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Our newly elected officers are beginning to settle in. If they haven't served before, there is a learning curve to go through before they are comfortable in their new job. We have elected three to the Board of Directors and 44 Delegates and Alternate Delegates. We did not have candidates for Delegate of District 1 or an Alternate Delegate for District 22. We sincerely hope that someone steps up and volunteers for these positions. From some of the questions received lately, it is apparent most people do not know the profile of the duties of a District Delegate. One of the most important obligations is to listen to their residents. The Delegate has become the liaison between the Board of Directors and staff and the residents in their district. It has been said the Delegate is the eyes and ears of the Board. They disseminate information to all of the residents in their district from the Board and staff. They assist the residents when direction or answers are needed. There are newsletters to be published, events to be planned, meetings to attend whereby the Delegate represents you, the homeowner, so you have a well- informed and happy life at Sun Lakes. The fun part of the job is getting help. Finding an Alternate Delegate to assist and filling out their staff with Zone Captains, EPAP staff and a medical group. It is a great feeling to have the help of some of your residents. You depend upon them to plan meetings, organize dinners or parties, particularly during the holidays. In March of each year, the Delegates submit their calendars of events for the following year. They work with the staff planning locations for the event, with food service, hiring entertainment so the residents will enjoy the evening. There is a monthly meeting of the District Delegate Assembly where all of the Delegates convene and discuss a variety of topics. The Assembly is the official group to make recommendations to the Board of Directors for governing our HOA. The importance of the monthly meeting is enhanced by the attendance of the Board of Directors and staff members. It is an open meeting, usually attended by many of our residents. The meeting time and date is the second Thursday of each month, at 2 pm in the South Clubhouse. Residents participate by entering the discussions and asking questions. You are invited to attend. Hope to see you at our next meeting. DELEGATE ASSEMBLY REPORT Joe Formino, Chairman, District Delegate Assembly 6 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | JUNE 2016 | Spring Gardening Annual Systematic Inspection MAKING YOUR OWN HOME REMEDIES FOR GARDEN PESTS & DISEASES If you're losing the battle with bugs and disease in your garden, here are some ideas from Martha Stewart's, Bob Vila's and other DIY gardening websites. Natural and environmentally friendly alternatives to pesticides require more frequent application, but do not pose significant health risks like traditional chemicals. APHIDS, MITES & WHITEFLIES: Soap Spray – Mix ½ teaspoon mild dish soap and 1 teaspoon cooking oil in a 1-quart sprayer filled with water. Spray liberally over entire plant; or Water – Aphids may also be dislodged by a strong jet of water. SLUGS & SNAILS: Beer – Pour an inch of beer into the bottom of an empty shallow container like a tuna or cat food can. Set it in the garden. Slugs and snails, attracted to the yeast in beer, crawl in and drown; or Coarse Sand, Gravel, or Hazelnut Shells – Apply sand, gravel or shells in trails around roses, or flowerbeds. Slugs and snails prefer not to cross abrasive surfaces. POWDERY MILDEWS & BLACK SPOT: Baking Soda Spray – Mix 1 tablespoon baking soda and 1 teaspoon cooking oil in 1 gallon of water. Place in spray bottle and apply liberally. Repeat every five to seven days. ANTS: Equal Parts Apple Cider Vinegar and Water - Mix together and wash countertops, floors, and other surfaces. You can use a spray bottle to spray along baseboards & windows. ~ Mark Schleiden, Director of Operations As the weather warms up and your list of home projects begin, please remember that there are rules that your contractors are also required to abide by when doing work within Sun Lakes Country Club. Please ensure that you have obtained approval for work to the exterior of your home in advance, received the proper permits, and confirmed the contractor performing the services has been made aware of the contractor Rules & Regulations of the Association. The owner of the home is responsible for any violations to the Rules and Regulations by their guests as well as contractors; therefore it is for the owner's protection to ensure contractors have been made aware of what is required of them. You may find the Rules and Regulations in the phone book, on the Sun Lakes website or obtain a copy in the Administration office. For more information please contact Etanisla Lopez-Ortiz with the Planning and Compliance Department at 769-6647 and she will be happy to assist you. ~ Heather Killian, Planning and Compliance Manager COFFEE WITH THE EXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER Have you had the opportunity to meet Jeremy Wilson, Executive General Manager? This is your chance! Please join us for coffee on Tues., June 14, at 9 am in the Main Clubhouse Multipurpose Room. This will be your chance to meet Mr. Wilson, in an informal setting, to get to know him better. He will be available to answer questions you may have about the community. Please RSVP by 5 pm on Fri., June 10, to the Main Clubhouse receptionist, either in person or by calling 845-2191.

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