Meeting Info (Various Timeframes) SEPO Board of Directors and Residents (Apr 2021 thru Mar 2022) When you see 'Hybrid' it means the meeting is in both Retzlaff Hall & on Google Meet. Date Day Time Mtg Type Location 05-20-21 Thu 1:30 PM Board of Directors (Special) Google Meet 06-10 -21 Thu 1:30 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 06-24-21 Thu 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 07-15-21 Thu 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 08-26-21 Thu 10:00 AM Board Executive (Board Only) Google Meet 08-31-21 Mon 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 09-21-21 Tue 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Budget) Hybrid 09-23 -21 Thu 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Budget) Hybrid 10-11-21 Mon 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 10-12-21 Tue 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Regular) Hybrid 11-04-21 Thu 1:00 PM Board Executive (Board Only) Hybrid 11-04 -21 Thu 1:30 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 11-08-21 Mon 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 11-09-21 Tue 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Regular) Hybrid 11-26-21 Fri 3:00 PM Board of Directors (Special) Retzlaff Hall 12-07-21 Fri 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 12-13-21 Mon 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 12-14-21 Tue 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Regular) Hybrid 12-14 -21 Tue aft Reg Board Executive (Board Only) Hybrid 01-04-22 Tue 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 01-04-22 Tue 2:30 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 01-06-22 Thu 1:00 PM Residents & Directors Hybrid 01-06-22 Thu 2:30 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 01-11-22 Tue 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 02-14-22 Mon 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 02-15-22 Tue 1:00 PM Annual Shareholders (Quorum) Hybrid 02-15-22 Tue 3:00 PM Annual Shareholders (Vote) Hybrid 02-21-22 Mon 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Special) Hybrid 03-07-22 Mon 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 03-08-22 Tue 1:00 PM Board of Directors (Regular) Hybrid SEPO Board Anchor 1 Women'Club Back to Top Women's Club (Winter: 2021-2022) Meetings are normally held: The 3rd Friday of each month: Oct thru Mar In Retzlaff Hall @ 9am -10am All Female Sunshine Residents & Renters are welcome and encouraged to attend. Coffee & Treats are available for free. A prize is awarded to one lucky lady each month who is wearing her Sunshine Name Tag. Mtg Dates: 10-15-21 11-19-21 12-17-21 01-21-22 02-18-22 03-18-22 Sent 2022-02-19: REMINDER: Women's Club 2022-2023 Activities Planning Mtg - Just a reminder to everyone that the Womens’s Club is having our yearly planning meeting on Tues Feb 22 at 10:00 in Retzlaff Hall . We would love to have a person from every club attend if you could. Everyone with ideas or the ability to chair or co-chair an event are especially invited. Hope to see you there. Judy Stone Activities Director (with a lot of help from others!) Back to Top Other Clubs & Committees (Apr 2021 thru Mar 2022) Architectural Control Committee (ACC): (Terry Lacy) Meetings are held the 1st & 15th of each Month @ 1 PM in the Library. Sunshine Birding & Nature Club: (Debi Warner) Meetings are held the 1st Monday of each Month (Nov thru Apr) @ 7 PM in the Library. Open to all residents in the community. Sunshine Garden Club: (Susanne Ulrich) Meetings are held Tuesday of each month (Nov Thru Mar) at 7 PM in the Library. Open to all residents in the community. Sunshine Gift & Memorial Committee: (Vickie Jones) Meeting Day/Date/Time etc. are TBD. Ladies' Golf League Business Meeting: (Terry DeBackere) Meetings are held the 3rd Wed of each month (Nov thru Mar) in Retzlaff Hall. Men's Golf League Business Meeting: (Rocky Lockwood & Matt Lyne) Meetings are held every Tuesday during the Winter Season following the 8:30 AM tee time play in Retzlaff Hall. Neighborhood Watch (NW): (Lenore Combs) Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each Month @ 3 PM in Retzlaff Hall. Open to all residents in the community. Quilters (Killer Bees): (Jan Baethke) Meetings are held 9 AM to noonish on Thursday in Retzlaff Hall. Woodworkers: (Chuck McEvoy) Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Friday of each Month @ 1 PM during the Winter Season in the Woodshop. Other Clubs & Committees Back to Top

SEPO Board Nominating Committee For 2024 SEPO Board Election Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., (SEPO) governs Sunshine Country Club Estates (SCCE). (The following information (from various emails, etc) is presented in reverse chronological order.) Nominating Committee Activity for 2024 Election Nominating Committee Process Guide (2023-12-08) Nominating & Election Committees Index Nominating Committee Activity for 2024 Election NOMINATING COMMITTEE ACTIVITY FOR 2024 ELECTION Sent via SEPO Enews Email - 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 Sent via SEPO Enews Email - 202 3-12-14: SEPO Board Nominating Committee Roster & Request for Potential Candidates Members of the SEPO Board Nominating Committee are made up of: Pam Adams 615-668-4145 (Chairperson) Patrick Heinerikson 816-810-2862 Pam Lacy 218-443-3416 We have met and are in the process of locating talented SEPO Resident volunteers who would like to serve on the SEPO Board of Directors or would maybe be willing to assist in any of these positions. Experience and willingness to learn and grow is a plus for homeowners wishing to volunteer. Three of the current Board Directors’ terms are ending in the forthcoming SEPO Board election in February 2024. There are a total of seven positions that make up the SEPO Board and they are: Officers: President, Secretary and Treasurer Director Golf Course Director Common Area 1 (SEPO Buildings) Director Common Area 2 (Streets, Drainage & Irrigation Ditches and Texas Ave) Director Common Area 3 (Storage & Shop Area, Tennis/Shuffleboard). These positions are elected and appointed at the Organizational Meeting held immediately following the Annual Meeting in February each year. This means a Board member may hold a position this past year but may not necessarily retain that position during their second year. It’s up to the Board members to make this determination amongst themselves. Share Nelson, Mark Owen and Randy Davis are not planning to run again but are willing to mentor anyone taking the positions currently held by them. Please contact any of the above Nominating Committee if you'd like to learn more, volunteer, have interest or know homeowners who may have talent in any and /or all positions. Together we can achieve so much! Thanking you all in advance. Pam Adams SEPO Nominating Committee Chairperson NOMINATING COMMITTEE PROCESS GUIDE FOR 2024 ELECTION Nominating Committee Process Guide (2023-12-08) Board Nominating & Election Committees Index Nominating & Election Committees Index Back to Top

S EPO Community E-Mails: June 2021 Sent 2021-06-28: Neighborhood Watch Patrol coverage + Misc - Dear Friends - The JULY Patrol schedule is not properly covered due to unforeseen last minute changes. It may also reflect uncovered time until September or October.... If anyone could step up for the time, it would be appreciated. This is 1 shift at 9pm to lock up and check out the area. I can orient you at your convenience and there is a thin manual for overall instructions you can read. Also, for the JULY meeting on 19 July 2021 at 3pm - I am planning a meet 'n greet and social with our local Harlingen PD, Combes PD, Hgn Fire Dept and local EMS. Retz Hall 3pm Everyone is welcome. Police and Fire Depts. are having a Battle of the Badges Blood Drive today at Station 8 on Grimes St. Great time to go down and meet them. Thanks for all you do to make SCCE a safe and secure place to live and play. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW-CERT Coordinator Sent 2021-06-27: Video of Special SEPO Board Meeting held on June 24, 2021 - The Special SEPO Board meeting held on June 24, 2021 @ 1:00 PM was a Hybrid meeting. Retzlaff Hall was open to Board members and those who wished to attend in person. This meeting was recorded and can be viewed from HERE . This same file can also be viewed from the Sunshine Web site HERE . The minutes from this meeting will be published soon. 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 2021-06-26: Thanks for the POTLUCK + other Misc stuff - Dear Friends - Thanks to all who came out to our community Potluck. The food looked gorgeous and tasted fantastic. There were almost 80 residents present. With several little tasks, the entire plan came together, thanks to Marian's coaching, and Lupe and Valerie's assistance. Vic Hillman gave the invocation. Irene Philips did some of the decorations. Your hosts were Cathy Richmond, Judy Parker, Joy Olson, Brenda Crothers, Kathleen Sunders, Mary Grande and Nancy Lyne. Several newer residents introduced themselves, their new abode and their furry friends. (BTW Marian is 1st VP of our Women's Club and Cathy is the Treasurer). The helpers prepared the Hall, dressed the tables and assisted in placing the dishes when brought in by our residents. Clean up was easy as many chipped in. It was a huge success - THANKs - to all. Hope to see you at the Golf and Potluck on Saturday 3 July. There is a sign-up sheet in the Library. You may play golf, attend the Potluck or both. Details and sign-up are in the Library conveniently posted for you. The awards will be presented to the Golfers after the meal - It is optional to stay for these awards and you are welcome. The next Community Potluck is Thursday 29 July. Per usual Doors open - 4pm Social - 4:30 Serving - 5pm. Since this team set such a good example, hopefully more residents will step up and most importantly, more residents show up. This is the Sunshine way and we are all excited about activities starting up again. It was a long year without fellowship. Thanks everybody -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 😊❤ Sent 2021-06-24: Shower renovation - Our pool showers will be getting a facelift starting tomorrow, June 25. The tiles will be replaced. The work will take at least 2 days. The pool and hot tub will remain open. While the showers are out of commission, please, use the shower in the Pavilion restroom before entering the pool or hot tub. Thank you. Jean Burgoine Sent 2021-06-24: Thursday 6/24 potluck - Reminder! Tomorrow’s community potluck starts at 4PM in the hall! Bring a dish to pass and enjoy the fellowship! All are invited! See you there! Cathy Richmond Sent 2021-06-22: CALL ME TODAY PLEASE: POTLUCK help/volunteers needed - Dear Friends This note is a call-out for assistance with POTLUCKS . Your help will only be needed for a short duration while Marian Young is tending her leg injury. There is s POTLUCK scheduled for this Thursday 24 JUNE 2021. Please let me know TODAY where you can help to make it happen. Many hands make light work. Note - We can use some help with the Golf Potluck piece on Saturday 3 JULY too, please. HONEY-DO list: I will get the key to Retzlaff from Valerie today. Put out table numbers - Lenore or someone can call Table numbers. They are in the Storage Room with the deck of cards. (The last 2 tables called usually get their choice of dessert first.) Friendly reminder to all - take what you will eat. Invocation ????? who Ice - 1 bag 20 lbs - put in cooler with a scoop Iced Tea - Make in advance - 5 pitchers (make ahead of time and keep in fridge in Retzlaff). Coffee - Make coffee in the Bunn - someone keep an eye to refill as needed. Tables - Set up 3 tables down the middle for food - serving pieces etc. Card Table - 1 card table at the beginning for plates, KFS etc napkins S&P. ** Leave 1 table by the Kitchen window for desserts. Just cut them up - let the guests pick what they want. People tables - usually 7 with Table numbers on them. Air Conditioning - Usually we have it on 75 or so to cool off Retz - then about 2p or so check the temp - may have to be set at 70 degrees. Someone for dessert monitoring - when desserts come in - set them out etc. POTLUCK FOOD - Helpers to assist guests with food to place on table. Clean-up crew - 1. Utensils need to be washed and put up. We do not wash the dishes of the guests - they take them home to wash. 2. Wipe down tables. 3. Take the garbage out to the back of the Kitchen for proper disposal. Misc: check toilets, lights out. a/c to 79 degrees and Lock up AMEN Leave the Hall as it was found - neat and clean. Thanks. No help - no Potluck - hope this is not the case. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2021-06-21: New 'Big Blue' Mailbox in Sunshine - Haven't most of you at one time or another needed to mail something from the USPS Big Blue mailbox located in front of the Tennis/Pickleball courts? Now when you need to do that, you will notice a much more appealing look to that box. In other words, a NEW box. It has taken a couple of months working with the Harlingen Postmaster to procure this new box. And it finally happened last week. See the 'before' and 'current' pictures below. SEPO Board BEFORE CURRENT Sent 2021-06-21: Golfing and Pot Luck -- Saturday JULY 3rd 2021 - Dear Friends, Mark your calendars - Everyone invited. There will be a Sunshine Saturday Golf scramble on Saturday 3 JULY 2021. Tee time 9am - to be followed by a community Potluck at 5pm (social 4:30pm). We hope to see many of you participate. Per Marian Young: The JUNE Community Potluck is still on for the 24th of June. The JULY Potlucks are now as follows: The July 4th Community Potluck is being moved to July 3rd. The second Community Potluck for JULY is still on for the 29th of July. Back to the 3rd of July......... You can do one or both events -- Golf Scramble and/or Potluck OR both. Sign-up: There is a sign-up sheet in the Library for the Golf and for the Potluck. Judy Parker and Lenore Combs will do Golf sign-up. Grace and Warren Clark will do the Golf Pairings. There is a $5.00 Golf Entry Fee for awards - and an envelope provided. Please put your name and $5.00 for each Golfer in the envelope. Drop your envelope in the designated locked box. Social 4:30pm & Potluck 5pm in Retzlaff Hall - Marian Young Business as usual, thanks to Marian. The reason for the sign-up sheet is for us to set out enough tables etc. There is no fee, but bring a dish to pass to serve 6 - 8 folks, please. One more thing: FYI The City of Harlingen is hosting Freedom Fest on July 3rd 4pm - 9pm. Lon C. Hill Park Fireworks begin at 9pm. So who says Harlingen is a sleepy little town with nothing to do ????? God Bless America 😊❤ Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 (scribe) Sent 2021-06-21: NW-CERT information for June 2021 - Sunshine Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Sunshine NW-CERT notice NO Meeting on Monday 21 June 2021 Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com A few words: We will NOT have a June NW-CERT meeting this month but hope to resume in July. My plan is to have a brief meet ‘n greet open house in Retzlaff Hall for an introduction, fellowship and dessert. We can also plan some classes. I will invite the Harlingen PD, Combes PD, the local EMS and the Harlingen Fire Department. The McGruffmobile: The “driver side” door came in and Charlie Gardner will put it on. The “passenger” side will be taken off and a new vinyl window replaced. May need some addition help with reassemble. The McGruffmobile - The Black Case has current resident info. We will have two (2) new Fire Extinguishers. The First Aid Box is current. The JULY schedule should be out soon, and Linda will send it to me. Lesson for the day: This season is forecasted to be wetter and warmer so Hurricane preparation may become a familiar part of our vocabulary. A word about our pets – Make sure you have a plan for Fluffy and Fido and other critters. If sudden emergencies arise there will be less stress if you include a plan for your pets. If evacuation is quick, having some extra supplies on hand is a good idea. Also, talking to your Veterinarian for other advice; being aware some public shelters may not be equipped to handle pets; some hotels do not allow pets etc. Is your pet microchipped? Maybe consider planning with neighbors, friends or relatives for availability to care or evacuate your pets if you are unable to do so. You can contact your local animal shelter if you are unsure how to care for your pet during an emergency. How ‘bout an Emergency Kit for your pet? Think about the basics for survival – food, water, meds. Maybe have 2 kits – one if you are sheltering in place and a lightweight version if you are evacuating. Remember to ensure contents stay fresh. Here’s a suggested list – several days of food, water, bowls, meds, collar w ID – harness, leash, crate or carrier, grooming needs, sanitations stuff- litter box, litter, newspapers, paper towels, trash bags etc. Don’t forget a picture of you and your pet together for ID purposes. And don’t forget their favorite toys. One more thing….. John and I are up to specs with COVID-19 instruction guidelines and are offering several classes free in a COVID-safe environment for all NW-CERT volunteers. We can review Hands-Only CPR and review the AED. First Aid and STOP-THE-BLEED are an option If we have a chance and maybe we can cover Near-drowning. Can’t say THANKS loud or long enough for all your volunteer efforts to make Sunshine a safer place to live and play. Next NW-CERT meeting -- Monday 19 JULY (3rd Monday) 3pm Sent 2021-06-20: FOUND: Keys - (Update - the Keys have been claimed.) A large set of keys with a whistle was found somewhere along Minnesota Avenue. Jean Burgoine has them at her house and will turn them into the office by 8:30 in the morning. You may call Jean before 11 tonight if they are yours and you want them. Jean Burgoine Sent 2021-06-20: AGENDA for Board Meeting on Thursday, June 24, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT - 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 on Monday morning. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-06-15: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting Minutes, June 10, 2021 - The UNNAPPROVED SEPO Board Meeting Minutes from June 10, 2021 are posted on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Or they can be viewed/printed HERE . Respectively Submitted, Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary 2021-06-15: Hot Tub - Yeah. Finally, the hot back is back in operation. Just give it a few hours to heat back up to 102 degrees. Thanks for your patience. Jean Burgoine 2021-06-14: SEPO May 2021 Financials - Hello Fellow Homeowners, I am sending you the May Financials. They can be found HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. Mecca Henry SEPO Board Treasurer (469) 766-4245 meccahen@yahoo.com 2021-06-11: Video of Special SEPO Board Meeting held on June 10, 2021 - The Special SEPO Board meeting held on June 10, 2021 @ 1:30 PM was a Hybrid meeting. Retzlaff Hall was open to Board members and those who wished to attend in person. Some Board members and others attended this meeting “virtually”. This meeting was recorded and can be viewed from HERE . This same file can also be viewed from the Sunshine Web site HERE . The minutes from this meeting will be published next week. 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 2021-06-09: Thursday Night Happy Hour - Our Thursday night Happy Hour starts at 4:00 pm in Retzlaff Hall. Bring your own beverage and if you wish an appetizer to share. Plates, silverware and napkins will be provided or you can bring your own. If your a golfer you can come and still have time to play with the O'Clockers. Everyone is Welcome. Ladonna Harvey 2021-06-09: UPDATE: Palm Tree Trimming - We apologize for the setbacks on the trimming, the weather has been unpredictable. And now with the wind, trimming of the residential palms is still pending. They are going to try to get through them by the end of this week. Thank you for your patience... Valerie Basaldua SEPO Office Sent 2020-06-08: VOLUNTEER NEEDED: Women's Club SEPO Newsletter Editor - Hi All. I hope everyone’s summer is going well. I’ve waited before sending this out to see what my time allocation between SEPO communications and being on the Board would turn out to be. What I anticipated was going to happen is happening. Between the Board and doing all SEPO communications I’m approaching overload. And knowing how much effort I will need to put forth to keep the Sunshine Web site up-to-date this coming winter season (now that the Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted within Sunshine) I am resigning as Women's Club Primary Newsletter Editor . Both I and Janis McFee (Women's Club President) are hoping that one of you kind, friendly and willing female Sunshine residents will volunteer to take over this position starting with the next Newsletter. What I’m proposing ongoing is that the Primary Newsletter Editor : Prepare the SEPO E-News e-mails they want sent out for – * the initial e-mail notice that Newsletter articles are due by the 24th of the Month. * the final e-mail notice that Newsletter articles are due by the 24th of the Month. These e-mails generally don’t change much, if any, from month to month. Ensure the sender of the article is notified that it was received (This is a canned response). Review the article (content and accuracy of data) and work with the requestor to get the article finalized (if any revisions to the original are needed). I’ll be honest - Sometimes that’s a smooth process and sometimes it’s not. Take all of the finalized articles and format/create the Newsletter. Send the ‘final’ document to me (Beth Parrish). The Primary Editor will also be responsible for maintaining the Newsletter Guidelines on the Web site HERE . The next steps I’m proposing is that I (as the Secondary Newsletter Editor & SEPO Communications): Review the final Newsletter sent to me by the Primary Editor. Add any applicable Web site links or anything else that may be applicable (i.e. attachments). Send out the Newsletter to the community via SEPO E-News e-mail prior to the first of the following month. Post it on the Sunshine Web site HERE . The Women's Club ByLaws state the Newsletter is published for the months of September thru March. Since I have been Editor, I have been sending them the end of September thru the end of March. I don’t believe I have ever published anything 'for' September. I will be requesting this change be made to the Women's Club ByLaws this coming winter season. With all of that said, I will be willing to work with the new Primary Editor for as long as it takes for that person to feel comfortable doing it on her own. The first e-mail that needs to be sent soliciting articles doesn’t need to go out until September 17. I would love to start working with a volunteer by September 1, 2021 at the latest . Please feel free to call me at any time with questions. I look forward to working with one of you ladies on this. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2020-06-08: 4 O'Clockers NEW NAME & Play Guidelines - The board had previously questioned whether the "4 O'Clockers Golf Scramble" was a SEPO-sanctioned golf event. Tony found a document describing it – what, who, when etc - but wasn’t sure if it had been previously approved by a Board or if anyone, other than those who gave it to him, had ever seen it. Beth updated it and requested the Board approve it at the May 20 meeting. Due to the start time of this event varying depending on how long it stays light and how hot it is, the following occurred at the Board meeting. Jean moved we change the name to the “O’Clockers Golf Group”. Beth seconded it. It was approved unanimously by acclamation. Jean then moved to approve the document, with the name change. Larry seconded it. It was approved unanimously by acclamation. Since then: 1) Beth updated the document accordingly 2) Tony distributed it to - * Those residents who run/guide this event (George Moore & Donna Myers) * the SEPO Office 3) Beth - * put it on Web site HERE . * is distributing it to the community via this e-mail SEPO Board Sent 2021-06-08: Name Tags Available in the SEPO Office - Sunshine Name Tags for those listed HERE have been received and are available for pickup in the SEPO Office. If you aren't physically at Sunshine right now, please contact the office so your nametag can be put away for a later pickup date. Sincerely, Valerie Basaldua Office Manager Sunshine Country Club Estates sepo.office@gmail.com Sent 2021-06-08: CHECK THIS OUT: The Can Shed in the storage lot is no more - The Can Shed in the storage lot is no more, It's now the Can Cottage !! The old can shed in the storage lot has been replaced by the Can Cottage. Under the direction of Lenore Combs (SEPO Board member in charge of the storage lot) a committee was appointed by the Woodworker's club to consider the condition of the can shed. The committee (Vic Hillman, Tony Tramel and Pat Harvey) checked the old building and it was solid, even if it had been badly mistreated over time. The committee, working with Lenore decided to make it a “Fun” project and it just sort of happened from there. Vic offered the pickets, a new door handle, stepping stones and trim boards along the front. Sam Davis offered the porch (steps), Pat supplied the paint and Heidi Dill did the signs / art work. It's amazing what we can accomplish as we work together. As nice as it may look, it is still the place to bring your empty aluminum beverage cans for recycling. Regards Pat Harvey *************************** WOW WOW WOW What a great thing for SCCE - makes me proud to live here. As Director of Storage Lot - can't say THANKS enough Lenore Combs SEPO Board **************************** The next time you start to throw your cans in the Trash, take a minute and remember what your fellow Sunshiners did to spruce up what was previously called the 'Can Shed'. It's now the 'Can Cottage'. See the pictures below. Also see the Sunshine Web site for information pertaining to the Storage Lot . Beth Parrish SEPO E-Mail E-News Admin Sent 2021-06-06: REVISED: AGENDA for Board Meeting on Thursday, June 10, 2021 @ 1:30 PM CT - The REVISED 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 on Monday morning (June 7). Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-06-04: Hot Tub - Bad news. The hot tub will be out of commission till mid-June. Something broke in the heater. The new part has been ordered and is expected to arrive between June 9-14. As soon as the part arrives we will get it installed. Sorry for the inconvenience. The swimming pool will remain open. Jean Burgoine Sent 2021-06-04: Calling All Dogs and Cats - Summer Addition - Hey Everyone - Sandra Delaunay will be available once again to trim our pet's nails. Sandra will come to your home instead of everyone going to the dog park. Any size dog, or any cat, is welcome. Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Time: Starts at 1 pm until finished Place: Your home Cost: $10 Contact: Marian Young to set up an appointment, 719-468-4556 Thanks, Marian Back to Top

THIS PAGE CONTAINS SEPO NEWSLETTERS FROM THE 2025-2026 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 2026 HAPPY ST. PATRICK's DAY *************************** February 2026 HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY *************************** January 2026 HAPPY NEW YEAR *************************** December 2025 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year *************************** November 2025 (Revised) H APPY THANKSGIVING *************************** October 2025 (Revised) IMPORTANT INFO CONCERNING SUNSHINE NEWSLETTERS 2025-2026. Sent 2025-09-09: INTRODUCTION: New SEPO Newsletter Mgr - Hello, SEPO Residents and Renters! As the 2025-2026 Winter Season will be here more quickly than we think, I wanted to introduce myself to all of you as the new Editor of the SEPO Women’s Club Newsletter. My husband, Bryan, & I, moved into the Sunshine Country Club Estates Community in March of 2024. Coming from Northeastern Wisconsin, we appreciate the warmer weather that Southeast Texas offers. The people have been so welcoming and friendly, and we look forward to getting to know “all y’all” better! Your previous Editor for the Newsletter, Beth Parish, has been a Godsend! She has been so helpful and patient with me trying to figure all of this out! Her encouragement has meant the world to me, a person who knows just enough about computer technology to be dangerous. I only hope that I can do justice to the amazing work she has done over the past six years for our community! Being new to this challenge, I ask for the SEPO Community’s patience while I get familiar with the process. I will be sending out reminders to you to submit articles for SEPO Events, as well as Club Activities and Announcements for the October SEPO Newsletter on both September 17 & 23. If possible, I would appreciate any information that you have ready be sent to me even before those dates. Feel free to contact me or send me information at the Email address below. I look forward to hearing from all of you! Sincerely, Cyndi Skidmore SEPO Newsletter Editor seponewsletter@gmail.com Back to Top

SEPO Covenants: Most Recent COVENANTS OF SUNSHINE ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS, INC. THE EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT OF THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS OF SUNSHINE COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES 1, 2, 3, CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS “A SENIOR HOUSING COMMUNITY” Revised and Approved on February 10, 2025

PREVIOUS SEPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2023 - 202 4 SEPO Officers History Terms Vary based on Year Elected SEPO Board of Directors 2023-2024 (History): Linda Davis ( term would have expired Feb 2025) Secretary & Governing Documents Lind a r esigned July 1, 2023. Sent 2023-07-03 : SEPO Board Resignation - Regretfully, The SEPO Board has accepted the resignation of Linda Davis as Secretary and member of the Board of Directors. We thank her for her service and wish her well. SEPO Board Back to Top

In Memoriam Please note that the SEPO Office will be keeping a list of names of all 'Residents' or 'former Residents' we lose during the year. If you know of anyone who passes, please notify Valerie in the Office @ sepo.office@gmail.com To see a list of the persons who will be missed by their many friends and family click on the Years below. 2026 2021-2025 2016-2020

BYLAWS OF THE WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION SUNSHINE COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES HARLINGEN, TEXAS ARTICLE 1: NAME AND OBJECTIVE This organization shall be known as the Women’s Golf Association of the Sunshine Country Club The objective of this organization shall be to bring into closer unity the women golfers of Sunshine Estates through a planned schedule of meetings and competitive events for the general purpose of encouraging a spirit of friendship, sportsmanship and fair play among ARTICLE II: MEMBERSHIP, DUES, MEETINGS Sec . 1. Membership shall be open to all property owners and renting residents of Sunshine Estates. Guests may play a maximum of two (2) times and are not eligible for prizes. Sec. 2. Annual dues shall be determined at the March meeting and voted on by the membership Sec. 3. To be considered a member eligible to compete and vote, dues must have been paid at the beginning date of league play or within two weeks of the member beginning league play. Sec. 4. Regular monthly meetings shall be held on the third Wednesday of the months of November through March, immediately after completion of play or as posted. Sec. 5. A quorum of 40% of the membership shall be required before business requiring votes can be Sec. 6. Special meetings may be called as required with proper notice being given. Sec. 7. Meetings of the Association and of the Executive Board shall be conducted in accordance With Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, when not inconsistent with these BYLAWS. ARTICLE III: OFFICERS Sec. 1 The elected officers of this organization shall be: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Handicap Chairman Sec. 2. These officers shall be elected at the regular March meeting. The President and Vice President Will be elected for a term of one year each with the Vice President moving to President the following year. The Secretary, Treasurer will serve two years each and the Handicap Chairman may serve an unlimited term. The officers shall assume the duties of their respective office following the election. Sec. 3. No officer shall be eligible to serve more than two years in succession in any one office. Sec. 4. In the event the President is unable to complete her term of office, the Vice President shall automatically assume the title and duties of that office. Vacancies occurring in any office other than that of President, shall be appointed by the remaining members of the Executive A. Duties of the President shall be: 1. To serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Association and ex officio member of all committees with the exception of the Nominating Committee. 2. To serve as official representative of the Association and to designate other necessary representation. 3. To preside at all meetings and functions of the Association and of the Executive 4. With the approval of the Executive Board, to make such appointments from the Membership as required and not otherwise provided for (such as three election Tellers, if needed, auditors, Chairman of Rules Committee, Guest Day, Chairman of the Championship tournament, etc.) 5. To cast an open vote at meetings whenever necessary to break a tie. 6. To maintain general supervision over all affairs of the Association and to report to the general membership on the activities for the year. B. Duties of Vice President shall be : 1. To serve in the absence of the President and to perform all duties that office as outlined above whenever required to do so. 2. To designate weekly hostesses when vacancies occur and post duties thereof. 3. To supervise, purchase and present each special awards programs such as Birdies and Chip-ins, Banks Award, or any special awards determined by the Executive C. Duties of the Secretary shall be: 1. To keep a record of all meetings of the Association and Executive Board. 2. To conduct correspondence as necessary for the Association or at the request of 3. To keep an up-to-date copy of the BYLAWS and have it available at all meetings. 4. To perform such duties as the President direct. D. Duties of the Treasurer shall be: 1. To assume full responsibility for receiving and dispensing of all Association’s funds. An assistant can be appointed to perform the duties of that office if necessary, such as during the summer months if the Treasure is not a year around resident. The Treasurer and assistant each being able to sign checks. 2. To keep a detailed accounting of all money received /expended. 3. To collect annual dues from each member joining the Association for the period of November through March. 4. To receive all money from special events or fund-raising functions and dispense as directed by the Board and /or general membership of the Association. 5. To pay all authorized Association bills and maintain all substantiating records. 6. To post in the Association bulletin board a current roster of all paid up members 7. To make a report of funds whenever called for by the President at the monthly 8. To pay all outstanding debts of the Association following the final golfing day in March so that said books may be closed in time for a report by the auditors. 9. To serve as Chairman of the Budget Committee. E. Duties of the Handicap Chairman: 1. To prepare and post on the Association bulletin board rules regarding handicapping procedures. 2. To keep record of all Wednesday scorecards and adjust handicaps accordingly thereto, based on the best four of the last six scores. 3. To post computation of handicaps weekly. 4. To compute a handicap for a beginning golfer based on four scores, either from league play and/or with another golfer. 5. In case of a temporary absence or the Handicap Chairman, the President can appoint an assistant to perform these duties as provided by the BYLAWS. ARTICLE 1V: NOMINATIONS & ELECTIONS This Committee shall be composed of three (3) members appointed early enough for their slate of officers to be present at the February monthly meeting with the election held at the March meeting. Nominations may be made from the floor with the prior consent of the one newly nominated. A. Election shall be by secret ballot if there are multiple nominations. No absentee B. In order to be elected, a nominee must receive a majority of the votes cast. C. The elected officers shall be announced by the Chairman of the Nominating Committee at the conclusion of the business meeting in March. ARTICLE V: ADMINISTRATION Sec. 1. The administration of the Women’s Golf Association shall be vested in and managed By the Executive Board which shall be comprised of the five elected officers, each of Whom shall make a report at the regular meetings. Sec.2 It shall be the duty of the Executive Board: A. To transact all detailed business of the Association. B. To propose plans and recommendations for the consideration of the members at C. To operate under the budget based on the dues collected and other fund raisers for Sec.3. At least three of the five elected officers must be present to constitute a quorum. ARTICLE VI: AMENDMENTS Sec. 1. Proposed amendments to these BYLAWS shall be posted on the Associations bulletin Board and a vote to approve same will be held at the following meeting. Sec.2. These BYLAWS may be amended at any regular meeting be a vote of a majority of Sec.3. These BYLAWS shall be reviewed at least every two years, even if no revision is made.

SCCE MEN'S LEAGUE RULES OF PLAY (Updated 02/22/2024) Fairways Fairways are defined as any portion of the course not considered to be out of Bounds”, a “Hazard” (sand or water), or the “Green”. 1. Ball may be moved 12 inches on the fairways at any time (no closer to the pin). 2. Ball may be moved off of bare ground (no closer to the pin). 3. Ball may be “Picked, Cleaned and Placed” at any time except in a hazard or trap. 4. An unplayable ball may be moved 2 club lengths from the following: (no closer to the pin). A. In bounds but next to “Out of Bounds” marker or wall. B. Ground under repair. C. Short of going into the water or where Water Hazard impedes stance. D. Man-made objects. Out of Bounds and Water Hazards Course boundaries are indicated by white post and/or low cement or wood barriers. A ball must be completely beyond the boundary line to be considered “Out of Bounds”. Water hazards boundaries are considered to be inside vertical face, and it’s vertical extension, of the cement sand bag walls of the hazard. A ball hitting the vertical face of the sand bag wall and falling into the water without touching ground beyond the vertical extension is deemed to be in the hazard and not be the point at which it entered the hazard. A ball lodging in the wall (space between cement sand bags) of a water hazard is deemed to be in the hazard. Drop point for lodged ball will be where it last crossed the hazard boundary before lodging. All balls “Out of Bounds” or in a “Water Hazard” will be played from the point they crossed the “Out of Bounds” boundary or “Water Hazard” boundary. The ball will be dropped no more than 2 club lengths from the point where it crossed the boundary line (no closer to the pin) (1penalty stroke). If the shot that enters “Out of Bounds” or a “Water Hazard”, from a teed ball, the player has the option to re-tee and incur the standard “Stroke and Distance” penalty. ie. Player hits ball OB or in the water, re-tees and lands in the “fairway”. The player now lies 3. LEAGUE DOES NOT USE DROP ZONES. Exception to above rule. If a ball is hit from the 7th tee into the “Out of Bounds” behind the 6th green or if a house obstructs the view to the 7th green, the ball may be put into play by dropping in front of the 7th tee box with a one stroke penalty or may be reteed with utilizing the standard “Stroke and Distance” rule. Sand Traps Grounding club to improve your lie or a practice swing that touches the sand is a 1 stroke penalty. Except as indicated in Picking up your ball (1 stroke penalty). A ball may be picked up and marked when 2 balls are side-by-side in a trap. The ball may not be cleaned and must be placed as close as possible to the original position and condition of the lie after the first player hit (no penalty) Casual Water “Casual Water” is defined as any water pooling on the course in any place nor designed as a “Water Hazard”. Pooling can be considered to occur if water is evident around the sole of your shoe when you stand in a wet spot. When in doubt, consult with playing partners. If doubt still exist, play the original and a provisional and consult with the tournament director when the round is completed. When in “Casual Water”, the ball may be moved back or laterally to gain complete relief no closer to the pin). No penalty. Bridges All bridges will be treated as cart paths. If a ball comes to rest on a bridge the ball may be played as it lies or it may be dropped at the closest point of relief, no closer to the hole, and be played without penalty. Tee Box The “Tee Box” is defined as the area on the teeing ground between the tee markers. The “Tee Box” extends from the front edge of the tee markers to a point two club lengths behind the front edge of the tee markers. Only the ball must be within the tee box when teeing off. If the ball is outside the Tee Box when put into play a one stroke penalty will be assessed and the ball must be re-teed and put into play from the Tee Box. When teeing off, a tee must be used. All whiffs are counted. A whiff is when you address the ball, swing and miss. If a ball does not clear the tee ground, the ball will be played as it lies or opt for re-teeing with a 1 stroke penalty. Greens The “Green” is that area of closely mowed grass surrounding the cup. The “Fringe is the slightly longer grass surrounding the green. For our purposes, the “Fringe shall be treated as “Fairway”. When marking a ball, the marker should be placed behind the ball. If the ball is in the line of another player’s putt the marker may be moved to the side as far as deemed necessary by the player whose line is infringed. The ball will be returned to its original position before putting. Failure to return to return the ball to the original position will result in a one stroke penalty. If the penalty is assessed for failure to putt from the original position, the ball must be placed in the original positioned and putted. A two stroke penalty will be assessed if, while putting on the green, you play from another player’s marker A one stroke penalty is assessed for your ball striking another player’s ball that is lying on the “Green” while putting your ball from any spot on the “Green”. A two stroke penalty is assessed for hitting a club or flagstick lying on the “Green”. The flag may be in or out when chipping or putting from the fringe. If your ball is on the “Green” and the hole cannot be clearly seen, you may ask to have it attended. The flag must be released or removed before the ball gets to the hole. If the ball hits the pin while being tended it’s a 1 stroke penalty. Once a player starts putting he has control of the green and may putt out if he so desires. All putts must be holed. No gimmies! Failure to complete the hole will result in disqualification. Other Rules or Situations Not Covered by Above Rules: USGA rules will deem to be in place when situation or rulings not covered by the mentioned rules occur. In all situations the Rules Committee, made of the League Officers, or their designee(s), will make the final ruling when disputes or rules questions occur. If, while playing, a situation occurs that the players are unsure of, play a provisional ball with deemed relief as well as the original ball as it lies and the Rules Committee will make a determination of the correct sore for the hole after the round. Common Golf Courtesy Exit the "Green" as soon as all golfers have finished putting. Record your scores on the next tee. Do not drive or park carts within 15 feet of the fringe of the "Green". REPAIR ALL BALL MARKS ON "GREEN". Repair and replace all divots on the "Tee Box" or fill them with available sand. Share carts when possible! Rake sand traps after use. Do Not run golf carts through casual water. No practice chipping to the "Greens". Do not spend excessive time looking for a lost ball (3 minutes should be Maximum limit). No loud noises while a golfer is taking a shot. Golfers 90 years or older may hit from the women's "Tee Box" if they desire. Do not drive golf carts between sand traps and "Greens". Practice putting only on the PRACTICE GREEN. Be respectful of workers. Wait till they have completed their task, have waved you up, or are aware of you hitting at them. Revised 4/15/2007 Revised 3/25/2008 Revised 2/22/2024 Print File Here Back To Top

S EPO Community E-Mails: November 2021 Sent 2021-11-30: Thursday happy hour (moved from Retzlaff) - Thursday happy hour will meet in the card room at 4PM as the hall is being used to set up for the bake sale and craft show. Kathy Richmond Sent 2021-11-30: Hot tub and packages - The electrician finally paid us a visit today. Apparently, electricians do not work over the Thanksgiving holiday. A replacement part has been ordered. I will keep you informed. Delivery services did work over the holiday. Our package room has 23 items waiting to be claimed. When the postal services deliver on Sunday, notices are not put in the mailboxes. If packages are delivered during the week, a notice may or may not be put in the mailboxes. If you are expecting a package, don't wait for a notice in your box. With the Christmas package rush upon us, receiving notices isn't likely to improve. Thanks Jean Burgoine Sent 2021-11-30: Pool closure - The pool will be closed for routine monthly cleaning from 3 o'clock on Nov. 30th till noon on December 1st. Thanks for your understanding. Jean Burgoine Sent 2021-11-30: Golf Course Closure for Spraying- The Golf Course will be closed on both Wed and Thu this week from noon until 3 PM each day due to insecticide spraying. Lyn Swonger Golf Course Director Sent 2021-11-29: Missing Amazon package - We have received a notice that the post office delivered a package (larger box) Sunday morning. However, it was not delivered here, and it isn't in the package room. It came from Amazon and was sent to me (Su McCurdy), 1920 W. Indiana Circle. Would others please check to see if they have my package. Thanks. Su McCurdy Sent 2021-11-29: MARKETPLACE: House for Sale - 4344 N Minnesota St (Pictures Added) - Pictures have been added for the house "For Sale" at 4344 N MN St. Cindy Shriver, Broker Dream Valley Properties, LLC License #0571818 TLCcindy@aol.com Cell/text: 956-970-0449 Sent 2021-11-29: APPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Special) Minutes, November 26, 2021 - This is the official announcement (see the Nov 26, 2021 Board meeting minutes linked to below) that the vacant SEPO Board Treasurer position has been filled by the Board appointment of Mark Owen. Mark has been sworn in and he will serve as Treasurer until the expiration of Mecca Henry's term - which was Feb 2022. The minutes can be pulled up directly from HERE or on the Board Meetings page HERE . Please call with any issues or questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-11-28: MARKET: Sunshine Home for Sale - Please go to the Sunshine Market to view details about our home that is for sale - 2029 W MI Dr. Bill & Laurel Becker Sent 2021-11-28: Christmas Caroling - Randy Davis and Pam Lacy (me) are organizing a Christmas Caroling event. It’s is in the early stages of planning. But to know how to proceed, I need to know how many great, fabulous voices (or not) would like to participate. Our purpose is to bring joy of the season to those who can’t get out or those at home that would like the group to drop by. At this point, we would like to know how many eager singers are wanting to join in the fun. We will have one practice before we share are hearts and talents. Please, text or phone me at 218-443-341 to signup. Pam Lacy Sent 2021-11-25: SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER: Dec 2021 - Please Note - I wanted to get this Newsletter to everyone asap since there is lots of information in it about 'new' upcoming events and also some 'changes' to events that were previously upcoming. I encourage everyone to read it so they are familiar with the goings-on here at Sunshine. I encourage everyone to view the file either from the Web site HERE or directly from HERE . For those who want to read a paper copy prior to next Monday, I will place, within the hour, ONE copy (for reading in the library only) since Valerie won't be returning until Monday. At that time, she will place multiple copies, for anyone to take, in the Newsletter slot as she always does. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-11-25: Toys For Tots - Dear Friends, We briefly spoke about this at Women’s Club the other day – so as a reminder: Toys For Tots – is the premier community action program sending a message of hope through the gift of a new toy to help bring the joy of Christmas to the less fortunate children. The mission is to collect new toys each year and distribute them as Christmas gifts to these children in our community. The Harlingen Police Department becomes familiar with these families, and is currently collecting toys and hereby requests if anyone at Sunshine can please donate a gift ($10.00 or so). There is a “Toys For Tots” box in the Library They are waiving the “unwrapped” part since the Harlingen PD is most familiar with us and wrapping would be handy – just put GIRL/BOY and AGE __yrs. on the gift – on the bottom. The Officers will pick up the boxes in the next 2 weeks. THANK YOU Lenore J. Combs 956 245 1276 Resident and member of the Hgn. Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Sent 2021-11-25: Employees Time Off - The e-mail system SEPO uses (Send-In-Blue) was down for a while yesterday so this e-mail didn't get sent out. Our employees will be off for holiday (per the Employee Handbook) on Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, returning next Monday, Nov 29. Beth Parrish (for the SEPO Board) Sent 2021-11-25: Hot tub still not working - I haven't heard from the pool guy so it looks like the hot tub will not be heating this weekend. Valerie Basaldua SEPO Office Sent 2021-11-24: No Golf Course closure on Friday, Nov 26 - Please take note that the Sunshine golf course will be OPEN ALL DAY LONG this Friday (Nov 26) for any and all residents, renters etc. to play golf. As an FYI, I was not aware that, the scramble mentioned in the earlier e-mail about closing the course for a very short period of time this Fri, has taken place in the past without any issues. The scramble group simply played without any disruption to others who might be playing golf. I apologize for any questions or issues that seem to have surfaced. If anyone wants to discuss this any further, please contact myself (contact info below) as that e-mail had been sent at my request. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary 314-960-6710 sepoboardbeth@gmail.com Sent 2021-11-24: Hot tub issue - Hot tub is down till further notice. An electrician has been called. Jean Burgoine Sent 2021-11-23: SEPO Complaint: Covenants Violation - I'll have to admit it - the Board is a little behind on getting to resolution on a couple of the SEPO Suggestion/ Complaint/Idea forms that have been submitted lately. However, be assured we have been receiving them and will continue to work to their resolution. That said, the purpose of this e-mail is to inform you that two different form submissions - both involving SEPO Covenants violations - were completed formally today when e-mails were sent to the submitters by myself for president, Tony Tramel. They have both been added to the Web site HERE . Look for the two items pertaining to Covenants Violations with a completion date of today. As you will see, we are not allowed to divulge any more information about these items due to the nature of their content. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-11-23: CORRECTION - AGENDA for BOARD (Special) Meeting on Friday, November 26, 2021 @ 3:00 PM - In my haste to get this agenda out by the deadline, I see I made several goofs - my bad. Here's the correct info. The agenda for the Nov 26, 2021 SEPO Board meeting at 3 PM CT is HERE . Valerie has posted it already so I will get her to repost the amended document tomorrow. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-11-23: MARKET: Bike For Sale - Go to the Sunshine MARKET under FOR SALE: Vehicles to see the add for a 'Raleigh model SC200 DX mans bike'. Pat Harvey (selling for Dave Preter) Sent 2021-11-23: 'FINAL' REMINDER: DEC 2021 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Nov 24, 2021 - This is the 'FINAL reminder' that articles for the Dec 2021 Newsletter are due by End of Day, Nov 24, 2021 at the latest. This is your chance to let the community know what’s upcoming for them to participate in and enjoy, so please take advantage of this great communication tool. The articles need to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com . The Newsletter Guidelines, which were updated on Sep 14, 2021, are posted on the Web site HERE . Please call with questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-11-23: Golf Course Closure for a short time - SEE E-MAIL SENT ON 11-24 ABOVE CONCERNING THIS ITEM. Sent 2021-11-20: STORAGE LOT GATE remains in open position - Dear Friends - The Storage Lot Gate remains open - Do not know why. It will be fired on Monday. Please be advised to keep an eye on your stuff in the meantime. Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276, Storage Lot Director Sent 2021-11-20: WC: Thanksgiving Dinner Signup - Signup for the Thanksgiving Dinner ends on Monday November 22nd at 10 am. We are looking for a final count to plan our dinner. Please don't miss an opportunity to share a meal and fellowship with your friends and neighbors. Thank you, Bev McIntosh Sent 2021-11-20: UPDATED: SEPO E-News E-Mail Guidelines - These updated guidelines are on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Let me know if you have any questions. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club E-News E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-11-20: UNAPPROVED: Women's Club Minutes from 2021-11-19 - The minutes below, can be found on the Web site under the Women's Club Meetings tab HERE or directly from HERE . Glenda Wetherbee Sent 2021-11-19: Former Resident Passing - Ellie Gannon, former resident, Passed away on Oct 19, 2021. Debra Warner Sent 2021-11-19: Resident Passing - I was informed today that Linda Hurst passed away on Oct 7, 2021. Beth Parrish Sent 2021-11-19: FOUND - lost ring of Caroline Cochran - Dear Friends - THANKS bunches for all your help. Caroline has her ring Thank God and thanks again to all. Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2021-11-19: Lost keys - I lost my keys - several keys on ring. Has two small pictures of my two daughters In sq plastic frames, when they were little. I wish I had a clue as to where I lost them. The last place I remember having them was outside the Woodshop. I keep checking with Val, so far not found. When people are golfing, walking Sunshine etc, please keep a look out for them. Thx Nancy Lyne 308 870 4286 Sent 2021-11-19: Calling All Dogs and Cats - Hey Everyone, Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates to trim our pet's nails on Tuesday, and will come to your home. Date: November 23, 2021 Time: Appointments begin at 1 pm Text or Call: Marian at 719-468-4556 to set up an appointment Cost: $10 Thanks, Marian Young Sent 2021-11-19: WC: Bake Sale & Craft Show - Dec 3, 2021 - Women's Club Bake Sale & Craft Show will be Fri Dec 3rd from 8 am to noon at Retzlaff Hall. All are encouraged to get out your recipe books and make your favorite goodies to donate. Whatever your specialty...pies, cookies, homemade candies, jam...anything yummy...Drop off of your goodies will be from 4 to 7 on Thursday Dec 2. Also available will be homemade rolls & coffee to enjoy with your neighbors. Kathleen Sumner is in charge of the raffle table and drop offs. Crafters...tables will be available to display your wares for a fee of $5.00 per table. Call Terry DeBackere to save your table. Terry - 309 714 4743 Sent 2021-11-19: WC: Goofy Golf on Nov 21, 2021 (golf course closed during event) - This is a reminder that the Women's Club Goofy Golf will be taking place on the Sunshine Golf Course this coming Sunday, Nov 21 from 1:30 to 5:30 PM. Therefore, the golf course will be closed to all other play until this event has completed. Your cooperation with this is greatly appreciated. Janis & Derek McFee Co-Chairpersons Sent 2021-11-18: SEPO Board Member Resignation Announcement - Mecca Henry, Board Treasurer, has resigned from the SEPO Board effective November 17, 2021. The Board has the responsibility of appointing someone to fill the vacant position. See excerpt from current (Feb 17, 2017) SEPO Bylaws. ****************************** BYLAWS OF SUNSHINE ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS, INC. Number and Tenure 4.02a ….. Vacancies of the Board of Directors of the Corporation, occasioned by death, illness, resignation, removal or disqualification, or any other valid reason, shall be filled by a majority vote of the remaining Directors. Such appointment shall continue until a successor is duly elected at the next Annual Meeting. ****************************** The Board is confident we will be able to serve the community’s interests ongoing until our 2022 Board elections early next year. If you wish to be considered for the vacant Treasurer’s position, please contact a Board member. We obviously wish to have a candidate appointed to the Board who might have a background in finance for the Treasurer position. SEPO BOARD Sent 2021-11-18: Resignation - My Fellow Homeowners, I have decided that I am no longer able to serve on the Board. It as been my honor to serve you for the 21 months. I am sorry that I am not able to complete my term. I am sorry that I am letting you all down. thank you for all your support. Mecca Henry (469) 766-4245 meccahen@yahoo.com Sent 2021-11-18: Long Time Renter Passing - Donna Brooks, long time renter in our community passed away Tuesday night. Donna is the sister of current resident Kitty Olson. SEPO Office Sent 2021-11-18: MARKET: Sunshine Web site cleanup - In a effort to clean up the Sunshine Market, unless you tell me you want to keep items I posted for you prior to Oct 1, 2021, I will be removing them from the site. Some items have been out there since 2020. Thanks for helping with this effort. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-11-17: Women's Club Meeting - Hello Ladies, Our next meeting will be held on November 19, 2021 at Retzlaff Hall. Doors will be open at 8:30, and we will start the meeting at 9:00 am. If you've never attended one of our meetings, come by and see what's going on in our community. We serve coffee and doughnuts too! It's a great way to get to know other women who live here. Remember to wear your name tag so you can be in the drawing for a door prize. Hope to see you there! Marian Young, President Sent 2021-11-17: Neighborhood watch Minutes November 2021 - The minutes from this meeting are posted on the Web site HERE . Lenore Combs Sent 2021-11-17: REMINDER: DEC 2021 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Nov 24, 2021 - If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Dec 2021 Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on the 24th of the current month. Newsletter Guidelines are posted HERE . Please call with questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-11-16: Resident Passing - Jan Salemi passed away on Nov 15, 2021. SEPO Office Sent 2021-11-16: WC: Thanksgiving Dinner - Signup sheets for Thanksgiving Dinner are in the library. Bev McIntosh Sent 2021-11-15: Sunshine Talent at Last Saturday's Karaoke Event - I was out for a walk last Saturday late afternoon and passed by the Pavilion during the Karaoke event. I was intrigued by what I heard from a distance, so I popped in. Of course, I had my phone (with the video feature) with me. And wouldn't you know, I caught a couple of our talented residents singing. And you will see in the videos that I've linked to below, there were quite a few folks enjoying. I want to personally thank Jerry Rash for putting on this event. Deep in my heart I feel it's exactly what our community is needing right now - Fellowship and Fun. Hopefully, Jerry will do it again soon. Here are the three videos I took, each less than 30 seconds. And, believe it or not, the voice quality sounded even better in person. ENJOY! Video 1: https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_ce977ff0a79d48a8aa50267a6d09c06f/1080p/mp4/file.mp4 Video 2: https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_4a91fe5f281540fc9737ed7e68b5516a/1080p/mp4/file.mp4 Video 3: https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_64077f09d92448968c6941b628912355/1080p/mp4/file.mp4 Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-11-15: Web site Update: SEPO Board Nominating & Election Committee Pages - I have added some things to the Sunshine Web site so that you can keep track of all of the information (from e-mails, newsletters etc) that will be going out to the community during the next couple of months prior to/concerning the 2022 SEPO Board Election. The first new page is designed specifically for the upcoming 2022 election . The second page is an 'index ' of information from both the current committees and two years previous. This second page also contains a link to the Nominating Committee Guidebook, which was just accepted by the Board at the Nov 9, 2021 Board meeting. All of the above can be found under the Rules/Officers Tab on the Web site. Questions etc. contact me. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-11-15: CORRECTION - Why Become an HOA Board Member - If you are undetermined as to whether you would like to serve on the SEPO Board, please ask yourself the following: Do you have great ideas about how your community can be managed more efficiently? Would you like to become more involved in your HOA’s daily operations? Do you have the time, dedication, and enthusiasm to regularly volunteer your skills for the benefit of your community? If so, then you’re a perfect Candidate to run for a seat on the SEPO Board of Directors. If you’re still on the fence about whether or not to run, here are three reasons you should take the leap and “Become a SEPO Board member”. You’ll help to protect your investment. Board members are tasked with making important decisions on behalf of the homeowners’ association. These decisions have a major impact on the future of the community. You’ll make your community a nicer place to live. In addition to administrative and operational tasks board members can act to enrich community life through events and activities offered to the residents. You’ll bring valuable skills to the table. Your life skills and interests may be a good fit for the Board. Social skills, hobbies and training you have received all may be used in your role as a Board member to benefit the community. Running for a seat on your Board of Directors is a major decision. Before making a commitment, attend a few Board meetings to get a sense of how they operate. Reach out to current or past Board members and ask about their experiences and what they have learned. Also from them you can get a run-down of what would be expected of you in your new role. If occupying a seat on the SEPO Board of Directors sounds like a fun and challenging opportunity, please reach out to the Nominating Committee and they will assist you with the steps to take to get started. Cathy Richmond SEPO Nominating Committee Chairperson Sent 2021-11-15: SEPO Board Nominating Committee Roster - The members of the SEPO Board Nominating Committee are made up of: Cathy Richmond (Chair) Jerry Drost Share Nelson Nancy Steele Kathleen Sunders The purpose of this committee is to identify and recommend SEPO Residents who would like to serve on the SEPO Board of Directors. There are three (3) positions to fill for the forthcoming SEPO Board election in February 2022. If you would like consideration and possibly be recommended by the Nominating Committee as a SEPO Board Candidate, please contact any member to set up an interview. Cathy Richmond SEPO Nominating Committee Chairperson Sent 2021-11-14: Sunday Night Music @ Retzlaff (starting Nov 14, 2021) - Sunday Night Music - w/Ice Cream @ Intermission Contact: Music - Roy Ridlon Coffee & Ice Cream - Marian Young (Women's Club) Location: Retzlaff Hall Frequency: Sunday Evenings Nov 14, 2021 thru Mar 12, 2022 6 PM to 8 PM Details: Music - Classic Country Music for listening/dancing. Special guests will join the band throughout the season. This is NOT a Jam Session. Coffee will be available for Free throughout the evening. Ice Cream Bars will be available during the Band's intermission for $1.00 Sent 2021-11-14: FINAL APPROVED: SEPO 2022 Budget - I inadvertently forgot to attach the FINAL APPROVED SEPO 2022 Budget to the e-mail with the Minutes from the Nov 9, 2021 Board Meeting. They have now been added to the Web site HERE . Beth Parrish (for SEPO Board) Sent 2021-11-14: MARKET: Household Items For Sale - Please go to the Sunshine Market to view several pieces of MAYOLICA POTTERY that I have for sale. Deloris Pearcy Sent 2021-11-14: UPDATED: SEPO Policies & Procedures - The SEPO Policies & Procedures with updates approved at the Nov 9 Board Meeting are now on the Sunshine Web site . SEPO Board Sent 2021-11-13: Party Bridge: Come Play and Have FUN! - Bridge players wanted for Monday's at 1 pm in the Card Room. If you would like to learn, we will teach you. Remember this is party bridge. We are there to have fun!!!!!! Call Mary at 651-239-2307. Sent 2021-11-13: UPDATED: House for sale (4344 N MO St) - Pictures and Pricing have been added to the For Sale add for 4344 N MO St. Tiffany Prater Sent 2021-11-13: NW - CERT Meeting Monday 15 NOVEMBER 2021 - Dear Friends - We will have our Neighborhood Watch - CERT meeting Monday at 3pm. Everyone is welcome. The agenda is HERE . Lenore J Combs 056 245 1276 NW-CERT Coordinator Sent 2021-11-13: THANKS to our Employees - Dear Friends - A number of projects are occurring and although we appreciate all our Employee support and workmanship, my Director's area has had some attention lately. Thanks to Lalo for his attention to the Doggy Park and for painting the Storage Lot Doggie Park benches, for repairing the Gazebo, for repair work and painting of the Shuffleboard benches etc and last but not least is the work intended for the Golf Practice Tee. Valerie helped me order it today. And to Lupe for being a 'Jack of all trades". Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2021-11-13: Thank You for a wonderful Veterans Day - Dear Sunshine Residents - Thanks to all for Thursday's tribute for Veterans Day. They say "It takes a village" and to have a program our guests are the biggest plus. Yes, the worker bees have a task with the supporting role but the payoff is enjoying the enjoyment. Behind the scenes are the Potluck providers with scrumptious goodies and then there are the other pieces, such as preparation to cleanup, the program and the partners. Marian always is there and several others for the Potluck - THANKS And for Thursday - THANKS to: Anita and Spencer for leading the Golf Cart Parade and to the participants and the audience. THANKS to Wade, Tiffany, Spencer and Anita for providing the sound for our National Anthem, the Canadian National Anthem and the Veterans Tribute with the Military Marching songs. And to John, Drill Sgt and our MC. Last but not least were our Veterans proudly carrying our Flags. THANKS. And THANKS for Dan for reciting "In Flanders Fields" - bringing back thoughts of the price of war and hoping we never have to return to it. God Bless you and God Bless the USA. Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2021-11-13: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Regular) Minutes, November 9, 2021 - These minutes can be pulled directly from HERE and on the Web site HERE . Please call with any issues or questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2021-11-12: MARKET: Sunshine Home for Sale - Please go to the Sunshine Market to view details about a home that is going up for Sale by Wade & Tiffany Prater - 4344 N MO St. Sent 2021-11-12: WC: Goofy Golf - Our annual Goofy Golf Tournament WILL once again take place on Sunday November 21 at 2:00 pm. It is a "fun" scramble for golfers and non-golfers. Each hole will have a different sports theme-you may be hitting tennis balls with a hockey stick, for example. We can have four (4) players per team, and two (2) teams per hole, plus an activity on the putting green. Therefore we can only sign up 80 players. But we will also have a spare list in case of cancellations. The fee is $5 per player. Following the scramble, players and guests are invited to bring a picnic lunch to Retzlaff Hall at about 4:30. Iced Tea, water and cups will be provided, and cash prizes awarded. Bring your own individual picnic lunch ,or plan a shared picnic with a group of friends. Remember to bring your plates, cutlery etc. Signup sheets are now in the library. Sign the sheet-put money in the Goofy Golf envelope-write your name(s) on the envelope and drop it in the collection box. Deadline is November 17. Team lists will be posted in the library on November 19. Golfers bring your clubs and balls. Non-golfers bring a few golf balls. Plan for a day of laughs and goofy antics!! For questions or info, call Janis or Derek McFee at 651-271-8214 Sent 2021-11-11: EXPLANATION: What is a Golf Course Improvement Fee & Why - This is being written to, hopefully, clear up questions some of our newer resident golfers may have concerning the reinstatement of an annual Golf Course Improvement fee, before they have the need to ask them. In the prior e-mail sent earlier today about some of the SEPO fees being increased for 2022, it states: We have reinstituted the Golf Course Improvement Fee (formerly known as a Trail Fee) for 2022. It will remain at $25.00. Previously these 'Trail Fees' were being collected in order for the Golf Course Director to complete the golf cart path throughout the entirety of our golf course. Once that project had been completed the existing Board 'at that time' voted to eliminate these fees. The current Board revisited this item over the past summer and voted to reinstate this fee - but to repurpose it. The following change to the Policies & Procedures was implemented in August 2021 and exists there today. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF SUNSHINE COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES APPROVED BY ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS August 31, 2021 (All previous Policies & Procedures are replaced by this Update of August 31, 2021.) GOLF COURSE Anyone wishing to use a riding golf cart to play golf may do so by paying an annual Golf Course Improvement fee. A sticker must be purchased each year and placed in plain view on the windshield of the cart. All Golf Course Improvement Fees collected shall be used for the construction/continued maintenance and repair of: future/existing concrete golf cart pathways/trails, water features on the golf course, including, but not limited to, masonry walls of the golf course ponds and aeration pumps/fountains, water irrigation and pond lighting improvements. All of these improvements shall be located within the limits of the golf course. ********** In addition to this explanation, note that “Only mechanical powered golf carts with a paid annual permit are permitted on our golf course." Hope this explains things. Thanks SEPO Board Sent 2021-11-11: SEPO New/Adjusted Rates for 2022 - Hello Sunshine Homeowners - This is to inform you of any new or adjusted rates for 2022, approved by the SEPO Board of Directors at the November 9, 2021 Regular Board meeting. The HOA Assessment Fee for 2022 will now be $1,365.00 for the year. This is a total increase of $45 over the prior year amount, which the Board is permitted to approve per the SEPO Covenants. NOTE: If you pay in full between now and Jan 19, 2022, you will receive a 2% discount, which will lower this fee to $1337.70 for the year 2022. The Storage Lot rates are as follows: Lots that were $100.00 are now $165.00. Lots that were $110.00 are now $181.50. Lots that were $140.00 are now $231.00. Lots that were $150.00 are now $247.50. Lots that were $160.00 are now $264.00. We have reinstituted the Golf Course Improvement Fee (formerly known as a Trail Fee) for 2022. It will remain at $25.00. We will be charging a fee for any Resale Certificate produced by the SEPO Office. TX RE law requires this certificate be provided prior to the sale of all homes that have mandatory assessments. This fee, which has up to now been done at no charge for SEPO home closings, will now be $250.00. This fee can either be paid by the seller or often paid by the buyer. This information will also be posted outside the SEPO Office. Thank you. SEPO Board Sent 2021-11-10: Video from Board Mtg (Regular) on 2021-11-09 - The video from the Nov 9, 2021 Regular Board meeting is now available for viewing HERE . Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2021-11-09: Residents Mtg Video from Nov 8, 2021 is now Available - The Video from the Residents (formerly known as Informational) meeting on November 8, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT is available HERE . As listed in the agenda, this was an opportunity for those leading the various Sunshine Clubs/Committees to provide information about what's currently going on with their organizations. After these updates were given, there were two non-Board members who requested to speak at this meeting concerning agenda items for the Nov 9, 2021 Board meeting. AGAIN, PLEASE NOTE - There are no plans to publish minutes from this meeting or any of the ongoing Residents meetings. The only exception is whatever was discussed during the 'speaker' portions of the Residents meetings will be incorporated into the minutes from the Nov 9, 2021 Board meeting. So please view the video (which is around 35 minutes in length) to hear all of the 'details'. If you have any questions about this video or issues with viewing it, please let me know. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-11-09: REVISED: WC Veterans Day Tribute - There's been a slight change in plans for the Veterans Day Tribute this coming Thu, Nov 11. We are going to simplify it somewhat, but still pay a deserving tribute. See the poster below for the updated details. Hope to see lots of you there. Lenore Combs Sent 2021-11-09: Karaoke Singing - Come join in on the fun, Saturday November 13th Karaoke singing from 3:00pm until 5:00pm at the Pavilion. Everyone is welcome. You can sing or just come and listen to the singers. Bring your own CD if you have a favorite song you would like to sing. Or we have several songs to choose from. If you need more information call 956-428-3741 Jerry & Phyllis Rash Sent 2021-11-07: MARKETPLACE: LOOKING FOR - Golf Cart to Buy - Please go to the Sunshine Marketplace to see information concerning a resident looking to purchase a Golf Cart. Max and Linda Dabney Sent 2021-11-07: MARKETPLACE: FOR SALE - Frigidaire Refrigerator Freezer - Please go to the Sunshine Marketplace to see information and pictures concerning a Frigidaire refrigerator freezer which is For Sale. Marlene Hall Sent 2021-11-07: WC: Thanksgiving Dinner - REMINDER - Women's Club: Thanksgiving Dinner The Women's Club will be sponsoring a Thanksgiving Day Dinner again this year in Retzlaff Hall on Nov 25, 2021, but there will be changes from how we’ve done it in the past. Rather than the Women's Club providing the meat, stuffing, gravy etc. and residents bringing the sides, desserts etc., for everyone in the hall to share, here’s the plan for this year. Due to Covid-19, in order to social distance, we will be setting up ten (10) tables in the hall. Each table can seat 8 to 12 people. We are looking for a host to ‘sponsor’ one (1) of each of the ten (10) tables. The host signup sheet is currently on the Women's Club Committee Signup Bulletin Board in the Library. Responsibilities of the host are defined later in this e-mail. I would like to have a meeting in the library with the hosts prior to putting the residents/renters signup sheet on the WC easel in the library. Anyone not signed up as a host is also welcome to attend this meeting, ask questions and then maybe volunteer to be a host. This meeting is planned for Friday, Nov 12 at 1pm in the library. The resident/renter signup sheet will go up on Nov 15, ten (10) days prior to the Thanksgiving dinner. When this signup sheet goes up residents/renters can signup for the table they wish to sit at. The hall will open at 12:30 pm on Thanksgiving Day for pre-dinner socializing. Plan to eat at 1 pm. Host Responsibilities - Each host will be responsible for meeting with the residents/renters who signed up at their table to decide on the following: Decorations (if any wanted). The Women's Club can supply decorations if you wish to use them or you can use your own. The hall is reserved on Wed, Nov 24 @ 4 pm for those wanting to decorate their tables. Place Settings (Does the table want to be uniform, or everyone bring their own?) Food and Drink. (What will be prepared and served at each individual table and who will bring what?) Table cleanup. (Each table will need to be cleaned when you are finished, by those sitting at that table.) We encourage you to signup 'now' to be a host and invite your friends and neighbors to share this most wonderful holiday together with you at your table. We would like to see all the tables full. For any questions or anyone wishing to know more, please contact Bev McIntosh at 989-397-7482. Sent 2021-11-06: UPDATED: AGENDA for BOARD (Regular) Meeting on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT - First off - Note that the Agenda for the Hybrid Residents Meeting on Nov 8, 2021 at 1 PM CT has not changed and we hope to see you and get a lot of participation at that meeting. However, the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting on Nov 9, 2021 at 1 PM CT has been updated to include all of the attachments that were not previously available when this agenda was originally sent out. Due to the length of and the detail in this updated agenda, please go to the Web site to view/print it or pull it up directly from HERE . If you have any issues getting to this updated agenda, give me a call. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-11-06: CORRECTION: SEPO - Oct 2021 Financials - This is Beth. I inadvertently sent out the wrong documents earlier for the Oct 2021 Financials. The correct docs from Mecca Henry are now on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Sent 2021-11-06: Reminder for Veterans Day program this Thursday 11 NOV 2021 - Refer above to 'final' Veterans Day program details sent on Nov 9, 2021. Sent 2021-11-06: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Special) Minutes, November 4, 2021 - The 'unapproved' minutes from the October 12, 2021 Regular Board Meeting can be pulled up directly from HERE and on the Web site HERE . Please call with any issues or questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-11-05: Board Mtgs: Approved Minutes (10-12) & Video (11-04) Available - The following from two separate Board meetings are both available on the Web site HERE . They are also directly available by clicking on these links: Approved minutes from the Regular Board meeting held on Oct 12 Video from the Special Board meeting held on Nov 4 Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-11-05: SUNSHINE GARDEN CLUB - If you like or find gardening interesting come join us Tuesday, Nov. 9th, 7:00pm in the library. All residents/renters are invited. Topic of evening is container planting. Looking forward to fun, prizes and desserts. Susanne Ulrich Garden Club Sent 2021-11-03: MARKETPLACE: House for Sale - 4344 N Minnesota St - Go to the Sunshine MARKETPLACE to see details about a house for sale at 4344 N Minnesota St. Cindy Shriver, Broker Dream Valley Properties, LLC License #0571818 TLCcindy@aol.com Cell/text: 956-970-0449 Sent 2021-11-03: MARKETPLACE: House for Sale - 1905 W Michigan Dr - Go to the Sunshine MARKETPLACE to see details about a house for sale at 1905 W Michigan Dr. Dave Bussian Sent 2021-11-03: AGENDA for BOARD (Regular) Meeting on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT - The agenda for the Nov 9, 2021 SEPO Board meeting at 1 PM CT is on the Sunshine Web site HERE and can also be viewed/printed from HERE . Please let me know if you have any issues with getting to the document. Valerie will also be posting this agenda outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the Mailboxes by 1 PM on Wed, Nov 3, 2021 at the latest. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-11-03: AGENDA for RESIDENTS Meeting on Monday, November, 8, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT - The agenda for the Nov 7, 2021 SEPO Residents meeting at 1 PM CT is on the Sunshine Web site HERE and can also be viewed/printed from HERE . Please let me know if you have any issues with getting to the document. Remember to fill out a 'Request Form to Speak' at this Residents Meeting. See instructions and form HERE . Valerie will also be posting this agenda outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the Mailboxes by 1 PM on Wed, Nov 3, 2021 at the latest. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-11-02: Upcoming pool and hot tub closure - The pool will be closed on Tuesday, Nov 2 at 3 p.m. until Wednesday, Nov 3 at noon. Chemicals will be added to the pool at 3 p.m. They need some time to have the maximum effect on the water. Both the pool and hot tub will undergo normal shocking on Wednesday, which is routinely scheduled for the first Wednesday morning of each month. The hot tub will remain open Tuesday afternoon and evening. It will be closed Wednesday morning. Both the pool and hot tub will reopen at noon on Wednesday. Jean Burgoine Sent 2021-11-01: UPDATE: All Sunshine Directories - It's been a long time coming but as of 10-31-21 all of the following: Residents Directory by Name Residents Directory by Address E-mail Directory (Current Residents & Renters) Renters Directory Residents Pictures Directory (and the Pictures themselves) have been updated on the Web (Password Required). The first four bullets above are HERE . The Pic Dir and Pics are HERE . Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2021-11-01: MARKETPLACE: Household - China Cabinet - Please go to the Sunshine Web MARKETPLACE To see details about an Ornate China Cabinet that is currently for sale. Anita & Spencer Smith Back to Top

SEPO EMail Guidelines Revision 10 - Updated 10-19-2025 Print from here Sending SEPO Community Emails is a ‘public service’ to Sunshine residents performed by a SEPO Resident Volunteer . Guidelines have been developed to help everyone know what WILL and what WILL NOT be sent to Sunshine Residents and Renters who are on the SEPO Email Distribution List. If you, or any other Resident or Renter you know, are not on the distribution list but would like to be, please send the request to be added to this list to both sepo.office@gmail.com AND sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com . Be sure to include your Name, Email address and Sunshine address. Thank you for your cooperation with this attempt to provide structure to the information that is distributed via SEPO emails. I do believe they are an excellent form of communication to the Sunshine Community. Please contact me with questions, etc. Beth Parrish SEPO Email Mgr E-Mail: sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com 314-960-6710 Emails you would like to have distributed to the Sunshine community should be sent to sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com from your email account and not via Phone Call or Text . SEPO emails will generally be sent to the community within 24 hours of receipt. In order to not have to monitor the SEPO email account all day, the general practice is to send emails received during a single day, to the community overnight. - However, if your email is an emergency, please contact the SEPO Email manager, preferably via Phone Call or Text, and request it be sent immediately. To those residents who post information on the Sunshine Facebook page that fits into the SEPO email guidelines, please remember to send that same information to sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com . This needs to be done because lots of our residents do not use Facebook and they need to be provided with the same information that is posted on Facebook. Emails that CAN BE SENT to the Community: SEPO Board and SEPO Office announcements. Information, reminders etc about: Sunshine Events / Committees / Clubs / Meetings etc. that take place on SEPO grounds. These are listed on the Sunshine website HERE . Enhancements and/or repairs to: SEPO Common Grounds – i.e. Golf Course, Pool, Hot tub, Storage Lot. Additions to SEPO Assets – i.e. the Well. Items that have been Lost or Found . Notice of a Garage Sale within Sunshine . You should list: Who is having the sale (Contact Info, etc., Phone # optional) Address of the Sale Days, Dates & Time Type of Items for Sale (optional) ‘MARKET’ emails advertising a Sunshine Home For Sale and/or For Rent can be sent by adhering to the guidelines listed on the website HERE . Emails that CAN BE SENT to the Community WITH QUALIFICATIONS : An email from a resident/renter that states the Board of Directors has ‘said ’ or ‘approved ‘ something can be sent if it contains the resident’s/renter’s signature and information to ‘prove’ that a majority of the Board members have approved the email to be sent to the Community. Emails that CANNOT BE SENT to the Community: Information, reminders etc about events/functions that, even though they may be attended by Sunshine residents/renters, are taking place outside of SEPO grounds. (Example – An event taking place on South Padre Island.) Emails that do not contain the signature of the composer or whoever the email is being sent for. Personal opinions. Back to Top

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Media System - Retzlaff Hall Click on the Pictures below to see the Guidelines for: Media System Use (Rev 01-26-2020) Media System Equipment (Created 01-26-2020) Back to Top

Here you will find E-Mails that have been sent to the SEPO Community in August 2019. Sent 2019-08-29:Sunshine Directory & E-Mail List Updated - Based on everyone's input the last couple of weeks, the Resident and E-Mail lists have been updated and I just put them on the Web site. The files can be found in the 'Residents Only' section of the Web site - ( www.sunshinecountryclub.com/residents-only ). Thx so much. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club E-News E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2019-08-29: Neighborhood Watch Sept 2019 comms - Sunshine Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! News Notes for September 2019 Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear NW-CERT Volunteers and Friends, The September schedule is posted with changes in the Library. Thank you for a huge job. I want to express my thanks for all your support during this long, hot summer. I am still working on the lights for the McGruffmobile and researching a decent flashlite for you. The Town of Combes is celebrating their National Night Out on Thursday 12 September 6p-9p at the Combes Community Park. Y’all come. Let’s show our support for the Combes PD who have patrolled our community thru thick and thin. Chief Patrick Quill and their staff have worked tirelessly to bring this opportunity to you. It is our night to “take a bite out of crime” and for the Combes Police to host all other LE and EMT agencies. So a show of support is in order! Our Neighborhood Watch will have a table (under the shady tree) along with the CERT Team and the Citizens Police Academy and many other participants. Lots of info and free stuff – yum, yum. I am requesting volunteers as usual for several NNO opportunities: All jobs have instructions. 1. Sitting at our table – any and all of you – come, take turns or stay the entire time as their will be plenty of getting together and sharing stories etc. Show off our NE and CERT Team – lead by example – you are the premier group in the area. 2. Parking – roughly – get there at 5:15 pm or so – shuffle patrons into a designated parking lot. Done by 6pm or so. 3. Also, we need a few roving Golf carts – Job: A) guide special guests (PDs FDs, EMTs, etc.) into their special area behind the Pavilion B) Safety patrol Tentative plan: Combes PD will escort you and your Golf Carts on Thursday morning - 9am to Combes PD Parking Lot – where we can charge them for that evening. Then on Friday early we will have a PD escort back to Sunshine. Don’t forget to haul your charger! 4. I need your shirt size – pronto! Call me please Thank you Marsha Santow for representing SCCE CERT Team at the 10th Year recognition recently with the Mayor. Stop by and see the article on the bulletin board in the Library. Lenore Combs Sent 2019-08-29: Potluck Dinner - Hey Everyone - We will be having a Labor Day pot luck dinner on Monday, September 2nd at the hall. Social Hour starts at 4:30 and we will eat at 5:00. After the meal, there will be a Shuffleboard Tournament with prizes for the winners. There will be a sign up sheet in the library for teams or singles. Hope to see you there! Marian Young 719-468-4556 Sent 2019-08-26: Canon Inks (2019-08-26) - I have two sets of Pixma251 inks that someone can have. I ordered the incorrect number for my printer. Lassey lasseyd@gmail.com Sent 2019-08-26: Former Resident Death - Dorothy Halbrook - Former resident Dorothy Halbrook passed last week. She and her husband Bill lived a number of years on Nebraska street. Cindy Shriver Sent 2019-08-26: Letter from President of the Board - This is to inform you that even though I have sincerely enjoyed serving on the board as your president I am going to have to resign as your president. I am resigning due to medical issue both for Katrina and I, we are both in rehab, Katrina for a very complicated knee surgery and me from major back surgery. It is with regret that I feel that I must resign, but it maybe that we will be unable to make the trip to Texas this year and even if we can it will be late in the season. I feel there needs to be an onsite president especially for the elections. To the board members, you have been a great board with which to work. To the residents of sunshine I am pleased to have served as your president. Dick Shelton Valerie Basaldua Office Manager 956-425-1420 sepo.office@gmail.com Sent 2019-08-25: Rent/Sale Info on Sunshine Web site - As a follow-up to the e-mail I just sent out for the SEPO Office, Valerie could also just point a potential renter or buyer to the Sunshine Web site (https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/sale-rent). However, that means those of you who have houses for sale or rent need to supply Beth Parrish (me) with the information to list out there. If you don't wish to have your sale/rent info on the Web site, please follow Valerie's process. If anyone has questions please feel free to contact me. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club E-News E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2019-08-25: LOOKING TO RENT - I have had several calls to the office about homes for rent, I do not have a listing of that sort so I thought it would be best to put it out for residents. If the client fits what they are asking for I will include their phone number so you can reach them personally. (with their permission of course). Once you have established an agreement with a potential renter, please send them my way to update our Renters List. Valerie Basaldua Office Manager 956-425-1420 sepo.office@gmail.com Sent 2019-08-25: House for Sale - Brick Home for Sale: - On the golf course 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, Sunroom overlooking the 4th green - Contact Arv Russell 956 357 7302 Valerie Basaldua Office Manager 956-425-1420 sepo.office@gmail.com Sent 2019-08-25: Resident Passing - Charlie Vickers - I received a call yesterday from Shirley. She said that Charlie had died earlier (8/24/19). Linda Jones Sent 2019-08-25: Resident Passing - Dana Thornton - Dana Thornton Passed away 08/21/2019. If you would like to send a card with your condolence’s to Mr. Thornton and his family you can do so to the address as follows: 770 Lehman Dr. Chester Illinois 62233 Valerie Basaldua Office Manager 956-425-1420 sepo.office@gmail.com Sent 2019-08-25: NEED VOLUNTEER to send SEPO E-mails Dec 8 thru Dec 16, 2019 - I know December seems like a long time off, but I also know how it is sometimes difficult to get backup assistance for certain tasks. So I'm putting out my plea for a backup SEPO E-Mail manager while I am on vac this coming Dec 8 thru Dec 16. I will not have Wi-Fi access during this time period. If at least one or two people volunteer I will train you as soon as we are both/all back in TX. It's not that difficult and you won't have to worry about updating anything on the Web site. I will do that when I return. Thx in advance for any help you can give me. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club E-News E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2019-08-21: Good Contractors - Since the flood there have been a number of new contractors in our neighborhood doing recovery work. Many of these contractors are not on our SEPO Mr. Fix It List. As some of our neighbors return from up north, they too will need those same services. If you were happy with the contractor(s) that helped you, Please pass the information onward. Just send an e-mail to: patharvey4169@gmail.com and include the contractor's name, phone number and a short description of the work that was done. The MrFixItList will then be updated on the SEPO web site ( www.sunshinecountryclub.com/mr-fixit ). You may also obtain a paper copy of the Mr Fix It list from Valarie at the SEPO Office. Your Neighbors will thank you. Regards Pat Harvey Sent 2019-08-21: MISSING - Did anyone at Happy Hour last Thursday, mistakenly take my silver pie server home with them? Please call Lorraine Lewis @ 956 244 2094. Or bring it back to the hall with them Thurs. Thanks , Lorraine Sent 2019-08-17: PLEASE VERIFY: Sunshine Directory Updates - Valerie and I have been working together this summer to get/keep the Sunshine Resident Directory up-to-date. I have been gathering those updates and have finally got them on the Sunshine Web site. I am asking everyone to please check the document for accuracy - as there were many buy & sell transactions made over the summer. One file is sorted by Last Name. The other file is sorted by Street then #. However, they both contain the exact same data. The files can be found in the 'Residents Only' section of the Web site - (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/residents-only ). So, as most of you already know, you will need the Resident Password to access the page containing the documents. If you don't already have that password, instructions on how to obtain it are on the page I linked to above. If you see anything that needs correcting please send that information to both myself and Valerie at: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com AND sepo.office@gmail.com . By sending the corrections to both of us we can keep our documents in sync easier. Thank you so much in advance for helping us maintain accurate information concerning all of the great Sunshine residents. One final quick thing. I am working on updating the E-mail List and will have it back out on the Web very soon. I will notify everyone when it is out there. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club E-News E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2019-08-17: Neighborhood Watch meeting this Monday 3p Retz Hall - Sunshine Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Meeting Agenda – Monday 19 August 2019 Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Sgt. Michael Brooks, NW HPD District Representative Dear NW-CERT Volunteers and Friends, Welcome, Pledge of Allegiance, Moment of Silence – thoughts for special intentions Ice Cream Social – everyone welcome Coffee n Cookies too! A HUGE THANKS TO EACH AND EVERYONE WHO HAS BEEN SUCH A GOOD NEIGHBOR AND A WONDERFUL AMBASSADOR FOR OUR SAFETY AND SECURITY IN SUNSHINE. Introduction of guests or new residents This is an open meeting and we welcome everyone. We are enjoying ice cream and sharing stories. The agenda is a planning guide. Treasury Report New Business Thanks to all who participated in the Harlingen National Night this past month. HPD is most grateful – and so am I. *National Night Out: Town of Combes – Thursday 12 September 2019 6p – 9p We have been invited by Chief of Police Patrick Quill, to participate at their event held in the Town Hall area. We – NW and CERT will have a table at NNO. In the past we have also helped with parking. Mark your calendars. Please come out and visit with our neighbors, Neighborhood Watch volunteers and lots of Law Enforcement/ Fire Department and EMS partners – great time to share experiences and meet our Combes Police Department. Details to follow. The September patrol schedule will be at the meeting for any updates and then to be posted. Please notify Lenore for any changes or concerns and I shall be calling just to say thanks for your hard work this past long, hot summer. Old Business Reminder: (still an active concern) VENDORS and CONTRACTORS – must report to Office for Orange Cards. It is each resident’s responsibility to make sure they report in. I thought earlier we may even need to hire a guard to check IDs at the Front Gate but so far so good. Please call Lenore and I can also get you these ID cards. Emphasis – if there is a vehicle in here without ID – consider it suspicious. Inquire nicely as to the nature of their business – if it smells fishy – get the PLATE! Summer Patrols (locking up the buildings) – main job McGruffmobile – please notify Lenore if there are any concerns with the golf cart or its equipment. Generator - Wade has the key and will check it monthly during the summer. Buzzers and solar lights….. still a good idea – some areas are still very dark. Block Captains – who’s where? Montana Nebraska Missouri Michigan Indiana Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Kansas IR Sensaphone – Storage Lot See ya at 3pm on Monday Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Sent 2019-08-16: Lalo and the Gazebo - About 10 days ago, Lalo let me know that he intended to stain the Gazebo this week. I told him that I would help. I've watched Lalo work before and I should have known better. We started at 9:00 and by 2:00 we were finished. The last time it was stained, it took 3 days with 3 volunteers staining. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2851bf_bbf1fd19527d41c58c08563e2d153c2f~mv2_d_4096_3072_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_4096,h_3072/Gazebo_aft%20Stain_2019-08.jpg He used his own airless sprayer and mostly what I did was move the drop clothes and ladders - just a helper function. Oh - and that 5 hours includes lunch and staining the benches and tables from the Gazebo. So - The next time you see Lalo - congratulate him on a job well done. Take Care Pat Harvey Sent 08-15-2019: Katrina Shelton - Katrina recently had surgery to remove her knee prosthetic and has had an antibiotic spacer inserted while they try to get rid of the infection. She is going to have a long road ahead of her and prayers would be appreciated! Dick is still in rehab as well so it’s quite the time for them. Tomorrow is their 60th Anniversary to boot! Well wishes can be sent to: 4663 Aspen Huron, SD. 57350 Catherine Richmond Sent 08-06-2019: Good Neighbor Golf Tournament - Gift Baskets - Good Neighbor Golf Tournament 2020 Thursday, February 6 through Saturday, February 8, 2020 Gift Baskets Hello Sunshine Estates friends: Well as you might know Paula and I are full time residents, and it is hot here. We survived a once in 500 years rain event, but let’s get on with the real reason for this email. As you may recall, Larry Keller has headed up an effort in providing unique prizes for the Good Neighbor Golf Tournament and we want to continue this tradition Once again I am assuming the Chairman position for the Good Neighbor Golf Event for the dates noted above, with Jerry Wetherbee's continued guidance, so mark your calendars. Since many of you are now “back home in the northlands”, we are again soliciting your help in continuing the practice of preparing “Gift Baskets” of items that are found locally in your area during your summer stay. We suggest selecting items which set your home area apart from others. These gift baskets will be awarded as prizes at the end of the Tournament. Based on history, the recipients of these unique gift basket prizes welcome this approach and truly appreciate our generosity. I most recently lived in Lafayette, Louisiana. So, we hope to put together a basket of “Cajun items”; seasoning, rice, Tabasco /hot sauces, Beignet mix, cook books, and local brewed beer / wine for our gift basket. Just think of items your area is famous for and start accumulating them to bring back with you. We would like the baskets to be in the $50 value range. By preparing the baskets we are also providing a showcase for various products that are in North America where Sunshine Estate residents live during the summer time. Hope to see everyone in the Valley in a few weeks. Tony Tramel trtramel@gmail.com Cell 337-693-6344 August 5, 2019 Sent 08-03-2019: August Woodshop Hours - The woodshop will be open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings from 9:00 AM this month. The shop may close before noon depending on how much activity there is, so don't wait until to close to noon if you need something. If you have any comments on the scruffy, junky sign on the Woodshop, please let me know. Ignoring the ink-jet printer lettering, it is a "sample" of what a permanent sign might look like (size, color and wording). Thanks Pat Harvey Sent 08-03-2019: Flatware left after Potluck - Someone left one set of flatware when they were at the POTLUCK Thursday. The knife has a bamboo design. It is in Retzlaff Hall on the ledge in front of the big kitchen window. Jean Fredericks Sent 08-02-2019: Jan Pemberton - I would like to thank everyone that sent cards and prayers to Jan Pemberton during her illness. She came home on Wednesday. Ron Pemberton Sent 08-02-2019: Pea Rock - free - just get it yourself - Dear Friends: This is a re-posting from the McCorkle's: 1957 W Iowa Ave (918 915 0671) - They plan to plant grass and are going to replace the Pea Rock - therefore the offer. PEA ROCK - 650 square feet - hardly used If you wish to take advantage of the offer, please notify them for the details, otherwise just pass the word. Thanks. Lenore J Combs Sunshine Directory & E-Mail List Updated Back to Top

S EPO Community Emails: January 2025 (In Process of adding rest of emails for this month.) (Multiple emails from Jan 1 thru Jan 31 still need to be added to this page. If you have any questions about SEPO emails during this timeframe, please contact the Website Mgr @ sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com .) Sent 2025-01-01: STAINED GLASS CLASS STARTS THURSDAY JAN 9TH - Stained glass classes will start Thursday, Jan 9th, from 6:30 to about 8:30 p.m. These sessions are for all residents and renters who are interested in trying your hand at stained glass. We have many donated items, such as patterns, tools, glass, etc., so you need nothing but your own imagination, and your two hands, and a desire to try this art form. Classes are held in the woodshop, which is located in the storage area, and you will need your front gate clicker in order to enter. There is no exact order for the classes, so if you miss a week, that is not a problem. I am hoping to have a few other glass artists to assist in helping people feel more comfortable working with the glass. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. If I don't answer, please leave me a voicemail and I will promptly return your call. - Cathy Chajec, 708-280-8910 Sent 2025-01-01: WC: New Homeowners' Party - Sent 2025-01-01: Pool has been reopened - Our pool has been reopened. - Tony Adams, SEPO Board Sent 2025-01-01: Birding and Nature Club Notice - Hey, Birding and Nature enthusiasts! Just a reminder, Mike Heep, our local expert on regional and indigenous plants along with Rio Grande Valley habitat, will be our featured speaker Monday, January 6 at 7PM in Retzlaff Hall. Please join us for this enjoyable and informative presentation. All Are welcome! - Deb Jones, Secretary, Birding and Nature Club Back to Top

Golf Scramble (O'Clockers) Contact: Donna Myers / George Moore Play: Daily (w/varying times) Most of Winter Season (4 PM) Usually once Daylight Savings Starts (5 PM) Usually Beginning of May (6 PM) Location: Sunshine Golf Course Details: See the Guidelines for play below and also on this Web site HERE . Golfing Notifications From: SEPO Community Sent: Saturday, May 1, 2021 9:29 PM To: sepoenews@gmail.com Subject: Golf Scramble 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 Back to Top

Golf Events during the winter season (2024-2025 ). Golf Events (Oct 1, 2024 thru Mar 31, 2025) Additional Details Women's Golf League (Winter 2024-2025) Men's Golf League (Winter 2024-2025) O'Clockers Golf (ONGOING) *************** WINTER 2024-2025 Women's Golf League Sent 2024-11-11: REMINDER: Restricted golf times on Wednesdays - REMINDER TO ALL SEPO RESIDENTS: THE GOLF COURSE IS RESTRICTED TO WOMEN'S GOLF LEAGUE EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 9:00 AM UNTIL NOON. This is stated in the SEPO Policies & Procedures , Number 20 in the 'Golf Course' section. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION. - Dana Szretter, Women's Golf League President Newsletter, 2024-11: REMINDER: Our first day of league golf is Wednesday, November 6th. Please plan to meet in the library between 8:30 and 8:45 to sign up. Don’t forget your league dues, $25.00 … $1.00 bills will be much appreciated. Hostess signup sheets will be posted on the bulletin board. We ask that two people sign up for each week. Look at scheduled weeks and sign up for the week or weeks that will work best with your schedule. Hostess packets were developed last year for your convenience with step-by-step instructions. Ask for help if you have any questions. See you on the 6th! - Dana Szretter, League President Back to Top *************** WINTER 2024-2025 Men's Golf League Newsletter 2024-11 & Sent 2024-10-26: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: Men's Golf League 2024-2025 Kickoff - At the post tournament men’s golf league meeting last spring, the members voted unanimously to change the signup system and fee structure for men’s golf for the coming season. The changes approved are as follows: Elimination of the advance sign-up. Members will show up to play at either the 8:30 am launch or the 10:15 am launch. Fifteen (15) minutes before each tee time, a ball with the player’s name will be drawn for hole assignment. Golfers arriving less than 15 minutes before tee time will not be assigned to a team for that tee time. Early players who arrive late can return to play at 10:15 am. Second shift players who arrive late will need to wait until the following week to play. The fee structure has also changed. Gone is the requirement to pay $1.00 per week and a $20 membership fee. It has been replaced with a membership fee of $40.00 which covers weekly play, tournament costs and administrative costs (ink, paper, etc). Cash only will be accepted for payment. In order to have your golf ball (supplied by Matt Lyne) placed in the case for player eligibility each golfer must pay his $40.00 membership fee before playing. The first date for 2024-2025 season is November 5, 2024. In order to accommodate players who wish to play on November 5, Matt Lyne and Jerry Wetherbee will be available to collect membership fees from 7:30 am to 8:00 am, and from 9:30 am to 10:00 am. Alternatively, if you wish to pay early you may drop your $40.00 off with either Matt or Jerry prior to the November 5 start date. If you have questions about this, contact Matt Lyne at 308-870-1423 or Jerry Wetherbee at 425-418-3345. - Jerry Wetherbee / Matt Lyne Back to Top *************** ONGOING O'Clo ckers Golf Scramble (Daily, Year-round) Sent 2024-11-05: O'Clockers Golf Scramble: Time Change - O’clockers golf scramble will be moving to 4:00 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 6th. Meet beside shuffleboard court at 3:45 for team assignments. Open to all golfers in our community. There is no charge. Just a fun time for players. - Donna Myers Sent 2024-10-10: O'Clockers Golf Scramble: Time Change - O’clockers golf scramble will be moving to 5:00 on Sunday October 13th. Meet beside shuffleboard court at 4:45 for team assignments. Open to all golfers in our community. There is no charge. Just a fun time for players. - Donna Myers Back to Top

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"Looking For" Guidelines Revision 1 - 04-01-2021 Print this Page There is currently a "For Sale or Free" Web page for items other than Homes. It is located HERE . If you are a resident or renter in Sunshine Country Club Estates and are looking for item(s) that your friends and neighbors in Sunshine may no longer have use for, you can specify what you need by following the Guidelines below. Send an e-mail to sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com containing - Looking For in the Subject of your e-mail. Contact info - Name(s), Phone (s), e-mail and/or other. A list of the item(s) you are looking for. Description and picture(s) (optional) of the item(s). Key thing to remember about this process is - You need to keep the Web Administrator informed when your item(s) need to be removed from the listing page. Do this by sending an e-mail to sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com . Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Back to Top

Birding & Nature Club Meeting Minutes (2021-2022 Winter Season Minutes (2022-03-07) Minutes (2022-02-07) Minutes (2022-01-03) Minutes (2021-12) Minutes (2021-11) Minutes of B&N Club Meeting Mar 7, 2022 Minutes (2022-03-07) Minutes of B&N Club Meeting Feb 7, 2022 Minutes (2022-02-07) Minutes (2022-01-03) Minutes of B&N Club Meeting Jan 3, 2022 Minutes of B&N Club Meeting Dec 2021 Minutes (2021-12) Minutes (2021-11) Minutes of B&N Club Meeting Nov 2021 Back to Top

Clubs & Committees (2021-2022 Winter ) Additional Acty Details Birding & Nature Club Sunshine Garden Club BIRDING & NATURE CLUB Sent 2022-03-15: Birding and Nature Walk - You are all invited to meet at the Gazebo at 8:30am on Friday, March 18 for a birding and nature walk. "Walk" is a non-specific term: golf carts and bicycles are welcome also. We will observe and talk about the birds we find but will also be pointing out the native trees and plants in our nature area and around the community. Please bring binoculars if you have them, but don't stay home just because you don't! We will have scopes set up for better viewing. Questions? debi.warner1129@att.net Sent 2022-03-03: Birding and Nature Club Event - Birding and Nature Club Event The Birding and Nature club is pleased to bring you a program presented by one of our new residents, Gail Foerste. The topic is Birds of North America and their habitat. There is no charge for the program but we would like for you to sign up in the library, on the easel, if you are coming. That way we will know how many to prepare for. Cookies, ice tea & coffee will be served. Monday, March 7th, 7:00 PM in Retzlaff Hall. Ladonna Harvey Sent 2022-02-08: B&N Club Field Trip - What: SCCE Birding & Nature Club is hosting a birding field trip When: Friday March 11th (Rain date: Friday March 18) Where: Resaca De La Palma State Park & World Birding Center 1000 New Carmen Ave, Brownsville, TX 78521 Meet in parking lot@10:30 Cost: B&NC Members $4. Non-Members $8.00 Who: Contact: Tom Stone @ 715-292-0360 to reserve you spot Reservations are limited Newsletter 2022-02: The Sunshine Birding and Nature Club will meet in the library at 7:00pm on Monday, February 7, 2022. All are invited. We will be discussing the rescheduled field trip and planting trees. Questions? Text Debi Warner at 956-357-8999. Sent 2022-01-06: Birding and Nature Club Event - (CANCELLED) What & Where: Field trip to “Resaca De La Palma” State Park 1000 New Carman Ave Brownsville TX 78521 The tour through the park will be on a tram so there is not a lot of walking When: January 21 @11:00AM (Meet at Park) ($5 to $8 Est Cost) Why: See and Identify and Birds and wildlife native to the RGV Who can Go: Anyone B&N Club member, Guest, or Sunshine CC Resident renter or immediate family. ($5 to $8 Est Cost) For additional info call 309-945-2108. Bill Peterson Sent 2021-12-23: Annual Christmas Bird Count - The annual Christmas Bird Count for the Harlingen area will occur on Saturday, January 1st. Anyone interested in participating in the count should meet at the Gazebo on Texas Ave. at 7:30 Saturday morning to be assigned to a count group. Questions about the count can be addressed to Ralph Peterson at 607-590-0606. People who have bird feeders may also contribute by counting species and numbers that show up at the feeders during the count day. Sent 2021-12-02: Birding and Nature Club Meeting - It's time for the second Meeting of the season for the Sunshine Birding and Nature Club. This meeting, our By-Laws will allow us to conduct business. The forecast is for a nice warm day on Monday December 6th, so what better place for the “Nature “ club to meet than in the Gazebo next to Texas Ave. So the meeting will be at 1:00 Monday the 6th in the Gazebo. Should Mother Nature surprise us with a nasty day, as a fallback, we will meet in the Library at 7:00. The first real business to conduct will be the appointment of a new club President and a new club Secretary. Mostly we need to talk about events. We need your input on what events to plan for the upcoming season. One of our members has been researching the possibilities. Since we will be outdoors, I'm not too sure how applicable the standard SEPO disclaimer is, but here it is anyway: Everyone attending this event “in person”, by their presence, acknowledges potential exposure to Covid-19. Each person is responsible for his/her own choice as it relates to attending events. Let's have a good “Out in Nature” meeting Monday at 1:00 in the Gazebo Pat Harvey Acting President Sent 2021-10-29: Birding and Nature Club Meeting - It's time for the first Meeting of the season for the Sunshine Birding and Nature Club. The forecast is for a beautiful day on Monday November 1st, so what better place for the “Nature “ club to meet than in the Gazebo next to Texas Ave. So the meeting will be at 2:00 Monday Nov 1st in the Gazebo. Should Mother Nature surprise us with a nasty day, as a fallback, we will meet in the Library at 7:00. Mostly we need to talk about events. We need your input on what events to plan for the upcoming season as well as elections to fill some vacancies on our board. Since we will be outdoors, I'm not too sure how applicable the standard SEPO disclaimer is, but here it is anyway: Everyone attending this event “in person”, by their presence, acknowledges potential exposure to Covid-19. Each person is responsible for his/her own choice as it relates to attending events. Let's have a good “Out in Nature” meeting Monday at 2:00 in the Gazebo. Pat Harvey Acting President Birding & Nature Club Sunshine Garden Club SUNSHINE GARDEN CLUB Sent 2022-03-06: Reminder of Garden Club Tuesday, March 8 - Garden Club News Welcome to all residents/renters to The Garden Club Event, Tuesday, March 8th at 6:30pm in Retzlaff Hall. Topic of interest: Best RGV Plants for your landscape. Special guest speaker is a Master Gardener from Cameron County Extension Office, in San Benito. Coffee, tea, bars and cookies will be available. See you Tuesday evening. Thank you, Susanne Sent 2022-02-06: REMINDER, Garden Club - Sunshine Garden Club - New Meeting Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm. - February 8th in the library. We will have a Social at 6:15 with treats and coffee. Very interesting and informative topic for the night is "Cut Flower Arrangements" and tips of the trade by Terry DeBackere, florist. *** Covid precautions will be in place. *** Thank you, Sunshine Garden Club (by Susanne Ulrich) Sent 2022-02-02: Garden Cleanup Day Postponed - Monday, February 7th looks like rain and a high of 52. I will search out a better day once our chances of frost will be gone. Thank you all for offering to help. Susanne Ulrich Newsletter 2022-02: New Meeting Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm. February 8th in the library. Very interesting and informative topic for the night is "Cut Flower Arrangements" with our very own Terry DeBackere. *Community volunteers needed. I am planning a garden cleanup day on Monday, February 7th, meet at gazebo at 10:00am. Inclement weather will cancel. Area's we will focus on is the plantings around the gazebo and the community office garden. Tasks will include, weeding, deadheading, planting seeds and rearranging of small plants. I have a few tools, but feel free to bring what you may have. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Susanne Ulrich Sent 2021-11-05: SUNSHINE GARDEN CLUB - If you like or find gardening interesting come join us Tuesday, Nov. 9th, 7:00pm in the library. All residents/renters are invited. Topic of evening is container planting. Looking forward to fun, prizes and desserts. Susanne Ulrich Garden Club NEWSLETTER 2021-10-01: We are looking forward to our first “Meet and Greet" evening on November 7, 2021 in the library at 7:00 pm. Main topic will be “Filler, Thriller, Spiller”. Finished display will be the door prize. Each monthly gathering is open to all residents/renters, we will have a main topic, suggested monthly “To Do's" for zone 9 and time for open discussion. We look forward to seeing you in November. Some zone 9 suggestions for October are: Begin planting for cooler weather (sounds good about now), such as dianthus, petunia, pansy. Plant bulbs, like lilies for blooms next spring/summer. Start herbs from seeds like parsley, cilantro, chives, garlic, and sage. Also crops like broccoli, kale, collards, and lettuce. Happy Gardening, Susanne Ulrich, Brenda Crothers, Glenna Boardman, Terry DeBackere and Sue Swidryk Back to Top

PREVIOUS SEPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS Current Board Each Director serves Two Years on the Board The Years a Director Serves is based on the Year Elected 2019 - 2020 SEPO Officers 2020 - 2021 SEPO Officers 2020 - 2021 SEPO Officers (History) 2021 - 2022 SEPO Officers 2021 - 2022 SEPO Officers (History) 2022 - 2023 SEPO Officers 2022 - 2023 SEP O O fficers (History) 2023 - 2024 SEPO Officers 2023 - 2024 SEPO Officers (History) 2024 - 2025 SEPO Officers 2025 - 2026 SEPO Officers Back to Top

Where to pick up your large package mail. Large Mail Package Pickup Contact: SEPO Office Location: Back corner of the Billiards Room (located in the Sunburst Building) Details: For your convenience SEPO has converted the Back corner of the Billiards Room to an overflow package pick-up area. You may access this room by using the keypad installed for security and concerns of package theft. This room is available to residents 24/7. Please be sure to close the door securely as you leave. A recent survey from the U.S. Postal Service has revealed that consumers now make 51% of their purchases online and that 26% receive a package once a week. The mail carriers servicing Sunshine usually leave you a notice in your mailbox indicating there is a package for you. Please try to pick these up in a timely fashion. SEPO does not provide a designated staff member to accept and store packages. If you have experienced a mis-delivery of items, please notify Valerie in the Office. Porch Pirates: Since some packages get left at your doorstep, an infuriating trend has developed. A disturbing statistic bears out that close to 30% of Americans have fallen victim to this kind of theft from Jan thru Oct 2025. That equals around 250,000 packages stolen per day amounting to about $15,000,000,000. The Porch Pirate (thief) targets a special area so they can maximize their reward. A Ring (or similar) Video Doorbell device may be a solution. Or ask a neighbor to look out for your delivery and take your package to their home. There is also a Package Guard – a nifty device with a weight sensitive stand on which the delivery drivers place your package. Should a Porch Pirate be interested and try to swipe your delivery, the Package Guard sounds a very loud alarm and the thief takes off. Tracking Notifications – this helps you to know there has been a delivery and you can check online or by receiving emails or texts. Back to Top

Sunshine Amenities You can find details about each of the below by clicking on the Title of the Area you are Interested in. * Neighborhood Watch-CERT * Art Painting Club * Birding & Nature Club * Fishing Association * Fitness Rooms (under Construction) * Garden Club * Golf * Large Mail Package Pickup * Library * Mr. Fix-It List * Pool-Hottub-Pavilion * Quilting (Killer Bees) * Recipes * Rock Painting Clu b * Storage Lot * Tennis & Pickleball & Table Tennis * Woodshop The following are past opportunities. * Crafty Creations by Heidi * Gift & Memorial Club * Sunday Night Music * Video Exercises Additional Amenities Details Are - Back to Top

PREVIOUS SEPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2019 - 2020 SEPO Officers Terms Vary based on Year Elected SEPO Board of Directors 2019 - 2020: John Chajec (term expired 2020) President Mark Owen (term expired 2021) Treasurer Dick Shelton ( term expired 2020) NOTE: Dick resigned his position due to health concerns. Various persons became acting Secretary during the remainder of his term. Secretary Covenants, Bylaws, Policies and Procedures Lyn Swonger (term expired 2020) 1st Vice President: Director of Golf Course - Golf Course Equipment Irrigation Maintenance Maintenance Area Frank Tewell (term expired 2021) 2nd Vice president: Director of Common Area 1 - Offices & Lounge Pavilion Pool & Hot tub Retzlaff Hall Sun Burst Bldg Clint Wunderlich (term expired 2020) Director of Common Area 2 - Drainage and Irrigation Ditches Streets and Grounds Texas Ave Jerry Utterback (term expires 2021) Director of Common Area 3 - Storage & Shop Area Shuffleboard Court Tennis Court Back to Top