There was only one action item in Open Session at the Regular Board meeting on May 19 and one lien was approved.  Under the President's comments, Ryna Rothberg thanked staff on behalf of the Board for the Reception Desk remodel.  Ed Presley and Todd Vance designed the desk to accommodate the 20 new services that have evolved over the years at the Towers.  The key priority was to create a larger work space for the Reception Desk Staff as the equipment needed for the additional services reduced the actual work space of Staff to approximately 12 inches by 14 inches, hardly enough room to write a work order.  The electrical work, wood work, installation, refinishing of the cabinets, and painting was done by Maury Rios, Rudy Ayala, and Jamie Barajas.

President Rothberg felt it imperative to call the residents' attention to the fact that it is illegal to block fire exits and that the Mutual could be in jeopardy of sanction from the fire authority.  The impact of any sanction would be felt by all residents.  The Board requested the cooperation and understanding of all residents that walkers must be safely stored out of any traffic aisles, and fire exits must be kept clear at all times.  Space is available in both dining rooms to park walkers during the meal.

The Board wishes to remind you that no food is to be removed from the dining room at any time.  Please do not carry food from the dining room.

The Board also requests that there is one entrée per person per meal.  The kitchen staff is reporting that as many as three entrées are being ordered per person.  While Guckenheimer attempts to meet the needs of the diners and honor their requests, they cannot continue to serve multiple entrées per person.

Please check to see whether you have Mutual Fifty dishes in your unit.  Often when Guckenheimer makes a room service delivery and the meal is not finished when pick-up occurs, dishes are inadvertently left in the unit.  Staff has found as many as a grocery cart full of Mutual Fifty dishes in a unit.  Staff has also found Mutual Fifty dishes for sale in estate sales!  This is an added expense for everyone as replacement dishes impacts the budget.  Return dishes to the kitchen or call Housekeeping to assist you with no questions asked.

Staff reported on an investigation suggested by the Marketing Committee to utilize radio advertising for communicating the value of the Towers' lifestyle.   The Board did not authorize Staff to continue the investigation but rather to seek additional flyers for reaching a broader market.

The recent Open House included 60 guests.  The Spring Fiesta was held in Lortscher Hall at the same time as the Open House.  Docent tours were conducted of the common areas with food offered to the Open House guests in Lounge II.  The Realtors reported many good leads.

The Brunch ticket price is $19 beginning in June.  Children under 14 are still $8.