Sunshine Country Club Estates

Sent 2023-02-17: AGENDA for 2023 Board First 'Required' Meeting on Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023 - 

The agenda for the 2023 Board first 'required' meeting on February 21 (immediately after the Annual meeting) is available to view/print directly from HERE and posted on the Sunshine Web site HERE.

Valerie will be posting a paper copy today:

• in the SEPO office

• on the poolside door into Retzlaff

• the mailboxes

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Please call with any questions / issues.

- Beth Parrish     2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents

E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com   314-960-6710

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Sent 2023-02-17: REMINDER: MAR 2023 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Feb 24, 2023 - 

As I'm writing this email I can hardly believe that next month's (March) Newsletter will be the FINAL one for this winter season. Where has the time gone? Anyway, here goes.

 

Here's your 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 Mar 2023 Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on Feb 24, at the latest.
The Newsletter Guidelines are posted on the Web site HERE. Please call with questions.- Beth Parrish     SEPO Newsletter Editor   E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com   314-960-6710

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Sent 2023-02-17: Potato Bake - 

LADIES GOLF

BAKED POTATO SUPPER

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Sign up soon.  We need to order those spuds!  Saturday, February 25, 2023.  4:30-6:00 pm.

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Large baked potato with lots of fixins to choose from.  Chili, cheese, butter, sour cream, broccoli, jalapenos, bacon bits, onions.  We tried to think of them all.  Dessert too!

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$8:00 per person. Cash only please. Sign up in the library until Wednesday, February 22 at Noon.

- Contact Glenda Wetherbee with questions.  425-418-3345

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Sent 2023-02-16: Women's Club Meeting (and "Taste of Sunshine" cake walk info) - 

Women's Club Meeting is this Friday 2/17/2023 at 9am in Retzlaff Hall. Please come and enjoy a little coffee and some donuts with us.

I will have a signup sheet for donations of cakes, pies, or goodies for the upcoming "Taste of Sunshine" cake walk on Thursday, Feb 23. There is no charge for the event > it is a potluck with dishes from your home state or even your childhood. We will charge for the cake walk and we are going to be doing 50/50  drawings throughout the event.

Hope you can join us Friday for the Women's Club Meeting!
Thank You,     Vicky LeRoy Krueger

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Sent 2023-02-16: Hot Tub: back in order - 

The hot tub has been repaired and is in the process of heating up. The replacement part arrived this morning and Lalo installed it immediately. Thanks for your patience.

- Jean Burgoine

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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

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Sent 2023-02-15:  Reminder Monday 20 February 2023 - 

Dear Friends - This Monday at 3pm, in Retz Hall - the Neighborhood Watch Meeting will focus on Seniors Saving A Life. Everyone is invited. Please sign up (in the Library) so we have sufficient manikins etc. Please call me and or refer to your February Newsletter for more details.

We will do a very quick review of any outstanding NW items we need to look at.
That's all folks. See ya real soon.
- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276, NW - CERT Coordinator
 

Sent 2023-02-15: AGENDA for SEPO Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Feb 21, 2022 - 

The agenda for the February 21, 2023 SEPO Annual meeting is:

• available to view/print directly from HERE and posted on the Sunshine Web site HERE.

Valerie will be posting a paper copy prior to 1 PM today:

• in the SEPO office

• on the poolside door into Retzlaff Hall

• at the mailboxes

 

The 1 PM portion of this meeting will be to determine a Quorum is established in order for the Election Committee to count the Ballots.

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The 3 PM portion of this meeting includes the announcements of your newly elected 2023 Board members along with the voting results of the proposed SEPO Rules revisions.

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We hope to see everyone there. Please call with any questions / issues.

Beth Parrish     2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents
E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com   314-960-6710

Sent 2023-02-15: Honor Wall (in Retzlaff Hall) - 

SUNSHINE HEROES UPDATE
WALL OF HONOR

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It has been a while since I communicated with you. It seems that the enthusiasm for this project has slowed. I want to remind all of our residents that this is an ongoing project and costs you nothing.

I was doing some work on this project and noticed that it appears that someone has tried to remove a plaque from the wall. Once the plaques are in place they are permanent and can only be removed by destroying both the plaque and the wall.

All new residents and existing residents can be recognized for their service to their country and community. If you or your spouse served in the military or served as police officers, fire fighters and first responders and want to be honored for this service all you have to do is 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.

Fill out the form and include a picture you what displayed and return it to the office or me. The picture you provide for use will be copied and returned. Please be sure to include your address here in the estates so that I can return your picture. If you want a current picture I can be available to take one if you contact me (the information is below).

All name plates and pictures that are placed on the wall and in the book should remain there indefinitely.

Thank you for your donations towards this project. I hope to hear from you in the near future.

Thank You For Your Service.
- Jim Tennant,     4161 N Missouri   616-866-9960   Email: jimbuck1050@yahoo.com

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Sent 2023-02-14: UPDATED PROCESS & FORM: SEPO Suggestion/Complaint/Idea - 

During the Feb 7, 2023 Board Meeting the Board approved to update the Process Document and Form being used to submit "SEPO Suggestions/Complaints/Ideas". The Process and Form can be obtained from the SEPO Office and the Sunshine Web site HERE.

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The minutes from this meeting were published today and contain the following:

A preamble has been added to this process stating (among other things):

1. What is needed from residents on the form.

2. Why it is needed.

3. Only the SEPO Office and Board members know who submitted a form.

4. Upon closure of a submission, details about the submission, with no mention of ‘who’ submitted it, are put on the Sunshine Web site HERE to keep the community informed of Board actions.

 

Please contact me or any of your other Board members if you have any questions.

- Beth Parrish     2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents
E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com   314-960-6710

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Sent 2023-02-14: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Mtg (Reg) Minutes & Exec Session Summary, Feb 7, 2023 - 

These minutes contains both:

• the UNAPPROVED minutes from the Feb 7, 2023 Board Meeting (Regular)
  and

• the UNACKNOWLEDGED Summary of the Feb 7, 2023, Executive Session
   

This document can be found on the Sunshine Web site HERE and viewed/printed directly from HERE.

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Not knowing who reads the minutes after each Board meeting, I wanted to point out that this document contains important information/updates concerning:

• Men's & Women's Golf Leagues

• New ACC member

• SEPO Suggestion/Complaint/Idea submission

• Multiple updates to the SEPO Policies & Procedures (P&P)
  (The updated P&P document will be sent in a separate email on Tue or Wed of this week.

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This document will be posted in the office later today. Please call with any issues or questions.
- Beth Parrish     SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents

Email: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com   314-960-6710

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Sent 2023-02-14: SEPO Policies & Procedures: Updated/Approved at Feb 7, 2023 Board Mtg (Reg) - 

As is evident in the meeting minutes from the Feb 7, 2023 Board Meeting (Regular), multiple proposed updates to the SEPO Policies & Procedures (P&P) were discussed and either rejected or accepted. I have made the 'accepted' updates to the document.

 

It can be found on the Sunshine Web site HERE and viewed/printed directly from HERE.

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The document that shows 'only the sections that were updated' can be viewed/printed from HERE.

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I know this is a lot of info and I have tried to explain everything clearly. But please call with any issues or questions.

- Beth Parrish     2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents

E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com   314-960-6710
 

Sent 2023-02-14: GENTLE REMINDER: SEPO 2023 Ballots - 

This is a GENTLE REMINDER that the SEPO 2023 Election is scheduled for next Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023. If you haven't already voted, please do so. All ballots MUST be received by SEPO by 1 PM on Feb 21 (at the absolute latest). The Ballot Box is located directly in front of the SEPO Office. If you aren't physically in Sunshine, an envelope was provided in your Ballot Packet to mail everything to SEPO. Thank You

- Marlene Hall,     Election Committee Chairperson

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Sent 2023-02-13: CORRECTION - URGENT: Combes Water Meeting rescheduled from Feb 13 to Feb 27 - 

CORRECTION TO RESCHEDULED DATE -

I just found out the Combes water meeting which was scheduled to be held this evening (Feb 13) has been rescheduled to Feb 27, which is two weeks from today.

- Mary Grandy

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From: SEPO Community <sepoenews@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, February 13, 2023 1:28 PM
To: sepoenews@gmail.com
Subject: URGENT: Combes Water Meeting rescheduled from Feb 16 to Feb 27

I just found out the Combes water meeting which was scheduled to be held this evening has been rescheduled to Feb 17.     Mary Grandy

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From: SEPO Community
Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2023 12:06 AM
To: sepoenews@gmail.com
Subject: Combes Water Meeting: Location Info

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The meeting talked about in the previous email below is at Combes Waterworks, 21626 Hand Rd, Harlingen (according to Google). It’s where Combes water bills are paid. Thanks, Mary Grandy
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From: MaryLou Grandy
Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2023 12:01 AM
To: sepoenews@gmail.com
Subject: Re: Combes Water Meeting

I obtained Board approval to send the email below from resident Mary Grandy.
- Beth Parrish, SEPO Communications
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To all Sunshine Combes residents.
We have been trying for years to switch our water, garbage, sewer to Harlingen. We pay twice as much for the same water and only one garbage pick up a week.
A few of us went to Harlingen Waterworks and found out yes our water comes from Harlingen not Combes so it’s an easy switch over.

There is finally a meeting set up with the Combes Mayor and council to discuss this matter.
This Monday February 13th at 7pm.
The more of us that attend the better.
- Mary Grandy     1909 W Iowa Ave   (847)702-0908   marylou64@prodigy.net
 

Sent 2023-02-13: No Garden Club Meeting - 

Just a reminder there will be No regular meeting on Tuesday, February 14th. Instead, we are doing a tour on Friday, February 17th. See signup sheet in library. Thank you, Susanne.

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Sent 2023-02-11: Women’s Golf Potato Bake - 

“Signup" for the Women’s Golf Potato Bake is now available in the Library. The event is Saturday, February 25. Happy Hour at 4:30 pm, Dinner served from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

 

$8.00 per person. Put your money (cash only) in an envelope with your name on the outside and place it in the drop box marked Potato Bake.

Glenda Wetherbee, chairperson
425-418-0031 with questions

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Sent 2023-02-11: Hot Tub: Not Working - 

The hot tub is out of order. A new part will be ordered on Monday. The repair may take a few days. Sorry for the inconvenience.

- Jean Burgoine     SEPO Board

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Sent 2023-02-11: MARKET: Home For Sale - 

See the home at 4112 N Nebraska Street, on the Sunshine MARKET that is for sale for Paul Lucas.

- Cindy Shriver, broker/owner     Dream Valley Properties LLC   956-970-0449

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Sent 2023-02-11: APPROVED: SEPO Financials, 2023-01 (Jan) - 

The APPROVED January 2023 SEPO Financials are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE. Please let me know if you have any questions.     - Mark Owen     SEPO Treasurer

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Sent 2023-11: FINANCIALS: SEPO 2022 - 

All 'APPROVED' 2022 SEPO Financials are now on the Sunshine Web site HERE.

- Beth Parrish     SEPO Web site Admin   E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com   314-960-6710
 

Sent 2023-02-09: Guys and Dolls tournament: Team Sheets - 

The team sheets have been posted in the library. Arrive 15 min before your assigned tee times for hole assignments and score cards. We will also review tournament rules at that time. It is going to be a fun tournament.
- Deloris Pearcy

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Sent 2023-02-09: Golf course closure - 

The golf course will be closed Friday and Saturday (2/10 and 2/11) from 9:30am – 3:45pm for the Guys and Dolls Golf Tournament.

- Randy Davis, Golf Course Director

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Sent 2023-02-08: Guys and Dolls - 

Guys and Dolls
Tournament 

Sign-ups for the tournament have ended. Due to the weather forecast for the mornings, we have changed the starting times to be 11:00am & 1:30pm. Our awards and happy hour will be Saturday at 5:00pm. Bring your favorite finger food to share and BYOB!
- Deloris Pearcy

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Sent 2023-02-08: VIDEO: Board Mtg (Regular) on Feb 7, 2023 - 

The video from the February 7, 2023 Regular Board meeting is now available for viewing:

• on the Sunshine Web site AND directly from HERE.

Please contact me with any issues/questions.
- Beth Parrish     SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents

Email: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com   314-960-6710

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Sent 2023-02-07: Home For Sale - 

See the home, 1917 W Montana Ave, on the Sunshine MARKET that is for sale for Kelly and Susan Kennedy.

- Cindy Shriver, broker/owner,     Dream Valley Properties LLC     956-970-0449

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Sent 2023-02-07: Resident Passing (Current) Funeral Info

As provided to you yesterday - Current resident:
Rodney Fink, husband to Bertha, passed away Friday, Feb 3, 2023.
https://www.sanbenitofuneralhome.com/tributes/DrRodney-FinkCDR-USNR-RET

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Additional Info provided by Bertha Fink:

Services: will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church on Feb 12 (Sunday) @ Noon.
Address: 1406 E. Austin Harlingen arc 78550

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Valerie Basaldua, Office Manager

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Sent 2023-02-06: Residents Passing (Current & Former) - 

Current resident:

Rodney Fink, husband to Bertha, passed away Friday, Feb 3, 2023.
https://www.sanbenitofuneralhome.com/tributes/DrRodney-FinkCDR-USNR-RET

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Former resident:

Nancy O'Brien Passed away Friday, Feb 3, 2023.
Former Resident Virgina Carubia called it in...956-454-9501.

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Valerie Basaldua, Office Manager

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Sent 2023-02-05: Sunshine Rock Painting Club Meeting February 6th, 2023 - 

Reminder - next Sunshine Rock Painting Class is Monday, February 6th, 2023,  to 3pm in Retzlaff Hall!

We plan to paint rocks for Easter and also planning to share some with local nursing home.

Hope to see you there!  

Thank you Cathy Richmond for everything!

- Karren Amos

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Sent 2023-02-04: AT FRONT GATE: Emergency vehicle - Siren Operated Sensor-Yelper not working - 

At our Front Gate - the Yelper S.O.S. (Siren Operated Sensor) is not working. Lalo has checked it out and could not get it to work (sound its alarm).

 

The Police Fire and EMS use this operation to get in here when necessary. Part of Yelper system is in our gate and the other part is in their Units. When the yelp has been recognized for three (3) seconds a trigger is sent to open the gate. This is an effective way for emergency service to respond - not needing a code or a key.
 

A call has been made to have it repaired. However, it will probably be Monday before that occurs. 

Therefore, the Front gate will remain in the 'open' position in case EMS or other emergency occurs - and we, the residents, come in late after hours.
-- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276

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Sent 2023-02-04: Home For Sale - 

See the home at 1940 W WI, on the Sunshine MARKET that is for sale for Victor & Judy Deleon.

- Cindy Shriver, broker/owner,     Dream Valley Properties LLC     956-970-0449

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Sent 2023-02-01: WC: Taste of Sunshine Potluck and Cakewalk - 

Dear Neighbors, 
The Women’s Club is happy to announce the upcoming activity of Taste of Sunshine with a Cake Walk. This event will take place on Thursday, February 23rd at 4PM.

With this event, we encourage everyone to make a dish from their childhood/adulthood lives or from the state in which you live/lived. This is a great way for us to get to know each other better through the love of food. When you enter the hall, you will place your dish under your state sign. Hopefully, we will see so many wonderful dishes and state pride from all of our Sunshine residents.

To make the event, a little more interesting, we have decided to add a cakewalk. We will have a sign-up list for anyone who would like to donate a baked good and we will sell cakewalk tickets for two dollars a walk. There will be other surprises as well!

We are looking forward to a wonderful time of fellowship with our community and encourage everyone to have fun and participate in this event.

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. More details to come in the following weeks.

Sincerely,
- Pam Davis 214-516-4844 & Vicky Leroy 785-418-6208

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Sent 2023-02-01: Home For Sale - 

See the home, 4132 M MO St, on the Sunshine MARKET that is for sale for Robert and Cheryl Ross.

- Cindy Shriver, broker/owner,     Dream Valley Properties LLC     956-970-0449
 

Sent 2023-01-06: NOTICE of Board Executive Session, Tuesday, Jan 10, 2023 - 

The below will be posted in the SEPO Office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes prior to 1 PM today.

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SEPO BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTICE to Community
Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Immediately after the Board meeting (Regular) in Retzlaff Hall

(Board members Only)
 

This is a formal notice to the SEPO community that Board President, Share Nelson, has called a SEPO Board Executive Session, for Board members only, to be held Tuesday, February 7, 2023, immediately after the 1 PM Board meeting (Regular) in Retzlaff Hall. There will be no access permitted into Retzlaff Hall, other than Board members, during this Executive Session.

This is a closed session as permitted by Texas law. As stated in Section 4.03 of the SEPO Bylaws, the Board may discuss:

• Enforcement action in violation of Covenants or Bylaws.

- Share Nelson     SEPO Board President
 

Sent 2023-02-01: AGENDA for BOARD (Regular) Meeting on Tuesday, Feb 7, 2022 @ 1 PM - 

The agenda for the 1 PM, February 7, 2023 SEPO Board (Regular) meeting is:

• available to view/print directly from HERE

• posted on the Sunshine Web site.

Valerie will be posting a paper copy prior to 1 PM today:

• in the SEPO office

• on the poolside door into Retzlaff

• the mailboxes

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Please call with any questions / issues.

Beth Parrish
2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents
E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com
314-960-6710