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ASSEMBLY REPORT Joe Formino, Chairman, District Delegate Assembly DELEGATE To continue our review of the Advisory Committees, if anyone would like more information, contact your Delegate or the Committee Chairperson. This is the month to raise your hand and volunteer to join a committee. The Board of Directors needs help to fill out the rosters of the committees. Too often it is necessary to ask residents to stay on a committee for the lack of volunteers. This situation is not really good, the committees need new members with new ideas and enthusiasm. One of the far reaching committees is the Recreation Committee. Jim Hamlin, the Chairman, and his committee members have a very broad agenda. They plan the recreation schedule of sightseeing trips, on site events and oversee the amenities of our complex. All of this is done with the Recreation Staff. Our Recreation Staff, led by Charlye Sessner, present all of the plans and programs for the enjoyment of the homeowners. Further, they monitor the pools, tennis courts, bocce ball courts and the use of the three clubhouses. Next time you take a trip or use the facilities, think about the staff and the committee who make it all possible. It wasn't that long ago we did not have our wonderful lounge and dining rooms. When they were added to our facilities, the Board of Directors established a Restaurant and Lounge Committee. Many residents wondered "why." Now they know. Janice Cave, Chairperson, and her committee have enhanced these facilities by making them more appealing and enjoyable. Anyone who complains about our menus or pricing is not aware of the comparison with those on the outside of our complex. Richard Murray, the Food and Beverage Manager, and his staff are to be commended for their presentation and care of our community. The committee works along with the staff making suggestions and attempting to keep our residents well fed and content with the offerings. It is sad to think there are residents who have never used our dining room or Sandwedge or lounge. It would be nearly impossible to find another complex with our amenities and our facilities that have so much to do within our walls. It takes a lot of people to operate them, both staff and homeowner volunteers. Isn't it time for you to take your turn and help out your community? The Advisory Committees need you. Join up! 6 | october 2012 | community news Sun Lakes Marines & Friends MARINE CORPS BAND The Sun Lakes Marines and Friends have arranged for a Marine Corps band to perform in Sun Lakes on Oct. 18, at 5 pm. The band from 3D Marine Aircraft Wing from Miramar will be playing here for the pleasure of all Sun Lakes residents at no charge. The concert will be held behind the Main Clubhouse Veranda. The Marines will be on the practice tee. Sit on the Veranda or bring your carts. BBQ food and drink will be available from the restaurant as they were last year. If you would like to have dinner with the band, we will be having a gathering after the performance in the Main Clubhouse Ballroom at 6:45 pm. Reservations must be submitted no later then Oct. 5. There will be sign up sheets in the Main Clubhouse lobby. Meal tickets will be sold from 10 am to 2 pm in the Main Clubhouse on Sept. 26, 27, 28 and Oct. 2, 3 and 4. Tickets are $20 each. This is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with them and to thank them for their service. BIRTHDAY BALL You are invited to our Annual Marine Corps Birthday Ball on Nov. 10. We will start the day in what has become a tradition with the raising of the Marine Corps flag, and bugle call promptly at 8 am at the Main Clubhouse flagpole A no-host breakfast will follow the ceremony with steak and eggs or SOS, or you may order off the regular menu. All Sun Lakes residents and guests are cordially invited to attend. The celebration will continue in the evening starting at 5:30 pm with a no-host bar. The Colors will be presented by Color Guards from the 29 Palms Marine Combat Base at 6:30 pm. There will be a ceremonial cutting of the birthday cake, followed by the Commandant's message and a toast. Dinner will be served after which we will hear from our special speaker regarding current Marine activities. Following our speaker, there will be special presentations and a 50/50 drawing; proceeds of which will go to Toys For Tots. There will be drop off boxes for Toys For Tots. Please bring new, unwrapped toys. Music will be provided for your listening and dancing pleasure. Attire will be semi-formal. If you would like to wear your uniform feel free. Personal invitations will be mailed by the end of September and invitations will also be in the Main Clubhouse. To be added to our mailing list please call Allen Thompson at 769-6765. There is limited seating so reserve early. SEMPER FI

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