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Delegate Assembly Report Joe Formino, Chairman, District Delegate Assembly We are getting close to the time of the year when we exercise our right to vote for our neighbors who will govern us. Operating our complex is the same as running a small town of about 6,000 people. The Board of Directors has the obligation of caring for our financial well-being and our lifestyle. They handle the finances of our complex, invest our funds and maintain all of our assets. Further, they oversee our lifestyle by enacting the needed rules and regulations that affect our everyday life. With 3,327 homes and over 6,000 residents living at Sun Lakes, it takes a lot of hard work to maintain tranquility and harmony. Over the years we have been fortunate to have competent residents on the Board. We hope that situation continues in the future. The April elections are not just about the Board of Directors, but each district must elect a District Delegate and an Alternate Delegate. We continue to need viable candidates for these positions in many Districts. The District Delegate and his or her group of volunteers operate your district, schedule and run the events and parties, write and publish a newsletter informing you of what is going on in our complex and represent you in the District Delegate Assembly. The delegates are elected for two years and have a difficult time finding replacements after they have held office for a few years. It may seem like a lot of work, but the District Delegate has the help of an Alternate Delegate, Zone Captains and other volunteers. Over the last few years it appears many of our new residents are still working and have little time to volunteer. This situation together, with many of our residents who have volunteered over and over again, makes it very difficult to fill the needed positions. However, we are aware there are many in our community who have the talent, have the time, and are well equipped to be a candidate for the Board of Directors or for District Delegate or Alternate Delegate, but will not offer their services. It is time to raise your hand and say,"I'll give it a try." 4 | sun lakes lifestyles | FEBRUARY 2014 | community news EPAP ANIMAL RESCUE What better way to explain what our group does than by sharing the following e-mail sent to all the members of this organization. A picture being worth a thousand words… This is Buster. He was rescued in January from the owner who had back surgery and could no longer take care of him. He is about two years old, very loving, sociable and adorable. He is boxer mix, has all his shots and is neutered. He is a special guy looking for a forever home. In the meantime, you can go and visit him in our kennels where he is eagerly waiting for company and a walk. Please let all your friends know about him. Hopefully, by the time you read this his dream of being someone's special friend will have been fulfilled. Please come and find out his fate at our next meeting. We meet the third Monday of every other month at 10 am in the Main Clubhouse Multipurpose Room. At the January meeting, the new Steering Committee and staff were introduced. We also asked for more volunteers to fill some empty positions (hint, hints). The next meeting will take place in March. Once again thank you for the comfort you bring to the helpless animals at the different shelters with your donations of towels etc. Food is also welcomed. A final reminder: Please check the labels on treats or food packaging; many animals were sickened or even died from products from China. Info., CC, 769-4934,