Family ~ Friends ~ Neighbors WINTER 2017 Volume 4, Issue 2

SGRCA MISSION STATEMENT “YAVAPAI” To maintain and enhance the quality of life and Yavapai County is one of the four original Arizona counties formed in September of 1864; property values of the one year after the Arizona Territory was established. The County was named after the Sedona Golf Resort Yavapai Tribe, whose name means the “people of the sun.” Community by assuring common areas are well The Yavapai-Apache Nation is a federally recognized Native American tribe in Verde Valley, maintained, rules and Arizona. Tribal members share two culturally distinct backgrounds and speak two indigenous regulations are languages, the Yavapai language and the Western Apache language. The Yavapai-Apache appropriate and enforced Nation Indian Reservation consists of five non-contiguous parcels of land located in three and sound fiscal policies separate communities in eastern Yavapai County. The two largest sections, almost 90 are pursued. percent of the reservation's territory, are in the town of Camp Verde. Smaller sections are located in the town of Clarkdale, and the unincorporated community of Lake Montezuma. The reservation's total land area is 642 acres. The total resident population of the

reservation was 743 persons as of the 2000 census. The 2010 Census reported 1,615 people SGRCA BOARD MEMBERS on the reservation. Of these, 512 lived in Camp Verde, 218 in Clarkdale, and only 13 in Lake Montezuma. President, Frances Hawley The County was originally 65,000 square miles and was called the Vice Pres., Gayle Burns “Mother of Counties” because Apache, Coconino, Gila, Maricopa Secretary, Barbara Otter and Navajo Counties were later formed from it. The territorial Treasurer, Pat Cassidy government was also born in Yavapai County, the capital being originally located in the County in the City of Prescott. Director, Frank D’Angelo Director, Irwin Richmond As with much of the Southwest, the history of the area predates the formation of the Arizona Territory and of the County. Pre- Director, Dean Patterson historic Indian artifacts can be found in ancient Indian Pueblos and mounds throughout the County. The greatest concentration of artifacts is found in the Verde Valley where the Sinagua Indians arrived around 500 A.D. and created dwellings at Tuzigoot and Montezuma’s Castle.

Spanish explorers also traveled through Yavapai County. Antonio de Espejo visited the Jerome area in 1581, Juan de Onate explored the area in 1604 and Friar Francis Garces visited in 1776.

The California “49ers” crossed the northern part of the County in 1849 on their way to the In this issue: California gold-rush and after the Civil War there was a marked influx of Southerners into the territory. Yavapai 1 With an area of 8,125 square miles the County is larger than Connecticut, Delaware, Rhode Committee News 2 Island and New Jersey. Yavapai County is approximately the same size as Massachusetts.

Message from the 3 Only 26% of the land in the County is in private hands (individuals or corporations). Thirty- SGRCA Board President eight percent of the land is administered by the U. S. Forest Service, 9% by the U.S. Bureau Community News 3 of Land Management, 27% by the State of Arizona, and less than 0.5% is held in trust as Indian reservations. There are three Indian reservations located in the County – the Yavapai- Be a Good Neighbor 4 Prescott Indian Reservation, the Clarkdale and the Camp Verde Indian Reservation.

By 1910, the County had a population of approximately 16,000 people. It rose rapidly to over 24,000 by 1920 and remained somewhat constant for the next 40 years. The 1970 U.S. Census showed a population of nearly 37,000, which reflected the beginning of new, rapid migrations to the County that continued through the end of the 20th Century. During the 2000 U.S. Census, the population was counted at 165,000. The most recent Census in 2010 showed us that Yavapai County experienced another period of growth with a population of Community Associaon 211,033. Sedona Golf Resort Community Association: Family ~ Friends ~ Neighbors

COMMITTEES ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE NEWS by Patrick Cassidy When planning any home improvement project(s) to the exterior of your ARCHITECTURAL home or yard, the following information is helpful to expedite the process. Frank D’Angelo, Check the “Design Guidelines” to determine if your project requires the Chair submission of an AC request for approval. If so, complete an application Pat Cassidy (available on SGRCA’s Website or at the HOAMCO office) and submit your Dean Patterson form including a sketch(es), drawing(s) or blue print of your plan. Include Randy Hawley color schemes, pictures, samples (pavers, granite) and names of specific David Barron plants, shrubs and/or trees with your submittal to the HOAMCO Office. If you have questions, you can find and check specific examples/lists of these MEETINGS: items at the HOAMCO office. Monthly 1st Thursday

Upon receipt of your application, a member of the Architectural COMMUNICATIONS Committee will contact you to set up an appointment to review your Frances Hawley, application with you, usually on site. At this review, questions may Chair be asked/answered and needed changes may be identified. Upon Bill Agnew approval of your application, you will receive a letter of approval Gina Cassidy from the HOAMC office. Please wait for this approval letter to begin Dean Patterson your project. MEETINGS: COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE NEWS by Bill Agnew Monthly 2nd Tuesday

Early last year HOAMCO Inc. upgraded their management software using a platform created by LANDSCAPE Caliber Software and as a result our existing website will be upgraded as well. The Carol Sheets, Communication Committee is working with Caliber and HOAMCO on this process. A new Chair website template has been chosen and is being developed with a rollout due in the upcoming months. See sample template below: Barbara Otter Dean Patterson Lillian Lombardo Judy Thompson

MEETINGS: Monthly 1st Friday

ARCHITECTURE TIP: Samples of gravel and paint colors along with lists of approved trees and plants at the HOAMCO office.

COMMUNICATIONS TIP: IRS, Social Security and others will NOT solicit information from individuals directly by LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE NEWS by Lillian Lombardo phone. HANG UP AND BEWARE OF SCAMS! Each year the Landscape Committee is allocated a budget approved by the Board of Directors for landscaping improvements. These improvements are planned with the idea of equal distribution throughout the resort. We cannot LANDSCAPE TIP: accomplish all our needs in one year due to budget limitations, It is important that the but we carefully plan the improvements to meet the overall batteries in your fire needs of our Community. The Committee is in the process of alarm be replaced. If planning for 2017. your fire alarm doesn’t have carbon monoxide During the winter months our landscaping crew, Carescape, will detectors, it is concentrate on density reduction for two reasons, to improve the recommended that you appearance of our common ground and to maintain fire safety. purchase one. If it is Picture on left is a ‘before’ in one area and the right is after difficult for you to reduction in a different area. The common ground is the replace the batteries, responsibility of the landscaping crew, but private property is the the Fire Department will homeowner’s responsibility. It is fire wise to remove dead trees, be happy to assist you. brush and leaves that collect near your home. Sedona Golf Resort Community Association: Family ~ Friends ~ Neighbors

Message from SGRCA Board President

I am happy to report to SGRC Association that the dip on Ridge Trail Dr. at the Sedona Golf Resort has been repaired (as I am sure you and your teeth have noticed)!!! The process for solving this problem was:

 UniSource Energy Services (gas company) out of Flagstaff assumed the role of coordinating body.

 Their personnel contacted each of the other utilities (electric, gas, water and telephone) to mark their lines in the area of the dip.

 Following the marking of the lines, Unisource cut a 10’ x 20’ “bell hole” by jack hammering the Frances Hawley designated area and removing all old payment and digging down to the lines.

 All utilities checked their lines – result was the original electrical trench had not been back filled (compacted) correctly resulting in the area sinking over time.

 Unisource repaired the trench with new compacted sand and a good back fill base, followed by new paving.

The result is the road is smooth with no dip. This was accomplished due to the diligence, perseverance, knowledge and forbearance of Board Member, Patrick Cassidy, right. He stayed on this project, spending hours of his time in discussion with many entities, to ensure a safe and comfortable road to travel. We, as a Community, owe him tremendous thanks and a debt of gratitude for all his work. We also appreciate the coordinate efforts of Jeremy Hayman, General Manager, Sedona Golf Resort. And, by the way, did I mention this was all accomplished at NO COST to the Association. Thank you, Unisource Energy Services.

COMMUNITY NEWS: The Fall Mixer ‘16 and Spring Fling ‘17

Our Fall Mixer is history and the Spring Fling is in the planning stages (See insert for details). We had the greatest attendance and the most door prizes of any past event. Fun events included Raffle Meet & Greet to see familiar faces and make new friends, the Golf Tournament and Putting Contest. Applause to our Community for your support and enjoyment.

With those attendance numbers, we had some problems and disappointments that we sincerely regret. We are limited in reservations by the capacity/seating at the Golf Resort and we had to close reservations when we reached that point. We apologize to those who could not join us but encourage everyone to get your reservations in early and definitely, before the deadline. Signing up for golf and dinner are two different procedures so if you golf (registration with Dean Patterson, [email protected]), please be sure and sign up for dinner and the party festivities at HOAMCO with a check, no cash accepted. DOOR PRIZE DONATIONS ACCEPTED (414.630.1147), PLEASE CONSIDER Who You Gonna Call?

Emergency BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR 911 Having just had the ridiculous opportunity to slip and fall on ice in Arizona (after living in APS (electricity) 928.282.7128 Milwaukee and Chicago unscathed), I realized what a hassle it is to obtain the temporary medical rehab equipment i.e. crutches, walkers, canes, raised toilets, etc. one might need AZ Water Company after a fall, surgery or other temporary set backs so… 928.282.7092 Big Park Sewer We are setting up a site on the private side of the Website for Association members to list 800.659.7149 items that they have and would be willing to lend a member. If you would send me HOAMCO (Assn Mgr) ([email protected]) or call 414.630.1147 928.282.4479 to let me know what you have and how you would like to 928.203.0050 fax be contacted, we will get that info on the website; and Yavapai County Sheriff Homeowners can check it out. (VOCA) 928.771.3260 Some people have said, “Oh, Medicare pays for that Post Office stuff”. Well, actually, Medicare will pay for ONE device 928.282.3511 every five years. Usually you need more than one device and could need something again within five years. Century Link (Phone) Besides, it is a way to get it out of your closet for a 800.244.1111 while!!! Sedona Fire District 928.282.6800 THANK YOU for considering helping a neighbor. Sedona Golf Resort 928.284.9355 Unisource Gas 928.282.3919 VOC Library 928.284.1603

Sedona Golf Resort Community Association 35 Bell Rock Plaza Suite A Sedona, AZ 86351

Newsletter Credits We’re on the Web! sedonagolfresort.org Frances Hawley, Editor in Chief If you would like to Dean Patterson, Asst. Editor receive this newsletter via email only, please Karen Edwards, Publisher email [email protected] LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS SUPPORTING THE SGRCA NEWSLETTER S U P P O R T

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A D V E R T I The 2017 SGRCA Annual Meeting is S scheduled for Wednesday April E 19th at 1:30 PM at the Red Rock Ranger Station. ALL Homeowners R are encouraged to attend. S SUPPORT YOUR SGRCA ADVERTISERS Sedona Golf Resort Community Association Spring Fling!

TUESDAY, April 25, 2017

SGRCA Spring Fling Mixer & Buffet 4:30 PM at the Juniper Bar and Grille - $12 per person Buffet Dinner Including Non-Alcoholic Beverage. Cash Bar.

RSVP for Spring Fling/Buffet by TUESDAY, April 18th to: [email protected] or call (928) 282-4479

*Reservations are not "confirmed" until payment is received.*

Make checks payable to SGRCA Mail to or drop off checks at HOAMCO 35 Bell Rock Plaza, Suite A Sedona, AZ 86351 ______

SGRCA Team 18 Hole Golf Championship 11:00 AM F i r s t T e e — Free to SGR Annual Members $59 for Non Members—Pay at SGR Pro Shop Format: Team 4 Person Best Ball Reservations required by TUESDAY, April 18th Contact [email protected]