Notes from Ellie
Finances
Many thanks to the attendees at our meeting Wednesday night in the Caper room. We received cash donations totaling $2,300. Awesome start. These funds are being held by our treasurer, Mike Smith, and will be used exclusively for professional services when we feel they are warranted.
We are doing as much of the work ourselves as possible to minimize expenses while not jeopardizing our outcomes. Almost another $1,500 has been spent and donated by key participants for items like flip charts, web hosting and tools, pamphlets and lawn signs.
My Meeting with the CA
On Thursday May 12 I spoke with Bob Sullivan, CA Board President. Bob informed me that he had called John Finlayson, Chief Operating Officer of ClubLink on Wednesday to get an update on where they are. So far, they have not selected any builder. Knowing of our interest to potentially buy Sandpiper, Bob inquired as to what offer they might entertain. John said the they would require a bonafide offer, but they weren’t selling anyway (!). They intend to develop Sandpiper.
ClubLink will not be meeting with the CA membership this month. There is a tentative session scheduled for June 29, but there is no confirmation from ClubLink.
Bob assured me that he would include me in any special sessions between the CA, ClubLink, and Sun City Center HOA presidents.
The big question: Does the CA Board support SaveSCC? To date, they have remained neutral on the ClubLink project. (Mitchell Horowitz, Attorney at Law with Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, is advising the CA Board on ClubLink related matters with others in the firm.)
What is the CA Board’s position on Save SCC?
Only Bob Sullivan can answer that question. I suspect he would say “neutral.” He and other board members are aware of SaveSCC and our efforts. I have offered comments and questions during the audience participation periods of the official board meeting at the last two meetings. I plan to make this a regular activity until the ClubLink matter is concluded.
All the members have received the Save Sun City pamphlet from us.
I have met and spoken with Bob on many occasions since this recent project was announced in the March 23rd presentation from ClubLink.
Board members have received emails and phone conversations from many SaveSCC members.
Formalizing SaveSCC
We are starting to formalize our organization legally. We need to establish key officers or a board. We already have a number of candidates in mind but are asking if there are others who want to be considered. If you are interested, please contact me and provide some background and why you think you be a great asset.
Using Zoom for Remote Meeting Attendees
Regarding Zoom, we are proceeding as quickly as possible to establish capabilities to allow remote meeting access to those who can’t attend in person, such as snowbirds. We will also use these capabilities extensively in our work groups and teams.
Someone approached me a few weeks back after one of our sessions with the offer of computer equipment. If you’re reading this and that offer still stands, could you please contact me?
Enjoy your golf outings and greenspace! Many thanks for your support and time!
Ellie
andersonellie@mac.com
312-282-7337