tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342605128663995325.post8769316673371585887..comments2024-02-24T04:37:28.841-08:00Comments on Anthem Opinions: Meet Adam Clarkson: Sun City Anthem Association AttorneyAnthem Opinionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17821344105155644373noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342605128663995325.post-5383657562949746302017-10-13T15:35:58.043-07:002017-10-13T15:35:58.043-07:00Jack,
Your observations are good ones.
First, wh...Jack,<br /><br />Your observations are good ones.<br /><br />First, when the original petitions were brought out, Anthem Opinions made a suggestion that the 4 of those who were originally subject to removal, sit at a desk and let the entire community ask questions to each of them.<br /><br />That suggestion was ignored; however, the other blogger, David Berman, came up with the stupid idea that he would be their spokesman and answer questions on their behalf.<br /><br />What Berman doesn't seem to understand is that he is not a Board member and most people couldn't care less about what he thinks, that those of us who were in favor of the removal wanted to talk to the "real McCoy", rather than their shill.<br /><br />The community elected THEM, not him and if they were unable to defend themselves, that obviously meant they either chose not to, or were incapable of doing so.<br /><br />Instead they have taken to the pen and written emails to many in the community...a convenient way to boast of their achievements, but cowardly when not questioned publicly.<br /><br />And so their "political appointees" have also done so because most of them are a part of their "machine".<br /><br />I don't quite understand your comment about Anthem Opinions being the only one defending Board actions. On the contrary, we've examined those actions and find many of them questionable at best.<br /><br />Going to a Board meeting means they allow you to speak 2 minutes before they get started and 2 minutes thereafter while they pine away listening to themselves vote on things that have already been decided on in their private "secret meetings" that they refer to as "executive sessions".<br /><br />Your comments at Board meetings are normally meaningless. I suggest you attend one yourself to witness the same 30-50 people out of 12,000+ who reside in Sun City Anthem, who remind me of bobbleheads in the rear of a car window.<br /><br />Most couldn't read a balance sheet or income statement if their lives depended on it. The average individual who attends believes they "know it all" yet you would be hard pressed to find many who have had any relevant business experience (as do board members), and the results of their decisions are obvious:<br /><br />Failed restaurants<br />Increased dues<br />Outrageous incomes paid to personnel<br /><br />You may be at an age where your joining some kind of committee may be tedious, but if you do, before you do, make sure you are lock step in the system's beliefs, or you will either be shunned by those who do, or the frustration of watching so many of the bureaucrats in action, will result in your saying "Why did I ever get involved with any of this?"<br /><br />Jack, the removal proponents want a "new beginning". This current bunch are nothing more than "recycled" old guard who perpetuate a system that has over the years, developed into an inefficient "good ole boy" network whose results in the real word would have had them fired by any standard.<br /><br />We want leaders who have relevant experience, who in turn will appoint those to committees who are knowledgeable and can provide valued input with differing opinions.<br /><br />The immense amount of talent in so many different fields have been overlooked, and we would hope "a new beginning" would welcome that belief and encourage varying thoughts in order to come to a logical conclusion before casting any vote.<br /><br />Good luck in your decision Jack. I wish more people would take the time to do what you did.<br /><br />My best.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anthem Opinionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821344105155644373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342605128663995325.post-84042417740362225762017-10-13T11:17:02.411-07:002017-10-13T11:17:02.411-07:00I am an 84 year old living in Sun City and had pos...I am an 84 year old living in Sun City and had posted to a blog before today. I was directed to a different blog by a neighbor, who explained to me the ballot, which by the way I nearly threw away. My ballot is still awaiting my decision. I've read a lot on here and on the other blog. There is an awful lot to digest. I remain confused and posted the following to the other blog. I received a partial answer, and wondered if you have a comment, as you appear to be the main outlet for voices on the removal side.<br /><br />I have one nagging observation. Why, when this thing got started, didn't the Board have a dialog with the removal advocates? Why haven't they at least notified every one this is happening? I feel that if the Board had listened to the advocates we might have been able to address most of the issues without the special election. According to your blog the removal folks just don't understand. Your voice appears to be the only one defending the Board's actions. Why are they silent? Why won't they explain themselves and defend their activities as not illegal? Has the lawyer taken away their right to do so?<br /><br />Jack FateAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527045649113021122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342605128663995325.post-59691410314640450422017-10-13T11:11:19.483-07:002017-10-13T11:11:19.483-07:00From Laura Shapiro...to...Anthem OpinIons
THIS JU...From Laura Shapiro...to...Anthem OpinIons<br /><br />THIS JUST GETS BETTER EVERY DAY!!!Anthem Opinionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821344105155644373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342605128663995325.post-42915867134046998512017-10-13T11:06:04.882-07:002017-10-13T11:06:04.882-07:00From Barry Goldstein...to...Anthem Opinions
Dick,...From Barry Goldstein...to...Anthem Opinions<br /><br />Dick, regarding association legal fees, the latest numbers I have are from 8/31.<br /><br />Actual paid in August $25,919.50. <br /><br />Budgeted $7,500<br /><br />Actual over budget YTD $91,714.03.Anthem Opinionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821344105155644373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342605128663995325.post-30002638830194073732017-10-13T11:00:38.778-07:002017-10-13T11:00:38.778-07:00Looks like you're not the only one, Douglas. ...Looks like you're not the only one, Douglas. <br /><br />By the way, we had another question come up from a reader regarding her not obtaining a ballot at all. <br /><br />After she told me she was an owner, not a renter, she was going to make a copy of a ballot from her neighbor and send it back in her own envelope.<br /><br />NO NO NO..not acceptable and will be VOIDED. <br /><br />You have to call the CPA firm and HOPEFULLY get through to them on Monday.<br /><br />What's next folks? <br /><br />This is getting past DECEPTIVE & DISHONEST; now we're at INTELLIGENCE INSULTING and STONEWALLING.<br /><br />How could any honest individual want to be keep any of these people in charge?<br /><br />Maybe I answered my own question.<br /><br />You couldn't possibly be HONEST, if you did !Anthem Opinionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821344105155644373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342605128663995325.post-31771010696859580992017-10-13T10:59:16.835-07:002017-10-13T10:59:16.835-07:00From Douglas West...to...Anthem Opinions
I called...From Douglas West...to...Anthem Opinions<br /><br />I called and was told the person in chargewon't be in till Monday.<br /><br />How inconvenient. <br /><br />So another 4 day delay. Anthem Opinionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821344105155644373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342605128663995325.post-76915478974003261042017-10-13T10:36:10.383-07:002017-10-13T10:36:10.383-07:00Jeff,
You have to be kidding. We're paying s...Jeff,<br /><br />You have to be kidding. We're paying some high clss CPA firm and that's the answer you got?<br /><br />Some CPA firm...only one individual who can send out a substitute ballot?<br /><br />Let's see, assuming you reach him and he does indeed send you the substitute ballot, that means another FOUR to FIVE days will pass until you get it.<br /><br />What a sham !<br /><br />Looks like the Ombudsman will get another complaint.<br />Anthem Opinionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821344105155644373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342605128663995325.post-17774180517553381542017-10-13T10:33:48.167-07:002017-10-13T10:33:48.167-07:00From Jeff K...to...Anthem Opinions
Thanks for giv...From Jeff K...to...Anthem Opinions<br /><br />Thanks for giving me the phone for the CPA firm. <br /><br />Just called and was told that the person handling the ballots, Eric Lorenz, wasn't in and won't be available until Monday. <br /><br />Must be another way that the board is trying to interfere in this procedure. Anthem Opinionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821344105155644373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342605128663995325.post-87364519331405122222017-10-13T08:07:16.897-07:002017-10-13T08:07:16.897-07:00Joe,
Come on, it that the next excuse to disguise...Joe,<br /><br />Come on, it that the next excuse to disguise DECEPTION? <br /><br />Discrimination against color blind individuals?<br /><br />Well Joe, perhaps if they would have printed "Hey Stupid, open this, it's Your Ballot", it might have avoided a lot of confusion...and with the inclusion of the word "Removal", at the very least people MIGHT have been curious to open it.<br /><br />But THEY DIDN'T, did they?<br /><br />Joe, lots of people dispose of mail that appears to be junk, and in this case, how many people would be able to recognize an envelope from an unknown CPA firm...completely unmarked with any SCA identification...as to it pertaining to anything to do with SCA, much less a ballot to remove directors?<br /><br />Evidently the "stupid" authorities recognized how DECEIVING the mailing was, and as a result, the "stupid" people were DECEIVED, and then were allowed to obtain a substitute ballot.<br /><br />Do you really justify the manner in which the ballots were mailed, considering there has NEVER BEEN ANY OFFICiAL PUBLICATION from SCA management that a removal election is even taking place?<br /><br />If so, please send us a response so as our readers can understand your thinking.Anthem Opinionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821344105155644373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342605128663995325.post-45537765598472466122017-10-13T07:58:00.917-07:002017-10-13T07:58:00.917-07:00From Joseph Cregan...to...Anthem Opinions
So now ...From Joseph Cregan...to...Anthem Opinions<br /><br />So now you want color coded envelopes? <br /><br />Isn’t that unfair to those of us who are color blind?<br /><br />There are some people who will always blame others for their own stupidity. <br /><br />You throw away mail without opening it and then blame others for not getting your ballot. <br /><br />How about an envelope that says “Hey stupid, open this, it’s your ballot”. <br /><br />Stop blaming others for your own incompetence.Anthem Opinionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821344105155644373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342605128663995325.post-58015625033878656732017-10-13T07:32:43.807-07:002017-10-13T07:32:43.807-07:00Jeff,
We get so many inquiries about this removal...Jeff,<br /><br />We get so many inquiries about this removal election.<br /><br />Why?<br /><br />Because of the deception that was sent and left so many questions unanswered...<br /><br />...and in our opinion, was intentional to taint a true vote total.<br /><br />Let's cover a few of them.<br /><br />First: <br /><br />There is no ballot for the General Manager. Her petitions (836 signed) were non-binding and used to merely show the current Board how dissatisfied so many owners were with her actions and "decrees". <br /><br />We can't even get the Board to acknowledge a request that they be placed in her permanent employee file to be used for performance measurement and compensation increases.<br /><br />Second:<br /><br />There is the question as to the removal ballot itself. <br /><br />The original letter from the CPA firm wouldn't even provide owners a telephone number to call.<br /><br />It was then that numerous complaints and letters were sent to the Nevada Ombudsman complaining about the method in which they were DISGUISED and in so many cases, were "tossed in the garbage" by owners believing the letter from the CPA firm (Ovist & Howard, CPAs) was nothing but a junk mail solicitation.<br /><br />GM Seddon would then send the "attorney advice" that essentially convened this message:<br /><br />"SO SAD, TOO BAD"<br /><br />As a result of that DECEPTION, honesty prevailed and you can indeed obtain a substitute ballot by contacting the CPA firm directly at:<br /><br />(702) 456-1300Anthem Opinionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821344105155644373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342605128663995325.post-1768494693225609212017-10-13T07:27:55.787-07:002017-10-13T07:27:55.787-07:00From Jeff K...to...Anthem Opinions
Can you tell m...From Jeff K...to...Anthem Opinions<br /><br />Can you tell me who to contact about not receiving the special "no confidence" ballot.<br /><br />I’m a part time resident and have my mail delivered to my home in Illinois. <br /><br />To date I have not received it.Anthem Opinionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821344105155644373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6342605128663995325.post-66693121675143765942017-10-13T06:52:27.993-07:002017-10-13T06:52:27.993-07:00From Rana Goodman...to...Anthem Opinions
I miss J...From Rana Goodman...to...Anthem Opinions<br /><br />I miss John Leach; bet you never thought you would hear me say that!Anthem Opinionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821344105155644373noreply@blogger.com