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IronOaks GM gives update on neighborhood Once a month IronOaks at Sun Lakes’ general manager, Faye Stone, gives the board of directors and the community a report summarizing past, present and current projects and their status. Because the amenities are not private, all of the upcoming events are open to the public. For more information, call (480) 895-7275. Here is a summary of Stone’s report. Completed Projects: • Palms Pump Station at Oakwood: Pima Utilities began work on the Palms pump station on March 9, which included the restrooms. • Halley Fountain at Ironwood: The plumbing is working as designed and pumps water to and from the lake. The blue paint has been removed and the base has been painted a neutral color. Current Projects: • Sustainable landscaping: They removed winter flowers on April 20 and planned to plant summer flowers before the end of April. They were also scheduled to spread granite along the walking paths. Drop-off areas will be raised and bare spots top dressed with granite. • Tripping hazards: Tripping hazards along the walking path have been addressed and two locations are left and were scheduled to be demolished by the end of April. • F&B operations: New menus for Ironwood, Oakwood and Poolside were set to be in place by May 1. • 2014 financial audit: The accounting
team has provided an external CPA firm with all requested documentation and an onsite visit was scheduled for April 27 through April 30. Future Projects: • Lakes Course at Oakwood: The Lakes golf course renovation project was approved at the March 25 board of directors meeting. A preconstruction meeting was held on April 15 and mobilization began April 25, with the project beginning construction on May 11. • Lakes Pump Station at Oakwood: Earlier this year, the project was approved by the board of directors, however, the project has been delayed due to the control panel. The delivery date on the panel is May 11. • Halley and Voax Pools at Ironwood: Southwest Gas Corp.’s engineering blueprints and proposals were approved at the March 25 board of directors meeting. Community officials have been informed that work would begin the middle of May. On April 21 they were onsite to determine the meter location for both pools. • Common area RFP: An RFP was created and published for block fence and gate painting. In Oakwood it will be primarily the western side of the property and at Ironwood the north wall along Arrowvale Drive. • F&B RFP: In March, an RFP was sent out to interested parties, who then met onsite on March 16. They prepared
Several projects are underway at IronOaks at Sun Lakes, according to Faye Stone, general manager. Submitted photo
and submitted proposals on April 17, summarizing possible options for our F&B department in relation to operations and décor. The following events are scheduled: • May 3: Wine dinner at Oakwood • May 7: Team trivia at Ironwood (every Thursday night)
• May 10: Mother’s Day Sunday buffet at Oakwood • May 15: Hold ‘em poker at Ironwood (every Friday night) • May 18: Paint and Wine Party at Ironwood (third Monday of every month) • May 27: Bunco tournament at Ironwood (sign up required in advance).
Chandler resident receives charity’s volunteer award The first time Chandler resident Randy Voigt visited St. Vincent de Paul’s main campus, he knew he had to come back. Now, more than two and a half years later, he was named one of the organization’s volunteers of the year during a luncheon on April 23. Voigt, who leads the volunteers every Thursday during dinner service at the organization’s Family Dining Room, said he decided to volunteer after realizing he wanted to make a difference in his community but could not afford to donate large amounts of money. Instead, he searched online for nonprofit organizations where he could work with children. After finding St. Vincent de Paul’s Dream Center, an activity center where kids who attend the Family Evening Meal can engage in activities such as art, crafts and homework tutoring, Voigt signed up to help. “I really had a great first experience,” he said. “I spent time with a little boy who was a great reader, so naturally I decided to come back. Since then, I’ve been here every week.” A few months later, the dining room manager asked Voigt if he could help lead volunteers during dinner service. “I love it,” he said. “After coming here for so long and spending time with the people we serve, I can tell you we get out of it way more than they do.” Todd Cooley, the charity’s business relationships manager, nominated Voigt for the award. He said the decision to nominate him was an easy one. “Randy has been an amazing volunteer
over the last couple of years, and he ignites the spirit of everyone he touches,” he said. “His passion for our organization is extraordinary.” Cooley said what makes Voigt such a valuable volunteer is his continued commitment to getting other people involved. Voigt, who works at UTC Aerospace, has recruited 60 of his workmates to join him in volunteering over the last year. But his influence doesn’t end there: one of his daughters organized a month-long food drive to benefit the organization. “I was about in tears when I found out I had been nominated,” Voigt said. “And then when I heard I won, I just couldn’t believe it.” Voigt’s two daughters, workmates, neighbors and other friends came to support him during the event, in which he was not only an award recipient, but was also the inspirational speaker. “When I was up there, I didn’t get to say thank you to the people at St. Vincent de Paul,” he said. “You have your family and your work family, and now I have my St. Vincent de Paul family.” Established in 1946, St. Vincent de Paul is dedicated to feeding, clothing, housing and healing our neighbors in need across northern and central Arizona. Some of the programs include services for the homeless, medical and dental care for the working poor and charity dining rooms. To volunteer, call (602) 261-6886 or visit the website at www.stvincentdepaul.net/ volunteer.
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