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CHERYL D’ANNA 480.319.3800

DONNA LEGATE-TERRY 602.399.0829

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PAUL PERRY 602.319.1110 paul.perry@russlyon.com PAUL PERRY 602.319.1110

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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 .

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PATRICK RICE 970.846.5461 patrick.rice@russlyon.com

CHRIS EDGMON BOB TERRY KATHLEEN LANE SHAWN CHAPPEL PATRICK RICE SHAWN CHAPPEL BOB TERRY JIM SMITH KATHLEEN LANE 480.369.8669 602.370.0644602.370.0644 480.489.2655 480.329.2020 970.846.5461 480.329.2020 602.882.0534 480.489.2655 chris.edgmon@russlyon.com bob.terry@russlyon.com kathleen.lane@russlyon.com shawn.chappel@russlyon.com @russlyon.com @russlyon.com patrick.rice@russlyon.com shawn.chappel bob.terry@russlyon.com jim.smith@russlyon.com kathleen.lane

The Producers

JIM SMITH DAWN DICKINSON JIM SMITH KATHLEEN DAWN LANE DICKINSON PATRICKPATRICK RICE PATRICK SHAWN SHAWN CHAPPEL BOB TERRY RICE 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 480.329.2020 602.370.0644 970.846.5461 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 shawn.chappel@russlyon.com patrick.rice@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 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 . bob.conser@russlyon.com don.breidenbach@russlyon.com keith.marshall@russlyon.com kirk.marshall@russlyon.com joy.dorvinen@russlyon.com

CYNTHIA KOLANDER 480.980.4073

JAMES KOLANDER 480.326.5775

BRIAN HERRERA 480.244.8298

DON BREIDENBACH 480.272.3696

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DAWN DICKINSON 480.363.0175

cynthia.kolander@russlyon.com james.kolander@russlyon.com brian.herrera@russlyon.com don.breidenbach@russlyon.com dawn.dickinson@russlyon.com

KEITH MARSHALL CYNTHIA KOLANDER JAMES KOLANDER BRIAN HERRERA 602.809.4100 480.980.4073 480.326.5775 480.244.8298 cynthia.kolander@russlyon.com james.kolander@russlyon.com brian.herrera@russlyon.com keith.marshall@russlyon.com

KIRK MARSHALL 602.882.2112 kirk.marshall@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 don.breidenbach@russlyon.com bob.conser@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

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

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JAN LUX 480.363.3543

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MIKE DOYLE MICHELLE O’NEILL ELIZABETH GILLENWATER JAN LUX 602.390.0494 480.776.9958 602.882.8184 480.363.3543 DAWN DICKINSON JAN LUX KATHLEEN LANE JIM SMITH mike.doyle@russlyon.com MIKE DOYLE KATHY REED HUGH REED michelle.oneill@russlyon.com elizabeth.gillenwater@russlyon.com jan.lux@russlyon.com KEITH MARSHALL KEITH MARSHALL KEITH MARSHALL KIRK MARSHALL JOY DORVINEN KIRK MARSHALL KIRK MARSHALL JOY DORVINEN JOY DORVINEN JAN LUX ELIZABETH GILLENWATER JOANNE KLONOSKI DAN WOLSKI 480.363.3543 480.489.2655 602.882.0534 480.363.0175 602.390.0494 602.809.4100 602.809.4100 602.809.4100480.239.5565 602.882.2112 480.276.2555 602.882.2112 602.882.2112480.266.7557 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 joy.dorvinen@russlyon.com kirk.marshall@russlyon.com kirk.marshall@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

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

JOANIE BRADY

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

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

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

hugh.reed@russlyon.com

dan.wolski@russlyon.com

DEREK ZIEDER DEREK Z Chief Technology Chief Techno Offic derek.zieder@russlyon.c derek.zieder@

tami.henderson@russlyon.com

JAN LUX WOLSKI GILLENWATER JOANNE KLONOSKI TAMIELIZABETH HENDERSON KATHY REED HUGH HUGH REED MIKE DOYLE KATHY REED HUGH REEDDANTAMI MIKE DOYLE MIKE DOYLE KATHY REED KATHY REED HUGH REED DANREED WOLSKI 480.363.3543 HENDERSON 602.882.8184 602.390.0494 480.262.1284 480.262.1284480.239.5565 480.570.6939 480.570.6939 480.570.6939 480.266.7557 602.390.0494 602.390.0494 480.262.1284 480.341.2815 480.262.1284 480.570.6939 480.266.7557 480.341.2815 jan.lux@russlyon.com dan.wolski@russlyon.com elizabeth.gillenwater@russlyon.com joanne.klonoski@russlyon.com hugh.reed@russlyon.com kathy.reed@russlyon.com hugh.reed@russlyon.com mike.doyle@russlyon.com kathy.reed@russlyon.com hugh.reed@russlyon.com mike.doyle@russlyon.com mike.doyle@russlyon.com kathy.reed@russlyon.com tami.henderson@russlyon.com

Supporting Cast Supporting Supporting Supporting Cast CastCast Suppor ting Cast

kathy.reed@russlyon.com NADINE ARTECHE Media Art Coordinator nadine.arteche@russlyon.com

hugh.reed@russlyon.com

dan.wolski@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 bob.juby@russlyon.com 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 nadine.arteche@russlyon.com mike.balzotti@russlyon.com mike.balzotti@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 .

BOB JUBY BOB J Chief Financial ChiefOfficer Financ bob.juby@russlyon.com bob.juby@ru

Supporting Cast

SupportingSupporting Cast Cast

JOANNEJOANNE KLONOSKI JOANNE KLONOSKI KLONOSKI DAN WOLSKI DAN WOLSKI DAN WOLSKI ELIZABETH ELIZABETH GILLENWATER ELIZABETH GILLENWATER GILLENWATER 480.239.5565 480.239.5565 480.239.5565 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 480.544.5565 602.679.3193 JOE KLIEGL JOE KLIEGL JOANIE BRADYJOE KLIEGL DEREK ZIEDER JOANIE BRADY JOANIE BRADY DEREK ZIEDER DEREK ZIEDER anne.morrissey@russlyon.com karen.baldwin@russlyon.com kathleen.benoit@russlyon.com bee.francis@russlyon.com JOE KLIEGL Office Manager JOANIE BRADY TROY GILLENWATER TROY GILLENWATE TROY GILL DEREK ZIEDER DEEMS DICKINSON DEEMS DICKINSON DEEMSChief DICKINSON JACK O’KEEFE JACK O’KEEFE JACK O’KEEFE Managing Broker Managing Chief Broker Technology Officer Office Manager Chief Technology Officer Managing Broker Office Manager Technology Officer Manager Technology Officer Designated Managing Office Partner Managing Partner Managing Designated Broker Designated Managing Broker Broker Broker Managing Partner Managing PartnerChief joanie.brady@russlyon.com Managing Partner 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 . derek.zieder@russlyon.com joe.kliegl@russlyon.com joanie.brady@russlyon.com troy.gillenwater@russlyon.com troy.gillenwater@russlyon troy.gillenwater deems.dickinson@russlyon.com deems.dickinson@russlyon.com deems.dickinson@russlyon.com jack.okeefe@russlyon.com JOE KLIEGL TROY GILLENWATER JACK O’KEEFE 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

jack.okeefe@russlyon.com Managing Partner JACK O’KEEFE

JOE KLIEGL Managing Broker

TROY GILLENWATER Managing Partner

JACK O’KEEFE Managing Partner

JOE KLIEGL Managing Broker

jack.okeefe@russlyon.com deems.dickinson@russlyon.com Managing Partner Designated Broker JACK O’KEEFE DEEMS DICKINSON

deems.dickinson@russlyon.com troy.gillenwater@russlyon.com Designated Broker Managing Partner DEEMS DICKINSON TROY GILLENWATER

troy.gillenwater@russlyon.com Managing Partner TROY GILLENWATER

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 Managing Office Chief Technology Officer Media Art Coordinator Chief Financial Officer DirectorDEREK of Marketing Office Manager Director of Marketing Director Media Coordinator Chief Technology Officer Media Art Coordinator of Art Marketing Chief Financial Officer Chief Financial Officer

joe.kliegl@russlyon.com 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 mike.balzotti@russlyon.combob.juby@russlyon.com joe.kliegl@russlyon.com joanie.brady@russlyon.com derek.zieder@russlyon.com nadine.arteche@russlyon.com mike.balzotti@russlyon.com DEEMS DICKINSON JOANIE BRADY MIKE BALZOTTI NADINE SCIARANI DEREK ZIEDER @russlyon.com @ @russlyon.com @russlyon.com @russlyon.com joanie.brady mike.balzotti russlyon.com nadine.arteche derek.zieder bob.juby nadine.arteche@russlyon.com bob.juby@russlyon.com mike.balzotti@russlyon.com Designated Broker Office Manager Director of Director of Director of Marketing Marketing Technology

Office: 480.488.2998 www.DesertMountain.com

nadine.arteche@russlyon.com Media Art Coordinator NADINE ARTECHE

jack.okeefe@russlyon.com deems.dickinson@russlyon.com troy.gillenwater@russlyon.com jack.okeefe@russlyon.com deems.dickinson@russlyon.com troy.gillenwater@russlyon.com mike.balzotti@russlyon.com bob.juby@russlyon.com nadine.arteche@russlyon.com jack.okeefe@russlyon.com jack.okeefe@russlyon.com deems.dickinson@russlyon.com troy.gillenwater@russlyon.com troy.gillenwater@russlyon.com mike.balzotti@russlyon.com bob.juby@russlyon.com Managingdeems.dickinson@russlyon.com Partner Designated Broker Managing Partner If your home is currently this is not a solicitation for that listing Managing Partneroflisted Designated Broker Managing Partner Managing Partner Director Marketing Chief Financial Officer Broker MediaJACK Art Coordinator Managing Partner ManagingDirector Partner of Marketing Designated Broker Designated Managing Partner Chief Financial Officer O’KEEFE DEEMS DICKINSON TROY GILLENWATER JACK O’KEEFE DEEMS DICKINSON MIKE BALZOTTI BOB JUBY DICKINSON TROY GILLENWATER NADINE ARTECHE JACKTROY O’KEEFE JACK O’KEEFE DEEMS DICKINSON DEEMS GILLENWATER TROY GILLENWATER MIKE BALZOTTI BOB JUBY

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Dana Bondon

JULIE KILBANE 602.315.3374 julie.kilbane@russlyon.com

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A Letter from the Editor.............. 4 President’s Letter......................... 6 Operations...................................12 Business Update.........................14 Owner Services Business.........15

Rich Sherman Derek Hill Kevin Pollock Bill Fultz Bruce Spilka

Village News...............................16 Safety & Access..........................22

Jacob Marshall

KATHLEEN LANE JULIE KILBANE JULIE KILBANE 480.489.2655 602.315.3374 602.315.3374 kathleen.lane@russlyon.com julie.kilbane@russlyon.com julie.kilbane@russlyon.com

Jacque Pickering Brook Urban Jill Porcellato Tony Amezcua

Community News............... 24-30 Landscaping News.....................31

Michele DiMuro KATHLEEN LANE KATHLEEN LANE 480.489.2655 480.489.2655 kathleen.lane@russlyon.com kathleen.lane@russlyon.com

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Operations Bruce Spilka, Director of Operations highlights 2019 completed projects and briefly summarizes upcoming 2020 projects on page 12.

Elections The election season is upon us again.

This year at the Desert Mountain Master Association’s Annual Meeting on January 20, 2020 you have the opportunity to elect three new Board of Director Members to represent your interests. Read more about each of the candidates on pages 18-21 and how to cast your vote!

Jill Porcellato highlights the upcoming CARE extravaganza and shares a Desert Mountain success story on page 26.

Upcoming City of Scottsdale library and AZ Musicfest events are located on pages 27-29.

Michelle DiMuro summarizes successs of Honor, Protect, Serve event on page 30

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Treasurer’s Report Derek Hill, Treasurer summarizes the Association’s 2019 financial status and provides a brief update for 2020 finances on page 10.

Community News Desert Mountain Foundation summarizes their success of the Home & Lifestyle party on page 24.

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Executive Director’s Corner Kevin Pollock acknowledges over 40 volunteers who contribute their personal time in order to make Desert Mountain a wonderful place to live.

Read more on page 8.

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Landscaping News One way to brighten the exterior of your home is to add potted plants. DLC Resources briefly touches upon the care and maintenance of doing so on page 31.

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FROM THE EDITOR

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y the time this edition of the Connection magazine hits mailboxes, the end of the year will be upon us. I often think of the Dr. Suess poem, "How did it get so late so soon?" this time of the year.

How did it get so late so soon?

It’s night before it’s afternoon.

December is here before it’s June.

to plan Thanksgiving. And we are dodging holiday decorations in the stores before we even turn the AC off! It does feel as though December is here before it’s June!

January will mark the start of my sixth year at Desert Mountain, my goodness how the time has flewn!

My goodness how the time has flewn.

Kevin Pollock PCAM, CAAM Executive Director

How did it get so late so soon?

He wrote the poem close to the end of his life, so you could presume that he was thinking about how his life passed by so quickly. While we know that time does not, scientifically, go by quicker as we age, we “feel” like it does.

My birthday is between Christmas and New Year’s Day, so as a kid, it seemed to take forever for my birthday to arrive because it took so long for Christmas to come! Now that I am approaching a milestone birthday, it feels as though the years go by in the blink of an eye. I am sure I am not the only one that senses this!

Think about it. After the New Year, January slides right by into Super Bowl and the Waste Management Open. A quick stop for Valentine’s Day in February, and we are getting ready for St. Patrick’s Day. We can’t believe The Masters is already on before it’s Cinco de Mayo. I think the heat of the summer “slows” things down a bit for those of us that are here yearround, but before you know it, it is Labor Day and football season. Before the kids are even trick-or-treating, we have

2020 HOA Office Closures Friday, May 22nd close at 3 P.M.

Friday, November 27th closed in observance of Thanksgiving Holiday

Monday, May 25th closed in observance of Memorial Day

Wednesday, December 23rd close at 3 P.M.

Thursday, July 2nd close at 3 P.M.

Thursday, December 24th closed in observance of Christmas Eve

Friday, July 3rd closed in observance of July 4th

Friday, December 25th closed in observance of Christmas Holiday

Friday, September 4th close at 3 P.M.

Wednesday, December 30th close at 3 P.M.

Monday, September 7th closed in observance of Labor Day

Thursday, December 31st closed in observance of New Year’s Eve

Wednesday, November 25th close at 3 P.M.

Friday, January 1st closed in observance of New Year’s Day

Thursday, November 26th closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day

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PRESIDENT'S LETTER

And as I pen my final President’s message, this is what . . . “I’ll remember” . . .

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hat I learned . . . from our very competent CCMC staff under the leadership of Kevin and Jake.

Consider they receive approximately 200 calls a day. Some trivial, some significant, all handled with the same dedication in satisfying the member. To note, during the last six years of my Board experience, over 175 Design approvals were completed for new homes. . . . From my fellow Board officers and members (including five attorneys) whose diversified career experiences offered a unique and often compelling perspective in our discussion and decision-making. . . . From our legal counsel, who always listens, deliberates and recommends decisions that support our Bylaws, created to support and enhance the values of this Desert Mountain Community. . . . From our many members who selflessly volunteer their time on various committees and Council of Presidents Village forums.

Their participation assures we are listening to our membership base and considering their concerns and issues. This clearly is our “critical link” to the Community; what do they hear, what can we learn and how can we best address the issues?

I am grateful and appreciative of what these relationships have contributed to your Board’s efforts and accomplishments in serving the needs of the Community.

WHAT WE ACCOMPLISHED . . . this is a goal that is never achieved and is measured only by progress and what has been done. The individual committee Rich Sherman achievements are too numerous President to summarize and will be Desert Mountain Master Association reviewed in more detail at our Annual Meeting in January. I take particular satisfaction on our growing level of communication, cooperation, and support in working with Desert Mountain Club (DMCI) Board and our mutual success in implementing the short-term rental amendment.

And finally, to my replacement, I must remember to offer continued success, reflecting on the guiding principle that none of us as individuals can accomplish as much as we can as a group; particularly when united and committed to the common purpose of servicing the needs and expectations of this wonderful Desert Mountain Community.

Thank you all for your support over the last six years, hoping to see you on the Mountain.

Please have your motor vehicle transport company contact the main gate at (480) 635-5630 in order for security to provide specific instructions for your vehicle drop off. Transport carriers will be permitted to drop off within the perimeter gates in order to prevent collisions from occurring on Cave Creek Road.

Thank you.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S CORNER

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he Master Board and committees have had a very busy 2019. As we close out another successful year for the Association, I wanted to take this opportunity to update the members and extend my gratitude for all of the hardworking volunteers we have at Desert Mountain.

First off, December 9 was the last business meeting for three outgoing Board Members. I want to thank and acknowledge Rich Sherman, Sissy Sailors, and Paul Sefcovic for their dedicated efforts on behalf of the Association and its members.

Rich has served six years on the Master Board in various capacities. Most importantly, as President of the Association in 2018 and 2019. He also held the Vice President position, as well as committee assignments on Legal, Owners Services, Communications, and Elections. Sissy also served six years on the Board and was President in 2015. She has chaired or participated on Trails, Legal, Owners Services, Elections, and Communications committees during her tenure. Lastly, Paul has served one three-year term and has chaired the Design Review, Legal and Covenants committees. Each of these board members has spent countless hours dedicated to making Desert Mountain the finest private golf and recreational communities in the world.

Your Board would not be able to accomplish everything they set out do each year without the hard work of the various committees and their volunteers.

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

This group is typically the busiest of the Association committees, meeting twice a month to review the dozens of projects planned or currently underway on the Mountain.

SAFETY & ACCESS Mike Klonoski, Chair, Bob Mourad, Jim Scotti, Jim Duffey, Kevin Frawley, and Bill Eckholm.

Meeting as needed, this committee has been focusing on the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and Perimeter Security projects this year. The EOP is a joint endeavor with the Desert Mountain Club and includes a plan for dozens of potential emergencies, including fire, flood, and active shooter.

Most importantly, the Committee worked hand-in-hand with consultant Mike Kuzel concerning bicycle safety in the community, resulting in a comprehensive study and recommendations that are being implemented.

LEGAL Kevin Frawley, Chair, Tom Scavone, Rich Sherman, Jack Gillies, Bill Dorr and Sissy Sailors.

This group assists our Board and legal counsel, when needed, to plan and strategize various legal matters.

COMMUNICATIONS Sissy Sailors, Chair, Barbara White, Alice Katz, Sharon Wong, Barbara Marsh-Wetherell, Alex Hathaway, and Rich Sherman.

This committee has been instrumental in the creation and roll-out of the new community website. Additionally, they review and assist in the production of the Connection newsletter and various eblast communications sent to the members.

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COVENANTS Kevin Frawley, Chair, Paul Sefcovic, former Chair, Cathy Ostermeyer, Jim Hogshire, and Liz Draeger.

The Covenants Committee has a unique and sensitive responsibility to hold hearings for those appealing fines associated with violations of the covenants. This committee is new this year and Kevin Pollock unfortunately can be quite busy, PCAM, CAAM mostly due to traffic and safety Executive Director violations.

LANDSCAPE & INFRASTRUCTURE Tom Scavone, Chair, Wendy Whitman, George Cawman, Cathy Ostermeyer, Bill Styan, and Roz Skillman.

This group works closely with your service partner, DLC Resources, in maintaining the natural desert environment in the community. They also plan and present seminars that showcase proper maintenance for our homeowners.

PARKWAY RENOVATION Bill Eckholm, Chair, Rick Coleman, Red Conger, Dennis Engen, Ray Herzog, and Tom Scavone.

This committee had the necessary task of researching and identifying the proper maintenance plan for Desert Mountain Parkway. Reserved for, and planned to be renovated in 2020, the committee worked with an outside consulting firm and geotechnical engineer to determine the best course of action.

Based on test results and core samples, their recommendation to move the possible renovation several years out will further enhance the community reserve fund.

OWNER SERVICES Frank Brown, Chair, Barry Davidson, and Jim Perez.

While this group doesn’t meet too often, they helped recommend expansion to our business. Adding a new employee brought in more clients and allowed the team to provide quicker service to our owners.

ELECTIONS Sissy Sailors, Chair, Troy Gillenwater, Liz Draeger, Cathy Ostermeyer, Bill Ward, Rich Sherman, and Mike Klonoski.

The Elections Committee recruits, identifies, and interviews prospective members to run for the Master Board. Again, this year brings a slate of candidates with a wealth of knowledge and experience that can only enhance your Association.

As you can read, over 40 members volunteer their time and energy to making Desert Mountain great. I want to take this moment to thank each one of them for their outstanding work, and I encourage all members to consider volunteering on a committee or running for the Board.

I want to wish all our members a safe holiday season and a happy New Year.

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ottom Line Up Front: As of the end of October, Master Association Revenues exceeded $4,048,000, and Total Operating Expenses were just over $3,136,000. Even after transferring $660,000 to Reserves, Excess Revenue exceeded Expenses by almost $252,000.

The first ten months of the year ended with Revenues exceeding budgeted expectations by 7.5% or $282,555. This is due primarily to traffic fines, construction access fees, Design Review fees and miscellaneous income all doing better than budgeted. So far this year, $93,700 has been collected in traffic fines. Traffic fine revenue is budgeted at zero dollars and is used to pay for safety enhancements. It is interesting to note that while Design Review fees are above budget, fees are down -18% compared to the same

The first ten months of the year ended with Revenues exceeding budgeted expectations by 7.5% or $282,555.

timeframe in 2018. Staff and the Board accurately projected a slowdown in Design Review activity from 2018 to 2019 and budgeted appropriately.

And for the first ten months of the year, Total Operating Expenses were just 3.18% above budget at $96,794. This is due mainly to Culvert Cleaning and Professional fees. Traffic fine funds paid for unbudgeted additional safety expenses. $660,000 has been transferred to Reserves so far this year, bringing the DMMA Reserve balance to $5,845,959.

As described in the Executive Director’s message, the delay of the total reconstruction of Desert Mountain Parkway necessitates at least a crack fill and seal coat project to be completed in 2020. The estimated cost of this is approximately $300,000.

The 19 unincorporated villages are all operating close to or under budget.

The Board adopted the DMMA budget for 2020 at its September 30th meeting. Budgeted revenue for next year is at $4,484,000 which is a $29,500 decrease from the 2019 budget. Design Review activity and Construction Access fees are budgeted to continue to decline at a rate of 10% or $78,000 less than 2019. The largest increase in revenue is the addition of expected income from our DMMA staff, managing Seven at Desert Mountain. Seven is not a Village of Desert Mountain but the DMMA staff now manages their HOA through a management agreement as of November 1, 2019.

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$3,885,000, a $210,000 increase from the 2019 budget.

We expect to hire two more staff members during the latter half of 2020. Contractual increases (landscaping and guard service) account for the majority of the remainder of the budgeted increase.

With the delay in the major Derek Hill road reconstruction, $600,000 Treasurer is budgeted to transfer to Desert Mountain Master Association Reserves in 2020. All of this is without an increase in homeowner dues, for the third year in a row! In fact, there is no increase in HOA assessments for any Desert Mountain Village, as well!

With only two months left in our fiscal year, the DMMA is on track for another successful financial year. During this time of Thanksgiving and holidays, we offer a special thank you to all of our staff and volunteers who make this possible.

We are always available for comments or questions. Please do not hesitate to contact Kevin Pollock (Executive Director of the Desert Mountain Community), Jacob Marshall (Desert Mountain Community Manager), or myself.

OPERATIONS

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s we leave 2019, below is a summary of major projects that have been completed as well as others to begin and continue into the first quarter of 2020.

• Desert Broom removal in the common tracts has been approved and completed in the following 16 Villages; Rose Quartz – Arrowhead – Apache Peak – Cochise Ridge – Turquoise Ridge – Sonoran Cottages/Enclave – Painted Sky – Desert Fairways – Desert Greens – Desert Hills – Sunset Canyon – Renegade Trail – Lone Mountain II – Lookout Ridge – Lost Star – Haciendas After the initial Desert Broom Removal is completed annual broom removal is scheduled on an on-going basis demand.

Homeowners should take an active role to assist in the village efforts by removing Desert Broom as well as Globe Chamomile, Mistletoe and Yellow Dodder from their property on an asneeded basis.

• Seven Arrows – re-stucco and painting of entrance site walls and other common area stucco walls • Lookout Ridge – exterior stucco painting of homes, common walls and repainting of patio railings • Haciendas – replenishment of granite • Sonoran Cottages/Enclave – replacement of common area irrigation poly line with PVC pipe and existing common area lighting • Sonoran Ridge – replacement of common area irrigation poly line with PVC pipe and existing common area lighting • Village entrances – new call boxes – LPR cameras – eGo readers – controller boards In 2020 we are planning for a busy year with these projects: • Road Preservation Projects to include patching, crack fill, seal coat, existing striping and pavement markers for the following Villages and Master Roads: Apache Cottages – Arrowhead – Cochise Geronimo – Cochise Ridge – Desert Fairways – Desert Greens – Desert Hills – Desert Horizons – Grey Fox – Lone Mountains – Lookout Ridge – Lost Star – Painted Sky – Renegade Trail – Seven Arrows – Sonoran Cottages/Enclave – Sonoran

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Ridge – Saguaro Forest Cintarosa & Ranch to the Trails – Sunset Canyon Desert Mountain Parkway – Desert Hills Drive – Saguaro Forest Drive – 102nd Place – 101st Street – 109th Way – Graythorn Drive – Prospect Point Drive Bruce Spilka Homeowners will receive Director of Operations project communications and reminders from the HOA with scheduled dates, maps and pertinent information in advance of the start date.

Patching and crack fill will begin in January/February with minimal impact to owners, guests and vendors. Seal coat applications will begin in May through July and will impact owners, guests and deliveries with access and parking restrictions on scheduled seal coat days.

• Village entry monuments and common wall painting will begin in 2020 • Apache Cottages painting and wood surfaces will begin in March/April • The 30-year old Community entrances on Cave Creek Road at Desert Mountain Parkway and Desert Hills Drive will undergo a transformation with new monuments, lighting and landscaping • Sonoran Ridge wood surfaces including garage door, entry door, fascia trim and service gates will be re-stained or reoiled as required.

• Sonoran Cottages wood surfaces including front door, garage door and services gates will receive a urethane seal or re-oil as required.

If you have questions or require additional information on these projects, please contact me at (480) 635-5607 or by email at bspilka@desertmthoa.com

he Desert Mountain Master Association Board of Directors is delighted to report the approval of a new design for our entry monuments at Cave Creek Rd. and Desert Mountain Parkway and also Desert Hills Drive. The Board unanimously approved the project at their open meeting on December 9, 2019, after several years of planning and designing. Trademark Visual was awarded the design/build contract earlier this year and will be creating a one of a kind piece for the community. Using Coreten steel, the sign at the Main Entrance will be seven feet high and almost 50 feet wide, considerably larger than our current sign and within the threshold permitted by the City of Scottsdale. While the existing sign may not look to be in disrepair, it is quite literally falling apart. The 30-year old structure is made from foam block and stucco and is in need of replacement. The new design re-imagines the classic “three peaks” Desert Mountain logo in a modern and unique way. Permitting will begin in January, with an anticipated completion date of July 1, 2020.

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BUSINESS UPDATE

MASTER ASSOCIATION FINANCE

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he Desert Mountain Master Association continues to deliver excellent financial performance through October 2019. The Master Association ended October with excess revenue over expense of nearly $252K. Total revenue is better than budget by almost $283K YTD or 8% due to better than budgeted Design Review Activity, Misc. Income and Traffic Violations. All other income lines were materially on budget or slightly better than budget.

Total Operating Expenses are over budget by $97K or 3% mainly due to Professional Fees related to Design Review activity and Culvert Cleaning. Material areas of the budget, such as Administration and Guard Service, are well under budget. Landscape Maintenance is slightly over budget as the Association leased an unbudgeted off-site landscape storage yard. Lastly, through October, $660K has been transferred to reserves on a budget of $700K. The Desert Mountain Master Association continues to be financially sound due to outstanding expense oversight by your DMMA Board of Directors and CCMC Staff and accurate conservative forecasting of Design Review activity.

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Or were you traveling and inadvertently disposed of it with all the rest of the junk mail? If you would rather receive these statements via email, CCMC, your Desert Mountain Community’s Jacob Marshall management company offers this PCAM, CMCA, CAAM in the form of e-statements. With Community Manager Desert Mountain owners’ busy schedules, this is an excellent alternative to receiving your Desert Mountain Community statement through USPS snail mail. Not only is it more convenient, it is efficient, environmentally friendly, assists with cash flow and saves your community money. There were 360 (15% of owners) owners signed up as of June 2019. We send out nearly 2,400 invoices each billing period, so there is opportunity for improvement here. We encourage all owners to enroll in e-statements! If you would like to sign up, simply go to the website as indicated in the ad below to this article.

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.

OWNER SERVICES BUSINESS

HANDYMAN & HOME CARETAKING SERVICES

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he Owner Services Business continues to grow every year, which the reference charts below show. The total number of Handyman appointments in 2018 were 659, while in 2019, the total number of Handyman appointments, year-to-date, is at 733 (December numbers are not fully complete). Compared to 2018’s number, Handyman appointments are up 18% in 2019. As you can see in regards to our Home Caretaker appointments, we are busier in the summer months and slow down in the winter once our clients start to return back to the mountain to enjoy the cooler weather. Yearto-date (December is not complete as of yet), the number of checks done by our Home Caretaker’s is at 1134, which is up 3% from last year’s total number of checks of 1101.

We are thrilled with the amount of growth the Owner Services Business has seen over the last few years, and look

artwork and pictures, and even receiving deliveries.

• The cost is just $60/hour.

• Home Caretaker Services consist of taking care of your home while you are away, or even while you’re here and a detailed checklist that is gone through at each visit, along with a report sent out within 24 hours of each check.

Jacque Pickering Administrative Coordinator

• They can also arrange and coordinate any vendor visits that need to take place while you are away.

• The cost is between $60-$100/check depending on frequency and size of the house.

With many of our resident’s coming back to the mountain for the fall/winter season, the OSB wanted to give you a couple of tips to help make the return easier on you and your home!

• Turn your air conditioners down from what it was left at upon your departure.

• Turn on the water to the house on and the water heaters from “vacation mode” to “on”.

• Once the water is back on, flush all toilets and run all faucets.

• Get pest treatments before your return, just to make sure there are no unwanted guests staying in your home.

• Make sure all electronics are plugged back in and check the smoke detector batteries to see if they need to be replaced.

This small list will make coming home a little easier, and is just a small portion of what the Home Caretaker Services provides to its clients.

Call today to schedule your OSB appointment at (480) 635-5610.

forward to continued success and service to our resident’s here at Desert Mountain!

As a reminder, there are two main aspects of the Owner Services Business; Light Handyman and Home Caretaker Services: • Light handyman services consist of, but are not limited to, replacing light bulbs and batteries in smoke alarms, small drywall patching and painting, hanging of DESERT MOU NTAIN C ON N ECTION

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s Bruce Spilka mentions in his article on page 12, there are a number of village projects that have been completed and upcoming on the mountain.

EVERY VILLAGE – DSX CONTROLLERS, EGO READERS, AND CALLBOXES DSX controllers, eGo Readers, and Callboxes were replaced at every village early this year. These reserve items were due for replacement and replaced under budget.

APACHE COTTAGES The Apache Cottages Board approved the repainting of their 61 units at their October 2019 Board meeting. This substantial project is reserved and budgeted for, and will begin in the spring of 2020 and continue throughout the summer. The approved cost is $225K on a reserve budget of $240K. HACIENDAS The entire village is receiving granite replenishment in their front yards and common areas as planned for and budgeted. This project began in October 2019 and is expected to be completed by year-end 2020. This project was approved at $102K on a reserve budget of $103K. LOOKOUT RIDGE UNIT PAINTING The HOA repainted every home and common area wall in Lookout Ridge over this past summer. The paint is Dunn Edwards 100% exterior acrylic paint, Mesa Tan. Additionally, the rear patio metal railings and gates were spot primed as needed and painted with Dunn Edwards Aristoshield gloss black. This project was completed at $213K on a reserve budget of $206K. ROADWORK A total of 21 villages have roadwork scheduled in 2020.

The scope of the project is patching, for some, crack-fill and sealcoat. The initial crack-fill process will begin in January – February 2020, with the seal coat completed in April – June 2020, weather permitting. The total budget for village roads on this project is $757K and the approved bid came in at $454K. Because we had so many villages due for work in 2020, we were able to leverage the contractors by bidding on the project all together.

SONORAN COTTAGES & SONORAN RIDGE This irrigation and lighting replacement project begun in late 2019. It will be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2020. The total cost of this project is $218K on a budget of $270K. SEVEN ARROWS The entry monument stucco was refurbished and painted over the summer. This project was completed at $25K on a budget of $22K.

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DESERT BROOM REMOVAL We now PCAM, CMCA, CAAM Community Manager have 17 villages proactively removing Desert Broom from their common areas.

The level of Desert Broom and work involved varies greatly across the villages as each village. This project involves a one-time removal and an annual maintenance program that removes newly grown Desert Broom plants each year. The plant will not be eradicated, but it is being kept to a minimum each year. The HOA highly encourages all owners to survey their private property and remove Desert Broom as well. It is deemed an invasive species by the City of Scottsdale and highly flammable. Please contact Bruce Spilka at the HOA office if you have specific questions related to your private property and Desert Broom.

VILLAGE GRASS AREAS & USAGE Please remember grass areas within villages are for those residents’ use only. 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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CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED FOR DESERT MOUNTAIN MASTER BOARD

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our (4) candidates are running for three (3) open seats on the Desert Mountain Master Board. Desert Mountain owners should have received their ballots in the mail. Online voting is the preferred method, and will close at 11:59 pm on January 16, 2020 or please return the traditional manual ballot as soon as possible, but no later than January 20, 2020 so that the votes can be tabulated with the online votes.

Winners of the election will be announced at the TwentyNinth Annual meeting of the Desert Mountain Association, which will take place on January 20, 2020 at 3:00 pm at Cochise Geronimo’s Sunset Terrace. The purpose of this Annual meeting is to elect three (3) Directors to the Board of Directors and to discuss any other matters that properly come before the Association at the meeting. There are currently three (3) Directors positions open for terms of three (3) years each.

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THE CANDIDATES RUNNING IN THIS ELECTION ARE: • Jim Duffey • Ron Helm • Barbara Marsh-Wetherell • Dave Ostermeyer Information about the candidates is located on page 20 and 21.

Annual Meeting Notices with Ballots were mailed midDecember. If you did not receive your packet in the mail please email Donna Hardin at dhardin@desertmthoa.com or call (480) 635-5602 so we may ensure you get a packet and a chance to vote!

YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE YOUR HOMEOWNERS BOARD MEMBERS!

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he election season is upon us again. This year at the Desert Mountain Master Association’s Annual Meeting on January 20, 2020 you have the opportunity to elect three new Board of Director Members to represent your interests. Your Board members are elected for three-year terms with a two-term limit, to ensure there are always new Board members with fresh perspectives joining the HOA Governance Process at the Board level. Again, this year there will be three open seats on the Board. The Elections Committee has endorsed four homeowners as candidates. Barbara Marsh-Wetherell, Jim Duffey, Ron Helm and Dave Ostermeyer have volunteered to serve. Please read the bios of those volunteering their time for this important leadership role in our Community on the following pages and vote for those you believe best represent the direction in which you would like to see our Homeowners Association grow. The Meet the Candidates videos are posted online. Please visit www.desertmtcommunity.com to view the videos and hear directly from the candidates.

On December 12, 2019, each property owner was mailed a secret ballot. Included in that packet are online voting instructions containing a unique and secure voting key linked to the property owner, as well as, the traditional manual ballot. Online voting, including votes to abstain, opens at 8:00 am on December 13, 2019 and closes at 11:59 pm on January 16, 2020. Manual ballots, including votes to abstain, must be received by 12:00 pm Arizona time on January 20, 2020.

Please note that online voting will take precedence over manual ballots should we receive two from same owner. We are strongly encouraging the use of online voting. It is safe, secure, anonymous and cost effective for all of us!

Our Election Committee is charged with ensuring all volunteer candidates are qualified and able to fulfill the responsibilities required of your Master Association Board of Directors. We are delighted with

the four strong candidates running for these three positions. Please be sure to complete and return the Absentee Ballot that was mailed to you in your annual meeting notice packet no later than 12:00 pm January 20th (e-voting January 16th). Your vote is very important to ensure the candidates represent YOUR viewpoint as we work at the Board level to make decisions affecting all of our property here at Desert Mountain.

We are so pleased with the number and quality of homeowners seeking election to the DMMA this season. The Election Committee was able to look at the three Director spots available, align skills of the candidates whom had expressed interest, and has asked the Board to endorse four candidates for the upcoming Board vacancies. We strongly encourage other candidates to join a committee (or two!) of the Board. Again, every candidate was impressive.

We encourage you to attend the Annual Meeting on January 20, 2020 to hear the announcement of the new Master Association Board of Directors you have chosen to represent your interests in the governance of our exceptional Desert Mountain community.

Should you have any questions about the process or have not received an Annual Meeting Packet please contact Donna Hardin by email dhardin@desertmthoa.com or call (480) 635-5602.

We look forward to seeing you at the Annual Meeting! On behalf of my fellow Board members, we wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Sissy Sailors Desert Mountain Master Association Chair, Election Committee

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JIM DUFFEY

r. Duffey and his wife Kristy live full time in Sunset Canyon having moved from their hometown of Baltimore, MD. They purchased their home in May of 2017 and became club members of Desert Mountain (DM) in October of the same year.

Mr. Duffey and Kristy have two children, Laikyn who is an officer in the U.S. Air Force and is currently deployed to Afghanistan and Alec who is a Junior studying political science at the University of Arizona.

Prior to moving to Desert Mountain, Mr. Duffey served over 23 years in the US Army retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer Four in February of 2013. During his service as an Intelligence Officer, Mr. Duffey deployed to multiple combat zones including Bosnia, the Middle East, and East Africa. As a senior warrant officer, Mr. Duffey was responsible for advising senior leadership including General Officers as well as leading both large and small units operating in austere environments around the world.

Following retirement, Mr. Duffey started a business, Greytek, a firm specializing in both physical and cyber security, which is now nearing its sixth year of business. Greytek employees are 90% veterans and provide security services to both the Department of Defense and commercial entities. As CEO, he manages all aspects of the business across multiple states and several countries. Both he, his wife, and his company support multiple charities and actively participate in support of Veteran organizations.

Since moving to Desert Mountain, Mr. Duffey volunteered to serve the HOA. Mr. Duffey continues to serve on the Safety and Access committee. As an expert in multiple security disciplines, Mr. Duffey looks forward to supporting the Desert Mountain community as physical and cyber threats continue to evolve.

He is an active member of the community as an avid bicyclist, outdoorsman, and golfer.

Mr. Duffey’s military and business experiences have uniquely and effectively prepared him for service on the Desert Mountain HOA Board. Mr. Duffey supports the vision of the HOA and believes all service should represent the interests of the majority of homeowners and not individual needs. He works well with others and brings a commonsense approach to decision making.

Mr. Duffey appreciates the opportunity to serve, and he and his wife have no plans to depart Desert Mountain, looking forward to giving back to the community for many years to come.

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RON L. HELM, C.HG., C.E.G.

r. Helm and his wife, Katherine, joined the Desert Mountain community with the purchase of their Cochise Ridge home approximately three years ago.

However, their relationship with Desert Mountain began twentyfive years ago when his wife’s family moved to Desert Mountain.

Today, four generations of the Helm family enjoy this fabulous community. Mr. Helm has the unique experience of seeing Desert Mountain through his wife’s perspective (a 25-year view), and his perspective as a relatively new member. Last year, his wife retired; they purchased their full-time residence in the Village of Lone Mountain II to accommodate their two daughters and four grandchildren (with a fifth grandchild expected mid next year).

They currently own two Desert Mountain homes.

Mr. Helm and his wife are equity golf members and typically play one of the beautiful Desert Mountain courses once a week, if not more. They also enjoy biking, hiking, tennis and bocci ball.

Mr. Helm is a Founder, President and CEO of Cornerstone Earth Group, Inc, a California civil engineering firm that integrates geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, engineering geology, and construction services into a single, client-focused team to facilitate cost-effective site selection, project design, and site development. Cornerstone’s staff includes registered civil and geotechnical engineers, registered geologists, certified engineering geologists, and certified hydrogeologists.

Cornerstone is one of the leading Civil Engineering firms in the Bay Area of California. Their clients, such as Facebook, Google, Apple, Adobe, Trumark Homes, Stanford University, Alexandria, and many others benefit from value-added engineering and consulting services in the early stages of their projects as it reduces their chances of encountering costly obstacles during planning, regulatory approval, design, development, and construction.

Mr. Helm is also President of the Office Park Association, where Cornerstone Earth Group’s main office is located in Sunnyvale, California. His duties consist of presiding over board meetings; serving as the liaison between management and the board; and reviewing and signing financial returns and other Association documents.

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BARBARA MARSH-WETHERELL

arbara Marsh-Wetherell, better known as “BMW”, moved to her full-time home in Mountain Skyline in September 2017.

Driven by her pursuit to find a quieter, more tranquil setting to continue her career, compared to decades of work and living in the frantic and hectic San Francisco Bay Area, she chose Desert Mountain, with the beauty and peace of the Sonoran Desert.

BMW is a high technology industry veteran with over 30 years of hands-on experience in the sales and marketing of software, hardware and supply chain / logistics services. She founded Marsh-Wetherell Market Relations in September 1989, a company known for its highly effective, innovative, “guerrilla” strategic marketing and public relations programs. The Company has contributed to the success of many organizations worldwide.

BMW possesses intimate knowledge of and experience in all facets of running a business, which includes financial planning / budgeting, staff hiring / management and client / vendor negotiations, etc. Her most recent HOA experience is as a Mountain Skyline board member, where she responded to Desert Mountain Community requests for review and signature of documents in support of the Village, and as a member of the Master Board’s Communications Committee, where BMW provided suggestions and edits to written materials such as magazine articles, email campaigns, website content, etc. She has additionally participated on HOA committees within California to ensure effective communications and compliance with local, state and federal rules and regulations.

A native of California, BMW is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley with a BA in political science and a minor in journalism. She has sat on a number of non-profit boards focused on care of abandoned, abused and damaged children and animals as well as supported the arts, such as the Contra Costa Children’s Chorus and the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society - San Francisco Branch with pro bono marketing communication and media relations programs. Her role while on non-profit boards included budget creation, review and tracking expenditures, return on investment analysis, and governance and adherence to state / federal non-profit rules and regulations as well as strategic marketing and communication programs.

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DAVID C. OSTERMEYER

y wife, Cathy, and I bought our first home and club membership in 1999. Our first home was a developer spec home in Renegade Trail and we then built a custom home in Arrowhead and moved in 2013. We retired at the end of 2003 and moved here full time in 2004. This is our only residence and our retirement home.

My wife and I have served on various DMMA committees over the past several years. I served on Safety & Access committee for nine years until this year. I chaired the committee for several years until a board member was required to be the chair. I served on the Parkway committee since inception until this year. I currently serve on the Design Review Committee and am in my third year. I am also the Arrowhead Village Rep for the Design Review Committee. I served on the Desert Mountain Club Election committee for one year. I attended the majority of the DMMA open board meetings for the last three years in order to be informed of major issues facing our community.

I have an education background in business and accounting and my business experience lent itself to budgeting, P & L’s and managing large groups of people. My business experience required determining what our diverse customer base wanted from us and then making sure that we delivered the requisite services.

For the major part of my 30-year career, I worked for a large financial services firm where, for the last twelve years, I was responsible for the sales and marketing of the mutual fund services. Prior to that, I directed a systems development staff, operations staff, and customer service personnel, eventually being responsible for over eight hundred people. My responsibilities included budgets, P & L’s, and highly technical sales cycles. I have been involved in start-up companies, startup operations, and company acquisitions. My education had a heavy emphasis on business management and accounting. I also coordinated problem-solving efforts in a consulting capacity (5 years) for large and diversified mutual fund organizations.

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SAFETY & ACCESS

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ith over 1.3 million vehicles entering Desert Mountain every year it is important that the guards are up to date who should be allowed on property.

Below I have listed a few of the most important pieces of information we need to do our job correctly.

PROPERTY MANAGER?

If you utilize a property manager please go to our website, desertmtcommunity.com and complete the Property Manager/Rental Agent Form. This form will allow your property manager to alter your guest list should there be an emergency repair needed.

ARE YOUR GUESTS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS ON YOUR GUEST LIST?

Please make sure your guest list is current. This allows security to expedite arrivals to your home. One method of achieving this is to use gateaccess.net. About 35% of our owners use this mobile application to keep their guest list current. If you need assistance in getting set up for the mobile application, please email hoa@desertmthoa.com and request to be set up with gateaccess.net.

DOES YOUR HOME HAVE AN ELEVATOR AND ALARM SYSTEM?

Some of our homes have elevators in them. You might place your service provider on your guest list and keep us informed on how to reach them. You do not want to be stuck in your home in the elevator. While Scottsdale Fire will respond along with security, sometimes it is a simple fix like an electrical breaker needs to be reset. You can e-mail us

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with your elevator information at HOA@desertmthoa.com Home alarm system. While most alarms will reset after a period of time but we have experienced a few that continue to make an audible noise for hours. Make sure your alarm company is listed and contact phone number is in your access control account. You can also request they modify the length of time an alarm will emit an audible sound.

U.S. CENSUS BUREAU.

Bill Fultz Safety & Access

Did you know we have estimated our community population at 6,000? Our community population has grown on average of 3.8% annually for the past 19 years. Maricopa County is the fastest growing county in the United States.

The Phoenix Mayor reports growth at 200 people per day or 73,000 annually.

Staff from the Department of Commerce, Census Bureau is currently mapping cities across the United States. Scottsdale and Desert Mountain are included. For the most part this is verification of new homes that were not present during the last Census. Staff will have I.D. Badges. Remember answering questions from the U.S. Census Bureau is required by law. The U.S. Census is used to allocate funds for various programs and to decide where infrastructure projects are needed.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Desert Mountain Foundation Hosts Successful Home & Lifestyle Party!

By: Brook Urban

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he Desert Mountain Foundation (DMF), Desert Mountain Club, Desert Mountain Community and Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty at Desert Mountain presented the Home & Lifestyle Party for Desert Mountain members on Friday, November 1, 2019.

The purpose of the DMF event was to raise money for the DMF Scholarship Fund, $62,000 was raised at the event. The DMF Scholarship Fund was established in 2013 to raise money for scholarships for Desert Mountain and Desert Mountain Community employees, based on financial need.

For seven academic years, the DMF has awarded $266,250 to recipients who are either Desert Mountain and Desert Mountain Community employees or immediate family.

34 sponsors and 230 DM members attended.

They were entertained by Robert Seaton on guitar and feasted on delicious food from our esteemed restaurants. Members and sponsors were able to meet and talk to many of the 2019 scholarship

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recipients. This was a highlight for everyone, seeing who is benefiting from the dollars raised and hearing their stories and dreams. The NEW Demonstration Den was a resounding success. Five, seven minute presentations covering, outdoor activities, interior design trends, and wellness were well attended.

Everyone was pleased by how much information could be imparted in seven minutes! Each DM attendee who visited 15 sponsors was entered into a drawing for a dinner for eight, at Apache or Constantino’s, plus a case of wine. Congratulate the winner Chad Carpenter!

The Pinnacle Aviation Putting Challenge will be part of this Member Staff Pro/Am event for the second year. Come out for fun and a great cause. Funds for this event go to the Staff Education Fund and the DMF. Sign up via the member website or call any golf shop.

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How Desert Mountain members’ CARE is helping our members By: Jill Porcellato

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ftentimes, tremendously successful enterprises begin with modest intentions that blossom beyond the founder’s initial humble vision. Such is the case with CARE (Cancer Awareness through Research and Education), a 501c(3) organization founded 22 years ago by three Desert

Mountain breast cancer survivors.

Fast forward 22 years and a total of $7.4 million donated for cancer research to HonorHealth Research Institute and Mayo Clinic in AZ through CARE. This coming March, more than 500 Desert Mountain members and corporate sponsors are expected to participate in the CARE Extravaganza…an effort of gratitude for the cutting-edge innovation and dedication of research scientists who devote their lives to gain the upper hand in managing and controlling cancers.

But the impact of CARE can be seen every day on the Mountain, in our cancer support group led by an HonorHealth social worker that meets within our community, and in the stories of CARE Desert Mountain members that have accessed world class treatment right here is the Valley. Just ask Kathy Marston…

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Mountain Community. The funding Desert Mountain Members’ CARE provides to HonorHealth for innovative cancer research is the foundation that makes Kathy’s story possible. The CARE STAR donor program at Desert Mountain gives our members VIP benefits at both HonorHealth and Mayo to allow them to choose the organization they want and receive concierge service, if ever needed. Kathy and Dave have been Desert Mountain Members since 1993 and CARE supporters since the year 2000.

This month Kathy is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the surgery that removed the malignant tumor from her right arm. It’s been a tough year and she is celebrating by playing golf and bocce and having dinner with her friends at Desert Mountain.

16 months ago, Kathy was diagnosed with a rare tumor in her right arm. At the same time, she lost her best friend, and husband Dave to a long battle with kidney disease. HonorHealth’s support for our Desert Mountain CARE STAR donors began during the tumultuous weeks of diagnosis and finding the best resources. They were invaluable in leading Kathy to Michael Gordon MD, the Director of the Virginia C. Piper Cancer Research Center. Dr. Gordon rallied all of the best clinicians for Kathy’s care and led her and her close friends through the entire process of pre-surgical chemo, surgery to remove the tumor, and post-surgical chemo to ensure the cancer was eliminated.

The CARE embodied by Desert Mountain showed up in myriad ways that are not unique to Kathy. She had rides and support for each chemo session, and people to help with everything that she needed. Bernie and her staff at Renegade Hideout delivered tasty meals directly to the car sitting in the circle with hugs and tears and smiles. Christophe Hermine helped Kathy to arrange a celebration at Apache for her closest supporters to celebrate the completion of active treatment last March.

Events JANUARY

FEBRUARY

The new year starts with the annual Arizona National AQHA Horse Show, Jan. 2-5. Rain or shine, horse men and women from all over the West travel to participate in this first circuit show of the year at WestWorld.

Competition takes place at WestWorld and includes ranch riding, reining, halter and more. ANLS.org

Sunday A'Fair minifestivals continue in February.

Sunday A'Fair features free outdoor concerts by the Valley's top musicians, an arts-and-crafts market and fun activities for children and families. The concerts run from noon-4 p.m. most Sundays, Jan. 12-March 29, on Scottsdale Civic Center.

ScottsdalePerformingArts.org, search "events".

Start your new year with a paper cleanse. Bring your personal and/or commercial documents to the "Shred It" event from 7-10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, in the Walmart parking lot, 15355 N. Northsight Blvd. Cost is $4 per box or bag. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search "events" Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction rolls in Jan. 11-19. It's the granddaddy of all car events. The Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction returns to WestWorld bringing hundreds of the world's finest collector automobiles and thousands of spectators to Scottsdale. The auction also features an exhibitor marketplace and hours of live worldwide television coverage. Barrett-Jackson.com "Visit" 16 national parks from Arizona to Washington.

Travel with photographer and hiker Larry Zuiker from the Grand Canyon to Olympic National Park with 14 more stops along the way. This free program runs from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Civic Center Library.

Rock 'N' Roll Marathon runs through Scottsdale Jan. 19. The full-marathon course enters Scottsdale along Indian School Road and includes a portion of Old Town.

Learn about German prisoners of war in Arizona, Jan. 22. World War II historian and author Steve Hoza will present a free program on the history of the German prisoners that were held in Arizona. Artifacts from the prisoners will be displayed. Attend from 6-7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 22, at Civic Center Library.

Waste Management Phoenix Open tees off Jan. 27Feb. 2. New settings and enhanced fan experiences spice up the 85th edition of "The People's Open."

WMPhoenixOpen.com.

Home Safe Home program helps seniors reduce falls.

Fire Department volunteers visit seniors' homes to address potential tripping and falling hazards. They also can replace smoke alarm batteries or install a new alarm. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search "home safe home".

Are your toilets running? A running toilet can waste over 6,000 gallons of water per month. Test your toilets for leaks by placing a few drops of dark food coloring in the toilet tank – not the bowl – and wait 15 minutes. Don't flush. If you see color in the bowl, you have a leak. "Find and Fix Leaks that are Draining your Budget," and other free water efficiency publications. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search "water publications".

Enjoy Scottsdale ArtWalk – an American original.

Every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Old Town Scottsdale hosts this feast for the senses featuring galleries, food and entertainment. Don't miss the special Feb. 6 Gold Palette Western Week ArtWalk. The free event runs from 6:30-9 p.m. and recognizes Scottsdale's Wild West roots. ScottsdaleGalleries.com.

"All Things Senior" Expo & Tradeshow offers one-stop resources, Feb. 5. This free event features more than 100 exhibitors providing information about health care, senior housing, recreation and fitness opportunities, entertainment, lifestyle, technology, transportation and much more. It takes place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search "All Things Senior".

Green Building program presents, "Living an Edible Landscape Life." Be inspired to grow as urban gardeners share the benefits and how-to's of growing your own healthy food, herbs, edible flowers and fruit trees in our desert environment. The free program includes a lively, interactive food-tasting experience for all ages! Attend from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Granite Reef Senior Center. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search "Green Building"

Celebrate indigenous people at the Arizona Indian Festival, Feb. 8 and 9. Arizona tribes will share their culture – including food, song, dance and crafts Feb. 8 and 9, on Scottsdale Civic Center. The event takes place from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sunday. ArizonaIndianTourism.org.

Get reel … at the Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival, Feb. 9-23. This festival presents great cinema from all over the world with Jewish themes or universal stories with a Jewish lens. GPJFF.org.

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show trots to WestWorld Feb. 13-23. Since 1955, this annual horse show has set the pace in the Arabian horse world.

ScottsdaleShow.com.

Spring training returns to Scottsdale Stadium. Catch the San Francisco Giants as Cactus League action resumes Saturday, Feb. 22, at the award-winning Scottsdale Stadium. Tickets are available at the stadium box office, by calling 1-877-473-4849 or at sfgiants.com.

WestWorld hosts Sun Circuit Quarter Horse Show Feb. 29-March 8. Sun Circuit is not just a horse show … it's an equine extravaganza! While it's the largest AQHA circuit in the west, there is still a class for every exhibitor at every level. SunCircuit.com.

Scottsdale Water offers free landscape and waterefficiency workshops. Fan favorites, such as "Learn to Prune" and the "Xeriscape Garden Tour" return to this season's line-up. The latest workshops highlight trees and the beauty and benefits they provide to our landscapes and our city. Register and learn more.

ScottsdaleAZ.gov, "workshops".

Watch the Hashknife Pony Express complete its 200-mile journey to deliver mail, Friday, Feb. 7. The Hashknife Pony Express travels 200 miles from Holbrook to Scottsdale, delivering 20,000 firstclass letters by horseback. The ride ends with a fun ceremony beginning at 11 a.m. at the Museum of the West. ScottsdaleMuseumWest.org.

Find a Smartscape-trained landscaper. Smartscape is a landscape training program specifically designed to educate landscape professionals on appropriate practices for the Sonoran Desert. Hire a Smartscapetrained landscape professional to design, install and maintain your landscape. Find a list of Smartscape professionals. Smartscape.org.

Protect your identity by attending "Shred It" event, Feb. 8. Bring your personal and/or commercial documents to the "Shred It" event from 7-10 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 9, in the Walmart parking lot, 15355 N. Northsight Blvd. Cost is $4 per box. ScottsdaleAZ. gov, search "shred"

Your irrigation system is your landscape's lifeline.

Check your irrigation system regularly for leaks or defects. A well-maintained system will help keep your landscape healthy while using water efficiently.

Conduct a mini irrigation audit using Scottsdale Water's handy checklist, watch our how-to videos and use our helpful guides to help you save water and money.

ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search "water conservation".

Here's an outlet for your unwanted electronics, Feb. 8. Properly dispose of your unwanted electronics at Scottsdale's Electronics Recycling Collection Day from 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the city's North Corporation Yard, 9191 E. San Salvador Drive.

ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search "electronics recycling".

The Parada del Sol and Trails End Festival take place Saturday, Feb. 8. The parade begins at 10 a.m. on Scottsdale Road south of Camelback and weaves through Old Town. The celebration continues at noon with live music, performances, refreshments, activity booths and more. ScottsdaleParade.com.

City information is just a phone call away by dialing 480-312-3111. The city of Scottsdale's information line connects you with live operators. The line is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and for special events as publicized.

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ARIZONA MUSICFEST’S 29TH SEASON The 29th annual Arizona Musicfest festival season brings a diverse lineup of exceptional artists to Valley audiences. Arizona Musicfest’s 2019-20 Festival Season includes 27 performances through March 13. Tickets for all Arizona Musicfest performances at azmusicfest.org or by calling (480) 422-8449.

UNDER THE STREETLAMP Sat. Jan. 18, 2020 7:30 P.M. Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale $79 / $61 / $47 / $34

THE HOT SARDINES Tues. Feb 11, 2020 7:30 P.M. Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale $69 / $55 / $38 / $26

MICHAEL BOLTON Thurs. Feb. 27, 2020 7:30 P.M. Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale $89 / $75 / $55 / $45

GLEN BURTNIK’S SUMMER OF LOVE CONCERT Mon. Jan 20, 2020 7:30 P.M. Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale $69 / $55 / $38 / $26

MICHAEL FEINSTEIN: A SPECIAL VALENTINE IN SONG Fri. Feb. 14, 2020 7:30 P.M. Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale $86 / $66 / $49 / $39

YOUNG MUSICIANS WINTER CONCERT Sun. Feb. 29, 2020 2 P.M. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix $20

TONY DANZA: STANDARDS & STORIES Fri. Jan. 24, 2020 7:30 P.M. Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale $79 / $61 / $47 / $34

FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA WEEK, Feb. 16-23 FESTIVAL SINFONIA: BEETHOVEN’S 7th & A MASS FOR PEACE Sun. Feb. 16, 2020 3 P.M. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale $79 / $52

JOHN PIZZARELLI TRIO: FOR CENTENNIAL REASONS: 100 YEAR SALUTE TO NAT KING COLE Mon. Jan. 27, 2020 7:30 P.M. Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale $79 / $61 / $47 / $34

MUSIC OF LA MANCHA Tues. Feb. 18, 2020 7:30 P.M. La Casa de Cristo Church $86 / $69 / $54 / $37 / $25

CHRIS BOTTI Fri. Jan. 31, 2020 7:30 P.M. Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale $86 / $66 / $49 / $39

PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION & RACHMANINOFF Thurs. Feb. 20, 2020 7:30 P.M. La Casa de Cristo Church, 6300 E. Bell Road, Phoenix $86 / $69 / $54 / $37 / $25

BACK TO BACHARACH Sat. Feb. 8, 2020 7:30 P.M. Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale $69 / $55 / $38 / $26

SALUTE TO JOHN WILLIAMS Fri. Feb. 21, 2020 7:30 P.M. La Casa de Cristo Church, 6300 E. Bell Road, Phoenix $86 / $69 / $54 / $37 / $25

MozART GROUP Sun. Feb. 9, 2020 3 P.M. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale $59 / $49

ENIGMA VARIATIONS & ELLIS ISLAND: THE DREAM OF AMERICA Sun. Feb. 23, 2020 3 P.M. La Casa de Cristo Church, 6300 E. Bell Road, Phoenix $86 / $69 / $54 / $37 / $25

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ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY: THE LINDA RONS TADT SONGBOOK Mon. Mar. 2, 2020 7:30 P.M. Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale $79 / $61 / $47 / $34 ONE NIGHT IN MEMPHIS Thurs., Mar. 5, 2020 7:30 P.M. Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale $69 / $55 / $38 / $26 STEEP CANYON RANGERS Mon., Mar. 9, 2020 7:30 P.M. Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale $59 / $45 / $38 / $26 BLUES BROTHERS REVUE Fri. Mar. 13, 2020 7:30 P.M. Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale $69 / $55 / $38 / $26

COMMUNITY NEWS Introduction to Essential Oils. Thursday, January 16, 3:30-4:30 pm. Learn the benefits and applications of Essential Oils to support a healthy lifestyle, stress reduction and emotional balance RSVP online at dfla.org.

Handmade Crafty Cards. Friday, January 17, 11:00-12:30 pm. Come make three handmade crafty cards using the latest and greatest supplies and learning new techniques from Stampin’ Up. Tickets available at dfla.org. Cost: $25.

Healing Winter Soups with Integrative Healing & Wellness. Friday, January 17, 12:00-3:00 pm. In this class, Dr. Fabio (medical director of the Center for Integrative Healing & Wellness at Civana) provides an exploration on how to make delicious, plant-forward soups for your winter season. Tickets available at dfla.org.

Cost: $50.00.

The Dangers of Compulsive Eating. Tuesday, January 21, 10:00-11:30 am. This presentation will cover the dangers of compulsive eating in order to help direct sufferers or those who know of someone suffering. RSVP online at dfla.org.

Taos Society of Artists presented by Phoenix Art Museum Thursday, January 23, 1:00-2:30 pm Taos, New Mexico continues as an art colony with a legacy spanning three centuries, and origins tracing back to 1898. Marcia Ruddock, Master Docent will be presenting. RSVP online at dfla.org.

Introduction to Firearms & Firearms Safety. Friday, January 24, 1:00-3:00 pm. Basic introduction to different types of firearms. Safety will be stressed throughout the presentation. Q&A to follow presentation. RSVP online at dfla.org.

Chasing Centures with Author Ron Parker.

Thursday, January 30, 2:00-3:30 pm.. Travel with author Ron Parker as he explores the depth and duration of human/agave co-evolution across the desert southwest, and discovers unusual agaves apparently associated with ancient archaeological sites. RSVP online at dfla.org.

The Dangers of Trying to Control Someone’s Drinking Wednesday, February 12, 1:00-2:30 pm. This presentation will cover the dangers of trying to control another person’s alcohol consumption in order to help those who feel they cannot stop controlling the alcoholic or those who know of someone suffering. RSVP online at dfla.org.

AARP Driver’s Safety Program. Saturday, February 15, 10:00-2:00 pm Completion of course may entitle you to an auto insurance discount (check with your insurer). Bring a sack lunch. Class limit to 30. RSVP online at dfla.org.

Pay instructor at class: $20; or $15 with AARP member card (checks only). Plus $5 cash or check to Desert Foothills Library.

Get Lit Book Club .2nd Tuesdays, 5:00-6:30 pm..

Registration required at dfla.org.

The Creation of My Fair Lady . Wednesday, February 26, 2:00-3:30 pm. We’ll celebrate this universally beloved show, often called the greatest musical of all time, by following its long journey from its beginnings as Shaw’s 1912 play Pygmalion, and then as a popular 1938 film.

RSVP online at dfla.org.

Foothills Music Club 4th Fridays, 4:00-5:30 pm

The Beatles: The Making of Revolver. Saturday, February 29, 10:30-12:30 pm. This lecture will follow in the footsteps of The Beatles as they redefine contemporary music, breaking boundaries by expanding the scope of pop and rock sounds, as they create their timeless masterpiece–“Revolver”. Tickets available online at dfla.org. Cost: $5.00 Buenos Aires, Tango, and Impressionism; Benito Quinquela Martin presented by Phoenix Art Museum. Wednesday, March 18, 1:00-2:30 pm. Benito Quinquela Martin’s biography and work have conquered the hearts of art enthusiasts and collectors alike. He was a painter of his beloved port “La Boca”, for him color was life and his life was color. RSVP online at dfla.org.

Craft Chocolate 101: Discussion & Tasting.

Wednesday, March 18, 5:00-7:00 pm. Learn how cocoa beans are transformed into chocolate and discover the natural flavors in craft chocolates. Includes sampling of single-origin dark chocolates and videos of cacao farming and Zak’s small batch production factory. RSVP online at dfla.org.

MONTHLY PROGRAMS Socrates Café – Foothills Forum. 1st Thursdays, 10:00-11:30 am.

Drum Circle facilitated by AARP. 3rd Tuesdays, 4:45-5:45 pm Everyone Has a Story Book Club 3rd Fridays, 10:30-11:30 am

Art Critiques 4th Mondays, 4:00-5:30 pm Art critiques are a wonderful way to get feedback on the art you are doing. This will be a group participation with Nicolette being the coordinator. Bring 1-2 pieces of work and come join us and learn from each other.

Craft N Chat Mondays, 1:00-3:00 pm Do you knit, crochet, or practice another table craft? Join other local enthusiasts weekly for companionable creating and conversation. Any portable craft is welcomed!

MOVIE SERIES Monday Movies at the Library.

Every Monday, 2:30 pm New releases, with a foreign film once each month! Check our website www.dfla.org for titles.

Music @ the Movies 1st Thursdays, 2:00-5:00 pm Join us for a celebration of movies with interesting or significant music. Movies range from dramas, musicals, comedies, and more!

Around the World in 9 Films. 2nd Fridays, 3:00 pm This series will explore films from nine different countries, each one telling the story of individuals caught up in conflicts unique to their culture and country, and yet at the same time, linking a thread of humanity that stretches across the globe. This Month: A War (R, 2015, Denmark, 101 minutes). RSVP online at dfla.org.

Cinematic Reflections: Little Known Stories of WWII 3rd Fridays, 3:00 pm This film series will explore little known stories from that war—stories filled with daring, intrigue, and sometimes such improbability that they have to be seen to be believed. RSVP online at dfla.org.

Writer’s Connection 1st Fridays, 1:00-3:00 pm RSVP online at dfla.org.

MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS

Death Café. 1st Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30 pm From more information go to www.deathcafe.com.

Caring for the Caregiver 1st Mondays, 10:0011:30 am

Library Book Club. 2nd Thursdays & 4th Tuesdays.

“The Healing Pathway”, After the Loss of at 9:30-11:00 am

Dubai World Expo. Wednesday, February 12, 6:00-7:00 pm. Come learn about the World Expo in Dubai in October 2020 through April 2021!

Music Appreciation .2nd & 4th Thursdays, 4:005:30 pm. RSVP online at dfla.org.

Gliders–A World Wide New Weapon Thursday, February 13, 2:00-4:00 pm. Military gliders (a variation of the common glider) have been used by the military of various countries for carrying troops and heavy equipment into a war zone..

RSVP online at dfla.org.

Longevity, Healthy Aging, and Regeneration.

3rd Fridays, 11:00-12:00 pm. RSVP online at dfla.org.

Memoir Writers’ Group 2nd Mondays, 10:0011:30 am.

Health and Nutrition with Dr. Jacquie 3rd Wednesdays, 1:00-2:30 pm Information for events: Contact Ashley Ware, Desert Foothills Library, (480) 488-2286, aware@dfla.org, www.desertfoothillslibrary. org. Cost is free unless otherwise noted. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 North Schoolhouse Road, Cave Creek, 85331.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

For a memorable 4th Annual HONOR, PROTECT, SERVE EVENT By: Michelle DiMuro

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uring the 2019 Honor, Protect, Serve Event, Vietnam Veteran Frank Lambert (pictured above) generously gave us a glimpse into the day that was almost his last.

Since 2016, the support from the Desert Mountain Community has helped Veterans Heritage Project double our reach through additional schools, veterans, students, and communities. We have enhanced our program through quality standards, training, technology, and communication tools; and can demonstrate the impact of our mission through annual veteran and student survey feedback.

This year the community raised $55,000 and helped us reach an additional $10,000 matching goal from the T.W. Lewis Foundation!

Thank you for making a difference for our youth and

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veterans. Your continued support is allowing us to build our capacity and maintain our quality by: • Expanding publishing technology to all high school chapters.

• Establishing a centralized publishing workspace for student and school collaboration.

• Bringing on program staff to support training and technology.

• Strengthening young chapters with additional mentoring visits.

• Welcoming schools currently on hold toward becoming VHP chapters.

• Working with alumni to bring chapters to their colleges.

• Reducing our veteran waiting list of nearly 550 veterans.

LANDSCAPING NEWS

Potted Flowers and Care By: Tony Amezcua, DLC Resources, Inc., Field Manager

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his fall you may be considering adding new plants to your home, either inside or out. While many shrubs and trees will be planted directly into the soil, there are also numerous options for potted plants. Potting allows for a wide variety of plants to be placed in a more favorable soil while also having the benefit of growing inside a controlled space.

Where desert plants are groomed to withstand harsh environments with little care, these flowers will require more frequent attention, especially in regards to fertilization and watering. The potted flowers should be fertilized once every two to three weeks during the warm blooming seasons. When selecting a fertilizer to use, look for a 20-20-20 compound as this may differ from your usual fertilizer.

The plants should also be watered once or twice per day, depending on their location. A plant placed in heavy sunlight or another very warm location will require more water than one that is not receiving sunlight as frequently or is in a cooler location.

After blooming season, the dead blooms should be removed completely, as opposed to waiting for them to fall off naturally. This allows for new blooms to grow unobstructed in the next warm season.

Fall Potted Plants Geranium

Snap Dragon

Petunia

Geraniums are a great option for fall and winter. They come in a variety of colors like red, white and pink. They are a tall flower that grows to be about 10-12 inches. This makes it a great flower to layer behind smaller annuals. Geraniums grow in full sun and do not require shade.

As the name suggests, snap dragons are known for their petals that look like dragon faces and open and close like mouths when squeezed. They are very tall, usually growing over 20 inches.

This makes them excellent as a backdrop flower or a center flower to a round arrangement.

Petunias are great as border and center flowers, depending on the height of your arrangement. They come in a very large array of colors including yellow, white, pink, red and purple. They will grow in pots and planters, but you will also often see them in hanging baskets.

Cyclamen

Alyssum

These pink and white flowers require full shade. They might grow nicely under a porch or tree.

Cyclamen are known for their unique petal shape and for being hardy and easy to take care of, even as indoor plants.

Alyssum is a border flower, best for highlighting taller, more vibrant flowers. Alyssums have small clusters of tiny flowers that come in a variety of colors.

Please remember potted plants are allowed in the private zone of the home or the semi-private zone immediately adjacent to the home. The pots need to be neutral, earthy and subtle in color and may not exceed 3 feet in height. Please refer to the design guidelines for more information.

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C O M M U N I T Y DESIGN REVIEW MEETINGS

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esign Review Meetings are scheduled on the first and third Thursday of every month. They take place at 8:00 A.M. at the DMMA CONFERENCE CENTER Office, which is located at 10550 East Desert Hills Drive, Suite 100.

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

All meetings take place in the DMMA conference center unless otherwise noted.

MONDAY

JAN 27

DMMA BOARD MEETING

9:00 A.M.

MONDAY

FEB 24

DMMA BOARD MEETING

9:00 A.M.

MONDAY

APR 27

DMMA BOARD MEETING

9:00 A.M.

MONDAY

JUN 22

DMMA BOARD MEETING

9:00 A.M.

MONDAY

JUL 27

DMMA BOARD MEETING

9:00 A.M.

MONDAY

AUG 24

DMMA BOARD MEETING

9:00 A.M.

MONDAY

SEP 28

DMMA BOARD MEETING

9:00 A.M.

MONDAY

DEC 7

DMMA BOARD MEETING

9:00 A.M.

COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS MEETINGS MONDAY

APR 13

COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS MEETING

3:00 P.M.

MONDAY

JUN 8

COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS MEETING

3:00 P.M.

MONDAY

SEP 14

COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS MEETING

3:00 P.M.

MONDAY

NOV 16

COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS MEETING

3:00 P.M.

VILLAGE BOARD MEETINGS THURSDAY

FEB 6

COCHISE RIDGE BOARD MEETING

8:00 A.M.

MONDAY

FEB 10

SAGUARO FOREST BOARD MEETING

9:00 A.M.

TUESDAY

FEB 11

APACHE COTTAGES BOARD MEETING

3:00 P.M.

WEDNESDAY

FEB 12

MOUNTAIN SKYLINE BOARD MEETING

3:00 P.M.

WEDNESDAY

FEB 12

TURQUOISE RIDGE BOARD MEETING

9:00 A.M.

THURSDAY

FEB 13

ARROWHEAD BOARD MEETING

3:00 P.M.

WEDNESDAY

FEB 26

GREY FOX BOARD MEETING

3:00 P.M.

THURSDAY

FEB 27

GQ, SR & EF BOARD MEETING

3:00 P.M.

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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, Executive Director Jacob Marshall, PCAM, Community Manager Bill Fultz, Director of Security Bruce Spilka, Director of Operations 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

Our email addresses are: Kevin Pollock, PCAM, Executive Director kpollock@desertmthoa.com Jacob Marshall, PCAM, Community Manager jmarshall@desertmthoa.com Bill Fultz, Director of Security bfultz@desertmthoa.com Bruce Spilka, Director of Operations bspilka@desertmthoa.com Dana Bondon, Administrative Manager dbondon@desertmthoa.com Design Review Department dbondon@desertmthoa.com Sherry Gray, Admin Coordinator (Receptionist) sgray@desertmthoa.com Jacque Pickering, Admin. Coord. (OSB) jpickering@desertmthoa.com Donna Hardin, Admin. Coordinator (Village & Master) dhardin@desertmthoa.com Vicky Harjung, Admin.Coordinator (Security) vharjung@desertmthoa.com Norm Schmitz, Assistant Operations Coordinator nschmitz@desertmthoa.com Tim Fischer, Information Systems Administrator tfischer@desertmthoa.com Fairways Administration Building Desert Mountain Clubhouses Apache Clubhouse & Grill Chiricahua Clubhouse & Golf Cochise Geronimo Clubhouse & Golf Outlaw Clubhouse & Golf Renegade Clubhouse & Golf Sonoran Clubhouse Public Service Fire or Police Emergencies

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Scottsdale Fire Department (Non-Emergencies) Scottsdale Police Department (Non-Emergencies) Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office 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) AT&T CenturyLink (formerly Qwest) City of Scottsdale Solid Waste Management City of Scottsdale Water Services Cox Communications Southwest Gas Verizon Schools Cave Creek Unified School District Transportation Department Black Mountain Elementary Sonoran Trails Middle School Attendance Cactus Shadows High School Attendance

480-312-8911 480-391-5000 602-256-1000 480-488-9220 800-362-0101 602-789-3201 480-471-9109 480-488-2286 480-488-3781 480-513-2935

602-371-7171 800-288-2747 888-364-5234 480-312-5600 480-312-2461 602-277-1000 602-271-4277 800-922-0204 480-575-2000 480-575-2080 480-575-2100 480-272-8600 480-272-8604 480-575-2400

480-575-2431 480-488-2229

DMMA Board of Directors Rich Sherman, President Tom Scavone, Vice President/Chair Landscape & Infrastructure Derek Hill, Treasurer

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

Mike Klonoski, Secretary/Chair Safety & Access Frank Brown, Chair Owner Services Bill Eckholm, Chair Ad Hoc Parkway Renovation Kevin Frawley, Chair Covenants/Chair Legal Sissy Sailors, Chair Communications/Chair Elections Paul Sefcovic, Chair Design Review

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