The official NEWS magazine of the ArrowCreekÂŽ Homeowners Association MAY 2019 Volume 14, issue 3
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Contents DEPARTMENTS 04
Board of Directors' Note
06
Ask The Manager
09
Mission & Vision
11
Governing Docs
16
Security & Safety
24
Socials & Events
29
Employee Spotlight
30
Residents' Center Activities
32
Facilities & Projects
34
Financial Report
35
Cover Photo Contest
43
Business Directory
44
Where In The World Is ArrowCreek View?
46 Calendar
features
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ArrowCreek golf history On November 5, 2019 it will be 22 years since Arnold Palmer shot an arrow into the air to mark the ground breaking for ArrowCreek, Reno’s newest “residential golf community”.
ArrowCreek awarded outstanding large associaton The Community Association Institute (“CAI”) 2018 Northern Nevada Outstanding Large Association of the Year award was presented to the ArrowCreek Homeowners Association, Inc.
easter at ArrowCreek The annual Easter Egg Hunt at ArrowCreek was held on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the ArrowCreek Residents’ Center. The hunt is co-sponsored each year by the The ArrowCreek Homeowners Association and The Club at ArrowCreek.
ArrowCreek view magazine The ArrowCreek View is the official Magazine of the ArrowCreek HOA. It contains important information for all residents. Additional hard copies of the magazine are available at the Residents’ Center and the magazine is posted on the www.ArrowCreek-hoa.com website. Listing of services, vendors, individuals and/or groups is not an endorsement by
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ArrowCreek HOA.
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on the cover Sunrise on Nambe Drive by Paul Burkett.
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hoa contact info Inquiries, concerns, requests to the Board or Committees: ACservice@associasn.com
2019 board of directors' note Spring has officially arrived, at least
access around the pool. In addition, we will
according to the calendar. The snow
have the new trail map for hiking within the
Use TownSQ (www.townsq.io) to ask questions or make comments concerning the ArrowCreek View, check your account real time, view secured HOA documents, and see announcements!"
has left us all with many spring-cleaning
community published in the second quarter
projects. It is exciting to get several delayed
this year.
Management Company Associa Sierra North (ASN) 10509 Professional Cr. #200 Reno, NV 89521 775.626.7333 P 775.626.7374 F
Staff is also working hard on getting the
projects online. Staff has been working hard on staking trees that were damaged by the winds and replacing trees that were damaged or blown over by our windy winter. community spruced up with street sweeping and blowing material off the sidewalk areas.
What is spring without planning to address the damage to our roads from the winter. AP Tech, our road engineering vendor, has evaluated all the ArrowCreek roads and has developed the 2019 road repair plan. Road work bids have been submitted, and the Board approved the work for 2019. More
We know it is spring when we start thinking
details about the roads will come through
about turning on the automatic sprinkler
email blasts, the Association Website and
ArrowCreek's ASN Community Manager Jeanne Tarantino, CMCA, AMS, PCAM 775.334.7403 Direct
systems throughout the community. With
VOLO Village texts or emails. In addition
that project comes the inevitable searching
to the road work this year, the Association
for water leaks and pipe failures from the
will also be conducting repair work to the
freezing and thawing during the winter. Be
bridges at the front gate and on Winding
residents' center
careful when approaching any trenches
Ridge. Further information on these projects
or holes that have been dug to fix the
will be disseminated the same way as for the
automatic sprinkler systems. Staff is also
road work.
Room Reservations, Key Cards & Club Activities Brenda Rodriguez, Coordinator 9am - 5pm. Monday-Friday 775.850.4620 acresident@sbcglobal.net. Residents' Center Hours 5am - 10pm Daily
ArrowCreek Security QuickPass, Immediate Issues, Snow Removal & Road Work Rick Reyome, Director of Security 775.850.4450 Gatehouse 775.850.4451 Fax acsecure@msn.com The ArrowCreek HOA Board, on its behalf and for the Association, disclaims responsibility for the content of any articles not authored by Board members or employees. Articles of general interest on subjects reported or discussed at public Board meetings published in the magazine are the responsibility of the residents submitting them.
focusing on fixing damage caused by all the snow plowing that occurred over the winter. In addition, the Fuels committee and the Board have approved vendor work for fuels reduction within the community that will begin very shortly.
Spring will also bring some additional construction projects around the community. We will be getting new fire evacuation gates off the Harbottle Parking lot. We will be replacing and enhancing the playground equipment at the Residents’
We know it is spring when the Residents’
Center. AT&T is continuing its fiber
Center is planning to get the Pool Permits
optic project to upgrade the broadband
pulled and testing the systems for a pool
communications for members that have
opening in late May. Yes, swimming will
access to ATT U-verse in the community.
return for the summer and fall, and we
Spring has also brought a pleasant
have included an article in this edition concerning the pool and safety at the pool. Please remember that all homeowners must use the new key cards to access the pool area and there are restrictions related to guest usage. Staff is working to get public Wi-fi installed at the Residents’ Center for
surprise to the community. ArrowCreek Homeowners Association, Inc. was nominated by Associa Sierra North for an award sponsored by the Community Association Institute (“CAI”). On March 29th, 2019, our Association was awarded Continued on page 8
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ask the manager reality is, that behind
do you have a question?
the scenes Associa
Do you have a question about the HOA, the Board, or the
staff are working hard
Management Company? If you have a question, odds are your
to coordinate and
neighbors are wondering too! Send your questions to:
provide a year’s worth
ACservice@associasn.com. Top questions will be published in
of information to the
the ArrowCreek View. Thanks for staying informed!
CPA firm. A huge
Q A
thank you to Paula Ritter, Financial Services Manager at Associa Sierra North (who also holds a Community
What is associa sierra north's role in the annual ArrowCreek financial audit process? The annual financial audit process is very detail oriented and involves every account in the Association’s General Ledger. Before the Final Audit Report gets to the Board for final approval, several people are involved to make this happen in a timely manner each year.
Manager license), and who worked with me to complete this annual undertaking. Some of the items Associa Sierra North is responsible to coordinate and provide to the CPA are: (1) banking authorization letters to confirm cash (the HOA uses 4 banks); (2) legal attorney representation letters (the HOA used the services of 5 attorneys in 2018); (3) board and annual meeting minutes; (4) any governing document amendments; (5) all contracts signed during the year (there were 15 this year!); (6) the reserve study; (7)
The participants in developing the final
board & staff contact information; (8) proof
financial audit as required by NRS 116,
of the annual budget mailer to the owners;
range from the Association’s CPA firm,
and (9) numerous accounting reports for
McClintock Accountancy Corp, to the Association’s banks, Association’s Investment Advisor Fidelity, Association’s Board Counsel, other vendor attorneys, Associa Sierra North as the contracted management company, and the ACHOA’s Budget & Finance Committee. This is a very diverse group that works hard
general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, trial balance, tax filings and payroll reports. This year Associa Sierra North also provided copies of its own internal audits for the financial systems in place for the Association. They provided the Servicer Audit
“Tone at the Top.” The report indicated the integrity of the management company and its personnel, the outlook for the company, the goals of the company and the strength of its presence in the Northern Nevada community management operating environment. In addition to the above, there are the numerous phone calls and emails to answer the CPA questions by both the management company and the Association’s General Manager. The phone calls and emails concerned various financial activities and events that occurred throughout the year. All this activity from January through March, every year, culminates with a meeting at Associa Sierra North with McClintock Auditors, Budget Finance Committee members, and Board Members to go over each detail of the report before finalizing for Board approval at a noticed meeting usually in April. The result is an Audited Financial Report that satisfies regulatory compliance requirements but above all else provides all lot owners with a clear picture of the financial health of the ArrowCreek Homeowners Association. We at Associa Sierra North are happy to report that the Association has a solid financial position with top notch accounting processes in place.
Reports for the Strongroom and the Shared
If you have any questions about the ACHOA
Services among others to validate its controls
financial process, or anything related to the
in support of the Association. This is a huge
ArrowCreek HOA, please do not hesitate to
Meeting.
undertaking of the Associa organization
send in your questions. Thank you!
Congratulations to ArrowCreek for another
reports assist McClintock in determining
year with a clean 2018 Audit Report! Having
the strength of financial management and
a ‘clean’ audit every year can make it appear
prepares for the Board of Directors an
on the surface that this is an easy task. The
Internal Control Report to indicate the
to get all the information required by the McClintock auditors to get the Annual Audit completed in time for the April Board
and includes five (5) separate reports. These
Jeanne Tarantino, Community Manager
Jeanne Tarantino,
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2019 board of directors' note cont. CAI’s Northern Nevada Large Association
that voted for or against these revised
of the Year. We all can be proud of this
documents. We are now operating in the
award, and it is just another validation for
current century. In addition, the documents
ArrowCreek being “the best.” There is article
will be signed and recorded in the middle of
in the magazine that describes the award.
April. Once recorded, the revised documents
The Association values its membership in
with the Articles of Incorporation will be
CAI, since it provides access to practical
forwarded in PDF format to those receiving
knowledge and insights from leaders in
electronic email communication and it will
the field, best practices, research, and
be mailed to those that have not signed up
tools which the Association Board and
for electronic email. You should be looking
Committee members can use every day
for the documents in May/June. Please
in this rapidly changing industry. CAI
review the article about the approval in this
has provided information, resources, and
edition.
education programs to help our Association keep current on the latest news, laws, and issues affecting community associations, condominiums, and cooperatives, and the
Finally, spring has launched a lot of activities around the community, and many special events will be coming to the community.
homeowners who call them home.
The Association website and the front gate
Spring also brought the approval of the
Board are looking forward to a great year.
revised Association Bylaws and Declaration
Please be safe out there and enjoy your
of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions
spring.
signs will keep you informed. We on the
—
(“CC&Rs”). Thank you to everyone
Your Board
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mission & vision what does the ArrowCreek board of director's mission & vision statement really mean? our mission
enhancement and improve the operations
our vision
of the community. The recent playground
We imagine, as a result of our work, the
equipment upgrade decision by the Board
following will be realized: ArrowCreek will
is a good example. Another example is the
be able to offer members enhanced high
Board’s decision concerning the expansion
quality amenities and a robust roster of
The Board is charged with setting broad
of the pool patio to the south, enhanced
activities that builds a more beautiful and
policy and giving the operations team,
walking safety, improved drainage, and
unified community – making us simply
supported by its management company,
improved sitting areas around the pool.
the best community in Northern Nevada to
the tools to accomplish both tactical and strategic goals. The ultimate mission of the Board is to protect and enhance the ArrowCreek community’s reputation and services so that home values remain strong.
The Board members as fiduciaries must
live, work and play.
exercise a higher standard of care in the
We asked Jeanne Tarantino, Senior Vice
performance of their and duties for the
President, Associa Sierra North and the
community. If a proposed enhancement
Associations Community Manager what
or replacement of assets is approved in
makes ArrowCreek the best Community.
Enhance and enhanced does mean to
good faith and it reasonably contributes
She stated that she has been in the
improve or make greater. The Association
to protecting the value and desirability of
Community Management industry for a
CC&Rs were created for the specific
the community, then the Board decision/
long time (25+ years) and her experience,
purpose of protecting the value and
resolution is appropriate and within their
“ArrowCreek is an exceptional community
desirability of the community. Therefore,
authority as granted by the governing
on its own and/or compared to other
the Board’s ultimate fiduciary responsibly
documents and Nevada statutes.
Associations.” As our Community Manager,
is to make decisions that enforce and administer the provisions of the CC&Rs and develop policies to make this happen. To keep the community desirable, the Board must not only maintain, but enhance Association assets to keep up with other HOA competitors and keep property values high. The CC&Rs also provide authority to the Board to maintain or support activities to make the community safer than it otherwise might be. In supporting these activities, some Board decisions for safety may be also be considered an
mission
Enhance can be small projects and can also be larger projects. Capital improvement projects are Operating expenses directed to improve the community. Depending on the scope and size of the capital project, the Board may be required to seek an approval vote of the lot owners. Since the Board is required to act with duty of care and follow the business-judgement rule, third party experts (i.e. reserve expert, attorney) are consulted when looking at capital improvement projects within the
Jeanne has a unique advantage to see what makes ArrowCreek the best in Northern Nevada. She stated that ArrowCreek has: “1) Demonstrated solid financial discipline to provide for a financially solvent organization; 2) The Owners are some of the smartest people I have ever met, and they routinely come together collectively to keep the Association vibrant and inviting; 3) It’s beautiful with wonderful open space and great views, including the golf course; 4) It’s location is close to the Sierras and
community.
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The Board is charged with setting broad policy and giving the operations team, supported by its management company, the tools
to accomplish both tactical and strategic goals. The ultimate mission of the Board is to protect and enhance the ArrowCreek community's reputation and services so that home values remain strong.
vision
We imagine, as a result of our work, the following will be realized:
ArrowCreek will be able to offer members enhanced high quality amenities and a robust roster of activities that builds a more beautiful and unified community — making us simply the best community in Northern Nevada to live, work and play.
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mission & vision continued Lake Tahoe; and, 5) It’s expanding social
1. The views are stunning! ArrowCreek is a
available for residents to meet up with like-
community activities that include combined
beautiful place to live with lots of open
minded friends for active, and not so active,
activities through the growing relationship
space and it’s closed to the Sierras and
activities: ski, hike, bike, play bridge, tennis,
with The Club at ArrowCreek.”
Lake Tahoe. (Note, the ADRC, though
pickle ball, build a model, join the Chef’s
they get a ‘bad rap’ sometimes, plays a
Club or the Artist’s Guild.
Identifying why ACHOA is the best in
huge part in the success of keeping AC a
Northern Nevada is part of the Marketing &
beautiful place to live).
Branding task that has been directed by the Board to the Communications Committee.
2. Lifestyle. The Community offers so much
Lastly, there is the comfort of knowing that their asset is protected with an Association that is fiscally solid, well maintained and
They have been working on this, with the
to those wanting to establish meaningful
full of smart, business minded community
help of outside experts (i.e. Bubba Newman
relationships with their neighbors.
volunteers who care so much about the
Productions, CC Media). This is what started
The relationships built within each
community that they volunteer their time
the creation of the new website, the new
neighborhood, and within the community
and expertise to keep the community
ArrowCreek View and the various added
as a whole, are inviting and fun and
desirable.
methods of communication implemented
contribute to a high quality of lifestyle
to reach all the residents. The marketing and
that you just don’t get anywhere.
branding strategy is identifying what makes
In addition to the Social Committee events
the community ‘desirable’. The main theme
that are getting bigger and bigger each year,
developed is “Come for the Views, Stay for
engagement in the community is enhanced
the Lifestyle”. This is printed forefront on
with its 11 formal committees and 17
the website. What does that mean, and how
interest groups. The HOA makes it easily
does that make AC the best?
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governing docs The new CC&Rs specifies that the ACHOA can now cooperate with The Club at ArrowCreek if it is in the best interest of the residents of ArrowCreek to do so. All such arrangements are and will be overseen by the ACHOA Board. Furthermore, the original developer of ArrowCreek can no long control the Association, and language defining the rights and responsibilities of the original developer have been deleted. The new CC&Rs directs the ADRC (the Architectural, Design, and Review Committee) to establish an appeals procedure for residents wanting to build or modify their homes and whose plans are Morgan White and Raymond Conrad are signing the CC&Rs with the Associa Sierra North Notary.
either not approved by the ADRC or for which the ADRC requires modifications and with which the resident disagrees. This directive
thank you to all lot owners the revised cc&rs and bylaws are approved
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After 18 months, the vote on the newly revised ArrowCreek Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (“CC&Rs”) and related Bylaws for the ArrowCreek Homeowners Association (“Bylaws”) reached the necessary approval threshold of 50% plus one (1) votes. In fact, the number of “yes” votes tallied exceeded the required threshold of 544. The Board will be conducting a drawing for the remaining $250 Visa Gift Card for all lot owners that had
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voted as part of the incentive program for seeking votes on these governing documents. The Association Board President Mr. Morgan White and The Club At ArrowCreek (Lucky Star Golf, LLC - Non-residential Area Owner) Mr. Raymond Conrad signed the new CC&Rs and they have been recorded. Copies of the governing packets will soon be sent to all lot owners. The revisions to the CC&Rs and associated Bylaws were necessary for several reasons, including the fact that the old documents were not in compliance with current Nevada statutes and the developer had left the building. The Governing Documents Committee of the ACHOA was originally made up of Chairpersons Robin Rakusin and Joyce Seelen and members Tom Motherway, David Steele, Paul Burkett, and Ron Duncan, all residents of ArrowCreek. For three years, the committee did the research and leg work needed to draft a revision of the documents. Later issues of the ArrowCreek View will explain more about the history of this endeavor. Table 1 below summarizes the
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governing docs continued will be taken up by the ADRC and the appeals process will be put in place as soon as possible.
5. The new CC&Rs establishes a need for an appeals procedure for the ArrowCreek Design Committee (ADRC) and clarifies how this
It is now possible, to the extent feasible, for a resident to compare the old CC&Rs and Bylaws to the new documents. Requests for information on how to do this should be directed to the ACHOA Board. To reach the Board on any matter, the reader should logon to
procedure should work. 6. Language based on the rights and responsibilities of the original developer has been deleted. 7. It is possible to the extent feasible for the new CC&Rs to be
TownSq.io and register by following the directions given. Table 2 below summarizes the changes in the ArrowCreek Bylaws. They are now in compliance with current Nevada statutes. ACHOA
compared or tracked with the old CC&Rs so a resident who is interested can compare the two.
elections and terms of office to reflect
Table 2 summary of revisions to the bylaws
current membership involvement
The Bylaws are an extension of
as well as current ACHOA
the CC&Rs and were approved
responsibilities. Rights of the original
by vote by the lot owners:
membership definitions have been synchronized between the Bylaws and the CC&Rs. The new Bylaws clarify
developer have been eliminated.
1. The new Bylaws are now
Future articles will go into more detail
in conformance with current
about both the new CC&Rs and the
Nevada Statutes.
ADRC process in order to address
2. A Governing Law Section
issues about which some residents
was added
may not have a full understanding.
3. ACHOA membership was
table 1 summary of revisions of the cc&rs
defined and synchronized between the Bylaws and the CC&Rs.
These changes have been approved by vote by ArrowCreek lot owners:
4. Elections and terms of office were clarified to reflect current
1. The new CC&Rs are now in compliance with Nevada Statutes. 2. The ACHOA can now cooperate with the owners of the golf course (the “Non- residential Owner”) when it is in the best interests of the ACHOA to do so.
membership involvement. 5. The new Bylaws reflect current ACHOA responsibilities. 6. The new Bylaws now reflect the maturity of the ACHOA without the original developer.
3. The original developer of ArrowCreek can no longer control the Association.
The Association Board of Directors and the Governing Documents Committee would like to thank all voting lot owners for their
4. Fire fuel management, which now includes the Nonresidential area, and the formula for assessing the Nonresidential owner for use of ACHOA roads and landscaping, have been simplified and
commitment to the community by voting for the revisions in the Bylaws and CC&Rs. The community now has modern up-to-date governing documents to operate under for the future.
improved.
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are on the golf courses, and another 40% are within proximity to the courses. As a promotion, Club memberships were included with the first few lots sold if done so by a deadline. The sale of Club memberships started June 1, 1998 with three categories, Residential, Corporate and Invitational which included initiation fees. It was appropriate that golf’s brightest star of the time and current legend was chosen for the ground breaking, as well as to design the first 18 holes of the 36 holes to be built. That first course was named “The Legend” after Mr. Palmer. Another design group was chosen to design the second 18 holes; top golf course designer John Harbottle along with golf pro Fuzzy Zoeller. Zoeller is a past US Open and Masters Champion. This course was named “The Challenge”. Both golf courses wind through the ArrowCreek Community and
ArrowCreek golf history
present to us the vision of both designers; mountain beauty and stunning views that a mountainside golf course community should highlight. These men are honored today not only with their golf courses but with their names and those of others from golf history on our streets: Palmer Ponte Court (Arnold Palmer), Masters
by gary pestello
On November 5, 2019 it will be 22 years since Arnold Palmer shot an arrow into the air to mark the ground breaking for
Drive (Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta GA.), Harbottle Drive (John Harbottle), Zoeller Court (Fuzzy Zoeller), Muirfield Villas & Muirfield Court (Muirfield Scotland), Winged Foot Court (Winged
ArrowCreek, Reno’s newest “residential golf community”. Governor Bob Miller and other dignitaries joined Mr. Palmer for the ground-breaking ceremonies. Also 2019 is officially the
Foot Country Club, New York), and Bunker Point Court (Golf Course sand traps).
20th anniversary of The Club at ArrowCreek. Mr Palmer stated
On September 21, 1998 the ArrowCreek community and the
at the ceremony as he looked at a field of sage brush, high weeds
development were showcased by opening the Legend course for a
and rocks, “Oh so many rocks”. He saw a beautiful golf course.
very special event.
“We look for this kind of project. It’s our business and we were fortunate to happen on to it. We’re here. My imagination goes crazy when I get a spot like it. Come out here in a year, the
Four of the nation’s top golfers, Tom Watson, Lee Trevino, Fuzzy Zoeller and John Daily played a shootout match play event. Watson and Trevino won 4-2. The event also raised $11,700 for
courses will be here. It’s exciting.”
Juvenile Diabetes and $6,700 for the Northern Nevada Junior
In 1996 Southwest Pointe Partners LLC & Western Management
Golf Association. On October 10 & 11 the Legend course was
LLC purchased 3200 acres in the foothills of SW Reno from the
opened to members for play. Then the course closed until the golf
Nell J. Redfield Trust to develop a gated golf course community. It
courses were totally ready for play and officially opened in 1999.
would consist of two 18-hole golf courses (525 acres), a residence
The Legend was to open as a private course in the spring and
center, a 20,000 sq. ft commercial center, 1090 lots (today
the Challenge course was to open in August as the public pay to
there are 1086), and common grounds. To date, there are about
play golf course. By the time the Challenge course opened in July
950 homes built and 136 lots still to be built on. Soon after,
1999, it had become the member course and the Legend was
Terrabrook joined SW Pointe Associates to manage the property
opened to the public.
and the sale of the lots to individuals and builders along with Club membership sales.
On August 25, 1999 when the golf course club house opened, Arnold Palmer returned to ArrowCreek for its official dedication and grand opening.
Following the 1996 ground breaking in the spring of 1997, the community neighborhoods were developed, lots were sold, and homes were constructed. The golf course lots were sold at a premium. As neighborhoods filled, new areas were opened for
In 2005 the developers turned over control of the Home Owners Association, the residence center and the common grounds to the
development. Approximately 33% of the homes in ArrowCreek
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ArrowCreek residents. The developer-maintained control of the
Arnold Palmer Golf Management has also been instrumental in
golf courses. The community grew and was managed well by the
the growth and stability. The new owner’s vision and plans that
resident board and it grew fast until the recession of 2008.
are currently underway for the Club will make it the finest Club in
The club flourished with heavy subsidies from the developer until
Northern Nevada.
it was sold in 2008. The developer had made its profit from the
Today, in 2019, The Club at ArrowCreek, together with the
sale of the lots and wanted to move on. The next seven years saw
ArrowCreek HOA and the community continue to work together
the new owner run the business down to a point of bankruptcy in
to make ArrowCreek one of the best golf course communities
January of 2014. Today, The Club at ArrowCreek is in its fourth
in which to live and play in the Western United States. As the
ownership and has its third name. The property was originally
brochure we received from the sales office in 2005 proudly
named ArrowCreek Golf Club. Then in 2002 the name was
states, “ArrowCreek Reno’s Premier Master Planned Golf
changed to ArrowCreek Country Club. In October of 2014 when
Community”. It still is in 2019 and is getting better.
the Friends of ArrowCreek purchased the club in the bankruptcy court, the name was changed to The Club at ArrowCreek. The ArrowCreek community has had its ups and downs since its beginning in 1996, but it continues to be a premiere community in Northern Nevada. Due to the fiduciary diligence of the HOA Board since 2002 and excellent management assistance from
We are all fortunate to live in such a beautiful friendly setting! *(Reference RGJ articles - Ground Breaking 11/6/96 and Match Play Shootout 9/22/96. RGJ article 12/21/96 and personal history) Photo courtesy of Greg Newman, Bubba Newman Productions.
Associa North, it has become one of the most financially stable HOA’s in Nevada, if not the country. The Club at ArrowCreek has been stabilized since 2014 thanks to the most recent two ownerships: The Friends of ArrowCreek LLC and Lucky Star Golf LLC. The professional management of
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security & safety cards will still be charged the $100 fee.
What's happened since our last issue? I am very pleased to report there has been no major instances since our last issue. Security wants to remind everyone it only
»» Any minor under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older) with a picture ID key card.
We would like to continue thanking everyone for following these simple steps to ensure the safety of all Residents and Your Children. Security has had to stop several vehicles
takes a few seconds for an accident to occur. Please drive responsibly.
bus stops in arrowcreeek summer break
Director of Security,
Rick Reyome
There are several Bus Stops along ArrowCreek Parkway
Residents' center key card update
you see the bus stopped with their “STOP
At the request of
SIGNS” out, even if there is a median,
many Residents
PLEASE stop regardless which way you are
and the approval
traveling. We have children crossing the
of the Board of
road, sometimes in a hurry, and they may
Directors, your key
not look for vehicles.
cards are being updated. We are doing this to help eliminate guests using the amenities without the Resident being present. The new key cards will have a picture of the Resident so our pool hosts
and a few of them have a “median." If
We continue asking all residents if you park at a bus stop to please stay back at least 30 feet from the intersection, and all park on the same side of the street. »» 30 feet (about 2 car lengths) is so cars coming up to the intersection can see
can quickly verify the card holder. Going forward, all Residents must contact Brenda for an appointment via phone 775.850.4620 or Email if you have not updated your card(s) yet. ALL cards are now being updated by “Appointment Only.” Key cards may be issued to any resident of a household 16 years and older.
School Bus when they had their Stop Sign out and were loading children. Please remember, there can be children late to the bus stop and running to catch the bus. When this happens, and it does happen, the children only have one thing in mind, don’t miss the bus. They are not necessarily looking for vehicles, so please look out for them. Summer Break is almost here. We will have kids out all hours of the day running, walking, bicycling, playing, etc. Let’s all keep this in mind, use safe driving habits, and keep our children safe.
broken sprinklers and water issues Contact ArrowCreek Security at 775-8504450 with all issues involving sprinklers, water issues and flooding.
other cars, and not block incoming
ArrowCreek HOA as well as your neighbors
traffic.
have turned on their water systems for
»» Same side of the street is so you are not blocking traffic, and for emergency vehicles access. »» ArrowCreek & High Vista intersection: No Parking here. There is an area on High Vista & Rue St. Tropez that you are welcome to park at.
»» The previous policy provides for two
this year that were attempting to pass the
summer watering. If you see anything out of the usual, such as leaks, flooding, etc., please call Security.
reserve sub gate replacement We already have a new Reserve Gate that we are very excited about. Our new gate
key cards max per property. This will no
Security monitors all bus stops every
includes four new gate openers, a new
longer be in effect. The $100 fee per
morning and afternoon, and will remind
call box, state of the art entry system for
keycard will be waived for new keycards
parents to please follow the rules listed
issued. However, replacements for lost
above.
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Emergency Vehicles, and
security contact info
many more upgrades.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us at the Gatehouse if you need assistance or notice
The entire upgrade is
any suspicious circumstances. If you have
complete and working very
not logged onto the QuickPass system
well.
and need your username and password,
quickpass entry system update
please contact Leda at the gatehouse or email at acsecured@outlook.com for
The QuickPass website
this information. If you need assistance
was recently updated to
with your QuickPass account and need a
give you a more pleasant browsing experience and an easier site to navigate when adding guest and visitors.
walkthrough or have questions our contact the windows. This is a common trend throughout the Reno / Tahoe area during summer. Theft from these vehicles that are
Some of the benefits you receive are:
not locked is a common hot spot for thieves.
»» You can now view your own visitor history
radar cameras & stop sign checks
report. »» If you use a cell phone app, you can now view the entire site instead of pieces of it. »» The new website is no longer supporting Internet Explorer. »» There are many other great features. Please call Leda at 850-4450 with any questions.
the heat of ArrowCreek With summer quickly approaching, we will have many out walking and enjoying the beautiful trails and walkways inside ArrowCreek. At times the heat can sneak up on you. Please make sure you are prepared for extreme conditions.
information is: Gatehouse telephone
775.850.4450
Gatehouse fax
775.850.4451
Security Gatehouse Email acsecure@msn.com www.quickpass.us
Security would like to thank the Residents for their cooperation in continuing to lower the overall speed and reduce stop
wildlife issues
sign runs throughout the community.
ArrowCreek is one of many communities
Security continues to remind visitors that
located in “Wilderness Urban Interface”
the speed limit is 25 mph, which seems
area and, as such, residents may more
to be helping reduce speeding violations
frequently experience problems with
amongst guests. You may have noticed
animals, reptiles, and insects in or near
Security parked at Stop Signs throughout
their homes or property. Residents are
our community several times a day. We
responsible for any issue regarding wild
have seen a dramatic decrease in Stop
animal/snakes etc., on their property.
Sign Violations and we are able to reduce
Security staff will assist by giving residents
Security’s patrols for the time being. If you
the correct phone number of the agency
notice a violator, please take note of their
that may be able to assist them.
license plate, and which Stop Sign. Under
wildlife info & resources
no circumstance do we condone you taking
Both ArrowCreek Security vehicles will have
matters into your own hands, report to
a large cooler full of ice cold bottled water
security only. Thank you for all your help
for your convenience. Don’t hesitate to wave
with this matter.
us down and grab some water.
did you know we do meetings with the wcso chief vacation patrols? Are you and your family about to head and captain
ArrowCreek Security
Washoe County Regional Animal Services:
Office 775.353.8900 Dispatch 775.322.3647
Security meets with Chief Tim O’Conner
out for a long vacation? Let us put your
and Captain Gill of the Washoe County
mind at ease and ask to be added to our
NV Department
Sheriff Dept. once a month to discuss
Vacation Watch Patrol. Security conducts 2
of Wildlife:
the recent crime in the South Reno area,
extra patrols per day to check on properties
precautions, trends and solutions.
while residents are out of town.
The trailhead at Thomas Creek was a topic
The First patrol is done early in the
of discussion at our last meeting. We would
morning: between 5am to 7am.
like to remind all Residents using the trail and parking in the lot to lock your vehicles. Also try not to have anything valuable that can be seen by looking through
Then Swing (1-9pm) & Graveyard shift will check if needed, by resident call/concern. Continued on page 18
775.850.4450
Reno Snake Rescue:
775.688.1331
775.750.5537
(www.snakebusters.com) Exterminators that have been used and are recommended by AC Residents: State Wide Pest Control 775.425.4343 Nash Pest Control
775.852.3444
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security safety continued Security will check for any problems outside of residence that can
been placed around ArrowCreek Parkway. The park at Harbottle
be seen:
and the Resident Center needs special attention with cleaning up
»» Water Leaks
after your dogs. Complaints have started to be brought up about
»» Broken Windows
residents not picking up after their dogs.
»» Open Doors
Construction Vehicles
»» House Alarms
There is a lot of construction going on inside the ArrowCreek
»» Cars parked in driveway, etc. By providing us with contact info for your emergency contact/ house sitter, we can notify them ASAP if a problem arises.
community. That means there is an increased number of large construction vehicles coming and going from the community. Please be patient with them on the roads and especially when these
Residents can stop by the gatehouse and fill out a Vacation Request Form, or you can email the gatehouse requesting to be added to the list. Be sure to include: »» Address
vehicles are entering at the gates. That being said, these construction workers are guests and they must follow the community rules and policies. Please report issues to Security. Motorcycle Safety
»» Dates you will be absent
Motorcyclists, you are allowed to use the outside lane when entering
»» Best way to contact you, if possible
ArrowCreek, but your motorcycle must have the Security issued
»» Contact info for house sitter/emergency contact
sticker on it for identification purposes. Riding around the gate
Security Gatehouse email address: acsecure@msn.com
arm is not an acceptable way to enter. The stickers are free and be
other items to keep in mind
prepared to come to a complete stop before Security will raise the
Secondary Gates Held Open
arm for entry.
For the residents living behind the inside gates, when needing the gate held open for a party or event, there is a 2 business day notice required. Security will be willing to meet the request of parties of 5 vehicles or more only. Security will try to meet your request if an unexpected event occurs with less than 2 days’ notice. Sometimes it will just not be possible. Transponders Transponders are not intended/designed to be moved. If you do move a transponder from one vehicle to another, you need to let Security know so the QuickPass System can be updated. If a transponder has been moved and Security sees it is not on the
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Awarded outstanding
communities, CAI works in partnership
an exceptional community on its own
with its chapters to provide information,
and/or compared to other Associations.
education and resources to community
ArrowCreek has a solid financial foundation.
associations and the professionals who
The Owners are some of the smartest
support them. It provides access to practical
people around. It’s a beautiful community
knowledge and insights from leaders in the
with wonderful open space and great
field, best practices, research, education
views including views of the golf course.
programs and tools which the Association
The location is close to the Sierras and
Board and Committee members can use
Lake Tahoe. The Associations expanding
every day in this rapidly changing industry.
social community and activities, including
It’s all part of their mission to inspire
events combined through a growing
professionalism, effective leadership and
relationship with the Club at ArrowCreek
responsible citizenship. The CAI Nevada
make it exemplary.” As quoted by Debora
Chapter held is annual awards to recognize
Costa, President Associa Sierra North,
excellence in the industry on March 29th.
“ArrowCreek’s achievements are a direct
ArrowCreek was nominated and won
result of the participation and dedication
the Northern Nevada Outstanding Large
of the ArrowCreek board, committees, and
Association of the Year award (over 500
staff. We were confident in the nomination.
units).
It’s been our pleasure partnering with
what is the process? ArrowCreek Homeowners Association, Inc.
the best association in all of Nevada…. ArrowCreek.”
was nominated by Associa Sierra North and
Congratulations to the ArrowCreek
large association
Mutual of Omaha Bank. Once nominated
Homeowners Association Members,
the Association was thoroughly vetted before
the Board and Community Volunteers
ArrowCreek awarded the 2018 outstanding large association of the year from the community association institute
being asked to submit an essay explaining
for winning this prestigious award. Your
why ArrowCreek is deserving of such an
dedication is shown often, and you all
award (a huge thank you to Paul Burkett and
deserve this great win!
Jeanne Tarantino for preparing the essay!). A
following criteria:
northern nevada large association cai nomination accomplishment essay
• How the Association has enhanced the
The Association Board of Directors and
panel of judges reviewed each ‘anonymous’ submittal basing their decision on the
The Community Association Institute (“CAI”) 2018 Northern Nevada Outstanding Large Association of the Year award was presented to the ArrowCreek Homeowners Association, Inc. ArrowCreek is arguably the most prestigious community in northern Nevada consisting of 1089 lots. Managed by Jeanne Tarantino, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, a 30-year veteran manager, this community has been set for success with Associa since joining the Associa family in 2003.
what is cai? CAI is a nonprofit membership organization with 40,000 members in 64 chapters
lifestyle of its residents and homeowners • How the Association has overcome issues and problems • How the Association creates a sense of community and/or project that has a large
Association Community Manager using CAI training materials. The Association Board of Directors and the Association Community Manager have included CAI
impact on the overall operations of the
articles for reprint in the community news
Association
magazine and this will continue in 2019.
• The Association’s involvement in CAI during 2018 (must be a member in good standing)
worldwide with the goal of helping
Board Advisory Committee Volunteers have attended annual training sessions by the
The Association is a member of CAI and Board members and staff members have attended CAI trade shows to gather additional information impacting the community’s operation. The Association
Board Members and Committee Members
what makes ArrowCreek outstanding?
in building better, more responsible
Quoted by Jeanne Tarantino, CMCA, AMS,
in 2019 to write articles for CAI that may
communities. With almost 34,000
PCAM, Associa Sierra North Supervising
benefit other Associations. The potential
members dedicated to building better
Community Manager, “ArrowCreek is
articles may include such topics as: (1) The
community volunteers like the ArrowCreek
Communications Committee is hoping
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nuts and bolts of having a strategic plan;
• Design and launch a new Website featuring
• Develop and win a fire prevention grant
and how to make it a useful tool; (2) How
amenities, interest groups, committees,
to enhance wild fire safety within the
to form a safety/fuels committee to address
board members, social activities,
community;
wildfire and other disaster preparedness
documents, photo gallery, drone video, and
issues facing a community and (3) How to
suggestion box;
bring together a community that is divided to focus on common goals.
• Launch all-new HOA professional glossy HOA news magazine (6 publications per
• Develop and enhance upon the seven communication tools utilized within the community to reach residents – Email blasts, VOLO Village, Mail, Website, Front
The Association Board of Directors, Board
year). Full of information fun and fact,
Gate Signs, TownSquare, and ArrowCreek
Advisory Committee Volunteers (there are
community photos, information about CAI
Nextdoor.
eleven separate Advisory Committees),
activities/legislature, and a relationship
and Association Community Manager
building section with the privately owned
have contributed in many ways to enhance
golf course within the community;
living behind the gates of the community for its varied community members. Numerous initiatives have been launched and numerous ongoing initiatives continue within the community that are designed to support the Board Vision of “Come for the
• Design and launch a new user-friendly community member welcome packet • Updated HOA Documents – Currently out for Owner vote; • Development of capital projects that enhance the community amenities
View but Stay for the Lifestyle”. The 2018 initiatives include the following:
• Revised Architectural Design Guidelines and process that are more user-friendly
• Ongoing commitment to the Board
and improve efficiency of the process;
adopted 2017 Five Year Strategic Plan “Together, Creating Our Path Forward” for
• Build communications with the golf course Ownership for shared services to benefit both entities operating within the community; • Significant work to improve the overall reserve study and funding, including a 3 million dollar road replacement project successfully completed in 2018 • Continue to develop and improve upon Association sponsored social events within the community for both children and adults – Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Christmas Party, Community Barbeque, Ice Cream Socials, Movie Events, Meet and
the 1,085 active homesites
Greet Sessions, etc.;
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Blacklight Mini Golf
celebrating
years
20th anniversary into the air with Arnold Palmer in 1996 to launch the golf course construction. Our roots as a community are deep but we are now facing a significant event that will require our attention this year. We will be celebrating our true twentieth (20th) Anniversary based upon two significant dates. • The Legend and Challenge Golf Courses were dedicated in
1999-2019
August of 1999. • The first completed home and occupancy was in the fall of 1999. The two legal entities that govern our subdivision are looking for ways to celebrate this significant anniversary. The Association and The Club at ArrowCreek are requesting from the community any celebratory ideas and suggestions to recognize our anniversary this summer.
ArrowCreek celebrates 20 years
The Association and The Club at ArrowCreek are excited about the
the association & the club at ArrowCreek
upcoming anniversary celebrations that demonstrate the continued
The ArrowCreek Homeowners Association, Inc. came into existence
health and viability of the subdivision. This does demonstrate that
as a legal entity on May 8, 1997. However, many other events had
ArrowCreek is one of the best communities in Northern Nevada and
already occurred to start our community with the firing of an arrow
we will continue to get better.
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socials & events and events, vs TownSquare, with private
mark your calendars!
information such as details about your
Don't miss these upcoming HOA social events. As time goes by, more will be added. Watch this magazine, the signs at the gate, and email blasts to stay current. This year, we will be encouraging everyone to RSVP for all events.
account, HOA minutes, and other HOA
May 12, 2019
and will be required in the future. For this
CPR Training for ACHOA Board Members and Committee Members at the TMFPD station on Thomas Creek and for the community at large on May 19th. No cost but reservations will be necessary since classes are limited to 30 participants. There may be additional training sessions in the future.
May 19, 2019
news. She also discussed Volo Village for quick text or phone announcements. Her explanations helped everyone! Many thanks to the residents who RSVP’d, which the Social Committee encouraged, first event asking for RSVPs, 66% got the message and sent in their reservation. That is a great start! Your HOA hosts Meet & Greets usually 3 times a year, in the spring, fall and Dedicated Social Committee member Mary Ann Gaebe and her husband, Jim, stick around to clean the Residents' Center after the successful April Meet & Greet.
Swimming Pools open! Celebrating the 20th anniversary of ArrowCreek together with The Club at ArrowCreek 5:30pm, at the recreation field at the Residents’ Center. More details this summer.
june 17 - aug 2, 2019
magazine, the signs at the gate, and email announcements. Please come when you can!
save the date!
Pine Middle School Fun Run
May 31, 2019
winter. If you missed this one, watch this
you missed a good time! What a good time we had making new friends, meeting new neighbors, and getting involved in all the wonderful events and activities that ArrowCreek has to offer. Approximately 30 residents, old and new,
Join us for the annual HOA Barbecue, this year Cheers To 20 Years! Celebrating the 20th anniversary of ArrowCreek together with The Club at ArrowCreek Thursday, August 29th at 5:30pm at the Recreation field at the Residents' Center. More details
gathered for the April 11 potluck Meet
to come this summer.
& Greet. We shared very mouth-watering
The Club At ArrowCreek Summer Camp held at the Residents' Center. This camp is open to all ArrowCreek residents.
new interest group
appetizers, such as bacon-wrapped cocktail
Wine Lovers! Most of us love wine! New
august 29, 2019
spinach pinwheels with smoked trout, plus
Cheers To 20 Years Annual HOA BBQ!
sept 14, 2019 Chefs Club will have a Fund Raiser for
sausages, bacon cheese balls, dilled green beans, smoked salmon, chicken wings and multiple desserts! Not to mention wine, there was more than enough to share and last the evening.
resident Terry Brodt has volunteered to start a wine lovers interest group. At the Meet & Greet, he shared a lot of great ideas and fun things he wants to do with the group. To join, please contact Terry at terrybrodt@ comcast.net, or call him at 775.360.5751.
Eddy House with a tour of six gourmet
In addition to learning about the amenities
road to success
kitchens within ArrowCreek. The time
the HOA has to offer, guests learned
Join us on the Road to Success! This
for the event will be from 11am - 4pm.
about the technologies the HOA is using.
volunteer support group (RTS) is dedicated
Jeanne Tarantino, our association manager
to making a difference in lives of the
demonstrated our HOA website, the public
homeless and at risk youth in greater Reno
site with information about our community
area. It was formed by residents in the
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guess how many are coming to dinner? 100 people? What, you said 10! This won’t happen at ArrowCreek HOA events, because it is now supersimple to submit an RSVP for an HOA event. All you must do is go to ArrowCreek.com. See the event at
ArrowCreek interest groups art guild Connie Ghysels lulughysels@gmail.com www.ArrowCreekart.wordpress.com
Blood drive Donna Perez
Donnafayesc@aol.com
Bridge Club Dick Eddy
eddyrp@charter.net
the top. Please fill the very short form and click the button. Your board, your
Chefs club
social committee, your friends and your neighbors thank you very much
Carol Steingard sedona1927@gmail.com www.ac-chefs.club
for helping with this effort! When you RSVP, you're helping the HOA save money, because we don’t have to overspend, or underspend, on food. If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to acsocialcomm@ gmail.com.
Crafters Mary Steele
marysteele6239@att.net
cycling club Jeff Foster
jeff-foster@sbcglobal.net
former incline residents Gabrielle Rubsamen-Judd gamaveru1962@gmail.com
ArrowCreek community who have been providing monthly meals for Eddy House
hiking club
clients since December 2017. The residents
Mark Steingard
also conducted four fundraisers for the
sedona1927@gmail.com
mah jongg
Eddy House in 2018.
Patty Erickson
Our Vision is to support the Eddy
erickspm@gmail.com
men's tennis
House and other non-profit agencies whose common objective is to end youth
Don McConnell dfmcconnell67@gmail.com
homelessness in Reno, Nevada. These
music lovers
organizations assist homeless and at-risk youth to learn self-sustaining skills to become productive and confident citizens.
Our goals are to: • Implement three fundraising events in 2019 generating $50,000 in donations • Increase community awareness and participation • Offer monthly meals and/or food drives • Collect and organize items of need
How can you help? We are organizing our first Annual ArrowCreek Kitchen Tour fundraiser to be held on Saturday, September 14th. The event will start at 11am and end at 4pm. Come hear the details and learn the opportunities to participate. Please invite your friends to join us on RTS! Join us for RTS meetings on the 4th Wednesday of each month, 3-4:30pm at The Club At ArrowCreek. For more information, contact Paula Macenski, Cell: 415.302.1916, pmacenski@gmail.com.
INTEREST GROUPS! TELL US WHAT YOU'RE UP TO IN THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE ArrowCreek VIEW! We would love to hear from you! Tell us about your group, what kind of activities you do and when you meet. Send a word document along with high resolution photos to Betsy Burgess for inclusion in the next ArrowCreek View magazine. Content for the July issue is due June 12, 2019. betsyhburgess@gmail.com
Angela Havewala angelahavewala@yahoo.com
pickleball Kate Whittley acpickleball@gmail.com www.acpc.clubexpress.com
road to success Paula Macenski pmacenski@gmail.com Mary Katz marymfk77@gmail.com
scale models Hawley MacLean
hawley@hmaclean.com
singles skiing Stan Jaeger stanjaeger@gmail.com
snow shoeing Mark Steingard sedona1927@gmail.com
singles tennis Jeff Fisher jeffxfisher@gmail.com
volleyball Jessica & Aaron Hartwig hartwigsnv@yahoo.com
wine lovers Terry Brodt
terrybrodt@comcast.net
women's tennis Charlotte Curtis
charcurtisedd@aol.com
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Easter at ArrowCreek The annual Easter Egg Hunt at ArrowCreek was held on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the ArrowCreek Residents’ Center. The hunt is co-sponsored each year by the The ArrowCreek Homeowners Association and The Club at ArrowCreek. Even though the weather was cool, and there were a few clouds overhead, the Residents’ Center lawn provided the perfect atmosphere for the children and adults to participate in the egg hunt tradition. The resident field was sectioned off into age groups: 0-3, 4-6, 7-10, 11 + and an adult section. The field was laden with multi-colored eggs. Promptly at 11:30 a horn was blown, and the hunt began. Children with colorful baskets raced enthusiastically to find hidden Easter eggs, and adults found tiny bottles of adult beverages in their section of the field. Children were entertained by the Easter Bunny and played in the two large bounce houses while they waited for the hunt to begin. Over 150 children and approximately 150 adults participated in the event. Many thanks to the Homeowners and The Club at ArrowCreek staff for the festive egg hunt. We appreciate everyone RSVPing for every ArrowCreek event. It’s a big help with planning and budgeting!
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A D V E R T O R I A L S PA C E D O N AT E D B Y C C M E D I A
Since 2011, Eddy House has provided resources towards stabilizing youth who are considered high risk. Those who have experienced homelessness, been in the foster care system, and/or who have runway typify the types of youth Eddy House is trying to reach. Eddy House continues to provide services to those youth who find themselves in these situations in Northern Nevada. The Future at Eddy House Eddy House is moving into 2019 with plans for a 24-hour homeless youth drop-in center. The new facility will have:
population and that they understand our approach toward help and hope will help create stability and the necessary hand up towards becoming a productive member of society. We appreciate the support and partnership we have with the many individuals and organizations who are committed to the mission and work of Eddy House. Ways to Join Us in Our Work • One -time Donations
—Nicole (Age 20)
• Sustaining Donations--- be a part of the solution through monthly on-going donations
• 50 overnight beds (cots) • a commercial kitchen • laundry facilities • lockers • a classroom/therapy space • showers/bathrooms • a clothing closet • a technology space • a private space for medical testing/first aid
• Current List of Needs- Both in Goods and Skill Groups
This facility will continue to serve as the central intake and assessment facility for all homeless youth in northern Nevada. This project will address the immediate overnight and emergency needs of Eddy House’s extremely marginalized, non-system population of high-risk youth, ages 12-24.
Please visit our website www.eddyhouse.org for details and updates or send your donation directly to us: P.O Box 6207, Reno, NV 89503 Or in person: 423 East 6th Street, Reno, NV 89512. If you’d like to volunteer, please email meredith.tanzer@eddyhouse.org
Ways You Can Help Eddy House Youth Many have reached out to us and want to know “how can they help?” They’ve seen the work at Eddy House, they are aware of the needs of the growing homeless
Eddy House has helped me to get back on my feet. Supplied me with food when I didn’t have any. They helped me to get my birth certificate and essential documents so I could get a job.
• Personal or Corporate Match Donations or Fundraisers • Legacy Giving • Donations from our Amazon Wish List or Designating Eddy House Through Amazon Smiles and Other Outlets • Devante’s Gift ($1,000 Donation per Year)
Stay up-to-date with all that is happening with Eddy House through our Facebook page. https://facebook.com/eddyhouse If you’d like more info. Please contact: kelly@eddyhouse.org
LIST OF NEEDS:
NECESSITIES Men’s Boxers/Socks Women’s Undergarments/Socks Men’s/Women’s Undershirts Backpacks Tents/Sleeping Bags New Athletic Shoes/Winter Boots SELF CARE Hair Picks Wide Mouth Combs/Hair Brushes| African American Styling Products Nail Clippers/Nail Files Mesh Laundry bags Razors (Triple Blade) Deodorant Shaving Cream Sunscreen, Lip Balm Moisturizer HOUSE CARE Printer Paper & Printer Ink Security Cameras Cleaning Supplies File Folders Sharpies
The way we treat our most vulnerables is a reflection on who we are as a community. These are the community’s kids. We can’t ignore it. These kids are in a constant state of crisis and it’s a public health issue. —Lynette Eddy
If you’d like to support Eddy House please visit www.EddyHouse.org: Contribute Page
employee spotlight WHAT IS YOUR favorite food or restaurant in the reno area? Toucan Charlie's at Atlantis! The best buffet in town. Especially on Saturdays when it's seafood night.
WHAT ASPECT OF YOUR JOB do you enjoy the MOST? My co-workers and when a resident acknowledges my work. It feels good to be appreciated.
what aspect of your job is most challenging? Toilets! People who don't flush the toilet or who clog the toilet!
interests and or hobbies? Albina Godinez facilities/residents' center staff member HOMETOWN Culiacan, Sinaloa, MX HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WITH ArrowCreek and what is your job?
My favorite thing to do is spend time with my family.
I have been with ArrowCreek for 14 years. I work as the facilities janitor.
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Residents' center activities
barre blitz to tone, sculpt and burn tuesdays & thursdays 9:30-10:30am
yoga class mondays, wednesdays & fridays 9-10:15am
First Class is FREE! Great for all ages and levels.
First Class is FREE! Beginners welcome.
Introductory pricing: $15 drop-in or $100 for 10 classes.
$10 per class or $80 for 9 classes
Come join resident Leigh Macey for a fun, low-impact, muscle-
Troy Topper, Instructor
fatiguing Barre workout. Leigh is a Group Fitness Instructor
Troyoga10@gmail.com (preferred) | 970.623.9393
(specializing in Barre, Barbell Strength, Tabata, and Older Adult classes) and Personal Trainer. Please bring light weights (2 or 3 pounds are recommended). Leigh Macey, Instructor Lmacey1@gmail.com | 443.822.4211 Listing of the above services, vendors, individuals and/or groups is not an endorsement by ArrowCreek HOA.
GuestPolicy new rule Guests cannot use the facilities unless they are accompanied
Max number of guests allowed: »» One (1) to five (5) guests per property are at no charge »» Six (6) to nine (9) guests per property must pay additional $10.00 per guest »» Guests of 10 and over per household are considered a ‘group’, and will be charged as an “event” and must follow the application
by a resident who is 18 years or older with a picture ID. Resident must accompany the guest at all times.
process to rent the facilities: » Complete application & provide HOA insurance » Submit fee ($10/guest) and/or rental charges that may apply. » Fees must be paid in advance or day of event by check
(no cash), payable to the ArrowCreek HOA.
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pool opening memorial day weekend The Residents’ Center Pools will open by Memorial Day, pending
If any glass is broken on the pool deck, the primary recommendation by pool maintenance professionals is to
the Washoe County pool inspection and weather permitting
immediately drain the pool, sweep the pool, and scour the deck. It’s
Parents: There are NO LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY! Children under
Residents are denied access to the pool until cleanup is completed,
the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Children under
an annoyance for sure, and don’t forget the added expense to the
the age of 8 are NOT ALLOWED in spa. Please observe all posted
HOA. PLEASE – aluminum cans and plastics only at poolside!
signage and comply with the rules, it will make for a much safer, fun-filled spring/summer! Your cooperation and understanding are much appreciated.
why do we have so many pool rules?
the only sure-fire way to be sure that all glass particles are removed.
why take a shower before diving in? Suntan lotion, hair care products, and liquid fabric softener add a layer to the chemical make-up in the pool forcing chlorine and other additives to fail. For an association, maintaining the proper
It only takes one person to make the wrong choice and poof –
chemical balance may require multiple tests per day by licensed
summer fun by the pool can suddenly be ruined for the entire
professionals. Not only will this increase pool maintenance costs,
community.
it could also require a pool to be closed for a few hours while
why can't we have glass containers poolside?
chemicals can work their magic. Suddenly a two-minute rinse
When you drop a glass in your house, pieces ranging from chunks
why is swimming alone never allowed?
to invisible slivers scatter across the floor and under furniture. No matter how carefully you sweep, some months later a shard may be found behind a bookshelf or under a chair. Imagine if that glass were dropped on the concrete deck of a community pool. There’s even less to block the trajectory of each little piece which means that glass could easily, and most likely will, find a home in the water and at the bottom of the pool. As the pool pump churns, pieces of glass are stirred from the deep-end to the shallow and could come
before climbing in the pool doesn’t seem too much to ask.
It’s just a late-night swim, a chance to unwind after a long day with a few laps in the deep end. Except who will help if you slip stepping out of the water? The idea of limiting solo swimming isn’t meant to take a relaxing moment away, it’s meant to keep everyone safe. The restriction doesn’t just apply to anyone over 18. Children and young adults should never be allowed access to pools and spas unless an adult is present and able to focus their attention on the swimmers.
to rest on the steps used by a 7-year-old experiencing a summer
The next time you come across a pool rule that seems a little
swim season for the very first time.
over the top, remember that your health and wellbeing are what’s
Swimmers of all ages have been cut on glass in public and private pools. Some only need a band-aid. Others require stitches. And
important and every rule is designed to make sure you can have fun and get home safely.
some have ended up with sliced tendons necessitating surgery and
From Nevada Chapter Community Associations Institute magazine,
months of recovery.
Community Interests
parking at the residents' center
The round-a-bout in front of the Residents’ Center has been painted RED and is now a “NO PARKING” zone. The reason this was done is that the parking was hindering the ability for Emergency Vehicles to get through in case of an emergency. Please observe this and park in the upper parking lot.
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facilities & projects -by Scott peterlin, achoa general manager
Well, it looks like spring has finally sprung
this project as a priority in its 2017-2019
Board believes that designing a Trails Master
after a long harsh winter of big snow storms.
Strategic Plan, Phase 1 work has started
Plan will be a valuable resource to ACHOA
For most of January and all of February
on the project to identify the existing trails
residents and will provide information on
the snow kept coming, followed by a rainy
and develop a readable map for residents’
trailhead locations, access to adjacent public
March and April. Homeowners and staff
use. An ad hoc project team comprised of
trails, and key spots for taking in views,
members alike had many long days of snow
ArrowCreek residents has been formed to
unique features and wildlife. The trail map
removal, sometimes working seven days a
support the plan & map development.
will also identify approximate distances
week to keep up with the snow. All of us are happy to see sunny warmer days. Your Facilities staff has now transitioned to spring clean-up and irrigation season. Roads and pathways are being swept and landscaping/ weeding of common area is in full swing.
When the ArrowCreek community was originally designed in the mid-90’s, it included a wide variety of recreational amenities including a golf course, playgrounds, a recreation center, a member
and levels of difficulty, and suggested loops at a variety of lengths. Stay tuned for more information on the project. The project update is tentatively scheduled to be presented at the June 18th Board meeting.
clubhouse, and a trail system aligned
Residents can also look forward to the
We have some exiting projects under way to
along the major roadways throughout
addition of public Wi-Fi at the Residents
tell you about for this summer. Your Board
the development. Some of the trails are
Center this summer. The Wi-Fi will cover the
of Directors has approved a playground
paved and others remain soft surface and
interior of the Residents Center and extend
upgrade at the Residents Center. This will
are meant to interconnect the internal
to the swimming pool areas. This added
be a welcomed addition to all our young
neighborhoods to each other. The trails are
amenity also came from the ArrowCreek
residents and their families and will be an
also designed to interconnect with Washoe
Strategic Plan that identified the benefit
added amenity that sets ArrowCreek apart
County regional trail systems and open
of providing Wi-Fi as a key improvement
from other HOA’s in Northern Nevada. We
space areas.
to ArrowCreek members who use the
hope to have the playground installation completed by June. Look for pictures in the
The ArrowCreek community is a great
Residents Center.
location positioned at the foot of the Mount
We hope you have a chance to take
Rose Wilderness, adjacent to Washoe
advantage of the warm spring weather and
County Open Space and the Thomas Creek
enjoy all that ArrowCreek offers you! From
Another project that all in the community
trail system. The ArrowCreek Trails Map and
the many miles of scenic walking paths,
can look forward to is the development
the subsequent long-term goals of exploring
trails, parks, pools and courts, there is never
of an ArrowCreek Trails System Plan and
connections to the county system. The
a shortage of recreational activities outside
next ArrowCreek View edition of the new playground.
map. Based on the Board’s identification of
your doorstep! Enjoy!
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SUMMER IS COMING!
Join us at Camp ArrowCreek Weekly Sessions: June 17 - August 2
Ages 5-10
Sign-up for Summer today! Enrollment is open.
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 3:00pm Before-Care from 8:30am . After-Care until 3:30pm
Golf . Swimming . Wacky Wednesdays . Thankful Thursdays Arts & Crafts . STEM Challenges . Fun with Foods & More!
Weekly Tuition: Members & Residents $250 Guests of Members & Residents $275
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financial report your information. The Association has a solid Balance Sheet. (Left) The Association’s volunteer Board of Directors take their fiduciary duties seriously and they are constantly reviewing monthly financials. The Board of Directors approve all expenditures within the organization with a minimum of two approvals needed for payment. The Board of Directors working with Scott Peterlin, General Manager, and the Community Manager, Jeanne Tarantino, devote The ArrowCreek Homeowners Association,
generally accepted in the United States
a lot of time to keep the Association on
Inc.’s Board of Directors approved the
of America.”
track both concerning expenditures but
December 31, 2018 Audited Financials as per NRS 116. The Audited Financials as per past years was a clean report as stated by McClintock Accountancy Corporation, the Association’s Independent Auditors.
The Association through its Board of Directors has built a solid tradition of providing a fiscally responsible and solid budget management process that makes it
also for investments. It takes time and the community appreciates the efforts expended in making the Association one of the best in Northern Nevada.
one of the financially strongest homeowner
If you have any questions concerning
“In our opinion, the financial statements
associations in Northern Nevada. The
the Audited Statements or Unaudited
referred to above present fairly, in
Audited financial statements demonstrate
Statements for the Association, please
all material respects, the financial
that strength and the entire Audit Report
contact Jeanne Tarantino and she will
position of ArrowCreek Homeowners
has been posted to the secure Town Square
forward your questions to the Budget and
Association as of December 31, 2018,
website for your review. The following are
Finance Committee to provide an answer.
and the results of its operations and its
extracts from Board Meeting Presentation
The Budget and Finance Committee
cash flows for the year then ended in
and the Audit Report are provided for
is pleased to present this report to the
conformity with accounting principles
community. Continued on page 36
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photo contest ArrowCreek view front page photo contest Attention all ArrowCreek
photo will be featured on the cover along with a story about the
photographers! The ArrowCreek
shot and the artist in the August/September ArrowCreek View
View, your community News
issue.
Magazine is looking for a great community photo to be used on a future cover of our Magazine. In order to qualify, your digital photos must be submitted via email to Associa Sierra North by July 30th for judging. The winning
The winner will also receive a $100 gift card. Three Runners-up photography will also be featured in that issue. In order to qualify for consideration and publication your photo must be a JPG file that is at least 8.6 inches wide by 11.25 inches tall in vertical aspect ratio. (Please no prints.) We ask that any resident’s faces shown in the photo include permission with submission.
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financial report continued The Association’s Liabilities are minimal, and the Association has reasonable carry forward fund balances to cover future operational needs.
The Association’s Revenue Statement indicates how operations are funded.
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The Associations Expense Statement shows how funds are spent to maintain, repair, replace and upgrade the community.
The Owners Equity for all lot owners has and remains financially sound.
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Why should each ArrowCreek Owner register for TownSq?
• This is the newest technologybased communications platform, implemented to keep you connected with ArrowCreek • Check your account real time 24-7 • Instantly make payments to your account online • Be notified instantly of architectural actions and compliance items related to your property • Easily connect to the HOA to ask questions, report concerns, access information, etc. • Immediate access to community notices, events, documents, minutes, financials, etc.
Home
is your sanctuary
preparing dinner for your family or entertaining everyone ends up in the kitchen? This is why the great room concept has become a wonderful evolution to how we live. We need
When you walk in the door to your
space to spread out and enjoy each
home what do you feel? Do you feel
other. Connection has become more
a sense of calm or do you feel chaos?
important than ever with the increase
Do you feel proud or do you feel that
of technology in our lives and creating
your home is not what you want it to
space for conversation is important.
be? Home can mean different things
The addition of accessories that reflect
2. Click login at the top of the screen – wait a few seconds for it to load.
to different people but most of us feel
who you are bring your personal stamp
it is place that we go to enjoy quiet
to your house and make it your home.
3. Click on “Managed by Associa, Register Here” which is a green statement located below the green login button.
time, entertain or spend time with
4. The Welcome screen will prompt you for your account number and zip code (89511). If you don’t know your account number, just contact Associa Sierra North.
venate before another day. This feeling
How to register…. it’s really easy and really fast! 1. Go to www.townsq.io
5. It will prompt you to create a login and then you should be good to go.
our families. It is also a place that we prepare our meals and sleep to rejuis important to the way you live. When you come home you should strive to feel that you belong, that the colors and the function bring you a sense of calm.
The master bedroom suite is the next most important area of your home. It is where rest and rejuvenation take place and this is a very important part of your daily life. Even if you spend very little time in your master bedroom and bathroom it is important how you feel when you go to sleep and how you feel when you awaken in the morning.
6. Once registered you can modify your ‘profile’ for how you want to receive notices (or not) from the HOA.
Do you look around your home and
Are you surrounded by colors and
say it’s time for an update? Let’s start
textures that are pleasing to you?
Please note that “Internet Explorer” does not support TownSq (a different browser should be selected). And, for smart phones and tablets, be sure to download the google application at www.townsq.io/
kitchens and bathrooms sell homes.
Want help registering?
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with a kitchen remodel. We know that The reason this is so true is because the kitchen is the heart of the home. Think of it as having a heartbeat and the rest of the rooms in your home stem from the heart. The kitchen is where everyone gathers. Isn’t it funny how no matter what we do when
When it is time to consider a major remodel in your home let’s take a couple of factors into consideration. Is your plan to sell your home in the next one to three years? Or is your plan to stay in your home for at least the next five years? The reason this is important has a great deal to do with how you intend to focus on your remodel
about the kitchen flow between the sink, cooktop and refrigerator. Do you have more than one cook in your kitchen? The bathrooms can be updated in a simple in terms of overall interior design. If you
have a nice budget with the thinking that
manner or you can extend the budget to a
plan to sell in the near future, you will
your new purchases will go with you to
very designer show stopping look.
want to look at improving what is existing
your next home. There is no question that
and not stray too far from the design you
refreshing your home will bring you an in-
What is important to you? When you find
already have. Fresh paint in a pleasing soft
crease in the value of your home and ease
unique ways to make your house your
tone, new flooring and maybe some small
to sell. If you are planning to stay in your
home you have created your sanctuary.
improvements. Your furnishings can be
home for five or more years take a close
refreshed and that may be a good place to
look at how your home functions. Think
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By Kirsten Shull, RID, NKBA, ASID www.sjoldesigns.com
Where skin cancer statistics are compiled, it has been shown that melanoma is the most common skin cancer in the United States and many other countries. Skin cancer is more common in people with lightly pigmented skin; white people are more at risk. Those with fair or blonde hair, blue or green eyes, and those who burn easily are also more likely to get skin cancer. Aim at Melanoma,” as one of the largest international melanoma foundations established to seek a cure for melanoma, has annually published statistics that are intended to describe this health crisis and they are provided with their permission below: • 264 people are diagnosed with invasive melanoma every day— that’s over 11 people every hour. • 7,230 Americans are expected to die of melanoma this year— that's one person every 72 minutes, and nearly 20 every day. • The percentage of people who develop melanoma has more than doubled in the past 30 years. • Melanoma is the second most common cancer in men ages 2039. • Melanoma is the third most common cancer in women ages 20-39. • Melanoma is the fifth most common cancer in men and women of all age groups.
SkinCancer
• By age 65, rates in men double those in women, and by age 80 they triple. • 57,220 cases of invasive melanoma will occur in males.
awareness month
• 39,260 cases of invasive melanoma will occur in females.
National Melanoma Skin Cancer Awareness Month, May 2019 The month of May has been designated by the American Acad-
• Approximately 400 new cases of pediatric melanoma will be diagnosed.
emy of Dermatology as National Melanoma Skin Cancer Preven-
Melanoma is often caused by exposure to high levels of sunlight,
tion Month. This designation aims to raise awareness about skin
which ArrowCreek has with over 307 sun days per year at our
cancer and increase the chances of early detection so early inter-
average altitude of 5,280 feet. A mole can become malignant
vention treatments can be applied. It's vital that skin cancers such
(cancerous) often years after the skin has been burnt (often after
as melanoma, a rarer and often deadly form of skin cancer, are
sun bathing or using sun beds). One or more blistering sunburns
treated early as later stage treatments are not normally effective.
during childhood or teenage years can cause skin cancer many
There is no reliable cure for melanoma. In most cases, all the surgeon can do is cut cancerous tissue from the body by removing malignant moles, the skin surrounding the malignant mole and
years later. Whilst previous exposure to the sun and sun beds are established risk factors, melanoma and other skin cancers can still arise without overexposure to sun and light.
removing nearby lymph nodes if the cancer has spread. Mela-
According to “AIM at Melanoma” there are numerous myths
noma does not respond well to chemotherapy and the effects of
about melanoma that should be set straight and are listed below
drug treatments are quite limited. Once melanoma has spread to
with their permission.
other parts of the body life expectancy can rapidly diminish so it's vital early surgical treatment is given.
• I don’t have to worry about melanoma; it’s rare. Melanoma cases have doubled in the last 30 years, and over 90,000 new cases
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of invasive melanoma will be diagnosed in the United States this
• A “base tan” protects the skin from sunburn. A tan means the
year. It's one of the most frequently occurring cancers in young
skin has already sustained DNA damage and it’s trying to protect
adults ages 20 to 30.
itself from further damage by producing melanin. There is no such thing as a safe or healthy tan.
• It’s “just” skin cancer. Melanoma IS a form of skin cancer—the deadli-
• People with darker skin don’t develop
est form. Found early, the five-year
melanoma. While melanoma is more
survival rate is around 99%. Found
common in those with lighter skin tones,
late, after it has spread to other parts
people of all skin colors, including Afri-
of the body, the five-year survival rate
can Americans, Hispanics, and Asians,
drops to a frightening 15%-20%.
can develop melanoma.
• I need to tan for vitamin D. The
Please consult a suitable healthcare
National Institute of Health recom-
professional if you have any concerns
mends that we focus on getting our
with your skin. However, some of the
vitamin D from food, supplements,
symptoms that doctors will look for are
or brief daily exposure to the sun.
as follows:
• A tanning device is a safe way to get a tan. False! Indoor tanning may emit UV radiation up to 15 times the strength of the midday sun. Those who begin tanning before the age of 35 increase their melanoma risk by 59%, and the risk increases with each use. Women younger than 30 are six times more likely to
• The earliest symptom is typically a change in an existing mole or a new mole arising. • The development of a new pigmented or unusual- looking growth on your skin.
develop melanoma if they tan indoors.
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• The below mentioned strategies help discriminate melanoma from other skin cancers.
information and insights provided in the ArrowCreek View News Magazine.
These ABCDE's of melanoma help identify the disease condition: • Asymmetry: The mole may not be uniform; one half looks different from the other half.
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• Border irregularity: The moles may be uneven or notched.
function. The highly sustainable natural bamboo fabrics offer the
• Color: The moles may be of different colors and irregular pat-
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yarn selection and weave vs. chemical sprays of other brands.
• Diameter: The mole may be bigger in size, at least a 6mm size. • Evolving: The mole may be changing colors, size and texture and might also bleed.
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Lastly, protective lotions and protective clothing have now become
for more information.
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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS ArrowCreek VIEW? A BIG thank you to residents who traveled with their ArrowCreek View and snapped a shot of themselves with the magazine on vacation! Exactly what we are looking for! We love to view your pictures and hear your stories. Please forward, to our Community Manager, any photos of where you've been in the world with a caption explaining the location. We're looking for unique, fun photos from your trips. We need full-size high resolution photos or we can not include them in the magazine.
jill richardson This is me (Jill Richardson) on a recent trip to Hawaii. The first photo is on a bike ride down Haleakala Crater on Maui. (Above) The second is at the Polynesian Cultural Center on Oahu. (Left)
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ACHOA board of directors Morgan White, President Joyce Seelen, Vice President Robert McDonald, Secretary Sam Reagle, Treasurer Gary Jacobson, Director James Keller, Director John Krisch, Director
ArrowCreek calendar achoa 2019 board meetings
ADRC 2019 meetings
Meeting dates may be subject to change. The below meeting dates are all on Tuesdays at 6pm. Executive Sessions may be held prior to each regular board meeting.
Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. The deadline to submit is the 1st Wednesday of each month.
ACHOA ADRC MEMBERS
JUNE 18
John Krisch, Chair
AUG 20
Joyce Seelen (Board Member)
NOV 5
Dave Steele, Roger Sheppard, Ron Duncan,
DEC 3 (Annual Members meeting, election & budget ratification)
Tricia Leonard, Charlie Dickinson
* Please note the meeting schedule is subject to change and may be modified at any time. Fiscal year is January - December. Board meetings. Meetings are recorded in accordance with NRS 116. a copy of the audio recording, the minutes or a summary of the minutes of the meeting shall be provided to the unit’s owner upon request, in electronic format at no charge to the unit’s owner or, if the association is unable to provide the copy or summary in electronic format, in paper format at a cost not to exceed 25 cents per page for the first 10 pages, and 10 cents per page thereafter. Typed minutes, and other important HOA information is posted www.TownSq.io. Minutes will be available within 30 days of the meeting. An owner may record on audiotape or any other means of sound reproduction a meeting of the executive board if the owner, before recording the meeting, provides notice of his or her intent to record the meeting to the members of the executive board and the other units’ owners who attend the meeting. Board meeting agendas will be available on the ArrowCreek.com website or through Associa Sierra North at least 10 days prior to a meeting. Please note that agendas may be altered up to 3 days prior to a meeting. Please contact Associa Sierra North for a final version.
calendar key adrC Architectural Design Review Committee
Executive Session Meeting of the board of directors
(closed meeting). Held the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Deadline to submit is 1st Wednesday of month.
to discuss delinquencies, legal issues and CC&R violations. (Closed meeting)
aSN Associa Sierra North board meeting Regular meeting of the board of
Informal gathering with owners and board for open general discussion about items of concern. (No action is taken at meeting.)
town hall
directors. Homeowners welcome. Owner forum at the beginning of each meeting.
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ARROWCREEK MARKET UPDATE Homes Sold
Average Sold Price
-5%
+14%
Year-to-Date 2019: 19 Year-to-Date 2018: 20
Year-to-Date 2019: $1,092,816 Year-to-Date 2018: $958,550
Average Price per Sq Ft
Average Days on Market
+8%
+25%
Year-to-Date 2019: $279.28 Year-to-Date 2018: $233.55
Year-to-Date 2019: 125 Year-to-Date 2018: 100
S ﹒ I’ ﹒ I have the market expertise and support to give you the results you need. Call or email me today and let’s make 2019 the greatest year for you!
JAY KENNY
Arrowcreek Expert
(775) 848-6549 jkenny@dicksonrealty.com
All information is deemed reliable but is not warranted or guaranteed by Seller, Broker or Agent. If your home is currently listed for sale, this is not intended to be a solicitation.