ACHOA BOD Easter Weekend Message

Posted on March 25, 2016 by arrowcreek411

Just received a very nice email from our ArrowCreek Homeowners’ Association Board of Directors. We echo their sentiments. Be diligent! Be safe!

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Opinion of a Resident on Things

Posted on March 17, 2016 by arrowcreek411

These thoughts were received from L.S. in response to recent postings from Ellie, Shawn, and the ACHOA President’s newsletter:

It has been interesting to follow the ongoing discussions. Reading the comments, Al Liebman’s president’s message, and thinking back to what transpired over the past 2 years, it seems that going forward one specific problem facing us is how to keep the interests of the HOA separate and distinct from the interests of the golf club/FOA LLC. At times the interests will be similar or even the same. Sometimes interests might be opposed. What this should mean in practice, is that all of our elected HOA board members and our volunteer committee members, whether they are regular, meaning unaffiliated residents, golf club members, or FOA investors, have the absolute fiduciary duty to solely represent the interests of the ArrowCreek community as a whole.

All residents or resident groups of ArrowCreek, whether they are golf club members or FOA investors or neither, have the opportunity to bring their interests, concerns, and ideas to the attention of the HOA board during the public comment periods of HOA meetings, by sending letters to the HOA board, and organizing meetings or presentations.

The interests of The Club at Arrowcreek, on the other side, are those of a private enterprise, and should only be brought to the community and the HOA board as a private initiative by the FOA LLC. For example, in case of a future business proposal by the FOA LLC to the HOA, the FOA alone should be responsible to prove its merits to the community. The manner in which The ArrowCreek Club Committee was allowed to autonomously function “behind the scenes” over the past two years, and be the voice for the board’s point of view, should have never been allowed, especially as a board sanctioned committee with HOA board members, golf club members, and in the beginning FOA members, as committee members. There should be no HOA board or committee involvement until a survey demonstrates general support for the FOA’s business proposal. Only then should the process of vetting information, obtaining independent expert opinions, and so forth be initiated. It appears that Alan Liebman acknowledged this very issue in his message from the president.

Regarding the current issue of determining the specifics of the collaboration between the HOA and the FOA LLC and related changes to our CCR’s, there must be no doubt that the HOA is represented by objective, unbiased board members, committee members, and HOA counsel. As the second party of this negotiation, the FOA should be responsible to select their own representatives and hire their own legal counsel. No overlap of the two negotiating teams should be tolerated. Currently, the Governing Documents Committee working on the review of our CCR’s and of the rights and responsibilities of the owner of the golf course has three golf club members, and one FOA member out of a total of six members.

There should be opportunity for community input and review as the collaboration discussions proceed. If that means that the process takes longer, so be it. Merely presenting a fait accompli as was repeatedly the case with the different versions of the golf club purchase clearly did not work and resulted in a great deal of wasted time and money.

These are some basic and common sense principles to be considered as we review our community documents to recognize the change of ownership of the golf club. A series of town hall meetings would provide opportunity for community input and, for the board, the opportunity to learn what residents are thinking and feeling regarding our HOA and about how to openly work together with The Club at Arrowcreek.

Just my (unsolicited) opinion.

L.S.
ArrowCreek Resident since 2006

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March-April 2016 ACHOA Newsletter Now Available

Posted on March 16, 2016 by arrowcreek411

The ArrowCreek HOA Newsletter contains important information for all residents. The newsletter is only sent to Owners of the community. If you rent out or lease out your property, please be sure to share the newsletter with your tenants. Additional hard copies are available at the Residents Club. The newsletter is posted on the AC HOA website under Our Community under Newsletter. You must have a login to see the newsletter there. Of course, because tenants have no HOA account number, tenants can’t get to the information there.

Mar-Apr 2016 Newsletter

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Happy Pi Day!

Posted on March 14, 2016 by arrowcreek411

Happy Pi Day, Everyone!

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The National Science Foundation always has fun with Pi Day ! So can we! Treat yourself to a slice of pie!

More Fun Pi Facts

Indulge Your Inner Nerd!

Here are some fun movies to watch on Pie Day.

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Don’t Forget to Spring Forward Tonight!! Set Your Clocks!!

Posted on March 12, 2016 by arrowcreek411

clocksIt’s that time again! Don’t forget to set your clocks AHEAD one hour before you go to bed tonight! In Spring we spring ahead and in Fall we fall back. We lose an hour tonight! If you are all scientific, you can wait until 2 am tomorrow, Sunday, March 13, to do it!

OK, Fran, I know you don’t do it in Arizona! Now we will be on the same time again!

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SNPAA Annual Fundraiser

Posted on March 12, 2016 by arrowcreek411

The following is posted on Somersett United in support of the Sierra Nevada Performing Arts Association (SNPAA). The Sierra Nevada Performing Arts Association, a non-profit organization, cordially invites you to enjoy…

Source: SNPAA Annual Fundraiser

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NCET and EDAWN 2016 Award Winners Announced

Posted on March 10, 2016 by arrowcreek411

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Click here to buy Event Tickets

NCET=Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology
EDAWN=Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada

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Tax’D ‘N Tattered Event Scheduled for Friday, Apr 1, Benefits Washoe County Students

Posted on March 9, 2016 by arrowcreek411

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March 9, 2016

Dear Neighbors,

How many times in our lives are we presented with an opportunity to make a difference in our world?

The Hayek Group, a Reno Based 501(c)(3) Economic Educational organization, is posed to make a difference in lives of our Northern Nevada High School Community. This is not some large organization with a multitude of paid fundraisers asking you to help make a difference 3000 miles away. This is local and as grassroots as it gets.

Today’s Reality is the result of some solvable issues:

• Fewer than half of all high school seniors in our country and community qualify as financially literate. Without financial literacy education, they will carry this lack of knowledge into adulthood.

• The existing school curriculum consists of three weeks of simple instruction during the High School Senior year.

• More than 7 million student loan borrowers are in default. Many more will never get out of debt in their lifetimes.

• Young people are facing tremendous financial challenges with out the knowledge needed to thrive in today’s economy.

The Solution is available and we in the local community can be part of that solution. Dave Ramsey’s Foundations in Personal Finance is the premier curriculum for teaching financial literacy. The curriculum is easy to use and completely turnkey. The 12-chapter curriculum is taught on DVD by a nationally known team of experts. This is a semester-long course that meets all state and national standards for personal finance/financial literacy. It has more than 100 activities that focus on providing 21st century personal finance knowledge and skills in a student-centered, competency-based approach to learning.

The Hayek Group is committed to working with the Ramsey Foundation to deliver this solution to Northern Nevada High Schools. But they can’t do it alone. They need your help. Last fall our Golf Tournament/Dinner was a great success; we raised over $30,000. Since that time, the Foundations in Finance program has been put into the Washoe School District curriculum for the 2016/2017 year. The potential is that 1,400 students in the next year will have a life changing experience. There are many ways you can help raise money to bring the Dave Ramsey Foundations in Personal Finance program into all Washoe County High Schools!

Small & Medium Business Owners
If you are a small or medium business owner, we are making it possible for you to have a direct impact on your local community. By becoming a Hayek Educational Ambassador you will fund an entire High School for two full semesters (80 Students). The cost is just $2,500.00. The Hayek Group will work with the Ramsey foundation to take care of the details and deliver the package.

Please go now to www.hayekgroup.org and take the first step or contact me at tim.duvall@gmail for further information.

Large Companies
This is a unique opportunity designed just for you. Become a Silver State Ambassador. Your endorsement of the program will help us spread the program beyond Washoe County to the 40 remaining Northern Nevada High Schools. The cost is open. Just match a stated number of Small and Medium contributions. We will do the rest of the work.

Please go now to www.hayekgroup.org and take the first step or contact me at tim.duvall@gmail for further information.

Individual / Family Contributors
Every contribution helps. Just twenty-five parents and grandparents donating $100.00 each can change the lives of 80 students a year. Want to make a difference in your community? It can be accomplished by becoming an Associate Educational Sponsor. No donation is too small. Become part of the solution for Northern Nevada.

Please go now to www.hayekgroup.org to make a donation.

Tax’D ‘N Tattered Event
The Tax’D ‘N Tattered Event will be on Friday, April 1, 2016 at The Club at ArrowCreek. Be part of the Lobster, Filet and Wine Feed that’s sure to become a regional favorite! Dinner activities include an exciting live auction. Enjoy entertainment by the Reno Youth Jazz Ensemble. All proceeds will benefit the Hayek Education Initiative. As a special incentive, The Club at ArrowCreek joined other Northern Nevada Businesses as an Educational Ambassador when just 50 of its current members signed up last fall. The Club will do it again this year when 50 current members sign up!

Please go now to the hayekgroup website to sign up for the Lobster, Filet and Wine Feed.

Tim Duvall, President
Neo Medical Inc.
Sparks, NV
“A Hayek Educational Ambassador”

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Mission, Vision and Strategy: New Directions for ArrowCreek

Posted on March 8, 2016 by arrowcreek411

By Shawn

There was no need to publish Sam Fox’s resignation letter. Nothing positive can come out of publicizing that he did not graciously concede to his opposition. Maybe, his unwillingness to compromise could be seen by some as a sign of strength. The results of the board election are a clear indication of what the majority thought even before Sam Fox actually resigned. Nevertheless, I believe we can make use of his statements in a constructive manner.

According to his letter, Sam Fox does not see a need for a community strategy plan. A strategy plan provides direction for the way forward. Our community misses a foundation in the form of a mission and vision statement. The lack of both: a mission statement and a strategy plan made our community vulnerable to the influence of a small group of people to the point where the elected leadership, headed by Sam Fox, could no longer be effective as representatives of the whole community. Unless our new HOA Board is ready to take on the task all by itself, the Administrative Committee is the key committee that could lend assistance to the board in developing a mission statement and a long-term community strategy plan. Our community governing documents and committee charters should be grounded in the community’s mission and long term strategy. As published on this site, Jim Verhey recently submitted to the board samples of mission statements and an outline of what a community of common interest could look like. So we have a starting point.

Sam Fox wanted to eliminate the Administrative Committee and transfer its function to the Budget & Finance Committee, chaired by Paul Burkett, and with Bob Kirtley as the new board liaison. Why? Division and separation of power are hallmarks of democracy. We have seen with the ArrowCreek Club Committee how one committee can dominate the community. In his letter Sam criticized the Administrative Committee for showing initiative by starting to work on a “community plan”. I surmise another reason why the Administrative Committee was to be put on the chopping block is the fact that its members showed some independent thinking by proposing to switch to a different managing company for various benefits. Any successful business promotes input for improvements and innovation for the good of the company. There is no reason our HOA cannot use this method. If there are new ideas and differing opinions at the committee levels, or new ideas and differing opinions deliberated between the committees and the board, why not have a healthy discussion about the issue at board meetings, or town hall meetings, rather than just a vote to approve or turn down a proposal? This would further the principle of checks and balances in our community government.

Even though Sam Fox is gone, his supporters and allies are still around. It would be unwise to let down our guard. The challenges are plenty, and so are the obstacles. Two of the most pressing issues seem to be to a) negotiate a mutually beneficial collaboration between the HOA and the owners of the golf club, and b) to determine the rights and responsibilities of the golf course owner as a separate, for profit business entity located within ArrowCreek. A mission and vision statement, and a strategy plan could provide guidance.

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Dr. Kyle Yamamoto Offers “Ask the Doctor” Session April 26

Posted on March 6, 2016 by arrowcreek411

You are invited to attend Dr. Kyle Yamamoto‘s “Ask the Doctor” Session at The Club at ArrowCreek on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The first 25 people to RSVP by April 12th will receive a gift of ZO product from Dr. Zein Obagi‘s Medical line.

This is an invitation only event! RSVP is required!
To RSVP, call 775-525-1712 or email asonntag@sierracosmeticsurgery.com.

Dr. Kyle Yamamoto’s profile tells his story. Dr. Yamamoto is a Reno native. After extensive training, Dr. Yamamoto has devoted his career to plastic surgery specific to the face. His extensive training has led him to become the first full-time, fellowship trained, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Northern Nevada. He is an expert in the complex and intricate structures of the face, and offers a wide range of both surgical and non-surgical skills to rejuvenate, reshape, and repair. He is innovative in his approach to patient care and uses the latest technology to procure the best results.

To print the invitation, click Here.

Dr. Yamamoto’s office is located at 540 W. Plumb Lane, Suite 110, in Reno.

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