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Saturday, March 28, 2015

Anthem Opinions Looks at 2015 Sun City Anthem Board Candidates

Sun City Anthem 2015 Board Candidates
a
Hodgepodge of the Past & Present
(Part 1 of 4)


Very shortly, all residents of the Sun City Anthem community will be receiving their annual ballot to decide who will "represent" the residents for a two year period.

We use the word "represent" loosely, because the question that should be paramount when you cast a ballot, is..

Who do they represent...YOU or THEMSELVES ?

What do we suggest?



There are four seats to be filled in the 2015 edition of "HOA political chairs" and of the 6 candidates, 4 have been on previous boards.

We will look at all six candidates individually and give you our rationale as to why we believe each would be suitable or unsuitable for our leadership.

Let us begin with whom we believe would make excellent decisions toward strengthening the financial integrity of Sun City Anthem:

Barry Goldstein
Bob Frank
Jim Mayfield

Note: we have found it difficult to recommend a fourth individual.

You are entitled to vote for 4 individuals; however, voting for less than 4 will NOT invalidate your ballot, and can actually better assist those you prefer by not voting for a specific individual you feel is not qualified.

A series of three articles will be presented.  

The first, to be published on Monday, March 30th, will summarize candidates Barry Goldstein and Bob Frank.

The second  (to be published on Tuesday, March 31st) will include the two incumbents running for office, Jim Mayfield and Bella Meese.

The third and concluding piece (to be published on Wednesday, April 1st) will give you our thoughts on candidates, Carl Weinstein and Rex Weddle.


Let me remind all of our readers...

...that other than the facts presented, we will also share our personal opinions about them as well....

... based on personal observation, experiences, and actions, while bringing up questions that we believe YOU, the resident, are entitled to have correct knowledge of, prior to your casting any ballot.

Our practice has been...and will continue, not to make endorsements of any kind.

We feel that is would be improper.

...that a good quality publication merely tells all, and leaves the results of those facts and opinions up to the voter in order to make a personal educated decision.

As a part of our  pledge of "telling it all", we have disclosed not just information about the candidates, but the behind the scenes actions of some who sadly believe they must have absolute control in the running of our retirement community.

Some might say....look ahead, not back....but the past has always been indicative of what one might expect in the future...

"that those unfamiliar with the past, are condemned
to repeat it"

It is now for you, the electorate, to determine the future course of our community and whether or not you believe the past must be maintained...or...altered...

...to make a qualified decision based on YOUR NEEDS and the abilities of those you choose...to achieve them.

Once again, look for our first installment tomorrow, March 30th.

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

An Anthem Opinions Editorial

Sun City Anthem Life Style Committee
Approves Mini-Golf for Liberty Center...
Now off to anther committee 

An uncaring and unconcerned group of individuals has reversed a previous decision and recommended building a nine hole miniature golf course near the Liberty Center that will cost Sun City Anthem residents THOUSANDS.

Months after previously considering miniature golf...with this conclusion as to its merit in the desert...


 ...recommending tennis court additions and a board saying that funding for additional amenities was not going to take place due to cost....

...the Life Style committee...as a result of an obvious change in its leadership, reversed the Property and Grounds previous decision and recommended building what in our opinion will represent the largest waste of money ever spent...

...and that includes the continual funding for the restaurant operations.

Who is the leader of this Life Style committee?

Sun City Anthem Board candidate...

 Rex Weddle

Previous  Properties and Grounds chairman, Burt Davis, was strongly opposed to that concept; but sadly, this competent individual's term on that committee expired, and he did not seek reappointment as committee chair.

...and that left the door open for an opportunist who we believe....was waiting in the wings....to "cut" some form of deal with the mini-golf advocate, in order to obtain his support as a board candidate.

...and low and behold...

...the day that committee endorsed mini-golf...

...was the same day, the "mini advocate" endorsed Mr.  Weddle for election to the Sun City Anthem Board in his publication.

Months ago people flocked to a Property and Grounds meeting listening and laughing at the mini-golf advocate as he made one argument after another, all of which were premised on a petition in which his volunteers obtained over 700 signatures stating this venture would be "free".

Each and every point he made was refuted successfully WITH DOCUMENTATION by those who listened to his contrived and typical "half-truths" in one distortion after another.

His "free" meant funds taken from the dreaded "Asset Enhancement" or "New Member Fee" funds that are collected when most residents sell their homes....

.33% of the gross sales price of the home...

..a fund that has been used to BYPASS the vote of residents in making vast expenditures for "wish lists", and allowing funds to be spent at the whims of FOUR people who would have a controlling majority of our board of directors...

...a fund only few homeowners associations collect...

...a fund we, at Anthem Opinions, believe, has lent itself
to CORRUPTION and vast expenditures of overpriced  projects that this...and other boards...have continually utilized while rejecting all forms of "checks and balance" oversight.

We shall discuss this immoral fee at greater length in a future editorial.

...but we have also been made aware that the mini golf advocate has.... since that original rejection..

...never wavered in his continual quest in advocating the wasteful expenditure of association funds...

...many, if not all of which....have resulted in disastrous financial consequences to our community.

We have been made aware time and again, that he has approached individuals advocating a "quid pro quo" ("you scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours") sales pitch in supporting this venture....lobbying anyone who will listen to him in order to get his way in this senseless venture.

...and...for now...he seems to have succeeded in his "crony" manner of political persuasion.

Does it make sense to spend what we believe will amount to close to $200,000 to $250,000 when all costs are included (demolition, construction, landscaping, water, insurance. annual maintenance, etc.)...in the summer months of 110 degree heat...

...to play miniature golf on a NINE HOLE bland course...when the alternative is spending NO ASSOCIATION FUNDS and driving an additional 2 miles to play an indoor EIGHTEEN HOLE course for $5 or $6 ?

Over a year ago we traveled to Sun City Summerlin and examined their miniature golf course...a beautifully constructed 18 hole course....in 75 degree temperatures...and there was a visible absence while we were there....

NO PEOPLE were playing on the course.

We then asked the people at the desk about course usage and they too confirmed that it was RARELY used, other than during spring breaks when grandchildren visit.

What about the people who reside in that area of Sun City Anthem?  How do they feel about that option? 

What insurance protection do we have AGAINST kids running around and falling in a public outdoor facility ?

"Slip & Fall" cases are the "bread and butter" of many personal injury attorneys.

Our conclusion to this problem is twofold.

First....if this is believed to be as popular as the advocate and the Life Style Committee believes it is...

PROVE IT !   

.PLACE IT ON A BALLOT for property owners to decide if this expenditure should be made....a simple request to obtain the true wishes of "the people"....THE PEOPLE WHO WILL PAY FOR IT.

Second...REJECT Rex Weddle from election to the Sun City Anthem Board of Directors. 

A vote for this man will continue "politics as usual" in our association.

The time has come for residents of this community to stand up and no longer "sit on the sidelines" watching our valuable resource dues dollars spent foolishly on projects recommended by uncaring, selfish and in many cases, incompetent individuals with little experience...and approved by those with even less experience, who will do anything, or make any political deal, to achieve power as a board member.

It takes little...merely casting a vote for those who WILL NO LONGER tolerate financial abuse.

...And within a few days we shall publish another "all telling" editorial that will allow you to look at the various candidates with open eyes...based on past factual activities....for you to consider...

...rather than merely the contrived and often inflated rhetoric placed "half story" candidate flyers THAT HAVE NEVER BEEN VERIFIED as to accuracy or full disclosure....

..or some alternative blogger who, especially in the case of incumbents he recommends,  AVOIDS FULL DISCLOSURE BY REFUSING TO PUBLISH PAST VOTING RECORDS.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

I Love 'em...but they hurt !

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 New Shoes too Tight ?
  

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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

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Monday, March 23, 2015

Resident Complaint Against Sun City Anthem Board can have serious ramifications

Resident Files NRS Complaint Against 
Sun City Anthem Board


If you receive emails entitled "Message from the Board President", you, like so many of us, usually hit the "delete" button...but the one received on Monday, March 23, 2015 listed a number of items that will be discussed on the Tuesday, March 24th board agenda review, and addressed at the Thursday, March 26th board meeting.

What caught our eye was one particular item:

A member claim of a violation of NRS 116.3103

We (like 99.99% of you) probably hadn't the slightest idea what this statue included.

So...we researched it and have reprinted it in order for you to understand the SERIOUSNESS of this complaint against the Sun City Anthem board of directors...

...and...how important it is to examine the various candidates who are running for election and reelection...

...as to their past actions in creating any legal (and expensive) association problems in the future.

It covers...

 FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF A BOARD


Here is the text of NRS 116.3013: 

NRS 116.3103 - Power of executive board to act on behalf of association; members and officers are fiduciaries; duty of care; application of business-judgment rule and conflict of interest rules; limitations on power.


1. Except as otherwise provided in the declaration, the bylaws, this section or other provisions of this chapter, the executive board acts on behalf of the association. In the performance of their duties, the officers and members of the executive board are fiduciaries and shall act on an informed basis, in good faith and in the honest belief that their actions are in the best interest of the association.

Officers and members of the executive board:

(a) Are required to exercise the ordinary and reasonable care of officers and directors of a nonprofit corporation, subject to the business-judgment rule; and

(b) Are subject to conflict of interest rules governing the officers and directors of a nonprofit corporation organized under the law of this State.

2. The executive board may not act to:

(a) Amend the declaration.

(b) Terminate the common-interest community.

(c) Elect members of the executive board, but unless the governing documents provide that a vacancy on the executive board must be filled by a vote of the membership of the association, the executive board may fill vacancies in its membership for the unexpired portion of any term or until the next regularly scheduled election of executive board members, whichever is earlier.
Any executive board member elected to a previously vacant position which was temporarily filled by board appointment may only be elected to fulfill the remainder of the unexpired portion of the term.
(d) Determine the qualifications, powers, duties or terms of office of members of the executive board.
3. The executive board shall adopt budgets as provided in NRS 116.31151.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 557; A 1993, 2364; 2001, 3193; 2003, 225; 2005, 2592; 2009, 1734, 2797; 2011, 2430)

Disclaimer: 
These codes may not be the most recent version. 

Nevada may have more current or accurate information. 

We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. 

Please check official sources.

We will keep you posted as to the result of this filed complaint.

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Sunday, March 22, 2015

Las Vegas Review Journal Says it's Time for Change in Government Leadership

Early Voting Started March 21st...Primary Election is April

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Computer Language

Computer Lingo...and...What You Should Know About It

by
Allen Weintraub
Anthem Opinions Administration

The Best Defense against being violated and abused on the internet is good information.

As a follow-up to my last article about my getting hacked, I present to you to better educate you.

When it comes to cyber-security, it's important to understand what common security "buzzwords" and technical terms mean and how they impact you. 

In this message, we'll take a look at the following terms:.. 

Malware 
eMail spoofing
Pyramid scheme
Social engineering 
Malware
This is short for "malicious software". 
Malware is an all-encompassing term that includes viruses, ransomware, worms, trojan horsesrootkits, key-loggers, dialers, spyware, rogue security software, etc. installed on your computer, phone or mobile device without your consent. 
Malware can be used to crash your computer, monitor, and/or control your online activity. 
Criminals use malware to steal your information, send spam, or commit fraud. 
Malware can often be detected using up-to-date anti-virus software, which should be run regularly on your computer, smartphone and/or tablet.

eMail Spoofing

eMail spoofing occurs when a forged sending address is used in the delivery of an eMail. 
Spam and phishing eMails typically use spoofing to mislead you about the origin of the message.
 For example, an eMail arrives in your mailbox apparently from your friend "John Doe"; but rather than coming from JohnDoe@valideMail.com, it is actually coming from BadGuy@stealyourstuff.com
Opening such messages can lead to having malware installed on your computer, smartphone or tablet.

Pyramid Schemes

  If you have an eMail account, you've seen this one:  a get-rich-quick scheme designed to take your money. 
The technical definition of a pyramid scheme is an unsustainable business model involving promising participants' payment or services, primarily for enrolling other people into the scheme, rather than supplying any real investment or sale of products or services to the public
The best defense: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is, so just delete such messages upon receipt.


Social Engineering

Of all our terms for today, social engineering is perhaps the most interesting.
In the context of computer security, it refers to the manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging confidential information

As a type of "confidence trick" or "con"; for the purpose of information gathering, committing fraud, or gaining system access, it differs from a traditional con in that it is often just a first step in a complex fraud scheme

An example would be pretending to be someone familiar to you - either personally or as part of a group - and then playing on that "association" to exploit you for personal information, computer access or money. 
You can avoid such manipulation by being absolutely sure of the person you’re communicating with before taking any actions that might compromise your personal information.

What's the best advice anyone can give you ?

The  best defense is a good offense.

Be careful, it is tough out there.





Saturday, March 21, 2015

What's Going in this week in our home town ?


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Friday, March 20, 2015

Henderson Begins Early Primary Voting on Saturday

2015 Henderson Primary Election
Early Voting
Time & Location Schedule

Early voting for the Henderson Municipal Primary Election will be available between March 21 and April 3 at Henderson City Hall, Galleria at Sunset and neighborhood voting sites.
Henderson residents wishing to cast their ballot in the primary election must be register in advance.

Henderson City Hall, 240 Water St.
First floor, Office of the City Clerk
Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday-Sunday: Closed

Galleria at Sunset, 1300 W. Sunset Rd.
Lower level, Kohl's Court
Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.


Open 9a.m.- 6p.m. at various locations

March 21 – Gibson Library,
                   100 W. Lake Mead Pkwy.

March 22 – Vons,
                   45 E. Horizon Ridge Pkwy.

March 23 & 24 – Sun City MacDonald Ranch, 
                  2020 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy.

March 25 – Silver Spring Recreation Center
                   1951 Silver Springs Pkwy.


March 26 – Paseo Verde Library,
                    280 S. Green Valley Pkwy.

March 27 & 28 – Solera at Anthem Community Center
                    2401 Somersworth Dr.
 

March 29 – Vons
                   2667 Windmill Pkwy.
 

March 30 – Black Mountain Recreation Center, 
                   599 Greenway Rd.
 

March 31 – Green Valley Library, 

                   2797 N. Green Valley Pkwy. 

April 1 and 2 – Sun City Anthem Center, 

                   2450 Hampton Rd. 

April 3 – Heritage Park Senior Facility, 
                   300 Racetrack Rd.