Clubs & Committees (2023 Summer) Additional Details Rock Painting Club (ONGOING) WC: Easter Service (2023-04-09) COMPLETE WC: Labor Day (2023-09-04) COMPLETE Woodworkers (COMPLETE) WC: July 4th Party (2023-07-04) COMPLETE WC & NW: Memorial Day (2023-05-29) COMPLETE *************** ONGOING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR Rock Paint ing (Meeting Info, Pictures and other items of interest can be found HERE .) Rock Painting Club (ONGOING) WC: Labor Day (2023-09-04) COMPLETE Back to Top *************** COMPLETE Labor Day (September 4, 2023 ) ​ Sent 2023-09-03 : REMINDER, LABOR DAY - MONDAY SEPT 4TH POTLUCK DINNER 5:00PM IN RETZLAFF HALL EATING AT 5:30PM WOMEN’S CLUB WILL SUPPLY SAMS CLUB BIG HOT DOGS WE WILL HAVE SIGNUP SHEETS IN THE LIBRARY FOR HELPERS AND WHAT YOU WILL BE BRINGING SO WE CAN GET A HEAD COUNT WE WILL ASK FOR A DONATION FOR THE BUNS AND HOT DOGS ​ Vicky Krueger WC: July 4th Party (2023-07-04) COMPLETE Back to Top *************** COMP LETE July 4th Party (Ju ly 4, 2023 ) ​ Sent 2023-06-28: Don’t forget to sign-up please for July 4th- ​ EVERYONE IS ASKING ABOUT THE 4TH OF JULY ​ Let's have an Indoor > Outdoor party at the Pool. We have the hotdogs > buns > chips donated. Doing a 4:00pm cookout by the pavilion. We will also have the hall opened-up because of the heat. ​ If everyone would sign up for side items in the library, no later than June 30, so we will have some kind of a head count. Bring your own drinks > but no glass by the pool please. Let's have FUN!!! Any questions text: - Vicky Krueger, 785-418-6208 ​ Sent 202 3-06-22: July 4th Party - ​ EVERYONE IS ASKING ABOUT THE 4TH OF JULY Let's have an Indoor > Outdoor party at the Pool. We have the hotdogs > buns > chips donated. Doing a 4:00pm cookout by the pavilion. We will also have the hall opened-up because of the heat. If everyone would sign up for side items in the library, no later than June 30, so we will have some kind of a head count. Bring your own drinks > but no glass by the pool please. Let's have FUN!!! Any questions text: - Vicky Krueger, 785-418-6208 WC & NW: Memorial Day (2023-05-29) COMPLETE Back to Top *************** COMP LETE Memoria l Day Festiv it i es (May 29, 20 23 ) ​ See pictures from this event HERE . ​ Sent 2023-05-31: Memorial Day Festivities: THANK YOU - Dear Friends - I wish to thank everyone who participated in yesterday's Veterans Tribute. So many of you contributed - from the nuts & bolts of the Program, Parade, Potluck to the decorating and dirty dishes. I dare not start a Thank You list of names fearing leaving one out - so God Bless America and God bless you. And as Lee Greenwood sings - 🎵 I am proud to be an American..... 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵 -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ************************************************************************************** Hi - This is Beth Parrish. Thanks to those of you who sent me pictures and posted pictures on the Sunshine FB page so that I could post some of the festivities on the Sunshine Website HERE . - Beth Parrish, Sunshine Website Mgr ​ Sent 2023-05-29: RAIN PLANs - if necessary for Memorial Day Monday 29 May 2023 - Dear Friends - The show will go on.......If rain tries to mess our day, just go to Retzlaff Hall -- 1:30 PM. We will have the Memorial Day tribute there. If weather permitting, we will have the Golf Cart Parade as planned and the program will continue at the Gazebo. The Potluck plan has not changed. (4pm Retz Hall) Thanks - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ​ Sent 2023-05-22: Memorial Day Tribute Monday 29 May 2023 - Dear Friends - Memorial Day is next Monday. Please mark your calendars for this event. Sunshine will present a Memorial Day Tribute on Monday the 29th Everyone is cordially invited. Memorial Day is a holiday originally called Decoration Day. It was designed to honor Armed Forces who gave their all during service to our Nation. And we are especially grateful to these families. We shall celebrate and give thanks. Golf Cart Parade 1:30 Meet at the Office If you please - decorate your Golf Cart and carry your Flag Hoppy will have music We will cover Michigan to Missouri heading to Iowa to Minnesota then - back to Michigan, going to Missouri to Montana and out to the Gazebo for the program. Gazebo - Program begins. If anyone would like to help with this piece, please notify me. I also need about 9 volunteers for the Branch Flags Lenore 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Flag bearers and script readers are needed. Potluck - 4pm Retz Hall See Jill Ventrello for any questions relevant to the Potluck. Bring your favorite dish and enjoy the fellowship. Thank you, God Bless you and God Bless the USA - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ​ ​ Sent 2023-05-22: Memorial Day memory board - I realize that Memorial Day is a day to honor those that lost their lives serving their country but personally I feel there are not enough days in the year to honor ALL veterans so with that being said I have made a bulletin board in Retzlaff Hall, for Memorial Day, for anyone that wants to display pictures, letters or any memories of their loved ones that have served or are now serving. If you want please let us know who these special veterans in your life are. Also make sure that you put your name and number on the back so I can get them back to you. Hope to see many of you there at the parade, the gazebo ceremony and the hall for potluck. - Jill Ventrello ​ Sent 2023-05-17: Memorial Day planning meeting Friday 19 May 11 am - Dear Friends - Anyone wishing to give their 2 CENTS for Memorial Day, please come with your ideas. Tentative Plans; MONDAY 29 May = Memorial Day Golf cart Parade 2pm, meet at the Office. Memorial day program - Gazebo to follow Potluck supper 4pm Jill Ventrello - sponsor -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sponsor for Golf Cart Parade & Gazebo plans ​ Sent 2023-05-13: MEMORIAL DAY Plans at Sunshine Monday 29 May 2023 - Dear Friends, Memorial Day has been and is a special day to honor all military members who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Aside from decorating Veterans graves, parades an d services are often held but after WWII, the purpose broadened and now recognizes all those who have served in all American Wars. The National Remembrance Act - Moment of Silence - pause at 3pm local time. (We will incorporate this with the program at the Gazebo). Sunshine is a proud community and there are 2 parts to our Memorial Day program - the Veterans Tribute (Golf Cart Parade & Gazebo Program) and the Pot Luck which will follow shortly thereafter in Retz Hall. There is a sign up sheet in the Library. For the Parade and Gazebo part, I am looking for volunteers to help with several facets. The Pot Luck Team are doing their thing at Retz Hall. John and I need Flag Bearers to carry the Branch Flags and 2 escorts with wooden rifles (that don't shoot). Hoppy will help with sound. John will help with the Flag ceremony. I need 2 Neighborhood Watch volunteers to mark the area by the Gazebo from where the Flags will enter. We appreciate your 2 CENTs and can have a brief meeting on Tues or Weds the 16th and/or 17th of May. Let's meet at the Office and go from there. Please call me for any questions 956 245 1276 Thanks -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ​ Sent 2023-05-10: Memorial Day Festivities - Memorial Day (Monday May 29th) is the unofficial start to summer so it's time to celebrate! We're starting by having a golf cart parade around the neighborhood at 2:00 pm followed by a short ceremony at the gazebo. We'll all meet back at Retzlaff Hall at 4:00 pm for a potluck. There is a signup sheet in the library for those of you who want to bring food. Also there's going to be a memorial board that you can use to put up pictures of your loved ones who have served in the past. Please put your name and number on the back to I can get them back to you. I'll send out a notice when the board is ready for you to start putting up your memories. Hope to see all of you there. Jill Ventrello ​ Sent 2023-03-30 : Memorial Day potluck - We're thinking of having a Memorial Day potluck on May 29th. If you'd be interested in attending there is a signup sheet in the library. - Jill Ventrello Back to Top *************** COMP LETE W C: Easter Service (April 9, 2023 ) Sent 2023-03-29 : WOMEN'S CLUB EASTER SERVICE - WC: Easter Service (2023-04-09) COMPLETE APRIL 9TH, 2023 EASTER SUNDAY / SUNRISE SERVICE AT THE GAZEBO (UNLESS THE WEATHER IS TOO BAD FOR IT TO BE OUTSIDE IT WILL BE RETZLAFF HALL) TIME: 7:30AM WE WILL TAKE-UP AN OFFERING FOR THE PASTOR AT THE GAZEBO GOLF CARTS OR LAWN CHAIRS ARE WELCOME (YOU MAY WANT A FLASHLIGHT) PARKING ON TEXAS AVE (PLEASE KEEP SAFETY IN MIND) WE WILL SERVE A POTLUCK BRUNCH AT RETZLAFF HALL TO FOLLOW THE SERVICE AT APPROXIMATELY 9AM Vicky Krueger *************** PERIODIC Woodshop Orientation ​ Sent 2023-05-21: Wood Shop Orientation Class Thursday May 25th 5 pm - COMPLETE Woodshop Orientation Class Thursday May 25th 5 pm in the wood shop. This will be the last class until Fall. This class is a requirement for using the wood shop. A one time attendance is required. The shop will be closed during the class. Call John Chajec 708-280-8940 with any questions. Woodworkers (COMPLETE) Back to Top Back to Top

CURRENT SEPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS ​ 2023 - 2024 SEPO Directors Terms Vary based on Year Elected Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., (SEPO) governs Sunshine Country Club Estates (SCCE). ​ Members of the Board of Directors must be "deeded lot owners of record of Sunshine Country Club Estates, and/or their spouse" (as stated in Article II of the Bylaws). Elections for approximately half the Board are held each February creating staggered terms which provides continuity. (Additional details can be found in the Bylaws .) Previous Boards SEPO Board of Directors 2023 - 2024: Contact information for your 202 3 - 2024 Board members can be found in the Residen ts section of the website . Share Nelson (t erm expired Feb 2024) BIO P residen t ​ Secretary & Governing Documents (click HERE to view all SEPO Rules) ​​ BIO Te rm expires Feb 2025) ​ Mark Owen (term expired Feb 2024) Treasurer Randy Davis (term expired Feb 2024) 1st Vice President & Director of Golf Course - Golf Course Equipment Irrigation Maintenance Maintenance Area Jim Kennedy (term expires Feb 2025) 2nd Vice President & Director of Common Area 1 - Offices & Lounge Pavilion Pool & Hot tub Retzlaff Hall Sunburst Building Tom Perrier (term expires Feb 2025) Director of Common Area 2 - Texas Ave Drainage and Irrigation Ditches Streets and Grounds Frank Tewell (term expires Feb 2025) Director of Common Area 3 - ​ Storage Lot & Woodshop Shuffleboard Court Tennis Court Back to Top

Women's Club (Prior Years ) Current WC Boards Women's Club ( 2022 - 2024) Officers & Standing Committee Chairpersons Women's Club ( 2022 - 20242) ​ Women's Club Officers (2022-2024) President: Vicky Krueger (appointed as of 03-29-2022) (term ended Feb 2024) Vice-President: Judy Stone (appointed in 10-2023 ) (term ended Feb 2024) Secretary: Karen Baase (term ended Feb 2024) Treasurer: Dee Novak (term ended Feb 2024) Women's Club Standing Committee Chairpersons ( 2022-2024) : Activities Director - Jill Ventrello Audit - ??? Bulletin Board Decorations - ??? Historian - Mari Tennant Librarian - Marcia Santow Memorial - Karen Basse Newsletter - Beth Parrish Purchasing - Dee Novak Summer Potlucks - Cathy Richmond/Dee Novak Women's Club (2022 - 2024) Officer Movements prior to end of term. President: Marian Young (Resigned 03-28-22) Vice-President (elected) (Appointed President when Marian Young resigned) Vicky Leroy Krueger (term ends Feb 2024) Judy Stone replaced Vicky Leroy Krueger as VP in 10-2022. Women's Club ( 2020 - 2022) Women's Club Officers (2020-2022) President (appointed as of 09-08-21) Vice-President (elected) Marian Young (both terms ended Feb 2022) Treasurer: Glenda Wetherbee (term ended Feb 2022) Secretary (as of Summer 2021): Kathy Richmond (term ended Feb 2022) Women's Club (2020 - 2022) Officers (Resigned) prior to end of term. President: Janice McFee (resigned 09-2021) Secretary: Diane Tewell (resigned ??-2021) Women's Club Standing Committee Chairpersons ( 2020-2022) : Activities Director - Sue Swidryk Audit - ??? Bulletin Board Decorations - Terry DeBackere Historian - Mari Tennant Librarian - Marcia Santow Memorial - Karen Basse Newsletter - Beth Parrish Purchasing - Dee Novak Summer Potlucks - Marian Young Women's Club ( 2018 - 2020) Women's Club Officers (2018-2020): ​ President: Eileen Anderson Vice-President: Janis McFee Treasurer: Cathy Richmond Secretary: Linda Almond Women's Club Standing Committee Chairpersons ( 2019-2020) : Activities Director - Vickie Jones Bulletin Board Decorations - Terry DeBackere Historian - Mary Dronen Librarian - Marcia Santow Memorial - Karen Basse New Homeowner’s Orientation - Debbie Robbins (Winter) / Valerie Basaldua (Summer) New Homeowner’s Photos - Debbie Robbins (Winter) / Valerie Basaldua (Summer) Newsletter - Beth Parrish Purchasing - Linda Jones (Winter) / Sally Dronen (Summer) Summer Potlucks - Marian Young Sunday Night Dance: Ice Cream @ Intermission - By Weekly Volunteers Back to Top

Sunshine Garden Club: Projects & Pictures Back to Garden Club Home Check back soon for more great pictures of the Sunshine Residents working very hard to make this great community a beautiful place to live it. Sent 2024-02-03: Sunshine Community Gardens/Flowers - We cleaned up what we could. Now fingers crossed no more freeze temps. Thank you Tom Perrier and staff for the mulch and transporting it to our sites. Thank you Tony Adams for the plantings of the passion vine along wooden fence. We are training them now to climb the fence. Should be beautiful. They were not affected by the freeze. - Susanne Ulrich (Garden Club from SEPO Facebook) Sent 2023-01-24: Garden Club Pics - I'm finally getting a little more free time to work on the Web site. Today I was able to add a 'few' of the pics I have of the wonderful work the Garden Club and all of their helpers are doing this season at the 'butterfly garden' on TX Ave. I'll keep adding them as I come across more in my files. Please send me additional pics as you guys work on various areas around the community. And thank you all so much for helping make Sunshine a beautiful place to live. ​ Beth Parrish, SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Jan 2023 Hard at work at the Gazebo area on TX Ave Jan 18, 2023 Thank you, Leona and Ross, for securing the garden flower. You guys will be missed once you head up north. Lots of new growth on butterfly plants. Bring on the butterflies. Community project we can all be proud of. Thank you. Susanne Jan 16, 2023 A huge thank you to Lassy for refurbishing this garden art, donated by Tiffany, recovered by Robin, and professionally painted by Lassy. Plan to put in Butterfly Garden. Susanne Nov 2022 Hard at work in the Butterfly Garden on TX AVE Back to Top

2011 Sam Carubia - December 17th John Olson - December 12th Shirley Carlson - Former Resident - October 27th Pat Scott - October 25th Dale Hines - Former resident - October 22nd Percy Ensrude - Former Resident - September 23rd Juanita Foster - September 7th Chester Headley - August 4th L. E. Daniel August 1st - (Former Resident) L.E. Daniel - July 29th Charlie Cooper - July 14th (Former Resident) Guy Woodward - July 5th Wayne Cochran - June 28th Everett Turner - June 28th Ruth Faucon - May 7th Henry Hurtten - April 25th Marilyn Van Alphens - April 6th Diana Steffan - March 13th (Former Resident) Jerri Bond - February 11th E E Jackson - January 22nd Carmen Nelson - January 21st George Jensen - January 4th

Storage Lot GOLF PRACTICE NET 2024-02-06: The practice golf net will be closed in the storage area on Wednesday until we replace the pads . Probably two or three days. Frank Tewell, SEPO Board ​ ROADBED 2023-08-31: It has come to my attention that one of your SEPO Board members, Frank Tewell, has been very busy sprucing up the Sunshine Storage Lot Roadbed. I'm not sure who, or how many, helpers he had, but thanks to all of you as well. As I'm not physically in TX at this time, I had asked Frank to send me some pictures, which he has done. And knowing lots more of you aren't there right now, I wanted you to get a view of this improvement as well. Thank you Frank for the great job you have done with the roadbed. I have posted the pics you sent me below. Beth Parrish SEPO Communications Mgr CAN COTTAGE ​​ ​​ The Can Cottage (previously called) the Can Shed underwent a fantastic Facelift in May/June 2021. This 'cottage' is where all of the cans that you might throw in your trash should go instead. Proceeds from the cans collected here go to help the upkeep of the Woodshop . Back to Top

SEPO Board / Annual Meeting Minutes (Oct 2018 - Mar 2019 Winter Season) Go directly to the Minutes you are looking for by clicking an item below. Board Mtg (2019-03-18) Annual Mtg (2019-02-19) Board Mtg (2019-02-11) Board Mtg (2019-01-07) Board Mtg (2018-12-10) Board Mtg (2018-11-12) Board Mtg (2018-10-22) ***************************************************************************** ​ Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc. Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Directors March 18, 2019 President Richard Shelton convened the Board Meeting at 1:00 PM. You may lose the Facebook video feed in a few minutes because of a problem with routers. We are working with a computer specialist to correct this situation. ​ Members of the Board present: Richard Shelton, Lyn Swonger, Frank Tewell, Mark Owen, John Chajec, Clint Wunderlich. ​ Minutes of the Last Meeting: Richard Shelton moved that we dispense with the reading of the minutes from the last annual meeting, as they have been posted in the office. Seconded and approved. ​ Treasurers Report: Mark Owen - Mark stated he was working on reformatting the financial statements to make it easier for future board members to understand, changing the expense statements to a monthly vs. a yearly format and making adjustments to the financials per audit committee suggestions. ​ No financial statement available until the accountant completes the 2018 income taxes. Committee Reports: Architectural Committee: Jim Kennedy was questioned at the Architectural meeting about the impact, if any, the failed covenant change had on fences. Dick Shelton explained that the covenant ballot was a clarification of the existing covenant. The covenants remain the same as before the vote. ​ Dick Shelton assured the committee that the procedure for Architectural request remains the same as in the past. If the ACC refuses to approve a request, it may then be taken to the board by the homeowner and becomes the board responsibility. ​ Neighborhood watch: Lenore Combs – Front gate code change is still a problem because Alamo Door had not responded to their request for assistance. ​ A new light and camera was installed at the entrance to Encore. Per agreement SCCE will reimburse some expenses, no dollar amount was given at this time. ​ Note will be sent to HFD and EMT’s, as requested, notifying them we have an AED. Lenore requested reimbursement of $90 for red envelopes and printing to replace the Vial of Life. Board approved reimbursement. ​ Vendor tags – It is the homeowners responsibility, not SEPO, to make sure the contractors have proper insurance and qualification. Homeowner will then give Lenore the necessary information to obtain Vendor tags from her. Director’s Reports: Common Grounds I – Frank Tewel - TV’s have been installed in Retzlaff Hall. Some exercise equipment is not working and parts have been ordered. AC in Reztlaff Hall is still having problems due to bad breakers and they will be changed. Painting in central area will begin in about a month. ​ Common Grounds II – Clint Wunderlich - Clint is investigating Indiana Circle and other street repairs and has not gone out for bids yet. Common Grounds III – Jerry Utterback - In Jerry’s absence, Lyn Swonger presented Jerry’s plan to improve the shuffleboard area by adding a brick and mortar fence 70’ length and 24” high with a bid coming in at $3150, or vinyl fence 70’ in length x 36” high at $3320. Mark and Lyn did not think we needed it. John disagreed stating we have a $6000 budget for improving the existing shuffleboard court area. It was decided but no action will be taken without his presence. ​ It was also determined that while the shuffle board court can be renovated with the existing budget of $6000, its usage cannot be changed. This is due to the board failing to get resident approval per our bylaws. ​ Golf Course – Lynn Swonger - Golf course equipment is in good shape. This summer, Lyn plans redoing the 4 remaining tee boxes and making a few of the sand traps smaller. He is going to replace the concrete trails that need repair on hole #2 and extend on #7 from the existing path to meet up with the one by the green. ​ New Business: ​ Pickup truck. It was decided to purchase a pickup truck vs. leasing. $1 million liability policy for a year is $1038, included in that amount is $111 for adding the pick up to our $2 million umbrella policy. Thus we have $3 million liability coverage. ​ Suggestion Box: #1 – no more information meetings. Per our covenants, we are required to have 2. It was decided that January and February, due to the election, will be the only info meetings next year. ​ #2 – It was suggested we have a person oversee the use of Retzlaff Hall involving a signed, written agreement in place to prevent theft, damage and condition of the hall and its belongings. ​ #3 – The Hopfner’s speed bump request was denied by the board, and they submitted a letter stating any bills they incur to their property due to flooding and traffic will be submitted to SEPO board for full refund. Dick Shelton responded that SEPO is not responsible for damages and will not be refunding any costs incurred due to this situation. Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 1:55 P.M. ​ Respectfully submitted, John Chajec SEPO Secretary ​ ​ ​ ​ ***************************************************************************** Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc Minutes of the Annual Meeting February 19, 2019 At 1:00 today Jean Lawrence convened the annual meeting. The residents gathered to form a quorum, and Mr. McEvoy declared that we indeed had a quorum. We reconvened at 3:00pm for our meeting and the results of our election that will fill three positions. Debbie Robins moved that we dispense with the reading of the minutes from the last annual meeting, as they have been posted in the office for the last year. Seconded and approved. Our directors gave us a break down of all that they accomplished in the last year. Common Grounds I-Pat Harvey What got done: 1.) Front gate mechanics and wiring. We replaced the Breaker Boxes and most of the wiring in the area. We also replaced the mechanics which move the gate back and forth. We installed a new wireless keypad, a new sensor in the street and siren operated opener for emergency vehicles. 2.) Traffic Study- In response to the request for speed bumps a radar traffic study was performed. The results, and readings were analyzed by a fully licensed professional and those recommendations were followed. There is more that could have been done in marking the intersection but I leave that to my successor. In addition we now have 3 “NO WAKE” signs to be deployed during the next 16 inch rain event. What did not get done: Indiana Circle. Estimates became more than what was budgeted to do the job well-Rather than spend money on a half hearted job- nothing was spent in 2018 but the budget in 2019 should be adequate to do the job right. There had been 2 half hearted attempts earlier with poor results. My Real accomplishment: It was in early April that the board made a change in employee assignments. The golf course went from three down to two male employees and the third male employee was assigned to groundskeeper duties. That freed the golf course employees from the distractions of day to day odds and ends. Lalo was assigned as grounds keeper and I was his new boss even though he serviced two other board members as well. Most of you have noticed ho much better the grounds have looked this season. This was the subject of discussion of the most recent Birding and Nature club meeting. A envelope was given to Lalo as recognition of a job well done! Common Grounds II Dick Shelton 1.) New AC unit in Retzlaff Hall 2.) New pool pump; cleaned and repaired pool 3.) New gate between pavilion and pickle ball court 4.) sealed pavilion area Common grounds III Clint Wunderlich 1.) Put two drains in for flooding, made sure weeds were sprayed with Lalos help. 2.) Kept track of lots with Valerie 3.) Irene did the work on the memorial garden; I helped as needed. 4.) Set up appointments with Alamo for repairs of the storage gate. Date to be determined. 5.) Still available in the storage lot: 1 lot with shed, 2 small pull thru lots and 1 trailer lot. 6.) Working on ideas for re-vamping part of the shuffle board courts. SEPO 2019 Election- Official count went as follows: Section 4.3 Annual assessment- votes for 85 An amendment dealing with fences along the golf course- votes for 175 Community and resident enhancement fee covenant (C.A.R.E.) - votes for 55 New system to manage front gate access- votes for 81 Sunshine Country Club’s Board members for 2019 are as follows: Dick Shelton, President Lynn Swonger, 1st Vice President- Director of Golf Course Golf course Equipment Irrigation maintenance Maintenance area Frank Tewell, 2nd Vice President- Director of Common grounds I: Office and Lounge Pavilion, pool and hot tub Retzlaff Hall and Sunburst Building Clint Wunderlich- Director of Common Grounds II Drainage and irrigation ditches Streets and grounds Texas Ave Jerry Utterback- Director of Common Grounds III Storage and Shop area Shuffle board and tennis court Mark Owen, Treasurer ​ John Chajec, Secretary Board Mtg (2019-03-18) Annual Mtg (2019-02-19) Back to Top Back to Top Board Mtg (2019-02-11) ***************************************************************************** Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors February 11, 2019 President Jean Lawrence convened the Board meeting at 1:00pm. ​ Board members present were Jean Lawrence, Dick Shelton, Lyn Swonger, Pat Harvey and Debbie Robins. John Chajec was absent. The minutes of the January 7, 2019 were approved by Pat Harvey and seconded by Clint. Motion carried. ​ Treasurer John Chajec has sent out the financial reports via the internet. The financial reports had a motion to approve, and was seconded by Pat Harvey. Motion carried. ​ Terry Lacy from the Architectural Committee has requested that Kathleen Sumner; a year-round resident, be appointed to the committee. Motion approved and carried. ​ Neighborhood Watch meeting will be on the 19th of February. ​ Special request to speak at the board meeting: 1.) Mr. Lawrence brought up the problems regarding the memorial committee. As it stands, the only way a resident would get into the memorial book would be to have someone donate in their memory. We think that everyone who passes away should appear in it. It was left that Jean Lawrence would speak with Eileen Anderson, President of women’s club. ​ 2.) Debbie Robins has asked for approval to install two TVs in the Hall. The units will be used for our enjoyment! It will not be used for personal use. It will be used for group functions where everyone is invited. ​ 3.) Lenore Combs She spoke about the gate code change. (You can find the new code in the 'Resident's Only' section of the Web site. She educated us about the envelopes that can be purchased where you can record all your vital info for both human and pets. She will fill us in with more details at the women’s club meeting. Lenore also brought up the topic of communication in regards to the donated benches. ​ 4.) Bob Salmon of 4304 Montana brought up the problem of the stop signs. He would like them all removed at the corner of Montana/Texas/Minnesota. He also said that he can not see past the trees on that corner, but it was measured and the tree in question is 14 feet from the corner and 8 feet from the curb. ​ COMMON GROUNDS I - PAT HARVEY: 1.) Replaced rusted Stop sign post on the corner of Minnesota and Texas Ave. 2.) Constructed 3 'No Wake' signs, and came in under budget. ​ COMMON GROUNDS II - DICK SHELTON: 1.) Dick is looking into the air conditioner in the kitchen, it was said that the vents were not working. 2.) There will be a gate installed between the pool, pavilion and the meeting room that will lead to the tennis/pickleball courts. COMMON GROUNDS III - CLINT WONDERLICH: 1.) We have a couple of openings in the storage area. 2.) Clint wants to remind everyone that when their year comes to an end in the storage compound you will have to sign your contract before you pay for the next year's rent. ​ GOLF COURSE - LYN SWONGER: 1.) The project on #4 came in under budget. 2.) Lyn will produce a rental agreement for the board regarding the truck. ​ President Jean Lawrence has asked our employees to be at the 3:00 Annual meeting on February 19th for recognition. We have decided that it would be in Valerie’s best interest that she attend the board meetings. This will help her in her everyday decision making and communication with all residents and board members. ​ A motion was brought to the floor regarding Donations to SEPO… ​ Donations to SEPO: When an individual, committee or organization purchases “something” for SEPO, then ownership becomes SEPO’s unless explicitly noted otherwise. Once accepted by SEPO (either explicitly of implicitly), future maintenance, usage, replacement or removal will be SEPO’s responsibility and expense. If SEPO has ownership, the board will have sole discretion for it's usage and whether replacement or removal is in SEPO interest at that time. There is no guarantee of replacement. If ownership remains with the donor, then future maintenance, usage, replacement and removal will be the owner’s responsibility and expense, however, SEPO may request its removal at any time for any reason or no reason. ​ This motion was approved and passed. FROM THE SUGGESTION BOX: 1.) It was suggested that the library needs a little sprucing up! The office area is so bright and cheery, and we would like to see the same brightness added to the walls in the library. ​ 2.) It was asked to have a larger cork board installed for the “homes for sale”. ​ 3.) There was a comment regarding the C.A.R.E program, and that question will be answered at the next meeting when we all vote on it. ​ 4.) There was a suggestion that Michigan Ave become a one way circle. ​ Meeting was adjourned at 2:30 ​ Respectively submitted, Debbie Robins SEPO Board Secretary Back to Top Board Mtg (2019-01-07) ***************************************************************************** Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Directors January 7, 2019 ​ President Jean Lawrence convened the Board Meeting at 1:00 pm. ​ All members of the Board were present. ​ The minutes of the December 10th meeting were presented they were moved and seconded as approved. Motion carried. ​ John Chajec shared the financial reports and they were moved and seconded as approved. Motion carried. Clint Wunderlich motioned to have our “CD fund” of $254,917.34 to be labelled as a “Reserve Fund”. The motion was moved and seconded by Pat Harvey. Motion carried. Meaning that the monies in the reserve fund can only be used for replacing a building, fixing roads or any major repair. It can not be dipped into for regular operating expenses. Please visit www.sunshinecountryclub.com/residents-only for total financial reports for 2018 bank totals as of 12-31-2018 and the SEPO over budgeted accounts. ​ John Chajec was complemented on a job well done with transparency and all his hard work. ​ Committee Reports nothing to report. Special requests to speak at the board meeting: Myra Boykin spoke again about her problem with her fence being built on the easement. Pat made it perfectly clear that the fences that are on the golf course now will be taken down when they decide to sell their home. Myra was told if she lived in her home for the next twenty years she could keep her fence, BUT, because she is selling her home now, the fence will need to be taken down. Jean reminded Myra that the board is standing on our decision. We have taken an oath to uphold the Bylaws and covenants. ​ Hal Hophner presented the info on the gate. A sticker in the windshield will be read and the gate will open. We will not need a new gate, just the computerized system and a cell box. Maintenance is done by computer. Everyone will have their own number assigned to their home so that people can look you up in the directory. There will be a gentleman come to the information meeting on the 8th of January to answer any questions we may have. ​ DIRECTORS REPORTS By Laws and Covenants: Pat Harvey has put forth an amendment to clean up the wording so that there will not be any more problems with the “FENCE” issue. The amendment to the ACC section B of the covenants will state…”No fence will be constructed or maintained within the rear yard or side yard setback or easement for any lot whose rear yard abuts the golf course”. Remember that this is only for homes that abut the golf course. Motion moved and seconded to amend the wording to ACC section B of the covenants. Motion carried. ​ Treasurer - John Chajec: Please see www.sunshinecountryclub.com/residents-only for up to date financial reports and 2018 over budget accounts. ​ Common Grounds 1 - Pat Harvey: Pat spoke about the speed bumps and stop signs. He mentioned that golf carts are the culprits. Generally speaking we all need to slow down. The board has approved a three way stop at Minnesota/Texas Ave/ Montana. Debbie Robins believes the speed/and stopping problem comes from Minnesota, and would like a three way stop on both sides of Minnesota where Michigan joins. There will also be three “NO WAKE” signs (Texas Ave, Montana and Minnesota) that will be put out in the middle of three streets during times of heavy rain. A full time resident will be responsible for putting the signs in place in the middle of the street. The cost would be aprox 200-300 dollars. Jean will be contacting the irrigation people regarding the south side drainage. If there were a box culvert in there the water would drain away faster. We can not be restricting the water. ​ Common Grounds II - Dick Shelton: Dick is looking into getting an extended warranty for the new air system. ​ Common Grounds III - Clint Wunderlich: Clint still has a couple of spots open in the back area for those of you needing space. ​ Golf Course - Lyn Swonger: The ball washers are painted and repaired; new flags and towels are now being used. ​ From the Suggestion Box There was a question regarding Resaca water. Just to let everyone know that we are charged by the acreage and by how many spigots we have, not by the usage. Who’s responsibility is it to open Library on the weekends? Usually one door is open, feel free to call a board member if the library is locked. There has been another request for a wall of honour to honour our veterans of war and other service members. Jean will be contacting you to get that going. ​ We will have a busy day at our Annual meeting. As you all know we have three positions to be filled on the board this year. The nominating committee, Buzz Sawyer, Mari Tennant and Vince Smith have fulfilled their duties and have brought three candidates to the floor. Grace Clark Sandy Gades Mark Owen ​ During the meeting we had 7 nominations from the floor, they are as follows. 1. Larry Keller: 2016 W Montana Ave. nominated by Pam Lacy and seconded by Dick Smith. 2. Tiffany Prader: 1941 W Montana Ave. nominated by Mr Mckorkle, seconded by Roy Robins. 3. Roy Robins: 4129 N Minnesota St. nominated by Beth Parrish, seconded by Wade Prater. 4. Marian Young: 4345 N Missouri St. nominated by Vic Hillmen, seconded by Dave Olson 5. Frank Tewell: 2021 W Michigan Dr. nominated by John Combs, seconded by Sharon Schaub. 6. Sherri Gardner: DECLINED 7. Jerry Utterback: 1913 W Indiana Cir nominated by Lenore Combs, seconded by Donna Myers ​ These are your candidates for the February 2019 ballot! Please get out and vote. Back to Top Board Mtg (2018-12-10) ***************************************************************************** ​ Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Directors December 10, 2018 ​ President Jean Lawrence convened the Board Meeting at 1:00PM The Members present were Jean Lawrence, Clint Wunderlich, Dick Shelton, Lyn Swonger, Pat Harvey and Deb Robins. Not present was John Chajec. The Minutes of the last Meeting of November 12,2018 were approved and all were in favor of this approval. A conversation took place regarding the replacement of three Board openings. Buzz Sawyer is head of the Nomination Committee and will be contacting you! Please lend him and ear and take this opportunity to apply. We need new people. Jean made sure that people knew that just because a position is up for grabs doesn’t mean that you will fill it. There will be a meeting of all the Board members to decide who will take on what position, and that could mean that the duties may change. Chuck McEvoy has accepted the position on the Election Committee. SPECIAL REQUESTS TO SPEAK AT MEETING 1. Myra Boykin has requested to have her letters to be posted on SunshineCountryClub.com web site, under the owners info tab. She feels that all property owners names should be listed too. 2. Hal Hophner would like to see speed bumps placed on Texas Ave and Minnesota St. His water damage was caused by waves of water, people driving to fast through the water. A three way stop was talked about too. Three sets of speed bumps were requested, Hal is going to gather all info and forward it to Jean so that we can make a sound decision. 3. Hal Hophner and Mel Wendel spoke about the front gate. The Question was asked, Why do we have a closed gate to protect the sheds and motor homes where the work shop is, while we have three hundred homes that are not gated. Hal and Mel have three different gate systems. They educated us on the options. Hal and Mel will narrow it down to one option; present it to the board and come up with a game plan to educate SSCC home owners. DIRECTORS REPORTS COMMON GROUNDS 1 -Pat Harvey The Carved Log on Texas Ave has been removed, a committee of the Bird and Nature Club is considering what to put in it’s place. A sump pump for Minnesota ditch has been replaced this past month. Please take the time to see if your sprinklers are over watering, this would be so helpful. We purchased a normal walk behind mower for use in places that the larger mowers can’t. Lastly, the visible water along Texas Ave has disappeared!!!!!!! COMMON GROUNDS II -Dick Shelton The New air unit in Retzlaf hall is up and working. COMMON GROUNDS III -Clint Wunderlich He is looking for two spots for sheds. Myra Boykin has volunteered her spot and is willing to move their motor home to another spot. GOLF COURSE -Lyn Swonger We purchased a box blade for $600. Found the problem on #2, and put in a drain. TREASURE -John Chajec John sent out his financial report and it was approved and carried. He also sent out a covenant change to be approved by the board and placed on a ballot for the Feb 2019 meeting. The change is as follows: When this covenant was created, $45 was a 15% increase in the $300 maintenance fees. All covenant changes require a 2/3 majority vote of all lots, one vote per owner to pass. A non-vote is a “NO” vote. Covenant SECTION 4.3 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT ​ Proposed covenant changed: The annual assessment may be increased each year by not more than 5% of annual maintenance fees per year. Any such possible increases in assessments shall be non-cumulative. In any year following a year when there has been no increase, the assessment may not be increased by more than 5%. The annual assessment may be increased each year by not more than 5% per year. CURRENT COVENANT: Annual assessment shall be $300.00 payable $25.00 per month. The annual assessment may be increased each year by not more than $45.00 per year. Any such possible increases in assessments shall be non-cumulative. In any year following a year when there has been no increase, the assessment may not be increased by more than $45.00 that year. John has also submitted the C.A.R.E. fee covenant for approval by the board and placed on a ballot for the Feb 2019 election. It is a charge for NEW Purchasers at closing; equal to a year assessment fee, to be put into a capital equipment fund for improvements to the community. The assessment proposal will hopefully pass, we can only go for so long increasing our assessments by 45$ the next boards coming in will run out of money soon. This is one way of getting ahead of inflation and gain ground on funds for future improvement. OLD BUSINESS Each property owner who has a fence on the golf course that isn’t compliant has been sent a letter. Each letter was the same, explaining that if the fence i s on the easement it had to be removed. A letter of apology was going to be hand delivered to the Burneys because their fence IS compliant. They also had an approved plan in their file that is in the office. ​ NEW BUSINESS We wish to have Valerie be a Notary Republic, we will purchase the package and pay the monthly fee. SUGGESTION BOX Two suggestions 1) of “new towels” on the ball washers. Lyn mentioned that they will be repairing some of the ball washers and painting them and that new towels are on that list. 2) People would like to see lights in the fountains on 8/9 pond… They do have lights in them, Lyn is looking into the problem. ​ ​ ​ ​ ***************************************************************************** ​ Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc. Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Directors November 12, 2018 President Jean Lawrence convened the Board Meeting at 1:00 PM The Members of the Board present were Jean Lawrence, Clint Wunderlich, Dick Shelton, John Chajec, Lyn Swonger and Debbie Robins. Not present was Pat Harvey. The minutes from October 22, 2018 were approved. Architectural Control Committee: On behalf of Ina Hillman, Jim Kennedy spoke about how important it is to contact the architectural committee when doing any improvements to the OUTSIDE of your property. Even if you are refreshing a stain on your front patio, it is a good idea to make contact for approval. Forms can be found in the library. We would like to supply the realtors (Trinity Reality) with a copy of our By-Laws and Covenants so they are disclosed to the purchasers BEFORE they purchase. Directors Reports: John Chajec-Treasurer: Financial report as follows ​ Wells Fargo: Ck acc - $44,273.00 (11-12-18) $58,049.51 (10-22-18) Cal 1st Nat Bk: Money Mkt - $30,639.52 (11-12-18) $30,606.12 (10-22-18) ​ Heritage Bk: Jum Dep - $102,128.24 (11-12-18) $101,989.92 (10-22-18) 1st Ind Bk 6 mo CD $254,088.62 (11-12-18) $253,668.50 (10-22-18) Matures - 2/4/2019 1st Ind Bk Money Mkt - $961.20 (11-12-18) $964.73 (10-22-18) 11/12 Total 432,090.58 10/22 Total 445,278.78 Difference of 13,188.20 Nine residents are overdue on maintenance fees. Invoices were mailed out on 10/31 which included 18% late fees. We are on budget, John Chajec has been sending out e-mails, keep up to date through sunshine e-news. By-Laws/Policies and Procedures have nothing to report Pat Harvey- Common grounds 1: The front gate has been rewired and because of day light savings, the timer on the gate is having problems it should be resolved this week. The cement bases for the light posts on Texas avenue have been refreshed. The 2019 budget draft should be sufficient for Indiana Circle and to enhance security at the front gate. Dick Shelton- Common grounds II: Pool has been drained, cleaned, refilled and the new chemicals have been put in. The total for labor aprox $300.00 plus the cost of refill. The air unit in Retzlaf Hall needs to be replaced, it can no longer be repaired. Aprox cost for a new unit will be $6000.00 incl labour and equipment. Repairs will be done to the door in the pavilion, the cracks in the ceiling are being investigated and repairs will be kept up. Clint Wunderlich-Storage Lot & Common Grounds III: Nothing to report Lyn Swonger - Golf Course: Cart path extension between 8 and 9 has been done, aprox cost $980.70 saved aprox $2000.00 by doing the path ourselves. Fixed drains on #6 fairway and installed a French drain on 9. A question was asked if the cost of the cart path came from the trail fees? the answer was trail fees are listed as separate income and is usually used for such items, so yes that’s where it will come from. Fountain on #1 lake is going to be fixed Thursday 11/15/2018 Old Business 3 letters have been sent out re: grass barriers being put up Sent out 4 letters re: fences on golf course Oct 29th Budget meeting- sent out copies to board members- vote 2019 Budget accepted See bulletin board in Library or sunshine e-mail for full copy of budget. New Business Mel Wendel has declined the position of head of Nominating Committee We have three Board positions to fill. Pat is looking into speed bump/ stop signs on the corner of North Minnesota Street and West Michigan Drive. We need to be proactive!!! Motion to adjourn John Chajec, seconded by Dick Shelton ​ ​ ​ ***************************************************************************** ​ Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc. Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Directors October 22, 2018 ​ President Jean Lawrence convened the Board Meeting at 1:00 PM. The Members of the Board present were Jean Lawrence, Clint Wunderlich, Dick Parrish, John Chajec, Lyn Swonger and Pat Harvey. Dick Shelton was not present. Purpose: This was the regularly scheduled monthly SEPO Board meeting. Minutes of the Last Meeting: The board had previously been sent the minutes of the following board meetings to review; March 12, 2018 and March 27, 2018 along with the minutes from the executive sessions that followed each of those board meetings. Pat Harvey motioned they be approved. John Chajec seconded the motion. All were in favor of approval. ​ New Business - SEPO Community E-mails : Stan Nelson had informed Jean that due to health issues he would like to turn over the responsibility of managing the SEPO news e-mails to someone else. John Chajec volunteered to take this over and will work with Stan on the transition. John anticipated that this will continue as sepoenews@gmail.com and will include everything currently done. UPDATE: Since the meeting Beth Parrish has volunteered to take over all of Stan’s current responsibilities: Community E-mails, Web site and Facebook. She has contacted Stan and will work him with on the transition during November. Retention Pond – Jim Schaub asked to speak to the board about his concerns relating to the retention pond. He called the area a mosquito ranch. He claimed the retention pond was overflowing in the west fenced area used by pet owners due to the city flushing the hydrants of 320,000 gallons of water a month. The board informed him the primary reason for the flooding was the large amount of rain this summer and that the flushing will be reduced as our residents return and begin using city water. A heated discussion followed with Mr. Schaub accusing the board of causing the problem and the board saying it was due to heavy rains. Concerning Mr. Schaub’s issue with mosquitos in that area – Lyn Swonger said we were putting pods in the retention pond to kill the mosquito larvae. The state of TX has also had traps in the area and have not found any mosquitoes that cause zika, malaria etc. Mr. Schaub was not pleased with the board’s responses. He then accused the board of being anti-pet and left the meeting. UPDATE: After the meeting Pat Harvey met with the "Operations Manager" for Harlingen Water. He said the valve has been closed since June 15th, which means there has been no city water put in the pond for the past 4½ months. Rights of residents who don’t own the home they are living in – The following needs to be reviewed by our lawyers for clarification. - We have a homeowner who doesn’t live in the house she owns but is letting her mother live there. The daughter wrote to the board asking to assign all rights to her mother regarding the property. Per the Covenants the mother already has right to all Estates amenities as if she were a renter. What the daughter is asking is that her mother have the right to make changes to the property via the Architectural Committee. The board does not believe, per our Covenants, that anyone other than the Owner of the property can vote or request changes to the property. The board will follow-up on this with our lawyer, Randy Freeble. This led to a discussion of the fence which the mother requested be put up this summer via the Architectural Committee and was rejected. She appealed the decision to the board. The board also rejected it and subsequently put a moratorium on any new fence requests until the board returned to the Estates this fall and could research the issue. However, the mother put up the fence anyway. The board agreed at the meeting to notify the property owner of their non-compliant property. And following a grace period to Dec. 1, 2018 the owner will be fined $5 per day until the property is brought into compliance. Any unpaid penalty balance at the end of each non-compliant month will be accrued at 18% per annum. As per our Covenants and By-Laws we have the right to put a lien on the property. Pat Harvey made a motion to proceed with the above and Clint Wunderlich seconded it. The motion was unanimously carried. Fences – There was a discussion of other properties that have fences in violation of the Covenants. 4165 N Missouri has a fence which was never submitted to the Architectural Committee for approval. There are two other fences in violation which were previously approved but should not have been. The board decided that in order to not propagate the non-compliant property to an unsuspecting purchaser, the owners must correct the non-compliancy before the property can be sold. We will send a letter to these residents who have non-compliant fences telling them they can keep the fences as long as they are here, but must remove them prior to selling to a new owner. We will not process the paperwork until the fence is removed. Fruit and Unkept Lawns – There were two instances this summer of either fruit on the ground or unkept lawns. Valerie notified Jean and the property owners were each given two weeks to remedy the situation. One was contracted out and the other was done by our employees and the residents were each billed $75. February Board Election – We need new board members in February. The terms of Jean Lawrence and Pat Harvey will be up and there will be an opening as the result of Dick Parrish’s resignation. Jean will see if Mel Wendel will chair the nominating committee again. If not, the board will need to find someone to chair it. Director’s Reports: a. John Chajec – Treasurer : Financial Report - The balances are as follows: Wells Fargo Checking - $58,049.50 (Bills are paid from here) California First National Bank - $30,606.12 (Transfers are made from this Money Market account to Checking) Heritage Bank of Minnesota - $101,989.92 (Jumbo Deposit) First Indiana Bank - $964.73 6 mo CD due in February - $253,668.5. Total Cash Balance - $442,278.78 It was noted that spending is very close to what was budgeted. John has sent out e-mails to all residents on how we are performing to budget on our various accounts. If anyone did not receive those e-mails or has questions they can contact John. The work John has done and continues to do has corrected many of the discrepancies in the accounting in order to help better manage the spending. Overall spending should be within budget for 2018. Clint Wunderlich made the motion to approve the Financial Report through the end of September. Lyn Swonger seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously. 2019 Budget – The board needs to have a budget planning session before the Nov. meeting. It was set for Monday, Oct. 29 at 1 PM in the multi-purpose meeting room. Prior to this meeting John needs to have in writing from each board director any changes in the budget or new equipment not in the 2018 budget. The following are some items the directors are currently aware of. Clint – He has been requested by homeowners to put additional benches in the Tennis/Pickleball courts area. Lyn said Clint could take a couple from the golf course as they have too many. Shuffleboard Courts – The board discussed converting part of the courts to a Bocce Ball court and/or Bean Bag Toss. The remaining shuffleboard court(s) and the sun shades are in need of repair. Clint will start investigating all of this. Lyn - He has a need for several tasks/equipment: Repair four tee boxes for around $5200. A backhoe attachment for the tractor for multi-purpose use. A new greens mower at about $12,000 - $13,000. A new zero-radius mower. (current one is 13 yrs old) Need to increase the electrical budget to reflect what we are actually being charged. Pat – There was discussion about the circular end of Indiana Circle and the need to either repair it correctly ($30,000) or just leave it alone as it will not get any worse. Past due Maintenance Fees - John has sent out notices to a few residents who are past due on their maintenance fees. Per our Covenants an 18% per annum penalty will be charged to homeowners not paying on time. Liens - Two homeowners have been notified of the following; (1) A lien has been placed on one property along with the 18% per annum penalty, (2) There is one additional property which we may place a lien on unless payment is made promptly. b. Dick Parrish – By-Laws & Covenants : Dick reported that everything is current and posted as of this meeting. He has received a couple of Covenant change suggestions for consideration for a vote at the next Annual Meeting. He will pass those questions/suggestions on to whomever takes over his board position. c. Pat Harvey – Common Grounds I: The front gate has a new Gate Operator from Alamo Door. We have a new breaker box and proximity sensor for opening the gate when ‘leaving’ the estates. The silent operator (yelper) is now installed to allow fire and medical vehicles to sound a siren and open the gate. The change to our employees’ work responsibilities has been working very well. The board decided at the end of March to; (1) terminate the contract for mowing ditches, (2) have one of our employees (Lalo) dedicated to common grounds and (3) have only two employees (Manny and Joe) primarily focused on the golf course. d. Dick Shelton – Common Grounds II: Dick was not at the meeting but it was reported that when the pool temperature was turned down slightly this summer from the 92 degree setting, residents complained so it was turned back up. Jean will contact Dick Shelton to see if he has any projects he is contemplating for next year. ​ e. Clint Wunderlich – Storage Lot & Common Grounds III: The flower beds in the Memorial Garden have been completed. One of the drains in the storage lot was repaired to help alleviate standing water. He needs to repair a couple more. Clint had been keeping up with weed control in the storage lot until the recent rains. He will get back to it after the rains stop. Several board members commented on the noticeable improvement. John Chajec asked if anything could be done to reduce the amount of mud drug out of the storage lot by vehicles after it rains. Clint had some ideas and will pursue this. f. Lyn Swonger – Golf Course: The course is in decent shape and four of the tee boxes have been repaired. Manny is studying to take a test in order to obtain a license required by TX to purchase and apply chemicals to kill crabgrass etc. The state has shut us off from purchasing chemicals other than Round-Up. Joe will also take this test. Lalo will need the same study materials in Spanish. The board approved that purchase at the meeting. Low-rise sprinklers have been installed on the north side of #4 fairway to alleviate the problem of the previous sprinkler over-spraying residents’ homes. The big sprinklers were moved in 60 feet from the property lines. The three affected property owners agreed to pay for half the cost, which was $100 per resident. The same thing was done on #6 and the resident split the cost. A walk-behind weed eater was purchased for $300. It is much faster for trimming around curbs, ditches etc. Some landscaping and sprinkler work was done around the putting greens. The stone wall was rebuilt and solar lights were added along the path to the #1 tee. g. Jean Lawrence – President: Jean conveyed to the residents via the Facebook livestream that the board had to let one of the employees go this summer due to job performance. All guidelines were followed with three separate letters for things not being done correctly. The board followed the Handbook. Subsequently Joe Castillo was hired in late July to work with Manny on the golf course. 3. Committee Reports: There were no Committee Reports. Architectural Committee - Jean expressed a desire for the Architectural Committee to report on activity from the summer. The board had decided over the summer to place a moratorium on any new fence approvals until it was decided how to proceed with certain requests. We still have some issues in this area. The Architectural Committee will be asked to attend the next board meeting. Neighborhood Watch – Lenore could not make the board meeting but will give her report at the Informational Meeting on Oct. 23. Adjourn: Pat Harvey moved to adjourn and go into executive session. Dick Parrish seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 2:50 pm. ​ Respectfully submitted, Dick Parrish SEPO Board Secretary ​ Back to Top Back to Top Board Mtg (2018-11-12) Board Mtg (2018-10-22) Back to Top Bottom of Page

Golf Events (2020-2021) Additional Details Ongoing Golf Activities Complete Golf Activities ************************* ONGOING Women's Golf League (Starting Wed, Nov 4,2020) ​ Sent 2020-09-23: Women's Golf League - Our Ladies’ Golf League starts the first Wednesday in November (Nov 4). It is $25 to join the league. Donna Myers ​ ************************* ONGOING Men's Golf League ​ Sent 2021-03-22: CANCELLED: Men's Golf League on 03-23-21 - Men’s Golf League is cancelled this Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Per Dan Boardman, the greens are being aerated. Rocky Lockwood Men’s Golf League ​ Sent 2021-03-19: Results of Men's Golf League Tournament and New Management - Championship Flight 1st Low Gross Dan Boardman 1st Low Net Ralph Peterson 2nd Low Gross Jerry Wetherbee 2nd Low Net Tony Tramel First Flight 1st Low Gross Dan Kubitz 1st Low Net Gene Campbell 2nd Low Gross Jon Sandusky 2nd Low Net Chuck Anderson Second Flight 1st Low Gross Matt Lyne 1st Low Net Dick Parrish 2nd Low Gross Kent Dart 2nd Low Net Bruce Mead Carlson Award Dan Boardman Banks Award Mark Owen Effective March 16th, Rocky Lockwood and Matt Lyne have taken control of the Men's Golf League at Sunshine Country Club Estates. Mark Owen Past President ​ Sent 2021-02-26: CORRECTION: Men's Golf Tournament - Tee Times - Tee times for all golfers playing in the Men's League tournament will be at 9:30 AM (NOT 9 AM) and 12:30 PM on both Mon & Tue, Mar 1 & 2. Mark Owen ​ Newsletter 2020-10: Men's Golf League - Despite the untimely passing of Steve Phillips on May 2nd, the Men's Golf League is active with the following restrictions: Masks are to be worn inside all SEPO buildings that are open Only one person per riding golf cart Social distancing while on the course Open to residents only – no visiting relatives or other guests ​ On a personal note, I am in dire need of an understudy when people return. Someone who is willing to take charge on April 1, 2021, because I already have five years of service as the understudy or President and am not going for six. Please contact me if you are interested in supporting your community’s Men’s Golf League. Mark Owen President Men's Golf League​​ Ongoing Golf Activities ************************* ONGOING Saturday Golf Scramble (Starting Sat, Oct 10, 2020) ​ Sent 2020-10-10: Saturday Golf Scramble - Thanks to Tony Tramel, there are now sufficient players to re-try starting this event. The signup sheet is posted on the wall outside the office where Men's Golf League info is posted. Team assignments will be posted there Friday afternoon. The $1 prize fee can be deposited in the Saturday lock box in the lounge or brought to the Pavilion before 9:00 on Saturday. Scorecards will be available then. As indicated before, prize distribution will be in the pavilion after play. Bring your own drinks, if desired. SEPO restrictions regarding carts, masks, etc. will apply. STILL PLENTY OF TIME TO SIGN-UP BEFORE NOON FRIDAY! Grace & Warren Clark Sent 2020-10-02: Saturday Golf Scramble - There are only four people signed up for the proposed re-start of this activity October 3rd. Therefore, it is cancelled until further notice. The $1 prize fee will be returned to those who have paid. We are disappointed that the interest in the scrambles appears to have diminished. These attracted as many as 90 participants in the past, and provided friendly competition and the opportunity to become acquainted with other residents. We will consider starting this again, if there is sufficient interest expressed, or more residents have returned to our community. If someone else wants to attempt a re-start, please contact us for materials. Grace & Warren Clark Sent 2020-09-24: Saturday Golf Scramble - We are proposing to re-start this activity Saturday, October 3rd, if there is sufficient interest. A minimum of eight players must be signed up by Friday noon, October 2nd. Changes to the old procedures are as follows: The sign-up sheet and $1.00 prize fee deposit box will be in the Pavilion starting Sunday afternoon, September 27th. Score cards can be picked up in the Pavilion Saturday before play. Prize distribution will be in the Pavilion after play. Since Retzlaff Hall is closed, bring your own drinks, if desired. SEPO rules regarding use of carts, masks, etc. apply. (Refer to the Sunshine Web site for these rules: https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/covid-19-sepo ) If you have questions, suggestions, or comments, please contact us. Grace & Warren Clark (956-792-2931) ​ ​ ************************* ONGOING 4 O'Clockers Golf Scramble (Starting Oct 2020) ​ 4:00 pm, Golf Scramble (7 days a wk) Contact: Just Show Up Time/Location: 3:45 pm, Meet beside Shuffleboard Court for team assignments. 4:00 pm, play starts on Sunshine Golf Course. Details: Teams picked by drawing cards. It is Scramble play for Fun & Exercise - no money or prizes. All skill levels welcome. Final scores are compared at the end if anyone hangs around. Complete Golf Activities Back to Top ************************* COMPLETE Women's Golf Playday (Starting Wed, Sep 20, 2020) ​ Sent 2020-09-23: Women's Golf Playday - It’s been decided to start up our summer golf playdays. Some golfers are returning to our community, so hopefully will have enough to play. Our first playday will be September 30th and continue ongoing on Wednesday mornings. Meet in front of the Lounge at 8:45. Anyone who enters the lounge will need to wear a mask. Players will sign up then and get their hole assignments. Play will start at 9:00. Bring $1 to play. Winnings will be paid out of money collected. Golfers will play their own balls. You will not need to wear a mask when playing but do keep 6 ft away from other players. Only one person permitted per riding golf cart. Donna Myers Back to Top

Things To Do: Summary (2018-2019) Please be sure to click on the 'links' below labelled Here for more details on each of the categories. Women's Club Activities Schedule (2018-2019): (Find More Details By Clicking Here .) ​ Date Day Event/Chair(s) 10-27-18 ----- Sat ----- Halloween Party / Shrimp Boil (Marsha Santow) (COMPLETE) ​ 11-11-18 ----- Sun ----- Veterans Day Tribute (Lenore & John Combs & Helen Perry) (COMPLETE) ​ 11-18-18 ----- Sun ----- Goofy Golf & Picnic (Janis & Derek McFee) (COMPLETE) ​ 11-22-18 ----- Thu ----- Thanksgiving Dinner ( Mary & Bob Hendrickson) (COMPLETE) 12-06-18 ----- Thu ----- Leslie Blasing Concert (Dee Novak & Bev McIntosh) (COMPLETE) 12-15-18 ----- Sat ----- Craft & Bake Sales/Raffle (Jane Olson & Marla Welch) (COMPLETE) 12-15-18 ----- Sat ----- Golf Cart Parade (Lenore Combs) (COMPLETE) 12-25-18 ----- Tue ----- Christmas Dinner (Kathleen Sunders) (COMPLETE) 01-01-19 ----- Tue ----- New Year’s Day Brunch (Pam Lacy & Bev McIntosh) (COMPLETE) 01-22-19 ---- Tue ----- New Home Owners Party: Welcome New Homeowners Fiesta (Vickie Jones & Eileen Anderson) (COMPLETE) ​ 01-26 & 27-19 ----- Sat & Sun ----- Art Show (Laurel Becker & Virginia Carubia) (COMPLETE) ​ 02-23-19 ----- Sat ----- Casino Night (Sherri Gardner & Dale Hopfner) (COMPLETE) ​ 03-14-19 ----- Thu ----- Dance/Fundraiser: Music by The Classics Band (Deb Robins & Tiffany Prater) (COMPLETE) ​ Vickie Jones Women’s Club Activities Director (262) 689-7068 vickieljones51@gmail.com Back to Top Daily / Weekly / Monthly Activities & Meetings Overview: (2018-2019) (If you prefer to print the consolidated list of everything, click on the icon below.) ​ ​ (Find More Details By Clicking for Activities Here and for Meetings Here .) SUNDAY: 1:30 pm, Sunday Bridge 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf ​ MONDAY: 8:00 am, Video exercise 8:00 am, Tennis 8:30 am, Water Aerobics (first Session) 8:30 am to 12 pm, Woodshop open (if monitor is onsite) 9:30 am, Water Aerobics (second Session) 10:00 am, Pickleball 10:00 am to Noon, Line Dancing 1:00 pm to 4 pm, Woodshop open (if monitor is onsite) 1:00 pm, Cards - "Party Bridge" 3:00 pm, Tai Chi 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf 6:00 pm, Bible Study / Movie Group (Jan through April) 7:00 pm, Sunshine Birding and Nature Club (1st Mon of Month) 7:00 pm, Cards - "Euchre" ​ TUESDAY: 8:00 am, Video exercise 8:30 am, Water Aerobics (first Session) 8:30 am to 12 pm, Woodshop open (if monitor is onsite) 9:30 am, Water Aerobics (second Session) 8:30 am, Men's Golf League (first Tee Time) Following 8:30 am golf, Men's Golf Business Meeting 10:00 am Women's Bible Study (Lori Hunt) 10:00 am Women's Bible Study / Story Telling (Sue Swidryk) 10:15 am, Men's Golf League ( second Tee Time) 12:30 pm, Billiards - "Texas 8 Ball" 1:00 pm to 4 pm, Woodshop open (if monitor is onsite) 1:00 pm, Table Tennis / Ping Pong 1 :00 - 3:00, Game - "Mahjong" 3:00 pm, Tai Chi 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf 7:00 pm, Cards - "Men's Poker" ​ WEDNESDAY: 8:00 am, Video exercise 8:00 am, Tennis 8:00 am, Woodshop Cleanup (Every 1st Wed of the month) 8:30 am, Water Aerobics (first Session) 8:30 am to 12 pm, Woodshop open (if monitor is onsite) 9:00 am, Ladies' Golf League Tee time 9:30 am, Water Aerobics (second Session) 10:00 am, Pickleball 1:00 pm to 4 pm, Woodshop open (if monitor is onsite) 1:00 pm, Cards - "Party Bridge" 3:00 pm, Tai Chi 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf 6:30 pm, Game Night ​ THURSDAY: 7:30 am, Coffee & Donuts 8:00 am, Video exercise 8:30 am, Water Aerobics (first Session) 8:30 am to 12 pm, Woodshop open (if monitor is onsite) 9:30 am, Water Aerobics s(econd Session) 9:00 am, Quilting (The Killer Bees) 10:00 am, Book Club 12:30 pm, Billiards - "Texas 8 Ball" 1:00 pm, Cards - "Hand and Foot" 1:00 pm, Table Tennis / Ping Pong 1:00 pm to 4 pm, Woodshop open (if monitor is onsite) 3:00 pm, Tai Chi 3:00 pm, Golf Scramble 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf 4:30 pm, Happy Hour 6:30 pm, Stained Glass 7:00 pm, Cards - "Men's Poker" ​ FRIDAY: 8:00 am, Video exercise 8:00 am, Tennis 8:30 am, Water Aerobics (first Session) 8:30 am to 12 pm, Woodshop open (if monitor is onsite) 9:30 am, Water Aerobics (second Session) 10:00 am, Pickleball 10:00 am, Women's Bible Study 1:00 pm to 4 pm, Woodshop open (if monitor is onsite) 3:00 pm, Tai Chi 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf 7:00 pm, Cards - "Hand and Foot" & "Eucher" ​ SATURDAY: 9:00 am, Golf Scramble 12:30 pm, Billiards - "Texas 8 Ball" 4:00 pm, 4 O'Clockers Golf 6:30 pm, Game - "Mahjong" 7:00 pm, Cards - "Hand and Foot" ​ ​ Special Activities Overview (2018-2019) : (includes Women's Club Events from above) (Find More Details By Clicking Here .) OCT: 27 - Shrimp Boil (Women's Club) ​ NOV: 11 - Veterans Day Tribute (Women's Club) 18 - Goofy Golf & Picnic (Women's Club) 22 - Thanksgiving Dinner (Women's Club) ​ DEC: 6 - Leslie Blasing Concert/Dance (Women's Club) 8 - Las Vegas Golf Scramble w/Potato Bake 10 - Going Away Party: Gunderson's 15 - Bake & Craft Sales / Raffle (Women's Club) 15 - Golf Cart Christmas Parade (Women's Club) 25 - Christmas Dinner (Women's Club) ​ JAN: 1 - New Years Day Brunch (Women's Club) 5 - Sunshine Birding & Nature Club: Annual Bird Count 7 - Sunshine Birding & Nature Club: Community Potluck w/program 9 - Woodturning Class 16 - Woodturning Class 22 - New Homeowners' Party: Welcome New Homeowners Fiesta (Women's Club) 26 & 27 - Art Show (Women's Club) 29 - Woodworkers' Spaghetti Dinner ​ FEB: 7, 8 & 9 - Good Neighbor Golf Tournament 7 & 8 - Ladies' Golf Good Neighbor Golf Tournament Lunch 9 - Good Neighbor Golf Tournament Awards Banquet 13 - Women's Golf Guest Day 14, 15 & 16 - Good Neighbor Golf Tournament (rain dates) 14 & 15 - Ladies' Golf Good Neighbor Golf Tournament Lunch (rain dates) 16 - Good Neighbor Golf Tournament Awards Banquet (rain date) 23 - Casino Night (Women's Club) 25 - Birding & Nature Club Field Trip Feb 25-Mar 22 Big Can Collection in Library ​ MAR: 11 & 12 - Men's 2019 Golf Tournament 6, 7 & 8 - Women's 2019 Golf Tournament (no rain dates) 13 - Women's 2019 Golf Tournament Awards 14 - Dance (The Classics Band) ( Women's Club) 15 - Men's 2019 Golf League Banquet 17 - St. Pat's Day Party 18 - Crafty Creations Club 20 - Bill Bond's 97th Birthday Bash 22 & 23 - Guys & Dolls Golf Tournament 23 - Guys & Dolls Golf Tournament Banquet 29 - Crafty Creations Club ​ APR: 8 - Birding & Nature Club Get-Together 21 - Easter Service & Potluck (CANCELLED) ​ Summer Activities Overview ( 2019): (Find More Details By Clicking Here .) MAY: 27 - Memorial Day Pool Party & Games ​ CLUBS & COMMITTEES (2018-2019) : (Find More Details By Clicking Here .) ​ BIBLE STUDY (Men) BIBLE STUDY (Women) BOOK CLUB CRAFTY CREATIONS CLUB GOLF: WOMEN'S LEAGUE HONOR WALL - VETERANS QUILTING (THE KILLER BEES) LINE DANCING MEMORIAL COMMITTEE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH SUNSHINE NATURE & BIRDING CLUB TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE VIDEO COMMITTEE WOODWORKERS WOMEN'S CLUB Women's Club Standing Committees: Activities Bulletin Board Decorations Historian Librarian Memorial Newsletter New Homeowner’s Orientation New Homeowner’s Photos Purchasing Summer Potlucks 2018-2019 ACTIVITIES (04-04-19) Back to Top Back to Top Back to Top

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SUNSHINE PROPERTIES FOR SALE - All properties listed below are in Harlingen TX, 78550. - Please check back periodically for Update s to available Sunshine Properties for Sale. (NOTE: If you were directed to this page from a SEPO email and do not see the home the email referred to, that indicates the home has been sold. La st Updated 09-23 -2024 *************** 4336 N Minnesota Street (Added 09-23-2024) Own er: Judy Albert Contact Info: 956-264-2056 Descripti on: ​​ Fully furnished home with updated roof (2020), ceramic floor, new hot water heater, and water filtration system. Includes all appliances, kitchen essentials, living room, dining room, and storm shutters. Master bedroom has a queen-size bed and wall TV, bedroom #2 has a new Murphy bed and queen mattress in the second bedroom. Also includes a gasoline easy-go golf cart. Asking Price: $209,000 PICTURES WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON. *************** 1944 W Wisconsin Ave (Updated 09-19-2024) Own er: Mirtala Boman Contact (Marketed By): Sue Ann Taubert, Broker Associate RE/MAX Elite Cell: 956-245-4184 Office: 956-496-2012 sueann.taubert@yahoo.com Descripti on: ​​ Welcome to Sunshine Country Club Estates 55+ Retirement Community. Make this lovely 2 bedroom 1.5 bath home your own. The home has many updates including quartz counter tops, fresh paint, plumbing upgrades, hurricane shutters and more. A multi purpose bonus room on the back of the home has built in cabinets and is currently used as a den. Amenities to keep you busy include golf, swimming pool, pickle ball, billiards, shuffleboard, wood working shop, pot luck dinners, card games and more. For your fur babies, there is a dog park. This home is charming and ready for a new owner! Asking Price: $185,000 SEE PICTURES BELOW *************** 2029 W Michigan Ave (Updated 09-17-2024) Own er: Derrel Clubb Contact (Marketed By): ADRIANA GARCIA KELLER WILLIAMS LRGV (281) 844-6736 Descripti on: ​​ A 2 bedrooms & 2 full baths (with shower massage jets each), outside vinyl siding ,carpet, upscale wood flooring, ceiling fans and double panel windows. The kitchen with a spacious open floor plan and ample cabinet space. Enjoy also an extra living/office/dining area. Take care of your projects in your personal workshop and an extra storage room. As a plus, many pieces of furniture (love seat, recliner, tables, TV stand, dining set, bed, and all appliances) will convey. Asking Price: $190,000 (Price Reduction) SEE PICTURES HERE: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mUgVcrBZMqR4hd2D6 *************** 2029 W Montana Ave (Updated 07-25-2024) Own er: Deb Salemi Contact: Sue Ann Taubert (RE/MAX Elite, Associate Broker​​) 956-245-4184 email: sueann.taubert@yahoo.com Description: ​​ All title issues have been resolved and the home is ready to sell 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas, covered carport, storage rooms ​​Asking Price: $125,000 SEE PICTURES BELOW *************** 1937 West Montana Avenue (Updated - back on market: 04-23-2024) Own er: Jim & Helen Perry Contact (Marketed By): Sue Ann Taubert, Broker Associate RE/MAX Elite Cell: 956-245-4184 Office: 956-496-2012 sueann.taubert@yahoo.com Descripti on: ​​ Spacious & updated fully furnished double-wide mobile home. Features living, dining, kitchen open concept. Vaults with wood ceiling beams. New oak kitchen cupboards in 2009. Floating center Island in kitchen. Large kitchen pantry. Stainless steel kitchen appliances. Fireplace... wood burning. Laminate floors throughout. Some new lighting and ceiling fans. Three bedrooms with walk-in closets. Two baths (tile flooring). Laundry room off kitchen, includes freezer, washer & dryer (new Dec. 2023). 11 x 20 Fully furnished Texas room, updated 2013. Sheltered patio off Texas room, 17 x 17. Second large patio with southern exposure at rear of house, approx. 530 SF. 8 x 12 Detached shed. House and shed new roofing Oct. 2018. Metal roof over Texas Room. In addition to appliances, furniture, household items... bedding, dishes, cutlery, pots and pans and related items will remain with purchase of home. Year built... 1983 Square feet... 1344 (does not include porch of 240 square footage). Asking Price: $139,900 SEE PICTURES HERE: https://photos.app.goo.gl/hTjNTtGnQnB9Znnz7 *************** 4236 N Minnesota Street (Added 04-06-2024) Own er: Barbara Carlson estate Contact: Sue Ann Taubert, Broker Associate RE/MAX Elite Cell: 956-245-4184 Office: 956-496-2012 sueann.taubert@yahoo.com Descripti on: ​​ Very spacious, bricked over double wide mobile home with attached addition, workshop, storage shed, and garage. Long concreted carport. This property features fantastic span of golf course views. Inside of home has many updated features including: Open living room, entertainment room, dining area and kitchen. All of these areas looking directly out onto golf course. Updated flooring. Natural tones-painted walls. Huge kitchen peninsula with tons of storage underneath. Large pantry. Built in bar. Main level features guest bedroom, a walk through bedroom/den to master bedroom, and a lower level bedroom. Two bathrooms, with master bath being updated and includes newer washer dryer. Many extra cabinets, closets, and pantries throughout. Hallway to garage features an upright freezer, access to newer AC unit, and bi-fold storage closets. Three steps down to a 507 square foot garage, the extra bedroom, and a man's cave/workshop. Around back, a sitting area to enjoy the pond, ducks and golfers. Also a raised planter box and access to an additional attached storage shed. You absolutely will not be disappointed with this beautifully updated home, including newer windows and hurricane shutters (some electric). New roof in 2018. Total finished square feet 1,764. Fully furnished, all appliances included. Houseware, dishes, linens, etc. Only items to be removed are books in the office area, sofa in lower bedroom, and golf clubs. Asking Price: $219,900 SEE PICTURES HERE: https://photos.app.goo.gl/m3uArnjRTXn4QRmP6 Back to Top Back to Sale/Rent Page

Activities Schedule - Women's Club ( 2020-2021) Some "ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED" Activities are CANCELLED. Some "NEW" Activities are being added that follow Covid-19 Guidelines. ​ See below for Details of each Event Mardi Gras: Follow the Leader (02-20-2021): Complete Glow Ball Night Golf (01-22-2021): Complete Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt (12-19-2020): Complete Veterans Day Tribute (11-11-2020): Complete MASK-O-RADE (10-31-2020): Complete CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 ******************************** Mardi Gras: Follow the Leader (02-20-2021): Complete COMPLETE Mardi Gras: Follow the Leader (Postponed to Feb 21, 2021) Date Day Event (Chairpersons) ​ 02-20-21 Tue Mardi Gras: Follow the Leader (Marian Young) Sent 2021-02-19: Mardi Gras: Follow the Leader - Sent 2021-02-19: Mardi Gras: Follow the Leader - Hey Everyone - Since the weather is so, so cold, we have decided to have the Follow the Leader on Saturday. It will be more fun to decorate your cart in warmer weather. Sorry for the late notice. Here are the details for Mardi Gras. DAY/DATE: Saturday, February 20, 2021 TIME: 4:30 - Meet at the North side of Retzlaff Hall JUDGING: 5:00 to 5:30 - Prizes awarded and parade lineup There are six cash prizes: three for the best cart and three for the best costume. You can enter both or just one. The parade will start around 5:30 for those who are watching. Masks or a costume mask must be worn as usual. So decorate and make a costume! See you there! Marian Young Thanks to the other committee members: Eileen Anderson, Sue Swidryk, Lehua Keller, and Pam Lacy ​ Sent 2021-02-06: UPDATE: Mardi Gras: Follow the Leader - Hi Everyone, Thanks to Lenore Combs for planning a Mardi Gras: Follow the Leader event. The first email I sent out was written and researched by Lenore. Here are the details for "Mardi Gras: Follow the Leader". DAY/DATE: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 TIME: 4:30 - Meet at the North side of Retzlaff Hall JUDGING: 5:00 to 5:30 - Prizes awarded and 'follow the leader' lineup ​ There are six cash prizes: three for the best cart and three for the best costume. You can enter both or just one. The 'Follow the Leader' event will start around 5:30 for those who are watching. Masks or a costume mask must be worn as usual. So decorate and make a costume! See you there! Marian Young Thanks to the other committee members: Eileen Anderson, Sue Swidryk, Lehua Keller, and Pam Lacy Sent 2021-02-02: Mardi Gras: Let's Have a "Follow the Leader" event - MARDI GRAS: FOLLOW THE LEADER 16 FEBRUARY 2021 Mardi – is French for “Tuesday” and Gras means “Fat”. Carnival is another common name for Pre-Lenten festivities because in Latin carnelevarium means to take away or remove meat. Dear Friends, Mark your calendars for Tuesday - 16 February 2021. Our Women’s Club is the sponsor and Eileen Anderson and Marian Young are points of contact. Looking for lots of volunteers and great ideas – contact Eileen at 507 317 0296 and or Marian 719 468 4556. Eileen and Marian can plan a meeting. * This is an initial announcement for this Mardi Gras event – so start forming your ideas and Krewes - do your colors. Prizes will be awarded. Here’s a little history to get you in the spirit. Mardi Gras, is traditionally celebrated as “Fat Tuesday” before Ash Wednesday and is the start of Lent. It is a tradition dating back thousands of years to pagan spring and fertility rights. The first Mardi Gras took place in March 1699 when French explorers landed in New Orleans where they held a small celebration dubbed Port du Mardi Gras. In the decades that followed, New Orleans and other French settlements began marking the holiday with street parties, masked balls and lavish dinners. In 1857, a secret society of New Orleans businessmen called the Mistick Krewe of Comus organized a torch-lit Mardi Gras procession with marching bands and rolling floats setting the tone for future public celebrations. These iconic colors have meaning – Purple is for justice, gold is power and green stands for faith. Since then, these krewes have remained a fixture of the Carnival scene including throwing beads, wearing masks, decorating floats and eating King cake. Let’s add Sunshine to the map! Marian Young Glow Ball Night Golf (01-22-2021): Complete Back To Top ******************************** COMPLETE Sunshine: Glow Ball Night Golf (Jan 22, 2021) (Postponed from Jan 20, 2021) Date Day Event (Chairpersons) ​ 01-22-21 Fri Glow Ball Night Golfing (Sue Swidryk) (Postponed from 01-20-21) Postponed to - Friday, January 22nd Sent 2020-01-23: PLEASE RETURN: Glow Balls - If anyone has any glow balls from last night, please return them to Suebob. We are missing 57 balls! And please, those of you playing golf at Sunshine over the next few days, keep your eyes peeled for these Glow Balls (which probably won't be glowing anymore) and return them to me. For those of you who didn't play last night, these balls look just like normal golf balls but are clear/seethrough. Thanks All, Sue (Suebob) Swidryk 2012 W Iowa 847-452-7804 ​ Sent 2021-01-20: ATTENTION: Glow Ball Night Golf POSTPONED until Friday, 01-22-21 - Due to weather conditions the Glow Ball Night Golf scheduled for this evening (Jan 20) is being POSTPONED to this coming Friday evening (Jan 22). Everything planned for today now applies to Friday. See below for details. Sue Swidryk WC Activities Director ​ Sent 2021-01-19: Glow Ball Glow: Captains Duties & Pairings - If you haven't had a chance to look at the latest pairings yet, they are listed below. ​ All Glow Golf team captains should go to the pool pavilion to pick up glow balls, necklaces, etc. between 6:00pm and 6:15pm and on to your tees. Please wear masks. ​ Also monies will be distributed Thursday afternoon at pavilion. Team captains ONLY to pick up between 1pm and 3pm. Please wear masks. Check emails Wednesday to see if we need to change the date because of forecast rain. Bum humbug. ​ Thanks Sue Swidryk Women's Club Activities Director ​ Sent 2021-01-17: GOLF GLOW BALL EVENT: Team Pairing Adjustments & Masks - Team Adjustments: There have been some pairing adjustments made to the Golf Glow Ball Teams. So please be sure and look at the roster carefully before heading to your starting hole. Golf Cart Occupancy: Since there will be 72 golfers playing in the event, I have obtained permission from the Board for the following. If you will be playing with residents who are not within your household, you may double-up while riding in a Golf Cart - as long as you are wearing a mask while riding in that cart. Sue Swidryk Sent 2021-01-17: GOLF GLOW BALL EVENT WEDNESDAY JAN 20TH INFORMATION - TEAMS HAVE BEEN POSTED IN LIBRARY AND OUTDOOR GOLF CABINET TEE OFF TIME WILL BE 6:30PM SHARP..SHOULD END AROUND 9:30 THIS IS A SCRAMBLE GOLF EVENT WILL BE PLAYING ALL NINE HOLES PLAYERS SHOULD GO TO THEIR ASSIGNED HOLE BY 6:30. EVERYONE SHOULD BRING SMALL FLASHLIGHT ALL GOLF CARTS NEED TO STAY ON GOLF CART PATH..WALK TO RETRIEVE BALL ON FAIRWAY..IF YOU NEED HELP, ASK TEAM MEMBER THERE WILL BE “WATER BALL RETRIEVERS” ON WATER HOLES ALL PLAYERS WILL RECEIVE A GLOW IN DARK NECKLACE THAT MUST BE WORN ALL TEAMS WILL TEE OFF FROM WOMEN’S TEE SITE LARRY AND LEHUA KELLER WILL BE OFFERING THEIR MOST DELICIOUS BLOODY MARYS ON HOLE #8. HOUSE WILL BE WELL LIT. STOP BY AND ENJOY. AND LAST, BUT NOT LEAST, MONEY PAYOUTS WILL BE DONE THE NEXT DAY. ​Sue Swidryk Women's Club Activities Director Sent 2021-01-11: REMINDER: Signup for Glow Ball Night Golf - Women's Club Activity - “SUNSHINE GLOW BALL NIGHT GOLFING” WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20TH Signup is Tuesday, Jan 12 and Wed, Jan 13 at the Pool Pavilion between 9am and 10am. The fee to play will be $10 - Cash only. The fee will be used to cover expenses and do the payouts. All money will be paid out after expenses. Each team will consist of four (4) players. If you want to play with friends, sign up together. Each team of four (4) will get five (5) balls. No one will be disqualified for putting a ball in the water. We will have people retrieving balls from the water. Sue Swidryk Women’s Club Activities Director Sent 2021-01-01: REVISION: " SUNSHINE GLOW BALL NIGHT GOLFING" - See below for updated information after the Jan 2021 Newsletter was sent out concerning: Women's Club Activity - “SUNSHINE GLOW BALL NIGHT GOLFING” WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20TH How about coming out and trying to golf at night with golf balls that glow in the dark? I tried it the other night...it was quite interesting and pretty funny actually. Only one ball in the water on hole 9.... but the balls float so was able to retrieve it. Nothing too serious, just looking to have a good time with friends and family and some “glow in the dark” golf balls. Night golf is a unique experience. This is a woman’s Cub event to start off our New Year 2021. If you are interested: The event will take place on Wednesday, January 20. Signup WILL NOT be in the Library. It WILL be as follows - Sign up Tuesday, Jan 12 and Wed, Jan 13 at the Pool Pavilion between 9am and 10am. The fee to play will be $10 - Cash only . The fee will be used to cover expenses and do the payouts. All money will be paid out after expenses. Each team will consist of four (4) players. If you want to play with friends, sign up together. Each team of four (4) will get five (5) balls. No one will be disqualified for putting a ball in the water. We will have people retrieving balls from the water. Keep you eye out for posters hanging throughout the community concerning the above. Hope to see you there. Sue Swidryk Women’s Club Activities Director ​ NEWSLETTER: 2021-01: Women's Club Activities: UPCOMING - “SUNSHINE GLOW BALL NIGHT GOLFING” WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20TH How about coming out and trying to golf at night with golf balls that glow in the dark? I tried it the other night...it was quite interesting and pretty funny actually. Only one ball in the water on hole 9.... but the balls float so was able to retrieve it. Nothing too serious, just looking to have a good time with friends and family and some “glow in the dark” golf balls. Night golf is a unique experience. This is a woman’s Cub event to start off our New Year 2021. There will be a fee per person to play…which will include supplies and money for prizes. An amount has not been decided upon yet…we need to figure out expenses. But the fee will be posted soon. If you are interested: Signup in the Library Message SueBob at 847-452-7804 or Send an email to me at sswidryk007@aol.com . Cutoff date to register is Friday, January 15th. Sue Swidryk Women’s Club Activities Director ​ ******************************** Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt (12-19-2020): Complete Back To Top COMPLETE Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt - (Dec 19, 2020) Date Day Event (Chairpersons) ​ 12-19-20 Sat Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt (Sue Swidryk) From Sue to Event Participants (2020-12-20): Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt Results - Thank you all so much for participating in the Sunshine Estates Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt. I hope everyone had a good time. The winners were determined by how many clues they found AND how many points were collected. The points were in the parenthesis at the end of each clue: the easiest clues having one point and the hardest clues having 5 points with a mixture in between. I have posted the correct answers in the library. ​ The two winners were Bill and Janet Peterson and Donn and Diane Perkins. One team received a bottle of Baileys Irish Cream and the other team received a $25 gift card to HEB which were supplied by the Sunshine Women's Club. ​ A big thank you to the Scavenger hunt committee: Carolyn Anderson, Jan Baethke and Nancy Luellen, Also to Lassey Dahlstrom who wrote most of the riddles for the clues. ​ Sue Swidryk ​ From Beth: The Clues & Answers are HERE . The Participants/Winners List is HERE . ​ Sent 2020-12-16: Deadline REMINDER + More Info: WC Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt - ​ WOMEN'S CLUB: SUNSHINE GOLF CART SCAVENGER HUNT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19th, 1:00 - 3:00PM JOIN US FOR A FUN AFTERNOON IN A GOLF CART SCAVENGER HUNT. The first Sunshine Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt will take place in Sunshine Country Club Estate Saturday, December 19th from 1 pm to 3 pm. You can sign up via one of two methods: (1) in the library or (2) e-mail Sue at sswidryk007@aol.com . You must get on the list in order to participate in this activity. Deadline for signup is TODAY, Wednesday, December 16th @ 5PM. On the day of the event meet in front of the office 10 minutes or so prior to 1 PM. That's where you will be given 'hunt' instructions and your clues. If you are late, you may get a late start on accumulating points (see below). Golf cart teams are challenged to earn the most points while cruising around Sunshine searching for items for which they have been given clues. Teams can be one or two people. First and second place awards will be given for the most points a team accumulates. Don't forget to have your golf cart batteries charged or your gas tank full. Just to clarify - You will never need to get out of your golf cart. The answer to all of the clues will be evident from the comfort of your cart. It might be benificial to you if you were to cruise around the STREETS of the Estates prior to the event in order to familiarize yourself with various items in people's yards, driveways, rooftops (yikes) etc. This may save you some precious time on Sat. NOTE: You will not need to drive along the Reasaca edge or go into the Storage Lot area. Only the Streets. Remember to wear masks and follow social distancing rules. Hope to see you there. See above to view the 'poster ' about this event. Sue Swidryk Women's Club Activities Director ​ Sent 2020-12-08: REMINDER - Women's Club Event: Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt - Sue has been hearing that some residents didn't see her initial notice and she asked me to resend it. So here it is below, along with the poster (above) that is hanging on various Doors & Bulletin Boards throughout Sunshine. (Beth) ************************************************* WOMEN'S CLUB: SUNSHINE GOLF CART SCAVENGER HUNT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19th, 1:00 - 3:00PM JOIN US FOR A FUN AFTERNOON IN A GOLF CART SCAVENGER HUNT. The first Sunshine Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt will take place in Sunshine Country Club Estate Saturday, December 19th from 1 pm to 3 pm. You can sign up via one of two methods: (1) in the library or (2) e-mail Sue at sswidryk007@aol.com . You must get on the list in order to participate in this activity. Deadline for signup is Wednesday, December 16th @ 5PM. On the day of the event meet in front of the office 10 minutes or so prior to 1 PM. That's where you will be given 'hunt' instructions and your clues. If you are late, you may get a late start on accumulating points (see below). ​ Golf cart teams are challenged to earn the most points while cruising around Sunshine searching for items for which they have been given clues. Teams can be one or two people. First and second place awards will be given for the most points a team accumulates. Don't forget to have your golf cart batteries charged or your gas tank full. Remember to wear masks and follow social distancing rules. ​ Hope to see you there. Sue Swidryk Women's Club Activities Director Sent 2020-12-03: Women's Club Event: Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt - WOMEN'S CLUB: SUNSHINE GOLF CART SCAVENGER HUNT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19th, 1:00 - 3:00PM JOIN US FOR A FUN AFTERNOON IN A GOLF CART SCAVENGER HUNT. The first Sunshine Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt will take place in Sunshine Country Club Estates Saturday, December 19th from 1PM to 3PM. Golf cart teams are challenged to earn the most points while cruising around Sunshine searching for items for which they have been given clues. Teams can be one or two people. First and second place awards will be given for the most points a team accumulates. Don't forget to have your golf cart batteries charged or your gas tank full. You can sign up in the library or you can e-mail Sue at sswidryk007@aol.com . Deadline for signup is Wednesday, December 16th @ 5PM. Meet in front of the office prior to 1 PM. That's where you will be given 'hunt' instructions and your clues. Please wear masks and keep social distancing. Sue Swidryk Women's Club Activities Director Veterans Day Tribute (11-11-2020): Complete Back To Top ******************************** COMPLETE VETERANS DAY TRIBUTE - (Nov 11, 2020) 11-11-20 Wed Veteran’s Day (Lenore Combs & Marian Young) Sent 2020-11-04: Veterans Day tribute - forming a committee - Dear Friends, On Wednesday 11 November we will have a Veterans day tribute (sponsored by the Women's Club). See the Details above. May I please have some volunteers to assist. Flag bearers for Branch Flags etc. Ushers for the gazebo area. Tentative game plan: Golf Cart procession down to the Gazebo, small tribute - see poster above. If anyone wants to help please contact Lenore 956 245 1276 -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 USAF Veteran * SCCE Resident ​ Sent 2020-11-07: Veterans Day Tribute - call out for helpers - Committee Meetings scheduled - Dear Friends, Planning is in the works for this Wednesday Veterans Day 11 NOVEMBER program Meeting: Welcome for all those with interest and sharing of ideas - meet at the Gazebo Sunday 8 Nov and Monday 9 Nov 3pm . Won't take long 😷 ❤ -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 USAF Nurse Veteran, SCCE Resident ​ Sent 2020-11-10: Veterans Day - residents agenda - invitation - All the information you need/want to know about the Women's Club: Veterans Day Tribute can be found and printed HERE . Please call w/questions and I hope to see you at the Tribute tomorrow (Nov 11) -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ​ Sent 2020-11-15: Veterans Day Program: Video now on Web site - One of our Sunshine residents was able to capture on video some/most of the Women's Club Veterans Day Tribute last Wed, Nov 11, 2020. Today I figured out how to load it to the Web site (see below) for any of you who would like to view or re-view it. It's my first time loading a video out here, so if anyone has any issue viewing it, give me a call. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Vaterans Day Part 1-Nov 11, 2020 Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Veterans Day-Part 2 Nov 11, 2020 Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Back To Top ******************************* COMPLETE MASK-O-RADE Golf Cart & Costume Event - (Oct 31, 2020) MASK-O-RADE (10-31-2020): Complete Date Day Event (Chairpersons) ​ 10-31-20 Sat MASK-O-RADE Golf Cart & Costume Event Sue Swidryk, Pam Lacy, Lenore Combs & Sylvia Nelson) ******************************* 2020-10-31: And the Winner's Are - Three places were recognized for the Best Costume. And they went to (in no particular order): Bonnie Fransene Rich DeBackere Heidi Dill Three places were recognized for Best Golf Cart. And they went to (in no particular order): Vern & Nancy Luellen Deb Jones & Jill Ventrello David & Robin Fleiner Sent 2020-10-26: Event Notice - MASK-O-RADE: Oct 31, 2020 - MASK-O-RADE Come Join in the Fun (See Details on Above Poster) ​ Sent 2020-10-31: REMINDER: Women's Club MASK-O-RADE this evening AND Need for Pictures - Hi All - I'm sending this on behalf of the Women's Club and the SEPO Web site. For the Women's Club: This is a reminder of the MASK-O-RADE festivities this evening. Click HERE for attachment with details. I've been walking around the community and saw several homeowners decorating their golf carts. It should be loads of fun. For the Web site: The Sunshine Web site is thirsting for events this year. Due to the pandemic it hasn't received much relief. However, the MASK-O-RADE this evening is a perfect opportunity for one and all to help out. The Web site needs pictures - and lots of them - of this evening's festivities. Your pictures can be sent to Beth Parrish at the e-mail address below. Or give me a call and I can arrange to get them from you by other means (USB stick, etc). Beth Parrish bethparrish107@charter.net 314-960-6710 Sent 2020-10-31: Thanks for the MASK-O-RADE - Congrats Sue Bob on the fist Women's Club event of this weird year. It was fun to watch. Thank you so much to the unknown woman who handed me a beautiful, illuminated balloon as the parade passed by. I hope you all had a nice time despite the necessary restrictions. Lassey Back To Top ******************************* These Women's Club Activities are CANCELLED at this time. ​ Date Day Event (Chairpersons) ​ 10-30-20 Fri Mexican Fiesta (Nancy Luellen) ​ 11-22-20 Sun Goofy Golf Co-chairs (Derek & Janis McFee) ​ 11-26-20 Thu Thanksgiving Dinner (NEED CHAIRs) ​ 12-04-20 Fri Craft & Bake Sale (Terry Debackere & Debbie Robins) 12-25-20 Fri Christmas Dinner (NEED CHAIRs) ​ 01-21-21 Thu New Homeowners' (Vickie Jones & Sherri Gardner) ​ 02-07-21 Sun SuperBowl Party ( Eileen Anderson & Pam Lacy) ​ 02-26-21 Fri Casino Night #1 (Roy & Debbie Robins) ​ 02-27-21 Sat Casino Night # 2 (Roy & Debbie Robins) ​ 03-09-21 Tue Hillbilly Hog Roast (Carolyn Anderson) CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 Back To Top

PREVIOUS SEPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2020 - 2021 SEPO Officers Terms Vary based on Year Elected SEPO Board of Directors 2020 - 2021: Jim Kennedy (term expired 2021) (NOTE: Jim had replaced a director who resigned.) President Lyn Swonger (term expired 2022) 1st Vice President: Director of Golf Course - Golf Course Equipment Irrigation Maintenance Maintenance Area Frank Tewell (term expired 2022) 2nd Vice president: Director of Common Area 1 - Offices & Lounge Pavilion Pool & Hot tub Retzlaff Hall Sunburst Building Neil Morehead (term expired 2021) Director of Common Area 2 - Drainage and Irrigation Ditches Streets and Grounds Texas Ave Jerry Drost (term expired 2021) (NOTE: Jerry had replaced a director who resigned.) Director of Common Area 3 - ​ Storage Lot & Woodshop Shuffleboard Court Tennis Court Mecca Henry (term expired 2022) Treasurer Tony Tramel (term expired 2022) Secretary Covenants Bylaws Policies and Procedures Back to Top

SUNSHINE HEROES Wall of Honor (Started Jan 8, 2020) *************** Sent 2020-11-14: Sunshine Heroes Wall of Honor - Project Background - It was decided here at Sunshine that we would recognize our neighbors, not for a single act of heroism but their heroic service. We wanted to recognize the people from our community who made a commitment to give part of their lives for the benefit of others. This is what the SUNSHINE HEROES Wall of Honor represents. It is our way to recognize them and say thank you for your service. Last Spring in Retzlaff Hall, we unveiled our Sunshine Heroes Wall of Honor complete with their engraved names on an individual metal plate. There is also a Memory Book of photos of our heroes. This touching monument serves as a reminder that many of our residents sacrificed their lives for the freedom we enjoy today. (See picture below.) You may support this wall by completing an application and some brief information (form available at SEPO Office). We would like a photo in uniform. Jim Tennant is available for questions 616 866 9960. What is a Veteran? - whether retired, discharged, active duty or reserve – is someone who at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to ”The United States of America” for an amount up to and including his or her life. (Author unknown) What Is A Hero? - Dictionary.com defines a hero as a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character. A true hero is someone who gives of themselves for the benefit of others, sometimes at great personal risk. There are many in our community who have given parts of their lives in the service of our country regardless of the risk. There are those who have chosen a career of community service – Law enforcement, First Responders and Fire Fighters are examples. All these people have given freely of themselves for the benefit of others. These are a few examples of what we can all recognize as heroes, but we do not usually honor them for their service. If you save a person from a car accident or give CPR to someone you would be recognized for heroism. The person who donates blood to help others is a hero. A person who may donate an organ or bone marrow is a hero. Are these very special people any more heroic then the others who served us? Jim Tennant Sent 2020-03-21: SUNSHINE HEROES - As another winter season comes to a close, I just want to give you all a reminder about the SUNSHINE HEROES wall. In case you haven’t seen it, the wall is up in Retzlaff Hall and has 41 names on it. Those of you who have made a pledge for this project, I will be coming around this week to collect. I want to thank all those who have donated to this project both monetarily and with their time and labor. The applications are still available from Valerie in the SEPO office. When you complete your application return it to Valerie along with your picture. If you do not have a picture or prefer a current picture be sure to check the box on the form that you will need a picture taken. I will be contacting you upon my return in the fall to take a current picture for this book. Remember as we travel home to be safe and when you get there find your favorite picture of you or your spouse, in uniform or not, to be placed in the book that is placed with the display wall. I want to have this SUNSHINE HEROS display to represent all of the people who served. ​ Jim Tennant 4161 N Missouri (616)866-9960 Email: jimbuck1050@yahoo.com Sent 2020-02-20: SUNSHINE HEROES UPDATE - This is a final call for this season for our residents who served in the armed forces of all nations and the men and women in our community who served as Police Officers, Fire Fighters and EMT/First Responders. The service wall plans are moving along. The wall display is to recognize residents living and deceased where the surviving spouse or other relation resides within the estates. I will be available in the library on March 12, 2020 between 10:00 and 12:00 to take pictures and accept applications. If you have a picture I will be accepting them at these times. If residents want their picture or their spouse’s picture included on the wall they will need to 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. She also has pledge forms available if you need one. The picture you provide for use will be copied and returned, please write on the application form so that I can return your picture. All name plates and pictures that are placed on the wall and in the book should remain there indefinitely. I want to inform our residents on the status of this project. The wall is installed and the name plates are ordered. Engraving is being done on 28 of the plates, as that is the amount of applicants we had when the order was placed. Additional plates will be engraved as we receive applications. The pledges that I asked for at the Annual Meeting are coming in with many neighbors preferring to make cash donations rather than a pledge. I am keeping an accounting of all donations and expenditures and will make it available for anyone to see upon request. It is hoped that the first name plates will be on the wall very soon. Thank you for your pledges and donations towards this project and for those still to come in. Jim Tennant, 4161 N Missouri, 616-866-9960, Email jimbuck1050@yahoo.com ​ Sent 2019-12-27 Newsletter: Wall of Honor - This is a 2nd call for all our residents who served in the armed forces of all nations and the men and women in our community who served as police officers, fire fighters and first responders. The service wall plans are moving along. The wall display is to recognize residents living and deceased where the surviving spouse or other relation resides within the estates. I will be available in the library on January 8th between 10:00 and 11:00 also 1:30 to 2:30 to accept pictures and applications. If you do not have a picture, I will be taking pictures at these times. This will be a wall similar to the ones in place in Retzlaff Hall to honor the golfing achievements. It will have a title at the top stating the purpose. The name plates below containing the name of the honoree the type of service and dates of service. Accompanying the wall, I propose having a pedestal, or shelf to hold a photograph album of the honorees. If residents want their picture or their spouse’s picture included on the wall, they will need to 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. The picture you provide for use will be copied and returned if you write in pencil on the back of the picture; the name, address and phone number of where it is to be returned. All name plates and pictures that are placed on the wall and in the book should remain there indefinitely. Any questions contact: Jim Tennant 4161 N Missouri 616-866-9960 Email jimbuck1050@yahoo.com ​ Sent 2019-11-26 Newsletter: Wall of Honor - This is a call for all our residents who served in the armed forces of all nations and the men and women in our community who served as police officers, fire fighters and first responders. We are planning a service wall of honor to recognize residents living and deceased where the surviving spouse resides within the estates. I will be available in the library on December 3rd between 10:00 and 11:00 also 1:30 to 2:30 to accept pictures and applications. If you do not have a picture, I will be taking pictures at these times. This will be a wall similar to the ones in place to honor the golfing achievements that are in Retzlaff Hall. It will have a title at the top stating the purpose. The name plates below containing the name of the honoree, the type of service and dates of service. Accompanying the wall, I propose having a pedestal, or shelf to hold a photograph album of the honorees. If residents want their picture or their spouse’s picture included on the wall, they will need to fill out an application form. These forms are available in the office, just ask Valerie for one. The picture you provide for use will be copied and returned if you write in pencil on the backside of the picture the name, address and phone number of where it is to be returned. All name plates and pictures that are placed on the wall and in the book should remain there indefinitely. Any questions contact: Jim Tennant, 4161 N Missouri, 616-866-9960, email jimbuck1050@yahoo.com Back to Top

Women's Club Meeting Minutes (2021-2022 Winter Season) Minutes (2022-03-18) Minutes (2022-02-18) Minutes (2022-01-17) Minutes (2021-12-17) Minutes (2021-11-19) Minutes (2021-10-15) Minutes of Women’s Club Meeting & Attachments March 18, 2022 (Approved at the Oct 21, 2022 mtg ) Minutes (2022-03-18) Minutes of Women’s Club Meeting & Attachments February 18, 2022 (Approved at the Mar 18, 2022 mtg ) Minutes (2022-02-18) (NW Report Attachment) (Treasurer's Report Attachment) Minutes of Women’s Club Meeting & Attachments January 21, 2022 (Approved at the Feb 18, 2022 mtg) Minutes (2022-01-17) (NW Report Attachment) (Treasurer's Report Attachment) Minutes of Women’s Club Meeting & Attachments December 17, 2021 (Approved at the Jan 21, 2022 mtg) Minutes (2021-12-17) (NW Report Attachment) (Treasurer's Report Attachment) Minutes of Women’s Club Meeting November 19, 2021 (Approved at the Dec 17, 2021 mtg) Minutes (2021-11-19) Minutes (2021-10-15) Minutes of Women’s Club Meeting (and attachments) October 15, 2021 (Approved at the Nov 19, 2021 mtg) (NW Report Attachment) Back to Top

Large Mail Package Pickup Contact: SEPO Office Location: Special Purpose Room (between Pavilion and Fitness Room) Details: For your convenience SEPO has converted the Special Purpose Room to an overflow package pick-up area due to COVID-19 issues. Previously, mail was delivered to the Office. You may access this Special Purpose Room using the keypad (find code HERE ) installed for security and concerns of package theft. This room is available to residents 24/7. Please be sure to close the door securely as you leave. A recent survey from the U.S. Postal Service has revealed that consumers now make 51% of their purchases online and that 26% receive a package once a week. The mail carriers servicing Sunshine usually leave you a notice in your mailbox indicating there is a package for you. Please try to pick these up in a timely fashion. SEPO does not provide a designated staff member to accept and store packages. If you have experienced a mis-delivery of items, please notify Valerie in the Office. Maybe a concerned resident could volunteer to pull some “Package Handler” time daily just to sort and call. Porch Pirates: Since some packages get left at your doorstep, an infuriating trend has developed. A disturbing statistic bears out that close to 40% of persons have fallen victim. The Porch Pirate targets a special area so they can maximize their reward. A Ring Video Doorbell device may be a solution or ask a neighbor to look out and grab your package. There is also a Package Guard – a nifty device with a weight sensitive stand on which the delivery drivers place your package. Should a Porch Pirate be interested and try to swipe your box, the Package Guard sounds a very loud alarm and the Bad Guy takes off. Tracking Notifications – this helps you to know there has been a delivery and you can check online or by receiving e-mails or texts. Back to Top

Agenda (2024-02-05) Birding & Nature Club Meeting Info (2023-2024 Winter Season Feb 5, 2024: Meeting Minutes Sent 2024-01-20: Birding and Nature Club February Meeting - The Birding and Nature Club would like to invite the community to our meeting at 7:00pm on Monday, February 5th, in Retzlaff Hall to hear a presentation by Tony Tramel on our bug eating friends, the Purple Martins. A regular meeting of the Birding and Nature Club Club will follow the presentation and all are welcome to attend, if so desired. Questions about the Club and its activities may be directed to Ralph Peterson. Phone # 607-590-0606 Jan 8, 2024: Meeting Minutes

S EPO Community Emails: April 2023 Sent 2023-04-29: Broken Glass, Golf Related - A house at 1933 Michigan had a golf ball strike the back glass door causing it to shatter. More than likely, the ball came from the number 6 tee box, but no one knows how it happened. If you feel any responsibility for this damage/action, please get in touch with me or the homeowner. Thank you. - Randy Davis Golf Course Director ​ Sent 2023-04-26: Storage Road Repair Alert - Please stay off the road on the west side of the storage area next to the drainage canal. This area will be under repair for the next couple of days. - Frank Tewell SEPO Director ​ Sent 2023-04-25: Aerating Greens Postponed - The weather has made us postpone aerating our greens here in Sunshine this week. Based on the current forecast, next week may be as bad as well. Thank you for your patience. - Randy Davis Golf Course Director ​ Sent 2023-04-25: Texas Ave Gate - The motor for the Texas Ave Gate has been replaced as of 4-24 and appears to be working fine. Thank you for your patience! Also, Lalo is doing some improvements to the dog park on Texas Ave and was hoping to keep the grass growing and the mud down with these changes. Have a good summer! - Tom Perrier Sent 2023-04-20: Golf Course Maintenance - All of the following information is contingent on the weather (rain, wind conditions, etc.): At noon Wednesday, April 26, we will begin aerating the greens. We will be completed Friday afternoon. The course will be playable, but the greens will be rough and you will need to skip holes that are being actively worked. Throughout the next few months, on Thursday mornings (while it’s still dark), we will be spraying turf management solution. This is purchased at Home Depot over the counter. It helps with our grass and as a side by-product helps kill mosquitos where they breed. It does not affect ornamentals, roses, flowers, shrubs, trees, fruits, citrus, and vegetables. If you don’t drink it, it’s safe for humans and pets. It has a smell to remind you to be extra aware for you and your critters. Also as needed, there will be periodic spraying to kill clover and encroaching carpet grass in small sections of the course. Thank you for your patience. Randy Davis Golf Course Director ​ Sent 2023-04-18: AEP Warning: Lights Out - AEP will be working Tomorrow Behind 4333 N. Minnesota in putting in a post. If you live around this area, you could possibly be affected. - Working Hours: Wednesday April 19,2023 9:00Am -12:00pm - Things to consider: Taking another route when going in and out ...(Traffic will be congested with a crane that will be brought in) Items in your refrigerator Sincerely, - Valerie Basaldua Office Manager Sent 2023-04-18: Sodas/Pop in the library and card room - There is soda/pop in the card room and Library. They are for sale - not for free. In order to replace that soda/pop we use the money that is put in the cap from the sales for replacement of the soda/pop. Right now we are not getting enough Money to replace the soda/pop. If you have any suggestions please let me know. - Vicky Krueger vickyleroy1954@gmail.com Call or text: 795-418-6208 ​ Sent 2023-04-18: Future Rock Painting Club dates spring and into summer - Here are future Sunshine Rock Club Meeting dates: APRIL 24th MAY 1st MAY 22nd JUNE 5th JUNE 26th JULY 10th (date chgd f/holiday) JULY 24th AUG 7th AUG 28th SEP 11th HOPE that helps for planning purposes. Enjoy your spring/summer. Be safe. Karren Amos ​ Sent 2023-04-18: Next Rock Painting Club Meeting - The next Sunshine Rock Painting Club Meeting is April 24th - hope to see you there! Karren Amos ​ Sent 2023-04-18: Looking For: House for Rent - I know of someone who is looking for a place to rent in Sunshine next winter and he has been checking our website frequently. If you have a house for rent, I can help with that by listing it on the Sunshine website HERE . Just send me the information as outlined HERE . - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2023-04-18: Resident Passing - Jim Canty's wife's sister, Cindy, has informed the office that Jim passed away on April 9. - Valerie Basaldua SEPO Office ​ Sent 2023-04-18: Pavilion - Greetings from Sunshine: To all our residents that have made the trip North, hope you made it home safely. And to our residents that are heading out soon-----safe travels. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone that let me know what State you hailed from. We have 23 different States and 2 Canadian Provinces . Pretty much right up the middle of our country. We are getting flags for each of these States and Provinces. The flags will be hung in the Pavilion. The purpose of doing this is twofold----- To honor the States and Provinces our residents “Hail” from. To help combat the excessive noise that is generated when we have a function in the Pavilion. We have been fighting this for years and hopefully, this will ease some of this problem. This is just a “Heads UP” as to what you may find upon your return. Have a Great Summer!!!!! - Jim Kennedy SEPO Board ​ Sent 2023-04-15: SEPO Emails & Website Status: April 19 thru May 6 - I wanted to remind everyone that from 5 PM on Wednesday, April 19 thru midnight on Saturday, May 6 I will be traveling and have no access to the SEPO Communications systems for email and the website during this timeframe. Therefore, the following limitations will be in place starting next Wednesday concerning SEPO Communications. Sunshine website: No one will be monitoring sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com . There will be ‘no’ updates made to the website during this timeframe. SEPO Emails: Any emails to sepoenews@gmail.com that need to be sent to the community should only contain verbiage. That means no pictures, attachments etc can be included in your email. My backup during this period will also be doing some traveling but will send emails as time permits. Therefore, get any emails you need sent to the community to sepoenews@gmail.com as soon as you can before your event, etc. - Beth Parrish SEPO Communications 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2023-04-15: SEPO Financials: Unapproved 2023-03 (Mar) / Approved 2023-01 (Jan) & 2023-02 (Feb) - The following SEPO Financials, which were sent to the community in emails on April 3, are now posted on the Sunshine Website HERE : Jan 2023, Approved Feb 2023, Approved ​ The UNAPPROVED March 2023 SEPO Financials are below, and also posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . ​ Please let me know if you have any questions. - Mark Owen SEPO Treasurer ​ Sent 2023-04-15: MARKET: House For Rent - The house at 4137 N Mo Street is currently For Rent. Please see details and pictures on the Sunshine MARKET . The new homeowner has asked that I be contacted if anyone is interested in renting. - Cindy Shriver 956-970-0449 ​ Sent 2023-04-14: Neighborhood Watch meeting Monday 17 April 3pm Retz Hall - Dear Neighborhood Watch and Sunshine residents We will have our meeting this Monday. 17 April 3pm All welcome. Bring your 2 CENTS. Focus this month is on Safety in unexpected conditions (hurricane, flooding, fire, etc. Come in your Golf Cart as we will take a ride around SCCE for a practicum experience. -- Utility poles, Sanitation Station, how to turn off water in a flooding condition, and etc. Warning - some Bad Guys are amping up their projects - they have their sights on fancy Golf Carts and other pricey items. They even have "borrowed" some heavy, pricy equipment such as Golf Course equipment. May I recommend all of us get some good outdoor lighting for our homes - Bad Guys hate lights. Would like to cordially extend an invitation to our new Board for their 2 CENTS for safety & security for the summer. HPD and HFD are considering another class HPD - Citizens Police Academy HFD - CERT Training -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator NW-CERT ​ Sent 2023-04-10: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Special) Minutes, Apr 5, 2023 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the Apr 5, 2023 Board Meeting (Special) can be found on the Sunshine website HERE and opened directly from HERE . They will also be posted in the office. Please call with any issues or questions. - Linda Davis SEPO Board Secretary ​ Sent 2023-04-08: FINAL REMINDER: WOMEN'S CLUB EASTER SERVICE - APRIL 9TH, 2023 EASTER SUNDAY / SUNRISE SERVICE AT THE GAZEBO (UNLESS THE WEATHER IS TOO BAD FOR IT TO BE OUTSIDE IT WILL BE RETZLAFF HALL) TIME: 7:30AM WE WILL TAKE-UP AN OFFERING FOR THE PASTOR AT THE GAZEBO GOLF CARTS OR LAWN CHAIRS ARE WELCOME (YOU MAY WANT A FLASHLIGHT) PARKING ON TEXAS AVE (PLEASE KEEP SAFETY IN MIND) WE WILL SERVE A POTLUCK BRUNCH AT RETZLAFF HALL TO FOLLOW THE SERVICE AT APPROXIMATELY 9AM Vicky Krueger Sent 2023-04-07: Bob Auclair phone number - Many have asked for an update on Bob. I spoke to him yesterday and he is doing well and would welcome phone calls. His number is (715) 315-0403. - Dan Boardman ​ Sent 2023-04-07: CORRECTION - VIDEO: Board Mtg (Special) from Apr 5, 2023 - The link to the Apr 5, 2023 video on the website was incorrect when I sent it out yesterday. I fixed it just now HERE so everything should be correct. Let me know if there are any other issues. Thx. - Beth Parrish Sunshine Website Mgr Email: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com Sent 2023-04-06: APPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Special) Minutes, Mar 13 & 22, 2023 - The minutes from the Mar 13, 2023 Board Meeting (Regular) were revised at the Apr 5, 2023 Board Meeting (Special) and then APPROVED. The minutes from the Mar 22, 2023 Board Meeting (Special) were APPROVED at the Apr 5, 2023 Board Meeting (Special). ​ Both sets of minutes can be found on the Sunshine website HERE . They will also be posted in the office. Please call with any issues or questions. - Linda Davis SEPO Board Secretary ​ Sent 2023-04-06: VIDEO: Board Mtg (Special) from Apr 5, 2023 - The video from the Apr 5, 2023 Special Board meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site HERE AND directly from this link . Please contact me with any issues/questions. - Linda Davis SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2023-04-04: Garden Club Plant Sale, Thank You - A huge thank you to all who donated and visited the Garden Club plant sale today. It was a tremendous success. Everyone has been so generous. Thank you Robin and Dave for all your hard work, donated plants, and decorations. Couldn't have done it without you. Good luck planting and enjoy. Thank you all again, Susanne ​ Sent 2023-04-04: SEPO Email Mgr Out of Office Notice - Hi All - I wanted to let everyone know that I will have limited access to sending SEPO emails from when I turn in my Spectrum Equipment at 1 PM this Wed (Apr 5) until Sat late afternoon (Apr 8). I should have internet access to the email system this Thu and Fri from 5 pm to 10 pm. If you have anything you know that needs to be sent during my offline times, send it to me now, and I can queue it now to send when you want it to go out. If you have anything that is an EMERGENCY during my offline times, text or call me, and I may be able to get hold of someone to send it for you. Thx for your understanding of this. Beth Parrish SEPO Enews Email Manager E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2023-04-03: SEPO Board Special Meeting 4-5-23 (GM timing chg) - Please access the Special Board Meeting on April 5, 2023 ten (10) minutes earlier than the meeting. We have had technical problems trying to access 15 minutes early. See original agenda below sent on April 2. - Linda Davis SEPO Board Secretary ​ Sent 2023-04-03: APPROVED: SEPO Financials, 2023-02 (Feb) - The APPROVED February 2023 SEPO Financials are be posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. - Mark Owen SEPO Treasurer ​ Sent 2023-04-03: CORRECTED & APPROVED: SEPO Financials, 2023-01 (Jan) - The Corrected January 2023 SEPO Financials are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . These documents were approved at the last Board Meeting. Please let me know if you have any questions. - Mark Owen SEPO Treasurer ​ Sent 2023-04-03: ANY INTEREST in Table Tennis/Ping Pong? - Are you interested in playing Table Tennis/Ping Pong here in Sunshine? If you are, please attend a meeting this Tuesday at 2 PM in Retzlaff Hall to discuss. - Grace Clark ​ Sent 2023-04-02: Board Agenda Special Meeting - The meeting notice below was posted in the normal three spots (Office, Poolside door into Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes) earlier today. Beth posted it on the website this afternoon HERE . ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF and AGENDA FOR SPECIAL MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SUNSHINE ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS, INC. April 5, 2023, at 2:00 PM Hybrid Meeting: Retzlaff Hall& Google Meet You can log into Google Meet at 2 PM with this link: http://meet.google.com/vbc-posz-spm Call to order Google Meet Recording – Announce this meeting is being recorded via Google Meet SEPO Board Roll Call Share Nelson Randy Davis Jim Kennedy Linda Davis Tom Perrier Frank Tewell Mark Owen Verify the Notice of the Agenda was made available to the community by the required day/time. Board Members consideration/adoption of any amendments to the posted agenda. Review and consideration of approving the meeting minutes for the regular Board Meeting held March 13, 2023. Opinion letter from Attorney regarding Texas Avenue/dog leash issues. Review of Suggestion/Complaint/Idea forms received since the previous meeting. Adjournment a. Motion to adjourn and vote b. Announce time of Adjournment c. Stop Google Meet recording d. Stop Google Meet Session - Linda Davis SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2023-04-01: Website & Board Mtg Videos - I found out late this week the 'File Storage Limit' policies for the Sunshine website have changed. In an effort to not have SEPO pay more for additional storage space, I have been reviewing the larger files that are linked to on the site. As I suspected our meeting videos took up LOTS of space. So that's where my cleanup began. I have downloaded all BOARD videos dated prior to Oct 1, 2022 to a personal storage device and removed them, along with any links to them, from the website. If you need/want to view anything I have removed, just send an email to sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com and I can get it/them to you. The Residents' meetings video are all still accessible on the website. I will be continuing with this effort the next couple of weeks. Wish me luck. :) - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Back to Top

SEPO Forms & Processes Click on the links below to view the Process and Print the form you need. Architectural Control Committee ​ Activity/Meeting Request ​ Access to Kitchen Area ​ Keys: SEPO Keys Che ckout/Checkin Process ​ Keys: Resident Emergency Key Checkout/Checkin Process ​ SEPO Suggestions/Complaints/Ideas ​ SEPO Board Nominating Committee Process Guide SEPO Board Election Committee Process Guide Renters Emergency Information Media System (TVs etc) in Retzlaff Hall If there are any other Forms/Processes you would like to see here, please contact the Web site Manager at sunshinecountryclub@gmail.com . ​

Women's Golf League Officers - CURRENT - (March 2024 - March 2025) President: Dana Szretter Vice President: Gloria Voth Secretary: Judy Moffatt Treasurer: Glenna Boardman Handicaps: Donna Myers March 2023 - March 2024 President: Nancy Lyne Vice President: Deloris Pearcy Secretary: Glenna Boardman Treasurer: Marlene Hall Handicaps: Donna Myers

SEPO Rules Click on the underlined links below to view/print the documents. Covenants ​ Covenants (Exhibit B: Archi tectural Control Committee) ​ Bylaws ​ Policies & Pr ocedures ​ Sunshine Country Clu b Estates, Inc. Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Non-compliance to Covenants Fee Schedule ​ SEPO Managem ent Certificate

Activities: Women's Club (Winter: 2021-2022) The Women's Club Committee Activities Committee Signup Sheets are posted in the SEPO Library. ​ As Details concerning the Events below become available they will be posted here. All Events Breakfast (2022-04-16) New Homeowners Party (2022-03-31) Fundraiser for Lost Ball Rescue (2022-03-26) Breakfast (2022-03-19) Breakfast (2022-02-26) Mardi Gras (2022-02-24) Superbowl Party (2022-02-13) (CANCELLED) Breakfast (2022-01-22) Slideshow: History of SCCE (2022-01-18) NY Day Potluck Brunch (2022-01-01) Christmas Potluck (2021-12-25) Christmas Caroling (2021-12-23) Bake Sale & Craft Show (2021-12-03) Thanksgiving Dinner (2021-11-25) Goofy Golf (2021-11-22) Veterans Day Trbute (2021-11-11) Halloween Golf Cart Gala (2021-10-31) Mexican Fiesta (2021-10-29) All Events ****************************** Women's Club Events for the 2021-2022 Winter Season (+ a bonus breakfast in April) ​ The Women's Club Committee Activities Committee Signup Sheets are be posted in the SEPO Library. ​ Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 10-29-21 Fri Mexican Fiesta Chair (Cathy Richmond/Marian Young) (COMPLETE) ​ 10-31-21 Sun SUNSHINE Halloween Golf Cart Gala (Pam Lacy) (COMPLETE) ​ 11-11-21 Wed Veteran’s Day (Lenore Combs/Marian Young) (COMPLETE) ​ 11-21-21 Sun Goofy Golf Co-chairs (Derek & Janis McFee) (COMPLETE) ​ 11-25-21 Thu Thanksgiving Dinner (Bev McIntosh) (COMPLETE ) ​ 12-03-21 Fri Back Sale & Craft Show (Terry DeBackere/Deb Robins) (COMPLETE) ​ 12-23-21 Wed Christmas Caroling (Pam Lacy) (COMPLETE ) 12-25-21 Fri Christmas Potluck (Lenore Combs) (COMPLETE ) ​ 01-01-22 Sat NY Day Potluck Brunch (Marian Young) (COMPLETE) ​ 01-18-22 Tue Slideshow: History of SCCE (Cathy Richmond) (COMPLETE) ​ 01-22-22 Sat Breakfast Burritos (Pam Davis) (COMPLETE) ​ 02-13-22 Sun Superbowl Party (Various) (CANCELLED) ​ 02-24-22 Thu Mardi Gras (Mary Hendrickson) (COMPLETE) ​ 02-19-22 Sat Breakfast (Pam Davis) (COMPLETE) ​ 03-26-22 Sat Fundraiser for Lost Ball Rescue (Marge Sandusky) (COMPLETE) ​ 03-31-22 Thu New Homeowners' Party (Vickie Jones/Sherri Gardner) (COMPLETE) ​ 04-16-22 Sat Breakfast (Pam Davis) (UPCOMING) If you would like to volunteer to be on one or more of the Committees, please contact Judy Stone. ​ Judy Stone Women’s Club Activities Director 715-813-0770 sjudy3302@gmail.com Back to Top Breakfast (2022-04-16) ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 04-16-22 Sat Breakfast (Pam Davis) UPCOMING ​ Sent 2022-04-13: Saturday Breakfast - ​ Final Women’s Club Breakfast of the season! The Women’s Club will be sponsoring a Saturday Breakfast in Retzlaff Hall, this Saturday, April 16th from 7:30 - 10am. This time we will have scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits with sausage gravy, and mini blueberry muffins - all for just $5.00! Coffee, orange juice, and water will be included with purchase. Stay and eat with friends in the hall or out at the pavilion…or grab a a plate to go! Saturday Golf Scramblers, make sure and stop by before you tee off! For questions or info, contact Pam Davis at 214-516-4844 ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 03-31-22 Thu New Homeowners' (Vickie Jones/Sherri Gardner) COMPLETE Sent 2022-03-17: New Homeowners' Party - REMINDER!!!!! The New Homeowners’ Party is fast approaching. Please sign up in the library. Important info: THEME- Meet and Greet in the Street WHEN- Thursday, March 31st WHERE- Michigan Ave. by the shuffleboard courts TIME- 4 till 5:30 New Homeowner’s will be introduced 5:30 Cookout dinner 6-9 DJ Doug music/dance COST- $10 per person (virtual tickets) All new homeowners are FREE and have been contacted by phone or a personal invite. ONLY new homeowners are to RSVP TO Vickie Jones at 262-689-7068, please do not signup in library. We are planning on being outside, so we ask everyone to bring a lawn chair. Thank you! Co-chairs - Sherri Gardner & Vickie Jones ​ Sent 2022-03-07: WC: New Homeowners' Party Announcement - New Homeowners Party (2022-03-31) Back to Top Sent 2022-01-09: Women's Club: New Homeowners' Party Postponed - The New Homeowner’s Party scheduled for Jan. 20th has been postponed until a future date in this coming season. Watch for an email or check the bulletin board in the library for new date. Thank you! Co-chairs: Sherri Gardner and Vickie Jones Fundraiser for Lost Ball Rescue (2022-03-26) Back to Top ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 03-26-22 Sat Fundraiser for Lost Ball Rescue (Marge Sandusky) COMPLETE ​ Sent 2022-04-03: Dog Rescue Fundraiser - On Saturday March 26, the community of SCCE came together for a fundraising event to support Lost Ball Rescue who has helped us in the past with stray dogs that have wandered into our community. So many residents helped with this event from Woodshop donations, handmade quilts, Dog themed baskets, to cashiers, kitchen help, set up and clean up and more. Special shout out to Wade Prater and his band Whisky Dent who donated their talents and tips to the event. Tiffany Prater who created all the posters for the the silent auction, each individualized for each item. The Harlingen community gave generously and big thanks to Sally Hardy who obtained all the South Padre boat trips. Each contribution was large and necessary for the success of our event. ​ Many have been asked how much we raised. We raised $4,993, rounded out to $5,000. We did have to cover the cost of the food which was $672.21 so our total donation to Lost Ball was $4347.79. They are very appreciative, thank you to each and every one of you who helped. Marge Sandusky Sent 2022-03-22: Silent auction item - Just a reminder that we are closing in on our Fundraiser Saturday, March 26. We have Pulled pork plates, dancing and music. Silent auction with close to 50 items! Let's have fun while raising money for this worthy cause! Doors open at 4:30, dinner at 5:30, the band Whiskey Dent starts at 6:30. This schedule will allow time to see and bid on all our amazing items. Some of the items up for auction can be seen below. Bring cash or checkbooks please. Envelopes in the library for virtual sign up at $10 per person. BYOB. - Marge Sandusky Sent 2022-03-15: Silent auction item - We have many great silent auction items for the Women's Club Fundraiser next week, but we would love if anyone from the woodshop might donate something that they have made there. The event is on 3/26 but we are trying to wrap up our auction items. Thank you, Marge Sandusky Back to Top Breakfast (2022-03-19) ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 03-19-22 Sat Breakfast (Pam Davis) COMPLETE ​ 2022-03-17: WC: Breakfast Poster Reminder - 2022-03-06: WC: Breakfast - Breakfast Pancakes The Women’s Club will be sponsoring a Saturday Breakfast in Retzlaff Hall on March 19th from 7:30 AM to 10 AM. This time, we will feature a pancake breakfast which will include pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage all for just $5! Coffee, orange juice, and water will be included with purchase. We will have fruit, whipped cream, butter, regular syrup and sugar free syrup. Stay and eat with friends in the hall or out at the pavilion…or grab a plate to go! Saturday Golf Scramblers, make sure and stop by before you tee off! For questions or info, contact Pam Davis at 214-516-4844 Breakfast (2022-02-26) ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 02-26-22 Sat Breakfast (Pam Davis) COMPLETE ​ Sent 2022-02-17: Women's Club Breakfast: Feb 26, 2022 - Breakfast Casserole The Women’s Club will be sponsoring a Saturday Breakfast in Retzlaff Hall on February 26th from 7:30AM – 10:00 AM. It will be a little different than past breakfasts. This month’s breakfast will feature Breakfast Casserole (a casserole with eggs, bacon, sausage, cheese and tater tots) accompanied by a delicious biscuit with choice of regular or sausage gravy. We will have condiments of butter, salsa, jalapeños and ketchup. This entire breakfast will be served for just $5.00 and will be served with orange juice, coffee and water! Stay and eat with friends in the hall or out at the pavilion…or grab a meal to go. Saturday Golf Scramblers, make sure and stop by before you tee off! Pam Davis Back to Top ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 02-24-22 Thu Mardi Gras (Mary Hendrickson) COMPLETE Sent 2022-02-13: WC: Mardi Gras Update (Change of Plans) - Mardi Gras Change of plans. We will have virtual payment in the library when you signup instead of collecting money at the door. The Box is available in the library with envelopes to put your money in. $10 per person. Costumes and prizes! Mary Hendrickson Mardi Gras Chair ​ Newsletter 2022-02: Party time on February 24, Thursday, at Retzlaff Hall. Dance the night away in your costumes. Prizes will be given away!!! Doors will open at 4 pm for Happy Hour! Meal at 4:30. Music from 5-7 with DJ Doug and his wife, Kathy. Kathy works the crowd and is so much fun. This party is being thrown by the Women’s Club. The cost will be $10.00 a person. The Signup sheet will be available in the Library on Feb 10 and will be taken down on Feb 21. So be sure and signup and support our club!! Mary Hendrickson Mardi Gras Committee Sent 2022-01-21: Women's Club - Mardi Gras: Committee Mtg Details - The Mardi Gras meeting for volunteers will be next Tuesday, January 25 @ 2 PM in the library. Please bring ideas and we will discuss decorations. Party is planned for Thursday, February 24 in Retzlaff Hall. Doors will open at 4 for Happy Hour. Food will be served at 4:30. Dancing at 5 to DJ Doug and his wife!! Mary Hendrickson ​ Sent 2022-01-17: CANCELLED, Women's Club - Superbowl Party - The Women's Club Superbowl party in Retzlaff Hall scheduled for Feb 6, 2022 (which really should have been scheduled on Feb 13) is being cancelled this year. So sorry. Pam Lacy & Eileen Anderson Mardi Gras (2022-02-24) Back to Top Back to Top ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 02-13 -22 Sun Superbowl Party (Various) CANCELLED ​ Sent 2022-02-09: WC: Superbowl Party Cancellation - Due to only mild interest in the Superbowl event at Retzlaff Hall and equipment malfunction (issue with TV Antenna so no reception), the Super Bowl event Sunday at Retzlaff Hall is being cancelled. Sue Swidryk ​ Sent 2022-02-07: WC, Superbowl Party - SUPER BOWL PARTY - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2022 - RETZLAFF HALL - 4:30 PM TILL ???? - COME OUT FOR A FUN SUNDAY SUPPORTING YOUR SUPER BOWL TEAM, THE LOS ANGELES RAMS VERSUS THE CINCINNATI BENGALS. MEETING PLACE IS RETZLAFF HALL AT 4:30PM. BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS AND A FOOD DISH TO PASS. Sue Swidryk ​ Sent 2022-01-18: UNCANCELLED: Women's Club - Superbowl Party - YAY - It's back on. Our fearless Women's Club Activities Director, Sue (SueBob) Swidryk, has decided to take on chairing the Superbowl Party, which will be on Feb 13 in Retzlaff Hall. I don't know if a committee had already been formed or not, but 'm sure she would welcome help with this endeavor. Please give her a call if you can help out. Watch for upcoming e-mails for more details concerning this event. And as suggested be stated for all activities & meetings being held at Sunshine - Everyone attending this event “in person”, by their presence, acknowledges potential exposure to Covid-19. Each person is responsible for his/her own choice as it relates to attending Sunshine activities. Beth Parrish (for Sue Swidryk) ​ Sent 2022-01-17: CANCELLED, Women's Club - Superbowl Party - The Women's Club Superbowl party in Retzlaff Hall scheduled for Feb 6, 2022 (which really should have been scheduled on Feb 13) is being cancelled this year. So sorry. Pam Lacy & Eileen Anderson Superbowl Party (2022-02-13) (CANCELLED) Back to Top ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 01-22-22 Sat Breakfast Burritos (Pam Davis) COMPLETE ​ Newsletter 2022-02: Our first Breakfast was a success. Thanks to Pam Davis and her fantastic crew. More breakfasts will be planned with different menus. ​ Sent 2022-01-18: REMINDER: Women's Club Breakfast Burritos - We are looking forward to seeing everyone next Saturday, January 22 for breakfast! You can eat with us or take it to go! Pam Davis, Women's Club ​ Sent 2021-12-29: SEPO Woman’s Club event - Breakfast Burritos ​ The Women’s Club will be sponsoring a Saturday Breakfast in Retzlaff Hall on January 22nd from 7am – 9am. It will be a little different than past breakfasts. Our breakfast will feature Breakfast Burritos (a tortilla, with either bacon and egg or sausage and egg). Toppings of cheese, salsa, and jalapenos will be available. The burritos will be $3.00 each (or 2 for $5.00, no limit). Coffee, orange juice, and water will be available with purchase. Stay and eat with friends in the hall or out at the pavilion…or grab a few to go. Saturday Golf Scramblers, make sure and stop by before you tee off! For questions or info, contact Pam Davis at 214-516-4844 Breakfast (2022-01-22) Back to Top ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 01-18-22 Tue Slideshow: History of SCCE (Cathy Richmond) COMPLETE ​ Newsletter 2022-02: The history of Sunshine Estates slideshow played to a full audience. It was great to see so many residents come out to a Women's Club event. Thanks to Share Nelson and John Combs for putting the program together. ​ Sent 2022-01-17: History of Sunshine Country Club Estates - Friendly reminder! Tomorrow, Tuesday January 18th, Share Nelson will present the history of Sunshine slideshow with technical support from John Combs. This extremely interesting presentation traces our history from the inception until the present. All residents, especially new residents, will learn much about us. Doors to the Hall open at 5:30 with the show starting at 6pm. Women’s Club is sponsoring free refreshments to include champagne punch and hors d’ouerves! See you there! Cathy Richmond ​ Sent 2022-01-11: Slide show on January 18th - I forgot to add this event is FREE. Women's Club ***************************************** Hear ye! Hear ye! We are announcing exciting changes to the SEPO history slide show in the hall on January 18th. Instead of popcorn and ice cream we are having Champagne punch and hors d’oeuvres! This slide show has been updated to explore the history of Sunshine Estates from the beginning to now. All residents are invited and our newer residents will find this particularly interesting. Doors to the hall will open at 5:30 with the show starting at 6PM. We will also provide iced tea and water but feel free to BYOB. Hope to see you there! Share Nelson (narrator) John Combs (technical support) Women’s Club ​ Newsletter 2022-01: On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, we will have Movie Night and show the history of Sunshine Country Club Estates. We will serve popcorn, and the movie/slide show is free to all residents. We will also have ice cream bars available for one dollar! The movie night starts at 6:00 pm. Slideshow: History of SCCE (2022-01-18) Back to Top ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 01-01-22 Sat NY Day Potluck Brunch (Marian Young) COMPLETE ​ Sent 2021-12-27: New Year's Day Event - Hey Everyone, We will be holding a community potluck brunch on Saturday, January 1, 2022 to step forward into the New Year! Doors will be open at 10 am for a half-hour social, and we'll eat at 10:30 am. Traditional dishes for breakfast are welcome, but you can bring anything you'd like. We provide the plates, napkins, etc. and we'll have coffee and tea available. Bring a mimosa or other beverages if you'd like. Come and join us on Saturday! Marian Young 719-468-4556 NY Day Potluck Brunch (2022-01-01) Back to Top ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 12-25-21 Fri Christmas Potluck (Lenore Combs) COMPLETE ​ Sent 2021-12-27: Christmas Potluck - Dear Friends, Just wanted to say Thanks to ALL who made this event happen - . We had fun, fellowship and food - what else does a human need? Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ​ 2021-12-11: Women's Club: CHRISTMAS DAY POT LUCK - Christmas Potluck (2021-12-25) Back to Top Christmas Caroling (2021-12-23) ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 12-23-21 Wed Christmas Caroling (Pam Lacy) COMPLETE ​ Sent 2021-12-24: CHRISTMAS CAROLING: - Was Such Fun - Please take a little time out of your busy schedule and look below. Here you will see pictures and videos of what I'm talking about. I'm sure I'm saying this, not only for myself, but for all of those here in Sunshine, especially those who had the wonderful Christmas Carolers sing to them last night in front of their homes - Thank You to Pam Lacy, the Christmas Carolers, Ron Clark in his sleigh, the Elves, those who came out of their homes to listen and anyone else involved in this event. From what I witnessed; a super fun time was had by all. Not only was everyone spreading cheer, but I was also told by a couple of residents that it was great being able to get out and see their friends and also meet some of the new residents they had not had a chance to mingle with to date. Thanks again Pam - YOU ARE THE BEST!!!! Beth Parrish SEPO Communications The PICTURES start here. The VIDEOS start here. Sent 2021-12-16: CORRECTION - Christmas Caroling sites within Sunshine - This is Beth - I hadn't realized the original list Pam had sent me was in the exact order of the locations the Carolers were going to visit. And Pam has also corrected a name from the original list. So here is the list with the correct names and in the correct order. ******************************************** The following are the Christmas Caroling sites, in the order we will be stopping at, on December 23, 2021 starting at 5 PM to roughly 7 PM. We will be caroling in the streets in front of these residents' homes. Dahlstrom Tamayo Delsardo Montgomery Clark Whitley Hecker Pech Elliot Penrod Nelson ​We invite you to come outside to listen when we are near your home. Pam Lacy ​ Sent 2021-12-16: Calling all Christmas Carolers! - We will be meeting this Sunday, December 5th at 1:00 in Retzlaff hall. Please come and bring your singing friends with you. If you have any questions, please call Pam Lacy at 218-443-3416 Thank you and see you there. Pam Lacy Back to Top ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 12-03-21 Fri Bake Sale & Craft Show (Terry Debackere & Debbie Robins) COMPLETE ​ 2021-11-16: WC: Bake Sale & Craft Show - Dec 3, 2021 - Women's Club Bake Sale & Craft Show will be Fri Dec 3rd from 8 am to noon at Retzlaff Hall. All are encouraged to get out your recipe books and make your favorite goodies to donate. Whatever your specialty...pies, cookies, homemade candies, jam...anything yummy...Drop off of your goodies will be from 4 to 7 on Thursday Dec 2. Also available will be homemade rolls & coffee to enjoy with your neighbors. Kathleen Sumner is in charge of the raffle table and drop offs. Crafters...tables will be available to display your wares for a fee of $5.00 per table. Call Terry DeBackere to save your table. Terry - 309 714 4743 at 989-397-7482. Bake Sale & Craft Show (2021-12-03) Back to Top *************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 11-25-21 Thu Thanksgiving Dinner (Bev McIntosh) COMPLETE ​ 2021-11-20: WC: Thanksgiving Dinner Signup Signup for the Thanksgiving Dinner ends on Monday November 22nd at 10 am. We are looking for a final count to plan our dinner. Please don't miss an opportunity to share a meal and fellowship with your friends and neighbors. Thank you, Bev McIntosh ​ 2021-11-16: WC: Thanksgiving Dinner - Signup sheets for Thanksgiving Dinner are in the library. Bev McIntosh 2021-11-07: WC: Thanksgiving Dinner - REMINDER - Women's Club: Thanksgiving Dinner The Women's Club will be sponsoring a Thanksgiving Day Dinner again this year in Retzlaff Hall on Nov 25, 2021, but there will be changes from how we’ve done it in the past. Rather than the Women's Club providing the meat, stuffing, gravy etc. and residents bringing the sides, desserts etc., for everyone in the hall to share, here’s the plan for this year. Due to Covid-19, in order to social distance, we will be setting up ten (10) tables in the hall. Each table can seat 8 to 12 people. We are looking for a host to ‘sponsor’ one (1) of each of the ten (10) tables. The host signup sheet is currently on the Women's Club Committee Signup Bulletin Board in the Library. Responsibilities of the host are defined later in this e-mail. I would like to have a meeting in the library with the hosts prior to putting the residents/renters signup sheet on the WC easel in the library. Anyone not signed up as a host is also welcome to attend this meeting, ask questions and then maybe volunteer to be a host. This meeting is planned for Friday, Nov 12 at 1pm in the library. The resident/renter signup sheet will go up on Nov 15, ten (10) days prior to the Thanksgiving dinner. When this signup sheet goes up residents/renters can signup for the table they wish to sit at. The hall will open at 12:30 pm on Thanksgiving Day for pre-dinner socializing. Plan to eat at 1 pm. Host Responsibilities - Each host will be responsible for meeting with the residents/renters who signed up at their table to decide on the following: Decorations (if any wanted). The Women's Club can supply decorations if you wish to use them or you can use your own. The hall is reserved on Wed, Nov 24 @ 4 pm for those wanting to decorate their tables. Place Settings (Does the table want to be uniform, or everyone bring their own?) Food and Drink. (What will be prepared and served at each individual table and who will bring what?) Table cleanup. (Each table will need to be cleaned when you are finished, by those sitting at that table.) We encourage you to signup 'now' to be a host and invite your friends and neighbors to share this most wonderful holiday together with you at your table. We would like to see all the tables full. For any questions or anyone wishing to know more, please contact Bev McIntosh at 989-397-7482. Thanksgiving Dinner (2021-11-25) Back to Top Goofy Golf (2021-11-22) ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 11-21-21 Sun Goofy Golf Co-chairs (Derek & Janis McFee) COMPLETE ​ Posted 2021-11-19: Goofy Golf Roster - Sent 2021-11-09: Goofy Golf - Our annual Goofy Golf Tournament WILL once again take place on Sunday November 21 at 2:00 pm. It is a "fun" scramble for golfers and non-golfers. Each hole will have a different sports theme-you may be hitting tennis balls with a hockey stick, for example. We can have four (4) players per team, and two (2) teams per hole, plus an activity on the putting green. Therefore, we can only sign up 80 players. But we will also have a spare list in case of cancellations. The fee is $5 per player. Following the scramble, players and guests are invited to bring a picnic lunch to Retzlaff Hall at about 4:30. Iced Tea, water and cups will be provided, and cash prizes awarded. Bring your own individual picnic lunch, or plan a shared picnic with a group of friends. Remember to bring your plates, cutlery etc. Signup sheets are now in the library. Sign the sheet-put money in the Goofy Golf envelope-write your name(s) on the envelope and drop it in the collection box. Deadline is November 17. Team lists will be posted in the library on November 19. Golfers bring your clubs and balls. Non-golfers bring a few golf balls. Plan for a day of laughs and goofy antics!! For questions or info, call Janis or Derek McFee at 651-271-8214 ​ Back to Top Veterans Day Trbute (2021-11-11) ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 11-11-21 Wed Veteran’s Day (Lenore Combs & Marian Young) COMPLETE ​ Sent 2021-11-09: REVISED: WC Veterans Day Tribute - There's been a slight change in plans for the Veterans Day Tribute this coming Thu, Nov 11. We are going to simplify it somewhat, but still pay a deserving tribute. See the poster below for the updated details. Hope to see lots of you there. Lenore Combs Sent 2021-11-13: Thank You for a wonderful Veterans Day - Dear Sunshine Residents - Thanks to all for Thursday's tribute for Veterans Day. They say "It takes a village" and to have a program our guests are the biggest plus. Yes, the worker bees have a task with the supporting role but the payoff is enjoying the enjoyment. Behind the scenes are the Potluck providers with scrumptious goodies and then there are the other pieces, such as preparation to cleanup, the program and the partners. Marian always is there and several others for the Potluck - THANKS And for Thursday - THANKS to: Anita and Spencer for leading the Golf Cart Parade and to the participants and the audience. THANKS to Wade, Tiffany, Spencer and Anita for providing the sound for our National Anthem, the Canadian National Anthem and the Veterans Tribute with the Military Marching songs. And to John, Drill Sgt and our MC. Last but not least were our Veterans proudly carrying our Flags. THANKS. And THANKS for Dan for reciting "In Flanders Fields" - bringing back thoughts of the price of war and hoping we never have to return to it. God Bless you and God Bless the USA. Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Sent 2021-10-30: Women's Club: Veterans Day 11 November 2021 NOTE - THE ORIGINALS PLANS FOR THIS EVENT HAVE BEEN CHANGED. SEE THE INFORMATION ABOVE SENT ON 2021-11-09. Dear Friends - There will be a Veterans Day celebration next Thursday, the 11th of November 2021 at SCCE. Everyone is especially invited. The program will be twofold. One: a golf cart parade starting at the Office around SCCE and heading to the Gazebo for a Flag Presentation. - "Honoring All Those Who Served" This year is the 100th Year Commemoration of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Volunteers wanted for Flag Bearers. Please call me. 956 245 1276. Then we shall have a Potluck in Retzlaff Hall following shortly after, so you have time to get your food items. The schedule is: Lineup at the Office for the Parade - 2: 30 PM Gazebo presentation: to follow Potluck -- Social 4:30pm Dine: 5pm God Bless the USA and us. Respectfully, Lenore & John -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 USAF Nurse Corps Back to Top ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) ​ 10-31-21 Sun Halloween Golf Cart Gala (Pam Lacy) COMPLETE ​ Sent 2021-10-24: There appears to be some confusion concerning the information/instructions which were sent out previously about the Women's Club Golf Cart Halloween Gala. Hopefully, this will clear things up. ​ Halloween Golf Cart Gala (2021-10-31) Sent 2021-10-21: SUNSHINE Halloween Golf Cart Gala - ( See above on 2021-10-24 for more CLARIFICATION of this event) Back to Top Mexican Fiesta (2021-10-29) ****************************** Date Day Event (Chairpersons) 10-29-21 Fri Mexican Fiesta (Cathy Richmond & Marian Young) COMPLETE ​ Sent 2021-10-29: Mexican Fiesta Info - Since we have not had a function in so long and because there are many newer residents, please wear your name tags! Those getting takeout dinners, please show up closer to 5PM so we can serve you in a timely fashion. Thanks Cathy Richmond and Dee Novak ​ Sent 2021-10-24: REMINDER: WC Mexican Fiesta Oct 29th ! - Reminder! Signup ends Wednesday, October 27th at 6PM. Our first event of the season is a Mexican Fiesta on Friday, October 29th. Chapitas will cater the meal which consists of a cheese enchilada, carne guisata (beef stew), Mexican rice, charro beans, jalapeño, salsa and a tortilla. Desert is a tres leches cake. Coffee and iced tea provided. Bring anything else you want to drink. There will be a DJ after dinner. Doors open at 4:30. Tickets are $10.00 per person with takeout available. Signup sheet and virtual tickets can be found in the Library. Just sign up, put your money in an envelope and deposit in the box provided. Again - Signup end Wednesday, October 27th at 6PM. Cathy Richmond Sent 2021-10-17: Mexican Fiesta - Women’s Club will have it’s first event of the season, which will be a Mexican Fiesta on Friday, October 29th. Doors open at 4:30 PM. The main course will be a Mexican combo plate catered by Chapitas. It will include a cheese enchilada, carne guisata, rice, charro beans, salsa, jalapeño pepper and a flour tortilla. Dessert will be a tres leches cake. There will be a DJ for music from 6:30 to 8:30. The cost is $10 and takeouts will be available. (See how to indicate you want takeout below.) It's optional, but you are encouraged to dress in your favorite Mexican outfit. Signup starts Monday, October 18th with virtual tickets sold in the library. For those of you who aren't familiar with the term 'virtual tickets' here's what that means. On the Women's Club easel in the library you sign your name(s). Here is where you can indicate if you want 'takeout'. Then you put your money in the designated envelope and place it in the box by the Easel. Signups will be cut off on October 26th. Can’t wait too see everybody there! Cathy Richmond WC Mexican Fiesta Poster WC Mexican Fiesta Signup Back to Top

Recipes You're probably saying to yourself - How is a Recipe an Amenity? Just think of it as a Bonus you are receiving after you have tasted some wonderful food at an Activity/Event held right here in Sunshine Estates. Now keep reading and prepare to take a trip to the grocery store so that you can cook up a storm in order to enjoy yourself again with these savory delights !!! ***************************************************************************** ​ Chinese Cabbage Salad (from Women's Club - Casino Night: 02-23-2019) Salad: 1 head of Napa cabbage(chopped fine) A large package of cole slaw mix was used for Casino Night. 1 bunch of green onions, chopped These were not added for Casino Night Crunchies: 3 packages of Ramon Noodles, any flavor You will not use the seasoning packet so discard or save for another use. Place the noodles in a large ziplock bag and crush into small pieces. Melt 1/2 cup butter in large fry pan and add the crushed crunches and brown and add 1 cup slivered almonds. Shaved almonds were used for Casino Night. Remove from heat and let cool. Pour on top of salad - Dressing: 1 cup oil 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup white vinegar 2 Tbl soy sauce Pour dressing on top of salad just before serving, then toss ​ This makes a very large salad. Enjoy! ​ Questions? Contact Vickie Jones ​ ***************************************************************************** BBQ Pork (from Women's Club - Casino Night) Barbecue pork was purchased at Sam’s Club and is pre-made. It is in the frozen meat section and is called Bryons Barbecue Pork. ***************************************************************************** Chicken Philly Cheese Steak (from Women's Club - Casino Night) 2 Tbsp oil 2 Tbsp butter 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast OR 4 large boneless, skinless chicken thighs - thinly sliced garlic powder(3 tsp) or minced garlic(to your taste) salt and pepper 2 bell peppers, thinly sliced 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 chicken bouillon cube, crushed 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce Add oil and butter to a large skillet over high heat. Season the thinly sliced chicken generously with garlic, salt and pepper. Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes stirring every minute. Add bell peppers, onions crushed bouillon, brown sugar and worcestershire. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally and adjust heat to medium high when necessary. Continue cooking for 15-20 minutes or until any liquid is absorbed and chicken and veggies start to really caramelize.. Place cheese on both sides of a sub roll and place meat and veggie mixture the middle. Wrap each sub in aluminum foil and place in a pan in oven for 5-10 minutes at 350 degrees or until bread is warmed and cheese is melted. ***************************************************************************** Potato Rolls (from New Homeowners’ Party: 01-13-17) This is a bread machine recipe. It makes 32 dinner rolls per batch. Put in machine in the following order; § 1 3/4 C water § 4 C bread flour § 3 Tbsp. olive oil § 1 1/4 tsp. salt § 2 Tbsp. sugar § 1/2 C instant potato flakes § 1 3/4 tsp. yeast Process on dough cycle, when complete shape into desired forms. ***************************************************************************** ​ Brisket (from New Homeowners’ Party: 01-13-17) Ingredients: · 3-4 lb. flat, well-trimmed beef brisket · 3-4 cups cold water · 1 cup white vinegar · 4 bay leaves · 2 Tbsp. veg, oil · 1 Tbsp. liquid smoke · garlic powder to taste · salt & pepper to taste · your favorite bar-b-que sauce Preparation: 1. Marinate brisket in water, vinegar and bay leaves for at least 8 hours or overnight. - Do this in a plastic or glass container. 2. Drain and pat dry. 3. Rub with mixture of oil, liquid smoke, garlic powder salt & pepper. 4. Wrap tightly in foil and place in roasting pan. 5. Bake in oven at 300 degrees for 4 hours. 6. Cool, slice and place back in foil. (I remove all fat when slicing) 7. Cover brisket slices with your favorite bar-b-que sauce (Sweet Baby Ray's was used at the dinner) diluted with the juice from your cooked brisket. 8. About 1 hour before you plan to serve, heat at 325 degrees for 1 hour. ***************************************************************************** CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE RECIPE 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 18 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips 1 cup butter 6 eggs Preheat oven 300*. Grease 9 " pan & grease parchment paper & put in bottom of pan. Put water & sugar in pan heat till sugar is dissolved completely. Set aside to cool. Melt butter in pan add chocolate chips & stir till melted. Add eggs one at a time & mix well. Add cooled sugar water, mix well. Pour batter into prepared pan. Add boiling water to larger pan & place pan into. Bake for 45 minutes. Center should be soft set. ***************************************************************************** BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP from Ladies' Luncheon 2 large butternut squash [6 lbs.] 4 large carrots 1 large onion 1 head garlic 3 large stalks celery [chop, boil till very soft, retain liquid and blend] 1 1/2 L. chicken broth 1 stick butter crème fraiche salt & pepper olive oil parsley Peel squash, carrots and onion. Cut into cubes. Drizzle baking sheet with olive oil. Spread cubed veggies on sheet, drizzle with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Slice top off head of garlic and drizzle inside with olive oil, place on sheet. Roast veggies @ 350 for 30 minutes or until soft and starting to brown. Cool veggies and squish garlic out of skin. Place veggies, including blended celery, in batches, in blender with enough chicken broth to blend to a smooth consistency. If still too thick, add 1 T. chicken soup base powder to 1 cup water, mix into soup till desired consistency is achieved. Add 1 stick butter and reheat soup. Salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with Crème fraiche and chopped parsley. Enjoy !! submitted by Dale Hopfner ***************************************************************************** CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE RECIPE 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 18 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips 1 cup butter 6 eggs Preheat oven 300*. Grease 9 " pan & grease parchment paper & put in bottom of pan. Put water & sugar in pan heat till sugar is dissolved completely. Set aside to cool. Melt butter in pan add chocolate chips & stir till melted. Add eggs one at a time & mix well. Add cooled sugar water, mix well. Pour batter into prepared pan. Add boiling water to larger pan & place pan into. Bake for 45 minutes. Center should be soft set. ***************************************************************************** BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP from Ladies' Luncheon 2 large butternut squash [6 lbs.] 4 large carrots 1 large onion 1 head garlic 3 large stalks celery [chop, boil till very soft, retain liquid and blend] 1 1/2 L. chicken broth 1 stick butter crème fraiche salt & pepper olive oil parsley Peel squash, carrots and onion. Cut into cubes. Drizzle baking sheet with olive oil. Spread cubed veggies on sheet, drizzle with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Slice top off head of garlic and drizzle inside with olive oil, place on sheet. Roast veggies @ 350 for 30 minutes or until soft and starting to brown. Cool veggies and squish garlic out of skin. Place veggies, including blended celery, in batches, in blender with enough chicken broth to blend to a smooth consistency. If still too thick, add 1 T. chicken soup base powder to 1 cup water, mix into soup till desired consistency is achieved. Add 1 stick butter and reheat soup. Salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with Crème fraiche and chopped parsley. Enjoy !! submitted by Dale Hopfner Several have asked for this recipe and seeing as I can't remember who they were I will print it here. ***************************************************************************** Microwave Peanut Brittle 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 cup salted peanuts 1 tsp. butter 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. baking soda generously butter a cookie sheet and have it ready next to the mico. In 2 qt. mico. bowl, combine sugar & corn syrup; stir until well mixed. micro on high for 4 mins. Remove from oven, stir in peanuts. and mix well. Micro on high for 4 mins. Remove and add butter & vanilla; stir well. Micro for 1-1/2 mins. Remove and add baking soda. Gently stir until light & foamy. Quickly pour on cookie sheet & spread with buttered spatula. (this should be done quickly or it will harden in bowl) Cool for 30 - 60 mins. Break in pieces. Makes about 1/2 pound. Lorraine Lewis ***************************************************************************** Recipes from Farewell Party Chicken or Turkey Casserole Cover the bottom of a 11X15 pan with buttered bread Add 4 to 6 cups cooked coarsely cut chicken or turkey 1 small can chopped mushrooms-drained and spread over 1 small can sliced water chestnuts- drained and spread over Combine: 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (undiluted) 1 can condensed cream of celery soup(undiluted) 1/2 cup miracle whip Spread this mixture over the chicken layer Spread a 2 oz. jar of pimento over this Cover with thin slices of American cheese Beat 4 eggs and 2 cups of milk .....pour this slowly over all and cover with foil and chill in refrigerator over night Leave foil on and place casserole in cold oven..... turn oven to 350 and bake until the cheese melts Mix one small pkg. Pepperidge Farm dressing with 1/2 cup melted butter Remove from oven and sprinkle dressing over Return to oven and continue to bake until crisp and brown.....total baking time 1 1/2 to 2 hours ***************************************************************************** Honey Glazed Cranberry Carrots(Ina Hillman) 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup butter 1 Tablespoon fresh grated ginger root 1/2 cup dried cranberries 2 Tablespoon honey 2 lb. Fresh carrots Combine all ingredients except carrots in a small sauce pan---bring to boil stirring constantly -- boil 15-20 minutes until glaze is thickened and coats back of spoon. Cook carrots --- drain well---add the honey mixture ... toss well makes 4 cups ***************************************************************************** Cherry Bliss Brownies Preheat oven to 350 degrees 1 19.5 pkg. brownie mix 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs lightly beaten 1/4 cup water put this brownie mixture in a 9 X 13 greased pan .... set aside 1 8 oz. softened cream cheese 5 tablespoon butter, softened 1/3 cup sugar 2 eggs lightly beaten 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon vanilla Beat cream cheese and butter in mixing bowl until fluffy. Add sugar. Beat in additional 2 eggs, flour and vanilla. Drop spoonsful of the mixture over brownie batter in pan. Use a knife to gently cut through batters to create a marble pattern. 1 21 oz. Cherry pie filling Spoon Cherry pie filling over top. Bake 50 - 60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool and serve ***************************************************************************** Chili recipe from the potato bake supper: 1 large jar spaghetti sauce 1 package dried chili mix. at least a pound of hamburger and or Italian sausage onion. Brown meat and onions. add spaghetti sauce and dried chili mix and add other places to taste . use at least one if not two or three cans of chili beans this is also to taste preference. Simmer very low for an hour or two hours to get all the flavors through. tastes really well even if you don't have enough time to some right for more than a half an hour simple easy and I think yummy thanks for asking for the recipe Karen Luau Recipes We had requests from folks for recipes served at last evenings Luau. Here are the corn & rice recipes. The pork loins were cooked in sea salt, liquid smoke & apple cider. Linda & Marion ***************************************************************************** Creamed Style Corn 2 lbs of frozen corn, thawed 8 oz cream cheese 2 Tbsp butter Salt/Pepper 1/2 tsp cumin (optional but good) 1/4 C of 1/2 & 1/2 or milk Spray the inside of a crockpot. Place butter on bottom, add corn, cream cheese, salt/pepper, milk.Cook on high until it starts to bubble, turn to low. Cook all day. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We modified the rice recipe by cooking the rice on the stove & then adding chopped garlic, peppers & 1/3 c chopped onion. We then added the chopped sautéed vegetables & raisins to the cooked rice. We chose to omit the nuts, pineapple & parsley ***************************************************************************** Hawaiian Rice Pilaf 1 Tbs. butter 1-1/2 cups long-grain white rice 2 to 3 cloves chopped garlic 2/3 C green pepper 3 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup roasted macadamia nuts salt to taste-we did not add salt parsley Preparation: Melt butter in oven-proof casserole dish (with lid). Add rice and garlic, stirring to coat. Stir in peppers and chicken broth. Cover, and bring to boil. Stir in raisins, macadamia nuts and sage. Add salt if desired. Cover, and place in preheated 375-degree oven for 18 to 20 minutes. When rice is finished baking, gently stir in pineapple and parsley. Serve immediately. Bon appe'tit. ​ Back to Top

Quilting: Killer Bees Meeting Schedule for Winter 2023-2024: On the following day the Quilters will be staying in Retzlaff Hall until 3pm: 10/26 11/30 1/4 1/25 2/1 No Meeting 2/22 3/21 - Jan Baethke 956-357-2218 Sent 2023-03-16: Killer Bees Quilting: Outside Quilt Show - Saturday, March 18th is National Quilting Day and for that our Sunshine quilters will have an outside quilt show! Take a walk or drive around our neighborhood and even into Sunshine Encore RV Park to see the beautiful quilts we have made. Interested in making some of these beauties? Come and join us Thursday mornings at 9:30 in Retzlaff Hall. - Jan Baethke ​ Newsletter 2023-03 - Killer Bees Quilting Saturday, March 18th is National Quilting Day and for that our Sunshine quilters will have an outside quilt show! Take a walk or drive around our neighborhood and even into Sunshine Encore RV Park to see the beautiful quilts we have made. Interested in making some of these beauties? Come and join us Thursday mornings at 9:30 in Retzlaff Hall. - Jan Baethke ​ (2021-04 Newsletter) From the Killer Bees - Continuing with the “new normal”, the Killer Bees (a quilting group that isn’t like your grandmother’s quilting group) are still meeting via ZOOM each Thursday morning at 9 AM. If you'd like to "ZOOM" with us at 9 AM most Thursdays, let Jan Baethke ( janb5099@yahoo.com ) know and she'll email you the link. Our ZOOM meetings cover conversations about what's happening with the Covid-19 issue, and some “Show and Tell” of what we've sewn in the past week. Sometimes we'll have a quilt-related demo. I AM getting our new schedule together...with fingers crossed that we WILL be meeting in person at Retzlaff Hall next Fall, Thursday mornings at 9 AM. Here's a few of our activities for next winter: A No Sew Star Tree Ornament; Making fabric from your fabric scraps called Mile-A-Minute; a chopped fabric landscape; always a fun Mystery Quilt project; and maybe something with Jelly-Rolls!! You just have to come and see what that we do with Jelly-Rolls!! Hope to "see" you Thursday mornings. If you have any questions, call or text 956-357-2218 (Be sure to let me know in a text who you are). Jan Baethke ​ (2019-12-01 Newsletter) KILLER BEES - Come and see what the Thursday morning quilting group - The Killer Bees - is busy doing! FYI...We are not your "Grandmother's quilting group!! Coming up in December we will be sewing a Poncho using fleece. We don't sew every Thursday, but we do have a very busy schedule with lots of fun and interesting projects to try. We start at 9AM in Retzlaff Hall with a very casual and short meeting reviewing what's coming up on our schedule, and then have “Show and Tell”. If we do have a day of sewing, we usually sew into the early afternoon. Any questions??? then call Jan Baethke or Diane Tewell. ************************************************************** Event: Quilt Show (via Cart, Car, Bike or Foot) Date: 04-13-2020 Day: Monday Club: Killer Bees Quilters Details: See details and pictures below. ​ *************** YOU'RE INVITED: Outdoor Quilt Show On Monday, April 13 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, the Killer Bees will try to bring some cheer to Sunshine Estates. We will be having an outdoor, drive-by (walk-by, bicycle-by) Quilt Show. Please keep in mind that this is for Estates residents only and please keep in mind social distancing. With the new Cameron County rules, face masks are needed if you are outdoors. Also, keeping safety in mind, PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH THE QUILTS . Even if you have not registered with us, you are welcome to join us by hanging a quilt on your porch, etc. ​ Below you will see just a FEW of the beautiful quilts that were on display. Click HERE to see many, many more. Back to Top

SEPO Board Election Committee For 2024 SEPO Board Election Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., (SEPO) governs Sunshine Country Club Estates (SCCE). (The following information is presented in reverse chronological order.) Election Committee Process Guide (APPROVED) Election Committee Activity for 2024 Election Board Nominating & Election Committees Index Election Committee Activity for 2024 Election ELECTION COMMITTEE ACTIVITY FOR 2024 ELECTION Additional information specific to the 2024 SEPO Board Candidates can be found HERE . ​ Additional information specific to the 2024 SEPO Ballots can be found HERE . Sent 2024-02-15: 2024 SEPO Election: GENTLE REMINDER RE: VOTING - GENTLE REMINDER - Voting for 2024 Election: The absolute deadline is 1 PM next Tuesday, Feb 20. Put completed ballots in the envelope marked Ballot Envelope. Ballot Envelope goes inside ‘Attendance Proxy’ envelope. 'Attendance Proxy' envelope goes in the Ballot Box in the office. Don’t bring ballots into the hall for the 1 PM meeting on the 20th. It’s critical if you don’t sign the ‘attendance proxy’, you need to come early (starting at 12:30 PM) to the 1 PM Tuesday meeting on the 20th to ‘check in’ in order to be included in the QUORUM number. 156 is required for a quorum. I and and two Election Committee members will be doing ‘early’ proxy counting this Friday, Feb 16, at 1 PM. The more ballots submitted prior to then, the less time it will take to determine if we have a quorum at 1 PM on the 20th. Please call w/questions, etc. ​ Beth Parrish, 2024 SEPO Board Election Committee Chairperson Email: 2024boardelectioncommittee@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent via Email 2024-02-07: REMINDER: SEPO Election Voting - I wanted to remind everyone that your ballots for the 2024 SEPO Election (1 for Board members and 3 for SEPO Covenants) are due to be deposited in the Ballot Box in front of the SEPO Office or mailed to the SEPO Office by 1 PM on Tuesday, Feb 20, 2024, AT THE ABSOLUTE LATEST . At that time another member of the committee and I will be determining if we have a quorum. A quorum is defined as the majority of the votes of the homeowners who are signed in as present at the 1 PM mtg that day along with the signed ‘Attendance’ proxies . ​ If you haven't voted yet and still have any questions about the ballots, please contact one of your Board Members . Also, the recording from the Jan 23 'Meet & Greet' session, where lots of great questions were answered, is also available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t3rQyMAf8IGklH9HXktu_5ozL-LD0LRs/view?usp=sharing PLEASE NOTE: If you DO NOT vote, it's a NO vote. ​ Beth Parrish 2024 Board Election Committee Chairperson Email: 2024boardelectioncommittee@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ 2024-02 NEWSLETTER - Election Committee (Chairperson - 2024 Election) ​ We had a successful Ballot Packet pickup in the Library. Of 306 ballots, 138 we not picked up. I would like to thank all who remembered to make an effort to save the committee time and SEPO the mailing fees. Any Ballot Packets not picked up were mailed on Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024. So, look for them in your mailbox soon, if you haven’t received them already. We had a great “Meet & Greet" session on Jan 23, 2024. You can access the audio recording here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t3rQyMAf8IGklH9HXktu_5ozL-LD0LRs/view?usp=sharing The Board Candidates introduced themselves and told us why they are running for the Board. Then they answered residents’ questions. I personally want to thank all of them for stepping up. I know my time on the Board was very rewarding and I LEARNED A LOT. The proposed Covenants ballots were explained by Share Nelson (president) with input from other Board members, followed by many great questions from residents. I explained and answered questions about the actual voting process and the various documents contained in the Ballot Packets. Then we ate goodies provided by the Women's Club. ​ PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE! ​ Ballots must be turned in no later than 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The Ballot Box is in front of the SEPO office. And to emphasize - If you do not turn in your vote, it will be counted as a ‘disapprove/no’ vote. My heartfelt thanks to everyone. - Beth Parrish, Election Committee Chairperson ​ Sent via SEPO Enews on 2024-01-25: 2024 SEPO Election: Depositing your Ballots into the Box - When you take your ballot envelope to the Office/Library building to vote, please ensure you place it in the slot on top of the 'locked' ballot box that is sitting in front of Valerie's office. Ballot envelopes have been found pushed under Valerie's office plexiglass window and even deposited in the slot located just above the 'suggestion box', which you can see in the picture below. A Board member even found one that had been shoved under the Office door and just lying on the floor. And yes, the Ballot Box was in it's current position when the envelopes mentioned above were found. Please respect the SEPO Election rules. Call me with questions at any time. - Beth Parrish, 2024 Board Election Committee Chairperson Email: 2024boardelectioncommittee@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent via SEPO Enews on 2024-01-23: REMINDER: Meet & Greet Session - This is a reminder of the 'Meet and Greet' tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan 23, @ 1 PM in Retzlaff Hall. This will give you the opportunity to meet and ask any questions of your Board member candidates. Several current Board members will also be in attendance to answer any and all questions you may have concerning the proposed Covenants ballot changes and/or the election in general. And, of course, I'll be there. 😁 The Women's Club will be providing cookies and drinks. Please get your questions formulated and plan to attend this session so you may be as well informed as possible BEFORE you complete your ballots. You can contact me any time with questions about this upcoming session. See you there. Beth Parrish 2024 Board Election Committee Chairperson Email: 2024boardelectioncommittee@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent via SEPO Enews on 2024-01-24: 2024 SEPO Election: Audio Recording from "Meet & Greet" - Technology bit us in the 'you know what' yesterday. We thought we were recording the "Meet & Greet" session via Google Meet, but have not received anything from Google. And I'm betting we don't. For my own benefit, I had turned on my tape recorder. Although you may hear some paper rustling in the background, I think for the most part, this will provide valuable information to those who could not attend the session yesterday. And to those who did, it can be a refresher. Here's another kicker - darn it. I didn't look down to see my recorder wasn't on until after the three candidates had introduced themselves. I so totally apologize for missing that section. The recording does start: When I opened the session up to questions to the Board candidates. That was followed by an explanation of the three ballots by the Board, followed by lots of very good questions. Then I spoke and also answered questions about the ballot / voting processes themselves. Again, lots of great questions were asked. And we munched on sweets provide by the Women's Club throughout the entire event. Yum. You can access the audio recording here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t3rQyMAf8IGklH9HXktu_5ozL-LD0LRs/view?usp=sharing The file is very large, so please be patient when listening to it, as I had to store it in an area I don't normally use. If you have any questions, either with the technology or the election, please don't hesitate to contact me. Beth Parrish 2024 Board Election Committee Chairperson Email: 2024boardelectioncommittee@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent via SEPO Enews on 2024-01-18: 2024 SEPO ELECTION: 'MEET & GREET" - The remaining Ballot Packets not physically picked up were taken to the Post Office this morning. ​ As you were previously informed (on Jan 10) the next step in the election process is to hold a 'Meet and Greet' session in Retzlaff Hall. The day/time has been set and is next Tuesday, Jan 23, @ 1 PM in Retzlaff Hall. ​ This will give you the opportunity to meet and ask any questions of your Board member candidates. Several current Board members will also be in attendance to answer any and all questions you may have concerning the proposed Covenants ballot changes and/or the election in general. And, of course, I'll be there. 😁 ​ The Women's Club will be providing cookies and drinks. ​ Please get your questions formulated and plan to attend this session so you may be as well informed as possible BEFORE you complete your ballots. You can contact me any time with questions about this upcoming session. See you there. - Beth Parrish 2024 Board Election Committee Chairperson Email: 2024boardelectioncommittee@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent via SEPO Enews on 2024-01-15: 2024 Election Status - The day and time for the "Meet & Greet" session has been finalized. It will be next Tuesday, Jan 23 @ 1 PM in Retzlaff Hall. This is your opportunity to meet and ask questions of the Candidates and also to have the ballots fully explained to you. And the Women's Club is providing cookies and drinks for us. We hope to see lots of you attend. Ballot Packet status is: All ballot packets not picked up in the Library today by noon will be stamped on Tuesday afternoon and mailed Wednesday morning. The Ballot Box will be set out in front of the SEPO Office at 8:15 AM Thursday. - Beth Parrish 2024 Board Election Committee Chairperson Email: 2024boardelectioncommittee@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent via SEPO Enews on 2024-01-15: FINAL REMINDER (Time Sensitive) - TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY - 2024 Election Ballots: Physical Pickup in Library - ​ The information below is TIME SENSITIVE. I know it's cold, but TODAY IS THE LAST DAY you will be able to come to the Library from 10 AM to 12 NOON and physically pick up your 2024 Election ballot packets. Mailing these packets is not cheap. The more packets picked up, the more of your SEPO dollars are saved. We still have around 200 packets that weren't picked up on Saturday. Our hope is to see lots of you picking up your ballot packets today. The Homeowner is the only person (no exceptions) who may pick up the materials. The homeowner must: Provide proof of identity (drivers license, etc). AND Sign for the materials to verify "pickup". This will be followed by the chairperson or a member of the Election Committee co-signing. When you enter the library you will see signs of each Sunshine street hanging on the book shelves. Find your street and see the person in front of that sign who will be handing out the packets for your street. Any ballots not picked up by NOON today, Monday, January 15, will need to be stamped and taken to the Post Office to be mailed to your Sunshine address (unless you previously requested it be mailed to a different address). Each packet contains the Board of Directors ballot and three Covenants ballots. It also contains 'voting instructions' and other pertinent information you will need to complete and submit your ballots by the absolute deadline of Tuesday, Feb 20, 2024 at 1 PM. At least two SEPO Board members will be present today to answer any questions you may have regarding the process or ballot contents. Please contact me at any time if you have any questions about any of the above. Bundle up and I'll see you in the Library in a few hours. Beth Parrish 2024 Board Election Committee Chairperson Email: 2024boardelectioncommittee@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent via SEPO Enews on 2024-01-13: (Currently Happening) REMINDER - 2024 Election Ballots: P hysical Pickup in Library - Your Election Committee team is currently in the Library with the SEPO Election ballot packets just waiting for you to come and pick yours up. Thanks to all of you who have been in already. The Homeowner is the only person (no exceptions) who may pick up the materials. The homeowner must: Provide proof of identity (drivers license, etc). AND Sign for the materials to verify "pickup". This will be followed by the chairperson or a member of the Election Committee co-signing. Mailing these packets at the Post Office is not a cheap undertaking. So the more packets picked up the more of your SEPO dollars are saved. We hope to see lots more of you picking up your ballot packets. ​ Beth Parrish 2024 Board Election Committee Chairperson Email: 2024boardelectioncommittee@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent via SEPO Enews on 2024-01-12: REMINDER (Time Sensitive) - 2024 Election Ballots: Physical Pickup in Library - The Election Committee team completed the preparation of your 2024 SEPO Election ballot packets in record time and we are ready for distribution to Homeowners. The information below is TIME SENSITIVE. You will be able to come to the Library and physically pick up your 2024 Election ballot packets again this year. Each packet contains the Board of Directors ballot and three Covenants ballots. It also contains 'voting instructions' and other pertinent information you will need to complete and submit your ballots by the absolute deadline of Tuesday, Feb 20, 2024 at 1 PM. You may physically pick up your ballots IN THE LIBRARY on: Saturday - January 13, 2024, 12 noon - 2 PM Monday - January 15, 2024, 10 AM - 12 noon. The Homeowner is the only person (no exceptions) who may pick up the materials. The homeowner must: Provide proof of identity (drivers license, etc). AND Sign for the materials to verify "pickup". This will be followed by the chairperson or a member of the Election Committee co-signing. The committee has organized the envelopes numerically by Street. So look for the table that has the Sign showing your Street. At least two SEPO Board members will be present each day to assist with any questions you may have regarding the process or ballot contents. Any ballots not picked up by Monday, January 15, at noon will be taken to the Post Office the next day and mailed to your Sunshine address (unless you previously requested it be mailed to a different address). Mailing these packets at the Post Office is not a cheap undertaking. So the more packets picked up Sat and Mon the more of your SEPO dollars are saved. We hope to see lots of you picking up your ballot packets. Please contact me at any time if you have any questions about any of the above. See you in the Library Beth Parrish 2024 Board Election Committee Chairperson Email: 2024boardelectioncommittee@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent via SEPO E-News 2024-01-10: 2024 SEPO ELECTION: 'MEET & GREET / INFORMATIONAL' SESSION - NEXT OPPORTUNITY CONCERNING THE 2024 SEPO ELECTION IS: 'MEET & GREET / INFORMATIONAL' SESSION: The next step in the election process is to hold a 'Meet and Greet & Informational' session in Retzlaff Hall sometime a few days after the ballots are mailed. I'm still working on the logistics of this session and will notify everyone as soon as the day / time has been decided. This will give you the opportunity to meet and ask any questions of your Board member candidates and also to get any questions answered you may have concerning the proposed Covenants ballot changes. The Women's Club has agreed to participate again this year. And you know what that means - there may be goodies involved! (No promises though.) ​ Please get your questions formulated and plan to attend this session so you may be as well informed as possible BEFORE you complete your ballots. You can contact me any time with questions about this upcoming session. Beth Parrish 2024 Board Election Committee Chairperson Email: 2024boardelectioncommittee@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent via SEPO E-News 2024-01-10: 2024 Election Ballots: Save the Dates(s) - Physical Pickup in Library - The information below is dependent upon the Election Committee completing all of the Ballot Envelope preparation by end of day this Thursday, which I don't anticipate will be a problem. You will be notified immediately if anything stated below changes. This information is TIME SENSITIVE. Please mark the following Days & Times in your Calendar that you will be able to come to the Library and physically pick up your 2024 Election Ballot envelopes. Each envelope contains the Board of Directors Ballot and three Covenants ballots. It also contains 'voting instructions' and other pertinent information you will need to complete and submit your ballots by the absolute deadline of Tuesday, Feb 20, 2024 at 1 PM. The plan is for you to be able to physically pick up your ballots on: Saturday - January 13, 2024, 12 noon - 2 PM Monday - January 15, 2024, 10 AM - 12 noon. The Homeowner is the only person (no exceptions) who may pick up the materials. The homeowner must: Provide proof of identity. Sign for the materials to verify "pickup". This will be followed by the chairperson or a member of the Election Committee co-signing. The plan is to have one or more SEPO Board members present to assist with any questions you may have regarding the process or ballot contents. Any ballots not picked up by Monday, January 15, at noon will be taken to the Post Office the same or next day and mailed to your Sunshine address (unless you previously requested it be mailed to a different address). We hope to see lots of you picking up your ballots. Please contact me at any time if you have any questions about any of the above. ​ Beth Parrish 2024 Board Election Committee Chairperson Email: 2024boardelectioncommittee@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent via SEPO E-News 2024-01-06: All Things 2024 SEPO Election - Knowing there's been LOTS of emails distributed to the community these last few weeks concerning the upcoming SEPO Election, today I finally compiled all of that info and now have it displayed on the Sunshine website HERE . ​ Please use this as you 'reference' to all things SEPO Election. Call me with any issues (i.e. with links on the various pages) or if you just have questions. I can reply this year as both the Election Committee chairperson and/or the Sunshine website manager. 😁 ​ Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent via SEPO E-News 2024-01-06: SEPO Election 2024 Ballots: Approved for Distribution - Your SEPO Board of Directors has been reviewing our governing documents (Covenants and Bylaws) to ensure they are in accordance with TX law. ​ There are also three (3) ballots pertaining to Covenants the Board has been discussing and agreed will benefit our community. All Board members present at the "Residents & Directors" meeting on Jan 4, 2024, agreed that Homeowners should have the opportunity to vote on these three ballots for the Feb 20, 2024 election. The three Covenants ballots are currently available for you to review on the Sunshine Website HERE . ​ You received notification earlier today of the list of SEPO Board Candidates. This ballot (shown HERE ) will also be included in your Ballot packet. ​ The Election Committee is currently working to prepare your Ballot packets. Those Homeowners who prefer to physically pick them up, rather than receiving them in the mail, will have the opportunity to do so early the week of Jan 14. Watch for details in upcoming SEPO emails. All ballots not picked up will be mailed to Homeowners sometime between Jan 16 and Jan 19, 2024. WE WANT YOU TO BE AS FULLY INFORMED AND WELL-EDUCATED AS POSSIBLE "BEFORE" YOU RETURN YOUR BALLOTS. The Board is currently working with the Election Committee to hold a "Meet & Greet your Board" session sometime very soon after the Ballot packets have gone out. This will be an opportunity for you to get to know your Board Candidates better and to also ask any Ballot (both Board & Covenants) questions you may have . After this session, it's possible there may be an additional Informational meeting for education purposes to answer Homeowner questions. Again, watch for SEPO emails about these sessions. Please feel free at any time before these meetings to contact any of your current Board members and/or the Election Committee chairperson. SEPO Board Beth Parrish: 2024 Election Committee Chairperson ​ Sent via SEPO E-News 2024-01-06: SEPO 2024 Election: List of Candidates Posted - See HERE . ​ Sent via SEPO E-News 2024-01-05: SEPO Office Closure, Monday afternoon, Jan 8 2024 - If you go to the SEPO office next Monday afternoon, Jan 8, 2024 and the curtain is pulled closed, that indicates the office is closed to all traffic, except emergencies . This will enable Valerie and the Election Committee to work uninterrupted to create the SEPO 2024 Election ballot packets for the community. Thanks to the everyone for your understanding. - Share Nelson, SEPO Board President ​ Sent via SEPO E-News 2024-01-02: REMINDER-NEED VERIFICATION by noon, Jan 4, 2024: Directories in preparation for sending 2024 SEPO Election Ballots - First off - I want to thank all of you who have already replied to this email from last week (around 33%). Although that's a good number, now that the holidays are behind us, I'm hoping this reminder motivates more of you to reply by the deadline (this Thu @ noon). FYI - The directory below is still the 'old' one. I'm meeting tomorrow with one of my committee members to compile all of the replies so far in order to update the directory. Thanks again. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ From: SEPO Community - 2024 Election Committee Sent: Friday, December 29, 2023 6:27 AM To: sepoenews@gmail.com Subject: NEED VERIFICATION by noon, Jan 4, 2024: Directories in preparation for sending 2024 SEPO Election Ballots ​ Hi I'm Beth Parrish. I am the Chairperson for the 2024 SEPO Election Committee. The SEPO Directory sorted by Name has been updated and can be viewed by clicking HERE . ​ If all goes according to plan, I would like to have the Ballot Envelopes ready for distribution sometime between Jan 10 and Jan 12, if not sooner. To ensure you receive your ballot envelope timely in order for you to return everything to the Office by 1 PM (at the absolute latest) on Feb 20, 2024, please return your answers to the following TWO QUESTIONS by noon, Jan 4, 2024. Will you please verify that both your Sunshine address AND your Away address (if you have one) are correct. Please reply 'yes' or 'no' to this item. If 'no' to either or both, please supply the correct information. Please let the committee know if you WANT YOUR BALLOT MAILED TO YOUR SUNSHINE or AWAY ADDRESS. Please send your reply to the TWO QUESTIONS above by sending an email to HERE . ​ Thanks again for helping out the committee by supplying this information timely. - Beth Parrish (2024 SEPO Election Committee Chairperson) ​ Sent via SEPO E-News 2023-12-29: NEED VERIFICATION by noon, Jan 4, 2024: Directories in preparation for sending 2024 SEPO Election Ballots - Hi I'm Beth Parrish. I am the Chairperson for the 2024 SEPO Election Committee. The SEPO Directory sorted by Name has been updated and can be viewed by clicking HERE . ​ If all goes according to plan, I would like to have the Ballot Envelopes ready for distribution sometime between Jan 10 and Jan 12, if not sooner. To ensure you receive your ballot envelope timely in order for you to return everything to the Office by 1 PM (at the absolute latest) on Feb 20, 2024, please return your answers to the following TWO QUESTIONS by noon, Jan 4, 2024. Will you please verify that both your Sunshine address AND your Away address (if you have one) are correct. Please reply 'yes' or 'no' to this item. If 'no' to either or both, please supply the correct information. Please let the committee know if you WANT YOUR BALLOT MAILED TO YOUR SUNSHINE or AWAY ADDRESS. Please send your reply to the TWO QUESTIONS above by sending an email to HERE . ​ Thanks again for helping out the committee by supplying this information timely. - Beth Parrish (2024 SEPO Election Committee Chairperson) Sent via SEPO E-News 2023-12-21: 2024 SEPO Election Committee Announcements - Hi Everyone - I figure this week you are well into the Christmas spirit and the last thing you want to think about is 'volunteering' to work on a committee. However, this is exactly the time of year that SEPO Election Committees get into gear. If you attended the Dec 19 Special Board Meeting or have viewed the video of this meeting, you are aware that I have volunteered to be the 2024 SEPO Election Committee chairperson and the Board voted unanimously to appoint me to that position. I have already been working on some of the upfront committee tasks. I have updated the Election Committee Guidebook, thanks to a collaborated effort of both myself and your SEPO Board President, Share Nelson. It is almost ready to present to the entire Board for their approval. I'm also working on a Project Plan of all of the tasks - from the smallest of small to the largest of large - that need to be performed between now and when I turn over the tallied vote count to the Board at the Feb 20 Annual Shareholders Meeting. So the next 'large' task for me to accomplish is to fill seats (so to speak) on the committee. I currently have five volunteers, some of which can only help part-time. I'm looking for 10-15 (and possibly more) people to do a variety of tasks, the largest of them being "Stuffing the Ballot Envelopes" sometime around Jan 14-15 AND "Counting Votes" between the 1 pm and 3 pm meetings on Feb 20. If you think you might be interested at all in helping me out, give me a call to discuss. If I don't get enough volunteers in the next few days, I'm going to start cold-calling. Wouldn't you rather volunteer before hearing me beg on the phone. 😁 Thanks in advance for your consideration of this matter. Happy Holidays !!! ​ Beth Parrish 2024 Board Election Committee Chairperson Email: 2024boardelectioncommittee@gmail.com 314-960-6710 BOARD ELECTION COMMITTEE PROCESS GUIDE FOR 2024 Election Committee Process Guide (APPROVED) Board Nominating & Election Committees Index Back to Top Board Nominating & Election Committees Index