Desert Mountain Connection Spring 2018

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(pictured left to right/top to bottom) Tom Scavone, Rich Sherman, Mike Klonoski, Derek Hill, Paul Sefcovic, Mike Dings, Danny Fullerton, Bob Engelman). Not pictured Sissy Sailors

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TABLE OF CONTENTS A Letter from the Editor..................... 4 Kevin Pollock

Executive Editor Community Manager

President's Letter................................. 8 Operations........................................... 10

Dana Bondon

Managing Editor Administrative Manager

Safety & Access................................ 12

Contributing Writers

Business Update............................... 14

Rich Sherman Bob Engelman Tom Scavone Frances Emerson Kevin Pollock Bruce Spilka Bill Fultz Jacob Marshall Donna Hardin Jacque Pickering Brook Urban Tony Amezcua Magazine Layout Design

Ana Ochoa The Desert Mountain Connection is designed to help you feel connected to Desert Mountain whether or not you are residing in the community.

Submissions of community news, articles or photography for The Desert Mountain Connection should be sent to dbondon@desertmthoa.com.

The Desert Mountain Connection is not responsible for the return of unsolicited materials. The paid advertising contained herein does not represent the endorsement of the Desert Mountain Master Association. Reproduction, in whole or in part, without written permission is prohibited.

The Desert Mountain Connection is published by the Desert Mountain Master Association.

Printed in the USA. Copyright 2018, The Desert Mountain Connection.

All Rights Reserved.

Village News....................................... 18 Library Events.................................... 30 Meeting Calendar............................. 32

From the DMMA Board Short-Term Rentals Page 6

Based on the concerns of Desert Mountain homeowners about short-term home rentals, the Board is proposing an amendment to our CC&Rs that is designed to protect the character and quality of our community and its unique brand. Read more about the issue on page 6.

Parkway Renovation Page 17 Committee Chair, Tom Scavone, provides an update on the projected Parkway project.

Annual Report 2017 Page 20

Design Review................................... 34

2017 was another positive year for the Desert Mountain Master Association.DMMA President, Rich Sherman and DMMA Treasurer, Bob Engelman provide an overview of 2017.

Contact Sheet.................................... 38

Behind the Scenes

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Meet Donna Hardin Page 24

Administrative Coordinator, Donna Hardin, discusses just a few of her responsibilities here on the Mountain. Read more on page 24.

Community News - Page 28 City of Scottsdale

Calendar of Events

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Looking for something to do? Just some of the City of Scottsdale events are listed. Read more to find out‌

Landscaping News

Water - Use it Wisely Page 36

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DLC Resources provides insightful watering tips for the different seasons. Read how to protect one of our most valuable resources on page 36.

Please recycle.

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A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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t is hard to believe that by the time this edition of the Connection arrives in your mailbox, the first quarter of 2018 will already be gone. It seems as though the first few months of the year always go by quickly, and then drag a bit when the heat comes before sailing right through the holidays. It might have something to do with how busy we tend to be during the cooler months, particularly at Desert Mountain.

January and February is when the DMMA holds its Annual Meeting of the Members and several Board meetings to organize and plan for the rest of the year. Our Annual Meeting on January 22nd was well attended and showcased the accomplishments of the last year, while saying goodbye to longtime Board Member and outgoing President Ryan Larson. We thank Ryan for six years of leadership and hard work on behalf of the Association.

New President, Rich Sherman, takes over the reins and will lead the Master Board through a bold list of goals, both big and small. Read more about them in his report on page 8.

Recently appointed committee chairs and members continue the work of the previous

year and start the process of identifying new projects for 2018. All committee members can be found on page 9.

As we move through March and into April, the community decision to possibly restrict short-term rentals is on everyone’s mind. All Owners should have received a number of communications this past month related to the subject. A report is included in this edition of the magazine on page 6.

Candidly, there isn’t a “non-busy” time of the year for the Association. There is just busy… and REALLY busy! But with a committed Board, volunteers willing and able to spend their time assisting and a dedicated staff, we can continue to make Desert Mountain safe, secure and beautiful.

Kevin Pollock, PCAM, CAAM Community Manager

REMINDER - If you are leaving for the summer please remember to call or email the HOA office to change your mailing address in order to receive important communications.

Contact us at 480-635-5600 or sgray@desertmthoa.com

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F ROM TH E DM M A BOARD

A Look at the Short-Term Home Rental Market

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n the past decade, major industries have been challenged by brokering services that enable individuals to directly reach consumers of their goods and services. Oftentimes, the competition caused by these new business models has improved convenience, ease of use and lowered prices. Think about Uber and Lyft, which have challenged standard cab and delivery companies; or Craigslist and Angie’s List displacing the “Classifieds.” You probably used online booking services like Travelocity and Expedia instead of reservation systems managed by airlines and hotels. Or instead of calling a restaurant you’ve reserved a table through OpenTable.

Short-term Rentals (STRs) – A Brief History Last, but not least, numerous rental websites like Airbnb,

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Vacation Rental by Owner (VRBO), HomeAway and FlipKey circumvent real estate agencies. Operators of rental properties can reach people all over the world who are looking for shortterm accommodations. Online rental sites make it easy for potential renters to comparison shop for the vacation home they would like. That helps drive down costs as landlords compete for business. Since the advent of these online tools, the global short-term rental market of homes grew to a $100 billion industry per year. Airbnb, since its launch in 2009 has doubled the number of bookings for its properties every year until 2017, when a harsher regulatory environment helped to slow its growth.1 A 2011 study by HomeAway, cites a variety of reasons vacationers might prefer homes to hotels (see chart).

While the growth of the industry has been good for online brokerage services (the current valuation of Airbnb is $31B2) as well as good for operators of rental property and renters, the growth of short-term rentals does not seem to be as good for residential communities. Localities across the country are considering or adopting ordinances that limit or prevent the ability of property owners to rent out singlefamily homes on a short-term basis. The aim is to protect the character and stability of neighborhoods that have not been zoned for transient populations.

For instance, four years ago the Florida League of Cities claimed, “short-term rentals are causing problems in many cities around the state by creating commercial activity in residential areas. Problems include noise, inadequate parking, infrastructure intended for residential use is now being used on a commercial scale, and decreased property values in neighborhoods taken over by vacation rentals.”3 The grass-roots organization, Keep Neighborhoods First, writes “The influx of out-of-town visitors upsets the peaceful enjoyment of long-standing residential neighborhoods. Short-term renters have no stake in the community, and therefore no reason to care how the neighborhood around them suffers from their vacation activities.”4 The December 2015 issue of Realtor magazine, stated, “The real estate industry needs to take a stand to protect residential zoning laws against STRs [short-term rentals].

Without this protection, property values will decline and cause neighborhood stress and disruption.”

Fast-forward to Now On February 21, 2018 the Associated Press reported that South Portland, Maine’s city council approved “sweeping regulations for short-term home rentals…. Councilors acknowledged some short-term rental operators will be unhappy, but the vote is to preserve neighborhoods in the face of community division.”5 As recently as February 22, 2018, the Kansas City Star reported the city’s council vote to bar new short-term rentals in low-density neighborhoods of single-family homes.6 Limits are set on the number of people allowed to occupy a single-family home; fire and safety inspections are required. A spokesperson for Airbnb indicated “these clear rules reflect a fair compromise that Airbnb and our hosts are proud to support.” On that same date, the town council of Sandy Springs just outside of Atlanta, voted unanimously to add more regulations on short-term rentals.

The rules will require operators of short-term rentals to register the home as such and have the property inspected for compliance with building and fire codes. Owners must pay a business license fee and hotel-motel bed tax, the city’s noise ordinance must be posted prominently in the home, and operators must notify neighboring homes of the rental nature of the property.7

A Proposed Change to Our CC&Rs As you probably noticed, the short-term rental of homes in Desert Mountain has become a “hot topic.” In response to concerned homeowners who have personally witnessed issues in other communities or have been disturbed by occupants of rental properties here, the DMMA has proposed an amendment to the Covenants, Conventions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) that would limit the presence of outsiders in our neighborhoods. Homeowners and Club members can access rental properties for short visits by their friends and family.

The new restriction of a 30-day minimum stay applies to properties being rented to people who are not connected to our community. A minimum 7-day stay would be required of home exchanges.

As a premier, private and secure community with outstanding Club amenities, Desert Mountain needs to protect its brand and our quality lifestyle, in addition to preserving and even enhancing property values. The Board and management of the DMMA has proposed the amendment to the CC&Rs because the time to act is now – not after we might see continuing growth of rental properties.

Assuming the amendment passes, the Board would delay the effect until January 1, 2019. A reasonable “sunset period,” allows current operators of rental properties to honor contracts they already have in hand. As important, by working to establish a viable brokering/concierge service, the DMMA hopes to match homeowners and Club members needing short-term rentals for special events (family reunions, tournaments, weddings, etc.) with owners of rental properties. That step should help mitigate or eliminate any negative financial impact on rental operators.

Finally, enforcement will depend on a set of improved security and registration processes, as well as an escalating set of penalties for non-compliance.

Every homeowner on the mountain has a stake in the future of this community. Please support the proposed amendment to the CC&Rs. Footnotes 1 Reuters, February 22, 2018: “Stymied by regulators, Airbnb looks to luxury vacations, hotels for growth.”

2 ibid.

3 Florida League of Cities 2017 Legislative Issue Briefs, http://www. floridaleagueofcities.com/docs/default-source/Advocacy/Issue-Briefs-TalkingPoints/2017-ib---short-term-rentals.pdf?sfvrsn=0 4 The Problem with Commercialized Short-Term Rentals, Keep Neighborhoods First, http://www.keepneighborhoodsfirst.org/strproblem 5 Associated Press, February 21, 2018: “South Portland approves regulations of short-term rentals.”

6 Kansas City Star, February 22, 2018: “With Council OK, here’s how KC will regulate Airbnb and other short-term rentals.”

7 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, February 22, 2018: “Sandy Springs tightens grip on Airbnbs with more rules, expenses.”

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PRESIDENT'S LETTER

Who Cares?

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our reading this article from the incoming President is a good indication that you do... which we recognize and appreciate.

Engaging Homeowners is a challenge your HOA Board often experiences as we develop our respective strategies and action plans for the New Year.

Listening and responding is critical to our Mission Statement in keeping Desert Mountain “safe, secure and beautiful.” Your village council-of-presidents provides an excellent connection to your concerns and expectations; please know who they are by referring to the list on the opposite page and let them know of any issues or desires for change. Attending our (now monthly) open Board meetings is another way we can better establish effective two-way communication.

With that in mind, and understanding that this message was penned 30-days earlier; some things to share: The short-term rental issues resulted in a new proposal which you have now received and hopefully have studied. We are again asking for your support with further details explained on page 6.

Your HOA Board and that of the Desert Mountain Club have established a new level of mutual support and cooperation with common marketing objectives directed at enhancing the Desert Mountain “Brand...” more details will be shared in future editions as time progresses.

New HOA Board Committees and membership have been established with their priorities again aligned with our Mission and the expressed needs of

the DM community. The Committees are listed on the opposite page. Some highlighted goals are: 1. Services/Amenities/Maintenance • Upgrades to the front entrance monument • Customer Service – first impressions at the gate 2. Homeowner Participation/Happiness • Homeowner Survey – defining what the HOA does and how is it viewed by the owners 3. Finance • Meet operating budget • Quarterly reporting of reserve activity

Rich Sherman President

Desert Mountain Master Association

4. Safety/Security • Prepare Emergency Plan • Clarify services with DMCI 5. Communications • Marketing plans in concert with DMCI • Website and other communication pieces reviewed and brought up to brand standards We share your enthusiasm and optimism for another year of progress and I am pleased to serve as your new President; looking forward to staying-in-touch.

Your HOA Board is here for you!

REMINDER: eGo Tag and Portable Transponders Please remember that per the Policy, eGo Tags and Portable Transponders are non-transferable. Should you purchase a new vehicle please contact the HOA at 480-635-5600 to have the old tag deactivated or tell the Officer at the construction gate who installs the new eGo Tag on your new vehicle that the old tag needs to be deactivated. In addition, per the Policy: if an owner lends or gives his/her Portable Transponder to a non-Desert Mountain owner or a vendor, the privilege or owning a Portable Transponder will be immediately revoked. They are to be used by the owner and/or their significant other only.

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COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Design Review

Legal

Safety & Access

Derek Hill, Chair Carol Bender Craig Mitchell Dave Ostermeyer Donna Brown Paul Sefcovic Roy Humphries

Paul Sefcovic, Chair Bill Dorr Rich Sherman Sissy Sailors Tom Scavone

Mike Klonoski, Chair Bob Mourad Dave Ostermeyer Jim Duffey Jim Scotti Michael Vitch

Communications Danny Fullerton, Chair Barbara White Buddy Goodman Cindy Lieberman Deb McIntyre Sissy Sailors

Elections Sissy Sailors, Chair Bill Ward Cathy Ostermeyer Liz Draeger Rich Sherman Troy Gillenwater

Owner Services Mike Klonoski, Chair Joanne Klonoski Sissy Sailors

Landscape, Infrastructure & Trails Mike Dings, Chair David Kirr Diane Mott Gene Thomas George Cawman Jim Morrissey Ryan McKendrick Tom Scavone Wendy Whitman

Parkway Renovation Tom Scavone, Chair Andy Halmay Bob Engelman – Budgeting Liaison Dave Ostermeyer – S&A Liaison Dennis Engen Mike Dings Ray Herzog Red Conger Rick Coleman

Covenants Paul Sefcovic, Chair Cathy Ostermeyer

COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS Apache Cottages I&II Lin Pecaut Apache Peak Bill Eckholm Arrowhead Cathy Ostermeyer Cochise Geronimo Rick Coleman Cochise Ridge Tami Henderson Deer Run Liz Draeger Desert Fairways Mike Ervin Desert Greens Allen Smith Desert Hills Jim Sherbert

Desert Horizons David Smith GQ/SR/EF Steve Clark Grey Fox Bill Couch Haciendas Susan Reynolds Lone Mountain I&II TBD Lookout Ridge David Carroll Lost Star Daniel Sobic Mountain Skyline Dave Smith Painted Sky Alice Katz

Renegade Trail Mark Gilman Rose Quartz Ken Kasses Saguaro Forest

Roger Greaves

Seven Arrows TBD Sonoran Cottages Wendy Whitman Sonoran Ridge TBD Sunset Canyon Jill Marchi Turquoise Ridge Norm Jacobs

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OPERATIONS

SPOTLIGHT ON

Assistant Operations Coordinator Bruce Spilka

Operations Coordinator

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orman has been employed at Desert Mountain since 2004 with Anderson Security as part of the security team. From 2007 to 2009 Norman began his CCMC career at Desert Mountain with the Design Review team. Due to the economic downturn that required staff reductions, Norman returned to the Desert Mountain Anderson Security team. In July 2016, Norman had the opportunity to rejoin CCMC in his new role as Assistant Operations Coordinator.

In 1980 Norman traveled with an international musical group called Up With People as a band member and performed in Rome and Mexico City. He served in the United States Army in 1988 and was on active duty during the Operations of Desert Storm, Desert Shield and Operation Provide Comfort. Norman has a Bachelor’s Degree from DeVry University in Computer Information Systems.

He has had the opportunity to travel from his time serving in the Army and as a member of the group Up With People.

His travels have given him the opportunity to also explore Honduras, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Italy, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, and Cuba.

In his current position with CCMC, Norman performs various tasks for the Desert Mountain Master Association. His primary goals are to meet the needs of our residents by preserving and enhancing property values and ensuring their safety. Some of Norman’s responsibilities include:

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• Go-to person for the operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of the gate access system • Project Manager for the installation of the new gate operators at all the village gates • Assists the Information Systems Administrator with our wireless network maintenance • Meets with the Haciendas village representatives on a routine basis to walk the property and discuss service and maintenance requests • Performs monthly property and site inspections for maintenance and safety concerns • Responds to service requests for our community mailbox kiosks • Completes inspections of residences for Property Title Searches for compliance of the Design Review Guidelines when homes are sold • Assists with the 2018 road work project coordination • Works with the Design Review Department performing inspections for non-compliance issues and construction fence removals.

Every day is different with a wide variety of operational requests for service which makes Norman’s job both exciting and interesting.

ELEVATING REAL ESTATE

Elevating Our Profile • Top 3% of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty • Top 150 Real Estate Agents in the Valley • Over $30 million in sales volume year-to-date • Members of the Desert Mountain Club

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Why work with the best?

Elevating the experience to surpass all expectations. We recognize the purchase and sale of your home and property is the most personal and significant one you make. It is our privilege to guide you and your family through the process. In doing so, we create relationships that last generations. Our unique team has been serving this extraordinary community for over 25 years and our powerful brand provides access to the most affluent buyers in the world with over 900 offices in 65 countries. Our office is located at the Desert Mountain Main Gate – please stop by and ask for us. We are open daily and look forward to serving you and providing exceptional service.

Sincerely,

Cheryl D’Anna Donna LeGate Cheryl.Danna@russlyon.com Donna.LeGate@russlyon.com 480.319.3800 602.399.0829

Bob Terry Bob.Terry@russlyon.com 602.370.0644

37700 North Desert Mountain Parkway | Scottsdale | AZ 85262

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SAFETY AND ACCESS

Meet Your Desert Mountain Officers of the Year for 2017 from Anderson Security Agency.

Bill Fultz

Director of Security

Sean Yonts

Bryce McCleery

SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR

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or the second time in 17 years, we have a tie for Supervisor of the Year.

Captain Sean Yonts He has been with Desert Mountain for twelve years. Sean enjoys working at Desert Mountain because of the interaction he gets with residents. He also enjoys the camaraderie of his fellow officers. Sean served in the United States Marine Corps where he was a Presidential Honor Guard. He also was a marksmanship instructor at MCB (Marine Corps Base) Quantico. In his free time, he enjoys target shooting, fishing and taking road trips.

Sean is the day shift watch commander at Desert Mountain.

Lieutenant Bryce McCleery Bryce has been with Desert Mountain for six years. He enjoys working at Desert Mountain because he also appreciates the camaraderie with his fellow officers and he enjoys working closely with the HOA staff. He also likes the challenges that each day brings. In his spare time, Bryce enjoys spending time with his family and experiencing different types of food with his wife.

He also enjoys the outdoors and is a growing drone enthusiast.

Bryce is the day shift Lieutenant at Desert Mountain.

Benedict Barroga

Alma Martinez

games and taking her dog to the park. You can generally see Alma working at the Main Gate.

Wildfire Season 2018 - Be prepared Govenor Ducey has issued an outlook for an especially difficult wildfire season because of record dry winter conditions. Many of you may recall the “Cave Creek Complex Fire” in 2005. (Pictured below.) It was recorded at the time as Arizona’s second largest fire, and it reached the northern fringes of our community.

One of the best ways to protect your home from these occurrences is to create defensible fire space, which is a wellmaintained, live vegetation zone that prevents damage to structures in case a wildland fire occurs. According to the Scottsdale Fire Department, this defensible space acts as a fire break and should contain only small brush, cacti and trees to prevent a continuous path of flammable materials leading to inhabited structures.

PATROL OFFICER OF THE YEAR Officer Benedict Barroga

Ben has been with Desert Mountain for seven years. He enjoys being a patrol officer as it provides him the opportunity to help people in need. Ben served in the United States Army for 8 years.

He did two tours in South Korea and Germany. Ben is currently serving in the Arizona Air National Guard. He loves to spend time with his family taking road trips and keeping in shape. You will find Ben patrolling the streets of Desert Mountain.

ACCESS CONTROL OFFICER OF THE YEAR Officer Alma Martinez

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Defensible Fire Space To create defensible fire space, your landscaper should do the following: • Thin dead and fallen vegetation, perennial grasses and overgrown bushes; • Remove dead tree branches or branches touching the ground

• If your property includes Natural Area Open Space (NAOS) and there are dead trees or other vegetation located on that space, they can be removed as they pose a fire hazard.

The Scottsdale Fire Department has repeatedly advised us that creating a defensible fire space is the best thing a homeowner can do to protect their home from a wildfire.

The Scottsdale Fire Department offers free wildland safety inspections and can offer tips and recommendations on how to create a defensible fire space around your home. For more information on this service or to schedule an appointment, please call the Scottsdale Fire Department at 480-312-1855.

Ready, Set, Go! Fire-Safe Practices Studies show that as many as 80% of homes lost to wildfires could have been saved if their owners had only followed a few simple fire-safe practices. These include: • Creating defensible fire space;

Safety Trends and Stats

D PARKWAY KWAY PARKWAY ND PARKWAY

VARIANCE ANCE ARIANCE VARIANCE # > 15 # > 15 OVER # > 15 # > 15 VEROVER OVER 0 OVER OVER OVER 0%-­‐12.04% -­‐12.04% %80% -­‐12.04% -­‐12.04%

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• “Hardening” your home (i.e., checking roofs and eaves for leaves and other combustible debris, removing combustible materials from under decks and windows, etc.); • Preparing a Wildfire Action Plan and rehearsing it so you and your family know what to do and where to go in case of a wildland fire; • Creating a well-stocked emergency supply kit that contains items such as water, non-perishable food, a first aid kit, a flashlight, battery-powered radio and extra batteries, important family documents and contact numbers, family photos and other irreplaceable items, prescriptions and other medications and chargers for cell phones and laptops.

Finally, you can call the Desert Mountain Emergency Information System (DMEIS) at 480-635-5656. This number is updated with the most current information available 24 2016-­‐2017 TRAFFIC COMPARISON DATA FOR SOUTHBOUND PARK hours a day, seven days a week.

VARIANCE ANCE ARIANCE VARIANCE # > 15 # > 15 OVER # > 15 # > 15 VEROVER OVER 0 OVER OVER OVER 5% 117.75% 117.75% %15% 117.75% 117.75%

80

80 80 80

75

75 75 75

70

70 70 70

65

65 65 65

10 OVER # > 10 # O>VER # > # 10 VER > O 10 OVER 2017 2017 2017 2017

15 OVER # > 15 # O>VER # > # 15 VER > O 15 OVER 2016 2016 2016 2016

15 OVER # > 15 # O>VER # > # 15 VER > O 15 OVER 2017 2017 2017 2017

2016 2016 2016 2016 2017 2017 2017 2017

2NDQ 2NDQ

3RDQ 3RDQ

4THQ 4THQ

VARIANCE 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016-­‐2017 TRAFFIC COMPARISON DATA FOR SOUTHBOUND PARKWAY 2016 2017 # > 10 OVER # > 10 OVER # > 10 OVER TOTAL: # > 10 OVER 28645 26454 28645

26454

# > 15 2016 OVER # > 15 4266 OVER

# > 15 2017 OVER # > 15 3653 OVER

4266

3653

# > 15 VARIANCE # > 10 OVER OVER # > 15 # > 10 OVER -­‐4.80% -­‐12.04% OVER -­‐4.80%

-­‐12.04%

2016-­‐2017 TRAFFIC COMPARISON DATA FOR NORTHBOUND PARKWAY 2016 2017 2016 2017 VARIANCE 2016-­‐2017 TRAFFIC COMPARISON DATA FOR NORTHBOUND PARKWAY

# > 10 OVER TOTAL: # > 10 OVER 19231 16518

# > 15 2016 OVER # > 15 2782 OVER

# > 15 2017 OVER # > 15 6414 OVER

TOTAL:

2782

6414

2016 2017 # > 10 OVER # > 10 OVER

19231

16518

2016-­‐2017 HIGH SPEED COMPARISON DATA FOR SOUTHBOUND PARKWAY 2016-­‐2017 HIGH SPEED COMPARISON 2016 2017 VARIANCE DATA FOR SOUTHBOUND PARKWAY 1STQ 2NDQ 1STQ 3RDQ 2NDQ 4THQ 3RDQ

76 mph 2016 83 mph 76 mph 82 83 mph mph 88 mph 82 mph

VARIAN

2017

20000 20000 20000 20000 18000 18000 18000 18000 16000 16000 16000 16000 14000 14000 14000 14000 12000 12000 12000 12000 10000 10000 10000 10000 8000 8000 8000 8000 6000 6000 6000 6000 4000 4000 4000 4000 2000 2000 2000 2000 0 0 0 0

# > 15

NORTHBOUND DESERT MTN PARKWAY OVER NORTHBOUND DESERT MTN PARKWAY NORTHBOUND DESERT MTN PARKWAY NORTHBOUND DESERT MTN PARKWAY 2016-­‐2017 COMPARISON FOR SPEEDING VEHICLES 2016-­‐2017 COMPARISON FOR SPEEDING VEHICLES 2016-­‐2017 COMPARISON FOR SPEEDING VEHICLES 2016-­‐2017 COMPARISON FOR SPEEDING VEHICLES

TOTAL:

28645 2016

26454 2017

# > 10 OVER # > 10 OVER

4266 2016

3653 2017

# > 15 OVER

# > 15 OVER

-­‐4.80% VARIAN # > 10 OVER

2016-­‐2017 TRAFFIC COMPARISON DATA FOR NORTHBOUND PARK TOTAL: 28645 26454 4266 3653 -­‐4.80%

1STQ 2NDQ 3RDQ 4THQ 2016-­‐2017 TRAFFIC COMPARISON DATA FOR SOUTHBOUND PARKWAY 1STQ 2NDQ 3RDQ 4THQ

TOTAL:

2016

# > 15 # > 10 OVER OVER 2016-­‐2017 TRAFFIC COMPARISON DATA FOR SOUTHBOUND PARKW

2016-­‐2017 HIGH SPEED COMPARISON DATA FOR 2016-­‐2017 HIGH SPEED COMPARISON DATA FOR 2016-­‐2017 HIGH SPEED COMPARISON DATA FOR 2016-­‐2017 HIGH SPEED COMPARISON DATA FOR NORTHBOUND PARKWAY NORTHBOUND PARKWAY NORTHBOUND PARKWAY NORTHBOUND PARKWAY

1STQ 1STQ

2017

# > 10 OVER # > 10 OVER

SOUTHBOUND DESERT MTN PARKWAY SOUTHBOUND DESERT MTN PARKWAY SOUTHBOUND DESERT MTN PARKWAY SOUTHBOUND DESERT MTN PARKWAY 2016-­‐2017 COMPARISON FOR SPEEDING VEHICLES 2016-­‐2017 COMPARISON FOR SPEEDING VEHICLES 2016-­‐2017 COMPARISON FOR SPEEDING VEHICLES 2016-­‐2017 COMPARISON FOR SPEEDING VEHICLES 30000 30000 30000 30000 28000 28000 28000 28000 26000 26000 26000 24000 24000 26000 24000 24000 22000 22000 22000 22000 20000 20000 20000 20000 18000 18000 18000 18000 16000 16000 16000 16000 14000 14000 14000 14000 12000 12000 12000 10000 10000 12000 10000 8000 8000 10000 8000 8000 6000 6000 6000 6000 4000 4000 4000 4000 2000 2000 2000 0 0 2000 0 0 # > 10 # 10 OVER O>VER # > # 10 VER > O 10 OVER 2016 2016 2016 2016

2016

79 mph 2017 79 mph 79 mph 77 79 mph mph 79 mph 77 mph

3.95% VARIANCE -­‐4.82% 3.95% -­‐6.10% -­‐4.82% -­‐10.23% -­‐6.10%

# > 15 VARIANCE # > 10 OVER OVER # > 15 # > 10 OVER -­‐9.15% 117.75% OVER -­‐9.15%

117.75%

2016

2017

2016

2017

# > 15 # > 15 # > 10 OVER OVER OVER 2016-­‐2017 TRAFFIC COMPARISON DATA FOR NORTHBOUND PARKW # > 10 OVER # > 10 OVER

# O > VER 10 OVER # > 10

# O > VER 10 OVER # > 10

15 OVER # > 1# 5 >O VER

# > # 10 VER # > # 10 VER # > # 15 VER > O 10 OVER 19231 > O 10 OVER > O 15 OVER TOTAL: 16518 2016 2017 2016 2016 2017 2017 2016 2016 2016 2017 2016

2016

2017

2016

5 OVER # > 1# 5 >O 1VER

# > # 15 VER > O 15 OVER 2782 6414 2016 2017 2017 2017 2017

-­‐9.15% VARIAN

2017

# > 15

2016-­‐2017 HIGH SPEED COMPARISON DATA FOR 2016-­‐2017 HIGH SPEED COMPARISON DATA FOR # > 10 OVER # > 10 OVER 2016-­‐2017 HIGH SPEED COMPARISON DATA FOR 2016-­‐2017 HIGH SPEED COMPARISON DATA FOR SOUTHBOUND PARKWAY OVER SOUTHBOUND PARKWAY SOUTHBOUND PARKWAY SOUTHBOUND PARKWAY

2016-­‐2017 HIGH SPEED COMPARISON TOTAL: 19231 16518 2782 DATA FOR SOUTHBOUND PARKWAY 85

90 90 90 90

VARIAN

85 85 85

# > 15 OVER

# > 10 OVER

6414

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2016 2016

2016 2016 2016 2017 VARIANCE 2017 2017 2017 2017 1STQ 76 mph 79 mph 3.95% 2016-­‐ 2017 HIGH SPEED COMPARISON 75 75 75 75 832NDQ mph 79 mph 4THQ -­‐4.82% 2NDQ 2NDQ 3RDQ 4THQ 1STQ 1STQ 3RDQ DATA FOR SOUTHBOUND PARKWAY 1STQ 2NDQ 3RDQ 4THQ 1STQ 2NDQ 3RDQ 4THQ SOUTHBOUND DESERT MTN PARKWAY -­‐6.10% 3RDQ 82 mph 77 mph VARIANCE 2016-­‐2017 COMPARISON FOR SPEEDING VEHICLES 2016 2017 SOUTHBOUND DESERT MTN PARKWAY 4THQ 88 mph mph 79 mph mph -­‐10.23% 1STQ 76 79 3.95% 2016-2017 2016-­‐2017 COMPARISON FOR SPEEDING VEHICLES 30000 TOTAL: 329 79314 mph -­‐-­‐4.30% 4.82% HIGH SPEED 2NDQ 28000 83 mph 30000 COMPARISON 26000 -­‐6.10% DATA FOR 3RDQ 77 mph 28000 82 mph 24000 26000 22000 88 mph 4THQ 79 mph -­‐10.23% SOUTHBOUND 24000 PARKWAY 20000 TOTAL: 329 314 -­‐4.30% 22000

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20000 16000 18000 2016 2017 VARIANCE 14000 2016-2017 16000 1STQ 73 mph 77 mph 5.48% 12000 HIGH SPEED 14000 10000 74 mph 70 mph -­‐5.41% COMPARISON 2NDQ 12000 8000 10000 68 mph 3RDQ 80 mph 17.65% DATA FOR 6000 2016 2017 VARIANCE NORTHBOUND 8000 4THQ 80 mph 5.26% 4000 76 mph 6000 73 mph 1STQ 77 mph 5.48% PARKWAY 2000 TOTAL: 1 29 307 5.75% 4000 70 mph -­‐5.41% 2NDQ 0 74 mph 2000 # > 10 OVER # > 10 OVER # > 15 OVER 3RDQ 0 68 mph 80 mph 17.65% 2016 2017 # > 10 OVER DESERT# M > 1OU 0 ONTAIN VER # > 2016 1ION 5 OVER CONNECT | 13

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BUSINESS UPDATE

Master Association Finance

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he Desert Mountain Master Association started off 2018 financially sound. The Master Association ended January with excess revenue over expense of $2,000.

Total revenue was under budget by $11,000 mainly due to less than budgeted design review activity and advertising income.

All other income lines were materially on budget. Additionally, total operating expenses were $32,000 under budget. Material areas of the budget such as administration, office supplies, landscape maintenance, guard service and culvert cleaning were all under budget, as well. Annual culvert cleaning will begin in February and is expected to come in right on budget of $130,000, depending on how the monsoon season proceeds. Lastly, in January nearly $78,000 was transferred to reserves on a budget of $75,000. The Desert Mountain Master Association continues to be financially stable due to design review activity and prudent financial supervision.

E-Statements: Was your semi-annual HOA statement lost in the mail over

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the holiday season? Or were you traveling and inadvertently Jacob Marshall,CMCA®, CAAM® threw it away with the junk mail?

Village & Finance Manager Would you rather receive these statements via email?he DMMA offers e-statements through CCMC. With Desert Mountain owners’ busy travel schedules, this is an excellent alternative to receiving your Desert Mountain HOA statement through the mail twice a year. Not only is it more convenient, it is far more efficient, environmentally friendly, assists with cash flow and saves your Desert Mountain HOA money. There are 359 owners signed up as of February 2018, an increase of nearly 23% from the January 2017 time period. That equates to nearly 15% of the entire community. If you would like to sign up, simply go to the website as indicated in the ad below. All you need is your HOA account number and your property address number. Please call us at 480-635-5600 if you need assistance with this information.

Maintaining the Lifestyle You’ve Created

Absentee Homeowner & Home Maintenance Services We Provide: Coordinate & Monitor All Service Providers: • Landscaping • Pool Service • Window Cleaning • House Cleaning • HVAC Services • Pest Control • Plumbing • Electrical • Remodels • Car Delivery / Pickup • Airport Pickup

Weekly House Checks: • Roof / Leaks • Plumbing / Run Water • Lights • Security • Mail • Hot Water Heaters • Water Softeners • Irrigation Timers • Pool Timers • Landscape Lighting • Check Appliances

Leaving Town: • Car Transportation • Empty Refrigerator • Turn Down Water Heaters • Set Out Garbage • Dust Sheets on Furniture

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OWNER SERVICES BUSINESS

Handyman and

Home Caretaking Services

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ften, I receive phone calls from homeowners asking for recommendations for light handyman services or someone to take care of their homes while they are away. When I let them know about the Owner Services Business, they are excited that the HOA offers something so convenient and close to home. Who wouldn’t be? The OSB services is available to all Master Association members and is not only convenient, but gives owners peace of mind since our Handyman and Home Caretaker are familiar with the mountain and its residents. Our purpose is to take the burden off the owner when they are in need of small repairs or a home caretaker.

Handyman Services

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Administrative Coordinator

there continues to be nearly no customer satisfaction issues, which is something we are very proud of!

Home Caretaking Services For those owners who are looking for someone to take care of their homes while they are (or aren’t) away from the mountain, the OSB also provides Home Caretaking services.

Scott McVay, Desert Mountain’s Home Caretaker, will not only make sure your house is in good hands while you are away, but can also take care of your home while you are here.

Home Caretaking consists of a detailed checklist that is gone through at each visit along with a report sent out to you within 24 hours of each check. Scott will also arrange and coordinate any vendor visits that need to take place while you are away. For example, if there is an issue with the pool, landscaping, or water heater, Scott will contact your vendors and coordinate a time for them to meet at the house to repair/ work on the issue. Through January 2018, Home Caretaking checks are up 9% when compared to January 2017.

This information is indicative of the outstanding service Scott provides for his clients!

The peace of mind that these services deliver to Desert Mountain owners is instrumental to its growing success. To schedule a FREE consultation to see what services we can provide for you at your home in Desert Mountain, please reach out to me at 480-635-5610!

Our purpose is to take the burden off the owner when they are in need of small repairs or a home caretaker.

Our light handyman services are provided by Desert Mountain’s Handyman, Rick Fields. He has been with Desert Mountain for four years and in that time has served well over 500 residences. That equates to nearly 30% of all homes in Desert Mountain. The term “light handyman” can mean many things for our residents, including, but not limited to: replacing light bulbs and batteries in smoke alarms, small drywall patching and painting, hanging of artwork and pictures, and even receiving deliveries. Regardless of the services our owners require, the cost is just $60 an hour.

Though it is early in 2018, through January, Handyman income is up 200% when compared to January 2017. Lastly,

Jacqué Pickering

PARKWAY Update

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s you all appreciate, Desert Mountain Parkway is among our community’s most important assets. One homeowner has remarked … “the Parkway is the driveway to our homes.” It’s the first impression all guests and prospective neighbors get when visiting Desert Mountain.

The Parkway is now approximately 30 years old. It has already exceeded its projected useful life, and your HOA Board understands its replacement or reconstruction is not too far off. For that reason, the HOA continues to place substantial funds in reserve to reconstruct the Parkway.

In order to properly prepare for what will clearly be our HOA’s most expensive project, the Parkway Committee has been formed. We have assembled an excellent group of Desert Mountain homeowners having expertise in civil engineering and, specifically, in road construction.

To date, the committee has held preliminary meetings to discuss the project and a tentative timetable. At this time, no specific dates have been set, and one of the committee’s goals is to determine when the project should commence.

Questions and comments relating to the Parkway reconstruction are welcome and should be sent to the HOA offices. More to follow in the coming months.

Tom Scavone Parkway Committee Chair

the Parkway is the driveway to our homes.”

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VILLAGE NEWS

Jacob Marshall,CMCA , CAAM ®

Village & Finance Manager

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he first quarter of this year seems to have passed as quickly as the blink of an eye. 2017 was a relatively quiet year for most villages, especially from a reserve expense standpoint. 2018 is quite the opposite; and we are ready for it.

Every Village – Gate Operators As Bruce Spilka wrote about in the past few issues of this magazine, 33 village entrances will be outfitted with new gate operators as budgeted and reserved for in your village reserve accounts. There are four operators per village entry.

This project is expected to last approximately seven more months and is well underway already. This project has started very smoothly with Desert Greens being completed first, in early February. You will receive a blast email when your village’s timeframe for work approaches. The cost is approximately $18,500 per village entrance, while some villages may vary slightly based on their infrastructure.

The total cost of this project is nearly $650,000. So as you can imagine, with so many village entrances across the mountain, this is a very time consuming project for your HOA staff.

2018 Roadwork Roadwork began February 2018 with crack fill and patching. Seal coating will be starting soon or already underway in some villages, scheduled for April – June 2018.

Only the villages of Rose Quartz, Mountain Skyline, Saguaro Forest, Gambel Quail, Gambel Quail Preserve, Sunrise and Eagle Feather have roadwork scheduled in 2018. While this is not an extraordinary number of villages, they are some of the larger villages we have on the mountain. The cost of this roadwork totals over $500,000, and is funded by your village reserve accounts.

Desert Broom Removal So far, six villages have chosen to proactively remove Desert Broom from their common areas. The level of Desert Broom and work involved varies greatly across the villages

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as each village has different levels of common area to maintain. The villages of Rose Quartz, Apache Peak, Cochise Ridge, Deer Run, Renegade Trail and Lone Mountain II are the ones that have proceeded. This involves a one-time removal and then an annual maintenance program that removes additional plants that have grown in the past year.

The HOA highly encourages all owners to survey their properties and remove Desert Broom. It is an invasive species and highly flammable. Please contact Bruce Spilka at the HOA office if you have specific questions related to your private property and Desert Broom.

Rip-Rap – Erosion Solutions Several rip-rap projects have been completed over the past several years. It is important to remember that riprap is on-going and new areas will consistently reveal themselves as waterways find new paths to navigate. It is also important to remember that debris and silt will naturally fill in the gaps between the rip-rap, and sometimes completely cover it over. This is common and the sediment will not be cleaned off. The underlying rip-rap continues to work as designed, protecting the integrity of the roadway from significant erosion.

Bringing Your Village Together!

At their own cost, several Villages within Desert Mountain have regular parties or block parties with their neighbors.

It usually starts with a few friends or couples who spread the word and plan it together. If you would like to do this, we encourage you to contact our office for assistance with a posting on your mailbox bulletin board, an email blast to the Village, or a printed announcement in the Connection!

Village Grass Areas & Usage Please remember that grass areas within villages are for those residents’ usages only. Those villages that have a grass area pay for those areas out of their village assessments.

Residents should not bring their dogs to these areas for playtime. The Desert Mountain Club has a beautiful dog park for your furry friends.

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2017

FINANCIAL REPORT Desert Mountain Master Association

ANNUAL REPOR Bob Engelman Treasurer

Desert Mountain Master Association

The Board of your Desert Mountain Homeowners Association is comprised of nine hardworking, The charts andwe graphsare surrounding this report the story. o quote from the Sinatra songbook ; "It wasvolunteers, a very dedicated and proud oftellthe 2015 Master Association revenue in 2017 of $4.6 million exceeded good year.” While the final audited numbers will not accomplishments of the Association. We faced a budget primarily because of design review related income. be available until late spring, it appears that 2017 number of significant throughout Expenses challenges were materially on plan thanks to the oversight and the was one of the best years from a financial perspective in the efforts of both the management team and entire staff. This At Desert Mountain Master Association’s history.

Not only did year and completed a range of complexthe projects. group is dedicated to using your money wisely and effectively. If the association’s total revenue exceed expense by $36,000, the beginning of forthe we established no otheryear, reason than that, we owe them a big “thank you”. six Not but we were also able to contribute a record $1.2 million to concrete each aimed atresults moving the dial shown in these figures are the of the 19 unincorporated our long-term reserve account.

This contribution goals, bought our villages which areand also managed by the DMMA. villages reserve balance to more thantoward $4.4 million and will allow us to Vision.

The All following our shared Mission materially achieved their annual financial goals and each more easily meet the goal of having reserves in excess of $5.5 is a summary of our progress on those individual village’s reserve account appearsgoals: adequately funded. million by 2020, the year in which the rebuilding of the Desert

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We also present a comparison between 2017 actual operations Mountain Parkway was originally scheduled.

The Parkway Responsibility, ▲ Fiscal leading to minimal due and our 2018 budget. We have budgeted a slight decline committee will be discussing the scope and timing of this costs of a in months-long project ofoperation cleaning ou design review related income, a break-even project in the coming months. That said, it is clear that the storms 2014. spite of this c and another $900,000of ($600,000 after In reserve expenses) project will not take place before 2020, couldthe indeeddamaging be well contribution to the reserve account. beyond that date, and subject to scope changes ourrevenue expected of over expense large enough to con Let me end where I began…in the words of the “Chairman of reserve position will allow the association and$155,000 its members the greater than our budget. This is an im the Board”…“it was a very good year”. needed financial flexibility.

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Improved Efficiencies in Operations and Comm was hired as the new Community Manager for Vision transition toStrategies Kevin’s leadership was smooth, and im contributions so soon in his role at Desert Mount To be among the finest private golf and recreational • Services / Amenities / Maintenance have already improved operations in areas acros communities worldwide • Club Interaction/ Membership ▲ High Level of Service, including Owner Serv • Homeowner Participation / Happiness marks for timeliness, efficiency and customer se Mission • Financeservices once again received and landscaping To ensure a vibrant and sustainable community by: safety and are key components of our M • beauty Safety / Security holiday lights at the gate entrance received h • Keeping Desert Mountain safe, beautiful, and • Communications guests. We have added the convenience for ho financially secure • Property Values their guests and vendors via the internet at • Delivering unique services devices. And the in-person interviews of our Bo • Developing complimentary amenitiesavailable in collaboration on the web, dramatically increasing with the Desert Mountain Club ▲

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To keep Desert Mountain safe, secure and beautiful and to offer services to the community that provide convenience and peace of mind.

To work harmoniously with the DM Club by developing complimentary amenities that will keep the community vibrant and sustainable; enhancing home and property values.

To practice effective and prudent financial management in all endeavors.

es increase. The Association faced substantial ut the community’s drainage culverts, following cost, we were able to finish 2015 with an excess ntribute $765,000 toward our long term reserves, mportant result as we build funds toward a major ay in about four years.

munity Governance. Early in the year, Kevin Pollock r Desert Mountain. The Board is pleased that the mpressed that he has been able to make significant ntain. His experience, leadership and effectiveness ss the Association in measurable ways.

vices Business. The OBS continues to get high security ervice. Our partner vendors who provide 2017 Actual 2018 Budget Inc./Decr.

(000)s (000)s d high marks for their work on the Mountain,(000)s as Total Revenue 4,637 4,381 (256) Mission for the Community. The improvement of highly positiveExpenses: reviews from residents and their omeowners of being able to manage entrance of Operations: 1,649 1,707 58 GateAccess.net and a related app 1,647 for mobile Administration: 1,673 26 Transfers to Reserves: 1,235 900 (335) oard candidates have been replaced with videos Other/Misc: 70 101 31 exposure of the candidacies.

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FINANCIAL REPORT Desert Mountain Master Association

ANNUAL REPOR The Board of your Desert Mountain Homeowners Association is comprised of nine hardworking, dedicated volunteers, and we are proud of the 2015 accomplishments of the Association. We faced a number of significant challenges throughout the year and completed a range of complex projects. At the beginning of the year, we established six concrete goals, each aimed at moving the dial toward our shared Mission and Vision. The following is a summary of our progress on those goals: ▲

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High Level of Service, including Owner Serv marks for timeliness, efficiency and customer se and landscaping services once again received safety and beauty are key components of our M holiday lights at the gate entrance received h guests. We have added the convenience for ho their guests and vendors via the internet at devices. And the in-person interviews of our Bo available on the web, dramatically increasing

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BEHIND THE SCENES

Introducing

Donna Hardin

Administrative Coordinator

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lthough we may not have officially met, you have received many communications from me. I am responsible for emailing the majority of eBlasts through Constant Contact (our email communication system to owners) and I add the majority of content to the HOA website (www.DesertMtHOA.com). Your HOA staff includes four Administrative Coordinators, each with distinctly different tasks. My responsibilities include supporting your Community Manager, Kevin Pollock, in working with all of the Boards (Master and Villages), as well as the Committees, all under the structure of the Desert Mountain Master Association (DMMA).

The busiest time of the year for governance at Desert Mountain HOA is drawing to a close. In late October the Call for Candidates to serve on the DMMA Board of Directors is sent to every property owner. We receive the Expression of Interest forms from candidates; they are interviewed by the Election Committee and presented to the community via the HOA website, eBlast, and then the official annual meeting announcement is mailed in mid-December. It is also my responsibility to assist in tabulating ballots for each of the election meetings (Master and village). This is the second year DMMA used ElectionBuddy.com for online voting, and the first year for the incorporated villages with great results.

60% of our votes were online for the DMMA Election; however, we did not experience quite the same success with the village elections. In late November/early December I then begin the preparation for the incorporated villages’ annual meeting processes which occur throughout February.

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I personally want to encourage everyone to get out and vote every vote counts!

The first annual meeting each year is the DMMA’s, generally on the third Monday in January. The eight incorporated (Apache Cottages, Arrowhead, Cochise Ridge, Gambel Quail/ Sunrise/Eagle Feather, Grey Fox, Mountain Skyline, Saguaro Forest, and Turquoise Ridge) village annual meetings are dispersed throughout the month of February. As you may see, some of the villages require a significant amount of time to assemble information for elections and meetings due to the size of their property ownership. Early in February, the Organizational Meeting of the DMMA Board elects officers for the year and appoints committee chairs (seven standing committees and this year two ad hoc committees) who are tasked with selecting volunteers to serve on their committees with the DMMA Board approving appointees to each committee. I also assist with the committees!

Sending out each meeting notice, distributing the meeting packets to the Board and villages, and taking minutes at each of the board and committee meetings (exception being Design Review) are my biggest responsibilities. Other tasks in my corner are setting up GateAccess.net; setting up new owner files; answering phones, and new this year, bulletin board postings. If you have an event or a get-together that you would like to promote please email me at dhardin@desertmthoa.com.

I look forward to meeting you and assisting you in any manner possible!

Donna Hardin Administrative Coordinator

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COMMUNITY NEWS

DESERT MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

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By: Brook Urban

n February 17, 2018 the Desert Mountain Community Foundation hosted a Thank You Donor Reception at Cochise Geronimo. There were approximately 50 attendees, including 4 of the current scholars, and everyone enjoyed cocktails and food. Ann Melsheimer, outgoing Board Chair addressed the group and shared the short history of the Foundation. The Foundation was founded by 4 members in 2012 and for an organization that is not quite 6 years old we proudly acknowledge we have awarded $164,500 to 76 scholars.

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The first year we awarded $19,000 in scholarships and have raised the number every year, last year awarding $45,000.

Sheila Seaton, the Scholarship Committee Chair explained the application process and the rating system the committee uses to vet the applications. This process begins in January and ends in mid April. Damon DiOrio, Desert Mountain CEO spoke about his commitment to philanthropy at Desert Mountain. Finally, Steve Seleznow, CEO of the Arizona Community Foundation congratulated the DMCF on its growth and how bright its future can be as an incubator for philanthropy at Desert Mountain.

Our scholars are so thankful for the awards.

Here are two examples in their words: IBANERY GARCIA, DAUGHTER OF JOSE GARCIA RABAGO, CHI EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I. "I am writing with great honor to thank Desert Mountain Community Foundation for their generosity and selecting me again as a scholar winner. I am very grateful for the continued support and trust in me career path. The scholarship has helped me start my path in the Speech Language Pathologist field. I have gained and continue to learn so much about the way we communicate with one another, all the various body parts that come into play together, and its importance. I am a few courses away from receiving my first certificate, and look forward to it. Thank you again Desert Mountain Community Foundation for believing in me and providing the necessary resources needed for me to reach my goals. I am currently sitting at a 4.0 grade point average and with great pride continue to work hard through my classes, succeeding in my education. You have made it possible for it to be an ease to continue my career and not have to worry about the financial part. I look forward, upon receiving my degree to work with young children having language problems succeed in their education.�

MELANY HERNANDEZ, DAUGHTER OF MICHEL HERNANDEZ, GER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II "Thank you for giving me the opportunity to become who I dream to be.

With your help and my perseverance I will be able to succeed in college. I will continue to give my personal best in every situation and continue to grow as an individual. Once more, thank you for allowing me to dream and thank you for supporting my transition to Arizona State University.�

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he Board would like to thank Ann Melsheimer for her dedicated leadership of the Foundation. As one of the founders she has worked tirelessly. Thank you also to Steve Ketterer for his service as he will leave the Board but continue on the Scholarship Committee. Brook Urban became the Foundation Chair in March 2018.

Please save the date for the Desert Mountain Community Foundation Fall Event to Support the Employee Scholarship Fund, November 2, 2018 at Cochise Geronimo. This popular event will bring vendors to Desert Mountain that will enhance your lifestyle.

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Events & Activities 2018 Spring

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park’s Concert Series runs April 29-July 1. Enjoy a variety of local bands from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Sundays at the park. Bring a blanket, chairs and snacks – or buy munchies on-site. Train and carousel tickets are $2 each with kids younger than 2 riding free with a paying adult. TheRailRoadPark.com May is Stroke Awareness Month. The signs are “FAST” to learn. F is for face - Have the person smile. If one side of the face droops call 9-1-1 immediately; A is for arms - Ask the person to raise both arms. If one arm drifts downward, call 9-1-1 immediately; S is for speech - Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. If the speech is slurred or strange, call 9-1-1 immediately; T is for time - Get help immediately. Scottsdale Fire offers a variety of safety information.

ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “fire department” Back-to-School Program eligibility screenings take place in April and May. Call Vista del Camino at 480-312-2323 to find out how to donate items or money. Donors will provide school supplies and clothes for up to 1,100 children. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “Vista del Camino” Learn about proper watering techniques to keep plants healthy and beautiful. Attend this free workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, at the Via Linda Senior Center.

ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “water workshops” Plug into Electronics Recycling Day May 5.

Scottsdale residents can recycle unwanted electronics from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 5, at the city’s Corporation Yard, 9191 E. San Salvador. Items accepted include computer, office and entertainment equipment. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “electronics recycling” Protect your identity by attending “Shred It” event, May 5. Bring your personal and/ 2 8|

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or commercial documents to the “Shred It” event from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 5, in the Walmart parking lot, 15355 N. Northsight Blvd. Cost is $4 per box.

ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “shred” Tuba soloist performs free show with the Scottsdale Concert Band. Renowned tuba soloist Patrick Sheridan performs with the Scottsdale Concert Band for its season’s final show. It starts at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6, at Chaparral High School. Scottsdale Community College sponsors the 75-member band.

National Cutting Horse Association Nationals take place May 6-11. Western style equestrian competition with horse and rider working as a team to demonstrate the horse’s ability to handle cattle. A well-trained cutting horse is the ultimate athlete. Free events take place at WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Road. This group receives support through the city’s Community Event Funding program. NCHACutting.com Stamp out hunger May 12. Help restock Scottsdale’s Vista del Camino Food Bank by participating in the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Place nonperishable food items near your mailbox Saturday, May 12, and your letter carrier will pick it up and deliver it to food banks. Facebook.com/StampOutHunger Donate items for senior centers’ “Beat the Heat” program. Contribute new reusable water bottles, nutritional supplement drinks, bottled water, small healthy snack items, unused personal hygiene items, stamps and grocery store gift cards. Drop donations to the Via Linda Senior Center by early June.

ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “Beat the Heat” Temperatures are rising – obey hiking and hydration rules. Play it safe when hiking: Take a buddy. Hydrate the day before you go. Bring plenty of water and your phone. Tell friends and family where you are heading and when you plan on

returning. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “hiking safety” Police Department offers free residential and commercial security surveys. A member of the Crime Prevention Unit will come to your home or business and suggest ways to make your property a less desirable target to criminals. Schedule an appointment by calling 480-312-5000.

Help residents in need through Scottsdale Cares. Simply pay the “grand total” on your monthly city utility bill and a dollar will go toward Scottsdale Cares, the city’s voluntary utility bill donation program. One hundred percent of the proceeds are distributed to nonprofits that help thousands of neighbors in need. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search Scottsdale Cares.

City processes passport applications. We can help you on a first-come, first-served basis.

Find out what you need and where you need to go. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “passports” “Water – Use It Wisely” website offers conservation tips. As temps rise, so does your outdoor water use, which can almost double in the summer. In Scottsdale, 65 percent of residential water is used outdoors, so it makes sense to water your landscape efficiently and thoroughly. Bermuda grass should be watered about once every four days. Also, irrigate long enough to reach the roots, about three-quarters of an inch.

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Outdoor watering tip for May – adjust those sprinklers. This May, adjust your landscape sprinkler/irrigation system to reflect the summer rains and monsoon. Remember to stop a watering cycle if it rains a half-inch or more. And check your controller settings after a power outage. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “water conservation”

REIMAGINED ALL FOR YOU Rising 4,500 feet in elevation, Desert Mountain has been reimagined to bring new experiences for members to enjoy. Reimagined to include a brand new spa and wellness center, new pickleball and golf croquet and an unparalleled, year­round outdoor lifestyle that truly rises above the rest. With nearly 50 social clubs, our mem­ bers live full, connected lives, enriched by not just the amenities — but by one another.

Desert Mountain’s six Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses offer stunning views and play opportunities for all skill levels, and renovations will commence in May on our Renegade course. And, introducing, Seven Desert Mountain. Opening in February 2019, Seven is a new exclusive luxury home enclave which will include elegantly designed new homes, a par 54 short course and a gastropub clubhouse with collapsible glass walls to bring the outdoors in. Already a member? Refer a friend and receive $200 off your monthly dues for 24 months. Your new member receives the same bonus.

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Classes below are taught by Tech4Life.

Registration Required: 480-488-2286 Home Automation

Thu, Apr 5, 2018 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Amazon Echo, Google Home, Nest, Wink, Video.

Unlock your doors, close the garage, change the temp, be notified of water leaks, see AND talk to someone at your door from ANYWHERE! Experience real practical applications of today's products.

Password Management and Security 101 Thu, April 26, 2018 9.30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Frustrated with a million passwords? Worry about credit card fraud? Has someone called you about your computer being hacked? Is your data safe?

Show up and we'll explain all of this and more!

Lecture and Handout provided, no computers.

Restorative Yoga Thurs, Apr 5, 2018 12:00 p.m. - 1 p.m. and every Thursday Great for beginners! Improve your ease of movement, flexibility, breathing and meditation.

Please bring a yoga mat. Registration Required: Contact instructor Elizabeth Boisson:

480-363-5275 or evboisson@yahoo.com.

Cost: $8 cash, pay to instructor at each class

Writers Connection: Writing Someone Else's Story with Credibility Fri, Apr 6, 2018 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Writing someone else’s story, or of a place and time the author has not experienced, presents key challenges that represent additional work and commitment to the story. Experienced writer and author, Katrina Shawver, will cover three concepts for achieving credibility in any writing. Attendees will take away solid information and resources to help achieve credibility with a Capital C. Facilitated

by Sherry Kesling. Register: 480-488-2286.

Barbara La Marr: The Girl Who Was Too Beautiful for Hollywood Sat, Apr 7, 2018 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Sherri Snyder portrays legendary silent screen siren Barbara La Marr in a self-authored performance piece, detailing Barbara's incredible---and oftentimes scandalous---life from her humble beginnings to her tragic death at age twenty-nine in 1926. Barbara's commendable careers as a dancer, screenwriter, and actress are spotlighted in the performance, as are her banishment from Los Angeles at age seventeen for being "too beautiful"; her myriad marriages; and her hidden pregnancy and subsequent staging of her son's adoption.

Sherri follows the performance with a lecture outlining how Barbara fits within the context of the 1920s and a Q & A session. Register: 480-488-2286

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Sketching & Drawing: 2 Part-Series

Mon, Apr 9 and 16, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Get your artistic juices going! This is not "Art for Art's Sake." Roberta Kritzia, noted Art Instructor, will introduce the group to a Classical approach to Rendering in Fine Art. Don't put this off...it's better than therapy and you can't buy the feeling of creativity at the pharmacy. Snowbirds welcome!

Register: 480-488-2286. Cost: $39 (includes materials).

WISE - Wellness Initiative for Senior Education Workshop Series

Tuesday & Thursday, April 10 & 12, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday & Thursday, April 17 & 19, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday & Thursday, April 24 & 26, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Are you 55 or older and looking for an opportunity to learn how to stay healthy and meet new people?

Join us, and bring a friend! The educational program offers six lessons that cover a wide range of topics. Join us for this fun program, where you’ll meet new people and: • Learn about the aging process and how to make healthy lifestyle choices • Celebrate this exciting stage of life and all the benefits that come with it • Discuss risk factors and behaviors you should avoid to stay healthy • Examine how alcohol, prescription medications and over-the-counter medications affect seniors differently and how you can avoid problems • Learn how to use simple tools to help you feel more empowered about your health and the healthcare you receive.

Register: 480-488-2286 Guided Meditation

Thu, Apr 12, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00 p.m.

In this practice, we lie on the floor with closed eyes and relax in the space just before sleep. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket. Registration required: Contact instructor Payton Cooper at 480-563-1142

or studiomagic@cox.net. Cost: $6 cash, pay to instructor at each class.

Fri, Apr 13, 2018 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Music Appreciation at the Library Fran Rosenthal, Music Enthusiast, will educate and entertain, as she takes us on a tour of music throughout our history. Register: 480-488-2286.

April 13 Guest speaker: THE MYSTERY and MYSTIQUE of FOLK MUSIC from the BALKANS-Lucien (Luke) Haag Outside of a few jazz and folk musicians, the metric structures of Bulgarian and Macedonian folkdance music hold a unique position in the world’s music. Meters of 2/4 and 4/4 are represented, but it is the numerous asymmetric meters such as 5/16, 7/8, 9/8, 9/16, 11/16, and many more which distinguish the songs and dances from this region of Eastern Europe.

This presentation will take the attendees through an orderly progression and diagramming of these metric structures with video clips of both folk and professional orchestras playing modern as well as traditional instruments such as the gaida (Bulgarian bagpipe), gadulka, tambura, kaval and tupan.

Wills and Trusts 101 Sat, Apr 14, 2018 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Nicole Pavlik of Nicole Pavlik Law Firm, PLC will host a FREE Estate Planning Workshop, providing a small group setting for men and women to learn the essentials of Wills, Trusts and Probate.

Attendees will learn: • Last Will and Testament – what they do and don’t do • Probate - what it is and how to avoid it • Trusts - what they are and how they are different from a Last Will and Testament • Executor/Successor Trustee- who can be one and how to pick the “right” one • Beneficiary designations - why these need to be updated • Attendees will have the opportunity to actively learn, plan, and ask questions in a supportive and engaging environment.

Register: 480-488-2286.

Chapter2 Books Monthly Book Sale Fri, April 13, Sat, April 14, Sun, Apr 15, 2018 Biggest used bookstore in the North Valley! More than 50,000 books, as well as DVDs, CDs and audiobooks, starting at just 50 cents! Located inside Desert Foothills Library at 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., open 7 days a week, or check us out on Amazon. Donations are welcome, and help support the library! www.Chapter2BooksAZ.com.

480-488-2777.

Treasures from the Antiques Roadshow Tue, Apr 17, 2018 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

We invite you to a special 'Treasures from Antiques Road Show' event hosted at the Desert Foothills Library. Professional Appraiser and Broker, Elena Von Kohn will bring examples of the treasures found during Antique Road Show events and will discuss the significance of each item. Elena will also discuss how to start your own treasure hunting and how to distinguish between trash and treasure.

We hope that you will join us to learn about what treasures might be hiding in your house!"

Register: 480-488-2286 $6 per person.

How to Look at Art like a Cro-Magnon Wed, Apr 18, 2018 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

While we can only speculate about the reason for their creation, ancient works discovered worldwide show that early human artists used a variety of media and techniques in their creation of the first paintings, engravings, and sculpture. Art of the prehistoric period is based upon the same four

thills Library elements of art (line, shape, color and texture) as are used by artists throughout history and today.

We will examine both ancient and modern works as we explore objects as old as 40,000 years that document our artistic heritage. Presented by Cathie Rubins, docent of The Phoenix Art Museum.

Register: 480-488-2286

How to Maximize your Social Security & other Retirement Income Sat, Apr 21, 2018 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Learn how to coordinate benefits with your spouse to maximize your potential income • How to integrate Social Security with other sources of retirement income • What the Social Security office doesn't tell you • How to increase retirement income even if you take Social Security at age 62 • Don't assume that claiming Social Security at 62 is your best option Presented by Dr. Harold Wong, PhD Economics (UC Berkeley), the long-time financial columnist for The AZ Republic. Register: 480-488-2286.

Dr. Wong will be available to answer questions between 12:30 p.m. -1 p.m.

Author Showcase Tue, Apr 24, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Your chance to meet 4 authors and discuss their books. Copies will be available for sale.

"Cancer As A Love Story" by Gail Kauranen Jones.

The courageous journey of a wellness pioneer who used the latest in neuroscience and "energy as Medicine" to regain her health after breast cancer.

"Insignificant Events In the Life of a Cactus"

by Dusti Bowling. Disabilities don't have to be limiting and humor can help in many situations.

"Fade Out" by Laurie Fagen. Radio reporter turns crime fighter in this fun fiction. "Ordinary Skin: Essays from Willow Springs" by Amy Hale Auker.

Prose poems and essays that illustrate a new terrain as well as new ways of being in the world.

Fri, Apr 27, 2018 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Music Appreciation at the Library Fran Rosenthal, Music Enthusiast, will educate and entertain, as she takes us on a tour of music throughout our history. Register: 480-488-2286.

“Hot Suggestions for Maximum Chill”: Music to Cool you Down this Summer! Gershwin’s, “Summertime”, Vivaldi’s “Summer” from The Four Seasons, Barber’s, Knoxville, Summer of 1915, some Tchaikovsky, Glinka, and more".

Sat, Apr 28, 2018 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Antiques and Folk Art

Chapter2 Books Monthly Book Sale

You are invited to an educational exhibition of American antiques and folk art on Sat, April 28, 2018 11 a.m. - 2 pm. This will be an opportunity for you to view small groups of antiques, learn about their origin, use and design, and gain an insight into their role in history. The pieces are from the private collections of local antiques aficionados, who will be on hand to answer your questions and engage in discussion. Written descriptions will accompany each category on display. Come anytime from 11 am – 2 pm, stay as long as you like, and take advantage of this opportunity to see real objects from our past up close and talk to the collectors who are passionate about them. This exhibition is appropriate for both children and adults, and will include a special interactive corner entitled “Guess the identity and purpose of this object”. Register at 480-488-2286.

Fri, Jun 8, Sat, June 9th, sun June 10th 2018 Biggest used bookstore in the North Valley! More than 50,000 books, as well as DVDs, CDs and audiobooks, starting at just 50 cents! Located inside Desert Foothills Library at 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., open 7 days a week, or check us out on Amazon. Donations are welcome, and help support the library! www.Chapter2BooksAZ.com.

The Literate Foodie Club Mon, May 7, 2018 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Love food, books, cooking and conversation? We will explore all these and more. May Topic: My Mothers Kitchen: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and the Meaning of Life by Peter Gethers. Facilitated by Dana Rakinic. Questions? Contact danarakinic@ gmail.com. Register: 480-488-2286. Cost: $10

Cooking with Diabetes presented by chef, Celine Fabre Sat, May 12, 2018 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Register 480-488-2286

The Literate Foodie Club Mon, Jun 4, 2018 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Love food, books, cooking and conversation?

We will explore all these and more. June Topic: Cookbook Show and Tell by Everyone! Imagine being stranded on a desert island with only one book. Bring your favorite cookbook to share with the group. Facilitated by Dana Rakinic. Questions?

Contact danarakinic@gmail.com.

Register: 480-488-2286. Cost: $10

Cat Castles Wed, Jun 6, 2018 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | US/Arizona Do you have a cat, or other small pet, that would love a space of their own? We will provide boxes, fabric and colored paper to help you create a perch or cardboard pad for your pet. After a short presentation, families will be able to create the pet perch of their dreams. This program is for ages 7 to adult. Parents should attend with their children and adults can attend on their own. Bring your creativity and ideas. Register: 480-488-2286

Limit of 2 cat castle/pet perches per family.

480-488-2777.

Didgeridoo Down Under Thu, Jun 14, 2018 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Didgeridoo Down Under is a unique fusion of Australia music, culture, puppetry, comedy, character building, storytelling and audience participation. The didgeridoo has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500 years, and is known for its otherworldly sound. But DDU is more than music. It’s interactive, educational, motivational and super fun for all ages!

No registration required.

Explore Celtic Music Thu, Jun 21, 2018 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Kilted Spirit Musicians will be here to delight you with their Celtic music. This will include a combination of jigs & reels, traditional Irish songs, sing-alongs, and modern covers of Celtic rock. This family-friendly program is for youth and adults.

Seating is limited. Register: 480-488-2286 Please note that children under age 5 may not be ready to sit still for an hour of Irish music.

Natural Body Movement Every Sunday, 1p.m. - 2 p.m.

Classes are a gentle approach to movement.

Emerging from mindfulness, learn to trust the bodies sensations while increasing strength, flexibility and mental clarity. Release stress, tension and chronic pain. Please bring a light blanket. Registration required: Contact instructor Judah Page: 602-931-2865 or judah.page@gmail.

com. Cost: $10 cash, pay instructor at each class.

Gentle Yoga Every Sunday, 11 a.m. - Noon You are only one yoga class away from a good mood! Yoga for Every Body: through a slow flow of controlled poses you’ll begin strengthening your heart and bones, improving balance, and sharpening the mind. Please bring a yoga mat.

Registration Required: Contact instructor, Marina

Kachur, at 480-510-6572 or mkachur01@hotmail. com. Cost: $8 cash, paid to instructor at each class.

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DMMA 2018 MEETING CALENDAR

DESERT MOUNTAIN DMMA CONFERENCE CENTER

All meetings are open to the Community and occur at the HOA Conference Center located at the Fairways Office Building unless otherwise specified.

Desert Mountain Master Association Annual Meetings

Monday Mar 26 Monday Apr 30 Tuesday May 29 Monday Jun 25 Monday Jul 30 Monday Aug 27 Monday Sep 24 Monday Oct 22 Monday Dec 3

Master Board Meeting Master Quarterly Meeting Master Board Meeting Master Quarterly Meeting Budget Workshop #1 Budget Workshop #2 Master Quarterly Meeting Master Board Meeting Master Quarterly Meeting Monday Jan 21, 2019 DMMA Annual Meeting

Council of Presidents Meetings

Monday Apr 16 Monday Jun 11 Monday Sep 10 Monday Nov 12

Council of Presidents Meeting Council of Presidents Meeting Council of Presidents Meeting Council of Presidents Meeting

3:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m. Sunset Terrace

Design Review Meetings Design Review Meetings are scheduled on the first and third Thursday of every month at 8:00am. Please call 480-635-5605 to be included on the meeting schedule.

3:00 pm 3:00 pm 3:00 pm 3:00 pm

Design Review Meetings

Design Review Meetings are scheduled on the first and third Thursday of every month.

Please call 480-635-5605 to be included on the meeting schedule.

2018 HOA Office Closures

Friday, March 31st close at 3pm Friday, May 25th close at 3pm Monday, May 28th closed in observance of Memorial Day Tuesday, July 3rd close at 3pm Wednesday, July 4th closed in observance of Independence Day Friday, August 31st close at 3pm September 3rd closed in observance of Labor Day Wednesday, November 21st close at 3pm Thursday, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd closed in observance of Thanksgiving Monday, December 24th and Tuesday, December 25th closed in observance of Christmas Holiday Monday, December 31st closed in observance of New Year’s Tuesday, January 1st closed in observance of New Year’s

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DESIGN | CUSTOM BUILD R E M O D E L | E X PA N S I O N At Dick Lloyd Custom Homes we believe that a stunning custom home, or remodel, can be completed on budget and on schedule. We achieve this by incorporating cost-conscious ideas with close supervision.

Our 25-year reputation for quality in Desert Mountain is built on our intense attention to detail — and to our clients.

Dick 480-797-2722

Joe 480-797-2723

DickLloydHomes.com

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DESIGN REVIEW

Making Modifications to Your Home?

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e cannot emphasize enough that any exterior work planned on your home requires an application submittal to the Design Review Department. Exterior work includes the following: • Painting (stucco/trim/woodwork) • Re-roofs • Landscaping (plantings, riprap DG, removal) • Additions • Window/door replacements • Driveways • Pools • Light fixture replacements • Gates • Courtyards • Sitewall modifications • Awnings/shades/window screens • Solar The above-mentioned items are just a few of the most common exterior examples and this list is not exhaustive. If you have any doubts in regards to a submittal, then please email dbondon@ desertmthoa.com for clarification. Though the process may

appear overwhelming it is important to submit an application to ensure compliance to the CCR’s. Too often we hear “my contractor does work on the mountain all the time” but yet the HOA has never received a submittal application.

A few important tips: Ask your contractor/vendor if they have submitted an application for the improvement.

Plan accordingly! Please know that the application review process may take up to two (2) weeks to receive an approval. We try to process applications expeditiously but remember we are very busy serving several Desert Mountain owners.

Read your contract. Request to add a provision that requires your contractor/vendor to agree to adhere to the standards of the Desert Mountain Design Review Guidelines. If any work completed is non-compliant then they will financially honor any additional requests made by the HOA to become compliant.

Do not become a victim – a small percentage of noncompliant violations are due to the fact the work was not submitted for approval!

Design Review Fun Fact 7.35 PATIO AND COURTYARD FURNITURE

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n order to maintain the visual integrity of Desert Mountain, all patio and courtyard furniture, including umbrellas, must meet the intent of Section 7.14 regarding colors.

White or brightly colored-patio and courtyard furniture and accessories visible from neighboring properties, golf courses or Common Areas will not be allowed. These standards shall also apply to patio or exterior furniture on rooftop decks. Umbrellas are not allowed on roof decks.

AS OF MARCH 1ST, OF THE 2,395 TOTAL LOTS, 1,805 HOMES ARE COMPLETED, 137 ARE UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND 90 ARE IN DESIGN.

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RL links are now available for viewing neighboring property submittals. Once a project is posted for a build or modification, properties within 150 feet will be notified by US Mail with a URL Link to view the proposed documents. The Mountain is filling in so keep your eyes open for a bright pink card!

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LANDSCAPING NEWS

Water

– Use it Wisely By: Tony Amezcua, DLC Resources Field Manager

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ith the frost and cold temperatures behind us and the scorching heat a few months away, we now have ideal weather conditions. The spring season is when most of the plants and trees surrounding your homes begin to wake up after their winter dormancy. As the temperatures warm up in the coming weeks, your trees and shrubs will require more water than they did over the winter season.

The DLC Resources Water Management Team is in the field each day, checking soil moisture and adjusting common area

irrigation as needed based on weather and moisture changes.

Focusing on water conservation and checking for soil changes on a routine basis ensures that your common area plants and trees get the proper amount of water to stay healthy.

While this level of moisture checking and irrigation clock adjusting performed by DLC may not be feasible or necessary for homeowners, a “set it and forget it” approach should not be followed. Adjusting your irrigation schedule a minimum of three to five times throughout the year will provide that your trees and shrubs are getting a sufficient amount of water they need for each season. According to the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association, adjusting your irrigation clock for seasonal water usage could reduce your annual water bill 30% to 50%.

Refer to the Landscape Watering Guidelines Schedule to assist with setting your irrigation clock(s) for seasonal water usage.

The Optimum Five Seasons of Irrigation Programming To program your irrigation clock(s), the first factor to determine is the species of your trees and shrubs. Desert Adapted landscapes require far less irrigation than NonDesert Adapted species. Examples of Desert Adapted plants and Non Desert Adapted plants at Desert Mountain are:

Desert Adapted • Trees such as Mesquite and Palo Verde • Plants such as Yucca, Turpentine and Agave • Cactus and succulents such as Golden Barrel

Non Desert Adapted

• Shrubs – most flowering varieties such as Lantana, Tacoma Stans and Salvia Greggii • Flowers such as Verbena, some varieties of Penstemon and Blackfoot Daisy

Winter Season

Saguaros require little to no additional water. If needed supplemental water can be provided during hot, dry summers.”

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Although your landscape is not growing and requires the least amount of moisture during the winter months, irrigation is needed once every four to six weeks for your Desert Adapted landscapes. Non-Desert Adapted landscapes require more irrigation and should be watered about once every one to four weeks.

Even though this winter was relatively dry with warmer than average temperatures, most native plants do just fine

with little to no water. Unless you had newly installed plants, you were likely able to shut off your irrigation system entirely during the winter season.

Spring Season Once temperatures begin to consistently warm up in March, plants and trees begin growing again and require more water.

Desert Adapted plants and trees should be watered once every two to four weeks, while Non Desert Adapted plants need water about every week to ten days.

Summer Season During the hot summer months when temperatures are in the triple digit and humidity at its lowest, trees and shrubs require the most water. Desert Adapted species should get water every one to three weeks and Non-Desert Adapted plants need irrigation each week. Established Saguaros should not receive any water other than what Mother Nature provides. The exception is in the hot summer months when monsoons are sparse providing some supplemental water is recommended.

Monsoon Season DLC adds a fifth season to the guidelines since they can be opportunities to decrease irrigation usage. Once the monsoons begin it may be time to modify the irrigation cycle. Depending on the rainfall an irrigation cycle may be skipped. The humidity in the air reduces the amount of water your plants actually need. In fact, you can usually reduce your regular summer run times by about 20% during Monsoon Season.

Fall Season Plants that are ending their main growing season require less water. Desert Adapted plants and trees should be watered once every two to four weeks, while Non Desert Adapted species need water about every week to 10 days.

By staying on top of your irrigation system, making just a few adjustments throughout the year and taking advantage of the rainfall, you can reduce irrigation water waste while keeping your plants and trees healthy. Happy Spring!

For more landscape tips, visit DLC’s online learning center at: dlclearningcenter.com.

This chart from the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association’s pamphlet “Landscape Watering by the Numbers” (www.wateruseitwisely.com) outlines irrigation guidelines for Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter

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COMMUNITY CONTACT SHEET Desert Mountain Homeowners Association Main Line Desert Mountain Homeowners Association Fax Line Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm Kevin Pollock, PCAM, Community Manager Jacob Marshall, CAAM, Village & Finance Manager Bill Fultz, Director of Security Bruce Spilka, Operations Coordinator Dana Bondon, Administrative Manager Design Review Department Owners Services Business Sherry Gray, Admin Coordinator (Receptionist) Jacque Pickering, Administrator Coord. (HomeCare Taking) Donna Hardin, Administrative Coordinator (Village & Master) Vicky Harjung, Administrative Coordinator (Security) Norm Schmitz, Assistant Operations Coordinator Tim Fischer, Information Systems Administrator Resident Assistance Phone Numbers Desert Mountain Main Gate (24 hours) Desert Hills Gate (5:45am-6:00pm) Desert Mountain Emergency Information System (DMEIS) Saguaro Forest Caretaker’s Cottage

480-635-5600 480-488-7484 480-635-5600 480-635-5603 480-635-5620 480-635-5607 480-635-5605 480-635-5605 480-635-5610 480-635-5600 480-635-5604 480-635-5602 480-635-5621 480-635-5608 480-635-5622 480-635-5630 480-635-5635 480-635-5656 480-635-5640

Desert Foothills Medical Center Poison Control Arizona Fish & Game Department Southwest Wildlife Animal Rescue Desert Foothills Library United States Postal Service (Carefree Branch) United States Postal Service (Kachina Station Services DM) 7339 E. Williams Drive)

Utilities Arizona Public Service (APS) 602-371-7171 AT&T 800-288-2747 CenturyLink (formerly Qwest) 888-364-5234 City of Scottsdale Solid Waste Management 480-312-5600 City of Scottsdale Water Services 480-312-2461 Cox Communications 602-277-1000 Southwest Gas 602-271-4277 Verizon 800-922-0204 Schools Cave Creek Unified School District 480-575-2000 Transportation Department 480-575-2080 Black Mountain Elementary 480-575-2100 Sonoran Trails Middle School 480-272-8600 Attendance 480-272-8604 Cactus Shadows High School 480-575-2400 Attendance 480-575-2431

Our email addresses are: Kevin Pollock, PCAM, Community Manager kpollock@desertmthoa.com Jacob Marshall, CAAM, Village & Finance Manager jmarshall@desertmthoa.com Bill Fultz, Director of Security bfultz@desertmthoa.com Bruce Spilka, Operations Coordinator bspilka@desertmthoa.com Dana Bondon, Administrative Manager dbondon@desertmthoa.com Design Review Department dbondon@desertmthoa.com Religious Services Sherry Gray, Admin Coordinator (Receptionist) sgray@desertmthoa.com Black Mountain Community Church Christ the Lord Lutheran Church Jacqueline Pickering, Admin. Coord. (OSB) jpickering@desertmthoa.com Christian Science First Church Donna Hardin, Admin. Coordinator (Village & Master) dhardin@desertmthoa.com Vicky Harjung, Administrative Coordinator (Security) vharjung@desertmthoa.com The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Norm Schmitz, Assistant Operations Coordinator nschmitz@desertmthoa.com Desert Mission United Methodist Church Tim Fischer, Information Systems Administrator tfischer@desertmthoa.com Desert Hills Presbyterian Church Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Desert Mountain Main Gate smaingate@desertmthoa.com Our Lady of Joy Parish Fairways Administration Building 480-595-4229 Desert Mountain Clubhouses Apache Clubhouse & Grill Chiricahua Clubhouse & Golf Cochise Geronimo Clubhouse & Golf Outlaw Clubhouse & Golf Renegade Clubhouse & Golf Sonoran Clubhouse

480-595-4328 480-595-4800 480-488-1363 480-595-4870 480-595-4261 480-595-4355

Public Service Fire or Police Emergencies Scottsdale Fire Department (Non-Emergencies) Scottsdale Police Department (Non-Emergencies) Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office

911 480-312-8911 480-391-5000 602-256-1000

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DMMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Rich Sherman, President Tom Scavone, Vice President/Chair Parkway Renovation Bob Engelman, Treasurer Derek Hill, Secretary/Chair Design Review Mike Klonoski, Chair Safety & Access/Chair Owner Services Mike Dings, Chair Landscape, Infrastructure & Trails Danny Fullerton, Chair Communications Sissy Sailors, Chair Elections Paul Sefcovic, Chair Legal

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CHERYL D’ANNA DONNA LEGATE-TERRY BARRY CONSER 480.319.3800 602.399.0829 602.790.3313 cheryl.danna@russlyon.com donna.legate@russlyon.com barry.conser@russlyon.com

JOANIE BARREIRO 480.235.2776

CHERYL D’ANNA 480.319.3800

DONNA LEGATE-TERRY 602.399.0829

BARRY CONSER 602.790.3313

PAUL PERRY 602.319.1110 paul.perry@russlyon.com

PAUL PERRY 602.319.1110

The ProducersThe Producer

joanie.barreiro@russlyon.com cheryl.danna@russlyon.com donna.legate@russlyon.com barry.conser@russlyon.com

paul.perry@russlyon.com

DON BREIDENBACH JULIE KILBANE DON BREIDENBACH BARRY CONSER BARRY CONSER LEGATE-TERRY JOANIE BARREIRO JOANIE BARREIRO CHERYLCHERYL D’ANNACHERYL D’ANNA D’ANNA DONNADONNA LEGATE-TERRY DONNA LEGATE-TERRY JOANIE BARREIRO 480.272.3696 602.315.3374 480.272.3696 602.790.3313 602.790.3313 602.399.0829 480.235.2776 480.235.2776 480.319.3800 480.319.3800 480.319.3800 602.399.0829 602.399.0829 480.235.2776 don.breidenbach@russlyon.com bob.conser@russlyon.com bob.conser@russlyon.com donna.legate@russlyon.com joanie.barreiro@russlyon.com joanie.barreiro@russlyon.com cheryl.danna@russlyon.com cheryl.danna@russlyon.com cheryl.danna@russlyon.com donna.legate@russlyon.com donna.legate@russlyon.com joanie.barreiro@russlyon.com YO U R E X P E R T Sjulie.kilbane@russlyon.com Fpaul.perry@russlyon.com O R Adon.breidenbach@russlyon.com L L T H I N G S D E S E RT M O U N TA I N .

YO U R E X P E R T S F O R A L L T H I N G S D E S E RT M O U N TA I N .

YO U R E X P E R T S F O R A L L T H I N G S D E S E RT M O U N TA I N .

PATRICK RICE 970.846.5461 patrick.rice@russlyon.com

BOB TERRY SHAWN CHAPPEL 602.370.0644 480.329.2020 bob.terry@russlyon.com shawn.chappel@russlyon.com PATRICK RICE SHAWN CHAPPEL BOB TERRY 970.846.5461

480.329.2020

patrick.rice@russlyon.com shawn.chappel@russlyon.com

602.370.0644

JIM SMITH 602.882.0534 jim.smith@russlyon.com JIM SMITH 602.882.0534

KATHLEEN LANE 480.489.2655 kathleen.lane@russlyon.com

KATHLEEN LANE 480.489.2655

The Producers

bob.terry@russlyon.com

jim.smith@russlyon.com kathleen.lane@russlyon.com

JIM SMITH DAWN DICKINSON JIM SMITH KATHLEEN DAWN LANE DICKINSON PATRICKPATRICK RICE PATRICK RICE SHAWN SHAWN CHAPPEL BOB TERRY RICE SHAWN CHAPPEL CHAPPEL BOB TERRY BOB TERRY BARRY CONSER DON BREIDENBACH BARRY CONSER DON BREIDENBACH KEITH MARSHALL KIRK MARSHALL JOY DORVINEN 602.882.0534 480.363.0175 602.882.0534 480.489.2655 480.363.0175 970.846.5461 970.846.5461 480.329.2020 602.370.0644 970.846.5461 480.329.2020 480.329.2020 602.370.0644 602.370.0644 602.790.3313 480.272.3696 602.790.3313 480.272.3696 602.809.4100 602.882.2112 480.276.2555 jim.smith@russlyon.com jim.smith@russlyon.com kathleen.lane@russlyon.com patrick.rice@russlyon.com patrick.rice@russlyon.com shawn.chappel@russlyon.com patrick.rice@russlyon.com shawn.chappel@russlyon.com shawn.chappel@russlyon.com bob.terry@russlyon.com bob.terry@russlyon.com don.breidenbach@russlyon.com YO U bob.terry@russlyon.com R dawn.dickinson@russlyon.com E bob.conser@russlyon.com XPERTS FO R A L L T H I N G S D E S E RT M O U N TA dawn.dickinson@russlyon.com IN. YO U R E bob.conser@russlyon.com X P E R T Sjoy.dorvinen@russlyon.com F O R A L L T H I N G S D E S E RT M O U N TA I N . don.breidenbach@russlyon.com keith.marshall@russlyon.com kirk.marshall@russlyon.com

CYNTHIA KOLANDER

JAMES KOLANDER

BRIAN HERRERA

DON BREIDENBACH

JU JU julie.k julie.k

DAWN DICKINSON

480.980.4073 480.326.5775 480.244.8298 480.272.3696 480.363.0175 CYNTHIA KOLANDER JAMESjames.kolander KOLANDER BRIAN HERRERA BREIDENBACH @russlyon.com brian.herrera @russlyon.com @russlyon.com cynthia.kolander@russlyon.com don.breidenbachDON dawn.dickinson@russlyon.com 480.980.4073 480.326.5775 480.244.8298 480.272.3696 cynthia.kolander@russlyon.com james.kolander@russlyon.com brian.herrera@russlyon.com don.breidenbach@russlyon.com

The The The Producers Producers Producers Supporting Cast Supporting SupportingCast Cast JAN LUXBREIDENBACH BRIAN HERRERA BRIAN HERRERA BRIAN HERRERA CYNTHIA CYNTHIA KOLANDER KOLANDERJAMES KOLANDER JAMES KOLANDER CYNTHIA KOLANDER JAMES KOLANDER JIM SMITH BARRYMARSHALL CONSER DON KEITH KIRK MARSHALL JIM SMITH KATHY REED HUGH REED 480.363.3543 480.244.8298 480.244.8298 480.244.8298 480.980.4073 480.980.4073 MIKE DOYLE 480.326.5775 480.326.5775 480.980.4073 480.326.5775 602.882.0534 602.790.3313 480.272.3696 602.809.4100 602.882.2112 602.882.0534 602.390.0494 480.262.1284 480.570.6939 jan.lux@russlyon.com brian.herrera@russlyon.com brian.herrera@russlyon.com brian.herrera@russlyon.com cynthia.kolander@russlyon.com james.kolander@russlyon.com james.kolander@russlyon.com cynthia.kolander@russlyon.com cynthia.kolander@russlyon.com james.kolander@russlyon.com jim.smith@russlyon.com bob.conser@russlyon.com don.breidenbach@russlyon.com keith.marshall@russlyon.com kirk.marshall@russlyon.com YO U R E XYO P EU RT R SE FXYO O P ERURA R TLSELX FTO PHERIRNA TGLS LSFTO DHERISN A EG RT L LS TD MHEO ISN UEG N RT STAD MI EN OS.U E RT N TAMI O N .U N TA I N . jim.smith@russlyon.com mike.doyle@russlyon.com kathy.reed@russlyon.com hugh.reed@russlyon.com

YO U R E X P E RT S F O R A L L T H I N G S D E S E RT M O U N TA I N .

KEITH MARSHALL 602.809.4100

KIRK MARSHALL 602.882.2112

keith.marshall@russlyon.com kirk.marshall@russlyon.com

KEITH MARSHALL 602.809.4100 keith.marshall@russlyon.com

KIRK MARSHALL 602.882.2112 kirk.marshall@russlyon.com

JOY DORVINEN 480.276.2555

JAN LUX DAWN DICKINSON JULIE KILBANE JOY DORVINEN DAWN DICKINSON 480.363.3543 480.363.0175 602.315.3374 480.276.2555 480.363.0175 jan.lux@russlyon.com dawn.dickinson@russlyon.com julie.kilbane@russlyon.com joy.dorvinen@russlyon.com dawn.dickinson@russlyon.com

YO U R E XYO P EU RTR SEFXOP R E RT A LSL FTOHRI NAGL SL TDHE ISNE G RTS M DO E SUE N RTTAMI N O.U N TA I N .

ELIZABETH GILLENWATER 602.882.8184

joy.dorvinen@russlyon.com elizabeth.gillenwater@russlyon.com

JAN LUX 480.363.3543

jan.lux@russlyon.com

JOY DORVINEN ELIZABETH GILLENWATER 480.276.2555 602.882.8184 joy.dorvinen@russlyon.com elizabeth.gillenwater@russlyon.com

JIM SMITH DAWN DICKINSON MIKE DOYLE KATHY REED KEITH MARSHALL KEITH MARSHALL KEITH MARSHALL KIRK MARSHALL KIRK MARSHALL KIRK MARSHALL JOY DORVINEN JOY DORVINEN JOY DORVINEN ELIZABETH GILLENWATER JOANNE KLONOSKI DAN WOLSKI 602.882.0534 480.363.0175 602.390.0494 602.809.4100 602.809.4100 602.809.4100480.239.5565 602.882.2112 602.882.2112 602.882.2112480.266.7557 480.276.2555 480.276.2555 480.276.2555 480.262.1284 602.882.8184 jim.smith@russlyon.com dawn.dickinson@russlyon.com mike.doyle@russlyon.com kathy.reed@russlyon.com keith.marshall@russlyon.com keith.marshall@russlyon.com keith.marshall@russlyon.com kirk.marshall@russlyon.com kirk.marshall@russlyon.com kirk.marshall@russlyon.com joy.dorvinen@russlyon.com joy.dorvinen@russlyon.com joy.dorvinen@russlyon.com elizabeth.gillenwater@russlyon.com joanne.klonoski@russlyon.com dan.wolski@russlyon.com

JOE KLIEGL Managing Broker joe.kliegl@russlyon.com

JOANIE BRADY Office Manager MIKE DOYLE joanie.brady@russlyon.com 602.390.0494 mike.doyle@russlyon.com

JOE KLIEGL JOE KLIEGL DEREK ZIEDER Chief Technology Officer Managing Broker Managing Broker

JAN LUX KATHLEEN LANE HUGH REED JAN LUX 480.363.3543 480.489.2655 480.570.6939 480.363.3543 jan.lux@russlyon.com kathleen.lane@russlyon.com hugh.reed@russlyon.com jan.lux@russlyon.com

JOANIE BRADY JOANIE BRADY Office Manager Office Manager

hugh.reed@russlyon.com

dan.wolski@russlyon.com

DEREK ZIEDER DEREK Chief Technology Chief Techn Off derek.zieder@russlyon. derek.zieder@

tami.henderson@russlyon.com

MIKE DOYLE KATHY REED HUGH REED DAN WOLSKI JAN LUX JOANNE KLONOSKI MIKE DOYLE KATHY REED KATHY REED HUGH REED HUGH REED HUGH REEDDAN WOLSKI DOYLE MIKE DOYLE KATHY REED 480.363.3543 602.390.0494 MIKE 480.262.1284 480.570.6939 480.266.7557 480.266.7557 480.239.5565 480.262.1284 480.570.6939 602.390.0494 480.262.1284 480.570.6939 480.570.6939 602.390.0494 602.390.0494 480.262.1284 jan.lux@russlyon.com mike.doyle@russlyon.com kathy.reed@russlyon.com hugh.reed@russlyon.com dan.wolski@russlyon.com dan.wolski@russlyon.com joanne.klonoski@russlyon.com hugh.reed@russlyon.com mike.doyle@russlyon.com kathy.reed@russlyon.com kathy.reed@russlyon.com hugh.reed@russlyon.com hugh.reed@russlyon.com mike.doyle@russlyon.com mike.doyle@russlyon.com kathy.reed@russlyon.com NADINE ARTECHE Media Art Coordinator nadine.arteche@russlyon.com

JAN LUX 480.363.3543 jan.lux@russlyon.com

KATHY REED HUGH REED DAN WOLSKI TAMI HENDERSON joe.kliegl@russlyon.com joe.kliegl@russlyon.com joanie.brady@russlyon.com joanie.brady@russlyon.com derek.zieder@russlyon.com 480.262.1284 480.570.6939 480.266.7557 480.341.2815

kathy.reed@russlyon.com

KA KA kathlee kathlee

TAMI HENDERSON

Supporting Cast Supporting Supporting Supporting Cast CastCast Suppor ting Cast

GILLENWATER TAMIELIZABETH HENDERSON 480.341.2815 602.882.8184 480.341.2815 tami.henderson@russlyon.com elizabeth.gillenwater@russlyon.com tami.henderson@russlyon.com

NADINENADINE ARTECHE ARTECHE BOBBALDWIN JUBY MIKE BALZOTTI MIKE BALZOTTI MIKE BALZOTTI ANNE MORRISSEY KAREN KATHLEEN BENOIT BEE FRANCIS Coordinator Art Coordinator Director ofDirector Marketing Director of Marketing Chief480.694.0098 Financial Officer Media ArtMedia of Marketing 480.205.2941 480.341.2815 602.679.3193 YO U R E X P E RT S F O R A L L T H Ikaren.baldwin@russlyon.com N G S D E S E RT M O U N TA I NU. R kathleen.benoit@russlyon.com R LELXTPHEIRT A L L TMHOI N YO Enadine.arteche@russlyon.com X P E RT S FYO O RUA N GS SF O D ERSmike.balzotti@russlyon.com Ebee.francis@russlyon.com RT UG NSTADI ENS. E RT M O U N TA I N . anne.morrissey@russlyon.com mike.balzotti@russlyon.com mike.balzotti@russlyon.com YO U R E Xbob.juby@russlyon.com P E RT S F O R A L L Tnadine.arteche@russlyon.com HINGS D E S E RT M O U N TA I N .

BOB JUBY BOB Chief Financial ChiefOffice Finan bob.juby@russlyon.co bob.juby@r

Supporting Cast

SupportingSupporting Cast Cast JOANNEJOANNE KLONOSKI JOANNE KLONOSKI KLONOSKI 480.239.5565 480.239.5565 480.239.5565

DAN WOLSKI DAN WOLSKI DAN WOLSKI ELIZABETH ELIZABETH GILLENWATER ELIZABETH GILLENWATER GILLENWATER 480.266.7557 480.266.7557 480.266.7557 602.882.8184 602.882.8184 602.882.8184

joanne.klonoski@russlyon.com joanne.klonoski@russlyon.com joanne.klonoski@russlyon.com dan.wolski@russlyon.com dan.wolski@russlyon.com dan.wolski@russlyon.com elizabeth.gillenwater@russlyon.com elizabeth.gillenwater@russlyon.com elizabeth.gillenwater@russlyon.com ANNE MORRISSEY KAREN BALDWIN KATHLEEN BENOIT BEE FRANCIS 480.205.2941 480.694.0098 480.341.2815 602.679.3193 JOE KLIEGL JOE KLIEGL JOANIE BRADY JOANIE BRADY DEREK ZIEDER JOE KLIEGL JOANIE BRADY bee.francis@russlyon.com DEREK ZIEDER DEREK ZIEDER karen.baldwin@russlyon.com kathleen.benoit@russlyon.com JOE KLIEGL Office Manager JOANIE BRADY TROY GILLENWATER TROY GILLENWAT TROY GIL DEREKOffice ZIEDER DEEMS DICKINSON DEEMS DICKINSON DEEMSChief DICKINSON JACK O’KEEFE JACK anne.morrissey@russlyon.com O’KEEFE JACK O’KEEFE Managing Broker Managing Chief Broker Technology Officer Manager Chief Technology Officer Managing Broker Office Manager Technology Officer

Manager Technology Officer Designated Managing Office Partner Managing Partner Managin Designated Broker Designated Managing Broker Broker Broker Managing Partner Managing Partner Managing PartnerChief joanie.brady@russlyon.com joe.kliegl@russlyon.com joe.kliegl@russlyon.com derek.zieder@russlyon.com derek.zieder@russlyon.com joanie.brady@russlyon.com derek.zieder@russlyon.com YO U R E X P E RT S F O R A L L T H I N G S D E S E RT Mjoanie.brady@russlyon.com O U N TA NR. E Xjoe.kliegl@russlyon.com YOI U P E RT S F O R A L L T H I Njack.okeefe@russlyon.com G S D E S Ejack.okeefe@russlyon.com RT M O U N TA I N . joe.kliegl@russlyon.com troy.gillenwater@russlyon.com troy.gillenwater@russlyo troy.gillenwate deems.dickinson@russlyon.com deems.dickinson@russlyon.com deems.dickinson@russlyon.com jack.okeefe@russlyon.com JOE KLIEGL TROY joanie.brady@russlyon.com GILLENWATER JACK O’KEEFE derek.zieder@russlyon.com DEEMS DICKINSON Managing Broker Managing Partner Managing Partner Designated Broker joe.kliegl@russlyon.com troy.gillenwater@russlyon.com jack.okeefe@russlyon.com deems.dickinson@russlyon.com

Supporting Cast

JOE KLIEGL Managing Broker

TROY GILLENWATER Managing Partner

JACK O’KEEFE Managing Partner

JOE KLIEGL Managing Broker joe.kliegl@russlyon.com

JOANIE BRADY DEREK ZIEDER NADINE ARTECHE BOB JUBY BOB JUBYMIKE BALZOTTI MIKE BALZOTTI JOE KLIEGL MIKE BALZOTTI JOANIENADINE BRADY ARTECHE DEREK ZIEDER NADINE ARTECHE BOB JUBY BRADY Broker MIKE NADINE ARTECHE ZIEDER JUBY NADINE ARTECHE BOB JUBY MIKEManager BALZOTTI OfficeJOANIE Manager Chief Technology Officer Media ArtChief Coordinator Media Art Coordinator Financial Officer Director of BALZOTTI Marketing Director of MarketingBOB Chief Financial Officer Chief Technology Officer Managing Office Media Art Coordinator Chief Financial Officer DirectorDEREK of Marketing Office Manager Director of Marketing Director Media Coordinator Chief Technology Officer Officer Media Art Coordinator of Art Marketing Chiefmike.balzotti@russlyon.com Financial Officer Chief Financial joanie.brady@russlyon.com derek.zieder@russlyon.com nadine.arteche@russlyon.com nadine.arteche@russlyon.com bob.juby@russlyon.com bob.juby@russlyon.com mike.balzotti@russlyon.com joe.kliegl@russlyon.com joanie.brady@russlyon.com derek.zieder@russlyon.com nadine.arteche@russlyon.com mike.balzotti@russlyon.com @ @russlyon.com @russlyon.com ARTECHE @russlyon.com @russlyon.com joanie.brady russlyon.com mike.balzotti nadine.arteche derek.zieder bob.jubybob.juby@russlyon.com JOANIE BRADY MIKE BALZOTTI NADINE DEREK ZIEDER nadine.arteche@russlyon.com bob.juby@russlyon.com mike.balzotti@russlyon.com

DEEMS DICKINSON Designated Broker

Office Manager

Director of Marketing

Media Art Coordinator

Chief Technology Officer

Office: 480.488.2998 www.DesertMountain.com