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Gary Burkel Graduated from Sonoma State University with a degree in accounting. Attended graduate classes in taxation at Golden Gate University in San Francisco. Finance Professional with over 40 years' experience in business planning, financial reporting, auditing, tax preparation and budgeting. I have been married to my wife Nora for 12 years. We moved to Sun Lakes in September of 2021. We love the Community and the people we have met. Community Involvement • Member SLCC Financial Advisory Committee • Member Restaurant and Lounge Analysis Group • Member Young at Heart, Bocce Ball and Wine Club Career • Veteran U.S. Navy • Passed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination in first sitting • Six years with a National CPA firm in San Francisco • Partner in two different large local CPA firms • Founded, with a partner, CPA firm in Santa Rosa, CA • Partner responsible for financial reporting, auditing and business valuation • Created Company Quality Control Document • Investigative CPA, Enforcement Division, State of California, Board of Accountancy If elected I will work aggressively to: • Reduce losses in Restaurant and Beverage operations • Improve security in our community • Oppose the Banning Point Project • Maintain the beauty of our golf course, common areas and facilities • Responsibly manage the use of Reserve Funds • Provide, easy to understand, financial information to membership • Hold FSR responsible for effective management • Become Board Treasurer, improve financial management and reporting gnburkel@gmail.com - (707) 478-4239 THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE Lori Hazelton (Incumbent) Hello friends and neighbors, I am Lori Hazelton and I would appreciate your vote for the Master Board in 2023. I was born in Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin, and moved to Southern California in 1957. Married to Phil Hazelton for 37 years with five children and eleven grandchildren; we host Sunday night dinner each week for them. Moved to Sun Lakes thirteen years ago, active in community service for eleven years. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ~ Two years on the Master Board ~ Delegate for District 8 and District 11 for 8 years ~ Co-Chairman District Delegate Assembly ~ President SLCC Tennis Club ~ Active in Tennis, Card Clubs, Recreational Golf, Billiards ~ Elder Beaumont Presbyterian Church PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ~ Active in Real Estate for 14 years ~ President Real Estate Property Management Company ~ Executive Assistant at Loma Linda University Medical School ~ Executive Assistant at Kaiser Fabricating Plant I AM COMMITTED TO ~ Continue auditing the monthly inventory in food and beverage, and serve on the Restaurant and Lounge Analysis Group. ~ Focusing on residents NEEDS and CONCERNS ~ Amenities are a top priority focusing on the expansion of the restaurant and lounge ~ Keeping our golf courses private BOARD ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Adopted 2023 annual budget with a minimal $10.00 increase - "Message to Management" communication system to ensure timely responses - Designed outdoor lighting on the veranda - New upgraded casino-grade carpet for the ballroom, atrium and billiards room - Reviewed major contracts and RFP's for cost savings IF RE- ELECTED I WILL - Continue to oppose the Banning Point Warehouse - Address level 2 water restrictions with City of Banning regarding waterfalls - Expand the lounge with funds from the Capitol Improvement Fund (not reserves) - No excessive HOA increases These are unprecedented times; the Master Board is dedicated to improving our community. My years of experience on the Master Board and the Delegate Assembly have given me ample opportunity to know our community and its needs. Re-Elect - Lori Hazelton - Master Board MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR THE HOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 6 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | MARCH 2023 |