DESERT PRINCESS Country Club & HOA Newsletter April 2014
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HOA Administrative Office
28-211 Desert Princess Dr. Cathedral City, CA 92234 Phone (760) 322-1907 Fax: (760) 327-9699 Hours: Mon - Fri 8 am - 4 pm Closed weekends & holidays
Community Manager
Jessica Vela, CCAM®, CMCA®, ext. 102 jvela@desertprincesscc.com
Controller
Pamela Jaymes, ext. 103 pjaymes@desertprincesscc.com
Director of Marketing Grace Taylor Segal, ext. 108 gsegal@desertprincesscc.com
For Work Orders Facilities / Landscape / Pools Golf Course Maintenance
Phone: (760) 322-1907 or submit online at: www.desertprincesslive.com
Patrol Services - Vista Chino Gate Phone: (760) 322-0441 Frank Starkey, Post Commander fstarkey@desertprincesscc.com
Member Relations
Maria Cintron, ext. 104 mcintron@desertprincesscc.com
Country Club
28-555 Landau Blvd. Cathedral City, CA 92234 Phone (760) 322-1655 Fax: (760) 322-2741 Reception Hours: Daily 8 am - 4 pm
Country Club Manager
Brandon O’Neill CMAA®, AGM®, ext. 132 boneill@desertprincesscc.com
Member Guest Services Dori Petee, ext. 121 dpetee@desertprincesscc.com
Director of Food & Beverage Jim Carvajal, ext. 127 jcarvajal@desertprincesscc.com
Executive Chef
Alexander A. Cabrera, ext. 143 acabrera@desertprincesscc.com
Clubhouse Bar
Ext. 128 Hours: Sunday - Saturday 10 am to Close
Clubhouse Dining
Leon’s at Desert Princess For Reservations, (760) 325-5002
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & More
Open Tuesday through Saturday - 7 am – 9 pm Sunday, Monday - 7 am – 6 pm Sunday Brunch - 10 am - 2 pm Happy Hour Monday - Friday - 3 - 6 pm
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Lagos Café
Phone: (760) 778-3624 Hours: 7 am - 3 pm Daily
Golf Shop
Phone: (760) 322-2280 Tee Times (760) 322-7779 Hours: Open Sun - Saturday 6 am - 5 pm Rand Veal, Director of Golf rveal@desertprincesscc.com
Tennis & Athletics
28-600 Isleta Court Phone: (760) 322-5178 Hours: Mon - Fri 6 am - 7 pm Sat & Sun 7 am - 5 pm Charlie Moore, Director of Tennis & Athletics cmoore@desertprincesscc.com
Spa
28-600 Isleta Court Phone: (760) 322-2293 Hours: Monday - Sunday 9 am - 6 pm Merryl Rose, Spa Manager mrose@desertprincesscc.com
Marilyn J. White Ray Brown Bill Bender Tim Gaffney Tim Dermody Don Milligan Michelle Simson
President Vice-President Treasurer, Secretary Director Director Director Director
bod@desertprincesscc.com
OUR MISSION: Ensure the Desert Princess enhances owners’ asset values by providing quality venues, amenities, and activities with a sustainable level of service to the satisfaction of our owners, their guests and our public.
OUR VISION: Continue making the Desert Princess the best-value lifestyle community in the greater Palm Springs area. Editor & Graphic Designer
An opportunity to sell your services to all your neighbors with a print circulation that reaches our 1084 homes, our Clubhouse and HOA front desks, and beyond! Your ad would be seen online across the Coachella Valley and the far reaches of the Internet. For information or to place an ad, please call Dori at 760-322-1655 or visit Desert Princess Country Club’s Front Desk. *Deadline for all ad contracts and artwork is the 10th of the month for inclusion in the next month’s edition.
Grace Taylor Segal
ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER
Executive Assistant
The Desert Princess Homeowners Association makes no representations and gives no warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the information in the advertisements provided herein.
Dori Petee
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The Royal Page is now published electronically. Links to a downloadable and interactive issue of the publication is emailed to Homeowners. Printed copies are available either for pick-up at the HOA or Country Club reception or upon request, via U.S Postal Service. This distribution method of your community magazine provides the Association with a significant savings in printing and mailing costs. If you would like a hard copy of the magazine, call Dori Petee at 760-322-1655 or email her at dpetee@desertprincesscc.com. rp_0414_v2-w
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FROM THE PRESIDENT AND THE COMMUNITY MANAGER Dear Homeowners: Recently management came across this article concerning Anger and Apathy in Associations. We found this article to be enlightening as it concerns some of our present issues in our community as well as new procedures the Board is in the process of adopting. Thankfully, we have the Association Staff that has already complied with the new disclosure requirements that went into effect on January 1st. Most of those items were provided with your annual disclosures last September. Going forward, the Board Governance Committee will continue to meet and review/revise policies and procedures at the Boards level. This includes the Board Policy Governance Manual. The Member Governance Committee continues to meet as well in reviewing the Associations governing documents and providing recommendations for revisions where needed. Together we strive in bettering the community and setting forth those policies and procedures to help the Board, Management and Homeowners be prepared with the proper tools in addressing issues when they arise. MARILYN J. WHITE
President, Desert Princess Board of Directors marilynjwhite21@gmail.com JESSICA VELA Desert Princess Community Manager
jvela@desertprincesscc.com
Overcoming Anger and Apathy in Associations There is so much anger and apathy in our communities these days that we could discuss this topic all day long. For better or worse we cannot delve into every reason for or every example of all the anger and apathy in our communities. Understanding some useful tips and tools for addressing both anger and apathy in your communities is the first place to start. To address anger and apathy in our communities we must:
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1. Be prepared and 2. Manage expectations While these two suggestions seem obvious, the key is to actually apply them in your communities. These concepts are linked and implementing the first often leads to addressing the second. So how do we become prepared? A good starting place is to review the newly required Annual Policy Statement required under Civil Code Section 5310. Policies required to be provided to owners under this new law include the assessment enforcement policy (Section 5730), disciplinary policy and fine schedule (Section 5850), a summary of dispute resolution policies (Sections 5920 and 5965), and a summary of architectural approval requirements (Section 4765). This list is only the starting point. In addition to the legally required policies, most associations should adopt additional policies such as directors’ code of ethics, code of conduct for your community members, communications policy, vendor access policy, water damage policy, and a parliamentary procedure / meeting conduct policy. This is, by no stretch, a fully comprehensive list. You should look closely within your own community to determine other policies that would be beneficial. The key is to adopt these policies well before you need them. Directors are more receptive to a code of ethics when they are not embroiled in a dispute with other directors. A community is more receptive to a water damage claim policy when the community is not faced with monthly or weekly pipe failures. Adopt these policies so that your community is prepared for any issues that arrive. How do we manage expectations? Much anger is derived from a feeling of surprise or a feeling that an expectation has not been met. By clearly setting
forth the association’s policies, owners will understand what the association expects of its owners and viceversa – what owners can expect of the association. If expectations are met, there will be less disappointment and potentially less anger. What if we are already dealing with angry or apathetic members? When dealing with an angry person, it is important to realize that he or she may have entered a state of fight/flight. When someone is in this state, attempting to reason with him or her is akin to debating the air speed velocity of an unlade swallow with a knight of the round table. The fight or flight state physically prevents a person from seeing reason. The recovery time for this state is typically twenty minutes if the person is not further angered. Consider the following suggestions to avoid making matters worse and to speed up this recovery process: 1. Stay calm. 2. Assess why the person is angry. Is it related to the association or entirely unrelated? 3. Accept the anger, let the person vent and do not take it personally. Time heals; let it! 4. Break the cycle by disengaging and using empathetic statements. Sometimes owners simply remain angry despite your best attempts to talk them off the ledge. For these situations you might wish to consider these tips: 1. Limit channels of communication. Do not engage if you can avoid it. 2. If there are threats of violence, talk to an attorney about a restraining order. 3. Use a previously adopted community code of conduct. 4. Use parliamentary procedure, change open forum time or make other meeting adjustments. 5. Follow all procedures or policies that have been adopted. Manage expectations!
Anger isn’t the only “a” word that associations face. Apathy is another one that is extremely difficult to overcome. The easiest method of addressing apathy is to never let it happen. Unfortunately this is not always possible. Apathy is often created through a belief by the apathetic person that they do not matter or that their opinions or involvement are irrelevant. Managing expectations can help avoid these feelings. Other tips include: 1. Demonstrate you are listening and that the person matters. 2. Show an interest in the person and/or their interests or concerns. 3. Rally by example. Demonstrate leadership, interest and involvement. By creating a culture of appreciation and fostering engagement in your community you can try to avoid apathy in your community. This includes developing proper communication tools and ensuring that communication is viewed as a two way street. Use your communications policy to be prepared and to manage the expectations of your members as to what they can expect to receive and how they are expected to communicate with the association. For example, owners should understand that their communications should be presented in writing to the manager for inclusion in the board packet. It should be clear that directly contacting directors is not a proper method of communication. Inform the member that the correspondence will be reviewed at an upcoming meeting. Making owners understand that they and their concerns are important is one of the most effective ways to avoid apathy! Continued on page 6
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Overcoming Anger and Apathy in Associations Continued from page 5
Unfortunately there is no easy answer to dealing with angry or apathetic owners in a community. Being prepared and managing expectations are the first steps. Take a minute to think about policies, committee charters and other tools that your community has or needs in order to prepare for issues that will arise and to manage expectations within the community. JAMES R. MCCORMICK, JR., ESQ. Peters & Freedman, L.L.P.
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DESERT PRINCESS CRAFTERS Crafters meet every Wednesday from noon until 3:30 pm in the Master's Lounge. Please come join us. There are always projects to work on and we welcome any new ideas or talents you'd like to share. At this time, we are preparing for our fall Bazaar to raise funds for the six charities that we work with in the local community. They are: Cathedral City Boys and Girls Club, Cathedral City Police Department, Mt. San Jacinto High School special program, Operation Safe House, Troops in Afghanistan and our special Cathedral Palms senior citizens. Thank you to so many Desert Princess residents who have been donating items for our seniors. The seniors are always excited when we deliver things there and they are so appreciative. When we go with a load of items, many come to greet us and go through the items and take them to use immediately. They are a very special group of people. I believe we have taken at least 300 loads over in recent years. The Social Worker there is Craig Bruce and does a wonderful job for the residents. He works there Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, so we limit our deliveries to those days. If you'd like to join Crafters and/or donate items, please call one of us: Barbara Gibson 327-1320, Sharon Hadler 325-3263, Rosie Mascolo 288-2889, Maureen McLaughlin 322-1232 or Irene Ripley6 325-6839. Hope to see you Wednesday.
IRENE RIPLEY Chairperson, Crafters
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COUNTRY CLUB MANAGER’S REPORT Coyote Sighting: Desert Princess Golf & Country Club Embraces Pro Football Desert Princess follows precedent set by NFL's Frankford Yellow Jackets in 1926 When the board of directors voted unanimously voted on March 21 to become the home field and training headquarters of the two-time champion SoCal Coyotes, precedent -- and expectations -- were already established. In 1926, the last time a pro football team opened training camp on a championship golf course, the Frankford Yellow Jackets went on to beat Red Grange and the undefeated Chicago Bears for the NFL title. The Coyotes -- who already hold two AAA crowns enter their fourth season as one of four teams in the new Professional Spring American Football League, joining Hattiesburg, St. Petersburg and Los Angeles. The Yellow Jackets, who trained at the luxurious Wildwood Golf & Country Club in Cape May Court House, N.J., would become the Philadelphia Eagles, a fact not lost on the proud hometown SoCal Coyotes. Desert Princess will share the revenue, celebrity and energy that only a championship-caliber pro football team can deliver. The Coyote practices also are be open to everyone and all homeowners will receive season tickets as part of the new arrangement.
Thanks to modern social media, the popular Coyotes enjoy a staggering online footprint via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. The team has a year-round coach's show on KXPS Team 1010 (www. team1010.com/index.php/football/socal-coyotes), along with play-by-play broadcasts of every game, which are aired live from the Desert Princess. "This is an opportunity to showcase our property in a way nobody ever dreamed," says Desert Princess golf superintendent Jonas Conlan. "NFL scouts have two reasons to come here -- play championship golf in the morning, and sign our boys at the clubhouse in the afternoon." Meanwhile, Desert Princess members expect 'their' Coyotes to bring home another title. The Frankford Yellow Jackets finished their 1926 'golf course' season with a 14-1-2 record, making them the undisputed NFL champions -- and 11 of those victories were shutouts. "To whom much is given, much is required," smiled Coyotes president and head coach J David Miller, and himself a Desert Princess resident. (For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ thesocalcoyotes.)
BRANDON O’NEILL Country Club Manager
boneill@desertprincesscc.com
It doesn't hurt, either, that the Coyotes are also a nonprofit sports leadership organization, whose civic service and championship football has elicited praise from the mayors of Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage and even Catalina Island, not to mention the local public school district. www.desertprincesscc.com
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Easter Brunch We will be serving a Traditional Sunday Brunch with the following added items: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Salad Omelette Station Heuevos Rancheros Sushi Prime Rib Ham Oysters Octopus Salad Popcorn Shrimp Grilled Veggies Chicken Wraps Egg Rolls Goyza Chilaquiles Enchiladas BBQ Ribs Scalloped Potatoes
Still includes Unlimited Champagne! $29.95++ for adults $14.95++ for kids 12 and under The Easter Bunny will be here and we'll be holding an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids on the green. Call 760-322-1655 for reservations.
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2014 Academy Awards Party
More photos on page 10-11
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2014 Academy Awards Party
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Dinner & Free Bingo! A Buffet Dinner at 6 pm - $16 Free Bingo at 7 pm
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Call 760-325-5002 769-325-5002 Call
NEED ASSISTANCE DURING THE WEEKEND? The Country Club's Administrative Office is open Saturdays and Sundays from 8 am to 4 pm (closed on holidays). They are fully equipped and readily available to assist you with a number of items including but not limited to: • • • • • •
Golf Cart Registrations Transponder Purchases Work Order Submissions Payments to your Club and/or HOA accounts Headshots for your Membership Cards Copies, scans & faxes
CHANNEL 98 Your DESERT PRINCESS Community Channel
Golf Cart Requirements
...and much more! Please stop by to see them over the weekend for assistance with your pressing matters or stop by the HOA Monday thru Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm.... If you need after hours assistance, please call the HOA ahead of time to inquire if any staff members can accommodate after closing. Thank you!
Book Club
April 3rd - 2:30 - 4 pm
Cart Owners must provide verification of liability insurance at the time of registration. Annual tags may be picked up from the Homeowners Association Office or the Club Admin Office. Drivers of carts must be licensed . All golf carts must be registered with the Association and display a valid registration decal with current year stickers “tags” displaying owner membership and/ or golf membership. Failure to register your golf cart by November 1, 2013 but no later than December 31, 2013 or at time of purchase will result in a $500 Fine.
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Field Of Dreams: Desert Princess Hosts UFAL Champion Socal Coyotes Tryouts On Sunday, March 16, from 3 to 6 pm, dozens of hopefuls were "chasing the dream" when our desert oasis hosted the 2014 AAA professional football "What Is Your Legacy?" tryout camp with the SoCal Coyotes non-profit sports leadership organization. Professional football futures were on the line when young men arrived at the Desert Princess to show off their skills to the two-time champion SoCal Coyotes, in the first step of an uphill battle to make their 2014 roster -- and a chance to demonstrate their wares to the world. Residents had a front-row seat to all the action, right in your backyard! Our driving range exploded into a real-life field of dreams - as the Coyotes saw who had what it takes to be the next star. Last year, your AAA desert champion Coyotes graduated two players to the National Football League, and 10 more to an array of other professional leagues. Many outstanding members of The Desert Princess have embraced the nonprofit Coyotes, who have made an enormous impact in our community through player mentoring and development, organizational management and dynamic service. Even if you missed the event last month, you will have a chance to see pro football up close and personal, and meet many of the team's home-grown superstars because Desert Princess is now the home ield and training headquar-ters of the two-time champion SoCal Coyotes. For more information, see page seven. 16
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OUTSIDE GOLF EVENTS
FROM THE PRO SHOP As April arrives and the golf season ends our friends from the East and North will soon depart the valley for the summer homes. The golf shop staff and I would like to thank everyone for another wonderful season at Desert Princess. The golf members/homeowners/ renters who participated in this year’s events, those who volunteered to assist in tournaments and those individuals that adopted a hole deserve everyone’s gratitude. It is individuals like the ones mentioned above who make living and playing at Desert Princess special. With the arrival of spring, we at DPCC must due some much needed housecleaning. Over the past few months, the Pro Shop is missing range baskets and range tokens. We would appreciate your help in getting any missing range baskets and range tokens returned. Jonas and his staff have done a terrific job maintaining the golf course this year. It is up to all of us to assist the maintenance staff in this critical endeavor. All golfers can aid in keeping the course in its current condition by: filling divots with sand, repairing ball marks, and following proper cart rules.
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April 5
DESERT CHAPEL
May 2 May 8
TIME COURSE
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THOMPSON BOXING 144
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LADIES SPRING TEAM 96
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HOLE-IN-ONE! Mike Newell
February 17, 2014 Cielo Course Hole: #3 Yardage 150 - Blue Tees Club: 7 Iron
Congratulations, Mike! Fifth Career Ace!
Upcoming Events April 6 - Ladies Tournament of Champions April 12 - Couples Horse Race April 13 - Men’s Tournament of Champions One putts to all,
RAND VEAL Director of Golf
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HOLE-IN-ONE! Edward Brown March 6, 2014 Cielo Course
Hole: #3 Yardage 120 - White Tees Club: 7 Iron
Congratulations, Edward!
2014 Pinehurst Tournament RESULTS February 15-17 NET F. ELLIOTT/R. FAIRBURN - 64 D. RODNICK/J. DYRNESS - 66 D. BACHMAN/L. NORDHEIMER - 66
B FLIGHT GROSS
NET
S. HOPWOOD/D. GABRYSH - 83
R. ROBISON/J. KNOWLES - 62
C. ROBINSON/C. YOUNG - 84
T. HOUSER/D. GERINGER - 65 D. BACHMAN/M. JOHNSON - 69
K/P'S VISTA #3 - F. ELLIOTT/B. BENDER VISTA #5 - B. TAYLOR CIELO #3 - C. ROBISNON CIELO #7 - B. LINQUIST
$100 DRAWING WINNER - B. TAYLOR
LADY PUTTERS Everyone is welcome to join us, even if you are not a golfer! It’s social, it’s fun, and it really does improve your putting. Contact Midge Thompson (760-322-2536 or via email at midgenjohn@hotmail.com) or Carol Rabush (760-3223861 or cmrabush@yahoo.com) for more information. Renee Trenholm
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GREENS COMMITTEE Our golf course has had a superb winter this year. The frost delays came early in December and were infrequent. With the recent warm weather, we are seeing the bermuda grass coming out of it's dormancy and greening up the "golden" areas. As you may have noticed, we have some new lakes on the course as the irrigation lines are breaking more frequently. We seem to have a major break every month that costs us not only for the crew to effect repairs, but the cost of the water is also lost. Your Golf Committee continues to work with Jonas Conlan, the Super Golf Committee, the Finance Committee and the Board of Directors to come to terms with an Irrigation System that works for everyone in the community. At this writing, we are all working on ways to overcome the cost of a new
system or if we can spread out these costs by doing only portions of the project one at a time. It seems that there will be increased costs in doing it over time as well as not receiving the savings associated with a completed project. Doing the right thing is everyone's priority. Please continue to fill your divots and repair a few extra pitch marks on the greens.
RON FAIRBURN Greens Committee Member
ronfairburn@gmail.com
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WOMEN’S GOLF NEWS The annual election of the DP Women’s Golf Club Board of Directors was held at the March General Meeting of the membership. Congratulations to the following newly elected officers: President: Sherry Bauman - Vice President: Jean Smith - Secretary: Irene Murphy Treasurer: Gigi Jack - Tournaments: Randie Henry - Handicap: Annette Atkinson The annual Club Championship was played over three days, March 13, 15, and 16. All members who participated could choose to enter any of the flights they qualify for: Champion, Senior Champion (60 + years), or Super Senior Champion (70 + yrs.). Congratulations to:
Club Champion: Marilyn J White Senior Champion: Christine Bauer Super Senior Champion: Wilma Snethun Other results of the Women’s Club Championship Tournament included: A Flight Gross Net 1st Place Shaun Pulice Carlie Tronto 2nd Place Donna Elliott Carol Clark B Flight 1st Place Randie Henry Karen Hopwood 2nd Place Betty Milligan Helen Rano C Flight: 1st Place Connie Olson Myrna Siwiecki 2nd Place Donna Fisher Ellen Boeye During the tournament, Shaun Pulice scored an eagle 3, on Lagos 7, holing her third shot from 84 yards. Congrats Shaun!! Winner of the $100 Drawing was Gail Fairburn. The final Guest Day of the season, themed “50 Shades of Green”, was held on Tuesday, March 25th. The Pinehurst Tournament, a partner event, was held on Saturday, March 29th, and Sunday, March 30th. Both partners tee off and then hit each other’s tee shot. The better ball is then selected and partners alternate shots until the ball is holed out. The best score for each hole from the two rounds played is selected. The results of the two day eclectic will be available in the May edition of the Royal Page. Following the Pinehurst Tournament, the Club held their farewell party “Bar-B-Que”. The Fall Team closing party is scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, to be held at Indian Wells CC. The Tournament of Champions is scheduled to be held on Sunday, April 6. Following this tournament, the Annual Awards will be given. The results will appear in the May edition of The Royal Page. CARLIE TRONTO President, Women’s Golf Club trontocr@gmail.com
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2014 Annual Women's Club Championship Director of Golf Rand Veal, with Tournament Champ Marilyn White & Steve Fitzharris
Left to right: Rand Veal, Wilma Snethun (Super Senior Overall Champion), Marilyn White (Overall Champion), Christine Bauer (Senior Overall Champion), Steve Fitzharris.
L to R: B Flight - Wilma Snethun, Karen Hopwood, Randie Henry, Betty Milligan & Helen Rano.
L to R: A Flight - Carol Clark, Carlie Tronto, Shaun Pulice & Donna Elliott.
L to R: C Flight – Donna Fisher, Connie Olson, Myrna Siwiecki & Ellen Boeye
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SPA The month of March is definitely Tennis Month in the desert and that was evident over here at the Athletic Center with all that Charlie had going on, it was great to be able to watch some of those matches. Well April is here, bringing with it our beautiful spring season and all our fantastic blossoming fruit tree’s with their amazing fragrance….especially on a cool spring evening, truly one of my favorite times here in our beautiful desert. The sad part of our spring is a lot of our seasonal homeowners are packing up and heading home. This season came and went in a blink of an eye….way too fast for us. Hopefully, some homeowners will be able to sneak in for the April Spa Special before they start their
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journey home. This would be such a great way to end their stay and take advantage of our homeowner’s special. How wonderful to leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. And for all that are staying just another reminder about the Spa membership of 6 months or 12 months or even our Loyalty Program….perfect for the off season.
MERRYL ROSE Spa and Facility Manager mrose@desertprincesscc.com
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TENNIS & ATHLETICS The bustling crowds from the BNP Paribas have come and gone, but that does not mean the tennis season is over as well. The month of April will feature two wonderful spectating events on the Desert Princess courts. April 5-6 we will be hosting the Desert Princess Junior Open which will feature some of the finest junior tennis players from the Southern California area. Age groups for this 2 day event will be 10 & under through 18 & under with both boys and girls competing in both singles and doubles. On April 10 & 11 we will once again be hosting matches for the renowned USTA Spring Nationals, also known as The Easter Bowl. The Easter Bowl features the finest junior talent from all over the United States. Juniors have to be ranked at the very top of their age groups in their section of the country to have the opportunity to participate in this very prestigious event. Both of these events are free of charge to come and grab a chair and watch these exceptional kids battle it out. Megan Harvey, our fitness trainer remains busy keeping the homeowners and guests in tip top shape. Megan is here through May if you are looking for some help in the gym. Jason Lushia has come on board as our yoga instructor and offers yoga sessions on Fridays at 9 am in one of our racquetball courts. The weekly adult tennis clinics are ongoing and have been very well attended. Our junior program is doing well with many of our juniors competing quite well in area tournaments. Hope everyone gets an opportunity to swing by the courts for the next two exciting tournaments. CHARLIE MOORE Director of Tennis & Athletics cmoore@desertprincesscc.com
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FROM THE CHIEFS CORNER Is That A Hazardous Materials Incident or the Flu? During a hazardous materials incident, firefighters and first responders isolate the area and deny entry to keep it contained. The same goes if you have the flu. Both are toxic and pose an unreasonable risk to our Health, Safety and Environment! Isolate yourself and stay away from others because it spreads through contamination. “Nothing is more disgusting than to see people sick in the gym, restaurants, stores, offices or at work – even many of those who serve us are sick with the flu. And we wonder why it’s an epidemic says Chief DiGiovanna...” The flu can spread up to six feet away. This happens when flu sufferers cough, sneeze or talk, or when a caretaker or family member touches something that has flu virus on it and then touches their own mouth or nose. You’ve been exposed to the hazardous contaminants at that point! Hand-washing is one of the best ways to stay healthy during the flu season. If you’re sick take it a step further. Stay home, isolate yourself, deny contact and exposure to others as much as possible! If you’re sick, consider yourself a Haz Mat Incident and be a good first responder - stay home! Be part of the solution, not the problem. For additional Flu tips visit: http://www.ehow.com/ how_7482408_stay-home-work-sick.html SAM DIGIOVANNA Fire Chief jSDiGiovanna@cox.net
Note: The information in this article was compiled from various sources. These suggestions are not a complete list of every preventative or loss control measure. The information is not intended to replace additional safety manuals or the advice of another qualified professional(s). We make no guarantee of results from use of this information. We assume no liability in connection with the information nor the suggestions made FOR YOUR SAFETY
Walking at Night... 1. ...is an accident waiting to happen, so please, after dark remember to: 2. Walk on the side of the road FACING on coming traffic. That way if the driver doesn’t see you, you will see him. 3. Bring a flashlight or flashing lights with you at all time. You are the person who is vulnerable. 4. Walk on the far side of the road. (Not down the middle of the street as you would if you were driving.)
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ALC BREEZE A FEW FINAL WORDS OF WISDOM! April is upon us and so many of our residents and snowbirds have packed up and returned to cooler climates in anticipation of the approaching summer months. Our “winter peak season” was just glorious weather with only one weekend of rain, which was good for all of us who enjoy being outdoors, but very bad for the drought conditions we are currently experiencing. Our summer promises to be hot, hot, hot, so hopefully all of you have made sure your homes are buttoned up, secured and prepared for the brutal summer heat. Because a closed home bakes in the sun in the desert, it’s always a good practice to have some air circulation with overhead fans set to low, and many people like to leave their air conditioners set at 87-89 degrees, just to keep the closed interiors of their homes cooler than the outside temperatures. Close all window blinds and coverings to keep the direct sun out and place buckets of water in a few rooms to keep a touch of moisture in the air and wood surfaces and furniture from drying out. And just a reminder…no aluminum foil or other unsightly coverings are permitted on the window interiors. This is against the rules and you could be cited and fined. The 2013-2014 ALC met for the last time with its current committee members—Donna Fisher, Pam Meadows, Glen Schaffer, Bob Stover, Toshie Sweeney, Roz Veltri, and, of course, me, Gail Wilson—on Friday, March 14, 2014. The Desert Princess’ governing documents require the dissolution of all committees following the annual Board of Directors election. The newly seated Board calls for committee member applications and then traditionally appoints chair people for each committee. The chair people select the members for their committees and the Board then formally approves the committee members for the year in a subsequent Board meeting. The 2014-2015 ALC Committee members and chairpersons will be announced in an upcoming issue of The Weekly Herald newsletter and for
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those who don’t subscribe to that online source, will also be noted in the next edition of The Royal Page. Our outgoing ALC Committee members wish to thank you, all of our homeowners, for your support and confidence in us over this past year. On a personal note, we’d like to thank Bob Stover for his many years of service on our committee. He told us that he will not be applying to the ALC for this upcoming year. His wise counsel, knowledge, and expertise have been invaluable assets to our group and he will be missed. Thank you, Inspector Bob. We couldn’t have done it without you. And finally, I want to let you all know how much I’ve enjoyed working with not only the members of the committee but our homeowners as well. It’s been an exciting few years and we’ve accomplished so very much with just a little paint, stone veneer, retractable awnings, ornamental iron gates, Bahama shutters and desert landscaping. As you’ve probably surmised, I will not be returning to the ALC either, but hope that what we as a group have begun will be carried forward by the next ALC as previous groups have done.
GAIL WILSON 2013-14 ALC Chairperson
alc@desertprincesscc.com
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SAFE & SOUND As the season comes to a close, I’d like to take this opportunity to speak to our seasonal residents who will soon be retreating to cooler climates for the summer. Before you leave, make sure your residence is properly secured. Desert Princess Patrol Services will be work diligently to ensure your home is just how you left it when you return. Here are a few tips for keeping your home secure: Special Watch Program. Before you go, be sure to stop by the Association Office and complete a Special Watch Application. Patrol Services will perform periodic exterior inspections of your unit while you’re away. If any discrepancies are discovered, we will notify you immediately. Secure all points of entry. Be sure that all doors and windows are locked tightly. I also recommend using wood dowels or frame locks in the tracks of the windows and sliders to add extra security to prevent an unwanted intrusion. This makes it very hard for an intruder to gain entry without breaking a window, creating a good deterrent from a thief. Draw your blinds and remove outside décor and furnishings. There are always prying eyes. Do not create an attractive nuisance by showing thieves something they could potentially steal. They would be less likely to attempt an entry if they don’t know what’s inside. Shut off the water. The Rules & Regulations specify that you are to shut off the water to your unit if you will be away for an extended period of time. This is with good reason; especially during the summer. If the water is left on, you run the risk of a possible flood if your internal pipes, fixtures, or water heater were to fail in your absence. Secure your vehicle. Lock it up! Completely roll up all ofthe windows, and do not leave any valuables inside. Also, as a reminder, vehicles are not permitted to be stored on the streets or parked in excess of 30 days. If you intend to leave a vehicle behind, please ensure that it is properly secured within the garage or make other arrangements for storage. Patrol Services will enforce this through the off season; vehicles will be cited and potentially towed if in violation.
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Remember the temperature. Our summer temperatures will reach an excess of 100 degrees daily. Although you won’t be here, do not turn the air conditioner off. If the temperature inside your home reaches highs in excess of 90 degrees daily, you may come home next season to warped cabinets, pealing wallpaper, cracked leather, etc. It’s best to keep the air conditioner running through the summer in the high 80’s. Fire Hazards. Unplug all electrical devices, e.g. TV’s, computers, coffee makers, etc. They draw power, even when off, and can be a potential fire hazard. You won’t be using these items while you’re away, so, avoid the risk and un-plug them. Home Security System. If you have a home security system, contact the alarm company and advise that you will be gone for the summer season and that you live in a gated community with a 24hr Patrol Service. You will want to add Desert Princess Patrol Services as a first call for alarm activations. The Cathedral City Police Department will charge homeowners for responses to your residence that turn out to be a false alarm. Coordinate with your alarm company and help avoid an unnecessary charge. Thank you,
FRANK STARKEY Post Commander
fstarkey@desertprincesscc.com
PATROL SERVICES COMMITTEE On behalf of the Patrol Services Committee, I’d like to dedicate this piece to a heartfelt thanks to Bob and Irene Ripley for their many years of service to the Desert Princess community. Bob has chaired the Security/Patrol Services committee for many years, while Irene chaired the Neighborhood Watch committee. Both of these individuals have spent tireless hours in voluntary service to help make this a safer and more enjoyable place to live. When you see Bob and Irene, please extend your personal gratitude for the substantial contribution they have made.
The Patrol Services committee is comprised of a group of volunteers. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 2:30 pm and cordially invite interested members of our community to attend. We work to advise the Board of Directors on matters of safety and security and are always interested in new volunteers. Once again, THANKS Bob and Irene!
DOUG ASHBRIDGE Chairman, Patrol Services Committee
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Homeowners! If you have a raccoon issue, please call the HOA to have the Maintenance Team set up traps. Removal of such pests is handled by Animal Control. www.desertprincesscc.com
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12 pm - 4 pm Crafters Meeting Dinner & Bingo 5:30 pm - 8:30pm
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12 pm - 4 pm Crafters Meeting Dinner & Bingo 5:30 pm - 8:30pm
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Tennis & Fitness: Monday - Friday 6 am - 7 pm &
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Golf Shop Hours: Daily 6am - 5pm
Leon’s Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 7:00 am - 9 pm Sunday - Monday 7:00 am - 6 pm Happy Hour: Mon.– Fri. from 3pm - 6pm Sunday Brunch 10am - 2pm
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For information on Tennis Clinics or fitness center please call 760.322.5178
For Spa Specials and information please call 760.322.2293
For information on Women's Golf Groups, call Carlie Toronto at 661.904.8314 For information on Leon’s at Desert Princess call 760.325.5002
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