The News of January 2015 - ISSUE #78
...an official publication of the Sun City Center Community Association
SCC Holiday Breakfast Raises $2,240 for Fireworks
By Phyllis Hodges Sam and Joanne Sudman, organizers for the December 6 Holiday Walk Breakfast, send a big THANK YOU to the 125 volunteer workers and 756 people to whom they served breakfast. The SCC Fireworks Fund is a bit heftier with the $2,240 net proceeds. Pictures on Page 8.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE
January 7 Annual Membership Meeting Community Hall – 7 p.m. 14 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. 20 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room – 9 a.m. February 11 Board Meeting Rollins Theater – 9 a.m. 12 Volunteer Picnic Florida Room – 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. 17 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room – 9 a.m. Agendas for monthly Board Meetings will be posted on Official Bulletin Boards the Friday before and on CA website (suncitycenter.org – under “Association”). They will also be sent via “What’s New in the CA” email. Every Wednesday: Orientation for new members in the Board Room at 1 p.m.
CA Contact Information Phone: 633-3500 sccboard@suncitycenter.org Website: suncitycenter.org CA Newsline: 633-8200
Information Center 813-642-2044
On the Inside Arts and Entertainment......................21 - 23 Bulletin Board....................................... 18 & 19 CARE.................................................................. 37 Club News............................................... 10 -17 Crossword........................................................ 17 CryptoQuote.................................................. 29 Entertainment Corner................................. 21 Golf Scores............................................ 26 & 28 Library Update..................................................9 Lifestyles.............................................................9 Meet your Neighbor(s)................................ 33 Military.................................................... 34 & 35 Movies.............................................................. 23 Newcomers........................................................2 President’s Report...........................................3 Sports........................................................25 - 30 Sudoku............................................................. 30 Where Will You Take The SCC Story?...... 38
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Election Results
The verdict on the theater is in, 3 new directors elected
NEWS Staff One of the most contentious and hotly contested issues in recent memory is behind us. The question of when, where and how Sun City Center should build a new theater divided this community, creating a debate that continued to cause contention for much of 2014. Now the community has spoken. Definitively. Voters clarified any potential confusion by a strong statement in the ballot booth. A total of 5,015 votes were cast, with the ballot initiative being defeated
3,874 to 1,141, a more than threeto-one margin. On the question of financing for a new theater, 4,918 votes were cast. Financing was also soundly defeated, 4,037 to 881, a more than four-to-one ratio. Community Association members also voted to see three new faces on the Board of Directors. Elected were Richard Angerosa, Joe Elam and Ed Feder. Two elected directors, Angerosa and Feder, ran primarily on a “fiscal responsibility” ticket, speaking out fervently against a new theater. During their candidate
interviews, each new director also expressed their thoughts about leadership and a new direction for the Community Association. Here, in part, is what they said.
Angerosa - “I believe the current board is dictatorial and unresponsive to the voice of the residents. We need to keep SCC debt free, rebuild trust in the CA board and really listen to the residents. (The Board should) make decisions based on direct resident input, and honor the wishes of those residents.”
Elam - “The board has become so divided they are talking over each other rather than to each other. Having the courage of your convictions is great, but if you are thinking of your retort rather than listening, nothing will change. I will work to make SCC the most attractive community in this area.”
Feder - “Is is important that the Board represent the will of all CA members. I want the Board to exercise sound fiscal management. I would like to establish more comprehensive processes for the evaluation of major projects. Learning what projects should be considered requires active listening.”
NEWS Staff The 2014 Holiday Cart Parade was, once again, a smashing success. Scores of festively decorated carts cruised through Sun City Center, much to the delight of hundreds gathered along the route. Santa and his eclectic collection of holiday elves tossed candy, beads and endless good cheer out to attendees. After all the carts were parked and the awards were announced, everyone gathered to kick off the season with WinterFest. Thanks to Minto, the available prize money was bigger and better than ever. Nearly $6,000 was awarded for creativity and festive impact. Congratulations to all the winners and a big THANK YOU to everyone who participated, proving, once again, that, while we may not have a White Christmas, the holiday spirit is alive and well in Sun City Center!
Pictures and List of Winners on Page 20.
The 2015 Board officers will be as follows: David Floyd, President; Sam Sudman, Vice President; Neil Rothfeld, Treasurer; Joe Elam, Secretary. In addition to these results, the Membership Dues decrease was convincingly approved, 4,215 to 794.
Cart Parade a Holiday Favorite
Did You Know?
You will be seeing some big changes at the Fitness Center in the coming weeks. A lot of new machines will be installed, most of them replacing equipment that was carried over from the Fitness Center when it was located in the space now occupied by the Dance Studio. Note: If you have a suggestion for this feature, send it to hodgespress@gmail.com