Residents Only This section of the Web site contains information that is proprietary to 'only' Sunshine Estates Property Owners and requires a password to view. ​ If you already have the PASSWORD click HERE ​ If you don't have the PASSWORD follow the instructions below. All Residents must request this password by sending an e-mail that contains your Name & Sunshine Address to sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com . ​ ​ Please do not give this password to anyone outside of your immediate household. You wouldn't want your 'private' information available to just anyone, would you? ​ ​ If you have questions, please contact Beth Parrish (Web site Admin) at the e-mail address above. 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

Activities: Special (2024-2025 Winter Season) Additional Details SONshine Ministries: Toy for Kids (thru 2024-11-23) Coffee & Donuts (ONGOING) Karaoke (PERIODIC) Calling All Cats & Dogs (PERIODIC) Private Events (PERIODIC) *************** IN PROCESS SONshine ministries: Toys for Kids IN PROCESS Sent 2024-10-21: SONshine ministries: Toys for Kids - SONshine ministries requested SEPO to sponsor a class of children from one of the Mexican schools for a Christmas gift drive. This was discussed in the Women's Club meeting last Friday and it was agreed that we would support it. There is a table setup in the library where you can participate in this effort if you choose to. Each tag on the tree has the name of a child, whether they are a girl or a boy and their age. You take a tag, put your name on the list and then purchase a gift of not more than $20. Do not wrap the gifts, just attach the tag to the gift. Then put the gift in the box under the table. I know this seems early in the year, but the deadline for this drive is November 23. Lenore will also be doing a separate drive at a later time for toys for the Police department and the Marines. Any questions can be directed to Rich Hulswit at (701) 566-1257. Thank you and God Bless. - Cindy Hulswit Back to Top *************** ONGOING Coffee & Donuts ​ Sent 2024-11-06: Coffee & Donuts in the Library - I wanted to let everyone know that 'Coffee & Donuts' will be available again this winter season on every Thursday in the Library @ 8 AM, starting tomorrow (Nov 7). Donuts are $1 each and coffee is free. So come on over and chat with your friends and neighbors while enjoying a sweet treat. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office Mgr Back to Top *************** PERIODIC ​ Karaoke (Nov 15, 2024) COMPLETE ​ Sent 2024-11-11: Karaoke this Friday, Nov 15, 2024 - This Friday, November 15, Karaoke in the Hall. Doors open at 4:30, singing starts at 5pm. You don’t have to be a singer to come enjoy a fun filled evening. Let your neighbors and friends impress you with their singing abilities. We hope to see you there. - Randy Davis (from SEPO Facebook) ​ Karaoke (Oct 25, 2024) COMPLETE ​ ​ SEPO FB: 2024-10-23 - Karaoke in the Hall this Friday. Doors open at 4:30. If you’ve never been, you should come check it out. Remember, you don’t have to sing. Come see the talent in our community and maybe even dance a little. Bring a snack if you want, but it’s not required. It’s a great chance to hang out with your friends and neighbors. We hope to see you there. - Randy Davis (SEPO Facebook) ​ Sent 2024-10-20: Karaoke - It’s karaoke time! Friday, October 25, in the Hall. Doors open at 4:30, and singing will begin at 5pm. Come encourage your friends and neighbors as they show off their skills. Plus, plenty of dancing. Bring a snack if you want, but as always, it’s not about the food. Phillip and Patricia Lay are always a hoot to have with us. Phillip has much better equipment than I do, and we’ll be trying it out. We hope to see you there . - Randy Davis (SEPO Facebook) Back to Top *************** PERIODIC Grooming: Calling All Dogs and Cats (Oct 10, 2024) COMPLETE ​ Sent 2024-08-07: Calling All Dogs and Cats too! - Hey Everyone, Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Thursday, October 10th, 2024, to take care of your pet's nails. She will be starting at 1:30 p.m. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Please text or call Sandra and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Sandra will come to your home. Thanks, - Marian Young, 719-468-4556 ​ Back to Top *************** PERIODIC: Private Events Nov 13, 2024 thru Mar 26, 2025 ​ ​ ​ The Card Room will be utilized every Wednesday from 9:30 am to Noon from Nov 13, 2024 thru Mar 26, 2025 for a 'private' Bible Study group. - Approved by the SEPO Office ​ ​​ Nov 28, 2024 / 12:30AM to 3:30PM / Pavilion (Event itself 1PM to 3PM) Apr 23, 2025 / 2PM to 10 PM / Retzlaff Hall (Event itself 5PM to 9PM) Back to Top

SEPO Residents Meeting Agendas & Videos (10-01-2024 thru 03-31-2025) (Winter Season) Res Mtg: 2024-11-13 Res Mtg: 2024-10-08 RESIDENTS MEETING: Tue, Nov 13, 2024 @ 1 PM RESIDENTS MEETING: Tue, Oct 8, 2024 @ 1 PM Back to Top

Various Meetings Info SEPO Board of Directors and Residents (Apr 2024 thru Mar 2025) ​ When you see 'Hybrid' the meeting is in both Retzlaff Hall & on Google Meet. Date Day Time Mtg Type Location ​ 10-07-24 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) Hybrid 10-08-24 Tue 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 10-29-24 Tue 12:00 PM Board (Special) Hybrid 11-12-24 Tue 1:00 PM Board (Regular) Hybrid 11-13-24 Wed 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 12-09-24 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) Hybrid 12-10-24 Tue 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid 01-06-25 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) Hybrid 01-07-25 Tue 1:00 PM Residents & Directors Hybrid Required to be held during first week in January (Announce Nominations) 02-10-25 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) Hybrid 02-18-25 Tue 1:00 PM Annual Shareholders Hybrid Required to be held the third Tuesday in February (Quorum Determination) 02-18-25 Tue 3:00 PM Annual Shareholders Hybrid Required to be held third Tuesday in February (Results of Election Announced) 02-18-25 Tue Aft 3:00 PM 1st 2025 Board (Regular) Hybrid Required to be held immediately or asap after the Annual Shareholders mtg 03-10-25 Mon 1:00 PM Board (Regular) Hybrid 03-11-25 Tue 1:00 PM Residents Hybrid Board & Residents Back to Top Women's Club (Winter: 2024-2025) ​​ ​ Meetings are normally held: Women's Club Board members for 2024-2025 can be found HERE . The 3rd Friday of each month: Oct thru Mar In Retzlaff Hall @ 9am -10am All Female Sunshine Residents & Renters are welcome and encouraged to attend. Coffee & Treats are available for free. Women's Club Mtg Dates: 10-18-24 11-15-24 12-20-24 01-17-25 02-21-25 03-21-25 Back to Top Other Clubs & Committees Other Clubs & Committees (Apr 2024 thru Mar 2025 Architectural Control Committee (ACC): (Terry Lacy) ​ Meetings are held year-round the 1st & 15th of each Month @ 1 PM in the Library. If these days fall on a weekend or holiday, they are held the next business day.​ ​ Birding & Nature Club: (Tom Stone) ​ Meetings are held the 1st Monday of each Month (Nov thru Mar ) @ 7 PM in the Library.​ Open to all residents/renters in the community. Fishing Association : (Bill Peterson) ​ Meetings are held 2nd Wednesday of each month (Nov thru Apr) at 6 PM via Google Meet and Retzlaff Hall (Only in Retzlaff Hall during Winter Season). Open to all residents/renters in the community.​ ​ Garden Club: (Susanne Ulrich) ​ Meetings are held 2nd Tuesday of each month (Nov Thru Mar) at 6:30 PM in Retzlaff Hall. Open to all residents/renters in the community.​ Gift & Memorial Committee: (Vickie Jones) ​ Meeting Day/Date/Time etc. vary. ​ Golf League Business Meeting (Ladies): (Dana Szretter) ​ Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month (Nov thru Mar) in Retzlaff Hall. ​ Golf League Business Meeting (Men): (Matt Lyne & Jerry Wetherbee) Meetings are held every Tuesday during the Winter Season following the 8:30 AM tee time play in Retzlaff Hall.​ ​ Neighborhood Watch (NW): (Lenore Combs) ​ Meetings are held year-round the 3rd Monday of each Month @ 3 PM in Retzlaff Hall.​ ​ Open to all residents/renters in the community. Quilters (Killer Bees): (Jan Baethke) ​ Meetings are held on Thursday during the Winter Season in Retzlaff Hall starting at 9:00 AM: until noon - if we don't sew. until 2 PM - i f we do sew. ​​ Rock Painting Club: (Cathy Richmond & Anita Spencer) Classes are held the 1st & 4th Monday of each Month from 1 pm to 3 pm in Retzlaff Hall. ​ Open to all residents/renters in the community and immediate 'adult' family members.​ ​ Woodworkers: (Chuck McEvoy) Meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each Month @ 1 PM during the Winter Season (Oct thru Apr) in the Woodshop. Back to Top

SUNSHINE PROPERTIES FOR RENT All properties listed below are in Harlingen TX, 78550. Please check back periodically for Updates to available Sunshine Properties for Rent. (NOTE: If you were directed to this page from a SEPO email and do not see t he home the email referred to, that indicates the home has been rented. ​ Last Updated 11-14-2024 *************** 4137 N Missouri Street (Updated 09-29-2024) Own er: ​ Lee, Jeff & Kellie Kerschen Contact: Jocelyn Kerschen 316-322-5187 Descripti on: ​​ 55+ Gated Community Fully furnished Mobile Home Open concept living arrangement 2 bedrooms (2 Queen beds, one is a Murphy Bed, sofa sleeper, couch makes into twin) Sleeps 6 Well supplied kitchen with appliances, dinnerware, pots/pans One Full bath TV in Living room and 2nd bedroom 70 “inch in Living room! Washer/Dryer in bathroom One car garage w/opener Covered carport No yard care No smoking/No pets 35 mins to South Padre Island All renters entitled to amenities and to a wide variety of activities including: FREE unlimited golf on our BEAUTIFUL 9 hole, 3 Par golf course a fully equipped tool/wood shop swimming pool and jacuzzi card room, billiards, weight room with Elliptical, Treadmill, Stationary Bike and much more tennis courts, pickleball court, shuffleboard plus many more activities and events. Please call phone number listed above. Rental Price: 2x deposit required $1350/month PLUS UTILITIES SEE PICTURES HERE: https://photos.app.goo.gl/KpiyGqF6gYBzcYqr8 Back to Top Back to Sale/Rent Page

NOTE - Items in Blue are being verified. Please send any updates you know of to: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com Clubs & Committees (2018-2019) Additional Details BIBLE STUDY (Men): Contact: Meets: 1st Thursday Details: ??? BIBLE STUDY (Women): Contact: ?? Meets: Tuesday & Friday @ 10 am Jan to March Location ??? Details: ??? BIBLE STUDY (Women): Contact: ??? Meets: 1st Thursday ??? Location: ??? Details: ??? ​ BOOK CLUB: Contact: Meets: 1st Thursday Details: ??? CRAFTY CREATIONS CLUB: Contact: Heidi Dill (She will be your guide/instructor during each class.) Meets: Every four to six weeks throughout the Winter Season Location: Retzlaff Hall Details: This crafting club is open to anyone who wants to join in the fun. The club participants will be making something new every four to six weeks. Each Project: There is no obligation for anyone to attend any class other than the ones they are genuinely interested in. The number of classes offered for each project depends on the number of people showing interest. The number of class participates will be limited in order for Heidi to be able to provide everyone with the attention they require. Details of what you will be making will be posted in the various SEPO news sources prior to each project. When you sign up in the Library for each class you will need to: Provide Heidi with any details she needs in order to purchase all of the materials for you.​ Your choices, i.e. color, height of project etc., will be posted. Heidi anticipates you needing to pay at signup so she has the money to buy everyone's materials. Please help Heidi make this Club a success by coming out and joining in the fun.​ 😁 ​ KILLER BEE'S QUILTING: Contact: Jan Baethke Meets: Thursdays at 9 AM to noonish. Location: Retzlaff Hall LINE DANCING: Contact: Donna Myers Meets: 10 AM Monday Location: Retzlaff Hall MEMORIAL COMMITTEE (Gift and Memorial Fund): Contact: Irene Phillips (Chairman/Treasurer) Meets: As Needed Purpose: Per the SEPO By-Laws - Article VII, Section 7.05 - All funds accumulating in this fund shall be administered by a committee of five (5) members to be appointed by the Board of Directors. Each member shall serve for a term of three years with new members being appointed as vacancies occur. Duties of this committee include the keeping of detailed records of contributors including the names of those wishing to be remembered or in whose honor a contribution is made and the amount given. Although consideration will be given for a specific memorial item requested by a donor, the committee will not be restricted to that use taking into consideration the overall needs and appropriateness of particular memorials. The committee shall act as an advisory committee to the Board of Directors in the use of said funds from time to time. NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: Contact: Lenore Combs Meets: 3rd Monday of Month @ 3 PM in Retzlaff Hall NOTE: The Jan 2019 mtg is being moved to Jan 28 @ 3 PM in Retzlaff Hall​ Location: Retzlaff.Hall Purpose: Security and safety are part of our daily lives albeit not necessarily convenient. The SCCE Neighborhood Watch is a volunteer program and you are cordially invited to support it. There are no fees or dues - just asking for your time and talent for our projects. There is a complete description of our mission and projects posted on the NW bulletin board in the Library. Patrols can always use volunteers. Goals & Objectives: To assist with development and support of our NW To promote public awareness and increase resident participation in crime prevention To contribute to crime prevention practice and build a stronger Sunshine community To promote community cohesion and increase confidence in local policing To act as a forum - coordinate resources and partner with local Law Enforcement Agencies The CERT Team - Community Emergency Response Team: Volunteers trained in accordance with the Harlingen Fire Department "to hold down the fort until professional help arrives". We formed after Hurricane Dolly in 2008. We hold our annual Disaster Preparedness meeting each April. Everyone invited. The volunteer Harlingen CERT Team meets monthly at Station 8. Many of us also are members in the Citizens Police Academy Alumni and meet with HPD monthly. Sgt. Michael Brooks and Officer Alicia Garcia are CPA liaisons and meet frequently with our NW.​ ​ SUNSHINE BIRDING & NATURE CLUB: Contact: Jean Burgoine Meets: 1st Monday each Month @ 7 PM Location: Library Details: Do you have an interest in nature (expertise not required)? The Sunshine Birding and Nature Club is open to all residents in the community. We will be hosting a community wide pot luck on January 7th with a program. Later in the spring we will have a field trip related to the program. Last year we had a speaker from the Turtle Rehab Center on South Padre followed by a trip to the Turtle Center and National Birding Center. Occasionally, a birding walk through our community is hosted by someone with expertise in identifying birds. We, also have an interest in the area along Texas Avenue. Have you noticed the plant and tree identification signs? TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE: COMPLETE Contact: Debbie Robins Meets: Meetings were held as needed. Purpose: To learn how the current technology (microphones etc) work in the hall. To determine how to improve current and also incorporate 'entertainment' technology (such as a big screen TV) to be used in Retzlaff Hall & the Pavilion​. SUNSHINE VIDEO COMMITTEE: Contact: Lassey Dahlstrom Meets: As Needed Details: This committee is working to create a video of 'Life at Sunshine'. Upon completion, a short version will be available on this Web site. They are also hoping to have a showing of a longer version to all interested residents at Retzlaff Hall. Sunshine Video Committee Update (12-14-18): Good afternoon! It is so exciting how Sunshine committees and residents are always busy finding ways to enhance or improve our community! With that said, The Sunshine Video committee is in the beginning stages of working on Lassey Dahlstrom’s brain child - our very own community advertisement! You may notice at events or parties that one of our volunteer video persons may be recording. If for any reason you do not want to be in the video, please let the video person know and we will certainly respect your wishes! At our planned parties, i.e. Women’s Club events, there will be an announcement about the video(s) being taken, so you can let us know if it is indeed something you prefer not to participate in. Otherwise, please feel free to share your enthusiasm!! Irene Phillips, who you may have noticed is an avid photographer, has agreed to take care of many of the planned videos. We also have others on our committee who will be assisting. Your cooperation and enjoyment of the production will be greatly appreciated, and we will have such a wonderful memory video! We would also like to invite you to submit any videos or still pictures that you think are exceptionally fun or interesting! They do not have to be recent as long as they are of good quality and, of course, of Sunshine people and/or activities. For instance, we know the cameras were out in full force at the Leslie Blassing concert/dance. The Video Committee will be gathering these videos and pictures and will then get to work on splicing, editing, etc.! The committee plan is for the end production to contain snippets of different activities and fun we have here at Sunshine; perhaps 15 to 30 seconds of different events, along with some still pictures. Stayed tuned for an announcement of when and where you will be able to view this marvelous production. But don’t hold your breath on the announcement, because this may take a few months to create. Please send any video/picture submissions to sunshinevideo88@aol.com . WOODWORKERS; Contact: Suzie Sawyer or stop by the shop. Meets: Business meetings are held 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month @ 1 PM Location: Woodshop. Hours: Woodshop is open for use Monday thru Friday from 8:30 AM to noon AND 1 PM to 4 PM as long as a 'monitor' is available. Details: No fee (most HOAs, RV resorts charge a fee). Shop is open to members year around. Shop is a 40' by 60' building. Woodworking building holds the latest and some of the best woodworking tools around. The lathes are used often. Click here for pictures of the shop. Members can work with power equipment after attending a Safety and Information class. Every 1st Wed of the month is shop cleanup @ 8 am. Seasonal Activity: The Woodworkers sponsor a Spaghetti Dinner every winter for the residents. All proceeds are utilized for equipment, supplies etc in the Woodshop. ​WOMEN'S CLUB: Contact: Eileen Anderson (President) Meets: 3rd Friday of Month (Oct-Mar) @ 9 AM. Location: Retzlaff Hall Details: All Female Sunshine Residents are automatically a member. Women's Club Standing Committees: Purchasing Activities Bulletin Board Decorations Newsletter Librarian Memorial - Karen Basse Historian Summer Potlucks New Homeowner’s Orientation New Homeowner’s Photos ​ Back to Top

SEPO Board / Annual Meeting Agendas & Minutes (Oct 2019 thru Mar 2020 Winter Season) Go directly to the Minutes or Agenda you are looking for by clicking an item below. Board Minutes (2020-03-09) Board Agenda (2020-03-09) Board Minutes: Role Assignment (2020-02-18) Annual Mtg Minutes (2020-02-18) Annual Mtg Agenda (2020-02-18) Board Minutes (2020-02-17) Board Agenda (2020-02-17) Board Minutes (2020-01-13) Board Agenda (2019-01-13) Board/Residents Minutes (2020-01-06) Board/Residents Agenda (2020-01-06) Board Minutes (2019-12-09) Board Agenda (2019-12-09) Board Minutes (2019-11-12) Board Agenda (2019-11-12) Board Minutes (2019-10-21) Board Agenda (2019-10-21) ********************************************************************************** ​ SEPO Board Meeting Minutes March 9th, 2020 (Approved April 22, 2020) The meeting was called to order by President, John Chajec at 1:00 PM. A roll call was taken, and the following Board members were in attendance: John Chajec, President, Mecca Henry, Treasurer, Jerry Utterback, Lyn Swonger, Frank Tewell and Tony Tramel. Others present included Jim Kennedy, Jean and Ron Lawrence, Kim and Kirby Schmitz, Sue Swidryk, Vickie Jones, Janice McFee, Jim Kennedy and Kathleen Sunders. John Chajec asked Ron Lawrence if he would like to start off the meeting about his requested item on the agenda. Ron indicated several years ago the “swamp area” generally north of the central entry gate, had been cleared and was being mowed. He identified about 2 years ago a water relief valve was moved from the frontage road to a location north of Texas avenue, with the expectation this action would help maintain the wetland area north of Texas Ave. This water valve has since been moved back to the frontage road, thereby drying out the area in question. Ron felt this area could again be an asset, if the area could be mowed as it once was, and after it was initially cleared again. President Chajec indicated a Board member would meet on site with Ron to help identify the area and determine what action, if any, might be considered by the Board at a later meeting. President Chajec also indicated the Board is no longer considering any proposal to modify the pool level that was listed on today’s Agenda. (Kirby and Kim Schmitz indicated they were pleased with this conclusion). Jim Kennedy, chairman of the Architecture Review Committee indicated all projects submitted had been approved. Jim indicated he had a need to discuss one related issue with John Chajec, to be resolved after the meeting. Discussion related to “Orientation” for new residents was discussed. Currently a “New Resident Package” is provided by the Office when new owners become SEPO residents. This is a legal package where the new owners are provided copies of Covenants, Policy and Procedures, and By Laws that they must abide by as part of a contract between them and SEPO. Janice McFee indicated as part of the Womens club, they want to have a follow up visit with these new residents, perhaps a week or two after they receive the SEPO package. This would be more like a traditional “Welcome Wagon” personal approach, letting them know about the social activities that are available. This two-phase approach for new residents would help to simplify the orientation process. There was some discussion by Lyn Swonger about this issue, and he wanted to clarify there is a need for two separate packages / approaches, the first should only be SEPO information, and the 2nd meeting with appropriate material would add to or supplement the first SEPO new resident packages. Vicki Jones submitted a proposed list of activities scheduled for next year by the Women’s Club. She also noted the presence of Sue Swidryk, who would be the activity director for next year’s Women’s Club. The proposed schedule was approved unanimously, and a copy is attached. Mecca Henry presented a copy of the audit report and replies she prepared in response to the audit report. She also presented adjustments and journal entries were made for the 2019 budget year, and she further recommended the Office issue a single invoice for each property in January. As each person pays against their respective invoice, the invoice amount less respective payments will be recognized, with any discounts applied for early payment. This action will reduce paperwork and reduce the opportunity for errors. Mecca Henry also indicated she will be providing monthly / annual budget reports to each Board Member and on the SEPO Residents Web Page. She further indicated a need to resolve an issue involving the Good Neighbor Golf Tournament financials for 2019. John Chajec indicated SEPO’s electrical supplier contract will expire soon. He indicated we have 11 different metered locations. New agreements need to be executed and / or extended before May 2020. Jean Lawrence, former President of SEPO added that Bob Wall previously had researched in detail and negotiated great KWh rates. Unfortunately, the companies failed to identify their “passed through charges” in their rate proposal, therefore the real costs were never properly identified. Director's Reports: Frank Tewell indicated the hot tub is working. The primary villain was the blower motor and parts could not be obtained locally, therefore causing delays. Tony Tramel indicated that he initiated actions to develop a set of plans, specifications, engineers estimate of probable construction costs, and contract documents for Indiana reconstruction / rehabilitation project. In review of the approved budget, it appears on the surface, there is no specific funding for Indiana repairs. He recommends funding for Indiana repairs be included in next year budget, so that once January 1st occurs, we can be prepared to execute a competitive bid contract pending funding in order to implement this project, assuming funding is provided in 2021 annual budget. Tony further indicated there appears to be a need to have a 5-year capital plan for other relative big ticket items, such as a “pavement management plan”, (in order to prevent another Indiana type project), replacing / repairing the banks of the golf course ponds which are sluffing into the ponds in many locations, or replacing older irrigation system components, or pump house motors, etc. Without such a plan, we will always be playing catch up or be reactive rather than proactive in protecting our investment. Both Tony and Mecca advocated the development of a 5-year capital improvement financial plan for the budget making process in the immediate future. Jerry Utterback indicated concrete was installed adjacent to existing sidewalks of the shuffleboard courts, where landscape gravel was removed. This was done in order to eliminate small rocks being accidently being cast into the hot tub by walking in this area. A new tennis net was recently installed and two pickleball nets have been ordered. Jerry received a bid on repairing the entrance / exit area near the gate of the storage lot. This proposal was for $12,500 for concrete pavement with steel reinforced section. Action is pending a review of this cost and related budget. Lyn Swonger indicated his effort had been primarily directed towards maintenance over the existing facilities of the golf course. New sod and drainage were installed on hole number 6. John Chajec indicated we were missing one board member because of the submitted resignation of Mark Owen, who held the position of Treasurer last year. The position of Secretary remains open. Tony Tramel, after reviewing this situation, decided to “take one for the team” and accepted the Secretary position in order to move forward. Tony indicated he still wants to be directly involved with Texas Ave, and Indiana Avenue as well as Streets in general. This volunteer action was necessitated in order to keep the financials moving, as both a Secretary and Treasurer names must be registered for SEPO to act in various ways. John Chajec indicated there was a need to fill one more position and he had asked several people to consider a potential appointment by the Board to fill this open position of Texas Avenue, Streets and other Common areas. He indicated Neil Morehead was willing to accept the position. Frank Tewell moved to appoint Neil Morehead, and it was seconded by Lyn Swonger, the motion was passed unanimously.. Discussion then moved towards allowing and / or amending the definition of immediate family, which is primarily associated with persons playing golf and a requirement for paying for golf if you are not within the immediate family. There was consensus that adding the words “brothers and sisters” to the definition of immediate family was acceptable. Jerry Utterback moved, and Mecca Henry seconded a proposed amendment to add those words to the Policies and Procedures of the Board. In order to clarify the language, the definition of immediate family would be stricken. The attached Resolution 2020-01 reflects the changes approved, see attached document. The Board indicated it will also consider at the next board meeting adding a more modern definition of immediate family, which may be living within the same household, which might include, but not limited, to words such as “partner”, or “persons living in the owner residence” to the immediate family definition. The following Board and Information meeting dates were identified in a discussion: Board Meeting Dates Residents Informational Meeting Dates October 12, 2020 October 20, 2020 November 9, 2020 November 17, 2020 December 7, 2020 December 14, 2020 January 4, 2021 Nominations February 16, 2021 Annual Meeting March 8, 2021 John Chajec then reviewed received suggestion letters, which included subjects related to excessive speeding of vehicles on the perimeter streets, identification of golf activities at various times of day, which occupy the course, thereby preventing other residents from playing during specified time periods, and others. Suggestion letters should be signed, so the Board may be able to provide direct contact to address received suggestions. Lyn Swonger indicated unsigned suggestions letters should not be addressed. No resolutions and solutions were identified after reviewing the received suggestion in the suggestion box. The meeting was adjourned at 2:05 PM. Attachments: Agenda for Meeting Mecca Henry, Treasure Report and Correspondence SEPO Directors' Expense 2020 Profit & Loss: 02-29-2020 SEPO Audit Report 2020 Audit Report Response Approved Schedule of Women’s Club Activities 2020-2021 Approved Resolution 2020-01 Redefining Immediate Family in Policy and Procedures of the Board Respectively submitted Tony Tramel, Secretary ********************************************************************************** Agenda for SEPO Board of Directors Meeting Scheduled for March 9, 2020 ​ Please submit your requests to speak at the board meeting by Friday, March 6th, 12 noon. As of Monday 3/2 no one has requested to speak at the meeting. John Chajec SEPO Board President SEPO BOARD MEETING AGENDA 3/9/2020 Roll Call Board member resignation and appointment Reassignment of board/area responsibilities Guest speakers Committee reports Architectural committee Officer reports: Treasurer: Mecca Henry Area 1: Frank Tewell Area 2: Tony Tramel Area 3: Jerry Utterback Golf Course: Lyn Swonger Unfinished (old) business New business Immediate family policy: add brothers and sisters New owner orientation Possible 2020 projects: Pool depth changed to not exceed 5 ft, less water = less chemicals, less gas = lower expenses Pavilion sound improvements Install LED lighting in central area bldgs North end of Missouri entrance to Encore property, cement slope, consider drainage and access to Resaca for NHW patrol access Pave or concrete in storage yard from gate to golf net Indiana Circle New lights on TX Ave Letters to the board Adjournment ​ ******************************************************************************** ​ Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors February 18, 2020 (Approved April 29, 2020) Director John Chajec convened the Board Meeting at 4:00 PM. The Members of the Board present were Tony Tramel, Mark Owen, Lyn Swonger, Mecca Henry, Frank Tewell and Jerry Utterback. ​ Purpose: To determine the roles and responsibilities of the new board members. First order of business : To appoint a president. Nominations: John Chajec was nominated by Lyn Swonger and seconded by Frank Tewell as president. John Chajec was unanimously elected. Other board responsibilities: By a unanimous vote the following board positions were determined Lyn Swonger, 1st Vice President Frank Tewell, 2nd Vice president Mecca Henry, Treasurer Mark Owen, Secretary Frank Tewell: Director of Common Area 1 Offices & Lounge Pavillion Pool & Hot tub Retzlaff Hall Sun Burst Bldg ​ Tony Tramel: Director of Common Area 2 Drainage and Irrigation Ditches Streets and Grounds Texas Ave ​ Jerry Utterback: Director of Common Area 3 Storage & Shop Area Shuffle Board Court Tennis Court ​ Lyn Swonger: Director of Golf Course Golf Course Equipment Irrigation Maintenance Maintenance Area Meeting was adjourned at 4:30 pm. ​ Respectively submitted. ​ John Chajec SEPO Board President ​ ******************************************************************************** ​ SEPO BOARD ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 18, 2020 (Approved April 29, 2020) ​ Meeting was called to order by President, John Chajec at 1 p.m. John called upon Chuck McEvoy who declared a quorum was present. Meeting was recessed until 3 p.m. ​ John Chajec resumed the meeting at 3 p.m. We opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chuck McEvoy was called upon to give the election results. John Chajec 226 votes; Lyn Swonger 173 votes; Mecca Henry 173 votes; Tony Tramel 194 votes; Ron Clark 149 votes. Chuck reported thirteen ballots could not be counted because they were not properly executed in the Proxy envelope. ​ John Chajec thanked Chuck and his committee for all their hard work. ​ John thanked Clint Wunderlich and Dick Shelton for their service on the board. Tony Tramel and Mecca Henry both took the oath of office before the congregation. The ACC reported that everything was in compliance with forms submitted. ​ OFFICER REPORTS: Mark Owen – reported the 2019 books have been closed and paperwork has been sent to the accountant to prepare the tax return. Financials are posted outside Valerie’s office. ​ Frank Tewell - Click HERE to see his report. Jerry Utterback - Click HERE to see his report. Lyn Swonger - Click HERE to see his report. ​ Board of directors voted on the purchase of a used gas golf cart to replace one of our older carts. ​ Ron Lawrence then presented the list of residents/former residents who have passed away in 2019. There were 21 names read. ​ Beth Parrish is making updates to the resident directory and website. Beth also reminded groups to have newsletter articles to her by the 24th for the March Newsletter. ​ Neighborhood Watch – Lenore Combs reported on her latest meeting with the residents and John Chajec present. The Vendor program was revisited and John explained the Board’s decision not to back this program as long as the gate remains open, garage and estate sales happen and anyone can drive through here during the day. It was also discussed about changing the codes on the doors to the buildings and having them different from the front gate code. Your input is requested. ​ Birding and Nature Club – Jean Burgoine reported on changes to TX Avenue as a result of the flood, overgrown trees, and the water feature and fence that is rotting away. ​ Jim Tennant reported on the Memorial Wall honoring both American and Canadian Veterans, Police, Firefighters and First Responders. You should see some progress on the wall very shortly. As Jim has about $621 invested in this project right now of his own money, he has some pledge slips available if anyone is interested in donating. Pledge slips can be gotten from Valerie. Also forms to be filled out can be turned in to Valerie, to be given to Jim. ​ Good Neighbor Tournament - Tony Tramel announced it was the 35th Anniversary year this year. 180 players signed up and it filled up fast! He will be chairing the event again next year. ​ Share Nelson announced the program on Saturday called “Remember When” . It will be held this Saturday evening and tickets are virtual and $5 each. ​ Jerry Utterback announced Lalo is repairing the fountain on the 9th hole lake and will then work on the fountain on 1. ​ Meeting was adjourned at 3:44 p.m . ​ Respectively submitted. ​ John Chajec SEPO Board President ​ ******************************************************************************** Agenda for SEPO Annual Meeting Scheduled for February 18, 2020 Roll Call John Chajec Mark Owen Dick Shelton Lyn Swonger Frank Tewell Jerry Utterback Clint Wunderlich Determine quorum and recess till 3 pm to allow counting of votes Reconvene at 3pm Chuck McEvoy, election results Committee reports: Architectural committee Memorial committee Director reports: Treasurer: Mark Owen Area 1,: Frank Tewell Area 2: Clint Wunderlich Area 3: Jerry Utterback Golf Course: Lyn Swonger Memorial: Ron Lawrence Beth Parish: Website etc Organizations Women's Club Neighborhood watch Woodworkers club Birding and Nature Club Men's Golf Women's Golf Good Neighbor Tournament Open Mike Adjournment ​ John Chajec SEPO President ******************************************************************************** ​ SEPO BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 17, 2020 ​ Meeting was called to order by President Chajec at 12:56 p.m. All board members were present except Dick Shelton. Cathy Chajec took minutes. ​ President Chajec asked for approval of the minutes from January 13, 2020 Directors' Meeting. The motion was proposed and seconded. All voted unanimously to approve the minutes. ​ John Chajec reminded the board members to have a summary of accomplishments ready for the Annual SEPO Residents meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. ​ No Guest speakers were present. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Jim Kennedy, for the ACC , reported no problems from the past month. All forms submitted were approved. Memorial Committee: John reported Irene Phillips will continue on this committee until further notice. ​ OFFICER REPORTS: Mark Owen - reported the 2019 books are closed. Financial reports are located outside the office for those wishing a copy. Mark reported $540,000 in cash in the banks, $2 million in fixed assets. Mark reported income of $16,000. Required documents have been sent to the accountant to work on our income taxes. Mark also reported that prior years problems have been fixed and still trying to decide where to audit. ​ Frank Tewell - The hot tub pump has gone out twice in the past week. Frank and Lalo have been working on fixing the pumps themselves at a cost of $120, where in the past the pool repair people have been charging between $500 and $600 each repair. Frank reported this has happened 4 times since he was elected to the board. Frank is going to order parts to keep on hand. Problem is small rocks getting into the hot tub from the outside on peoples feet, then being sucked up when Lupe runs the vacuum. he area that is causing the problem is going to be cleaned out and concrete will be poured there. Clint Wunderlich - had nothing to report. ​ Jerry Utterback - reported two persons are in arrears and letters have been sent. The storage area fees amounted to $13,850 in revenue. Jerry is also working on getting additional bids on fixing the entrance to the storage area. ​ Lyn Swonger - approached the board members about purchasing a gas golf cart to replace one of our aging carts, which has cost us over $600 in repairs last year on the two we have now. Mark Owen made a motion to purchase the gas golf cart for $3000. Motion was seconded by Frank Tewell. All members approved the vote. ​ OLD BUSINESS Dick and Linda Jones have contacted the Gas company about the cost of running the gas line to the new card room and have a generator installed in case of a disaster. Paperwork has been sent to the gas company to research cost of installing a gas line. ​ SUGGESTION BOX A suggestions was made to change the policies and procedures on who would be considered immediate family that could golf free. It was suggested “brothers and sisters” be included. ​ Another letter suggested a New Homeowner Orientation meeting. This will be taken under advisement by the new board. ​ Another suggestion was to have the ACC make sure the home being sold is in compliance with all our covenants before the resale certificate is issued. Final suggestion was to come up with a form letter to send to those homeowners with unsightly property. Motion was made by Jerry Utterback and seconded by Mark Owen to adjourn the meeting at 1:21 p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Cathy Chajec ******************************************************************************** Agenda for SEPO Board Meeting Scheduled for February 17, 2020 Below is the board meeting agenda for the Feb 17th meeting, 1 pm in the General Purpose meeting room. As of today no one has submitted a request to speak at the meeting. The deadline to submit a request to speak is Friday, Feb 14th, 12 noon. Roll Call John Chajec Mark Owen Dick Shelton Lyn Swonger Frank Tewell Jerry Utterback Clint Wunderlich Guest speaker: none Committee reports: Architectural committee Memorial committee Officer reports: Treasurer: Mark Owen audit committee Jim Braden, lien Area 1,: Frank Tewell Area 2: Clint Wunderlich Area 3: Jerry Utterback Golf Course: Lyn Swonger Unfinished (old) business Generators New business Letters to the board Adjournment John Chajec SEPO President ******************************************************************************** Sunshine Country Club Estates Directors Meeting Minutes January 13, 2020 (Approved February 17, 2020) Meeting was called to order by President, John Chajec at 1 p.m. Roll Call: Present were , John Chajec, Frank Tewell, Clint Wunderlich, Lyn Swonger, Mark Owen, Jerry Utterback. Dick Shelton was absent. COMMITTEE REPORTS Jim Kennedy reported for the ACC, any work done on the outside of your residence must be approved by the ACC, who meets on the 1st and 15th of every month. Forms are in the Lounge or from Valerie and should be turned into the office when they are filled out. A copy of the approved report will be kept in the file cabinet in the office. John will double check to make sure forms are there. Memorial Committee – John contacted Irene Phillips about taking over the committee, but Irene decided to hold on to the office till someone else steps up for the time being. BOARD MEMBER BUSINESS President Chajec asked for approval of the minutes from December 9, 2019 Director Meeting. Frank Tewell made a motion to approve the minutes, Mark Owen seconded the motion. All voted unanimously to approve the minutes. President Chajec ask for a motion to approve the minutes from the Resident and Director meeting on January 6th, 2020, with the correction of the spelling of Tony Tramel’s name. Frank Tewell made the motion and seconded by Lyn Swonger. Motion passed unanimously. Mark Owen reported on closing out the year and Valerie has copies of the 2020 budget for those who would like a copy. Jim Braden will handle the audit again this year. Frank Tewell made a motion to proceed with putting a lien for delinquent dues, on property possibly in probate. Lyn Swonger seconded the motion and all were in favor of proceeding with said lien. Frank Tewell turned over the microphone discussion to Lenore Combs, who was given permission to purchase and install a wireless system in Retzlaff Hall, at a cost of under $400. Frank Tewell is looking into putting additional cameras in the hall/kitchen and pavilion area. There have been instances of “vandalism”: the pavilion bathroom, which was closed for repair of leaky shower valve, lock was picked, hot water heater was turned down to 70 degrees, and in the kitchen, someone turned the refrigerator down to 0 degrees, freezing food being stored there for an event. Possibility of changing the locks and anyone wanting access to the kitchen will have to sign out the key. It was also discussed by John and other board members that a resolution to Indiana Circle needs to be put on the front burner. Clint reminded board, that fixing the section of the access road going out before turning onto the frontage road by the RV park should be included. Lyn Swonger reported a problem with the drain on the 6th fairway. He contacted Jerry Rasch, and was told he could have the bushes removed so they could repair the drain. Resaca water was expected to be back on sometime today, per the irrigation district finishing repairs elsewhere. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Frank is waiting to hear from Dick & Linda Jones on the generators for the buildings. SUGGESTION BOX One suggestion asked that “siblings” be added to the list of persons allowed to golf free on our course. Second suggestion recommended an orientation meeting with new residents including a board member and one person from each organization be present. Frank reported that an orientation is already being done and information given to new residents. No other business came forward, Frank motioned to adjourn the meeting and Lyn seconded the motion and all members were in agreement. John adjourned the meeting at 1:25 p.m. Tony Tramel reported after the meeting, 176 players, 7 standbys and 40 additional dinners are on the books for the Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament. He reported they were going to try to fit the 7 standbys in. ******************************************************************************** Agenda for SEPO Board Meeting Scheduled for January 13, 2019 Please submit your requests to speak at the board meeting by Friday, Jan 10th, 12 noon. As of Tuesday no one has requested to speak at the meeting. Roll Call John Chajec Mark Owen Dick Shelton Lyn Swonger Frank Tewell Jerry Utterback Clint Wunderlich Cathy Chajec for Dick Shelton taking minutes Guest speaker: none Committee reports: Architectural committee Memorial committee Director meeting minutes, Dec 9th, approval or disapproval Director and Residents meeting minutes, Jan 6th, approval or disapproval Officer reports: Treasurer: Mark Owen Area 1,: Frank Tewell Area 2: Clint Wunderlich Area 3: Jerry Utterback Golf Course: Lyn Swonger Unfinished (old) business Generators Letters to the board Adjournment ---------- John Chajec SEPO Board President Board Minutes (2020-03-09) Board Agenda (2020-03-09) Board Minutes: Role Assignment (2020-02-18) Annual Mtg Minutes (2020-02-18) Annual Mtg Agenda (2020-02-18) Board Minutes (2020-02-17) Board Agenda (2019-01-13) Board Minutes (2020-01-13) Board Agenda (2020-02-17) Board/Residents Minutes (2020-01-06) ******************************************************************************** Sunshine Country Club Estates Directors and Residents Meeting Minutes January 6, 2020 Meeting was called to order by President John Chajec and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. John thanked Sherry Gardner for making popcorn. Dick Shelton was absent. Mark Owen, Treasurer commented he has copies of the 2020 budget if anyone would like a copy. Frank Tewell reported all the keyless entry locks have been installed and are working. When front gate code is changed, code on buildings will be done also. Frank also reported the new microphones will not sync with our old system. He is working with John and Lenore on the system. Frank reported the concrete light bases on Texas Ave will be painted and sprinklers will be finished soon. Pavilion Bathroom is closed because of plumbing issues. Please do not use or break into the restroom until the repair is finished. 2% Discount for HOA fees paid yearly are due in the office by January 20th. Jerry Utterback reported the shuffleboard courts, equipment, and lighting are complete. Arv Russell is going to help with maintenance of front fountains and pond fountains. If anyone would like to volunteer to take this task on please contact Jerry. Lalo will be spreading gravel in the storage area as you come in, up to the golf nets. Lyn Swonger reported the only work on the golf course this season will be maintenance. Cart paths on 5 and 7 have been completed. Please put rakes into the sand trap to avoid fire ants on the handles of rakes. Employees have been taking the resident trash cans in and out of Indiana Avenue to avoid further damage to Indiana Ave with the garbage trucks. This seems to be working well. Nominating committee chairperson , Neil Morehead, along with John Whitley and Jerry Drost, were thanked by John for their service. Neil presented the candidates for the 2020 election. Mecca Henry, John Chajec, Lyn Swonger, Ron Clark, Clint Wunderlich, Tony Tramel. John asked for nominations from the floor. No one came forward. John called Chuck McEvoy, election committee chairman to speak. Chuck explained the ballot process. Please read instructions carefully and deposit your signed proxy envelope with ballot envelope inserted inside the proxy envelope. Please only vote for 4 candidates. Spoiled ballots will not be counted. Ballot box is located outside Valerie’s office. Do not give to Valerie, but place envelope in ballot box. ACC – reported no problems with requests submitted for approval. Memorial Committee – has no volunteers. Per our bylaws, volunteers must be found to fill this position. If you would like to fill this position, please contact John Chajec. Beth Parrish reported the SEPO Website went through a password change. Please send an email to Beth Parrish for the new password. Send it to sepoenews@gmail.com . Organization Reports: Women’s Club: Eileen reported on the events for the remainder of the year. See the board in the lounge for details on upcoming events. NW: Lenore Combs reported no NW meeting in January but will resume in February. Finger Lickin’ Chicken dinner tickets could still be purchased today only. Warren Hertel reported the Birding and Nature Club potluck is Tuesday with happy half hour at 4:30 and eat at 5 with presentation after dinner. Judy Parker reported the Las Vegas Scramble Golf Tournament is the 24th and 25th of this month. Tony Tramel reported the Good Neighbor Golf Tournament is scheduled for February 6, 7 and 8. Signup is this Thursday through Saturday and fee is $50 p/p (golfer) and $20 p/p (non-golfer dinner only). Honor Wall: Jim Tennant will be set up in the library Wednesday Jan 8th from 10-11 and 1:30-2:30 for those wishing to be on the Honor Wall. Pictures will be taken and form filled out with info to go on the wall. All members of armed forces, police, fire fighters, first responders, both US and Canadian are welcome. Resident Directory: Mark Owen asked if/when SEPO would be doing a new Resident Directory. Beth Parrish reported the Women's Club was looking into doing a digital directory inhouse that would be available to print from the Web site or by the Office. John reported the next Board Meeting will be Monday, January 13 @ 1 p.m. If you wish to speak at the meeting, get your request in by the January 10th noon. ******************************************************************************** Agenda for SEPO 'Directors and Residents' Meeting Scheduled for January 6, 2020 ​ In January we will have 2 meetings per the bylaws. Monday Jan 6th, Directors and Residents meeting, agenda below. Monday Jan 13th, board meeting. John Chajec SEPO President Pledge of allegiance Director reports Mark Owen Treasurer Frank Tewell Area 1 Clint Wunderlich Area 2 Jerry Utterback Area 3 Lynn Swonger Golf Course Nominating Committee: Neil Morehead Nominating Committee Nominations from the floor Chuck McElroy: election chairman Beth Parish: Website etc Organization reports Women's Club Neighborhood watch Woodworkers club Birding and Nature Club Men's Golf Women's Golf Good Neighbor Tournament Open Mike Board/Residents Agenda (2020-01-06) ******************************************************************************** ​ Sunshine Country Club Estates Directors Meeting Minutes December 9, 2019 Meeting was called to order by President Chajec at 1 p.m. Members present were, Frank Tewell, Mark Owen, Jerry Utterback, John Chajec. Clint Wunderlich was a late arrival and Dick Shelton and Lyn Swonger were absent. Jim Kennedy reported before the meeting that all requests through ACC were accepted except one, which was withdrawn by the homeowner. ​ Memorial committee – no one was at the meeting or volunteered to take over this committee. ​ Nomination Committee was not present, but have two confirmed candidates and still looking for two more for the four positions that are open. Nominations need to be posted outside the office by December 27th. President Chajec asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the November meeting. Frank Tewell made the motion and Jerry Utterback seconded. All members present approved the November minutes. ​ COMMITTEE REPORTS Mark Owen reported -$493 thru 11 months. Also reported $46100.00 in cash and $1,667,000 in equity. GNT - Tony Trammel will chair the GNT for 2020 to be held in first week of February. Frank Tewell: Reduced the number of sprinkler heads in the memorial garden area to reduce the water flowing down the street. On Texas avenue, he will relocate the hose faucets to make mowing easier. The pool heater is down and a repair person has been called. Frank has a new supplier for pool chemicals, all natural chemicals are now being used and pool looks great. Pool will still require once a month shocking. These changes are already showing significant improvements in water quality and significant monetary savings. New keyless entry pads are installed on the library door and exercise room. Code will remain the same as the front gate code minus the # sign. The 2 microphones that mysteriously disappeared from the kitchen, are being replaced and will have to be checked in and out through Valerie. They should arrive on Tuesday. There have been many false reports to Frank about the front gate malfunctioning. He reported you just need to be patient. The fountains in the lakes are going to be pulled out and serviced. Jerry Utterback: Reported the new lights for the Shuffleboard courts will be installed soon. Jerry also reported the lights for the tennis courts would run $18,000 and paving the storage lot from gate to golf nets in front of the woodshop would run $14,000. These items are cost prohibited. Jerry also thanked the Women’s Club for the purchase of new Shuffleboard Equipment, which has just arrived. Lyn Swonger: Has finished the golf paths on 7 and 5. It was reported the dead palm tree on #4 needs to be cut down. Unfinished business – Waiting for the return of Dick and Linda Jones with information on generators for all buildings in central area. Frank Tewell made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 1:20 p.m. with a second by Mark Owen. Motion Carried ​ Board Minutes (2019-12-09) Board Agenda (2019-12-09) ******************************************************************************** Agenda for SEPO Board Meeting Scheduled for December 9, 2019 ​ Below is the board meeting agenda for the Dec 9th meeting, 1pm. As of today no one has submitted a request to speak at the meeting. The deadline to submit a request to speak is Friday, Dec 6th 12 noon. The Resident meeting will be Tuesday, Dec 10th, 1pm in Retzlaff Hall. Sorry about the quick turnover between meetings but I'll be heading North shortly. John Chajec SEPO President Roll Call: John Chajec Mark Owen Dick Shelton Lyn Swonger Frank Tewell Jerry Utterback Clint Wunderlich Cathy Chajec for Dick Shelton taking minutes Guest speaker: none Committee reports: Architectural committee Memorial committee Nominating committee: Neil Morehead Post nominees, Dec. 27th, 10 days before the January Board on Jan 6th. ​ Previous Directors meeting minutes, Nov 12th, approval or disapproval Officer reports: Treasurer: Mark Owen Area 1, 2 : Frank Tewell Area 3: Jerry Utterback Golf Course: Lyn Swonger Unfinished (old) business: Generators Board Minutes (2019-11-12) ******************************************************************************** ​ Sunshine Country Club Estates Directors Meeting Minutes November 12, 2019 Meeting was called to order by President, John Chajec at 12:59 p.m. The following board members were present: Mark Owen, Lyn Swonger, Frank Tewell, Jerry Utterback, Clint Wunderlich, and Cathy Chajec taking the minutes. Dick Shelton was absent. ​ Minutes from the October 21st meeting: Jerry Utterback made a motion to approve the minutes and seconded by Frank Tewell. Motion passed. John passed around the minutes from the executive board meeting held on Nov. 4th for approval. Motion to approve minutes made by Mark Owen and seconded by Lyn Swonger. Motion unanimously passed. No guest speakers were present. Committee Reports: Architectural Control Committee – no one was present ​ Memorial Committee – no one present ​ Nominating Committee – Neil Morehead was not present. It was mentioned the nominations for 2020 need to be posted by January 2, 2020, which would be 10 days prior to the January 12th Board of Directors meeting. Officer Reports: Mark Owen: no report at this time. Mark and Valerie are meeting with someone from our accounting firm to go over discrepancies from 2017 & 18. Report to follow. Mark will also be working on budget for next year. Frank Tewell made a motion for NO increase in dues for storage and HOA fees for 2020. Motion was seconded by Jerry Utterback. Motion passed unanimously. Frank Tewell: He has ordered a new timer for the front gate. Right now, Frank opens the gate in the morning and closes the gate every evening. Frank gave key to grey box on gate to Clint, Lyn and Valerie, in case of malfunction. Frank also had sprinklers installed up front on Texas Ave. No need to drag hose anymore. It was discussed about possibly repairing the road that is eroding away on the access road near Encore’s entrance. Many of the big trucks are tearing up this road more and more. Clint Wunderlich: Clint has information on Indiana Avenue and the road in front of Encore and will discuss at Resident Meeting next Tuesday. Jerry Utterback: contacted a contractor for bids on paving the storage area entrance from gate to end of golf nets. No info at this time. Jerry is also checking on lights for the tennis courts and new lighting over the shuffle board area. He will also look into purchasing new shuffleboard equipment. Lyn Swonger: Mentioned a mower needs repair (2 motors) at about $550 each. A new carburetor kit has been ordered for the dumpster vehicle. Lyn has cut the sprinkling time on course around Indiana Ave. Board will approach the residents about cutting their sprinkling time so Indiana does not always have standing water. Problem seems better after Lyn cut the sprinkling time, per John who has been monitoring the water on the street. Frank also mentioned he has cut the sprinkling time on common area by office. Lyn discussed the concrete work being done to connect the cart path on hole 7. John Whitley donated to pay the cost for concrete for cart path on 5. Lyn is also looking to implement some kind of action for those who drive all the way up to the green and between the sand trap and green. This is not allowed and tears up the grass leading to the green. Discussion was had about a few people who would need to be able to drive up close to the green and tee boxes for health reasons. Old Business: Frank is waiting on estimates from Dick & Linda Jones for generators for all the buildings. Motion was made by Jerry Utterback and seconded by Frank Tewell to adjourn the meeting. All approved and meeting was adjourned at 1:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cathy Chajec ******************************************************************************** ​ Agenda for SEPO Board Meeting Scheduled for November 12, 2019 Roll Call John Chajec Mark Owen Dick Shelton Lyn Swonger Frank Tewell Jerry Utterback Clint Wunderlich Cathy Chajec taking minutes Guest speaker: none Committee reports: Architectural committee Memorial committee Nominating committee: Neil Moorehead Previous Directors meeting minutes, Oct 21, approval or disapproval Executive Directors meeting minutes, Nov 4th, approval or disapproval Officer reports: Treasurer: Mark Owen Area 1, 2 : Frank Tewell Area 3: Jerry Utterback Golf Course: Lyn Swonger Unfinished (old) business: Generators New Business: ******************************************************************************** ​ Sunshine Country Club Estates Directors Meeting Minutes October 21, 2019 The meeting was called to order by John Chajec at 1:00 pm and roll call was taken. Board members present for roll call were: John Chajec, Frank Tewell, Mark Owen, Lyn Swonger Absent board members were: Dick Shelton, Clint Wunderlich, Jerry Utterback John Chajec announced the resignation of President Dick Shelton and accepted the position of President. Dick Shelton was nominated for Secretary and Frank Tewell seconded the motion. In the absence of Dick Shelton, minutes were taken by Marian Young. All reassignments are complete. Guest Speaker Stan Nelson spoke about Texas Avenue and the water that is flushed into the street. It's a dead-end water system. It is on record that no water should fill up the retention pond. John Chajec has talked to the city of Harlingen about this and will talk to the City of Combes. A discussion then took place about the water quality and how water filters were filled with sediment. There will be more of a discussion at the upcoming meeting on October 28th, 2019. Committee Reports Architectural Committee Jim Kennedy reported 108 building improvements since February 1st, 2019. Only one application was not approved. Everyone has been complying with the By-Laws. Jim suggested that the board make sure all new residents are aware of the regulations. John Chajec made a motion to accept and it was seconded by Mark Owen. Memorial Committee Irene Phillips reported a balance of $2519.80 for the memorial fund and had received around $500 in donations for the Birding Club and the Wood Shop. Irene indicated she would be resigning her position as sole member of the committee. There are a few problems that need to be discussed at a later time. John Chajec thanked Irene for her service, then made a motion to accept the report and it was seconded by Lyn Swonger. The minutes of the meeting for March 18th have been approved. Officer Reports Treasurer: Mark Owen reported he changed the structure of the financials and produced a 9 month financial and budget. We have total assets of $1,776,876.06. Common Grounds area 2 was under budget by $43,252.08. This could be due to the money set aside for Indiana Circle that has not been utilized. The payroll taxes are over budget by $16,576.19 year to date. Mark said payroll should be put into the payroll account. John Chajec suggested a 4th column to indicate the yearly budget. Lyn made a motion to table the budget and was seconded by Frank Tewell. Common Grounds 1, 2 and 3: Frank Tewell reported on and all of the repairs made over the summer season. The pool and pavilion area were repaired and repainted. Floors were sanded and sealed. The a/c in the hall was broken twice so Frank replaced the north a/c and had to repair the south a/c. The hall was flooded, the library had a leaky roof, all buildings were sealed and roofs are checked once a month for drainage problems. Both gates are not working well, and we are not getting good service from the installers. Frank has been comparing prices to find the best for our pool chemicals and paper supplies. The heaters in the pavilion were repaired. Golf course: Lyn Swonger reported a busy season for the Golf Course area. A pickup was purchased to haul mud from #4 and is also being used to pick up supplies. T boxes #3, #5, #8, and #9 were leveled and have new sod. New sprinklers were put in on #4, #6, and #9, The large sprinklers were taken out and smaller ones reinstalled due to the water hitting houses. 800 feet of sprinklers were replaced. Work will begin for a cart path by hole #2. A new commercial grade mower was purchased for $6200 and another mower was rebuilt. Two french drains were installed to improve drainage. New Business Volunteers are needed for the nominating committee. Lyn Swonger, John Chajec, Clint Wunderlich, and Dick Shelton first 2-year term will end. There is a two term limit for board members. Frank stated he knew of one person who would serve. The board meeting was scheduled for November 11th which is Veteran's Day. John Chajec suggested to reschedule the meeting for November 12th, 2019. Lyn Swonger seconded the motion. There were several letters from residents. Three were concerning the board meetings and the residents, one letter was concerning Texas Avenue, and another letter from Linda Jones suggesting a natural gas backup generator in the Sundance Bldg which is the only building built to possibly sustain a hurricane. The board will research the cost of a generator and gas line. Mark Owen brought up the large duck population on the golf course. Lyn Swonger stated they were working on a plan to take the ducks to a park. Resident Dee Novak discussed the ditch behind Minnesota Street. Homeowners are losing land as the ditch grows larger. A discussion took place as to what options we have. The Irrigation District is responsible for the ditch. Resident Jean Fredericks has called the Irrigation District twice with no results. The board will look into the matter. Mark Owen mentioned his family had a lot of recordings for Karaoke and wondered if the Women's Club would be interested. Stan Nelson stated the fountain lights in the lakes were not working. Lyn Swonger said #8 breaker shorts out but the pump works. They will work on the problem. Lyn Swonger made a motion to adjourn and it was seconded by John Chajec at 1:48 pm. ​ ******************************************************************************** ​ Agenda for SEPO Board Meeting Scheduled for October 21, 2019 ​ Board Meeting Agenda - Roll Call Board member resignation and reassignment of positions Previous meeting minutes, approval or disapproval Officer reports: Treasurer: Mark Olson Area 1, 2 &3: Frank Tewell Golf Course: Lyn Swonger Committee reports: Architectural committee Memorial committee Unfinished (old) business New Business Nominating committee Suggestions etc ​ ******************************************************************************** Board Agenda (2019-10-21) Board Minutes (2019-10-21) Board Agenda (2019-11-12) Bottom of Page Back to Top

Library Contact: Reva Allen (985-750-8077) If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Location: Inside the Office Building in the middle of the Community Details: The Library is open to all Sunshine Residents/Renters and their guests. Feel free to borrow books whenever you please. Please return the books in the 'book return containers' after you are finished with them. A cash donation box has been placed in the library. It is attached to the book cart. ENJOY Library News ​ Newsletter 2024-03: SEPO LIBRARY UPDATE & AUTHOR RECOMMENDATION This article will update you on developments in the SEPO library during the past year. In addition, I give you a recommendation for an author with whom you might not be familiar but whose works you might enjoy reading. First, thanks very much to the Women’s Club, whose members provided reimbursement for some of the cost of adding purchased books to our collection. In addition, they voted to have a cash donation box placed in the library and arranged for it to be attached to the book cart. We have already received a donation, which has been used to help purchase rolls of tape to be used in the labeling machine. Speaking of the book cart, Vicky Leroy-Krueger , then the Women’s Club President, spearheaded the effort to donate most of our hymnals, which were no longer being used, to a church and move the cart the hymnals were on to the library. John Chajec attached new wheels to the cart, and it’s now where we place books we return or donate to the library. It is working out very well. ​ OK … on to information about additions to the library. I’ll start with general fiction authors, some of whom may have been unknown to you until now. Among others, we have added books by: Isabel Allende:we have 6 books by this award-winning Chilean-American author, who may be the world’s most widely-read Spanish-language author (our books are in English).She has won literary awards in 9 different countries, including the US Presidential Medal of Freedom. Jean M. Auel:we have at least 5 works by this best-selling author of the Earth’s Children series, which is set in prehistoric Europe and explores human activities during this time. Jennifer Chiaverini:we have 14 of the 22 books in her Elm Creek Quilts series.Quilt-lovers: these books are for you! Jan Karon:we have 9 of her 14 Mitford Years books. Tim LaHaye & Jerry B. Jenkins:we have 14 of the 16 books in their Left Behind series. Liane Moriarty:we have 6 of her 12 novels, including . Lisa See & Amy Tan:both of these women write primarily about Chinese and Chinese-American characters and culture.We have 3 See books and 6 books by Tan, including . We have added quite a few mystery and suspense books. Among the authors who I did not mention in last year’s update are: David Baldacci:we have at least 28 of his 46 suspense & legal thrillers. Steve Berry:we now have 9 of his books, which are action-packed and link real historical events/places (such as WWI/Hitler and the tomb of China’s First Emperor) with modern-day crises. Sophie Hannah:we have 5 of her 12 Zailer & Waterhouse psychological crime fiction novels and 2 of her 5 new Hercule Poirot mysteries.She has been authorized by the Agatha Christie family & estate to continue the Poirot series. Camilla Lackberg:we have 4 books by this award-winning Swedish crime writer, who has been described as “the rock star of Nordic noir.” Stieg Larsson:we have the first three of this Swedish writer’s Millennium books.You may have heard of these books, whose titles start with “The Girl With’ or ‘The Girl Who.” Anne Perry: we have 15 books by this writer of historical detective fiction. We also have added books by, among others:Harlan Coben (have 11 books), Michael Connelly (over 2 dozen books), Clive Cussler (over 2 dozen), Elizabeth George (10/21 Inspector Lynley books), Stephen King (5 books), P. D. James (all the Adam Dalghiesh mysteries), Jack Higgins (13 books), Jonathan Kellerman, Robert Ludlum, Steve Martini, and Perri O’Shaughnessy. For Western fans: We have recently received two anthologies of Western stories: A Century of Great Western Stories (edited by J. Jakes) and Boot Hill (edited by R. Randisi). All of the stories in the latter book are related to Dodge City, and all for one were written for this book. We have 4 of Craig Johnson’s Walt Longmire books. I have purchased several books that are included in online lists of best Western novels: Little Big Man (Thomas Berger), The Virginian (Owen Wister), Riders of the Purple Sage (Zane Grey), and True Grit (Charles Portis). We also have added a Western published in 1903: The Log of a Cowboy by Andy Adams. ​ OK, romance lovers, we have not left you out. Lorraine Heath:we have 4 of the 5 books in her Scoundrels of St. James series. Sarah MacLean:we have all of the books in her Scandel & Scoundrels and The Rules of Scoundrels series and most of the books in her Bareknuckle Bastards and Love by Numbers series. Karen Kingsbury:this Christian-centered fiction writer includes romance in her novels.We have all of the books in her Firstborn and Redemption series, 3 of 4 in the Bailey Flanigan series, 2/4 in her Sunrise series, and 3/10 of her Baxter Family series. Beverly Lewis:we have about 8 of her Christian-centered books, which are set in Amish communities. We have added to our collections of books by, among others, Danielle Steel, Norah Roberts/J. D. Robb, Rae Anne Thayne, Kat Martin, and Linda Lael Miller. SEPO residents have added several science fiction and fantasy books this past year. Robert A. Heinlein:we have 5 of his science fiction books. Isaac Asimov:we have 3 books by this biochemistry professor who is one of the best-known 20th-century science fiction writers. Stephanie Meyer:we have 3 of the 5 books in the Twilight series and one of her standalone novels. K. E. Mills:we have all of his Rogue Agent fantasy books. Neal Shusterman:we have 4 of his 6 Unwind Dystology books. We have purchased several used books about World War II and Vietnam that have been listed on “best books” lists: Dereliction of Duty (H.R. McMaster), We Were Soldiers Once … and Young (G. Moore & J.L. Galloway), When Heaven and Earth Changed Places (L.L. Hayship), Countdown 1945 (M. Weiss), Band of Brothers and D-Day (S.E.Ambrose), Ghost Soldiers (H. Sides), and The Monuments Men (R.M. Edsel). We have added several books about golfers and strategies for improving your golf game. We have increased our holdings of poetry books from 2 to over 10. ​ We have made some minor organizational changes in the library. We have added two bins of anthologies (mysteries and romances), which are located in the area with authors whose last names start with L. The poetry books are in magazine holders that have been moved to the shelf above the King/Kingsbury books). ​ Author Recommendation: Alexander McCall Smith If you are looking for an author who writes gentle, thoughtful, compassionate, philosophical, literate, wryly humorous, sometimes whimsical books with a strong sense of place, I recommend Alexander McCall Smith. This African-born Scottish writer (and attorney) “… sees his characters and their world, fully and tenderly. And that makes for a book that is as comforting to sink into as a well-worn armchair” (M. Moss, NY Journal of Books). R. Strauss of publishersweekly.com writes of Smith’s work: ” The drama may be slight, but what pulls the reader in is the good natures of (almost) all the characters and McCall Smith’s uncanny ability to see their world as they do, and to render their worries, pleasures, and musings with charm, grace, and geniality.” I couldn’t have said it better myself. We have 63 of Smith’s books! He has written several series of adult books, as well as standalone novels and many children’s books. I’ll describe three of my favorite of his series. The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency:this is his best-known book series.The stories take place in Botswana, where Precious Ramotswa starts the first Botswanan detective agency owned and operated by a woman.She addresses everyday-life problems rather than violent crimes such as murder.If you want to try out this series, the first book has the same name as the series. Isabel Dalhousie series:there stories take place in Edinburgh, Scotland.The lead character edits a philosophy journal and applies her deductive gifts and ethical framework to resolving issues brought to her by others or that she stumbles upon herself.There’s also an interesting and engaging love story.The first book in this series is entitled . 44 Scotland Street series:these books follow the increasingly intertwined lives of several residents of an Edinburgh neighborhood.The first book in the series has the same name as the series. In closing, I hope this update encourages you to explore new acquisitions by authors you have read before and to try out authors who are new to you. Thank you very much for continuing to contribute books to the library, allowing us to refresh our holdings every week. Happy reading to you all!! ​ - Reva Allen ​ Newsletter 2023-03: SEPO LIBRARY UPDATE I am Reva Allen, retired social worker and assistant SEPO librarian. I appreciate Marsha Santow’s allowing me to nurture my compulsive streak by assuming the primary librarian responsibilities for the past 9 months. This article will provide an update about modifications made in the library over the past year. By last May, we had accumulated so many books in the library that books were standing 2-3 deep on some shelves. We decided to eliminate hidden rows of books. Over the summer, I removed an estimated 800 books from the library, donating them to the public library, Books ‘n Things, and thrift stores. I purchased over 300 used books, adding to our holdings of selected authors. The following lists summarize some of the additions to the library. For mystery lovers (like me), we now have: all of Sue Grafton’s Kimsey Milhone mystery novels (A through Y). all 29 of Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum mysteries and many of her Fox & O’Hare books. an additional shelf of James Patterson mysteries, including almost all of the Alex Cross and Women’s Murder Club books. almost 2 dozen of Lilian Braun’s Cat Who mysteries. about 4 dozen mysteries each by J. A Jance and Iris Johansen. about 2 dozen mysteries each by Sandra Brown, Catherine Coulter, and Joanne Fluke. additional mysteries by Tony Hillerman, Agatha Christie, P. D. James, Hannah Dennison, Dean Koontz, Sara Paretsky, John Grisham, Stuart Woods, Ruth Rendell, Martha Grimes, Brad Thor, Dorothy Sayers, and others. For Western fans, we have added books by Louis L’Amour, Larry McMurtry, Cormac McCarthy, William W. Johnstone, A. B. Guthrie Jr, Zane Grey, Alan LeMay, Richard Dillon, Ron Hansen, Charles Portis, Oakley Hall, and Paulette Jiles. We have added golf-related fiction titles by Steven Pressfield and Pete Dexter, as well as a few non-fiction books aimed at helping golfers improve their skills. ​ We have beefed up our collection of classics, including books by Arthur Conan Doyle (complete Sherlock Holmes series), Jane Austen, Charlotte and Emily Bronte, Ernest Hemingway, John Steinbeck, and Mark Twain. We also have added some modern fantasy and science fiction books, several versions of the Bible, and a hymnal. We have done a little reorganization in the library area, as well. The former History section is now the Non-Fiction section. We have added to the many history books titles dealing with topics such as self-help and mental health, physical health, and golf instruction. We have moved the DVDs to the magazine cabinet. We have small plastic bins holding mystery anthologies and small devotional books and plastic magazine holders for Spanish language instructional books and poetry books (just one so far … more to come). We can tell by the full book-return containers that many of you make use of the library, and we are glad you do so. We encourage those of you who have not perused our shelves filled with thousands of books to drop by and see if there are books there that you might enjoy. And feel free to let Marsha and me know what you like about the changes we have made and any suggestions you have for future additions to the stacks. ​ - Reva Allen Back to Top

Sunshine Gift & Memorial Committee (G&MC) (Est 2005) Committee Lead: Vickie Jones Committee Members (Other): Mel Wendel, Marge Lehman, Eileen Anderson, Lois Bjornson Meets: When Needed - At various times. Location: Retzlaff Hall or members homes. Purpose: According to the G&MC Guidelines - The Sunshine G&M Fund is established to provide a means to honor the departed loved ones of the community and give a lasting tribute here among friends and neighbors and to receive gifts for the benefit of the community. Details: Refer to 'In Memoriam ' Page on this Web site ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ *************** ​ Newsletter 2023-02: Memorial Committee - FYI - The Memorial Committee is busy working on updating the Memorial Books. If you wish to make a donation in honor of a past resident we ask that the minimum amount be $5.00. We thank you in advance as this makes it easier for our accounting records. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me about the Memorial Committee. - Vickie Jones, 262-689-7068 ​ (2021-04 Newsletter) Memorial Committee - The Board would like to give Irene Phillips a huge “Thank You” for working on this committee by herself the past few years. She has done a fantastic job. Thank you again Irene. ​ Mel Wendel has offered his services for the Memorial Committee. However, he also expects some volunteers (3-5 is a good group) to step up and offer support. Please consider giving Mel a call (701-840-2339) and volunteering to help him. If volunteers step up, the Board will continue their support of this committee. Otherwise, the Board may have to take further action under advisement. We are anticipating your positive response to support our community in this endeavor. Thanks In case you’re not aware of this committee or have forgotten its purpose – those working on it are in charge of the "Gift and Memorial Fund". The following should give you an understanding of just what that means. SEPO GIFT & MEMORIAL Fund Ref: SEPO ByLaws - ARTICLE VII - 05 - CHECKS, DEPOSITS AND FUNDS All funds accumulating in this fund shall be administered by a committee of five (5) members to be appointed by the Board of Directors. Each member shall serve for a term of three years with new members being appointed as vacancies occur. Duties of this committee include the keeping of detailed records of contributions including the names of those wishing to be remembered or in whose honor a contribution is made and the amount given. Although consideration will be given for a specific memorial item requested by the donor, the committee will not be restricted to that use taking into consideration the overall needs and appropriateness of the particular memorials. The committee shall act as an advisory committee to the Board of Directors in the use of said funds from time to time. POLICY & PROCEDURES OF SCCE PG. 7 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 or 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 its 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. SEPO Board Back to Top

BYLAWS OF THE SCCE FISHING ASSOCIATION ​ As of September 16, 2022 Fishing Assoc Home Page Back to Top

S EPO Community Emails: May 2023 Sent 2023-05-31: UPDATED: Directories on Web site - I want to send out a big thanks to all of you who replied to my last Directory email in mid-May about needing to know if your Resident / Renter / Email information on the SEPO Directories was up-to-date. I have taken everyone's responses and incorporated them into this most recent directory update that is now on the Web site. I have worked with Valerie on some new resident info as well. However, you will see (marked in DARK BLUE ) that there is still some info that Valerie is not aware of concerning some buying and selling of homes with Sunshine over the last few months. Please make sure you get with her and get your office files updated. All of the new directories can be found HERE . If anyone still sees info that needs tended to, please let me know ASAP by replying to this email ( sepoenews@gmail.com ). If you have any questions or issues with accessing these directories, please contact me using info from my signature below. Beth Parrish SEPO Enews and Sunshine Website Manager 314-960-6710 Email: sepoenews@gmail.com ​ Sent 2023-05-31: Rock Painting Class 5 June 2023 canceled - To all Sunshine Rock Club Members! --- The next Rock Painting Class meeting on Monday, 5 June 2023, is cancelled. - Karren Amos ​ 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 2023-05-23: Clint Wunderlich celebration of life meeting - If any ladies are interested in helping with Clint’s celebration of life, we are going meet in the library on Wednesday May 24th at 2pm. Celebration will be held Saturday June 17th. - Women’s Club, Vicky Krueger ​ Sent 2023-05-23: Beginning line dance class - Just a reminder. We will have a beginner line dance class at 10:00 in the hall on Tuesdays thru the summer. Will extend into next season if enough interest. - Donna Myers, 956 245 0188 ​ Sent 2023-05-23: Golf: Aerating the Greens - It appears the weather will cooperate this week to allow us to begin aerating the greens. We will start around Wednesday noon and should be completed by Friday afternoon. The course will be open, but please play around the workers. - Randy Davis, Golf Course Director ​ 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 2023-05-21: Wood Shop Orientation Class Thursday May 25th 5 pm - 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. ​ Sent 2023-05-20: Pool Update (Saturday May 20) - Hi: A Saturday morning update on pool. Pool is ready to use---Enjoy!! The hot tub can be used, but the jets are off! The motor that runs the jets is the one that has parts ordered. Hopefully by Monday!!! Thanks everyone for your patience. Jim Kennedy ​ Sent 2023-05-20: Pool Update (Saturday May 20) - Hi: A Saturday morning update on pool. Pool is ready to use---Enjoy!! The hot tub can be used, but the jet are off! The motor that runs the jets is the one that has parts ordered. Hopefully by Monday!!! Thanks everyone for your patience. - Jim Kennedy ​ Sent 2023-05-19: Pool Update - Hi: Quick progress report on pool and hot tub!! There was a tear in one of the filters and that has been ordered. Lalo has worked his tail off switching filters to get things in line as quickly as possible. To get things done the “right way” – let’s put off using the pool for another day. When I get the green light, I’ll let you know. Hope it will be worth the wait!!! Thanks again for you patience. Jim Kennedy ​ Sent 2023-05-19: Former Resident Passing - The office was informed by Kay Sluyter and Ina Hillman that Former resident Gene Nett passed away on 5/18. Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office ​ Sent 2023-05-19: Resident Passing - Dan Boardman has informed the office that Bob Auclair passed away on Tuesday, 05/16. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office ​ Sent 2023-05-19: Sunshine Rock Painting Meeting 22 May 2023 - The NEXT Sunshine Rock Painting Club meeting is Monday May 22nd, 1 to 3 pm at the hall. Rock painting will include Memorial Day rocks and others! Hope to see you there! Karren Amos Sent 2023-05-19: Pool Update - Hi: Because of weather and some glitches that have popped up with filters and pumps, am sorry to say the pool and hot tub will not be open Friday. The good news is that both the hot tub and pool look great! With the addition of some chemicals and tender care everything should be soon back to normal. Thank you everyone for your patience while this is being done!!!!! Jim Kennedy ​ 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 2023-05-16: Beginning Line Dance Class - There has been some interest expressed in Line Dancing. I have set up a beginning class for Tuesday mornings at 10 in the Hall. It will begin May 23. I will be starting with the basic steps and start with beginner dances. I hope any of you that have ever thought about line dancing will give this a try. Should be fun and you will get a little exercise as well. Any questions call Donna Myers at 956 245 0188. Hope to see a bunch of you there. ​ Sent 2023-05-15: Resident Passing - Frank Tewell informed me Clint Wunderlich passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. - Valerie Basaldua, SEPO Office ​ Sent 2023-05-15: Neighborhood Watch info: Harlingen Police Academy class - Neighborhood Watch and CERT and Sunshine residents Dear Friends, There will be a Harlingen Police Academy class held at the local Harlingen Police Dept.-- 1018 Fairpark Blvd, Hgn. It will start Monday the 5th of June 2023, 6pm - 9 or 10 pm x 8 or so weeks. Lots of good safety info. (no charge) Applications are in the Library on the Neighborhood Watch bulletin Board. I also have them. Get them in ASAP - class is limited. The curriculum and teaching methods are similar to the traditional Police Academy but you are not Police candidates. Classroom and hands-on instruction provide you with a working knowledge of Hgn PD such as HPD Operations, Policy, Procedure etc. and you will gain a deeper understanding of the problems and concerns they face daily. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator - Neighborhood Watch - CERT Team ​ Sent 2023-05-14: UPDATED: Sunshine Directories on Web - Hi All - I hope all mothers enjoyed their special day today - HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY And I hope everyone is enjoying the summer. I certainly have been. Anyway, it's been a looooong time coming, but I spent quite a bit of time this weekend updating all of the Sunshine Directories on the website: Resident Directory by - Name Address Resident Email Address Directory Renters Directory All of these directories are dated May 14, 2023 and can be found HERE . Earlier today I sent separate emails to several residents asking specific questions about what I had listed for them in the website directories. As soon as I hear back from those folks, I'll update the web again. Hopefully this will be occur in the next week or so. Now I'm asking something from all of you. Will you please take a couple of minutes to look at these updated directories and let me know if your info is 'CORRECT' or if 'CHANGES ARE NEEDED' by replying to this email ( sepoenews@gmail.com ). Please remember, these are your directories, and I can only supply to you the info you have supplied to the Office. If anyone has questions or issues with accessing these directories, please contact me using info from my signature below. Beth Parrish SEPO Enews Email Manager E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-05-13: Neighborhood Watch info - Neighborhood Watch and CERT and Sunshine residents Dear Friends, There will NOT be a scheduled Neighborhood Watch - CERT meeting in June. If anyone wishes to contact me, feel free. The only info I have for us is to be careful and light up and lock up!!!! --- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator - Neighborhood Watch - CERT Team ​ 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 and 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 two parts to our Memorial Day program - the Veterans Tribute (Golf Cart Parade & Gazebo Program) and the Potluck which will follow shortly thereafter in Retz Hall. There is a signup sheet in the Library. For the Parade and Gazebo part, I am looking for volunteers to help with several facets. The Potluck Team are doing their thing at Retz Hall. John and I need Flag Bearers to carry the Branch Flags and two escorts with wooden rifles (that don't shoot). Hoppy will help with sound. John will help with the Flag ceremony. I need two 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 Tue or Wed 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 2023-05-11: Calling All Dogs and Cats too! - Hey Everyone, Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Tuesday, May16th, 2023, to take care of your pet's nails. She will be starting at 11:00 am. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Please text Sandra and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Sandra will come to your home. - Thanks, Marian Young 719-468-4556 ​ Sent 2023-05-11: Open Gate - It is the consensus of your Board of Directors that the front gate on Texas Avenue will remain open during daytime and close during the evening as it normally does. We are all aware of a change in border procedure that may or may not affect us. Our local police have issued no warnings and we are hopeful for the best. Many of our residents are away from their homes in Sunshine. Please be watchful in your neighborhood and take every precaution to keep yourself and your property safe. A special thank you to our Neighborhood Watch team. May you have a happy and healthy summer. - SEPO Board of Directors ​ Sent 2023-05-10: TX Ave 'front' dog park path - I saw on the SEPO Facebook page that a new path had been constructed in the 'front' dog park on Texas Avenue. Even though I don't have a dog, I was curious as to what everyone was talking about. My request for pictures was answered and I'm sharing them with everyone below. Beth Parrish, SEPO Communications 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 2023-05-10: O'clockers golf - The O'Clockers golf scramble will move to 6:00 pm on Sunday May 14 due to hot weather. Open to all golfers in community. We meet beside the shuffleboard court at 5:45 for hole assignments. Come on out and have some fun. - Questions call Donna Myers at 956 245 0188 ​ Sent 2023-05-09: THANKS - The email below from Lenore was inadvertently not sent in April. So here it is. *************************************************************** Dear Friends Do know that the two red lights (one at the Front Gate and the 2nd at the street entrance to Sunshine) are now working. The Neighborhood Watch checks these each evening while on Patrol. They are to be used in case of an emergency so that the EMS, Fire or Police know the emergency is in SCCE - not the RV Park next door. Thanks to our vigilant NW Team who Patrols every evening. Thanks to Tom and Lalo. Also, we love the new roadway into the Doggie area. BOW WOW & Thanks. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator NW - CERT Team ​ Sent 2023-05-09: Pool and Hot Tub Closed - Pool And Hot Tub will be Closed for Cleaning ​ Pool and Hot Tub Is going to be completely drained and cleaned with Acid Solution next week Mon-Thurs May 15-18. We will update you on Thursday with the status of Maintenance. Thank you - Jim Kennedy ​ Sent 2023-05-07: Neighborhood Watch directive - Dear Neighborhood Watch - As of this transmission, and Jim Kennedy's request, he will take responsibility to lock the doors. You are not to check or lock the doors as this is his area as a SEPO Board Member. Jim's text and phone call x 2 support this message. Please continue on your Patrol as otherwise oriented. Thank you. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator - Neighborhood Watch SCCE ​ Sent 2023-05-07: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Financials, 2023-04 (Apr) - The UNAPPROVED April 2023 SEPO Financials are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. - Mark Owen SEPO Treasurer ​ Sent 2023-05-07: SEPO Communications Mgr is back in the USA - Hi Everyone - I just wanted to let you know that I have returned from my long and much needed vacation. I want to thank my SEPO Email backup for handling this duty while I was gone. But wouldn't you know it, the email system we use had a name change (from Send-In-Blue to BREVO) and I'm not sure of what other changes may have occurred to the system while I was gone. I will be reviewing things this week and sending emails using the updated system. Hopefully it's a smooth transition. i have one email from Lenore Combs and one from Mark Owen in the sepoenews inbox that I will try to get out this evening. If anyone else has sent anything else to sepoenews that might not have gone out to the community, please resend it to me. FYI - I'll also be updating the website and the directories in the next few days. Beth Parrish SEPO Enews Email Manager E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2023-05-05: Texas Ave Gate Status - Good Morning: The Texas Ave gate was not closing last night, May 4th and the technician was scheduled today, May 5th, to try and solve this issue. Also, the SOS/Yelper has been installed, and the police/fire/ems have been notified. Thank you. - Tom Perrier Back to Top

Men's Golf Le ague Officers: Summer 2023 Matt Lyne has volunteered to run the Men's Golf League during the summer of 2023. See below for details of summer play. Sent via SEPO email on 2023-03-31: Men's Golf League - The Men’s Golf League will resume this Tuesday April 4th. Meet at library by 9:00 a.m. to draw for teams and starting positions. Cost is $1.00 per week which will go toward flight prizes and CTP’s. Prizes and CTP’s will be based on the number of entries. Handicaps used will be those established through the previous league. An optional 27 hole tournament will conclude the league. All men golfers are welcome. Matt Lyne ​ As of March 7, 2023 the leag ue is in n eed of Officers. ​ Sent via SEPO email on 2023-03-11: Men's Golfing - ​The men will keep the 08:30 and 10:00 tee off times on Tuesdays. The only difference is that EVERYONE will need to go to the library for their assignment in which hole they will start at and pick up the score sheets to turn in after golf. - Rocky Lockwood ​ ​Newsletter 2023-03: Men’s Golf: Leader Replacements Needed on March 7 - It is time for myself, Rocky Lockwood, as well as Matt Lyne to inform the Men’s Golf League we are officially done with running the league effective March 7, 2023. Thanks for letting us run it for the last two years. So Men, please get together prior to the date listed with the new person or persons to take over for us. It has been a real honor and privilege. - Rocky Lockwood

S EPO Community Emails: January 2023 Sent 2023-01-31: Men’s Golf League this Week - Because of the cold front that came in there was NO golf this morning (01-31). I am rescheduling Mens League Play for this Friday, 02/03/23 same roster up now will be the same for Friday. Any questions call Rocky at 360-481-0124 or text me or contact Matt Lyne thanks. ​ Sent 2023-01-31: WC: Valentine’s Day - Valentine’s Day Bow-Tie committee apologizes but brunch and happy hour festivities have been canceled for this year. So, get your romantic, love filled plans on and make some wonderful memories. - Pam Lacy ​ Sent 2023-01-30: Home For Rent - See the home I have for Rent on the Sunshine Market . - Sam, Linda, Doogie, Bailey Mae & Barney B. Davis IN GOD WE TRUST ​ Sent 2023-01-27: SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER: 2023-02 - Thanks to everyone who contributed to next month's Newsletter. It's one to sit back, relax and take your time reading - because it's jam-packed with great info. You can view/print it directly from HERE or from the Web site HERE . Valerie will be placing printed copies in the library area either later today or on Monday. - Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2023-01-26: URGENT: Sunshine Storage Area Security System - Dear Friends - The security system in the Storage Lot is not working properly. We are in the process of fixing it and so for now, please make sure your stuff is secure - sheds locked, boats tied down, RV locked and etc. We will keep you advised. Thanks -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 SEPO DiRector - Storage Lot area ​ Sent 2023-01-26: Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament (GNDGT) info - Hello Sunshine Friends and Neighbors, The 37th annual Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament (GNDGT) on March 2-4th is fast approaching. This is a 27-hole, 3-day golf scramble, with an awards dinner on Saturday evening. We have had more than 180 people participate in this event in the past. It is a fun tournament for 55+ aged persons. Each year we encourage Sunshine Country Club residents to participate in any way they are most comfortable. We know that everyone is not a golfer, but this event is a perfect way to get involved in our community and “Let the Sunshine In!” Although the GNDGT Committee will purchase many gifts for the Award Dinner, in the past, we asked residents to consider preparing a gift basket and donating it for the drawing/awards dinner. Gift baskets have been a great success as a personal prize during the awards dinner. Many residents donated these baskets, which the recipients greatly appreciated during the drawing. This year we would also like to open the possibility of Donations. If you would like to participate with a donation, here are some ideas: Gift baskets valued at $25- $50, filled with “new items,” (In past years, many of the baskets were filled with items of their favorite sports team or “New” items purchased from any local retailer or even your hometown). You might consider donating a Gift Card. You can donate any amount from local retailers, including restaurants. Direct monetary donations are also welcome; don’t hesitate to contact the committee chair to make this happen. Gift baskets and other donations must be received before the March 2nd event date. Our goal is to have fun before and during this event! Don't hesitate to contact the GNDGT Chairperson, Tony Tramel, at 337-693-6344 or trtramel@gmail.com regarding donations and/or other questions. Respectfully, Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament Committee Sent 2023-01-26: WC: Minutes from 2023-01-20 - These minutes can be found HERE . Karen Baase, Women's Club Secretary ​ Sent 2023-01-26: Birding & Nature Club Feb Monthly Meeting - Birding & Nature Club Feb Monthly meeting @7:00PM @ Retzlaff Hall. The Speaker this month is: John Yochum naturalist from Estero Llano Grande State Park. The February Field Trip: will be on, Feb 16. Alt Date Feb 17. Will be to: Estero Llano Grande State Park 3301 S International Blvd FM 1015, Weslaco, TX 78596. Meet outside Retzlaff @ 8:00AM to Car pool to the State Park. If you have a question, contact Tom Stone or Bill Peterson. Bill Peterson ​ Sent 2023-01-26: Stolen truck - Tuesday very early am .... A rather new model truck - extended cab complete with toolbox was stolen from Encore's RV Park area in the "Flats". On their way out, the Bad Guys drove thru the side gate off Grace Avenue (which was closed). Police have been made aware. Lessons learned - lock up your stuff. Don't leave keys in the car. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW - CERT Coordinator ​ Sent 2023-01-25: Thank You - To my friends, neighbors, and well-wishers who have sent flowers, cards and prayers my way. Thank you all very much and know that they have been received with heart felt smiles. SCCE has been dear to me for many years and has given us lots of friends and memories. I hope to be home before too much longer and hope to take part in some of those GREAT get-togethers where people can meet and mingle and make new friends, not to forget the great meals. Thanks Again and see you soon. - Alice Montgomery ​ Sent 2023-01-25: Private Event: Shuffleboard & Pavilion - The Pavilion and Shuffleboard Courts have been reserved on Saturday, January 28, from 3:00 to 10:00 for a private event. - Janis McFee ​ Sent 2023-01-25: NOTICE: 2023 Election Ballots - All ballots that were not picked up on the 16th or 17th of January were in the mail on the 19th. We had a successful pickup on the two days listed and I would like to thank all who remembered to make an effort to save the committee time and the organization mailing fees. We would like feedback from those who did not pick up their ballots as to what we might do different in order to increase the numbers. I will have a total in my report on the 21st of February also. Thank You. MARLENE HALL, Election Committee Chairperson ​ Sent 2023-01-24: WC: Valley Voices Concert - The Women's Club is hosting another Valley Voices concert on February 24th @ 3:00 pm in Retzlaff Hall. See additional details below. - Jill Ventrello 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. The Garden Club Home Page is under the 'Amenities' Tab HERE . The Garden Club Pics Page (linked to from the Home Page) is HERE . - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-01-23: FINAL REMINDER: FEB 2023 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Jan 24, 2023 - Here's the FINAL reminder that next month's Newsletter articles are due by the 24th of this month. If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine FEB 2023 Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on Jan 24, at the latest. The Newsletter Guidelines are posted on the Web site HERE . Please call with questions. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2023-01-21: MARKET: Home For Sale - SOLD SINCE THIS POST - See the home, 2009 W MT Ave, on the Sunshine MARKET that is for sale for Dorothy Olson. - Cindy Shriver, broker/owner, Dream Valley Properties LLC 956-970-0449 ​ Sent 2023-01-21: Women’s Club Superbowl Party - Women’s Club is going to cancel the Super Bowl Party. We are going to have a lot of people out of town. So, with low interest otherwise, it is going to be canceled. Thanks as always for your support of Women’s Club - Vicky Krueger ​ Sent 2023-01-21: Rock Painting News Update - ATTENTION ALL SUNSHINE ROCK PAINTERS! Our next "Rock Painting Club" class is this coming Monday, January 23rd, 2023. Class starts at 1pm, in Retzlaff Hall. We will be painting "Easter" rocks & discussing future "rock painting" ideas! Come join us! - Karren Amos ​ Sent 2023-01-20: Resident Passing - Jon Sandusky passed away unexpectedly yesterday (Jan 20) at his home in Sunshine. - Valerie Basaldua SEPO Office ​ Sent 2023-01-19: CORRECTION - Former Resident Passing - Correction of address from Leona Awrey. Former resident, Elgin Awrey, passed away the morning of 01/18/2023. Address: 222 Metcalfe Street #2 Simcoe, Ontario, Canada, code N3Y3C3 - Leona Awrey (Sister-in-law) Sent 2023-01-19: WOMEN'S CLUB MEETING - WOMEN'S CLUB MEETING IS THIS FRIDAY 1/20/2023 - AT 9AM IN RETZLAFF HALL - We have had a great year so far with a lot of great events. - We still some great events planned, and I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the hall on Friday! - The donuts are ordered, and the coffee will be HOT! Thank You! Vicky LeRoy Krueger Sent 2023-01-19: MARKET: Home For Sale (soon) - See the home, 4133 N MO St, on the Sunshine MARKET that will be for sale soon for the Olson Estate. - Cindy Shriver, broker/owner, Dream Valley Properties LLC 956-970-0449 ​ Sent 2023-01-17: Community Bird Walk - There will be a community Bird Walk for all interested community residents starting at 9:00am at the gazebo on Texas Ave. on Thursday, Jan. 19th. Anyone interested in learning about our local bird population is welcome to attend. Tour will include some walking and some carting as we will be going over to Lake Side to view species there. Questions, call Ralph Peterson at 607-590-0606. ​ Sent 2023-01-17: SPAGHETTI DINNER UPDATE - Sunshine Estates Woodworkers Spaghetti Fundraiser $10 per person Tuesday Jan. 24th 4:30 to 6 pm Carry outs and delivery available. Spaghetti w/meat sauce, salad, garlic or non-garlic bread, dessert, iced or hot tea, coffee, water. Spaghetti dinner tickets are still available. Contact John Chajec, Pat Harvey, Vic Hillman or Neil Moorehead for tickets. Delivery: 956-893-2508 from 4 to 5:30pm the night of the dinner Or, better yet, 708-280-8940 for advance notice. Carryouts: A server will be at the north door (street) and will assist you. Dining: you may come at any time between 4:30 and 6 pm Process: before taking your seat, pick up your salad and dessert. Your drinks and spaghetti will be served at your table. Please fill out the back of your ticket: name, table# and garlic or nongarlic bread. (pencils will be at the table) A server will pick up your ticket and bring your spaghetti back. Hope to see you there, Cathy Chajec ​ Sent 2023-01-17: Garage Sale: Multiple homes in Sunshine this weekend - There are multiple homes in Sunshine having garage sales on the following days/times. 8 AM - 4 PM, Thursday (01-19) & Friday (01-20) 8 AM - Noon, Saturday (01-21) Individual home addresses are not being published here. This will be a great opportunity for everyone to get out and drive around the community to find the homes having a sale and find yourself some bargains. - From: Those who are having a Garage Sale ​ Sent 2023-01-17: REMINDER: FEB 2023 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day Jan 24, 2022 - Here's the first reminder that next month's Newsletter articles are due by the 24th of this month. If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Jan 2023 Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on Jan 24, at the latest. The Newsletter Guidelines are posted on the Web site HERE . Please call with questions. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2023-01-17: UPDATED: SEPO Calendar & Activities 2-pager - Some of our Sunshine activities have had to be canceled recently. Others have completed successfully. AND new activities are constantly being added. ​ Therefore, I updated both the SEPO Calendar and the Activities 2-pager documents yesterday late afternoon on the Web site HERE . They are both as of Jan 16, 2023. NOTE: Any previous links you had saved to access either of these two documents are no longer valid. I'm going to work with our Web site provider this summer to see if there is way of getting around this situation. Call w/questions. - Beth Parrish, SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2023-01-17: FINAL REMINDER - TIME SENSITIVE: SEPO 2023 Election Ballot Pickup in LIBRARY - Thanks to the over 100 Homeowners who picked up their ballots in the library today. We know there are many more Homeowners who are physically in Sunshine right now and we are hoping you will be able to pick your ballots up tomorrow. ​ Board Election Ballots as well as Bylaws and Covenants ballots may be picked up in the library on: Tuesday- January 17, 2023, 1:00pm - 3:00pm The Homeowner is the only person who will be given the envelope. It will require a signature of the homeowner verifying "pickup" and will be co-signed by a member of the election committee or chairperson. There will be a board member present to assist with any questions you may have regarding the process or ballot contents. --Marlene Hall Election Committee Chairperson ​ Sent 2023-01-16: Golf course bridge closure - This is to advise that Wednesday (1/18/23) at noon, the bridge from the # 1 green to the # 2 tee box will be closed. You will be directed to go in front of the # 3 green and up # 2. The bridge will be reopened Thursday morning. - Randy Davis, Golf Course Director ​ Sent 2023-01-16: REMINDER - TIME SENSITIVE: SEPO 2023 Election Ballot Pickup in LIBRARY - Thanks to those who have already picked up your ballots. This is a reminder, if you are physically here in Sunshine, please go to the library to pick up your ballots. You have just under an hour left to do that this morning (Monday) and two hours tomorrow (Tuesday). See below for any additional details you may need. Beth Parrish (for Marlene Hall, Election Committee Chairperson) ********************************************************************************** Board Election Ballots as well as Bylaws and Covenants ballots may be picked up in the library on: Monday - January 16, 2023, 9:00am - 11:00am Tuesday- January 17, 2023, 1:00pm - 3:00pm The Homeowner is the only person who will be given the envelope. It will require a signature of the homeowner verifying "pickup" and will be co-signed by a member of the election committee or chairperson. There will be a board member present to assist with any questions you may have regarding the process or ballot contents. --Marlene Hall, Election Committee Chairperson ​ Sent 2023-01-16: Sunshine Web site: B&N Club Bylaws - The Birding & Nature Club Bylaws have been added to the Sunshine Web site HERE . - Bill Peterson, B&N Club 309-945-2108 ​ Sent 2023-01-14: Save the Date: 59 1/2 Minutes w/Brett Dana - (has been CANCELED) - Sent 2023-01-14: Wood Shop Orientation Class Thursday January 19th 5 pm - Woodshop Orientation Class Thursday Jan 19th 5 pm in the woodshop. This class is a requirement for using the woodshop. A one-time attendance is required. The shop will be closed during the class. Call John Chajec 708-280-8940 with any questions. ​ Sent 2023-01-14: TIME SENSITIVE: SEPO 2023 Election Ballot Pickup - Board ELection Ballots as well as Bylaws and Covenants ballots may be picked up in the library on: Monday - January 16, 2023, 9:00am - 11:00am Tuesday- January 17, 2023, 1:00pm - 3:00pm The Homeowner is the only person who will be given the envelope. It will require a signature of the homeowner verifying "pickup" and will be co-signed by a member of the election committee or chairperson. There will be a board member present to assist with any questions you may have regarding the process or ballot contents. --Marlene Hall Election Committee Chairperson ​ Sent 2023-01-12: UNAPPROVED: SEPO December 2022 Financials - The UNAPPROVED December 2022 Financials are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. - Mark Owen SEPO Treasurer ​ Sent 2023-01-12: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Mtg (Reg) Minutes & Exec Session Summary, Dec 13, 2022 - One document now contains both: the UNAPPROVED minutes from the Jan 10, 2023, Board Meeting (Regular) and the UNACKNOWLEDGED Summary of the Jan 10, 2023, Executive Session This document can be found on the Sunshine Web site HERE and can also be viewed/printed directly from this LINK . Not knowing who all reads these minutes after each of the Board's meetings, I wanted to point out that these minutes contain information, in particular, to those of you who are in charge of SEPO clubs/activities. These persons need to start thinking about what dates you want to reserve the various SEPO common areas during the 2023-2024 season. There are some dates that are required to be submitted to the Board by March 1, 2023, in order for them to be approved at the March 14, 2023, Board meeting (Regular). The minutes contains details pertaining to this subject. The minutes document will be posted in the office later today. Please call with any issues or questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2023-01-12: 2023 SEPO Election Ballots: Two of the Seven Ballots have been revised - Two of the previously posted seven ballots for the 2023 SEPO Election were revised during the Jan 10, 2023, Board Meeting (Reg). They are: ​ ARTICLE VI: USE RESTRICTIONS - SECTION 6.1 SENIOR CITIZEN RESIDENTIAL USE (AGE) EXHIBIT "B": ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE - Building Conditions and Improvement Regulations. The revised ballots have been updated on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Please contact a Board member if you have any questions concerning these revisions. We want the community to be well-informed before submitting their ballot votes. - Sincerely, Your SEPO Board ​ Sent 2023-01-12: CORRECTION - REMINDER: Meet and Greet today (01-12-23) @ 2 PM in Retzlaff Hall - Just a reminder. There will be a Meet and Greet today (01-12-23) at 2:00 in @ Retzlaff Hall. It will be an opportunity to meet the board candidates and ask them any questions you may have. - Jill Ventrello ​ Sent 2023-01-11: VIDEO: Board Mtg (Regular) on Jan 10, 2023 - The video from the January 10, 2023, Regular Board meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site HERE and directly from HERE . Please contact me with any issues/questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2023-01-11: WC: Bow Tie Brunch - Need Your Help - Hi everyone - I was so excited to see that I had ten or more people signed up to work on the Womens' Club Bow Tie Brunch scheduled for Tuesday, Feb 14. BUT - due to life happening when you are planning something, my committee has shrunk to three people. I'm asking you to please consider joining the team/committee. Our next meeting is January 16. Anyone interested can call me, Pam Lacy @ 218-433-3416, or Lisa Perrier @ 651-485-7293. Thanks so much. Pam Lacy ​ Sent 2023-01-11: Jan 2023 Fishing Association meeting canceled - ATTENTION ALL PARTICIPANTS - THIS MONTHS SEPO Fishing Association meeting has been canceled 'till Feb 8 due to the recent covid cases around Sunshine Estates. Thank you - Bill P ​ Sent 2023-01-11: New Residents Party (Safety Precautions) - Dear Neighbors, Thank you for signing up for the Women’s Club New Residents’ Party being held this Friday, January 13. The signup is now closed. We ask that if you have signed up and may feel under the weather, have a fever or any signs or symptoms of Covid on Friday, to please stay at home. If you let us know by 1 PM on Friday or sooner, we are happy to deliver your catered meal to your doorstep. We hope to have a fun and safe event for the community. Thank you in advance! Sincerely, Pam Davis 214-516-4844 / Lisa Perrier 651-485-7293 ​ Sent 2023-01-10: Calling All Dogs and Cats too - Hey Everyone, Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Friday, January13th, 2023, to take care of your pet's nails. She will be starting at 1:00 pm. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Please text or call Sandra and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Sandra will come to your home. Thanks, - Marian Young 719-468-4556 ​ Sent 2023-01-10: MARKET: Home for Sale - SOLD SINCE THIS POST Please go to the Sunshine Market: Homes for Sale page HERE to information about my home that is For Sale. - Mark Warner, 4117 N MN -------- Marketed by... Cindy Shriver Dream Valley Properties, LLC 956-970-0449 Sent 2023-01-10: Sunshine Rock Painting Club news - To: Sunshine Rock Painting Club members and others: Re: our Saturday, Jan 7th plans to meet and paint with the youngsters at Sunny Glen Children's Home: the meeting and painting of rocks with the children was postponed until sometime during their March Spring Break. Plans changed due to Illness at the home, but we delivered the painted rocks, treats & a special "donated" gift to a representative of the home. We kept all of the small painted rocks for later. Thanks to all who prepared "chalked", painted, and decorated rocks for the "kids". I'm sure they loved what they received from us. The representatives were very appreciative. - Karren Amos ​ Sent 2023-01-09: SEPO Office Closure - If you go into the office the next several days 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 2023 Election ballot envelopes for the community. Thanks to the community for your understanding. - Share Nelson SEPO Board President ​ Sent 2023-01-09: Garden Club: Reminder of Tuesday meeting - Reminder: Sunshine Garden Club Get Together When: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Where: Retzlaff Hall Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Topic of the evening: "My Favorite Native Plants" Please join us along with Janet Schofield, Cameron County Master Gardener, providing an educational class on Native Plants. You may ask yourself, why native plants for my landscape? Janet provides information on the benefits of planting native plants, which help under these conditions. Landscaping with native plants can save you money, time, water and resources. They have better resistance to our weather; require less maintenance and sometimes no fertilizer or pesticides needed. All are welcome. Come February we will plan a trip to a park which features native plants. - Susanne Ulrich ​ Sent 2023-01-09: Finger Lickin' Chicken CANCELED - I was diagnosed with COVID Sunday morning. No fever No chills. Chest X-ray is neg. I feel fine except for a little sore throat and body ache. Therefore, for the safety of all of us, I am calling off the Finger LIckin' Chicken Fundraiser until further notice. I have asked Jean Burgoine to clear the board in the Library, open the $$ box and give back your envelopes via Valerie at the Office. Please contact Valerie to pick up your envelope. Thanks for your generosity and Sorry for the disappointment but we will reschedule at a safer time. -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 NW - CERT Coordinator ​ Sent 2023-01-09: Stained Glass class - I will begin the stained glass instructions this Thursday evening from 6:30 pm in the Woodshop. You will need your front gate clicker in order to enter the storage area. Class usually runs 'til about 8:30. The first couple weeks are usually large classes. If there are any experienced stained glass people, I could really use your help to break up the group into manageable sizes. There is no fee for your first project. If you have any questions, please call me at 708-280-8910. - Cathy Chajec ​ Sent 2023-01-08: 2023 Sunshine Rock Painting Calendar - Sunshine Rock Painting Club 2023 calendar! January 9th January 23rd February 6th February 27th March 6th March 27th April 3rd April 24th May 1st May 22nd June 5th June 26th July 10th July 24th August 7th August 28th September 11th* * moved from Sept 4th September 25th October 2nd October 23rd November 6th November 27th December 4th December 18th ** ** moved from 4th Monday to 3rd Monday Changes will be posted separately. Hope to see you there! Happy Rock Painting! - Karren Amos Sent 2023-01-08: FINAL REMINDER: WC New Residents Party - ticket sales ending and other info - We hope everyone is enjoying the New Year and are looking forward to celebrating our new Residents this Friday January 13th in the Hall. This is a reminder that virtual ticket sales will close this Tuesday evening. If you would like to attend, the signup process is easy, just write your name on the signup sheet and place your $12 per person in the envelope and drop it in the box located in the Library. We look forward to a fun-filled evening to welcome our new neighbors. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us. Sincerely, - Pam Davis 214-516-4844 & Lisa Perrier 651-485-7293 Sent 2023-01-07: SEPO 2023 Election: List of Candidates Posted - The announcement below was posted outside the SEPO Office on Jan 6, 2023. Sent 2023-01-06: Sunshine Web site - Residents Only: Password has been changed - I had time right now, so I went ahead and updated the Sunshine Web site "password" to the Residents Only section. For obvious reasons the password is not being displayed here. If for any reason you don't have the new password, click on the "Residents Only" link in this email above and follow the instructions. Please keep this in a place where you will have easy access to it. And as always, this password should be kept confidential to only 'current' Sunshine Residents and Renters, due to the personal information that is housed on these pages. - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2023-01-06: UNAPPROVED: SEPO "Residents & Directors" Meeting Minutes from Jan 5, 2023 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the Jan 5, 2023 "Residents & Directors" Meeting can be found HERE . The minutes can also be viewed/printed directly from HERE . They will be posted in the normal three spots late this afternoon. Please call with any issues or questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2023-01-06: NOTICE of Board Executive Session, Tuesday, Jan 10, 2023 - The below will be posted in the SEPO Office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes sometime today. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SEPO BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTICE to Community Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Immediately after the Board meeting (Regular) in Retzlaff Hall (Board members Only) This is a formal notice to the SEPO community that Board President, Share Nelson, has called a SEPO Board Executive Session, for Board members only, to be held Tuesday, January 10, 2023, immediately after the 1 PM Board meeting (Regular) in Retzlaff Hall. There will be no access permitted into Retzlaff Hall, other than Board members, during this Executive Session. This is a closed session as permitted by Texas law. As stated in Section 4.03 of the SEPO Bylaws, the Board may discuss: Enforcement action in violation of Covenants or Bylaws. - Share Nelson SEPO Board President Sent 2023-01-06: NEED PICS and/or VIDEOS from WC NYE Party - I was super busy at the WC NYE party last Sat night, so I didn't get a chance to take hardly any pictures or videos. I have put the couple I did take on the Web site HERE . I would love to have more posted. And if anyone has digital memories of the 'games', please send them. I saw lots of you snapping away. So don't be shy and send me some. - Beth Parrish WC NYE Party Co-Chair 314-960-6710 sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com ​ Sent 2023-01-06: Meet and Greet - Meet and Greet event happening on Thursday the12th at 2:00 pm in the hall. It's an opportunity for the board candidates to introduce themselves and for residents to ask questions of them. Some members of the Board will also be in attendance if you have questions about the ballots you will be receiving soon. It is being sponsored by the Women's Club. Refreshments will be provided. We would appreciate those of you who can donate cookies. - Jill Ventrello Women's Club Activities Director ​ Sent 2023-01-06: WOODWORKERS SPAGHETTI DINNER JAN 24TH - Sunshine Country Club Estates Woodworkers Spaghetti Dinner Tuesday January 24th 4:30 to 6 pm Retzlaff Hall ​ Spaghetti w/meat sauce, salad, garlic or non-garlic bread, dessert, iced or hot tea, coffee, water $10 per ticket ​ Carryouts and delivery available. Only 250 tickets available, sells out fast, get your tickets early. Tkts available from your friendly Woodworkers. - Any questions call Cathy Chajec 708-280-8910 ​ Sent 2023-01-05: VIDEO: 'Residents & Directors' Mtg on Jan 5, 2023 - The video from the January 5, 2023 'Residents & Directors' meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site HERE and directly from HERE . Your 2023 SEPO Board Election Candidates were presented by the Nominating Committee. There was also lots of great information concerning ballot distribution and voting shared by the Election Committee. If you didn't attend in person, I would encourage you to watch this video. ​ Please contact me with any issues/questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2023-01-05: Information Meeting outcome - Thank you to everyone who attended the ‘Information Meeting’ Tuesday where there was great discussion of the ballots which are being proposed for you to vote on in the 2023 SEPO Election. Many residents had questions, suggestions, opinions etc. during the Information meeting. Several residents stated the ‘rumors’ they were hearing around the community. We hope residents left the meeting feeling prepared to vote on the proposed ballots. This meeting was not on Google Meet, and therefore, not recorded. We are asking those in attendance to assist in answering questions etc and clearing up rumors they have heard from their friends and neighbors. In fact, the final statement at the meeting was from a resident asking the attendees to do just that. As was stated during the meeting, these ballots are not proposals to benefit the Board. They are not ‘for’ the Board. They are proposals from the Board that we hope you believe will benefit the entire community. The ballots have been on the Web site for a few days now HERE . PLEASE NOTE: These ballots have not yet been delivered to Owners. The Board will be taking one final look at them during the Jan 10 Board meeting. It’s possible some modifications may be made, before turning them over to the Election Committee to start processing them. Sincerely, SEPO Board ​ Sent 2023-01-05: MARKET: Home for Sale (pricing added) - SOLD SINCE THIS POST Please go to the Sunshine MARKET . Pricing has been added to Kitty Olson's home - 4216 N MO St. - Cindy Shriver ​ Sent 2023-01-05: Invitation and Fundraiser for Neighborhood Watch - Finger Lickin' Chicken - Dear Friends - Our Neighborhood Watch will soon hold a fundraiser - Monday 16 January 2023 about 4pm Retz Hall. Information and signup etc is in the Library. Eat in or Take out. If you would like to help with this project - please let me know. You do not have to be a NW volunteer to help. There are a variety of "jobs" - before - during & after. - Thanks. Lenore Combs 956 245 1276 ​ Sent 2023-01-05: Sunshine Web site - Residents Only: Password change to occur this weekend - I will be updating the Sunshine Web site "password" to the Residents Only section around 8 PM this Friday, Jan 6. It will probably take about 30 minutes. I will send an email containing the new password as soon as I have finished. ​ As always, this password should be kept confidential to only 'current' Sunshine Residents and Renters, due to the personal information of our residents that is housed on these pages. - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2023-01-04: VIDEO: Residents Mtg on Jan 3, 2023 - The video from the January 3, 2023 Residents meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site HERE OR directly from HERE . There was lots of great information discussed at this meeting. If you didn't attend in person, I would encourage you to watch this video. Please contact me with any issues/questions. - Beth Parrish 2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2023-01-04: Thank you - Your SEPO Board wishes to express their appreciation to Cathy Richmond for providing popcorn and the Women's Club for providing coffee at the meetings Tuesday. - Share Nelson, SEPO Board President Sent 2023-01-04: AGENDA for upcoming Board mtgs: One REMINDER & One NEW - This is to remind you of the 'Residents & Directors' meeting scheduled for tomorrow (Jan 5) at 1 PM. The names of the 2023 Election - SEPO Board Nominees will be presented to the Board by the Nominating Committee chairperson. --- The agenda for this meeting is HERE . This is also the initial Notice and Agenda for a Board Meeting (Regular) which has been scheduled on next Tuesday (Jan 10) at 1 PM. --- The agenda for this meeting is HERE . All Board meeting related items for the 2022-2023 Winter season at Sunshine can always be found on the Sunshine Web site HERE . As always, Valerie will be posting this new agenda (and reposting the Jan 5 agenda, due to the winds this past weekend) outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes by 11 AM today. Beth Parrish 2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2023-01-02: Health Concerns @ Encore RV Park - Due to health concerns at the Encore RV park, Bingo is being cancelled this week (Jan 3 & Jan 5). ​ Sent 2023-01-02: Birding and Nature Club Potluck Canceled - Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Birding and Nature Club community Pot Luck supper scheduled for Jan. 9th has been canceled. Instead, the club will hold a regular meeting in the Library at 7:00pm on Jan. 9th. Ralph Peterson Back to Top

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Print This Document POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF SUNSHINE COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES APPROVED BY ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS October 7, 2024 (All previous Policies & Procedures are replaced by this Update of October 7, 2024.) AUTHORITY for these policies and rules is contained in Section 2.1 and Section 8.1 of the Covenants and Section 4.01 of the Bylaws which provide that the affairs of Sunshine Country Club Estates shall be managed by its Board of Directors and that the Board shall have the responsibility and authority to prescribe rules and regulations covering the use of the common areas, streets, utilities and any other portions of the properties. The Sunshine Estates Property Owners Association does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or military status, in any of its activities or operations. As a senior community, we specifically reaffirm our policy of nondiscrimination and welcome any and all new property owners and residents in the future on this same basis. SENIOR CITIZEN PROOF OF AGE Pursuant to SEPO Covenants, Article VI, Sec. 6.1 anyone planning to reside in any property located within the subdivision must provide proof of age that will be kept on file in the business office of SEPO. ​ RESALE CERTIFICATES To comply with Texas Property Code, Sec. 207, because we are a Subdivision subject to mandatory membership in a Property Owners’ Association, we require that any owner selling his residence must provide a resale certificate to the buyer prior to closing. This must be done whether by sale through a realtor, or a private sale between individuals. This will be provided by SEPO not later than ten days following a request for same at a cost of $250. The resale certificate will provide, in part, the following information: Financial condition of the association, any unpaid amounts due the association on the property, any known violations of noncompliance for the property of the rules (Covenants) of the association. COMMON AREA The term ‘Common Area’ refers to all real property contained in Sunshine Country Club Estates, Units 1, 2, & 3 other than numbered lots and includes the central area buildings and grounds, golf course, streets, RV storage area, maintenance area, woodshop and all other property deeded to SEPO. IMMEDIATE FAMILY The Immediate Family is defined as the lot owners’: mother, father, sons, daughters, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, and the spouse of any of the preceding persons. USE OF COMMON AREA Guests other than immediate family shall pay green fees for golfing. Only owners, their guests, and their employees shall have access to the storage area. Only owners and SEPO employees shall have access to the maintenance area. Only owners and their guests shall have use of the tennis courts, pickle ball courts, shuffleboard courts, pool, and hot tub. Persons in charge of scheduled events in the Lounge, Retzlaff Hall or in any other common building shall determine if they wish to invite persons other than owners to attend their function. Private Parties – a. Persons holding private parties or other events shall determine if they invite persons other than owners to attend their function. b. Any one household may not reserve the ‘same’ Common Facilities, i.e., Retzlaff Hall or the Pavilion, for private parties, on consecutive days, consecutive weekdays, or consecutive weekends during any one month. This restriction mitigates the potential for a few persons to reserve our Common Facilities for extended periods. c. The Pool and Hot Tub are Common Facilities which can only be reserved for Board approved SEPO events. Streets shall be open to the public during the hours the front gate is open. Residents of ENCORE SUNSHINE RV PARK located in Harlingen, TX (hereinafter called ENCORE) shall be allowed to walk or bike on SCCE streets at all times. Bicycles and golf carts must use lights at night. Rollerblading, roller skating or skateboarding is NOT allowed. ENCORE residents wearing their badges may use the golf course during open hours by filling out a green fee tag, displaying it on their bag and depositing the correct green fees in the mailbox used for collection located at Number One tee. All outdated green fee tags must be removed from their golf bag. Use of the golf course by ENCORE residents will be reviewed at least annually by the Board of Directors and will be restricted or eliminated if the Board finds the course is overcrowded or such restriction is needed for any other reason. Organizers of approved golf tournaments shall be allowed to invite persons other than owners to enter and play golf in tournaments subject to paying the appropriate green fees. In the event an Owner is the single owner/occupant of a home, then he or she is allowed to invite one guest to accompany him or her in the use of the common facilities at any time. ON-STREET PARKING A. Streets defined: Any and all streets, right-of-way, or thoroughfares platted as part of SCCE. B. Vehicle defined: Any motorized or non-motorized vehicle or conveyance designed to move on wheels, i.e., cars, trucks, boat trailers, golf carts, motor homes, motorcycles, etc. Pursuant to Article VI, Sec. 6.4 of the Covenants, there is to be no overnight (from midnight to 6 AM) parking of vehicles on the streets. When parking a vehicle overnight alongside a street, it must be parked in a way that the tires are not resting on the asphalt/blacktop of the street. However, the tires may rest upon the gutter along the street. An exception to this overnight parking rule is that RVs and Cargo Trailers may be parked on the street for up to three days for the purpose of loading or unloading. An extension may be granted for unusual circumstances or in the case of overnight guests as to parking on the street. Apply in the office for permission. No vehicle may be used at any time for the purpose of residence, temporary residence, or additional living space or used as any type of living quarters when parked on any street or driveway or the storage area in SCCE. Failure to comply with any or all of the above will result in the vehicle being tagged, showing date, time and violation. The owner will then be responsible for a $20.00 per day fee for each violation. This fee will be due by the 10th day of the month following the violation. All violation fees not paid within 30 days of due date will be assessed an 18% per annum penalty and possibly result in SEPO filing a lien against the owner’s property. SEPO is authorized to have a commercial towing service remove any vehicle of a non-resident in violation of these regulations 24 hours after posting notice of noncompliance on said vehicle. All lot owners or residents desiring to appeal any assessment for an on-street parking violation shall do so in writing to the SEPO Board for consideration at the next Board meeting. No one under the age of 16 years shall be allowed to operate a golf cart or motorized vehicle of any type, unless accompanied by a resident, anywhere on SCCE property. GUESTS ​ An incidental guest is defined as not being a member of your immediate family and who resides within a 50 mile radius. Guests who wish to play golf must be accompanied by the host resident and no more than three (3) guests may play with the resident. Such incidental guest is limited to no more than two occasions per year of use of the common facilities. Private party guests in Retzlaff Hall or the Lounge, Sunburst and the Pavilion are excluded from this rule. Greens fees are set forth under GOLF. A temporary guest is defined as not being a member of your immediate family and who resides outside of a 50 mile radius. Such temporary guest includes those staying with the owner in his home or elsewhere while visiting. If the guest is staying outside the resident’s home, the resident must accompany the guest while playing. This temporary guest is limited to use of the common facilities for no more than thirty consecutive days per year. Greens fees are set forth under GOLF. A badge is no longer required for in-house overnight guests who are entitled to use all facilities in the common area. All children under age 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. If your in-house guest wishes to play golf you must obtain a yellow tag which must be displayed on the golf bag. The tag must be returned to the SEPO office. If an owner wishes to pay for their house golf guest they may do so by keeping track of the number of times their guest plays and pay the proper amount after the guest leaves. RENTERS Residents who own a home at Sunshine Estates and rent out their house must instruct the renters to come to the office and fill out the appropriate renter’s forms. Forms will include verification of over 55 years of age and the Renter’s Emergency information form. They must also sign a waiver form that they have received the Bylaws, Covenants and Policies & Procedures and have read them and agree to abide by same. Homeowners are responsible for providing copies of the Bylaws, Covenants and Policies & Procedures to their renters. There are available on our Web site here ( https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/seporules ). ​ ​ A rental term may not be for less than one month. ​ SUNSHINE CLUBS/GROUPS GUIDELINES Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc. is a non-profit corporation. As such, all clubs, groups, or other organizations existing and approved by SEPO must also be strictly non-profit. To request the formation of a new Club/Group, the resident(s) should complete a SEPO Suggestion/Complaint/Idea form available in the SEPO Office or on the Sunshine Web site ( https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/suggestion-complaint-idea ). To establish guidelines for groups wishing to form a Sunshine Club, the following is required: Membership must be open to only residents/renters. Invitation to non-residents/non-renters to participate in the Club must be approved by SEPO. If approved, residents/renters always have priority pertaining to club activities. This approval request must be made by completing a SEPO Suggestion/Complaint/Idea form available in the SEPO Office or on the Sunshine Web site ( https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/suggestion-complaint-idea ). Immediate family of Residents/Renters are always welcome. Invitations to non-residents/non-renters must be made by a resident/renter to an individual. There can be no ‘blanket’ invitations from Club members, i.e., hanging a poster at an RV park to join the club or putting an invitation in a newspaper. Any non-resident/non-renters, other than immediate family, must be 55+. Guest speakers are not required to be approved by SEPO. Any money collected from resident/renter club members can only be used to cover the cost of equipment and supplies used during club activities. No profit can be made by anyone. Scheduling of “fundraising” events that will take place within Sunshine Country Club Estates for the purchase of the club’s equipment or supplies must be approved in advance by SEPO. The request process is defined on the Sunshine Web site ( https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/activity-mtg-request ). The request form is available there and in the SEPO Office. Any bank accounts established for the club cannot be in the name of Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc. and must be in non-interest-bearing accounts. PETS Pets are allowed as long as they do not become a nuisance. All pets must be kept on a leash except when located on the owner’s lot or within the SEPO designated dog parks (which are the north side of Texas Avenue and the fenced area within the storage area built for that purpose). At no time can pets be allowed to enter other people’s property without their permission. Owners are responsible for cleanup or damage caused by their pets. Never place cleanup (poop) bags into another resident’s garbage can without permission. Pets are never allowed on the golf course, in any SEPO buildings or in the Pool/Pavilion area. Pets that are fostered (given temporary shelter and not owned) shall be counted as part of the two pets allowed at any one time (Section 6.10 of the Covenants). Owners in violation of any of these provisions may be subject to fine or penalty. ​ PROPERTY AND YARD MAINTENANCE It is the responsibility of all property owners to see that their property and yard are maintained, mowed, and trimmed AT ALL TIMES. If it becomes necessary for SEPO to care for an owner’s property at any time, a service fee of $50.00 for mowing and $75.00 for weed removal of non-grass yards will be made each time such services are performed. There will be a service fee of $75.00 per incident to pick up fruit that has fallen from your fruit tree onto any Owner’s property or the street. Initial notification to owner must be attempted via phone call from the SEPO office. Whether communication is completed or not, a written notice will follow on that same date referencing the aforesaid phone call or attempt thereof and the issue that needs to be addressed. This written notice may be handed to the owner of the premises or sent via e-mail or regular mail, or by posting the notice on or near the front door of the resident’s home at the property location. Owners will be given seven (7) days from the date of said phone call and notice to bring the premises into compliance before the SEPO services are scheduled. All owners must furnish SEPO office personnel with up-to-date information as to who is responsible for their property during the owner’s absence. It is a violation of SEPO rules to throw vegetation or refuse into the streets. All owners desiring to extend their ground care to walkways, utilizing any type of trim enhancement, must have permission from the SEPO Board. The property owners will be asked to sign a release stating if it becomes necessary to use this area with heavy equipment and the two feet of property they are maintaining becomes damaged, they are aware this is SEPO property and there will be no recourse for any damage that may have occurred. No placement of any type of enhancement on the golf course area (flagpole, bird house, tree, shrub, flower, etc.) is allowed without approval of the SEPO Board. In order to control water pressure for the golf course, owners are prohibited from watering their own yards using Resaca water between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. Noncompliance may result in the capping off of the Resaca water to their property. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL Owners wishing to make additions or any outside improvements/changes to their property must complete a proposal form obtained at the SEPO office to receive permission from the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) and may not commence work until the necessary ACC approval has been obtained. Owners who proceed without ACC approval are subject to imposition of the “Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Non-compliance to Covenants Fee Schedule” and legal intervention as identified in these SEPO Rules, (adopted August 31, 2021). See document at this link: (https://www.sunshinecountryclub.com/sepo-rulesregs-fees ) In the event of noncompliance with the foregoing paragraphs the Architectural Control Committee shall report such conduct to the SEPO Board who will in turn issue a STOP WORK ORDER until approval is obtained from the ACC. In the event work continues, then the SEPO Board may impose FEEs in the amounts defined in the Non-compliance to Covenants Fee Schedule (linked to above). If the fees are not collected, a lien may be placed upon the owner’s property. You may not expand upon or change that work which has been approved without submitting a new plan. As to fences, Exhibit B of the Covenants states in paragraph 16, “no fence, wall or hedge shall be built or maintained nearer than ten (10) feet to the front curb line of any lot, or side curb line on corner lots. An exception shall be retaining walls of not over twelve inches above the ground.” Paragraph l7 states, “No fence, wall or hedge or shrub planting which obstructs sight lines shall be placed or permitted on corner lots.” Paragraph 18 states, “All fences shall be approved prior to construction.” Paragraph 19 states, in part, “No lot owner shall impair any easement. No fences, walls or structural improvements shall be built or constructed on any easement.” For clarification, our lots have a ten foot utility easement from the lot line across the front and a five foot utility easement from the lot line across the back. That in itself declares no fences will be allowed within the five foot rear lot easement adjacent to the golf course. New fences installed in Sunshine Country Club Estates, governed by Texas Senate Bill 1588, must have prior approval for the materials the fence will be constructed of. Going forward, in order to help keep a uniform appearance for our community, the Architectural Control Committee has adopted the following policies regarding these fences. 1. All fences installed alongside the golf course, or any fence installed in the front yard of any residence will be made of black ornamental iron with a height of 5 feet, flat top and bottom rails and a minimum picket size of 5/8” square. Walk gates are permitted to be constructed from the same materials. All iron tubes of fence mut be galvanized internally and must have a minimum of 2 coats of powder coating externally. 2. Fences installed on the side and back yards of homes outside of the golf course may be constructed of the materials described in paragraph 1, black or galvanized colored chain link, or vinyl picket with colors approved by the Architectural Control Committee. 3. All fences installed must use the same materials throughout the entire area to be fenced and must be approved by the Architectural Control Committee. The above policies were approved by the Sunshine Country Club Estates Architectural Control Committee on December 5, 2023. ​ Owners are allowed to erect a barrier for golf ball protection. They must be approved by the ACC. Protective measures for golf balls can include a type of netting or other material but cannot be intrusive on neighbors. All Fences and Barriers must be approved by The ACC prior to installation. CONSTRUCTION The disposal of any residue from a resident/homeowner’s construction site is the responsibility of the property owner. It is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain the site in an orderly and safe condition. Any building material (nail, screw, etc.) originating from the site that might puncture a tire found on an adjacent street or driveway and turned in to the SEPO Office shall result in a fine of $10 per item. The fine shall be added to the homeowner’s monthly or annually assessed association fees. ​ GOLF COURSE The golf course may NOT be reserved for private parties. It may only be reserved for SEPO events, with SEPO Board approval. Sunshine Country Club Estates’ guests (not qualifying as immediate family members of owners) as well as ENCORE residents are required to pay green fees before starting play. ENCORE residents must wear their RV name badges and display the green fee tag on their golf bag. All golfers are required to have their own clubs and bag or other appropriate carrier. Foursomes are suggested when the golf course is busy except during league play. More than five should never play at one time. Play is required to start at the number one tee at all times from October 1st through April 30th. However, persons may join players already in progress as long as it is agreeable to those players and does not make more than a foursome. Use of a tee is required at all times when teeing off. Practice is not allowed on any part of the golf course except on the putting green by number one tee box. Keep riding carts on cart paths when teeing off and 20 feet from greens when possible and practical. Replace divots on tee boxes and fairways. Repair ball marks on greens. Do not trespass upon owner’s property at any time except to retrieve straying golf balls. Never hit the ball out of an owner’s yard. Do not rake for balls during active play. Everyone is required to wear appropriate clothing including shirts at all times on the golf course. No bicycles or motor scooters are allowed on the golf course. Anyone wishing to use a riding golf cart to play golf may do so by paying an annual Golf Course Improvement fee. A sticker must be purchased each year and placed in plain view on the windshield of the cart. All Golf Course Improvement Fees collected shall be used for the construction/continued maintenance and repair of: future/existing concrete golf cart pathways/trails, water features on the golf course, including, but not limited to, masonry walls of the golf course ponds and aeration pumps/fountains, water irrigation and pond lighting improvements. All of these improvements shall be located within the limits of the golf course. When the golf course is closed because of excessive rain accumulation or for maintenance procedures, signs will be posted in front of the Office and at the number one tee box. At times when the course does remain open there may be posted restrictions on the use of riding golf carts even though walkers are permitted. If in question, you should check the office area before proceeding to the first hole to play, in the event you are not starting on the number one tee in league play. The golf green fee for a temporary guest as defined under GUESTS is $2.00 to play in scramble for nine holes, which includes tournaments and guest days. The green fee for a temporary guest to play nine holes is $5.00. These fees are paid at the office. The golf green fee for an incidental guest as defined under GUESTS is $10.00 for nine holes and $15.00 for eighteen holes. This same fee will apply to residents of ENCORE. You may only enter or exit the golf course by means of a cart path, never from your backyard or a neighbor’s back yard. There are cart paths leading from each street to enter and exit the course. The course is for playing golf. It is not a shortcut from one street to another. The SEPO golf course is restricted during Men’s and Women’s Golf League play as follows: During the months from April 1 thru September 30 the SEPO golf course is restricted for: Tuesday Men’s League play from 8:30 to 10 AM. Wednesday Women’s League play from 8:30 to 10 AM. During the months from October 1 through March 31 the SEPO golf course is restricted for: Tuesday Men’s League play from 8 AM to Noon. Wednesday Women’s League play from 9 AM to Noon. If you are not participating in the Men’s or Women’s scheduled Golf League play, you must wait until the entire League play is completed before gathering to play. Golfers who wish to play ‘after League play has completed’ are requested not to stage at Hole #1, as this has shown to prevent League players from using the cart paths to advance on the course. Non-League golfers should gather on Michigan Avenue, away from the cart path, in anticipation of League play completion, in order to reduce congestion on Hole #1 tee box “Feeding ducks on the golf course is prohibited.” Per the TX Parks & Wildlife, it is an offense to feed or offer any wildlife or exotic wildlife unsecured in a manner that makes food available to wildlife or exotic wildlife unless specifically authorized. The feeding of birds can be permitted using feeders that contain food in a specific area. TENNIS COURT, PICKLEBALL AND SHUFFLEBOARD Treatment of courts: Proper footwear is to be worn at all times. Shoes with abrasive soles of any kind and shoes with black soles should not be worn on the courts. Shufflers should walk on the concrete area between the courts when changing ends. Do not use the Courts as a short cut. The green surface is a very specialized cover and may be damaged just by walking. Any activity other than tennis and pickleball on the tennis court and shuffling on the shuffleboard lanes is forbidden. These areas may be reserved for private parties using the same method as the Lounge and Retzlaff Hall, but all rules must be observed as set forth above. ​ POOL AND HOT TUB AREA Shower before using pools to remove any lotions. Soap is not allowed in the showers. Diving into the pool is not allowed. Running in the pool area is not allowed. If your guests are young children, keep them under control and have an adult supervising them. Throwing any object into the pool or pool area is not allowed. No bicycles or skates are allowed in the pool area. Anyone displaying rowdy behavior may be asked to leave by any resident owner. These areas may NOT be reserved for private parties. They may only be reserved for SEPO events, with SEPO Board approval. RULES AND PROCEDURES POSTED ON THE LARGE SIGN IN THE POOL AREA ARE ENFORCED AT ALL TIMES. LOUNGE AND RETZLAFF HALL Reservations for use of either space will be made through the SEPO office. No fee will be charged for private parties if no supplies are used. However, you are responsible for turning off lights, fans, air conditioning and P/A systems, so make arrangements for getting help. Only 206 seated people are allowed in Retzlaff Hall at one time in compliance with the Harlingen Fire Code. A limited number of older brown tables are available for loan. No white tables may be borrowed. The white chairs may be borrowed at a cost of $1.00 each and must be signed out from the office in advance and returned in 48 hours. Ask at the office for information. Tables will be delivered and picked up by SEPO employees. There is a $2.00 charge per table, a two table limit and a two day table use. The following three areas are all located within the building adjacent to the postal area. POOL ROOM. Guests under age 16 years must be accompanied by a resident adult when using the Pool Room. Care and consideration of others should be taken when utilizing the Pool Room and equipment. EXERCISE ROOM. Guests under age 16 years must be accompanied by a resident adult when using the Exercise Room. The equipment located in this area must be utilized in the manner for which it was intended. Residents are responsible for themselves and should know their limits to avoid injuries. CARD AND ACTIVITIES ROOM. Scheduled card games and other activities occur in this room. Other than weekly scheduled activities, the room may be reserved by contacting the SEPO office. PAVILION This area is designed to provide a covered space extending beyond the pool for entertaining and lounging and will include storage. It may be reserved for private parties using the same method as the Lounge and Retzlaff Hall. ​ MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM This room is located between the Pavilion and the Fitness Room and can be used for multiple purposes including to store mail packages too big to fit in your mailbox. This room is locked at all times with a keypad lock. If you would like to reserve this room you need to follow the normal Activity Request process. ​ STORAGE AREA The storage area is a gated area with the gate operated by the same opener that will open the front entrance gate. Deposit all brush, clippings, weeds, etc. on the northeast side of the storage area in either the spot marked City of Harlingen or City of Combes, depending on where you live. These cities will pick up this debris periodically. They will not pick up any other items such as appliances and pieces of building material. Do not pull brush across the streets or across the marked areas for RV parking. All RVs, trailers and storage shed spaces must be assigned from the office. Prices vary according to the lot size. All lots are rented on an annual basis and the rent on your designated lot including those with storage buildings must be paid in full by January 20th each year. Inquire in the office regarding space availability and prices. In the event a certain section of the Storage Area becomes filled and there are residents that desire to rent a space in that area, then a list will commence for the opportunity to rent the first available space. Any resident desiring to rent a space in an area that is currently filled must go to the SEPO office and register. In the event a space becomes available the first person whose name is on that list will be notified and given the opportunity to rent the space. The SEPO office must receive rental for the space within fifteen (15) days of notification. If he declines or fails to pay rent when due, the SEPO office will call upon the next name on the list. Some of the materials and properties stored within the SEPO Storage Lot shed area, which is located north of W Iowa, Ave are sand for our golf course bunkers, rocks, lumber used to create forms for our golf cart pathways and other stone and brick materials. These items are all SEPO property used by the Board Director in charge of the golf course to operate and maintain our Par 3 nine-hole golf course. These materials located here are not available for use by SEPO residents at their home. They are owned by SEPO and should not be removed. STORAGE AREA BUILDINGS ​ All storage area buildings and location thereof must be approved by the Architectural Control Committee. Storage buildings may be no larger than 10’ x 10’ and sidewalls a maximum height of eight (8) feet and from the skid deck to the peak must be no more than 12’. They must have a gable roof with 5 on 12 pitches, painted or color fast sheet metal sidewalls, a sheet metal or asphalt single roof, wood floor on skids, 2” x 4” frame. Color must be earth tones of tan, brown or gray (Chaparral or Morgan Style Prefabs are acceptable). There must be at least two tie downs on opposite corners of the skids of driven reinforcing steel rod or screw type 36” in length. Buildings must be at least five feet from the rear line and there must be sufficient walk space between the buildings pursuant to the Covenants and placed only on those lots designated for storage buildings. All storage buildings placed anywhere in the storage area are required to be tied down with Hurricane ties. Gasoline or other flammable materials must be stored only in containers approved for such storage. All boats, utility trailers, camper tops, and anything that might blow away must be tied down and no loose material is to be left outside in the storage area. Anything left loose or not tied down will be removed. Proof of liability insurance on all storage buildings is required. Negotiations for any structure existing on a lot that is changing renters must be between the previous renter and the new renter. In the event a previous renter vacates a lot and abandons the structure, it will become the responsibility of the new renter to demolish or maintain and insure the structure. WOODWORKER'S SHOP All residents of SCCE are entitled to the use of the Woodworkers’ Shop and membership in the Woodworkers’ Club. Residents may have use of the shop only when a qualified monitor is present. Prior to the use of the Woodworkers’ Shop a resident must read and accept by signing the Rules and Regulations of the Woodworkers’ Shop. Entering and using the Woodworkers’ shop when another person is not present is strictly prohibited. GAZEBO All residents are entitled to use the gazebo located on Texas Avenue when it has not been reserved using the same method as the Lounge and Retzlaff Hall. Contact the SEPO office for scheduled activities and availability. SMOKING REGULATIONS All of the buildings of the Common Area are declared to be smoke free as well as the area contained within the walls, gates and fences surrounding the Pool and Pavilion. Smoking will be allowed on the Golf Course but no cigarette butts may be discarded on the grounds. Consideration should be given to nonsmokers if riding in the same golf cart. Extinguished cigarette butts may be placed in the cup holders used for broken tees. ​ POLICY ON NEPOTISM SEPO shall not employ, either part of full time, a close relative of an existing employee or member of the board of directors. Close relative includes spouse, sibling, child, parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle or cousin. ​ 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 or 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 its 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. ​ FISCAL POLICIES All checks should be signed by the Treasurer unless the Treasurer is unavailable. If that occurs, the next available persons, in the following sequential order shall be sought out to sign requested check(s): President, 1st VP, then 2nd VP. Invoice related payments will normally be issued only once a week on Fridays. In the case of a COD or an emergency, accommodations will be made to issue payment. Ideally this needs to be coordinated with the Treasurer. Invoices and timecards must be approved by a Board Member. Credit card charges must have a receipt. Board Members should not, under normal circumstances, use their personal funds and later seek to be reimbursed by SEPO. Only in emergencies should this occur. All backup documentation should be reviewed by the check signer prior to signing checks. DISPOSAL OF EXCESS OR RETIRED SEPO EQUIPMENT OR PROPERTY When SEPO Equipment or Property is no longer required by SEPO, in order to give everyone a fair chance to procure it, if they wish, we will use the process defined as follows: The community will be informed via Community E-mail and physical posting that an item is available for inspection at a ‘specified location’ until a ‘specified Day, Date and Time’. Anyone can send an e-mail (or handwritten bid with a legible signature) to a ‘designated person’ with the amount they are offering by a ‘specified Day, Date and Time’. The ‘designated person’ receiving the bids is not eligible to submit a bid. On a ‘specified Day, Date and Time’ the ‘designated person’ will look at the offers and announce the name of the purchaser to the community via e-mail and physical posting. Concerning any item that fails to receive a bid, the Board will vote on how to dispose of it. Back to Top

A 55+ Senior Living Community Where there's always something to do day and night. OR You can just relax and do nothing! We Welcome You Sunshine Country Club Estates (SCCE) Retirement Community located in Harlingen, TX We are a 55+ , debt free, private member-owned and operated community. The wide variety of activities offered provides both flexibility and independence for you to create the lifestyle of your choice. ​ Debt Free and Self Governing You own your own home and lot in our senior-oriented self-governing neighborhood. We have 304 residences on 57 acres with brick custom, stick built and mobile homes in the Rio Grande Valley in Harlingen, Texas. We enjoy life with minimal home upkeep. Activities offered include Golfing, Birding & Nature Club, Fishing Association, Rock Painting Club, Quilting, Woodworking, Cards, Stained Glass and many more. The large beautiful common areas include a par 3, 9-hole golf course, Retzlaff Hall for all types of activities, pool and hot tub, nicely equipped exercise room, tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard, library, billiards room, card room and meeting rooms for resident gatherings. There is a storage area for RVs, trailers and the like that does require a fee. Storage sheds may be placed on some of these lots. Use of the well-equipped woodworking building is free. ​ Common questions For 2024, total annual Home Owners' Association (HOA) Fees are $1,410.00. These can be divided into periodic payments or are discounted 2% if you pay before Jan 20 of the year the fees are due. Residents and anyone Renting their homes enjoy the same amenities offered here in Sunshine. The golf course is owned and maintained by the Estates. There are no fees for residents to enjoy the golf course or the Woodshop . There may be additional modest fees for some activities, such as Women's Club parties. Many other activities/amenities are free to Estates residents and renters. Homeowners may enjoy the company of up to two house pets. Golf Carts are the most common mode of transportation when going from place to place within the community. ​ Activities (HERE ) and Amenities (HERE ) The open-air Pavilion next to the pool and hot tub plays host to many neighborhood gatherings and parties. Other amenities in the heart of the community include the multipurpose Retzlaff Hall which hosts potlucks, quilting, line dancing, parties and many other social opportunities. It also serves as a Meeting venue for meetings with large numbers of participants. Residents enjoy walking, biking and our nicely equipped fitness center. If you enjoy using a cue stick, we have tables for your use. If you enjoy playing cards, there's an entire room set aside for doing that. Our Women’s Club plans many other special events throughout the year. ​ Our Community A variety of housing styles and prices are available that match the preferences and budgets of almost any buyer. Regardless of your passions, you are sure to find other like-minded residents who share your interests. There are many clubs and interest groups as mentioned above. Shopping and dining places abound within minutes of the community. And South Padre Island with its beautiful beach is only a 30-40 minute drive away. ​ Beautiful warm weather, low cost of living, plentiful fresh fruits and vegetables, and the lively social and cultural scene make the Harlingen area one of the top retirement destinations in the country. While the surrounding region offers many cultural and nature experiences, many residents remark that a world of endless fun can be found without ever leaving the community. The rich assortment of amenities, activities and groups suits almost any lifestyle. ​ Description EASTER SUNRISE APRIL 16, 2017 APRIL 1, 2017 NEW HOMEOWNERS 2018 HOME OF THE GOOD NEIGHBOR DAY GOLF TOURNAMENT Annual 3 day tournament in March followed by an Awards Banquet. For seniors (55 and Over). Includes both Sunshine and Neighboring golfers. Tons of prizes and fun. Come join us. Women's Club (WC) Activities ​ In March 2024 the SEPO (Sunshine Estates Property Owners) Board of Directors approved all WC activities being proposed at that time. The list can be found HERE . ​ Make sure you are aware of these exciting activities the Women's Club has planned for the upcoming 2024--2025 winter season and start planning what you want to have on hand to dress up in / decorate with. ​ The signup sheets for volunteers to work on the various activities / committees are located in the SEPO Lounge on the Women's Club bulletin board. ​ For new residents, this is a great way to get involved and to meet and get to know your fellow residents/neighbors. We are always looking for new ideas and we never turn down help. New Homeowners Party ​ Each year the Women's Club hosts the New Homeowners' Party. Info about this event that was held in Jan 2024 can be found at this link: New Homeowner's Party . ​ During the 202 4-2025 winter season this party will be held on Jan 11, 2025. The theme is TBD at this time. ​ It is a fantast ic way for new Residents to get to know their fellow neighbors. And it's also a great way for everyone to get to know more about the new homeowners. ​ And one of the best parts for the new homeowners is that they get in free. GNGT Activities IN THE NEWS "Monthly Newsletters" "Newsletter" published monthly - October thru March (Articles are due by the 24th of each month to seponewsletter@gmail.com in order to be published by the 1st of the following month.) "SEPO Emails" "SEPO Enews Emails" published within 24 hours of the information being received - Year Round (Emails to be sent to the Sunshine Community should be sent to sepoenews@sunshinecountryclub.com at any time.) FITNESS, RECREATION & LEISURE Golf, gatherings and fun are found here. Our professional team of employees keeps our golf course maintained to high standards throughout the year. Other facilities (all of which are free to residents and renters) include a swimming pool and hot tub, and tennis, pickleball and shuffleboard courts. Theses all accommodate a wide variety of exercise levels. Many other interest groups offer even more opportunities; such as birding & nature, quilting, woodworking, stained glass, rock painting, fishing, line dancing, walking, biking, billiards, cards and more. RETZLAFF HALL PURELY WONDERFUL Retzlaff Hall offers a gathering place for many activities. Potlucks, club meetings and musical performances are just a few. The adjacent pavilion offers more space to groups and activities. GOLF COURSE HAVE A FIELD DAY Enjoy a relaxing day at our modern, world class Golf Course. You’ll appreciate a truly distinct experience on the course, reflecting the classic beauty and refinement of Harlingen, TX. The wonderfully kept surroundings of our course make for a truly wonderful golfing experience. POOL SIDE ENJOY THE BEAUTY Enjoy your community of friends and neighbors at poolside, social gatherings, water aerobics and more. Meet up with old friends and also make some new ones. Fitness,Recreation,Leisure In The News DEDICATED STAFF Serving Sunshine Valerie Lupe Lalo Manny Back to Top Joe Staff

S EPO Community E-Mails: November 2022 Sent 2022-11-30: CORRECTED - WC: Valley Voices Concert - An incorrect poster was sent out by me in the previous email concerning this event. Please see the information below that pertains to us here at Sunshine Estates. ​ Jill Ventrello Sent 2022-11-30: HPD - Marines 2022 TOYS for TOTS 501 C3 - Dear Friends - Toys for Tots date of distribution for Harlingen is 16 December 2022. Some of the HPD Officers will be by to pick up this box tomorrow and leave another in its place. There are some gifts still to be wrapped - I did a bunch earlier. - Maybe one of the Sunshine elves can wrap one or two. Thanks - reminder to please put the age and Boy / Girl on the bottom for distribution purposes. Since the 1940's, the USMC program has assisted families nationwide who are struggling financially. The mission is to provide a tangible sign of hope for the disadvantaged children at Christmas. Wrapping the gifts with BOY / GIRL and age really speeds up the process. Thanks again. Makes the project easier for the PD. THANK YOU for Getting Involved and Making a Difference. God Bless you and God Bless the USA -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 (Santa's helper) ​ Sent 2022-11-30: FINAL APPROVED: SEPO 2023 Budget - Although the Approved SEPO 2023 Budget can be linked to from the Nov 15 Board Meeting (Regular) minutes, I decided to go ahead and also send the link in a separate email. It is housed: on the Sunshine Web site HERE and can be viewed/printed directly from HERE . - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-11-30: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Regular) Minutes, November 15, 2022 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the November 15, 2022 Board Meeting (Regular), can be found HERE . The minutes can also be viewed/printed directly from this link . They will be posted in the office on Wednesday. Please call with any issues or questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-11-30: TOYS FOR TOTS - THANKS for your generosity with Toys For Tots. You are wonderful! and appreciated. We could have a quick wrapping party in the Library soon. I will be checking with Harlingen Police on their pickup day. Stay tuned. - Lenore Combs ​ Sent 2022-11-30 : WC: CHRISTMAS DINNER 2022 - Dear Friends, Christmas is coming faster than we think There is a CHRISTMAS DINNER "volunteer" signup sheet with only 'two' lonesome names. 😟 It is located on the WC Activities billboard in the Library. I would like to have a planning meeting early next week and even if you can't make the planning part, we can use your help on Christmas day. One potential early consideration is if we have turkey and/or ham. We will need chefs (and carvers for the turkey) as most ham is already pre-sliced. If we don't get a committee we together, we can have a Charlie Brown Christmas dinner: Peanut butter & Jelly sandwiches Root Beer Floats Popcorn Thanks - Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator for Christmas dinner Sent 2022-11-28: SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER: Dec 2022 - Thanks to everyone who contributed to this month's Newsletter. You can view/print a copy of it directly from HERE or from the Web site . Valerie will be placing copies in the library area later today. - Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-11-23: WC: Thanksgiving Day Update - Thanksgiving Day the doors of the hall will open at 1:30pm for everyone. Thank You for your patience. - Vicky Leroy Krueger ​ Sent 2022-11-22: WC: Thanksgiving (Final Reminder - Signup due by EOD Tues) - November 24, 2022 Signup cut off is Tuesday end of day! Happy Short Hour > 2:00pm Eating at > 2:30pm Potluck Dinner / Turkey provided (There is a $5.00 per person charge for the turkey and other items) Signup and payment in the library Hope to see you there!!! - Vicky Leroy Krueger ​ Sent 2022-11-22: Food drive - Once again we are having a food drive for Valley Haven Children's Home and Loaves and Fishes of Harlingen. Items needed include but are not limited to: canned vegetables, fruits and meats, packaged beans, rice and pasta, boxed dinners and fruit drinks, cereal and peanut butter. If you can help there are containers in the library for you to put your items in. We will be delivering all food collected on December 20th so please make sure you drop off your items before then. Thank you in advance for your kind generosity. - Deb Jones & Jill Ventrello ​ Sent 2022-11-22: FINAL REMINDER: DEC 2022 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Nov 24, 2022 - Due to Thanksgiving being on Nov 24, I'm sending the FINAL reminder that next month's Newsletter articles are due by the 24th of this month a day earlier than normal. If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Dec 2022 Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on Nov 24, at the latest. If you aren't quite sure what to include in your article, lots of examples from prior newsletters can be found HERE . The Newsletter Guidelines, which were updated on August 23, 2022, are posted on the Web site HERE . If you do not get a 'Received For Newsletter' reply from seponewsletter@gmail.com with 36 hrs of sending your article, please contact me via phone call or text at the number below. Please call with questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-11-22: House for Rent - Additional details about the house I have for rent at 4121 N Missouri Street have been added to the Sunshine Web site Market . Sam Davis ​ Sent 2022-11-22: VIDEO: Board Mtg (Regular) on Nov 15, 2022 - The video from the November 15, 2022 Regular Board meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site HERE or directly from this link: https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_f0937b1c3a9940038e7dbc3ffee34008/720p/mp4/file.mp4 It appears the mute button was still on the video for the first few minutes of this meeting. No worries. That muted portion will be included in the written minutes, which will be available soon. Please contact me with any issues/questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-11-22: VIDEO: SEPO Residents' Mtg on Nov 14, 2022 - The video from the November 14, 2022 Residents' meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site - HERE or directly from this link: https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_e69933401abd4443a4d2e6378b235f5e/720p/mp4/file.mp4 As a reminder, there will not be any written minutes created from this meeting. Please contact me with any issues/questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-11-22: SEPO Comm Mgr & SEPO Board Secretary return & Thanks - I'm back from vac and have been working on Web site updates most of Monday. I have several emails that will be going out overnight. And I know there are several more that I will be working on tomorrow. I want to give a huge thanks to my SEPO enews helper while I was away. Great job. CYA all around. - Beth Parrish SEPO Communications & SEPO Board Secretary ​ Sent 2022-11-21: CANCELLED: Men’s Golf League, 11-22-2022 - Tuesday 22 November 2022 No golf due to weather condition and course will resume November 29 2022 any questions call Rocky Lockwood at 360-481-0124 ​ Sent 2022-11--19: NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MEETING this Monday 21 November 2022 at 3:00 PM - Dear Friends Wish you all a very wonderful Happy Thanksgiving. You are appreciated and we are grateful. Please mark your calendars for our important business meeting on Monday 21 NOV at 3pm in Retz Hall We will have the usual meeting and also discuss planning for Finger Lickin' Chicken for Jan 16th (Monday). This is a fundraiser for Neighborhood Watch. Thanks -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 Coordinator NW - CERT Team ​ Sent 2022-11-18: Donations for New Residents' Party - The Womens’ Club will be celebrating our new residents with a party on January 13, 2023, at Retzlaff Hall. We would like to show these new homeowners the greatness of our community and surroundings. If you, or your Club, want to donate an item for a door prize, please let us know. Also, we are trying to gather gift cards from local vendors that we support. So, if you’re a regular somewhere, maybe ask for a donation. We are looking forward to our event and can’t wait to meet our new residents. For additional information, contact Pam Davis (214-516-4844) or Lisa Perrier (651-485-7293) ​ Sent 2022-11-18: SEPO Board Nominating Committee Roster and Request for Potential Candidates - Members of the SEPO Board Nominating Committee are: Janis McFee Derek McFee Sue Swidryk Marian Young The purpose of this committee is to identify and recommend Sepo Residents who would like to serve on the SEPO Board of Directors. There are 4 positions to fill for the forthcoming SEPO Board election in February 2023. Candidates must be Home Owners or their spouses. If you are undetermined as to whether you would like to serve on the SEPO Board, please ask yourself the following: Do you have great ideas about how your community can be managed more efficiently? Would you like to become more involved in your HOA's daily operation? Do you have the time, dedication, and enthusiasm to regularly volunteer your skills for the benefit of your community? If you would like to be considered and possibly nominated by the Nominating Committee as a SEPO Board Candidate, please contact any Nominating Committee member to set up an interview. If you know a resident who you think would make a valuable Board member, please contact the Nominating Committee, who could approach that person. Janis McFee SEPO Nominating Committee Chairperson 2028 W. Michigan Dr. 651-271-8214 ​ Sent 2022-11-17: 2023 HOA Assessments - Hello Sunshine Homeowners - This is to inform you of any new or adjusted rates for 2023, approved by the SEPO Board of Directors at the November 15, 2022, Regular Board meeting. The HOA Assessment Fee for 2023 will now be $1,410.00 for the year. This is a total increase of $45 over the prior year amount, which the Board is permitted to approve per the SEPO Covenants. NOTE: If you pay in full between now and Jan 20, 2023, you will receive a 2% discount, which will lower this fee to $1,381.80 for the year 2023. The Storage Lot rates will remain the same: Lots 01-12 & 301 are $165.00. Lots 401-414 are $181.50. Lots 101-114, 201 & 214, 601-613, 701-713 are $231.00. Lots 302-315 are $247.50. Lots 202-213 are $264.00. The Golf Course Improvement Fee of $25.00 for Golf Cart Permit will remain the same for 2023. Resale Certificates produced by the SEPO Office for $250.00 will continue to be collected. TX RE law requires this certificate be provided prior to the sale of all homes that have mandatory assessments. This fee will be collected by the seller prior to closing. This information will also be posted outside the SEPO Office. Thank you. SEPO Board ​ Sent 2022-11-17: REMINDER: DEC 2022 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day Nov 24, 2022 - Here's the first reminder that next month's Newsletter articles are due by the 24th of this month. If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Dec 2022 Newsletter, the article needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on Nov 24, at the latest. If you aren't quite sure what to include in your article, lots of examples from prior newsletters can be found HERE . The Newsletter Guidelines, which were updated on August 23, 2022, are posted on the Web site HERE . I will not be able to reply with the usual 'Received For Newsletter' reply from seponewsletter@gmail.com until I return to Sunshine after Nov 20. So. if you do not receive a reply by end of day Nov 22, please contact me via phone call or text at the number below. Please call with questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 202-211-16: Former Residents Passing - The Office has been informed of the following former residents who have passed: Nov 3, Ann Bergan Nov 13, Chuck Nelson Sincerely, Valerie Basaldua Office Manager ​ Sent 2022-11-16: SEPO Employees time off for Thanksgiving - FYI - All SEPO Employees will be taking off for Thanksgiving. They are all entitled to be off on Thursday, Nov 24, which is Thanksgiving day and also Friday, Nov 25, the day after Thanksgiving. In addition, the office will be closed the following Monday, Nov 28 as Valerie will be taking a vacation day. - SEPO Board ​ Sent 2022-11-16: New Rental - I have a house at 4121 N Missouri Street for rent. 3 months minimum. Please contact me at 956-425-4193 for further information. Sam Davis ​ Sent 2022-11-15: Women's Club Meeting Friday November 18th - Reminder of Women's Club Meeting - Friday, November 18th Starting at 9am In Retzlaff Hall Thank You, Vicky LeRoy Krueger ​ Sent 2022-11-15: Thanksgiving Dinner Reminder - Thanksgiving Dinner / November 24, 2022 Happy Hour 2:00pm / Eating at 2:30pm Potluck Dinner / Turkey Provided (There is a $5.00 per person charge for the cost of the turkeys and other needs) The signup is setup in library with virtual payment. Also, there are signup sheets for what potluck items you will bring. Thank You Everyone! Any question text or call. - Vicky LeRoy Krueger 785-418-6208 ​ Sent 2022-11-14: Activity PO KE NO - Will now start at 7:00 PM thru 9:00PM, which started on 11-14-22. - Joy Olson & Sandy Lowe ​ Sent 2022-11-11: Political Signs - If you have political signs on display in your yard, they must be taken down immediately after November 18th. This is according to the Election Code of the State of Texas. Thank you for your compliance. - SEPO Board ​ Sent 2022-11-11: Toys for Tots - Toys For Tots Dear Friends, We briefly spoke about this at Woman’s Club the other day – so as a reminder: Our Harlingen Police dropped off a TOYS FOR TOTS box. It is in the Library. Toys For Tots – is the premier community action program sending a message of hope through the gift of a new toy to help bring the joy of Christmas to the less fortunate children. The mission is to collect new toys each year and distribute these toys as Christmas gifts to these children in our community. The Harlingen Police Department becomes familiar with these families, currently is collecting toys and hereby requests if anyone at Sunshine can please donate a gift ($10.00 or so). They (HPD) are waiving the “unwrapped” part since the Harlingen PD is most familiar with us thru NW & CERT and wrapping would be handy – just put GIRL/BOY and AGE __yrs. on the gift – visibly on the bottom. The Officers will pick up the boxes in a few weeks. THANK YOU Lenore J. Combs 956 245 1276 Resident and member of the Hgn. Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Coordinator NW - CERT at SCCE ​ Sent 2022-11-10: SEPO: October 2022 Financials The October 2022 Financials are posted on the Sunshine Website HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. - Mark Owen SEPO Treasurer ​ Sent 2022-11-10: MARKETPLACE: New Listing - House for Sale - I have listed Kitty Olson's home at 4316 N MO for sale. You can view it on the Sunshine Web site HERE . - Cindy Shriver, Broker/Owner Dream Valley Properties, LLC 956-970-0449 ​ Sent 2022-11-10: MARKETPLACE: House for Sale - Updated w/more pictures and pricing - I have updated the listing of my house that I have For Sale at 4341 N KS with additional pictures and pricing information. You can view it on the Sunshine Web site HERE . - Steve Valmassoi 313-407-5826 ​ Sent 2022-11-09: Calling All Dogs and Cats - Hey Everyone - Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Wednesday, November 16th, 2022, to take care of your pet's nails. She will be starting at 1:00 pm. The cost is ten dollars per pet. Please text or call Sandra and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Sandra will come to your home. Thanks, - Marian Young 719-468-4556 ​ Sent 2022-11-09: Thanksgiving Dinner 2022 - Thanksgiving Dinner / November 24, 2022 Happy Hour 2:00pm / Eating at 2:30pm Potluck Dinner / Turkey Provided Come and enjoy dinner with our extended family! (There is a $5.00 per person charge for the cost of the turkeys and other needs) The sign-up is setup in library with virtual payment. Also, there are signup sheets for what potluck items you will bring. And last but not least there signup sheets for helping > none of this is possible unless we get help to accomplish all of the tasks that are needed to make all of this happen Thank You Everyone! Any question text or call. - Vicky LeRoy Krueger 785-418-6208 ​ Sent 2022-11-09: AGENDA for BOARD (Regular) Meeting on Tuesday, Nov 15, 2022 @ 1 PM - PLEASE NOTE: The Google Meet code has changed for this meeting and for all upcoming Board meetings. It is now: https://meet.google.com/vbc-posz-spm The agenda for the 'Hybrid' Nov 15, 2022 Board Meeting (Regular) at 1 PM can be accessed: directly from HERE on the Web site HERE Valerie will also be posting this agenda outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes by 1 PM today. Please call with any questions / issues. - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-11-09: AGENDA for Residents Meeting on Monday, Nov 14, 2022 @ 1 PM - PLEASE NOTE: The Google Meet code has changed for this meeting and for all upcoming Board meetings. It is now: https://meet.google.com/vbc-posz-spm The agenda for the 'Hybrid' Nov 14, 2022 Residents meeting at 1 PM can be accessed: directly from HERE on the Web site HERE Valerie will also be posting this agenda outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes by 1 PM today. - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-11-08: Out of Office: SEPO Communications & Board Responsibilities - I've mentioned this on several occasions but wanted to do it again this one final time. SEPO Community Emails: I will not be available to send your emails from Nov 11 thru Nov 20. Lenore has been let off-the-hook (so to speak) and I have found a new volunteer to help with this. Please continue to send your information to sepoenews@gmail.com during this timeframe. However, your emails need to be in text only. Attachments, embedded posters, links to documents etc. cannot be accommodated during my absence. Sunshine Web site: There will not be any Web site updates made during this timeframe. Newsletter: The first reminder concerning the Dec Newsletter is already queued and ready to be sent on Nov 17. Send your articles anytime and I will reply with the normal ‘Received For Newsletter’ by Nov 22. SEPO Board: Please contact one of the other six Board members with any Board questions/issues during this timeframe. Thank you for your understanding. Call me before Nov 11 with any questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Enews Email Manager E-Mail: sepoenews@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-11-08: NOTES to Community: SEPO Board Executive Session on November 1, 2022 - “NOTES to Community” SEPO Board Executive Session Tuesday, November 1, 2022 (Immediately after ‘Regular’ Board meeting in Retzlaff Hall and Google Meet.) (Board members Only) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This Board Executive Session was a closed session, open to only SEPO Board members, as permitted by Texas law since the meeting pertained to: A possible SEPO Rules Violation Employee compensation for the 2023 SEPO budget The meeting was called to order at 1:50 PM. All Board members were present in Retzlaff Hall. The Meeting Notice had been made available to the community by the required day/time. There were no agenda amendments formally requested by the Board. The Board acknowledged receipt of the Board Executive Session Summary from October 11, 2022. It was determined there was no SEPO Rules Violation. The Board agreed on employee compensation figures for the 2023 SEPO budget. Respectfully submitted, - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary ​ Sent 2022-11-08: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Special) Minutes, November 1, 2022 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the November 1, 2022 Board Meeting (Special), can be found HERE . The minutes can be viewed/printed directly from this link . They will be posted in the office today. Please call with any issues or questions. - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-11-08: Thursday morning Coffee & Donuts in the Library - We are attempting to resurrect a previous tradition here at Sunshine - Thursday morning Coffee & Donuts in the Library. The first one will be this Thursday, Nov 10th from 8 am-10 am. Grab a donut and a hot cup of coffee for only $1. Please come check it out. Visit with current friends/neighbors and possibly make some new friends. - Share Nelson ​ Sent 2022-11-08: RESENDING - MARKETPLACE: Sunshine Home for Sale (Updated) - Please see additional pictures and an updated description of my home that is for sale at 4341 N KS. - Steve Valmassoi ******************* My apologies to Steve - I should have included the link to the Web site - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-11-08: LOST: Book - I unintentionally returned the book “Poison” by John Lescroart to the Sunshine Library. It’s a Harlingen Public Library book. Please return it to me (Donna Magyar) at 4316 N Missouri Street or call and I’ll pick it up at your house. Phone: 303-746-8197. Thanks. - Donna Magyar ​ Sent 2022-11-07: WC: Veterans Day Tribute Friday 11 November 2pm - Dear Friends Game Plan for Friday: Please join us this Friday for a Veterans Day Tribute Golf Cart Parade, Ceremony and Pot Luck. Everyone is most cordially invited Parade: 2PM meet at the Office, line up, * Flags ready (you carry it or zip tie it to the cart) 2:15 Golf Cart Parade starts - heads to Gazebo 2:30 Flag Ceremony and etc 4:00 Social & Pot Luck set up 4:30 Welcome 5PM Pot Luck Readiness Team: We need 8 Flag Bearers + 2 ? 4 escorts (Flags are in Retz Hall) These Flag bearers will carry their Flag to the Gazebo (on their Golf cart) Also could use some help with Flag readiness prep (simple) such as help getting flag stands to & from Gazebo (John will be at the Gazebo) Veterans Day Program at the Gazebo (John & Hoppy - mc) Need 2 Traffic control volunteers - station: near the Gazebo steps Duty - simple assistance w parking around Gazebo for presentation as parade comes up Texas Ave. Route = go in between the marked trees and park either side of the Gazebo Everyone will remain in their Golf Cart for the Ceremony Except the 8 Flag Bearers and the 4 Flag escorts -- they will post colors etc in the Gazebo USA Canada Army Navy Marines Coast Guard Air Force POW-MIA Our committee could use some volunteers to carry our Flags etc Could use some general assistance We need 2 volunteers for parking assistance at the Gazebo Vicky is handling the Pot Luck arrangements Who can pick up the cake ) local bakery by Post Office New Combes Road will be ready by 12 noon -- then take it to Retz Hall kitchen There is a signup sheet (assignment). Leave me your name, phone & duty) - please & thanks Any questions - Please call us. Thanks Lenore Combs 956 245 1276 Genie Newsom 608 697 6719 Marlene Hall 641 351 9973 Thanks, as usual -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ​ Sent 2022-11-07: Fishing Association Meeting Time Update - Fishing Association Meeting will start at 5:30PM rather than 7:00PM. Thanks Bill Peterson ​ Sent 2022-11-07: Reminder of the Sunshine Garden Club Get Together - Reminder of the Sunshine Garden Club Get Together. Tuesday, November 8th, Library Social at 6:15pm Program starts at 6:30 - 7:30. Come join us for lots of tips and tricks in relation to gardening. We learn so much from each other. Thank you, - Sue, Terry, Glenna, Susanne ​ Sent 2022-11-04: BEES: Have been located - A bee hive has been located on #9 Fairway. Pest Control will be out today to resolve. - Valerie Basaldua SEPO Office Sent 2022-11-04: SUNSHINE ROCK PAINTING CLUB NEWS - Sent 2022-11-04: Upcoming SCCE Fishing Association Meeting - On Wednesday Nov 9 @ 7:00 the SCCE Fishing Association will have its first seasonal meeting for all the participants and newcomers that may be interested in learning more about the many styles of saltwater fishing and tackle to use and places to go and everything related to fishing and outdoor activities in the RGA This meeting we will be taking orders for shirts Hats and collecting the Lifetime due of $10. We are having a speaker from Hook Line and Sinker to enlighten us on Angling items of all sorts. Please come and Join us we would like you input for future meeting topics Hope to see you their Bill Peterson President Email: sccefa2022@gmail.com 309-945-2108 ​ Sent 2022-11-04: Upcoming Birding & Nature Club Meeting - The Birding & Nature Club will be holding their first meeting of the season in the Library on Monday Nov 7 @ 7:00 PM. If you are interested in Birds or any type of wildlife or nature plan on attending. Some of the events we do throughout the season are: field trips nature walks Bird count (the RGV has the most diversified species of birds in the world) guest speakers fellowship with folks with lots of interesting topics lots of fun and excitement Bill Peterson Acting Secretary Email: bandnclub@gmail.com Cell: 309-945-2108 ​ Sent 2022-11-04: REMINDER: Garage Sale: Nov 4 & 5, 2022 - As A Reminder: We have sold our home at 1920 W Iowa Ave and are having a garage sale Fri, Nov 4, and Sat, Nov 5 from 8 am to 1 pm both days. Blanca Hiett ​ Sent 2022-11-02: Former Resident Passing - Former resident, Earl Wier, passed away 11/01/22. Called in by Mecca Henry. ​ Sent 2022-11-02: VIDEO: Board Mtg (Special) on Nov 1, 2022 (updated direct link to video) - Last evening the video wouldn't load to the Web site so I sent another link where it could be viewed. Good News - Today it is where it should be and can be found at the links below. The video from the Nov 1 ,2022 Special Board meeting is now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site HERE OR directly from this 'updated' LINK . Please contact me with any issues you may have viewing this video. - Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-11-02: New Web site Activity Pictures page - Last evening I added a new 'page' to the Sunshine Web site. If you hover on the 'Events' Tab you can access this new page entitled "Acty Pics (Winter 2022-2023)". Clicking on that title will take you HERE . I will be uploading pics that you guys send to me from all of the great activities this winter season here at Sunshine. If anyone tooks pics at the Shrimp Boil last week, please send them to me and I will get them out there asap. Note - This page will house all activity pics, i.e golf tournies except and not just Women's Club events. Thx in advance for sending great pics to me after each of the events this year. Call w/questions or issues. - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-11-02: WC: Halloween Parade - Pics on Web site - Thanks to everyone who supplied the great pics from the Halloween Golf Cart Parade. I have uploaded everything I received HERE . - Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-11-02: WC: Halloween Parade - Thx for Donations - We would like to thank everyone for the generous food drive the park had for SONshine Ministries Halloween Eve. Hundreds, perhaps a couple of thousand, food items were received. They will all be delivered shortly to less fortunate people in Mexico. God bless you all. Keith and Linda Axvig--SONshine Ministries. ​ Pictures of the donations can be found on the Sunshine Web site HERE . ​ Sent 2022-11-02: WC: Halloween Parade - Thank You - Thank You to everyone what fun night we had even with a little rain. The food and donations will be put work starting Tuesday. We have helped a lot of people in much need with a chance of having food for their families. Pics of the collection can be found on the Sunshine Web site HERE . - Vicky Leroy Krueger ​ Sent 2022-11-02: O'Clockers Golf - The O'Clockers golf scramble will move to 4:00 pm on Sunday Nov 6th due to time change. Open to all golfers in community. We meet beside the shuffleboard court at 3:45 for hole assignments. Come on out and have some fun. - Questions call Donna Myers at 956 245 0188 ​ Sent 2022-11-02: Garage Sale: Nov 4 & 5, 2022 - We have sold our home at 1920 W Iowa Ave and are having a garage sale Fri, Nov 4, and Sat, Nov 5 from 8 am to 1 pm both days. - Blanca Hiett Back to Top

S EPO Community E-Mails: February 2022 Sent 2022-02-28: Rescheduled Garden Cleanup Day - Rescheduled Garden Cleanup Day is Tuesday, March 1st at 1:00pm. Meet at the gazebo if you can make it. We will spruce things up a bit before the Good Neighbor Day Tournament. Thank you. Susanne ​ Sent 2022-02-27: UPDATED: SEPO 2-Pager Activities List - I have completed updating the 2-Pager Activities List for the remainder of this winter season. Direct link to the File is HERE . It's also on each of these two Web pages: HERE and HERE . Valerie will be putting copies of this document in the library when she returns on Monday. If anyone finds anything that needs updated, please let me know. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-02-27: Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament Registration - We are only accepting Standby Registrations for the Good Neighborhood Day Golf Tournament, which is located in the Library. We would love to have a few people on Standby in case the needed to fill a position(s) arises. Please contact Jerry Weatherbee w/questions. 425-418-3345 ​ Sent 2022-02-27: Sunshine Front Gate - As you are probably aware the front gate has been malfunctioning off and on for the past several weeks. We have had several service calls, thinking each time they have resolved the issues. However, it now appears that the gate has totally failed to respond to the time clock commands. They are now going to upgrade the clock, hopefully this week. Will keep you posted. Larry Keller SEPO Board ​ Sent 2022-02-27: ACTION REQUIRED BY SOME RESIDENTS by End of Day Feb 28: Age Survey - If you have not yet provided the information requested on this form to the SEPO Office, please go to the Office on Monday, Feb 28, at the latest to fill out the form. Or if you can/prefer you can print the form and take it to the Office. ​ As previously stated in one or more Board meetings last year, gathering this Age information is 'Required for HUD exemption of 55+ communities'. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination of various things, including age. In 1995 there was an amendment to a section of this Act allowing exemptions for communities that are age 55+. However, we need documentation that shows the number and percentage of people living here who are 55+. ​ We have started collecting age information during 'New Homeowners’ Orientation, but still lack this data from around 100 owners (at last count). ​ By collecting this data from all Homeowners, if we are challenged by the Federal government, we have the information. ​ Thank you for your cooperation in helping us gather this required information. Lenore Combs SEPO Board ​ Sent 2022-02-26: Mardi Gras Party - Thank you to the Women's Club for a great Mardi Gras celebration. Good food, good music, and a great turnout made the night a sucess. David Fleiner ​ Sent 2022-02-26: SUNSHINE NEWSLETTER: Mar 2022 - Lots of graphics in this one so I couldn't embed it in this e-mail. You can view/print a copy of it (with graphics): Directly from HERE or On the Web site HERE Valerie will also place copies in the library area when she returns on Monday. As you will see in the Editor article, this is my final Newsletter. It's been a pleasure keeping you all informed each month. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor (for the final time) E-Mail: ( seponewsletter@gmail.com ) 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-02-25: UNAPPROVED: SEPO Board Meeting (Special) Minutes, Feb 21, 2022 - The UNAPPROVED minutes from the Feb 21, 2022 Board Meeting (Special), can be found HERE . The minutes can be viewed/printed directly from HERE . Please call with any issues or questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-02-25: WC: Fundraiser in March 2022 - The Flyer below says it all. Hope you come join us. Tiffany Prater Sent 2022-02-25: NEWSLETTER: Please Reply ASAP - Article Verification - Since I accidently missed putting an article in the Feb Newsletter and since my life has been absolutely crazy the last couple of weeks, I wanted to verify that I have received everyone's March article. Here's what I have: SEPO Board Sunshine Garden Club GNDGT Great Minnesota Get-Together Pesticide Applicator Technology Assistance Women's Club March Breakfast Women's Club If I've missed anything that anyone sent me, let me know ASAP by replying to seponewsletter@gmail.com , as I'm going to be working on the Newsletter this afternoon and tomorrow with hopes of publishing it by Sunday AM at the latest. Thanks in advance for your quick reply. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Mgr E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-02-25: FILLING UP FAST - Register Now: Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament - Due to an excellent response, registration for the Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament is nearing its goal. We encourage those interested to sign up as soon as possible, since we are filling up quickly. Please note that if your registration is received after the number of teams is established, you may be placed on our reserve/standby list. If you have any questions, feel free to contact GNDGT Committee. Sent 2022-02-24: Results of 2022 SEPO Board Director Positions Election - It was previously announced that Randy Davis, David Fleiner and Mark Owen were elected to fill the three open positions on the 2022 SEPO Board. Beth Parrish, Larry Keller, Jean Burgoine and Lenore Combs remained on the Board for their second year. After the Annual Shareholders meeting on February 15, 2022 was adjourned the new board convened their first ‘required’ meeting where elections were held to fill the Director positions for the 2022 Board. The Board was unable to finalize all positions at that meeting. Therefore, a Special Board meeting was held on February 21 to do so. The FINAL Board Director positions results from the February 21 Special Board meeting are as follows: ​ President: David Fleiner Secretary: Beth Parrish Treasurer: Mark Owen Golf Course: Randy Davis Common Area 1 & 1st Vice President: Jean Burgoine Common Area 2: Larry Keller Common Area 3 & 2nd Vice President: Lenore Combs Contact information for your 2022 Board members can be found in the Residents section of the Web site . You will be notified when the other pages on the Web site have been updated with the 2022 Board information. SEPO Board ​ Sent 2022-02-24: SILENT AUCTION - Women's Club and SEPO Board are hosting a Silent Auction in the library starting today, February 24 at 3 p.m. through Saturday, February 26 at 3 p.m. The Board had a clear out of the items the office area no longer needed. In compliance with our Policy and Procedures, the community is being offered the opportunity to bid on the items before another way of disposing of them is used. To bid on an item, put your phone number (no names) and bid on the attached sheet. The winning bidders will be notified by phone on Saturday or Sunday. SEPO ITEMS printers paper4 roasters idea box 3 ring binders fireproof safe with key Etc. WOMEN'S CLUB ITEMS 4 coffee urns 4 roasters More Silent Auctions may be held in the future as we sort through various storage areas. Thank you for your participation. Cathy Richmond and Jean Burgoine ​ Sent 2022-02-23: UNAPPROVED: Women's Club Minutes from 2022-02-18 - The minutes from the Feb 18, 2022 Women's Club meeting (along with attachments, can be found on the Sunshine Web site HERE . Glenda Wetherbee, Secretary ​ Sent 2022-02-23: MARKET: Household Items for Sale - Please go to the Sunshine MARKET to see several pieces from a 'Santa Clause Collection' that I have for sale. Jean Lawrence ​ Sent 2022-02-23: MARKET: Household Items for Sale - Please go to the Sunshine MARKET to to see several appliances we have for sale. Pam & Tony Adams ​ Sent 2022-02-23: MARKET: Looking For - Please go to the Sunshine MARKET for my contact info. I am looking for a good used car. Janee Bledsoe ​ Sent 2022-02-23: WC: Dog Fundraiser - The Women's Club is sponsoring a 'Dog Fundraiser' on March 26 to replace the originally scheduled Mar 8 Hog Roast. I will be chairing this event and have placed a 'Committee Signup' poster on the Women's Club billboard in the library. If you would like to participate in this activity, please sign up on the Committee sheet and plan to attend our first planning meeting this Friday @ 11 AM in the Library. Ongoing correspondence that affects only the committee will be coming directly from me. Thanks and hope to see you this Friday. Marge Sandusky 815-975-8025 ​ Sent 2022-02-23: Pesticide Applicator - The SEPO Board is looking for a resident (preferably full-time) that has a Noncommercial Pesticide Applicator License to assist with weed and pest control in our community (with special focus on the golf course). The volunteer service would be required every few months. If you have an interest in obtaining a License, please contact Randy Davis (214-783-4604) to discuss what that entails (a background in the sciences and a thirst for knowledge is a plus). Randy Davis SEPO Board: Golf Course Director ​ Sent 2022-02-23: Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament - The 2022 Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament registration is open to SEPO residents and their guests now! Attached is a photo of the registration area located in the library. Get your registration in early. We are in need of resident’s golf carts for persons who need to use a golf cart in the GNGT. If you can make your golf cart available to GNGT players, please send an email response to: trtramel@icloud.com . Beer, sodas and water will be provided as we have done in the past. Our Neighbors will be registering starting Thursday, the 24th. All registration ends on Monday, February 28th at 5:00PM. Women’s Golf will be serving lunch on Thursday and Friday for a nominal cost. We will be providing Closest to the Pins awards each day for the morning and afternoon groups. Award prizes will be provided on Saturday after each group finishes their round. We will be playing a “Florida” type scramble this year. These rules will be clearly explained before starting. Currently the long-range weather forecast looks pretty good! Tony Tramel 2022 GNGT Chairman ​ Sent 2022-02-23: Former Resident Health - Former Resident Gerri Preter - Needs a little extra Loving. Please send Prayers. She starts her next step in life. She's going on Hospice. Cards & Prayers Gerri Preter 12100 W 109th St Room 118 Overland Park KS 66210 Thanks Kathy Wunderlich ​ Sent 2022-02-23: FOR APPROVAL: Activities for 2022-2023 - The next Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 8 at 1 PM. The agenda for that meeting will be published no later than Wednesday, March 2 at 1 PM. Why am I telling everyone this so early? Here's why. At the last regular Board Meeting of each Winter season, in March, is when activities for the following Winter season are approved by the Board. Board approval is performed in the following order. Priority 1: SEPO Board (Regular) Meetings & Residents Meetings Listed HERE Priority 2: Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament (GNDGT: Requested dates submitted are Mar 2-4, 2023 with rain dates of Mar 9-11, 2023.) Priority 3: Women's Club Activities (The Board is currently waiting for this list from the Women's Club Activities Director.) SEPO Golf Leagues: - Men's Golf League: Tuesday mornings. - Ladies' Golf League: Wednesday mornings. Women's Club Meetings: Third Friday of each month - Oct thru Mar Architectural Control Committee (ACC): The 1st & 15th of each month - year round Other activities/meetings that have been requested to be approved at this meeting. (Please submit your request via the normal process by end of day, Feb 28 and tell Valerie (SEPO Office) it is for the March 8 Board Meeting. ​If you don't submit a request for your 2022-2023 activity/meeting prior to the end of day Feb 28, it will not be reviewed at the Mar 8 meeting, and you will need to follow the Activity/Meeting request process as normal. Please call me with any questions you may have concerning the above. Beth Parrish 2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-02-23: FINAL REMINDER: MAR 2022 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Feb 24, 2022 - **** PLEASE NOTE: THIS WILL BE THE 'FINAL' NEWSLETTER FOR THE CURRENT WINTER SEASON **** FINAL REMINDER - I have only received ONE article for this FINAL Newsletter of the season. Come on folks, I know there's lots going on next month. If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Mar 2022 Newsletter, it needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on the 24th of the current month. If you want a refresher on what type of info normally goes into the Newsletter from the various Sunshine Clubs & Committees, past publications are HERE . The sooner you get your articles to me the better. As always, Newsletter Guidelines are posted HERE . Please call with questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-02-23: REMINDER: 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 ​ Sent 2022-02-23: WANTED: Sunshine Resident Technology Consultant - There are residents in our community who at times needs assistance with issues concerning their computers, pads and phones. I, and a couple other residents, help out when we can. However, I’m pretty much swamped and don’t feel I can continue this on an ongoing basis. Plus, there are some things I'm not much help with. Is there anyone who would be willing to volunteer to help out? If you want to help out, you can reply to sepoenews@gmail.com and I will also be putting a signup sheet in the Library Thu morning. We could probably use 2-3 or more volunteers for assisting with apple versus android, computers, pads, phones and hardware versus software. A few years ago, there was a Computer Club that met every week where you could go to talk about your issues, and hopefully get help with a fix, concerning technology. That might be something someone would be interested in starting up again. Please consider helping out with any or all of the above. Beth Parrish 2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-02-22: Board Mtg (Special), Feb 21, 2022: Agenda (Rev) & Video - You can now find the following concerning the Hybrid Board Mtg (Spec) that was held on Feb 22, 2022 @ 1pm on the Sunshine Web site HERE : Amended Agenda Video Please let me know if you have any issues concerning these two items. Beth Parrish 2022 SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-02-22: Please clean up your Storage Lot area - Dear Friends As the Director of the Storage Lot area, I would like you all to "police your area" and make this a firm commitment before the first of March. A "Spring Cleaning" mandate is because I have had more than several "complaints" - suggestions, concerns, etc. because there is too much stuff under the Sheds and surroundings. There will be another "walk-about" and if there is stuff still lying about - it will be taken care of..... You may send me your 2 CENTS by email, to ljcombs44@gmail.com , or leave a note in the Office (I have a cubby for Valerie to place correspondence) and it will be considered, appreciated and responded. Thank You. The Board is aware of this concern and since it is my area, I am reaching out to you. My expectation is this exercise will be accomplished. Thanks Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 SEPO Director Area 3 - Storage Lot ​ Sent 2022-02-21: MARKET: House for Sale - Please go to the Sunshine MARKET to see info and pics of my house that is For Sale. Larry & Lynne Reed ​ Sent 2022-02-21: FOUND: Key - I found a key in front of my house over the weekend. I can be reached at 248 931 5000. Ron Ciotti ​ Sent 2022-02-20: Board Meeting Minutes: Various mtgs on Feb 15, 2022 - All minutes from the various meetings listed below can be found on the Sunshine Web site on this page . Feb 15, 2022 (1pm) Annual Shareholders Meeting (Quorum Determination)​ Feb 15, 2022 (3pm) Annual Shareholders Meeting (Election Results) Feb 15, 2022 1st 2022 Board Meeting (Required) As a reminder, the SEPO Board is holding a "special" Hybrid meeting tomorrow, Feb 21, 2022, at 1 PM to finalize Board Director positions. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-02-20: Up-coming Birding & Nature Club Events - What: "Birding For Beginners" This wil be an informational program, open to all Interested people about the skill of bird watching and explaining Terms and nomenclature used by birders to explain habitat and locations birds live and thrive. This will be a great Start to Understanding How to Get involved in Birdwatching. (Desert will be served) When: Monday March 7 @7:00PM Where: Ritzlaff Hall Why: Learn more about becoming a bird watcher (The RGV has the most species of birds in the world) Birding Monthly Meeting Will be held after Program (Everyone is invited to stay) Meetings are help on the 1st Monday of the month In the Library @7:00 ********************************************************************************** REMINDER What: SCCE Birding & Nature Club is hosting a birding field trip When: Friday March 11th (Rain date: Friday March 18 Where: Resaca De La Palma State Park & World Birding Center 1000 New Carmen Ave, Brownsville, TX 78521 Meet in parking lot@10:30 Cost: B&N Club Members $4. Non-Members $8.00 Texas state park card holders are free Who: Contact: Tom Stone @ 715-292-0360 to reserve you spot (Reservations are limited) RALPH Would you be able to make sure that Sunshine RV Park gets these events Thanks ​ Bill Peterson ​ Sent 2022-02-20: Joint SEPO and Women's Club Silent Auction - The dates for the joint SEPO and Women's Club Silent Auction will be Feb. 25 and 26. Items will be displayed in the library for 2 days. Jean Burgoine ​ Sent 2022-02-19: REMINDER: Women's Club 2022-2023 Activities Planning Mtg - Just a reminder to everyone that the Womens’s Club is having our yearly planning meeting on Tues Feb 22 at 10:00 in Retzlaff Hall . We would love to have a person from every club attend if you could. Everyone with ideas or the ability to chair or co-chair an event are especially invited. Hope to see you there. Judy Stone Activities Director (with a lot of help from others!) ​ Sent 2022-02-19: Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament Registration - Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament Registration Registration for the Good Neighbor Day Golf Tournament will begin on Monday, February 21, 2022 in the Library. This will be a self registration process. Registration forms and envelopes will be provided on the bulletin board next to the door to the pool. The entry fee is $40.00 The white dropbox with the golfer silhouettes will be used as a depository for your registration envelopes. The tournament is scheduled for March 3,4,5, 2022. Sunshine player registration will run from February 21 until noon on February 28. Outside player registration will begin on Thursday, February 24 and run until noon on February 28. If you have any questions please contact Jerry Wetherbee, 425-418-3345 or Randy Davis, 214-783-4604. Jerry Wetherbee ​ Sent 2022-02-18: Men’s Annual Golf Tournament & Awards - Just a reminder that this yearly tournament is February 28 and 1 of March 22 so if you haven’t paid your yearly dues do so before the 23 of February to be in ANY cash prizes that will be given out the format is the same as last year you will play four rounds in two days and the cash prizes will be given out the following week 8 of March 22 after the last team plays and as of now it will be at the pool area with some food and drinks to hear about ALL the bragging rights or the lack of hope for a great day and a good turnout and remember to hit them long and straight ok well at least straight, thanks Rocky and Matt. Sent 2022-02-18: REMINDER: WC Mardi Gras Signup (and menu) - FINAL REMINDER - Virtual signup/payment ($10 per person) for the Feb 24 Mardi Gras will be available in the library through next Monday @ 10 AM . The menu consists of traditional Mardi Gras food: Jambalaya, Red Beans & Rice and Shrimp Cocktail. Oh and also Sheet Cake for Dessert. Retzlaff Hall 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. Dance the night away in your costumes. Prizes will be awarded for best costume(s). This is a Women's Club event so please come out and support us. Mary Hendrickson Mardi Gras Committee Sent 2022-02-17: AGENDA for Board Meeting (Special) on Monday, Feb 21, 2022 @ 1 PM - - NOTE - The below links to the 'amended' agenda actually used during the meeting - The agenda for the Feb 21, 2022 SEPO Board (Special) meeting at 1 PM is below. on the Sunshine Web site HERE or directly from HERE Valerie will also be posting this agenda outside her office, on the poolside door to Retzlaff Hall and by the mailboxes sometime today. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-02-17: ANNOUNCEMENT - 2022 SEPO Board - We wanted to make a short announcement concerning the results of the SEPO 2022 Board election. Randy Davis, David Fleiner and Mark Owen were elected to fill the three open positions. Beth Parrish, Larry Keller, Jean Burgoine and Lenore Combs remain on the Board for their second year. Mark Owen was on the 2021 Board and was re-elected to the 2022 Board. We want to give a huge 'thank you for all you did' to Lyn Swonger and Tony Tramel, who are exiting their Board positions. They both made great improvements within our community during their tenure on the Board. The 2022 Board did hold their first 'required' meeting on Feb 15 in order to elect/assign Director positions. However, partly due to not all Board members being present at that meeting, we were not able to finalize those assignments. We will inform the community as soon as this has been accomplished. SEPO BOARD ​ 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 ​ Sent 2022-02-17: Videos from Annual Shareholder Mtgs on Jan 15, 2022 - The Google Meet videos from the following three meetings are now available for viewing on the Sunshine Web site HERE and from the direct links below: Feb 15, 2022: Shareholders Mtg (1 pm) - https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_13668e09faf34233bd1b2b47b57853b6/720p/mp4/file.mp4 Feb 15, 2022: Shareholders Mtg (3 pm) - https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_abb99dffeac64ba080a795514924faab/720p/mp4/file.mp4 Feb 15, 2022: 2022 Board Mtg (Required 1st Mtg) (immediately after 3 pm SH mtg) - https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2851bf_7db89abd03ae41689f259b90e41c5a76/720p/mp4/file.mp4 I am currently working on the written minutes from these meetings. Beth Parrish 2022 SEPO Board ​ Sent 2022-02-17: REMINDER: MAR 2022 Newsletter Articles Due by End of Day on Feb 24, 2021 - **** PLEASE NOTE: THIS WILL BE THE 'FINAL' NEWSLETTER FOR THE CURRENT WINTER SEASON **** If you have an article you would like published in the Sunshine Feb 2022 Newsletter it needs to be submitted to seponewsletter@gmail.com by End of Day on the 24th of the current month. If you want a refresher on what type of info normally goes into the Newsletter from the various Sunshine Clubs & Committees, past publications are HERE . The sooner you get your articles to me the better. As always, Newsletter Guidelines are posted here: www.sunshinecountryclub.com/guidelines-sepo-newsletter . Please call with questions. Beth Parrish SEPO Newsletter Editor E-Mail: seponewsletter@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-02-16: Former Resident Passing - I just got a call from Jan & John Hinsch's daughter. She informed me that John Hinsch has passed away. You can reach Jan here - Jan Hinsch 1816 Cherry Street Red Wing, MN 55066 Dan Edwards Sent 2022-02-16: Saturday Morning Scramble - I wanted to remind everyone that the Saturday Morning Scramble will resume this coming Saturday 9:00 a.m. Hope to see you there. Sent from Deloris Pearcy ​ Sent 2022-02-15: SEPO Financials, 2022-01 - I am sending out the January 2022 SEPO Financials. A motion will be made in the Annual Shareholders Mtg @ 3 pm on Feb 15, 2022 (Hybrid mtg) to approve these documents. They are posted to the Web site HERE . Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks Mark Owen SEPO Board Treasurer Sent 2022-02-15: Video from Residents Mtg on 2022-02-14 - The video from the Feb 14, 2022 Residents meeting is now available for viewing: Directly from HERE From this Sunshine Web site page HERE The quality of the video is not that great (I believe due to the internet reception in the hall). However, you should be able to hear what is being said without any issues. I will be documenting the section concerning Speaker Requests in the minutes from the Shareholders' meetings scheduled to be held on Feb 15, 2022. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary Sent 2022-02-14: Election - Vote Counting - Homeowners are welcome to come to the library between 1:15 and 2:45 PM Tuesday, February 15 to observe SEPO election vote counting. The only thing we ask is for observers not to talk during the counting process. Chuck McEvoy, Chairman Election Committee ​ Sent 2022-02-14: GARAGE SALE: Hockett-Garage - Garage Sale: Saturday 2/19 from 8-1, 1909 W Wisconsin Ave Furniture-Coffee Table & end table Household items-new bakers 18 mini loaf pan Talavera decorative pots/swan(s) Woodshop wood-free Much more! Larry & Edna Hockett ​ Sent 2022-02-14: NW report Feb 2022 - Sunshine Neighborhood Watch – CERT Team (Est. 2008) SCCE - Harlingen’s premier NW & CERT Team Lights On -- Lock Up and Look Out for each other! 14 February 2022 SEPO Board Report Lenore J. Combs, Coordinator 956 245 1276 LJCombs44@gmail.com Sgt Rebeca Cruz, Officers Bravo and Moreno, NW HPD District Representatives Dear Sunshine Community, Our next NW-CERT meeting will be Monday 21 February 2022 at 3pm NOT in Retzlaff Hall. We are going to have a combined Neighborhood Watch meeting at Friendship Hall – over in Encore RV Resort (beside the large parking lot) with the Harlingen Police Department and several other local NW organizations from Harlingen. Sgt..Rebeca Cruz is our newly assigned HPD NW liaison and she will be leading the February meeting (21 Feb 3pm) and giving information and instructions. Sgt. Cruz was promoted as the Sergeant for the HPD District Representatives and is also Liaison for the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association. The District Officers wish to go over the new Texas Golf Cart laws, now referred to as low speed vehicles. It is an open meeting and it would be great if some of the owners of these vehicles would be present to share their 2 Cents. We are very lucky to have this group of Officers take our issues seriously and support our Neighborhood Watch, Please be there. Update: The NO SOLICITING sign grew legs and jumped off the Front Gate. It will be replaced. Sent 2022-02-14: Resident Passing: Jim Servos - Memorial service information update - On behalf of Shirley, wife of Jim Servos, she is announcing that there will be a Military Graveside Burial Service for him. You are invited. Thursday 17 February 2022 11 am (City of) Combes, TX Combes Memorial Cemetery Sid Jones Road and Business 77 Donations on behalf of the Servos family can be offered to ANGELCARE HAVEN 2509 CLIFFORD STREET HARLINGEN TX 78550 -- Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 ​ Sent 2022-02-14: Calling All Dogs and Cats - Hi Everyone, Sandra Delaunay will be coming to the Estates on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 to take care of your pet's nails. Please text Sandra and she will schedule your appointment. Sandra's number is 956-226-9919. Sandra will come to your home. Thanks, Marian Young 719-468-4556 ​ Sent 2022-02-13: UPDATED: Sunshine Renters Directory - It's been a while since the Sunshine Renters Directory has been updated on the Web site. I just put a new one out there as of today, Feb 13, 2022. Please review it carefully and let Valerie and me know if anything isn't right. Thanks in advance for your diligence with this matter. The file can be found HERE . (password required) I will be working on putting all other updated directories on the Web very soon. Sent 2022-02-13: REMINDER: Multiple Meetings on Mon & Tue, Feb 14 & 15, 2022 - A few days have passed since the agendas were sent, so I just wanted to remind everyone about the various meetings that will be occurring this week in Retzlaff Hall. The Residents meeting agenda is HERE . The Board meeting agendas are HERE . Here are the meeting dates & times: Feb 14 @ 1 PM: Residents' Meeting Feb 15 @ 1 PM: Shareholders' Meeting (Quorum Determination) Feb 15 @ 3 PM: Shareholders' Meeting (Election Results) (Please note - The Google Meet session will not be available for anyone to be admitted into until 3 PM since the SEPO Board Elections Committee needs until that time to complete tallying all votes. The doors into Retzlaff Hall will be re-opened at 3 PM as well.) Feb 15 after 3 PM Mtg: 2022 SEPO Board 1st Meeting (Required) Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ S ent 2022-02-13: Resident Passing - James (Jim) Servos passed away Sat evening (Feb 12, 2022) peacefully. Memorial plans are in the works for Combes and Shirley will announce shortly. Jim is a U.S. Marine Veteran. God Bless the USA and God bless Jim ooh rah Lenore J Combs 956 245 1276 (See additional details above send on 2022-02-14) ​ Sent 2022-02-13: Resident Passing - I saw on the white board last week that Dianne Holten passed away on Feb 7, 2022. Beth Parrish ​ Sent 2022-02-12: 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 ​ Sent 2022-02-11: SEPO Name Tags - Name Tags are in for the Following Residents and are available for pickup in the office ... Bud Skye Paul Lucas Katheen Boyd James Boyd Carolyn Shewmaker Bob Wilson Sandra Smith Donald Thompson Allison Thompson Deborah Salemi Donald Van Ells David Foerste Gail Foerste Mary Hendrickson Karren Amos Colin Amos Steven Johnson Lisha Johnson -- Sincerely, Valerie Basaldua Office Manager Sent 2022-02-11: Meeting Minutes: Birding & Nature Club - Feb 7, 2022 - The Birding & Nature Club meeting minutes from Feb 7, 2022 can be found HERE . These minutes and other Birding & Nature Club info can be found HERE . Bill Peterson B&N Club Secretary ​ 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 2022-02-08: CHANGE OF PLANS - WC: Invitation to Activities Planning Meeting for 2022-2023 Winter Season - This meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, Feb 17 @ 1PM is being moved to Tuesday, Feb 22 @ 10AM in Retzlaff Hall. Just want people to bring their ideas and if they are willing to chair or co-chair an event to please come and share their ideas with us. Thanks. Judy Stone Women's Club Activities Director ​ Sent 2022-02-08: B&N Club Field Trip - What: SCCE Birding & Nature Club is hosting a birding field trip When: Friday March 11th (Rain date: Friday March 18) Where: Resaca De La Palma State Park & World Birding Center 1000 New Carmen Ave, Brownsville, TX 78521 Meet in parking lot@10:30 Cost: B&NC Members $4. Non-Members $8.00 Who: Contact: Tom Stone @ 715-292-0360 to reserve you spot Reservations are limited ​ Sent 2022-02-08: REVISIONS: Multiple Agendas for Multiple Meetings on Mon & Tue, Feb 14 & 15, 2022 - I have made a couple of revisions to the Agendas sent out last night for the Residents and Board meetings scheduled for next week. The Residents meeting agenda is HERE . The Board meeting agendas are HERE . ​ The days, dates and times for each of the four meetings are: Monday, Feb 14 @ 1 PM: Residents' Meeting Tuesday, Feb 15 @ 1 PM: Shareholders' Meeting (Quorum Determination) Tuesday, Feb 15 @ 3 PM: Shareholders' Meeting (Election Results) Tuesday, Feb 15 after 3 PM Mtg: 2022 SEPO Board 1st Meeting (Required) Valerie is posting all agendas today in the SEPO Office, on the poolside door into Retzlaff Hall and by the Mailboxes. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-02-07: SEPO 2021 Final Financial Documents - The SEPO 2021 Final Formal Financial documents have been prepared for approval by the Board at the Feb 14, 2022 Shareholders' meeting at 3 PM. All monthly financials for 2021 can be found in the Residents Section of the Web site HERE . If you have any questions, please contact Mark Owen, SEPO Board Treasurer. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-02-07: MARKET: Household Items for Sale - Please go to the Sunshine Market to view details about various Household items I have For Sale. Edna Hockett ​ Sent 2022-02-07: TX Ave & Golf Carts - Due to all of the rain, please do not take golf carts onto the TX Ave grounds. Signs are being posted along with ropes being strung. Please adhere to this request until such time as the signs and ropes are removed. Thank you for your cooperation. Larry Keller SEPO Board Director ​ Sent 2022-02-07: WC: Invitation to Activities Planning Meeting for 2022-2023 Winter Season - Do you have any great activity ideas for next year? Plan to come to a Women's Club activity planning meeting with lots of ideas for next year, Thursday, Feb, 17th at 1:00pm at Retzlaff Hall. All Sunshine women are cordially invited to attend. 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 2022-02-07: Resident Passing - Sadly, resident Kenneth E. Dill passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 5th. His three children, also residents of Sunshine, were lovingly by his side. He was 97. -Heidi Dill ​ Sent 2022-02-07: WC: Invitation to Activities Planning Meeting for 2022-2023 Winter Season - Do you have any great activity ideas for next year? Plan to come to a Women's Club activity planning meeting with lots of ideas for next year, Thursday, Feb, 17th at 1:00pm at Retzlaff Hall. All Sunshine women are cordially invited to attend. Sue Swidryk ​ Sent 2022-02-06: REMINDER: Guys and Dolls - We want to remind everyone that the last full day to sign up for the tournament is Monday February 7th. The sheets will come down Tuesday morning so don’t miss out on the fun. There are Guys on the list that need a Doll to make a team, so ladies come in and sign up. It’s not too late! Deloris Pearcy ​ Sent 2022-02-06: GNGT: March 3, 4 & 5, 2022 - Thursday, Friday & Saturday - I am happy to announce Good news and Good news. The Good Neighbor Golf Tournament, and its name, is back. The event is scheduled for March 3, 4 & 5, 2022, which is a Thursday through Saturday. The GNGT committee has decided to forge ahead with this event with a few modifications because of Covid. It will be an outside event. We will be inviting our Neighbors to participate as in the past. We have plans to award daily prizes to both the morning players and the afternoon players. We will not, however, be having an awards dinner on Saturday evening. Sunshine Women's Golf League has again agreed to prepare hot dogs / brats / sloppy joe sandwiches for $5 on Thursday and Friday. It will be a Bring Your Own (alcoholic) Beverages (BYOB) for the tournament. Water and soda will be provided. We will have registration for Sunshine players in the library beginning Feb 21st. Registration will start for outside players on Feb 24th. We are giving Sunshine the first opportunity to get in the game. So please register early. The registration fee is $40 a player. This gets you three (3) days of competitive golf, along with cash and golf prizes being awarded. We will pay out closest to the pin each day for the morning and afternoon sessions. Saturday we will determine the overall tournament award winners, again for the morning and afternoon groups. The final day to register for our GNGT is Noon on February 28, 2022 in the Library. Tony Tramel, GNGT, Chair 2022, Cell 337-693-6344 ​ Sent 2022-02-06: REMINDER: Garden Club - Sunshine Garden Club - New Meeting Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm. - February 8th in the library. We will have a Social at 6:15 with treats and coffee. Very interesting and informative topic for the night is "Cut Flower Arrangements" and tips of the trade by Terry DeBackere, florist. *** Covid precautions will be in place. *** Thank you, Sunshine Garden Club (by Susanne Ulrich) ​ Sent 2022-02-05: Pool and Hot Tub - The thermostats on the pool and hot tub were returned to normal around 8:30 this morning. The waters are heating up. Jean Burgoine ​ Sent 2022-02-05: NEED: Calendar of Events/Meetings for 2022-2023 Winter Season - I know some of you will think I'm jumping the gun, but trust me, the deadline for what I will be asking for will be upon us before you know it. For those of you who may not be aware, the Board approves the dates of various Events/Meetings for the next winter season during the final Regular Board meeting of a winter season. In 2022 that meeting date is Mar 9. Approval of dates takes place in a particular order. I will need 'names of' & 'dates for' Events/Meetings from the following Clubs/Committees: Board & Resident meetings. (in process by Board now) Good Neighbor Golf Tournament. Women's Club activities. Other Golf events – Women’s Golf League Men’s Golf League Other events/meeting (in no particular order) – Women's Club Meetings. Neighborhood Watch (NW) Meetings. All others – Will need to be requested through the SEPO Office by utilizing the 'Activity/Meeting Request ' documented on the Sunshine Web site. Now here's the kicker. I need this information (except for All Others) by End of Day on Mar 1 at the latest. That's because I need to get everything into the agenda for the Mar 9 meeting, which needs to be distributed to the community by 1 PM on Mar 3. Please call w/questions. Thx Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 ​ Sent 2022-02-05: MARKET: Household Item for Sale - Dinette Set - Please go to the Sunshine Market to view details about a Dinette Set I have For Sale. Jerry Wetherbee ​ Sent 2022-02-03: Former Renter Passing - Agnes Zuback, former renter and sister of Fran Dierker passed away this morning. Many of us remember Aggie fondly from women’s golf and the many activities she helped in. Cathy Richmond ​ Sent 2022-02-03: Temperature of Pool and Hot Tub - During this unusually cold and rainy weather, the temperature of the pool and hot tub will be lowered to save on heating costs. The hot tub will be lowered to 90 and the pool to 80. The thermostats will be raised on Sunday morning and should be back to normal levels by late Sunday afternoon. Hopefully, this will not inconvenience too many people. Thanks, Jean Burgoine ​ Sent 2022-02-02: Activities 2-Pager updated - There have been recent changes (additions, deletions and updates) to several scheduled activities at Sunshine. You can access the 2-Pager directly from HERE or from these Web site pages: Activities Summary or Activity Meeting Request . Please call w/questions or updates. Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-02-08: Multiple Agendas for Multiple Meetings on Mon & Tue, Feb 14 & 15, 2022 - The LAG updated agendas for all four meetings next week have been finalized and are available on this Web site. Residents Meeting are HERE . Board Meetings are HERE . All meeting dates and times are: Feb 14 @ 1 PM: Residents' Meeting Feb 15 @ 1 PM: Shareholders' Meeting (Quorum Determination) Feb 15 @ 3 PM: Shareholders' Meeting (Election Results) Feb 15 after 3 PM Mtg: 2022 SEPO Board 1st Meeting (Required) Valerie is posting all agendas today in the SEPO Office, on the poolside door into Retzlaff Hall and by the Mailboxes. Beth Parrish SEPO Board Secretary & Governing Documents E-Mail: sepoboardbeth@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Sent 2022-02-02: MARKET: Home For Sale (Pictures Added) - Yesterday I posted my Home for sale. Today I have added pictures. Please go the Sunshine MARKET to view info about my home, with pictures, that is For Sale. Edna Hockett ​ Sent 2022-02-02: Garden Cleanup Day Postponed - Monday, February 7th looks like rain and a high of 52. I will search out a better day once our chances of frost will be gone. Thank you all for offering to help. Susanne Ulrich ​ Sent 2022-02-02: SEPO Office Closure - The SEPO Office will be closed from noon on Thu (02-03) until noon on Fri (02-04). Beth Parrish SEPO Board ​ Sent 2022-02-02: Mahjong cards for 2022 - Hey there! It’s time to order your 2022 National League Mahjongg card! The large print card is $10 and the small, $9 each. If you would like me to order yours, please let me know: Call or text Heidi at 307-272-2440 I will be ordering them Friday, Feb 4th. They should arrive the first week of April. -heidi dill ​ Sent 2022-02-01: MARKET - Household Item For Sale: Freezer - Please go the Sunshine MARKET to view details about a freezer I have For Sale. Sandy Gades ​ Sent 2022-02-01: MARKET - Home For Sale - (see updated info sent on 2022-02-02 above) Please go the Sunshine MARKET to view info about my home that is For Sale. Edna Hockett Back to Top

Sunshine Garden Club Contact: Susanne Ulrich, Brenda Crothers, Glenna Boardman, Terry DeBackere and Sue Swidryk Meets: 2nd Tuesday each Month (Nov thru Mar) @ 6:30 PM Location: Library Details: Do you have an interest in gardening? We will be putting together meetings for our Sunshine residents/renters to celebrate the love of gardening. Together we can have fun taking care of some of the community gardens, organize plant or seed swaps, garden tours and especially tap into the Sunshine resident's knowledge of specifically how to garden. This will be a volunteer group with no dues or officers. The sky is the limit. Stay tuned. For Club Meetings, News, Events and Pictures click here . For Gardening Tips click here . For Club Projects & Pictures click here . Back to Top

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Birding & Nature Club Contact: Tom Stone Meets: 1st Monday each Month @ 7 PM (Nov - March) Location: Library Details: Do you have an interest in nature (expertise not required)? The Sunshine Birding and Nature Club is open to all residents of our community. We typically host a community-wide potluck and bring in a featured speaker for a very enlightening program in January. Watch for notices to be in the Sunshine Newsletter and SEPO E-mails for more information closer to that time. Later in the spring we try to have a field trip related to the program, which is also open to the community to participate. Some past trips have included; Port Aransas to see the whooping cranes, South Padre Island Birding boat tours, Laguna Atascosa tour, the Turtle center and the National Birding center. Occasionally a birding walk through our community is hosted by someone with experience in identifying birds. Watch the Sunshine Newsletter and SEPO E-Mails for announcements. Background on the Club: The Birding and Nature Club is an offshoot from the volunteers who cleared the area along Texas avenue after hurricane Dolly (July 2008). Prior to hurricane Dolly the brush and trees grew up all the way to the chain link fence in the area past the front gate. Further the swamp and bushes grew up along much of Texas avenue to your left as you drive into our neighborhood. After hurricane Dolly the residents / volunteers decided to clean up the area significantly. Besides clearing the area of brush and broken trees they also raised the money to plant 56 new trees. Those same volunteers built and funded the pergola, the gazebo and the park benches that you now see and enjoy. As you look at the gazebo you will notice that there are a group of panels below the railing. All of the birds shown in those panels have been seen in our Sunshine swamp. Tap HERE for the Bylaws Tap HERE for Meeting Information Tap the timeframe below you are interested in for Activities: Additional Details 2022-2023 (Winter) 2022 (Summer) 2021-2022 (Winter) 2021 (Summer) 2020-2021 (Winter) 2020 (Summer) 2019-2020 (Winter) 2019 (Summer) Other Info Prior to 2023 Sent 2022-06-05: Killdeer nest - I came across a Killdeer nest along the west fence in the storage area and put a block on either side to mark location. Parents back in attendance after blocking so no interruptions. Donn Perkins Newsletter 2022-02: The Sunshine Birding and Nature Club will meet in the library at 7:00pm on Monday, February 7, 2022. All are invited. We will be discussing the rescheduled field trip and planting trees. Questions? Text Debi Warner at 956-357-8999. ​ Sent via SEPO E-News E-Mail 2021-08-29: Blackie has come back - We are in luck. An old friend has decided to come back and visit our neighborhood. Blackie has been seen a few times around the neighborhood recently and we haven't seen blackie for some time. That's really unfortunate because blackie is perhaps one of the best friends in nature that we can have. Blackie is officially known as a Texas indigo snake. Now you are probably repulsed by the idea of a snake being our best friend. But do not fear but rarher respect blackie because blackie eats other snakes, poisonous ones as well as a wide variety of other small creatures. Blackie is neither poisonous nor aggressive but really a very placid creature. Blackie is the subject of a Texas Parks and Wildlife brochure from which I will share some excerpts with you. _____ https://tpwmagazine.com/archive/2015/mar/scout5_wildthing_indigo/ "Indigo snakes are big snakes. Most adult indigo snakes grow to between 5½ and 6½ feet in length. The longest recorded indigo snake was nearly 8½ feet long. Texas indigo snakes are diurnal predators, meaning they are active during the day. They will eat almost any vertebrate animal they can subdue with their strong jaws, including toads, frogs, salamanders, lizards, turtles, birds, small mammals and other snakes. One specimen was found with three mice, two Mexican burrowing toads and two juvenile snapping turtles in its stomach. They are also known to eat rattlesnakes and copperheads , which can be three to four times heavier than an indigo snake. “It’s a gorgeous snake, and it’s not aggressive,” says Andy Gluesenkamp, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department herpetologist. “If you’re nice to the snake, it’ll give you a chance to look at it.” Texas indigo snakes are listed by the state as a threatened species, and because of its protected status, it is illegal to harm, kill, collect or sell Texas indigo snakes. The Texas indigo snake is revered in South Texas, where many ranchers are aware of its propensity for eating predatory rattlesnakes. Ranchers have a fondness for the Texas indigo snake,” Gluesenkamp says. “It’s a true South Texan snake: charismatic, big and tough.” ____ So - since we have seen Blackie around the Estates lately, I would ask you to "just let it be" if you see it. It is your friend, even if it is a snake. Take Care Pat Harvey Birding and Nature Club ****************************** From: SEPO Community Sent: Monday, October 19, 2020 6:40 PM To: sepoenews@gmail.com Subject: Birding and Nature Birding and Nature Club will be meeting on Monday, Nov. 2nd at 5:00 p.m. in the gazebo on Texas Avenue. Please, wear a mask, maintain social distancing, and wear your name tag. You may remain in your golf cart, if your prefer. A microphone will be used. Business to be discussed includes appointment of two officers, Christmas Bird Count, and plans for 2021. This group is open to anyone in Sunshine who enjoys birds and nature. No expertise is necessary. After the business meeting, we will stroll through the Texas Avenue area discussing whatever birds and vegetation we encounter. Perhaps, a brief history of the part the Birding and Nature Group played in the creation of this area will be given. Newcomers are always welcome. See you there. Jean Burgoine ****************************** From: SEPO Community Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 11:13 AM To: sepoenews@gmail.com Subject: Birding and Nature Enthusiasts The Birding and Nature Enthusiasts will hold their monthly meeting in the library on Monday, February 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Anyone interested is invited to attend. Items on the agenda include our February field trip and the upkeep of the Texas Avenue area. The fountain in the butterfly garden needs attention. See you at the meeting. Jean Burgoine ****************************** From: SEPO Community Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2019 2:28 PM To: sepoenews@gmail.com Subject: Texas Master Naturalist Joyce Hamilton of the Texas Master Naturalists will be giving a “BIRDS OF THE VALLEY/SPI” presentation on Thursday, March 7th, at 2 pm in Lakeside Main Room. Residents of SCCE are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served. Questions can be directed to Ralph Peterson. ****************************** From: SEPO Community Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2019 5:25 PM To: sepoenews@gmail.com Subject: Monarch Butterflies In our new Butterfly Garden at the former log site the Birding and Nature Club planted native milkweed. The photos, displayed below show Monarch caterpillars which have been feeding on the plants. If left alone by people and birds they will become Monarch Butterflies! Hurray! Mark Warner ​ Back to Top

In Memoriam (2011-2015) If a name is underlined click on it to see the Obituary. 2015 Deceased ​ Quentin Youngland - Nov 10 Judy Wiemann - Nov 8 Dick Acquard - Oct 11 Back To In Memoriam Page

"Looking For" Guidelines Revision 1 - 04-01-2021 Print this Page There is currently a "For Sale or Free" Web page for items other than Homes. It is located HERE . ​ If you are a resident or renter in Sunshine Country Club Estates and are looking for item(s) that your friends and neighbors in Sunshine may no longer have use for, you can specify what you need by following the Guidelines below. ​ ​​ Send an e-mail to sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com containing - Looking For in the Subject of your e-mail. Contact info - Name(s), Phone (s), e-mail and/or other. A list of the item(s) you are looking for. Description and picture(s) (optional) of the item(s). ​​ Key thing to remember about this process is - You need to keep the Web Administrator informed when your item(s) need to be removed from the listing page. Do this by sending an e-mail to sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com . ​ Beth Parrish SEPO Web site Admin E-Mail: sunshinecountryclubweb@gmail.com 314-960-6710 Back to Top

SEPO Board Nominating & Election Committees For 2020 Board Election Sunshine Estates Property Owners, Inc., (SEPO) governs Sunshine Country Club Estates (SCCE). (The following information is presented in chronological order within EACH Committee .) ELECTION COMMITTEE ACTIVITY ​ Jan 7, 2020: Board & Residents Meeting Minutes - ​ John called Chuck McEvoy, election committee chairman to speak. Chuck explained the ballot process. Please read instructions carefully and deposit your signed proxy envelope with ballot envelope inserted inside the proxy envelope . Please only vote for 4 candidates. Spoiled ballots will not be counted. Ballot box is located outside Valerie’s office. Do not give to Valerie, but place envelope in ballot box. Jan 9, 2020: SEPO Election: Nominee Update - ​ Clint Wunderlich has withdrawn his nomination for election to the SEPO board. Chuck McEvoy Election Chairman ​ Jan 9, 2020: VERY IMPORTANT - ACTION MAY BE REQUIRED, SEPO Election - ​ We are preparing to mail ballots out for the annual SEPO election next week. Your ballot material will be mailed to your Sunshine Country Club address unless you instruct us differently. If you would like your ballot sent to another address please email that address to the SEPO office before 4:00 PM on Wednesday January 15, 2020. The SEPO office email is sepo.office@gmail.com . CHUCK MCEVOY ELECTION CHAIRMAN ​ *********************************************************************************** NOMINATING COMMITTEE ACTIVITY ​ Oct 2019: In preparation for the February 2020 SEPO board election - ​ A nominating committee needs to be appointed by the December board meeting. Anyone interested in serving on this committee please see a board member. There are four board positions open for election. The following board members are completing their first term: John Chajec, Dick Shelton, Lynn Swonger and Clint Wunderlich. ​ John Chajec SEPO Board President ​ Oct 28, 2019: The SEPO nominating committee for the 2020 board election is - Neil Morehead, Chairman: 815-535-3271 Jerry Drost: 231-588-6354 John Whitley: 956-551-0266 Please contact one of them if interested in running for the SEPO Board. ​ John Chajec SEPO Board President ​ ************************* ​ The following is from the - ​ BYLAWS OF SUNSHINE ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS, INC. A PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION 1957 West Michigan Drive Harlingen, TX 78550 ​ ARTICLE VI-COMMITTEES Nominations and Ballots 6.01 The Board of Directors shall, at least sixty (60) days before the election, appoint a Nominating Committee of three (3) to five (5) members to submit a slate of nominees for Directors to be placed on a ballot for hand delivery or mailing to members. The nominating committee shall post its selection of Nominees at least ten (10) days prior to the January Meeting of Residents and Directors. The Committee shall submit its nominations to the members at the January meeting of Residents and Directors and nominations from the floor will be accepted. The Board shall thereupon validate the status of members, as defined under Article II herein, and cause the committee report to be posted on the Club House bulletin board for a ten (10) day period. At or about noon of the tenth day the report will be removed from the bulletin board. A paper ballot shall be prepared, under the direction of the Board of Directors, to include the nominations of Directors and other items authorized to appear on the ballot. The ballot must be hand delivered or mailed to all members of record (Article II) along with notice of the Annual Meeting. Each returned ballot will be held unopened until the Annual Meeting. A tally committee of which no member shall be an interested person or related to an interested person, will be appointed by the Board of Directors, from the attending members to count the ballots for Directors and other items that may be on the ballot. A PLURALITY VOTE, which is the largest number of votes to be given any candidate when three (3) or more choices are possible, will be the basis for election to the S.E.P.O. Board of Directors. A majority vote will be needed for all other By-Law changes. Results are to be announced at the proper time in the meeting. All votes cast shall be by ballot only. ​ ************************* December 1, 2019: SEPO Election - ​ The following is from the December Sunshine Newsletter: There are 4 board positions open for election in February 2020. The following board members are completing their first term: John Chajec, Dick Shelton, Lyn Swonger and Clint Wunderlich. Anyone interested in running for the board please contact our nominating committee; Neil Morehead, Jerry Drost or John Whitley. John Chajec SEPO Board President ​ December 12, 2019: SEPO Board Nominees - ​ The 2019 SEPO Board Nomination Committee, consisting of Neil Morehead (Chairman), Jerry Drost and John Whitley, are pleased to submit the following candidate names in alphabetic order for the 2020 election of the SEPO Board of Directors. All of the candidates have been interviewed by one or more committee members, and were considered by the committee for nomination based upon their responses to the ‘SEPO Nomination Committee Board Candidate Interview Questions Guideline’ and their willingness to sign the ‘SEPO Board Candidate Pledge’. We are pleased to announce these residents who met the requirements and are in good standing in the Sunshine Estates Community. We encourage the current Board of Directors to include their names in the 2020 ballot. The nominating committee will make that motion during the January 2020 Board of Directors meeting. ​ John Chajec Ron Clark Mecca Henry Lyn Swonger Tony Tramel Clint Wunderlich Neil Morehead 2019 SEPO Board Nomination Committee Chairman January 6, 2020: Directors & Residents Meeting - ​ Nominating committee chairperson, Neil Morehead, along with John Whitley and Jerry Drost, were thanked by John for their service. Neil presented the candidates for the 2020 election. Mecca Henry, John Chajec, Lyn Swonger, Ron Clark, Clint Wunderlich, Tony Trammel. John asked for nominations from the floor. No one came forward. John Chajec SEPO Board President *********************************************************************************** ​ Board Nominating & Election Committees Index Back to Top