President's Report--Max Perry, President

I want to begin by welcoming back all our neighbors who have been gone for the holidays and any who have come to spend the rest of the winter in Esperanza Estates. It's good to have everyone here.

The 28th Annual Meeting was held on January 16 and the attendance was wonderful. Well over 100 members turned out. Of the 351 separate lots in Esperanza Estates, a total of 216 homeowners cast ballots in the two issues to be decided. In the Board election the results were Ken Miller 174, Gary Chelseth 170, Joan Moreaux 148, Kathy Babcock 81 and Sig Friedman 77.

I want to congratulate Ken and Gary for retaining their seats and welcome Joan to the Board. I also want to thank Kathy and Sig for their interest in the betterment of Esperanza Estates and encourage their continued involvement in the Association. This was a very well qualified group of candidates this year.

After the Annual meeting, the Board held an organizational meeting to elect officers. I want to thank my fellow Board members for electing me president for another year and showing their confidence in me. It is my honor to serve the Association. Tom Cooke was chosen vice president and Sheila Bennen was reelected secretary/treasurer. In committee assignments, Gary Chelseth will take over Recreation Facilities from the departing Bruce Liljegren and Joan Moreaux will assume the chair of Neighborhood Relations. After four years, Norma Stanley chose to relinquish that post. I want to thank both Bruce and Norma for their hard work and dedication. Both positions are very demanding. Ken Miller will be chair of the Common Area Maintenance committee with Tom serving as his assistant. Ken filled in for Tom for part of 2005 and did a tremendous job. The remainder of the committee assignments were unchanged.

In the second issue to be decided, the proposed changes in the parking regulations in the CC&Rs, the final total was 185 yes and 31 no votes. It takes 51% of the 351 lots or 179 yes votes to change the CC&Rs. The new language will now be forwarded to our attorney in Tucson for recording at Pima County and will then become effective. I firmly believe that these are positive changes and will lead to less confusion and easier compliance for everyone.

The remainder of the meeting was completed smoothly. Several committees reported their activities for 2005 and offered plans for 2006. Without exception we have highly qualified and motivated leaders and volunteers in each activity. It makes my job much easier and I truly appreciate all their efforts. 2006 promises to be a successful and exciting year and I'm looking forward to everyone working hard to keep Esperanza Estates the best neighborhood in Green Valley.

Enhancement Committee - By Tess Ewing

Our garage sale is coming up on January 28, at 8:00 am at 758 Ensalmo (the Ellingsons). Bev Brow, the organizer, said it's going to be one of our best ever -- with everything from furniture and small appliances to household and patio items. It's not too late to donate to this fund raiser. Call for pick up:
Bev - 625-7741 Jane - 625-7782 Mary - 393-7499

Don't forget Sheila Bennen and Melodye Cooke will be offering coffee and muffins at the Ramada during the garage sale. They need volunteers to: (1) bake muffins - your recipe or mix will be supplied; (2) make cookies or bread; (3) donate fruit from your tree (we will pick for you if you want). Call:
Sheila - 399-0501 or Melodye -399-0455

Marvol Barnard is organizing a fun event for March 1 -- the EE Golf Tournament. Even if you have already indicated you would like to play, she needs a call from you to confirm this and she needs to know your handicap. Call Marvol - 648-5925

We are planning to hold our annual auction in early March. Wondering why all the fund raisers?? Thanks to all your support of our functions, $10,000 was spent bricking the Ramada and installing cabinets and purchasing patio tables and chairs. A much neglected area was turned into Sunset Park. With pending changes to our Ramada, we are anticipating the need for more patio furniture, etc. Because of the very creative and energetic hospitality committees (the former and present), our Ramada is a very active gathering place to enjoy good food and meet friends.

Advertisements - By Sheila Bennen

We would encourage each of you to ask any "trade person" that you feel does an excellent job to place an ad in the Periodico. We would like our homeowners to have a list of reliable people to call. We would like a copy ready ad. Please call Sheila Bennen at 399-0501 for more information.
The cost structure is as follows:
Full page 3 months $100
Half page 3 months $ 50
1/4 page 3 months $ 25
Business Card $ 15

The GVCCC Directory Distribution:
It's a Date! Feb 22nd! (rain date 23rd) - By Charl Petry

The Green Valley Community Coordinating Council (GVCCC) 2006 Directory will be delivered to your door by the Periodico deliverers. (One copy to each home- additional copies will be available after the 23rd.) Please leave your gate open on the 22nd for the delivery. No directories will be left at a gate, and none will be delivered to vacant homes. Open the directory right away to check your listing. If the listing needs correction, or if you are not listed and would like to be listed in the next (2007) directory please give me a call. Charl Petry 648-2541

New/Former Owners - By Sheila Bennen

New: Deborah and Robert Wright
202 Circulo Napa
Former: Dale Brown

Common Areas Report -By Ken Miller & Tom Cooke, Chairs

It is sometimes helpful in considering our common areas to know that they consist of approximately 22 acres in EE, and their proper upkeep demands a good portion of our annual budget. This being the case, we are pleased to be able to report that the status of the common areas is good.
Over the past five years, we have made many, improvements. These would include repainting of common area permanent structures, expansion of social areas, re-graveling, wash and alleyway improvements, trail construction, and a lot of just general upgrading to various areas.
This past year we finished spreading approximately 200 additional yards of gravel, rebuilt a small common area on lower Napa, finished our trail through Whigham Wash and along portions of Arroyo No. 9, and did a lot of work in the Bridge Park Wash. This, of course, in addition to the regular subdivision maintenance that is ongoing every week. We think EE looks pretty good.
Please remember we rely upon each of you to report problems needing attention in the common areas to us. We try and get around as much as possible, but we certainly miss things. We ask for your help in this regard, and between all of us, we can keep our subdivision looking as good as we want it to. You can call either 393 1914, or 399 0455 for any report.

Ken Miller will be assuming primary responsibility for the common areas for the coming year, with Tom Cooke to act as assistant. Either will be glad to assist you with problems or questions.

Hospitality Committee By Sam Barnard -Co-Chairman

This month's hospitality event was held on January 10th at the Pool Ramada. our Hospitality committee members cooked both Vegetarian and Beef Chile, along with Corn bread and all the condiments. We again had a large attendance and served 128 residents and their guests. We were very happy to get to see and visit with our neighbors and friends and especially glad to see that their appetites are in good order, as everything eatable simply vanished.

On Tuesday, February the 14th (Valentines Day) we are planning a Free Valentines Day Happy hour / appetizer Party. We will have drinks, cheese, meat snacks, veggie snacks and a Special Valentines Day cake. We will serve between 4 and 5 P.M. This will still allow you time to take your favorite Valentine out to dinner! So please stop by and visit with us.

Your Hospitality team members have planned this special Valentines Day Social for you because we just LOVE having your support and participation at all of our events.

Valentines Day Happy Hour
Tuesday February 14, 2006
4 P.M. To 5 P.M.
FREE

Hospitality Mission
To extend the hand of friendship in our Esperanza Estates Community that offers an opportunity for all to gather in a congenial atmosphere with the intention of providing Fun, Food and Fellowship

Directories - By Sheila Bennen

The new 2006 Esperanza Estates Directories are now on sale. They are new and improved and list owners alphabetically and current residents by street address. They are a must item for residents.
We also still have a few Esperanza Estates cook books for sale, they make excellent gifts.

The directories are $ 3 apiece and the Cook books are a bargain at $5. They will be on sale at the bake sale or you may call Sheila Bennen (399-0501) or Melodye Cooke (399-0455) to have them delivered if you cannot make it to the sale.

Bake Sale - By Sheila Bennen

We need your help. We need people to bake muffins ( we will supply the mix). We also need people to bake cookies, cakes, bread or whatever your specialty is. We will be selling coffee, muffins, hot dogs, pop, baked goods, fresh citrus fruit, directories, and cook books. We need a few people to help at the sale. Melodye and I cannot do it all so please help us get this thing off the ground. This is a perfect occasion for newcomers to join and help us make this a success. Please call Sheila (399-0501) or Melodye (399-0455) and tell us what you will do. WE NEED YOU!!!!!

Light Bulbs - By Sheila Bennen

If you find a note indicating your light is out and changing the bulb doesn't cure the problem would you please write your plan of action on the slip and attach it to the pole. We do not know what you are doing and perhaps we can help if the problem is simple or if you can't get to the bulb. If you need help call Sheila at 399-0501.

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EEHOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS – 2005

President* Max Perry 1136 Circulo del Norte 331-2973

Vice-President* Thomas Cooke 840 W. Circulo Napa 399-0455

Secretary*/Treasurer* Sheila Bennen 155 Camino Holgado 399-0501

Ben Sheffield 201 Circulo Napa 625-3797

Steve Brown 743 Circulo Napa 648-7235

Ken Miller 949 W. Calle Regalo 393-1914

Thomas Cooke 840 W. Circulo Napa 399-0455

Joan Moreaux 737 W. Circulo Napa 648-7515

Gary Chelseth 775 W. Calle Regalo 399-1027

* The Bylaws require that these Officer’s positions be filled with Directors

Board Committee Chairs

Architectural Control Steve Brown 743 Circulo Napa 648-7235
Ken Miller 949 W. Calle Regalo 393-1914

Common Area Maintenance Thomas Cooke 840 W. Circulo Napa 399-0455
Ken Miller 949 W. Calle Regalo 393-1914

Capital Projects Ben Sheffield 201 Circulo Napa 625-3797

Neighborhood Relations Joan Moreaux 737 W. Circulo Napa 648-7515

Recreational Facilities Gary Chelseth 775 W. Calle Regalo 399-1027

Standing Committee Chairs

Neighborhood Watch Melodye Cooke 840 W. Circulo Napa 399-0455

Hospitality Scottie Blum 1106 W. Calle Excelso 399-0955
Lavonne Corral 1208 W. Circulo del Norte 648-6051
Sam Barnard 1124 Calle Excelso 648-5925

Enhancement Tess Ewing 780 Calle del Ensalmo 625-7353

Other Personnel

Periodico Production Bob Fallon 167 Circulo Napa 399-3185

Periodico Distribution Charl Petry 1106 Circulo del Norte 648-2541

Community Directory Charl Petry 1106 Circulo del Norte 648-2541

GVCCC Representative Sheila Bennen 155 Camino Holgado 399-0501

Board Meetings

1:30 p.m. at the Bank of America Community Room, LaCanada at Continental

February 20 * March 20 * April 17 * May15 * June 19 *
July/August: no meetings
September 18* October 16 * November 20 * December 18