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This Week in SCOV
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10/22/15

News From The Café:
Coming Events:
Come watch football- the Cardinals vs Ravens are playing this Monday night, October 26, on the projected screen. Kickoff 5:35 PM AZ time. Happy hour prices and special football menu.

Happy Hour - Now Thursday and Friday 4-7 PM. This Friday, the fun sounds of Corey Spector.

Heat & Eat Specials $9.95 and comes with a homemade cookie. 
                                  Call 825-3277 to order.
October 26 - November 1:  Chimichurri steak served with black beans and Spanish rice. November 16 - 22: Rosemary Chicken, with Smashed Red Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables. November 23 - 30: Green Chili and Cheese Enchilada, with Rice and Black Beans.

Cafe/Lounge Project Presentation: As noted in last week's SCOV report, the Café/Lounge Implementation Team will present the Café/Lounge/Terrace construction and remodel plan to the membership on Wednesday, November 4, 1 PM, Auditorium. Since the Long Range Planning Committee presented a Café/Lounge plan several months ago, you may wonder why have another presentation? Which is a good question. Another presentation is important for a couple of reasons, one is although the basic bones of the plan have remained essentially the same, the details of the project have been considerably refined, and second, due to the significant enhancements to the project details, the cost or investment in the project has changed.
 
   There are too many fine points regarding the plan to delineate in this report which will be presented on November 4, so I won't review any of the details at this time. In regard to the cost or investment in the project, there has been a material increase. As the Implementation Team which actually turned out to be much more of a planning team got into the fine points of the project, it found that the original plan, while an excellent one, didn't divulge many of the hidden costs or very desirable, if not required, remodeling changes. These project details changed the original estimate of $375,300 to a cost/investment of somewhere between $600,000 and $700,000. The reason for the range is that the Team continues to work on value engineering of the project in an effort to reduce costs while continuing to recommend a very desirable plan that will benefit the Community.
 
  A very important point to keep in mind is that regardless of the final cost/investment, all funds for the project are available in the Capital and Asset Reserve Funds. Therefore, if the Board approves this project, there will be no special assessment or any other cost to the Association members to complete this project.
 
Pickleball Lights: All of the pickleball lights will be replaced with LED lighting which will provide excellent lighting for the courts and result in considerable energy savings. Thanks needs to be extended to the Properties Committee that pursued the TEP rebate that SCOV will receive makes this lighting conversion very affordable. 
 
News From The Views:
Book your tee times today! Note - We are cart path only until 10/31. Thank you.
Pro Shop special - 50% off on clothing only until 10/31, 40% off all in-stock shoes until 11/5.
These golf packages are available for purchase at the Administration office: 
  • 18 & 9-hole 10-punch punch cards
  • 18 & 9-hole 1, 3 & 4-month unlimited golf passes
  • 18 & 9-hole unlimited golf passes good thru 6/30/16 (prorated for FIRST time pass holders)Please go to our website for rates & info (http://theviewsgolfclub.com/rates/) 
Pro Shop project: The project progress continues. It's expected that the construction will be complete in the first part of November.
 
Tipster Submitters Classes:
Everyone who submits an article for the Tipster must attend ONE class.
Class 1 Wednesday, November 4, 2 PM, WC1 Click here to register. 
We explain the Article Standards by which the Tipster Editorial Committee edits your article. There will be detailed information about using the computerized submission system, including submitting a photo to enhance your article and how to access and print pages from the online version of the Tipster. 
We hope you can make ONE of these classes.
Two more classes for Tipster Submitters are: 
Class 2     Tuesday, January 5, 10 AM, WC1
Class 3     Thursday, February 4, 9 AM, WC1

Website: Have you created an account on the new website yet? This will allow you to view everything under the Members drop down menu. Just click on the "Create an Account" link at the top of the website to get started. **ALL fields are required to be completed in order to be approved for access to the MEMBERS section of the website.**  (For detailed, step-by-step instructions, please visit the News & Info / FAQ section on the website or Click Here

Check out the new online bulletin board! Use the power of our new website to reach more people! Did you know this website has a place where you can post your "for sale/wanted" items as well as your home to rent? Post Your For Sale/Wanted items here. Post Your Home to Rent here. Once your request has been approved by the web administrator, it will be posted immediately. **YOU MUST be an SCOV RESIDENT TO POST TO THE BULLETIN BOARDS.**

Monitor positions available: We are in need of two monitors to work at the Desert Oasis, Aquatic and Fitness Center and the Catalina Vista. Work from 8 to 20 hours a week. With the holidays coming it would be nice to turn some free time into cash. Starting pay is $8.05 an hour, minimum wage. Call Pam Sarpalius at 917-8077 to pick up a copy of a job description and for more information.

Facility thermostats: Here's a quick reminder to advise you that the monitors set the thermostats at a recommended level for comfort and energy usage during the different seasons. Now that the weather is cooling off, the thermostats will be adjusted for this time of the year. The important points to remember is that the thermostats must be left alone once adjusted by the monitor and anyone visiting the facilities should dress appropriately for the time of the year. This means that we may have to trade in our shorts and flip flops for long pants and shoes....not required, just suggested for comfort when in the facilities. 
 
Emerge! Event: Join us November 7, Dance Studio, 1-4 PM for our Accessories Boutique fundraiser to benefit Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse. The boutique will feature beautiful, gently-used accessories donated by SCOV residents (purses, scarves, jewelry, hats and shoes) all at bargain prices! The afternoon Accessories Boutique will be open to all Sun
City residents. All net proceeds will go to the Emerge organization. Mark your calendars!

SCOV Vistoso Cyclist's Food Bank Drive:We have one week left to make our donations to the annual SCOV Vistoso Cyclist's ICS Food Bank drive. We are hoping to reach our goal of $25,000 by the end of October. Again, this year, the generous Sun City Vistoso Foundation has provided a gift match grant totaling $7,000. In addition, be aware of the AZ Tax Credit which allows residents to give up to $200 (individual) and up to $400 (couple). This credit allows you to deduct the amount of your donation up to the amount of the AZ tax you owe. Yes, that means you donate today and get your money back in April when you deduct the donated amount from your taxes due. Help feed the needy by joining us and making your check out to "ICS" with "Food Bank" on the Memo line. Send to David Nelson, 1900 E. Somnolent Way, Oro Valley, AZ 85755.

Coyotes and Pets: Those of you who have lived in the desert for years are well aware that coyotes and unattended small pets don't mix well. This goes for Bobcats too. If you're new to the desert, please note that it's important to keep a close eye on your pets anytime they are outside. You may also be interested in knowing that coyotes like to eat pyracantha berries. So, if you want to take measures to keep coyotes at a distance, eliminate pyracantha bushes in your yard.
 
The Sunrisers Exercise Class has a time change. Starting on November 2 the Monday, Wednesday and Friday class will be from 7-8 AM.

Do you rent your home? Please visit the Member Services section of our website  here to obtain important info about renting your home as well as the forms the administration requires when they need to issue your renters their renter cards.

Questions, comments, etc. regarding This Week's SCOV Report: If you have a question, comment or other response that you would like to make regarding an item in this report, you may reply to this message. Depending on the nature of your response (comment, question, etc.), I will acknowledge your reply, answer your questions or take other appropriate action(s) in as timely a manner as possible.
Contact Information
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Bob Mariani General Manager of SCV
Bob Mariani, General Manager, 917-8080

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