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The Official Publication of the Scottsdale Ranch Community Association
2021 Annual Assessment Due Board of Directors Applications Holiday Donation Drive Plus… Scottsdale Ranch Real Estate Update By Peggy Rauch
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Scottsdale Ranch Real Estate Update
Peggy Rauch
As we near the end of 2020, I don’t know of anyone who will be sorry to see it end. It has been more than strange in every way possible beginning with the pandemic and drawing to a close amidst the crazy election.
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We pray daily for the health and safety of all of you – our valued friends and clients and hope that we are all here together to welcome in what we can only hope will be a year of normalcy. Our visitor season will – most assuredly – be lighter than usual this year due to travel restrictions and fear of illness. One of our largest groups of snowbirds come from Canada and they cannot even cross the border into the United States this year. We will miss them dearly. Even with this uncertainty, our market continues to be brisk and our inventory levels continue to drop. There are just not enough good homes on the market to satisfy the large numbers of buyers that we do continue to see. We have a list of people that we continue to search for and hope to satisfy their housing needs soon. If you have any thoughts of selling your home, be sure to give us a call for a no obligation, no cost market analysis and allow us to add you to our ever growing list of satisfied clients and customers. Scottsdale Ranch is and will remain one of the most desirable locations in the Valley of the Sun and we are proud that it is our area of expertise for over 30 years. No matter what the general market does, Scottsdale Ranch always holds its own. We have compiled the activity since the first of the year to give you an idea of what has and is happening in Scottsdale Ranch. • There are 20 active listings and 5 of those are condos • There are 10 condos “under contract taking backups” • 9 homes “Under contract taking backups” • There are 8 condos pending which means conditions have been met for the sale • There are 13 single family homes pending • There have been 61 condos sold and closed • There have been 122 homes sold and closed These statistics show that we are really in need of good listings and it is a seller’s market. We are here to help if you decide to jump into the market
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Social Life
2 Meet Your HOA Quick Phone Reference 3 Manager’s Report 4 President’s Message Board Briefs 5 Reminder SRCA Administration Office Open by Appointment
Home & Landscape 6 7 8 9
From Your Homeowner Liaison From Your Architectural Liaison Winter is Here and Your Landscape is Grateful Holiday Pontoon Boat Rides Are you interested in joining a SRCA Committee? Community Association Factbook City of Scottsdale Collection Services
Mercado Corner 10 11 12
Mercado Directory of Merchants & Services Mercado Coupons Mercado Spotlight - Gabriella’s Contemporary American Cuisine
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on the Ranch 14 Halloween Boat Parade 15 Happy 40th Anniversary Scottsdale Ranch!! 16 Holiday Lights at the SRCA Community Center Parking Lot!! 17 Holiday Donation Drive for Vista del Camino 18 Lake Serena Activities 19 Weekly Email Blasts COVID-19 Information 20 Are you interested in being on the SRCA Board of Directors? 21 Knitwits Knitting and Crochet Group Corks & Forks Lake Serena Yacht Club 22 Mahjong Wine Club Children’s Storytime on the Ranch 23 Jazz Night Retired Active Men’s Coffee Chess Club 24 Couples Duplicate Bridge Scottsdale Ranch Women’s Association Support Your Local Restaurants in The Mercado at Scottsdale Ranch Storytime January Updates 25 SRCA Upcoming Events Artists of Scottsdale Ranch Art Show and Sale SR Social Committee
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IFC Scottsdale Ranch Real Estate Update By Peggy Rauch 28 SRCA Calendar of Events
the Community 26 City of Scottsdale Community Notices Boys & Girls Clubs Opens Leading Edge Makerspace in Scottsdale Ranch Virginia G. Piper Club 27 ‘Tis the Season
Message From Your HOA To 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 reflects 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 PimaMaricopa 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, 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!
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Your HOA QUICK PHONE REFERENCE Police (Emergency)..................................................911
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 while demonstrating values of fiscal responsibility, openness and inclusiveness, legacy and innovative leadership. It is our vision that by basing our decision making on our shared values, new ideas will be implemented, property values and quality of life will be enhanced, residents will feel a stronger sense of belonging, leadership and facilities will be recognized as best in class and Scottsdale Ranch will be the most desirable community in the Valley. SRCA’s Board employs an Executive Director who oversees the administrative, 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 Michele Holzman mission statement. Vice President
Police (Non-emergency)............... (480) 312-5000 Fire (Emergency).......................................................911
Matt Metz President
Animal Control.................................. (480) 894-3320 Arizona Fish and Game.................. (602) 942-3000
Barbara Sarwar Treasurer
Code Enforcement, City of Scottsdale..............................(480) 312-2546 Cox Communications.......................(602) 277-1000
Nina Munson Secretary
Alex Darroodi Director
Staff emails: Kathe Barnes, Executive Director kbarnes@scottsdaleranch.org Sonja Perez, Homeowner Liaison sperez@scottsdaleranch.org Genevieve Long, Community Relations/Events Coordinator glong@scottsdaleranch.org Ricki Stamos, Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper rstamos@scottsdaleranch.org Joni Shepherd, Member Services Coordinator jshepherd@scottsdaleranch.org Diane Botica, Architectural Liaison dbotica@scottsdaleranch.org
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Dial-a-Ride.......................................... (480) 497-7696 Humane Society................................(602) 997-7585 Road Construction, City of Scottsdale..............................(480) 312-5750 Registrar of Contractors..................(877) 692-9762
THE SRCA OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31ST AND FRIDAY JANUARY 1ST FOR THE NEW YEAR HOLIDAY.
PHONE HOURS: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Boys/Girls Club North Scottsdale............................... (480) 860-1601
Century Link....................................... (800) 244-1111
THE SRCA OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24TH AND FRIDAY 25TH FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.
OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Arizona Public Service......................(602) 371-7171
Brush Collection Hotline, City of Scottsdale..............................(480) 312-5680
Association Information Office: (480) 860-2022 Fax: (480) 860-8264 After Hours SRCA Emergency/Answering Service Number: 1 (888) 271-0019 Website: www.scottsdaleranch.org
Scottsdale Ranch Community Association.................(480) 860-2022 Scottsdale Ranch Community Association (After Hours SRCA Emergency/ Answering Service Number)...............................(888) 271-0019
The Board of Directors meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Community Center. These meetings are open to the membership. Meeting minutes can be found on our website at www.scottsdaleranch.org under Documents, Board.
Scottsdale Ranch Community Association (SRCA) 10585 N. 100th Street, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258
Fire (Non-emergency) Hydrant Leaks.....................................(480) 312-5650
Sanitation, City of Scottsdale & Dead Animal Pickup for City Streets....................................(480) 312-5600
Joe Dawson Director
Mark Shimelonis Director
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.”
Sanitation, Recycling Hotline, City of Scottsdale.............................. (480) 312-5611 Scottsdale Ranch Park, Tennis & Racquetball........................ (480) 312-7774 Scottsdale Unified School District................................... (480) 952-6100 Southwest Gas..................................(877) 860-6020 Street Light Repair Hotline, City of Scottsdale...............................(480) 312-3111 Valley Metro (Bus)...........................(602) 253-5000 Via Linda Senior Center................... (480) 312-5810 Water/Sewer (Turn On/Off Service), City of Scottsdale.............................. (480) 312-2461
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Manager’s Report By Kathe M. Barnes, CAAM, LSM, PCAM Executive Director
Interested in being on the Board – Do you have what it takes? If you’re considering running for the board, take a few moments to ask yourself the following three questions: Do I have the time? As a board member, you will need to devote at least several hours of your time each month to association business. In addition to regular monthly board meetings, you will need to be active in preparing for the board meetings and be able to attend occasional special meetings. During special projects, you may need to spend a little extra time on association business. Some board members may also spend a little more time than others if they chair or work with a committee. Can I make tough decisions when it’s required? The primary role of the board is to conduct the business of the association. This doesn’t just mean approving the budget, but also developing and enforcing policies. Board members are required to step outside their immediate circle of family and neighbors and make decisions based on the greater good of the community. Can I do all this and have fun, too? It isn’t all about policies and tough decisions. Our community is only as good as we make it and establishing and maintaining a sense of community is a part of a board member’s responsibility. Planning and attending functions such as our social events. Being a board member can be frustrating at times, but it may also be one of the most rewarding ways you’ll find to volunteer your
time. If you’re interested in running for the board or would like more details about board’s responsibilities, please contact me or visit the SRCA website. Do you have what it takes to be a good board member? Chances are - you do. If you have a mix of some of the following traits and skills, consider running for a seat on the board. We’d love to have you. Plus, it’s a great opportunity to become more familiar with your community, grow your relationships with neighbors and our staff, and experience everything offered at Scottsdale Ranch! Respect If you can give others respect and expect it in return, you can help keep board discussions civil, productive and on point. We’re looking for people who can lead by consensus, not by command. Good listening People want to be heard. Can you listen to board members and residents with sincere interest? You may have a few ideas of your own, but everyone benefits by sharing and discussing. The ideal board comprises a mix of management styles, professional skills and temperaments. Leaders can come from different places and backgrounds. There’s no one mode that fits all. Share your knowledge and passion with our community. There will be four open positions for the SRCA Board of Directors’ election in April 2021. If you have the time and desire to contribute, we encourage you to apply. We are looking for passionate residents who have it in their heart to volunteer their time for the betterment of Scottsdale Ranch. Board applications can be found on our website homepage at www.scottsdaleranch.org or in our office. Board applications are due no later than Monday, February 1, 2021. Candidates will be voted on by the membership and announced at the SRCA Annual Meeting which will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the SRCA Community Center. Visit our website for more detailed information about the SRCA Board of Directors or I’d be more than happy to meet with you and discuss.
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President’s Message By Matt Metz SRCA Board President
I have to admit that like most of us, I find it easy to take Scottsdale Ranch for granted. When things run so smoothly, we don’t even notice the efforts of our staff and volunteers. Now, while still in the midst of a global pandemic, it’s even more important that we appreciate and say thanks to those who make our HOA the best place in the Valley to live. The Board of Directors, whom you elect, make the leadership decisions that keep us moving on the right course. The duties of these volunteer board positions are not trivial; the board members make the tough strategic decisions to ensure we continue to improve. Besides the seven board members, we have scores of volunteers who serve on various committees. These are your friends and neighbors who, among other things, decide on what social events will take place; ensure Lake Serena remains a great asset; review our financial statements; maintain and improve relationships with our sub-associations and local governments; and ensure that architectural and landscaping changes enhance our neighborhoods. But the day-to-day, operational decisions and efforts are made by our Executive Director and her staff. When residents, visitors, or prospective owners call in with questions, requests, and suggestions, it is our staff who deliver world-class service. Our able staff also handle the countless day-to-day administrative functions and decisions. That’s a lot of work when you remember that we are a community of nearly 4,000 homes, apartments, and condos, with over 8,000 people who live in them. In 2020, we accomplished a lot, including learning to deal with COVID-19. But let’s look forward, because next year, there’s even more to do. First and foremost, we will continue to put the health and safety of our members first. That means we will open up our Community Center and re-start our wonderful social events only when it’s safe to do so. We have a large dredging project for our nearly forty-year-old Lake Serena. Silt and organic “muck” (that’s a technical term!) are slowly filling the lake, and we need to make sure the lake remains healthy, sustainable, and navigable. We’re looking at improving the visibility of Scottsdale Ranch by upgrading our entry monument signs, and we are also considering replacing our street signs to ref lect our “brand.” We’ll continue the upgrades of common areas with new rock and removing some of our very old eucalyptus and olive trees. We are committed to constantly improving our members’ property values and quality of life. Your board, committees, Executive Director and staff all contribute to the goal of keeping Scottsdale Ranch the best place in the Valley to live. Let’s give a big shout of “THANK YOU” to all of them! 4
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Board Briefs September 22, 2020 Board of Directors Meeting • Adopted the revised guidelines as recommended by the Architectural Committee for Edison lighting, awnings, basketball structures and paint language. • SRCA Business Continuity Plan was approved as presented by Kathe Barnes. • Adopted the SRCA Governance Manual in its entirety. • Approved emergency funds for the removal and relocation of a lake boulder that has slid partially into the lake. • Approved the Appropriation’s Request for Arizona Audio Visual to install new AV equipment in the SRCA Community Center. • Accepted the attorney recommended amendments to the Heritage Village IV CC&R and Bylaw documents. • The Board agreed a partial reopening in to include community center meetings not to exceed 30 attendees with protection protocols in place, limited recreational boat reservations, and residents allowed in the office by appointment only. At this time no club or community events are being scheduled. October 27, 2020 Board of Directors Meeting • Implementation to begin on a homeowner portal and a mobile app for resident use. • Architectural and Personnel Committee Charters were adopted. • Revisions to the General Committee Charter regarding committee term limits and quorum were adopted. • The Board agreed to allow, for the year 2020 winter holiday season, lighting and decorations to be displayed beginning November 21, 2020. • A board training seminar with legal counsel regarding HOA law and fair housing which would then qualify for the mandatory board training per the Bylaws will be scheduled. • The Board agreed to cancel the holiday boat rides for the safety of residents and staff. Reopening will continue to be re-evaluated each month. THE SRCA OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY DECEMBER 24TH AND 25TH FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY. THE SRCA OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31ST AND JANUARY 1ST FOR THE NEW YEAR HOLIDAY.
PLEASE NOTE: HOLIDAY LIGHTS AND DECORATIONS MUST BE REMOVED NO LATER THAN JANUARY 15TH, 2021.
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REMINDER The SRCA Annual Assessment to remain the same and is due January 1st. By Ricki Stamos SRCA Bookkeeper
What you need to know: • Invoices will be mailed to all property owners in early December. • Make sure our office has your correct mailing/contact address on file - this is not automatically changed when submitting a change of address to the post office, Scottsdale Ranch must be notified as well. • Payment is due January 1, 2021, whether or not the invoice is received. • The Annual Assessment fee will remain at $395 per unit. • If you have set up autopay with your bank, please make sure to include your property address or account number on the payment check to ensure that your payment is credited to the correct account. • You can mail your payment check to the lock box address located on the payment coupon at the bottom of the invoice that will be sent out in December (please make sure to write your account number on the check) or you can visit our bank’s website at https://propertypay.cit.com/ where you can pay using an eCheck (no charge) or credit card (nominal fee). You must have your invoice available if you choose to use this payment method to ensure that your payment is credited to the correct property. • Automatic withdrawal (ACH) is also available. ACH forms are available on the Scottsdale Ranch website at www.scottsdaleranch.org, and in our office; either require a voided check. If you have previously enrolled for ACH, your invoice will indicate so. • Please keep in mind, the $395 annual assessment is only for the Scottsdale Ranch Community Association (the master association). If you live in a sub-association with management, you may also have a secondary assessment due to them. For further questions, please contact the SRCA bookkeeper, Ricki Stamos by email at rstamos@scottsdaleranch. org or call our office at 480-860-2022.
As of the Printing of this Magazine, the SRCA Administration Office is Open to Homeowners by Appointment Only As the number of cases are f luctuating and we are on a rise again, we would encourage you, when you can, to continue to use email and phone to communicate with us. Please call the main office number at (480) 860-2022 to schedule an appointment. Please note that we will have strict guidelines for those residents who must be in the office for those appointments. Expectations of homeowner/residents making in-office appointments with a staff member: • Face masks must be worn by employee and homeowner/resident at all times during the appointment. • Appointment to take place in the conference room. • Prior to confirming an appointment, we will ask the following questions: o Have you traveled out of the state or country in the last 30 days? o Do you or anyone who you reside with have any symptoms of COVID-19? o Has anyone you have come in contact with in the last 30 days been diagnosed with COVID-19? Office staff will continue to work their regular schedules either from the office or remotely from home and are available via email or phone during normal business hours. We will continue to stagger the number of staff members in the office at any one time. If you need to send us something, please do so by email or US mail. We also have a permanent drop box which is on the wall by the bulletin board outside of the front office doors. If you have an item that is too large to fit into the drop box, please reach out to the office staff to make arrangements to drop the item(s) off at the SRCA office. The Community Center is available on a limited basis for board and committee meetings of no more than 30 people. All clubs, groups and events in December have been cancelled. Club, groups and events in January are tentative.
ATTENTION!! The use of SRCA facilities and amenities are voluntary and at your own risk. Scottsdale Ranch Community Association cannot ensure that all areas are free of COVID–19 or other pathogens. The Association is not the guarantor of your personal safety. For up-to-date information on the office and amenities, please visit our website at www.scottsdaleranch.org or sign up to receive our weekly email blasts. Scottsdale Ranch Community Association 5
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From Your Homeowner Liaison By Sonja Perez, CAAM, CMCA SRCA Homeowner Liaison
The Job of Community Compliance In my role as the Homeowner Liaison for Scottsdale Ranch Community Association (SRCA), I receive a lot of sympathy as my primary role is to perform compliance inspections and contact those that need a friendly reminder. It is not the easiest job, but, at the same time, it can be rewarding in the fact that I have a role in keeping the community looking good. On many occasions, I am able to assist residents with their issues within the community. I am no stranger to working with community associations as I have been in the HOA industry since 2004. My positions have changed over the years from administrative assistant to community portfolio manager to my current role. I have been with SRCA for almost five years and, can honestly say, I would not want to be anywhere else. For this article, I wanted to take the opportunity to review the compliance policy in Scottsdale Ranch and to provide a better understanding of the process.
I get a number of calls from residents stating there has been a violation on a property for weeks and they are wondering why I have not addressed it. The reason I don’t know about the issue is because I am not in one particular community every day or every week but will gladly address the issue if I am made aware of it. I also receive calls from residents who have received a violation notice and think that I am singling them out. Please understand that there are 3,939 homes in Scottsdale Ranch, and that does not leave time to single out a particular home. I can assure you I take my job very seriously and always treat everyone fairly and with the professionalism and respect they deserve.
The job of the Homeowner Liaison is a multi-faceted position doing property inspections, responding to matters regarding property and neighbor issues as well as common area landscape matters.
A common misconception is that I have the ability to make residents compliant. If a resident decides to ignore notices sent for a violation, then I have to rely on the compliance policy and ultimately legal action, if the issue is not cured. Like anything, there is a process and that process can take time without the cooperation of both parties.
There are 20 subdivisions, 19 sub-associations and the Mercado within Scottsdale Ranch. To define these terms; subdivisions are the communities that are only governed by the governing documents of SRCA and are made up of single-family homes. Sub-associations are communities that, in addition to being a part of SRCA, they also have their own governing documents and their own Boards of Directors. The sub-association communities are a mix of condominiums and cluster residential but also include La Privada and Morningside Apartments.
All violations are processed based on federal and state statute, the rules of the community, and the compliance policies. If you receive a compliance notice, you may notice the letter includes the date of the violation, who witnessed the violation, what the violation for the property is and what portion of the governing documents has been violated and a date for resolution. A picture will be included whenever possible.
All of these properties (3,939) are inspected on an on-going rotation. Some I will visit every three weeks while others might be every 4 – 6 weeks depending on the type of properties within that area and includes monthly inspections of Lake Serena’s waterfront properties. If there is an issue that arises with a particular property, I will not wait until the next inspection on the rotation but will investigate the matter as quickly as possible. For example, if there is an RV in a driveway that has exceeded the 24-hour rule for loading and unloading, if I receive a call or an email about it, I will go out and document the violation and address accordingly.
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Please understand when notices are sent it is not personal, it is an effort to uphold the rules of the association that all residents make a commitment to abide by when they purchase a home in Scottsdale Ranch. To me, compliance is about education and encouragement to adhere to the rules. I am here to help, and I am always available to assist with any issue within my power. If you would like more details regarding the rules for SRCA or the compliance and fine polices, please review the SRCA Administrative Rules and Architectural Guidelines on our website at www.scottsdaleranch.org or contact me at the SRCA office.
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From Your Architectural Liaison By Diane Botica SRCA Architectural Liaison
Architectural information and rule updates that you will want to know… The Architectural Committee is hard at work to keep Scottsdale Ranch cohesive and looking good. This is not as easy as it sounds with almost 4,000 residences and many styles of homes and communities. It is a demanding committee as the members go out into the community and review each submittal on the agenda. If you are intending to make an external change to your property, it is best to consult the Architectural Rules on the website as the web copy is always current. Just click the blue house on the front page that reads, “plan my project”. You will find the rules, checklists and paint color links you will need to submit with your application for approval of your project. Please see the highlighted areas below for the rule updates. ----------Awnings – An addition to the awning language and the updated rule was approved as follows. Exterior awnings, curtains, rollup screens, and roller shades 1. Fixed awnings should be a minimum of five (5) feet from any Party Wall; exceptions may be allowed on a case-by-case basis for Cluster Residential. 2. Retractable awnings should be a minimum of five (5) feet from any Party Wall when extended; exceptions may be allowed on a case-by-case basis for Cluster Residential. 3. Retractable awnings will be considered for rear or side yards only; exceptions may be considered for front courtyards on a case-by-case basis. 4. Exterior curtains will be considered for rear or side yards only. 5. Exterior roller shades and rollup screens will be considered for rear or side yards only; exceptions are retractable security shutters that mount f lush to the building. 6. In general, the shape, color, and material of exterior awnings, curtains, rollup screens, and roller shades must be compatible with the design characteristics of the residence and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. 7. Only solid color awnings will be approved. ------------------Paint – An addition to the paint language and the updated rule was approved as follows. Exterior Colors 1. The exterior colors of all buildings and structures must adhere to the approved color palettes which are available at the SRCA administrative office or on the SRCA website. Color variances will not be approved. 2. Changes to the exterior colors of all buildings and structures must be approved by the Architectural Committee prior to the start of construction. Any member repainting their home must submit an application and apply for approval from SRCA, even if the same color is used. Contact SRCA with questions regarding the current
color of the home. 3. Paint selections must conform to the approved color palettes in place at the time of painting for your specific subdivision. Paint colors from old color palettes will not be grandfathered. All body and trim colors used on the residence must be from the same palette. Painting of brick and slump block trim on the house may be approved on a case-by-case basis and only if the brick or slump block trim will be painted the same color as the body of the house. Factory finished door colors will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. 4. All paint applications must be accompanied by a photo of the home with paint color locations to be denoted. -------------------------------Basketball Structures – The Basketball language has been rewritten. The updated rule was approved as follows. Basketball Structures All basketball equipment, to include support structure, backboard, and hoop, must receive Architectural Committee approval prior to installation. Applications will be evaluated based on location, set back measurements from all property lines, type of structure, paint/finish, height, and community aesthetics. There are (2) types of Basketball Structures that are permitted: Permanent and Portable. Backboards and hoops affixed directly to the house will not be considered. 1. Permanent Structures are deemed anything secured in place by concrete footing or other permanent foundation and is considered immobile. a. Permanent Structures are allowed in either the front yard or backyard of the property. b. If located in the front yard, please indicate how the pole will be secured into the existing hardscape. c. If located in the backyard, please provide the height of property fences. 2. Portable Structures are deemed anything that is not physically attached to the foundation and is mobile allowing for relocation. a. Portable Structures may be used in either the front yard or backyard of the property.. b. Despite being mobile, portable structures must remain in the member submitted and ARC approved location. c. Please identify where the portable structure will remain located d. If located in the backyard, please provide the height of property fences and/or common walls. All basketball structures must comply with the following: a. Must match the aesthetics of the community. b. Poles must be installed at a 90° angle and must be factory finished in black, white or brushed nickel. Any other colors will be reviewed on a case by case basis and should factor in aesthetics from public spaces. c. Poles, backboards, hoops, and nets must be mechanically sound, clean and well maintained at all times. d. Basketball structures should not be positioned to encourage play on any public spaces. e. Basketball structures should be placed to avoid the basketball striking a vehicle, fragile plants, or neighboring properties. f. Basketball hoop must have a net. The net must be a fabric material, white in color. Metal nets are not allowed. g. All use of basketball structures should comply with both City and SRCA sound ordinances. Happy Holidays and remember…when in doubt submit. Scottsdale Ranch Community Association 7
Home & Landscape Winter is Here and Your Landscape is Grateful By Randy Zellers SDL, Director of Operations
With the Holidays upon us, it is a time to ref lect and be thankful we all made it through the extreme summer of 2020. The hot temperatures and lack of monsoon activity has caused dramatic changes in the landscape. Plants, trees and even cactus have suffered immensely, and the landscape probably has some empty areas due to the drastic summer. While you enjoy the cooler temperatures that winter brings us, now is the time to start evaluating your landscape design and start to plan to fill the empty spots the summer of 2020 caused.
Holiday Pontoon Boat Rides It has been decided by the SRCA Board of Directors and Management that we will not be offering any Holiday Pontoon Boat rides this year due to continued concerns over COVID-19. The reason being is that there is no way to social distance. Keeping all of our residents and staff safe is our number one priority. Lake Serena Recreational Rentals, Kayaks, a Paddle Boat or a Canoe, are available! Reservations are required. All equipment will be sanitized after each use.
You have already planted the f lower beds filled with Geraniums, Petunias and Snapdragons that will get you through the spring. Your rye grass lawn is lush green and will hang in until May. Now it is time to evaluate your trees, shrubs, cactus and accent plants. Trees provide cooling shade and add the most value to your landscape. Like real estate, trees are about location, location, location. Choosing the right tree for the right space is critical to allow them to grow naturally without constant pruning. Keep away from walls and roof lines and position the tree to provide the most shade to your home on the south and west exposures. Before purchasing, find out the mature height and width of the tree and place accordingly on your property. Shrubs add a mixture of colors and textures to the landscape and work best in groupings of three or five. Choose plants on blooming preferences and seasonal color to attempt showy blooms in your landscape year-round. Many of the newer species found in nurseries are from Australia and will bloom in the summer months when most desert adapted species shut down. Blue Emu is a solid choice to utilize in your palette and requires little to no trimming. Its grey foliage mixes well with any plant and provides blue blooms throughout the summer months. Cactus can add dramatic contrasts to your landscapes by grouping in mass or as a stand-alone Saguaro or Totem Pole cactus for vertical height. Be sure to keep cactus away from sidewalks or driveways to prevent harmful interactions with pedestrians and visitors. Accent plants like Agave and Aloe species bring a different texture and add color to the landscape. Both species are low maintenance and provide bountiful “pups” that can be relocated within your landscape. Hopefully, we will receive some winter rains and replenish of water tables for the coming year. During rains, be sure to turn off watering systems for a couple of days for every .25” of rain received. Predictions are for a warm and mild winter this year and the threat of frost may not be an issue. Just in case, it is best to have frost cloth available if you need to cover frost sensitive plants during the evenings. Many of the coldest nights occur during clear and cloudless skies, which allows warmer air to escape. Keep an eye on frost warnings and be ready to protect your plants if need be. Happy Holidays from SDL and may your 2021 be better than ever. 8
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For details or to make a reservation, please call the SRCA office at (480) 860-2022 or email Joni Shepherd at jshepherd@scottsdaleranch.org. Docks and outside areas are also open for use. All areas will be power washed and sanitized weekly; however, the use of these areas are at your own risk as SRCA cannot guarantee the area to be COVID free. ATTENTION!! The use of SRCA facilities and amenities are voluntary and at your own risk. Scottsdale Ranch Community Association cannot ensure that all areas are free of COVID–19 or other pathogens. The Association is not the guarantor of your personal safety.
Are you interested in joining a SRCA Committee? The committee structure at SRCA provides the Board of Directors with advisory assistance in making decisions. Committees of the Association are established to assist the Board of Directors in studying an area of responsibility, obtaining information, evaluating requests, evaluating projects, furnishing recommendations for action, furnishing recommendations for Association policies and rules, and generally overseeing specific areas of the Association as assigned by the Board. It also provides a means for utilizing the specialized knowledge and expertise of members and affords them the opportunity to contribute to the operations of the association. SRCA Committees include: • Architectural • Communications • Community Leadership • Election • Finance • Governmental • Lake • Social You can find descriptions of each Committee on the SRCA website at www.scottsdaleranch.org. If you have any questions please contact Genevieve Long at glong@ scottsdaleranch.org.
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Community Association Factbook The Community Association Factbook supports the Foundation’s mission to provide research-based information to all community association stakeholders—homeowners, board members, management professionals, business partners, as well as housing developers, mortgage lenders, federal agencies, and public officials. Highlights from data collected in 2019 include: 73.9 million – U.S. population living in community associations
meeting at least two of the following three criteria: a single, contiguous community with a general manager; a minimum of 1,000 lots and/or homes; and a minimum annual budget of $2 million. 30–40% – Share of community associations that are selfmanaged, meaning they may use professional assistance for specific projects, activities, and services but do not employ a professional manager or management company
351,000 – Number of community associations in the U.S. $7.19 trillion – Value of homes in community associations $289 billion – Total economic contributions to community associations in 2019, including volunteer time, real estate taxes, home improvements, and housing services
77% – Share of new housing built for sale in a community association 8,000–9,000 – Community association management companies 100,000–105,000 – Individuals employed by management companies
$96 billion – Assessments collected from homeowners annually $27.4 billion – Assessments contributed to association reserve funds for the repair, replacement, and enhancement of common property
2.4 million – Community association board and committee members
55,000–60,000 – Community association managers
*Research published in the Community Association Fact Book 2019, produced by the Foundation for Community Association Research (FCAR).
6,000–9,000 – Large-scale community associations, i.e., those
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City of Scottsdale Collection Services Upcoming Weeks of Brush Collection: December 1st & January (Date not yet available) Please check with the City of Scottsdale’s website at www.scottsdaleaz.gov to see if future pickup dates been scheduled yet. The earliest items can be placed out is the Wednesday prior to the week of pickup and must be placed out no later than 5:00 am on Monday the week of the scheduled pick up. Residents, please be considerate of your neighbors - do not put your items out before the designated dates. Please be patient as the City has all week to pick-up in our area.
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NOTICES FROM THE CITY OF SCOTTSDALE: Please separate your brush and bulk pickup into two piles – one for green waste and one for everything else. The piles will be picked up by separate trucks during your designated brush and bulk pickup week. *Please refrain from placing trash containers or bulk trash where it blocks the sidewalk and would prevent pedestrians or wheelchair bound residents from passing along the sidewalk. 1201127
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Mercado Spotlight Gabriella’s Contemporary American Cuisine While many restaurants were closing their doors whether temporarily, or for good, this year, Gabriella’s Contemporary American Cuisine went against the grain, to bring the Barr family’s distinct brand of upscale-yet-approachable cuisine to Scottsdale. Opening in late August, Gabriella’s serves artfully crafted cuisine for the whole family in a comfortable yet intimate dining space. Anthony and Anna Barr are anything but culinary newbies. The partners in business, and in life, recently moved their family to Scottsdale from San Francisco, where they still maintain two of the Bay Area’s largest and most successful corporate catering and event planning companies, Fork & Spoon Productions and Above & Beyond Catering. But with the onset of COVID-19 in March, they chose a new path and a fresh start in Scottsdale — and with that, Gabriella’s was born. The couple combined their experience and knowledge earned building their catering and events companies to build the restaurant’s menu, which features familiar-yet-elevated American cuisine designed to include a multitude of dishes, including options that accommodate special dietary needs and preferences such vegan and vegetarian. Executed with the passion and attention to detail of the highly trained Chef Anthony, menu standouts include appetizers such as the Stuffed Cheese and Bacon Tater Tots and Sweet Corn and Wild Mushroom Tamale; salads such as the Arugula and Frisée Salad, and the Field of Greens; sandwiches like the Short Rib Grilled Cheese with white cheddar on sourdough bread; Gabriella’s Crispy Chicken Bahn Mi with pickled vegetables, roasted
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jalapeno and cilantro aioli; and Dungeness Crab and Lobster Roll; pastas and grains including Baked Creamy Pasta with baby scallops, and Pasta with Lemon Sage Marinated Grilled Chicken; and entrees from Grilled New York Steak with red wine demi to Seasonal Risotto with garden vegetables, black truff le and parmesan cheese. Gabriella’s also offers weekly specials such as Fried Chicken Fridays as well as a dedicated kids’ menu and of course, decadent dessert selections like Praline and Cream Crème Brulee and Hot Fudge Sundaes. The restaurant features a full bar boasting local brews, house wine, and specialty craft cocktails. Along with the decision to bring their passion of the plate to Scottsdale diners, Anthony and Anna Barr says, “We’re dedicated to creating memorable experiences through a welcoming atmosphere, spectacular service, and exceptional food.”
Gabriella’s Contemporary American Cuisine 10155 E. Via Linda, Suite H 134 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480-534-7625 www.gabriellasscottsdale.com
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Halloween Boat Parade!!
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Happy 40th Anniversary Scottsdale Ranch!! Scottsdale Ranch was first developed in 1984 by Markland Properties, Inc. and Costain Arizona, Inc. As part of the city’s northeast growth plan, Scottsdale Ranch was first purchased in 1978, rezoned in 1979, the first homes were built in 1980, and ranges from one dwelling unit to acre lots, to multi-family units at 16 dwelling units to the acre. SR is located on 1,119 acres and houses a 42-acre, private lake that was developed jointly by Scottsdale Ranch, the City of Scottsdale, Maricopa County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Lake Serena is part of the Indian Bend Green Belt System and serves as a control for run-off water from the McDowell Mountains. The water is generated from a groundwater well located on Scottsdale Ranch’s property. The unique existence of such a substantial body of water in the desert is why Scottsdale Ranch has been known as the “oasis in the desert” for 40 years now. Lake Serena provides countless hours of tranquility and enjoyment for its residents.
SR is a substantial real estate project that was designed to include housing and other living and recreational amenities and services within one scope. The purpose of our planned community and homeowners association is to provide a means to enhance the value of a property by developing a living environment superior to that which might be achieved by a less-structured means which includes: A choice of lifestyles: single-family homes, patio homes, townhouses, apartments, waterfront properties and condominiums. A choice of recreation: boating and fishing, biking and jogging, tennis and a variety of social activities. Comprised of 3,938 properties in over 40 different subdivision neighborhoods, this gorgeous lakeside community offers a lifestyle that is unmatched. We are so lucky to be a part of this beautiful community!
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Holiday Lights at the SRCA Community Center Parking Lot!! Since SRCA is unable to hold a Holiday Social this year, we still want to keep up the holiday spirit! We will have holiday lights and decorations on the exterior of the SRCA office and Community Center starting November 21st through early January from 5:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
This will be a drive thru set up in the SRCA parking lot. We hope you have a chance to come out and take a look! Scottsdale Ranch Community Center 10585 N. 100th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85258
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Holiday Donation Drive for Vista del Camino SRCA would like to give back to our community this holiday season and will be hosting a holiday donation drive. We will be accepting donations on multiple evenings at the Scottsdale Ranch Community Association parking lot. Holiday lights will be on display at the Community Center for all to enjoy while making your drive-thru donations! Drop off dates at the SR Community Center parking lot: • December 1st, 8th, 15th from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. • December 5th and 12th from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Donations may include: • Unwrapped toys • Perishable food items • Toiletries There will also be a bin outside of the SRCA office doors where you can drop off donations through December 15th. Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (There will not be a bin available at the office on the weekends.) Vista del Camino provides a variety of services to Scottsdale residents to prevent homelessness, meet the basic needs of individuals and families in crisis, relieve economic and emotional stress and assist individuals to maintain self-sufficiency. Social distancing rules will be implemented and masks are required. Scottsdale Ranch Community Association 10585 N. 100th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85258
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LAKE SERENA ACTIVITIES Paddleboat
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Reservations for these activities must be made at least 7 days in advance. A signed rental agreement and your homeowner’s insurance declaration page must be submitted. *Fishing does not require reservations, but you must have a lake card. For details or to make a reservation for any lake activities please contact Joni Shepherd at jshepherd@scottsdaleranch.org or call (480) 860-2022. 18
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Do you receive the SRCA Weekly Email Blasts? STAY UP TO DATE ON THE LATEST SRCA COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS! SIGN UP TO BE ON THE CONTACT LIST BY SUBMIT TING YOUR INFORMATION ON THE FRONT PAGE OF THE SRCA WEBSITE AT WWW.SCOT TSDALERANCH.ORG * Your email address will only be used for Scottsdale Ranch Community Association communications.
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Are you interested in being on the SRCA Board of Directors? If so, then we are looking for you! Share your knowledge and passion with our community. Apply for a position on the SRCA Board of Directors. Board Applications are now being accepted. There are four open positions for the SRCA Board of Directors’ election in April 2021. We are looking for residents who would like to volunteer their time for the betterment of Scottsdale Ranch. Applications can be found on our website homepage or under: Resident Resources → Documents/Forms → Board of Directors, or in our office. Board applications are due no later than Monday, February 1, 2021. We have chosen to continue with the on-line voting process that was implemented two years ago. Election voting information will be mailed in midMarch 2021. Candidates will be voted on by the membership and announced at the SRCA Annual Meeting which will be held on April 15, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. at the SRCA Community Center.
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Corks & Forks There will not be a Corks & Forks in January or February.
As of the date this magazine was sent to print, it had yet been determined if all events, groups and clubs would be able to resume in January. Visit the SRCA website for up-to-date information.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Jeannine Mona at j@jeanninemona.com.
KNITWITS
Knitting & Crochet This group meets twice a month in the SR Conference Room from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Join us to share ideas, learn different techniques and have some fun!
January 4th and January 18th (Tentative) This group has adopted Ryan House to donate yearly projects to children in hospice. For additional information please contact Loretta Colgan at (480) 391-3876 or ldcolgan@cox.net.
LAKE SERENA YACHT CLUB THE YACHT CLUB AT SCOTTSDALE RANCH MEET FOR DINNER, DRINKS AND DANCING! EVENTS ARE HELD AT THE SR COMMUNITY CENTER. JANUARY 6TH AT 6:00 P.M.
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APPLICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE REQUIRED TO JOIN. CONTACT CO-COMMODORES RON AUERBACH AT (602) 370-9292 OR RUTH BARRACLOUGH AT RFB47@HOTMAIL.COM WITH ANY QUESTIONS. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LIVE ON LAKE SERENA OR HAVE A BOAT TO JOIN.
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MAHJONG This group will not be meeting until further notice. For more information please contact Sharon Davis at (508) 769-4379 or gardengatedesign@icloud.com
~WINE CLUB~ All wine club events are on hold until further notice.
Please check the SRCA website calendar at www.scottsdaleranch.org for updates.
Children’s Storytime The December Storytime will not be able to be held in the SR Community Center, however Mrs. Claus has made a special pre-recorded video that will be available for all to watch between December 14th – 20th. You will be able to view the video on the SR website at www.scottsdaleranch.org and on the Scottsdale Ranch Community Association Facebook page.
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JAZZ NIGHT Join us for a fun evening listening to great musicians with your fellow Scottsdale Ranch neighbors!
This event is tentative for Monday, January 4th, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Scottsdale Ranch Community Center. Complimentary cookies and coffee. (These events are for SR residents only)
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RETIRED ACTIVE MEN’S COFFEE This group is for Scottsdale Ranch men retired from their working careers. Tentative Meeting: January 20th Depending if the SRCA Community Center has reopened for unrestricted use.
The groups meets for camaraderie, interesting speakers and table discussions, on the third Wednesday of every month at 9:00 A.M. Crave Grounds coffee and Crave Round mini donuts are served. Please contact Jim Talbot at (480) 590-4501 or jr31talbot@gmail.com
Are you interested in joining a Chess Club? Chess is good for memory, stress and most importantly creating friendships between players. Scottsdale Ranch residents interested in playing chess with fellow neighbors, please contact Khaled Shair at (708) 267-6720 or kshair@lasaintl.com.
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SCOTTSDALE RANCH WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION This group will not be meeting until September 2021. If you have any questions, please contact Marsha Usdane at 480-949-7576 or mlusdane@cox.net.
Children’s Storytime in January 2021 is to be determined. Please check the SRCA website and email blasts for updates.
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SRCA UPCOMING EVENTS Please note: At this time below events are TENTATIVE. We will keep you informed of any cancellations via our email blasts, the SRCA website and upcoming magazines. New Resident Cocktail Party Tuesday, February 16th 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. SR Community Center
Community Wide Sale Saturday, February 20th 7:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. SR Neighborhood
Fishing Derby Saturday, February 27th 8:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. SR Community Center
Lake Festival Saturday, February 27th 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. SR Community Center
Details and additional event dates to follow.
Do you love social gatherings and events? If so, we are looking for YOU to join the SR Social Committee! This Committee is a group who assists staff with planning and implementing SRCA events, which includes a variety of social and recreational activities. The committee consists of residents in our community who bring fun ideas and suggestions for our events and activities. Social Committee members also volunteer onsite at the events. Once we are able to hold our regularly scheduled SRCA events, the Committee will meet as needed. For more information please email Genevieve Long at glong@scottsdaleranch.org.
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Boys & Girls Clubs Opens Leading Edge Makerspace in Scottsdale Ranch Virginia G. Piper Club In November, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale opened its first STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Makerspace Studio in the Virginia G. Piper clubhouse located within the Scottsdale Ranch neighborhood. A few months earlier, BGCS hired Dr. Donna Jagielski to fill the role of STEAM Educator/Makerspace Director to create and lead cutting edge programming as part of an initiative to spark interest in growing Arizona career fields. Dr. Jagielski has more than 12 years of experience in STEAMbased teaching and holds an education doctorate in Leadership and Innovation from Arizona State University. She most recently served as STEAM and Technology Integration Specialist for Maricopa Unified School District. “Donna is uniquely qualified to provide BGCS Club members programming and experiences that will expand upon what is taught in schools,” said Robyn Julien, BGCS President & CEO. “Arizona continues to be a projected leader in the growth of STEM and computing jobs, and we are committed to helping accelerate learning in these areas for our youth and teens.” The STEAM Makerspace Studio at the Virginia G. Piper Branch will serve as a blueprint for future spaces in the other seven Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale branch locations. Annually, upwards of 6,000 youth in kindergarten through 12th grade will experience programming and specialized activities devoted completely to creating and designing using 3D printers, laser engravers, electronics, robotics, circuitry, coding, and other STEAM-related equipment. “In these new STEAM Makerspace Studios, we will cultivate an environment that encourages Club members to collaborate, innovate, and create,” said Dr. Jagielski. “We will provide immediate and exciting connections to real world applications to take our kids and teens beyond what is taught in the K-12 education system.” BGCS has been actively bringing investors together for the new Ellie & Michael Ziegler STEAM Makerspace program, to build-out state-ofthe-art spaces with equipment and programming at each of its branch locations over the next three years. As community leaders and generous philanthropists, the Zieglers have invested $1.5 million in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale STEAM initiative. 26
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“These innovative spaces encourage collaborative thinking to address tomorrow’s challenges,” said Ellie Ziegler. “Michael and I sought to fund a forward-thinking environment where youth are empowered to compete in a global marketplace, ultimately becoming college and career-ready change agents for the 21st century.” This is not the first time the Zieglers have led the way in supporting youth and teens in the community. In 2012, they initiated the BGCS back to school shopping program to provide new clothes and shoes to youth and teens in need so that they could return to school with confidence, ready to learn. They continued funding, planning, and helping kids shop for six years, inspiring community support and volunteering that has helped to keep the annual shopping event going strong. In 2018, Ellie and Michael gave $1 million to complete safety and technical updates and a teen center refresh at the BGCS Vestar Branch in Desert Ridge. The Ellie & Michael Ziegler Teen Center at the Vestar Branch provides educational, leadership and healthy lifestyle programming as well as a safe place for more than 150 teens when school is out. “Ellie and Michael have impacted countless lives with their generosity and heart for helping youth and teens succeed,” said Julien. “They exemplify the leadership and passion for helping others we work to instill in our Club members. We are extremely grateful for everything they do for our kids and our community.” For more information about the STEAM Makerspace initiative or other Club programming, please call 480-344-5520 or visit www.bgcs.org.
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‘Tis the Season By Brian Hartman, #866 Scottsdale Police Department Crime Prevention Officer, Via Linda District
As we enter the holiday season, the Scottsdale Police Department will likely see an increase in charity scams. It is very important to research the charity to which you want to donate your money. If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be from a charitable organization, you can simply ask for the charity website and a phone number to call after you have completed your online research of the company. A legitimate charity will be happy to provide you with this information and should not pressure you into donating money before giving you an opportunity to research the organization. Upon obtaining the contact information, be sure to follow up and research the organization online. Here are some appropriate websites in which to research charities: 1. give.org (Run by the Better business Bureau) 2. Charity Navigator 3. CharityWatch 4. Guidestar After the holiday season, scammers will often change their strategy and begin trying the IRS tax scam. The scammer may contact you and claim to be an IRS agent, for example. He/She may tell you that you owe money for back taxes and further advise that failure to pay immediately will result in your arrest. Oftentimes, the scammer will say that he/she requires payment via gift card or wire transfer. The scammer may also request your personal information, such as your social security number. There has been an increase in scammers attempting to contact victims via social media. ***The IRS is not going to initially contact you by phone, email, or social media. The IRS will send you a letter with a case number. A government agency will never ask for payment by gift card. As a general rule of thumb, if someone calls you and asks for payment by gift card or wire transfer, it is almost certainly a scam. Another sign of a scam is if you feel pressure to make a payment or donation immediately. Do not ever give out credit card information or personal information (Social Security Number) to an unsolicited caller. Be aware that scammers continuously change their Caller ID to make it appear that they are calling from a legitimate organization. The best place to report a scam is to the Federal Trade Commission on their website at FTC.gov/complaint. Pass this information on to a friend. You may not have gotten one of these calls, but the chances are you know someone who has.
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2020-2021 SRCA Calendar of Events Please note: At the time this magazine was sent to print, it had not yet been determined if the SRCA Community Center and administrative office would be open for events or to the public by January. All dates in the calendar are tentative. Please check the SRCA website, weekly email blasts or call the SRCA office for up-to-date information. At this time, all SRCA meetings are being held via Zoom until further notice. Sunday
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15 SRCA Board Meeting 4:30 pm via Zoom
16 SRCA Architectural Committee 3:30 pm via Zoom
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4 Jazz Night 7 pm Tentative Knitwits 10:30 am Tentative
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13 Broker Tour 8 am Tentative SRCA Architectural Committee Meeting 3:30 pm
14 WA Mahjong 9:30 am Tentative Couples Duplicate Bridge 6 pm Tentative
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20 Retired Active Men’s Coffee 9 am Tentative SR Evening Bunko 7 pm Tentative
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27 SRCA Architectural Committee Meeting 3:30 pm
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28 28 December December 2020/January 2020/January 2021 2021 Also available to view 24/7 at www.scottsdaleranch.org/events/cal. Dates subject to change. Looking for your sub-association events? Check with your sub-association manager or board. Thank you.
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