From the board room:
Summer is family time in Sunriver
sunriver owners association By Bob Nelson, SROA president Summer in Sunriver has arrived in all of its glory, igniting all of the familiar senses. From crisp early mornings to pastel sunsets painted on the twilight sky, Sunriver’s summer is truly a wonderful time of year. My Bob Nelson simple advice to visitor and property owner alike: “seize the summer.” Let me offer a few suggestions to get the juices flowing. How about a visit to the newly opened Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center (SHARC) or an outing of golf; perhaps a game of tennis or a chance to go fishing; maybe a visit to the Sunriver Nature Center and the Oregon Observatory, or simply float the current of the Deschutes River or attend an old fashioned barbecue. These are just a few of a seemingly infinite number of ways to enjoy summer in Sunriver. If this is your first visit to Sunriver in some time, un-
doubtedly it will appear much different. The village continues their path to a bright new beginning, while the resort’s improvements to their stables, marina and airport speak to a renaissance in full swing. Last but not least, the completion and successful opening of SHARC further complements the community-wide efforts in cementing Sunriver’s place as a premier residential and resort community. All of these changes have transcended mere aesthetics — it is positively affecting the service-driven culture that embodies our entire community, including our association membership. As the saying goes, “success breeds success” and Sunriver is a perfect case in point. At present, SROA is conducting an election which will produce three new members for our board of directors. Again this year, Sunriver is fortunate to have a large field of qualified candidates willing to stand for election and commit to three- year terms if elected. In
so many ways, this level of interest in the direction of Sunriver confirms the community’s past, present and future. As current board president, I urge each member of the community to review the voters’ information carefully and, most importantly, vote. Your participation will go a long way in continuing the community’s path toward a better tomorrow. Ballots will be mailed July 12 and are due back by Aug. 11 at noon. We always get a few uncountable stragglers after the election closes - so don’t delay getting yours in the mail. In addition, I invite you to join me in starting a wonderful new tradition. I ask you to please attend the SROA annual meeting, the first ever at SHARC, on Saturday, Aug. 18, 1 p.m. This meeting will be an opportunity for all of us to celebrate the community’s many successes and once again set a course for Sunriver’s future. I am hoping to see you all there. I wish you and your family, as well as all of your guests visiting Sunriver, a happy and safe summer of fun and adventure. Remember: “Carpe Aestas!”
SROA Board of Directors June meeting summary The Sunriver Owners Association (SROA) Board of Directors meeting was held Saturday, June 16, 2012. Board members present: Pete Gustavson, Patty Klascius, Bob Wrightson, Bob Nelson, Scott Hall, Richard Wharton, Chris Christensen. Absent: Gary Knox, Roger Smith. Staff present: Bill Peck, Brooke Snavely. Treasurer’s Report As of May 31, 2012 (unaudited/estimated) Revenues................3,075,359 Expenses................2,059,387 Income (loss).........1,015,972 Depreciatio...............227,481 Interfund transfers.(995,586) Surplus (deficit)........247,867 Owners Forum -Frank Brocker requested upgrades to Mary McCallum Park. He asked that when the park is not reserved for use by owners consideration be given to making it available to accommodate overflow from Fort Rock Park. He also requested owners be included in the consultant’s amenities research. Association operations Administration: Coffee with the GM is held monthly in the Hosmer Room at SHARC at 8 a.m. the Tuesday before the SROA board meeting. (The next Coffee is July 17.) InterPage 26
viewing controller candidates to replace Pete Nielsen who is retiring after 25 years of service. A hiring decision is likely around the first of July, giving the new controller a few weeks time with Nielsen to learn the ropes. Meeting with telecommunication providers interested in SROA’s Fiber to the Home Initiative, and working on the Facilities Master Plan for which an architect has been retained. Communications: Tourist information signs are being installed on Hwy. 97 and South Century Drive to direct traffic to the SHARC facility. Fifty thousand maps of Sunriver were printed. Citizen Patrol distributes the maps to information kiosks and most property management companies purchase maps to provide to their guests. A new pathway map was designed and 20,000 copies will be printed and distributed to bike shops and in pathway kiosks to help visitors navigate the pathway system.
nesses and commencement of tear down of old buildings. Environmental Ser vices:
SROA received the Oregon Brownfields Award for turning the asbestos contaminated amphitheater site into SHARC. (See story page 1). Patti Gentiluomo, environmental director, is credited with preparing the award application and coordinating the cleanup work for which SROA was recognized. Public Works: Four more miles of pathways were rebuilt, five miles of roads were slurry sealed and 23 linear miles of crack seal were applied during the spring construction season. Wet weather delayed one of six scheduled days of slurry seal work. Those streets were to be be slurry sealed June 26. Also began ladder fuel pickups, de-winterized irrigation systems, installed a new drinking fountain at North Courts and upgraded North Pool plumbing and pump stands. Recreation: SHARC’s grand Community Development: opening was successful with The annual paint survey was nearly 5,000 people visiting completed and 128 letters were the facility opening day, and sent to owners advising them of more than 7,000 over that the need to paint their homes. weekend. SHARC hosted the Mall redevelopment continues La Pine High School prom, with the completion of building Sunriver Service District town7, relocation of several busi- hall meeting, Rotary Club’s WWW.SUNRIVEROWNERS.ORG
Membership has its privileges!
The following discounts or reduced rates are currently available to SROA members. Be prepared to present your SROA owner ID card in order to receive the offer - and be sure to let the merchant know you appreciate these owner “specials.” Your Store offers a free gift with purchase Sebastian’s Healthy Pet Food & Supply 15% if you reference “KONA SENT ME” Marcello’s Restaurant 10% discount (excluding alcoholic beverages) Signature Imports - 15% discount on merchandise Village Bar and Grill 10% discount (excluding alcoholic beverages) SHARC - 10% discount on merchandise Riptide Café at SHARC 10% off coffee drinks Monday-Thursday, 6 a.m.-noon Sunriver Resort Golf $79 (before 1 p.m.), $59 (1-5 p.m.) & $49 (after 5 p.m.) Seventh Mountain River Company $5/person discount on Big Eddy raft trip with pickup at SHARC. Discount code (required for reservations) available to registered owners on SROA website under “News & Notices” annual wine raffle and dinner and the Sunriver potluck dinner attended by 250 people, the potluck’s biggest turnout ever. Automatic opening doors will be installed in one SHARC entrance vestibule to facilitate handicap and wheelchair access. Board actions -Approved minutes of the May 18 workshop and May 19
regular meeting. -Approved the budget through May 31. Treasurer Wrightson noted that May was one of SROA’s best revenue months ever due, primarily, to $700,000 higher than projected SHARC revenue. General manager Peck said SHARC had already realized 85 percent of its projected 2012 revenue and Turn to Board, page 27
Notice of Election and Annual Meeting of the
Sunriver Owners Association Membership An election of the membership of the Sunriver Owners Association will be conducted by mail to elect three (3) members to the Sunriver Owners Association Board of Directors. Closing date of the election will be Saturday, August 11, 2012 at noon. Results will be posted at the SROA office and announced at the annual meeting, Saturday, August 18, 2012 in Benham Hall at SHARC.
Sandra Kendle Election Committee Co-Chair
Marcia Schonlau Election Committee Co-Chair SUNRIVER SCENE • JULY 2012