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| LIFE IN SOLERA | OCTOBER 2026 | 3 FROM THE BOARD B Marci Case Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, bringing one of the busiest times of the year at our main entry gate. While having family and friends visit is a highlight of the season, visitors often arrive all at once, leading to long lines and extended wait times. Fortunately, we can dramatically reduce gate traffic using GATE SENTRY — a visitor access management software that directly connects residents with our security staff. By using this tool, residents can manage guest lists in real time from anywhere, while security personnel use tablet-based access control to centralize check-ins. With GATE SENTRY's quick search tools — most efficiently queried by your street address — guards can complete a check-in in under 10 seconds, keeping lines moving for everyone. How GATE SENTRY Streamlines Visitor Access • Permanent Guest Lists: Upload your frequent family and friends to a permanent list via the smartphone app or desktop portal. When arriving, guests simply provide your address. Security verifies their ID, matches the name, and issues a guest parking pass. • Pre-Uploaded Guest IDs: Guests can have their photo ID uploaded into the system in advance. When security searches your address, the guest's photo and name appear on the screen, eliminating the need to physically present ID and enabling automatic pass printing. • Temporary & One-Day Guests: Adding a vendor or single-day visitor takes only a moment. Enter their name into the app, select the specific date of access, and save. The system grants entry for that date and automatically removes them once it expires. • Holiday Gatherings: Planning a Thanksgiving event? Open the app, temporarily add any guests who aren't on your permanent list, and save. Setting up your account takes only a few minutes. If you need assistance configuring your profile or setting up events on the desktop version, stop by the office where a staff member will gladly assist you. You can also take advantage of Tech on Wheels, visiting on Oct. 26 from 9 m to 2 pm, to get the app installed and set up on your smartphone well before the holiday rush. While other access systems exist, they come at a significantly higher cost. GATE SENTRY provides these benefits at no extra charge to residents. By using the system to its full potential, we can keep the entry gate moving smoothly for the entire community this holiday season.