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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SUN CITY CENTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Sun City Center
...an official publication of the Sun City Center Community Association
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE JANUARY 1 New Year’s Day All facilities closed 2 Office/Library closed No Bingo 4 Annual Membership Meeting Community Hall – 7 p.m. 11 Board Meeting Rollins Theater - 9 a.m. 17 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room - 9 a.m. FEBRUARY 8 Board Meeting Rollins Theater - 9 a.m. 21 Community Leaders Meeting Florida Room - 9 a.m. 27 CO-AP Meeting Caper Room – 2 p.m.
Agendas for the monthly Board Meetings will be posted on Official Bulletin Boards the Friday before and on the CA web site ( www. 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 starting at 1 p.m.
CA Contact Information Phone: 633-3500 sccboard@suncitycenter.org Website: suncitycenter.org Information Center 813-633-4670
January 2017
Holiday Season Infused with Plenty of Cheer By Kai Rambow “I enjoy being with all the people who come out for breakfast – and the joy of no cooking, no cleaning and no mess in the kitchen,” enthused Helena Warren. Helena and her husband, Kirk, didn’t just come for breakfast, they wore their Santa caps and T-shirts. Many volunteers at the breakfast showe d t hei r holi d ay spi r it by volunteering, and dressing for the event as well. Hats, caps, vests, T-shirts and even socks were joyously displayed. A fun T-shirt worn by Dee Kelly read, “Be naughty and save Santa a trip.” Volunteers brought their good cheer. When I asked one volunteer wearing antlers, “Where are the other reindeer?” another volunteer answered, “Sausages. Reindeer sausages. Delicious.” This huge community event was, once again, expertly organized and managed by Joanne and Sam Sudman. When repeat volunteer griddle operator, Jim Clarke, noticed they were falling behind, he flagged Joanne. She immediately set him up in another area with a griddle to ensure no shortage of pancakes. Another set of volunteers, often overlooked, were club members participating in the holiday walk. New café construction blocked direct access
Imagine: No More Breakfast
Santa’s younger brother? Kirk Warren embracing the holiday spirit.
to the Weavers club. Club member Judy Kucera walked with a colorful billboard to remind breakfast eaters to visit the Weavers club after. As the morning progressed, she impressively walked around with the billboard, a beautiful blanket and a cup of coffee, all without the support of a loom. At the Weavers club, Vivian King effortlessly created. “I love coming in and keeping busy,” she remarked. She’s
By Joanne and Sam Sudman Think for a moment—no more C om mu n it y Ass o c i at i on ( C A ) breakfasts on July 4 and during the fall/winter holiday period? No more seeing your friends over a plate of eggs, sausage, pancakes, strawberries, toast, coffee and juice. That reality may be upon us. But, you have the power to avert that severe decree. How you ask? Well, the CA needs two or three self-starting, detail and perfection-oriented members of the Community Association to get involved and work together with Joanne and Sam to plan and put-on the community breakfasts. The stark reality—if no one steps forward to transition into the leadership role you may have already enjoyed your final CA breakfast. Call us to discuss—633-3106. been a member for 26 years and has participated in every holiday walk. “She sets a positive tone,” remarked a fellow club member. The holiday walk displayed impressive works by members for sale: toys, ceramic
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New Board Announced at CA Meeting
By Diane M. Loeffler December 14 was the last official board meeting for CA President, David Floyd. Due to term limits, he will no longer be on the board. During the meeting, he expressed his gratitude for having the opportunity to serve the community for the last six and a half years. Others on the board thanked him for his service. Shelba Fields, the Chair of the Elections certified the election results. A total of 1,301 votes were cast. The new officers will be John Luper, President; Joe Elam, Vice President; Neil Rothfield, Treasurer, and Sam Sudman, Corporate Secretary. Due to term limits, Sudman will no longer be a director. However, by-laws specify that the secretary does not need to be a board member. New directors are Bob Sullivan, Bob Sanchez, and David Birkett. Everyone agreed that the Holiday Breakfast and Walk on December 3 and the Holiday Golf Cart Parade and Winterfest on December 10 were successful events. Pete Mathieu chair of the parade, was thanked as were the Sudmans who chaired the December 3 event. The Sudmans are looking for someone to take over the Holiday Breakfast and Walk. If you are interested, please contact Sam or Joanne Sudman. New business included some additions
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to the policies governing clubs and organizations and maintenance and construction. There was also a change in verbiage for personnel policies. Per the agreement with Minto, the CA will take over responsibility for the landscaping along the boulevard along North and South Pebble Beach Roads. Sod will be replaced in the large dog park. The dog owners’ group is contributing to this expense. The Bicycle Club of SCC was approved as an affiliated club. The CA hopes to move into the modular buildings in late February after the buildings are placed on the property and all of the utilities are hooked up. The office may be closed a few days during this process. Cost estimates on rehabilitating the existing CA building and also cost estimates on a new building will be available in January. Whichever choice is made, all of the expenses will be covered by existing funds. There will be no money borrowed, no special assessments and no change in dues. The cafe expansion was delayed when the builders determined that the existing building was not supportive enough for the addition. A new beam was fabricated and the addition is expected to open in mid-January. Around the same time, the pickleball courts will be opening as well.
New CA directors (from left to right): Bob Sullivan, Bob Sanchez and David Birkett.
Did You Know?
Sam and Joanne Sudman are looking for help planning the annual community breakfasts in 2017. This is a great way to be part of something big in the community. For more information, call 813.633.3106.
The current and incoming boards all attended the December 14 CA meeting. Front row (left to right) Helen Lewis, Marilyn Miller, Neil Rothfield and David Floyd. Back row (left to right) John Luper, David Birkett, Ernie Addison, Bob Sullivan, Bob Sanchez, Sam Sudman and Jim Schwartz.