Activities: Clubs & Committees (2022-2023 Winter) Additional Details Woodshop Orientation (Periodic) B&N Club (Ongoing) Woodworkers - Spaghetti Dinner (2023-01-24) NW - Finger Lickin' Chicken (2023-01-16) CANCELED B&N Club (Ongoing) ***************** ONGOING Bi r ding & Nature Club Sent 2023-03-09: Reminder of Butterfly Speaker - Reminder of Birding and Nature & Garden Club Speaker Monday The Garden and Birding and Nature Clubs will be joining together for a March speaker on "Attracting Butterflies-All Year Long". Anita Westervelt, Texas Master Naturalist, author, blogger, photographer and much more, will share colorful butterfly photo's and how to bring beautiful butterflies to your landscape. Date: March 13th Time: 6:00pm. *Note earlier than usual. Place: Retzlaff Hall If you want, a good will donation will be collected to continue Anita's research. Birding and Nature will hold monthly meeting after Anita's presentation. - Susanne Ulrich & Tom Stone Sent 2023-02-15: B&N Events - The birding event scheduled for the 16 & 17 of Feb has been cancelled due to high winds and cold temps. The event will take place on Feb 23. The field trip to Estero Llano Grande State Park Will be on February 23. If you are interested in carpooling or caravanning, meet at Retzlaff Hall @8:00AM. - Bill Peterson, Acting Secretary of the Birding & Nature Club S ent 2023-01-17: Community Bird Walk - There will be a community Bird Walk for all interested community residents starting at 9:00am at the gazebo on Texas Ave. on Thursday, Jan. 19th. Anyone interested in learning about our local bird population is welcome to attend. Tour will include some walking and some carting as we will be going over to Lake Side to view species there. Questions, call Ralph Peterson at 607-590-0606. Sent 2023-01-02: Birding and Nature Club Pot Luck Canceled - Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Birding and Nature Club community Pot Luck supper scheduled for Jan. 9th has been canceled. Instead, the club will hold a regular meeting in the Library at 7:00pm on Jan. 9th. Ralph Peterson Sent 2022-12-28: Christmas Bird Count - The Christmas Bird Count will take place this Saturday, December 31. The Bird Count is a national volunteer event. Every species and bird is counted. Results are tabulated throughout the United States. The results are an indication of how well or poorly the bird population is doing. The Sunshine Birding and Nature Group has participated in this event for many years. We will assemble at the Gazebo on Texas Avenue at 7:30 a.m. We will be divided into groups with assigned areas to cover. We need bird identifiers, bird sighters, and tally keepers. No special talent is needed for the last 2 jobs listed. We will go out on foot, in golf carts, and in cars. Bring binoculars. This event is open to anyone in the community. Please join us. For more information contact Ralph Peterson. Woodshop Orientation (Periodic) Back to Top ******************** PERIODIC Woodshop Orientation 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 2023-03-06: Wood Shop Orientation Class Thursday March 9th 5 pm - Woodshop Orientation Class Thursday March 9th 5 pm in the wood shop. This class is a requirement for using the wood shop. A one time attendance is required. The shop will be closed during the class. Call John Chajec 708-280-8940 with any questions. Sent 2023-01-14: Wood Shop Orientation Class Thursday January 19th 5 pm - Woodshop Orientation Class Thursday Jan 19th 5 pm in the woodshop. This class is a requirement for using the woodshop. A one time attendance is required. The shop will be closed during the class. Call John Chajec 708-280-8940 with any questions. Sent 2022-10-18: Wood Shop Orientation Class Thursday October 20th 5 pm - Woodshop Orientation Class Thursday Oct 20th 5 pm in the wood shop. This class is a requirement for using the wood shop. A one-time attendance is required. The shop will be closed during the class. Call John Chajec 708-280-8940 with any questions. Woodworkers - Spaghetti Dinner (2023-01-24) Back to Top ******************* COMPLETE Woodworkers Spaghetti Dinner (Jan 24, 2023) Newsletter 2023-02: Woodworkers - Spaghetti Supper - The woodworkers would like to thank everyone who supported our Spaghetti Supper fundraiser. We had a great turn out and everyone seemed to have a great time. Thanks to all the volunteers who made it possible. Those who baked cakes, cooked for two days, kitchen help, hall set up, all the servers and cleanup crew. This endeavor could not happen without all your support. We hope you all enjoyed your meal and look forward to seeing you in the woodshop. - Cathy Chajec, Woodworker Club Treasurer Sent 2023-01-17: SPAGHETTI DINNER UPDATE - Sunshine Estates Woodworkers Spaghetti Fundraiser $10 per person Tuesday Jan. 24th 4:30 to 6 pm Carry outs and delivery available. Spaghetti w/meat sauce, salad, garlic or non-garlic bread, dessert, iced or hot tea, coffee, water. Spaghetti dinner tickets are still available. Contact John Chajec, Pat Harvey, Vic Hillman or Neil Moorehead for tickets. Delivery: 956-893-2508 from 4 to 5:30pm the night of the dinner Or, better yet, 708-280-8940 for advance notice. Carryouts: a server will be at the north door (street) and will assist you. Dining: you may come at any time between 4:30 and 6 pm Process: before taking your seat, pick up your salad and dessert. Your drinks and spaghetti will be served at your table. Please fill out the back of your ticket: name, table# and garlic or nongarlic bread. (pencils will be at the table) A server will pick up your ticket and bring your spaghetti back. Hope to see you there, Cathy Chajec Sent 2023-01-06: WOODWORKERS SPAGHETTI DINNER JAN 24TH - Sunshine Country Club Estates Woodworkers Spaghetti Dinner Tuesday January 24th 4:30 to 6 pm Retzlaff Hall Spaghetti w/meat sauce, salad, garlic or nongarlic bread, dessert, iced or hot tea, coffee, water $10 per ticket Carryouts and delivery available Only 250 tkts available, sells out fast, get your tickets early Tkts available from your friendly Woodworkers. Any questions call Cathy Chajec 708-280-8910 Back to Top NW - Finger Lickin' Chicken (2023-01-16) CANCELED ******************** CANCELED Neighborhood Watch Finger Lickin' Chicken Dinner (Jan 16, 2023) Sent 2023-01-09: Finger Lickin' Chicken CANCELED - I was diagnosed with COVID Sunday morning. No fever No chills, Chest X-Ray 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: RE: 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 Back to Top

2024-2025 SEPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS Terms Vary based on Year Elected Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., (SEPO) governs Sunshine Country Club Estates (SCCE). Members of the Board of Directors must be "deeded lot owners of record of Sunshine Country Club Estates, and/or their spouse" (as stated in Article II of the Bylaws). Elections for approximately half the Board are held each February creating staggered terms which provides continuity. (Additional details can be found in the Bylaws .) Previous Boards SEPO Board of Directors 2024 - 2025: Contact information for your 202 4 - 2025 Board members can be found in the Residen ts section of the website . Jim Kennedy (t erm expires Feb 2025) P residen t Randy Davis (te rm expires Feb 2026) Secretary & Governing Documents (click HERE to view all SEPO R ules) Tracy Wagner (term expires Feb 2026) Treasurer Randy Davis (term expires Feb 2026) Director of Golf Cou rse - Golf Course Equipment Irrigation Maintenance Maintenance Area Tony Adams (term expires Feb 2025) Dire ctor of Common Area 1 - & 2nd Vice President Offices & Lounge Pavilion Pool & Hot tub Retzlaff Hall Sunburst Building Tom Perrier (term expires Feb 2025) Director of Common Area 2 - & 1st Vice President Texas Ave Drainage and Irrigation Ditches Streets and Grounds Frank Tewell (term expires Feb 2025) Director of Common Area 3 - Storage Lot & Woodshop Shuffleboard Court Tennis Court Share Nelson (appointment expires Feb 2025) Governing Documents Assistant Mark Owen (appointment expires Feb 2025) Treasurer Assistant Back to Top

S EPO Community Emails: January 2024 Sent 2024-01-25: Casino Night - Bakers - Reminder to all bakers and to anyone else who would like to donate, please have your dessert bars or cookies to the kitchen by 9:30 am this Friday, Feb. 2nd. If bringing bars - DO NOT CUT! Please line your pan with parchment paper and label your pan with your first and last name. Remember the bars need to be finger food so please make accordingly. If any questions please call Vickie Jones at 262-689-7068 . Thanks to all of you! Sent 2024-01-28: WC Minutes: 2023-12-15 (Approved) & 2024-01-19 (Unapproved) - The 'APPROVED' minutes from the Women's Club meeting on Friday, Dec 15, 2023 and the 'UNAPPROVED' minutes from the Women's Club meeting on Friday, Jan 19, 2024 available on the Sunshine website HERE . - Karen Baase, WC Secretary Sent 2024-01-26: CORRECTED-SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER: Feb 2024 - Yesterday the Feb 2024 Sunshine Newsletter was hot off the press. Today the Corrected Newsletter is available. I'm glad to know folks are reading it, but in my haste to get it out this month and the fact that I used last year's Feb Newsletter as my starting point, I reported some event dates incorrectly. I have updated everything and highlighted the fixes in YELLOW . It can be found at the links below. If you have questions about any of the information in this Newsletter, please contact the person who wrote the article . You can view/print a copy of the revised document directly from HERE or on the website HERE . Thanks so much for helping me 'get the word out' accurately! - Beth Parrish, SEPO Newsletter Mgr Email: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-01-25: last Pool Update - Pool Update: Water temp as of 9:00 am was 86 degrees. Good to go. Enjoy!!! - Jim Kennedy, SEPO Board Sent 202401-25: SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER: Feb 2024 - This Feb 2024 Sunshine Newsletter is hot off the press with the latest and greatest (LAG) Sunshine News & Notes. Be sure to read it as there is great info in it concerning your 2024 SEPO Election Ballots and the multitude of great activities coming up. Thanks to everyone who contributed. If you have questions about any of the information in this Newsletter, please contact the person who wrote the article. You can view/print a copy of it on the website HERE . I will be placing a Master Copy of this Newsletter in the library sometime today and Valerie will make copies for anyone who wishes to read it from paper. Thanks so much all for helping to 'get the word out'. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Newsletter Mgr Email: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-01-25: 2024 SEPO Election: Depositing your Ballots into the Box - When you take your ballot envelope to the Office/Library building to vote, please ensure you place it in the slot on top of the 'locked' ballot box that is sitting in front of Valerie's office. Ballot envelopes have been found pushed under Valerie's office plexiglass window and even deposited in the slot located just above the 'suggestion box', which you can see in the picture below. A Board member even found one that had been shoved under the Office door and just lying on the floor. And yes, the Ballot Box was in it's current position when the envelopes mentioned above were found. Please respect the SEPO Election rules. Call me with questions at any time. - Beth Parrish, 2024 Board Election Committee Chairperson Email: 2024boardelectioncommittee@gmail.com 314-960-6710 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 2024-01-25: Retiring sepoenews@gmail.com - Two things - in a Nutshell: SEPO emails will start coming to you from sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com instead of sepoenews@gmail.com . When sending information to this address for me to send to the community, please include your email address along with your name. If you want to know 'why', keep reading. FIRST: I have been informed by the SEPO email system we use (BREVO) that "gmail" and "google" are tightening up their restrictions on being able to send/receive bulk emails. They are doing this to prevent/cut down on the number of SPAM emails you receive. And that's a good thing. Since sepoenews@gmail.com is definitely a bulk sender and the majority of the Sunshine community uses gmail to received SEPO emails, I'm currently working on retiring sepoenews@gmail.com as the sending email address. I will keep this gmail account open for a while until I'm sure I have done everything I need to with the new one, which is sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com . The only thing you, as the receiver, need to do is ensure the new sending email address is not considered spam when you receive it. I did send the 'pool update' email last evening using the new email, so if you didn't get it check, your spam folder. SECOND: BREVO has implemented a new feature that allows me to enter in the 'reply to' slot the email address of the person who sent me the information. That way when anyone replies to a SEPO email it will go the composer of the email and not back to me. I will be updating the email guidelines to request you include your email address along with your name when you send me something to email to the community. Otherwise, I will have to go to the directory to look you up every time I send an email for you. Just think of it as if someone was replying directly to you when you post something on Facebook, instead of a middle-man. So onward & upward. Please call with any questions or if you have any issues with this ongoing. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Enews Email Manager Email: sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-01-24: Wednesday pool update - Pool update as of 4:45 Wednesday, January 24, 2024. - Heater is running, thanks again to Lalo, and water temps are on the way up. Right now water temp is 73 on the way up to 90. Hopefully, most of that will take place during the evening. Will check again in the morning, and let folks know. Thank most of you for your patience and enjoy the pool again. - Jim Kennedy, SEPO Board Sent 2024-01-24: 2024 SEPO Election: Audio Recording from "Meet & Greet" - Technology bit us in the 'you know what' yesterday. We thought we were recording the "Meet & Greet" session via Google Meet, but have not received anything from Google. And I'm betting we don't. For my own benefit, I had turned on my tape recorder. Although you may hear some paper rustling in the background, I think for the most part, this will provide valuable information to those who could not attend the session yesterday. And to those who did, it can be a refresher. Here's another kicker - darn it. I didn't look down to see my recorder wasn't on until after the three candidates had introduced themselves. I so totally apologize for missing that section. The recording does start: When I opened the session up to questions to the Board candidates. That was followed by an explanation of the three ballots by the Board, followed by lots of very good questions. Then I spoke and also answered questions about the ballot / voting processes themselves. Again, lots of great questions were asked. And we munched on sweets provide by the Women's Club throughout the entire event. Yum. You can access the audio recording here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t3rQyMAf8IGklH9HXktu_5ozL-LD0LRs/view?usp=sharing The file is very large, so please be patient when listening to it, as I had to store it in an area I don't normally use. If you have any questions, either with the technology or the election, please don't hesitate to contact me. Beth Parrish, 2024 Board Election Committee Chairperson Email: 2024boardelectioncommittee@gmail.com 314-960-6710 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 2024-01-23: Fishing Club Meeting - The fishing club will be meeting this Wednesday, the 24th at 5:30 in Retzlaff Hall. Members and those interested in joining are encouraged to attend. - Deb (Eich) Deslaurierseich (from SEPO Facebook) Sent 2024-01-23: Another Opportunity to Dump your Bulky Items - ATTENTION RESIDENTS/RENTERS The trial run of residents/renters in the community being able to get rid of items that they were unable to take to the city dump was a success in December. Therefore, this coming Thursday thru Sunday, Jan 25-28, you may place your bulky items in the storage area in the Sand Pit. There will be no need to lift it onto the SEPO Trailer. There are a few items that we are asking to not be placed there: No Glass No Batteries No Tires No items that may contain Hazardous Chemicals (Oil) No Household Trash I think you know the rest Please call me with questions. - Frank Tewell SEPO Board Sent 2024-01-23: WC Casino Night - Sold Out - Casino Night is Sold Out! Thank you everyone who purchased their tickets today! - Sherri Gardner Sent 2024-01-23: UNAPPROVED: Minutes from several Board Mtgs etc - The UNAPPROVED minutes from several Board meetings can be found on the Sunshine website HERE . They are from the following meetings: Jan 2, 2024 Board Meeting (Regular) Jan 4, 2024 "Residents & Directors" Meeting Jan 11, 2024 Board Meeting (Special) They will also be posted in the office. Please call with any issues or questions. - Tony Adams, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2024-01-23: Looking for info - Hello community! We realize we are ultimately responsible for our own home; however, it would have been the neighborly and polite thing to do to let us know when this happened to our solar panel - see pic HERE . We are not always here and want to be able to generate as much power as possible. If this happens again…..PLEASE let us know! - Dick & Linda Jones, Tee/hole #1 956-264-2926 573-631-7849 Sent 2024-01-23: REMINDER: Karaoke this Friday (Jan 26, 2024) - Karaoke in the Hall this Friday. New resident, Phillip Lay, and I will be hosting. As usual, bring a snack if you’d like, but it is not required. I will be bringing the famous yard of beef. And remember, you don’t have to sing, but please come and support those who do. Also, dancing is encouraged. Doors open at four, and singing begins at 4:30. Hope to see you there. - Randy Davis & Phillip Lay Sent 2024-01-23: REMINDER: Meet & Greet Session - This is a reminder of the 'Meet and Greet' tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan 23, @ 1 PM in Retzlaff Hall. This will give you the opportunity to meet and ask any questions of your Board member candidates. Several current Board members will also be in attendance to answer any and all questions you may have concerning the proposed Covenants ballot changes and/or the election in general. And, of course, I'll be there. 😁 The Women's Club will be providing cookies and drinks. Please get your questions formulated and plan to attend this session so you may be as well informed as possible BEFORE you complete your ballots. You can contact me any time with questions about this upcoming session. See you there. - Beth Parrish, 2024 Board Election Committee Chairperson Email: 2024boardelectioncommittee@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-01-22: Sunshine Rock Club Meeting Cancelled Today - Due to illness our Rock Painting Club Meeting from 1 to 3 pm today has been cancelled. The next meeting is February 5th. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. - Karren Amos Sent 2024-01-22: FINAL REMINDER: FEB 2024 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day Jan 24, 2024 - I'm sending this a day early this month as I do need to get this Newsletter out ASAP after the 24th. So, please, no late entries this time. This is the FINAL reminder that next month's Newsletter articles are due by End of Day on Jan 24th. The Newsletter Guidelines are posted on the Web site HERE . Examples of previous Newsletters are HERE . Please call with questions. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Newsletter Editor Email: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-01-21: Need Your Help: Treats for Meet & Greet session this Tuesday - Women’s Club has been asked to provide the treats for this "meet and greet". This meeting is Tuesday 1/23/2024 in the hall starting at 1pm. If you can make some cookies or bars that would be great! Please let myself or Jill Ventrello know if you can help with this so we will have some kind of idea on what we should have coming in. You can just put them in the kitchen by 12pm - that would be great. If you have any questions call or text me 785-418-6208. Thank you, Vicky Krueger Sent 2024-01-21: Sunshine Website - Residents Only: Password change occurring now - As promised in the SEPO email on Jan 16, I am going to change the website password this morning. Give me until 10:30 AM to ensure everything is complete. The new password has been provided to all Current Residents/Renters. As always, this password should be kept confidential to only 'current' Sunshine Residents and Renters , due to the personal information that is on these pages. Thank you for your cooperation with this request. Please call w/questions. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Web site Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-01-21: QUESTION TO COMMUNITY: Saturday Morning Golf Scramble - Even though this isn't an 'emergency' email, I thought maybe lots of you would be home on this dreary day and read it - and respond. I was doing some cleanup to the Website this morning and noticed the Winter 2023-2024 'Golf Events' page didn't have an explanation for the Sat morning Golf Scramble that takes place each week. I managed to find an old explanation and am asking those of you who play in this event to confirm or update the 'old' explanation below. If I get a reply from several of you, because I know there are several of you who play in this, that's fine. If I get no replies, that will be very disappointing.😢. Also - Concerning a Thursday evening Scramble . There is nothing in the SEPO Calendar and I haven't heard any talk of this event this winter. Can I conclude this previous weekly Thu golf event is no longer being played? (Notice I didn't say assume!) Please reply to the email below. Thanks in advance for helping me keep your Sunshine Website accurate. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Web site Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-01-21: Women's Club cash boxes - We're missing the two cash boxes that belong to the Women's Club. If anyone knows where they are, could you please return them to me. We needed them for the breakfast and didn't have them. You're more than welcome to use them for your Women's Club event but please return them to me when you're done. Thanks! - Jill Ventrello Sent 2024-01-20:Storage Lot Yard Waste Area - NO DUMPING!!! Yard Waste Area in the Storage Los is for tree Limbs and yard waste only. - Director of Common Area Frank Tewell Sent 2024-01-20: Birding and Nature Club February Meeting - The Birding and Nature Club would like to invite the community to our meeting at 7:00pm on Monday, February 5th, in Retzlaff Hall to hear a presentation by Tony Tramel on our bug eating friends, the Purple Martins. A regular meeting of the Birding and Nature Club Club will follow the presentation and all are welcome to attend, if so desired. Questions about the Club and its activities may be directed to Ralph Peterson. Phone # 607-590-0606 Sent 2024-01-19: pool update - A quick update on the pool situation!! A new heater has been ordered------because of the weather all over the country, they are in demand!! We have one coming in from Phoenix and should be here by Wednesday. We will try to have it installed as quickly as possible, so hopefully it will be up and running by the end of next week. Thank you for your patience and the way this weather has been, haven’t noticed a line of folks trying to get into the pool. Hot tub is working Great!!!!! Will keep you up to date. - Jim Kennedy, SEPO Board Sent 2024-01-19: 2024 Women's Club Board Election Results - From the SEPO Facebook page and for WC Election Committee Chair, Judy Stone. Wow!!!! 81 women attended the Women’s Club meeting this morning (Jan 19)! Thank you so much to our outgoing Board of Directors: Vicky LeroyKrueger, President Judy Stone, Vice President Karen Baase, Secretary Dee Novak, Treasurer and also to our Activities Director, Jill Ventrello. Thank you to the incoming Women’s Club Board members for stepping up to the plate! The following persons will be sworn in and take over their new responsibilities starting at the Feb 16, 2024 meeting. Pam Davis, President Pam Lacy, Vice President Lisa Perrier, Secretary Marlene Parker, Treasurer Jill Ventrello has volunteered to serve another year as Activities Director. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Email Mgr Sent 2024-01-19: Table Tennis - We have several people interested in playing table tennis. We would like to announce the startup of table tennis in Retzlaff Hall on Saturday afternoons at 1 PM. We have reserved Saturdays from 1 PM to 3 PM, starting tomorrow, January 20 (will not play when other events are scheduled). Give me a call if you need. - Jan Kawecki, 719-334-6493 Sent 2024-01-19: LINK FIXED - B&N Club: Meeting Minutes from Jan 8, 2024 - That's what I get for hurrying this morning. The link to the minutes on the Web page below has been fixed just now. - Beth Parrish ****************************************** The minutes from the Birding & Nature (B&N) Club meeting on Jan 8, 2024 have been uploaded to the Sunshine Website HERE . - Judy Stone Sent 2024-01-19: MANDATORY MEETING: Casino Night Workers - Mandatory Meeting All workers and dealers, there will be a mandatory meeting on Monday, Jan. 22 at 11 am in the library. You need to purchase your tickets and to get last minute instructions and assignments. Contact one of the co-chairs if not able to make the meeting so other arrangements can be made. - Sherri Gardner 215-260-2110 - Vickie Jones 262-689-7068 Sent 2024-01-18: pool heater - Just a quick note to let everyone know the heater for the pool is giving us some problems. The pool temp might be a little chilly for the next few days. Will be taken care of a quickly as possible. - Jim Kennedy, SEPO Board Sent 2024-01-18: Women’s Club Meeting Friday - Just a reminder there is a Women’s Club meeting in the hall at 9AM on Friday 1/19/2024. Please don’t miss this one if possible we will be having the election for our Women’s Club Officers along with other business. Beth was supplied us with the Candidate list and created a Web page in the "Residents Only" section where you can view/read the BIOS she received from the Candidates. This will be blind Election and the election committee will tally the votes and announce the outcome. Hope to see all you ladies on Friday Morning! Thank you, - Vicky LeRoyKrueger Sent 2024-01-18: 2024 SEPO ELECTION: 'MEET & GREET" - The remaining Ballot Packets not physically picked up were taken to the Post Office this morning. As you were previously informed (on Jan 10) the next step in the election process is to hold a 'Meet and Greet' session in Retzlaff Hall. The day/time has been set and is next Tuesday, Jan 23, @ 1 PM in Retzlaff Hall. This will give you the opportunity to meet and ask any questions of your Board member candidates. Several current Board members will also be in attendance to answer any and all questions you may have concerning the proposed Covenants ballot changes and/or the election in general. And, of course, I'll be there. 😁 The Women's Club will be providing cookies and drinks. Please get your questions formulated and plan to attend this session so you may be as well informed as possible BEFORE you complete your ballots. You can contact me any time with questions about this upcoming session. See you there. - Beth Parrish 2024 Board Election Committee Chairperson Email: 2024boardelectioncommittee@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-01-17: REMINDER: FEB 2024 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day JAN 24, 2024 - Here's your first reminder that next month's Newsletter articles are due by end of day on the 24th of this month. They should be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com . 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. It's also a perfect opportunity to recap past events and/or thank those who helped you with prior events/activities. The Newsletter Guidelines are posted on the Web site HERE . Prior Newsletters,which you can use as examples, can be found HERE . Please call with questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor Email: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-01-17: Women’s Club breakfast reminder - Reminder: January 20th Women’s Club breakfast from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. Mark your calendar to join us for a delicious breakfast. We look forward to seeing everyone there. - Lisa Perrier Sent 2024-01-16: Former Residents Passing - The SEPO Office has received the following information. Two former residents have passed away. Carolyn Clements on Jan 15, 2024: Informed by Bryan Lord Fran Twesten on Nov 10, 2023: Informed by Nancy Johns Sent 2024-01-16: Sunshine Website - Residents Only: Password change to occur this weekend - As is done in January every year, I will be updating the Sunshine Website "password" to the Residents Only section sometime in the next few days. I will send an email containing the new password just before I start working on this task. It will probably take about 30 minutes to complete. As always, this password should be kept confidential to only 'current' Sunshine Residents and Renters , due to the personal information that is on these pages. Thank you for your cooperation with this request. Please call w/questions. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Web site Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-01-16: UPDATED: Website Directories (as of 2024-01-15) - Since I implemented the new Website process for updating Resident/Renter Directories a few months ago, I haven't been sending emails about the updates. I just do them. However, because of the numerous updates I received while verifying information as it related to the SEPO Election, I wanted to let everyone know I just now put all new directories on the Website. Valerie and I are working together to ensure she and I are in sync. The files are all dated Jan 15, 2024, and can be found HERE .As always, if you see anything at all that needs fixed, let me and the office know right away. Thx - Beth Parrish, SEPO Web site Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-01-15: Programming the Gate Codes - If your car/truck has a garage opener pad built in we can program it for the gates if you haven’t done it already. Let me know if you need help with that. - Tom Perrier SEPO Board Sent 2024-01-15: Your Household Trash - It was brought to my attention that the drainage ditches have been getting some trash in them, with the winds we’ve been having lately. Some of it has been blowing in from outside our community. But I thought I would remind you to put your household trash in bags that can be closed, before going into your cart. I’ve noticed paper products blowing around on pickup days lately. Your attention to this helps much. Thx - Tom Perrier SEPO Board Sent 2024-01-15: 2024 Election Status - The day and time for the "Meet & Greet" session has been finalized. It will be next Tuesday, Jan 23 @ 1 PM in Retzlaff Hall. This is your opportunity to meet and ask questions of the Candidates and also to have the ballots fully explained to you. And the Women's Club are providing cookies and drinks for us. We hope to see lots of you attend. Ballot Packet status is: All ballot packets not picked up in the Library today by noon will be stamped on Tuesday afternoon and mailed Wednesday morning. The Ballot Box will be set out in front of the SEPO Office at 8:15 AM Thursday. - Beth Parrish 2024 Board Election Committee Chairperson Email: 2024boardelectioncommittee@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-01-15: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Financials, 2023-12 (Dec) - The UNAPPROVED December 2023 SEPO Financials are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. - Mark Owen SEPO Treasurer Sent 2024-01-15: 2024/2026 Women's Club Board Candidates: Get to Know Them - This coming Friday, Jan 19, 2024 is the next Women's Club (WC) meeting. The voting and election of Women's Club Officers for the period of 2024-2026 will take place at this meeting. The Women's Club “Board Nominating Committee” wanted you to have an opportunity to get to know the candidates for the four offices; President, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer prior to the WC meeting so you can make an informed decision when voting. The candidates running for each office are as follow (in alphabetical order in each office): President - Pam Davis Vice President - Pam Lacy Secretary - Karen Baase and Lisa Perrier Treasurer - Dee Novak and Marlene Parker The BIOs I have received so far are in the “residents” section on the Sunshine website HERE . You will see at the bottom of the Web page that Jill Ventrello has volunteered to be the Women's Club Activities Directory for another year. We hope to see a big turnout at the meeting this Friday, when we hold the election for your new 2024-2026 Women's Club Board members. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at the Feb 2024 meeting. If you have any questions, please contact me. - Judy Stone, SEPO Women's Club Board Nominating Committee 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 2024-01-15: FINAL REMINDER (Time Sensitive) - TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY - 2024 Election Ballots: Physical Pickup in Library - The information below is TIME SENSITIVE. I know it's cold, but TODAY IS THE LAST DAY you will be able to come to the Library from 10 AM to 12 NOON and physically pick up your 2024 Election ballot packets. Mailing these packets is not cheap. The more packets picked up, the more of your SEPO dollars are saved. We still have around 200 packets that weren't picked up on Saturday. Our hope is to see lots of you picking up your ballot packets today. The Homeowner is the only person (no exceptions) who may pick up the materials. The homeowner must: Provide proof of identity (drivers license, etc). AND Sign for the materials to verify "pickup". This will be followed by the chairperson or a member of the Election Committee co-signing. When you enter the library you will see signs of each Sunshine street hanging on the book shelves. Find your street and see the person in front of that sign who will be handing out the packets for your street. Any ballots not picked up by NOON today, Monday, January 15, will need to be stamped and taken to the Post Office to be mailed to your Sunshine address (unless you previously requested it be mailed to a different address). Each packet contains the Board of Directors ballot and three Covenants ballots. It also contains 'voting instructions' and other pertinent information you will need to complete and submit your ballots by the absolute deadline of Tuesday, Feb 20, 2024 at 1 PM. At least two SEPO Board members will be present today to answer any questions you may have regarding the process or ballot contents. Please contact me at any time if you have any questions about any of the above. Bundle up and I'll see you in the Library in a few hours. - Beth Parrish 2024 Board Election Committee Chairperson Email: 2024boardelectioncommittee@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-01-15: Wood Shop Orientation Class Thursday Jan 18th 5 pm - Woodshop Orientation Class Thursday Jan 18th 5 pm in the wood shop. This class is a requirement for using the wood shop. A one time attendance is required. The shop will be closed during the class. Call John Chajec 708-280-8940 with any questions. Sent 2024-01-13: (Currently Happening) REMINDER - 2024 Election Ballots: Physical Pickup in Library - Your Election Committee team is currently in the Library with the SEPO Election ballot packets just waiting for you to come and pick yours up. Thanks to all of you who have been in already. The Homeowner is the only person (no exceptions) who may pick up the materials. The homeowner must: Provide proof of identity (drivers license, etc). AND Sign for the materials to verify "pickup". This will be followed by the chairperson or a member of the Election Committee co-signing. Mailing these packets at the Post Office is not a cheap undertaking. So the more packets picked up the more of your SEPO dollars are saved. We hope to see lots more of you picking up your ballot packets. - Beth Parrish 2024 Board Election Committee Chairperson Email: 2024boardelectioncommittee@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-01-12: REMINDER (Time Sensitive) - 2024 Election Ballots: Physical Pickup in Library - The Election Committee team completed the preparation of your 2024 SEPO Election ballot packets in record time and we are ready for distribution to Homeowners. The information below is TIME SENSITIVE. You will be able to come to the Library and physically pick up your 2024 Election ballot packets again this year. Each packet contains the Board of Directors ballot and three Covenants ballots. It also contains 'voting instructions' and other pertinent information you will need to complete and submit your ballots by the absolute deadline of Tuesday, Feb 20, 2024 at 1 PM. You may physically pick up your ballots IN THE LIBRARY on: Saturday - January 13, 2024, 12 noon - 2 PM Monday - January 15, 2024, 10 AM - 12 noon. The Homeowner is the only person (no exceptions) who may pick up the materials. The homeowner must: Provide proof of identity (drivers license, etc). AND Sign for the materials to verify "pickup". This will be followed by the chairperson or a member of the Election Committee co-signing. The committee has organized the envelopes numerically by Street. So look for the table that has the Sign showing your Street. At least two SEPO Board members will be present each day to assist with any questions you may have regarding the process or ballot contents. Any ballots not picked up by Monday, January 15, at noon will be taken to the Post Office the next day and mailed to your Sunshine address (unless you previously requested it be mailed to a different address). Mailing these packets at the Post Office is not a cheap undertaking. So the more packets picked up Sat and Mon the more of your SEPO dollars are saved. We hope to see lots of you picking up your ballot packets. Please contact me at any time if you have any questions about any of the above. See you in the Library - Beth Parrish 2024 Board Election Committee Chairperson Email: 2024boardelectioncommittee@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-01-10: 2024 SEPO ELECTION: 'MEET & GREET / INFORMATIONAL' SESSION - NEXT OPPORTUNITY CONCERNING THE 2024 SEPO ELECTION IS: 'MEET & GREET / INFORMATIONAL' SESSION: The next step in the election process is to hold a 'Meet and Greet & Informational' session in Retzlaff Hall sometime a few days after the ballots are mailed. I'm still working on the logistics of this session and will notify everyone as soon as the day / time has been decided. This will give you the opportunity to meet and ask any questions of your Board member candidates and also to get any questions answered you may have concerning the proposed Covenants ballot changes. The Women's Club has agreed to participate again this year. And you know what that means - there may be goodies involved! (No promises though.) Please get your questions formulated and plan to attend this session so you may be as well informed as possible BEFORE you complete your ballots. You can contact me any time with questions about this upcoming session. Beth Parrish 2024 Board Election Committee Chairperson Email: 2024boardelectioncommittee@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-01-10: 2024 Election Ballots: Save the Dates(s) - Physical Pickup in Library - The information below is dependent upon the Election Committee completing all of the Ballot Envelope preparation by end of day this Thursday, which I don't anticipate will be a problem. You will be notified immediately if anything stated below changes. This information is TIME SENSITIVE. Please mark the following Days & Times in your Calendar that you will be able to come to the Library and physically pick up your 2024 Election Ballot envelopes. Each envelope contains the Board of Directors Ballot and three Covenants ballots. It also contains 'voting instructions' and other pertinent information you will need to complete and submit your ballots by the absolute deadline of Tuesday, Feb 20, 2024 at 1 PM. The plan is for you to be able to physically pick up your ballots on: Saturday - January 13, 2024, 12 noon - 2 PM Monday - January 15, 2024, 10 AM - 12 noon. The Homeowner is the only person (no exceptions) who may pick up the materials. The homeowner must: Provide proof of identity. Sign for the materials to verify "pickup". This will be followed by the chairperson or a member of the Election Committee co-signing. The plan is to have one or more SEPO Board members present to assist with any questions you may have regarding the process or ballot contents. Any ballots not picked up by Monday, January 15, at noon will be taken to the Post Office the same or next day and mailed to your Sunshine address (unless you previously requested it be mailed to a different address). We hope to see lots of you picking up your ballots. Please contact me at any time if you have any questions about any of the above. Beth Parrish 2024 Board Election Committee Chairperson Email: 2024boardelectioncommittee@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2024-01-09: IMPORTANT-More Info: Combes Water Shutoff this Thursday, Jan 11 - UPDATE 2024-01-09: From SEPO Office The water will be shut off for a few hours in the Combes area this Thursday, Jan 11, starting at 9 AM for a 'master meter change out'. Sunshine streets affected will be Kansas, Iowa, Missouri & Wisconsin) - Valerie Basaldua Sent 2024-01-08: IMPORTANT: Combes Water Shutoff this Thursday, Jan 11 - I received the information below via email just now concerning shutoff of Combes water in SCCE this Thursday, Jan 11, 2024. - Beth Parrish Sent 2024-01-09: Karaoke in late January - We will have Karaoke at the Hall on Friday, January 26 at 4pm. New resident Phillip Lay will be using his equipment. He has hosted karaoke for years and I’m excited to help him into the karaoke mix. Come join the fun. - Randy Davis Sent 2024-01-09: WC: New Homeowner's Party (additional update) - Reminder to buy your admission (in the library) to our New Homeowner's Party that is this Friday! Come meet your 2023 new neighbors! And, as a BONUS, after intros and dinner Share Nelson, assisted by John Combs will be showing a video collection of productions we have had in the past, produced by Lassey Dahlstrom! You will see some familiar faces, we have been waiting for this! - Irene Phillips Sent 2024-01-09: WC: New Homeowner's Ticket Sales ending Today - Tomorrow, Tuesday will be the last day to purchase admission to Sunshine New Homeowner's Party! - Irene Phillips 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 2024-01-09: Women’s Club breakfast - Sent 2024-01-08: CORRECTION: AGENDA for Board Mtg (Special) on Thursday, Jan 11, 2024 @ 1 PM IN THE LIBRARY- The agenda for the 1 PM, Jan 11, 2024 SEPO Board (Special) meeting WHICH IS BEING HELD IN THE LIBRARY is HERE and also posted on the Web site HERE . This agenda was posted in the normal three spots this morning by Valerie. - Tony Adams, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2024-01-07: ATTENTION: TX AVE Fenced In Dog Park - Good morning! We’re starting to install the fence in the Texas Ave fenced dog area and we’re going to have the big gate open for most of the day. If you could walk your dogs elsewhere it would be appreciated and give us today and tomorrow to complete it. Thanks - Tom Perrier, SEPO Board Sent 2024-01-06: Garden Club Speaker Tuesday afternoon - Sunshine Garden Get Together this Tuesday, January 9th. Speaker Dr. Julie Mustard will start our day at 3:30 with a tour of Texas Avenue at Butterfly Garden. She will point out what pollinators are present and how to attract more. (Bad weather cancels). Next at 4:30 in Retzlaff Hall, Julie will give a presentation of pollinator insects and is open to all our questions. Everyone is welcome, cookies and bars will be provided. A good will donation will be collected for UTRGV to purchase a few pollinator plants for their gardens. See you Tuesday, Susanne and Deb Sent 2024-01-05: SEPO Office Closure, Monday afternoon, Jan 8 2024 - If you go to the SEPO office next Monday afternoon, Jan 8, 2024 and the curtain is pulled closed, that indicates the office is closed to all traffic, except emergencies . This will enable Valerie and the Election Committee to work uninterrupted to create the SEPO 2024 Election ballot packets for the community. Thanks to the everyone for your understanding. - Share Nelson, SEPO Board President Sent 2024-01-05: VIDEO: Residents' Mtg from Jan 4, 2024 - The video from the Jan 5, 2024 Residents' Meeting is now available for viewing HERE AND and directly from HERE . Please contact me with any issues/questions.- Tony Adams, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2024-01-05: VIDEO: "Residents & Directors" Mtg, Jan 4, 2024 - The video from the Jan 4, 2024 "Residents & Directors" meeting is now available for viewing HERE AND and directly from HERE . Please contact me with any issues/questions.- Tony Adams, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2024-01-04: MARKET Update: Home For Sale - See my home at 1937 West Montana Avenue that is for sale on the Sunshine MARKET . - Jim & Helen Perry - by Cindy Shriver, Broker/Owner, Dream Valley Properties, LLC 956-970-0449 Sent 2024-01-03: MARKET Update: Homes For Sale - Two homes have been added to the Sunshine MARKET just now. ********** See my home at 4329 N Minnesota Street that is for sale on the Sunshine MARKET . - Donavon & Marlene Parker by - Cindy Shriver, Broker/Owner, Dream Valley Properties, LLC 956-970-0449 ********** See my home at 4104 N Missouri Street that is for sale on the Sunshine MARKET . - Charles Jeanblanc by - Cindy Shriver, Broker/Owner, Dream Valley Properties, LLC 956-970-0449 Sent 2024-01-03 - CORRECTED - WC: New Homeowners Party - Info & Signup - Here's a CORRECTED FLYER with the info for the New Homeowners Party. I forgot to put that Stefanos is providing a lasagna dinner so here's the corrected flyer. - Jill Ventrello Sent 2024-01-02 - VIDEO: Board Mtg (Reg) Jan 2, 2024 - The video from the Jan 2, 2024 Regular Board meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site HERE AND and directly from HERE . Please contact me with any issues/questions. - Tony Adams, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2024-01-02: AGENDA for Residents' Meeting on Thu, Jan 4, 2024 after 1 PM "Res & Dir" Meeting - The agenda for the 'Hybrid' Jan 4, 2024 Residents' Meeting, which will be held immediately after the 1 PM "Residents & Directors" meeting in Retzlaff Hall can be accessed on the Sunshine website HERE AND directly from HERE . This agenda will also be posted outside the SEPO office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes today. Please call with any questions / issues. - Tony Adams, SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2024-01-02: Neighborhood Watch information - Finger Lickin' Chicken - Dear Friends - Friday - the 5th of January is Finger Lickin' Chicken Day (a fundraiser for Neighborhood Watch) I still have some tickets left - call me 956 245 1276 if you wish one. The Plan: Early Friday,8 am or so - the Firefighters will be at the Gazebo with BBQ grill handy. John and I will pick up the Chickens at that time too - fresh and ready for the grill. About 4pm - they should be done. In the meantime, please have a visit by the Gazebo - where the action is.......... Bring your chair and sit a spell. About 4pm: The Chicken team will get the done chickens to Retz Hall in coolers (to keep them hot) The Chicken helpers will have had RETZ Hall ready.....Eat In or Take Out. Pick up your Finger Lickin' Chicken here. YWe will also have Ice Tea and dessert. Menu: Finger Lickin Chicken Potato Salad Cole Slaw yum yum Mexican Beans, Iced Tea and fresh made cake for dessert. - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276, Coordinator Neighborhood Watch Sent 2024-01-02: REMINDER-NEED VERIFICATION by noon, Jan 4, 2024: Directories in preparation for sending 2024 SEPO Election Ballots - First off - I want to thank all of you who have already replied to this email from last week (around 33%). Although that's a good number, now that the holidays are behind us, I'm hoping this reminder motivates more of you to reply by the deadline (this Thu @ noon). FYI - The directory below is still the 'old' one. I'm meeting tomorrow with one of my committee members to compile all of the replies so far in order to update the directory. Thanks again. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From: SEPO Community - 2024 Election Committee Sent: Friday, December 29, 2023 6:27 AM To: sepoenews@gmail.com Subject: NEED VERIFICATION by noon, Jan 4, 2024: Directories in preparation for sending 2024 SEPO Election Ballots Hi I'm Beth Parrish. I am the Chairperson for the 2024 SEPO Election Committee. The SEPO Directory sorted by Name has been updated and can be viewed by clicking HERE . If all goes according to plan, I would like to have the Ballot Envelopes ready for distribution sometime between Jan 10 and Jan 12, if not sooner. To ensure you receive your ballot envelope timely in order for you to return everything to the Office by 1 PM (at the absolute latest) on Feb 20, 2024, please return your answers to the following TWO QUESTIONS by noon, Jan 4, 2024. Will you please verify that both your Sunshine address AND your Away address (if you have one) are correct. Please reply 'yes' or 'no' to this item. If 'no' to either or both, please supply the correct information. Please let the committee know if you WANT YOUR BALLOT MAILED TO YOUR SUNSHINE or AWAY ADDRESS. Please send your reply to the TWO QUESTIONS above by sending an email to HERE . Thanks again for helping out the committee by supplying this information timely. - Beth Parrish (2024 SEPO Election Committee Chairperson) Sent 2024-01-02: Found bracelet - We found a bracelet this morning after the New Year's Eve party. If you lost one please contact me. - Jill Ventrello Sent 2024-01-02: NEED HELP: Sunshine Christmas Tree Takedown - What goes up must come down!! The Women’s Club would appreciate any and all help to take down our beautiful Christmas trees and decorations in the Hall tomorrow, January 2nd at 3 PM. Thanks in advance! - Pam Davis Back to Top

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

SUNSHINE HEROES Wall of Honor (Started Jan 8, 2020) *************** Sent 2020-11-14: Sunshine Heroes Wall of Honor - Project Background - It was decided here at Sunshine that we would recognize our neighbors, not for a single act of heroism but their heroic service. We wanted to recognize the people from our community who made a commitment to give part of their lives for the benefit of others. This is what the SUNSHINE HEROES Wall of Honor represents. It is our way to recognize them and say thank you for your service. Last Spring in Retzlaff Hall, we unveiled our Sunshine Heroes Wall of Honor complete with their engraved names on an individual metal plate. There is also a Memory Book of photos of our heroes. This touching monument serves as a reminder that many of our residents sacrificed their lives for the freedom we enjoy today. (See picture below.) You may support this wall by completing an application and some brief information (form available at SEPO Office). We would like a photo in uniform. Jim Tennant is available for questions 616 866 9960. What is a Veteran? - whether retired, discharged, active duty or reserve – is someone who at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to ”The United States of America” for an amount up to and including his or her life. (Author unknown) What Is A Hero? - Dictionary.com defines a hero as a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character. A true hero is someone who gives of themselves for the benefit of others, sometimes at great personal risk. There are many in our community who have given parts of their lives in the service of our country regardless of the risk. There are those who have chosen a career of community service – Law enforcement, First Responders and Fire Fighters are examples. All these people have given freely of themselves for the benefit of others. These are a few examples of what we can all recognize as heroes, but we do not usually honor them for their service. If you save a person from a car accident or give CPR to someone you would be recognized for heroism. The person who donates blood to help others is a hero. A person who may donate an organ or bone marrow is a hero. Are these very special people any more heroic then the others who served us? Jim Tennant Sent 2020-03-21: SUNSHINE HEROES - As another winter season comes to a close, I just want to give you all a reminder about the SUNSHINE HEROES wall. In case you haven’t seen it, the wall is up in Retzlaff Hall and has 41 names on it. Those of you who have made a pledge for this project, I will be coming around this week to collect. I want to thank all those who have donated to this project both monetarily and with their time and labor. The applications are still available from Valerie in the SEPO office. When you complete your application return it to Valerie along with your picture. If you do not have a picture or prefer a current picture be sure to check the box on the form that you will need a picture taken. I will be contacting you upon my return in the fall to take a current picture for this book. Remember as we travel home to be safe and when you get there find your favorite picture of you or your spouse, in uniform or not, to be placed in the book that is placed with the display wall. I want to have this SUNSHINE HEROS display to represent all of the people who served. Jim Tennant 4161 N Missouri (616)866-9960 Email: jimbuck1050@yahoo.com Sent 2020-02-20: SUNSHINE HEROES UPDATE - This is a final call for this season for our residents who served in the armed forces of all nations and the men and women in our community who served as Police Officers, Fire Fighters and EMT/First Responders. The service wall plans are moving along. The wall display is to recognize residents living and deceased where the surviving spouse or other relation resides within the estates. I will be available in the library on March 12, 2020 between 10:00 and 12:00 to take pictures and accept applications. If you have a picture I will be accepting them at these times. If residents want their picture or their spouse’s picture included on the wall they will need to fill out an application form. These forms are available in the office. Check with Valerie to get one, or see me. My information is below. She also has pledge forms available if you need one. The picture you provide for use will be copied and returned, please write on the application form so that I can return your picture. All name plates and pictures that are placed on the wall and in the book should remain there indefinitely. I want to inform our residents on the status of this project. The wall is installed and the name plates are ordered. Engraving is being done on 28 of the plates, as that is the amount of applicants we had when the order was placed. Additional plates will be engraved as we receive applications. The pledges that I asked for at the Annual Meeting are coming in with many neighbors preferring to make cash donations rather than a pledge. I am keeping an accounting of all donations and expenditures and will make it available for anyone to see upon request. It is hoped that the first name plates will be on the wall very soon. Thank you for your pledges and donations towards this project and for those still to come in. Jim Tennant, 4161 N Missouri, 616-866-9960, Email jimbuck1050@yahoo.com Sent 2019-12-27 Newsletter: Wall of Honor - This is a 2nd call for all our residents who served in the armed forces of all nations and the men and women in our community who served as police officers, fire fighters and first responders. The service wall plans are moving along. The wall display is to recognize residents living and deceased where the surviving spouse or other relation resides within the estates. I will be available in the library on January 8th between 10:00 and 11:00 also 1:30 to 2:30 to accept pictures and applications. If you do not have a picture, I will be taking pictures at these times. This will be a wall similar to the ones in place in Retzlaff Hall to honor the golfing achievements. It will have a title at the top stating the purpose. The name plates below containing the name of the honoree the type of service and dates of service. Accompanying the wall, I propose having a pedestal, or shelf to hold a photograph album of the honorees. If residents want their picture or their spouse’s picture included on the wall, they will need to fill out an application form. These forms are available in the office. Check with Valerie to get one, or see me. My information is below. The picture you provide for use will be copied and returned if you write in pencil on the back of the picture; the name, address and phone number of where it is to be returned. All name plates and pictures that are placed on the wall and in the book should remain there indefinitely. Any questions contact: Jim Tennant 4161 N Missouri 616-866-9960 Email jimbuck1050@yahoo.com Sent 2019-11-26 Newsletter: Wall of Honor - This is a call for all our residents who served in the armed forces of all nations and the men and women in our community who served as police officers, fire fighters and first responders. We are planning a service wall of honor to recognize residents living and deceased where the surviving spouse resides within the estates. I will be available in the library on December 3rd between 10:00 and 11:00 also 1:30 to 2:30 to accept pictures and applications. If you do not have a picture, I will be taking pictures at these times. This will be a wall similar to the ones in place to honor the golfing achievements that are in Retzlaff Hall. It will have a title at the top stating the purpose. The name plates below containing the name of the honoree, the type of service and dates of service. Accompanying the wall, I propose having a pedestal, or shelf to hold a photograph album of the honorees. If residents want their picture or their spouse’s picture included on the wall, they will need to fill out an application form. These forms are available in the office, just ask Valerie for one. The picture you provide for use will be copied and returned if you write in pencil on the backside of the picture the name, address and phone number of where it is to be returned. All name plates and pictures that are placed on the wall and in the book should remain there indefinitely. Any questions contact: Jim Tennant, 4161 N Missouri, 616-866-9960, email jimbuck1050@yahoo.com Back to Top

Print This Document Sunshine Country Club Estates, Inc. RULES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO NON-COMPLIANCE TO COVENANTS FEE SCHEDULE (Below is the Original document dated September 1, 2021 which was filed with Cameron County, State of Texas) (As updates occur to this document, all previous copies are replaced by the update.) WHEREAS, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Sunshine Country Club Estates, Inc., (SEPO/the "Association") finds that there is a need to establish orderly procedures and structure for the imposition of fees for non-compliance by a homeowner to the declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, and all amendments thereto for Sunshine Country Club Estates, Inc. (the "Declaration") and the Bylaws of Sunshine Country Club Estates, Inc., (the "Bylaws"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article II, Sections 2.1, of the COVENANTS, where the “DECLARANT or OWNERS ASSOCIATION shall be refer to SUNSHINE COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES PROPERTY OWNEERS, INC,” and Section 8.1, where the DECLARANT, (acting through its Board of Directors), shall have responsibility and authorization to prescribe Rules and Regulations covering the use of the Common Areas, streets, utilities and any other portions of the properties and to collect fees and fix assessments, and not specifically reserved to the membership by the Declarant, Articles of Incorporation, or by other provisions of the Declaration, Articles of Incorporation or by other provisions of the Declarations of these Bylaws; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article IV Board of Directors, Section 4.01 of the Bylaws, “The affairs of the Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc. shall be managed by its Board of Directors.” WHEREAS, the Board has determined that it is in the best interests of the Association for it to promulgate Rules and Regulations pertaining to fees and specifically establish a fee structure. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED that the following Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Non-compliance to Covenants Fee Schedule are established for the imposition of fees in Sunshine Country Club Estates, Inc., as follows: I. NOTICE OF VIOLATION For violations other than construction without Architectural Control Committee ("ACC") approval, the Board shall give an Owner written notice of the violation and opportunity to cure the violation before imposing a fee. The following notification procedure shall be followed: A. First Notice: The Association shall notify the Owner of the violation by written letter sent by first class mail. The notice shall contain the following information: 1. A description of the violation and reference to the provision of the Declaration being violated, and the action that must be taken to cure the violation. 2. A statement that the violation must be corrected within fifteen (15) days from the date of the "First Notice." B. Second Notice: After issuance of the "First Notice" and expiration of the fifteen (15) day compliance period, the Association shall notify the Owner, by first class mail and certified mail, return receipt requested, if the violation described in the "First Notice" has not been resolved. The "Second Notice" shall contain the following information: 1. A description of the violation and reference to the provision of the Declaration being violated, and the action that must be taken to cure the violation. 2. A statement that the violation must be corrected within fifteen (15) days from the date of the "Second Notice" or a fee will be applied to the Owner's account. 3. The amount of the fee that will be assessed if the violation is not cured within the time allowed. 4. A statement that the Owner will be charged attorney's fees and costs incurred by the Association in enforcing the Declaration and/or abating the violation if the violation is not cured within thirty (30) days from the date of the "Second Notice." 5. A statement that the Owner may request a hearing before the Board of Directors by submitting a written request for the same to the Board within thirty (30) days of the Owner's receipt of the "Second Notice." C. Third Notice: After the issuance of the "Second Notice" and expiration of the compliance period, the Association shall notify the Owner by first class mail and certified mail, return receipt requested, if the violation described in the "Second Notice" has not been resolved. The "Third Notice" shall contain the following information: 1. A description of the violation that is the basis for the fee and reference to the provision of the Declaration being violated, and the action that must be taken to cure the violation. 2. A statement that the fee for non-compliance is being added to the Owner's account for not curing the violation within the specified period of time contained in the "Second Notice." 3. A statement that there will be continuing fees in accordance with the "Fee Schedule" as each subsequent fifteen (15) day period elapses and the violation is not cured. 4. A statement that there is no aggregate amount of the fees which may accrue for the same violation. Additionally, that if the matter is referred to legal counsel for further enforcement measures, all attorney's fees and costs incurred by the Association will be charged to the Owner's account in accordance with Chapter 209 of the Texas Property Code. 5. A statement that the Owner may request a waiver of the fees by submitting a written request to the Board of Directors after the violation is cured. 6. The amount of fees being assessed against the Owner. II. HEARING The Board shall follow the procedures stated in Chapter 209 of the Texas Property Code in conducting a hearing. Within ten (10) days of the hearing before the Board of Directors, any documents relied upon by the Board as to the violation shall be provided to the homeowner, and failure to meet such deadline shall result in an automatic fifteen (15) day extension of the board hearing on the Homeowner’s appeal. III. FEE SCHEDULE The imposition of fees will be on the following basis: A. First Violation: $100.00 imposed for each fifteen (15) day period that the same violation continues to exist until cured. B. Addition but Separate Violations of the Same Restriction Within Six Months of Receipt of the “Second Notice": $200.00, which may be imposed every fifteen (15) days that the violation continues to exist until cured. C. Aggregate Limit: There is no limit to the aggregate limit amount of fees imposed for the same violation. IV. CONSTRUCTION WITHOUT ACC APPROVAL A. Pursuant the Declarations, Architectural Control Committee ("ACC") approval, in writing, is required prior to commencing construction or demolition, or making any changes to the exterior design or appearance of any improvement on a lot in the Association. B. Any construction of exterior home improvements, modification and/or additions including but not limited to fencing, sheds, barns or other outbuildings started prior to written approval by the The Association and/or ACC will incur an immediate $500.00 fee. Notice of the violation and fee will be sent as soon as the violation is discovered by the ACC or Board. C. If said construction does not halt immediately upon receipt of violation and fee notice, an additional fee of $100.00 will be imposed every day until construction ceases. V. INFORMATION REGARDING FEES A. Fees will be imposed in addition to and not in lieu of any other rights or remedies of the Association allowed by the Declaration or other Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board. B. Fees are imposed against the Owner and are the obligation of the Owner of the property. C. An Owner should notify the Board when a violation is cured. Upon verification, the violation will be deemed to no longer exist. Unless fees are waived by the Board, the Owner will remain liable for all fees imposed under these Rules and Regulations. If the fees are not paid on demand, the account may be referred to legal counsel for collection. The Owner shall be responsible for all attorneys’ fees incurred in connection with the enforcement of any provision of the Declaration and/or the Rules and Regulations in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 209 of the Texas Property Code. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the purpose of these Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Fees and Fee Structure is to provide a standard for the Association. Notwithstanding these Rules and Regulations, the Board may set fee amounts on a case-by-case basis, provided the fee is reasonable considering the nature, frequency, and effects of the violation. The Board may also establish a schedule of fees for certain types of violations. If circumstances warrant a variance from the Association's published Rules and Regulations, the Board will document the reasons for the variance in the minutes of its meeting. The amount and cumulative total of a fee must be reasonable in comparison to the violation and should be uniform for similar violations of the same provision of the Association's documents. Back to Top

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

Women's Club Meeting Minutes (Winter Seasons) Find Published Women's Club Meeting Minutes by clicking the icon below for the appropriate Winter season. 2025-2026 2024-2025 2022-2023 2023-2024 2021-2022 2019-2020 2018-2019 Back to Top

SEPO Board / Residents Meetings Click an ICON below to go to the appropriate TIMEFRAME. 04/01/26 THRU 09/30/26 (Summer) BOARD Mtgs (Regular, Special, Executive Sessions) 10/01/25 THRU 03/31/26 (Winter) BOARD Mtgs (Regular, Special, Executive Sessions) RESIDENTS 04/01/25 THRU 09/30/25 (Summer) BOARD Mtgs (Regular, Special, Executive Sessions) 10/01/24 THRU 03/31/25 (Winter) BOARD Mtgs (Regular, Special, Executive Sessions) RESIDENTS 04/01/24 THRU 09/30/24 (Summer) There were no BOARD Mtgs (Regular, Special , Executive Sessions) held during this time period. 10/01/23 THRU 03/31/24 (Winter) BOARD Mtgs (Regular, Special, Executive Sessions) RESIDENTS 04/01/23 THRU 09/30/23 (Summer) BOARD Mtgs (Regular, Special , Executive Sessions) 10/01/22 thru 03/31/23 (Winter Season) BOARD (Regular & Special) BOARD (Executive) RESIDENTS 04/01/22 THRU 09/30/22 (Summer) BOARD (Regular & Special) BOARD (Executive) 10/01/21 thru 03/31/22 (Winter Season) BOARD (Regular & Special) BOARD (Executive) RESIDENTS 04/01/21 THRU 09/30/21 (Summer) BOARD (Special) BOARD (Executive) Back to Top

Activities: Special (Summer: 2026) Jefferson Elementary Christmas (Thru 2026-12) Food Truck Lunch (2026-07-11) COMPLETE 4th of July Potluck (2026-07-04) COMPLETE Cinco de Mayo (2026-05-05) COMPLETE Garage Sale (2026-04-11) (COMPLETE) Back to Top ************************** Jefferson Elementary Christmas (mid-Dec 2026) Ongoing into Dec 2026 DATE EVENT Organizer 12-??-2026 Jefferson Elementary Christmas Mary Hull Sent 2026-04-16: Jefferson Elementary Christmas - (From Facebook on 2026-04-13: Mary Hull, Event Chairperson) This is a request to help purchase 72 back packs for the second graders we plan to sponsor this Christmas. I received a $125 donation which will cover about half. These are priced at $2.95 ea plus tax which is a fabulous price. They are on closeout so I plan to order. If you were at the last WC meeting, you heard me say that Jefferson is combining with another school (likely around 100 2nd graders), so this year I will need more help. Every little bit helps. Thank you in advance. I will give regular updates on what is needed, but this was too good to pass up. (BTW, this is NOT a WC project.) Back to Top ************************** COMPLETE Food Truck Lunch July 11, 2026 DATE EVENT Organizer 07-11-2026 Food Truck Lunch Randy Davis Sent 2026-07-07: DETAILS - No need to prepare lunch on July 11 - Howdy neighbors! JoZ Kitchen will be serving Saturday starting at 11am. They will stay 'til the last person is served. We will set him up near the shade, so it may be in a different place around the circle. Also, I’ll have some music at the pavilion if people wanna hang out and wait. We hope to see you there! - Pam and Randy Davis Sent 2026-07--07: No need to prepare lunch on July 11 - (From Facebook: Randy Davis on July 5) JoZ Kitchen is coming back Saturday, July 11, for lunch. Details, including time, coming soon. Back to Top ************************** COMPLETE 4th of July Potluck ) July 4, 2026 DATE EVENT Organizer 07-04-2026 4th of July Potluck Mary Grandy Sent 2026-06-30: 4th of July Potluck - (From Facebook: Mary Grandy) Join Us for a 4th of July Potluck! Let’s celebrate our 250th Independence Day together! Saturday July 4th Retzlaff Hall Doors Open 4pm Back to Top ************************** COMPLETE Cinco de Mayo ( Cinco De Mayo Fiesta: Tacos and Karaoke Tuesday) May 5, 2026 DATE EVENT Organizer 05-05-2026 Cinco de Mayo Randy Davis (From Facebook 2026-05-05 3:38 PM: Randy Davis) Taco truck is open across from the hall. (From Facebook 2026-05-02: Randy Davis) Cinco de Mayo Fiesta! Ran into Joe at Market Days. He will be bringing his food truck this Taco Tuesday, May 5th. He’ll be set up outside the hall and ready to serve at 4PM. All meals are packaged to go. Prices range from $10-$15. He takes cash and credit. The Hall will be open at 4 PM. Karaoke will start at 4:30. Feel free to bring your meal in to the Hall to enjoy, but don’t feel obligated to stay. Both the taco truck and the karaoke are optional. Sent 2026-04-27: Cinco De Mayo Fiesta: Tacos and Karaoke Tu esday - (From Facebook 2026-04-29: Randy Davis) Doors open at 4pm. Karaoke starts at 4:30. Taco Truck will be outside the Hall. They accept cash and credit. They will have a great assortment of food. All orders come in to-go containers. The vendor will be at Jackson Street Market Days this weekend, as well. If you want to skip karaoke and just get food, that’s cool. Vice-versa is also cool. If you’ve never been to karaoke, remember that no one will force you to sing. You can just come and hang out, dance, and watch your neighbors belt out some tunes. Great for line dancers. Hope to see you there! Sent 2026-04-27: Cinco De Mayo Fiesta: Tacos and Karaoke Tu esday - (From Facebook: Randy Davis) Cinco de Mayo is coming soon. We are going to have a taco truck come to the community and I will be hosting Karaoke in the Hall. Mark your calendars for May 5th. More details coming soon. Back to Top *************** COMPLETE Garage Sale Sat / April 11 (8 AM - Noon) Sent 2026-03-26: Garage Sale - I’m having a garage sale 4/11 Saturday from 8-10 am - 1904 W Indiana Circle. I’m hoping other residents will want to have one too. - Sharyl Belka Back to Top

Clubs & Committees (Oct 1, 2025 thru Mar 31, 2026) Additional Details Art Painting Club Birding & Nature Club Fishing Association (SCCE) Garden Club (Sunshine) Neighborhood Watch Quilters (Killer Bees) Rock Painting Club (Yearround) Woodshop Events This page contains information about SEPO Club & Committee Activities/Events for the Season specified above. Additional Meeting Info, Pictures and other items of interest for some Clubs can be found under the AMENITIES tab. Go HERE to be directed to each Sunshine Amenity. *************** Art Painting Club (Meeting Info + Other Club News, Events & Pictures can be found HERE .) Calendar: Winter 2025-2026 November 4 November 18 November 25 December 2 December 16 December 23 December 30 January 6 January 13 January 20 January 27 February 3 February 10 February 24 March 3 March 24 March 31 April 7 April 14 April 21 April 28 SEPO Email Sent 2025-11-30: Art Painting Club, is in session weekly - From Beth Parrish: With help from the club creators, Janee Bledsoe and Jane Meehan, I have created an "Art Painting Club" web page under the "AMENITIES" tab HERE for them. It currently shows the Winter 2025-2026 scheduled dates and other info from the Newsletters and SEPO Emails. Between this page and the page at the link above combined, they should show you everything I know about this new Club to date. Keep that info and pictures coming ladies and I bet you'll have that hall filled up soon. From Facebook on Nov 25, 2025 (Janee Bledsoe) Come join us every Tuesday 1pm for a painting/art class where we have fun and plenty of giggles! We have lots of supplies. Back to Top *************** Birding & Nature Club Sent 2026-03-17: TIME SENSITIVE: Birding & Nature Outing - Birding & Nature Club Outing - Thursday 3/17 AM (Click HERE to See Attachment) ALL WELCOME - TRAM TOURS Sign up in the Library - ASAP More info at Library and on both SEPO Facebook groups. - David L'Heureux, President Sent 2026-02-02: Birding & Nature Club Minutes, Dec 1, 2025 - Birding and Nature Club Minutes, Dec. 1. 2025 Call to order by Tom Stone. Speaker, Mike Heep prepared a wonderful presentation on the citrus of the Valley, sharing with us several varieties of local oranges, grapefruit, mandarin, etc. from our area. Very interesting. Meeting: minutes presentation and discussion. Motion to accept; approved. Financial: presented by Jean B. in the absence of Miles. Balance: $2993.74. Discussion Motion to accept; approved Old Business: Bird feeding going well Texas Ave Garden report: weeded and shavings applied. Tree, Shrub signage still in the works. Needs to be weather- proof yet not too pricey. New Business: Nominating committee Upcoming speakers: Keith Hackland Field trip to Resaca de la Palma in March. Fee $4.00 with tram on Wed., Sat. Or Sun. Preferably Wed. End of year bird count: Ralph Next meeting Jan. 5, 2026 Motion to adjourn. - Deb Jones, Secretary Birding and Nature Club Sent 2026-02-02: Birding & Nature Club Friendly Reminder - Birding and Nature Club Friendly Reminder: We are welcoming Keith Hackland, Proprietor, of the Alamo Inn, Alamo, Texas and renowned Host of Birders from around the world. We invite you to come and listen as Keith relates some of his fascinating stories of birding adventures here in the Valley and places unknown. We will meet at 7PM in Retzlaff Hall, Monday, Feb. 2. All are welcome. See you soon, - Deb Jones, Secretary Birding and Nature Club Sent 2026-01-30: REMINDER: Birding and Nature Club Speaker - Reminder: Birding and Nature Club Speaker, Monday, February 2nd will be Keith Hackland, proprietor of Alamo Inn, Alamo, TX, who will be speaking to us on the RGV bird migratory patterns. The meeting will be at 7PM in Retzlaff Hall, Monday, February 2nd. All are welcome. See you soon. - Tom Stone, President Birding and Nature Club Sent 2026-01-29: Birding & Nature Club - Info & Interest Survey - Birding & Nature Club – A legacy of positive impact for SEPO residents Early members played a significant role in making Texas Avenue what you see today. Previously, the swamp covered most of the current grassy areas where the dogs now walk. The club removed trees and other types of vegetation, brought in fill and worked to level the ground. Periodically, new trees and shrubs were planted, and identification plaques were installed. The original butterfly garden and fountain were installed. Berms and plantings were made behind the gazebo. Bird feeders were added and maintained. Last summer the metal mesh fence was installed to support vines. The goal of that area is to have native plants that continue to attract birds and butterflies. The club has held beginning birding classes, led bird walks in the community and around the RV “lakeside”. Field trips have gone to local birding hotspots. Bird books were donated to the library, and a community bird sighting list is maintained there. The club continues to host outside speakers. Some members have even participated in the annual Audubon Bird Count. To help keep the Birding & Nature club relevant to current SEPO residents, we would greatly appreciate it if you would take a couple of minutes to at least review the survey. Just click on the following link. You DO NOT have to sign-in to take the survey. Please click SUBMIT to send us your responses. https://forms.gle/jHRsLsir7nNjzcb29 Thank you!! Reminder: Our next meeting is Monday, February 2nd, 7:00 PM - David L'Heureux Sent 2026-01-17: Birding and Nature Club meeting minutes - Birding and Nature Club Minutes January 5, 2026 Meeting was called to order by President Tom Stone There were 28 people present Unfortunately our speaker John Yochum who was going to speak about the lower RGV Magic did not make the meeting. Last month’s minutes were not available. Financials: the balance of the checkbook is $2990.74 with no activity since last month. Brenda made a motion, 2nd by Ralph to accept the report, motion passed. Old Business: Judy Stone reported on the bird feeding project. Mary will check into different types of signs for the trees and also the cost of signs. New Business: Tom asked for volunteers to head up the nominating committee for 2026-2027. Dave volunteered to head this committee. There is a field trip being planned to go to Resaca De La Palma state park in March of 2026. Tom will set it up with the park so we have a tram. Ralph gave a report on the end of the year bird count, the total species seen was 71. The most numerous bird was the Grackle, 2nd was Black Bellied Whistlers and 3rd was pigeons. They did see 27 green parakeets. Deb Gossman gave a presentation about the new garden that is by the bird feeder. She had a power point showing the whole process The next meeting will be February 2. 2026 in Retzlaff hall. Our speaker will be Keith Hackland from the Alamo Inn. Motion by Miles, 2nd by Ralph to adjourn - Tom Stone Sent 2026-01-17: Birding & Nature Club Speaker - Reminder: Birding and Nature Club Speaker, Monday, February 2nd will be Keith Hackland, proprietor of Alamo Inn, Alamo, TX, who will be speaking to us on the RGV bird migratory patterns. The meeting will be at 7PM in Retzlaff Hall, Monday, February 2nd. All are welcome. See you soon. - Tom Stone, President, Birding and Nature Club Sent 2026-01-12: Birding & Nature - Birding and Nature Club with the help of the Garden Club are asking for community volunteers to help spruce up the Texas Avenue B+N Garden. If you can help, let's meet Thursday, January 15th on Texas Avenue from 12:30 to 1:30. We have some grasses that have embedded themselves into the landscape fabric. The goal is to remove the fabric and expose the nice soil underneath. The sawdust from the woodworkers will be used in this area as it becomes available. Thank you in advance volunteers and woodworkers. Needed: utility knives, garden hoes and rakes. Tom Stone, President of Birding and Nature & See the community hard at work below when they were asked to help. Sent 2026-01-10: Field trip - Attention Birding and Nature Club. We had talked about having the field trip on Wednesday, March 18 in the meeting last Monday. However the tram is available to be reserved on Thursday, March 19 at 9:00 am. So I reserved it for March 19. Thank you for your attention to this matter. - Tom Stone Sent 2026-01-07: Field trip - Birding and Nature Club Field Trip Where: Resaca de la Palma State Park When: March 19, 2026 Meet at Retzlaff Hall at 8:00 am to car pool or at 9:00 am at the park Fee: $4.00 per person A tram will be provided Items to bring: water, insect repellant, sack lunch A tour guide will also be provided. Open to all residents of Sunshine Country Club Estates. Please join us as fun will be had by all. - Tom Stone, President, Birding and Nature Club Sent 2026-01-03: Birding and Nature club speaker - Reminder: Birding and Nature Club Speaker, Monday, January 5th will be John Yochum, Park Ranger at Estero Llano Grande State Park, who will be speaking to us on the Rio Grande Valley magic. This will be of interest, as it pertains to the many unique flora and fauna of the RGV. The meeting will be at 7PM in Retzlaff Hall, Monday, January 5th. All are welcome. See you soon. - Tom Stone, President, Birding and Nature Club Sent 2025-12-01: REMINDER: B&N Club Speaker Mon Evening, Dec 1 - Technology glitch and I hadn't received this from Deb Jones over the weekend, so I hope all who wanted to attend can do so. - Beth Parrish Reminder: Birding and Nature Club Speaker, Monday, Dec 1 will be Local Naturalist and Botany expert, Mike Heep, who will be speaking to us on the topic of Citrus in the Rio Grande Valley. This will be of interest, as many of us have citrus trees nearby. The meeting will be at 7PM in Retzlaff Hall, Monday, Dec 1. All are welcome. See you soon. - Deb Jones, Secretary, Birding and Nature Club Newsletter 2025-10: BIRDING AND NATURE CLUB/GARDEN CLUB EVENT - Birding and Nature Club and Garden Club are joining together for a Garden Cleanup Day and Root Beer Floats. Come join us: November 10th at 10:00 am. We will gather at the Gazebo for a fun filled weeding event. We want to thank all the Sunshine Summer Volunteers and now Winter Volunteers for keeping the gardens in good shape. Thank you so much. - Tom Stone, Birding and Nature / Susanne Ulrich, Garden Club Newsletter 2025-10: Mission Statement: Our mission is to increase the awareness of the variety of birds in our Wetland and to learn about the native plants and animals of the Rio Grande Valley. Planning and care of the Wetlands is our primary focus. Greetings, neighbors! Our lake is full, and the birds are plentiful. It’s time for the Fall and Winter Birding Season to begin. Soon you will be arriving for another beautiful season here in the Valley and the Birding and Nature Club is gearing up for speakers and activities for 2025-2026. Mike Heep, local Naturalist and plant expert will be speaking again this year as well as Keith Hackland, owner/operator of the Alamo Inn, Alamo, Texas, a world-renowned birding destination. Our first meeting is Monday, November 3, 2025, at 7PM in the library. We will be discussing our summer and the upcoming birding season. Come join in the conversation; all are welcome! Happy birding, - Deb Jones, -Secretary Birding and Nature Club Back to Top *************** Fishing Association (SCCE) Sent 2026-01-15: Fishing Club survey - please complete by Monday, February 2nd - The Fishing Club is planning to shift to informal meetings - mainly talking about fishing experiences and getting fishing outings planned. Our meetings have been scheduled on the second Wednesday of each month. We are finding that a number of residents have committed to concerts at the Sunshine RV Park next door. We would very much appreciate it if residents complete the SHORT survey by selecting the link below. We promise it will only take a couple of minutes! Thank you for your input. If you have any questions, please contact one of the following: - Deb DesLauriers-Eich at 715-821-4552 - Bill Petersen at 507-291-7106 - Pat Heinerikson at 816-810-2862 Thank you. https://forms.gle/Hxh1Ehvg3sNjptLJ7 Sent 2026-01-06: Fishing Club Meeting January 14th - Fishing Club News: There will be a fishing club meeting on Wednesday, January 14th at 6:00 pm in Retzlaff Hall. It is important for all fishing club members and those interested in joining the club to attend. Please note that we had planned to take nominations and vote for up to three officers at the December meeting, however, we only had three participants in attendance and did not feel that we should move forward until we had other folks present. Therefore, we postponed the elections to the January meeting. Additionally, we have a $500 gift certificate that we had received after submitting a request to HEB that we would like to share with local (Harlingen) non profit organizations. Please bring your nomination(s) for a local non profit (which includes a description of their services) that you would like to nominate to receive a portion of the certificate and we will vote on this at the meeting. As noted previously we need people to step up for officer positions. We did have a couple express interest. If we don't have enough volunteers at our January meeting, we will need to dissolve the club. If anyone has nominations or questions, please feel free to contact Deb DesLauriers-Eich at 715-821-4552; Bill Peterson at 507-291-7106 or Pat Heinerikson at 816-810-2862. Thank you. Deb DesLauriers-Eich Newsletter 2025-10: The first fishing club meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 5th at 6:00 pm. It is important for all fishing club members and those interested in joining the club to attend. We had planned to have elections this fall, however, with the passing of our founding president and a resignation of another member we only have three officers. We plan to solicit nominations from the floor at the meeting and vote in December. If anyone has nominations or questions, please feel free to contact Deb DesLauriers-Eich at 715-821-4552; Bill Peterson at 507-291-7106 or Pat Heinerikson at 816-810-2862. Thank you. - Deb DesLauriers-Eich Sent 2025-04-28: SCCE Fishing Association Raffle - Pat Heinerikson, Director, Area 1, accepts $400 checks from Bill Peterson, President SCCE Fishing Association to use for improvements/expenses for the billard and the fitness rooms. The donation was made possible from using proceeds from the fishing club raffle held earlier this year. Winners from the raffle were as third prize, dining and pet grooming gift certificates, Larry Jeneson. Tony graciously donated the fishing trip back to the club which allowed us to provide a larger donation to SEPO. Thank you to all to participated and supported the raffle. From Facebook (Deb Eich) Sent 2025-01-28: Fishing Guides - The Fishing Club has put together a "fishing guides" list based on our experiences. You can view it HERE . - Deb DesLauriers-Eich, Fishing Club Secretary Back to Top *************** Garden Club (Sunshine) Sent 2026-04-01: Garden Club: PICTURES - Spring Cleanup - Thank you for helping clean up Texas Ave Gardens. The gazebo should be beautiful for Easter Service. Thank you, Lori and Blaine, Jerry, Brenda, Chris, Sandy, and Dave and Pat. Please look at the pictures below of this effort. - Susanne Ulrich (Sunshine Garden Club) Sent 2026-03-29: PICTURES & THANKS, Front Of Office Renovation - I want to express my sincere gratitude and congratulate the many Sunshine Volunteer Friends & Neighbors who worked so diligently on the beautiful landscaping you now see in front and just to the left of the SEPO Office. All of this work was done on February 16, 19 & 20, 2026. I'm sure the entire community thanks you as well. - Susanne Ulrich (Sunshine Garden Club) BEFORE AFTER Beginning - Middle - End Sent 2026-02-08: REMINDER: Sunshine Garden Club Sunshine Garden Club Gentle Reminder of the "Healthy Lawns and Care" program on Monday, Feb 9th. (See Posters Below) Retzlaff Hall at 4:00 with Dean Minchillo zooming live from Dallas. Snacks will be provided. Thank you, - Susanne and Debbie Sent 2026-02-04: Sunshine Garden Club Sunshine Garden Club Save the date for "Healthy Lawns and Care" on Monday, February 9th. Several of our lawns have struggled since the March flood. Comments I have heard over the years: (2 seasons in the valley, Summer and Winter), (2 types of grass Green and Brown) and after a freeze (Get used to ugly till spring). All are welcome to come hear Dean Minchillo at 4:00 in Retzlaff Hall. Thank you, Susanne and Debbie - Susanne and Debbie S ent 2026-01-10: Reminder of Monday Meeting - Sunshine Garden Club Get Together Water Harvesting Monday, January 12th Retzlaff Hall at 4:00 Presentation “Use Rainwater Instead” with Priscilla Rosas, Texas Master Gardener From the Rio Grande to Lake Travis, from the Ogallala Aquifer to the Red River, Texas water supply is under duress. Due to new industry moving into our three-county area, this may have the potential to push water supplies to the brink (from Texas Tribune 2025/09/11). Please join us to learn how to capture rain using Water Harvesting techniques. See you Monday, - Debbie Gossman and Susanne Ulrich Sent 2025-12-07: Garden Club Presentation on Monday - Sunshine Garden Club Reminder We welcome all to come to the Rose Presentation on Monday, December 8th, at 4:00 in Retzlaff Hall. Not only roses, but plant care in general. Bring your questions and concerns. Please see the attached flyer for additional info. Door Prize, sweet snacks, and beverages. We will have a table of donated plants consisting of cuttings, bulbs, etc. Feel free to bring any excess you may have to share. See you Monday, - Susanne Ulrich Sent 2025-11-14: Garden Club: Thank You - 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. See pictures of the great work everyone did HERE . - Beth Parrish (for Susanne) Sent 2025-11-09: REMINDER: Garden cleanup Monday - Hello everyone, Friendly reminder of a Community Garden Cleanup Morning. Sponsored by the Garden Club and Birding and Nature Club . The temps will be perfect. If you can make it, we sure appreciate the help and the groups appreciate you. Monday, November 10th Time: 10:00 Place: Meet at Texas Avenue Gazebo After Party Rootbeer Floats This will be the November outdoor event for the Garden Club. - Susanne Ulrich Newsletter 2025-10: BIRDING AND NATURE CLUB/GARDEN CLUB EVENT - Birding and Nature Club and Garden Club are joining together for a Garden Cleanup Day and Root Beer Floats. Come join us: November 10th at 10:00 am. We will gather at the Gazebo for a fun filled weeding event. We want to thank all the Sunshine Summer Volunteers and now Winter Volunteers for keeping the gardens in good shape. Thank you so much. - Tom Stone, Birding and Nature / Susanne Ulrich, Garden Club Back to Top *************** Neighborhood Watch Email sent 2026-03-18: NW: Fundraiser - Save the DATE !!! Signup will be in the library March 18 through March 25. Help support your Neighborhood Watch. - Mary Grandy (from Facebook on March 11) Email sent 2026-03-18: NW: Fundraiser - Save the DATE !!! Signup will be in the library March 18 through March 25. Help support your Neighborhood Watch. - Mary Grandy (from Facebook on March 11) Newsletter 2025-10: Reminders - As you are packing to return South, please, remember to pack your old prescription eyeglasses. The Rotary Club recycles them and passes them along to those in need. They want the glasses, not the cases. You can place the eyeglasses in the Rotary box located in the library along the south wall. Since the flood last spring, many of you are driving different vehicles. Please, contact Valerie in the office or me, Jean Burgoine, if you need a Sunshine sticker for your rear windshield. This little sticker identifies your vehicle as belonging in the Sunshine community. This makes it easier for the people on Neighborhood Watch. Several years ago, my car broke down on the expressway. A passing driver from Sunshine noticed my sticker and came to help me. That little sticker does a lot of good. - Jean Burgoine, Neighborhood Watch Back to Top *************** Quilters (Killer Bees) (Meeting Info, Pictures and other items of interest can be found HERE .) Newsletter 2025-10: Thursday Morning Quilting Club - The Killer Bees, Thursday morning quilters will have their first meeting of this season at 9AM on October 2nd. Our first project will be to make pillowcases for the kids at one of the elementary schools in town. A project in association with our Women's Club. Come and check us out! We're NOT your Grandmother's quilting group! Other projects through the season are a fabric woven basket, hexagon placemats, a casserole cozie, and a few days to gather and sew on your own projects. Call or text me with any questions... - Jan Baethke, (956) 357-2218 Back to Top *************** Rock Painting Club ONGOING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR (Meeting Info, Pictures and other items of interest can be found HERE .) Back to Top *************** Woodworkers Sent 2026-01-17: DON'T FORGET THIS TUESDAY THE WOODWORKERS SPAGHETTI DINNER 4:30 to 6PM - COMPLETE WOODWORKERS SPAGHETTI DINNER 4:30 TO 6 PM TUESDAY JAN 20TH Thanks to all who bought tickets for this dinner. It is sold out. When you enter the hall please pick up your salad and dessert from the tables. Have a seat and select garlic or non-garlic bread on the ticket and raise your hand with the ticket. A woodworker server will pick up your ticket and serve your food and drinks. Relax and enjoy your meal. Please do not lean chairs to save seats. We need clear aisles for serving. Carry-outs and delivery are available. Thank you for supporting the SEPO woodshop. Questions: Cathy Chajec 708-280-8910 Sent 2026-01-04: WOODWORKERS SPAGHETTI TICKETS ARE ON SALE - WOODWORKERS SPAGHETTI TICKETS ON SALE No tickets will be sold at the door. Check with a woodworker to purchase your tickets. Cost: $12 All proceeds support the SEPO Woodshop. Dinner will be held Tuesday Jan 20th 4:30 pm to 6 pm in Retzlaff Hall . The meal consists of homemade Spaghetti, meat sauce, garlic or non- garlic bread, tossed salad w/dressing, and homemade dessert of your choice. Coffee, iced tea, lemonade and water will also be provided. The meal is served to you at your table, by some of your friendly woodworker volunteers. If you choose, you can have your meal delivered to your home or come to the hall and ask for a take-out. Any questions, please call: - Cathy Chajec Sent 2026-01-12: Woodshop Orientation Class - COMPLETE There will be a Woodshop Orientation Class on Thursday, January 1th at 5 pm in the woodshop. A one time attendance is a requirement for use of the woodshop . The shop will be closed during the class. All residents are invited to attend. No signup is necessary. Any questions call John Chajec at 708-280-8940 Sent 2025-12-15: Wood Shop Orientation Class Wednesday December 17th 5 pm - COMPLETE WoodShop Orientation Class Wednesday Dec 17th 5 pm in the wood shop. This class is a requirement for using the wood shop. A one time attendance is required. The shop will be closed during the class. Call John Chajec 708-280-8940 Sent 2025-10-26:Wood Shop Orientation Class Tuesday Oct 28th 5 pm - COMPLETE 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 Back to Top

SEPO 2023 Election: Candidates Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., (SEPO) governs Sunshine Country Club Estates (SCCE). Sent 2023-01-12: CORRECTION - REMINDER: Meet and Greet today (01-12-23) @ 2 PM in Retzlaff Hall - Just a reminder. There will be a Meet and Greet today (01-12-23) at 2:00 in @ Retzlaff Hall. It will be an opportunity to meet the board candidates and ask them any questions you may have. - Jill Ventrello Sent 2023-01-07: SEPO 2023 Election: List of Candidates Posted - The announcement below was posted outside the SEPO Office on Jan 6, 2023. Sent 2023-01-06: Meet and Greet - Meet and Greet event happening on Thursday the12th at 2:00 pm in the hall. It's an opportunity for the board candidates to introduce themselves and for residents to ask questions of them. Some members of the Board will also be in attendance if you have questions about the ballots you will be receiving soon. It is being sponsored by the Women's Club. Refreshments will be provided. We would appreciate those of you who can donate cookies. - Jill Ventrello Women's Club Activities Director Sent 2022-12-20: Nominating Committee Announce - SEPO Board Candidate and BIOs for 2023 Board Election - The SEPO Board Nomination Committee, consisting of Janis McFee, Derek McFee, Sue Swidryk, Marian Young, are pleased to submit the following Candidates names, in alphabetical order: Linda Davis, Jim Kennedy, Thomas Perrier, Lyn Swonger and Frank Tewell, for the 2023 election of the SEPO Board of Directors. All candidates have been interviewed by one or more Nominating Committee members and were considered by this Committee for nomination based upon their responses to the questions asked of them. We have attached the BIOs we received from each Candidate. We are pleased to announce the SEPO Residents who met the requirements and are in good standing in the Sunshine Estates Community. We encourage the current Board of Directors to include their names in the 2023 ballot. The Nominating Committee will make that motion during the January 2023 SEPO Residents & Directors meeting. Linda Davis Jim Kennedy Thomas Perrier Lyn Swonger Frank Tewell This announcement, along with the Candidates’ BIOs, are being posted outside the SEPO Office and on the Sunshine Web site (see below) today. Please Contact Janis McFee with any questions. 807-598-1715 *********************************************************** Each Candidate's BIO is listed below (in alphabetical order) Back to Top

Residents Only This section of the Web site contains information that is proprietary to 'only' Sunshine Estates Property Owners and requires a password to view. If you already have the PASSWORD click HERE If you don't have the PASSWORD follow the instructions below. All Residents must request this password by sending an e-mail that contains your Name & Sunshine Address to sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com . Please do not give this password to anyone outside of your immediate household. You wouldn't want your 'private' information available to just anyone, would you? If you have questions, please contact Beth Parrish (Web site Admin) at the e-mail address above. Back To Top

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Exercise - Fitness Room We have a great 'Fitness Room' that is secured with a Keypad Lock and open 24 hours for all residents/renters use. CHECK BACK FOR PICTURES OF THIS ADDITIONAL FITNESS ROOM FILLED WITH VARIOUS FITNESS EQUIPMENT, MOST OF WHICH HAS BEEN DEDICATED BY OUR SUNSHINE RESIDENTS. Sent 2024-11-03: Sunshine Workout Room - Onward Upward. Today’s world is more focused on staying stronger and healthier (at least we hope so). There are some great ideas and possibly grant writing experienced leaders and smart cookies in our community brainstorming to possibly get some better/safer/more up-to-date equipment. If you have grant writing experience or ideas to improve our facility, this is a great time to step up. 4 o’clock Tuesday, November 5 in the library there will be a brainstorming meeting. Yea for friends and neighborhood that take action for improvement. Hope to see you there. - Pam Adams Sent 2019-10-29: Fitness Room & 24 Hour Access - In order for Sunshine Residents and Renters to have 24 hour access into the Fitness Room a keypad was installed today. The code to the keypad is available in the Resident's Only section of the Web site . Please treat this code as 'confidential' to those who reside in the Estates. - Call the SEPO Board member in charge of this area with questions/problems. Back To Top

SEPO Board Nominating Committee For 2024 SEPO Board Election Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., (SEPO) governs Sunshine Country Club Estates (SCCE). (The following information (from various emails, etc) is presented in reverse chronological order.) Nominating Committee Activity for 2024 Election Nominating Committee Process Guide (2023-12-08) Nominating & Election Committees Index Nominating Committee Activity for 2024 Election NOMINATING COMMITTEE ACTIVITY FOR 2024 ELECTION Sent via SEPO Enews Email - 2023-12-27: AMENDED LIST OF NOMINEES FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The SEPO Board Nomination Committee, consisting of Pam Adams (Chairperson), Pam Lacy and Patrick Heinerikson, are pleased to submit the following Candidate names, in alphabetical order, for the 2024 SEPO Board of Directors election. These SEPO Residents have met the requirements and are in good standing in the Sunshine Estates Community. All Candidates have been interviewed by one or more Nominating Committee members and were considered by the Committee for nomination based upon their responses to the questions asked of them. The BIOs we receive from each Candidate will be sent via separate email in the next day or two. During the January 2024 SEPO Residents & Directors meeting the Nominating Committee will move that the SEPO Board place the names of these nominees on the 2024 ballot. Randy Davis Scott Kronshage Tracy Wagner This announcement is currently posted outside the SEPO Office. The Candidates’ BIOs will also be posted there, once they are all received by the committee. Please contact Pam Adams, Chairperson, with any questions. 615 668 3145 Sent via SEPO Enews Email - 202 3-12-14: SEPO Board Nominating Committee Roster & Request for Potential Candidates Members of the SEPO Board Nominating Committee are made up of: Pam Adams 615-668-4145 (Chairperson) Patrick Heinerikson 816-810-2862 Pam Lacy 218-443-3416 We have met and are in the process of locating talented SEPO Resident volunteers who would like to serve on the SEPO Board of Directors or would maybe be willing to assist in any of these positions. Experience and willingness to learn and grow is a plus for homeowners wishing to volunteer. Three of the current Board Directors’ terms are ending in the forthcoming SEPO Board election in February 2024. There are a total of seven positions that make up the SEPO Board and they are: Officers: President, Secretary and Treasurer Director Golf Course Director Common Area 1 (SEPO Buildings) Director Common Area 2 (Streets, Drainage & Irrigation Ditches and Texas Ave) Director Common Area 3 (Storage & Shop Area, Tennis/Shuffleboard). These positions are elected and appointed at the Organizational Meeting held immediately following the Annual Meeting in February each year. This means a Board member may hold a position this past year but may not necessarily retain that position during their second year. It’s up to the Board members to make this determination amongst themselves. Share Nelson, Mark Owen and Randy Davis are not planning to run again but are willing to mentor anyone taking the positions currently held by them. Please contact any of the above Nominating Committee if you'd like to learn more, volunteer, have interest or know homeowners who may have talent in any and /or all positions. Together we can achieve so much! Thanking you all in advance. Pam Adams SEPO Nominating Committee Chairperson NOMINATING COMMITTEE PROCESS GUIDE FOR 2024 ELECTION Nominating Committee Process Guide (2023-12-08) Board Nominating & Election Committees Index Nominating & Election Committees Index Back to Top

Sunshine Home For Sale/Rent Guidelines Revision 5 - Updated 03-01-2026 Print this Page The "MARKET" pages on this Web site HERE are where SUNSHINE HOMEOWNERS can list their homes For Sale/Rent. If you have a home in Sunshine that you would like to see listed on the Sunshine website, please do the following: Send an email to sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com containing - Whether you are Selling or Renting . Address of home (# and Full Street Name). Owner(s)’ Name. Contact info – of Owner or Realtor (phone(s), email(s) and/or other). The following items are optional: Description of home. If you are renting, what timeframe is the home available. Sale / Rental Price. Pictures. You may send as many pictures as you want or you can send a ‘link’ (preferred) to pictures you or your agent may have in a ‘cloud’. NOTE: The website administrator would very much like to help you with the sale or rental of your home by sending the information to the Sunshine community via a SEPO email and listing it on the Sunshine website. However, the information supplied concerning your sale cannot simply be a link to a realtor’s website. Sunshine does not advertise for realtors. The information requested above needs to be provided by either you or your realtor. If your realtor puts your pictures in a ‘cloud’ location, other than just on the realtor's website, that link can be posted on the Sunshine website. The Sunshine website will be updated as soon as the information is received concerning a new or updated listing. Common practice is that a “single” SEPO (Sunshine Estates Property Owners) email of all additions or updates that week will be sent to the community on Saturday mornings . Key things to remember about this process - You or your agent must “immediately” inform the SEPO office of your ‘For Sale’ listing. If renting, you must also inform the SEPO office and either you or the renter must go to the office and fill out the ‘Renters Emergency Information’ form. You or your agent need to keep the Web Administrator informed when your home needs to be removed from the listing page. Do this by sending an email to sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com . If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at my information below. Beth Parrish Sunshine Website Admin Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Back to Top

NOTE - Items in Blue are being verified. Please send any updates you know of to: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com Clubs & Committees (2018-2019) Additional Details BIBLE STUDY (Men): Contact: Meets: 1st Thursday Details: ??? BIBLE STUDY (Women): Contact: ?? Meets: Tuesday & Friday @ 10 am Jan to March Location ??? Details: ??? BIBLE STUDY (Women): Contact: ??? Meets: 1st Thursday ??? Location: ??? Details: ??? BOOK CLUB: Contact: Meets: 1st Thursday Details: ??? CRAFTY CREATIONS CLUB: Contact: Heidi Dill (She will be your guide/instructor during each class.) Meets: Every four to six weeks throughout the Winter Season Location: Retzlaff Hall Details: This crafting club is open to anyone who wants to join in the fun. The club participants will be making something new every four to six weeks. Each Project: There is no obligation for anyone to attend any class other than the ones they are genuinely interested in. The number of classes offered for each project depends on the number of people showing interest. The number of class participates will be limited in order for Heidi to be able to provide everyone with the attention they require. Details of what you will be making will be posted in the various SEPO news sources prior to each project. When you sign up in the Library for each class you will need to: Provide Heidi with any details she needs in order to purchase all of the materials for you. Your choices, i.e. color, height of project etc., will be posted. Heidi anticipates you needing to pay at signup so she has the money to buy everyone's materials. Please help Heidi make this Club a success by coming out and joining in the fun. 😁 KILLER BEE'S QUILTING: Contact: Jan Baethke Meets: Thursdays at 9 AM to noonish. Location: Retzlaff Hall LINE DANCING: Contact: Donna Myers Meets: 10 AM Monday Location: Retzlaff Hall MEMORIAL COMMITTEE (Gift and Memorial Fund): Contact: Irene Phillips (Chairman/Treasurer) Meets: As Needed Purpose: Per the SEPO By-Laws - Article VII, Section 7.05 - All funds accumulating in this fund shall be administered by a committee of five (5) members to be appointed by the Board of Directors. Each member shall serve for a term of three years with new members being appointed as vacancies occur. Duties of this committee include the keeping of detailed records of contributors including the names of those wishing to be remembered or in whose honor a contribution is made and the amount given. Although consideration will be given for a specific memorial item requested by a donor, the committee will not be restricted to that use taking into consideration the overall needs and appropriateness of particular memorials. The committee shall act as an advisory committee to the Board of Directors in the use of said funds from time to time. NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: Contact: Lenore Combs Meets: 3rd Monday of Month @ 3 PM in Retzlaff Hall NOTE: The Jan 2019 mtg is being moved to Jan 28 @ 3 PM in Retzlaff Hall Location: Retzlaff.Hall Purpose: Security and safety are part of our daily lives albeit not necessarily convenient. The SCCE Neighborhood Watch is a volunteer program and you are cordially invited to support it. There are no fees or dues - just asking for your time and talent for our projects. There is a complete description of our mission and projects posted on the NW bulletin board in the Library. Patrols can always use volunteers. Goals & Objectives: To assist with development and support of our NW To promote public awareness and increase resident participation in crime prevention To contribute to crime prevention practice and build a stronger Sunshine community To promote community cohesion and increase confidence in local policing To act as a forum - coordinate resources and partner with local Law Enforcement Agencies The CERT Team - Community Emergency Response Team: Volunteers trained in accordance with the Harlingen Fire Department "to hold down the fort until professional help arrives". We formed after Hurricane Dolly in 2008. We hold our annual Disaster Preparedness meeting each April. Everyone invited. The volunteer Harlingen CERT Team meets monthly at Station 8. Many of us also are members in the Citizens Police Academy Alumni and meet with HPD monthly. Sgt. Michael Brooks and Officer Alicia Garcia are CPA liaisons and meet frequently with our NW. SUNSHINE BIRDING & NATURE CLUB: Contact: Jean Burgoine Meets: 1st Monday each Month @ 7 PM Location: Library Details: Do you have an interest in nature (expertise not required)? The Sunshine Birding and Nature Club is open to all residents in the community. We will be hosting a community wide pot luck on January 7th with a program. 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 South Padre 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? TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE: COMPLETE Contact: Debbie Robins Meets: Meetings were held as needed. Purpose: To learn how the current technology (microphones etc) work in the hall. To determine how to improve current and also incorporate 'entertainment' technology (such as a big screen TV) to be used in Retzlaff Hall & the Pavilion. SUNSHINE VIDEO COMMITTEE: Contact: Lassey Dahlstrom Meets: As Needed Details: This committee is working to create a video of 'Life at Sunshine'. Upon completion, a short version will be available on this Web site. They are also hoping to have a showing of a longer version to all interested residents at Retzlaff Hall. Sunshine Video Committee Update (12-14-18): Good afternoon! It is so exciting how Sunshine committees and residents are always busy finding ways to enhance or improve our community! With that said, The Sunshine Video committee is in the beginning stages of working on Lassey Dahlstrom’s brain child - our very own community advertisement! You may notice at events or parties that one of our volunteer video persons may be recording. If for any reason you do not want to be in the video, please let the video person know and we will certainly respect your wishes! At our planned parties, i.e. Women’s Club events, there will be an announcement about the video(s) being taken, so you can let us know if it is indeed something you prefer not to participate in. Otherwise, please feel free to share your enthusiasm!! Irene Phillips, who you may have noticed is an avid photographer, has agreed to take care of many of the planned videos. We also have others on our committee who will be assisting. Your cooperation and enjoyment of the production will be greatly appreciated, and we will have such a wonderful memory video! We would also like to invite you to submit any videos or still pictures that you think are exceptionally fun or interesting! They do not have to be recent as long as they are of good quality and, of course, of Sunshine people and/or activities. For instance, we know the cameras were out in full force at the Leslie Blassing concert/dance. The Video Committee will be gathering these videos and pictures and will then get to work on splicing, editing, etc.! The committee plan is for the end production to contain snippets of different activities and fun we have here at Sunshine; perhaps 15 to 30 seconds of different events, along with some still pictures. Stayed tuned for an announcement of when and where you will be able to view this marvelous production. But don’t hold your breath on the announcement, because this may take a few months to create. Please send any video/picture submissions to sunshinevideo88@aol.com . WOODWORKERS; Contact: Suzie Sawyer or stop by the shop. Meets: Business meetings are held 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month @ 1 PM Location: Woodshop. Hours: Woodshop is open for use Monday thru Friday from 8:30 AM to noon AND 1 PM to 4 PM as long as a 'monitor' is available. Details: No fee (most HOAs, RV resorts charge a fee). Shop is open to members year around. Shop is a 40' by 60' building. Woodworking building holds the latest and some of the best woodworking tools around. The lathes are used often. Click here for pictures of the shop. Members can work with power equipment after attending a Safety and Information class. Every 1st Wed of the month is shop cleanup @ 8 am. Seasonal Activity: The Woodworkers sponsor a Spaghetti Dinner every winter for the residents. All proceeds are utilized for equipment, supplies etc in the Woodshop. WOMEN'S CLUB: Contact: Eileen Anderson (President) Meets: 3rd Friday of Month (Oct-Mar) @ 9 AM. Location: Retzlaff Hall Details: All Female Sunshine Residents are automatically a member. Women's Club Standing Committees: Purchasing Activities Bulletin Board Decorations Newsletter Librarian Memorial - Karen Basse Historian Summer Potlucks New Homeowner’s Orientation New Homeowner’s Photos Back to Top

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

PREVIOUS SEPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2020 - 2021 SEPO Officers History Terms Vary based on Year Elected SEPO Board of Directors 2020 - 2021 (History): John Chajec (term expired Feb 2022) (NOTE: John resigned April 16, 2020) President Jerry Utterback (term would have expired 2021) (NOTE: Jerry resigned April 5, 2020) Director - Common Area 3 Storage Lot Shuffleboard Court Tennis Court Back to Top

SEPO Residents Meeting Agendas & Videos (10-2023 thru 03-2024 Winter Season) Residents Mtg VIDEO (2024-03-12) Residents Mtg AGENDA (2024-03-12) Residents Mtg VIDEO (2024-01-04) Residents Mtg AGENDA (2024-01-04) Residents Mtg VIDEO (2023-12-12) Residents Mtg AGENDA (2023-12-12) Residents Mtg VIDEO (2023-11-14) Residents Mtg AGENDA (2023-11-14) Residents Mtg VIDEO (2023-10-10) Residents Mtg Agenda (2023-10-10) RESIDENTS MEETING VIDEO Tue, Mar 12, 2024 @ 1 PM Residents Mtg VIDEO (2024-03-12) RESIDENTS MEETING AGENDA Tue, Mar 12, 2024 @ 1 PM Residents Mtg AGENDA (2024-03-12) Residents Mtg VIDEO (2024-01-04) RESIDENTS MEETING VIDEO Thu, Jan 4, 2024 after the 1 PM "Res & Dir" Mtg RESIDENTS MEETING AGENDA Thu, Jan 4, 2024 after the 1 PM "Res & Dir" Mtg Residents Mtg AGENDA (2024-01-04) RESIDENTS MEETING VIDEO Tue, Dec 12, 2023 @ 1 PM Residents Mtg VIDEO (2023-12-12) RESIDENTS MEETING AGENDA Tue, Dec 12, 2023 @ 1 PM Residents Mtg AGENDA (2023-12-12) Sent 2023-12-10: REMINDER: Card Box for and Introduction of Employees - Christmas will be here before we know it. As we did last year, a card box is in the office area during SEPO Office Hours. We will bring it into the Residents’ Meeting, on December 12 @ 1 PM in Retzlaff Hall, to hold cards with notes or other means of showing appreciation to our wonderful employees. They are Valerie, Lupe, Manny, Lalo and Joe. I plan to have them introduced to you at the Residents’ Meeting. - Share Nelson, SEPO Board President RESIDENTS MEETING VIDEO Tue, Nov 14, 2023 @ 1 PM Residents Mtg VIDEO (2023-11-14) RESIDENTS MEETING AGENDA Tue, Nov 14, 2023 @ 1 PM Residents Mtg AGENDA (2023-11-14) RESIDENTS MEETING VIDEO Tue, Oct 10, 2023 @ 1 PM Residents Mtg VIDEO (2023-10-10) Residents Mtg Agenda (2023-10-10) RESIDENTS MEETING AGENDA Tue, Oct 10, 2023 @ 1 PM Back to Top

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

S EPO Community E-Mails: October 2022 Sent 2022-10-31: WC: Halloween golf cart trick or treat - Sent 2022-10-30: FOUND: Smart Phone - If you have lost your smart phone, please contact Derek or Janis McFee @ 651-271-8214 to identify and claim. Sent 2022-10-30: lost husky - At 7:35 am this morning - at iowa and missouri.. now at my door, actually. I’ve seen it before. - Margo Crouch Sent 2022-10-30: Policies & Procedures: Updates from Oct 11, 2022 Board Mtg - At the October 11, 2022 Regular Board Meeting, the Board approved one update to the SEPO Policies & Procedures . The reason this update was needed was because the wrong verbiage for the PROPERTY AND YARD MAINTENANCE section, item #1, was inadvertently included in the September 12 Board Meeting Agenda and subsequently approved at that meeting. Beth Parrish became aware of this after the September meeting and asked the Board to approve the correct verbiage on October 11. The correct verbiage is: PROPERTY AND YARD MAINTENANCE It is the responsibility of all property owners to see that their property and yard are maintained, mowed, and trimmed AT ALL TIMES. If it becomes necessary for SEPO to care for an owner’s property at any time, a service fee of $50.00 for mowing and $75.00 for weed removal of non-grass yards will be made each time such services are performed. There will be a service fee of $75.00 per incident to pick up fruit that has fallen from your fruit tree onto any Owner’s property or the street. Initial notification to owner must be attempted via phone call from the SEPO office. Whether communication is completed or not, a written notice will follow on that same date referencing the aforesaid phone call or attempt thereof and the issue that needs to be addressed. This written notice may be handed to the owner of the premises or sent via e-mail or regular mail, or by posting the notice on or near the front door of the resident’s home at the property location. Owners will be given seven (7) days from the date of said phone call and notice to bring the premises into compliance before the SEPO services are scheduled. All owners must furnish SEPO office personnel with up-to-date information as to who is responsible for their property during the owner’s absence. The updated P&P document is now on the Sunshine Web site HERE and can also be accessed directly from this HERE . - SEPO Board Sent 2022-10-30: Arcing Power Pole last night - Dear Sunshine residents - Karen Price and Cathy Chajec deserve an Atta Boy ...... as they spotted an arcing power pole and Marian Young & Rambo (her dog) for helping AEP. Last night was quite exciting. Just as I was about to go to bed, Karen & Cathy (who were out walking) called me about an arcing power pole by Caroline Cochran's on Minnesota. It could have been an arc flaw or other electrical issue. We immediately notified AEP and some close neighbors. Our Fire Department came directly out. They thanked us for the alert. (also knew SCCE was part of CERT) AEP emergency arrived shortly after to assess the problem and their team was assembled. Marian and Rambo were on Neighborhood Watch last night and stayed around to lend assistance if needed. Evidently AEP also had further issues with another pole by Montana & Missouri. They did some work - don't know what. So far, everything looks fixed. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2022-10-28: NOTICE of Board Executive Session, Tuesday, Nov 1, 2022 - This NOTICE will be posted in the SEPO Office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes this afternoon. - Share Nelson SEPO Board President Sent 2022-10-28: AGENDA for BOARD (Special) Meeting on Tuesday, Nov 1, 2022 @ 1 PM - The agenda for the 1 PM, Nov 1, 2022 SEPO Board (Special) meeting is HERE and also posted on the Web site HERE . Valerie will also be posting a paper copy in her office, on the poolside door into Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes today. - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-10-28: NOTES to Community: SEPO Board Executive Session on October 11, 2022 - The notes at this link will be posted in the SEPO Office this afternoon. Respectfully submitted, Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2022-10-28: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Regular) Minutes, October 11, 2022 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the October 11, 2022 Board Meeting (Regular), can be found HERE and also viewed/printed directly from HERE . They will be posted in the office this afternoon. Please call with any issues or questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-10-28: NEED: For Nov 14 Residents' Mtg - The Women's Club is looking for people to bake cookies for the next resident's meeting on November 14th for Manny's 40th Anniversary. We're asking for two dozen cookies per person and we need them to be labeled as to what type of cookies they are. If you could bring the cookies to Retzlaff Hall an hour before the 1:00 pm meeting that would be great. Thank you! - Jill Ventrello WC Activities Director Sent 2022-10-28: MINUTES: WC mtg March 18, 2022 - Minutes from the Womens' Club mtg on Oct 21, 2022 have been posted on the Sunshine Web site HERE and can also be viewed/printed directly from this HERE . - Karen Baase WC Secretary Sent 2022-10-27: SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER: Nov 2022 - Thanks to everyone who contributed to this month's Newsletter. You can view/print a copy of it directly from HERE or from the Web site . Valerie will be placing copies in the library area later today. - Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-10-26: WC - Halloween Parade - - Vicky Leroy Krueger Sent 2022-10-21: FINAL REMINDER: NOV 2022 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Oct 24, 2022 - Here's the FINAL reminder that next month's Newsletter articles are due by the 24th of this month. If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Nov 2022 Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on Oct 24, at the latest. Please send much sooner if possible. If you aren't quite sure what to include in your article, lots of examples from prior newsletters can be found HERE . The Newsletter Guidelines, which were updated on August 23, 2022, are posted on the Web site HERE . If you do not get a 'Received For Newletter' reply from seponewsletter@gmail.com with 36 hrs of sending your article, please contact me via phone call or text at the number below. Please call with questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-10-20: WOMEN'S CLUB MEETING - WOMEN'S CLUB MEETING TOMORROW > 9AM FRIDAY OCT 21, 2022 IN RETZLAFF HALL Just a reminder that our first Women's Club meet of the season Is tomorrow 9am Friday Oct 21, 2022. We will have water, coffee, and apple fritters for all. Come and enjoy meeting us! - Vicky LeRoy Krueger Sent 2022-10-20: Women's Club: Shrimp boil Update - Get your virtual tickets for the shrimp boil in the library by Friday at 5PM! We are not selling tickets at the door. Cost is $10 per person for shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, bread and dessert! We will also provide iced tea and coffee. Bring whatever else you want to drink. Doors open at 4:30! See you there! - Cathy Richmond 303-990-3730 Sent 2022-10-18: Wood Shop Orientation Class Thursday October 20th 5 pm - Woodshop Orientation Class Thursday Oct 20th 5 pm in the wood shop. This class is a requirement for using the wood shop. A one-time attendance is required. The shop will be closed during the class. Call John Chajec 708-280-8940 with any questions. Sent 2022-10-17: Nominating Committee or Election Committee member - The Board is looking for volunteers for the SEPO Board Nominating and Election Committees. Several residents in our community have previously served on one or both of these committees. The Board is confident they will either volunteer again or be available to assist this year's committee members with any questions / issues they may have. If you have any interest in being on either of these committees or just have questions, please contact any Board member at your earliest convenience. The deadline for formation of these committees is November 5, 2022, which will be here very quickly. Share Nelson @ 309-269-0686 Beth Parrish @ 314-960-6710 Mark Owen @ 972-567-8665 Larry Keller @ 615-812-2600 Randy Davis @ 214-783-4604 Jean Burgoine @ 956-244-0442 Lenore Combs @ 956-245-1276 Nominating Committee: Primary Duties - After determining how many open positions are available for next year’s SEPO Board, the goal of the Nominating Committee is to identify and vet qualified candidates for these open positions. The requirement is to have a committee chairperson and from two to four additional committee members. The document at this link is the current draft of the SEPO Board Nominating Committee Process Guide Election Committee: Primary Duties - The committee shall prepare the election ballots, stuff envelopes, man the registration tables at the Annual Shareholders Meeting in February and count votes cast in the ballots provided. We need a committee chairperson and from five to ten additional committee members. The document at this link is the current draft of the SEPO Board Election Committee Process Guide If you would like to view some of the activities of the previous committees, you can find that on the Sunshine Web site HERE . The Board is working to finalize these two documents prior to November 5 in order to assist each committee with their responsibilities. We look forward to working with the committee volunteers and thank you in advance for your assistance and support of this wonderful community. SEPO BOARD Sent 2022-10-17: SEPO Activities: SEPO Calendar & 2-pager resurrected - I've been working on the Web site again trying to ensure it is in sync with the Activities/Meetings listed in the SEPO Calendar that the office maintains. I have also resurrected the 2-pager (which some of the newer residents have never seen before). It can be viewed/printed from HERE . If you see anything that is in error or missing from either of these documents or on the Web site, please contact me at sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com . - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Manager Sent 2022-10-17: REMINDER: NOV 2022 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Oct 24, 2022 - Here's the first reminder that next month's Newsletter articles are due by the 24th of this month. If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Nov 2022 Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on Oct 24, at the latest. Please send much sooner if possible. If you aren't quite sure what to include in your article, lots of examples from prior newsletters can be found HERE . The Newsletter Guidelines, which were updated on August 23, 2022, are posted on the Web site HERE . If you do not get a 'Received For Newletter' reply from seponewsletter@gmail.com with 36 hrs of sending your article, please contact me via phone call or text at the number below. Please call with questions. - Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 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 Sent 2022-10-12: VIDEO: Board Mtg (Regular) on October 11, 2022 - The video from the October 11, 2022 Regular Board meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site HERE or directly from this link . I will be working on the written minutes from this meeting throughout this week, as my time permits. Please contact me with any issues/questions. Please contact me with any issues/questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-10-12: VIDEO: SEPO Residents' Mtg on October 10, 2022 - The video from the October 10, 2022 Residents' meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site HERE or directly from this link . As you were previously informed, there will not be any written minutes created from this meeting. There was lots of good information presented concerning the various SEPO group/club activities. There was also lots of resident/Board interaction during the Open Forum portion of the meeting. If you didn't attend, please review this video in order to get an accurate accounting of what transpired. Please NOTE: The Board is still working out some of the technical issues concerning the Google Meet sessions. I reviewed a good portion of the recording myself and do believe you will be able to get a lot out of viewing it yourselves. Please contact me with any issues/questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-10-12: Men’s League Tuesday - Effective 10-18-22 there will be TWO tee off time’s first one at 08:30 and the second one at 10:00 and we like to welcome any and all new men to come out and join in we love to have you, like Tom Jean our newest person to join. Any questions please call Rocky Lockwood at 360-481-0124 or contact Matt Lyne thanks. - Rocky Lockwood Sent 2022-10-11: Time Change: o'clockers golf - Due to sunset coming earlier in the evening the O'clockers golf scramble will move to 5:00 on Wednesday, Oct 12. This is a daily golf event that is open to all golfers in the community. We will meet next to the shuffleboard court at 4:45 daily to receive team assignments. This is a fun event. No cost. Hope to see y'all there. - Donna Myers Sent 2022-10-09: Former Resident Passing - Elwood (Woody) Dronen has passed. Condolences can be sent to: Mary Dronen 1321 14th Avenue E. Apt 13 West Fargo North Dakota 58078 Kathy Richmond Sent 2022-10-07: SEPO: September 2022 Financials (for approval at 10-11-22 Board Mtg) - The September 2022 Financials (unapproved) are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. - Mark Owen SEPO Treasurer Sent 2022-10-07: MARKET: Home For Sale - Please visit the Sunshine Market HERE to view information about our home that is For Sale. - Dan & Blanca Hiett - Contact info: Cindy Shriver, broker/owner, Dream Valley Properties, LLC, 956-970-0449 Sent 2022-10-07: UPDATED: SEPO Directories - by Name, Address & E-Mails as of 2022-10-06 - I have uploaded updated documents to the Web site HERE . The new files are Directory sorted by Name and also sorted by Address and the e-mail Directory. Please take a couple of minutes to ensure your data is correct. NO NEED TO REPLY TO ME UNLESS THERE IS AN ISSUE. Thanks for helping me keep 'your' data accurate and up-to-date. - Beth Parrish SEPO Communications sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-10-05: NOTICE of Board Executive Session, Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 - SEPO BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTICE to Community Tuesday, October 11, 2022 (Immediately after ‘Regular’ Board meeting) (Board members Only) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is a formal notice to the SEPO community that Board President, Share Nelson, has called a SEPO Board Executive Session, to be held Tuesday, October 11, 2022, immediately following the SEPO Regular Board meeting scheduled for 1 PM. This is a closed session as permitted by Texas law. As stated in Section 4.03 of the SEPO Bylaws, the Board may discuss actions involving personnel in this closed session. The 1 PM Regular Board meeting will adjourn. The Google Meet session will be stopped. If the Board remains in Retzlaff Hall for this session, anyone attending the Regular Board meeting in person will be asked to exit Retzlaff Hall. - Share Nelson SEPO Board President Sent 2022-10-05: AGENDA for BOARD (Regular) Meeting on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 @ 1 PM - I am unable to embed the agenda for the 1 PM, October 11, 2022 SEPO Board (Regular) meeting in this email. However, it is available to view/print directly from this HERE AND it is also posted on the Sunshine Web site HERE . - This morning Valerie will be posting a paper copy for viewing in the SEPO office on the poolside door into Retzlaff the mailboxes Please call with any questions / issues. - Beth Parrish 2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-10-05: AGENDA for Residents Meeting on Monday, Oct 10, 2022 @ 1 PM - The agenda for the 'Hybrid' Oct 10, 2022 Residents meeting at 1 PM can be accessed: directly from HERE on the Web site HERE Valerie will also be posting this agenda outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes before 1 PM today. - Beth Parrish 2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-10-03: I need everyone to verify Activities on the Web site PLEASE - After many hours of updating, I need everyone to please go to these pages and help me with marking them as FINAL. Summary of Winter activities (in YELLOW) HERE . Details of Winter activities (entire page) HERE . Thanks to all of you who have already contributed updates to me. Now I need you to also verify I entered everything correctly. Winter season - here we come !!! - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-10-03: Rock Painting: September 26, 2022 Class & Pics - Sorry for the delay. Pictures from our September 26th, 2022 Rock Painting Club Class are posted HERE . Anita Lamb Smith demonstrated acrylic paint pouring! Thank you Anita! - Karren Amos Sent 2022-10-02: ROCK PAINTING CLASS MONDAY October 3rd, 2022 - Our next Rock Painting at Sunshine CCE is tomorrow, October 3rd, 2022, 1pm to 3pm. - Karren Amos, ph # 309-781-3479 Sent 2022-10-02: WC Shrimp Boil: Ticket Sale Date - Shrimp boil tickets will go on sale October 12th by virtual tickets in the library. If you have friends who will be here for the shrimp boil but are worried about getting tickets please sign them up. Tickets are limited to 160 and will not be sold at the door. Any questions call me at (303)-990-2730. - Cathy Richmond Sent 2022-10-02: QUESTION: Billiards - Texas 8 Ball days/times - Please click on this link to reply - sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com . Who can verify the accuracy of or supply updates for the following?: 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Billiards: Texas 8 Ball (All year: Tue, Thu, Sat / Pool Room) - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-10-02: SEPO Email/Web site announcements - I’m being questioned as to why some residents are communicating about SEPO activities/mtgs etc, via a private Facebook page and not sending information to me to send out via SEPO email and/or our post on the Sunshine Web site. My reply to them is, if I am not sent the information, I generally don’t know about it. I rely on residents to supply it to me. I don’t believe the majority of residents belong to that private group (myself included) and are therefore relying on information sent out via SEPO-sanctioned communications methods. Please remember to send SEPO/Sunshine related information to myself at either sepoenews@gmail.com for email or sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com for the Sunshine Web site, so that the ‘entire’ community knows what’s going on. Thank you. Beth Parrish, SEPO Communications Sent 2022-10-01: POSSIBLE CONFLICTS: Sunshine Activities etc - As some residents are reviewing the Sunshine Activities calendar (and thank you so much for doing that) they are reporting issues - missing events, conflicting events etc. I am going to work on this as my time permits the next few days to attempt to rectify any reported issues. Here's what I know so far: If there are many (around eight (8) or more activities and meetings) in one day, the 'printing process' is cutting off those evening events. Some events are year-round (i.e., water exercises) or assumed to take place every winter season (i.e., euchre) and an Activity/Mtg request form was not submitted for those. I'm not making excuses for either the SEPO Office or myself (as the Web site Admin) - I'm simply stating the facts here. The calendar process that is currently being used was newly created over the summer and was created mainly based on Activity/Mtg Requests submitted since the March 2022 Board Meeting. Therefore, some activities, especially those only active during the winter season for which new requests were not submitted, were inadvertently left off of the new SEPO calendar. And I, being a little bit more familiar with some of those winter activities/mtgs have not had the time to do a day by day, acty/mtg by acty/mtg comparison to the SEPO calendar in order to update the Web site for the winter season. Please be patient as I work with the office on this. And also, please note, in doing a super quick look this morning at just the first week in October, I do see conflicts with regular winter season activities that I know about and aren't on the calendar and activities that were just requested and approved. So it's highly likely some compromising will need to be done concerning some of those activities that were just approved as new. Please keep your eye out for what we discover and what questions residents may need to be providing answers for. Thank you for your patience as these issues/conflicts are worked through. If you see anything in question, please let me or the office know immediately. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Back to Top

Here you will find E-Mails that have been sent to the SEPO Community in Jan 2019. Sent 01-31-19: Good Neighbor Gift Baskets - If you have a gift basket or draw prize to donate, please deliver them to: Janis McFee 2028 W Michigan Dr. (Lion House) Ph# 651-271-8264 or call for pickup Sent 01-31-19: Birding & Nature Club Meeting - Monday at 7:00 in Library - The Sunshine Birding and Nature Club thanks everyone who came to our annual potluck dinner and program. The food was wonderful. A special thanks to Deb Warner for stepping up and providing us with an enjoyable program when our scheduled speaker had to cancel due to the government shut down. Have you noticed the new chairs out where the decorative log used to be? Lighting and plants will be added in the near future. Please, join us for our monthly meeting on Monday, February 4 at 7:00 p.m in the Library. Our field trip, possible removal of the old Cottonwood tree and the Carved log project will be discussed. Pat Harvey - B&N club VP Sent 01-31-2019: Found sunglasses - A pair of sunglasses were found by the Gazebo. Valerie has added them to her collection of lost glasses! Cathy Richmond Sent 01-31-2019: Guest Day - The Women's Golf League is hosting their annual Guest Day Tournament on Wednesday, Feb. 13. There is a sign up sheet in the Lounge. If you are a member of the golf league and have a guest sign up for both of you. If you do not have a guest, sign up and we will match you with someone. Those of you who are not active League members are to sign up in the guest column and we will match you with a member. Sign up and pay $2 per person in provided envelope and put in Golf Box. Make sure you put your name or names on the envelop and amount enclosed. This is a fun day for all involved. The format will be a 4 or 6 person scramble team depending on how many sign up. We encourage all women golfers in our community to join in this event. We really do have a great time. I really encourage all of you who do not play in our league to come out and join us for this event. Meet in lounge at 8:45 for hole assignments, coffee, and treats. Play will begin at 9:30. There will be a salad luncheon following play in the Hall at 12:30. Members are providing the salads, desserts, or finger foods. If you have any questions call Donna Myers at 956 245 0188. Sent 01-31-2019: Good neighbor golf helpers - Next Wed Feb 6th I will need 4 or 5 kitchen helpers (after Women's Golf League ) to help prep for our lunch stand during the GN Tournament. Please give me a call if you can give an hour of your time. 309 714 4743. Thanks in advance...Terry D. S ent 01-29-2019: Finding SCCE via Web Search - I felt I was ready to 'tell the world' about our Web site. Last night I linked us to Google Search. One of the searches I did was "55+ communities in texas" and low and behold we popped up at the top. Try it and see. John C told me about a site www.55places.com where I just submitted the application for us to be placed on it. I will continue researching other sites where we might be able to get listed on. If you know of any particular sites you think might be a good fit for people searching for retirement communities, send me the URL and/or other information. Hopefully this will help get some of the houses that are for sale in our community SOLD. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club Web site (www.sunshinecountryclub.com ) E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 01-29-2019: House For Sale - Russell & Linda Abernethy have their house at 4324 N Missouri St in SSCE for sale. Details can be viewed on Craigslist at: https://brownsville.craigslist.org/d/real-estate/search/rea or on the REAL ESTATE board in the hall behind the Sunshine Office. Please call Linda at 713-239-1327 for information or appointment. Sent 01-29-2019: BIBLE STUDY/MOVIE GROUP - On Feb 4th at 6:00 p.m. we will be showing "The Nazareth that Jesus Knew" hosted by Kathy Griffith. In addition we will be continuing our discussion on the Feasts of the Old Testament. Questions, call Warren 314 719 6532 Sent 01-28-2019: MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE LOT FEE DEADLINE APPROACHING - Just a reminder to everyone. * The deadline for 2019 storage lot fees is this Thursday, Jan 31st. * Our books indicate 3 residents haven't paid as of today. * The deadline for Jan 2019 maintenance fees is Thursday, Jan 31st * Our books indicate 15 residents haven't paid as of today. Thank you, John Chajec Treasurer Sent 01-28-2019: SEPO Honor Wall - We held our first planning meeting for the SEPO Honor Wall today, January 28th. Participation was not what we expected but we want to thank those who attended. There will be a second meeting on February 11th at 10:00 AM in the Library. We need your help and input for this project to be successful. Mark your calendars and plan on attending. There is enough to do for everyone. Thank You Jim Tennant (616)866-9960 jimbuck1050@yahoo.com 4161 N Missouri Sent 01-28-19: Art Show - Wow, we had a great show this weekend, with approximately 115 pieces of artwork entered for our viewing pleasure! Our community artists entered a variety of fabulous work from jewelry to woodwork to porcelain painting ,encaustics, acrylics, alcohol inks, watercolors, and oils. I’d like to thank the committee for their hard work putting the show together, and the non-committee members Steve and Bill for pitching in as well. I’d also like to thank all the people who so generously donated to and bid on the silent auction that supported this event! Laurel Becker Sent 01-28-19: SEPO Feb 2019 Newsletter - This Newsletter can be found on the Web site here . Sent 01-27-19: Questionable CPL solicitation - I should have changed the 'subject line' before sending out Tiffany's info concerning the the three CPL solicitors. Those three guys had nothing to do with the Mr. Fit-It List. I received the below from Pat Harvey. Please read it carefully as it contains some very useful information. Thanks Pat Beth Parrish *******************************************************************************************I I have no doubt that Tiffany is correct about the 3 guys from CPL, but the subject of the e-mail that was sent to you refereed to the Mr. Fix It List. Those 3 guys had nothing to do with the Mr Fix It List. There are lots of other companies that do not engage in the questionable sales activities that apparently happened yesterday. The Mr. Fix It List does refer users to two different web sites to check the real facts of electricity usage and costs. Costs can be found at: http://powertochoose.org/ which is a web site provided by the Texas Public Utilities Commission. Pat Harvey Sent 01-26-19: Out of Town - Please make note that I will be 'out of town' all day next Wed (01-30) and most of Thu (01-31). If you have a SEPO E-News E-mail that needs to be sent out during that timeframe, either send it to me before Wed or after Thu. Thank you in advance for your cooperation with my 'time off'. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club Web site (www.sunshinecountryclub.com ) E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 3 14-960-6710 Sent 01-26-19: Art Night/Silent Auction - Hey all, Had a great turn out tonight even with the rain and the competition at Sun & Fun! If you missed it tonight come out tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. -we are still serving light refreshments and wine! Due to many requests we have decided to extend the silent auction until the show’s end at 4:00 on Sunday, hope to see you there! Laurel Becker Sent 01-26-19: Re: Updates to the Mr. Fix It List - There was a group of three guys from CPL Power soliciting for electricity contracts. The terms they were offering at 8.1 cents per kilowatt and being all inclusive is false. Please, if anyone signed up, check the electricity facts label before your three business days are up to cancel. It will actually be 13.1 cents to 15.1 cents per kilowatt. They have been reported and I was told they would be terminated. Tiffany Sent 01-26-19: Updates to the Mr. Fix It List - There is a newly updated Mr. Fix It List available (January 26, 2019 version). It has been uploaded to the Sunshine Web site here (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/mr-fixit ). If you have used someone to do work for you and you are happy with the results, please share the good news. New entries to the Mr. Fix It List can be sent to: patharvey4169@gmail.com Pat Harvey Sent 01-24-19: Honor wall display - I am having a meeting in the library Monday the 28th of Jan to get a committee together for establishing a wall of honor for Veterans, Law Enforcement, Fire Fighters and First Responders who live in Sunshine CCE. Any one who is interested in being part of this project, the meeting will be from 9:00 am on the 28th in the library and should not take more than an hour. Jim Tennant (616)866-9960 4161 N MIssouri Sent 01-24-19: BIBLE STUDY MOVIE GROUP - On Monday Jan 28th, in Retzlaf Hall, at 6:00 p.m. we will be showing the movie "LET THERE BE LIGHT". If you missed it when it was in theaters, here's your chance. Questions: call Warren Hertel 314 719 6532 Sent 01-23-19: Women's Club By-Laws - I try not to tell you about all of the changes that are being made to the Web site. But trust me, there's been lots of them. This one is kind of a big one. I have added a page to house the Women's Club By-Laws. You can find them by clicking on the By-Laws 'button' under Women's Club Rules (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/sepo-laws ). I would encourage all Sunshine Women to read them if you haven't done so previously. Web site questions can be directed to Beth Parrish. WC By-Laws questions should be directed to Eileen Anderson. Sent 01-22-19: February Newsletter - Residents, it's time again to send your newsletter articles to me at seponewsletter@gmail.com . The deadline is Thursday, the 24th. Once I've read your item I send you a return message telling you that I've received it. If you don;t get that message I have not gotten the article. I am now here so you may call me if necessary at 713-239-1327. Linda Abernethy Sent 01-22-19: Looking to BUY Tickets - We would like to buy two tickets for the Cadence Concert (which is part of the Harlingen Concert series at the Harlingen Auditorium) on Saturday February 9th. Anybody have two they won’t be using? Jean Lawrence Sent 01-22-19: WOODSHOP ORIENTATION CLASS - There will be a Tool Orientation Class on Wed., Jan 23rd at 4:30 pm in the wood shop. This class is a requirement for using the wood shop. A one time attendance is required. The shop will be closed during the class. Any questions call John Chajec at 708-280-8940 Sent 01-21-19: PROPOSED COVENANT CHANGE CLARIFICATION - It was brought to my attention that the wording of the proposed assessment covenant change is confusing. This is the current covenant which I believe was created when the SEPO was established. The $300.00 payable $25.00 per month was the original maintenance fee when SEPO was established. Current covenant: SECTION 4.3 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT Annual assessment shall be $300.00 payable $25.00 per month . The annual assessment may be increased each year by not more than $45.00 per year. Any such possible increases in assessments shall be non-cumulative. In any year following a year when there has been no increase, the assessment may not be increased by more than $45.00. The proposed covenant which you have the opportunity to vote on: Annual Assessment and annual maintenance fee are the same thing in my mind. The word "assessment" should have been used were "maintenance fees" are inserted. Sorry.about the confusion. Proposed Covenant: Covenant SECTION 4.3 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT Annual assessment shall be no more than 5% of annual maintenance fees payable per month or yearly. The annual assessment may be increased each year by not more than 5% of annual maintenance fees per year. John Chajec Sent 01-21-19: Resident Garage Sale - Hertels - The Hertels (1937 W Iowa Ave) have a Garage Sale going on today (Jan 21) and probably tomorrow morning (Jan 22). Come by and see what kind of treasures you can find. Sent 01-19-19: Young At Heart Art - We would like to thank everyone for their response to our call for entry— we have well over 100 pieces entered into the show. We would like to remind everyone to come out on Saturday the 26th from 6:00 to 9:00 to see what our friends and neighbors have been creating! Light refreshments will be served. We will have a silent auction on Saturday evening with some great donations, so bring your checkbooks! For those who can’t make it on Saturday the show will be open for viewing on Sunday the 27th from 10:00 to 4:00. The entries are now closed for the art show though we would be more than happy to accept any donations for the silent auction—if you would like to donate please contact Edna Hockett at 816-289-0442. Sent 01-18-19: IMPORTANT: SEPO Maintenance Fees (last day for discount) - This is to remind everyone that it is the last day to pay maintenance fees and get the two percent discount. The office will be open until 4:15 to accept payments. Jean Lawrence SEPO Board President Sent 01-18-19: Re: NEED: Walker - Dear Sunshine Friends, Thank you so much for the quick positive responses. Our neighbor brought one over this morning! Y'all are the best! DiAnne F. Bredvick 214 789-8071 dfbredvick@yahoo.com Sent 01-18-19: NEED: Walker - Dear Sunshine Friends, I have a dear friend visiting us from Tulsa and she forgot her walker. If anyone has one they are no longer using that we could borrow for the time she is here. I can be reached at 214 789-8071 we can pick it up, or if you are out and about we live at 1924 W Indiana Circle. Thank you. DiAnne Bredvick Sent 01-18-19: SEPO E-News E-Mail Guidelines CORRECTION - OOOPs – As soon as I sent this out the previous e-mail (see below) I realized I had forgotten to list ‘Lost or Found’ as a CAN BE SENT item. The Web site has been updated. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club E-News E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 01-17-19: Spaghetti Supper - Dear Residents: I will be at the women's club meeting tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. If you are interested in purchasing tickets for the Sunshine Woodworkers Club spaghetti supper I will have them available. The supper will be on January 29th from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tickets remain the same at $7 each. If paying by check please make the check out to Sunshine Woodworkers Club. Again thank you for your support. Cathy Chajec 708-280-8910 Sent 01-17-19: SEPO E-News E-Mail Guidelines - Sending Community E-Mails started out as a ‘public service’ to Sunshine residents several years ago. Guidelines have been developed to help everyone know what WILL and what WON’T be sent ongoing to Sunshine residents on the E-News Distribution List. If you know of someone who isn’t on the distribution list, but you think they should or want to be, please tell them to send their request to sepoenews@gmail.com . Thank you for your cooperation with this attempt to provide some structure to the information that will be distributed ongoing. I do believe the E-Mails are an excellent form of communication to the Community. See the Guidelines below. You can also view them on the Sunshine Web site at www.sunshinecountryclub.com/sepo-e-news-e-mail-guidelines . Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club E-News E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SEPO E-News E-Mail Guidelines: Orig Document dated 01-17-2019 Will be SENT via sepoenews: Information, reminders about, asking for help with, needing something for etc. pertaining to Sunshine Events / Committees / Clubs / Meetings and so forth that are listed on the Sunshine Web site (www sunshinecountryclub.com ). Notice of a Garage Sale within Sunshine. You can list: Who is having the sale (with Contact Info Optional) Address Days, Dates & Times Items you may have for sale that have a deadline they need to be sold by, such as Concert Tickets (NOTE: Can’t send attachments at this time & does not include sale of other types of personal items.) Items that have been Lost or Found. Sunshine Resident Home for Sale: You can send out the following once a quarter: Contact Beth Parrish if you think it may be pertinent to send out info sooner than that. Your Name Who to contact (yourself or Reality Company) Include the phone number(s) and/or Web site address (if applicable) If you have told the community your home was for sale, it would be nice if you informed them again when/if it sells. Can be SENT with QUALIFICATIONS: E-mail from a resident that makes reference to the board having ‘said’ or ‘approved’ something: If it references a particular board member(s) - the e-mail sent to SEPO E-News for distribution must show that the board member(s) has approved that the e-mail can be sent to the Community. In other words, include the board member(s) e-mail(s) stating their approval. If it references the entire board - the e-mail sent to SEPO E-News for distribution must show that everyone on the board has approved that the e-mail can be sent to the Community. In other words, include all board member’s e-mails stating his/her approval. Will NOT BE SENT via sepoenews: Personal opinions. Replies to SEPO E-News E-Mails sent to the Community, except if the e-mail says ‘Replies Welcome’ or something similar. Sent 01-17-19: Texas ave Stop sign - The new Texas ave Stop sign is installed as you reach Montana. The Texas / Minnesota / Montana intersection is now an "All Way" Stop intersection. Please be considerate and Stop at the signs. Regards Pat Harvey - SEPO Director of streets Sent 01-17-19: WOODWORKERS SPAGHETTI DINNER - Tickets for the SEPO Woodworkers Spaghetti Dinner will go on sale Friday Jan. 18th. Only 250 tkts available, sells out fast, get your tickets early. $7 per ticket. Tkts available from your friendly Woodworkers. Tuesday Jan 29, 4:30 to 6 pm, Retzlaff Hall. Carry outs and delivery available. Any questions call Cathy Chajec 708-280-8910 Sent 01-16-19: Gate Status - There will be a ballot in your voting materials asking if you wish to have the board further explore the implementation of a new gate system. Please read your ballot carefully and mark your decision. Please vote and return with your other ballots. SEPO BOARD Sent 01-16-19: Web site: Governing Rules - I have spent the better part of this afternoon working on the Web site. The main page I've been working on is the 'Governing Rules' (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/sepo-laws ). What prompted me to do that is the Women's Club Activity Guidelines were updated this month to contain the correct G-Mail addresses and Web site URL to use going forward. Those updated docs will be put in the Women's Club File Cabinet in the office by tomorrow 10 AM, if not before. I didn't change any of the other information on this page but did rearrange it and change the 'buttons' you click on to view the information. As always - your thoughts, suggestions etc are welcome. NOTE - Feel free to 'reply' to this e-mail since I (in the capacity of Web Admin) am asking for replies. Beth Parrish E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 01-16-19: BIBLE STUDY/MOVIE GROUP - On Monday Jan 21st at 6:00 p.m. in Retzlaf Hall we will be showing an exciting movie about archaeological discoveries made in Israel made by Ron Wyatt . This includes the Ark of the Covenant, Noah's Ark and others. Questions, call Warren Hertel 314 719 6532 Sent 01-16-19:Texas Ave Stop Sign The new Stop sign will be installed at the corner of Texas ave and Minnesota / Montana tomorrow (Thursday the 17th). This will make the intersection an "All Way" Stop intersection. Please be alert for the new sign - and - Thank You all for being considerate of others at the intersection. Regards Pat Harvey - SEPO Director of streets Sent 01-14-19: Women's Club Meeting - Please mark your calendars for January 18th, 2019 at 9:00 am to attend our monthly meeting in Retzlaff Hall. Coffee & donuts will be provided. Eileen Anderson President Sent 01-13-19: Art Show Deadline - To all our fabulous artists in the community, don’t forget the deadline to turn in your artwork is Jan. 15th. Please contact Laurel Becker at 575-640-1718 or Pam Pehl at 518-368-3162 about drop off. We have had a nice response so far but would sure love to see some more 3-D work (come on wood workers, ceramists, sculptors , jewelers, stained glass artists, etc...) as well as your 2-D creations. The only stipulation is that the artwork is original. Beginners are welcome too so don’t be shy- we are all friends here! Sent 01-13-19 : SEPO E-News Guidelines (2019-01-13) - FYI - Guidelines are in the process of being developed to define what types of information should and should not be sent to the SEPO E-News mailbox to be distributed to the Community. They will be sent to all as soon as they are finalized. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club E-News E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 01-13-19: Please Do Not Reply to SEPOENEWS - At times something goes out via SEPO E-News to the Community and I know how it is. You just FEEL THE NEED to reply to or comment on the content. I am asking that you do not give in to that urge. Please "Do Not Reply" to the Community e-mailbox but find another outlet to voice your thoughts and comments if you so desire. If need be you can contact me via my private e-mail (bethparrish107@charter.net ) or by phone (314-960-6710). The exception to this rule is - If I contact you directly on a particular matter, activity etc or with a question using the E-News mailbox, yes, reply to it then. Thank you in advance for your cooperation with this matter. Beth Parrish Sunshine Country Club E-News E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 01-13-19: Video Exercise Equipment - I asked and this great community responded. I was seeking at least a DVD Player for our exercise classes. I got six or more calls from people wanting to donate either a DVD player or a DVD/VCR combo player. Since I can't send attachments in these e-mails I would like to direct you to the Sunshine Web site to see the entire narrative and a picture of the new setup (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/video-exercises ). Thank you all so much. Beth Parrish Sent 01-13-19: Board & Secured Gate - This concerns the statement in the "Secured gate" e-mail sent Jan 12 which said: Therefore the board felt a more secure gate would be beneficial to our community. It has come to my attention that at least one member of the Board is not in agreement that a more secure gate would be beneficial. That person asked me to send out this e-mail. Also, everyone should know that nothing has been agreed to by or with anyone at this point. Beth Parrish Sent 01-12-19: Various - After attending the information meeting on Tuesday, January 8/19, I was reminded why I have quit going over the last few years. But first, I want to thank the Board members for their time, effort and dedication that they freely give, to execute their positions for our community. As well as becoming more transparent with information to our residents, which I hope increases and continues. Being a Board member is a thankless job, that can cause animosity between fellow residents. But, it doesn't have to be that way if we remember that our Board members are elected by the residents that "choose" to vote. They may make decisions that we don't necessarily agree with, but they are doing so by following the rules and bylaws set before them. It may be beneficial for all residents to read and understand the bylaws that we have within our community. We all have our own ideas and opinions, which we are entitled to, but we still need to be respectful when treating and speaking to others. "Treat others as you would like to be treated"....hopefully that is with RESPECT!! SCCE resident Dale Hopfner Sent 01-11-19: re: Lillian Krusemark - Dear Friends, Lillian, our dear friend and neighbor (lived nextdoor) passed away peacefully this morning. She was 16 days away from her 100th birthday. Cards can be sent to Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road in Pratt KS 67124. Lenore J Combs 956-245-1276 Sent 01-11-19: Konnie Gush - Konnie is now in room 1527 at Valley Baptist. Sent 01-11-19: GNGT: 160 Player Roster Full BUT Standby Requests Remaining - We have completed registration for the 160 player event today. We are, however, accepting “standby requests”. The Standby list will be used to fill cancellations before the day of the event, and/or as substitute players during the tournament. Contact Jerry Wetherbee via email or phone to get on the Standby List. Email: jerry.wetherbee@gmail.com Cell: 425-418-3345 Tony Tramel Chairperson for GNGT Cell 337-693-6344 Sent 01-10-19: G N G T: Sign Up Tomorrow We Only Have a Limited Number of Spots Left - Today was the first day to register, (from 9:00AM to 1:00PM,) for the Good Neighbor Golf Tournament in the SEPO Library. The golf tournament is scheduled for February 7th, 8th and 9th here at our golf course. We had a great day. We had 137 registrants today. The maximum number of golfers for the tournament is 160 players. That means there are only 23 spots left! After we reach our maximum of 160 players, we will create a standby list of players, in case someone is unable to play on the days of the tournament. Historically this has occurred on more than one occasion. This is a first come, first serve registration. Hope to see you at 9:00 AM tomorrow, Friday, January 11th, in the Office/Library area, if you wish to play / register for the GNGT. Tony Tramel Chairman of GNGT Cell 337-693-6344 Sent 01-10-19: New Homeowners Party Signup - The Signup sheet is currently available in the Library for the "Welcome New Homeowners Fiesta" sponsored by the Women's Club. The party is being held on Tuesday, Jan 22. Social time starts at 5 PM with dinner scheduled for 5:30 PM. The menu consists of a Taco Bar, Chicken Fajitas and Sides. DJ Dug & His Lovely Assistant will be entertaining us from 6:30 - 9:30 PM with music and trivia. The party cost is $10 per person. New Homeowners are our guests for the evening. Therefore, their entry is free. Come and meet the new residents in our community and enjoy a fun evening of delicious food and great entertainment. Event Co-Chairs: Vickie Jones & Eileen Anderson Sent 01-09-19: Former Resident Death - The following was recently brought to our attention by Pauline McAdam's daughter Suzanne McAdam-Byeler. Pauline passed away on Nov 11, 2018. She was 97 and a former resident of Sunshine. Her late husband was Bill McAdam. The Men's Golf Tournament has been called the Bill McAdam golf tournament for many years and Pauline was responsible for paying for the Pizza for the tournament party for several years after his passing. Sent 01-09-19: A New Stop sign will be installed as Texas Ave meets MN and MT - In case you missed the informational meeting yesterday - this is an early alert that there will be a new Stop sign installed in about a week. The new sign will require everyone to stop as we enter the Estates on Texas avenue. We will try to make it as clear as possible and hang flags on the new sign. This is in addition to the Stop signs on Minnesota and on Montana at that intersection. The intersection then will become an "All Way" Stop. ----- Pat Harvey - SEPO Director of Streets Sent 01-09-19: NEED: DVD Player - Over the past few years those of us who do Video Exercises in the pavilion mtg room have been using an 'old' TV (with built-in DVD & VCR players) donated by a former resident of Sunshine. And yes, we do have exercise VCR tapes that we use. We were concerned last year because that TV is on it's last leg. But, behold, two of our current residents have donated a nice new flat screen TV to us. Now we are looking for anyone who might have a DVD or a combination DVD/VCR player they no longer use and would like to donate to us. Please contact Beth Parrish (314-960-6710) if you can help us out. Thanks in advance for your quick reply to this request. Beth Sent 01-09-19: Video Exercises - Who's ready to starting moving to the beat of some lively music? Ooh La La. Along with this great activity (we don't like to use the word exercise) you get to have lots of fun and laugh with (but not at) your neighbors. And who knows, you might even drop a few lbs or tone up something in the process. So come join us at 8 AM Monday thru Friday in the meeting room next to the Pavilion. You can stay as long or short as you want. I will be there tomorrow and will have the room open when you arrive. If you ever arrive and the door isn't open, you just need to signout the key from Valerie in the office and return it to her when the room reservation time ends at 9 AM. There are DVDs in the room to use, but feel free to bring your favorite workout DVDs from home. Hope to see you there in the morning. Beth Parrish (314-960-6710) Sent 01-09-19: SEPO E-Mail Accounts Guidance - It has come to my attention that there is still come confusion among residents about where to send various types of information in order to get it published to the SEPO Community. And there are still some folks who need the password for the "Resident's Only" portion of the Web site. So here's the scoop. If you want an E-Mail sent out to the community concerning your upcoming event, meeting etc, send your info to sepoenews@gmail.com . Beth Parrish is in charge of sending those out to everyone on the current contact list. If you know of any resident who isn't getting these e-mails and wants to start getting them, tell them to send an e-mail to sepoenews@gmail.com with that request. If you want anything added to, deleted from or corrected on the Web site (www.sunshinecountryclub.com ) send it to sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com . Beth Parrish is also in charge of this Web site. If you still need the Password for the "Resident's Only" portion of the Web site click on this link (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/residents-only ) and follow the instructions. If you are still having difficulty after doing this, please call Beth at the number below. If you want your info in the Monthly Newsletter, send it to seponewsletter@gmail.com by the 24th of each month, September thru March. Linda Abernethy handles the Newsletter. If you don't receive a 'reply e-mail' from her with the word "received" in it, you need to contact her again to ensure your info makes it into her publication. Hopefully this helps any questions you may have. If not, give me a call at the number below. Thanks Beth Parrish (314-960-6710) Sent 01-09-19: Neighborhood Watch Mtg - Dear Friends: The January meeting for Neighborhood Watch - CERT is changed to Monday the 28th of January at 3pm in Retz Hall. 📝 🚔🕒.----- Winter Texan Appreciation Day is Monday the 21st of January at Casa De Amistad on Fair Park Blvd just up from the Harlingen Police Department. 1pm till 5pm.📝 🕐 🍔🍟🌭🌮🍰🎼 etc. ----- I did not want to have a conflict with this great Harlingen event. Don't miss it - lots of stuff! Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator SCCE NW-CERT Sent 01-08-19: Community News on Web site - Have you ever said to yourself - I know I read that somewhere, but I can't remember the details. Well, I'm here to help with that, hopefully. I have been working to put all of the SEPO E-Mails and Newsletters from the 2018-2019 Winter Season on the Sunshine Web site (www.sunshinecountryclub.com ). So far I have all of the Newletters out there and all of the e-mails from Dec, 2018 & Jan, 2019 (to date). You can find them by clicking on the "Community News" tab on the Web site (www.sunshinecountryclub.com/community-news ). I hope this is helpful. Your feedback will be greatly appreciated. Beth Parrish Sent 01-08-19: January Board Meeting Video - The issue with the video of the Jan 7, 2019 Board meeting video not being readily available on Facebook during the meeting has been resolved. If you have not previously requested to join the "SEPO Board" Facebook Group, here are the Instructions again. Instructions to see Board meetings on Facebook A new Facebook page has been created for our Board Meetings. This is a controlled group so only SEPO residents will be able to tune in. You will need to go to Facebook, type in SEPO BOARD and ask to join the group. You will be accepted as long as you are a SEPO resident. Please do this in advance of the meeting. Once you are accepted follow the directions on the day of the meeting. TO SEE BOARD MEETINGS ON I-PAD OR COMPUTER Log into Facebook. Search for SEPO BOARD. The SEPO BOARD facebook page should come up. There is a short delay before you will get the picture To get sound tap on the speaker icon at the bottom right of the picture. You can also make the picture larger by tapping on the arrow buttons. Sent 01-08-19:SEPO Informational Meeting Reminder - This is a reminder of the required SEPO Informational Meeting scheduled for today, Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019, at 1:30 PM in Retzlaff Hall. As stated in the ByLaws, this is a required meeting to be held during the first full week in January. At this meeting the SEPO Board Nominating Committee shall submit its Board candidate nominations and nominations from the floor will be accepted. So please try to attend this important meeting. Thank You SEPO Board Sent 01-08-19: Minutes from the Meeting of the Board of Directors from December 10, 2018 - The Dec 10, 2018 SEPO Board Meeting Minutes can be found here . Sent 01-07-19: Good Neighbor Golf Tournament Gift Baskets and Draw Prizes - As in all tournaments-the more prizes the better! Our $50 “Hometown Gift Baskets” have been a huge success and have made us aware of the different backgrounds we each bring to Sunshine each winter. Last year this was broadened when an outside resident surprised us with a basket from their hometown. We encourage others to do the same — it’s all about “Good Neighbors”. Aside from these baskets, we appreciate donations of all door prizes ie smaller baskets, gift cards, new items but please no used or gag gifts. Baskets and prizes can be delivered to or picked up by: JANIS MCFEE / 2028 W. MICHIGAN DR. (the Lion House) / Phone or text: 651-271-8264 Sent 01-04-19 & 01-05-19 & 01-07-19: SEPO Financials - E-Mails containing the following were sent out by John Chajec, SEPO Treasurer. 2018 FINAL P&L vs BUDGET DECEMBER DIRECTOR EXPENSES 2018 SEPO OVER BUDGETED ACCOUNTS 2018 BANK BALANCES The documents containing this data can be found here . Sent 01-05-19: Good Neighbor Golf Tournament Registration - Registration for the Good Neighbor Golf Tournament (GNGT) will occur in the Office/Library area, next Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, (January 10th-12th), between the hours of 9:00AM and 1:00PM. Remember the minimum age to play in the tournament is 55 years of age. The cost for this 3-day event is $50. This includes dinner at the awards banquet on Saturday evening (February 9th). If you are bringing someone to the dinner who was a non-playing member, (which include, but not limited to spouses, significant others, winter Texans, etc.,) the cost for the dinner only is $20. Paying by check is requested, however, we will accept cash. Checks should be made out to SEPO. If you know of persons who normally play in this event, but have not yet returned to Sunshine and wish to play in this event, feel free to register for them by providing their registration fees. The planned GNGT is February 7,8, and 9th. Tony Tramel 2019 GNGT Chairperson Cell 337-693-6344 Sent 01-05-19: Ladies Friday Morning Bible Study - Ladies Friday morning Bible Study will start at 10:00AM in the Sunburst Room on Friday January 11th. We are studying Psalms this year. Our guide is Harriet Meier. We would love to have you join us. Any questions please call Harriet Meier at 815-977-0675 or Ladonna Harvey at 956-412-6132 for more information. Sent 01-05-19: Lost mailbox key - Found a mailbox key and it has a Nokia bottle opener on it Contact Cathy Chajec - 708-280-8910. Sent 01-04-19: Casino Night Committee Meeting - Our Casino night meeting which was scheduled for Monday, January 7 has been changed to Tuesday the 8th @ 11:00 am in the library. Thanks Dale Hopfner Sent 01-04-19: Casino Night - We are preparing for our 6th Annual Casino Night as well as "our" last. We have decided to step down as Casino night co-chairs. It has been an interesting and at times overwhelming experience. We feel we have it fine tuned now and it is a great fund raiser for the Women's Club. Therefore, it is our hope that someone else within our community would enjoy the challenge and continue this project and keep it going for the Women's Club! We feel that if it is dropped at this point, it would be difficult to reestablish, as well could end up with higher costs. So, we are hoping there are a few of you out there in our community, that would be willing to shadow us in our last year and see what it takes to operate. Now would be a great time to step up and learn the ropes! You are welcome to attend our next meeting on Tuesday and discuss any questions you may have or give either one of us a call if you are interested. Thank you Sherri Gardner & Dale Hopfner (Current Casino Night Co-chairs) Sent 01-04-19: Pot luck and Bird Count - Just a reminder: The Birding and Nature Club is hosting a community wide Pot Luck on Monday, January 7. Doors open at 4:30 and serving begins at 5. A brief program will follow the meal. If you are interested in joining us for the Annual Bird Count, meet at the Warner's house (4117 Minnesota) at 6:45 on Saturday, January 5th. We will divide into groups and head out to count all the birds in the area. Each group will consist of an expert in identifying birds, spotters and counters, and a recorder. No expertise required in 3 of the four positions. We hope to see all of you at the pot luck. Results of our bird count will be reported. Sent 01-03-19: STORAGE LOT FEE CORRECTION - Many thanks to Jerry Rounds for pointing out a mistake I made in the Newsletter on storage fees. The correct storage fee for lots 302 thru 315 is $150. Sorry about about fat fingers. John Chajec SEPO Treasurer Sent 01-03-19: Pot luck and Bird Count - Just a reminder: The Birding and Nature Club is hosting a community wide Pot Luck on Monday, January 7. Doors open at 4:30 and serving begins at 5. A brief program will follow the meal. If you are interested in joining us for the Annual Bird Count, meet at the Warner's house (4117 Minnesota) at 6:45 on Saturday, January 5TH. We will divide into groups and head out to count all the birds in the area. Each group will consist of an expert in identifying birds, spotters and counters, and a recorder. No expertise required in 3 of the four positions. We hope to see all of you at the pot luck. Results of our bird count will be reported. Sent 01-03-19: SEPO OFFICE CLOSED THIS AFTERNOON - Yesterday, Jan 2nd, 55 checks were taken in and deposited, a total of $46,822.95. While some people had more than one check that's still a lot of business. This is a short work week and Monday is the board meeting. I need the books completed for 2018 so you and I can see where our money went. My goal is to email our expenses etc this weekend so you are prepared with questions and I can have answers. The office will be closed this afternoon, Thursday, Jan 3rd, so I can meet with Valerie. Take in a movie, go shopping and take your spouse to lunch. Happy New Year, John Chajec SEPO Treasurer Sent 01-02-19: Woodshop Notice for Woodturning Classes - Don’t Forget the Great Opportunity to Learn How to Turn Wood!! On January 9 and 16, there will be a wood turning class given at the SEPO Woodshop from 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. There is no need to sign up; simply show up. These classes present a great opportunity for SEPO residents to take on a new hobby that will amaze even the woodworker! Hoping to see you on January 9. We’ll send out another reminder for the January 16 class. Suzie Sawyer Sent 01-01-19: SUNSHINE ESTATES GOOD NEIGHBOR GOLF TOURNAMENT - Just a quick reminder of the Good Neighbor Golf Tournament scheduled for Thursday Feb 7th through Saturday, February 9th, 2019. NOTE: The information concerning dates of registration was in error in the Jan 2019 Newsletter, so please see the corrected dates below. The cost to register is $50. This includes three days of play at our golf course, liquid refreshments during the event, door prizes, which include gift baskets and golf equipment prizes, golf tournament cash prizes and a great Awards dinner on Saturday evening. One of the best deals in the valley! Besides getting your registration money in early, players will be required to have a fun time. This will be the 34th annual Sunshine Estates Good Neighbor Golf Tournament (SSEGNGT). Please register early. Registration will commence on Thursday, January 10th through Saturday January 12th from 9:00am until 1:00pm daily in the library. Hope to see all the SEPO golfers participating in this fun event. Tony Tramel 2019 Chairperson for Good Neighbor Golf Tournament Cell 337-693-6344 Sent 01-01-19: STAINED GLASS - Stained Glass will start this Thursday, Jan 3rd at 6:30 pm in the wood shop. 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!! Any questions call: Cathy Chajec 708-280-8910 / Warren Hertel 314-719-6532 Back to Top