COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

Architectural

This year, the architectural committee has processed more than 200 applications for such things as new roofs, new windows, exterior doors, driveways, patio structures, light fixtures, and foundation planter improvements. As a review for all homeowners, the steps necessary for any exterior modification to your home require the submission of the Architectural Application for Exterior Modifications form. Each project must have a separate application. This form can be dropped off at Rec Ctr 1 where it is registered by the staff before being sent along to the committee. The committee meets every Friday to assess and approve applications for homeowners. If your project is approved, you will receive a call from the office that your approval is ready to be picked up. At that point, you can call your contractor and inform them that the project is ready to start. If we deny an application, you will receive a letter stating our reason for denial.

The day you begin your work you must post the yellow copy of the ap - proved application in a place where it is visible from the street (either a window or door), and it must stay in place until the project is completed. You are limited to the scope of work approved on that application; any changes or deviations must go through the approval process again. Please check pages 2241 of the Casta del Sol phone directory for further information.

John Nicsinger, Chair, (818) 261-5316

Mary Kay Crowley, Co-Chair, (949) 412-8735

Courier

The Courier Committee has been especially proud of the past few issues that were abounding in great stories about our community. In our July issue, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of our newsletter. It’s amazing to see its growth from a one-page, letter-size document to a 28-page tabloid size. We also noted its evolution from one member with help from the management staff to a robust 23 member committee.

The key purpose of the community newsletter is to relay important association news including recapping Board of Directors meeting high - lights, providing treasurer’s reports, and printing reports from the Board president and management staff. But we also want to show potential buyers and new residents, as well as longtime residents, what a great place Casta del Sol is to live. Therefore, one current focus is on in-depth articles about clubs and activities. Every month the Courier publishes short articles about recent and upcoming events of clubs and activities. However, our in-depth feature articles allow us to deliver more details on the leadership and background of the group, and to provide accompanying photos. There are more than 30 clubs and regularly scheduled activities available to residents of Casta.

The Courier Committee meets every second Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the Fiesta Room to discuss the previous month’s issue and review assignments for future issues.

Debra Friedman, Chair, (949) 230-7195