Neighborhood Pride Chair: Bill Bable Questions 520-917-8079 scoroval@ciramail First Wed., 9 AM, Catalina Vista
Congratulations on choosing to live in this glorious community. You may have selected SCOV because of its natural beauty, amenities, or available activities. Equally important is that SCOV is so beautifully maintained. This is a direct result of the efforts of staff, maintenance crews, the residents, and the active members of several committees. Neighborhood Pride is one of these committees. Now under the leadership of Bill Bable, there are some big goals. Consistency. Simplicity. Communication. Together, we’re up for the task.
Posse Chair Linda Simōn 520-789-7169 posse@5LP.com First Tue., 3 PM, Desert Oasis (no meetings until October) www.scovaz.com/members/committees/posse
The Posse patrols SCOV at night in a designated truck. We look for any unusual activities and report suspicious activity to the Oro Valley Police Department (OVPD). We contact residents when their garage doors are open to help avoid unwanted creatures in their garages that could also get inside their homes. We log RVs and suspicious vehicles parked on our public streets. Our mission is to keep our community safe, contributing to the reputation of Oro Valley as the safest city in Arizona. Residents are encouraged to report vandalism or suspicious vehicles/activity directly to 911 and the HOA Administration, 520-825-3711. We continue to recruit members for the Posse board, as well as for patrol volunteers. Schedules and hours are flexible. Contact Linda Simōn at 520-789-7169 for more information.
Properties Chair Rich Oaks richoaks114@gmail.com Third Thu., 9 AM, WC1 and via Zoom
The eight solar electric systems installed at SCOV facilities are operating as designed and save the Association about $120,000 per year. Currently, solar generated power is not furnished to the Aquatic & Fitness Center (AFC), so all of the electricity consumed at the AFC is purchased from Tucson Electric Power Company. The Properties Committee is working on a proposal to install a solar power system at the AFC. The system will further reduce SCOV’s carbon footprint and will provide a good return on the investment over the life of the system. This project will be presented to the appropriate Association committees in the coming months. We are currently meeting in person and via Zoom. We will not meet in August but will resume our meetings in September. See the calendar on the SCOV website for scheduled meeting dates, times and meeting format.
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Sun City Vistoso Tipster, Febraury 2011
Tipster Editorial Co-chair Karla Erdahl 480-205-1931 karrd.9@gmail.com Co-chair Karen Koopmans 520-818-6337 skkoops@gmail.com
We continue to receive photos that are too small to utilize in the Tipster. Please remember that if you take a photo with your cell phone, select “large” or “actual size” when you email or download the photo. Ideally, photos should be at least 500 KB. Also, if you want to submit a photo for the scrapbook pages, we have a form for that. See “Want to Submit a Photo for the Tipster?” on the lower right of page 2. We love receiving your photos of wildlife and other activities that are taken in SCOV. Welcome new Tipster submitter, Casual Mah Jongg Club, on page 23.
Golfing experience that provides professional and friendly service, mountain views and excellent conditions.
Director of Golf - Rick Price rprice@theviewsgolfclub.com 520-917-8086
The golf course is in great condition and overseeding is right around the corner. On Monday and Tuesday, August 1 and 2, the greens will be aerated. The course is scheduled to close for overseeding from September 19 - October 9. When we reopen on Monday, October 10, it will be cart path only for a couple of weeks. The Pro Shop will be open for limited hours during overseeding, and the driving range will be open hitting off mats. During the inclement weather of the monsoon season this month, we want to remind you to be safe and use your best judgment while playing golf. Use the following suggestions to keep safe when heading out on the course during this time: Check the forecast and check it often, and download a reliable radar app; if you hear thunder or see lightning, we recommend leaving the course or seeking shelter immediately if you are not able to get off the golf course in a timely manner. If you have been thinking about improving your game, we invite you to attend one of our weekly clinics on Wednesdays or take a private lesson for further help with your full swing and short game. Call the Pro Shop at 520-825-3110
Director of Golf Maintenance - Michael Kropf scvgolf@suncityorovalley.com 520-917-8063
The golf course is in really good condition going into August and September. The fairways and roughs are very thick, and the tees transitioned nicely from last winter’s overseed. By not overseeding the fairways last winter, there is now more grass and far fewer bare areas than the golf course has ever had going into the next overseed. This extra grass in the fairways has both positive and negative consequences. The positive aspects of having so much grass in the fairways is providing a good playing surface for golfers, protecting the plant from golf cart traffic damage, and providing good aesthetics for the golf course. The thick grass also provides a very good base for overseeding in the fall, which
August 2022, Sun City Oro Valley Tipster
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