Activities: Special (2023-2024 Winter Season) Additional Details St. Pat's Day Party (2024-03-17) Stained Glass Class (WEEKLY ON THU) Table Tennis (WEEKLY ON SAT) KARAOKE (PERIODIC) Private Events (PERIODIC) Calling All Cats & Dogs (PERIODIC) Dumping Bulky Items (PERIODIC) Minnesota Get-Together( (2024-02-25) COMPLETE Concert: 59 1/2 Min w/Brett Dana (2024-02-18) COMPLETE Toys for Tots & Food Drive (COMPLETE) Street Cleaning (COMPLETE) Christmas Decorating in Hall (2023-12-02) COMPLETE Exercise: Stretch Class (2023-10-06) COMPLETE St. Pat's Day Party (2024-03-17) *************** St. Pat's Day Party (2024-03-17) 2024-02 NEWSLETTER - Just want to let all Sunshine residents know that there will be a St Patrick’s Day party on Sunday, March 17. This party is unique, in that it is funded by donations from all those residents who love this Irish celebration. All are welcome - entry is free - just bring finger foods to share. All donations buy beer, wine and margaritas usually. Last year donations surpassed expectations and 35 pizzas were also provided! Derek (Dak) McFee hosts this party and contributions can be given to him at 2028 W Michigan. Phone 651-271-8214. Please watch for updates as March draws closer. - Janis McFee Stained Glass Class (WEEKLY ON THU) Back to Top *************** ONGOING STAINED GLASS CLASS Sent 2023-12-18: STAINED GLASS CLASS: Starts this week and ongoing in winter - Dear residents: Stained glass class will begin this Thursday, Dec 21st at 6:30 p.m. in the woodshop and will continue every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. throughout the winter. Please dress according to the weather. The class is open to all residents. Any questions, please feel free to contact me at 708-280-8910. - Cathy Chajec Table Tennis (WEEKLY ON SAT) *************** ONGOING TABLE TENNIS Sent 2024-01-19: Table Tennis - We have several people interested in playing table tennis. We would like to announce the startup of table tennis in Retzlaff Hall on Saturday afternoons at 1 PM. We have reserved Saturdays from 1 PM to 3 PM, starting tomorrow, January 20 (will not play when other events are scheduled). Give me a call if you need. - Jan Kawecki, 719-334-6493 KARAOKE (PERIODIC) Back to Top *************** PERIODIC Karaoke (Mar 15, 2024) UPCOMING Sent 2024-03-06: Karaoke & Pulled Pork in the Estates Again - Karaoke in the Hall will be Friday, March 15 with doors opening at 5:30 and singing starting at 6 PM. The Women’s Club will have pulled pork sandwiches and a bag of chips for $5.00. With the huge success last time, they will be prepared for the masses. As always, you don’t have to sing or dance, but both are encouraged. If you have any questions, contact me or your karaoke hosts, Phillip and Patricia Lay. It’s always a good time, so we hope to see you there. Randy Davis (from Facebook) Karaoke (Feb 16, 2024) COMPLETE Sent 2024-02-11: Karaoke, Friday, Feb 16 - Karaoke in the Hall on Friday, February 16th. Please note a couple of changes. First, doors will open at 5:30 and singing will start at 6pm. Second, the Women’s Club will have a concession stand selling pulled pork sandwiches and chips for $5 (while supplies last), as well as, Fat Boy ice cream sandwiches for $2. As always, bring a snack if you’d like, but not necessary. BYOB. They’ll be dancing and remember, you don’t have to sing. Phillip and Patricia Lay will be your hosts and I will be running around like a crazy person as usual. If you’re looking for a good time that’s a golf cart ride away, don’t miss this event. - Randy Davis Karaoke (Jan 26, 2024) COMPLETE Sent 2024-01-23: REMINDER: Karaoke this Friday (Jan 26, 2024) - Karaoke in the Hall this Friday. New resident, Phillip Lay, and I will be hosting. As usual, bring a snack if you’d like, but it is not required. I will be bringing the famous yard of beef. And remember, you don’t have to sing, but please come and support those who do. Also, dancing is encouraged. Doors open at four, and singing begins at 4:30. Hope to see you there. - Randy Davis & Phillip Lay Sent 2024-01-09: Karaoke in late January - We will have Karaoke at the Hall on Friday, January 26 at 4pm. New resident Phillip Lay will be using his equipment. He has hosted karaoke for years and I’m excited to help him into the karaoke mix. Come join the fun. - Randy Davis The following Karaoke dates are all COMPLETE Karaoke (Dec 17, 2023) Karaoke (Dec 2, 2023) Karaoke (Nov 3, 202 3) Private Events (PERIODIC) *************** PERIODIC Private Events On November 15, 2023 from 5 pm to 10 pm Retzlaff Hall will be in use . COMPLETE On November 18, 2023 from Noon to 9 pm Retzlaff Hall will be in use . COMPLETE On November 24, 2023 from 12 pm to 7 pm Retzlaff Hall will be in use . COMPLETE On January 27, 2024 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Retzlaff Hall will be in use . COMPLETE Calling All Cats & Dogs (PERIODIC) Back to Top *************** PERIODIC Grooming: Calling All Dogs and Cats Sent 2024-02-11: Calling All Dogs and Cats - UPC OMING Hey Everyone - Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Saturday, February 17th, 2024, to take care of your pet's nails. She will be starting at 11:30 am. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Please text Sandra and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Sandra will come to your home. thanks. - Marian Young, 719-468-4556 Sent 2023-12-17: Calling All Dogs and Cats - COMPLETE Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Wednesday, December 20th, 2023, to take care of your pet's nails. She will be starting at 12:30 pm. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Please text Sandra and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Sandra will come to your home. Thanks, - Marian Young, 719-468-4556 Sent 2023-10-09: Calling All Dogs and Cats too - COMPLETE Hey Everyone, Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Tuesday, October17th, 2023, to take care of your pet's nails. She will be starting at 12:00 pm. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Please text Sandra and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Sandra will come to your home. Thanks, - Marian Young, 719-468-455 Dumping Bulky Items (PERIODIC) Back to Top *************** PERIO DIC Dumping Bulky Items (Jan 25-28, 2024) COMPLETE Sent 2024-01-23: Another Opportunity to Dump your Bulky Items - ATTENTION RESIDENTS/RENTERS The trial run of residents/renters in the community being able to get rid of items that they were unable to take to the city dump was a success in December. Therefore, this coming Thursday thru Sunday, Jan 25-28, you may place your bulky items in the storage area in the Sand Pit. There will be no need to lift it onto the SEPO Trailer. There are a few items that we are asking to not be placed there: No Glass No Batteries No Tires No items that may contain Hazardous Chemicals (Oil) No Household Trash I think you know the rest Please call me with questions. - Frank Tewell, SEPO Board ************************************************************* Dumping Bulky Items (Dec 5 & 6, 2023) COMPLETE Sent 2023-12-05: TRIAL RUN: Dumping your Bulky Items - ATTENTION RESIDENTS We are attempting to try out a system that could benefit our residents here in the community to get rid of items that you are unable to get out to the dump due to transportation. The Maintenance Crew will leave a trailer out in the storage area in front of the Sand Pit where you can place items on: TUE, December 5th AND WED, December 6th There are a few items that we are asking to not be placed there: No Batteries No Tires No items that may contain Hazardous Chemicals (Oil) No Household Trash Let's see how this system works for us!! Board Members in Accordance Frank Tewell , Tom Perrier, Randy Davis , Share Nelson Minnesota Get-Together( (2024-02-25) COMPLETE Back to Top *************** COMPLETE Minnesota Get-Together (2024-02-25) 2024-02 NEWSLETTER - Sunday, February 25th, 2024 12:30 Social, 1:00pm Lunch Retzlaff Hall Cost: $15.00 Menu Brisket, w/sides, dessert and beverage: Catered By 77 Corner Cafe Entertainment will be provided after the meal, plan to stay and enjoy. Many door prizes will be drawn for after lunch. Ticket sales will start on February 1st': I will start making phone calls then or you can call me and leave a message. We had a large turn out last year and I hope to see all of the current or former Minnesotan's again and all the new residents who just moved here. Please come and join us and get to know everyone that lives in our community. Thank you and hope to see you at the Get Together - Linda Ramsdell, 218-851-6353 Concert: 59 1/2 Min w/Brett Dana (2024-02-18) COMPLETE Back to Top *************** C OMP LETE CONCERT: 59 1/2 Minutes w/Brett Dana 2024-02-18: Pictures Posted - Brett Dana (aka Dana Boettcher) put on a great concert this afternoon for the Sunshine Residents. HERE are a couple pics of Brett and the crowd intensely listening. Brett was praised with a standing ovation when he was done. Thx so much Brett. - Beth Parrish Sent 2024-02-15: REMINDER: 59 1/2 Minutes w/Brett Dana - Just a gentle reminder of my concert this coming Sunday in Retzlaff Hall. No Charge. See other details below. Hope to see you there. - Fellow Resident Dana Boettcher (aka Brett Dana) 2024-02 NEWSLETTER - Toys for Tots & Food Drive (COMPLETE) Back to Top *************** COMPLETE 'Toys for Tots' (2023-12-01 ' til 2023-12 -15 ) AND 'Food Drive' (2023-12-01 'til 2023-12-20) Sent 2023-12-06: REMINDER: 'Toys for Tots' & 'Food Drive' - It has come to my attention that there is hardly any food or toys in the library for our drives. I know that in the past our community has been very generous at this time of year. So this is a friendly reminder that we are having a toy drive for 'Toys for Tots' and a 'Food Drive' for Valley Haven Children's Home/Fishes and Loaves. You can drop off your toys (please have them wrapped and marked on the bottom the age and gender) and non-perishable food items in the library. You have until 12/15 for the toy drive and 12/20 for the food drive. Thank you in advance for your generosity. - Jill Ventrello Street Cleaning (COMPLETE) Back to Top *************** C OMPLETE Street Cleaning (Dec 2, 2023) Sent 2023-11-30: UPDATE: Street Cleaning Rescheduled - Hello Sunshine owners, Harlingen street maintenance had equipment issues Wednesday and were not able to wash the oil spills on the streets. But they have told me they will be here Friday to clean those spots, please try and keep those areas open for them. Thank you. - Thomas Perrier Sent 2023-11-28: REMINDER: Street Cleaning - Hello - Here's the REMINDER email, as promised. On Monday the 13th of November, the Harlingen trash truck leaked hydraulic fluid in several places around the community. On Wednesday the 29th, they will be here power washing those areas. If you know you have an area that needs cleaning, please keep that part of the street clear. Thank you - Thomas Perrier, SEPO Board Christmas Decorating in Hall (2023-12-02) COMPLETE Back to Top *************** C OMPLETE Christmas Decorating (Dec 2, 2023) Sent 2023-12-01: REMINDER-VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Christmas Decorating - Hi neighbors! Just to remind you - The Woman’s Club is looking for volunteers to help decorate Christmas trees in Retzlaff Hall on Saturday, December 2nd at 12PM. It will be a great time of community spirit and camaraderie. All help will be greatly appreciated! Thank you! - Pam Davis Sent 2023-11-25: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Christmas Decorating - Hi neighbors! The Woman’s Club is looking for volunteers to help decorate Christmas trees in Retzlaff Hall on Saturday, December 2nd at 12PM. It will be a great time of community spirit and camaraderie. All help will be greatly appreciated! Thank you! - Pam Davis Exercise: Stretch Class (2023-10-06) COMPLETE Back to Top *************** C OMP LETE Exercise : Stretch Class (Oct 6, 2023) Sent 2023-10-03: Reminder of Friday stretch class - Hi! This is a reminder of the stretch class offered this Friday at 10am. It will be a one-time only class. A good friend, who is a group and personal fitness trainer in Dallas, is coming to visit me and agreed to do this class and answer any questions regarding stretch and fitness. Anyone is welcome. You can pick up some new stretch ideas and enjoy together time. Please bring a matt or blanket, and a stretch strap or belt if available.... Best wishes, Irene Phillips Questions? Call me, 214 549 3993 Sent 2023-09-06: Stretch Class in Hall - Hi! This is Irene, a fellow Sunshiner. I have a good friend who is a group and personal fitness trainer in Dallas. She is coming to visit me in October! She has agreed to do a stretch class in our hall at 10:00a on Friday, October 6. Anyone is welcome. You can pick up some new stretch ideas and enjoy together time. Please bring a matt or blanket etc.... - Contact info. Irene - 214 549 3993 Back to Top

Storage Room / Shed From Newsletter: 2025-10 - As the Women’s Club prepares for another active season, we eagerly anticipate our members’ return and their continued involvement in our upcoming events. It looks to be another amazing season! For all those serving as chair, co-chair, or assisting with any occasion (including holiday dinners and special celebrations) it is important to review the following storage room and shed procedures. The Women’s Club utilizes a storage room located in Retz Hall, as well as two sheds situated within the fenced storage lot. The storage room is a shared space, accommodating the needs of The Rock Club, Quilters, Thursday Night Potluck and also providing shelving for the Men’s and Women’s Golf groups. Each area within the room is clearly marked to ensure easy identification and organization. Last year, our primary objectives focused on improving organization within our storage spaces. This included sorting and labeling items to create a more systematic arrangement. Whenever possible, items were packed away in clear totes to enhance visibility and accessibility. Additionally, efforts were made to eliminate the use of cardboard boxes to further streamline storage and eliminate the bug problem that they often brought. This year, the main objectives will be to complete a high-level inventory that will allow us to monitor what is available, preventing unnecessary purchases, and ensuring that resources are used efficiently. Secondly, we plan to review and remove items that are unlikely to be utilized by the Women’s Club. By streamlining our inventory and freeing up valuable space, we will improve organization and make future activities run more smoothly. If you need help locating specific items or verifying whether an item is available to support your event, please let me know – I’m always happy to assist. This will ensure that you can efficiently find what you need and make the most of our club’s resources. Maintaining order in these spaces involves returning, repacking, and storing items in a manner that they can be reused in the future. Stay tuned for next month’s newsletter. It will contain important detail pertaining to our two storage sheds. Liz Deitrick, Storage Chairperson 512-304-5405 ekdeitrick@gmail.com Back to Top

S EPO Community Emails: May 2025 Sent 2025-05-28: Trench - People of Sunshine! We’ve started on the Well and have opened a trench on the east side of hole #6. It’s not very deep but it is a hazard! If you should send a ball in that area and it goes in the trench please leave it. We will check the trench daily and put any balls found in the tray by the 2nd hole. The dirt is high around both sides of the trench and we don’t want anyone falling in or kicking dirt back in the trench till we have completed the electrical and plumbing installation. Thank you for your cooperation and patience! - Tom Perrier SEPO BOARD Sent 2025-05-28: RESUMED - MARKET: Homes For Sale or Rent - On or around April 4 I halted sending email updates concerning Homes For Sale and/or For Rent on the Sunshine website. Anything on these pages with a date between April 4 and May 26, has been add or updated. Several homes have also been sold during that timeframe and removed. As of today I plan to resume sending SEPO emails when I receive updates from residents (or their Realtors). NOTE - If the activity gets hectic again, I will go back to the WEEKLY emails. Here is yesterday's ADD. For Sale or For Rent May 27, 2025: The home at 1928 W Montana Ave had been sold to Adrian Duenez and is now For Sale or For Rent. Details are on the website at the link above. Beth Parrish Sunshine Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-05-28: June summer potluck update - 🥳🎉IMPORTANT UPDATE 🥳🎉 🌞🎉Our summer potluck is now on Wednesday, June 4th due to scheduling issues with Diego And Edith. Sorry for the change! We hope to see you there! 🍽️✨ #Potluck #SeeYouThere 🥗🍰 Join Us for a Scrumptious Summer Salads & Desserts themed Potluck! 🎶🍰🥗 Dear friends and neighbors, We’re excited to invite you to our monthly summer potluck featuring fresh, scrumptious salads and mouthwatering desserts (Or whatever you would like to bring)! 🗓 Date: *Wednesday, June 4th* 🕒 Time: Doors open at 3:45 PM (Starts at 4PM) 📍 Location: Retzlaff Hall  Bring your favorite salad—whether it’s a classic, a fun twist, or a family recipe— or a dessert to share. We can't wait to taste all the wonderful flavors! Plus, enjoy the lovely tunes of our musical guests, Edith and Diego, as we gather together for good food and great company. 🎶 This event is completely free, but we will have a pass the hat for a wonderful artist!🕺🏻💃 Let’s make this a joyful afternoon filled with laughter and delicious treats. Looking forward to seeing everyone there! 🌼 Sincerely, - Pam Davis 214-516-4844 Sent 2025-05-26: CONFIDENTIAL INFO: Sunshine Website Residents' Password - Here is the email I sent without stating the new password. If you didn't receive this email, please contact me. **************** As promised on May 20 (see below) I have updated the password last hour to the Residents' website pages. As of now, it is . Please remember, the pages that require this password contain CONFIDENTIAL info that Residents have requested not be shared with anyone not residing in Sunshine Country Club Estates. Please respect residents' wishes. If you come across any pages where the new password isn't working, please let me know immediately so I can fix it. Questions? Please contact me. - Beth Parrish Sunshine Website Admin sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-05-20: UPDATED: Sunshine Website Directories - I updated the website directories on Monday: Owners by Name Owners by Address Email Address Renters By doing this there are some of you newer owners who are receiving a SEPO email for the first time. Welcome to the distribution list. As info (and a reminder to some) I always put these emails on the Sunshine website HERE . If you see anything pertaining to your information in Black & White , I have attempted to contact you previously about this. So please send corrections ASAP. Any other corrections are welcomed. In updating these files I noticed some homes that I know have sold and have new owners in them are still listed in these directories under the previous owners and need to be corrected in the Office. Also, please check the 'Renters' directory to ensure you don't have renters that the Office and/or myself aren't aware of. I need to get them on this distribution list if they wish. Thx for reviewing these docs so the SEPO files keep updated and accurate. One final item. I do plan to update the Sunshine website password being used in the 'Residents' section sometime in the next few days. I will send an email right before I do this. So if you attempt to use the current password and it doesn't work, look for that email. Please call / text / or email with questions. Beth Parrish Sunshine Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-05-18: ACTIVITIES: 2-Pager & Website updates - I worked several hours on Saturday to update both the 2-pager of Summer 2025 SEPO Activities and the Sunshine Website. (NOTE: I still have some sections that are labelled 'under construction'. I did the updates by using past documents I had created and also the SEPO Calendar maintained by the office. There are questions remaining on any item you see that has color shading. I am looking to all of you to help me resolve those questions. 2-Pager (see both below and on the website here by clicking on the "Mark Your Calendar" icon. Items in RED are not listed in the SEPO Calendar. Items in PURPLE are in the SEPO Calendar with dates I need verified. Sunshine Website : In the Daily/Weekly/Monthly section: Items highlighted in GREY are not listed in the SEPO Calendar. Items highlighted in YELLOW contain questions that need answered. If you are responsible for any items I am questioning and you need further explanation of what I am in need of, please contact me at the info below. Also, if you see anything at all that might need updated, please let me know that as well. I will continue to work on all of this throughout May, as time permits. Thanks in advance for everyone's help on this. - Beth Parrish Sunshine Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-05-18: O'Clockers Scramble: Time Change - O’clockers golf scramble will be moving to 6:00 on Sunday May 25th. Meet beside shuffleboard court at 5:45 for team assignments. Open to all golfers in our community. There is no charge. Just a fun time for players. - Donna Myers Sent 2025-05-13: June Monthly Summer Get Together - Howdy neighbors! Save the date! Our next monthly summer potluck is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3rd! The doors will open at 4 PM, and Edith and Diego will take the stage at 4:30. This event is completely free, though we will be passing around a hat for contributions to support our artists. Exciting news—Edith mentioned she’ll be bringing along two delicious cakes!!🍗🎶💃 Sincerely, - Pam Davis Sent 2025-05-11: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Financials for 04/30/2025 - The Unapproved Financial Reports for 04/30/25 are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . If anyone has any questions, feel free to email them to sepotreasurer@gmail.com . - Tracy Wagner, Treasurer for Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., sepotreasurer@gmail.com Sent 2025-05-08: Name Tag Pickup - New Name Tags Available for Pickup in Office & Name Tags Pending Pickup can be found in the Residents' section HERE . Sincerely, Valerie Basaldua Office Manager Sent 2025-05-05: Personal Letter to the SEPO Community - Hi to everyone: This is a rather difficult message to write but I will give it my best shot. This is for all of you that have shown interest and care about my wife Waynette. I wanted you to hear this from me instead of relying on the gossip trail, which, at times, can be a little off. Waynette is now in Golden Palm rehab center. She is there for assisted living and this is a long term deal. She is doing well and realizes this is the best situation for her and myself. My respect and admiration for day-care providers has gone up considerably since all this started. Your thoughts and prayers are very much appreciated. As far as myself, your thoughts and prayers are also appreciated, but no food, PLEASE!!!!! Thanks to all of you in our wonderful Community!!!!! - Jim Kennedy Sent 2025-05-03: Items Found - Hey, Went up the drainage ditch aways with Director Kronshage and found a couple of treasures! If they look familiar you can get them in the maintenance shop. T Tom Perrier, SEPO Board Sent 2025-05-02: Harlingen Residents: Sandbags Available - Susanne Ulrich (From Facebook) Sent 2025-05-02: City of Combes Residents: Sandbags Available - I received this from the City of Combes earlier today. *************** Hello Combes Residents, Following a meeting with the Cameron County Emergency Team and the National Weather Service in Brownsville, it is expected that our region could receive 2 to 3 inches of rainfall. A limited number of sandbags will be distributed today from 4 to 7 pm at the Combes Pavilion Parking Lot. Four sandbags for residential and six for commercial will be distributed. Residents are required to present their utility bill as proof of residency in Combes. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Email Mgr Email: sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-05-01: Please don't JUST post "Sunshine Activities / Events" on Facebook - Hi All - I'm writing you today from up north in St. Louis. Hope all is well with you wherever you are. JUST A REMINDER CONCERNING SEPO COMMUNICATIONS I know lots of you are members of the Facebook page, which is currently titled "Sunshine Country Club Estates Official Group." I also know lots of you don't even use Facebook and don't want to have anything to do with it. You prefer to rely on SEPO Communications to obtain your info. And it's my job (albeit volunteer work) to get that info to everyone. I do occasionally get out to the Facebook site mentioned above, but not every day. When I do, I sometimes see articles posted there that are perfectly suited to also be a SEPO Community Email. If I see something on Facebook, but it didn't also get sent to sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com I try to make sure I get it sent in a SEPO email as well, and put (From Facebook) in the signature line. Then I make sure the info is posted on the Sunshine Website. What I'm asking with this email is that, if you post a "Sunshine Activity / Event" on this Facebook page, that you be sure to also send it to me so I can send it to the SEPO community. FYI - I did get multiple comments this past winter season from non-Facebook users about not getting info. Thanks to everyone upfront for keeping folks informed about what is going on in the great community we all live in. Beth Parrish SEPO Email Mgr Email: sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com 314-960-6710 Back to Top

S EPO Community E-Mails: March 2021 Sent 2021-03-31: REVIEW/REPLY REQUESTED: Renter's Directory Updates - This is an e-mail I do need you to REPLY TO. It's the end of the quarter already. (WOW) That means it's a self-imposed time for me to update the directories on the Web site. This e-mail concerns RENTERS and those who have been renting to them. The info I had attached in the original e-mail shows in (YELLOW ) everyone I believe is either vacating today or has vacated recently. And also anyone who is going to be renting for some additional time. (If you need to see that document again, contact Beth Parrish - see contact info below). I need the owner and/or the renters of these homes to confirm my info is correct (or not). Then Valerie and I will sync up so that the office records are accurate. NOTE TO RENTERS: Once you vacate the house you have been renting, you will be removed from the SEPO E-news E-Mail list. You can always follow what is happening here at Sunshine by going to the Web site HERE . If any residents have renters that should be on this list, please provide Valerie and I with that info. Thanks for everyone's Rapid Reply to this. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-03-30: Thank You for saying Happy 90th Birthday - I would like to thank all of my Friends and Neighbors who came by Saturday to help me celebrate my 90th birthday. Almost all of the beer was consumed, but we had cake left over. What does that tell you about this neighborhood. Seriously, it was a lot of fun and I again, I thank you. Gus Sent 2021-03-30: Reminder - COVID Vaccine Moderna # 2 - Dear Residents - Just as a reminder, for those of you who have a return visit for your 2nd dose of the Moderna Vaccine - it is this Thursday 1 April at the Cameron County Health Department 711 North L Street in Harlingen The Staff is expecting you - best hours 8:30 am - 11:30am but as an exception they are open until 2:30pm, Please pass this word out. Thanks Please THANK our Heroes for your arrangements.. 😷❤ -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2021-03-30: The Absolutely LAST Wood Shop Orientation Class Monday April 5th 4:30 pm - Wood Shop Orientation Class Monday April 5th 4:30 pm in the wood shop. This will definitely be the last class for the season. This class is a requirement for using the wood shop. A one time attendance is required. The shop will be closed during the class. Limited class size due to Covid-19 restrictions. Face Masks required. Call John Chajec 708-280-8940 to register. Sent 2021-03-30: PLEASE FIND ME A FOREVER HOME - This handsome tabby found us at the Texas AgriLife Master Garden - Tuesday, March 16. He came running when he saw people with loud meows, saying “I am hungry, starving.” The fur coloring is a spotted tabby as the stripes are broken lines; bands of broken spots, evenly spaced. He is extremely affectionate. He is always swimming with his paws. Wherever volunteers are working, he is close by, listening to the human voices. I have been feeding every morning. When he hears me calling, he runs to me asking for attention rather than food. He is approximately 9 months old. We would love to keep him, but we already have our limit of two cats rescued from the Harlingen Humane Society. Can you help us find him a forever home? With much appreciation Tom and Debbie Gossman 1952 West Iowa Avenue 956 371-9299 Sent 2021-03-27: CORRECTION - SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER (Special Edition): April 2021 - The April 2021 Special Edition Newsletter (containing the correction to the Sunshine Gardening Club) has been posted on the Web site HERE . When you open that document you can see all of the great Graphics that I cannot put into the e-mail. Please check it out. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-03-26: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting Minutes, March 22, 2021 - The UNNAPPROVED SEPO Board Special Meeting Minutes from Mar 22, 2021 are posted on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Or they can be viewed/printed HERE . SEPO Board Sent 2021-03-25: Wood Shop Orientation Class Monday March 29th 4:30 pm - Wood Shop Orientation Class Monday March 29th 4:30 pm in the wood shop. This will be the last class for the season. This class is a requirement for using the wood shop. A one time attendance is required. The shop will be closed during the class. Limited class size due to Covid-19 restrictions. Face Masks required. Call John Chajec 708-280-8940 to register. Sent 2021-03-24: Come say Happy 90th Birthday - WOW - Gus Elliott is turning 90. Gus is opening up his garage (and as much of the street as possible without hindering traffic) so that you can come by his house (4333 N Minnesota) this coming Sat, Mar 27, from 2pm to 4pm and wish him a Happy 90th Birthday. He said he'd also offer you a beer if you came by to see him. Sounds like bribery to me - HA - But also a good offer. He will appreciate your visit thoroughly. Beth Parrish (for Gus Elliott) Sent 2021-03-24:UPDATED: Link to view Special SEPO Board Meeting held on Mar 22, 2021 - The SEPO Board held a special meeting on Mar 22, 2021 which was Virtual, using Google Meet, and it was recorded. The Board has been notified that if you use an Apple device to access the video, but don’t have a Google account, it requires you to set up an account. To resolve this issue, the video is now available to everyone, without restrictions, at this new link. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R_eIjGwbiWIc9SFSx8LYGYAnJlDw0Jbj/view?usp=sharing If you still can’t access the video please let me know. Thx for your patience with this issue. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-03-24: Lost n NOT Found - Lenore's stuff from Mardi Gras - Dear Friends, Got a big favor - I never received my musical instruments and noisy things back from the Mardi Gras event in February. I had left them in a bin for us to use and several folks took them for the Parade. They are my washboard and 2 tambourines and a few other various noise making hand instruments. Please call me and I'll pick them up.. Thanks and sorry for the late delay in putting this out. - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2021-03-23: MARKETPLACE: Face Masks - Handmade Face Masks for sale Contact: Genie or Cal Newsom 608.697.6719 or 608.697.6718 wigi.me@gmail.com See full description and costs on the MARKETPLACE . Sent 2021-03-22 - See above for Update sent on 2021-03-24: Link to view Special SEPO Board Meeting held on Mar 22, 2021 - The SEPO Board held a special meeting on Mar 22, 2021 which was Virtual, using Google Meet, and was recorded. Here is the link to the recording, which everyone is welcome to view: (see above for UPDATED LINK sent on 2011-03-24.) The minutes from this meeting will be published very soon. If you have any questions about or issues with viewing this video, please let me know. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-03-23: FINAL REMINDER - REQUEST: For Apr Newsletter Articles - FINAL REMINDER I have been asked if I would put out a Sunshine Newsletter for April. After some thought, I decided I could do that. As always, if you have any anything upcoming that you would like the community to know about, here's your chance. For this Newsletter we are going to go outside the lines somewhat. You will be able to talk about any accomplishments your Club, Committee, etc have had this past winter season - even though we were still living with the pandemic. I encourage those in charge of Clubs (like Killer Bees and Women's Club), Activities (like Tennis, Pickleball etc) or anything else anyone living in Sunshine might be interested in participating in next season, to compose a little bit about each in order for residents/renters to mull them over during the summer and possibly partake in things next winter season they might not have been aware of. I sympathize with all of our New Homeowners in 2020 and 2021 who haven't been able to get out and about and experience all of the great things we have to offer here in Sunshine. As always the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on the 24th of this month. Please call with questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-03-22: Activity/Meetings Requests: Still need several - Valerie has received several Acty/Mtg Request Forms . She still needs forms for some of the items approved at the Mar 8 Board mtg. Anything in RED on this document , if it's going to continue, also needs a request form, even if you've been doing it for years. Thanks in advance for your quick action on this as I am currently working on getting the Web site updated. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-03-22: UPDATE: SEPO & Covid-19 - The SEPO Board held a 'special' Board meeting today (03-22-21) to discuss making changes to the current restrictions concerning SEPO & Covid-19. The board is trying to protect our employees, as well as our residents/renters and immediate families/guests (where permitted). We all hope we will soon be back to what life was before Covid-19. Thank you for your understanding. See everything HERE . SEPO Board Sent 2021-03-22: CANCELLED: Men's Golf League on 03-23-21 - Men’s Golf League is cancelled this Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Per Dan Boardman, the greens are being aerated. Rocky Lockwood Men’s Golf League Sent 2021-03-19: Results of Men's Golf League Tournament and New Management - Championship Flight 1st Low Gross Dan Boardman 1st Low Net Ralph Peterson 2nd Low Gross Jerry Wetherbee 2nd Low Net Tony Tramel First Flight 1st Low Gross Dan Kubitz 1st Low Net Gene Campbell 2nd Low Gross Jon Sandusky 2nd Low Net Chuck Anderson Second Flight 1st Low Gross Matt Lyne 1st Low Net Dick Parrish 2nd Low Gross Kent Dart 2nd Low Net Bruce Mead Carlson Award Dan Boardman Banks Award Mark Owen Effective March 16th, Rocky Lockwood and Matt Lyne have taken control of the Men's Golf League at Sunshine Country Club Estates. Mark Owen Past President Sent 2021-03-19: SEPO Board: Who is responsible for What / Best Way to get their Attention - In case you may be confused about who to contact on the current SEPO Board concerning specific areas of responsibility, please refer to the Web site HERE to see who is doing what. The easiest way to get the board's attention is by filling out a "Suggestion/Complaint/Idea" form which can be found: Outside the Office On the Web site HERE . The board is currently working on updating/redefining the process and possibly the form. Thanks for your patience while this new board is working to update/improve some of your experiences here at Sunshine. SEPO Board Sent 2021-03-19: MARKETPLACE - LOOKING FOR: House to Rent winter 2021-2022 - I am looking for a house to rent in Sunshine for a five (5) month period during the Winter Season (2021-2022). Please contact me if you have anything. Millie Noonan (phone number can be found in the Renter's Directory HERE . Sent 2021-03-18: MARKETPLACE: HOUSE for RENT - 4121 N Missouri St - (added Mar 18, 2021) Home Owner: Sam Davis Contact: Sam Davis (956-244-4682 Cell) or (956-425-4193 Home) Description: 2 bdrm - 1 1/2 bath Mobile Fully furnished Satellite T V furnished WiFi not included, but is available Golf Cart Included Sent 2021-03-18: REQUEST: For Apr Newsletter Articles - I have been asked if I would put out a Sunshine Newsletter for April. After some thought, I decided I could do that. As always, if you have any anything upcoming that you would like the community to know about, here's your chance to do that. For this Newsletter we are going to go outside the lines somewhat. You will be able to talk about any accomplishments your Club, Committee, etc have had this past winter season - even though we were still living with the pandemic. I encourage those in charge of Clubs (like Killer Bees and Women's Club), Activities (like Tennis, Pickleball etc) or anything else anyone living in Sunshine might be interested in participating in next season, to compose a little bit about each in order for residents/renters to mull them over during the summer and possibly partake in things next winter season they might not have been aware of. I sympathize with all of our New Homeowners in 2020 and 2021 who haven't been able to get out and about and experience all of the great things we have to offer here in Sunshine. As always the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on the 24th of this month. Please call with questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-03-18:MARKETPLACE: House for Rent - Home for Rent (added Mar 18, 2021) Home Owner: Jim Delsardo Contact: Bill Delsardo at 903-641-8438 OR Jim Delsardo at 412-901-5803 Renting For: 3 month minimum Description: Two bedroom 1 1/2 bathrooms Fully furnished Rent includes utilities Sent 2021-03-18: SEPO February 2021 Financials - Fellow Homeowners - HERE are the February Financials. If you have questions please feel free to contact me. Thanks Mecca Henry SEPO Treasurer (469) 766-4245 meccahen@yahoo.com Sent 2021-03-17: AGENDA for 'Special' Board Meeting on March 22, 2021 @ 1:30 PM - The Agenda for this meeting can be viewed/printed HERE . Valerie will be posting it outside of her office and on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall today. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-03-16: Porch sale this Friday - 2037 W Montana - Friday, Mar 19 - 9 AM until noon. Many items - most of them between 1 and 5 dollars. Nancy Steele Sent 2021-03-16: Birding and Nature Club Outing - The SCCE Birding and Nature Club has scheduled its annual Spring outing on Monday, April 5th to Estero Llano Grande state park in Weslaco. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the park will not offer any guided tours and no shuttle carts. All tours will be self guided. Masks will be required as well as social distancing. The cost for park entrance is $5.00 per person unless you have a park pass. The park features a variety of habitats for birds and wildlife to include a beautiful covered deck overlooking a very active pond scene. A variety of birds to be seen at the park include the rare Elegant Trogan, Pauraque, Crimson-collared Grosbeak, Audubon’s Oriole and the usual south Texas specialties. For those that desire to eat lunch at the park, it is a bring your own. The deck offers very relaxing spot to eat and chat. For those caravaning over, we will meet at the parking area outside our library at 8:15am and depart for the park promptly at 8:30. To sign up for the trip or for questions about the trip contact Ralph Peterson at 607-590-0606 or email at ralphpete@frontier.com . Sent 2021-03-15: FOR RENT: Golf Cart - For Rent: Club car golf cart $150 per month Contact: Sam Davis (956-244-4682) Sent 2021-03-14: Neighborhood Watch Meeting VIRTUAL Monday 3pm - Dear Neighborhood Watch volunteers and Friends - Please join us tomorrow for our monthly meeting. Harlingen PD will be with us. Just click on the invitational code below about 2:45 pm. Lenore Combs has invited you to join a video meeting for Neighborhood Watch on Google Meet starting at 2:45 Monday 3/15/21. The actual meeting will begin at 3:00. meet.google.com/nnr-nrai-oyz Or open Meet and enter this code: nnr-nrai-oyz Dial in (audio only): (US) +1 574-318-7442 PIN: 272 657 775# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/nnr-nrai-oyz?pin=4463819848281 The Agenda can be found HERE . Thanks-- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 😷❤󾓦 NW-CERT Coordinator Sent 2021-03-14: Missing package - We are missing a package that would have been delivered to someone’s home via UPS in the last few days. Please, if you received it, could you please let me know. (307-272-2440) Thanks oodles!! -heidi dill Sent 2021-03-13: SEPO Forms/Documents & Processes - I wanted everyone to be aware that several of the items mentioned in the subject line of this e-mail are available on the Web site HERE for your reference. I will be working with Lenore (not sure if she knows it yet or not - HA) to get information concerning the Storage Lot area on the Web - layout, prices of the various types of lot, who is renting which lot (will be posted in the 'Residents Only' area on the Web), what can be put on each type of lot, etc. If there are any documents or processes that are not already defined on the Web that you would like to be addressed please let me know and I will investigate. I have some folks I plan to approach for info as my time permits. Thanks Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-03-13: AMENDED: Activities/Meetings Scheduling for 2021-2022 - There have been minor corrections and additions made to the e-mail sent yesterday on this topic. Please read the below in it's entirety. Thx for your understanding. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 3149601-6710 *************** Please note that the SEPO Board is reviewing the current SEPO/Covid-19 Policies as listed on the Web site HERE . ‘Some' restrictions were loosened slightly after the Mar 8, 2021 Board meeting. At this time, the SEPO Board is hoping we will be back to (at least mostly) normal activities and meetings during the 2021-2022 Winter Season here at Sunshine. Here is where you come in. At the March 8, 2021 Board meeting, activities that are normally up for review/approval during each March Board Meeting were approved. In the previous e-mail on this topic a 2-page document was attached. Most of you are familiar with it from using it pre-Covid-19. This list shows both the items that were approved verbally on Mar 8 (in YELLOW ) and other activities that need to be requested via the SEPO Office and approved by the SEPO Board. The request process and revised Request Form were also attached in the previous e-mail. I believe the documents mentioned above more than likely appeared small in the previous e-mail. Please note that those documents can also be viewed and printed from the Web site HERE . I did fail to mention that the revised Request Form is also available: in the document slots - on the wall - in the Library area. Once we get more activities/meetings approved the 2-pager will also be available in those document slots. I know some of you will look at the 2-pager and say - We do this all the time (i.e. tennis or water aerobics). The board would like everyone to look at this as a fresh start and please be so kind as to submit a Request Form for ALL things that you want/hope to do going forward. NOTE: This includes all items verbally approved at the Mar 8, 2021 meeting as well. If you have any issues or questions, please contact Valerie in the office (956-425-1420 or sepo.office@gmail.com ). You can also contact Beth Parrish (314-960-6710 or sepoboardbeth@charter.net ). Thanks in advance for your help with getting us prepared for the summer and for next winter season. SEPO Board (Amended by Beth Parrish, SEPO Board Secretary on March 13, 2021) Attachments in previous e-mail: 2-Pager Activity/Meeting list (as of Mar 11, 2021) Sunshine Activities/Meetings Request Process (Updated on Mar 13, 2021) Activity / Meeting Room Request Form (as of Mar 11, 2021) Sent 2021-03-10: COVID Vaccine notice - this Friday - Dear Friends, Please call me, Lenore (956 245 1276) if you need a COVID-19 Vaccine. You need to get on my list. Get your paperwork (COVID-19 consent) from me or the Office. Health Department this Friday 9am - 11 am 😷 Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2021-03-10: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting Minutes (2021-03-08) - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the Mar 8, 2021 Board meeting are posted on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Or they can be viewed/printed HERE . SEPO Board Sent 2021-03-10: Out of Office: SEPO Office Mgr - I will be working Friday Mar 12, 2021 until 12 noon and then be out of the office until Tuesday, Mar 16, 2021. If you need anything please stop by before and after those days. Valerie Basaldua Office Manager 925-425-1420 sepo.office@gmail.com Sent 2021-03-10: Encore Concert Series - This is Beth Parrish - I wouldn't normally send out this kind of information via sepoenews. However, I believe the below affects several Sunshine residents. Thank you Paula. ************************************************ This is Paula Tramel - I have been in touch with Connie Garcia, Activities Coordinator at Sunshine RV (Encore) about the 2021 concert series which was obviously canceled this year. If you had purchased tickets for this year and had advised Encore that you would like to 'roll over' your tickets, you are all set. No money will be owed and you will have the same seats you purchased. The same groups will be performing, with the dates adjusted for 2022. Ultimate Chicago - January 12, 2022 Nashville Gold - January 26, 2022 Tenors of Comedy - February 9, 2022 Oh Canada - February 23, 2022 Starlets - March 2, 2022 California Forever - March 16, 2022 If patrons currently have tickets and have not requested a roll-over or refund, the person who purchased the tickets should get in touch with Connie Garcia (956)425-7448. Tickets for 2022 for anyone who doesn't already have them will be available for purchase next fall. She did not have a price for new tickets. Sent 2021-03-10: APPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting Minutes (Feb 25, 2021) - The minutes from the Feb 25, 2021 Board meeting were amended (added to) at the Mar 8, 2021 Board meeting prior to being approved. The entire 'approved minutes are now on the Web site HERE . You can also view/print the entire document from HERE . The following was added to the Feb 25 minutes under New Business, Item 2. *************** NEW BUSINESS 2 .Mecca, Treasurer - Consider amending our Policy and Procedures to provide for a section noted as “Fiscal Policies.” Mecca Henry read her Fiscal Policy proposal (Attachment 2). Discussion of her proposal follows: All checks should be signed by the Treasurer unless the Treasurer is unavailable. If that occurs, the next available persons, in the following sequential order shall be sought out to sign requested check(s): President, 1st VP, then 2nd VP. (Discussion) This is more of a clarification of the ByLaws. They already state this but it is just not quite as determined. Invoice related payments will normally be issued only once a week on Fridays. In the case of a COD or an emergency, accommodations will be made to issue payment. Ideally this needs to be coordinated with the Treasurer. (Discussion) Mecca wanted to put it in writing - write checks once a week. We don’t really have consistent items where we need to be writing checks all the time. It makes it easier for Mecca Henry and Valerie to plan their time. Invoices and timecards must be approved by a Board Member. (Discussion) Mecca Henry wanted to make sure that whoever is in charge of employees is looking at their timecards and can sign off on them. Same thing with invoices. Whoever’s responsibility should confirm that – Yes, we need to pay this. Mecca isn’t comfortable with invoices being paid without this verification. Credit card charges must have a receipt. (Discussion) This has sometimes been an issue sometimes. Receipts have been lost. A copy can be requested. We need this backup, especially if something come up tax-wise. These are things we need to be doing. Mecca just wanted to get it in writing. Board Members should not, under normal circumstances, use their personal funds and later seek to be reimbursed by SEPO. Only in emergencies should this occur. (Discussion) Mecca’s point is, it doesn’t look very good if, on a monthly basis, we are cutting big checks to board members. She’s not saying they are doing anything wrong. It just has the appearance of looking a little funny and she would like to cut down on this. All backup documentation should be reviewed by the check signer prior to signing checks. (Discussion) Prior to now Valerie was giving a board member the checks to sign. If they had a question, she answered it. Mecca has instructed her, from now on, she wants to see all backup documentation to ensure it’s been signed off by a board member. It should be for something reasonable before it is signed off on. Also, if it is coded to the wrong line item, Mecca can fix it immediately and she won’t have to go back a week or a month later and try to find it. Mecca Henry then made a motion to incorporate her proposal into the Policies & Procedures. Jean Burgoine seconded the motion. It was passed unanimously by those present at the meeting. *************** Please call w/questions etc. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary s epoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-03-09: Link to view SEPO Board Meeting held on Mar 8, 2021 - The SEPO Board meeting held on Mar 8, 2021 was Virtual, using Google Meet, and was recorded. (Note: There were some technical difficulties at the beginning of the meeting for around 6 or so minutes. You can fast forward through the silence.) Here is the link to the recording, which everyone is welcome to view: https://1drv.ms/v/s!ArA0fRIwdohihKlO98BSAKkFn6hMSw The minutes from this meeting will be published within the next 2-3 days or sooner. If you have any questions about or issues with viewing this video, please let me know. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-03-09: UPDATE: SEPO Policies & Procedures (Mar 8, 2021) - In order to clear up confusion concerning the ‘heading’ on the SEPO Policies & Procedures document, the SEPO Board voted at the Board meeting on March 8, 2021 to update it. Previous heading stated: All previous standing rules are null and void after this date. Updated heading now states: (All previous Policies & Procedures are replaced by this Update of March 8, 2021.) The Policies & Procedures are available HERE and can also be printed from there. SEPO Board Sent 2021-03-08:UPDATE: SEPO & Covid-19 Policies - At the SEPO Board meeting earlier today (03-08-21) there was a discussion concerning current Covid-19 policies within Sunshine Country Club Estates. The following changes were voted upon by the Board. You can see all SEPO & Covid-19 Policies (including the update below) on the HERE . Effective Immediately: The following areas will be reopened to Resident’s family and overnight guests – Shuffleboard court (equipment is stored near the hot tub) Tennis and Pickleball courts The Golf Course – providing: Greens Fees are paid for the non-residents as specified in our Policies & Procedures The residents and family/guests play together (in isolation from other golfers) Residents family/guests may not participate in organized Golf Events, including the 4 O’Clockers. Remaining Closed to Visitors: Pool Hot tub SEPO buildings NOTE: A review of the ‘remaining closed’ areas is being performed this week. You will be notified of the results of that review. SEPO Board Sent 2021-03-06: MARKETPLACE: Golf Cart for Sale - New item added yesterday for the Hendericksons. See the below and other items for sale by your friends and neighbors HERE . Beth Parrish sepoenews@gmail.com "FOR SALE" - Golf Cart - (Added 03-05-2021) Contact: Mary Henderickson (651-239-2307) OR Bob Henderickson (320-679-6859) Description: 2000 Club Car Golf Cart Electric with back seat with cover "3" yr old batteries Battery charger Clean Pricing: $1450.00 Sent 2021-03-06: SEPO January 2021 Financials - Greetings Homeowners, I have the January Financials ready for everyone. February should also be coming out soon. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued support of the Board. Mecca Henry SEPO Treasurer (469) 766-4245 meccahen@yahoo.com Sent 2021-03-05: AGENDA for Board Meeting on March 8, 2021 - The agenda can also be viewed/printed by clicking HERE . Valerie will be posting it outside of her office and on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall this afternoon. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 3 14-960-6710 Sent 2021-03-05: Men's League Golf Tournament Results - The Men's League Golf Tournament Results are posted in the library and on the outside of the building. Mark Owen Sent 2021-03-05: FOUND: Reading Glasses - Reading glasses found on Missouri St. Description: Black Kate Spade with white flowers on the inside. Valerie (SEPO Office) Sent 2021-03-05: MARKETPLACE: Several 'for sale' items added - Please go to the MARKETPLACE and see pictures all of the nice items that Wendy Lindberg has for sale. Here's a quick summary. Contact: Wendy Lindberg, 715-919-1767 (cell), lindberg6062@yahoo.com (email) Description: Lazy Boy: Love Seat & matching Rocker Recliners (2) Pricing: $750.00 Description: Oak 3 piece matching set: coffee table end table sofa table Pricing: $300.00 Description: Oak Dining room set: Hutch, table & 6 chairs Pricing: $750.00 Sent 2021-03-05: SEPO EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING NOTICE for March 8, 2021 - SEPO EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING NOTICE Monday, March 8, 2021 3 PM, Board Only w/Social Distancing and Masks --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a formal notice to the Sunshine community that SEPO Board President Tony Tramel has called an Executive Board Meeting to be held next Monday, March 8, 2021 at 3 PM in Retzlaff Hall for all Board Members. Social distancing and masks are required. This is a closed session as permitted by Texas law since the meeting pertains to personnel and potential litigation issues. This meeting will consist of discussions, resolutions and / or identification of action plans regarding issues noted above. Tony Tramel SEPO Board President Sent 2021-03-05: AGENDA for Board Meeting on March 8, 2021 - The agenda can be viewed/printed by clicking HERE . Valerie will be posting it outside of her office and on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall this afternoon. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-03-02 & 03 & 04: GARAGE SALE: Sunshine only - We are having a garage sale on Friday, March 5th. This is for sunshine residents/renters only. It's from 8am-1pm for most organizers. Since this is only for Sunshine and it is not advertised anywhere else, our addresses can be found in the Resident Directory on this Web site. Thanks Terry Mensing and Lynn & Doug Nuckolls and Cheryl Roley Sent 2021-03-03: COVID Vaccine opportunity for those Needing Assistance: Sunshine residents only - PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS E-MAIL. REPLY TO LENORE COMBS . HER CONTACT INFO IS AT THE END OF THIS MESSAGE . WHO: This is a special vaccination clinic set up for Sunshine residents only! WHAT: Get your COVID Vaccine (Moderna - 1st and or 2nd dose) (Remember to bring your card if this if for your 2nd dose) WHEN: Friday, 5 March, 9am until 11 am WHERE: Cameron County Health Dept. 711 North L Street Harlingen, TX Please note - Friday 9a – 11am on 5 March 2021 is only for us . The Health Dept. will be open for certain exceptions until 3pm. Our efforts to date have indicated that quite a few of our residents welcomed the opportunity to utilize the “assistance” we now know we can provide. Next Steps / Game plan: This strategy is to keep patient privacy intact and for the local Health Department to have a heads up on who is coming. I need to know who is coming on Friday. TODAY I will be contacting those of you who have indicated you want the vaccine and are currently on the list. If you are not on the list and would like to be – please contact me as soon as possible by any of the following methods: Best way - email me your request to LJCombs44@gmail.com so I have a record for follow-up. Phone (956 245 1276) is next best. Drop off a note (4137 N Minnesota St) to me listing COVID Vaccine info, Name & Phone #. Lenore Combs LJCombs44@gmail.com 956 245 1276 Sent 2021-03-02: Resident Directory Updates posted to Web site - I have updated the following Directories on the Web site in the "Residents Only" . They are all dated 03-01-2021. Resident Directory by Name and by Address. E-mail addresses for all resident and renters who have supplied them to me. And if you weren't aware this page also contains the 'contact info' for all 2021 SEPO Board members. I'm requesting that everyone review these documents to ensure their accuracy. If you have any changes, let myself and Valerie both know. Thx Beth Parrish SEPO Communications sepoenews@gmail.com AND Valerie Basaldua SEPO Office Mgr sepo.office@gmail.com Sent 2021-03-02: FOR SALE: Window A/C - See the listing below and other items on the Sunshine Web site HERE . "FOR SALE" - Window A/C - (Added 03-02-2021) Contact: Larry Lindberg 906-290-6777 Description: 5,000 btu window air conditioner with remote. Perfect for a bedroom or Texas room. Great condition. Pricing: $65.00 firm Larry Lindberg Back to Top

Activities: Day/Week/Month (2024-2025 Winter) Additional Details SUN 5 - 7 pm , (time adjust s as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) Contact: Donna Meyers (or just Show Up) Ti me: (currently starting play at 6:00 PM) Location: Meet in the street by the Shu ffleboard Courts 15 minutes before start of play to pick teams and get your hole assignments. Details: Tea ms are picked by drawing cards. No charge, just a good time. All are welcome to join the fun. It is Scramble play for Fun & Exercise - no money or prizes. All skill levels welcome. Final scores are compared at the end if anyone hangs around . 7 - 9 pm , PO KE NO (Winter (Nov 5 thru Apr 14): Weekly / Library) Contact: Joy Olson Location: Library Details: Details: This is a game like Bingo, but we play with cards that have pictures of playing cards on them. Then somebody shuffles the deck and calls the cards one by one. If you get 5 across, up and down or diagonally you have a Pokeno. Before each hand people put some pennies in containers. Also, as you're playing you put a penny on each spot that matches the card that's been called. If you get a Pokeno you win everybody's pennies that they have on their cards at that time. There are other ways to win also, like if you get 4 of a kind, 4 corners, etc. No skills needed. No partners. If 3 or less people show up, we cancel. It's not hard, it's a lot of fun. You should show up with a few dollars' worth of pennies so that you're not always running to the bank. MON 8 - 11 am, Tennis (All Year: Mon, Wed, Fri / Tennis Court) Contact: Vic Hillman Location: Tennis Courts Details: Furnish your own equipment Rotate foursomes, no teams Lots of skill levels, no problem Lots of fun. Not to serious. Come watch us. 8:25 - 9:25 am, Water Aerobics: Session #1 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) Contact: Jean Burgoine Location: Pool Details: Everyone Welcome. We play Music CDs that contain the Workout Instructions. 9 am - noon, Woodshop open (Winter: When Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) Contact: Chuck McEvoy Location: Woodshop Details: Hours: Normal (Winter Seasons) - Woodshop is open for use (as long as a 'monitor' is available) Monday thru Friday from 9:00 am to noon AND 1 to 4 pm. In fairness to the Monitors, if there is little activity, they may close early, so if you wait until 5 minutes before closing time you may be disappointed. If you have a crisis need, you can contact any Monitor to find a time other than the above. Normal (Summer Hours) - Summer hours are limited to (as long as a 'monitor' is available) Monday thru Friday from 9:00 am to noon and closed in the afternoon due to the heat. No fee (most HOAs, RV resorts charge a fee). Shop is open to members year around. Shop is a 40' by 60' building. Woodworking building holds the latest and some of the best woodworking tools around. The lathes are used often. Members can work with power equipment after attending a Safety and Information class. 9:30 - 10:30 am, Water Aerobics: Session #2 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) Contact: Vicky Krueger Location: Pool Details: Everyone Welcome. We p lay Music CDs that contain the Workout Instructions. 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Line Dancing (Advanced) (All Year: Weekly / Retzlaff) Contact/Instructor: Donna Myers Location: Retzlaff Hall Music: Dance to all kinds (Country, Rock 'N Roll, Tango, Mambo, Big Band etc.) Other Details: Most dances are intermediate. Class moves fast. Dancers are experienced. Would be too hard for ultra-beginners. 1 - 3 pm, Rock Painting (All Year, Twice a Month: 1st & 4th Monday) (currently scheduled thru 12-31-2023) / Retzlaff) Contact: Karren Amos Location: Retzlaff Hall Participants: Open to all Sunshine Residents/Renters and their immediate adult family members. Cost: In order to cover the cost of rocks and painting materials being supplied, there is a $5 per participant fee per session. Details: We anticipate spreading joy and kindness throughout the community. The Sunshine Rock Painting Club would/could paint and distribute painted rocks to: friends, family & others nursing homes extended care facilities children's floors at local health facilities (if acceptable) schools (younger ages) 1 - 4 pm, Woodshop open (Only if a Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) Refer to Monday (9 AM - noon) info above for additional details. 5 - 7 pm, (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 6:30 - 10 pm, Cards: Euchre (Winter: Weekly / Card Room) Contact: John Chajec Location: Card room TUE 8:25 - 9:25 am, Water Aerobics: Session #1 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) Refer to Monday info above for additional details for both sessions. 8:30 - 11 am, Pickleball (All Year: Tue & Thu / Tennis Court) Contact: Marlene Hall (or just Show Up) Location: Tennis Courts (Pickleball nets are put up in place of the Tennis nets.) Details: All skill levels of players are invited to come out and enjoy the Fun and get some Exercise. We do have two Pickleball Courts (set up on the Tennis Court) which accommodate four players on each court at a time. Whoever arrives first usually starts the process of setting up the net. As more people arrive, we assess the need for another net to go up. Some like to play continuous and some like to take a rest between games. Wind: We have had some pretty windy days when we choose not to play. In the fall, we need volunteers to put up the “wind” screen that will help block a lot of that wind hazard. 8:30 am AND 10:00 am, Men's Golf League, Winter: Two Tee Times (Winter: Weekly / Golf Course) - Golf Course closed to all - other than Men's Golf League - 8 AM until noon. - Two tee times start up when more residents return for the winter - usually first Tuesday in Nov through sometime in April. Contact: Dan Boardman Location: Sunshine Golf Course. Come to Retzlaff Hall 15 minutes prior to starting play. Cost: Dues - Yearly: $20 Weekly Play: $1 Hole-In-One Money Cache: $2 puts you in the running. Signup: If you plan to golf on Tuesday you need to have your name on the signup sheet by noon Monday. The sheet is located on the Men's Golf League bulletin board in the Library. Teams are formed according to who is playing at what time. 9 am - noon, Woodshop open (Only if a Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) Refer to Monday (9 am - Noon) info above for additional details. 9:30 - 10:30 am, Water Aerobics: Second Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) Refer to Monday info above for additional details for both sessions . 9:45 am - 11:30 am, Line Dancing (Beginners) (All Year: Weekly / Retzlaff) Contact/Instructor: Donna Myers Location: Retzlaff Hall Music: Dance to all kinds (Country, Rock 'N Roll, Tango, Mambo, Big Band etc.) Other Details: Dances are suited to beginners. 12:30 - 2:30 pm, Billiards: Texas 8 Ball (Winter: Tue, Thu, Sat / Pool Room) Contact: Just Show Up) Location: Pool Room Everyone welcome to play. 1 - 3:30 pm, Game - Mahjong (All Year: Weekly/ Card Room) Contact: Trudy Weitzel Location: Card Room Participants: Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Newbies welcome to come learn the game. 1 - 4 pm, Woodshop open (Only if a Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) Refer to Monday (9 AM - noon) info above for additional details. 5 - 7 pm, (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 6:30 - 9 pm, Cards: Men's Poker (Winter: Tue & Thu / Card Room) Contact: Mel Wendel Location: Card Room WED 8 - 11 am, Tennis (All Year: Mon, Wed, Fri / Tennis Court) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 8:25 - 9:25 am, Water Aerobics: First Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) Refer to Monday info above for additional details for both sessions. 9 am - Noon, Woodshop open (Only if a Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) Refer to Monday (9 am - Noon) info above for additional details. 9 am - Noon, Ladies' Winter Golf League (Winter - Nov thru Mar): Weekly / Golf Course) Golf Course closed to all - other than Wom en's Golf League - until Noon. NOTE: Winter Women's Golf League starts first Wed in Nov and ends last Wed in Mar. Contact: Nancy Lynne Location: Sunshine Golf Course Be at the Pool Pavilion at 8:45 am for hole assignment and announcements. Play begins at 9 am. Cost: $25 More Details: Membership is open to all residents/renters, no matter what skill level. Fun special events are being planned. 9:30 - 10:30 am, Water Aerobics: Second Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) Refer to Monday info above for additional details for both sessions . 1 - 4 pm, Woodshop open (Only if a Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) Refer to Monday (9 AM - noon) info above for additional details. 1 - 4 pm, Bridge (All Year: Weekly / Library) Contact: Jean Burgoine Location: Library Details: There must be four (4) players at each table. If you already know how to play, recruit three (3) additional knowledgeable players and join us. We (sort of) have a signup sheet to make sure we have complete tables of four (4). Bridge is not a game one can learn in 10 minutes. If enough people are interested, we would start a series of lessons. 1 - 4 pm, Samba (All Year (thru 02-22-24): Weekly / Card Room) Contact: Bev McIntosh Location: Card Room Participants: All residents/renters from Sunshine and their guests can attend. Details: It is card game like hand and foot but more advanced. You do not need a partner to participate. We try to include all who show up. We can have tables of 3, 4 or 6 players. As the amount of players increase, we do a blind draw of numbers which match numbers on the tables. This helps to discourage people who want to play only with their friends. The idea is to get to know each other and have an enjoyable time. 5 - 7 pm, (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 6:30 - 9 pm , Mexican Train (Dominos) (All Year: Weekly / Card Room) Contact: Mary Grandy Location: Card Room Participants: All Sunshine residents/renters Details: Mexican Train is a double 12 dominoes game. Easy to learn. No partners. Just show up everyone can play. How long depends on the players. Usually 630pm-830pm. THU 8 - 10 am, Coffee & Donuts (Winter : Weekly / Library ) Contact: Valerie Basaldua Location: Library Participants: All Sunshine residents/renters Details: Thursday morning Coffee & Donuts in the Library. Grab a donut and a hot cup of coffee for only $1. Please come check it out. Visit with current friends/neighbors and possibly make some new friends. 8:25 - 9:25 am, Water Aerobics: First Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) Refer to Monday info above for additional details for both sessions . 8:30 - 11 am, Pickleball ( All Year: Tue & Thu / Tennis Court) Refer to Tuesday info above for additional details. 9 am - noon, Woodshop open (Only if a Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) Refer to Monday (9 am - Noon) info above for additional details. 9:30 - 10:30 am, Water Aerobics: Second Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) Refer to Monday info above for additional details for both sessions . 9:30 am - either noon or 2 pm, Quilters: Killer Bees (All Year: Weekly / Retzlaff Hall ) Contact: Jan Baethke Location: Retzlaff Hall Details - Meetings/Schedule: Meetings consist of every week briefly going over what is on our schedule. The schedule changes every year depending on what projects the members want to do/learn. The schedule is usually created in April and covers the next Nov through Apr. On the days that we have a meeting only, we adjourn at noon . On the days that we have a class/project scheduled we do bring our machines to the hall and sew after the meeting and our "Show and Tell", until about 2 pm . Of the 80-90 ladies throughout the RGV that come each Thursday, October - April, usually 15-20 will stay and sew. Our yearly retreat is to The Retreat House in Rockport (Quilting/Scrapbooking/The Retreat House) . We are booked thru 2024 for our stay; usually in Nov or Dec. Our group...The Killer Bees...is very informal. 12:30 - 2:30 pm, Billiards: Texas 8 Ball (Winter: Tue, Thu, Sat / Pool Room) Refer to Tuesday info above for additional details. 1 - 4 pm, Woodshop open (Only if a Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) Refer to Monday (9 AM - noon) info above for additional details. 1 - 2:30 pm, Cards: Hand and Foot (All Year: Weekly / Card Room) Contact: Karen Baase Location: Card Room Details: Open to all ladies who wish to play. Partner helpful but not required. If too many show up, some offer to go home. We also call ladies if we need more players. If you have never played, experienced players are always willing to teach you. You can bring a snack, but don't have to every time. Coffee is available. Hand and Foot is an easy game to learn and doesn't take much concentration, so it's easy to visit with each other. 4 - 6 pm, Happy Hour & Potluck (All year: Weekly / Retzlaff Hall) Contact: Cathy Richmond or Dee Novak Location: Retzlaff Hall Details: Everyone is welcome. Please bring a dish to share. We provide coffee, iced tea, plates, utensils, and napkins, but you can bring your own drinks and eating utensils if you'd like. 4:00 - 10 pm, Happy Hour (All Year: Weekly / Pavilion) Contact: Just Show Up Location: Pavilion Details: Propane heaters (2 of them) are available if the weather gets on the chilly side. This event is NOT a potluck. Please b ring "finger food only" to share if you plan to partake in the goodies. BYOB There are usually plates, utensils and napkins available for everyone. If you don't want to eat and/or drink, just come and join in the fun. We have a blast. 5 - 7 pm, (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Stained Glass (Winter: weekly / Woodshop) Contact: Cathy Chajec (708-280-8910) Start Date: Dec 21, 2023 Location: Woodshop Details: The class is open to all residents. Never worked with stained glass, this is your opportunity to expand your knowledge. Please dress according to the weather. 6:30 - 9 pm, Cards: Men's Poker (Winter: Tue & Thu / Card Room) Contact: Mel Wendel Location: Card Room FRI 8 - 11 am, Tennis (All Year: Mon, Wed, Fri / Tennis Court) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 8:25 - 9:25 am, Water Aerobics: First Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) Refer to Monday info above for additional details for both sessions . 9 am - noon, Woodshop open (Only if a Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) Refer to Monday (9 am - Noon) info above for additional details. 9:30 - 10:30 am, Water Aerobics: Second Session (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) Refer to Monday info above for additional details for both sessions . 10:30 am - Noon, Jokers (Card/Board Game) (All year: Weekly / Card Room) Contact: Mary Grandy Location: Card Room Participants: All Sunshine residents/renters Details: Jokers is similar to the game SORRY. Boards were made by my dad and others. Uses cards and marbles. Easy to learn. Just show up. Based on how many are there we do individual and partners. I have instructions printed out. 1 - 4 pm, Woodshop open (Only if a Monitor is Onsite / Woodshop) Refer to Monday (9 AM - noon) info above for additional details. 5 - 7 pm, (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 7 - 9 pm, Hand & Foot / SAMBA (All Year: Weekly / Card Room) Contact: ??? Location: Card Room Participants: All Sunshine residents/renters Details: Open to all ladies who wish to play. Partner helpful but not required. If too many show up, some offer to go home. We also call ladies if we need more players. If you have never played, experienced players are always willing to teach you. You can bring a snack, but don't have to every time. Coffee is available. Hand and Foot is an easy game to learn and doesn't take much concentration, so it's easy to visit with each other. SAT 9 am, Golf Scramble (All Year: Weekly / Golf Course) Contact: There is not an existing committee or formal leader. These scrambles are conducted by volunteers among the players. The person in charge usually changes every month on a volunteer basis. Participants: Any Resident/Renter and any guest you wish to invite to play. Details: All skill levels are welcome. Please sign up in the library/lounge by noon on Friday. Teams are balanced by handicap, as best we can. Early signup helps. The cost is $1 and should be deposited in the Saturday Box in the library/lounge. Everyone meets in the library at 8:40 to find out which hole you start on. Tee off on your hole is at 9 am. Play lasts until around 10:30 am. If the weather is bad, play is cancelled until the next Saturday. 12:30 - 2:30 pm, Billiards: Texas 8 Ball (Winter: Tue, Thu, Sat / Pool Room) Refer to Tuesday info above for additional details 1 - 3 pm, Table Tennis (Winter: Sat / Retzlaff Hall) Contact: Jan Kawecki, 719-334-6493 Plays: Every Sat during the Winter Seasons from 1 PM to 3 PM (unless there is another event schedule in the Hall) Location: Retzlaff Hall Details: We would like to announce the startup of table tennis in Retzlaff Hall on Saturday afternoons at 1 PM. We have reserved Saturdays from 1 PM to 3 PM, starting tomorrow, January 20, 2024 . We will not play when other events are scheduled in the hall. All level of players welcome. Paddles for loan are available. Give me a call if you need. 5 - 7 pm, (time adjusts as seasons chg) , Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 6:30 - 9 pm , Game - Mahjong (All Year: Weekly / Library ) Contact: Jean Burgoinne Location: Library Participants: Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Newbies welcome to come learn the game 6:30 - 9:30 pm , Five Crowns (Cards) (All year: Weekly / Card Room) Contact: Mary Grandy Location: Card Room Participants: Participants: Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Back to Top

S EPO Community Emails: March 2023 Sent 2023-03-30: Website: Upcoming Activities/Mtgs (Summer 2023 & Winter 2023-2024) - Well, I guess I'll do anything to keep from packing those totes. And today I have put my hooks into the Sunshine website big time! Please go to the "Events Legend by Year " page which is the first page under the EVENTS tab on the Sunshine website . This 'legend ' page will take you to all of the pages containing information about past, current and future things you might be interested in. I have also added information about the new SEPO-Santioned Facebook page here. The summer and next winter seasons pages are a continuing 'work in process' as I am constantly updating the website with the Activity Requests everyone has been submitting to the office. IF YOU SEE ANYTHING THAT NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED , please let me know at the contact info I have provided below. This SEPO Email is going out to several new residents whose email addresses have been give to me recently. Welcome to the community and please let me know if you have any issues or questions concerning the website. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Web site Admin, E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com , 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-03-30: Thursday Happy Hour Potluck in Retzlaff Hall - It's come to my attention that there is no longer anyone in charge of Thursday Happy Hour Potlucks that have been taking place all winter season long in Retzlaff Hall from 4-6 PM. If anyone wants to take on that responsibility please contact me, otherwise it's going bye bye. Jill Ventrello Sent 2023-03-30: Hobo party - See all you hobos tomorrow at the farewell party! Doors open at 4PM. Access only through the door on the north side of the hall. Cathy Richmond Sent 2023-03-30 : Memorial Day potluck - We're thinking of having a Memorial Day potluck on May 29th. If you'd be interested in attending there is a signup sheet in the library. - Jill Ventrello Sent 2023-03-29: MARKET: Home For Sale - See the home at 4137 North Missouri Street, on the Sunshine MARKET that is for sale for Mike and Carrie Marvin. - Cindy Shriver, broker/owner, Dream Valley Properties LLC 956-970-0449 Sent 2023-03-29: WC: 2023-2024 Activities Signup sheets - The signup sheets for Women's Club 2023-2024 events are now posted in the library. Also, as of today, the Shrimp Boil that was cancelled is back on for November 4th. This listing of all current planned events is on the Sunshine website HERE . We're hoping and planning on having a successful season this coming fall, winter and spring, so help us accomplish that by signing up to help or possibly chair any one or more of these events . Those of you who are "flying" north for the summer, have a safe journey and we'll be looking forward to seeing you all back here in the fall. And for those of you who are sticking around all summer, if you come up with a fun activity you'd like to do here in the community, let me know. I'm all ears! - Jill Ventrello, Women's Club Activity Director Sent 2023-03-29: WOMEN'S CLUB EASTER SERVICE - APRIL 9TH, 2023 EASTER SUNDAY / SUNRISE SERVICE AT THE GAZEBO (UNLESS THE WEATHER IS TOO BAD FOR IT TO BE OUTSIDE IT WILL BE RETZLAFF HALL) TIME: 7:30AM WE WILL TAKE-UP AN OFFERING FOR THE PASTOR AT THE GAZEBO GOLF CARTS OR LAWN CHAIRS ARE WELCOME (YOU MAY WANT A FLASHLIGHT) PARKING ON TEXAS AVE (PLEASE KEEP SAFETY IN MIND) WE WILL SERVE A POTLUCK BRUNCH AT RETZLAFF HALL TO FOLLOW THE SERVICE AT APPROXIMATELY 9AM Vicky Krueger Sent 2023-03-28: Hobo Party - Plans are going well for the party! Tickets are on sale until Wednesday at noon! Looking forward to seeing you hobo! - Cathy Richmond Sent 2023-03-26: GARDEN Club: Garden Cleanup - If you can make it, the Garden Club and resident volunteers are needed for garden cleanup on Tuesday, March 28th. Meet at the office garden at 10am. We always appreciate the help. We will focus on office garden and plants by the gazebo. Rain cancels. Thank you all so much. - Susanne Sent 2023-03-26: NEED State List - Hi Sunshine Residents: If you are a property owner here in our Community, I need your help. I am trying to put together a list of what State you hailed from. Me, I was a proud resident of North Dakota, before finding my way to the Valley. Would you please drop me a note saying what State or Province you called home or will find your way back to this summer. There is no such list in the office and I am working on a project that could use this information. My email address is jwkennedy47@rgv.rr.com or get word to me the best you can. Your help is certainly appreciated. - Jim Kennedy Common Grounds 1 Director Sent 2023-03-25: Amended/Approved/Filed SEPO Bylaws & Covenants on Sunshine website - The SEPO Bylaws and Covenants that were revised and approved at the Feb 21, 2023 Annual meeting were filed with Cameron County on Wed, Mar 23, 2023. Both documents are now available on the Sunshine website from the SEPO Rules page or directly from these pages (Bylaws ) and (Covenants ). Please call with any issues or questions. - Share Nelson, SEPO Board President Sent 2023-03-25: New Access To Kitchen Area - NEW ACCESS TO KITCHEN AREA New keypads have been installed on the door leading into the kitchen from the outside and on the small supply closet just outside of the kitchen door in Retzlaff Hall. A master code will be held by SEPO. When hosting an event or otherwise needing access to the kitchen, a temporary code can be obtained from Valerie in the office. Keep in mind, if there is a weekend event, you should obtain the temporary code prior to Valerie closing the office on Friday. In the event, you have an unexpected need to access the kitchen and Valerie is not available, the President of Women’s Club will assist you. The temporary code will be deleted the following Monday or in an otherwise timely manner following weekday events. Upon leaving the kitchen, the interior doors will be closed and must be physically locked, from inside the kitchen and people will exit from the kitchen to the outside after physically locking that door. If you oversee closing the hall, lock the doors, and exit through the kitchen as described above. The kitchen area is currently open on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. If a person in charge of an event wishes to lock the freezer, that person must check the key out from the office. If the freezer remains unlocked, there are cameras in place for security in the hall including the kitchen and storage room which can be reviewed for up to three months, if necessary. Beth has put this new process on the website on the 'SEPO Forms and Processes' page HERE or the 'Access to Kitchen Area' page HERE . - JIM KENNEDY, SEPO DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL AREA Sent 2023-03-25: Combes residents water rates - To all SEPO residents who reside in Combes We are proposing a fact-finding meeting with the former mayor of Combes in regards to the situation with our water costs today and the potential increases in rates to come for SEPO residents in Combes. It has come to our attention that there might be another avenue to investigate to possibly get these rates reduced and we think the former mayor may be able to help us. The meeting will be held at Mary David’s residence, in Combes, at 19958 Poplar. She is also concerned about the high water rates that ALL Combes residents are experiencing, and the potential rate increases to come. The meeting will be held at her house on March 29 at 4:00 pm. Anybody who needs a ride let us know, our car holds 6. Maybe some others could help with rides over there also. Mary has been gracious enough to offer to host a meeting of just the SEPO residents that reside in Combes. It will not include residents who live outside of SEPO. We hope you all can come and listen. We hope it will be well worth your time and effort. And we hope that we all will be able to see some lower rates in the future. Thank you, Fred and Sandy Lowe Any questions you can call Fred at 913-534-1369 Sent 2023-03-24: Farewell party - One week till the farewell party! Get your virtual tickets in the library soon! - Cathy Richmond Sent 2023-03-24: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Special) Minutes, Mar 22, 2023 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the Mar 22, 2023 Board Meeting (Special) can be found on the Sunshine website HERE . They will also be posted in the office. Please call with any issues or questions. - Linda Davis, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2023-03-24: WC Events: 2023-2024 Winter Season - The WC Events for the 2023-2024 Winter Season were approved at the March 13, 2023 Board meeting and have been posted on the Sunshine website under the Events tab HERE . The signup sheets will be going up soon in the library. Please check them out and sign up on one or more sheets to Chair an event or be on a Committee. - Jill Ventrello, WC Activities Director Sent 2023-03-22: UNAPPROVED: WC - Minutes from 2023-03-17 - The 'unapproved' minutes from the Women's Club meeting on Friday, Mar 17, 2023 are on the Sunshine Web Site HERE . - Karen Baase, WC Secretary Sent 2023-03-22: SEPO Communications & the New SEPO-sanctioned FB Group - I want to personally thank Pam Adams for getting the SEPO-sanctioned Facebook (FB) Group up and running (so I didn't have to worry about doing it - HA) !!! And she is right, there are lots of great pictures and information out there already. Hopefully, this will provide a spot for those of you who are wanting to get the word out about things outside of the Sunshine borders, that are non-SEPO Club/Group related. A couple of things; although I would be overjoyed if this FB page would mean I no longer needed to do SEPO Communications, that is not the case. All residents are not on Facebook and those who aren't won't see these postings. Non-Sunshine residents won't be able to join the new FB group and, therefore, they won't see the postings either. The original intent of the Sunshine website, above and beyond keeping residents informed, was to entice potential buyers to come check us out and possibly buy in Sunshine. If you want the entire current community to be kept up-to-date about what's going on here in Sunshine AND also entice potential buyers, you will need to continue utilizing the SEPO Communication processes - emails, website updates and (during the winter seasons) the newsletter as described HERE . Thanks again to Pam Adams. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Communications Sent 2023-03-22: SEPO-Sanctioned Facebook Page is now up and running - At the request of SEPO Board President, Share Nelson, I have created a SEPO-sanctioned Facebook (FB) page for the Sunshine community. Sunshine Country Club Estates Official Group It is 'private' to residents. In order to post, you will need to join the "Sunshine Country Club Estates Official Group" or be invited to join by one of the current members. Any resident and all Sunshine Clubs/Groups can post announcements themselves or find a friend to help post them. I am also available to help anyone who has issues with or questions about posting. There are already lots of super posts out there. - Pam Adams Sent 2023-03-22: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Special) Minutes, Mar 22, 2023 - The video from the Mar 22, 2023 Special Board meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site HERE and directly from HERE . Please contact me with any issues/questions. - Linda Davis, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2023-03-21: dog - For everyone’s information: The trash can by the post office boxes is for junk mail. Some folks have thought this is a deposit for “Dog Doo” WRONG!!!!! Lupe was kind enough to put a nice note on the can to inform people of this and was greeted this morning with her sign being removed and “Dog Doo” in the can. PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!! - Jim Kennedy, SEPO Board Sent 2023-03-19: REMINDER: Neighborhood Watch mtg - Here's a reminder about the Neighborhood Watch meeting being held this coming Monday @ 3 PM in Retzlaff Hall. It is open to all residents/renters in the community. Hope to see you there. - Lenore Combs Sent 2023-03-18: Directory Updates on website - I updated the SEPO Directories (by Name, by Addr and Emails) on the website yesterday HERE . I learned a new process on Thu and if all goes as planned, I will be able to update these often without much effort ongoing. Keep your fingers crossed my new process is successful. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Communications 31 4-960-6710 Sent 2023-03-18: AGENDA for BOARD (Special) Meeting on Wed, Mar 22, 2023 - The agenda for the Board meeting (Special) on Wed, Mar 22, 2023 @ 1 PM can be accessed on the Sunshine Web site HERE. It will also be posted outside the office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes. - Linda Davis, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2023-03-18: Calling All Dogs and Cats too - Hey Everyone, Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023, to take care of your pet's nails. She will be starting at 1:30 pm. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Please text Sandra and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Sandra will come to your home. Thanks, - Marian Young 719-468-4556 Sent 2023-03-17: MARKET: Home For Sale - See my home at 4128 N Nebraska St that is for sale on the Sunshine MARKET . My contact info is listed there. - Lorrie Fortune Sent 2023-03-17: SEPO Women’s Golf - We wanted to give a special thank you to Sam Davis for donating the golf club for our raffle. Patrice Ayala won it and we raised $90.00 for the league. Our league season has ended for this spring, but will start again the first Wednesday of November (November 1 2023). All ladies in Sunshine Estates are welcome to join. It’s fun and a great way to socialize. We will continue to play all summer at 9:00 a.m. every Wednesday. It’s very informal and a great way to improve your game and have fun doing it. (Bring $1 for a prize fund.) - Deloris Pearcy Sent 2023-03-17: workout room - Greetings: It has been brought to my attention that some of the equipment in the “workout room” is not up to snuff! It has been mentioned by more than one individual, so we are taking it seriously. I don’t know that much about the equipment and don’t want to pretend that I do!!! A couple that do use the equipment along with some of their friends, have working knowledge of the equipment in the room and suggestions as to make it more usable. David and Robin Fleiner have graciously offered to put together some suggestions along with all of you as to how we could improve the “workout room”. It has even been suggested that we consult a physical therapist who could offer suggestions on equipment for seniors. Anyone that might be interested in sharing their opinion may contact David or Robin at 808-269-0948 or email dpfleiner10@yahoo.com . Thank you David and Robin and we look forward to some kind of report or suggestions that can help us solve the problem of the “workout room” !!!! - Jim Kennedy, SEPO Board Sent 2023-03-16: Taped Recording of Residents Mtg on Mar 16, 2023 - There was an issue with the Google Meet Video for the March 14th Residents’ Meeting. However, the meeting was taped via a tape recorder. There are no written minutes from Residents’ Meetings. The tape recording is available on the Sunshine Web Site HERE . The meeting began with the SEPO Directors stating their name and the position they hold or the area they cover. Those present in person at the meeting were Share Nelson, President; Linda Davis, Secretary; Frank Tewell, in charge of the Storage Lot, Shop Area, Tennis and Shuffleboard courts; Jim Kennedy, in charge of SEPO buildings; and Randy Davis, in charge of the Golf Course. Tom Perrier, in charge of Streets, Drainage & Irrigation Ditches and Texas Avenue was present by Google Meet. Mark Owen was absent. Each of the Directors gave a brief summary of their report in the previous Board Meeting. The tape recording begins as Randy Davis was giving a summary of his report on the golf course. Many clubs and groups reported and there was a lively discussion among the residents and the Board. Many items were brought up in the open forum portion of the meeting. Although the video isn’t available, you will be able to hear almost the complete meeting. For the entire Director’s reports, I urge you to view the video of the Regular Meeting of Directors held on March 13th located HERE . - Linda Davis, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2023-03-16: Activities Calendar Updated - The Activities Calendars have been updated on the Sunshine website HERE as of yesterday evening. Please call with any issues or questions. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-03-16: Killer Bees Quilting: Outside Quilt Show - Saturday, March 18th is National Quilting Day and for that our Sunshine quilters will have an outside quilt show! Take a walk or drive around our neighborhood and even into Sunshine Encore RV Park to see the beautiful quilts we have made. Interested in making some of these beauties? Come and join us Thursday mornings at 9:30 in Retzlaff Hall. - Jan Baethke Sent 2023-03-16: WC - Farewell Hobo Party The Farewell Hobo Party is March 30th. Virtual tickets go on sale in the library Thursday, March 16th. Tickets are $12/person. Doors open at 4 PM. Meal will be hobo (beef) stew, coleslaw and dessert. DJ Doug will provide music for the event. Dress as hobos. There will be a King and Queen of the hobos crowned with prizes. Hope to see you there! - Cathy Richmond for Farewell party committee Sent 2023-03-16: Website UPD: 2023-2024 Board Pics and Responsibilities - I have updated the Sunshine website with pics and the responsibilities of your 2023-2024 SEPO Board HERE . Hope this helps everyone for future reference. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Web site Admin Sent 2023-03-14: VIDEO: Board Mtg (Regular) from Mar 13, 2023 - The video from the Mar 13, 2023 Regular Board meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site HERE and directly from HERE . Please contact me with any issues/questions. - Linda Davis, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2023-03-14: WC: Upcoming Drama - See Below for Details - Nancy Steele Sent 2023-03-14: ST. PATRICK’S PARTY UPDATE - The party is still Friday March 17 at 4:00 and open to all residents. Beer, Wine and Margaritas are free while they last. Please bring Finger Foods for the Happy 2 Hours! We have made a couple changes: “PARTY CENTRAL” will be in Retzlaff Hall. It will alleviate concerns about weather, numbers, glass in pool area and food setup. Due to many generous donations, pizza has been added - while quantity lasts. They will be delivered at 6:00. SO, GET OUT YOUR GREEN AND WE’LL SEE YOU FRIDAY! - Janis McFee Sent 2023-03-14: Women’s Club Meeting This Friday Starting at 8:30 AM - This coming Friday March 17 is Women’s Club Meeting. As this is the last meeting of the season, we are going to have a pajama party with make your own omelet breakfast. We will start this at 8:30am with make your omelet >> there will be no donuts sorry. And our regular business meeting starting at 9:00am. Please make sure you wear your name tag so we can vote for your best pj’s. With some prizes given out. Don’t worry or be shy we will all look funny together! Thank You, - Vicky Krueger Sent 2023-03-12: Thank You - I just wanted to give a big heartfelt thank you to those of you that supported the Women's Club by coming to the Rusty Rierson concert today. He was awesome and a good time was had by all! - Jill Ventrello Sent 2023-03-12: REMINDER - Monday, March 13th, (tomorrow) is the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors beginning at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 14th is the Residents' Meeting beginning at 1:00 p.m. - Share Nelson, Board President Sent 2023-03-12: FOUND: hearing aid - I found a hearing aid. If by chance you lost one, you can contact me at 4108 North Missouri St., or 402-450-7756. I will turn it into Valerie Monday morning. - Nancy Sterling Sent 2023-03-12: Hello & Thank You - I would like to thank everyone for sending a card and messages sent after the loss of Ross Awrey's brother Elgin Awrey. Thanks so much. He loved the park and woodshop for sure. - Leona Awrey Sent 2023-03-11: Men's Golfing - The men will keep the 08:30 and 10:00 tee off times on Tuesdays. The only difference is that EVERYONE will need to go to the library for their assignment in which hole they will start at and pick up the score sheets to turn in after golf. - Rocky Lockwood Sent 2023-03-11: RUSTY RIERSON CONCERT SUNDAY / DOORS OPEN AT 2PM - THE 2022 RIO GRANDE VALLEY MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR COME AND ENJOY SOME GREAT MUSIC, FUN AND DANCING WITH RUSTY THIS SUNDAY AFTERNOON "3/12/2023" RETZLAFF HALL / TICKETS ARE $12.00 AT THE DOOR 3:00 PM CONCERT > RETZLAFF HALL DOORS WILL OPEN AT 2:00 PM > COME EARLY FOR THE BEST SEATS P.S. Bring your own drinks if you want. We will have coffee and tea. Also we will be doing a 50/50 drawing >> So Bring your extra DOLLARS to Win!!! Thanks Everyone for Supporting Your Women's Club! - Vicky Krueger Sent 2023-03-11: Tx. Ave. Gate - This came from Tom last evening and I didn't see it to send it out. Beth ************************ The gate on Texas Avenue is open again, it is not working consistently, so it’s in the open position. On a positive note, an Officer from the Harlingen PD came by to do a drive thru and said he would be back again later in the night. I think Lenore has been in touch with them and got them doing drive thru’s again, thank you Lenore. - Tom Perrier Sent 2023-03-10: O'Clockers Golf - The O'Clockers golf scramble will move to 5:00 pm on Sunday March 12th due to time change. Open to all golfers in community. We meet beside the shuffleboard court at 4:45 for hole assignments. Come on out and have some fun. Questions call Donna Myers at 956 245 0188. Sent 2023-03-09: Texas Ave gate - The Texas Ave gate was having issues again last night and the technician came today and replaced a failed part. The gate was working when he left but I’m not confident that the issue is resolved. Lalo and myself will be camping out there this evening to make sure it’s working. If it’s not working reliably, we will put it in the open position, so no one is locked out. Thank you for your patience. - Tom Perrier Sent 2023-03-09: Howard & Nancy Hecker Book Give Away Sat March 11, 2023 - Patio/Garage Sale Bonus Giveaway – It Free! This Saturday March 11, 2023 from 8 AM - Noon Howard & Nancy Hecker, 4329 Minnesota Nancy and Howard Hecker are leaving Sunshine Estates, April 1st. Nancy has collected a small library of approximately 300 books that will not be making the move. These books could be classified as “Inspirational” , fiction and non-fiction. She has whole series of books in her library collection. For example, one title that was a popular and familiar series is “Left Behind ”. Howard is making these books available for free to anyone who would like them. You can view the available library and pick up one or more books this Saturday, March 11th, from 8 AM until Noon. The library is located inside Howard's house, so you will need to enter Howard's house to view them. Signs will be posted at his home, which is located at 4329 Minnesota Street. Nancy and Howard want these books to go to those who would enjoy them. - Howard & Nancy Hecker (by Tony Tramel for them) Sent 2023-03-09: Reminder of Butterfly Speaker - Reminder of Birding and Nature & Garden Club Speaker Monday The Garden and Birding and Nature Clubs will be joining together for a March speaker on "Attracting Butterflies-All Year Long". Anita Westervelt, Texas Master Naturalist, author, blogger, photographer and much more, will share colorful butterfly photo's and how to bring beautiful butterflies to your landscape. Date: March 13th Time: 6:00pm. *Note earlier than usual. Place: Retzlaff Hall If you want, a good will donation will be collected to continue Anita's research. Birding and Nature will hold monthly meeting after Anita's presentation. - Susanne Ulrich & Tom Stone Sent 2023-03-08: Storage gate - Gate will be out for a couple days. Mother board out. New one ordered. - Frank Tewell, SEPO Board Sent 2023-03-07: GNDGT (2023) Report - The final report for the 2023 Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament is available directly from HERE and the Sunshine Web site HERE . - Tony Tramel, GNDGT Chairperson Sent 2023-07: MARKET: Home For Sale - See the home at 4308 N Minnesota Street, on the Sunshine MARKET that is for sale for Tom and Jean Krahmer. - Cindy Shriver, broker/owner, Dream Valley Properties LLC 956-970-0449 Sent 2023-03-07: WC: Concert - Rusty Rierson (more info about the singer) - t's come to my attention that more information is wanted for Rusty Rierson's performance on Sunday March12th. Rusty is a country singer/guitarist from Kansas and has been in the music industry for 23 years. He has toured all over the country and abroad (including Canada, Mexico, South America, England and Scotland). In 2019 and 2022 he was named Rio Grande Valley Male Vocalist of the Year! So for an afternoon of good toe tapping music and possibly a little dancing, join us. Again it's on Sunday March12th @ 3:00 pm in Retzlaff Hall. Doors open at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $12 at the door and will help raise money for The Women's Club. In addition to the concert we will be having a 50/50 raffle with tickets being $1 for 1 or 6 for $5. Any questions, you can contact me at 720-660-8417. - Jill Ventrello Sent 2023-03-07: St. Patrick’s Day Party - St. Patrick’s Day Party DATE: Friday March 17 TIME: 4:00 PLACE: THE PAVILION (Retzlaff Hall as backup) ALL RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME!! WINE, BEER and MARGARITAS are FREE until we run out! Please bring FINGER FOODS. These beverages are paid for by several residents who want a great party to honor the GREEN! Anyone who wishes to donate can drop off any amount to Derek (Dak) McFee at 2028 W. Michigan. HOSTED BY: Derek McFee, Friends, and the Pickett’s, Covey’s and Dierker’s in spirit. - Janis McFee Sent 2023-03-07: Patio sales - There will be several patio sales this Saturday, March 11 from 8-12. - Linda Dabney Sent 2023-03-07: REVISED - AGENDA for "Residents" Meeting on Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023 @ 1 PM - The Agenda for the Resident's Mtg that you received earlier today has been revised and can be viewed/printed from the 'new' link below. Please NOTE: The days of the Board & Residents meetings are switched for March. The REVISED agenda for the 1 PM, Mar 14, 2023 "Residents" meeting is posted on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Valerie will be posting a paper copy prior to 1 PM, Mar 7, 2023: Please call with any questions / issues. - Linda Davis, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2023-03-07: AGENDA for "Residents" Meeting on Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023 @ 1 PM- Please NOTE: The days of the Board & Residents meetings are switched for March. The agenda for the 1 PM, Mar 14, 2023 "Residents" meeting is posted on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Valerie will be posting a paper copy prior to 1 PM, Mar 7, 2023: in the SEPO office on the poolside door into Retzlaff the mailboxes Please call with any questions / issues. - Linda Davis, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2023-03-07: NOTICE of Board Executive Session, Monday, Mar 13, 2023 - The below will be posted in the SEPO Office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes prior to 1 PM, Mon, Feb 7, 2023. It is also available on the Sunshine website HERE . ________________________________________________________ SEPO BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTICE to Community Monday, March 13, 2023 (Immediately after the 'Regular' Board meeting (Board members Only) This is a formal notice to the SEPO community that Board President, Share Nelson, has called a SEPO Board Executive Session, to be held Monday, March 13, 2023, immediately following the SEPO Regular Board Meeting scheduled for 1 P.M. This is a closed session as permitted by Texas law. As stated in Section 4.03 of the SEPO Bylaws, the Board may discuss actions involving personnel pending or threatened litigation, contract negotiations, enforcement actions, confidential communications with the property owners’ Association attorney, matters involving the invasion of privacy of individual owners, or matters that are to remain confidential by request of the affected parties and agreement of the Board. The 1 P.M. Board meeting will adjourn. The Google Meet session will be stopped. If the Board remains in Retzlaff Hall for this session, anyone attending the Regular Board meeting in person will be asked to exit Retzlaff Hall. Share Nelson, SEPO Board President Sent 2023-03-07: AGENDA for BOARD (Regular) Meeting on Monday, Mar 13, 2023 @ 1 PM - Please NOTE: The days of the Board & Residents meetings are switched for March. The agenda for the 1 PM, Mar 13, 2023 SEPO Board (Regular) meeting is posted on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Valerie will be posting a paper copy prior to 1 PM, Mar 7, 2023: in the SEPO office on the poolside door into Retzlaff the mailboxes Please call with any questions / issues. - Linda Davis, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2023-03-06: Golf Course Closure - The golf course will be closed this Wednesday and Thursday (3/8 – 3/9), both mornings until noon, for the Women’s Golf League Tournament. - Randy Davis, Golf Course Director Sent 2023-03-06: POOL CLEANER - Good Morning: We have acquired a Robotic Pool Cleaner. We gave it a test run early this morning and it looks like it is going to do a great job. The cleaner will run when no one is in the pool. Therefore, it will do its’ work in the middle of the night. The cleaner will be set up and put in the pool at approximately 9:00 pm. It is OK to be in the pool at this time, just be careful of the cords. At about 4:00 am the cleaner will start and run for about 2 ½ hours. Lupe will then be here to remove the cleaner from the pool. During that run time, please stay out of pool. Thank you very much for you cooperation. This does not involve the hot tub, so that can be used as usual. It is in the plan to give the hot tub a special cleaning, and you will hear more about that later. Thanks again, Jim Kennedy Sent 2023-03-06: WC: Upcoming Drama Performance - Sent 2023-03-06: REMINDER - WC: Concert - Rusty Rierson - This is a reminder of the concert with Rusty Rierson on the 12th of March at 3:00 pm in Retzlaff Hall. Tickets are $12 at the door. Doors open at 2:00 pm. Jill Ventrello WC Activities Director Sent 2023-03-06: Wood Shop Orientation Class Thursday March 9th 5 pm - Woodshop Orientation Class Thursday March 9th 5 pm in the wood shop. This class is a requirement for using the wood shop. A one time attendance is required. The shop will be closed during the class. Call John Chajec 708-280-8940 with any questions. Sent 2023-03-06: SEPO Communications Management - Hi All - There's seems to be some confusion/questions concerning my responsibilitIes since exiting from the SEPO Board on Feb 21. Although I am no longer your SEPO Board Secretary, I am still the SEPO Communications Mgr and will continue to send SEPO emails and manage the SEPO website, just as I did prior to being elected to the Board. Please continue to send items to me exactly the same as before, following these guidelines . Contact me if you have any questions. Thx Beth Parrish SEPO Enews Email Manager @ sepoenews@gmail.com SEPO Web site Admin @ sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-03-05: Storage lot gate - The Storage Lot gate quit working last night. Will call for repair tomorrow. - Frank Tewell, SEPO Board Sent 2023-03-03: Texas Ave Gate - Tonight the gate will be going back to the 7pm closing and 6am opening schedule. To get into Sunshine Estates your remote or the keypad will be needed to open the gate. The keyed switch with the fire department has been installed. Thank you. - Tom Perrier, SEPO Board Sent 2023-03-02: NO GLASS CONTAINERS IN POOL OR PAVILION AREA - Attention to all Residents: The above is a reminder that is posted in the area of the swimming pool and pavilion. There are to be no glass containers brought into this area. This is for obvious reasons. For your safety and others, this is a rule that MUST be followed. If glass drops and shatters, which it does, and you are barefoot, you will very much regret stepping on it. It is almost impossible to completely clean up and if it goes into the pool or hot tub, they must be drained and cleaned. Known offenders will be made accountable. - SEPO Board Sent 2023-03-02: UPDATED: Contact Lists - Board, Residents, Emails (Renters in Process) - The following: Contact List for your new 2023 SEPO Board The Resident Contact list - by Name and by Address List of Resident Emails are all on the website HERE . There has been lots of Renter activity, so I'm still working on that file. Check the website soon for an updated list. Please contact me with any questions. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-03-02: REMINDER: Lunches @ Pavilion Thu & Fri - The Women’s golf league will be serving lunch during the Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament on Thursday and Friday, March 2nd and 3rd, from 11 am to 1 pm each day in the Pavilion . For a price of $8 we will be serving: Thursday: Sloppy Joes, Chips, Soda, Water. Friday: Brats, Hot Dogs, Chips, Soda, Water. You don’t have to be golfing in the tournament to come and have lunch with us. - Terry DeBackere Sent 2023-03-01: Pool Closure this Saturday - As you all know, the Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament starts Thursday morning and concludes Saturday evening with a Happy Hour (HH) in the pool/pavilion area followed by an awards dinner in Retzlaff Hall. Starting with setup for the HH and until everyone has entered the hall for dinner, the pool/pavilion area will be closed to only those participating in the tournament festivities. We are looking at a closure from 3-6 PM Saturday. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation. - Tony Tramel, GNDGT Chairperson Sent 2023-03-01: CANCELED: Thursday Coffee & Donuts in the Library - Thursday (Mar 2) Coffee & Donuts in the Library is cancelled this week due to the golfers in the Good Neighbor Tournament needing the library. Thanks for your understanding. See you next Thursday. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office Sent 2023-03-01: Update for Texas Ave Gate - The new unit for the gate on Texas Ave has had the security key ok’d by the Fire Dept. And according to FedEx it should be delivered Thursday, and if it’s not too late in the day, the Tech will install. - Thomas Perrier, SEPO Board Sent 2023-03-01: Good Neighbor Golf Day Tournament: Pairings are posted - The pairings for the GNDGT are: Physically posted: On the front door into the library In the library Below On the website HERE Available for viewing/printing from HERE Note - the first name in each group is the captain and needs to be at captains meeting 30 minutes before tee time. We are also looking for standby players, contact me if you can be one. - Tony Tramel, GNDGT Committee Chair 337-693-6344 trtramel@gmail.com Sent 2023-03-01: UNAPPROVED: ANNUAL Mtg Minutes, Feb 21, 2023 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the Feb 21, 2023 SEPO ANNUAL Meeting can be found on the Sunshine Web site HERE . This document will be posted in the office later today and remain posted there until the 2024 Annual Mtg next February. Please call with any issues or questions. NOTE: These are my final minutes as part of my 2022 SEPO Board Secretary responsibilities. It has been an honor and a pleasure serving you these past two years. - Beth Parrish, 2022 SEPO Board Secretary 314-960-6710 Back to Top

SEPO Board Meetings ( Regular & Special) & Executive Sessions (Agendas - Recordings - Minutes) (04-01-2023 thru 09-30-2023) (Summer Season) BOARD MEETING (Special) MINUTES: Wed, Apr 5, 2023 @ 2 PM BOARD MEETING (Special) VIDEO: Wed, Apr 5, 2023 @ 2 PM BOARD MEETING (Special) AGENDA: Wed , Apr 5, 2023 @ 2 PM Back to Top

Activities (2024 Summer) COMPLETE Additional Details Go To ONGOING Clipping Pet's Nails (COMPLETE Summer 2024) Hibachi Party (2024-09-17) Private Events (COMPLETE Summer 2024) Garage Sale (2024-09-07) Karaoke (2024-09-06) Summer Potluck (2024-08-20) Summer Potluck (2024-07-22) Summer Potluck (2024-06-25) Memorial Day (2024-05-27) *************** Calling All Dogs and Cats Too COMPLETE Sent 2024-09-09: Calling All Dogs and Cats - Hey Everyone, Sandra Delaunay contacted me and will be getting back on schedule. She is coming to the Estates on Thursday, September 12th, 2024, to take care of your pet's nails. Sandra will be starting appointments at 12 noon. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Please text or call Sandra and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919 . Sandra will come to your home. Thanks, - Marian Young, 719-468-4556 Calling All Dogs and Cats Too COMPLETE Sent 2024-08-18: Calling All Dogs and Cats - Hey Everyone, Sandra Delaunay is having a busy month. If you need to have your pet's nails clipped, call or text her to set up an appointment, and she will come on an individual basis. She'll get back on a regular schedule in a month or two. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Thanks, Marian Young, 719-468-4556 Calling All Dogs and Cats Too (2024-06-03) COMPLETE Sent 2024-05-31: Calling All Dogs and Cats - Hey Everyone, Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Monday, June 3rd, 2024, to take care of your pet's nails. She will be starting at noon. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Please text Sandra and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Sandra will come to your home. Thanks, - Marian Young, 719-468-4556 Calling All Dogs and Cats Too (2024-04-06) COMPLETE Sent 2024-04-01: Calling All Dogs and Cats Too - Hey Everyone, Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, to take care of your pet's nails. She will be starting at 11:30 a.m. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Please text Sandra and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Sandra will come to your home. Thanks, - Marian Young, 719-468-4556 Back to Top *************** COMPLETE Hibachi Party (2024-09-17) Sent 2024-09-02: Hibachi Dinner Update - The Hibachi Dinner is now sold out! Thanks to everyone who signed up! It should be a fun time!!! - Pam Davis (from SEPO Facebook) Sent 2024-09-01: Hibachi Party - As promised, We will have a high end Hibachi dinner here on Tuesday, September 17 at 5 PM. I understand this isn’t for everyone and it is just an experiment at this time. The Hibachi Chef can only accommodate up to 25 people for this event. A signup sheet will be in the Library later this week. If you’re interested, please sign up and I will share more details with you. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Thank you! Pam Davis (from SEPO Facebook) Back to Top *************** COMPLETE Private Events Sep 8, 2024 / 2PM to 4PM / Retzlaff Hall COMPLETE Jun 1, 2024 / 4PM to 9PM / Retzlaff Hall (Event itself 5:30PM to 8PM) COMPLETE July 6, 2024 / 4:30PM to 10PM / Retzlaff Hall (Event itself 6PM to 9 PM) COMPLETE Back to Top *************** COMPLETE Garage Sale (2024-09-07) Sent 2024-09-05: Garage Sale September 7th - GARAGE SALE Saturday September 7th ONLY 8:00 am to 2 pm 4116 N Minnesota St We will have the sale both inside and outside. Come and browse through items in the garage then go inside for some air conditioning and even more items and clothes! Please be considerate of your neighbors and do not block traffic on the street. See you there! - Sandy McAfee Back to Top *************** COMPLETE Karaoke (2024-09-06) SEPO Facebook Karaoke Pics - If you didn't see the Karaoke Potluck pics on Facebook (or even if you did) some of them are posted on the Sunshine website HERE . Sent 2024-09-05: REMINDER - Karaoke - Karaoke is Friday (tomorrow) at 5pm (doors open at 4:30). You don’t have to sing, dance, drink, or eat. We just want you stop by and check it out. If you WANT to do any or all of those things, you will absolutely have that opportunity. It’s a good chance to get out of the house for a little bit and enjoy some entertainment (it is entertaining). - Randy Davis (from SEPO Facebook) Sent 2024-09-01: Karaoke - It’s been a while since we’ve had karaoke party, so let’s get together and sing and dance on Friday, September 6. As a reminder, you don’t have to sing, but we’d love to have you come support those that do. Doors will open at 4:30 and we’ll start singing at 5pm. If you want to bring a snack, feel free to do so, but it is absolutely not necessary. It’s about singing and not eating. We’ll probably go for a couple of hours, so if you’ve never checked it out, stick your head in and see what’s happening. I think you’ll have a good time. Randy Davis (from SEPO Facebook) Back to Top *************** COMPLETE Summer Potluck (August 20, 2024) SEPO Facebook Potluck Pics - If you didn't see the Potluck pics on Facebook (or even if you did) some of them are posted on the Sunshine website HERE . SEPO Facebook 2024-08-19 : Summer Potluck, Tuesday, August 20 - Looking forward to tomorrow’s potluck with our special musical guests, Edith and Diego. I might even do some line dancing…during the potluck. It’s a new move where I cut in line. I hope I call your table first! Doors open at 4pm, eat at 4:30 and music will start at 5. See you there. Randy Davis (from SEPO Facebook) Sent 2024-08-13: REMINDER, Summer Potluck, Tuesday, August 20 - One week from today!!! We will have our monthly summer potluck! The doors will open at 4PM, we will eat at 4:30PM and Diego And Edith will perform for us at 5! This is entirely free except we will have a pass the hat for the artist. We are looking forward to seeing you!! Pam Davis (from SEPO Facebook) Sent 2024-08-03: Summer Potluck, Tuesday, August 20 - Howdy neighbors! This month’s summer potluck will be held on Tuesday, August 20th! Doors will open at 4PM, we will eat at 4:30. We are happy to announce that Diego and Edith will perform for us at 5PM! This event is completely free; however, we will have a pass the hat for the artist. - Pam Davis (from SEPO Facebook) Back to Top *************** COMPLETE Summer Potluck (July 22, 2024) Update 2024-07-27: See some of the great pics from this event HERE . Sent 2024-07-21: Summer Community Potluck (July 22, 2024): Reminder & Info - We are excited about another community potluck, Monday (7/22). It's a chance to eat some great food and catch up with friends. Also, local entertainer (Curt James) will be performing. Doors open at 4, eat at 4:30, and Curt at 5. There’ll be plenty of dancing and remember, the event is free; however, the only money Curt will get is from tips, so please bring a couple of bucks. Many folks in our community go offsite to see musicians. This is a chance where they come us. We're looking forward to seeing everyone there. Sincerely, Pam Davis SEPO Facebook: Summer Community Potluck (July 22, 2024): Reminder & Info - One week from today!!! We will have our next monthly summer potluck. Monday, July 22nd the doors will open at 4PM. We will start eating at 4:30 and we are excited that Curt James will perform for us at 5. The event is free; however, we will be having a pass the hat for the artist. Looking forward to seeing everyone! - Pam Davis Sent 2024-07-09: Summer Potluck, Monday, July 22 - With the hurricane weather well behind us, we are excited to announce our next community summer potluck is scheduled for Monday, July 22nd! Doors open at 4PM, we will eat at 4:30PM and we are happy to announce that Curt James will perform for us at 5PM! The event is free but we will have a pass the hat for the artist! We hope to see you there! Sincerely, - Pam Davis Back to Top *************** COMPLETE Summer Community Potluck (June 25, 20 24 ) Sent 2024-06-23: REMINDER & INFO: Summer Community Potluck - I saw the following 'Reminder & Info' on the SEPO Facebook page and thought it was definitely SEPO Email material as well. Hope all of you still in Sunshine this week ENJOY! NOTE: I'm just the conduit of this info. Please contact Pam Davis if you have questions, etc. Thx Beth Parrish, SEPO Email Mgr Email: sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com 314-960-6710 Our first summer community potluck is happening th is week on June 25!!! Doors open at 4PM. We start eating at 4:30 and this talented guy (see below) plays at 5!!! The event is free but we will have a pass the hat for the artist. Come join the FUN!!! - Pam Davis (from SEPO Facebook) I'm excited about the community potluck on Tuesday (6/25). It's a chance to eat some great food and see who has the best rain story. Then, when we're tired of talking about the weather, a great local musician (Steven May) will entertain us. Doors open at 4, eat a 4:30, and Steven at 5. Also, the only money he will get is from tips, so bring a couple of bucks. Many folks in our community go offsite to see musicians. I've heard from a few people that they are happy my wife, Pam, has put this together. We're looking forward to seeing everyone there. - Randy Davis (from SEPO Facebook) Sent 2024-06-04: REMINDER: Summer Community Potluck - Just a reminder of our summer monthly potluck later this month, Tuesday, June 25th! Doors open at 4PM, dinner starts at 4:30PM, and Steven May will perform at 5PM. This event is free, but we'll have a hat pass for the artist. Contact me with any questions or concerns. Thank you! - Pam Davis (from SEPO Facebook) Women's Club President Sent 2024-04-24: Summer Community Potluck - Hi neighbors! We have arranged to have the first summer community potluck scheduled for Tuesday, June 25th. Doors will open at 4PM, eating will begin at 4:30PM and we are happy to announce that Stephen May will be preforming at 5PM! Please stay tuned for more details. - Pam Davis, Women's Club President Back to Top *************** COMPLETE Memoria l Day 2024 (May 27, 20 24 ) Sent 2024-05-31: Memorial Day Salute - Dear Friends, A special THANKS to all in supporting Sunshine's Memorial Day Tribute and Potluck - from the forming of ideas to the setup and the cleanup and the Program. Retz Hall was patriotically decorated including photos of special family and friends who had served in times past. How grateful are we to have known their acquaintance. BTW - our patriotic wall (see the Sunshine Website HERE has a book of photos of our past Veterans. And do you know you are invited to submit a photo to Jim Tennant regarding your Military Service. We would be proud to have past and present residents on display. Check it out! Thanks to Pam and her help as the Potluck was spectacular as always with a grand selection of food to eat. The decorations were nicely done and provided a patriotic experience. And a round of applause for our friends who opened the program, sang and signed our National Anthem, gave the Invocation, presented our past Heroes with a Veterans Wreath, and whose few words recalled the history and the sacrifices with gratitude and reflection on this special Day of Remembrance. We are so lucky to live here. God Bless America - Sincerely, Lenore & John Combs USAF Sent 2024-05-21: Final plans for Memorial Day at Sunshine - Dear Friends - MONDAY 27 May 2024 Memorial Day at SCCE 3PM You are most cordially invited to our Memorial Day program- We shall meet at the Flagpole by the Office at 2:45 pm sharp to begin our Memorial Day Tribute. Due to 100 degree weather, we will operate from Retz Hall after the Wreath Ceremony, 3pm Wreath Laying tribute -- begins at the Flagpole Please, I need 10 Flag Bearers (including 2 Guards w/ wooden rifles) John Combs will have a briefing at 2:30. Please signup on Bulletin Board in Library - if you wish to help. I need several volunteers who would like to read a few short explanations of the short program as it proceeds. Sign up please..... (I have scripts). 1. Wreath Laying ceremony _________ 2. Welcome, meaning of Memorial Day __________ 3. Vic is doing the Invocation - Vic Hillman 4. Meaning -- Missing Man Table __________ 5. Reading/Meaning - - Soldiers Cross __________ The readings are short - just a reminder of why we are here. - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2024-05-20: Memorial Day - Memorial Day is approaching. Just like we did last year, the bulletin board in Retzlaff Hall is decorated so that anyone who wants to, can put pictures, letters or any memorabilia of a loved one who has served or is serving on it for all to see. Please make sure you put your name on the back so we can get it returned to you. - Jill Ventrello & Pam Davis Sent 2024-05-13: Memorial Day Event: Few more details - From SEPO Facebook, by Pam Davis, a few days ago: Memorial Day meeting in the books! Monday the 27th at 2:30PM, please meet in front of the office for a wreath ceremony. We will then have a golf cart, parade to the gazebo. At that time, we will have a memorial day tribute. At 3:30 PM, the doors will open for the potluck. We will eat @ 4 PM. We would like volunteers to carry flags to represent each branch of the services. If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering, please contact Lenore Combs via telephone or email. -- Lenore J Combs, 956-245-1276 ljcombs44@gmail.com Sent 2024-05-10: Update for Memorial Day - Dear Friends - We had a brief meeting working meeting yesterday. Pam Davis and ?? are heading up the Potluck and seem to have it well under control. THANKS for their support. The program so far will include a Golf cart Parade around SCCE from the Office to the Gazebo - everyone invited!!!!! Please, if anyone wishes to have a part in this, I have made some examples for you to consider. All this is posted on the bulletin board in the Library. Please make a copy and leave the original. We will begin at the Flag Pole by the Office for a Wreath presentation Then Golf Cart Parade to the Gazebo Need two (2) volunteers to post the wreath Program: Presentation of the Colors, Posting of the Colors Invocation (a short prayer of Thanks for God's blessings) National Anthem Pledge of Allegiance What is Memorial Day and why we honor this day-- Flag Folding Ceremony -- Bell Honors- tolling of the bell saluting our Veteran's sacrifices God Bless the USA Help wanted: I Need eight (8) Flag Bearers and two (2) Centuries May we have some volunteers to do the Flag Folding piece We will have a practice - need four (4) volunteers Need two (2) volunteers to do the Bell Tolling One (1) reader for the eight (8) reasons and a bell ringer. (we have a Bell) The Soldiers Cross and the Veteran Remembrance Table will be on display. A Candle Of Honor for the Remembrance of our Fallen will be on the Remembrance Table. Dismiss - Potluck Once we return to the Hall, we will again post the Colors - have an Invocation prior to dinner and then eat and enjoy our celebration of this day. Everyone is invited to participate especially in an area of your special concern -- Invocation Flag Bearers When a Flag of your choosing Army or Air Force, etc. is to be posted in Retz Hall, you may walk with that Flag Bearer - representing your special Branch. John will be calling the Posting of the Colors. THANKS for the help so far and a special thanks for those who would like to take a part. -- Lenore J Combs 9956 245 1276 Sent 2024-05-06: Memorial Day - SCCE - Monday 27 May 2024 - Dear Friends, Could we meet on Wednesday 8 MAY at 11:30 am in the Library - to discuss a line up of our schedule - Everyone is welcome to sign up for a part in which you would like to do or help to do. Signup sheets are on the bulletin board in the Library. Pam and company have already planned the Potluck side of this. - Thanks to her team. Everyone invited. Everyone is invited for the Golf Cart Parade decorate if you like We will meet at the Office We will do a Wreath Ceremony at our Flag Pole. We will proceed to the Gazebo for the Memorial Day program. PROGRAM: (tentatively) Presentation of the Colors Invocation National Anthem Pledge of Allegiance What Is Memorial Day and why we honor this day Soldiers Cross (explained) Veterans Remembrance Table (explained) Bell Honors Patriotic songs Taps Potluck Thank you all for your assistance -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2024-04-19: Memorial Day 2024 - TO: SCCE Women’s Club, Jill and Sunshine community FROM: Lenore Combs 956 245 1276 RE: Memorial Day – Program and Potluck Dear Friends, SCCE plans for Memorial Day Holiday: Monday – 27 May 2024 * Realizing our program will be two-fold = the Program followed by a Potluck. John & I cannot look after both facets, so we will need Program help and a Potluck committee. Lenore will keep in constant communication. Everyone is cordially invited to assist & participate. In the past, our Sunshine Memorial Day Program generally included a Golf Cart Parade, a small quality Memorial Day presentation at the Gazebo, followed by a break so folks can get their dish and then return for the Potluck. Preceding the Potluck, there will be a marching Flag presentation into Retz Hall and the colors posted. Then we begin…... (Signup sheets in Library) I have plans for the street Golf Cart Parade and a patriotic program at the Gazebo. Hope that you can obtain help for the Potluck side, please. MEMORIAL DAY -- City of Harlingen – they will have a Candlelight Ceremony at Veterans Memorial at Pendleton Park on Thursday the 30th of May at 7:30 pm (1425 Morgan Blvd, Harlingen) The Public is invited. Lenore Combs Sent 2024-04-2119: Memorial Day 2024 - Mtg on Apr 21 - I had physically posted info about my upcoming meeting to start discussing plans for the Sunshine Memorial Day festivities. However, I am unable to meet at the original time. I have updated my postings and also asked that this email be sent to the community. The meeting will now take place @ 2 PM in the Library. - Lenore Combs Back to Top

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S EPO Community E-Mails: May 2021 Sent 2021-05-28: Missing Amazon Package - It appears an Amazon package was delivered to the doorstep of Raylene Kelley while she was out. She is currently renting our house at 4305 N Kansas. Is it possible that someone may have taken it to the office or to the mailroom knowing that we were not there right now? If so, please call me. Sue Clifton Sent 2021-05-28: MARKETPLACE: All of 33 Records are SOLD - The Sunshine MARKETPLACE definitely worked. All of my '33 records' have sold. So please, no more calls. Kathy Owen Sent 2021-05-28: REFRESHER: SEPO Communication Guidelines - Hi all - I hope everyone is having a nice summer. As a volunteer doing the SEPO Community e-mails and maintaining the Sunshine Web site, I definitely don't mind helping out the community this way. However, I think it's time for me to 1) send a refresher to some and 2) send what is possibly new info to others. Please review the guidelines on this Web site page to ensure you are getting your information to the right place for me to take action. I maintain three (3) separate gmail accounts - one for e-mails, one for the Web site and one for the Newsletter. Please do not send any communications related items to my Board gmail. Although I have been responding to texts and phone calls since I came up north from TX, I prefer not to operate that way. I may not interpret something correctly or I may totally forget to follow-up on a request. So please keep this Web site page handy. It's the easiest way for me to address your requests. Thx Let me know if you have any questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Communications Sent 2021-05-27: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting Minutes, May 20, 2021 - The UNNAPPROVED SEPO Board Meeting Minutes from May 20, 2021 are posted on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Or they can be viewed/printed HERE . Respectively Submitted, Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2021-05-27: ADVANCE NOTIFICATION: SEPO Communications (e-mails, Web etc) - Just so everyone is aware, I will be taking a short vacation trip next week - June 1 thru June 4 . During that timeframe, although I should be able to address emergencies, I don't plan to monitor SEPO communications constantly as I do now. If you have an emergency , send me the info and also call me at the number below . Beth Parrish SEPO Communications 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-05-27: MARKETPLACE: For Sale - 33 Records - See the items below and others For Sale/Free on the Sunshine Web site HERE . "FOR SALE" - 33 Records - (Added 05-27-2021) Contact: Kathy Owen 972-742-4982 4137 N NE St. Description: About 50 old 33 Records Pricing: Cheap Sent 2021-05-27: Yard Sale - We are having an “Everything must go” kitchen, garage & yard sale June 4 & 5. 4348 N. Kansas St. Randy & Linda Nicholas “Make our old used stuff become your old & used stuff😄” Sent 2021-05-26: Thursday Retzlaff Hall Potlucks - Good Morning all. We won’t be having Happy Hour in Retzlaff Hall this Thurs the 27th. We have been approved to have Happy hour in Retzlaff Hall. We will start next Thursday the third of June at 4:00 pm. Bring your beverage of choice and a snack or whatever food you wish to share. You may bring your own table service or there will be plates etc available. Everyone is invited to attend. Please wear name tags as we have so many new residents. Looking forward to seeing everyone again and some new faces. Ladonna Harvey Sent 2021-05-26: Palm Trimming Postponed - Due to complications, the Palm Tree Trimming will not take place until this Saturday, May 29 and Sunday, May 30. You still have time until the end of the week to come by and drop off your payments for personal palms. I will stop taking payments Friday at Noon. $20 per palm. Sincerely, Valerie Basaldua Office Manager Sent 2021-05-25: Friday Night Cards - Friday Night Card Players - Cards will resume on June 11th at 6:45 pm. Play will begin at 7PM. To begin with I am limiting the players to the first 12 to show up. As time goes on I will increase the number of players. I look forward to seeing you guys then. Thanks Mecca Henry (469) 766-4245 meccahen@yahoo.com Sent 2021-05-24: UPDATED: 2-Pager Activity Sheet - Since the Board lifted the SEPO Covid-19 restrictions last week, summer activities will again be happening at SEPO. I have done another review of the 2-pager SEPO Recurring Activities & Meetings document and also put appropriate updates on the Web site. The document below can be viewed/printed from HERE . Valerie will post this update (dated 05-24-2021) in the Library soon. Beth Parrish SEPO Communications Sent 2021-05-24: Save The Date: Upcoming Summer Potluck - Hey Everyone, Our first Summer Potluck will take place on Memorial Day! I have reserved Retzlaff Hall from 4 to 6 pm. Because May 27 and Memorial Day are so close together, I decided to start on the 31st. The Thursday night social hour in the pavilion will still take place. Date: Monday May 31, 2021 Social half-hour start time is 4:30 pm. So come and find a place to sit, and visit with your neighbors. Bring a dish, or two to share with everyone. Time to Eat: 5:00 pm At about ten minutes till five, we will introduce guests and new residents. The Women's Club provides coffee, iced tea, plates, napkins, plastic utensils, and serving utensils. Feel free to bring your own plates, drinks, and silverware if you wish. Call or text me with any questions. 719-468-4556. Hope to see everyone there! Marian Young Sent 2021-05-24: MARKETPLACE: For Sale - Paintings - "FOR SALE" - Original acrylic paintings by Ellen Johanson - (Added 05-24-2021) Contact: Pat Skye 956-202-3778 1925 W Michigan Dr Details: Ocean Storm 44” w x 31 1/2” h Gold tone framing Price: $100 White Swan 27 1/2” w x 23” h White framing Price: $60 See Pictures on the Web site HERE . Pat Skye Sent 2021-05-24: MARKETPLACE: For Sale - Motorcycle - "FOR SALE" - Suzuki V-STrom 2012 (Until 05-29-2021) - Contact: Pat Skye 956-202-3778 1925 W Michigan Dr Details: 1000 cc Only 4300 miles Excellent condition Clear Title $4,800 See Pictures on the Web site HERE . Pat Skye Sent 2021-05-23: Videos of Board Mtgs have been relocated - The SEPO Board meetings starting on Feb 16, 2021 through May 20, 2021 have been held Virtual, using Google Meet, and were each recorded. The location of these videos has changed over the weekend due to technical difficulties with their prior location. Here are the links to the Board meeting recordings, starting Feb 16, 2021 through May 30, 2021. 02-16-2021: https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_cbb88dc9cb0c42d7aab0946fa9fc869d/720p/mp4/file.mp4 02-25-2021: https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_8c4bb9fb9cbc491fbce4b32e460732f2/720p/mp4/file.mp4 03-08-2021: https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_f63d2d2bc8ed4a99b541fa089d1214f2/720p/mp4/file.mp4 03-22-2021: https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_f2b0355f9d1c4f68aaf621f756f57d7a/720p/mp4/file.mp4 05-20-2021: https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_ddea237cad0f4d68bfdbc76f543493f7/720p/mp4/file.mp4 The links to the videos on the Sunshine Web site have also been updated to reflect this new location. If you have any questions about or issues with viewing any of these videos, please let me know. Beth Parrish, SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-05-22: Link to view Special SEPO Board Meeting held on May 20, 2021 - The Special SEPO Board meeting held on May 20, 2021 @ 1:30 PM was Virtual, using Google Meet, and was recorded. Here is the link to the recording, which everyone is welcome to view: https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_ddea237cad0f4d68bfdbc76f543493f7/720p/mp4/file.mp4 The minutes from this meeting will be published within the next 2-3 days. If you have any questions about this video or issues with viewing it, please let me know. Beth Parrish, SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-05-22: CORRECTION TO (UPDATE: SEPO & Covid-19 restrictions) - The following contains a correction to the date of the first activity scheduled after SEPO Covid-19 restrictions were removed this past week. Sorry for any confusion this may have caused. Beth Parrish, SEPO E-Mail E-News Admin E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ************************************ The SEPO Board met earlier today (May 20, 2021 @ 1:30 PM via Google Meet). One of the agenda items was as follows: Determine next steps (Review/Change or Not/Approve) SEPO Covid-19 Restrictions with discussion and potential Action. During the discussion of this item, each board member voiced his/her opinion on what the next step should be pertaining to the current SEPO Covid-19 restrictions. At the end of this discussion, a motion was made and seconded to ‘remove’ all current SEPO Covid-19 restrictions. A formal vote was taken with the following results – YES from Beth Parrish, Larry Keller, Lenore Combs and Jean Burgoine & NO from Mecca Henry and Lyn Swonger. Since the vote was not a tie, President Tony Tramel did not vote. The Board would like to thank everyone for being diligent over the past 16 or so months in helping keep our Sunshine Estates residents safe. Although, Sunshine is now starting our normal activities, we encourage you using your personal decision regarding mask use / attendance at meetings and other activities. We believe each person has to be responsible for themselves. Please do what YOU feel comfortable doing. It is my feeling that SEPO owners are highly vaccinated and have been so for more than a couple of months, which I believe, was a primary reason for the positive vote to remove our restrictions. Prior posted Covid-19 restrictions which have been posted on SEPO buildings and the Sunshine Web site will be removed. The May 27th Summer Potluck , chaired by Marian Young, will be the first activity that will not have SEPO Covid-19 restrictions. Refer to the Sunshine Web site Activity Summary page for additional scheduled Activities. It appears this is the beginning of the end for Covid-19 for SEPO, and hopefully the State and the Nation. Tony Tramel SEPO Board President Sent 2021-05-18: Library - I will be gone from Sunshine from May 22 – early September. There will be nobody to process gift books. Please hold all gift books until mid-September or take them somewhere else. You are welcome to take all the books you want to read. I could use a volunteer to put books away on the shelves for the summer. Marsha Santow 269-267-1308 Sent 2021-05-17: - AMENDEMENT: AGENDA for Board Meeting on Thursday, May 20, 2021 @ 1:30 PM I goofed in the Subject Line earlier. The meeting is this coming Thu, May 20, 2021 at 1:30 PM via Google Meet . Due to the number of pages in the Agenda and the fact that it contains several graphics, I am unable to copy and paste it into this e-mail. Therefore, you will need view it (and print it you wish) by clicking HERE . The agenda can also be viewed/printed on the Web site now by clicking HERE . Valerie has also be posted it outside of the SEPO office and on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall today. Please contact me with any questions or issues you may have. Thx Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-05-16: Resident Passing - Current resident, Lori Hunt, has passed away. Catherine Richmond Sent 2021---05-15: Saturday Golf Scramble - I will organize this event for next Saturday, May22nd, if at least 12 participants will sign up by next Friday noon. This would provide friendly competition of 3 teams. All normal rules apply. If you have questions, please call me at 956-792-2931. Grace Clark Sent 2021-05-14: Reminder - Neighborhood Watch meeting/class Monday 17 May 3pm - Dear Friends - We shall hold a review of STOP THE BLEED and Hands-Only CPR and an AED review in Retzlaff Hall at 3pm this Monday . Please sign up or call me if you can attend. Thanks 2. The McGruffmobile should be getting a new door in the next week or so. Can somebody help us get it on? Also, I will have new "windows" made for the passenger side. 3. AEP sent me about a dozen short interesting CDs on Electrical Safety. They will be available for you to view. 4. The new climate normals are here - are you ready - a warmer normal, a wetter normal? 5. Cometupdates - This is a free course supplement (like a weather watcher program) to download graphics - great info. 6. National Night Out 2021 We are a partner both Nationally and with our local Police. Don't know yet if Hgn or even Combes will have anything, but stuff is opening up. This program promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood unity. We have a valued relationship with Harlingen and Combes. (and CERT with HFD) Hoping things get back to some normalcy - Sunshine is a great community because you make it that way. See ya Monday 😀 Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 Sent 2021-05-12: SEPO April 2021 Financials - Hello Homeowners, HERE you can find the April 2021 Financials. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks. Mecca Henry SEPO Board Treasurer (469) 766-4245 meccahen@yahoo.com Sent 2021-05-06: Dog Found Trapped in Encore: Is She Yours? - Lynnette (from Encore) has found the dog in the picture below and no one has claimed her over there. She can't get close to her to see her tag. And she is stuck by the leash under the tire. If she is yours you can claim her @ Encore 832-890-8779, Lot #226. Lynnette Sent 2021-05-01: Golf Scramble (commonly known as the "4 O'Clockers") - Time Change as of 05-03-21 We will be starting the afternoon Scramble at 6 PM starting Monday, May 3rd. Open to all golfers in the community. Every level of golfer welcome. No charge. Meet beside shuffleboard court at 5:45 for team assignments. Just out for a fun time. Donna Myers Sent 2021-05-01: Palm Tree Trimming - Palm Tree Trimmings are being scheduled for May 26, 2021 (Wednesday). $20 per palm for Residents. Please stop by the SEPO office to sign up and drop off your payment or mail your check to: 1957 W. Michigan Drive Checks should be made out to Yuridia Oloarte. You will have until May 24 to make arraignments to have your Palms trimmed. Valerie Basaldua Office Manager Sunshine Country Club Estates 1957 W. Michigan Dr. Harlingen, TX 78550-3100 956-425-1420 sepo.office@gmail.com Sent 2021-05-01: eye glasses and hearing aids - The Lions Clubs across the U.S. collect old glasses and hearing aids to redistribute in poorer nations. We have have a collection box in our library. On May 17 the items in the box will be collected. If you have old glasses and hearing aids you no longer need, please, place them in the box. Place hearing aids in a small baggies so all the parts stay together. Thank you. The box will remain in the library so all you Winter Residents can donate your items when you return in the Fall. Stay safe. We look forward to your return. Jean Burgoine Sent 2021-05-01: Neighborhood Watch - CERT class/meeting Monday 17 MAY 2021 3pm - Back to Top

THIS PAGE CONTAINS SEPO NEWSLETTERS FROM THE 2023-2024 SEASON. Articles for the Monthly Newsletter (published Oct thru Mar) are due to ( seponewsletter@gmail.com ) by the 24th of each month in order to be published for the following month. Go directly to the Year-Month Newsletter you are looking for and click on the 'News Icon". *************************** March 202 4 HAPPY St. Patrick's DAY *************************** February 2024 (Revis ed ) HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY *************************** January 2024 HAPPY NEW YEAR *************************** December 2023 MERRY CHRISTMAS *************************** November 2023 H APPY THANKSGIVING *************************** October 2023 Welcome Back Winter Texans & HAPPY HALLOWEEN Sent 2023-09-03: NEWSLETTER: Updated Guidelines and Early Reminder for October - It's that time of year when we start thinking about all of the fun times we are going to have once the Winter 2023-2024 Season arrives at Sunshine. And for me personally, that means it's time to think about the Oct 2023 Sunshine Newsletter. Yep, that's right, you all need to start thinking about those great articles you are going to be composing and sending to me, the once-again Sunshine Newsletter Editor. Normally you will be getting Newsletter Reminders on the 17th and 23rd of each month from September thru February. But since this is the first edition of the season, I'm giving you an early reminder. I spent part of Saturday reviewing and making some slight updates to the Newsletter Guidelines. The updated document is available on the website HERE . Again, I’m thinking this first Newsletter in particular, would be a great opportunity for everyone who manages or participates in one of our clubs (like Women's Club or Rock Painting) or activities (like Golf) to ‘get the word out’ about them. I’m hoping that you provide the following types of information for this Newsletter, in addition to the normal Activities info for the month of October: Club/Activity Name Contact Name(s) Is there a Board? Do you ‘meet’? If so, where and when? Are meeting minutes, etc. provided? General Description. Some of this info is on the Website (but may need to be updated ) HERE AND HERE . What needs to be updated/corrected on these pages? What else can be displayed on these pages? What additional pages do we need/want? This is a perfect opportunity: For you to review and become more familiar with the Website . For me to get the Website updated with current and correct info. Remind the community of what a great place Sunshine is to live. As always: Please provide your articles to me – by September 24 at the latest. The earlier the better. When you have your article prepared, please submit it to seponewsletter@gmail.com . If you need some examples of prior year Newsletters, they can be found HERE . Thank you all in advance for helping me get the word out and keeping the community informed. - Beth Parrish SEPO Website Admin E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Back to Top

"WINTER" (2024-2025) DETAILED INFORMATION about the various SEPO Activities/Meetings below can be found by clicking on the links in each different section of events. Summary 2-Pager (2024-2025 Winter) Board/Residents & Club/Committee Mtgs Women's Club (2024-2025) Daily-Weekly-Monthly (Winter) Golf, Clubs, Committees, Special List of Clubs & Committees Back to Top ******************************** Meetings (WINTER: Oct 1, 2024 thru Mar 31, 2025) Click H ERE for Details SEPO Board & Residents Women's Club OTHER Clubs/Committees Back to Top ****************************** SEPO: Women's Club Activities Schedule (WINTER: Oct 1, 2024 thru Mar 31, 2025) Click HERE for Details The Women's Club Committee Activities Committee Signup Sheets are posted in the SEPO Library. DOWNLOAD (2024-2025 Winter) Jill Ventrello (to Feb 21, 2025) Women’s Club Activities Director 720-660-8417 jillybeanbean56@gmail.com Mary Hull (since Feb 21, 2025) Women’s Club Activities Director 612-695-1600 mhull1055@gmail.com Back to Top ****************************** SEPO: Daily/Weekly/Monthly Activities Overview (WINTER: Oct 1, 2024 thru Mar 31, 2025) SUNDAY: 4 - 6 pm, Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) 7 - 9 pm, PO KE NO (All Year: Weekly / Library) MONDAY: 8 - 11 am, Tennis (All Year: Mon, Wed, Fri / Tennis Court) 8:25 - 9:25 am, Water Aerobics: Session #1 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 9 am - Noon, Woodshop open (as long as there is a monitor present) (Winter: Mon thru Fri / Woodshop) 9:30 - 10:30 am, Water Aerobics: Session #2 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Line Dancing (Advanced) (All Year: Weekly / Retzlaff) 1 - 3 pm (through Mar 2025), Rock Painting: (Monthly - 1st & 4th Monday / Retzlaff Hall) 1 - 3:30 pm Bridge (All Year / Card Room) 1 - 4 pm, Woodshop open (as long as there is a monitor present) (Winter: Mon thru Fri / Woodshop) 4 - 6 pm, Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) 6:30 - 10 pm, Euchre (Winter / Card Room) TUESDAY : 8:30 - 11 am, Summer Golf League (Men & Women) (Summer: Tue thru 10-29-24 / Golf Course) 8:30 - 11:30 am, Pickleball (All Year: Tue & Thu / Tennis Court) 8:25 - 9:25 am, Water Aerobics: Session #1 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 8:30 -10 am, Men's Golf League: Tee Time #1 (Weekly in Winter / Golf Course) 9 am - Noon, Woodshop open (as long as there is a monitor present) (Winter: Mon thru Fri / Woodshop) 9:30 - 10:30 am, Water Aerobics: Session #2 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 10:15 - 11:45 am, Men's Golf League: Tee Time #2 (Weekly in Winter / Golf Course) 10:30 - 11:45 am, Line Dancing (Beginners) (All Year: Weekly / Retzlaff) 12:30 - 2:30 pm, Billiards: Texas 8 Ball (All Year: Tue, Thu, Sat / Pool Room) 1 - 3:30, Mahjong (All Year / Card Room) 1 - 4 pm, Woodshop open (as long as there is a monitor present) (Winter: Mon thru Fri / Woodshop) 4 - 6 pm, Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) 6:30 - 9 pm, Poker (Winter: Tue, Thu / Card Room) WEDNESDAY : 8 - 11 am, Tennis (All Year: Mon, Wed, Fri / Tennis Court) 8:25 - 9:25 am, Water Aerobics: Session #1 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 9 am - Noon, Ladies' Golf Tee time (Winter: Weekly / Golf Course) 9 am - Noon, Woodshop open (as long as there is a monitor present) (Winter: Mon thru Fri / Woodshop) 9:30 - 10:30 am, Water Aerobics: Session #2 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 9:30 am - Noon, Bible Study (Private) (Winter (11-13-24 thru 03-26-25) / Card Room) 1 - 4 pm, Bridge (All Year: Weekly / Library) 1 - 4 pm, Samba (All Year: Weekly / Card Room) 1 - 4 pm, Woodshop open (as long as there is a monitor present) (Winter: Mon thru Fri / Woodshop) 4 - 6 pm, Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) 6 :3 0 - 9 pm, Mexican Train (Dominos) (All Year: Weekly / Card Room) THURSDAY : 8 am - Coffee & Donuts, (Winter: Mon thru Fri / Library) 8:3 0 - 11:30 am, Pickleball (All Year: Tue & Thu / Tennis Court) 8:25 - 9:25 am, Water Aerobics: Session #1 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 9 am - Noon, Woodshop open (as long as there is a monitor present) (Winter: Mon thru Fri / Woodshop) 9:30 - 10:30 am, Water Aerobics: Session #2 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 9:30 am - 2 pm, Quilting: Killer Bees (All Year: Weekly / Retzlaff Hall) 12:30 - 2:30 pm, Billiards: Texas 8 Ball (All Year: Tue, Thu, Sat / Pool Room) 1 - 2:30 pm, Cards: Hand & Foot - Ladies (All Year: Weekly / Card Room) 1 - 4 pm, Woodshop open (as long as there is a monitor present) (Winter: Mon thru Fri / Woodshop) 4 - 6 pm, Happy Hour & Potluck (All year: Weekly / Retzlaff Hall) 4 - 9 pm, Happy Hour (finger food only) (All Year: Weekly / Pavilion) 4 - 6 pm, Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) 6:30 - 9 pm, Poker (Winter: Tue, Thu / Card Room) 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Stained Glass Class (Winter: Thu / Woodshop) FRIDAY : 8 - 11 am, Tennis (All Year: Mon, Wed, Fri / Tennis Court) 8:25 - 9:25 am, Water Aerobics: Session #1 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 9 am - Noon, Woodshop open (as long as there is a monitor present) (Winter: Mon thru Fri / Woodshop) 9:30 - 10:30 am, Water Aerobics: Session #2 (All Year: Mon thru Fri / Pool) 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Jokers (Card/Board Game) (All year: Weekly / Card Room) 1 - 3 pm, Table Tennis (Winter: Mon thru Fri / Retzlaff Hall) 1 - 4 pm, Woodshop open (as long as there is a monitor present) (Winter: Mon thru Fri / Woodshop) 4 - 6 pm, Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Open Games (All Year / Card Room) SATURDAY : 9 - 10 am, Saturday Golf Scramble (All Year: W eekly / Golf Course) 12:30 - 2:30 pm, Billiards: Texas 8 Ball (All Year: Tue, Thu, Sat / Pool Room) 4 - 6 pm, Golf Scramble: O'Clockers (All Year: Daily / Golf Course) 6:30 - 9 pm, Mahjong (All Year: Daily / Card Room) 6:30 - 9 pm, Five Crowns (All Year: Daily / Card Room ) Back to Top SEPO: Golf, Clubs & Committees and Special Events Ove rview below (Winter: Oct 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025) View DETAILS of the Events Below by clicking on: G OLF or C LUBs & COMMITTEEs or SPECIAL or WC O CT 2024 : 4 - Health Fair (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) 4-5 - Garage Sale (Special / 4316 N Missouri St) 10 - Calling All Dogs and Cats too! (Special / Your Home) 16 - Oktoberfest (Women's Club / Pavilion Area & Retzlaff Hall ) 25 - Karaoke (Special / Retzlaff Hall) 31 - Halloween (Women's Club / Parade in Streets & Party in Retzlaff Hall) NOV 2024: 9 - Chili Cook-O ff (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) 11 - Veterans Day Tribute (Women's Club / Gazebo & Retzlaff Hall) 15 - Karaoke (Special / Retzlaff Hall) 18 - Palm Frond Paint Class (Special / Retzlaff Hall) 23 - Country Fair (Women's Club / Michigan Ave & Retzlaff Hall) 28 - Thanksgiving Dinner (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) 28 - Private Event (Special / Pavilion) DEC 2024: 4 - Private Event (Special / Retzlaff Hall) 7 - Craft/Bake Sale & Raffle (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) 14 - Private Event (Special / Retzlaff Hall) 18 - Karaoke (Special / Retzlaff Hall) 25 - Christmas Potluck (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) 29 - Celebration of Life: Jack Baethke (Special / Retzlaff Hall) 31 - NYE Party (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) JAN 2025 : 8 - Women's Golf Guest Day (CANCELLED) (Women's Golf / Golf Course) 10 - Cruise Meeting (Special / Retzlaff Hall) 11 - 2025 SEPO Election Ballot Pickup (SEPO / Library) 11 - New Homeowners' Party (Women's Club / R etzlaff Hall ) 13 - 2025 SEPO Election Ballot Pickup (SEPO / Library) 14 - Spaghetti Dinner (Woodworkers / Retzlaff Hal l) 15 - 2025 SEPO Election Meet & Greet (SEPO / Retzlaff Hal l ) 22 - Women's Golf Guest Day (Rain Date Used) (Women's Golf / Golf Course) 25 - Taste of Sunshine (Women's Club / R etzlaff Hall ) 28 - Karaoke (Special / Retzlaff Hall) FEB 2025: 1 - Potato Bake (Women's Golf / Retzlaff Hall) 2 - Private Event (Special / Pavilion & Retzlaff Hall) 4 - Brush & Bubbles (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) 7-8 - Guys & Dolls Golf Tournament (Golf / Golf Course) 8 - Guys & Dolls Golf Tournament Awards (Golf / Retzlaff Hall) 11 - Private Event: Fishing Club (Special / Pavilion ) 14-15 - Guys & Dolls Golf Tournament (Rain Dates Not Used) (Golf / Golf Course) 15 - Guys & Dolls Golf Tournament Awards (Rain Dates Not Used) (Golf / Retzlaff Hall) 16 - Concert: Brett Dana (Special / Retzlaff Hall) 18 - 2025 SEPO Election Ballot Counting (SEPO / Library) 19 - Private Event: Arts & Crafts (Special / Retzlaff Hall) 22 - Casino Night (Women's Club / Library & Retzlaff Hall) 27-28 - Good Neigh bor Day Golf Tournament (GNDGT): Days 1 & 2 (Golf / Golf Course) 27-28 - Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament (GNDGT) Luncheon: Days 1 & 2 (Women's Golf / Retzlaff Hall) MAR 2025: 1 - Good Neigh bor Day Golf Tournament (GNDGT): Day 3 (Golf / Golf Course) 1 - Good Neigh bor Day Golf Tournament (GNDGT) Happy Hour (Golf / Pool & Pavilion) 1 - Good Neigh bor Day Golf Tournament (GNDGT) Awards Banquet (Golf / Retzlaff Hall) 3 to 4 - Men's League Golf Tournament (Golf / Golf Course) 4 - Fat Tuesday (Shrimp Boil) (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) 8 - Community Garage Sale (Special / Homes) 6 to 8 - Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament (GNDGT) (Rain Dates Not Used) (Golf / Golf Course) 6 to 7 - Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament (GNDGT) Luncheon (Rain Dates Not Used) (Women's Golf / Retzlaff Hall) 8 - Good Neigh bor Day Golf Tournament (GNDGT) Happy Hour (Rain Date Not Used) (Golf / Pool & Pavilion ) 8 - Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament (GNDGT) Awards Banquet (Rain Date Not Used) (Golf / Ret zlaff Hall) 11 - Men's League Golf Lunch & Tournament Awards (Golf / Pavilion) 12 to 14 - Women's League Golf Tournament (Golf / Golf Course) 16 - Private: Minnesota Get-Together (Special / Retzlaff Hall) 17 - St. Pat's Party (Special / Retzlaff Hall) 19 - Women's League Golf Awards Banquet (If not needed for Tournament Rain Date ) (Golf / Pavilion & Retzlaff Hall) 19 to 21 - Women's League Golf Tournament (Rain Dates) (Golf / Golf Course) 23 - Women's High Tea (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) 28 - Women's League Golf Awards Banquet (Rain Date ) (Golf / Pavilion & Retzlaff Hall) 29 - Private Event (Special / Pavilion) 31 - WC Appreciation Luncheon (Special / Retzlaff Hall) APR 2025: 4 - End of Season Party (Women's Club / Retzlaff Hall) 22 - Earth Day Trash Pickup (Women's Club / Where ?) CANCELLED 23 - Private Event (Special / Retzlaff Hall) MAY 2025: 25 - Private Event (Special / Retzlaff Hall) Back to Top ****************************** SEPO: CLUBs & COMMITTEEs (20 24 - 2025) GOLF: MEN'S LEAGUE GOLF: WOMEN'S LEAGUE QUILTING (KILLER BEES) LINE DANCING NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH / CERT SEPO BOARD NOMINATING COMMITTEE SEPO BOARD ELECTION COMMITTEE SUNSHINE GIFT & MEMORIAL COMMITTEE SCCE FISHING ASSOCIATION SUNSHINE GARDEN CLUB SUNSHINE NATURE & BIRDING CLUB SUNSHINE ROCK PAINTING CLUB VETERANS' HONOR WALL WOODWORKERS WOMEN'S CLUB Women's Club Standing Committees: Activities Newsletter Historian Librarian Purchasing Back to Top

SEPO Architectural Control Committee (ACC) Architectural Control Committee (ACC) See Also: Covenants - Exhibit B concerning ACC (This is from April 2021 Newsletter) The Architectural Control Committee (ACC) is alive and well and working in conjunction with the SEPO Board to actively cause residents to follow the Covenants, Bylaws and Policy & Procedures of our Community. Every resident in our community has a legal obligation to comply with our Covenants and Bylaws. These Covenants and Bylaws run with land. They can only be changed by specific votes of our community which are identified in the Covenants and Bylaws. The SEPO Board nor the Architecture Control Committee can approve any construction that conflicts with our Covenants. Every owner has this same obligation. We are aware there may have been past construction, either intentionally or unintentionally, which conflicts with our Covenants and/or Policy & Procedures. The ACC is diligently working to identify and trying to mitigate such infractions. The enforcement action by the ACC and/or the SEPO Board is an obligation that is mandated in our Covenants. This effort is to be consistent for the safety and fairness to all the Owners in Sunshine Country Club Estates. If you are considering work on the outside of your home, repairs or building projects you want to do, based on our Covenants which run with your property, you are mandated to submit a request for review of such a project and obtain their approval before any construction commences. The appropriate ACC Forms are located in the library and can also be printed HERE . There is one warning that needs to be stated. Applicants should obtain a building permit from the City of Harlingen or the Town of Combs or obtain a written statement on letterhead from either of these agencies, that state “No building Permit is Required by City of Harlingen/Town of Combs” for the work shown on the attached documents, signed by an appropriate building official from the respective city/town. Once you have obtained either a building permit or statement that no building permit is needed from Harlingen/Town of Combes, attach your submitted material, and complete the ACC form. Then please submit your form to Valerie in the office. The Architectural Control Committee meets the 1st and 15th of each month. If an emergency arises please contact any person on this committee. Thank you for helping to keep this community strong and beautiful. Respectfully submitted, ACC Committee Terry Lacy, Brad Anderson, Kathleen Sunder, Dave Fleiner Architectural Control Committee (ACC) - View/P rint Form HERE - Back to Top

Clubs & Committees (2023 Summer) Additional Details Rock Painting Club (ONGOING) WC: Easter Service (2023-04-09) COMPLETE WC: Labor Day (2023-09-04) COMPLETE Woodworkers (COMPLETE) WC: July 4th Party (2023-07-04) COMPLETE WC & NW: Memorial Day (2023-05-29) COMPLETE *************** ONGOING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR Rock Paint ing (Meeting Info, Pictures and other items of interest can be found HERE .) Rock Painting Club (ONGOING) WC: Labor Day (2023-09-04) COMPLETE Back to Top *************** COMPLETE Labor Day (September 4, 2023 ) Sent 2023-09-03 : REMINDER, LABOR DAY - MONDAY SEPT 4TH POTLUCK DINNER 5:00PM IN RETZLAFF HALL EATING AT 5:30PM WOMEN’S CLUB WILL SUPPLY SAMS CLUB BIG HOT DOGS WE WILL HAVE SIGNUP SHEETS IN THE LIBRARY FOR HELPERS AND WHAT YOU WILL BE BRINGING SO WE CAN GET A HEAD COUNT WE WILL ASK FOR A DONATION FOR THE BUNS AND HOT DOGS Vicky Krueger WC: July 4th Party (2023-07-04) COMPLETE Back to Top *************** COMP LETE July 4th Party (Ju ly 4, 2023 ) Sent 2023-06-28: Don’t forget to sign-up please for July 4th- EVERYONE IS ASKING ABOUT THE 4TH OF JULY Let's have an Indoor > Outdoor party at the Pool. We have the hotdogs > buns > chips donated. Doing a 4:00pm cookout by the pavilion. We will also have the hall opened-up because of the heat. If everyone would sign up for side items in the library, no later than June 30, so we will have some kind of a head count. Bring your own drinks > but no glass by the pool please. Let's have FUN!!! Any questions text: - Vicky Krueger, 785-418-6208 Sent 202 3-06-22: July 4th Party - EVERYONE IS ASKING ABOUT THE 4TH OF JULY Let's have an Indoor > Outdoor party at the Pool. We have the hotdogs > buns > chips donated. Doing a 4:00pm cookout by the pavilion. We will also have the hall opened-up because of the heat. If everyone would sign up for side items in the library, no later than June 30, so we will have some kind of a head count. Bring your own drinks > but no glass by the pool please. Let's have FUN!!! Any questions text: - Vicky Krueger, 785-418-6208 WC & NW: Memorial Day (2023-05-29) COMPLETE Back to Top *************** COMP LETE Memoria l Day Festiv it i es (May 29, 20 23 ) See pictures from this event HERE . Sent 2023-05-31: Memorial Day Festivities: THANK YOU - Dear Friends - I wish to thank everyone who participated in yesterday's Veterans Tribute. So many of you contributed - from the nuts & bolts of the Program, Parade, Potluck to the decorating and dirty dishes. I dare not start a Thank You list of names fearing leaving one out - so God Bless America and God bless you. And as Lee Greenwood sings - 🎵 I am proud to be an American..... 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵 -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ************************************************************************************** Hi - This is Beth Parrish. Thanks to those of you who sent me pictures and posted pictures on the Sunshine FB page so that I could post some of the festivities on the Sunshine Website HERE . - Beth Parrish, Sunshine Website Mgr Sent 2023-05-29: RAIN PLANs - if necessary for Memorial Day Monday 29 May 2023 - Dear Friends - The show will go on.......If rain tries to mess our day, just go to Retzlaff Hall -- 1:30 PM. We will have the Memorial Day tribute there. If weather permitting, we will have the Golf Cart Parade as planned and the program will continue at the Gazebo. The Potluck plan has not changed. (4pm Retz Hall) Thanks - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2023-05-22: Memorial Day Tribute Monday 29 May 2023 - Dear Friends - Memorial Day is next Monday. Please mark your calendars for this event. Sunshine will present a Memorial Day Tribute on Monday the 29th Everyone is cordially invited. Memorial Day is a holiday originally called Decoration Day. It was designed to honor Armed Forces who gave their all during service to our Nation. And we are especially grateful to these families. We shall celebrate and give thanks. Golf Cart Parade 1:30 Meet at the Office If you please - decorate your Golf Cart and carry your Flag Hoppy will have music We will cover Michigan to Missouri heading to Iowa to Minnesota then - back to Michigan, going to Missouri to Montana and out to the Gazebo for the program. Gazebo - Program begins. If anyone would like to help with this piece, please notify me. I also need about 9 volunteers for the Branch Flags Lenore 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Flag bearers and script readers are needed. Potluck - 4pm Retz Hall See Jill Ventrello for any questions relevant to the Potluck. Bring your favorite dish and enjoy the fellowship. Thank you, God Bless you and God Bless the USA - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2023-05-22: Memorial Day memory board - I realize that Memorial Day is a day to honor those that lost their lives serving their country but personally I feel there are not enough days in the year to honor ALL veterans so with that being said I have made a bulletin board in Retzlaff Hall, for Memorial Day, for anyone that wants to display pictures, letters or any memories of their loved ones that have served or are now serving. If you want please let us know who these special veterans in your life are. Also make sure that you put your name and number on the back so I can get them back to you. Hope to see many of you there at the parade, the gazebo ceremony and the hall for potluck. - Jill Ventrello Sent 2023-05-17: Memorial Day planning meeting Friday 19 May 11 am - Dear Friends - Anyone wishing to give their 2 CENTS for Memorial Day, please come with your ideas. Tentative Plans; MONDAY 29 May = Memorial Day Golf cart Parade 2pm, meet at the Office. Memorial day program - Gazebo to follow Potluck supper 4pm Jill Ventrello - sponsor -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sponsor for Golf Cart Parade & Gazebo plans Sent 2023-05-13: MEMORIAL DAY Plans at Sunshine Monday 29 May 2023 - Dear Friends, Memorial Day has been and is a special day to honor all military members who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Aside from decorating Veterans graves, parades an d services are often held but after WWII, the purpose broadened and now recognizes all those who have served in all American Wars. The National Remembrance Act - Moment of Silence - pause at 3pm local time. (We will incorporate this with the program at the Gazebo). Sunshine is a proud community and there are 2 parts to our Memorial Day program - the Veterans Tribute (Golf Cart Parade & Gazebo Program) and the Pot Luck which will follow shortly thereafter in Retz Hall. There is a sign up sheet in the Library. For the Parade and Gazebo part, I am looking for volunteers to help with several facets. The Pot Luck Team are doing their thing at Retz Hall. John and I need Flag Bearers to carry the Branch Flags and 2 escorts with wooden rifles (that don't shoot). Hoppy will help with sound. John will help with the Flag ceremony. I need 2 Neighborhood Watch volunteers to mark the area by the Gazebo from where the Flags will enter. We appreciate your 2 CENTs and can have a brief meeting on Tues or Weds the 16th and/or 17th of May. Let's meet at the Office and go from there. Please call me for any questions 956 245 1276 Thanks -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2023-05-10: Memorial Day Festivities - Memorial Day (Monday May 29th) is the unofficial start to summer so it's time to celebrate! We're starting by having a golf cart parade around the neighborhood at 2:00 pm followed by a short ceremony at the gazebo. We'll all meet back at Retzlaff Hall at 4:00 pm for a potluck. There is a signup sheet in the library for those of you who want to bring food. Also there's going to be a memorial board that you can use to put up pictures of your loved ones who have served in the past. Please put your name and number on the back to I can get them back to you. I'll send out a notice when the board is ready for you to start putting up your memories. Hope to see all of you there. Jill Ventrello Sent 2023-03-30 : Memorial Day potluck - We're thinking of having a Memorial Day potluck on May 29th. If you'd be interested in attending there is a signup sheet in the library. - Jill Ventrello Back to Top *************** COMP LETE W C: Easter Service (April 9, 2023 ) Sent 2023-03-29 : WOMEN'S CLUB EASTER SERVICE - WC: Easter Service (2023-04-09) COMPLETE APRIL 9TH, 2023 EASTER SUNDAY / SUNRISE SERVICE AT THE GAZEBO (UNLESS THE WEATHER IS TOO BAD FOR IT TO BE OUTSIDE IT WILL BE RETZLAFF HALL) TIME: 7:30AM WE WILL TAKE-UP AN OFFERING FOR THE PASTOR AT THE GAZEBO GOLF CARTS OR LAWN CHAIRS ARE WELCOME (YOU MAY WANT A FLASHLIGHT) PARKING ON TEXAS AVE (PLEASE KEEP SAFETY IN MIND) WE WILL SERVE A POTLUCK BRUNCH AT RETZLAFF HALL TO FOLLOW THE SERVICE AT APPROXIMATELY 9AM Vicky Krueger *************** PERIODIC Woodshop Orientation Sent 2023-05-21: Wood Shop Orientation Class Thursday May 25th 5 pm - COMPLETE Woodshop Orientation Class Thursday May 25th 5 pm in the wood shop. This will be the last class until Fall. This class is a requirement for using the wood shop. A one time attendance is required. The shop will be closed during the class. Call John Chajec 708-280-8940 with any questions. Woodworkers (COMPLETE) Back to Top Back to Top

THIS PAGE CONTAINS SEPO NEWSLETTERS FROM THE 2022-2023 SEASON. Articles for the Monthly Newsletter (published Oct thru Mar) are due to ( seponewsletter@gmail.com ) by the 24th of each month in order to be published for the following month. Go directly to the Year-Month Newsletter you are looking for and click on the 'News Icon". *************************** SU NSHINE NEWSLETTER March 2023 (Corrected) HAPPY St. Patrick's DAY *************************** SU NSHINE NEWSLETTER February 2023 HAPPY VALENTINES DAY *************************** SU NSHINE NEWSLETTER January 2023 HAPPY NEW YEAR *************************** SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER December 2022 MERRY CHRISTMAS *************************** SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER November 2022 HAPPY THANKSGIVING *************************** SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER October 2022 Welcome Back Winter Texans & HAPPY HALLOWEEN Sent 2022-09-09: NEWSLETTER: New approach/info - I’m going to try something different for the Newsletter this first month of the 2022-2023 Winter season. We’ve had lots of new residents joining the community over the last 2-3 years. For a large portion of that time events/activities were curtailed due to Covid. We are now rolling full steam ahead to get back to normal – YAY. Let’s show everyone what’s available again. I’m thinking this first Newsletter would be a great opportunity for everyone who manages or participates in one of our clubs (like Women's Club or Rock Painting) or activities (like Golf) to ‘get the word out’ about them. I’m requesting that you provide the following types of information for this Newsletter: Club/Activity Name Contact Name(s) Is there a Board? Do you ‘meet’? If so, where and when? General Description. Some of this info has been provided for the Web site (but may be outdated) HERE & HERE . What else can be displayed on these pages? What additional pages do we need/want? This is a perfect opportunity: For you to review and become more familiar with the Web site For me to get the Web site updated with current and correct info. Remind the community of what a great place Sunshine is to live. As always: Please provide your articles to me – by September 24 at the latest the earlier the better When you have your article prepared, please submit it to seponewsletter@gmail.com . If you have any questions, issues, etc you can contact me at seponewsletter@gmail.com . Thank you all in advance for helping me get the word out and keeping the community informed. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Mgr E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Back to Top

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Access to Kitchen Area (March 25, 2023) NEW ACCESS TO KITCHEN AREA New keypads have been installed on the door leading into the kitchen from the outside and on the small supply closet just outside of the kitchen door in Retzlaff Hall. A master code will be held by SEPO. When hosting an event or otherwise needing access to the kitchen, a temporary code can be obtained from Valerie in the office. Keep in mind, if there is a weekend event, you should obtain the temporary code prior to Valerie closing the office on Friday. In the event, you have an unexpected need to access the kitchen and Valerie is not available, the President of Women’s Club will assist you. The temporary code will be deleted the following Monday or in an otherwise timely manner following weekday events. Upon leaving the kitchen, the interior doors will be closed and must be physically locked, from inside the kitchen and people will exit from the kitchen to the outside after physically locking that door. If you oversee closing the hall, lock the doors, and exit through the kitchen as described above. The kitchen area is currently open on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. If a person in charge of an event wishes to lock the freezer, that person must check the key out from the office. If the freezer remains unlocked, there are cameras in place for security in the hall including the kitchen and storage room which can be reviewed for up to three months, if necessary. JIM KENNEDY, SEPO DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL AREA Back to Top

2009 Peggy Luck - April 1st Leon Mcqueen - April 1st (Former resident) Dorothy Twitto - May 15th (Former resident) Ray Lewis - May 16th Vi Lindsay - M 24th Bob Montgomery - June 5th Bill Vernon - June 20th (Former resident) Jack Gush - July 12th Earl Dugan July 24th Everett Stuteville July 26th Elsie Russ - August 21st Dale Rapp - September 5th Ginny Wuescher - September 5th Harold (HB) Garrett - October 18th Earl VerBunker - October 22nd Dick Lee - December 7th

SEPO 2024 Election: Candidates Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., (SEPO) governs Sunshine Country Club Estates (SCCE). Sent 2024-07-06: SEPO 2024 Election: List of Candidates Posted - The announcement below will be posted outside the SEPO Office early on Jan 6, 2024. *********************************************************** Each Candidate's BIO is listed below (in alphabetical order) Sent 2023-12-27: AMENDED LIST OF NOMINEES FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS - The SEPO Board Nomination Committee, consisting of Pam Adams (Chairperson), Pam Lacy and Patrick Heinerikson, are pleased to submit the following Candidate names, in alphabetical order, for the 2024 SEPO Board of Directors election. These SEPO Residents have met the requirements and are in good standing in the Sunshine Estates Community. All Candidates have been interviewed by one or more Nominating Committee members and were considered by the Committee for nomination based upon their responses to the questions asked of them. The BIOs we receive from each Candidate will be sent via separate email in the next day or two. During the January 2024 SEPO Residents & Directors meeting the Nominating Committee will move that the SEPO Board place the names of these nominees on the 2024 ballot. Randy Davis Scott Kronshage Tracy Wagner This announcement is currently posted outside the SEPO Office. The Candidates’ BIOs will also be posted there, once they are all received by the committee. Please contact Pam Adams, Chairperson, with any questions. 615 668 3145 Back to Top

SEPO Activity/Meeting Room Request Print PROCESS From Here Print FORM From Here Activities Calendar: Current Season Activity-Mtg Request Process Activity-Mtg Request Form Click on the icon for the Calendar of Activities (2-Pager) for the current "Winter or Summer" Season Sunshine Activities/Meeting Room Request Process (Revision 5 dated August 7, 2023) - View/Print Request Process HE R E - “PRIORITY” of Activities/Meetings for Approval each year – Board and Residents Meetings. Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament & Awards Party/Banquet. Architectural Control Committee (ACC) Meetings. Women's Club Activities. Women’s/Men’s Golf ‘League’ Events. (First submitted are the first reviewed for approval.) Day(s)/Dates & Tee Time(s) Tournament Rewards Party All other activities/meetings. (First submitted are the first reviewed for approval.) Women's Club Meetings. Neighborhood Watch (NW) Meetings. All other activities (i.e., Other Golf events, Clubs, Quilters, Line Dancing, Cards etc). “WHEN” Activities/Meetings are Reviewed for Approval – NOTE: Anything “required” (2.a.) or any “other requests” (2.b.) for the next Winter Season , to be reviewed at the regular scheduled March Board Mtg, must be submitted to the SEPO Office by March 1 each year. Required to be submitted by March 1 each year: Board and Residents Meetings. Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament & Awards Party/Banquet. Architectural Control Committee (ACC) Meetings (are held year-round). Women's Club Activities. Can be submitted by March 1 each year for review at the March Board Mtg: Women’s Club Meetings. Neighborhood Watch (NW) Meetings. Women’s/Men’s Golf ‘League’ Events Day(s)/Dates & Tee Time(s) Tournament Rewards Party After the March Board Mtg each year, as soon as dates become available. (First submitted are the first reviewed for approval.) Items in 2.b. above (if not already submitted). All other activities/meetings (i.e., Other Golf events, Quilters, Line Dancing, Cards, etc). “PROCESS” for getting an Activity/Meeting request approved. Requestor: Obtain Activity/Meeting Room Request Form from: SEPO office or Document Slot in the Library or Sunshine Web site HERE Submit completed request form to the SEPO Office Mgr as per the priority/time requirements defined in “Item 2” above. If the request form is not ‘required’ in 2.a. above, it should be submitted at least three (3) days prior to the event, if possible. The form should contain as much information as the submitter is aware of at the time of requested approval. As additional details are finalized, such as the actual time of the event versus prep and cleanup times, this new/revised information needs to be supplied to the Office by submitting a revised request form, if possible. This will ensure event conflicts don’t occur and both the SEPO Calendar and the Sunshine website are updated/accurate. When an activity/meeting is cancelled please inform the SEPO Office. For example, a request had been submitted to play a particular card game for a three month period and the group decides to cancel this activity after two months. A revised activity request form will trigger this change to be reflected in both the SEPO Calendar and the website and let residents know the location is now available for others to use. SEPO Board: The Board formally approves/rejects requests submitted for review at the March Board Mtg each year (see 2.a. and 2.b. above). Again, any requests submitted for review at the March Board Mtg need to be in the SEPO Office before March 1 to give the Board time to review them prior to the March mtg. SEPO Office Mgr: March Board meeting – Ensures all requests to be reviewed at the March Board meeting are forwarded to the Board as soon as received in the office. After March Board meeting – Reviews all other requests as they are submitted to ensure the date(s) and time(s) requested do not conflict with anything already approved and scheduled. For these requests the SEPO Office may contact the Board Secretary and/or the SEPO Communications Manager to get questions answered, issues resolved and/or obtain advice concerning approval/rejection of the request. Approves/rejects and dates the request. Notifies the Requestor of ‘Acceptance’ or ‘Rejection’ (and reason why, if rejected) of the request. (The requestor should be provided with and file a copy of his/her accepted/rejected Request Form for his/her records.) Files the Request Form in the SEPO Office (either electronically or physically). Records/Updates the activity/meeting in the SEPO Office calendar. Ensures the Sunshine Website Manager receives the information to post on the website. “Changes” after Approval. As stated previously, the requestor should provide as much information as possible on the original request form. The form should include days/times for all three of the following, as applicable: activity preparation (decorating, cooking etc) the activity itself (i.e., dinner and dance) cleanup (taking down decorations, rearranging tables/chairs etc) NOTE: Please avoid simply requesting to reserve the area(s) where you are holding your event for the ‘entire day’ – unless you will truly be needing the area(s) from 12 AM to 11:59 PM. As additional details, days/times etc, become final or are changed, please submit a ‘revised’ Activity Request Form, and note on this revision, the date of the original request, which was sent to you when it was originally approved. “Timeframes” on Activity Requests. When you are requesting an area for a recurring activity i.e., Cards and you don’t know what timeframe you will be needing the area for, you may leave the end day/time blank or say ‘unknown’. This will be entered into the SEPO Calendar and the website with no end date. However, when/if you do stop holding the event, you need to complete a revised form so that the office knows your reserved area is now open for others to reserve. This will trigger the office to inform the website manager and will consequently keep the community informed of which activities are occurring at any time. There has been confusion in the past about whether an activity that only occurs during the winter season, i.e., a SEPO Club meeting or a particular card game, needs an Activity Request form completed for each winter season. The answer is ‘yes’. Do Not Assume your ‘winter only’ activity will remain in the SEPO Calendar and on the website during upcoming winter seasons without being approved again. There may be other circumstances not addressed in this process about when you do or don’t need to submit an Activity Request form. When in doubt, submit a form to the office. If there are questions concerning any of the above, please contact the SEPO Office. SEPO BOARD Back to Top Sunshine Activities/Meeting Room Request Form (Revision 4 dated July 5, 2023) - View/P rint Form HERE - Back to Top

Women's Club Meeting Minutes (2019-2020 Winter Season 2020-01-17 (Approved) 2019-12-20 (Approved) 2020-02-21 (Approved) 2019-11-15 (Approved w/Corrections) 2019-10-11 (Approved) 2020-02-21 (Approved) Minutes of Women’s Club Meeting February 21, 2020 The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by President Eileen Anderson. John Chajec, SEPO Board President addressed the group, thanking them for the support they provide the SEPO Board. He discussed efforts to cut costs and maintain the pool, and answered questions regarding golf course usage by those outside the Sunshine community. Susanne Ulrich led us in prayer. OFFICERS REPORTS Vice President Janis McFee stated she had sent out 2 get well cards and 2 sympathy cards. Minutes of the January 17, 2020 meeting was read by Glenda Wetherbee in the absence of Linda Almond Secretary. Minutes will stand approved as read. Treasurer Cathy Richmond presented the treasurers report of Income of $4821.36, and Expenses of $4022.85. Leaving a balance of $25,855.66. Report will be filed for audit. NEW RESIDENTS New residents present at today’s meeting were: Robin Fleiner, and Terry Mensing COMMITTEE REPORTS Lenore Combs reported on the Neighborhood Watch Activities. Areas of concern: Front gate code – Should it be changed and how frequently? Keypad entry at the Card and Exercise Rooms - Who should have and how often changed? Vender Patrol - currently disbanded Review of classes available and volunteer opportunities that are available. Vickie Jones thanked the attendees for all the help they had provided this year and reported on the past and upcoming activities. a. Remember When - Share Nelson reported will be this Saturday with tickets still available. b. You, Me and Alexa will be March 7, Lassey Dahlstorm C. Shrimp Boil - We now have a chairman. d. Sue Swidryk, Activity Director for next season, will be holding a meeting soon to work on ideas and dates. Beth Parrish - Media Communications: Communications Guidelines are being developed When setting up activity displays please send pictures to Beth. Send any Resident directory changes to Beth Any changes in Committee Guidelines should be forwarded to Beth. Pam Lacey reported the Super Bowl Party was a success with great food and over 70 people in attendance. OLD BUSINESS Carolyn Clements has purchased 70 patches for next seasons Veterans’ Day Event. We still need a chair for this event. Deb Robins and Sue Swidryk reported that the directory is ready and will be sent to the printer by Monday. Books will be ready by the end of March for distributing. The Directory will be full of pictures of events and around the community. We need a volunteer to take over the Historian position. Mary Dronen described the position responsibilities as taking pictures of events and writing a brief description of the event. President Eileen Anderson thanked the group for all their support and for the opportunity to serve on the Board. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Share Nelson read the duties of each office and presented flowers of each office. President - Janis McFee Vice President - Marian Young Secretary - Glenda Wetherbee Treasure - Diane Tewell New Board Members began their duties. NEW BUSINESS Linda Jones reported the purchase of a Hot Water Kettle Mari Tennant described the new Honor Wall representing those in our community who have served in the Military, as Police, Fire fighters and EMS. Lenore Combs made the motion to support the Honor Wall project by donating $500. Sally Hardy seconded the motion. Discussion ensued. Motion Carried. Lenore Combs made the motion that we give $1,100 to Neighborhood Watch to help with the recent expenses of new batteries for the AED of $28.00 and batteries for the Neighborhood Watch golf cart of $1,000 and new light for $82. A total of $1,100.00. Eileen Anderson seconded the motion. Discussion ensued. Cathy Richmond called for the vote. Motion carried. Jean Eich reported that on March 1 at 4:30 p.m. we will have a Potluck Dinner to thank the musicians who we have enjoyed every Sunday evening. Dale Hopfner made a suggestion that we look into good quality flooring for our kitchen. Heidi Dill reported that Crafty Creation will soon be having their final day of the season in March. She is contemplating whether to continue with the classes. She would appreciate any input. Winner of the gift for wearing her name tag was Judy Boyachek. Jean Eich made the motion that the meeting adjourn. Kathy Chajec seconded. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Glenda Wetherbee, Secretary Back to Top 2020-01-17 (Approved) ****************************************************************************** Minutes of Women’s Club Meeting January 17, 2020 The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Vice President Janis McFee. John Chajec, SEPO Board President, stated he will start trying to attend the Women’s Club meetings for the purpose of hearing issues identified by the members. Two comments were presented to him: 1) the signage for the trees in the dog park are being damaged and, 2) reflective clothing or flashlights need to be used for the evening/night walkers. He announced that Valerie is off for 3 working days and Marion Young will be filling in at the office. The SEPO Board is working on the budget; one component will be evaluating current wages for SEPO employees. Nancy Luellen led us in prayer. Lenore Combs asked that a prayer be said for a local military member recently killed in combat. OFFICERS REPORTS Vice President Janis McFee stated that 2 get well, 4 sympathy and 1 thinking of you cards have been sent since the December 2019 meeting. The minutes of the December 20, 2019 meeting were read by Secretary Linda Almond. The minutes will stand approved as read. Vice president Janis McFee presented the treasurer report as submitted by Cathy Richmond. Total Income of $344.73, Total Expenses of $416.53 and the bank balance is $25057.15. The report will be filed for audit. New Residents New residents present at today’s meeting were: Genie Newsome, Deloris Pearcy, and Tracy Wagner COMMITTEE REPORTS Lenore Combs reported on the Neighborhood Watch activities. She announced the following: “Finger Lickin Chicken” was a big success. The code for the front gate has not been changed, to date. New lights and new batteries have been installed on the Neighborhood Watch golf cart. The January 20th Neighborhood Watch meeting is canceled due to the Winter Texan celebration being held on that date at the Harlingen Convention Center. Garage sales are being held on January 17 and 18th; anyone wishing to do a random patrol are encouraged to wear the Orange vests. Ambulances do periodic drive throughs to familiarize the drivers with the streets. Vickie Jones reported on the past and upcoming activities: New Homeowners party on January 13 was a great success; Marion Young reported there were 36 new homeowners present and thanked all members who volunteered to organize the event. The profit from this event was $735.68 A Valentine dance will be on February 14, 2020; the meal will consist of pizza, a salad bar and dessert. The cost will probably be $10.00; more information will forthcoming. The scheduled shrimp boil is still in need of a chairperson to head up the committee. Pam Lacy and Eileen Anderson will co-chair the Super Bowl Party on February 2nd. Share Nelson announced a “Back When” party will be February 22, 2020. More information will be announced in the near future. The new Activities Director, Sue Swidryk will be announcing a date and time for a planning meeting for developing the 2020-2021 activities. There was no report on Media Communications (Beth Parrish) or You, Me and Alexa (Lassey Dahlstorm) Deb Robins and Sue Swidryk are beginning work on the photo directory; there may be an option for a paper directory as well as a web-based/digital directory. Marion Young reported 89 residents attended the Christmas dinner; the profit from this event was $284.73 Deb Robins reported the media / tv instructions for the equipment in Retzlaff Hall has been developed, is laminated and they are posted on the wall by the tv. Cathy Chajec announced the Woodworkers spaghetti dinner will be January 21 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. For the individuals who have signed up to furnish dessert they should have them at the hall by 2 p.m. on the 21st. Old Business For new homeowner orientation materials, the new Executive Board will pick up this project once the installation of the new officers has taken place. New Business Mary Dronen announced her resignation as Historian and requested someone to step up to fill the position. Also, she is co-chair of the Memorial Luncheon committee and is also resigning from that position. Lenore Combs suggested a committee be formed to fulfill the needs of these two positions. No action was taken. Deb Robins suggested a telephone be placed by the pool to be used for any emergency situation (use of AED, etc). This item will be placed in the SEPO Board suggestion box. A gift was given to the individual randomly selected for wearing her name tag (Linda Jones). There being no further business a motion to adjourn was made by Val Hertel and seconded by Lorraine Lewis. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda Almond, Secretary Addendum: Following the meeting Lorraine Lewis volunteered to take Mary Dronen’s place on the Memorial Lunch Commmittee. 2019-12-20 (Approved) Back to Top ****************************************************************************** Minutes of Women’s Club Meeting December 20, 2019 The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Vice President Janis McFee. Lois Humburg led us in prayer. OFFICERS REPORTS Cathy Richmond, reported for Janis McFee, that 2 get well cards and 2 sympathy cards have been sent since the November 2019 meeting. The minutes of the November 15, 2019 meeting were read by Secretary Linda Almond. The following corrections were made: The video being prepared is titled You, Me and Alexa; the photo directory will be digital/web based versus paper; and, the danglers for the Crafty Creations project will be available for $10.00. The minutes will stand approved as corrected. Cathy Richmond presented the treasurer’s report stating Total Income as $1253.66, Total Expenses of $1132.39 and the bank balance is $24,828.95. The report will be filed for audit. New Residents New residents present at today’s meeting are: Barbara Young and; Donna Magyar COMMITTEE REPORTS Lenore Combs reported on the Neighborhood Watch activities; the next Neighborhood Watch meeting will be January 20th at 3:00 p.m. She announced the following: Two (2) residents have completed 40 hours of study from the Citizens’ Police Academy. There may be a change in the code for the front gate; further information will be forthcoming. Vendors and contractors are required to get an orange card from the office if their company name is not displayed on their vehicle(s). In addition to safety patrols, include vendor patrols as part of that function. Reminder that the AED is located by the swimming pool. On January 10, 2020 the “Finger Lickin’ Chicken” will be prepared; this is a fundraiser for Neighborhood Watch; the cost is $10.00. The health history forms are available and should be placed in the red envelopes. The Winter Texan Appreciation Day will be held at the Harlingen Convention Center versus Casa de Amistad on January 20, 2020. The town of Combes wishes to involve our community more and more in their events such as National Night Out, Christmas Parade, etc. Upcoming activities: Marian Young announced the Christmas potluck is on December 25th; social time starts at 1:00 p.m. followed by the meal at 1:30 p.m. The New Homeowners Party will be January 13, 2020. The event is chaired by Denise Utterback and Carolyn Anderson. Social hour will be at 5:00 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by music with a DJ and a hat parade. The cost will be $10.00 per person. It was announced that the free will offering for Dr. Leibert’s HOPE performance netted $400.00 Beth Parish announced the Sunshine Web site has been updated as of December 19th. She also said the deadline for the next newsletter will be December 26th. Sherri Gardner and Mecca Henry presented the findings from their research on the purchase of a new stove for the kitchen. The approximate cost would be $10,000 which includes a required new breaker box. Discussion ensued relative to the need to change from the current stove. Carolyn Anderson made a motion, seconded by Lassey Dahlstrom to not purchase a new stove. The motion carried. Sherri offered to provide instruction on safe and correct usage of the stove to anyone and particularly chairpersons of events which required its use. Cathy Chajec sent an email reporting on the Thanksgiving Dinner. 120 people attended and positive feedback was received from the attendees. This activity raised $336.68. Cathy also stated the Woodworkers spaghetti dinner is scheduled for January 21, 2020; tickets will go on sale on January 6th. Marian Young reported on the Craft/Bake Sale. The number of donations was down compared to previous years and indicated there may need to be consideration of a different date next year. The amount of money raised from this event was $1198.10. Lassey Dahlstrom stated the You, Me and Alexa program on March 7th will consist of 2 parts. Part one will be singing, dancing, magic, etc.; Part two will be the video of Sunshine activities. Janis McFee announced she will be taking photos for this program between 10 and 11 a.m. on December 21 on the streets between Minnesota and Michigan. Carolyn Anderson presented the Nominating Committee report. The nominees are Marian Young for Vice President (4 year commitment), Treasurer, Diane Tewell (2 year commitment) and Secretary, Glenda Weatherbee (2 year commitment). There were no nominations from the floor nor was there any opposition to the named nominees. The nominees were voted in by acclamation. Old Business Deb Robbins was not present to discuss the development of instructions for the media / TVs in Retzlaff Hall. Lorraine Lewis was thanked for requesting the SEPO Board purchase additional microphones; they approved the purchase but as of this date they have not yet arrived. Beth Parrish indicated the committee working on the photo directory project, with her guidance as needed, will develop the guidelines for the digital/web based directory. New Business There is a need to evaluate and update the Newcomer Orientation information. This will be discussed by the Women’s Club Executive Committee to determine further action. A gift was given to the individual randomly selected for wearing her name tag (Sue Ann Crapsey). There being no further business a motion to adjourn was made and seconded. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda Almond, Secretary 2019-11-15 (Approved w/Corrections) Back to Top ****************************************************************************** Minutes of Women’s Club Meeting November 15, 2019 ( NOTE: The Nov 2019 minutes were approved with corrections at the Dec 20, 2019 meeting. The corrections are stated in the Dec 20, 2019 minutes above.) The meeting was called to order at 9:00 am by President Eileen Anderson. Terry DeBackere led us in prayer. OFFICERS REPORTS Cathy Richmond, Acting Vice President, reported 2 get well cards, 1 sympathy card and 1 thinking of you card have been sent since the October 2019 meeting. The minutes of the October 11, 2019 meeting were read by Secretary Linda Almond. The minutes will stand approved as read. Cathy Richmond presented the treasurer’s report stating Total Income as $998.55, Total Expenses of $594.28 and the bank balance is $24,707.68. The report will be filed for audit. (Report attached) New Residents New residents present at today’s meeting are: Janet Peterson and Sharon Ridlon COMMITTEE REPORTS Lenore Combs reported on the Neighborhood Watch activities ; the next Neighborhood Watch meeting will be November 18th at 3:00 p.m. She announced the following: A program on “Stop the Bleed” and a review of use of the AED will be presented at that meeting. The Golf Cart Parade, in conjunction with Encore RV park, will be on December 7, 2019. Details will be forthcoming. Vendors and contractors are required to get an orange card from the office if their company name is not displayed on their vehicle(s). Since the June flood many workers and contractors have been used to complete repairs; if you are satisfied / happy with their work have their name added to the Mr. Fixit list. On January 10, 2020 the “Finger Licking Chicken” will be prepared; details will be forthcoming. The Police Department is encouraging everyone to complete their Personal Inventory list. The Winter Texan Appreciation Day will be held at Casa de Amistad on January 20, 2020 Vickie Jones, Activities Director , reported on the following: Thanked the committee members for the Octoberfest party; this activity made $980.00 for the Women’s Club. She announced that Dr. Leibert’s group will present a program/music in Retzlaff Hall on December 16, 2019 at 7 p.m. She encouraged members to sign up for the upcoming activities which are posted in the library. Cathy Chajec announced that the signup sheet for Thanksgiving Dinner is posted in the library; follow the instructions for using the virtual tickets. The committee will meet after completion of today’s Women’s Club meeting. No one was present from the committee evaluating the pros and cons of the current kitchen stove versus purchase of a new one. Lassey Dahlstrom was not present to report on the progress of the video presentation, You, Me, and Alexis. Old Business Terry DeBackere and Sue Swidryk volunteered to work on the Photo Directory. Beth Parrish indicated once the project is complete, she will post it on the SSCE website. Beth also reminded the members that she has sent an email requesting email addresses for several residents and asked for anyone to help getting that information back to her. New Business Members of the Nominating Committee were announced by President Anderson; they are Carolyn Anderson, Pam Lacy and Denise Utterback. Concern was expressed regarding a lack of microphones for use during meetings. Motion was made and voted upon and passed by majority vote that the SEPO Board be contacted regarding purchasing additional microphones. Lorraine Lewis volunteered to contact a Board member for this request. Lorraine Lewis announced that for Friday November 29, 2019 bell ringers are needed for Salvation Army donations at Walmart; a signup sheet was circulated to the members present. President Anderson received a request from the SEPO board to purchase four (4) sets of shuffleboard equipment (cues and discs); with a 10 percent discount the cost of 4 sets would be $600.00. A motion was made to donate $100.00 towards the purchase of this equipment; the motion failed to pass. A second motion was made, seconded and approved by a majority vote that the Women’s Club donate $600.00 towards the purchase of said equipment. Per Marion Young, this activity will be every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. It was stated that detailed instructions are needed for operation of the media system in Retzlaff Hall. President Anderson will contact Wade Prater to see if he would be willing to develop these instructions. Terry DeBackere announced the Craft / Bake Sale will be December 7, 2019 from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.in Retzlaff Hall. The baked items are due the evening of December 6, 2019 and they should be wrapped and labeled. Heidi Dill announced the next Crafty Creations will be December 4, 2019; members must pre-register in order to participate; the cost is $50.00. Jean Eich announced that a signup sheet for serving ice cream at 7:00 p.m. for Sunday night music is posted in the library; the Eich’s will continue to purchase the ice cream. Jean Burgoine said a new boom box that uses CD-R writable discs is needed for the swimming pool exercise activity. If anyone knows where one can be purchased or if someone would like to donate one, please contact her or Cathy Chajec. A gift was given to the individual randomly selected for wearing her name tag (Bev McIntosh). There being no further business a motion to adjourn was made and seconded. The meeting adjourned at 10:03 am. Respectfully submitted, Linda Almond, Secretary 2019-10-11 (Approved) Back to Top ******************************************************************************** Minutes of Women’s Club Meeting October 11, 2019 The meeting was called to order at 9:00 am by President Eileen Anderson. Nancy Luellen led us in prayer. OFFICERS REPORTS Cathy Richmond was acting Vice President over the summer and sent out 27 cards since March. The minutes of the March 15, 2019 meeting were read by Vickie Jones. The minutes will stand approved as read. Cathy Richmond presenting the treasurer’s report stating Total Income as $150.00, Total Expenses of $2001.99 and the balance is $24,303.41. The report will be filed for audit. NEW RESIDENTS There were five new residents present at todays meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS Lenore Combs invited the Sunshine community to participate in a teaching event lead by the Harlingen Fire Department. The event will take place on Monday, October 21 at 3 pm. She also announced the following: Neighborhood Watch is continuing and Linda Jones is the contact person for scheduling. Vendors and contractors must report to the Office for orange cards, to confirm they are doing work for a resident in our community. Red Envelopes are the new way to keep your history current for you and your pet. Save the date: Saturday, December 7, Golf Cart Parade. Breast Cancer Awareness Walk Saturday: October 26 starting at 9 am. The Combes PD needs a few volunteers to help with the event. Vickie Jones reported that there are many activities that still need co-chairs and volunteers. So please talk to your friends and sign up for an event. The Goofy Golf scheduled for November will be cancelled for this season because the co-chairs will not be here until after Christmas. Eileen Anderson and Vickie Jones will be in charge of the Oktoberfest party on October 30. Lassey Dahlstrom reported that the video presentation “You, Me and Alexa” is in the works and will hopefully be completed soon. OLD BUSINESS Photo Directory, no one volunteered to take this on. We needed to vote on an updated amendment to the WC Bylaws for Article V, Section 4, regarding an annual audit of the treasurer’s books. The proposed amendment would read: …official audit to be conducted on March 1st of each year and in the event the treasure changes, at the time the books are transferred to the new treasure. A motion was made and voted upon and passed by majority vote. NEW BUSINESS Bonnie Fransene, President of the Women’s Golf stated that league play would start November 6. The fee is $25.00 for the year. The women play every Wednesday morning at 9 am. There is no sign up, you just need to show up at 8:30 by the office and teams will be assigned. SEPO Informational Meetings – there was discussion as to how we felt about the change in the informational meetings not being open to all the residents. A vote was taken that a letter should be written to the SEPO Board encouraging them to have open informational meetings, so we keep the lines of communication flowing between the board and the residents. A gift was given to the individual randomly selected for wearing her nametag (Jan Baethke). There being no further business a motion was made to adjourn and seconded. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 am. Respectfully submitted, Vickie Jones, Acting Secretary Back to Top

SEPO Board Election Committee For 2023 SEPO Board Election Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., (SEPO) governs Sunshine Country Club Estates (SCCE). (The following information is presented in reverse chronological order.) Election Committee Process Guide (APPROVED) Nominating & Election Committees Index Election Committee Activity for 2023 Election Election Committee Activity for 2023 Election ELECTION COMMITTEE ACTIVITY Additional information specific to the 2023 SEPO Board Candidates can be found HERE . Additional information specific to the 2023 SEPO Ballots can be found HERE . Newsletter 2023-02: Election Committee (2023 Election) - All ballots that were not picked up in the library on the 16th or 17th of January were put in the mail on the 19th. We had a successful pickup on the two days listed and I would like to thank all who remembered to make an effort to save the committee time and the organization mailing fees. We would like feedback from those who did not pick up your ballots as to what we might do different in order to increase the numbers. I will have a total in my report on the 21st of February also. PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE! Ballots must be turned in no later than 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. And to reiterate - If you do not turn in your vote, it will be counted as a ‘disapprove’ vote. Thank You. - MARLENE HALL, Election Committee Chairperson Sent 2023-01-25: NOTICE: 2023 Election Ballots - All ballots that were not picked up on the 16th or 17th of January were in the mail on the 19th. We had a successful pickup on the two days listed and I would like to thank all who remembered to make an effort to save the committee time and the organization mailing fees. We would like feedback from those who did not pick up their ballots as to what we might do different in order to increase the numbers. I will have a total in my report on the 21st of February also. Thank You. - MARLENE HALL, Election Committee Chairperson Sent 2023-01-17: FINAL REMINDER - TIME SENSITIVE: SEPO 2023 Election Ballot Pickup in LIBRARY - Thanks to the over 100 Homeowners who picked up their ballots in the library today. We know there are many more Homeowners who are physically in Sunshine right now and we are hoping you will be able to pick your ballots up tomorrow. Board ELection Ballots as well as Bylaws and Covenants ballots may be picked up in the library on: Tuesday- January 17, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm The Homeowner is the only person who will be given the envelope. It will require a signature of the homeowner verifying "pickup" and will be co-signed by a member of the election committee or chairperson. There will be a board member present to assist with any questions you may have regarding the process or ballot contents. --Marlene Hall Election Committee Chairperson Sent 2023-01-16: REMINDER - TIME SENSITIVE: SEPO 2023 Election Ballot Pickup in LIBRARY - Thanks to those who have already picked up your ballots. This is a reminder, if you are physically here in Sunshine, please go to the Library to pick up your ballots. You have just under an hour left to do that this morning (Monday) and two hours tomorrow (Tuesday). See below for any additional details you may need. Beth Parrish (for Marlene Hall, Election Committee Chairperson) ********************************************************************************** Board Election Ballots as well as Bylaws and Covenants ballots may be picked up in the library on: Monday - January 16, 2023 9:00am - 11:00am Tuesday- January 17, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm The Homeowner is the only person who will be given the envelope.It will require a signature of the homeowner verifying "pickup" and will be co-signed by a member of the election committee or chairperson. There will be a board member present to assist with any questions you may have regarding the process or ballot contents. --Marlene Hall, Election Committee Chairperson Sent 2023-01-14: TIME SENSITIVE: SEPO 2023 Election Ballot Pickup - Board Election Ballots as well as Bylaws and Covenants ballots may be picked up in the library on: Monday - January 16, 2023 9:00am - 11:00am Tuesday- January 17, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm The Homeowner is the only person who will be given the envelope.It will require a signature of the homeowner verifying "pickup" and will be co-signed by a member of the election committee or chairperson. There will be a board member present to assist with any questions you may have regarding the process or ballot contents. --Marlene Hall Election Committee Chairperson Sent 2023-01-09: SEPO Office Closure - If you go into the office the next several days and the curtain is pulled closed, that indicates the office is closed to all traffic, except emergencies. This will enable Valerie and the Election Committee to work uninterrupted to create the SEPO 2023 Election ballot envelopes for the community. Thanks to the community for your understanding. - Share Nelson SEPO Board President Sent 2022-12-26: NEED VERIFICATION by noon, Dec 30, 2022: Directories in preparation for sending SEPO Ballots - Hi I'm Marlene Hall. I am the Chairperson for the 2023 SEPO Election Committee. The SEPO Directories (sorted by Name & by Address AND a listing of Resident's emails) were updated on the Sunshine Web site yesterday (Dec 25, 2022). You can find the following on the Sunshine Web site page HERE : Dir by Name Dir by Address Email Addresses As first steps in preparing to send the ballots to you for the upcoming election, I'm asking you to do two (2) things. Will you please verify that both your Sunshine address AND your Away address (if you have one) are correct. Please reply 'yes' or 'no' to this item. If 'no' to either or both, please supply the correct information to myself at marlene1947@live.com or to sepoenews@gmail.com . We will be mailing ballots to all homeowners shortly after the Jan 5, 2023 'Residents & Directors' meeting. The ballots need to be in the Election Committee's hands no later than 1 PM on Feb 21, 2023 or they will not be included in the count. Please let us know if you WANT YOUR BALLOT MAILED TO YOUR SUNSHINE or AWAY ADDRESS. NOTE: It would be great if you would reply "send to Sunshine Address" OR "send to Away Address". That way we will know who we may need to contact with this question. If you have any questions about any of the items above, please contact me @ 641-351-9973. Marlene Hall 2023 SEPO Election Committee Chairperson Sent via SEPO E-News 2022-09-24: NEED: Volunteers for 2023 SEPO NOMINATING & ELECTION Committees - The Board is currently looking for volunteers for both the Nominating and Election Committees. Several residents in our community have previously served on one or both of these committees. The Board is confident they will either volunteer again or be available to assist this year's committee members with any questions / issues they may have. Nominating Committee: Primary Duties - After determining how many open positions are available for next year’s SEPO Board, the goal of the Nominating Committee is to identify and vet qualified candidates for these open positions. We need a committee chairperson and from two to four additional committee members. Election Committee: Primary Duties - The committee shall prepare the election ballots, stuff envelopes, man the registration tables at the Annual Shareholders Meeting and count votes cast in the ballots provided. We need a committee chairperson and from five to ten additional committee members. The plan is to have committee process documents / manuals available in the next couple of weeks to assist each committee. If you have any interest in being on either of these committees or just have questions right now, please contact any Board member at your earliest convenience. The Board looks forward to working with the committee volunteers and thanks you in advance for your assistance and supporting this wonderful community. SEPO BOARD ELECTION COMMITTEE PROCESS GUIDE Election Committee Process Guide (APPROVED) Board Nominating & Election Committees Index Nominating & Election Committees Index Back to Top

Clubs & Committees (Summer 2020) Additional Details INFORMATION (May 14, 2020) CLUB: Birding & Nature Sent 2020-05-14: Nesting Killdeer - A Killdeer is nesting on lot #111 in the Storage area. In order to make her more visible to those driving in the area, I have placed a ring of red rocks around the nest. Her young will be adorable, so I hope you will join in helping to protect her. See pictures below. Debi Warner ************************* COMPLETE (Apr 13, 2020) CLUB: Killer Bees Quiting Sent 2020-04-16: Quilt Show Pictures on Web site - I have uploaded pictures from this last Monday's Outdoor Quilt Show to the Web site. Thanks so much Debi Warner for providing them to me. I hope you all enjoy viewing the beautiful quilts that the ladies of your Sunshine Community had on display - especially those folks who were not here to see them up close and personal. ALL of the pictures are here under the Amenities: Quilting Tab - And just a TASTE of the display (with a link to ALL) is here under the Events: Pics & Videos from Events Tab - ENJOY !!! Beth Parrish (Web site Admin) Sent 2020-04-14: Quilt Show Thank You - The Killer Bees would like to thank the residents of Sunshine Estates for making our quilt show yesterday so much fun! It was great to see so many out and about, but still social distancing. Thanks also for not touching the quilts! You all made it easy for us to do this show! Debi Warner for the Killer Bees PS: I have given photos to Beth to put on the Web site. She will let everyone know when they are out there. Sent 2020-04-11: Quilt Show addendum - On Monday, April 13 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, the Killer Bees will try to bring some cheer to Sunshine Estates. We will be having an outdoor, drive-by (walk-by, bicycle-by) Quilt Show. Addendum: I apologize for leaving off the following: 1941 W. Michigan - Marge Lehman 4129 N. Minnesota - Debbie Robins (in absentia, with help from Terry DeBackere) Debi Warner Sent 2020-04-10: YOU'RE INVITED, Outdoor Quilt Show - On Monday, April 13 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, the Killer Bees will try to bring some cheer to Sunshine Estates. We will be having an outdoor, drive-by (walk-by, bicycle-by) Quilt Show. Here is where you can view the quilts: Tennis Court Fence: Diane Hines, Linda Swonger, Diane Tewell, Mark and Debi Warner 1933 W. Montana - Marsha Santow 4168 N. Missouri - Mary Dronen 1905 W. Wisconsin - Glenda Wetherbee 1917 W. Wisconsin - Vicki Jones 4324 N. Kansas - Terry DeBackere 2033 W, Michigan - Jan Bathke 2021 W. Michigan - Diane Tewell Please keep in mind that this is for Estates residents only and please keep in mind social distancing. With the new Cameron County rules, face masks are needed if you are outdoors. Also, keeping safety in mind, PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH THE QUILTS. Even if you have not registered with us, you are welcome to join us by hanging a quilt on your porch, etc. Questions? please text or email Debi Warner, debi.warner1129@att.net or 956-357-8999. ************************* Back To Top

This page will direct you to the pages that contain E-Mails sent to the SEPO Community from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025. Click on the ICON depicting the year and month the SEPO ENews Emails were sent. 2025 - December 2025 - November 2025 - October 2025 - September 2025 - August 2025 - July 2025 - June 2025 - May 2025 - April 2025 - March 2025 - February 2025 - January Back to Top

SEPO Board / Annual Meeting Agendas & Minutes (Oct 2019 thru Mar 2020 Winter Season) Go directly to the Minutes or Agenda you are looking for by clicking an item below. Board Minutes (2020-03-09) Board Agenda (2020-03-09) Board Minutes: Role Assignment (2020-02-18) Annual Mtg Minutes (2020-02-18) Annual Mtg Agenda (2020-02-18) Board Minutes (2020-02-17) Board Agenda (2020-02-17) Board Minutes (2020-01-13) Board Agenda (2019-01-13) Board/Residents Minutes (2020-01-06) Board/Residents Agenda (2020-01-06) Board Minutes (2019-12-09) Board Agenda (2019-12-09) Board Minutes (2019-11-12) Board Agenda (2019-11-12) Board Minutes (2019-10-21) Board Agenda (2019-10-21) ********************************************************************************** SEPO Board Meeting Minutes March 9th, 2020 (Approved April 22, 2020) The meeting was called to order by President, John Chajec at 1:00 PM. A roll call was taken, and the following Board members were in attendance: John Chajec, President, Mecca Henry, Treasurer, Jerry Utterback, Lyn Swonger, Frank Tewell and Tony Tramel. Others present included Jim Kennedy, Jean and Ron Lawrence, Kim and Kirby Schmitz, Sue Swidryk, Vickie Jones, Janice McFee, Jim Kennedy and Kathleen Sunders. John Chajec asked Ron Lawrence if he would like to start off the meeting about his requested item on the agenda. Ron indicated several years ago the “swamp area” generally north of the central entry gate, had been cleared and was being mowed. He identified about 2 years ago a water relief valve was moved from the frontage road to a location north of Texas avenue, with the expectation this action would help maintain the wetland area north of Texas Ave. This water valve has since been moved back to the frontage road, thereby drying out the area in question. Ron felt this area could again be an asset, if the area could be mowed as it once was, and after it was initially cleared again. President Chajec indicated a Board member would meet on site with Ron to help identify the area and determine what action, if any, might be considered by the Board at a later meeting. President Chajec also indicated the Board is no longer considering any proposal to modify the pool level that was listed on today’s Agenda. (Kirby and Kim Schmitz indicated they were pleased with this conclusion). Jim Kennedy, chairman of the Architecture Review Committee indicated all projects submitted had been approved. Jim indicated he had a need to discuss one related issue with John Chajec, to be resolved after the meeting. Discussion related to “Orientation” for new residents was discussed. Currently a “New Resident Package” is provided by the Office when new owners become SEPO residents. This is a legal package where the new owners are provided copies of Covenants, Policy and Procedures, and By Laws that they must abide by as part of a contract between them and SEPO. Janice McFee indicated as part of the Womens club, they want to have a follow up visit with these new residents, perhaps a week or two after they receive the SEPO package. This would be more like a traditional “Welcome Wagon” personal approach, letting them know about the social activities that are available. This two-phase approach for new residents would help to simplify the orientation process. There was some discussion by Lyn Swonger about this issue, and he wanted to clarify there is a need for two separate packages / approaches, the first should only be SEPO information, and the 2nd meeting with appropriate material would add to or supplement the first SEPO new resident packages. Vicki Jones submitted a proposed list of activities scheduled for next year by the Women’s Club. She also noted the presence of Sue Swidryk, who would be the activity director for next year’s Women’s Club. The proposed schedule was approved unanimously, and a copy is attached. Mecca Henry presented a copy of the audit report and replies she prepared in response to the audit report. She also presented adjustments and journal entries were made for the 2019 budget year, and she further recommended the Office issue a single invoice for each property in January. As each person pays against their respective invoice, the invoice amount less respective payments will be recognized, with any discounts applied for early payment. This action will reduce paperwork and reduce the opportunity for errors. Mecca Henry also indicated she will be providing monthly / annual budget reports to each Board Member and on the SEPO Residents Web Page. She further indicated a need to resolve an issue involving the Good Neighbor Golf Tournament financials for 2019. John Chajec indicated SEPO’s electrical supplier contract will expire soon. He indicated we have 11 different metered locations. New agreements need to be executed and / or extended before May 2020. Jean Lawrence, former President of SEPO added that Bob Wall previously had researched in detail and negotiated great KWh rates. Unfortunately, the companies failed to identify their “passed through charges” in their rate proposal, therefore the real costs were never properly identified. Director's Reports: Frank Tewell indicated the hot tub is working. The primary villain was the blower motor and parts could not be obtained locally, therefore causing delays. Tony Tramel indicated that he initiated actions to develop a set of plans, specifications, engineers estimate of probable construction costs, and contract documents for Indiana reconstruction / rehabilitation project. In review of the approved budget, it appears on the surface, there is no specific funding for Indiana repairs. He recommends funding for Indiana repairs be included in next year budget, so that once January 1st occurs, we can be prepared to execute a competitive bid contract pending funding in order to implement this project, assuming funding is provided in 2021 annual budget. Tony further indicated there appears to be a need to have a 5-year capital plan for other relative big ticket items, such as a “pavement management plan”, (in order to prevent another Indiana type project), replacing / repairing the banks of the golf course ponds which are sluffing into the ponds in many locations, or replacing older irrigation system components, or pump house motors, etc. Without such a plan, we will always be playing catch up or be reactive rather than proactive in protecting our investment. Both Tony and Mecca advocated the development of a 5-year capital improvement financial plan for the budget making process in the immediate future. Jerry Utterback indicated concrete was installed adjacent to existing sidewalks of the shuffleboard courts, where landscape gravel was removed. This was done in order to eliminate small rocks being accidently being cast into the hot tub by walking in this area. A new tennis net was recently installed and two pickleball nets have been ordered. Jerry received a bid on repairing the entrance / exit area near the gate of the storage lot. This proposal was for $12,500 for concrete pavement with steel reinforced section. Action is pending a review of this cost and related budget. Lyn Swonger indicated his effort had been primarily directed towards maintenance over the existing facilities of the golf course. New sod and drainage were installed on hole number 6. John Chajec indicated we were missing one board member because of the submitted resignation of Mark Owen, who held the position of Treasurer last year. The position of Secretary remains open. Tony Tramel, after reviewing this situation, decided to “take one for the team” and accepted the Secretary position in order to move forward. Tony indicated he still wants to be directly involved with Texas Ave, and Indiana Avenue as well as Streets in general. This volunteer action was necessitated in order to keep the financials moving, as both a Secretary and Treasurer names must be registered for SEPO to act in various ways. John Chajec indicated there was a need to fill one more position and he had asked several people to consider a potential appointment by the Board to fill this open position of Texas Avenue, Streets and other Common areas. He indicated Neil Morehead was willing to accept the position. Frank Tewell moved to appoint Neil Morehead, and it was seconded by Lyn Swonger, the motion was passed unanimously.. Discussion then moved towards allowing and / or amending the definition of immediate family, which is primarily associated with persons playing golf and a requirement for paying for golf if you are not within the immediate family. There was consensus that adding the words “brothers and sisters” to the definition of immediate family was acceptable. Jerry Utterback moved, and Mecca Henry seconded a proposed amendment to add those words to the Policies and Procedures of the Board. In order to clarify the language, the definition of immediate family would be stricken. The attached Resolution 2020-01 reflects the changes approved, see attached document. The Board indicated it will also consider at the next board meeting adding a more modern definition of immediate family, which may be living within the same household, which might include, but not limited, to words such as “partner”, or “persons living in the owner residence” to the immediate family definition. The following Board and Information meeting dates were identified in a discussion: Board Meeting Dates Residents Informational Meeting Dates October 12, 2020 October 20, 2020 November 9, 2020 November 17, 2020 December 7, 2020 December 14, 2020 January 4, 2021 Nominations February 16, 2021 Annual Meeting March 8, 2021 John Chajec then reviewed received suggestion letters, which included subjects related to excessive speeding of vehicles on the perimeter streets, identification of golf activities at various times of day, which occupy the course, thereby preventing other residents from playing during specified time periods, and others. Suggestion letters should be signed, so the Board may be able to provide direct contact to address received suggestions. Lyn Swonger indicated unsigned suggestions letters should not be addressed. No resolutions and solutions were identified after reviewing the received suggestion in the suggestion box. The meeting was adjourned at 2:05 PM. Attachments: Agenda for Meeting Mecca Henry, Treasure Report and Correspondence SEPO Directors' Expense 2020 Profit & Loss: 02-29-2020 SEPO Audit Report 2020 Audit Report Response Approved Schedule of Women’s Club Activities 2020-2021 Approved Resolution 2020-01 Redefining Immediate Family in Policy and Procedures of the Board Respectively submitted Tony Tramel, Secretary ********************************************************************************** Agenda for SEPO Board of Directors Meeting Scheduled for March 9, 2020 Please submit your requests to speak at the board meeting by Friday, March 6th, 12 noon. As of Monday 3/2 no one has requested to speak at the meeting. John Chajec SEPO Board President SEPO BOARD MEETING AGENDA 3/9/2020 Roll Call Board member resignation and appointment Reassignment of board/area responsibilities Guest speakers Committee reports Architectural committee Officer reports: Treasurer: Mecca Henry Area 1: Frank Tewell Area 2: Tony Tramel Area 3: Jerry Utterback Golf Course: Lyn Swonger Unfinished (old) business New business Immediate family policy: add brothers and sisters New owner orientation Possible 2020 projects: Pool depth changed to not exceed 5 ft, less water = less chemicals, less gas = lower expenses Pavilion sound improvements Install LED lighting in central area bldgs North end of Missouri entrance to Encore property, cement slope, consider drainage and access to Resaca for NHW patrol access Pave or concrete in storage yard from gate to golf net Indiana Circle New lights on TX Ave Letters to the board Adjournment ******************************************************************************** Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors February 18, 2020 (Approved April 29, 2020) Director John Chajec convened the Board Meeting at 4:00 PM. The Members of the Board present were Tony Tramel, Mark Owen, Lyn Swonger, Mecca Henry, Frank Tewell and Jerry Utterback. Purpose: To determine the roles and responsibilities of the new board members. First order of business : To appoint a president. Nominations: John Chajec was nominated by Lyn Swonger and seconded by Frank Tewell as president. John Chajec was unanimously elected. Other board responsibilities: By a unanimous vote the following board positions were determined Lyn Swonger, 1st Vice President Frank Tewell, 2nd Vice president Mecca Henry, Treasurer Mark Owen, Secretary Frank Tewell: Director of Common Area 1 Offices & Lounge Pavillion Pool & Hot tub Retzlaff Hall Sun Burst Bldg Tony Tramel: Director of Common Area 2 Drainage and Irrigation Ditches Streets and Grounds Texas Ave Jerry Utterback: Director of Common Area 3 Storage & Shop Area Shuffle Board Court Tennis Court Lyn Swonger: Director of Golf Course Golf Course Equipment Irrigation Maintenance Maintenance Area Meeting was adjourned at 4:30 pm. Respectively submitted. John Chajec SEPO Board President ******************************************************************************** SEPO BOARD ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 18, 2020 (Approved April 29, 2020) Meeting was called to order by President, John Chajec at 1 p.m. John called upon Chuck McEvoy who declared a quorum was present. Meeting was recessed until 3 p.m. John Chajec resumed the meeting at 3 p.m. We opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chuck McEvoy was called upon to give the election results. John Chajec 226 votes; Lyn Swonger 173 votes; Mecca Henry 173 votes; Tony Tramel 194 votes; Ron Clark 149 votes. Chuck reported thirteen ballots could not be counted because they were not properly executed in the Proxy envelope. John Chajec thanked Chuck and his committee for all their hard work. John thanked Clint Wunderlich and Dick Shelton for their service on the board. Tony Tramel and Mecca Henry both took the oath of office before the congregation. The ACC reported that everything was in compliance with forms submitted. OFFICER REPORTS: Mark Owen – reported the 2019 books have been closed and paperwork has been sent to the accountant to prepare the tax return. Financials are posted outside Valerie’s office. Frank Tewell - Click HERE to see his report. Jerry Utterback - Click HERE to see his report. Lyn Swonger - Click HERE to see his report. Board of directors voted on the purchase of a used gas golf cart to replace one of our older carts. Ron Lawrence then presented the list of residents/former residents who have passed away in 2019. There were 21 names read. Beth Parrish is making updates to the resident directory and website. Beth also reminded groups to have newsletter articles to her by the 24th for the March Newsletter. Neighborhood Watch – Lenore Combs reported on her latest meeting with the residents and John Chajec present. The Vendor program was revisited and John explained the Board’s decision not to back this program as long as the gate remains open, garage and estate sales happen and anyone can drive through here during the day. It was also discussed about changing the codes on the doors to the buildings and having them different from the front gate code. Your input is requested. Birding and Nature Club – Jean Burgoine reported on changes to TX Avenue as a result of the flood, overgrown trees, and the water feature and fence that is rotting away. Jim Tennant reported on the Memorial Wall honoring both American and Canadian Veterans, Police, Firefighters and First Responders. You should see some progress on the wall very shortly. As Jim has about $621 invested in this project right now of his own money, he has some pledge slips available if anyone is interested in donating. Pledge slips can be gotten from Valerie. Also forms to be filled out can be turned in to Valerie, to be given to Jim. Good Neighbor Tournament - Tony Tramel announced it was the 35th Anniversary year this year. 180 players signed up and it filled up fast! He will be chairing the event again next year. Share Nelson announced the program on Saturday called “Remember When” . It will be held this Saturday evening and tickets are virtual and $5 each. Jerry Utterback announced Lalo is repairing the fountain on the 9th hole lake and will then work on the fountain on 1. Meeting was adjourned at 3:44 p.m . Respectively submitted. John Chajec SEPO Board President ******************************************************************************** Agenda for SEPO Annual Meeting Scheduled for February 18, 2020 Roll Call John Chajec Mark Owen Dick Shelton Lyn Swonger Frank Tewell Jerry Utterback Clint Wunderlich Determine quorum and recess till 3 pm to allow counting of votes Reconvene at 3pm Chuck McEvoy, election results Committee reports: Architectural committee Memorial committee Director reports: Treasurer: Mark Owen Area 1,: Frank Tewell Area 2: Clint Wunderlich Area 3: Jerry Utterback Golf Course: Lyn Swonger Memorial: Ron Lawrence Beth Parish: Website etc Organizations Women's Club Neighborhood watch Woodworkers club Birding and Nature Club Men's Golf Women's Golf Good Neighbor Tournament Open Mike Adjournment John Chajec SEPO President ******************************************************************************** SEPO BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 17, 2020 Meeting was called to order by President Chajec at 12:56 p.m. All board members were present except Dick Shelton. Cathy Chajec took minutes. President Chajec asked for approval of the minutes from January 13, 2020 Directors' Meeting. The motion was proposed and seconded. All voted unanimously to approve the minutes. John Chajec reminded the board members to have a summary of accomplishments ready for the Annual SEPO Residents meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. No Guest speakers were present. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Jim Kennedy, for the ACC , reported no problems from the past month. All forms submitted were approved. Memorial Committee: John reported Irene Phillips will continue on this committee until further notice. OFFICER REPORTS: Mark Owen - reported the 2019 books are closed. Financial reports are located outside the office for those wishing a copy. Mark reported $540,000 in cash in the banks, $2 million in fixed assets. Mark reported income of $16,000. Required documents have been sent to the accountant to work on our income taxes. Mark also reported that prior years problems have been fixed and still trying to decide where to audit. Frank Tewell - The hot tub pump has gone out twice in the past week. Frank and Lalo have been working on fixing the pumps themselves at a cost of $120, where in the past the pool repair people have been charging between $500 and $600 each repair. Frank reported this has happened 4 times since he was elected to the board. Frank is going to order parts to keep on hand. Problem is small rocks getting into the hot tub from the outside on peoples feet, then being sucked up when Lupe runs the vacuum. he area that is causing the problem is going to be cleaned out and concrete will be poured there. Clint Wunderlich - had nothing to report. Jerry Utterback - reported two persons are in arrears and letters have been sent. The storage area fees amounted to $13,850 in revenue. Jerry is also working on getting additional bids on fixing the entrance to the storage area. Lyn Swonger - approached the board members about purchasing a gas golf cart to replace one of our aging carts, which has cost us over $600 in repairs last year on the two we have now. Mark Owen made a motion to purchase the gas golf cart for $3000. Motion was seconded by Frank Tewell. All members approved the vote. OLD BUSINESS Dick and Linda Jones have contacted the Gas company about the cost of running the gas line to the new card room and have a generator installed in case of a disaster. Paperwork has been sent to the gas company to research cost of installing a gas line. SUGGESTION BOX A suggestions was made to change the policies and procedures on who would be considered immediate family that could golf free. It was suggested “brothers and sisters” be included. Another letter suggested a New Homeowner Orientation meeting. This will be taken under advisement by the new board. Another suggestion was to have the ACC make sure the home being sold is in compliance with all our covenants before the resale certificate is issued. Final suggestion was to come up with a form letter to send to those homeowners with unsightly property. Motion was made by Jerry Utterback and seconded by Mark Owen to adjourn the meeting at 1:21 p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Cathy Chajec ******************************************************************************** Agenda for SEPO Board Meeting Scheduled for February 17, 2020 Below is the board meeting agenda for the Feb 17th meeting, 1 pm in the General Purpose meeting room. As of today no one has submitted a request to speak at the meeting. The deadline to submit a request to speak is Friday, Feb 14th, 12 noon. Roll Call John Chajec Mark Owen Dick Shelton Lyn Swonger Frank Tewell Jerry Utterback Clint Wunderlich Guest speaker: none Committee reports: Architectural committee Memorial committee Officer reports: Treasurer: Mark Owen audit committee Jim Braden, lien Area 1,: Frank Tewell Area 2: Clint Wunderlich Area 3: Jerry Utterback Golf Course: Lyn Swonger Unfinished (old) business Generators New business Letters to the board Adjournment John Chajec SEPO President ******************************************************************************** Sunshine Country Club Estates Directors Meeting Minutes January 13, 2020 (Approved February 17, 2020) Meeting was called to order by President, John Chajec at 1 p.m. Roll Call: Present were , John Chajec, Frank Tewell, Clint Wunderlich, Lyn Swonger, Mark Owen, Jerry Utterback. Dick Shelton was absent. COMMITTEE REPORTS Jim Kennedy reported for the ACC, any work done on the outside of your residence must be approved by the ACC, who meets on the 1st and 15th of every month. Forms are in the Lounge or from Valerie and should be turned into the office when they are filled out. A copy of the approved report will be kept in the file cabinet in the office. John will double check to make sure forms are there. Memorial Committee – John contacted Irene Phillips about taking over the committee, but Irene decided to hold on to the office till someone else steps up for the time being. BOARD MEMBER BUSINESS President Chajec asked for approval of the minutes from December 9, 2019 Director Meeting. Frank Tewell made a motion to approve the minutes, Mark Owen seconded the motion. All voted unanimously to approve the minutes. President Chajec ask for a motion to approve the minutes from the Resident and Director meeting on January 6th, 2020, with the correction of the spelling of Tony Tramel’s name. Frank Tewell made the motion and seconded by Lyn Swonger. Motion passed unanimously. Mark Owen reported on closing out the year and Valerie has copies of the 2020 budget for those who would like a copy. Jim Braden will handle the audit again this year. Frank Tewell made a motion to proceed with putting a lien for delinquent dues, on property possibly in probate. Lyn Swonger seconded the motion and all were in favor of proceeding with said lien. Frank Tewell turned over the microphone discussion to Lenore Combs, who was given permission to purchase and install a wireless system in Retzlaff Hall, at a cost of under $400. Frank Tewell is looking into putting additional cameras in the hall/kitchen and pavilion area. There have been instances of “vandalism”: the pavilion bathroom, which was closed for repair of leaky shower valve, lock was picked, hot water heater was turned down to 70 degrees, and in the kitchen, someone turned the refrigerator down to 0 degrees, freezing food being stored there for an event. Possibility of changing the locks and anyone wanting access to the kitchen will have to sign out the key. It was also discussed by John and other board members that a resolution to Indiana Circle needs to be put on the front burner. Clint reminded board, that fixing the section of the access road going out before turning onto the frontage road by the RV park should be included. Lyn Swonger reported a problem with the drain on the 6th fairway. He contacted Jerry Rasch, and was told he could have the bushes removed so they could repair the drain. Resaca water was expected to be back on sometime today, per the irrigation district finishing repairs elsewhere. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Frank is waiting to hear from Dick & Linda Jones on the generators for the buildings. SUGGESTION BOX One suggestion asked that “siblings” be added to the list of persons allowed to golf free on our course. Second suggestion recommended an orientation meeting with new residents including a board member and one person from each organization be present. Frank reported that an orientation is already being done and information given to new residents. No other business came forward, Frank motioned to adjourn the meeting and Lyn seconded the motion and all members were in agreement. John adjourned the meeting at 1:25 p.m. Tony Tramel reported after the meeting, 176 players, 7 standbys and 40 additional dinners are on the books for the Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament. He reported they were going to try to fit the 7 standbys in. ******************************************************************************** Agenda for SEPO Board Meeting Scheduled for January 13, 2019 Please submit your requests to speak at the board meeting by Friday, Jan 10th, 12 noon. As of Tuesday no one has requested to speak at the meeting. Roll Call John Chajec Mark Owen Dick Shelton Lyn Swonger Frank Tewell Jerry Utterback Clint Wunderlich Cathy Chajec for Dick Shelton taking minutes Guest speaker: none Committee reports: Architectural committee Memorial committee Director meeting minutes, Dec 9th, approval or disapproval Director and Residents meeting minutes, Jan 6th, approval or disapproval Officer reports: Treasurer: Mark Owen Area 1,: Frank Tewell Area 2: Clint Wunderlich Area 3: Jerry Utterback Golf Course: Lyn Swonger Unfinished (old) business Generators Letters to the board Adjournment ---------- John Chajec SEPO Board President Board Minutes (2020-03-09) Board Agenda (2020-03-09) Board Minutes: Role Assignment (2020-02-18) Annual Mtg Minutes (2020-02-18) Annual Mtg Agenda (2020-02-18) Board Minutes (2020-02-17) Board Agenda (2019-01-13) Board Minutes (2020-01-13) Board Agenda (2020-02-17) Board/Residents Minutes (2020-01-06) ******************************************************************************** Sunshine Country Club Estates Directors and Residents Meeting Minutes January 6, 2020 Meeting was called to order by President John Chajec and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. John thanked Sherry Gardner for making popcorn. Dick Shelton was absent. Mark Owen, Treasurer commented he has copies of the 2020 budget if anyone would like a copy. Frank Tewell reported all the keyless entry locks have been installed and are working. When front gate code is changed, code on buildings will be done also. Frank also reported the new microphones will not sync with our old system. He is working with John and Lenore on the system. Frank reported the concrete light bases on Texas Ave will be painted and sprinklers will be finished soon. Pavilion Bathroom is closed because of plumbing issues. Please do not use or break into the restroom until the repair is finished. 2% Discount for HOA fees paid yearly are due in the office by January 20th. Jerry Utterback reported the shuffleboard courts, equipment, and lighting are complete. Arv Russell is going to help with maintenance of front fountains and pond fountains. If anyone would like to volunteer to take this task on please contact Jerry. Lalo will be spreading gravel in the storage area as you come in, up to the golf nets. Lyn Swonger reported the only work on the golf course this season will be maintenance. Cart paths on 5 and 7 have been completed. Please put rakes into the sand trap to avoid fire ants on the handles of rakes. Employees have been taking the resident trash cans in and out of Indiana Avenue to avoid further damage to Indiana Ave with the garbage trucks. This seems to be working well. Nominating committee chairperson , Neil Morehead, along with John Whitley and Jerry Drost, were thanked by John for their service. Neil presented the candidates for the 2020 election. Mecca Henry, John Chajec, Lyn Swonger, Ron Clark, Clint Wunderlich, Tony Tramel. John asked for nominations from the floor. No one came forward. John called Chuck McEvoy, election committee chairman to speak. Chuck explained the ballot process. Please read instructions carefully and deposit your signed proxy envelope with ballot envelope inserted inside the proxy envelope. Please only vote for 4 candidates. Spoiled ballots will not be counted. Ballot box is located outside Valerie’s office. Do not give to Valerie, but place envelope in ballot box. ACC – reported no problems with requests submitted for approval. Memorial Committee – has no volunteers. Per our bylaws, volunteers must be found to fill this position. If you would like to fill this position, please contact John Chajec. Beth Parrish reported the SEPO Website went through a password change. Please send an email to Beth Parrish for the new password. Send it to sepoenews@gmail.com . Organization Reports: Women’s Club: Eileen reported on the events for the remainder of the year. See the board in the lounge for details on upcoming events. NW: Lenore Combs reported no NW meeting in January but will resume in February. Finger Lickin’ Chicken dinner tickets could still be purchased today only. Warren Hertel reported the Birding and Nature Club potluck is Tuesday with happy half hour at 4:30 and eat at 5 with presentation after dinner. Judy Parker reported the Las Vegas Scramble Golf Tournament is the 24th and 25th of this month. Tony Tramel reported the Good Neighbor Golf Tournament is scheduled for February 6, 7 and 8. Signup is this Thursday through Saturday and fee is $50 p/p (golfer) and $20 p/p (non-golfer dinner only). Honor Wall: Jim Tennant will be set up in the library Wednesday Jan 8th from 10-11 and 1:30-2:30 for those wishing to be on the Honor Wall. Pictures will be taken and form filled out with info to go on the wall. All members of armed forces, police, fire fighters, first responders, both US and Canadian are welcome. Resident Directory: Mark Owen asked if/when SEPO would be doing a new Resident Directory. Beth Parrish reported the Women's Club was looking into doing a digital directory inhouse that would be available to print from the Web site or by the Office. John reported the next Board Meeting will be Monday, January 13 @ 1 p.m. If you wish to speak at the meeting, get your request in by the January 10th noon. ******************************************************************************** Agenda for SEPO 'Directors and Residents' Meeting Scheduled for January 6, 2020 In January we will have 2 meetings per the bylaws. Monday Jan 6th, Directors and Residents meeting, agenda below. Monday Jan 13th, board meeting. John Chajec SEPO President Pledge of allegiance Director reports Mark Owen Treasurer Frank Tewell Area 1 Clint Wunderlich Area 2 Jerry Utterback Area 3 Lynn Swonger Golf Course Nominating Committee: Neil Morehead Nominating Committee Nominations from the floor Chuck McElroy: election chairman Beth Parish: Website etc Organization reports Women's Club Neighborhood watch Woodworkers club Birding and Nature Club Men's Golf Women's Golf Good Neighbor Tournament Open Mike Board/Residents Agenda (2020-01-06) ******************************************************************************** Sunshine Country Club Estates Directors Meeting Minutes December 9, 2019 Meeting was called to order by President Chajec at 1 p.m. Members present were, Frank Tewell, Mark Owen, Jerry Utterback, John Chajec. Clint Wunderlich was a late arrival and Dick Shelton and Lyn Swonger were absent. Jim Kennedy reported before the meeting that all requests through ACC were accepted except one, which was withdrawn by the homeowner. Memorial committee – no one was at the meeting or volunteered to take over this committee. Nomination Committee was not present, but have two confirmed candidates and still looking for two more for the four positions that are open. Nominations need to be posted outside the office by December 27th. President Chajec asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the November meeting. Frank Tewell made the motion and Jerry Utterback seconded. All members present approved the November minutes. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mark Owen reported -$493 thru 11 months. Also reported $46100.00 in cash and $1,667,000 in equity. GNT - Tony Trammel will chair the GNT for 2020 to be held in first week of February. Frank Tewell: Reduced the number of sprinkler heads in the memorial garden area to reduce the water flowing down the street. On Texas avenue, he will relocate the hose faucets to make mowing easier. The pool heater is down and a repair person has been called. Frank has a new supplier for pool chemicals, all natural chemicals are now being used and pool looks great. Pool will still require once a month shocking. These changes are already showing significant improvements in water quality and significant monetary savings. New keyless entry pads are installed on the library door and exercise room. Code will remain the same as the front gate code minus the # sign. The 2 microphones that mysteriously disappeared from the kitchen, are being replaced and will have to be checked in and out through Valerie. They should arrive on Tuesday. There have been many false reports to Frank about the front gate malfunctioning. He reported you just need to be patient. The fountains in the lakes are going to be pulled out and serviced. Jerry Utterback: Reported the new lights for the Shuffleboard courts will be installed soon. Jerry also reported the lights for the tennis courts would run $18,000 and paving the storage lot from gate to golf nets in front of the woodshop would run $14,000. These items are cost prohibited. Jerry also thanked the Women’s Club for the purchase of new Shuffleboard Equipment, which has just arrived. Lyn Swonger: Has finished the golf paths on 7 and 5. It was reported the dead palm tree on #4 needs to be cut down. Unfinished business – Waiting for the return of Dick and Linda Jones with information on generators for all buildings in central area. Frank Tewell made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 1:20 p.m. with a second by Mark Owen. Motion Carried Board Minutes (2019-12-09) Board Agenda (2019-12-09) ******************************************************************************** Agenda for SEPO Board Meeting Scheduled for December 9, 2019 Below is the board meeting agenda for the Dec 9th meeting, 1pm. As of today no one has submitted a request to speak at the meeting. The deadline to submit a request to speak is Friday, Dec 6th 12 noon. The Resident meeting will be Tuesday, Dec 10th, 1pm in Retzlaff Hall. Sorry about the quick turnover between meetings but I'll be heading North shortly. John Chajec SEPO President Roll Call: John Chajec Mark Owen Dick Shelton Lyn Swonger Frank Tewell Jerry Utterback Clint Wunderlich Cathy Chajec for Dick Shelton taking minutes Guest speaker: none Committee reports: Architectural committee Memorial committee Nominating committee: Neil Morehead Post nominees, Dec. 27th, 10 days before the January Board on Jan 6th. Previous Directors meeting minutes, Nov 12th, approval or disapproval Officer reports: Treasurer: Mark Owen Area 1, 2 : Frank Tewell Area 3: Jerry Utterback Golf Course: Lyn Swonger Unfinished (old) business: Generators Board Minutes (2019-11-12) ******************************************************************************** Sunshine Country Club Estates Directors Meeting Minutes November 12, 2019 Meeting was called to order by President, John Chajec at 12:59 p.m. The following board members were present: Mark Owen, Lyn Swonger, Frank Tewell, Jerry Utterback, Clint Wunderlich, and Cathy Chajec taking the minutes. Dick Shelton was absent. Minutes from the October 21st meeting: Jerry Utterback made a motion to approve the minutes and seconded by Frank Tewell. Motion passed. John passed around the minutes from the executive board meeting held on Nov. 4th for approval. Motion to approve minutes made by Mark Owen and seconded by Lyn Swonger. Motion unanimously passed. No guest speakers were present. Committee Reports: Architectural Control Committee – no one was present Memorial Committee – no one present Nominating Committee – Neil Morehead was not present. It was mentioned the nominations for 2020 need to be posted by January 2, 2020, which would be 10 days prior to the January 12th Board of Directors meeting. Officer Reports: Mark Owen: no report at this time. Mark and Valerie are meeting with someone from our accounting firm to go over discrepancies from 2017 & 18. Report to follow. Mark will also be working on budget for next year. Frank Tewell made a motion for NO increase in dues for storage and HOA fees for 2020. Motion was seconded by Jerry Utterback. Motion passed unanimously. Frank Tewell: He has ordered a new timer for the front gate. Right now, Frank opens the gate in the morning and closes the gate every evening. Frank gave key to grey box on gate to Clint, Lyn and Valerie, in case of malfunction. Frank also had sprinklers installed up front on Texas Ave. No need to drag hose anymore. It was discussed about possibly repairing the road that is eroding away on the access road near Encore’s entrance. Many of the big trucks are tearing up this road more and more. Clint Wunderlich: Clint has information on Indiana Avenue and the road in front of Encore and will discuss at Resident Meeting next Tuesday. Jerry Utterback: contacted a contractor for bids on paving the storage area entrance from gate to end of golf nets. No info at this time. Jerry is also checking on lights for the tennis courts and new lighting over the shuffle board area. He will also look into purchasing new shuffleboard equipment. Lyn Swonger: Mentioned a mower needs repair (2 motors) at about $550 each. A new carburetor kit has been ordered for the dumpster vehicle. Lyn has cut the sprinkling time on course around Indiana Ave. Board will approach the residents about cutting their sprinkling time so Indiana does not always have standing water. Problem seems better after Lyn cut the sprinkling time, per John who has been monitoring the water on the street. Frank also mentioned he has cut the sprinkling time on common area by office. Lyn discussed the concrete work being done to connect the cart path on hole 7. John Whitley donated to pay the cost for concrete for cart path on 5. Lyn is also looking to implement some kind of action for those who drive all the way up to the green and between the sand trap and green. This is not allowed and tears up the grass leading to the green. Discussion was had about a few people who would need to be able to drive up close to the green and tee boxes for health reasons. Old Business: Frank is waiting on estimates from Dick & Linda Jones for generators for all the buildings. Motion was made by Jerry Utterback and seconded by Frank Tewell to adjourn the meeting. All approved and meeting was adjourned at 1:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cathy Chajec ******************************************************************************** Agenda for SEPO Board Meeting Scheduled for November 12, 2019 Roll Call John Chajec Mark Owen Dick Shelton Lyn Swonger Frank Tewell Jerry Utterback Clint Wunderlich Cathy Chajec taking minutes Guest speaker: none Committee reports: Architectural committee Memorial committee Nominating committee: Neil Moorehead Previous Directors meeting minutes, Oct 21, approval or disapproval Executive Directors meeting minutes, Nov 4th, approval or disapproval Officer reports: Treasurer: Mark Owen Area 1, 2 : Frank Tewell Area 3: Jerry Utterback Golf Course: Lyn Swonger Unfinished (old) business: Generators New Business: ******************************************************************************** Sunshine Country Club Estates Directors Meeting Minutes October 21, 2019 The meeting was called to order by John Chajec at 1:00 pm and roll call was taken. Board members present for roll call were: John Chajec, Frank Tewell, Mark Owen, Lyn Swonger Absent board members were: Dick Shelton, Clint Wunderlich, Jerry Utterback John Chajec announced the resignation of President Dick Shelton and accepted the position of President. Dick Shelton was nominated for Secretary and Frank Tewell seconded the motion. In the absence of Dick Shelton, minutes were taken by Marian Young. All reassignments are complete. Guest Speaker Stan Nelson spoke about Texas Avenue and the water that is flushed into the street. It's a dead-end water system. It is on record that no water should fill up the retention pond. John Chajec has talked to the city of Harlingen about this and will talk to the City of Combes. A discussion then took place about the water quality and how water filters were filled with sediment. There will be more of a discussion at the upcoming meeting on October 28th, 2019. Committee Reports Architectural Committee Jim Kennedy reported 108 building improvements since February 1st, 2019. Only one application was not approved. Everyone has been complying with the By-Laws. Jim suggested that the board make sure all new residents are aware of the regulations. John Chajec made a motion to accept and it was seconded by Mark Owen. Memorial Committee Irene Phillips reported a balance of $2519.80 for the memorial fund and had received around $500 in donations for the Birding Club and the Wood Shop. Irene indicated she would be resigning her position as sole member of the committee. There are a few problems that need to be discussed at a later time. John Chajec thanked Irene for her service, then made a motion to accept the report and it was seconded by Lyn Swonger. The minutes of the meeting for March 18th have been approved. Officer Reports Treasurer: Mark Owen reported he changed the structure of the financials and produced a 9 month financial and budget. We have total assets of $1,776,876.06. Common Grounds area 2 was under budget by $43,252.08. This could be due to the money set aside for Indiana Circle that has not been utilized. The payroll taxes are over budget by $16,576.19 year to date. Mark said payroll should be put into the payroll account. John Chajec suggested a 4th column to indicate the yearly budget. Lyn made a motion to table the budget and was seconded by Frank Tewell. Common Grounds 1, 2 and 3: Frank Tewell reported on and all of the repairs made over the summer season. The pool and pavilion area were repaired and repainted. Floors were sanded and sealed. The a/c in the hall was broken twice so Frank replaced the north a/c and had to repair the south a/c. The hall was flooded, the library had a leaky roof, all buildings were sealed and roofs are checked once a month for drainage problems. Both gates are not working well, and we are not getting good service from the installers. Frank has been comparing prices to find the best for our pool chemicals and paper supplies. The heaters in the pavilion were repaired. Golf course: Lyn Swonger reported a busy season for the Golf Course area. A pickup was purchased to haul mud from #4 and is also being used to pick up supplies. T boxes #3, #5, #8, and #9 were leveled and have new sod. New sprinklers were put in on #4, #6, and #9, The large sprinklers were taken out and smaller ones reinstalled due to the water hitting houses. 800 feet of sprinklers were replaced. Work will begin for a cart path by hole #2. A new commercial grade mower was purchased for $6200 and another mower was rebuilt. Two french drains were installed to improve drainage. New Business Volunteers are needed for the nominating committee. Lyn Swonger, John Chajec, Clint Wunderlich, and Dick Shelton first 2-year term will end. There is a two term limit for board members. Frank stated he knew of one person who would serve. The board meeting was scheduled for November 11th which is Veteran's Day. John Chajec suggested to reschedule the meeting for November 12th, 2019. Lyn Swonger seconded the motion. There were several letters from residents. Three were concerning the board meetings and the residents, one letter was concerning Texas Avenue, and another letter from Linda Jones suggesting a natural gas backup generator in the Sundance Bldg which is the only building built to possibly sustain a hurricane. The board will research the cost of a generator and gas line. Mark Owen brought up the large duck population on the golf course. Lyn Swonger stated they were working on a plan to take the ducks to a park. Resident Dee Novak discussed the ditch behind Minnesota Street. Homeowners are losing land as the ditch grows larger. A discussion took place as to what options we have. The Irrigation District is responsible for the ditch. Resident Jean Fredericks has called the Irrigation District twice with no results. The board will look into the matter. Mark Owen mentioned his family had a lot of recordings for Karaoke and wondered if the Women's Club would be interested. Stan Nelson stated the fountain lights in the lakes were not working. Lyn Swonger said #8 breaker shorts out but the pump works. They will work on the problem. Lyn Swonger made a motion to adjourn and it was seconded by John Chajec at 1:48 pm. ******************************************************************************** Agenda for SEPO Board Meeting Scheduled for October 21, 2019 Board Meeting Agenda - Roll Call Board member resignation and reassignment of positions Previous meeting minutes, approval or disapproval Officer reports: Treasurer: Mark Olson Area 1, 2 &3: Frank Tewell Golf Course: Lyn Swonger Committee reports: Architectural committee Memorial committee Unfinished (old) business New Business Nominating committee Suggestions etc ******************************************************************************** Board Agenda (2019-10-21) Board Minutes (2019-10-21) Board Agenda (2019-11-12) Bottom of Page Back to Top