S EPO Community Emails: September 2024 From SEPO Facebook 2024-09-28: Availability of Water in Irrigation Canal - There is currently no water in our irrigation canal. They have not given us a day when the water will return. Please handle accordingly. - Randy Davis (from SEPO Facebook) SEPO Board From SEPO Facebook 2024-09-28: UPDATE: Texas Avenue Dog Park - The area is still wet as you can see by the water in the gutter from the pump. But we’re hoping that by next week it’ll be dry enough to finish burying the electric conduit for the sump pump. If it’s still pumping, Lalo said he would be collecting that water from the pump, to water the plants in the area since the resaca is still dry. - Tom Perrier Director Area 2 Sent 2024-09-28: MARKET: Home For Sale - See the home at 4344 N Missouri St, owned by Margo & Bobby Crouch, that is for sale on the Sunshine MARKET . Contact: Jennifer Martinez for more information @ 956-252-0004 Sent 2024-09-28: Mosquito Spraying - The town of Combes will be spraying for mosquitos in Sunshine on either Monday, Sep 30 or Tuesday, Oct 1 @ 5 AM. They are requesting all Sunshine residents remain indoors during that period. Thanks for you cooperation with their request. - Tom Perrier, SEPO Board Sent 2024-09-28: SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER, Oct 2024 - Here's your Oct 2024 Sunshine Newsletter - The first one of the 2024-2025 Winter Season. Thanks to everyone who contributed. You can view/print a copy of it directly from HERE or on the Sunshine website HERE . Valerie will be placing copies in the library area on Monday. - Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Mgr E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-09-27: Sunshine Garage Sale - Garage Sale! October 4 & 5 Friday and Saturday 8 AM - 4PM Sunshine Estates 4316 N Missouri Street, Harlingen. We’re moving. John & Donna Magyar From SEPO Facebook 2024-09-26: Harlingen spraying for mosquitos - Hey all! Harlingen is going to spray for mosquitoes tonight starting at 7pm going to 11/12pm. So I’m going to have the gate open till I see them come thru. Please keep the streets clear during this time. For clarification, The city will start spraying in district 2 (which includes Sunshine Estates) at 7:00 pm today. I don’t know when they will be coming thru Sunshine but it is supposed to be this evening. I will close the gate when I see them coming through the community. Hope that answers any questions. Thx - Tom Perrier, Director Area 2 Sent 2024-09-23: REMINDER (FINAL): OCT 2024 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day SEP 24, 2024 - This is the FINAL reminder that the October 2024 Newsletter articles are due by end of day on the 24th of this month (September). All articles need to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com . Any information you can provide for new homeowners OR a reminder to others about the various activities and meetings in the "MARK YOUR CALENDAR" document HERE , would be beneficial. And even if you don't have all of the information finalized by the Newsletter deadline, at least put 'what you do know so far' or even just a 'Save the Date' sentence in the Newsletter. Updated Newsletter Guidelines , dated Aug 1, 2024 , are posted on the website HERE . Prior Newsletters , which you can use as examples, can be found HERE . My grandkids are visiting this week (YAY), but I will get the Newsletter to all as close to the 26th of Sep as I can. Thx. Please call with questions. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Newsletter Mgr Email: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-09-19: Texas Ave Dog Area - Hello All! Lalo is setting a permanent sump pump in the fenced dog area on Texas Ave. The rain has slowed down the project and there are exposed power cords on the ground. When he gets the water pumped down enough it will be buried. So we’re closing the area at least till Monday. Thank you for your patience and understanding. - Tom Perrier, Director Area 2 Sent 2024-09-19: SEPO Enews Emails - Throughout the summer I have often pulled SEPO Activities info directly from the SEPO Facebook page and sent emails to the community. That hasn't been as issue for me since things are normally fairly slow at Sunshine during the summer. However, things are going to be picking up here very quickly (both at Sunshine and with me personally) and I would like everyone to go back to the pre-SEPO Facebook practice of sending the info you would like published in SEPO emails directly to me at the email address in my signature below. Email guidelines are HERE . Doing this, along with it still being published on Facebook if you wish, will ensure all pertinent info gets to the community, particularly to those who don't use Facebook. And I won't worry if I don't get to Facebook every day !!! Please contact me with any questions/concerns. Thx and hope to see everyone soon. - Beth Parrish SEPO Email Mgr Email: sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-09-19: REMINDER: WC Health Fair - Reminder for the Women’s Club Health Fair Oct 4th. If you’re interested in new glasses or sunglasses please remember to bring your current eye exam info. My son, Ryan, will be showcasing some fun frames from his shop to try on and to purchase. Thank you. - Lisa Perrier Sent 2024-09-19: MARKET: Home For Rent - See the home at 4137 N Missouri St. that is for rent on the Sunshine MARKET . - Marketed by: Jocelyn Kerschen Sent 2024-09-18: REMINDER (2nd): OCT 2024 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day SEP 24, 2024 - I forgot to send this yesterday so here goes. This is the second reminder that the October 2024 Newsletter articles are due by end of day on the 24th of this month (September) . All articles need to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com . I've only received 'two' articles since the initial reminder. Even if you don't have all of the information finalized by the Newsletter deadline, at least put 'what you do know so far' or even just a 'Save the Date' sentence in the Newsletter. Updated Newsletter Guidelines , dated Aug 1, 2024 , are posted on the website HERE . Prior Newsletters , which you can use as examples, can be found HERE . Beth Parrish, SEPO Newsletter Mgr Email: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-09-18: Resident Passing - Jack Baethke passed away yesterday, Sep 17, 2024. Informed by Lenore Combs. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office sepo.office@gmail.com Sent 2024-09-16: FOUND: Dog in Storage Area Doggie Park - A dog was found and is being held in the Storage Area doggie park. If no one claims him we will need to call animal control. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office Manager Sent 2024-09-14: MARKET: Home For Sale - Price Lowered - The selling price for the home at 2029 W Michigan Drive has been lowered. See details on the Sunshine MARKET . - Marketed by: ADRIANA GARCIA, KELLER WILLIAMS LRGV (281) 844-6736 Sent 2024-09-10: REMINDER (first): OCT 2024 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day SEP 24, 2024 - Yes - It's that time of year already. The Sunshine Community 2024-2025 Winter Season (10-01-2024 thru 03-31-2024) is almost here. And I've volunteered to create your Sunshine Newsletter again this year. I made an executive decision last weekend. Since some of this winter season's activities start right off the bang near the beginning of October, I think sending the first reminder that the October 2024 Newsletter articles are due by end of day on the 24th of this month (September) is warranted. All articles need to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com . And, if at all possible, please don't wait until you get the next reminder (later in September) to send me your articles. But, if you are waiting for as many details as possible to be finalized, I totally understand. This is a super way to get the word out about upcoming activities. Even if you don't have all of the information finalized by the Newsletter deadline, at least put 'what you do know so far' or even just a 'Save the Date' sentence in the Newsletter. Updated Newsletter Guidelines , dated Aug 1, 2024 , are posted on the website HERE . Prior Newsletters , which you can use as examples, can be found HERE . Let's fill this Newsletter with all kinds of good info for the Sunshine Community. Please contact me with any issues/questions. Beth Parrish, SEPO Newsletter Mgr Email: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-09-09: NEED YOUR HELP: How about updating the Sunshine Website Home Page picture? - I've been on the Sunshine Website today and in looking at the Home Page I thought - why don't I ask the Sunshine Community if anyone has a super cool picture(s) that I can put on this page, since either the current one or the one of our pool area has been out there for at least the last four years. If you have a pic or some pics you would like me to consider, please email them to me at the email address below. And if I get several I'll just keep switching them out every few week. Thanks in advance for your input - especially since this is YOUR Website. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-09-09: WC: Oktoberfest (Oct 16, 2024) - Holy lederhosen! October 16, we will have our big season kickoff Oktoberfest party! This Bavarian guy could sure use a beer stein. Bring your best one and you might win a prize! We are excited to have our first committee meeting for this event soon. It’s gonna be a doozy! - Pam Davis (SEPO Facebook) Sent 2024-09-09: Calling All Dogs and Cats - Hey Everyone, Sandra Delaunay contacted me and will be getting back on schedule. She is coming to the Estates on Thursday, September 12th, 2024, to take care of your pet's nails. Sandra will be starting appointments at 12 noon. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Please text or call Sandra and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919 . Sandra will come to your home. Thanks, - Marian Young, 719-468-4556 Sent 2024-09-07: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Financials, 2024-08 (August) - The UNAPPROVED August 2024 SEPO Financials are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . If anyone has any questions, feel free to email them to sepotreasurer@gmail.com . - Tracy Wagner, Treasurer for Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., sepotreasurer@gmail.com Sent 2024-09-05: Resident Passing - Gerald Davidson passed away today Sept 5 2024. Informed by Son-in-Law Larry Grantz. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office sepo.office@gmail.com Sent 2024-09-05: Garage Sale September 7th - GARAGE SALE Saturday September 7th ONLY 8:00 am to 2 pm - 4116 N Minnesota St - We will have the sale both inside and outside. Come and browse through items in the garage then go inside for some air conditioning and even more items and clothes! Please be considerate of your neighbors and do not block traffic on the street. See you there! Sandy McAfee Sent 2024-09-05: REMINDER - Karaoke - Karaoke is Friday (tomorrow) at 5pm (doors open at 4:30). You don’t have to sing, dance, drink, or eat. We just want you stop by and check it out. If you WANT to do any or all of those things, you will absolutely have that opportunity. It’s a good chance to get out of the house for a little bit and enjoy some entertainment (it is entertaining). - Randy David (from SEPO Facebook) Sent 2024-09-03: ACTION REQUIRED ASAP: Parked Auto - There is a vehicle parked in a residence home that needs to be moved ASAP. It is a red Dodge Ram at 4208 N. Missouri. The office has the license plate number. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office sepo.office@gmail.com Sent 2024-09-02: Hibachi Dinner Update - The Hibachi Dinner is now sold out! Thanks to everyone who signed up! It should be a fun time!!! - Pam Davis (from SEPO Facebook) Sent 2024-09-01: 2024-25 Women's Club sponsored events - Hello neighbors! I hope you all had a wonderful summer! September is here which means fall is coming which means all our friends and neighbors will be heading back. And it also means all the fun activities will begin. In case you forgot to put them in your calendar, here's a list of all the Women's Club sponsored events for the upcoming 2024-25 season. *Health Fair – Fri. Oct. 4th *Oktoberfest – Wed. Oct. 16th *Halloween Party - Thu. Oct. 31st *Chili Cook-Off - Fri. Nov. 8th (Need chairperson) *Veterans Day - Mon. Nov. 11th *Country Carnival - Sat. Nov. 23rd *Thanksgiving Potluck - Thu. Nov. 28th *Craft & Bake Sale - Sat. Dec. 7th *Christmas Potluck - Wed. Dec. 25th (Need chairperson) *New Years Eve Party - Tue. Dec. 31st *New Homeowners Party - Sat. Jan. 11th *Brush & Bubbles - Tues. Feb. 4th *Taste of Sunshine – Sat. Jan 25th (Need chairperson) *Casino Night - Sat. Feb. 22nd *Fat Tuesday (Shrimp Boil) - Tue. Mar. 4th *High Tea - Sun. Mar. 23rd *End of Season Party – Fri. Apr. 4th *Earth Day Trash Pick-up - Tues. Apr. 22nd Please note that a couple of the events are still in need of a chairperson. The signup sheets are in the library and you'll notice that we already have many people signed up (thank you in advance for all your help) but we always welcome more volunteers. There's a lot of laughs and fun in planning and putting on these activities so come join us! NOTE: As she has done the past few years for the Women's Club, Beth Parrish will be updating the Sunshine Website as details become available concerning your events. The Activity list is always available HERE . Please make sure you keep her updated with pertinent website info as decisions are made by your committees ongoing. Just a reminder for all the chairpeople out there, I'm doing things a little different this year in that I would like to attend the first planning meeting for each event so that I can give you and your committee the activity guidelines and checklists. In addition I'll be there to answer any questions you may have or direct you to someone that can. I'm looking forward to seeing you all again. Let's have a great 2024-25 season! - Jill Ventrello, Women's Club Director of Activities Sent 2024-09-01: Karaoke - It’s been a while since we’ve had karaoke party, so let’s get together and sing and dance on Friday, September 6. As a reminder, you don’t have to sing, but we’d love to have you come support those that do. Doors will open at 4:30 and we’ll start singing at 5pm. If you want to bring a snack, feel free to do so, but it is absolutely not necessary. It’s about singing and not eating. We’ll probably go for a couple of hours, so if you’ve never checked it out, stick your head in and see what’s happening. I think you’ll have a good time. - Randy Davis (SEPO Facebook) Sent 2024-09-02: Hibachi Party - As promised, We will have a high end Hibachi dinner here on Tuesday, September 17 at 5 PM. I understand this isn’t for everyone and it is just an experiment at this time. The Hibachi Chef can only accommodate up to 25 people for this event. A signup sheet will be in the Library later this week. If you’re interested, please sign up and I will share more details with you. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Thank you! Pam Davis (from SEPO Facebook) Back to Top

SEPO Residents Meeting Agendas & Videos (10-2021 thru 03-2022 Winter Season) Go directly to the Information you are looking for by clicking an item below. Residents Mtg Video (2022-03-07) Residents Mtg Video (2022-02-14) Residents Mtg Agenda (Rev2) (2022-03-07) Residents Mtg Agenda (2022-02-14) Residents Mtg Video (2022-01-04) Residents Mtg Agenda (2022-01-04) Residents Mtg Tape Recording (2021-12-13) Residents Mtg Video: None (2021-12-13) Residents Mtg Agenda (2021-12-13) Residents Mtg Video (2021-11-08) Residents Mtg Agenda (2021-11-08) Residents Mtg Video (2021-10-11) Residents Mtg Agenda (2021-10-11) ******************** RESIDENTS MEETING VIDEO Monday, Mar 7, 2022 @ 1:00 PM Residents Mtg Video (2022-03-07) ******************** RESIDENTS MEETING (Rev2) NOTICE OF & AGENDA FOR Monday, Mar 7, 2022 @ 1:00 PM Residents Mtg Agenda (Rev2) (2022-03-07) ******************** RESIDENTS MEETING VIDEO Monday, Feb 14, 2022 @ 1:00 PM Residents Mtg Video (2022-02-14) ******************** RESIDENTS MEETING AGENDA Monday, Feb 14, 2022 @ 1:00 PM Residents Mtg Agenda (2022-02-14) ******************** RESIDENTS MEETING VIDEO Tuesday, Jan 4, 2022 @ 1:00 PM Residents Mtg Video (2022-01-04) ******************** RESIDENTS MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, Jan 4, 2022 @ 1:00 PM Residents Mtg Agenda (2022-01-04) ******************** RESIDENTS MEETING TAPE RECORDING Monday, Dec 13, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT I have been questioned by several residents today concerning the non-availability of a Google Meet Video from the Dec 13 Residents mtg. I definitely want to ensure everyone - it was a 'technical' error. The Google Meet session said it was recording and I verified to Tony just prior to the meeting that I thought it was as well. You will hear that on the recording I'm linking to below. However, the meeting did not get recorded. Normally Tony gets an e-mail from Google within 2-5 hrs after the meeting stating the video is available for downloading. This time - no e-mail - no video. In order for me to be accurate and thorough (or as some may interpret as lengthy - LOL) I also start my tape recorder at the beginning of all of our meetings. In order to be totally transparent with the community, which I guess you could call this Board's motto, I have uploaded my tape recording to the Web site for anyone who wishes to listen to the meeting. Please remember, this recorder is lying beside my laptop, and I also shuffle through lots of paper during a meeting, so you will hear those noises as well. I have listened to the entire tape, and you will definitely be able to hear what transpired during the meeting. It is a ".mp3" file and is available: from the Residents Meetings Web site page or directly from this link . As I have stated previously, a recap of all Speaker Requests (which there were five of them during the Residents meeting on Dec 13) will also be recorded into the Board meeting minutes from Dec 14, which I will be sending to the community next week. Please call me with any issue/questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Residents Mtg Tape Recording (2021-12-13) ******************** NO RESIDENTS MEETING VIDEO Monday, Dec 13, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT I just wanted to let everyone know, due to technical issues with the Google Meet session, we were unable to capture the Dec 13 Residents meeting on video. At this meeting we did have five Speaker Requests. As per process, these will be documented as part of the minutes from the Dec 14, 2021 Regular Board Meeting. Beth Parrish (for SEPO Board) Board Secretary Residents Mtg Video: None (2021-12-13) ******************** RESIDENTS MEETING AGENDA Monday, Dec 13, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT Residents Mtg Agenda (2021-12-13) ******************** RESIDENTS MEETING VIDEO Monday, Nov 8, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT 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 Residents Mtg Video (2021-11-08) ******************** RESIDENTS MEETING AGENDA Monday, Nov 8, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT Residents Mtg Agenda (2021-11-08) Residents Mtg Video (2021-10-11) ******************** RESIDENTS MEETING VIDEO Monday, Oct 11, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT The first Residents (formerly known as Informational) meeting of the 2021-2022 Sunshine Winter season was held on October 11, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT and was a Hybrid meeting. Retzlaff Hall was open to Board members and those residents and renters who wished to attend in person, which there were several. The meeting was also available via Google Meet, which several others utilized. Thanks to everyone who attended. As listed in the Agenda, this was an opportunity for those leading the various Sunshine Clubs to provide information about what's currently going on with their Clubs. After these updates were given, there were no non-Board members who had requested to speak at this meeting concerning the agenda items that will be discussed in today's (Oct 12, 2021) Board meeting. The Residents meeting was recorded and can be viewed directly from HERE or from from the Residents Meetings page on the Sunshine Web site HERE . NOTE - There are no plans to publish minutes from this meeting or any of the ongoing Residents meetings. So please view the video (which is around 30 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 Residents Mtg Agenda (2021-10-11) ******************** RESIDENTS MEETING AGENDA Monday, Oct 11, 2021 @ 1:00 PM CT Back to Top

SEPO 2023 Election: Ballots Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., (SEPO) governs Sunshine Country Club Estates (SCCE). ********************* ******************************* Each Ballot to be voted on (exc luding th e SEPO Board C andidates ) are listed below. *************** RESULTS of the Votes at the Feb 21, 2023 SEPO Annual Meeting were as follows: BYLAWS: The single ballot passed. COVENANTS: None of the six ballots passed. Click on these links to be taken to the current 'updated' SEPO Covenants & Byl aws documents. ******************** *********** ****************************** The following 'single' Ball ot pertains to the Bylaws. There wa s one (1) Bylaws Ballot. It requires a majority (50%) of the quorum to vote 'Approve' to amend our Bylaws. (This means .50 x the 'Annual Meeting Quorum figure' positive votes are needed.) The followin g 'six' Ballots pertains to the Covenants. There we re six (6) Covenants Ballots. They require not less than sixty-six percent (66%) of the lots owned by OWNERS, with each OWNER entitled to one (1) vote for each lot owned, to vote 'Approve' to amend our Covenants. (This currently means .66 x 306 votes = 201.96, or 202 positive votes are needed.) NOTE: If you do not submit any vote for a Covenant, it is counted as a NO vote toward the 66% requirement to pass. Back to Top

Activities: (2020: Summer ) Additional Details Garage Sale (2020-10-1/2/3) Garage Sale (2020-09-25/26) Labor Day Golf Cart Cavalcade (2020-09-07) July 4th Golf Cart Parade (2020-07-04) Memorial Day Program (2020-05-25) Golf Cart Parade (2020-04-26) Golf Cart Parade (2020-04-19) WC - Resident Photos on Web Bottom of Page GARAGE SALE (Fri, Sat & Sun - October 1-2-3, 2020) COMPLETE Sent 2020-09-30: Garage Sale in Sunshine - Dear Friends - Several familieS are planning a Garage Sale - Thurs Fri Sat 1 - 2- 3 October 9am - 3pm I would like some volunteers for Neighborhood Watch Patrol during this time. Contact me for questions, Thanks -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator SCCE NW - CERT Garage Sale (2020-10-1/2/3) Back To Top GARAGE SALE (Fri & Sat, September 25 & 26, 2020) COMPLETE Sent 2020-09-24: Neighborhood Watch Patrol needed for Garage Sale this weekend - Garage Sale (2020-09-25/26) Back To Top Labor Day Golf Cart Cavalcade (2020-09-07) LABOR DAY GOLF CART CAVALCADE (Monday, September 7, 2020) COMPLETE Sent 2020-09-01: LABOR DAY GOLF CART CAVALCADE - Dear Friends, We have permission for a tribute for labor Day. Everyone is invited. Hopefully we will have a great turn-out. Covid-19 restrictions prevail. This notice will be posted on the usual areas: White board at Office, Pool Doors, Women's Club Bulletin Board by the Mail Box, the Package Pick-up room, exercise Room and Card room. etc. Call me for concerns. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 😷❤ Back To Top July 4th Golf Cart Parade (2020-07-04) July 4th Holiday Parade (Saturday, July 4, 2020) COMPLETE Sent 2020-07-03: July 4th Holiday Parade Saturday 7pm - Dear Friends - 🎼 😊 We shall have a July 4th Celebration Parade in honor of Independence Day. Golf Cart Line up at Office 7pm 🕖 Covid rules are in order *social distance, have *masks available Corvid - 19 has challenged our lifestyle but not our spirit. Independence Day is an important holiday and a symbol of patriotism. Its most common image is our American Flag and the accompaniment of our National Anthem. George Washington issued double rations of rum to all his soldiers to mark the anniversary of Independence Day but we will savor a virtual Hot Dog and Root Beer Float 🌭🍧 yum yum God Bless America -- Lenore J Combs 956 1276 Back To Top Memorial Day Program (2020-05-25) Memorial Day Program (Monday - May 25, 2020) COMPLETE Sent 2020-05-23: Memorial Day 2020 Monday 25 MAY at 3pm sharp - Dear SEPO Friends, You are cordially invited and most encouraged to join us on Monday at the Flag Pole by the SEPO Office. Help get the word out, please. We shall start our brief Memorial Day remembrance at 3pm sharp. Come as you are - in a golf cart or lawn chair. Upon arrival, simply park in your social space and enjoy the ceremony. Dress for the heat and have a cool beverage handy. Social distancing is paramount. Masks are encouraged. SEPO rules are in effect for Corvid19. Randy Nicholas, John and I will lead a brief program honoring our deceased Veterans and our recently deceased SEPO friends. Memorial Day (Decoration Day) is a somber day to honor our military fallen and because of recent Covid restrictions, we shall also remember our SEPO family and friends who have passed this year. This National Moment of Remembrance at 3pm is to remind us and future generations about the real meaning of this holiday. Call me for questions. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276. John & Lenore US Air Force Veterans Randy Nicholas US Army Veteran Sent 2020-05-18: SCCE Memorial Day plans Monday 25 May 3pm - This document outlines a Memorial Day Program for SCCE. This ceremony will be held next Monday, May 25 @ 3PM either by the Gazebo or the Flag Pole (depending on weather and mosquitos). All Social Distancing rules remain in effect. Please contact me if you have any issues viewing the program information. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Back To Top Golf Cart Parade (2020-04-26) Golf Cart Parade (Sunday - Apr 26, 2020) COMPLETE Sent 2020-04-22: The Next Golf Cart Parade - We had so much fun last Sunday we're going to have another Golf Cart Parade this coming Sunday 4/26 at 6:30. Gather in front of the office - same as last week. Social distancing and the wearing of masks rules still apply. So come on out and join us. Kay Sluyter PS from Beth: Since last Sunday I have added a video and some pictures of the parade spectators to the Web site HERE . Thank you to Spencer Smith. Back To Top Golf Cart Parade (2020-04-19) Golf Cart Parade (Sunday - Apr 19, 2020) COMPLETE Sent 2020-04-22: More Parade Pictures/Video - Since last Sunday I have added a video and some pictures of the parade spectators to the Web site HERE . Thank you to Spencer Smith. Beth Parrish Sent 2020-04-19: Golf Cart Parade Pictures - I would say the Golf Cart Parade traveling throughout Sunshine this evening, organized by Kay Sluyter, was a success. I took several pictures and have posted them on the Web site. It appeared to me everyone was having a fun time even in this heat. If anyone has any other pictures I can post, please get them to me. Thanks Kay and the pictures are HERE . Beth Parrish (314-960-6710) Sent 2020-04-16: Golf Card Parade - I recently put a message out on FB about a golf cart parade on Sunday 4/19 at 4:30. I’ve been told that the temperature is going to be 101. So I talked to a few people about changing the time to 6:30, hoping for a cooldown with a slight breeze! I hope this works for everyone and hope to see you at the front parking area in front of the office around 6:30. Should be fun and a way to get out and see our neighbors without breaking the social distancing rules. Wear your masks!! Kay Sluyter PS from Beth: Bring your cameras to take pictures for the Web site so that our friends who aren't here can enjoy the parade with us - just digitally. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Back To Top WC - Resident Photos on Web Women's Club Activity Resident Photo Directory - Web site (Summer 2020) COMPLETE Sent 2020-04-16: YAY - Resident Photos on Web site - Well all - I hope you are as excited about the final product as I am. I will have to say I learned a lot about the Web site during this process. One thing is - I did find there's lots of Shapes, Sizes, Color etc that I can change if anyone wants to make constructive suggestions to anything I've done with the photos. I have uploaded all of the Resident Photos that were included in the 2020 Photo Book. This page also includes: any New Homeowners who were not yet our neighbors when the book was being created any Homeowners who have either sold their homes in Sunshine since there picture was taken or have passed away. https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/directory-photos I also created a page of ONLY new Sunshine Residents during 2020, provided to me by the Office Manager Valerie. https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/directory-pics-new-residents For ease in finding these pages, I have included the direct links above. Ongoing these pages can be found by going to https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/residents-only and following the links provided. If you need assistance with anything at all concerning this, please give me a call. Please feel free to let me know if you have any suggestions on the format, etc of these photo pages. And again, I hope you like them. ENJOY Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2020-03-14: Resident Photos on Web site - Today I got copies from Debbie Robins of all of the resident photos that were put in the Photo Directory. My intent is to eventually get them on the Web site - somehow. With that said I will be working on this endeavor over the summer and will let everyone know when I have completed it. I'm just too pooped to work on it now and I want to do a good job with it. Thanks for your patience. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Bottom of Page Back To Top

SEPO Residents Meeting Agendas & Videos (10-01-2025 thru 03-31-2026) (Winter Season) "Res & Dir" Mtg: 2026-01-05 Res Mtg: 2025-12-09 Res Mtg: 2025-11-12 Res Mtg: 2025-10-14 "Residents & Directors" MEETING: Mon, Jan 5, 2026 @ 1 PM RESIDENTS MEETING: Tue, Dec 9, 2025 @ 1 PM RESIDENTS MEETING: Wed, Nov 12, 2025 @ 1 PM RESIDENTS MEETING: Tue, Oct 14, 2025 @ 1 PM Back to Top

Clubs & Committees (2022 Summer) Additional Details CANCELLED Birding and Nature Club Bird Walk (Apr 12, 2022) Sent 2022-04-13: Bird Walk Cancelled - The last Bird Walk of the season that was scheduled to be held on Tuesday, April 12 at 6:30PM has been cancelled. Bill Peterson Sent 2022-04-11: Bird Walk - The last Bird Walk of the season will be Tuesday, April 12 at 6:30PM. We will meet at the Gazebo to see if there are any migrants around. Please bring binos if you have them. We will use the scopes at the lake. Golf carts are welcome for those who can't walk. Debi Warner *************** ONGOING Rock Painting ( Pictures from various sessions can be found HERE .) Sent 2022-07-29: Rock Painting: Aug 1 session cancelled - Just wanted to let everyone know that the Rock Painting session scheduled for Monday, August 1 has been cancelled. Those who normally attend have been notified. However, I wanted to let anyone I hadn't contacted who might be planning to attend, know about the cancellation. - Karren Amos Sent 2022-07-24: REMINDER: Upcoming Rock Painting Sessions - REMINDER - Sunshine Estates Rock Painting Club classes are on this Monday,July 25th and also on August1st, 1 to 3pm. Setup will start at 12:45pm Monday as all materials have been reorganized. Thank you to all who have been helping with setup. Looking forward to seeing all members on Monday. Feel free to call me if you have any questions or suggestions. 309-781-3479. - Karren Amos Update on the July 11 Class: *** FINAL UPDATE for our Sunshine Estates Rock Painting class today! We'll have 2 guests, please wear your name tags today! Door prize/raffles of ROCK PAINTING ITEMS! Please bring that hair dryer if you have one! See you at 1pm TODAY! Thanks to all! I especially appreciate all of the rock painting preparation by Vicky and her friends for today's class! KARREN *********** U P D A T E******** I'm asking everyone that has a HAIR DRYER to please bring it to ROCK PAINTING CLASS with you on Monday. It will help the paint drying of the flowers on the rocks! Thank you in advance. Please come even if you don't have a hair dryer, we'll share! ******************************** REMINDER: ROCK PAINTING CLUB is meeting the 11th of July, this coming Monday! I've invited a member of Harlingen Rocks to demonstrate painting flowers on rocks with brushes, blending colors for the flowered rocks etc. Also, there will be periodic free raffles throughout the 2 hour class! See you on Monday, July 11th @ 1pm to 3pm for the next Sunshine Rock Painting Club Class. - Karren Amos Karrenaamos@gmail.com Ph 309-781-3479 Sent 2022-05-27: 2022 Sunshine Rock Painting Club meeting dates w/updates - I contacted the SEPO Office and changed two dates for the Rock Painting Club. An "*" before the dates below indicate where I moved the Rock Painting to the following Monday (for July 4th and Labor Day holidays. This denotes the change from the 1st week to the 2nd week of those two months where there are holidays on the 1st Monday. Note: my original suggestion only listed dates in May 2022. I overlooked the need to extend our meeting dates to the end of the year. Club meeting dates are: May 23rd June 6th & 27th *July 11th & 25th Aug 1st & 22nd *Sept 12th & 26th Oct 3rd & 24th Nov 7th & 28th Dec 5th & 26th We will determine 2023 dates later. Karren Amos Sent 2022-05-01: Update on Sunshine Rock Painting Dates - Yes, We are continuing our Sunshine Rock Painting! Thank you ALL for your interest and support! There are lots of pictures from our first class posted on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Next Rock Painting date is Monday, May 2nd, 2022 in Retzlaff Hall. - THIS COMING MONDAY! 1 to 3 pm. (NOTE - CHANGE IN TIME FROM LAST WEDNESDAY!) On Monday we will demonstrate Puffy Paint painted rocks!! It is so much fun! We will discuss painting supplies, how we will fund the supplies in the future, and attendees. From thereafter, we will meet each month on 1st and 4th Monday, 1 to 3 pm. Any questions, karrenaamos@gmail.com Phone 309-781-3479 Sent 2022-04-19: ROCK PAINTING at SUNSHINE - First session is scheduled - It's approved, we're having our first ROCK PAINTING get-together April 27, 2022, 1:30pm to 3:30pm in Retzlaff Hall. For this first session, ALL painting supplies (and the rocks) will be provided. If you haven't already signed up in the Library, please send me an email at karrenaamos@gmail.com , or call me at 309-781-3479. Please share this information with anyone you know who might be interested and doesn't have an e-mail address on file in the SEPO Office. Karren Amos Sent 2022-04-12: ROCK PAINTING at Sunshine! - TO all: I am trying to see if there's any interest in ROCK PAINTING at Sunshine! It would be a good hobby during very hot periods of time. You do not have to have any previous rock painting, or any painting talent at all. Have you noticed painted rocks by the mailbox entry? I left them for anyone that would want them. They are always gone the next time I go check our mail, and leave another rock. I've received feedback for a couple of the rocks I left there. One is on its' way to WI by a Sunshine resident. If you are interested, please let me know by contacting me per my information below. Depending on interest, or not, I will be providing further details on how this would work. Best days, times, etc. Those that are interested could go to FB Harlingen Rocks to get a glimpse of "painted rocks"! Anyone could enjoy this activity with no previous painting or art experience. Karren Amos ph 309-781-3479 email karrenaamos@gmail.com I look forward to hearing from you soon. Back to Top

Women's Club Activities Committee Signup Sheets (2019-2020 These are the Women's Club Activities Committee Signup Sheets that were hanging on the WC Bulletin Board in the Library during the 2019-2020 Winter season. If you would like to volunteer to Co-Chair or be a helper on any of these committees, signup in the Library OR contact: Vickie Jones, Women’s Club Activities Director (262) 689-7068 or vickieljones51@gmail.com COMPLETE Eileen Anderson Vickie Jones COMPLETE Lenore Combs CANCELLED COMPLETE Cathy Chajec Terry DeBackere Deb Robins COMPLETE Lenore Combs COMPLETE Vickie Jones COMPLETE Mary Hendrickson CANCELLED Marian Young COMPLETE Need Co-Chairs CANCELLED Denise Utterback COMPLETE Eileen Anderson Pam Lacy COMPLETE Debbie Robins Vickie Jones COMPLETE Share Nelson Back When COMPLETE Lassey Dahlstrom You, Me & Alexa COMPLETE Cathy Chajec Linda Jones COMPLETE Back to Top

Dates/Days/Time for all recurring mtgs from Apr 2023 thru Oct 2024. Various Meetings Info SEPO Board of Directors and Residents (Apr 2024 thru Mar 2025) When you see 'Hybrid' the meeting is in both Retzlaff Hall & on Google Meet. Date Day Time Mtg Type Location 10-07-24 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) Hybrid 10-08-24 Tue 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 10-29-24 Tue 12:00 PM Board (Special) Hybrid 11-12-24 Tue 1:00 PM Board (Regular) Hybrid 11-13-24 Wed 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 12-09-24 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) Hybrid 12-10-24 Tue 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 01-06-25 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) Hybrid 01-07-25 Tue 1:00 PM Residents & Directors Hybrid Required to be held during first week in January (Announce Nominations) 02-10-25 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) Hybrid 02-18-25 Tue 1:00 PM Annual Shareholders Hybrid Required to be held the third Tuesday in February (Quorum Determination) 02-18-25 Tue 3:00 PM Annual Shareholders Hybrid Required to be held third Tuesday in February (Results of Election Announced) 02-18-25 Tue Aft 3:00 PM 1st 2025 Board (Regular) Hybrid Required to be held immediately or asap after the Annual Shareholders mtg 02-24-25 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Special) Hybrid 03-10-25 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) Hybrid 03-11-25 Tue 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid Board & Residents Back to Top Women's Club (Winter: 2024-2025) Meetings are normally held: Women's Club Board members for 2024-2025 can be found HERE . 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. Women's Club Mtg Dates: 10-18-24 11-15-24 12-20-24 01-17-25 02-21-25 03-21-25 Back to Top Other Clubs & Committees Other Clubs & Committees (Apr 2024 thru Mar 2025 Architectural Control Committee (ACC): (Terry Lacy) Meetings are held year-round the 1st & 15th of each Month @ 1 PM in the Library. If these days fall on a weekend or holiday, they are held the next business day. Birding & Nature Club: (Tom Stone) Meetings are held the 1st Monday of each Month (Nov thru Mar ) @ 7 PM in the Library. Open to all residents/renters in the community. Fishing Association : (Bill Peterson) Meetings are held 2nd Wednesday of each month (Nov thru Apr) at 6 PM via Google Meet and Retzlaff Hall (Only in Retzlaff Hall during Winter Season). Open to all residents/renters in the community. Garden Club: (Susanne Ulrich) Meetings are held 2nd Tuesday of each month (Nov Thru Mar) at 6:30 PM in Retzlaff Hall. Open to all residents/renters in the community. Gift & Memorial Committee: (Vickie Jones) Meeting Day/Date/Time etc. vary. Golf League Business Meeting (Ladies): (Dana Szretter) Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month (Nov thru Mar) in Retzlaff Hall. Golf League Business Meeting (Men): (Matt Lyne & Jerry Wetherbee) 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 year-round the 3rd Monday of each Month @ 3 PM in Retzlaff Hall. Open to all residents/renters in the community. Quilters (Killer Bees): (Jan Baethke) Meetings are held on Thursday during the Winter Season in Retzlaff Hall starting at 9:00 AM: until noon - if we don't sew. until 2 PM - i f we do sew. Rock Painting Club: (Cathy Richmond & Anita Spencer) Classes are held the 1st & 4th Monday of each Month from 1 pm to 3 pm in Retzlaff Hall. Open to all residents/renters in the community and immediate 'adult' family members. Woodworkers: (Nancy Lyne) Meetings are held the 2nd Friday of each Month @ 1 PM during the Winter Season (Oct thru Mar) in the Woodshop. Back to Top

Storage Lot GOLF PRACTICE NET 2024-02-06: The practice golf net will be closed in the storage area on Wednesday until we replace the pads . Probably two or three days. Frank Tewell, SEPO Board ROADBED 2023-08-31: It has come to my attention that one of your SEPO Board members, Frank Tewell, has been very busy sprucing up the Sunshine Storage Lot Roadbed. I'm not sure who, or how many, helpers he had, but thanks to all of you as well. As I'm not physically in TX at this time, I had asked Frank to send me some pictures, which he has done. And knowing lots more of you aren't there right now, I wanted you to get a view of this improvement as well. Thank you Frank for the great job you have done with the roadbed. I have posted the pics you sent me below. Beth Parrish SEPO Communications Mgr CAN COTTAGE The Can Cottage (previously called) the Can Shed underwent a fantastic Facelift in May/June 2021. This 'cottage' is where all of the cans that you might throw in your trash should go instead. Proceeds from the cans collected here go to help the upkeep of the Woodshop . Back to Top

Sunshine Garden Club: Projects & Pictures Back to Garden Club Home Check back soon for more great pictures of the Sunshine Residents working very hard to make this great community a beautiful place to live it. Sent 2025-11-14: Sunshine Community Gardens/Flowers - Susanne would like to thank everyone for helping out with the Garden cleanup earlier this week. And she believes everyone enjoyed their Root Beer Floats afterwards. - Beth Parrish (for Susanne) Sent 2024-02-03: Sunshine Community Gardens/Flowers - We cleaned up what we could. Now fingers crossed no more freeze temps. Thank you Tom Perrier and staff for the mulch and transporting it to our sites. Thank you Tony Adams for the plantings of the passion vine along wooden fence. We are training them now to climb the fence. Should be beautiful. They were not affected by the freeze. - Susanne Ulrich (Garden Club from SEPO Facebook) Sent 2023-01-24: Garden Club Pics - I'm finally getting a little more free time to work on the Web site. Today I was able to add a 'few' of the pics I have of the wonderful work the Garden Club and all of their helpers are doing this season at the 'butterfly garden' on TX Ave. I'll keep adding them as I come across more in my files. Please send me additional pics as you guys work on various areas around the community. And thank you all so much for helping make Sunshine a beautiful place to live. Beth Parrish, SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Jan 2023 Hard at work at the Gazebo area on TX Ave Jan 18, 2023 Thank you, Leona and Ross, for securing the garden flower. You guys will be missed once you head up north. Lots of new growth on butterfly plants. Bring on the butterflies. Community project we can all be proud of. Thank you. Susanne Jan 16, 2023 A huge thank you to Lassy for refurbishing this garden art, donated by Tiffany, recovered by Robin, and professionally painted by Lassy. Plan to put in Butterfly Garden. Susanne Nov 2022 Hard at work in the Butterfly Garden on TX AVE Back to Top

Articles for the Monthly Newsletter (published Sep thru Mar) are due to ( seponewsletter@gmail.com ) by the 24th of each month in order to be published on the 1st of the following month. Newsletter Guidelines can be found here . Find Published Newsletters by clicking the icon below for the appropriate season. 2025-2026 2024-2025 2023-2024 2022-2023 2021-2022 Back to Top

SEPO Residents Meeting Agendas & Videos (10-01-2024 thru 03-31-2025) (Winter Season) Res Mtg: 2025-03-11 "Res & Dir" Mtg: 2025-01-07 Res Mtg: 2024-12-10 Copy of Res Mtg: 2024-11-13 Res Mtg: 2024-10-08 RESIDENTS MEETING: Tue, Mar 11, 2025 @ 1 PM "RESIDENTS & DIRECTORS" MEETING: Mon, Jan 7, 2025 @ 1 PM Residents' Portion Only RESIDENTS MEETING: Tue, Dec 10, 2024 @ 1 PM RESIDENTS MEETING: Tue, Nov 13, 2024 @ 1 PM RESIDENTS MEETING: Tue, Oct 8, 2024 @ 1 PM Back to Top

SEPO 2026 Election: Ballots Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., (SEPO) governs Sunshine Country Club Estates (SCCE). ************************************************** In addition to the Board of Directors ballot, this year there is a proposed change to the Covenants. NOTE: If you do not submit any vote for this Covenant, it is counted as a NO vote toward the requirement stated in Current Covenant Wording (summarized) below. Sent 2026-01-06: ANNOUNCEMENT: 2026 SEPO Election: Candidates Ballot - Date: January 6, 2026 It is my duty as the 2026 SEPO Election Committee Chairperson to report the following from the “Residents & Directors” meeting held on Jan 5, 2026, in Retzlaff Hall at 1 PM . In addition to the Board of Directors ballot, this year there is a proposed change to the Covenants in: ARTICLE IX GENERAL PROVISIONS SECTION 9.3 AMENDMENT CURRENT COVENANTS WORDING (summarized): To change a Covenant requires the approval of not less than 66% of all 306 eligible votes. PROPOSED COVENANTS WORDING (summarized): To change a Covenant requires the approval of not less than 66% of the votes received from property owners, provided a Quorum of at least 154 votes are received. A copy of the Covenants Ballot you will be receiving from the Election Committee in a few days was attached to this email and can be found on this website below . Should you have questions before you receive your ballot packets, please reach out. This email along with the Covenants Ballot will also be posted in the SEPO Office for a period of ten (10) days as per Bylaws, ARTICLE VI-COMMITTEES, Nominations and Ballots . Submitted by Beth Parrish 2026 Election Committee Chairperson Board Nominating & Election Committees Index Back to Top

Women's Club Meeting Minutes (2023-2024 Winter Season) Minutes (2024-03-15) Minutes (2024-02-16) Minutes (2024-01-19) Minutes (2023-12-15) Minutes (2023-11-17) Minutes (2023-10-20) March 15, 2024 Minutes (2024-03-15) February 16, 2024 Minutes (2024-02-16) January 19, 2024 Minutes (2024-01-19) December 15, 2023 Minutes (2023-12-15) November 17, 2023 Minutes (2023-11-17) Minutes (2023-10-20) October 20, 2023 Back to Top

Neighborhood Watch & CERT Info Previous to Oct 2020 ************************************************************** Sent 2020-09-03: Neighborhood Watch VIRTUAL meeting & info Sept 2020 - Sunshine CC Estates Neighborhood Watch (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Virtual Meeting Agenda --- Monday 21 September 2020 Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator, 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear NW-CERT Volunteers and Friends, Hope everyone has a fun and safe Labor Day weekend. The September schedule is out with some patrols left open. October will present as a concern because we go with two evening patrols. Bottom line, I need volunteers. Please consider sharing some of your time and talent to Sunshine’s safety and security. You will be fully oriented and will not own the job for life. We do not carry any firearms, only cell phones. Observe and Report – that is the duty. Note - paper and pen are on the NW Golf Cart. We have a valued relationship with Combes and Harlingen Police. They have our back and when we place a call – they listen. Your orientation will enlighten you. Ring, Ring (Harlingen PD Dispatcher here, may I help you?) Hello, my name is Lenore Combs at Sunshine CC Estates on NW Patrol. There are two unknown males - driving slowly (suspiciously) in here and they do not have our NW orange decal on the vehicle – faces and vehicles don’t look familiar. Dispatch further asks for more info etc. Depending on your response, the level of concern and suspicious activity, he/she assigns a priority to it. The Patrol Commander sends out a PD Unit. They will ask you for your cell number. If they leave – get their direction of travel. If they ramp up their activity – get out of there. If you see weapons or drugs SAY SO - that raises the priority big time. Gang colors are of note too. Not every patrol is like a Hollywood movie. Safety and security is the mission. The Bad Guys know we are out there patrolling, and you are a great deterrent to their boredom. We count on you, a normal resident being extra eyes and ears for the community. Business: Help Wanted: We have a NW generator which should be cranked each month. Dick and Linda Jones are gone for the summer and not sure of their report time here at SCCE. Could someone to help us out, please? The generator has a spot in between the Pavilion and the Card Room. Call me, 956 245 1276. Volunteer opportunities: Patrols, Block Captains. All could use some volunteer help. You will be fully oriented and not own this job for life. Please consider offering some time. Call me, 956 245 1276. Front Gate Code – has recently been changed. Keypad entry locks to Card Room & Exercise Room Building – all have codes. Please be sure the door closes securely behind you. These codes are for residents only and can be found here if you don’t know them. Passing out this info indiscriminately by word of mouth or by giving out our clickers is strongly discouraged. Vendor Patrols have been discontinued by the Board. However if you see a suspicious vehicle taking a tour, please get the plate. If you choose to inquire the “nature of the visit”, please do so in a friendly manner. If your little voice irritates you – then call 216 5940 for SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – at the Harlingen PD. Give them your facts. WHAT WHO WHERE WHEN. Mr. Fix It list of reputable vendors for your consideration. Can be found here . Stuff happens in plain sight…... Residents have made a suggestion if their vendor experience was wonderful or not so wonderful. RED Envelopes: These red envelopes are a handy medical document with current health history and info. Simply bring your health hx up-to-date, stick the page in the envelope and it is at the ready in case of. They are free and available for the asking. Call me, 956 245 1276. For our newer residents, we also encourage a Be A Buddy program . Get to know your neighbor, and if & when the need arises, they can assist you with a trip to the hospital. We also have a Flashing RED Light at our entrance to SCCE so the ambulance comes to the correct community. Traditionally, we have had a Neighborhood Watch fundraiser when the Winter Texans are back. We may have to be creative and have it virtually. Open to suggestions. Please & thanks. The AED is by the pool. The Stop The Bleed bags are - in the Library, - SEPO Work Shop and - Sunshine Woodshop. Please remember the Covid-19 Commandants: Social Distance Wash Your Hands Wear Your Mask Act Responsibly So, let’s all be diligent and vigilant and take care of each other. God Bless America. Reminder: Sunshine will have a Golf Cart Cavalcade around the Estates on Labor Day this Monday 7 September. Everyone encouraged and invited. Line up 7pm by the Office. Lenore Combs Sent 2020-08-19: Neighborhood Watch - CERT virtual meeting August 2020 - Dear Friends - Since we can't meet, just like to keep the word out there...... -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator Sunshine NW-CERT **************************************************************************************** Sunshine CC Estates Neighborhood Watch (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Virtual Meeting Agenda --- Monday 17 August 2020 Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear NW-CERT Volunteers and Friends, Well, here we are in hot, sticky August. Our National Night Out project, thwarted by Covid did not give us a pass on the Bad Guys Night Out. Safety and security concerns must remain a priority in heightening our awareness. How’s the Dog-Walker Watch coming – must be cleverly disguised undercover as I can’t pick out the security dogs per se. While patrolling each evening, reports are many areas still remain dark, doors remain unlocked – a favorite of Bad Guys looking for fun. Please consider solar lights as a great deterrent and lock the doors. Hurricanes Happen – warm weather invites growing concern over 20 named storms predicted and our level of readiness. Visit ready.gov/hurricanes#prepare to learn more. Sunshine is not a shelter of last resort. SCAMS: $45 BILLION annual cost of financial fraud. 20% Americans age 65+ have been financially abused 80% are telemart victims. I’m sure we all know someone whose life has been touched by these Bad Guys. The FCC reminds us of cyber security and other scams rampantly targeting unsuspecting families. They sound so true you can’t wait to send them money. Example some poor doctor running out of funds for the poor (bologna). Other typical scams: the IRS scam – impersonating an IRS Officer – pay a fine bla bla….. Your first IRS contact is always by mail and no threats. Jury scam- your friendly local criminal will impersonate a local government member. They warn you that you missed jury duty and will be placed under arrest. They then ask for your SS number to prove your identity. Ha – NO! A local government worker would never ask for your social or make threats on an unsolicited call. Other favorites: Medicare Care and ID, Charity, Repairs, Anti-aging products etc, Counterfeit prescriptions, Cemetery, Funeral and Cremation scams, Lottery, PayPal, Software, Anti-virus, the Grandparents scare, Investments, Sweepstakes, and the beat goes on…….. Help Wanted: We have a NW generator which should be cranked each mid month. Dick and Linda Jones are gone for the summer. Could someone help us out, please? The generator has a spot in between the Pavilion and the Card Room. Call me 956 245 1276. Summer Patrol scheduling: We are in need of volunteers and whatever time and talent you have to offer it will be extremely appreciated. There is a specific job description for each opportunity but nothing involves too much time – it’s the commitment we need. Volunteer opportunities: Patrols, Block Captains. All could use some volunteer help. You will be fully oriented and not own this job for life. Please consider offering some time. Call me 956 245 1276. Front Gate Code – was changed on July 29, 2020. If you don't have the new code it can be found in the Resident's Only section of the Web site HERE . Keypad entry locks to Card Room & Exercise Room Building – all have codes. Please be sure the door closes securely behind you . These codes are for residents only. Passing out this info indiscriminately by word of mouth or by giving out our clickers is strongly discouraged. Vendor Patrols have been discontinued by the Board. However if you see a suspicious vehicle taking a tour, please get the plate. If you choose to inquire the “nature of the visit”, please do so in a friendly manner. If your little voice irritates you – then call 216 5940 for SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – at the Harlingen PD. Give them your facts. WHAT WHO WHERE WHEN. Mr. Fix It list of reputable vendors for your consideration. Stuff happens in plain sight…... Residents have made a suggestion if their vendor experience was wonderful or not so wonderful. RED Envelopes: These red envelopes are a handy medical document with current health history and info. Simply bring your health hx up to date, stick the page in the envelope and it is at the ready in case of. They are free and available for the asking. Call me. 956 245 1276 For our newer residents, we also encourage a Be A Buddy program . Get to know your neighbor, and if & when the need arises, they can assist you with a trip to the hospital. We also have a Flashing RED Light at our entrance to SCCE so the ambulance comes to the correct community. The AED is by the pool. The Stop The Bleed bags are - in the Library, - SEPO Work Shop and - Sunshine Woodshop Please remember the Covid Commandants: Social Distance Wash Your Hands Wear Your Mask Act Responsibly. So, let’s all be diligent and vigilant and take care of each other. God Bless America. Sent 2020-07-19: NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH - Virtual Meeting Monday 20 July 2020 - Wish we could have a real meeting with Ice Cream but, these are the times that try men's souls........ We are most fortunate to live in this special community and we are especially lucky to live among residents who are all on the same page. The NW Volunteers are a special breed as they go above and beyond. We work with the SEPO Board, the Police from Harlingen and Combes, EMS and the Fire Department. I get calls and little notes just checking on how we are. PD has frequent safety patrols in here. CERT from the FD checks on us too. We are not alone in this mess. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please call me. In the meantime, have a Root Beer Float and give Thanks. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW-CERT Coordinator **************************************************************************************** Sunshine CC Estates Neighborhood Watch (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Virtual Meeting Agenda --- Monday 20 July 2020 Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear NW-CERT Volunteers and Friends, NEW BUSINESS: National Night Out, an annual community building campaign that promotes police-community relationships and camaraderie will not occur this year. It is normally held each August in our Harlingen and Combes area. Covid once again has cramped our style. Our wonderful Police and Fire have done a magnificent job of in-servicing us on many safety and security issues and the opportunity for this event will be missed. DOG WALKER WATCH: I did, however, register us for the Community Dog Walker Watch Program thru the National Night Out contacts. Since there are over seventy-five million dog owners across the Nation, thought McGruff and the local PD could use some doggie eyes and a hand from Sunshine. If you want, we even could get signs, shirts, a special dog leash, doggie bandanas etc. ! What better way, while at the entrance to Sunshine, the Bad Guys are put on notice – that we see ‘em coming thru the gate? We are not just idly walking the dog. Just a thought……. Would hate to think that our buildings (doors) are being left open is a statement from a resident – rather I think it is an accidental slip. Please if you exit a door, make sure it is securely shut behind you. Vandalism seems to be as contagious as Covid these days. Help Wanted: We have a NW generator which should be cranked each mid month. Dick and Linda Jones are gone for the summer. Could someone help us out, please? The generator has a spot in between the Pavilion and the Card Room. Call me 956 245 1276. Summer Patrol scheduling: We are in need of volunteers and whatever time and talent you have to offer will be extremely appreciated. There is a specific job description for each opportunity but nothing involves too much time – it’s the commitment we need. Volunteer opportunities: Patrols, Block Captains. All could use some volunteer help. You will be fully oriented and not own this job for life. Please consider offering some time. Call me 956 245 1276. OLD BUSINESS: Hurricane season officially began 1 June. A year has passed since the June 2019 flood created havoc. The forecast is for 13 named storms and 7 hurricanes (4 of which will be major). PREPARE FOR HURRICANE SEASON, PREPARE TO EVACUATE. Consider these preparations seriously and “Be Prepared”. Determine your risk, develop an emergency evac plan, a family plan, assemble disaster supplies, cash, meds, documents etc. and how ‘bout your insurance (homeowners, wind and rain), is your home ready? SEPO Is not a shelter of last resort. Is your SEPO Emergency Contact Form up to date? Going to a Public Shelter during Covid will be no picnic. Social distancing, wearing a mask and following other CDC Covid preventive actions will be a challenge to say the least. What about our Storage Lot – your Shed, Boat, RV and other stuff? Is your shed secured with tie-downs? What about loose stuff laying around? Is your stuff all documented on a CD for your insurance? Sunshine has Emergency Contact forms which should be current – see Valerie. SCCE is not a shelter of last resort. Front Gate Code – has not been changed. Keypad entry locks to Card Room & Exercise Room Building – all have codes. Please be sure the door closes securely behind you. These codes are for residents only. Passing out this info indiscriminately by word of mouth or by giving out our clickers is strongly discouraged. Per Beth Parrish: these codes can all be found in the "Resident's Only" section of this Web site: Front Gate and All Keypads Vendor Patrols have been discontinued by the Board. However if you see a suspicious vehicle taking a tour, please get the plate. If you choose to inquire the “nature of the visit”, please do so in a friendly manner. If your little voice irritates you – then call 216 5940 for SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – at the Harlingen PD. Give them your facts. WHAT WHO WHERE WHEN. Mr. Fix-It list of reputable vendors for your consideration. Stuff happens in plain sight…... Residents have made a suggestion if their vendor experience was wonderful or not so wonderful. Beth has this list available on the Web site as well under the Amenities Tab ( https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/mr-fixit ). RED Envelopes: These red envelopes are a handy medical document with current health history and info. Simply bring your health hx up to date, stick the page in the envelope and it is at the ready in case of. They are free and available for the asking. Call me. 956 245 1276 For our newer residents, we also encourage a Be A Buddy program . Get to know your neighbor, and if & when the need arises, they can assist you with a trip to the hospital. We also have a Flashing RED Light at our entrance to SCCE so the ambulance comes to the correct community. The AED is by the pool. The Stop The Bleed bags are - in the Library, - SEPO Work Shop and - Sunshine Woodshop Please remember the Covid Commandants: Social Distance Wear Your Mask Act Responsibly Sent 2020-06-03: Neighborhood Watch information June 2020 - Dear Friends - Below is my correspondence to you for June 2020 since we still cannot have meetings. 😢 We are officially in Hurricane Season with 20 named storms. Hopefully they will find another suitable place to land. BUT - check your stuff - personal records, home, RV, Storage Shed etc. ***** Call-Out for Estate Sale Patrol - volunteers needed ***** Use NW cart or your own. Make your own hours. Please wear your Orange vest. I have some extra if you need one. Date & Time: Thursday and Friday, 8am - 5pm, 4th and 5th of June. Address: 2032 Montana. An Estate Sale has advertisement and we never know what to expect in terms of visitors. However, Bad Guys like to check us out too. May I recommend you keep your stuff out of sight. I can do Friday but John has surgery tomorrow (Thurs) You can call me or just show up. 😊 Thanks as always. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW - CERT Coordinator **************************************************************************************** Sunshine CC Estates Neighborhood Watch (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH – What Is It? Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Sunshine CC Estates is a very safe community but from time to time, issues arise that effect our quality of life for our residents. Vandalism, thefts from vehicles and forced entries are examples. SCCE participates in the Neighborhood Watch Program locally and it involves our Harlingen Police (Chief Kester and especially Asst. Chief Miryam Anderson) and the Town of Combes with Chief Patrick Quill. This cooperative and collective effort with the PD teaches us to use common sense methods that aid in preventing crime without endangering participants or lessening the normal protection from our local PD. Neighborhood Watch: Neighbors looking out for each other - We are the “eyes and ears” of the community for the police to prevent crime. We enjoy enhanced communication and cooperation between the community and the Police. The NW Coordinator works with the Patrol Captain and the Block Captains and the PD to proactively and effectively fight crime. The Patrol Captain plans the Patrol Schedule. He/she invites and encourages residents to patrol our community every evening. The Block Captains and Co-Captains maintain communication among neighbors. Our NW meetings discuss crime strategies, heighten the community’s power of observation, educate residents on steps to deter crime and provide training sessions. We are not Citizens on Patrol or Auxiliary Police. Our mission is to Observe and Report. A Sunshine NW Advisory Board is under consideration as our community has grown with many new residents who may have some great ideas. Our NW role has expanded to include several aspects related to but not necessarily NW duties. We have a strong relationship with the Harlingen Fire Department via the CERT Program. Come check it out! We welcome all constructive ideas and suggestions. Sent 2020-05-23: Memorial Day 2020 Monday 25 MAY at 3pm sharp - Dear SEPO Friends, You are cordially invited and most encouraged to join us on Monday at the Flag Pole by the SEPO Office. Help get the word out, please. We shall start our brief Memorial Day remembrance at 3pm sharp. Come as you are - in a golf cart or lawn chair. Upon arrival, simply park in your social space and enjoy the ceremony. Dress for the heat and have a cool beverage handy. Social distancing is paramount. Masks are encouraged. SEPO rules are in effect for Corvid19. Randy Nicholas, John and I will lead a brief program honoring our deceased Veterans and our recently deceased SEPO friends. Memorial Day (Decoration Day) is a somber day to honor our military fallen and because of recent Corvid restrictions, we shall also remember our SEPO family and friends who have passed this year. This National Moment of Remembrance at 3pm is to remind us and future generations about the real meaning of this holiday. Call me for questions. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276. John & Lenore US Air Force Veterans Randy Nicholas US Army Veteran Sent 2020-05-18: SCCE Memorial Day plans Monday 25 May 3pm - The document HERE outlines a Memorial Day Program for SCCE. This ceremony will be held next Monday, May 25 @ 3PM either by the Gazebo or the Flag Pole (depending on weather and mosquitos). All Social Distancing rules remain in effect. Please contact me if you have any issues viewing the program information. Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2020-05-18: NW - CERT Comms for May 2020 - Dear Friends - Below is a small note for your information and consideration.. -- Lenore J Combs, 956 245 1276, NW-CERT Coordinator Sunshine CC Estates Neighborhood Watch (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Virtual Meeting Agenda - Monday 18 May 2020 Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear NW-CERT Volunteers and Friends, Financial Report: We have $ 966.59 in our account as established by a recent audit and purchase of the new golf cart. A sincere THANKS to our donors who helped make this possible. NEW BUSINESS: Hurricane season officially starts 1 June. Since Arthur did not play by the rules, thought I’d send a reminder. The forecast is for 13 named storms and 7 hurricanes (4 of which will be major). We are in a hurricane-prone area. Consider these preparations and “Be Prepared”. Determine your risk, develop an emergency evac plan, assemble disaster supplies, cash, meds, documents etc. and how ‘ bout your insurance (homeowners, wind and rain), is your home ready? What about your Storage Shed? Is your stuff all documented on a CD for your insurance? Storm surges, winds and tornadoes are the hurricane’s playmates. Get a weather app for your phone. Make a family plan. Sunshine has Emergency Contact forms which should be current – see Valerie. SCCE is not a shelter of last resort. National STOP THE BLEED Day is Thursday 21 May 2020. STB is a national awareness campaign and call to action. It is intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. You can bleed out in 3 – 5 minutes. It takes EMS about 7 – 10 minutes to arrive on scene. We have 3 STB bags – one in the Library, one at the Woodshop and one at the Worker’s storage area. OLD BUSINESS: Front Gate Code – has not been changed. Keypad entry lock to Card Room & Exercise Room Building – all have codes. These codes are for residents only. Passing out this info indiscriminately by word of mouth or by giving out our clickers is strongly discouraged. Vendor Patrols have been discontinued by the Board. There is a Mr. Fix It list of reputable vendors for your consideration. Ummm! Seems like a lot of traffic cruising thru here lately, so be careful. Stuff happens in plain sight. Summer scheduling: The following areas are in need of volunteers and whatever time and talent you have to offer it will be extremely appreciated. There is a specific job description for each but nothing involves too much time – it’s the commitment we need. Volunteer opportunities: Patrols, McGruffmobile care, Flashlight care, Generator care and Block Captains. All could use some volunteer help. You will be fully oriented and not own this job for life. Please consider offering some time. Thanks. Sent 2020-05-04: Neighborhood Watch Golf Cart - Dear Friends, McGruff II was delivered and was used over this week-end. It is up by the SEPO Office. It is a 2012 Club Car Precedent, 832 hours, one gentle previous owner, complete with battery charger mounted in the back with our protected cover and orange electric cord. The body to the suspension is in great shape. The price was $3000.00 and included new Crown batteries, almost new tires and LED front and rear lights. The Golf cart cover transitioned over, as well as, our rear view mirrors, amber rotating light and fire extinguishers. Inside - on the dash are 2 toggle switches, one for the amber light and the other for the headlights. We have a key. The chain for the lock to the steering wheel is installed. A huge THANKS to Women's Club, the Memorial Club and our supporters, without whose generosity could not have made this purchase possible. The NW Log Book will be used to log volunteer hours and patrol comments. The current Audit has a current balance of $865.59. Any further donations are welcome. The other McGruffmobile had 8116.5 documented patrol hours. THANKS to all those who have volunteered on behalf of Sunshine's safety and security. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW-CERT Coordinator Sent 2020-04-17: NW-CERT 17 Apr 2020 New Golf Cart Proposal - Sunshine CC Estates Neighborhood Watch (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! NW - New Golf Cart --- 17 APRIL 2020 Proposal Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator, 956 245 1276, LJCombs44@gmail.com Situation: McGruff (our faithful NW Patrol Golf cart - a 2005 Club Car Precedent with weary bones) has been acting up lately, disrupting patrol hours and worrying volunteers who serve. Several verbal first opinions from knowledgeable, trusted residents – agree for evaluation and opinion with above and in particular – the adverse effects of an aging cart. Issues: McGruff is not dependable. - many hard hours despite excellent care from Rich Debackere, SEPO staff etc. from routine maintenance to wheel bearings and more. Second opinion – knowledgeable trusted Golf Cart mechanic (Mario’s Golf Cart Repair). Rationale: Mario’s scanner = old engine - old wiring and shorting out - loose front end. McGruffmobile has 9800 hours per scanner 8114.6 are documented from Patrols 365 days a year for past 9+ years. Considering our McGruffmobile with these problems, my interpretation of this condition derived from Mario’s scanner that this diagnosis does not restore trust in operational use. Volunteers cannot be pushing McGruff back to its station. Options: Fix it vs. Purchase a pre-owned later date, less miles more reliable golf cart. Repair: $350 - $500. Consider - uncertainty for reliability and sustainability. Purchase: Verbal proposal from Mario: $2500.00 - Pre-owned Golf Cart 2008 Club Car Precedent -- Blue (between Navy and medium dark blue no dings etc) - newly upholstered Gray marine vinyl seats and back. Single owner. (not a golf course rental) Also included: Charger (the one that came with it) Batteries – new installed (just like the ones we replaced in Dec 2019) Tires – almost new Golf Cart Top - Rhino coated protection Our stuff - will be transferred from McGruff to new cart – no charge Front light - halogen (ours was just installed Jan 2020 by Rich Debackere) Door Works enclosure will be transferred and installed Amber rotating light will be transferred and installed. Our hour meter will be transferred and installed on the dash Our 2 Fire Extinguishers will be transferred and installed. Sent 2020-04-04: Neighborhood Watch best practice April 2020 - Dear Friends - Please read this file and submit any constructive comments. Thanks one and all. -- Lenore J Combs, 956 245 1276, NW-CERT Coordinator Sent 2020-04-01: NW-CERT Information for April (Wash Your Hands) - Dear Friends, Please see this file for a silly Wash Your Hands poster with Baby Shark singing with his friends. 🎼 ''Wash Your Hands' doo doo doo doo doo doo,,,,,,,,,🎼 -- for 20 seconds Hope you get a good laugh 😊 Lenore J Combs, 956 245 1276, Coordinator NW-CERT Sent 2020-04-01: NW-CERT Disaster Prep Information for April 2020 - Sunshine CC Estates Neighborhood Watch (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Disaster Preparedness --- APRIL 2020 Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear NW-CERT Volunteers and Friends, Summer status: There is no meeting for April but we have always been proactive in anticipation of Hurricane Season and who is here during the summer. I will be preparing a plat of our community to go to the Communications Center on the Loop and to the EMS Dispatcher. Stay tuned for follow up procedures for Coronavirus – 19 per our Board. NW Patrols are still in effect. Linda and Dick handed out the April schedule. Currently, if you are scheduled for a patrol and are comfortable with your buddy, carry on – if you want to patrol by yourself – please feel free but be careful. We can orient anyone who would like to patrol – just notify us. If you do go alone, be very vigilant – report suspicious activity – do not approach. OBSERVE AND REPORT Report Suspicious Activity - Harlingen PD dispatch: 956 216 5940 or call 9-1-1 Harlingen PD, Combes PD, Harlingen FD and EMS always enjoy receiving an updated plat of our community so they know who is here and who is not. The Harlingen CERT Team also keeps tabs on us. (We have many angels looking out for us). I have already had several inquiries as to our status. If you need EMS service, there are enhanced precautions for 911 calls respective to an infectious diseases call vs a fall call or cardiac incident. Dispatch will inquire about the nature of the call – it is possible HFD will accompany EMS. Front Gate Code – not changed Keypad entry lock to Card Room & Exercise Room Building SEPO doors, new code Sensaphone system in Storage Lot - Front Gate cameras (still under review) NW Vendor patrols – discontinued for now. But, you can do your own patrol by being vigilant – Remember – stuff happens in plain sight! NW Generator: Help Wanted: This donated well kept generator was donated to NW by a resident for emergency needs. It must be started once a month. It can at least keep some of our stuff going in case of….. So, any takers? Please call me if you want to be cranky once a month and start the generator. Flashlight care: in the NW Patrol golf cart These flashlights get used heavily too. Decision made today after trying out several types, to go back to the MagLight. We shall purchase 2 new ones. Help Wanted: We need a volunteer to keep up with the charging (once a week or so) McGruffmobile: (Please call me if there are any problems that need attention) A recommendation - upon completing Patrol, first - plug the electric cord into the outlet then adjust the switch to OFF (inside the golf cart). Last – check to see if you can hear “buzzing” indicating the charger is working. This order may insure it is charging. Help Wanted: Looking for someone to assist with routine care (water in the batteries etc.) until October. The NW Golf cart gets used several hours every evening. Rich Debackere maintains it during the winter season although major repairs are usually done under SEPO’s purview (as is any other of their equipment). Be-A-Buddy: things can get hectic during an urgent/emergency situation - so anticipating a problem and notifying your Buddy in advance can help mitigate confusion and anxiety. RED Envelope: This emergency paperwork is handy in case of……. It is a concise medical history form for each household member – to be completed – just fill in current medical information and keep it on the fridge. (EMS and the ER luvs it.) Block Captains – 9 streets: Essentially – a few folks on each block (street) with extra eyes & ears – knowing who’s home, who is friend or foe and who might be posing as a Bad Guy.etc. Sunshine has fewer residents during the Summer and the Bad Guys are in tune with tell-tale signs - newspapers left in the driveway, windows boarded up etc. Sent 2020-03-18: Closing Up For The Summer - Sunshine CC Estates Neighborhood Watch (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Winter Texans – Closing Up for the Summer Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear NW-CERT Volunteers and Friends, On the Road Again….. Happy Trails Bon Voyage Fair Winds and Following Seas Your Neighborhood Watch will continue Summer Patrols but we are not a security company. These are tips for consideration that work. Bad Guys don’t take vacations – in fact they are planning on your trip! Operation ID -- Complete the form. Photograph all your stuff. The PD and NW will engrave your stuff. Keep this CD and form handy. Give one to a trusted friend or family member. The Insurance Company will be happy too. Better yet – take valuables with you. Who’s Your Buddy – is a neighbor going to keep an eye out????? Is your SEPO Emergency Contact Form updated? Please do Solar Lighting (around house) Bad Guys are allergic to light and noise. Lock doors & windows Close blinds & curtains Leave a light on Weather: What if we have a Hurricane or a Flood – other severe weather? Who’s gonna’ board up your windows (do you have plywood already cut?) Lawn & outside – Flying flower pots, lawn ornaments and furniture can be hazardous in a strong wind etc. Please secure them inside. Storage Lot: is your stuff secure. Does your shed have proper tie-downs? Inside your home: Strip bedding – let beds air out Vacuum floor etc – don’t leave crumbs behind Electricity & Water -- leave on or off?? Air conditioner – low setting Fridge – Pantry clean it out Unplug appliances – TV Radio Washer/Dryer Set lights & sprinklers on timers Stop your mail, newspaper etc Pest Control ?Leaving your vehicle behind Stuff in your garage - gas, propane, other hazards Sent 2020-03-18: Neighborhood Watch meeting notes - 16 March 2020 - Sunshine Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Meeting Notes --- Monday 16 March 2020 Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear NW-CERT Volunteers and Friends, Opening Welcome Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Residents were greeted at the door with a cautionary sign” SOCIAL DISTANCING”, HAND SANITIZER, TISSUES AND COFFEE & COOKIES. There was an assortment of CoVID19 flyers from CDC, American Red Cross and the City of Harlingen – Cameron County Public Health for review. Financial Report 16 March 2020 – available at the meeting First order of business: NW-CERT Coordinator request - I would like to review the following first, please John Chajac, SEPO Board President is here today to respond to questions. Current Business: Today we are confronted with a dilemma – let’s make a solution and a plan. There is a SEPO Residents Informational meeting this Wednesday and an opinion from you as a group would be productive to include in my report. 1. Front Gate Code – decide to change it or not NW discussion up in the air since November. Express your opinion – see the Suggestion Box near the Office 2. Keypad entry lock to Card Room & Exercise Room Building – concern that both codes are out there to one and all. Have you voiced your opinion – see the form for the Suggestion Box in the Office. 3. Vendor Patrols Established Dec 2011 after rash of home invasions and criminal mischief. Currently disbanded. I briefly discussed these issues (such as security breaches vs complacency etc.) with Board members back in Nov, Dec and Jan. The out-going Board voted to disband it last month – John says to bring it to the attention of new Board for re-consideration. Express your opinion – see the Suggestion Box in the Office. Open forum for resolution suggestions. Please be there. John Chajac, SEPO Board President was on hand for questions and concerns. Specifically, we again addressed the recent SEPO Board decision to abandon the Vendor program. The SEPO Minutes 18 February 2020 reflect “the Board’s decision not to back this program as long as the gate remains open, garage and estate sales happen and anyone can drive through here during the day”. Last month, at the February 17th NW meeting the members voted unanimously to keep the Vendor Program in place. We also wanted to community to weigh in. Since there were only 5 or 6 SEPO “ Suggestion Complaint & Idea Forms” submitted recently from residents supporting and wanting to keep the program – the decision stood. There were no forms submitted opposing the decision either. (John and I had not submitted a Suggestion form because it was well known we were in strong opposition of the decision and were in strong favor of keeping the program and did not want to unduly push our opinion on anyone.) NEW BUSINESS: Summer scheduling: The following areas are in need of volunteers and whatever time and talent you have to offer will be extremely appreciated. A specific job description will be given but nothing involves too much time – it’s the commitment. Patrols – Linda Jones Summer patrol schedule under construction (April – October) We can always us volunteers. -- You will be well oriented and not own the job forever. McGruffmobile care: (Please call me if there are any problems so it can be fixed) 1. Rich Debackere reported he checked out the McGruffmobile after several reports of it dying on the job. He said the cause seemed to possibly be a wire. (new batteries were installed on 24 Dec 2019 and a new headlight bar was installed in January) A possible solution: upon completing Patrol, first - plug the electric cord into the outlet then adjust the switch to OFF (inside the golf cart). Last – check to see if you can hear “buzzing” indicating the charger is working. 2. Help Wanted: Looking for someone to assist with routine care (water in the batteries etc.) until October. The NW Golf cart gets used several hours every evening. Rich Debackere maintains it during the winter season although major repairs are usually done under SEPO’s purview (as is any other of their equipment). Flashlight care: These flashlights get used heavily too. Decision made today after trying out several types, to go back to the MagLight. We shall purchase 2 new ones. Help Wanted: We need a volunteer to keep up with the charging (once a week or so) Generator care: Help Wanted: This donated well kept generator was donated to NW by a resident for emergency needs. It must be started once a month. Discussion evolved around whether or not to keep it. So, any takers? If not, shall it be sold? Please share your opinion and let me know your decision by the Disaster Preparedness NW-CERT meeting 20 April 2020. Block Captains – 9 streets: Essentially – a few folks with extra eyes & ears – knowing who is a resident, who is friend or foe and who might be posing as a Bad Guy, etc. Sunshine has fewer residents during the Summer. Operation ID: Contact me. Invoice forms available – you take note of the item, serial, make, model numbers and we (NW & PD) will engrave it. (free!) Then if your stuff grows legs, you will have a note of all this. Better yet, take pictures, make a CD and have a few copies (you, a good friend and your insurance company.) SEPO Emergency Contact forms: Available at the Office – reminder - please keep this updated if you value your notifications. Hopefully you have submitted your info to Beth for the Website. RED Envelope: This idea has been around. It is a concise medical history form for each household member – to be completed – fill in current medical information – have this on hand in case of….. Most folks place this health history in its RED envelope and keep it on the fridge. (The ER luvs it.) Open discussion: Lighting around home (vacant or not) was a strong issue brought up again. The lack of this inspires Bad Guys – they luv the dark - and poses a threat to all of Sunshine. Solar lights are cheap and effective. Notice to Sunshine Residents via SEPOenews dated 15 March 2020 Ref: notice to residents from “NEXTDOOR” This is a private online social network as is Facebook and others providing a database for exchange of information such as posts about crime & safety issues, provider recommendations and pet notifications etc.. It came to my attention that emails and a mailing went out recently. They are using my name as an endorsement to use this free private online network. I did not or ever will send your info out there. Info you get from me comes from PD or a valued source only. Flotsam & Jetsam: Thanks to the CERT Team who walked with the Fire Department and to the Neighborhood Watch (dog too) who walked with the Police Department as part of the Healthy Harlingen program. Several of us from our CERT Program participated as instructors with the Save-A-Life program the City sponsored on Saturday 22 February -- Free training classes offered (not certification) FD – CERT - EMS:- Learn life-saving skills for Hands Only CPR, AED and Stop The Bleed HPD: - Active Violence/Critical Incident Training. A notice came down to curtail meetings and classes at PD and FD for now. CERT Teams were scheduled to attend the All Hazards Conference. It is cancelled. Reminder – March usually has a discussion about how to prepare your home for your trip back North. Let’s share some great suggestions. A list of suggestions was distributed for “Closing Up Your Home For The Summer” This includes suggestions for your shed in the Storage Lot too. April is Disaster Preparedness – your input. How To Be Prepared vs Shelter of Last Resort Open meeting Game plan: Everyone is encouraged seek a safe place in case of a Hurricane etc. We shall review securing your home here, routes, family member plans, medical tips and etc. Next meeting - let’s see where the COR-19 situation lies…… April usually is designed for Disaster Preparedness 20 April 3pm Sent 2020-03-16: Neighborhood Watch meeting -- Monday 16 March 3pm Retz Hall - Dear Friends, Hope to see you there for a quick meeting to get some issues settled. If you have not voiced your opinion on these three items mentioned, please do so. In April we shall discuss Disaster Preparedness. Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW-CERT Team Coordinator Sent 2020-03-15: Lenore on "Nextdoor" Web site - Dear Friends, Just learned that this website opportunity is abundantly out there again - using my name connected with SCCE posting crime & safety issues as an endorsement. I am NOT using it. NEXTDOOR is a private online social network as is Facebook and others providing a database for exchange of info. I have contacted the company repeatedly to take my name off their list. However, it resurfaces periodically. Use this if you choose. I did not send in your name or any of your information - and never, ever will do so. Our safe forum at Sunshine is our Neighborhood Watch meeting. (every 3rd Monday 3pm Retz Hall) Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW-CERT Coordinator Sent 2020-02-29 (Newsletter 03-2020) : Neighborhood Watch - CERT Team - Sunshine CC Estates Neighborhood Watch (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator, 956-245-1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear NW-CERT Volunteers, Residents and Friends: Our next NW-CERT meeting is Monday 16 March 2020 3pm Retzlaff Hall Coffee’s always on. Sunshine community is always invited. Please mark your calendars. This March issue addresses two topics – informational and the NW Vendor Program concern. Thanks to the Sunshine Women’s Club and you all for approving a payment for the McGruffmobile for new batteries and a new headlight which was recently installed. The NW – CERT March meeting typically entertains a discussion from you about how to prepare your home for your trip back North. Great suggestions are always welcome – let’s have some sharing of ideas. Is your SEPO Emergency Contact form up to date? Does your home have adequate solar lighting and noisy alarms to scare away Bad Guys or are you keeping it dark and cozy for them? We will also have a fun and informative “area-fam” golf cart tour around SCCE pointing out items of interest such as the Lift Station on Montana & Missouri and - why the alarm sounds when it is not working and WHO you should call, - what a transformer looks like (working or fried), - Utility poles and Meters that should be clear of foliage and other stuff etc, etc.. Please don’t miss out! April is our Disaster Preparedness meeting – covering your concerns and your input. How to Be Prepared vs become a Shelter of Last Resort from previous lessons learned. Evening Patrols change hours for the summer. Please contact Linda Jones for your opportunity. Our NW generator will need a summer volunteer to start it once a month – any takers? (Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept and Oct). The McGruffmobile would like a buddy to check his batteries and etc. too. Any takers? The CERT Teams attend the All Hazards Conference every March in McAllen. (over 3000 attendees - among many other organizations, Public Health, LE, FD, EMS, Hospitals, Educational Institutions and NOAA) --- Networking, Training, Lectures, Break-out sessions etc. We will bring back the latest and greatest plus reveal the next named Hurricanes for 2020. The Harlingen Fire Department will be starting a CERT class………. Free! Saturday April 21 & 28 8am til 5p Saturday 4 April 8a – 2p (mock drill and graduation) I have applications. Prepare for everyday emergencies. Protect you and your family and your neighborhood in an emergency situation. Classes on What is CERT, Fire Safety, Disaster Psychology, Light Search & Rescue, Disaster Medical Ops, Disaster intelligence to support First Responders and more….. A Citizens Police Academy Class is also in the works. Applications available. Free! Penal Code SWAT Active Shooter K-9 Gangs Traffic safety Child Safety Seats Fingerprints Firearm Safety Use of Force Taser Court Documents A typical PD day Ride-Alongs etc. The American Red Cross - is looking for volunteers from communities (like ours) to go with the Fire Department and CERT. -- Project: Home Fire Preparedness (Harlingen area) Statistics: Deaths from fatal fire in USA = 7 a day. Goal: to reduce fire deaths & injuries by 25% in next 5 years. FIRE is fast hot dark and deadly. BTW - How’s your Smoke Alarm? Do you need a bed rattler? What about your CO2 alarm? ? Canaries 400 fatalities a year! Plan: Daylight Savings Time is Sunday 8 March – Are you ready? Check yours out. NW concern: Vendor Patrol Program etc. Please give the following security matters your attention. Recently we were confronted with a dilemma. The SEPO Board wants to disband (and essentially has) the NW Vendor Program. The new Board may wish to reconsider so your input is important. It was instituted in Dec 2011 after a rash of home invasions and criminal mischief. The VENDOR protocol was described in the November- December 2019 Sunshine newsletter. This was brought to your attention a month or two ago and again at the February Informational Meeting, the NW meeting and at Women’s Club. Game plan: Essentially the Vendor registers with us and you, the resident via a simple process – helps to point out good vehicles from the treasure hunters. They are issued a VENDOR hanging tag or a NW Orange card for identification purposes. Included in this program is also the vehicle “Vendor” Tag and the long term “Guest” tag for our regulars who do lawns and other work here etc.. Your opinion is important. Please take time to register your input on the following issues to the Board. For your convenience, there is a Sunshine form for Suggestions, Complaints and Ideas which is in the Office to the right of Valerie’s window. When completed return it to the Suggestion Box (looks like a mail box with a slit - painted a cream color). The NW program is not fool-proof but it does take a bite out of crime by intimidating Bad Guys. Safety and security is not convenient – it takes an investment from you. Complacency is what the Bad Guys bank on. NW is also a great marketing tool for home resales. According to the Bureau of Criminal Justice, over 40% of homes these days have an active NW which has proven to have a positive impact. 1. Front Gate Code – decision to change it or not, when and how often etc. NW discussion = up in the air since November – no action taken to change it yet. Typically, it has been changed yearly or so to keep the Bad Guys on their toes. 2. Keypad entry lock to Card Room, Exercise Room Building, Office Building and Retzlaff Hall – NW concern that these codes are all the same and are out there to one and all. Express your opinion – good idea or change it to another code or not. 3. Vendor Patrols (checking for orange card on vehicle dashboard if vehicle is not clearly advertised (such as Lowe’s, Home Depot, Air Conditioner Guy, Electrician, Rudy’s Roofing etc.) Established December 2011 after rash of home invasions and criminal mischief. A protocol came out in the November- December 2019 Sunshine newsletter – now it is currently disbanded by a Board decision. Do you want to reinstate the Vendor Program or not? Sent 2020-02-25: Call out for NW Patrol - Friday - Saturday 28 & 29 Feburary for Estate Sale - Dear Friends, In the past I have used our NW roster for a call-out. With Beth's approach for announcements for Sunshine, I shall take advantage of this modern technology. So, this is a call-out for Neighborhood Watch. Please do a random patrol during 8a - 5p - for both days, walk the dog, ride in your Golf Cart - but wear your Orange Vest - this gives the treasure hunters pause for thought. Estate Sales and Garage Sales generally are advertised and entice many visitors. Observe and report. Per usual, the family requested this. As always, the HPD & Combes will do an extra ATP (Area To Patrol) assignment thru here. Thanks Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW-CERT Coordinator 956 245 1276 Sent 2020-02-19: Neighborhood Watch invitation - Dear Friends, Chief Miryam Anderson personally invites us (and anyone from Sunshine) to join her in a friendly walk FRIDAY 21 February at 5:30pm at McKelvey Park. This is a part of Healthy Harlingen and she wants big numbers to beat out all the other competition that have been walking with the Mayor etc. Wear your Orange Vest. I have Vests if you do not have one. Meet her at 5pm at McKelvey entrance. See you there. Thanks. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW - CERT Coordinator Sent 2020-02-17: Neighborhood Watch meeting 3pm Monday 17 February 2020 - Dear Friends - Please come and welcome our 2 newly assigned Harlingen Police Officers - Sgt Charles Fechner who has replaced Sgt Michael Brooks (who is now assigned to Patrols) and our new NW liaison Officer Orlando Gonzalez. Topic of conversation is what's new in NW programs. Agenda on bulletin board in Library. There is a CERT class starting soon and another Citizens Police Academy class in the works. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator NW - CERT Sent 2020-02-11: Hats Off to Neighborhood Watch - Dear Friends - Hats Off to Neighborhood Watch Patrol from the other night whose vigilance and attention to detail prevented a serious flood from a watermain break - corner of Texas Ave & Montana. -- Lenore J Combs Sent 2020-01-31 (Newsletter 02-2020): Neighborhood Watch - CERT Team - Sunshine Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear NW-CERT Volunteers, Residents and Friends, Next NW-CERT meeting will take place on Monday 17 February 2020 3pm Retzlaff Hall. Coffee’s always on. Cookie Bakers, please do a dozen. Our Sunshine community is always invited and especially the Board. Open lines of communication - a 2-way process that establishes trust by listening, sharing and supporting. Please mark your calendars. The February schedule will be out soon. Are you on it? This meeting will be committed to orientation and principles of practice of the NW-CERT Team. Was glad to see so many of our residents at Winter Texan Appreciation Day. We have new batteries and new head lights on the McGruffmobile. If any maintenance concerns come up – call me and we will look into it. Don’t forget, the Ambulances will be driving around here soon as part of an “area-fam” exercise and they will also have a test on where to find different places etc. Sunshine also has an S.O.S. Yelper installed on our Front Gate which allows Police, Fire and EMS to pull up to the Front Gate where they can sound their alert (signal) from their Unit and enter when the gate opens. EMS and Sunshine appreciates and enjoys the rapport we have established. Sunshine’s program of neighbors helping neighbors, the Be-A-Buddy Program, RED Envelope, NW and CERT all contribute to our readiness in case of…… National EMS week is traditionally celebrated in May. In 1974 President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate these EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our communities. Let’s thank them anytime for providing these everyday frontline lifesaving services. NAEMT partners with the American College of Emergency Practitioners together ensure the that the important contributions of safeguarding the health, safety and well-being of their community are constantly being met. Our AED just had its 3rd birthday and we gave it new batteries. It lives in a wall-mounted box in the Pool area next to the double doors coming out of the Library. It is always available for demonstration – just call us and we always have CPR-AED info at the monthly NW meetings. If you need the AED, you must ALWAYS call 911 first. Utilize your Be - A - Buddy system when anticipating a medical concern. Once you call Emergency Services, they want you to stay on your phone dealing with your emergency. Your Buddy can summon more assistance to send someone to Front Gate and turn on the RED Rotating Light switch to alert the EMS for the correct location – even get the AED. Grab your RED envelope with your current health history – (and your sweater) and you’re good to go. Plan a little drill in your head - where’s your emergency phone numbers, charging cord for the phone, meds; whose gonna take care of the pet etc. Some folks addressed a 911 phone be made available? poolside or someplace. Great topic for the SEPO Board. Please place your ideas on paper and submit them in the Suggestion Box in the Office. Maybe it’s time to change the Front Gate Code - start the year off on a safe and secure note. Think about it. Flotsam and Jetsam: Leap Day 29 February 2020 Leap Day tradition is steeped in Irish and Scottish tradition. History has it - St. Brigid asked St. Patrick permission for women to have this day to propose marriage. Or - try some great recipes like Shepherd’s pie. Stay in touch – love – living – healing - learning. Reinforce your New Years resolution with 4 Things To Do Before Next Leap Year! Sent 2020-01-26: Ambulance familiarity run at Sunshine - Dear Friends, Starting Wednesday about 9a, and on Thursday & Friday, there will be many ambulances coming thru Sunshine CC Estates on a drill. They will also be going thru Encore and Lakeside. They are not lost and there is no emergency. They are looking for certain areas and for our streets etc. Pete Moreno, EMS Supervisor has also given the drivers a test. This is a common practice. Thank you. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW-CERT Coordinator Sent 2020-01-26: Neighborhood Watch News - Dear Friends, Reminder: NO Neighborhood Watch meeting this Monday! We will all be at the Winter Texan Appreciation Day program at the Harlingen Convention Center by Sam's - Come on down - 1p - 4p You'll enjoy it. Friday & Saturday -January 17 & 18 8am til 1pm there will be a Garage Sale in Sunshine. Because treasure hunters may have other intentions - watch out for your stuff. Keep golf carts, bicycles, and other goodies out of sight or locked up is better. Would like to stand up a roving Patrol - walk, run or ride with your Orange vest. Let visitors know the "eyes of Sunshine are upon them". Town Hall meeting in Sebastian - Lyford with Harlingen PD. John and I and Norm from Encore were invited. The Sheriff's Department is seeking to develope a system such as ours but in a rural community covering miles. We had an opportunity to discuss Neighborhood Watch, CERT and Citizens Police Academy. Officers Joe Gonzalez and Hector Villegas gave the Police side. Bill Synder reviewed CERT and we spoke about our NW and its effectiveness. Also, Crimestoppers was there and several other like entities with many interested residents anxious to fill the gap addressing community strengths and shortcomings. This would be a community thing with neighbors helping neighbors. They would not have police powers or act in any official capacity but be taught ordinary things for ordinary citizens. We felt very proud to be asked to exchange ideas and especially brag on Sunshine. (That's why we are the premier NW program in Harlingen). See ya - Lenore J Combs Sent 2019-12-27 (Newsletter 01-2020): Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team - Sunshine Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear NW-CERT Volunteers, Residents and Friends, We wish you all a Merry Christmas and holiday season and we are “looking” forward to the 2020 New Year for another successful, healthy year. Perhaps a New Year’s resolution to ponder would be to consider becoming a volunteer. Offering your time and talent is a valuable asset. Giving back is among the most important and valuable things a person can do. You all have a great capacity to accept challenges and volunteering is a win-win for everybody. Helping others makes you feel good. Fulfilling a responsibility makes you happier and it is a fact that happier people give back more and giving makes more people happy. Participating in a community event or a neighborhood organization builds a sense of community and provides valuable services to us. We all want Sunshine to be a safe place to live. Getting to know your neighbors also increases a sense of personal security and connection to those around us = critical support. A proven fact - giving and being unselfish can protect your health and prolong your life. Every day that goes by without helping another is an opportunity missed. So, our next NW-CERT meeting will take place on Monday 20 January 2020 3pm Retzlaff Hall. Coffee’s always on. Our Sunshine community is always invited and especially the Board. An open line of communication is a 2-way process that establishes trust by listening, sharing and supporting. Please mark your calendars. This meeting will be committed to orientation and principles of practice of the NW-CERT Team. As a reminder, the City of Harlingen will be having their Winter Texan Appreciation Day at the new Convention Center over by Sam’s Club – that program will just get you all warmed up for NW at 3pm. Thanks again to each and every one who has made the Sunshine Neighborhood Watch and our CERT Team Harlingen’s premier group. Two of our residents and NW volunteers – Jerry and Larry just completed the 40-hour class for Citizen’s Police Academy at the Harlingen PD. Congrats to them. Maybe it’s time to change the Front Gate Code - start the year off on a safe and secure note. Sent 2019-12-16: Cancelled - Neighborhood Watch meeting for Monday 16 DEC 2019 - Dear Friends, Cancel today's December 16 meeting. Have a great Christmas. Lenore J Combs Sent 2019-11-27 (Newsletter 12-2019): Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team - Sunshine Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! NL Article for DECEMBER 2019 Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear Friends, A bit late but Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for making Sunshine a great place to live. May you all have a blessed Christmas and Holiday season forever. Our next meeting is Monday, 16 December 2019, 3pm Retz Hall – agenda under construction – open to ideas, maybe even an open orientation to our mission. Suggestions welcome. The November meeting drew a focus to the community’s AED and Stop the Bleed Bags. These items are becoming a common thing just like the Fire Extinguisher. Pete Moreno, Supervisor of STEC EMS - Harlingen, was originally scheduled, and was unable to be with us because he had been selected to be an instructor for the ALERT class for the City of Harlingen. (Auxiliary Law Enforcement Response Team). Training is about crucial support – non emergency - in the hours after a disaster - from assisting with some police tasks – traffic, etc. working with other volunteer groups, medical, animal control, supplies, sheltering and so on. BTW….. ALICE Training: – Alert --Lockdown --Inform --Counter --Evacuation is training for Workplace, schools, communities, healthcare, business, houses of worship, organizations etc. – proactive strategies to improve chance of survival during active shooter event. This class is for civilians and is coming to Harlingen. Jerry Drost and Larry Leach have been graduated from the HPD Citizens Police Academy, a 40-hour class – Police Department operations and training, SWAT, K-9, Penal Code, Court Documents, Use of Force, Firearm safety – etc. Since several of us here are also members, we congratulate them, thank them for attending and will be anxious to have them participate in all our activities. There is a NW-CERT bulletin board in the Library. Sgt. Brooks has updated a NW Guide for us and is available at the meeting. The 2019 – 2020 Welcome Letter is out for residents. A copy is available in the Office and on the Web site here: https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/nw-welcome-letter BTW – CERT will start up a class after the first of the year with Harlingen Fire Department. Instruction on Disaster Ops, Light Search & Rescue, Medical Ops, Disaster Psychology etc. very interesting. Sign up! Thanks to Sally & Tom Hardy for volunteering to keep up with the Flashlight batteries in the McGruffmobile. Special Thanks to Ray Parker as he has done this job diligently and faithfully for the last several years as Bill Del Sardo before him. Simple but necessary job. Will need a volunteer or two for the Summer 2020 too. McGruffmobile – please notify Lenore if there are any concerns with the golf cart or its equipment. Rich Debackere will be looking after mechanical needs etc. (tires, batteries, general condition etc.) McGruff gets “rode hard and put up wet”, so please take good care of it on Patrol. Generator - This was a gifted item for NW in case of….. It needs to be cranked monthly. Wade has the key – he has done this service for the summer. Thanks to him for a job well done and appreciated. Dick & Linda Jones will check it monthly during the winter schedule. We are looking for someone to volunteer for the summer 2020 as well. (My philosophy – nobody should own a job forever, so your Neighborhood Watch needs all your help it can get) Patrol Schedule: Linda Jones -December is out – January is in the works. Contact Linda if you wish to help. You will be fully oriented. Holiday Season is here. Are you prepared for safety and security? Please take a personal inventory – there are forms on the NW bulletin board. Bad Guys are already making plans to have a happy holiday at your expense. Buzzers and solar lights….. still a good idea – some Sunshine areas are not lit up leaving these areas very dark. Hide your packages in your truck – lock your car doors – don’t leave TV boxes out in the street for all to see – makes a great invitation. Etc. etc. VENDORS and CONTRACTORS – must report to Office for Orange Cards. It is each resident’s responsibility to make sure they report to the Office to register. Please call Lenore for concerns and questions - I can also get you these Orange 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! And we have No Trespassing - No Soliciting signs all over. Walking solicitors – even with shirts (fake or not) are not allowed – they could be up to no good. Block Captains – who’s where? Would be nice to have a few volunteers per street to be eyes & ears….. Montana Nebraska Missouri Michigan Indiana Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Kansas Preferably one or two folks per street. IR Sensaphone – Storage Lot – phone system for notification of breech in fence…… Other stuff: Finger Lickin’ Chicken fundraiser for NW expenses planned for 10 Jan 2019 – Friday Our world famous grillin’ team will be out doin’ Finger Licken’ Chicken. Expect ETA about 4pm – Meet in Retzlaff Hall to Dine In or Take Out. Game plan TBD. Winter Texan Appreciation Day – January - Harlingen Convention Center - Monday 20 January 2020. We will have a booth – please come and enjoy the day with us. Women’s Club Commercial - EVENTS Board on Office wall – jump in and sign up. It takes a village….. Sent 2019-11-17: NeighborhoodWatch - CERT Agenda for Monday 18 Nov 2019 - This is an open meeting - y'all are invited - Lots of info to share. See the Agenda below. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator NW - CERT Team 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 – 18 November 2019 Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear NW-CERT Volunteers and Friends, Our Sunshine community is invited….. Please mark your calendars for this important meeting. Our focus will be CPR and the AED, a touch of First Aid with emphasis on Stop The Bleed so John Combs and I will review some highlights relating to our community. Pete Moreno, Supervisor of STEC EMS, originally scheduled, is unable to be with us because he has been selected to be an instructor for the ALERT class for the City of Harlingen. (Auxiliary Law Enforcement Response Team). Training about crucial support – non emergency - in the hours after a disaster.- from assisting with some police tasks – traffic, etc working with other volunteer groups, medical, animal control, supplies, sheltering and so on. BTW….. ALICE Training: – Alert --Lockdown --Inform --Counter --Evacuation training for Workplace, schools, healthcare, business, houses of worship, organizations etc. – proactive strategies to improve chance of survival during active shooter event. Welcome, Pledge of Allegiance, Moment of Silence – thoughts for special intentions Introduction of guests or new residents This is an open meeting and we welcome everyone. Coffee is always on. The agenda is a planning guide. Treasurer’s Report Finger Lickin’ Chicken fundraiser planned for 10 Jan 2019 – Friday New Business Help Wanted – need a volunteer or two to keep up with the Flashlite batteries in the McGruffmobile. Thanks to Ray Parker as he has done this job for the last several years as Bill Del Sardo before him. Simple but necessary job. Will need a volunteer for the Summer too. Patrol Schedule: Linda Jones November is out and December is in the works. Contact Linda if you wish to help. Old Business Generator - Wade has the key – he has done this service for the summer and will get it to Dick & Linda Jones). They will check it monthly during the winter schedule. We are looking for someone to volunteer for the summer as well. (My philosophy – nobody should own a job forever, so your Neighborhood Watch needs all your help it can get) Sgt. Brooks has updated a NW Guide for us and is available at the meeting. The 2019 – 2020 Welcome Letter is out for residents. 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! McGruffmobile – please notify Lenore if there are any concerns with the golf cart or its equipment. Rich Debackere will be looking after mechanical needs etc. (tires, batteries, general condition etc. McGruff gets “rode hard and put up wet”, so please take good care of it on Patrol, please. Buzzers and solar lights….. still a good idea – some Sunshine areas are not sunny leaving these areas very dark. Block Captains – who’s where? Montana Nebraska Missouri Michigan Indiana Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Kansas Preferable one ort wo folks per street – just being “eyes & ears”…… IR Sensaphone – Storage Lot – phone system for notification of breech in fence…… Other stuff: Christmas Golf Cart Parade Saturday 7 December line up 4:30pm etc Woman’s Club sponsors 1st 2nd and 3rd prize for decorated Golf carts This year, Encore is the host for refreshments. City of Harlingen Annual Jay Cees Parade Friday 6 Dec FLC Friday 10 January – fundraiser for Neighborhood Watch Our world famous grillin’ team will be out doin’ Finger Licken’ Chicken. Expect ETA about 4pm – Meet in Retzlaff Hall to Dine In or Take Out. Game plan TBD. Winter Texan Appreciation Day January Casa D’Amistad Monday 20 January 2020 We will have a booth – please come and enjoy the day with us. Women’s Club Commercial - EVENTS Board on Office wall. Sent 2019-10-31 (Newsletter 11-2019): Sunshine Neighborhood Watch – CERT - Monday 18 November is our next meeting, 3pm Retz Hall, Coffee & cookies always. Additional info about the following topics are below. McGruffmobile Patrol Schedule: Linda Jones Operation ID Mr. Fix It List Finger Lickin’ Chicken fundraiser Vendors and Contractors Generator Buzzers and solar lights Block Captains IR Sensaphone See ya at 3pm on Monday 18 November – Retz Hall Lenore Combs Sunshine Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear Friends Monday 18 November is our next meeting 3pm Retz Hall Coffee & cookies always. Harlingen Police Department will be there to orient us to NWtrends and other information. Harlingen EMS will be sending drivers to street orientation so don’t be frightened if you see a lot of ambulance traffic. They also want to do a First Aid, CPR – AED and Stop The Bleed talk for us soon. OCTOBER was Fire Prevention Month and our local Harlingen Fire Department was here to teach us about fire safety. Richard Alvarez, HFD Fire Inspector conducted the exercise. We had a hands-on demonstration lesson with an electronic training tool from HFD on how to use a fire extinguisher and how to safely put out a fire. Remember, the fire extinguisher goes between you and the fire while you make your safe exit out! Our CERT Team also practices with this training tool. In 1922, the National Fire Protection Association named the second week of October in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. Let’s raise awareness, educate our families and our community. 3 out of every 5 home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no working smoke alarms Less than 50% of homeowners have an escape plan 60% of consumers do not test their smoke and CO alarms in their home Maybe Sunshine can put a dent in theses stats! We also took a test to spirt conversation and heighten people’s awareness on fire prevention and fire safety. Here are the answers: 40 -- once a month-- every year in October-- every 10yr-- 2 -- pass -- three feet -- 2x a year -- 2 minutes -- activation -- on the back -- remove the smoke alarm -- all of the above -- If 1 sounds, they all sound-- every sleeping room -- go outside and stay out -- 11pm to 7 am-- no working or no smoking smoke alarms-- have missing or disconnected batteries -- cooking -- all of the above Brochures etc. were left in the Library c/o Harlingen Fire Dept. -- Fire Extinguishers AtWork, Home Smoke Alarms, Carbon Monoxide Alarms, Safety for Older Consumers-Home safety Checklist and After The Fire – Returning to Normal. Then we checked out the fire suppression system above our stove in the kitchen area. Roughly 50% + fires start form cooking equipment. Prevention is key. Grease fires are a major consideration – for safety and certainly a less expensive option than repairing fire & smoke damage. These nozzles are in the hood exhaust. Wet chemicals will discharge directly over the source of the fire. Fire needs 3 things to thrive – oxygen, heat and fuel. So these wet chemicals are engineered to quickly put out the fire by covering the flames and starving the oxygen. When the system trips the gas lines to the stove will also be cut off therefore depriving the fire of fuel. This system is checked by a Fire Inspector just as our ordinary fire extinguishers are. McGruffmobile – please notify Lenore if there are any concerns with the golf cart or its equipment. Also need someone to assist with some general care and feeding of McGruff. – such as Flashlight checks, battery check, tires – simple stuff. When we get big stuff reported it then gets arranged for repairs. I check the First Aid Kit periodically. Patrol Schedule: Linda Jones November is out – still looking for more support for Patrols, please. Contact Linda if you wish to help out. Everyone is oriented. If there is a serious or almost serious concern while on Patrol, please notify me rather than just leave a note in the log book 956 245 1276 Lenore Combs Our monthly meetings are a good forum for ideas, concerns and etc. Please come. (Monday -18 Nov 3pm Retz Hall.) As a reminder, one of the perks of a NWis our rapport with HPD and Combes PD – they take good care of us and so - don’t be afraid to call in suspicious activity or worse -- 911 emergency or 956 245 5940 for suspicious activity. Operation ID – sign up sheet Operation ID Inventory sheet – available in the Library If you are interested, call me 956 245 1276 Sgt. Brooks has updated a NWGuide for us and is available in the Library The 2019 – 2020 Welcome Letter is out for residents. Mr. Fix It List = as a reminder, please let the community know by providing updates with the “good guys” and also let the Office know of the not so good guys. There were some “shade tree clean-up crews” after the flood and a Buyer Beware mentality should be common knowledge. This is not necessarily a NWproject but one we should support. Finger Lickin’ Chicken fundraiser planned for NW budget. - 10 Jan 2019 – Friday Our world famous HFD cooking crew will be out here grilling the bestest FLC you ever ate – yum yum. What a painless way to support your NW-CERT Team. Serving will begin about 4pm in Retz Hall – Dine In or Take Out. Stay tuned. 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! Generator - Wade has the key and checked it monthly during the summer Any volunteers for winter?? Call me 956 245 1276 Buzzers and solar lights….. still a good idea – some areas are still very dark. Hope you all will consider solar lights especially when you are up North. Bad Guys hate lights. Block Captains – who’s where? Montana Nebraska Missouri Michigan Indiana Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Kansas Job description – just “eyes & ears” for your block. 2 – 4 volunteers for each street depending on the length – covering 9 streets – simple and very necessary. IR Sensaphone – Storage Lot – any volunteers to be on it????? Christmas Golf Cart Parade Saturday 7 December line up 4:30pm etc This is a Sunshine event – please support it. We have a Santa for the big red truck (HFD) and a Police Escort Refreshments are at Encore this year We will cover a big square in both Encore and Sunshine with lots of fun and noise. Women’s Club sponsors 1st 2nd 3rd place prizes for us – for decorated Golf Carts See ya at 3pm on Monday 18 November – Retz Hall Sent 2019-09-30 (Newsletter 10-2019): Sunshine Neighborhood Watch – CERT - Sunshine Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Dear NW-CERT Volunteers and Friends, The October schedule is posted in the Library from Linda Jones. Thank you to the Summer volunteers for your huge effort in covering Patrols this long hot summer. Sgt Michael Brooks HPD and fellow Officers produced a new version guide for NW. It is posted on the NW bulletin board and will be available at our October meeting. Officer Alicia Garcia has resigned and we thank her for her service and wish her the best in her retirement years. Officer Orlando Gonzales will be our liaison. I have worked with him before on other projects and we will enjoy his expertise. Thanks to all who supported National Night Out in August for Harlingen and for Combes in September. Both Police Departments were most impressed by our community’s show of support in this annual initiative. This National Association of Town Watchers program has been celebrated since 1984. Recently the Dog Walker watch joined part of the program (that’s an idea for us)! NNO shines a light on community Police programs and increases connections between neighborhoods and those who serve. Thru a variety of programs such as crime prevention and drug prevention, this event provides valuable information for neighborhoods and empowers our citizens. We wish to extend an invitation to all our new residents and those who have not volunteered in the past. WIIFM? What’s in it for me? The Sunshine NW is a volunteer program designed to take a bite out of crime and take a more active role in keeping Sunshine safe. The Bad Guys are very creative on invading our space and you can make a difference. All of us have an obligation to take precautions to promote collective security and limit criminal activity. Our local Police Departments have provided lots of attention to assist us. There is an informative “Welcome” letter about NW available (in the Office) to you and it is posted in the Library at the NW-CERT area. Our meetings are every 3rd Monday of the month at 3pm in Retzlaff Hall. Coffee is always on. Please join us. Monday - 21 Oct, 18 Nov, 16 Dec, 20 Jan, 17 Feb, 16 Mar. The Harlingen PD also holds a Citizen Police Academy annually (one coming soon). A typical class schedule – Community Policing, Court Prep, Crime Stoppers, Crime Scene Unit, Investigative Services, Criminal Law, Gangs, SWAT, Self Defense, K-9, Narcotics, Firearm Safety, Use of Force, Public relations, Ride-Alongs in Police Units and more. Don’t miss out. A word about CERT - Community Emergency Response Team – learn how to hold down the fort until professional help arrives. This volunteer service is provided by the Harlingen Fire Department. BTW – October is Fire Prevention Month. Classes are given throughout the year – stay tuned. Some topics covered include Fire Safety, Light Search & Rescue, Team Organization, Disaster Psychology Disaster Medical Ops and more. SCCE even sponsored a Train-The Trainer Mock Disaster Drill with a hands-on simulated explosion in Retz Hall with injuries, a severe Woodshop injury, a near-drowning and other demonstrations. Great learning opportunity. Should be a CERT Class coming in January. In fact, The Harlingen CERT Team is assisting the Harlingen Emergency Management Team with several Emergency Preparedness Sessions at the Harlingen Cultural Arts Center near the Library. Discussions are on when to get prepared, how to create a family plan, items for your emergency kit, and more. Marsha Santow recently represented SCCE CERT Team at the 10th Year recognition with the Mayor. NW and CERT began after Hurricane Dolly in 2008. These efforts make us knowledgeable about being prepared and by working smarter, not harder. We have an AED (Automatic Emergency Defibrillator) by the pool. CPR classes are available. Always call 911 if intending to use this. Stop The Bleed – a new initiative – there are 3 “Stop the Bleed” red emergency bags, one in the Library by the NW-CERT bulletin board, one in the Woodshop and one at the Worker shed. Please use this for obvious reasons. It contains items for life threatening bleeding emergencies and is not the average First Aid Kit. Always call 911 if intending to use this. There is also an active shooter for concerned citizens class coming soon. If you wish to take this class, notify me. If you wish to be on our NW-CERT email list, send me your email address. See you Monday October 21st 3pm Retz Hall. You may call me for questions or concerns Sent 2019-04-17: NW - CERT "How to Safeguard Your Home Against Crime & Burglary" - Dear Friends, You can find a general list of suggestions from Sgt. Michael Brooks HPD by clicking on this title How to Safeguard Your Home against Crime and Burglary etc. SCCE has Operation ID already in place. Information and Inventory Lists are on the NW bulletin board in the Library. Along with a "property list", it is advised to make a photo CD of your stuff - the Insurance people will luv it. Call me for further info. Report All Suspicious Activity 956 216 5940 This is a non-emergency phone number to the Police Department. You will speak with a person - so please have your details ready. What - where - when - how - why etc. If you have an emergency or crime in progress call 911 Crime in progress: who - where - what - any weapons etc. DO NOT INTERVENE! Medical emergency: what- are they breathing, are they conscious, are they bleeding know your location - any other pertinent info. Also - a word about weather..... June - November = Hurricane Season According to a 30 year average prediction, there are 14 named storms, 6 predicted hurricanes including 2 major. There are Disaster materials in the Library for you. - Be Prepared! By the way, while on Patrol, your Neighborhood Watch became aware of lots of potential "flying stuff" laying around - especially in the Storage Lot. And is your shed tied down according to standards? Please be proactive and be prepared. 😊 -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW - CERT Coordinator Sent 2019-04-17 : NEXTDOOR - a social networking service - Dear NW-CERT Volunteers and Friends, Reference: NEXTDOOR – a social networking service. Please read the document found HERE in order to clear up some issues/questions concerning the NEXTDOOR Web site. Thx -- Lenore J Combs Sent 2019-04-17: on Calling 911 - There was a discussion concerning calling 911 at the April 15 NW-CERT meeting. No matter where you live it's definitely worth the read to assist you if you ever need to call 911. The document can be found HERE . -- Lenore J Combs Back to Top

S EPO Community Emails: May 2024 Sent 2024-05-31: Memorial Day Salute - Dear Friends, A special THANKS to all in supporting Sunshine's Memorial Day Tribute and Potluck - from the forming of ideas to the setup and the cleanup and the Program. Retz Hall was patriotically decorated including photos of special family and friends who had served in times past. How grateful are we to have known their acquaintance. BTW - our patriotic wall (see the Sunshine Website HERE has a book of photos of our past Veterans. And do you know you are invited to submit a photo to Jim Tennant regarding your Military Service. We would be proud to have past and present residents on display. Check it out! Thanks to Pam and her help as the Potluck was spectacular as always with a grand selection of food to eat. The decorations were nicely done and provided a patriotic experience. And a round of applause for our friends who opened the program, sang and signed our National Anthem, gave the Invocation, presented our past Heroes with a Veterans Wreath, and whose few words recalled the history and the sacrifices with gratitude and reflection on this special Day of Remembrance. We are so lucky to live here. God Bless America - Sincerely, Lenore & John Combs USAF Sent 2024-05-31: Calling All Dogs and Cats - Hey Everyone, Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Monday, June 3rd, 2024, to take care of your pet's nails. She will be starting at noon. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Please text Sandra and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Sandra will come to your home. Thanks, - Marian Young, 719-468-4556 Sent 2024-05-21: Final plans for Memorial Day at Sunshine - Dear Friends - MONDAY 27 May 2024 Memorial Day at SCCE 3PM You are most cordially invited to our Memorial Day program- We shall meet at the Flagpole by the Office at 2:45 pm sharp to begin our Memorial Day Tribute. Due to 100 degree weather, we will operate from Retz Hall after the Wreath Ceremony, 3pm Wreath Laying tribute -- begins at the Flagpole Please, I need 10 Flag Bearers (including 2 Guards w/ wooden rifles) John Combs will have a briefing at 2:30. Please signup on Bulletin Board in Library - if you wish to help. I need several volunteers who would like to read a few short explanations of the short program as it proceeds. Sign up please..... (I have scripts). 1. Wreath Laying ceremony _________ 2. Welcome, meaning of Memorial Day __________ 3. Vic is doing the Invocation - Vic Hillman 4. Meaning -- Missing Man Table __________ 5. Reading/Meaning - - Soldiers Cross __________ The readings are short - just a reminder of why we are here. - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2024-05-20: Memorial Day - Memorial Day is approaching. Just like we did last year, the bulletin board in Retzlaff Hall is decorated so that anyone who wants to, can put pictures, letters or any memorabilia of a loved one who has served or is serving on it for all to see. Please make sure you put your name on the back so we can get it returned to you. - Jill Ventrello & Pam Davis Sent 2024-05-13: Memorial Day Event: Few more details - From SEPO Facebook, by Pam Davis, a few days ago: Memorial Day meeting in the books! Monday the 27th at 2:30PM, please meet in front of the office for a wreath ceremony. We will then have a golf cart, parade to the gazebo. At that time, we will have a memorial day tribute. At 3:30 PM, the doors will open for the potluck. We will eat @ 4 PM. We would like volunteers to carry flags to represent each branch of the services. If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering, please contact Lenore Combs via telephone or email. -- Lenore J Combs, 956-245-1276 ljcombs44@gmail.com Sent 2024-05-10: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Financials, 2024-04 (Apr) - The UNAPPROVED April 2024 SEPO Financials are below, and posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . If you have any questions, please email me at the address below. - Tracy Wagner, Treasurer for Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., sepotreasurer@gmail.com Sent 2024-05-10: Update for Memorial Day - Dear Friends - We had a brief meeting working meeting yesterday. Pam Davis and ?? are heading up the Potluck and seem to have it well under control. THANKS for their support. The program so far will include a Golf cart Parade around SCCE from the Office to the Gazebo - everyone invited!!!!! Please, if anyone wishes to have a part in this, I have made some examples for you to consider. All this is posted on the bulletin board in the Library. Please make a copy and leave the original. We will begin at the Flag Pole by the Office for a Wreath presentation Then Golf Cart Parade to the Gazebo Need two (2) volunteers to post the wreath Program: Presentation of the Colors, Posting of the Colors Invocation (a short prayer of Thanks for God's blessings) National Anthem Pledge of Allegiance What is Memorial Day and why we honor this day-- Flag Folding Ceremony -- Bell Honors- tolling of the bell saluting our Veteran's sacrifices God Bless the USA Help wanted: I Need eight (8) Flag Bearers and two (2) Centuries May we have some volunteers to do the Flag Folding piece We will have a practice - need four (4) volunteers Need two (2) volunteers to do the Bell Tolling One (1) reader for the eight (8) reasons and a bell ringer. (we have a Bell) The Soldiers Cross and the Veteran Remembrance Table will be on display. A Candle Of Honor for the Remembrance of our Fallen will be on the Remembrance Table. Dismiss - Potluck Once we return to the Hall, we will again post the Colors - have an Invocation prior to dinner and then eat and enjoy our celebration of this day. Everyone is invited to participate especially in an area of your special concern -- Invocation Flag Bearers When a Flag of your choosing Army or Air Force, etc. is to be posted in Retz Hall, you may walk with that Flag Bearer - representing your special Branch. John will be calling the Posting of the Colors. THANKS for the help so far and a special thanks for those who would like to take a part. -- Lenore J Combs 9956 245 1276 Sent 2024-05-06: Memorial Day - SCCE - Monday 27 May 2024 - Dear Friends, Could we meet on Wednesday 8 MAY at 11:30 am in the Library - to discuss a line up of our schedule - Everyone is welcome to sign up for a part in which you would like to do or help to do. Signup sheets are on the bulletin board in the Library. Pam and company have already planned the Potluck side of this. - Thanks to her team. Everyone invited. Everyone is invited for the Golf Cart Parade decorate if you like We will meet at the Office We will do a Wreath Ceremony at our Flag Pole. We will proceed to the Gazebo for the Memorial Day program. PROGRAM: (tentatively) Presentation of the Colors Invocation National Anthem Pledge of Allegiance What Is Memorial Day and why we honor this day Soldiers Cross (explained) Veterans Remembrance Table (explained) Bell Honors Patriotic songs Taps Potluck Thank you all for your assistance - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2024-05-01: Former Resident Passing - Former resident Pat Broome has informed us that her husband RG Broome passed away on April 18. Beth Parrish (from SEPO Facebook) Back to Top

Activities: Day/Week/Month (2019-2020) Additional Details SUN 1:30 pm, Sunday Bridge Location: Card Room 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf (7 days a wk) Contact: Ron Salami Time/Location: 3:45 pm, Meet by bulletin board by office to pick teams. 4:00 pm, play starts on Sunshine Golf Course. Teams picked by drawing cards. It is Scramble play for Fun & Exercise - no money or prizes. All skill levels welcome. Final scores are compared at the end if anyone hangs around. 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Music/Dance Contact: Roy Ridlon Location: Retzlaff Hall Details: Classic Country Music for listening/dancing. Special guests will join the band throughout the season. This is NOT a Jam Session. Ice Cream($1 per bowl) will be served by volunteers at intermission. Volunteer signup is on the Easel in the Library. MON 8:00 to 9:00 am, Video exercise (Mon thru Fri) Contact: Beth Parrish can answer questions. Location: Meeting room next to Pavilion. (Key from office needed for entry.) Details: All skill levels welcome. This is for both Fun & Exercise. Video DVDs are available in room OR bring what you like most. 8:00 am to 10 am, Tennis (Mon, Wed, Fri) Contact: Vic Hillman Location: Tennis Courts Details: Furnish your own equipment Rotate foursomes, no teams Lots of skill levels, no problem Lots of fun. Not to serious. Come watch us. 8:30 am, Water Aerobics first Session (Mon thru Fri) Contact: Lenore Combs Location: Pool Details: Everyone Welcome. Play Music CDs that contain the Workout Instructions. 9:30 am, Water Aerobics second Session (Mon thru Fri) Contact: Ina Hillman Location: Pool Details: Everyone Welcome. Play Music CDs that contain the Workout Instructions. 10:00 am to Noon, Pickleball (Mon, Wed & Fri) Contact: David Pickett or Charlie Gardner Location: Tennis Courts (Pickleball nets are put up in place of the Tennis nets.) Details: First arrivals play first and then as new players arrive, they join in the next game. Then we usually change partners and play in rotation. We do have two courts which accommodate four players on each court at a time. All skill levels of players are invited to come out and enjoy the Fun and get some Exercise. 10:00 am to Noon, Line Dancing Contact/Instructor: Donna Myers Location: Retzlaff Hall Music: Dance to all kinds (Country, Rock 'N Roll, Tango, Mambo, Big Band etc.) Other Details: Most dances are beginner or intermediate. Class moves fast. Dancers are experienced. Would be too hard for ultra beginners. 1:00 pm, Cards - "Party Bridge" Contact: Jean Fredericks Location: Card Room Details: No partner or signup needed. You skill level doesn't matter. Just bring five nickels and have fun. 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf (7 days a wk) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 6:00 pm Bible Study/Movie Group (Jan thru Apr) Contact: Warren Hertel Starts: Jan 6, 2020 Location: Retzlaff Hall Length of Time: 1.5 to 2 hrs Details: Faith-based movies will be shown generally lasting 1.5-2 hrs. In addition we will be showing movies of Sight and Sound theater Productions filmed at the live productions at one of their two locations. There will also be various discussions related to Old Testament marriage customs and the seven feasts as they relate to Christianity. 7:00 PM, Sunshine Birding and Nature Club Contact: Jean Burgoine Location: Library; 1st Monday of each month Details: Open to all residents in the community. Later in the spring we will have a field trip related to the program. Last year we had a speaker from the Turtle Rehab Center on SPI followed by a trip to the Turtle Center and National Birding Center. Occasionally, a birding walk through our community is hosted by someone with expertise in identifying birds. We, also have an interest in the area along Texas Avenue. Have you noticed the plant and tree identification signs? 7:00 pm, Cards - "Euchre" Contact: John Chajec Location: Card room TUE 8:00 to 9:00 am, Video exercise (Mon thru Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 8:30 am, Water Aerobics First Session (Weekdays: Mon thru Fri) 9:30 am, Water Aerobics Second Session (Weekdays: Mon thru Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 8:30 am & 10:15 am, Men's Golf League Tee Times NOTE: Starting Nov 5, 2019 thru Mar 2/3 2019 there are two Tee Times for the Men's Golf League Contact: Steve Phillips Location: Sunshine Golf Course. Come to Retzlaff Hall prior to starting play. Cost: Dues - Yearly: $20 Weekly Play: $1 Hole-In-One Money Cache: $2 puts you in the running. Signup: If you plan to golf on Tuesday you need to have your name on the signup sheet by noon Monday. The sheet is located on the Men's Golf League bulletin board in the Library. Teams are formed according to who is playing at what time. Following 8:30 am golf, Men's Golf League Business Meeting Contact: Steve Phillips Location: Retzlaff Hall Purpose: Hand out Winnings from previous week's play, i.e. CTP. 10:00 am to 11:00 am, The Gathering (COMPLETE) Contact: Sue Swidryk Starts: Jan 7, 2020 / Ends: Feb 25, 2020 Location: Card Room. Other Details : ATTENTION LADIES! "The Gathering" is a new ladies group, beginning in January, which will give you an opportunity to get to know your Sunshine friends and neighbors better! Varied activities will be planned. Please join us! Ideas welcome! 12:30 pm, Billiards - "Texas 8 Ball" (Tue, Thu, Sat) Contact: Fred Fredericks Location: Pool Room Everyone welcome to play. 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Table Tennis (Ping Pong) (Tue and Thu) (CANCELLED Feb 28, 2020) Contact: Winter - Vic Deleon Summer - Grace Clark Location: Retzlaff Hall Details: All skill levels welcome and encouraged to come and enjoy this fun activity that provides good exercise. Two tables available. Generally play doubles. Bring your own paddle. 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Game - "Mahjong" Contact: Heidi Dill Location: Card Room Participants: Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Newbies welcome to come learn the game. 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf (seven days a week) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 6:30 - 9:00 pm, Cards - "Men's Poker" Contact: Jack Baethke Location: Card Room WED 8:00 to 9:00 am, Video exercise (Mon thru Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 8:00 to 9:00 am, Tennis (Mon, Wed, Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 8:30 am, Water Aerobics first Session (Weekdays: Mon thru Fri) 9:30 am, Water Aerobics second Session (Weekdays: Mon thru Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 9:00 am, Ladies Golf League Tee time NOTE: Winter Women's Golf League starts on Wednesday November 6. Contact: Bonnie Fransene Location: Sunshine Golf Course Be at the Library at 8:30 am for hole assignment and announcements. Play begins at 9 am. Cost: $25 More Details: Membership is open to all property owners and renters, no matter what skill level. Fun special events are being planned. 10:00 am to Noon, Pickleball (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 1:00 pm, Cards - "Party Bridge" Contact: Jean Fredericks Location: Card Room Details: No partner or signup needed. You skill level doesn't matter. Just bring five nickels and have fun. 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf (seven days a week) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 6:00 pm, Shuffleboard Contact: Marian Young Starts Nov 6, 2019 Location: Shuffleboard Court by the Office Details: Play is for an hour or more depending on attendance. You don't have to be an expert to join in the fun. Everyone is welcome to come and play. No commitment required. Just come on weeks you want to plan. The rules are fairly simple and easy to learn. We will play in teams or a round robin. People can suggest other ways to play Weather permitting, we will play every Wednesday night. THU 7:30 am, Coffee & Donuts Contact: SEPO Office Location: Library Details: This is a chance for residents to get to know each other upfront and personal. Donuts are available at a cost of $1 per. Coffee is free. 8:00 to 9:00 am, Video exercise (Mon thru Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 8:30 am, Water Aerobics first Session (Weekdays: Mon thru Fri) 9:30 am, Water Aerobics second Session (Weekdays: Mon thru Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 9:00 am to noonish; sew to 3 pm, Quilters (The Killer Bees) Contact: Jan Baethke Location: Retzlaff Hall Details: Our group...The Killer Bees...is very informal. Meetings/Schedule: Meetings consist of every week briefly going over what is on our schedule. The schedule changes every year depending on what projects the members want to do/learn. The schedule is usually created in April and covers the next Nov through Apr. The days that we have a class/project scheduled we do bring our machines to the hall and sew after the meeting and our "Show and Tell", until about 3 pm. Of the 80-90 ladies throughout the RGV that come each Thursday, Dec - April, usually 15-20 will stay and sew. Every other year/season we have a quilt show that is usually in February or March. This season it is scheduled for March 29, 2019. Our yearly retreat is to The Retreat House in Rockport (Quilting/Scrapbooking/The Retreat House) . We are booked thru 2021 for our stay; usually in Nov or Dec. 10:00 to 11:00 am, Book Club Contact: Mary Hendrickson Location: Harlingen Library Details: This is open to the public but it's always nice to be surrounded by your Sunshine friends. 12:30 pm, Billiards - "Texas 8 Ball" (Tue, Thu, Sat) Refer to Tuesday info above for additional details 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Cards - "Hand and Foot" Contact: Karen Baase Location: Card Room Details: Open to all ladies who wish to play. Partner helpful but not required. If too many show up, some offer to go home. We also call ladies if we need more players. If you have never played, experienced players are always willing to teach you. You can bring a snack, but don't have to every time. Coffee is available. Hand and Foot is an easy game to learn and doesn't take much concentration, so it's easy to visit with each other. 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Table Tennis (Ping Pong) (Tue and Sat) (CANCELLED Feb 28, 2020) Refer to Tuesday info above for additional details 3:00 pm, Golf Scramble Contact: There is not an existing committee or formal leader. These scrambles are conducted by volunteers among the players. Sign up in Library by noon Friday Details: Need someone to get these going for the season. 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf (7 days a wk) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 4:30 pm to whenever, Happy Hour Contact: Cathy Richmond can answer questions Location: Pavilion Details: Propane heaters (2 of them) are available if the weather gets on the chilly side. This event is NOT a potluck. Bring "finger food" to share if you plan to partake yourself. BYOB If you don't want to eat and/or drink, just come and join in the fun. We have a blast. 6:30 pm, Stained Glass Contact: Cathy Chajec & Warren Hertel Start Date: Jan 9, 2020 Location: Woodshop Details: Starts Jan 2020 Never worked with stained glass, this is your opportunity to expand your knowledge. We will provide everything you need to get started including a skilled instructor. It's not "almost free" it is free!! 6:30 - 9:00 pm, Cards - "Men's Poker" Contact: Jack Baethke Location: Card Room FRI 8:00 to 9:00 am, Video exercise (Mon thru Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 8:00 to 9:00 am, Tennis (Mon, Wed, Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 8:30 am, Water Aerobics first Session (Weekdays: Mon thru Fri) 9:30 am, Water Aerobics second Session (Weekdays: Mon thru Fri) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 10:00 am to Noon, Pickleball (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) Refer to Monday info above for additional details. 10:00 am - 11:00 am (Jan to Mar) Women's Bible Study Contact: Harriet Meier or Ladonna Harvey Start Date: Jan 10, 2020 Location: Card Room Other Details: Everyone is welcome. We study Books of the Bible. 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf (7 days a wk) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Cards - "Hand and Foot" & "Eucher" Contact: Mecca Henry Location: Card Room Details: Arrive by 6:45 pm . Play starts at 7 pm. No partner required. Join us for a fun and enjoyable night out with friends who love to play cards. We are open to playing other card games as well. SAT 9:00 am, Golf Scramble Contact: The Clarks are starting up this event for play on Dec 7, 2019. There is not an existing committee or formal leader. These scrambles are conducted by volunteers among the players. Details: All skill levels are welcome and teams are balanced by handicap, as well as possible. Early sign-up helps. Sign up in Library by noon Friday. The cost is $1 and should be deposited in the Saturday Box in the lounge. 12:30 pm, Billiards - "Texas 8 Ball" (Tue, Thu, Sat) Refer to Tuesday info above for additional details 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf (7 days a wk) Refer to Sunday info above for additional details. 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Game - "Mahjong" Contact: Heidi Dill Location: Card Room Participants: Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Newbies welcome to come learn the game. 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Cards - "Hand and Foot" Contact: Jean Frederick Location: Card Room Other Details: Participants have partners to assure that there is an even number of people each week. If someone is not able to attend one week, their partner either finds a temporary partner for that week (with Jean’s help) or does not play. New participants are welcome. If you do not know how to play, we will teach you. Back to Top

SEPO Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes (Apr 2020 thru Sep 2020 Summer Season) Go directly to the Minutes or Agenda you are looking for by clicking an item below. Board Minutes (2020-07-20) Board Agenda (2020-07-20) Board Minutes (2020-06-05) Board Agenda (2020-06-05) Board Minutes (2020-05-05) Board Minutes (2020-04-29) Board Minutes (2020-04-22) Board Agenda (2020-04-22) Board Agenda (2020-04-29) ********************************************************************************** SEPO BOARD MEETING MINUTES 3:00 PM, Retzlaff Hall, Monday, July 20 , 2020 (Approved November 30, 2020) The following minutes from the July 20, 2020 SEPO Board Meeting were approved by the Board on November 30, 2020. Tony Tramel SEPO Board Secretary The Agenda for the meeting was provided and follows. Jim Kennedy called the Board meeting to order at 3:00 PM, July 20, 2020, and asked for a roll call. Those present at the meeting included, Jim Kennedy, Lyn Swonger, Frank Tewell, Mecca Henry, Neil Morehead and Tony Tramel. Mecca Henry moved to dispense with the reading of the prepared minutes and to accept them as submitted. Tony Tramel seconded the motion and it was accepted unanimously. The minutes of June 5, 2020 were approved and are below for reference and noted as being approved on July 20, 2020. Jim Kennedy indicated the purpose of this meeting was related to requests made by Treasurer, Mecca Henry, regarding “re-designating” the Executives named on our Wells Fargo Bank Account. Secondly, Mecca Henry requested the Board to review financial information regarding SEPO Accounts and to evaluate the need to modify if the Board deemed it appropriate. Our current Wells Fargo account lists existing Executives on file for the account as John Chajec, former President, and Pat Harvey, former Board member. Mecca felt it is most appropriate to remove these two persons’ names who are no longer Board members, and to designate two current Board members to replace them. Resolution 2020-02, a copy of which can be found HERE for ease of reference, was offered up for introduction to the Board by Tony Tramel and indicated the two Executives to be listed on file as Jim Kennedy and Mecca Henry. There was no second to this motion. Therefore, the motion died for lack of second. After more discussion by Lyn Swonger, where he indicated Mecca Henry should not be one of the listed Executives and instead the persons should be Jim Kennedy and Frank Tewell, a motion was made by Lyn Swonger and seconded by Tony Tramel, with this provision. Those voting in favor were Jim Kennedy, Lyn Swonger, Frank Tewell, Neil Morehead and Tony Tramel. Mecca Henry did not vote in the affirmative on this motion. The motion therefore was adopted by the Board. The Board then individually signed Resolution 2020-02 and it was to be notarized by Valerie Basaldua, Office Manager, who witnessed the signatures. A draft of this Resolution had been presented to Wells Fargo representatives, who indicated this document, once executed, would suffice to modify the Executives on file for our Wells Fargo bank account. At the last Board meeting discussion was opened about the interest rates we are receiving for three accounts held by SEPO. Mecca Henry pointed out we are receiving interest on all our accounts, except the Wells Fargo account. She further indicated the Wells Fargo account requires a minimum of $25,000 to be maintained to minimize fees that are typically assessed to non-personal bank accounts. This Wells Fargo account is used primarily as our operating account. Mecca Henry then followed up on her indication she would report back to the Board concerning the amounts and related interest for each account. Mecca Henry then presented a summary of the bank accounts which are currently under the control of SEPO, which are HERE . The current accounts noted above represent our “Cash Account Balances”, as noted earlier. SEPO also has a Wells Fargo Account which is used to pay for recurring expenses and our budgeted items. Funds are moved periodically throughout the year, when needed, from one of the three accounts noted above to our Wells Fargo operating account. Mecca expressed her concern about our ability to interface with First Internet Bank, because there is no staff locally, and it is almost impossible to speak to someone on the telephone. The CD for First Internet is scheduled to mature on August 3, 2020. So, if SEPO were going to change banks, we need to do it at maturity for this CD, because it would automatically roll over on this date. After a discussion regarding the interest rates and other related advantages by Mecca Henry, a motion was made by Mecca Henry and seconded by Lyn Swonger, that action should be initiated to move funds as follows . The motion was passed unanimously by those present at the meeting. Mecca was requested by Jim Kennedy to set up any required meeting with Banking staff related to either of the issues approved by the Board on this date. A motion was made and accepted to adjourn the meeting at 3:30 PM. Submitted Tony Tramel Board Secretary Board Minutes (2020-07-20) ********************************************************************************** SEPO BOARD MEETING AGENDA 3:00 PM, Retzlaff Hall, Monday, July 20/ 2020 Proposed Agenda: Call to Order Roll Call Jim Kennedy Mecca Henry Lyn Swonger Frank Tewell Neil Morehead Jerry Drost Tony Tramel Adoption/Amendments to Agenda for meeting Review and approval of prior minutes of Board Meetings June 5, 2020 Board Meeting Discussions: Items to be discussed: Amendments to listing of Authorized Executives for Wells Fargo Account Bank Account (See Draft Form ) Report from Mecca concerning financial institutions. Unfinished Business New business. Announcements Future Board Issues Adjournment Attachments: Unapproved June 5, 2020 Minutes (Scroll Down to See) Pond Report Draft Form for Discussion Item 1 Board Agenda (2020-07-20) ********************************************************************************** The following minutes from the June 5, 2020 SEPO Board Meeting were approved by the Board on July 20, 2020. Tony Tramel SEPO Board Secretary SEPO BOARD MEETING MINUTES 3:00 PM, Retzlaff Hall, Friday, June 5 , 2020 (Approved July 20, 2020) Jim Kennedy called the Board meeting to order at 3:00 PM, June 5, 2020, and asked for a roll call. Those present at the meeting included, Jim Kennedy, Lyn Swonger, Frank Tewell, Mecca Henry, Neil Morehead, and Tony Tramel. Jim Kennedy indicated the primary purpose of this meeting was to review and approve the minutes of April 29, 2020, as well as those of May 5, 2020. Documented approval by the Board was needed by Mecca Henry, Treasurer to provide an official / documentation of the Boards actions on those dates for the financial institutions SEPO uses. Specifically, Mecca Henry wanted confirmation the 2020 Budget had been approved by the 2019 Board, which is reflected in the April 29, 2020 Minutes. Secondly, documentation was also needed regarding the appointment of Jim Kennedy, as President, to clearly document the change in our SEPO officers on May 5, 2020. Mecca Henry moved to dispense with the reading of the prepared / published minutes and to accept them as submitted. Lyn Swonger seconded the motion and it was accepted unanimously. A secondary issue of documenting a virtual meeting concerning replacement of the fountain hardware in the pond between fairway eight and nine was also acknowledged. Jim Kennedy indicated on June 4, 2020, he had discussed with all Board members the attached report prepared by Tony Tramel, concerning this issue, and each member indicated their approval. Jim Kennedy further indicated Frank Tewell moved to approve the report, to authorize the unplanned expenditure of $3,300 to the Pond Guy in accordance with their written quotation, and that all Directors should attempt to minimize future expenditures to offset this unplanned expense. Jim Kennedy indicated, Neil Moorehead seconded this motion, and that a majority of the Board approved this motion. A copy of the subject report is attached to these minutes. Discussion was opened about the interest rates we are receiving for three accounts held by SEPO. Mecca Henry pointed out that we are receiving interest on all our accounts, except the Wells Fargo account. She further indicated the Wells Fargo account requires minimum of $25,000 to be maintained in order to minimize fees that are typically assessed to non-personal bank accounts. This Wells Fargo account is used primarily as our operating account. Mecca Henry indicated she would report back to the Board concerning the amounts, and related interest each account has accumulated in the near future. Jim Kennedy is interested in this matter and will be researching options that may be available to the Board. Mecca is prepared to assist in this matter with Jim Kennedy. The last discussion of the meeting centered on modifying the list of authorized signature / names for all of SEPO bank accounts Mecca Henry indicated she felt there was no need to add additional names. However with the change in the President position, with the resignation of John Chajec, and the appointment of Jim Kennedy as President, it was apparent this needed to occur. There were several Board members in 2019 that were not full-time residents, which lead to a condition where there was only a single member who was in Harlingen from the list of authorized signatures last summer. That is not the case with the 2020 SEPO Board. Five of the seven Board members are full time residents. Notwithstanding these facts, Frank Tewell moved to add a third person to our financial authority names and have all Board members who “full-time residents“ as signers on the Wells Fargo account. Frank Tewell moved to delete John Chajec name from the list of authorized representatives regarding our bank accounts, add Jim Kennedy as his replacement, and to also add Lyn Swonger, first vice-president to this financial approval listing. Neil Moorehead seconded the motion. The motion was approved with the Treasure, Mecca Henry, indicating she did not vote for this motion. The meeting was adjourned at 3:15PM Tony Tramel SEPO Secretary Pond Fountain Funding Background There are two water fountains within the ponds of Sunshine Estates golf course. There is one on the fairway of hole number 1, and the other is located within the pond between number 8 and number 9 fairways. The equipment used for these two fountains is combination of older fountain nozzles, floats, and most recently Home Depot sump pumps. The sediment laden pond water often causes the pumps and spray nozzles to not function as designed. Each of these locations has until recently had not been functional. Effort by Lyn Swonger and staff to rebuild these two fountains was recently completed. This effort has resulted in varying degrees of success. The hole number 1 appears to be the most functional of the two units. Consideration of replacing the fountain between hole 8 and 9 however, is being explored, because the fountain operates in only a marginal manner even after rebuilding. Residents have expressed their desire to get this fountain repaired/fixed. Analysis Review of Alternatives President Jim Kennedy researched potential commercial equipment that might be used to replace our existing fountain between holes 8 and 9. He contacted “The Pond Guy” via their website and obtained a proposal which would provide a 1/2 HP motor/pump, with 3 fountain patterns, LED light which can display red, green, blue, and white lights, a mooring kit, and necessary wiring. Also included in this proposal is a “Complete Care Program 5 year The Pond Guy AquaStream extended warranty. A copy of the Quote dated 6/2/202 is attached for reference. It would appear securing equipment designed for the specific purposes of providing fountains for ponds, would be more appropriate than to continue attempting to repair / replace parts from our existing fountain at this location. The material cost shown in the attached quote is $3,279. Fiscal Analysis Equipment within the pond is part of the Golf Course. One might argue the ponds are “common ground” and might fall within Neil Morehead area, however, it felt this is an unreasonable position to make this argument. When the pond project was undertaken, the funding for this effort was under the Golf Course budget. Sand traps, cart paths, and our ponds are integrated in what we call a golf course. A request was made to fund this fountain using money appropriated for Streets and Common Areas, (Neil Morehead area), since it was argued “funding is more available in this area”. This would, however, be inconsistent with the intent and standard accounting practices associated with budgeting and it reporting requirements. Expenditures need to be accounted for within the designated line items with our Budget for 2020. This new fountain equipment can be purchased, assuming funding can be made available by reducing other line items in the Golf Course, and / or recognizing this proposed unexpected $3,279 expenditure will not cause SEPO total budget to be exceeded by $20,000, at the end of the fiscal/calendar year. If authorized by the Board, the expenditure must be placed in the Golf Course section of our 2020 Budget, as recommended by the Treasure of SEPO. Recommendation/ Conclusion The SEPO Board can authorize expenditures to replace the existing fountain between holes 8 and 9 by passing a motion to do so. The Treasure will identify this expenditure under the Golf Course. The Board must also recognize this unplanned expenditure will have a negative impact on the requirement in our Bylaws that the Board cannot exceed our total SEPO budget by more than $20,000 in total. Savings in other Areas of Responsibilities may well cover this issue, and each Director should try to reduce their anticipated expenditures to accommodate this $3,279 unplanned expense. Prepared by Tony Tramel SEPO Secretary Attachments: Quotation Images of Fountains from “Pond Guy Web Site” Board Minutes (2020-06-05) ********************************************************************************** SEPO BOARD AGENDA 3:00 PM, Retzlaff Hall, Friday, June 5 , 2020 Proposed Agenda: Call to order Roll Call: Mecca Henry Lyn Swonger Frank Tewell Neil Morehead Jerry Drost Tony Tramel Adoption/Amendments to Agenda for meeting Review and Consideration of New Expense for Pond Fountain located between Fairway 8 and Fairway 9 on the golf course Review and approval of prior minutes of Board Meetings April 29, 2020 May 5, 2020 Unfinished Business New business Announcements Future Board Issues Budget 2021 Preparation Adjournment Board Agenda (2020-06-05) ********************************************************************************** The following minutes from the May 5, 2020 SEPO Board Meeting were approved by the Board on June 5, 2020. Tony Tramel SEPO Board Secretary SEPO BOARD MEETING MINUTES 2:30 PM, Retzlaff Hall, Wednesday, May 5, 2020 (Approved June 5, 2020) Lyn Swonger called the Board meeting to order at 2:30 PM, May 5, 2020, and asked for a roll call. Those present at the meeting included, Lyn Swonger, Frank Tewell, Mecca Henry, Neil Morehead, Jerry Drost, and Tony Tramel. The purpose of this meeting was to provide an official / documented process of nominating / appointing a person to the Board to fill a vacancy in accordance with the Board’s Bylaws. Lyn Swonger indicated he had contacted Jim Kennedy asking him if he would take the position of President on the Board. He then discussed it with another Board Member, and he initiated action and had Valerie issue a release to SEPO News, announcing Jim Kennedy had been appointed to the Board on May 2, 2020, without formal Board Action. Lyn indicated, this process is what had been done in the past, and even he, had not always been contacted for Board appointments since serving on the Board. Both Mecca Henry and Tony Tramel, indicated our Bylaws clearly provide language of how vacancies on the Board are to be filled in Section 5.03, page 5 of 11, of our SEPO Bylaws: Vacancies 5.03 A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, disqualification, or otherwise, may be filled by an appointment by the Board of Directors to serve for the unexpired portion of the term. Mecca pointed out in dealing with our banks / financial issues we must be able to show official Board actions when appointing officers of the Board. Minutes of the meeting are needed to substantiate / document these changes on the Board for our officer positions. In an offer to resolve this situation, Tony Tramel offered the following motion: “I move to nominate and appoint Jim Kennedy to the SEPO Board in accordance with our Bylaws; contingent upon his acceptance of this nomination, and acceptance of the position of Board President, with the understanding Lyn Swonger would relinquish his current position of President, and would return to his prior position as 1st Vice President of the SEPO Board, if Jim Kennedy accepts todays Board action.” The motion was seconded by Mecca Henry. The motion passed unanimously. Jim Kennedy was then contacted via cell phone by Lyn Swonger, and wherein he asked Jim to come to the Board’s meeting place. Jim Kennedy arrived within five minutes of the phone call and was informed of the motion noted above, which had been approved by the Board. Two questions were then posed to him, asking if he would accept being on the Board, first, and second would he also accept the position of Board President? He provided a verbal “Yes” response to each of these two questions posed to him. Jim Kennedy by his responses and the Board’s action, became (1) an official Board Member, and (2) was appointed as President of the SEPO Board, effective May 5, 2020. Each Board member then formally Introduced themselves to Jim Kennedy. Jerry Drost indicated there was a water supply issue with the Woodshop, and discussion about how to resolve it. Apparently, the copper water supply line was covered with concrete, after the line was originally installed, and the chemical reaction of the copper with the lime in the concrete mix caused the copper pipe to deteriorate and created a major water leak. Action was initiated to resolve this maintenance matter. Openings / closings of SEPO buildings was discussed because of Covid19. It was decided a formal statement would be prepared and reviewed with Board Members and then provided to Beth Parrish to publish in a SEPO Community E-mail to residents. Tony Tramel agreed to prepare a draft and review with Frank Tewell. Discussion about the need to keep SEPO Board meetings open to the public was initiated by Tony Tramel. Section 4.03, page 4 of 11, of our Bylaws which is noted below: mandates our meeting to be open to the public: Open Meetings 4.03 All meetings of the corporation’s Board of Directors shall be open to the public. Additionally, it is his understanding SEPO Board meetings fall under the rules of the State of Texas and Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act, which can and does change by Texas Legislative actions, as noted in our Bylaws, page 10 of 11 under Articles XVII -Compliance which is restated as follows: ARTICLE XVII-COMPLIANCE 17.01 These Bylaws are set forth to comply with the requirements of the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act and the Protective Covenants of Sunshine Country Club Estates. In case these Bylaws conflict with provisions of said Act or said Protective Covenants, it is agreed and accepted the provisions of the Texas Non-Profit Act and the Protective Covenants of Sunshine Country Club Estates shall govern. Both controlling documents indicated SEPO / the Board falls within complying with Open Meeting laws. Each meeting should follow a published agenda, and the public should be informed of same. Additionally, To comply with Opening Meeting laws of Texas, we also need to provide sufficient notice of a pending meeting, i.e. one to be called, in the future. We need to “Provide Notice” to the public at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. This typically would be as a minimum, a notice posted on the Office Door and the location where the meeting will take place. The Board might also consider providing this information via a SEPO Email blast. The public, and in our case, residents of SEPO, may have interests in observing Board meetings and actions they make take and / or consider. Tony Tramel pointed out typically a Public Comment item should be included in any typical SEPO Meeting Agenda. Persons would be able to provide their comment to the Board. Specific rules can be developed and approved by the Board for such public comment periods on the Proposed Agenda for Board meetings. Examples of such potential rules might be: (1)public comments should be direct, (2) not involve personal attacks, (3) no inflammatory language is permitted during the public comment period, (4) specific time limits could also to be developed, like 1-2 minutes, etc., to ensure a smooth process might exist for both residents and the SEPO Board. Follow -up discussion about this issue was initiated, which alluded to perceived requirements related to this subject by the Boards’ Policy and Procedures. Lyn Swonger indicated if someone wished to speak at a Board Meeting, the person had to submit their request in writing and describe the subject of the issue, all of which had to happen several days prior to the Board meeting, and be approved by the Board President. What Lyn described does not appear in the Board’s adopted Policy and Procedures but may have been a personal procedural request at one time by a sitting Board President, with the consent of the then sitting Board members and appears to be inconsistent with the Open Meetings laws. The Board reviews the forms received in the suggestion box. Several Board members indicated if a complaint is received anonymously, they discounted the concern expressed. For this process to be effective, the Board members request the suggestion form be signed, to legitimize the concern. Using this approach, the Board might be able to directly contact the person to get more details relating to same. The specific name of the person submitting the suggestion should not be openly discussed at the Board meeting. Mecca noted that she had received a suggestion form which indicated the golf Trail Fees may not have been continuously in effect since 2003. The identification and use of these annual Trail Fees are contained in the Board’s Policy and Procedures document. This document can and has been changed by sitting and former Boards multiple times in efforts to address and clarify language contained in this document. (The last change to this document occurred on March 5, 2020, where the siting board expanded “immediate family” definition to include siblings of SEPO residents.) It is alleged in one of the received suggestion forms, in at least one document copy of the Board Policy and Procedures, which had a 2015 date, the current language, which dedicates the Trail Fees to concrete pathway construction and maintenance were excluded from the published Board Policies. Mecca indicated she would be researching that matter, and her findings could have an impact on her report made at the last Board meeting about this subject. Frank Tewell indicated interior renovation had been completed in the exercise room during the closure of that facility. This work included new paint on walls and baseboard, carpet cleaning and re-stretching of same in the room. Meeting adjourned at 2:52 PM. Tony Tramel Board Secretary Board Minutes (2020-05-05) ********************************************************************************** SEPO Board Meeting Minutes April 29, 2020 (Approved May 5, 2020) The following minutes for the April 29, 2020 SEPO Board Meeting were approved by the Board on May 5, 2020. Tony Tramel SEPO Board Secretary Minutes of the April 29, 2020 Board Meeting President Lyn Swonger called the meeting to order at 11:00AM, April 29, 2020. All Board members were acknowledged as being present, which included, Lyn Swonger, Mecca Henry, Frank Tewell, Neil Morehead, Jerry Drost and Tony Tramel. Larry Keller was also present as an observer. No amendments to the proposed Agenda were considered by president Lyn Swonger. Lyn requested the minutes of April 22, 2020 be read by Tony Tramel. After the minutes were read aloud, a motion to approve them as read was made by Mecca Henry and seconded by Tony Tramel, the motion passed unanimously. A second motion by Mecca Henry to approve the February 18, 2020 meeting was made, this meeting had two segments; the 2020 Annual Board Meeting, where the results of the election were announced, and the first Board meeting of the newly elected members for 2020. The Board took some time to read the provided minutes for the February 18, 2020 Board meeting, and the Board approved the Minutes as submitted. Copies of the approved minutes for each of the meeting dates are attached and made part of the minutes for the April 29, 2020 meeting. Tony Tramel inquired if Jerry Drost and Neil Morehead had taken the Board members Oath of Office, and completed the required statement with their signature pledging they would, (as identified in Section 4.02 of SEPO’s Bylaws, page 3 of 11); “I, ____________________ will faithfully discharge the duties of the Board of Directors of Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., and will to the best of my ability uphold and follow the Covenants, By-Laws, Conditions, and Restrictions of Sunshine Country Club Estates, so help me God.” “This executed Oath of Office, shall be keep on file at our office, for a period of 2 year past the end of service as a Director.” Both Neil Morehead and Jerry Drost indicated in the affirmative they each had executed the required pledge and provided the original to SEPO’s office prior to the Board meeting. Discussions Mecca reported on her research regarding golf cart trail fees. A summary of her findings was presented to the Board and is shown in the summary table which follows, showing the amount of funding collected for Golf Cart Trail Fees, and expenses associated with concrete Golf Cart paths, from 2003-2020: Summary of Collected Trail Fees and Expenses for 2003-2020 Currently the total Trail Fees collected from 2003 through the date of this report is almost $47,000. It should be noted this fee could be considered a “User” type of fee. If you do not drive your golf cart on the golf course, no Trail Fee is needed or collected. Only if you “use” the golf cart trails, do we require a Trail Fee payment. Approximately $10,800, has not yet been used for the purpose intended. The Golf Trail segments where no concrete pathways existing include: Number 1 fairway, from tee box to existing pond bridge Number 3 fairway, from tee box to number 4 tee box, and Number 4 fairway, from tee box to the existing cart path, leading to Indiana Circle Mecca Henry indicated it took some time to verify the expenses, because in at least one prior budget year, the expenses for this effort were not clearly identified. Lyn Swonger stated he has consistently marked / annotated the related expenses for golf trails and he will continue this practice. Funds that remain in this account should be carried forward in each budget year for construction and maintenance of the concrete pathways pursuant to current Board Policy and Procedures. Neil Morehead asked if the trail fee would be eliminated once the concrete paths are completed. Lyn indicated maintenance will still be needed. Since this issue is part of the Board Policy and Procedures, the Board can set any new and / or revised policies to address this matter in the future. Mecca indicated our current budget document did not identify the revenue for trail fees to be carried forward as currently described in the Board’s Policy and Procedures. Mecca intends to consult with our CPA firm to identify these Trail Fee revenues and related expenses and account for them in accordance with accepted accounting principles and practices. She indicated a journal entry most likely will need to be made, in order to provide documentation regarding this oversight in carrying the Trail fees forward when the 2020 Budget was prepared, and also to continue this practice in accordance with the Board’s adopted Policy and Procedures. Tony Tramel moved to accept Mecca Henry’s report on Trail Fees and authorize her in consultation with SEPO’s CPA firm to make the necessary budgetary adjustments consistent with accepted accounting practices. Motion was seconded and approved unanimously. Mecca Henry also reported the budget sheets provided to her, and which she has published, and the 2020 Budget document presented by Mark Owen, do not match. There were two expense line items lines that were not put into QuickBooks, which is our accounting bible. Two project type expenditures; concrete trail construction of $6,000, and $2,400 for LED lighting type improvements for the buildings within Michigan Circle, needs to be included under QuickBooks line item as “Other”, in our 2020 Budget. Each Director has the funding, it is just split a little differently, when the April financials were posted at the end of the month. Mecca Henry will notate those two lines in the budget and provide the documentation concerning these two projects. The Budget is not changed, the entry of all the 2020-line items was not verified before Mecca assumed her position as Treasurer. Mecca also asked if someone could report on when or if the Board approved the 2020 Budget, as she could not find anything in the minutes approving same. She voiced her concern that nothing official was in the 2019 Minutes of the Board, regarding approval of the 2020 Budget. Both Lyn Swonger and Frank Tewell verbally reported the 2020 Budget document had been approved by the prior Board in a meeting, and it must have been an oversight in not reporting the approval of the 2020 Budget in the minutes. Based upon those statements, which Mecca Henry is relying upon, she indicates she would provide monthly financial reports as noted per her discussions and presentation. Mecca Henry presented the following Treasurers report to the Board. Board Review of Potential LED Lighting for Texas Avenue Tony Tramel presented material related to potential options for street lighting for Board discussion for Texas Avenue. He explained that before taking the position of Secretary he had been assigned the Directorship which included streets, common ground, and Texas Avenue. While in this first week of assignment, he inventoried several potential improvements that might be considered for projects. One of them was to determine if the Board might consider changing the daytime, and more importantly the nighttime appearance of Texas Avenue. Obviously, this central entrance sets the tone for Sunshine Estates Country Club impression for visitors and our residents. He indicated, this hopefully open discussion, was in no way a criticism of how we got here, regarding street lighting on Texas Ave. Tony Tramel felt the look of Texas Avenue at night could be called the Lowes or Home Depot of lights. Adequate but not modern, or attractive to the eye. He indicated he had found a LED downward facing light fixture, that appealed to him and was seeking feedback about the potential use of these type fixtures. There are total of 24 fixtures on Texas Avenue, with 4 of these fixtures located outside our gates. A copy of the product information sheets was provided to each of the Board, and follows: Potential LED Lighting for Texas Avenue - Submitted to Board These 60-watt fixtures would replace, the 150-watt bulbs used in the 24 existing lights, which represents a significant cost saving, (estimated to be approximately $1,200 per year for all 24 lights based on an assumed rate of $.12 / kWh). Additionally, Tony Tramel proposed we could “try out four of these fixtures” outside the gate so we could see what they look like and evaluate them. If this Board decided they did not like them, or if the Community did not like them, we could easily remove the light fixtures and send them back, as these light are listed on Amazon, and they allow free returns. By using this technique, we have little or no risk in trying something Tony felt would be enhancement to the quality of life and environment of SEPO. Lyn Swonger, said, “I think the existing light is a good light”. He indicated the Memorial Committee had paid for those lights and they were installed in June 2015, and he already had one person indicate they did not want to see any change. This led to discussion where, Tony Tramel continued to advocate, this project, or for that matter all capital- intensive projects should be determined by a positive consensus of the Board during budget preparation and or when presented to the Board. Currently the Director responsible for Texas Ave, Neil Morehead, has complete and total authority to decide, what if anything, using budgeted SEPO funds can be expended on Texas Ave. Tony Tramel maintains there is a need for the entire Board to discuss projects and build consensus regarding this proposal. When others asked Neil what he thought, and also saying, “it is Neil Morehead’s decision” it became apparent, there would be no Board consensus on this proposal. Neil Morehead indicated he thought the light was a good light but was not a $130 worth light. He indicated he is only here until the end of the year and he does not want to get involved in any project that has to be left for someone else. Neil Morehead noted each of the 24 light fixtures are being repainted and re- connected to the vertical pole to provide a better appearance, and LED light bulbs will replace the current incandescent bulbs as time allows by our SEPO employees. He indicated that he thought 4 of the lights had new LED lightbulbs. Tony Tramel indicated he was aware of this effort, however, if one were to move towards the LED streetlights, we would not be using staff time to repair our existing lights fixtures, if we choose new equipment. Tony Tramel indicated he was amazed at how the Board reacted to this proposal to try 4 fixtures outside the gate considering: There is no financial risk. The fixtures look modern and clean. The light generated by the fixtures is aimed at the ground where it is needed, rather than 360 degrees. We get a trial period, to try them out, before deciding on their suitability, and acceptance. The change from 150 to 60 watts for each fixture saves significant money in power cost, estimated to be enough such that this saving in 2-3 years would pay for the cost of the proposed LED fixtures. The lights have a 5-year warranty. SEPO residents could be surveyed and / or they could provide comments during the trial period. If the Board or Community does not like the new look and light color, one can return to our existing fixtures, and The initial proposed project would only include 4 fixtures, with a maximum financial cost of $500 or less. There was not a single positive feedback / discussion by the Board regarding this proposal. Tony Tramel indicated to the Board he had strong feeling regarding this matter, and he offered the Board another proposal. He offered to personally pay for the 4 lights outside the gate, have them installed, and the Board and the Community could decide within 2-3 weeks of their installation if they liked them or hated them. If it was determined the Board did not like them, then he would replace the existing Home Depot type fixtures to the 4 lights outside the gate, and we would remain as we are today. He asked for the Board to consider this request. Jerry Drost indicated he thought the LED light fixtures would provide a very crisp light and the light would be directed where it needs to be onto the ground rather into space. Jerry Drost thought the light was a great design for Texas Avenue. Tony Tramel then inquired, if someone on the Board in general, could identify what specific items are programed to be used in the 2020 budget for the $5,500 identified for Texas Avenue. Frank Tewell responded, “that is an extraordinarily strong question!” Tony Tramel responded he thought it was in fact a very fair one, as he did not know what was planned or programmed for the $5,500 identified for Texas Avenue. The Board failed to respond in any positive way to either of the proposals provided concerning potential change in lighting for Texas Avenue, and Tony Tramel dropped the discussions other than he would like to continue the pursuit of this request. He asked the Board members to work together in building better communications and consideration of other ideas to provide what is best for our SEPO community. Unfinished Business Tony Tramel indicated for the record; Lenore Combs had withdrawn her request for $1,000 from SEPO to purchase a replacement golf cart for Neighborhood Watch services. It appears she was able to define an alternate means of securing sufficient funding without SEPO assistance, through outreach and private donations. Therefore, no further discussion for this item is needed under Agenda item Unfinished Business. Under other Unfinished Business it was indicated we would have more discussions about use of Lyn Swonger’s personal golf cart while acting as the Director responsible for the golf course. Lyn indicated the point Mecca noted at last meeting, that Lyn Swonger could use one of the maintenance golf carts when providing duties supervising the golf course. Lyn Swonger indicated this is the course of action he is now using. Discussion about how SEPO should respond to the Covid-19, the Texas governor’s and Cameron County’s restrictions would be implemented. The consensus was to take a wait and see approach, use good judgement and social distancing, and to also protect our own employees as well. There were no recommended changes to our current restrictions that were in place on the date of the meeting, other than opening the Woodshop. It was decided later that restrictions in the Woodshop would include social distancing, masks and a maximum occupancy of 7 persons. We agreed a review of our current and future changes would be addressed in future Board meetings. Frank Tewell indicated the Library was open on weekends so persons could gain access there for library resources, board games and puzzles, which have become popular r. It was decided Tony Tramel would prepare a draft Board release for Frank Tewell and others to review, and/or comment, and once it was in writing we would publish SEPO restrictions out via an Email blast and post signing, and we also agreed we would adjust as needed in the future. Jerry Drost then inquired about what expenses he should, or might anticipate, in the storage shed area. It was indicated Mecca would provide him a condensed version of the prior year budget to see what was historically spent in this area. Weed poison was identified as a major cost for this large graveled area. Other related discussion included there were about four times a year 120,000 lb. heavy trucks delivering golf course sand, and some discussion about paving a portion of the storage area, even though it most likely is not very practical or economical to consider. Filling of Vacant Board Position Mecca Henry asked Lyn Swonger if he was going to discuss the above referenced agenda item he had requested about the filling of the Board President position. He indicated it would not be discussed as it was not the right time, therefore no discussion took place. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made and approved at 11:58 AM. Submitted Tony Tramel SEPO Secretary Click HERE to view above referenced "copies of the approved minutes from previous Meetings on Feb 18, 2020 and April 22, 2020". ********************************************************************************** SEPO Board Meeting Agenda 11:00 AM, Retzlaff Hall Wednesday, April 29,2020 Proposed Agenda: Call to order. Roll Call Mecca Henry Lyn Swonger Frank Tewell Neil Morehead Jerry Drost Tony Tramel Adoption/Amendments to Agenda for meeting Administer Oath of Office and execute same if needed for: Neil Morehead Jerry Drost Review and approval of prior minutes of Board Meetings April 22, 2020 February 18, 2020 Annual Meeting from 1:00PM – 3:00PM First Meeting of New Board 4:00PM - 4:30PM Discussions: Budget 2020 Cart Path Funding & Accounting Process LED Lighting Project for Retzlaff Hall Board Review of Options for Lighting Change for Texas Ave (Neil and Tony) Filling of Vacant Board Position Unfinished Business New business Announcements Future Board Issues Adjournment Board Agenda (2020-04-29) Board Minutes (2020-04-29) ********************************************************************************** SEPO Board Meeting Minutes April 22, 2020 (Approved April 29, 2020) Minutes of April 22, 2020 Board Meeting The meeting was called to order by President, Lyn Swonger at 11:00 AM on April 29, 2020 with the following Board Members present: Lyn Swonger Frank Tewell Neil Morehead Mecca Henry Jerry Drost Tony Tramel Discussion ensued about a request received from Lenore Combs / Neighborhood Watch to provide $1,000 to supplement other available funding to replace the existing golf cart, which has become an unreliable vehicle to operate Neighborhood Watch patrol. The discussion revolved around the current condition of the cart and options which might be available to repair / replace Neighborhood Watch cart. It was determined there were too many unanswered questions before the Board could act on the request. The board asked that Lenore obtain written proposals for a new golf cart, and have Frank obtain information regarding prior maintenance. A tentative Board meeting was scheduled for next Wednesday, April 29, 2020 to resolve this matter. Lyn Swonger requested consideration for naming Jerry Drost to the Board, who would responsible for Area 3, Storage & Shop Area, Shuffleboard, & Tennis Court. Neil Morehead moved to nominate / accept Jerry Drost for that position on the Board and was seconded by Tony Tramel. Said motion passed unanimously. Jerry was welcomed to the Board. A formal swearing in will occur at the next Board Meeting, noted above as being scheduled for next Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Lyn Swonger noted Golf Cart Trails / pathways have been recently completed from tee box 5 to number 9 green. Funding for these improvements comes from the annual $25 per cart fee. Researching this matter after the meeting, it was determined that on page 5 of 8, Item 8 of the adopted Boards Policy and Procedures, the following is provided: “18. All Trail Fees collected will be placed in a designated fund for golf trails (concrete paths) and not be placed in the general funds. Such funds will be strictly used for maintenance or installation of new golf trails.” There was significant discussion about how this funding has been handled in SEPO budgets over the years. Mecca indicated she would review the historical records and provide a report at the next meeting and provide recommendations for Board action, if needed. Jerry Drost asked if the storage lot fees should be limited to improvement in the storage area. It would appear those fees are not restricted to that use; these fees would be general fund revenues. Motion by Tony Tramel to approve the minutes as provided at the meeting; to approve and accept the minutes provided / submitted to the Board as published on SEPO Web site for Board Meeting of March 9, 2020, which is provided HERE . Board voted to approve the minutes unanimously. New Business Neil Morehead asked consideration for SEPO to provide a golf cart for the Director in charge of the Golf Course for his use in carrying out his SEPO duties. This was prompted because Lyn has used his “new” golf cart for significant hours in conducting his duties. Options considered, was some form of “mileage compensation”, maintenance paid for personal cart, etc., however, there cannot be any compensation to Board members. SEPO has an extra golf cart, and therefore, could be used by Lyn rather than his personal golf cart. It was decided to place this item in unfinished business to be discussed at next Board meeting, again scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Mecca briefed members that once a monthly financial report has been provided, one cannot change those reports after they are published. Apparently, a request was made to change an expense line item more than a month after the monthly financials had been closed. Expense items assigned to an incorrect expense items are legitimate adjustment; however, it must be made in the following month(s) report. A journal entry will be needed to acknowledge these types of changes. No adjustments / reassignment of expenses or revenues can be made retroactively. Mecca will document these type of journal entries when needed. Frank Tewell indicated he could not find a line item that he had submitted for the current year project to do LED lighting in Retzlaff Hall. Mecca indicated she would look at this matter and report at the next meeting. Jerry Drost requested that the shop area be improved to make it look more professional. Lyn responded that several residents have decided to “drop off” miscellaneous items, which occurs two or more times a week. It was pointed out that Harlingen residents can dispose of up to 500 lbs. of trash at the Harlingen Landfill each month, if they bring proof that they pay Harlingen utilities, (i.e. a copy of their water bill). Other solutions offered were locking the gate, video surveillance, signs, emails, etc. This issue will be followed up in next meeting, to see if it is a real problem and / or options under unfinished business. Tony Tramel requested that descriptions of “projects” for next year’s budget be developed so every Board member can see the requests. Once compiled each project can be presented by the responsible Director, so that they can be discussed, reviewed, receive comments and the Board will be aware of each project so it can be prioritized for inclusion in next year’s 2021 Budget year. Tony Tramel also volunteered to help in this effort by leading this financial programming / planning request. Meeting was adjourned 11:25AM. Submitted Tony Tramel SEPO Board Secretary ********************************************************************************** SEPO Board Meeting Agenda April 22, 2020 Discussion of Golf Cart for Neighborhood Watch Finishing of Cart Paths on Golf Course Appointing of a new Director Reading of the minutes, which have not been read in record. For SEPO Board Meeting Minutes March 9th, 2020 10:30AM ********************************************************************************** Board Minutes (2020-04-22) Board Agenda (2020-04-22) Back to Top Bottom of Page

S EPO Community E-Mails: June 2022 Sent 2022-06-30: SEPO Complaint: Policies & Procedures Violation - m This is to inform the community that a SEPO Complaint submission involving SEPO Policies & Procedures violations was completed formally yesterday (June 29, 2022) when an e-mail was sent to the submitters from the Board. This submission, Rules Violations concerning a Resident's yard, has been added to the Web site . The Board cannot divulge any more information concerning this complaint due to the nature of the submission. SEPO Board Sent 2022-06-28: Neighborhood Watch - Patrols & other information - Dear Friends The JULY NW Patrol schedule is out and sorry to say - all Tuesdays and all Saturdays are unassigned. If it were not for about 10 to 12 residents - there would be NO COVERAGE. I am seriously considering cancelling Patrols because it is not fair to these few faithful volunteers who have stepped up each month. Several of you at the last meeting expressed interest. Please call me and we can do an orientation. Even if you were not at the meeting, please call me if you can help. Lenore 956 245 1276 If there are no volunteers enough to cover then Patrols will be cancelled. post haste Thank you PS The Harlingen Citizens Police Academy is beginning on Monday 11 July at 6pm at HPD. Applications are on the bulletin Board in the Library. (free and a great learning experience) Hope you give it some consideration. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW-CERT Coordinator Sent 2022-06-27: July potluck - Our July potluck will be Monday, July 4th. Please join us to celebrate Independence Day! Cathy Richmond. Sent 2022-06-24: Palm Tree Trimming - Palm Tree Trimming is scheduled for the 2nd week of July. If you would like the Palms on your property trimmed please stop by or mail in your check to the office. $25 per Palm Check made out to : Yuridia Oloarte (Please put address on the Memo) Mail to: 1957 W. Michigan Dr. Harlingen Tx 78550 - Valerie Basaldua Office Manager Sent 2022-06-24: Lounge & Pool - We are aware of the foul smell in the lounge. Be patient, we are working on finding the problem. Happy Fourth of July! On July 5th, the pool will close after the morning exercise classes. The pool will be partially drained. Our pool advisor has been advocating this for a couple of years. Immediately after the pool has finished draining, it will be refilled and chemicals added. The pool should be ready for use on the afternoon of July 6th. Please, note that the pool is closed the first Wednesday morning of each month for routine cleaning. Apparently, partially draining and refilling a pool allows the chemicals to work better. Since our pool hasn't been partially drained and refilled in years, we will see if it works. The hot tub will not be drained and will, only, be closed on Wednesday morning for its dose of monthly chemicals. Jean Burgoine Sent 2022-06-21: UPDATED: Web page containing SEPO Suggestion/Complaint/Idea Results - The Web page showing the 'results' of Board review and processing of SEPO Suggestion/Complaint/Idea forms submitted was updated yesterday (June 21, 2022) to reflect closed/completed items from the last several months. It is located HERE . The Board currently has several 'open' submissions that are actively being addressed. Ongoing, per process, you will be informed each time a submission is closed/completed. - SEPO Board Sent 2022-06-16: GARAGE SALE - Garage Sale Saturday & Sunday June 18 & 19 2022. 12 Noon till 4PM Sunshine Country Club Estates 1933 W Michigan Dr Across from the mailboxes Tell your Friends and stop in. Phyllis Rash Sent 2022-06-16: ANY INTEREST? Table Tennis Club - We are looking to see what the interest is in getting a Table Tennis Club going again. There is a list of names started already because I know there are people not here at this time that would like to play. I have that list started for those of you that had already contacted me. Meeting is planned for 1:30pm on Tuesday June 21st in the hall. If you can't make the meeting and are interested please email or text me, I will get you added to the list. Thank You, Vicky LeRoy Krueger email: vickyleroy1954@gmail.com or text: 785-418-6208 Sent 2022-06-16: Neighborhood Watch - CERT Meeting MONDAY 3pm Retz Hall - Dear Friends - There will be a NW-CERT meeting this Monday at 3pm Retz Hall Tom Hushen from FEMA - Cameron County will be there to talk about this year's named storms etc and to answer your Hurricane & disaster questions Everyone is invited - Refreshments will be served This will be a great opportunity especially our newer residents to get to know firsthand how disaster prep can save you a lot of headaches. I have been to his presentations at State level and other meetings. He is a great speaker and very knowledgeable -- Lenore J Combs Sent 2022-06-15: Policies & Procedures: Updates from June 10, 2022 Board Mtg - At the June 10, 2022 Special Board Meeting, the Board approved several updates to the SEPO Policies & Procedures. Details pertaining to these update are shown in the minutes from this meeting. The updated P&P document is now on the Sunshine Web site HERE and can also be accessed directly from this link . - SEPO Board Sent 2022-06-15: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Special) Minutes, June 10, 2022 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the June 10, 2022 Board Meeting (Special), can be found HERE . The minutes can be viewed/printed directly from this link . Please call with any issues or questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-06-15: SEPO: May 2022 Financials - The May 2022 Financials are posted on the website HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. - Mark Owen SEPO Treasurer Sent 2022-06-12: June summer potluck - Our June potluck will be Thursday, June 16th. Doors open at 4 and we’ll eat about 5. Remember to wear your name tags. See you there! Cathy Richmond Sent 2022-06-11: VIDEO: Board Mtg (Special) on June 10, 2022 - The video from the June 10 ,2022 Special Board meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site - on the Web page HERE OR directly from this link: https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21AEWBe2gCXg%5F1o3g&cid=62887630127D34B0&id=62887630127D34B0%21268949&parId=62887630127D34B0%21235610&o=OneUp I am currently working on the written minutes from this meeting. Please contact me with any issues you may have viewing the video. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-06-05: Call - out for Sunshine volunteers for Storage Lot project - Rocky Lockwood is looking for a few volunteers to help Lenore with the Practice Tee project. The plan: Insulation pipe - grey (pool noodles) have been purchased. He has the materials. They will become a protective cover over the structure poles. Please contact him if you can help. THANKS - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Storage Lot go to person (Director) Sent 2022-06-05: Killdeer nest - I came across a Killdeer nest along the west fence in the storage area and put a block on either side to mark location. Parents back in attendance after blocking so no interruptions. Donn PerkinsJune summer potluck June summer potluck Sent 2022-06-03: Neighborhood Watch JUNE 2022 communication - - Dear Friends 1. Our June meeting for NW - CERT : Retzlaff Hall on Monday 20 June 2022 at 3pm You are all cordially invited -- yummy refreshments Topic: Hurricane Preparedness - Guest speaker The 'informational notice' can be viewed/printed from HERE . 2. We need more volunteers for our security Patrol Please call me 956 245 1276 3. If you need a Sunshine decal for your vehicle, please call me 956 245 1276 4. There is a Citizens Police Academy beginning.. Please sign up - you will enjoy it www.myharlingen.us/page/police.volunteer At Harlingen Police Dept 1018 Fairpark Blvd. (close by) Beginning 11 June 6p - 10pm I'll be looking for you 😊❤ Applications are also on the NW-CERT bulletin board in the Library. Members of the CPA Alumni Assn will be at Market Days on Saturday Come meet your wonderful Police and chat about the CPA Academy. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW - CERT Coordinator Sent 2022-06-02: Hot tub jets - The hot tub is having some problems. It is hot and still open for use. Not all of the jets are operational. Please, be patient while we check into having the pump and/or jets repaired. Thanks. Jean Burgoine Sent 2022-06-02: Mosquito Spray Update - Both Harlingen and Combes will be spraying today for mosquitos! Moving forward, every Wednesday between 1pm and 3pm, we will be spraying. So, be aware for your safety, as well as your pets. - Randy Davis SEPO Board Sent 2022-06-02: Mosquito Spraying - Our efforts worked. The City of Harlingen has us on their schedule to spray for mosquitos tonight!Our efforts worked. The City of Harlingen has us on their schedule to spray for mosquitos tonight! As for Combes, your phone number to call and “harass” is 956-247-3599. We are reviewing our options with regard to weekly spraying. More details will be coming soon. - Randy Davis SEPO Board Sent 2022-06-01: Mosquitos: Please call - The City of Harlingen has stated that if they receive “enough” calls from our area, they will come out and spray for mosquitos. Their phone number is 956-216-5220. Please call now…even if you are up north. We’re getting eaten alive here! - Randy Davis SEPO Board Back to Top

Neighborhood Watch & CERT Info Oct 20 22 thru Sep 2025 Sent 2024-07-31: Neighborhood Watch Reminder - Dear Friends, I wish to thank Mary Grande and all of you for doing the NW detail. Mary shares the monthly calendar. Wish we had a few more volunteers - It's not fair that only a handful of residents are supporting this. Many homes are empty, I get that - but the more the merrier for the Bad Guys to take a chance. Having a NW go around with a blinking lite messes up the rationale for the Bad Guys - they don't know if we are here or not. If they knew how many homes were left - don't you think they would be planning a move????? Please think about doing a nite or so - you will be fully oriented. Sincere THANKS! Next Tuesday 6 August 6pm - 9pm (or so) The city of Harlingen will be holding its annual National Night Out Find us at 350 Fair Park Ave. Harlingen - at Lon C Hill Park --across diagonally from the Police Department. I will be assigned a spot for NW and have a hand-out.! WE (SCCE) will have a booth there to advertise to the city what a great National Night Out we have here and how much our residents appreciate it and how much "Bad Guys' come visiting much less - and it is all a thanks to you !. Please show up - bring your easy chair and sit a bit. There will be lots of refreshments so don't make dinner! We hope many other subdivisions and homes come looking for answers to their questions about Neighborhood Watch. I expect to have a give-away trifold brochure on NW. At the moment, it is under review by our HPD Friends (et al). (Ofr. Benny) HPD Imagine how much this program would help in their community!!!!!. Many residents are not able to brag about their NW but instead they cry when the Bad Guys visit their premises and "borrow their stuff". " The local Police and many other similar groups will be there. Be there or Be square. Honestly, hope to see you there - even for a bit of time! I will place a signup sheet in the SEPO Library. There will be some of our new CPA graduates present - hope you get to meet them and possibly consider taking this class. (Citizens Police Academy) Upon graduation you then can join our CPA Alumni. y Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Neighborhood Watch Coordinator for SCCE Citizens Police Academy Alumni Sent 2024-02-19: NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH REMINDER - Don’t forget to attend the Neighborhood Watch Meeting today at 3:00 pm. in Retzlaff Hall. This wonderful organization needs and deserves all the support we can give. See you there! - Share Nelson, SEPO President Sent 2024-01-25: NW-CERT: Minutes, Jan 15, 2024 - Please take the time to read the minutes from our meeting on Jan 15, which can be found HERE . -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276, Coordinator Sunshine NW-CERT Team Sent 2024-01-23: Neighborhood Watch & 911/Ambulances - Neighborhood watch wanted to get this information out to people. Please watch this video (https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_aa3f9b3397fe47d29bb116d1a038ea78/1080p/mp4/file.mp4 ). Thanks - Rich Hulswit Sent 2024-01-15: Reminder NW-CERT meeting Monday, Jan 15, 2024 - The meeting will take place in Retzlaff Hall adjacent to the swimming pool. See the agenda HERE . - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276, Coordinator Sunshine NW-CERT Team Sent 2024-01-09: Neighborhood Watch - Dear NW Volunteers, benefit Helpers, Friends and Neighbors Well, we had an exciting event over the weekend and lost several chickens, but so far nobody has seen these Got-aways. 😁 For the beginning of our 2024 calendar year, as a reminder - back to business - our next NW-CERT meeting will be Monday - 15 January 2024 at 3pm in Retz Hall. Coffee and refreshments too! I expect it should also be a great opportunity to meet our Harlingen and Combes Police Officers. Perhaps you could consider joining our NW program - many hands make light work. You will be fully oriented. I want to sincerely thank those of you who have been so faithful in taking Patrol as it keeps the Bad Guys on their feet. Thanks to all who made our Finger Lickin' Chicken a success and we will get a facelift for the McGruffmobile from the proceeds - namely tires and some new style lighting. Your suggestions are welcome. The January and February schedules are out - thanks to Linda & Dick Jones. May you all have a safe, wonderful new year. Sincerely, -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator - Sunshine NW & CERT Sent 2023-09-20: National Night Out & Fall Fest in Combes - Sent 2023-09-03: Neighborhood Watch SEPT 2023 comms - Sent 2023-08-12: Neighborhood Watch - Sunshine Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team. Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! 11 August 2023 Community Comms Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Reminder, as I have said several times before, just want to get a few words out! The heat is not impacting the Bad Guys! They are still snooping around in the middle of the night checking to see if your car doors are locked and maybe there is other interesting stuff left out. And they are being rewarded because they are so successful. So – as a reminder……. Lights on and Lock up! We shall relive the Sunshine Vehicle Decal Program (previously endorsed by our Board). For several reasons, none worthwhile, it was sort of dropped during COVID times. But the Bad Guys have proven value and the Harlingen Police Department agrees. Jean Burgoine and I will begin this soon. We have decals for the vehicles and for our Golf Carts. Congrats to Mary Grandy and Nancy Johns who recently completed the Citizens Police Academy. Thanks to Carol and Miles who resigned for health reasons and who faithfully patrolled Sunshine for many schedules. And thanks again to those who continue to patrol. I recently completed the Activity/Meeting Request form for our NW-CERT meetings – 3rd Monday every month starting October – June (give or take summer months if necessary). What about Finger Lickin’ Chicken? (NW fundraiser) The city of COMBES Police Department will be hosting a National Night Out & Fall Fest on Thursday 12 October 5:30 PM – 9 PM at Combes Community Park located at 21626 Hand Road. FREE! In the past, our Neighborhood Watch provided a Safety Patrol for the area. Any volunteers. Let me know soon. I need a few volunteers with golf carts. Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator Neighborhood Watch - CERT Team Sent 2023-07-27: Invitation - NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Hgn community celebration - Dear Friends You are invited - National Night Out 40th Anniversary Lon C Hill Park (on Fairpark Blvd just up from the Police Dept) Tuesday 1 August - 6PM till 9PM Dear Neighborhood Watch and CERT Friends On Tuesday 1 August at 6pm, there will be a crime and drug prevention event in Harlingen. Bring your chair - sit a spell and share your ideas and stories. The NW and CERT will have a table, the Harlingen PD and the Citizens Police Academy will also have a table - amongst many other informational partners supporting this endeavor in our area. Goals of NNO: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, Generate support for, participation in local anti-crime efforts, Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and Send back a message to the Bad Guys letting them know who is in charge! We would appreciate your support so just show up and enjoy the fellowship and the evening's free activities. You may call me for questions. PS Many of you are aware John and I are members of the Citizen Police Academy Alumni Assn (Hgn PD) and members of CERT with the Hgn Fire Dept. We have learned alot from them at our meetings which help our community. Hurricane Donna showed up in 2008 and having this relationship with HPD & HFD - lessons learned were just the beginning. So come out and say THANKS and share the wealth. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276, Coordinator Sunshine CC Estates NW-CERT Sent 2023-06-30: Neighborhood Watch - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator Neighborhood Watch - CERT Team Sent 2023-05-15: Neighborhood Watch info: Harlingen Police Academy class - Neighborhood Watch and CERT and Sunshine residents Dear Friends, There will be a Harlingen Police Academy class held at the local Harlingen Police Dept.-- 1018 Fairpark Blvd, Hgn. It will start Monday the 5th of June 2023, 6pm - 9 or 10 pm x 8 or so weeks. Lots of good safety info. (no charge) Applications are in the Library on the Neighborhood Watch bulletin Board. I also have them. Get them in ASAP - class is limited. The curriculum and teaching methods are similar to the traditional Police Academy but you are not Police candidates. Classroom and hands-on instruction provide you with a working knowledge of Hgn PD such as HPD Operations, Policy, Procedure etc. and you will gain a deeper understanding of the problems and concerns they face daily. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator - Neighborhood Watch - CERT Team Sent 2023-05-13: Neighborhood Watch info - Neighborhood Watch and CERT and Sunshine residents Dear Friends, There will NOT be a scheduled Neighborhood Watch - CERT meeting in June. If anyone wishes to contact me, feel free. The only info I have for us is to be careful and light up and lock up!!!! --- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator - Neighborhood Watch - CERT Team Sent 2023-02-15: Reminder Monday 20 February 2023 - Dear Friends - This Monday at 3pm, in Retz Hall - the Neighborhood Watch Meeting will focus on Seniors Saving A Life. Everyone is invited. Please sign up (in the Library) so we have sufficient manikins etc. Please call me and or refer to your February Newsletter for more details. We will do a very quick review of any outstanding NW items we need to look at. That's all folks. See ya real soon. - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276, NW - CERT Coordinator Newsletter 2023-02: Neighborhood Watch & CERT - Sent 2023-01-09: Finger Lickin' Chicken CANCELED - I was diagnosed with COVID Sunday morning. No fever No chills Chest XRay is neg. I feel fine except for a little sore throat and body ache. Therefore, for the safety of all of us, I am calling off the Finger LIckin' Chicken Fundraiser until further notice. I have asked Jean Burgoine to clear the board in the Library, open the $$ box and give back your envelopes via Valerie at the Office. Please contact Valerie to pick up your envelope. Thanks for your generosity and Sorry for the disappointment but we will reschedule at a safer time. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW - CERT Coordinator Sent 2023-01-05: Invitation and Fundraiser for Neighborhood Watch - Finger Lickin' Chicken - Dear Friends - Our Neighborhood Watch will soon hold a fundraiser - Monday 16 January 2023 about 4pm Retz Hall. Information and signup etc is in the Library. Eat in or Take out. If you would like to help with this project - please let me know. You do not have to be a NW volunteer to help. There are a variety of "jobs" - before - during & after. Thanks. - Lenore Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2022-11-19: NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MEETING this Monday 21 November 2022 at 3:00 PM - Dear Friends - Wish you all a very wonderful Happy Thanksgiving. You are appreciated and we are grateful. Please mark your calendars for our important business meeting on Monday 21 NOV at 3pm in Retz Hall We will have the usual meeting and also discuss planning for Finger Lickin' Chicken for Jan 16th (Monday). This is a fundraiser for Neighborhood Watch. Thanks -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator NW - CERT Team Sent 2022-10-15: Reminder NW-CERT meeting Monday 17 October 3pm - The meeting will take place in Retzlaff Hall adjacent to the swimming pool. Refreshments served. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator Sunshine NW-CERT Team Back to Top

S EPO Community Emails: October 2025 Sent 2025-10-30: Upcoming Board Elections - This is just a heads-up that in February we will need to elect three new SEPO Board members. To help with this process, we’re forming a Nominating Committee. If you’d like to help identify potential candidates to represent our community—or if you’re interested in running yourself—please contact me or Gay Paxton. I’d love to have the committee, including a committee chair, formed soon. Beth Parrish has great information for the committee to use, so you’re not starting from scratch. As a reminder for those considering running: you are elected to the board, and then the board collectively decides each member’s area of responsibility. Each term lasts two years, with the option to run again after your term ends. (I’ve reached my term limit and cannot run again.) Thank you in advance for considering this opportunity to help our community. - Randy Davis, SEPO Board President Sent 2025-10-29: SEPO Covenants: Updated/Approved at Feb 10, 2025 Board Mtg (Reg) An update concerning Fences was discussed and approved to be made to the SEPO Covenants at the Feb 10, 2025 Board Mtg (Reg). Because the change reflects TX Law, no member vote was required. The updated Covenants document can be viewed/printed on the Sunshine Web site HERE and directly from HERE . The document at this link contains: The 'previous' Covenants document section(s) prior to any changes. The updates made on Feb 10, 2025. The 'final' Covenants document section(s) after changes were approved. Additions are underlined in pink . Deletions are crossed out and are in aqua . Please notify Beth Parrish (sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com ) with any website questions/issues. Please call with any issues or questions concerning content of changes. Share Nelson, SEPO Board Assistant Secretary, in charge of SEPO documents and Gay Paxton, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2025-10-28: O'clockers Golf - O’clockers golf scramble will be moving to 4:00 on Sunday Nov 2nd due to daylight savings time ending. 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 2025-10-28: CORRECTION - WC: FREE Medicare 101 Educational Session - Hi neighbors, Join us for an informative Medicare 101 session in the Hall on Friday, November 7 , from 10 to 11 AM. Breakfast burritos (or “tacos,” as we like to say in the South!) will be provided. To help our presenters plan, please sign up starting Wednesday so they can get an accurate breakfast count. Feel free to reach out with any questions—see y’all there! - Pam Davis, WC President / Event Chairperson Sent 2025-10-27: Update on Weed Cleanup Effort - Dear Residents, We’ve had a successful start to our weed cleanup effort. After 33 advisory letters went out last week, one of our board members reminded me that we also needed to call noncompliant property owners, per our Rules. I had initially decided not to make those calls in order to avoid taking time away from Valerie’s other duties. However, on Wednesday, October 29, we will review all properties that received advisory letters to see if they are now in compliance. If not, we’ll make follow-up phone calls and send a second seven-day notice. The first letter will be considered a friendly reminder. If compliance issues continue after the second notice, SEPO will handle the matter according to our community procedures. As your SEPO Board President, I take full responsibility for the weeds having gotten out of control in our community. Please know that I’m committed to resolving this — when you see me out on a walk, I’ll be on “weed patrol." If you notice any problem areas, please let Valerie know so we can address them promptly. Thank you all for your understanding and cooperation. Sincerely, - Randy Davis, SEPO Board President Sent 2025-10-27: REVISED - SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER, Nov 2025 - It turns out the dates for the Board & Residents mtgs were in error in the original Newsletter that was sent out earlier today. A "REV 1 " Newsletter has been added to the website just now and can be accessed directly from the new link below. Sorry about any confusion this might have caused. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Here's your revised Nov 2025 Sunshine Newsletter. Thanks to everyone who contributed. As you will see, there is LOTS coming up for you to do and enjoy. HAVE FUN! You can view/print a copy of it On the Sunshine website HERE or directly from HERE . Valerie will be placing printed copies of this revised document in the library. - Cyndi Skidmore, SEPO Newsletter Mgr E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com Sent 2025-10-27: Halloween Food Drive - This is a reminder that Friday from 5:00 - 6:00 pm we will have the SONshine ministries food drive at the hall. Here are some ideas for items to donate: Canned meat - tuna, chicken, etc Canned tomatoes Canned beans Ramen noodles Soups Chicken bouillon Salt (no pepper) Shelf stable milk Rice Beans Canned fruit Peanut butter Meals in a can Dinner mixes in a box Toilet paper Basic toiletries (soap, toothpaste, etc) Thanks everyone, any help is much appreciated. If there are any questions please contact Rich Hulswit. -- Rich Hulswit, (701) 566-1257 Sent 2025-10-27: Former Resident Passing - (From Facebook) It's with Great Sadness in my Heart, on October 24, 2025, Former Resident Carolyn Anderson passed away. She was a Terrific Friend. - Kathy Wunderlich Sent 2025-10-26: Pool Heater - (From Facebook) The swimming pool heater is showing multiple codes and not functioning. It will be cool to swim in, but you can still use it. I found the pool pump room unlocked after I personally locked it yesterday. I don’t know how many people have keys. This will also be addressed. Thank you for your patience. Hopefully, this would be a quick easy repair. We will find out tomorrow. - Pat Heinerikson, SEPO Board Sent 2025-10-26: Karaoke - SPOOKYOKE KARAOKE October 31, Friday, @ 6:00pm BYOB, bring snack to share Costumes optional Phillip Lay Sent 2025-10-26:Wood Shop Orientation Class Tuesday Oct 28th 5 pm - There will be a Woodshop Orientation Class on Tuesday Oct 28th 5 pm in the wood shop. A one time attendance is a requirement for use of the wood shop. The shop will be closed during the class. All residents/renters are invited to attend. No signup is necessary. Any questions call John Chajec at 708-280-8940 Sent 2025-10-25: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Mtg (Reg) Minutes, Oct 13, 2025 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the Oct 13, 2025 Board Meeting (Reg) can be accessed directly from HERE and viewed/printed from the Sunshine website HERE . They will also be posted in the office. Please contact Beth Parrish @ sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com with any technical/website issues/questions. Please contact Gay Paxton @ sepoboardlaptop@gmail.com with any meeting content questions. - Gay Paxton, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2025-10-25: MARKET: Homes For Sale or Rent (Weekly Update) - This past week, the following updates were made to the Homes for Sale / Rent on the Sunshine MARKET . For Sale and Rent On October 24 2025: The house at 2020 W Michigan Drive, owned by Chuck and Bridgette Vieh, is FOR SALE. The house at 1936 West Montana Ave, owned by Darrell & Sandy Wicklein, is FOR SALE. - Beth Parrish Sunshine Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-10-25: UPDATED: Sunshine Website Directories - Based on an intense review of the Residents & Renters directories in August & September, during which a lot of you were requested to verify and/or provide information, I have finally made all of those updates. The updated directories were loaded to the website HERE yesterday afternoon (Fri). Owners by Name Owners by Address Email Address Renters If you see anything pertaining to your information the Residents Dir in Black & White , I have attempted to contact you previously about this. So please send corrections ASAP. Any other corrections are welcomed. Also, please check the 'Renters' directory to ensure you don't have renters that the Office and/or myself aren't aware of. I need to get them added to the SEPO email distribution list if they wish. Thx for reviewing these docs so the SEPO files keep updated and accurate. Please call / text / or email with questions. - Beth Parrish, Sunshine Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-10-23: REMINDER-Second: NOV 2025 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day OCT 24, 2025 - IMPORTANT INFO CONCERNING SUNSHINE NEWLETTER 2025-2026 Hello, Sunshine Friends! Here is your Second Reminder to submit all SEPO November Newsletter Articles and Announcements by the end of the day on Friday, October 24 at seponewsletter@gmail.com . Our Winter Season 2025-2026 will be in full swing soon! I hope to hear from many of our amazing Volunteers, sharing their activities and group events! Our SEPO Newsletter is an excellent resource to attract interest and new members for your Group or Club! REMINDER: Even if you don’t have an activity finalized in time for printing, you can always submit a “Save the Date” message for the Newsletter! Newsletter Guidelines, are posted on the website HERE . Prior Newsletters, which you can use as examples, can be found HERE . Don’t miss out! Send in your Community Events & Activities today! I’m looking forward to hearing from you! - Cyndi Skidmore, SEPO Newsletter Editor Email: seponewsletter@gmail.com Sent 2025-10-23: VIDEO: Residents' Mtg, Oct 14, 2025 - Beth Parrish has located the video from the Oct 14, 2025 Residents' Meeting and it is now available for viewing directly from HERE this link and on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Please contact Gay Paxton with any questions concerning the meeting. Please contact Beth Parrish with any technical issues concerning accessing / viewing the video. - Gay Paxton, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2025-10-20: Mr. Fix-It List - The "Mr. Fix-It" list and how to use it and get it updated are HERE . - Beth Parrish, Sunshine Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-10-20: UNAPPROVED: WC - Minutes from 2025-03-21 - The 'UNAPPROVED ' minutes from the Women's Club meeting on Friday, Oct 17, 2025 are available on the Sunshine website HERE . - Lisa Perrier, WC Secretary Sent 2025-10-20: Halloween Food Drive - The food shelves at SONshine ministries are empty right now. There are many people that depend on getting a little extra help just to make sure their families have enough food to eat each day. SONshine ministries was founded right here in SEPO and they impact a lot of lives by helping to meet these needs. They need our help to replenish their inventory so they can continue to care for people that are in need of food. We will have a food drive on Halloween just before Karaoke. Please bring any donations that you have to the hall between 5:00 - 6:00. Bill Petersen will be at the hall with his pickup truck. Bring your donations to his truck. Our goal will be to fill his truck! If you have donations and are not able to get to the hall at this time, please contact Bill directly. If you have any questions you can contact Rich Hulswit. - Rich Hulswit, (701) 566-1257 Sent 2025-10-20: Residents' Meeting Video from last Tuesday, 10-14-2025 - This is to advise everyone that we are having technical issues with the resident's meeting video, and will keep you informed of our status. - SEPO Board Sent 2025-10-20: UPDATE: SEPO Email Guidelines - I noticed a couple weeks ago that the SEPO Email guidelines on the website were very much out-of-date. So that the Board was aware of and okay with how I was planning to update these guidelines, greater than a majority of the Board replied that it was 'ok for me to proceed with the proposed updates'. The SEPO Email Guidelines, Version 10 dated 10-19-2025, can always be found (and printed) on the Sunshine website HERE . - Beth Parrish, SEPO Email Mgr Email: sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-10-19: UPDATE: Pool & Hot tub - For those of you who not yet aware, both the Pool and the Hot tub are now in working condition, so come on over and enjoy. FYI - Be careful entering the hot tub as the edges of the steps are slippery. We will address this asap. So, in the meantime, please be careful getting in and out of the hot tub. - Pat Heinerikson, SEPO Board Sent 2025-10-18: Weeds - On Monday, the SEPO Board will be sending out letters to the owners of 33 properties in our community to advise them of their weed issues. This language from our Covenants will be included. SECTION 6.13 OWNER’S MAINTENANCE OF YARD The OWNER shall keep and maintain his/her yard in good condition and will keep the grass cut and not allow an excessive growth of weeds or undergrowth to grow on the lot. In the event the OWNER should fail to keep this condition and covenant, the ASSOCIATION is hereby authorized to have the grass cut on the OWNER’S lot and the OWNER agrees to reimburse the ASSOCIATION for the cost thereof. The Board hopes this will remind owners of their commitment to our community. - SEPO Board Sent 2025-10-18: MARKET: Homes For Sale or Rent (Weekly Update) - This past week, the following updates were made to the Homes for Sale / Rent on the Sunshine MARKET . For Sale and Rent On October 17 2025: The listing for the house at 4309 N Minnesota Street, owned by Rosa Allen, has been updated and is now FOR RENT, SALE, OR RENT TO OWN. - Beth Parrish Sunshine Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-10-17: O'Clockers Golf: Time Change - O’clockers golf scramble will be moving to 5:00 on Sunday Oct. 19th. 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 Sent 2025-10-17: REMINDER: NOV 2025 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day OCT 24, 2025 - IMPORTANT INFO CONCERNING SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER 2025-2026 As I sit at my desk in NE Wisconsin, I look out my window and see the sunshine glowing on the colorful Autumn leaves. It has been unseasonably warm over the 1st two weeks of October. However, after letting Charlie out to do his business this morning, I am met with a much colder, crisper reminder of what is yet to come. Time to start packing up and head South! November will greet us with many opportunities to get together with our Sunshine Friends and Neighbors, as well as reunite with our Winter Texan Friends & Renters. I am sending out my FIRST REMINDER that the November 2025 Newsletter Articles are due by the end of the day on October 24 . All articles need to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com . I would love to hear from any groups or clubs who are willing to tell us a bit more about your activities and meetings. We also have many lesser-known fun groups that need recognition! Here is your chance! Remember, even if you don’t have an activity finalized in time for printing, you can always submit a “Save the Date” for the Newsletter! Newsletter Guidelines, are posted on the website HERE . Prior Newsletters, which you can use as examples, can be found HERE . I’m looking forward to hearing from all of you! Let’s make 2025-2026 one of our best seasons yet! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me! - Cyndi Skidmore SEPO Newsletter Editor Email: seponewsletter@gmail.com Sent 2025-10-16: VIDEO: Board Mtg (Reg) Oct 13, 2025 - The video from the Oct 13, 2025 Regular Board meeting is available on the Sunshine Web site HERE AND directly from HERE . Please contact Beth Parrish with any technical/website issues/questions. Please contact Gay Paxton with any meeting content questions. - Gay Paxton SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2025-10-16: Women's Club Meeting - Reminder: Women’s Club meeting tomorrow. October 17th 9:00 a.m. Retzlaff Hall. See below details. Hello everyone! Date: Oct 17th Time: 9:00 Where: Retzlaff Hall Mark your calendar for the first Women’s club meeting for the new season! We’ll discuss upcoming events, and donations for the season. As always, there will be coffee, apple fritters and donuts for you to enjoy. In addition to your name tag, wear or bring your Women’s Club merchandise for a chance to win a door prize. See you there. - Lisa Perrier WC secretary Sent 2025-10-13: UPDATE: Building Keypad Codes - Knowing that our winter Texan friends will be returning to our wonderful Sunshine community soon, I wanted to make sure everyone is aware of some changes that have taken place: Regarding the various placements in the SEPO Common Area #1 (SEPO Buildings) of Keypads and their current Codes. The move of USPS large package delivery to the Billiards Room. Rather than spelling it all out in this email, please click on this Sunshine Website link "Keypad Security ", which is under the Residents tab on the website, to learn about the updates and also see pictures. If you have questions/problems with the information on the website, I am in charge of these areas/process. You can Call or Text @ 816-810-2862 or Email heineriksonp@gmail.com . Thx. - Pat Heinerikson, (SEPO Board Director - Common Area #1) Sent 2025-05-12: LOST: Dog Leash - Dog leash lost on 10/12. black rope with white dog hair on it. if found, please contact Paul Lucas or leave at the office. Thank you so much! - David Walker Sent 2025-10-11: Availability: Sending SEPO Emails - Hi All - I just wanted everyone to know that I won't be able to send any SEPO emails during the day on this coming Sunday and Monday and probably a big part of Tuesday, as I will be on the road heading south. Thx for your understanding. CYA soon. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Email Mgr Email: sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-10-11: Oktoberfest Signup is Up! - Guten Tag! Just a quick note to let you know the Oktoberfest signup sheet is posted in the Library! Please add your name, put your payment in the provided envelope, and drop it into the locked box. If you have any questions, you can always reach out to us. Looking forward to a great time together — cheers to Oktoberfest! 🍺🍂 Sincerely, - Pam Davis And Lisa Perrier, Event Co-Chairs Sent 2055-10-10: Women’s Club meeting Oct 17th - Hello everyone! Date: Oct 17th Time: 9:00 Where: Retzlaff Hall Mark your calendar for the first Women’s club meeting for the new season! We’ll discuss upcoming events, and donations for the season. As always, there will be coffee, apple fritters and donuts for you to enjoy. In addition to your name tag, wear or bring your Women’s Club merchandise for a chance to win a door prize 🏆 See you there. - Lisa Perrier, WC secretary Sent 2025-10-08: UPDATES: Pool & Hot tub Closures - On Facebook - from Oct 4, 2025 per Pat Heinerikson, SEPO Board 11:29 AM Update to the pool and hot tub. I believe I was very optimistic to say that it would be open on Monday the small amount of rain that we got today along with the water back draining into the hot tub in the pool has been detrimental to our timeframe as we need to have dry surface for the paint and product to adhere to still have tiling and tuckpointing to do around the pool and painting to do inside the pavilion the heater that was supplied to us for the hot tub was incorrect, and a commercial unit will be delivered either Wednesday or Thursday for the hot tub so timeframe wise moving forward hopefully planning on the pool to be open Tuesday or Wednesday. I will update when it is open the hot tub to be open Thursday Friday I will update sorry about the inconvenience but during the short timeframe, we can all enjoy everything being new and sparkly moving forward. 11:42 AM We have purchased a new drainage system to go around the outside of the pool and in between the pool and the hot tub. It is an obvious need of replacement, a majority of this drainage product has broken and separated from itself, adding to the ground water that we are having to deal with. This is also part of us redoing the pool for a long-term solution. Thank you for your patience. Sent 2025-10-07: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Financials for 09/30/2025 - The Unapproved Financial Reports for 09/30/25 are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . If anyone has any questions, feel free to email them to sepotreasurer@gmail.com . - Tracy Wagner, Treasurer for Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., sepotreasurer@gmail.com Sent 2025-10-04: Storage area reminders - Dear Sunshine Residents, I want to remind both new and existing property owners of some important points regarding the storage area. 1. Do not place any garbage - such as cardboard boxes, wood pieces, tiles, tires, nails, electronics, etc. - in the storage lot brush pile. This area is strictly designated for tree and bush brush only. 2. In all dog park areas, especially the small storage area dog park, we are noticing an increase in poop that is not being picked up. Specifically, it appears the owner of a medium-sized dog is not picking up after their pet in the storage area dog park. Please be respectful and keep our dog parks clean. Thank you, everyone, for your attention to this. - Lisa Seiser, SEPO Board Storage Area Sent 2025-10-04: MARKET: Homes For Sale or Rent (Weekly Update) - This past week, the following updates were made to the Homes for Sale / Rent on the Sunshine MARKET . For Sale On October 2, 2025: The price of the home at 4248 North Minnesota Street, owned by Keith and Linda Axvig, has been reduced. - Beth Parrish Sunshine Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2025-10-03: SEPO Medical Supplies - Pat Heinerikson and I, with additional help from Lupe, tackled the storage room that houses medical equipment and a few items for children who may visit. We checked items for safety, cleanliness and overall usability. Things that did not meet our needs, but were still viable, are on the curb for anyone in our community to pick up. Later on, a church is dropping by to take what is left. Here are pictures after the clean up - please utilize this area if you have a need. (From Facebook - Oct 3, 2025 per Liz Deitrick) Sent 2025-10-03: UPDATES - Pool & Hot tub Closures - Hi All - This is Beth Parrish. I just now saw this: On Facebook - from Oct 1, 2025 per Pat Heinerikson, SEPO Board Bad news the pool supply sent us a residential model not the model that we ordered the model that we ordered won’t be in till Wednesday so the hot tub will probably be open on Thursday of next week, but hopefully everything else will be ready by Monday. God willing And so the repairs and updates have begun hopefully the weather will hold out and it’ll all be ready by Monday. Thank you for your patience. Sent 2025-10-03: AGENDA: Residents Mtg, Oct 14, 2025 @ 1 PM - The agenda for the 'Hybrid' Oct 14, 2025 Residents Meeting at 1 PM can be accessed directly from HERE AND on the Sunshine website HERE . Valerie will also be posting this agenda outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes. Please call with any questions / issues. - Gay Paxton, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2025-10-03: AGENDA: Board Mtg (Reg), Oct 13, 2025 @ 1 PM - The agenda for the 'Hybrid' Oct 13,2025 Board Meeting (Regular) at 1 PM can be accessed HERE AND on the Sunshine website HERE . Valerie will also be posting these agendas outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes. Please call with any questions / issues. - Gay Paxton, SEPO Board Secretary Back to Top

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S EPO Community Emails: May 2023 Sent 2023-05-31: UPDATED: Directories on Web site - I want to send out a big thanks to all of you who replied to my last Directory email in mid-May about needing to know if your Resident / Renter / Email information on the SEPO Directories was up-to-date. I have taken everyone's responses and incorporated them into this most recent directory update that is now on the Web site. I have worked with Valerie on some new resident info as well. However, you will see (marked in DARK BLUE ) that there is still some info that Valerie is not aware of concerning some buying and selling of homes with Sunshine over the last few months. Please make sure you get with her and get your office files updated. All of the new directories can be found HERE . If anyone still sees info that needs tended to, please let me know ASAP by replying to this email ( sepoenews@gmail.com ). If you have any questions or issues with accessing these directories, please contact me using info from my signature below. Beth Parrish SEPO Enews and Sunshine Website Manager 314-960-6710 Email: sepoenews@gmail.com Sent 2023-05-31: Rock Painting Class 5 June 2023 canceled - To all Sunshine Rock Club Members! --- The next Rock Painting Class meeting on Monday, 5 June 2023, is cancelled. - Karren Amos Sent 2023-05-31: Memorial Day Festivities: THANK YOU - Dear Friends - I wish to thank everyone who participated in yesterday's Veterans Tribute. So many of you contributed - from the nuts & bolts of the Program, Parade, Potluck to the decorating and dirty dishes. I dare not start a Thank You list of names fearing leaving one out - so God Bless America and God bless you. And as Lee Greenwood sings - 🎵 I am proud to be an American..... 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵 -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ************************************************************************** Hi - This is Beth Parrish. Thanks to those of you who sent me pictures and posted pictures on the Sunshine FB page so that I could post some of the festivities on the Sunshine Website HERE . - Beth Parrish, Sunshine Website Mgr Sent 2023-05-29: RAIN PLANs - if necessary for Memorial Day Monday 29 May 2023 - Dear Friends - The show will go on....... If rain tries to mess our day, just go to Retzlaff Hall -- 1:30 PM. We will have the Memorial Day tribute there. If weather permitting, we will have the Golf Cart Parade as planned and the program will continue at the Gazebo. The Potluck plan has not changed. (4pm Retz Hall) Thanks - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2023-05-23: Clint Wunderlich celebration of life meeting - If any ladies are interested in helping with Clint’s celebration of life, we are going meet in the library on Wednesday May 24th at 2pm. Celebration will be held Saturday June 17th. - Women’s Club, Vicky Krueger Sent 2023-05-23: Beginning line dance class - Just a reminder. We will have a beginner line dance class at 10:00 in the hall on Tuesdays thru the summer. Will extend into next season if enough interest. - Donna Myers, 956 245 0188 Sent 2023-05-23: Golf: Aerating the Greens - It appears the weather will cooperate this week to allow us to begin aerating the greens. We will start around Wednesday noon and should be completed by Friday afternoon. The course will be open, but please play around the workers. - Randy Davis, Golf Course Director Sent 2023-05-22: Memorial Day Tribute Monday 29 May 2023 - Dear Friends - Memorial Day is next Monday. Please mark your calendars for this event. Sunshine will present a Memorial Day Tribute on Monday the 29th Everyone is cordially invited. Memorial Day is a holiday originally called Decoration Day. It was designed to honor Armed Forces who gave their all during service to our Nation. And we are especially grateful to these families. We shall celebrate and give thanks. Golf Cart Parade 1:30 Meet at the Office If you please - decorate your Golf Cart and carry your Flag Hoppy will have music We will cover Michigan to Missouri heading to Iowa to Minnesota then - back to Michigan, going to Missouri to Montana and out to the Gazebo for the program. Gazebo - Program begins. If anyone would like to help with this piece, please notify me. I also need about 9 volunteers for the Branch Flags Lenore 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Flag bearers and script readers are needed. Potluck - 4pm Retz Hall See Jill Ventrello for any questions relevant to the Potluck. Bring your favorite dish and enjoy the fellowship. Thank you, God Bless you and God Bless the USA - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2023-05-22: Memorial Day memory board - I realize that Memorial Day is a day to honor those that lost their lives serving their country but personally I feel there are not enough days in the year to honor ALL veterans so with that being said I have made a bulletin board in Retzlaff Hall, for Memorial Day, for anyone that wants to display pictures, letters or any memories of their loved ones that have served or are now serving. If you want please let us know who these special veterans in your life are. Also make sure that you put your name and number on the back so I can get them back to you. Hope to see many of you there at the parade, the gazebo ceremony and the hall for potluck. - Jill Ventrello Sent 2023-05-21: Wood Shop Orientation Class Thursday May 25th 5 pm - Woodshop Orientation Class Thursday May 25th 5 pm in the wood shop. This will be the last class until Fall. This class is a requirement for using the wood shop. A one time attendance is required. The shop will be closed during the class. Call John Chajec 708-280-8940 with any questions. Sent 2023-05-20: Pool Update (Saturday May 20) - Hi: A Saturday morning update on pool. Pool is ready to use---Enjoy!! The hot tub can be used, but the jets are off! The motor that runs the jets is the one that has parts ordered. Hopefully by Monday!!! Thanks everyone for your patience. Jim Kennedy Sent 2023-05-20: Pool Update (Saturday May 20) - Hi: A Saturday morning update on pool. Pool is ready to use---Enjoy!! The hot tub can be used, but the jet are off! The motor that runs the jets is the one that has parts ordered. Hopefully by Monday!!! Thanks everyone for your patience. - Jim Kennedy Sent 2023-05-19: Pool Update - Hi: Quick progress report on pool and hot tub!! There was a tear in one of the filters and that has been ordered. Lalo has worked his tail off switching filters to get things in line as quickly as possible. To get things done the “right way” – let’s put off using the pool for another day. When I get the green light, I’ll let you know. Hope it will be worth the wait!!! Thanks again for you patience. Jim Kennedy Sent 2023-05-19: Former Resident Passing - The office was informed by Kay Sluyter and Ina Hillman that Former resident Gene Nett passed away on 5/18. Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office Sent 2023-05-19: Resident Passing - Dan Boardman has informed the office that Bob Auclair passed away on Tuesday, 05/16. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office Sent 2023-05-19: Sunshine Rock Painting Meeting 22 May 2023 - The NEXT Sunshine Rock Painting Club meeting is Monday May 22nd, 1 to 3 pm at the hall. Rock painting will include Memorial Day rocks and others! Hope to see you there! Karren Amos Sent 2023-05-19: Pool Update - Hi: Because of weather and some glitches that have popped up with filters and pumps, am sorry to say the pool and hot tub will not be open Friday. The good news is that both the hot tub and pool look great! With the addition of some chemicals and tender care everything should be soon back to normal. Thank you everyone for your patience while this is being done!!!!! Jim Kennedy Sent 2023-05-17: Memorial Day planning meeting Friday 19 May 11 am - Dear Friends - Anyone wishing to give their 2 CENTS for Memorial Day, please come with your ideas. Tentative Plans; MONDAY 29 May = Memorial Day Golf cart Parade 2pm, meet at the Office. Memorial day program - Gazebo to follow Potluck supper 4pm Jill Ventrello - sponsor -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sponsor for Golf Cart Parade & Gazebo plans Sent 2023-05-16: Beginning Line Dance Class - There has been some interest expressed in Line Dancing. I have set up a beginning class for Tuesday mornings at 10 in the Hall. It will begin May 23. I will be starting with the basic steps and start with beginner dances. I hope any of you that have ever thought about line dancing will give this a try. Should be fun and you will get a little exercise as well. Any questions call Donna Myers at 956 245 0188. Hope to see a bunch of you there. Sent 2023-05-15: Resident Passing - Frank Tewell informed me Clint Wunderlich passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office Sent 2023-05-15: Neighborhood Watch info: Harlingen Police Academy class - Neighborhood Watch and CERT and Sunshine residents Dear Friends, There will be a Harlingen Police Academy class held at the local Harlingen Police Dept.-- 1018 Fairpark Blvd, Hgn. It will start Monday the 5th of June 2023, 6pm - 9 or 10 pm x 8 or so weeks. Lots of good safety info. (no charge) Applications are in the Library on the Neighborhood Watch bulletin Board. I also have them. Get them in ASAP - class is limited. The curriculum and teaching methods are similar to the traditional Police Academy but you are not Police candidates. Classroom and hands-on instruction provide you with a working knowledge of Hgn PD such as HPD Operations, Policy, Procedure etc. and you will gain a deeper understanding of the problems and concerns they face daily. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator - Neighborhood Watch - CERT Team Sent 2023-05-14: UPDATED: Sunshine Directories on Web - Hi All - I hope all mothers enjoyed their special day today - HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY And I hope everyone is enjoying the summer. I certainly have been. Anyway, it's been a looooong time coming, but I spent quite a bit of time this weekend updating all of the Sunshine Directories on the website: Resident Directory by - Name Address Resident Email Address Directory Renters Directory All of these directories are dated May 14, 2023 and can be found HERE . Earlier today I sent separate emails to several residents asking specific questions about what I had listed for them in the website directories. As soon as I hear back from those folks, I'll update the web again. Hopefully this will be occur in the next week or so. Now I'm asking something from all of you. Will you please take a couple of minutes to look at these updated directories and let me know if your info is 'CORRECT' or if 'CHANGES ARE NEEDED' by replying to this email ( sepoenews@gmail.com ). Please remember, these are your directories, and I can only supply to you the info you have supplied to the Office. If anyone has questions or issues with accessing these directories, please contact me using info from my signature below. Beth Parrish SEPO Enews Email Manager E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-05-13: Neighborhood Watch info - Neighborhood Watch and CERT and Sunshine residents Dear Friends, There will NOT be a scheduled Neighborhood Watch - CERT meeting in June. If anyone wishes to contact me, feel free. The only info I have for us is to be careful and light up and lock up!!!! --- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator - Neighborhood Watch - CERT Team Sent 2023-05-13: MEMORIAL DAY Plans at Sunshine Monday 29 May 2023 - Dear Friends, Memorial Day has been and is a special day to honor all military members who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Aside from decorating Veterans graves, parades and services are often held but after WWII, the purpose broadened and now recognizes all those who have served in all American Wars. The National Remembrance Act - Moment of Silence - pause at 3pm local time. (We will incorporate this with the program at the Gazebo). Sunshine is a proud community and there are two parts to our Memorial Day program - the Veterans Tribute (Golf Cart Parade & Gazebo Program) and the Potluck which will follow shortly thereafter in Retz Hall. There is a signup sheet in the Library. For the Parade and Gazebo part, I am looking for volunteers to help with several facets. The Potluck Team are doing their thing at Retz Hall. John and I need Flag Bearers to carry the Branch Flags and two escorts with wooden rifles (that don't shoot). Hoppy will help with sound. John will help with the Flag ceremony. I need two Neighborhood Watch volunteers to mark the area by the Gazebo from where the Flags will enter. We appreciate your 2 CENTs and can have a brief meeting on Tue or Wed the 16th and/or 17th of May. Let's meet at the Office and go from there. Please call me for any questions 956 245 1276 Thanks -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2023-05-11: Calling All Dogs and Cats too! - Hey Everyone, Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Tuesday, May16th, 2023, to take care of your pet's nails. She will be starting at 11:00 am. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Please text Sandra and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Sandra will come to your home. - Thanks, Marian Young 719-468-4556 Sent 2023-05-11: Open Gate - It is the consensus of your Board of Directors that the front gate on Texas Avenue will remain open during daytime and close during the evening as it normally does. We are all aware of a change in border procedure that may or may not affect us. Our local police have issued no warnings and we are hopeful for the best. Many of our residents are away from their homes in Sunshine. Please be watchful in your neighborhood and take every precaution to keep yourself and your property safe. A special thank you to our Neighborhood Watch team. May you have a happy and healthy summer. - SEPO Board of Directors Sent 2023-05-10: TX Ave 'front' dog park path - I saw on the SEPO Facebook page that a new path had been constructed in the 'front' dog park on Texas Avenue. Even though I don't have a dog, I was curious as to what everyone was talking about. My request for pictures was answered and I'm sharing them with everyone below. Beth Parrish, SEPO Communications Sent 2023-05-10: Memorial Day Festivities - Memorial Day (Monday May 29th) is the unofficial start to summer so it's time to celebrate! We're starting by having a golf cart parade around the neighborhood at 2:00 pm followed by a short ceremony at the gazebo. We'll all meet back at Retzlaff Hall at 4:00 pm for a potluck. There is a signup sheet in the library for those of you who want to bring food. Also there's going to be a memorial board that you can use to put up pictures of your loved ones who have served in the past. Please put your name and number on the back to I can get them back to you. I'll send out a notice when the board is ready for you to start putting up your memories. Hope to see all of you there. Jill Ventrello Sent 2023-05-10: O'clockers golf - The O'Clockers golf scramble will move to 6:00 pm on Sunday May 14 due to hot weather. Open to all golfers in community. We meet beside the shuffleboard court at 5:45 for hole assignments. Come on out and have some fun. - Questions call Donna Myers at 956 245 0188 Sent 2023-05-09: THANKS - The email below from Lenore was inadvertently not sent in April. So here it is. *************************************************************** Dear Friends Do know that the two red lights (one at the Front Gate and the 2nd at the street entrance to Sunshine) are now working. The Neighborhood Watch checks these each evening while on Patrol. They are to be used in case of an emergency so that the EMS, Fire or Police know the emergency is in SCCE - not the RV Park next door. Thanks to our vigilant NW Team who Patrols every evening. Thanks to Tom and Lalo. Also, we love the new roadway into the Doggie area. BOW WOW & Thanks. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator NW - CERT Team Sent 2023-05-09: Pool and Hot Tub Closed - Pool And Hot Tub will be Closed for Cleaning Pool and Hot Tub Is going to be completely drained and cleaned with Acid Solution next week Mon-Thurs May 15-18. We will update you on Thursday with the status of Maintenance. Thank you - Jim Kennedy Sent 2023-05-07: Neighborhood Watch directive - Dear Neighborhood Watch - As of this transmission, and Jim Kennedy's request, he will take responsibility to lock the doors. You are not to check or lock the doors as this is his area as a SEPO Board Member. Jim's text and phone call x 2 support this message. Please continue on your Patrol as otherwise oriented. Thank you. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator - Neighborhood Watch SCCE Sent 2023-05-07: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Financials, 2023-04 (Apr) - The UNAPPROVED April 2023 SEPO Financials are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. - Mark Owen SEPO Treasurer Sent 2023-05-07: SEPO Communications Mgr is back in the USA - Hi Everyone - I just wanted to let you know that I have returned from my long and much needed vacation. I want to thank my SEPO Email backup for handling this duty while I was gone. But wouldn't you know it, the email system we use had a name change (from Send-In-Blue to BREVO) and I'm not sure of what other changes may have occurred to the system while I was gone. I will be reviewing things this week and sending emails using the updated system. Hopefully it's a smooth transition. i have one email from Lenore Combs and one from Mark Owen in the sepoenews inbox that I will try to get out this evening. If anyone else has sent anything else to sepoenews that might not have gone out to the community, please resend it to me. FYI - I'll also be updating the website and the directories in the next few days. Beth Parrish SEPO Enews Email Manager E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-05-05: Texas Ave Gate Status - Good Morning: The Texas Ave gate was not closing last night, May 4th and the technician was scheduled today, May 5th, to try and solve this issue. Also, the SOS/Yelper has been installed, and the police/fire/ems have been notified. Thank you. - Tom Perrier Back to Top

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