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28 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | SEPTEMBER 2024 Finance Committee During our regular monthly meeting, the financial statements for June 2024 were reviewed and recommended for Board approval. In addition, the Committee reviewed expenditure proposals for various recommended projects in the community. We also reviewed investment recommendations to move maturing investments to higher yield FDIC insured instruments. Highlights of the June financial statements are: Total Cash is $13,652,027, including operating cash of $2,258,818 (checking and CDs) and reserve assets of $10,954,954, and reconstruction assets of $438,255. Our total year-to-date income is $301,869. Homeowners are welcome to join us at the Finance Committee's regularly scheduled monthly meetings held on the last Tuesday of each month. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 1 pm. The Finance Committee reviews and discusses many issues that you may have questions about. I would encourage all residents to become more familiar with the finances of our beautiful community by attending one of our meetings. At the beginning of each meeting, we allow 3 minutes per homeowner not to exceed 30 minutes in total for comments. Our meetings are held in the RCN Conference Room. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Jolene Cooley joleneaudit@gmail.com. ~ Jolene Cooley At our July meeting, we had a presentation by Jeff Platt, Director of Homeless Services from the City of Banning. We learned that our Beaumont Police Department works closely with the City of Banning's Homeless Services to provide follow-up care to our homeless population. In August, we scheduled Andrea Merrill, Vector Control Technician with the County of Riverside, to discuss ways to help mitigate our expected mosquito influx following this year's rainy winter and spring. Please plan to attend our next scheduled Community Awareness meeting. is meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 10 am in e Lodge Ballroom. KEEPING YOUR MOBILE DEVICES SECURE Mobile devices have become an integral part of our daily lives and are prime targets for cybercriminals. Ensuring the security of your mobile devices is crucial to protect your personal information and maintain your privacy. HCN Bank, from their CyberSmart Series, has provided the following information about protecting and keeping your mobile devices secure. Here's What You Need to Know • reats: Mobile device security threats include malware, phishing attacks, and unauthorized access. • Consequences: ese threats can lead to the loss of sensitive information, financial loss, and even identity the. • Proactive Steps: It is essential to take proactive steps to safeguard your mobile devices from these risks. Recommendations to Secure Your Mobile Devices • Update Regularly: Always update your device's operating system and apps to the latest versions for essential security patches. • Use Strong Authentication: Set up strong, unique passwords and enable biometric authentication (fingerprint or facial recognition) for added security. • Be Cautious with Connections: Avoid accessing sensitive information on public Wi-Fi; use a VPN* to encrypt your connection and disable Bluetooth when not in use. *VPN is a "virtual private network" that encrypts your personal data and masks your IP address. is encryption prevents others from deciphering the data being transmitted. • Download Wisely: Only download apps from trusted sources, like official app stores, to avoid malware. • Prepare for Loss: Enable remote wiping to erase data if your device is lost or stolen, and regularly back up your data to a secure location. By staying informed and following these security tips, you can protect your mobile devices and personal information from potential threats and breaches. As an added safety reminder … Unsafe driving is a common concern and theme brought up by residents. Here are a few reminders to help keep our community safe. • 25 miles per hour is the maximum speed limit on roadways within our residential districts. • 30 miles per hour is the maximum speed limit on Four Seasons Circle. • 15 miles per hour is the maximum speed limit in alleyways. Remember, parking in alleyways is prohibited. We need to maintain access for emergency response vehicles. • Stop at all designated STOP signs. • Yield to vehicles that have entered a roundabout. Note: When entering a roundabout, only drive in a counterclockwise direction! • Yield to pedestrians. • No distracted driving! Put away your cell phones and other electronic devices while driving. Remember, "If you see something, say something." Please plan to join us for our monthly Community Awareness Meetings, held on the second Wednesday of each month at 10 am in e Lodge Ballroom. All are welcome! We would like to thank our Block Captains and Community Awareness Committee members for all they do to help keep our community safe. ~ Frank Hilberg, hilberg frank@gmail.com Community Awareness

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