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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SUN CITY CENTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Sun City Center
November 2020
CA SCHEDULE
NOVEMBER 2 Board Workshop Via Zoom – 9 a.m. ID: 828 7117 0342 Passcode: 764869 11 Meet the Candidates Via Zoom – 3 p.m. ID: 882 8838 3451 Passcode: 581679 12 Board Meeting Via Zoom – 9 a.m. ID: 838 0039 7010 Passcode: 248223 Please note this meeting is on Thursday. Agendas for the monthly Board Meetings will be posted on the Official Bulletin Board in the Atrium the Friday before and on the CA website (www. suncitycenter.org – under “Residents” – Upcoming Meeting Agendas). They will also be sent via “What’s New in the CA” email.”
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Fantastic Day, Fantastic Music
Looking toward the Arts and Crafts Building, there were carts on both sides of Cherry Hills Drive. Drone photo by John Wakeman.
Joy Frisch and dozens of others enjoyed cold drinks and treats from the food truck.
By Diane M. Loeffler On September 23, Bedlam played for a packed yard at the SCC Gazebo. The weather was idyllic and the Palmettobased band played all the favorites we love to hear: rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and line dances. In addition to clapping and cheering, many of the golf carts honked their horns in approval. The concert was very well attended. Golf carts parked on both sides of the gazebo. The socially-distanced carts went all the way to the administration’s back
parking lot. At one point, Entertainment Director Renee Bray counted 139 carts. Cars and more carts were parked across the street at the Arts and Crafts Building. More association members listened while sitting poolside or relaxing in the pool. Judy and Rick Creed have lived here almost two years. She says, “We went to the first outdoor concert and loved it. We always have a good time and have ice cream afterwards. You know, this is the Florida we love.”
Past President Sam Sudman presents Carol Donner with a signed Letter of Commendation from the Hillsborough County Commissioners.
The past and current presidents of the Community Association held a surprise party to celebrate Carol Donner’s 25 years (and counting) anniversary as the Secretary to the Board. Pictured (left to right) are back row: Paul Wheat, Sam Sudman, Ed Barnes, John Luper and Bob Sullivan. Front row: David Floyd, Jane Keegan, Carol Donner and Walt Cawein.
liked best was her friendship.” Ed Barnes says, “Carol was always supportive when controversies came up.” He presented her with a plaque including the names of all of the presidents she served including the current president, Bob Sullivan. Handing her an engraved crystal and gold clock, Walt Cawein said, “Before I came to Sun City Center, I worked in a high tech world. It was 1995 and I was surprised to see a white-haired lady with a Selectric typewriter seated in front of the president’s office.” Sam Sudman handed Donner a framed commendation certificate from the Hillsborough County Commissioners. He said it was almost impossible to get Carol Donner angry or upset. “If I had to describe Carol, I would say ‘calming demeanor’ fits her to a ‘T’.” Paul Wheat gave Donner the most unique gift of all, a glockenspiel! The former president did a little research and
learned she had played that instrument in high school. Commenting after the presentations, Carol Donner thanked everyone and said, “This is the best job I have ever had. I am treated with such respect.” Testimonials I have both been a secretary and have had secretaries report to me. If you have been in either position, you know how absolutely crucial secretaries are to the smooth functioning of any organization. Three of the former presidents had more to say more about their former secretary, Carol Donner. Walt Cawein says, “During my tenure as the CA President I was very fortunate to have Carol by my side. Presidents and Board Members come and go. The continuing success of the office over the years is due to Carol’s dedication, commitment and professionalism. I congratulate her on her very successful 25 years of serving Presidents, the Board
Yes, there was a food truck with iced treats including ice cream. Great news! Entertainment Director Renee Bray says, “There will be more mid-month concerts until we move back inside. Future ones will be earlier, probably 4 p.m., so residents can come and leave in their golf carts.” Music fans packed the gazebo grounds, as well as the across-the-street parking for the latest live music performance.
Carol Donner: 25 Years and Still Serving Our Community
By Diane M. Loeffler How do you thank someone who has served our board for 25 years? On October 2, seven former Community Association Presidents, their spouses, and the current President gathered for a surprise party for Carol Donner, secretary to the president. The evening was full of laughter, stories, thank you messages, and more laughter. After food and refreshments, the former presidents took turns honoring Carol. Ed Barnes says, “We all learned really early in our tenure as presidents that we best listen to Carol. She doesn’t know everything, but she probably knows about 99.8% of everything.” John Luper says, “David Floyd [outgoing president] said, don’t worry, you have Carol. The thing I disliked the most is doing the annual review. I disliked doing it because how do you evaluate someone who is the standard that we live up to?” The sole female president, Jane Keegan said, “Carol was my cohort, we worked together. We kind of went to school together, because we had the same background.” Jane says she was the only one who could read Donner’s shorthand. Then she tested Donner by having her read aloud a thank you message written in shorthand. David Floyd joked, “Carol corrected my letters. In my first four letters, I saw more red corrections than I had since my third grade teacher graded my papers. What I
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of Directors and our Sun City Center community.” David Floyd says, “I have known Carol since the spring of 2010 when I was appointed to the CA Board. Carol has a very warm and gracious personality. When I was on the CA Board, both as a member and as President I found Carol to be very knowledgeable in CA matters. She has a tremendous wealth of knowledge and can recall the history of why actions were taken. I often used her as my sounding board and greatly appreciated her candor and input. She made my commitment to the CA an overall good experience.” John Luper says, “I had the honor of serving two years as President of the Sun City Center Community Association. During that rewarding period of my life I worked with many wonderful people whose focus was providing a great retirement experience for all of our
Carol continued on page CA-4.