck Beer & Soda Water Related Vendors, Including Boat Vendors! Raffle Prizes (1 Ticket = $1 , Cash only)

PLUS! Did We Mention Raffle Ticket Proceeds Go To The Non-Profit, Grand Canyon Youth (GCY)! Interested in Donating? Cash Donations and Nalgene Water Bottles, Day Backpacks with Waist Belt, Rain Jackets & Rain Pants Will Be Collected For GCY at Lake Fest!

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Parental supervision is required for the full hour and parents are also required to sign a brief waiver at their first storytime. For more information, please contact Belle Worthley at 480-860-1259, ext. 13 or by email [email protected].

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FREE OUTDOORFREE OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT!MOVIE NIGHT!

THE LEGO MOVIETHE LEGO MOVIE Bring A Blanket Or Lawn Chairs! We Provide The Popcorn, Soda, Snow Cones and Candy!

For those 21+, BYOB welcome.

It’s Awesome!

For all of our kayakers, canoers, paddle boaters and other recreational boaters out there, join in on this fun opportunity to meet your fellow neighbors and get together for a fun, group work out on beautiful Lake Serena.

If you are interested in participating, please contact Sandra Galinski at 602-999-5200 or [email protected].

If you’d like to reserve one of SRCa recreational boats, please do so days in advance with the SRCa office, please call 480-860-2022.

Recreational Boat Meet Ups“Kayak Club”

Wine ClubDo you like social wine events? If so, this is the club for you! We gather every month during the spring and fall for wine tastings and similar events! If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Jeannine Mona at [email protected] or 480-353-8231.


Scottsdale Ranch Cork & Forks

If you are a mom, dad or caregiver who resides in Scottsdale Ranch and have young and school-aged children, be sure to connect with this group. They host a variety of fun events, play dates and activities, share contacts for babysitters, preschools and more all through their Facebook group page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/scottsdaleranchmoms/.

an extension of Wine Club, Corks & Forks promises to be a fun way to get to know your neighbors in the comfort of a resident’s home. This group gathers in the spring and fall seasons on the second Saturday of the month. Will resume in october – stay tuned! If you have interest in being on the distribution list, please contact Jeannine Mona at [email protected].


The Women’s Group meets every first Tuesday of the month from october through May. In addition to the monthly meet-ings, the group plays Bunco on the 2nd Tuesdays and Canasta on the 4th Tuesdays. There is a bridge group that meets every week on Thursdays.

Every 3rd Tuesday the group meets for a Lunch Bunch at a dif-ferent local restaurant. We welcome ladies residing in Scottsdale Ranch to become members. For more information, please contact Mary Jo Mulcahy at 480-860-1154 or Nancy McCrory at 480-656-9334.

Program for April 7, 11 am:Andy’s Food - Culinary Demonstrations

Program for May 5, 11 am:

Scottsdale Healthcare - Stroke Awareness

Lunch Bunch Dates:Tuesday, April 21 at 11:30 am at TBA

Tuesday, May 19 at 11:30 am at TBA

Scottsdale Ranch Women’s Association

LAKE SERENA YACHT CLUBUpcoming April Event: April 8thFeaturing Entertainer, Ron Rose 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

open to all adult members of Scottsdale Ranch. This fun group meets monthly, November through april, for a wide array of dinner events at the Scottsdale Ranch Community Center. Membership includes an open bar, appetizers, a full sit down, banquet dinner, dancing and live entertainment. Membership is $250.00 per person, as well as a one-time registration fee of $50.00 per person for new members. Membership is limited to the maxi-mum capacity of the Community Center. If you are interested in joining, please contact Bill Hammers at 480-860-4066.

CHESS CLUBChess is good for the brain, mem-ory, stress and, most important, creating friendship between play-ers! Scottsdale Ranch residents interested in playing chess with fellow neighbors, please contact resident, Khaled Shair by email [email protected] or call 708-267-6720.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE GROUP The Scottsdale Ranch Couples’ Duplicate Bridge Group is grow-ing fast. There is still room for regular monthly players (espe-cially during the warmer months) and we definitely need couples who would like to be on the sub list. We meet once a month. Couples remain with their spouse and the focus is on meeting new people and enjoying bridge in a casual fun atmosphere. If you are interested, please contact Pat and Ben Merrill at [email protected] (480-307-8876) or Marilyn and al archer (480-451-5973).

KNITTING, CROCHET & QUILTING GROUPSew for a cause! If you are interested in joining a new club that will knit, crochet and quilt for a charitable cause, please contact resident, Loretta Colgan by email at [email protected].


Lynne and JoanneGainey Ranch

Pat and NoelSt Pat’s Day

Silly Scramble

APRIL “9 and DINES” 6th Best Ball Barbeque 20th Season Finale

“9 and Dines” Silverado St Pat’s Cart Decor: Karen, John, Lynn

Scottsdale Ranch Golf ClubThe 2014-2015 Season “drove off” with 18 Hole events atLookout Mountain, The Phoenician, Gainey Ranch andAncala. The “9 and Dine” Best Ball Scrambles beganevery other Monday afternoon January through April.

Silverado “9 and Dines” 9 holes of best-ball golf, cart fee, dinner, tax, tips

Sign up for each event individually, come once or as many as you wish. .. as a Single, Cart Pair, 3- or 4-some. Scottsdale Ranch adult residentsand friends of all ability levels are welcome. The emphasis is on GolFUN-making new friends and enjoying the sport with friends you alreadyknow! Desserts are contributed each time by Club members. Non-golfing Spouses, Friends are welcome for Dinner.

Email: [email protected] what’s in our “bag” for next Season!

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We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day for the 2015 Home & Garden Show, held February 21st. Thank you to all our great home-improvement and gardening exhibitors who came out! a special thank you to the members of the architectural Committee who joined us too!

Advanced Painting & ContractingBurns Pest EliminationClassic Stone WorksDesert DesignerDesert StorageDunn EdwardsFirst Impression Security Doors Inc.Hales Marine ServicesHeliocol SolarLegacy Green SolutionsLyons RoofingPets, Plants & PolishRed Mountain Renewal Renewal By AndersenSafeguard SecurityScottsdale WaterService Direct LandscapeShelves That SlideTailored Living Featuring Premier GarageWild Development Design & Renovation

Special thanks to SDL (Service Direct Landscape) for sponsoring the refreshments and cooking lunch for everyone!

Home and Garden Show Recap

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Spring Dinner & A Show RECAP

Healthy Lifestyles…

INGREDIENTs• 2cupsofyourfavoriteredwine• 2Tbspbrownsugar• 1lbleangroundbeef• Salt• Pepper• Worcestershiresauce• 1mediumslicingtomato,cutinto1/2inchslices• Oliveoil• 3Burgerbuns(“everything”bunspictured)• 3slicesofyourfavoritecheese

INsTRuCTIONsPreheat your grill to medium-high.

In a medium sauce pan over high heat, combine the wine and brown sugar, stirring until dissolved.

Let boil and reduce to 6 Tbsp (3/8 cup). This will take about ~25 minutes. Let cool to room temp, ~10 minutes.

In a medium bowl, crumble ground beef and season with salt, pepper, and a couple dashes of Worcestershire sauce.

Add 1/4 cup of red wine reduction and lightly toss to mix.Form 3 burger patties, handling as little as possible (they’ll feel really loose and fragile).

Drizzle tomato slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.Place burgers and tomatoes on the grill. Grill the burgers to desired doneness (I typically cook both the tomatoes and burgers ~ 4 minutes on each side).

Top with a slice of cheese and remove from the grill.

Place on a burger bun, drizzle the remaining red wine reduction over the burgers, and top with a grilled tomato slice and the top bun.

adapted from Weber’s “Way to Grill” (per www.jasonandsahwnda.com)Juicy burgers spiked with a reduction of your favorite red wine, paired with an “everything” burger bun.

Yields: 3 ServingsEstimated time: 40 minutes

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Committee News…Architectural Committee 2014 Review

Thanks and congratulations to the many homeowners who continue to upgrade the exterior and interior of their Scottsdale Ranch properties. Maintenance and improvement of properties is crucial to maintaining our home values – and the improvements you make help protect and raise property values for your neighbors throughout the Ranch.

Scottsdale Ranch’s architectural Committee plays a crucial role in this ongoing improvement activity. our committee and staff review requests ranging from painting, landscaping changes, building additions, modifications, roof replacements, solar panel installations, and many other modifications. The Committee also reviews signage and architectural changes and additions at the Mercado shopping center to ensure it ref lects the high standards of Scottsdale Ranch.

If in doubt about whether you need approval for a change to your property, just call in to the administrative offices at 480-860-2022 and one of our staff will answer your question.

The architectural Committee is another volunteer group comprised primarily of SRCa residents. as of the beginning of 2015, our Committee members include Phil abruzino, Pat Chermak, Moe Goudarzi, Gaby Nations, and Parish Wood. and we’re delighted to welcome our newest member, Carlos Murrietta who, like Moe, is an architect. Carlos and Moe bring an expertise to the Committee that helps ensure the quality of our decisions.

The Committee literally couldn’t function without the excellent support of staff members Gabby Weiss (architectural Liaison), Suzanne Cox (Homeowner Liaison), and Kathe Barnes (SRCa

Executive Director). We really WoULD be lost without their assistance!

Some routine requests – such as requests to paint a home with an approved color palette – are handled quickly and nimbly by staff. Staff handled 209 requests during 2014, providing prompt responses to these simple requests.

More complex requests, such as major structural changes, building additions, and landscape redesigns go before the committee. The committee meets twice a month, ensuring homeowners need never wait more than a few weeks at most to have their requests reviewed. During 2014, the Committee evaluated 196 requests. Sometimes homeowners or their builders come to the committee meetings. But most of the time, if sufficient detailed information about the request is provided with the application, the committee is able to review the application without requiring the homeowner’s presence. Gabby Weiss works with applicants to help ensure all the information needed to evaluate the request is present when the committee meets.

The vast majority of applications are approved. occasionally, however, the committee is unable to grant a request. In these rare cases, we deny the request and explain the reason for not being able to approve it. We always include in our response the reason for not being able to approve the request, and usually suggest how the request can be tweaked or modified so it can be resubmitted and (we hope) approved.

If you would like to learn more about how the committee operates, we encourage you to come to one or more of our meetings. Check the SRCa Web site calendar for the schedule.

The architectural Committee and staff are grateful for and appreciative of our homeowners who are maintaining and improving their properties. These updates help keep Scottsdale Ranch the most desirable community in the Valley!

By Matt MetzArchitectural Committee Chair

Social Committee 2015 Review

I’m Lea Diamond and I serve as the Chair of Scottsdale Ranch’s Social Committee. We have so many social events going on at Scottsdale Ranch. our committee strives to maintain our beloved events on the Ranch; such as, our annual Halloween Carnival, New Resident’s Cocktail, Holiday Party & Boat Parade, Movies at the Park and Fall Festival. However, we also look to create new and exciting events that appeal to all of our demographics here at Scottsdale Ranch. We offer a wide array of events to encompass every age group and interest. We are focused on bringing everyone together to enjoy this beautiful place we call ‘home”. This year we look forward to resurrecting our Fishing Derby event by pairing it with a brand new signature event: Lake Fest! We’ll have a day of fishing, boating, contests and you may even get a chance to win a brand new boat of your own!

Whatever your age or interests, there are events Scottsdale Ranch offers for you to come and meet your neighbors and

By Lea DiamondSocial Committee Chair

share in the lifestyle of your community. Invite a neighbor (or entire neighborhood) to an event. Events are published in the Scottsdale Ranch Magazine, posted on the Scottsdale Ranch website, the SRCa Facebook page, f lyers found in the office and sent in an email blast monthly. To make sure you are getting the latest and greatest information from your Hoa, go to www.scottsdaleranch.org/contactus and subscribe to receive monthly email blasts!

Here is a list of the ongoing clubs offered in Scottsdale Ranch:

artists of Scottsdale RanchBoat Meet Ups (Kayak Club)Chess ClubCorks & ForksDuplicate Bridge GroupGolf ClubKnitting, Crochet & QuiltingLake Serena Yacht ClubLunch Bunch (extension of SRWa)Mom’s GroupMom’s Monthly Bunco (extension of Mom’s Group)Wine ClubWoman’s association (SRWa)

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Communications Committee 2015 Review

over the course of the year, the Communications Committee had the opportunity to meet twice to discuss ways to improve the effectiveness of communication on the ranch. our ultimate goal is to be able to reach all ranch residents through some form of medium. In case you are not aware of the methods in which we strive to reach residents, let me present them to you. our Scottsdale Ranch magazine is sent to all residents 6 times per year. This is the most popular form of communication within the ranch as the magazine acts as an informant to all of the happenings and important information within Scottsdale Ranch. In case you are not aware, a monthly e-blast is sent to those homeowners that elect to receive mail. The e-blast provides an up to date schedule for all of the happenings at the ranch. If you do not currently receive the monthly e-blast and would like to subscribe, simply go to the Scottsdale Ranch website at www. Scottsdaleranch.org and click on the “contact us” section to subscribe to the e-blast.

The Facebook page for Scottsdale Ranch is a huge hit, be sure to visit the page and “like “us on Facebook. You will be able to see photos and events posted.

If you are not on NextDoor, an email based neighborhood program, please email Greg Mona @ [email protected]. Currently, we have a Scottsdale Ranch neighborhood site and are linked to multiple communities in the area. Why is that important? It has proved to be invaluable as we are linked to other neighborhoods in the event of crime or a particular need.

our website is another place to visit for valuable information regarding events and even to download documents. Please visit www.ScottsdaleRanch.org. The site is state of the art and is a great showpiece for the community.

Scottsdale Ranch also sends out a f lyer by mail to every resident. Bi-annually a notice is sent to all residents listing all the major events for a 6-month period. This mailer acts as a reminder for the events at the ranch.

The Communications Committee, along with the Scottsdale Ranch Board, continues to work on the collective data from the Conversation Café. Small changes are taking place and many ideas from the retreat are being implemented.

at Scottsdale Ranch, our goal is to make each resident feel like they are part of a community that is committed to long term friendships and relationships. Scottsdale Ranch has a wide variety of events to take advantage of, to make friendships and build relationships. our goal is that each resident is aware that events are happening on the ranch all the time and hopefully will participate in all that we have to offer.

By Jeannine MonaCommunications Committee Chair


GOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE REPORT

Scottsdale Ranch Community association is significantly impacted by many government entities, such as: city, state and federal government actions, plans and policies. on an overall level, the majority of Hoa’s in our state rely on the Community associations Institute (CaI) arizona Chapter for coordination among arizona’s Hoas on state and federal governmental issues. Scottsdale Ranch Community association is a member of the Institute and is an active participant. Kathe Barnes, SRCa Executive Director, also serves as a delegate for the arizona Legislative action Committee.

To oversee and prosecute the association’s own interests in governmental issues, SRCa has established a Governmental Committee to be a liaison with the various levels of government that affect it, to understand governmental issues, recommend positions and actions to the Board and staff and to assist in carrying out any actions required.

Specifically, the role and responsibilities of the Governmental Committee are:

1. To establish channels of communication with city, county and state governmental officials and departments to inform them of Scottsdale Ranch interests and concerns,

2. To be familiar with current events and impending civic and governmental programs and proposals which may affect the quality of life of Scottsdale Ranch residents or the operation of the association, and to recommend actions and positions to the Board regarding the same, and

3. To ensure that the Scottsdale Ranch Community association (SRCa) is being provided with the appropriate and necessary governmental services to enable it to accomplish its goals.

The Governmental Committee meets on an as needed basis; major updates from 2014 are as follows:

City Plan Update: The General Plan Task Force has completed the draft of the General Plan 2038, which will not go on a ballot until 2016. Meanwhile, the city is gathering resident opinions and thoughts. What’s next? The Character area Plans will be reviewed with neighborhoods. We will make it our duty to keep residents as informed as possible. To ensure you receive notice, please join our email blast list by visiting www.scottsdaleranch.org/contactus and register your email.

Scottsdale Ranch Park: SRCa has been working with the City of Scottsdale in hopes of updating the playground areas. at this time, the board and residents of the Ranch have been meeting regularly with the city park staff to develop a plan of execution for this legacy project.

Air Traffic: a couple of residents have brought air traffic noise to our attention. outbound f lights from Sky Harbor are going over the eastern end of Scottsdale Ranch. This began in September with the NextGen change made by the Faa; however, no other complaints have been received. at this time, there was not enough concern raised to address the matter any further.

By Mike BreslinGovernmental Committee Report

Committee News…

Lake Serena is arguably Scottsdale Ranch’s signature feature. There just aren’t that many places in the metro area where you can fish, get a ride on a pontoon boat, or go out in a kayak or canoe or paddleboat. It truly is our pride and joy!

It’s easy to take our lake for granted, but it actually is a complex and living ecosystem that must be constantly monitored and managed. Rainfall, sunlight, runoff through washes, and the many human activities in or near the lake all affect the health of our lake. Happily, we receive excellent help from aquatic Consulting. They provide regular reports on the health of our lake and provide recommendations on how best to maintain and improve the quality of the lake.

In 2014, we again restocked Lake Serena, adding 250 white amur, 4,200 bluegill, and 150,000 minnows. Some of these will grow to fishable size, and others provide food to the other fish in the lake.

In addition, we treated the water with dye, which is designed to help prevent undesired algae growth, and on a few occasions we also had to treat sections of the lake for a specific algae bloom. Fortunately, these techniques have been very effective, and there have been no unpleasant side effects from these treatments. and once again, we’ve had little or no problems with bugs.

In 2015, we’ll start a two-year project to add additional aeration to Lake Serena. aeration, along with our various waterfalls, cir-culates the water, helping to prevent thermal layering, which in turn reduces unwanted algae growth.

as residents of Scottsdale Ranch, we all have opportunities to enjoy the lake. We also have obligations to help protect it.

To help protect our signature feature, we ask for your assis-tance. • Pleasedon’tallowlandscapetrimmingssuchasgrass,branches,

or leaves to fall or be blown into the lake; if you use a land-scaping company, please let them know they should pick up and dispose of these items and not allow them to go into the lake.

• Ifyouhavefruit trees,pleasepickthefruit toprevent themfrom falling or rolling into the lake.

• And most importantly,NEVER allow anyone to backwashyour pool into the lake! You or your pool company should backwash into your sewer cleanout, usually located near the front of the house. Yes, it’s a bit less convenient to use the sewer clean out, but it is against Maricopa County law and SRCa rules to backwash into the lake, into the streets, or onto common areas.

We encourage you to take advantage of free use of SRCa’s

paddleboats, kayaks, and rowboats. In 2014, these smaller boats were loaned out 135 times. You may also want to book a ride on our pontoon boat; there were 235 pontoon boat rides booked in 2014. For just $35, our own pontoon boat pilot will take you and up to nine of your friends or neighbors on a leisurely ride around the lake. or, make it a 2-hour ride for just $25 more. Remember, that as a member of Scottsdale Ranch, you’re entitled to one free pontoon boat ride every two years. Just contact our great staff at the Community Center to reserve the smaller boats at no charge or to book your pontoon ride.

We hope you will take every opportunity to appreciate and enjoy our wonderful Lake Serena. See you on the water!

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Lake Committee ReportBy Matt MetzLake Committee Chair

LOOKING FOR IMMEDIATE MEMBERS FOR ANCILLARY COMMITTEE

The ancillary/Neighborhood Committee’s responsibil-ity is to establish and maintain open lines of communi-cation between ancillary associations within Scottsdale Ranch. This committee shall serve as a channel to exchange information that is beneficial to Scottsdale Ranch as a whole. This Committee plans two to three events per year and meets accordingly to plan and attend meetings. If you are interested in joining, please visit our website or contact the SRCa office.

on april 21, 2015 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, SRCa is hosting the ancillary association Mixer at the Community Center. This event is for the association boards and management teams within Scottsdale Ranch. Not only will it be casual, but you will have the chance to discuss your Hoa experiences openly and pick the brains of Hoa professionals.

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Thank You to All Those Who Volunteer Their Time to SRCAWe would like to express our sincere gratitude to Jeannine Mona, William Howard and Mike Vandermark who will be going off of the Board of Directors after the election on april 16th. These board members have been very active on the Board as well as the many committees that they have devoted countless hours to. Their expertise and commitment towards keeping Scottsdale Ranch a premier community is greatly appreciated.

In addition, a special thanks to the SRCa Committee volunteers for all their hard work, time and dedication in ensuring Scottsdale Ranch remains a wonderful place to live.

Ancillary Committee Mike Vandermark, ChairMike BreslinBob SierkRaymond Texeira

Architectural Committee Matt Metz, ChairPhil Abruzino, Vice ChairPat ChermakMoe Goudarzi (Alternate)Carlos MurrletaGaby NationsParish Wood

Communications CommitteeJeannine Mona, ChairLito DelmoLea DiamondNina MunsonMike VandermarkParish Wood

Election CommitteeBill Howard, ChairNancy BrandlPat ChermakJeannine Mona

Finance Committee Brian Munson, ChairPhilip AbruzinoFlorence CovinskyWinston CopelandSteven HillmanWilliam HowardJohn SimonParish Wood

Governmental Committee Mike Breslin, ChairPhilip AbruzinoVaughn HillJoan HoeyBill HowardSuzanne MirasolaBrian Munson

Lake Committee Matt Metz, ChairPhilip AbruzinoFrank HerreGreg MonaAlan O’BrienLarry SchmalzMarilyn Wolfe

Personnel Committee Matt Metz, ChairKen MiceliBrian MunsonJohn SimonParish Wood

Social CommitteeLea Diamond, ChairEllen BlumLinda CebulskiSandra GalinskiSamantha MalcolmJeannine MonaNina MunsonMalana Tharp

Teller CommitteeNancy BrandlPat ChermakLoretta ColganNancy JacobsonGaby Nations

Thank you to those who have recently retired from their committee roles. Your dedication and support was truly appreciated!

Steve Hillman – Ancillary and Communications CommitteesBrian Juedes – Architectural CommitteeWilliam Richardson – Architectural CommitteePeter Frick – Finance and Architectural CommitteesAnton Janik – Finance Committee

If you are interested in joining a committee, please visit our website at www.scottsdaleranch.org and complete a committee application or pickup an application in our office.


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In the Community…

“If You See Something Say Something” is the slogan for the aCTIC (arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center). The aCTIC is a joint effort between the Department of Public Safety, arizona Department of Homeland Security, the FBI and other participating agencies including the Scottsdale Police Department.

In an effort to combat terrorism the aCTIC was established in october of 2004. The Center operates on a 24/7 basis, providing both intelligence, investigative and technical support to state, local, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies.

Law enforcement agencies realize the importance of the citizen’s support of these efforts and their continued active participation in identifying suspicious activity and notifying law enforcement in a timely manner.

“If You See Something Say Something” is a simple and effective program to engage the public to identify and report indicators of terrorist activities.

What is terrorism?Terrorism is the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government or its citizens to further certain political or social objectives. There are two types of terrorism. Domestic terrorism is based and executed in the United States by our own citizens without foreign direction. International terrorism, which is connected to foreign governments or groups, transcends our nation’s boundaries.

How can you help?Be alert and report suspicious activity. Certain activities can indicate terrorist planning, especially when these activities occur at or near key facilities such as a government, military, utility, shopping malls, sporting events or other high profile sites or places

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where large numbers of people gather. Suspicious activities that should be reported to law enforcement include the following:• Surveillance: are you aware of anyone recording or monitoring

activities, taking notes, using cameras, maps, binoculars near a key facility?

• Suspicious questioning: are you aware of anyone attempting to gain information in person, by phone, mail, or e-mail regarding a key facility or its personnel?

• Tests of Security: are you aware of any attempts to penetrate or test physical security or procedures at a key facility?

• Acquiring supplies: are you aware of anyone attempting to improperly acquire explosives, weapons, ammunition, dangerous chemicals, uniforms, badges, f light manuals, access cards or identification for a key facility or to legally obtain items under suspicious circumstances that could be used in a terrorist attack?

• Suspicious persons: are you aware of anyone that does not appear to belong in the workplace, neighborhood, business establishment or near a key facility?

• Dry Runs: have you observed any behavior that appears to be preparation for terrorist activity, such as mapping out routes, playing out scenarios with other people, monitoring key facilities, timing traffic lights or traffic f low, or other suspicious activities?

• Setting the plan into action: Have you observed suspicious vehicles in your neighborhood that have been abandoned, stockpiling of suspicious materials, or persons being deployed near a key facility?

What should you do?If you observe suspicious activity that may relate to terrorism, please contact the Scottsdale Police Department at 480-312-5000. If you observe a crime in progress, dial 911. You may also submit tips via the a.C.T.I.C. (arizona Counter Terrorism Center) website at www.azactic.gov.

Your additional set of eyes and ears are needed in preventing terrorist acts. Get involved and make a difference. Remember, If You See Something Say Something.

MERCADO AT SCOTTSDALE RANCH EVENTSInspirational Video TalksApril 7, April 11, May 5 and May 9 Christian Science Reading RoomDo you seek healing in your life? Do you believe prayer can help? International speaker Evan Mehlenbacher says, “There’s a spiritual dimension to health that needs to be understood to experience health at its best. What we think and pray makes a difference to how healthy we feel.”

The Christian Science Reading Room is offering two free 25-minute video talks that the public is invited to watch. “Discover God, Discover Health” by Stormy Falso, CSB, will be shown Tuesday, april 7 and Saturday, april 11 at 11:00am.”The Healing Power of God” by Evan Mehlenbacher, CSB, will be shown on Tuesday, May 5 and Saturday, May 9 at 11:00 am. Come stop by and be inspired at the Christian Science Reading Room. For more information, please call 480-860-1065 or email [email protected].

LOCAL EVENTS TO CHECK OUT!

Wildflower SightseeingFrom now until around the end of april, the desert wildf lowers will be out and ready to be seen! Check out our local desert botanical garden for a great atmosphere and beautiful desert landscape!

Delicious! Scottsdale Culinary FestivalApril 7-12, 2015Ticket prices vary for each daily eventGet set for fantastic food and entertainment. The 37th annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival brings another round of the nation’s longest running food festival to several delicious Scottsdale locations april 7-12. Expert chefs, scrumptious food creations and enthralling entertainment are all part of the mix, culminating with the Great arizona Picnic on the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall april 11-12. www.scottsdalefest.org.

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Opportunity Expo for teens! FREE EVENT!April 15, 20153:00 pm – 5:00 pmIf you are a local employer who would like to participate or if you want more information, contact Sheila Williams, 480-312-7922, [email protected] or visit www.ScottsdaleaZ.gov and enter “STEP” in the search field. Scottsdale’s opportunity Expo for teens and young adults takes place from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, april 15, at SkySong, 1475 N. Scottsdale Road. The Expo offers the opportunity for job-seekers and employers to explore opportunities for summer and year-round employment. Representatives from volunteer programs will also attend. Mock interviews, plus application and résumé assistance will be available. This event is recommended for teens 16 years or older.

Pitch In! Citywide litter pickup on April 18!April 18, 2015All Day CitywideTo participate, register online at www.ScottsdaleaZ.gov and search for “adopt a Road” or call 480-312-3111. Volunteers are

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invited to keep local roadways “clean & scenic” and litter-free as part of the Keep Scottsdale Beautiful event Saturday, april 18. Residents and businesses that have adopted a road are encouraged to do their litter pick up on this day. Not part of the city’s adopt a Road program? You’re welcome to join in the effort on a one-time basis. Trash bags, safety vests and cotton gloves are provided to all registered groups.

Sidewinder Country Music FestivalApril 25 and 26, 201512:00 pm – 10:30 pmCost: General admission two-day access $99; Paid parking $20/car/day. other passes available starting at $129. For more information, Sidewinderlinks to external site. Music Festival features: Sara Evans, the Time Jumpers featuring Vince Gill, Shooter Jennings, Marty Stuart, and more! Two days of the best of country music at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Event passes, parking passes, and RV parking passes may be purchased on-line. Make a weekend of it! Enjoy great music and good food on the grassy polo grounds at WestWorld.

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sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday saturday

1 2 Women’s Association Bridge (11 am)

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5 6 Jazz Night (7 pm) 7 Women’s Association luncheon (11 am)

8 sRCA Architectural Committee (3:30 pm)

lake serena Yacht Club (6 pm)

9 Women’s Association Bridge (11 am)

Duplicate Bridge Group (6:30 pm)

10 11 Fishing Derby (8 am) & lake Fest (11 am)

12 13 14 Women’s Association Bunko (11 am)

Mom’s Group Bunko (6:30 pm)

15 storytime (Children’s Event) (3:30 pm)

16 sRCA Annual Meeting (7 pm)

17 sRCA Office Closed for staff Development

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19 20 April “9 and Dine” Golf Best Ball/BBQ

21 Ancillary Assoc. Happy Hour Event (5:30 pm) Women’s Association lunch Bunch (TBD)



sRCA Finance Committee Meeting (4:30 pm)

24 25 spring Movie in the Park: The lego Movie (7 pm)

26 27 28 Women’s Association Canasta (11 am)

sRCA Board of Directors (4:30 pm)


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sRCA lake Committee (4:30 pm)


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Duplicate Bridge Group (6:30 pm)

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17 18 19 sRCA Board of Directors (4:30 pm) Women’s Association lunch Bunch (TBD)


social Committee Meeting (5 pm)

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24/31 25 sRCA Office Closed for Holiday

26 Women’s Association Canasta (11 am)


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Visit the SRCA website at www.scottsdaleranch.org under “Events” for an up-to-date events schedule.2015 SRCA Calendar of Events

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All meetings for Sub-Associations held at Scottsdale Ranch are available to view 24/7 at www.scottsdaleranch.org/events/cal or check with your sub-association manager or board. Thank you.

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