SGR MISSION STATEMENT

To maintain and enhance the quality of life and property values of the Sedona Golf Resort Community by assuring common areas are well maintained, rules and regulations are appropriate and enforced and sound fiscal policies are pursued.

SGR BOARD MEMBERS

Dean Patterson, President

Bert Berkshire, Vice-President

Larry Swearingen, Secretary

Maryann Agnew, Treasurer

Lil Lombardo, Director

Winnie First, Director

Gayle Burns, Director

In this issue:

Welcome 1

Message from the President

1

Architectural Committee 2

Landscape Committee 2

Community News 3

SGRCA Events 3

New Faces & Old Friends 4

HOAMCO Corner, FAQs 4

Sedona is a great place to hike in the winter. The beautiful sun filled days and cooler weather make the hikes more enjoyable. Sedona and the Verde Valley offer some of the most picturesque hikes in the world. There are dozens of options to keep the novice and experienced hiker delighted for many days — trails along rivers, trails on mesas and high up in the mountains, trails in canyons, trails through arroyos, washes and fields, and trails to scenic vistas and archeological heritage sites. Hikes on these trails vary by length and steepness. Continued on page 3.

WELCOME

MESSAGE from the SGR Board Pres ident What's been going on since the fall newsletter? Some may think of the winter season as a slow period. Not so at the Sedona Golf Resort Community Association. The community swells with part time owner residents returning to enjoy the milder climate Sedona experiences versus Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Canada and more. With more than 40% of SGR property owners listing an alternate billing address, old acquaintances are renewed and new ones made. Many came back in time to attend the SGR Annual SGRCA Social Mixer which enjoyed a 48% increase in attendance over last year. Everyone enjoyed themselves with networking, a full buffet and live entertainment. From a landscape perspective within SGR what we see this year is drastically different than years past. Phase 1 of the comprehensive landscape plan is complete. Phase 2 & 3

are well underway. The rock walls have been built. Irrigation is in the ground. Planting holes are prepped. And the stone and boulders have been installed. All that remains is to complete the seating benches and install the trees, shrubs, and groundcover. With more than 700 plants, 100 red rock boulders, and many tons of crushed red rock, our community landscaping has been revitalized for all. From a financial perspective all of the landscaping is funded and both our operating budget and reserve funds are healthy. There is no change in property owner dues. We've even gotten some pleasant surprises for 2014. Due to aggressive competitive bidding some of our biggest recurring expenditures are going down. Our second largest contract, Trash Collection, was reopened and we negotiated a 13% reduction. We let out bids for the 2014 common wall painting and bids were up to 35%

below reserve allocation. This is a result of the highly competitive bidding process overseen by our Hoamco Community Manager Paul Frieder and the volunteer paint committee. Great job by all. A final financial note, this community newsletter is now 100% paid for by community advertisers. Spring will bring the annual SGR meeting and election of directors. Look for more info on the meeting within the newsletter and mail notifications. In conclusion, the winter season has brought all the community's residents together again. I hope everyone enjoys themselves at Sedona Golf Resort and may we all have a great 2014!

It’s hard work for President Dean Patterson to monitor landscape

construction progress within SGR

Volume 1, Issue 2 WINTER 2014

Family ~ Friends ~ Neighbors

Enjoy your hikes and stay safe with the newsletter tips

ARCHITECTURE TIP:

1. Paint your home every 5-10 years to help prevent water intrusion and subsequent damage from freezing and cracking.

2. Painting satellite TV dishes will not interfere with signal reception.

3. Consider replacing outside dusk to dawn lighting with energy efficient LED bulbs which last up to 17 years.

It was a busy year in 2013 for the Architectural Committee (AC) volunteers. The AC reviewed new home construction, solar electric panels, landscaping, painting, driveway replacements, swimming pools, water fountains, and much more. There were more than 70 applications. While many were easily approved, several required extended communication to ensure what the homeowner envisioned and desired could ultimately be built by their contractor or themselves and fit it within the community guidelines. All 70+ applications were approved with the exception of two. As we look forward to 2014 we expect several more homes to be constructed. Preliminary inquiries on building new homes have been received on 2 vacant lots recently purchased. The common wall painting will begin sometime in March or April depending upon the weather. It's been 8 years since the prior painting. Phase 1 wall painting will be approximately 50% of the association walls and includes lower Crown Ridge, Bent Tree, Heritage, Kaibab and Ridge Rock Roads. The walls on the remaining streets are in much better shape and are Phase 2 which will be done in either 2015 or 2016 the 8 year interval as well. Over the next few months be sure to prune and clear any plants growing over the walls and impeding the wall painting which will include painting the top/cap of the walls. You are encouraged to contact the painting firm and take advantage of the great pricing they are offering to do the walls inside your lot. Many homeowners took advantage of this during the last wall painting cycle and were very happy with the uniform look as well as competitive price. Contact information will be provided by Hoamco in an email once we're closer to start date. In closing, the AC thanks everyone for their diligence in submitting applications and patience awaiting a response. In most cases the applications are turned around in 2 weeks or less. Remember a simple 1 page submittal form can keep harmony with your neighbors and the entire community while saving you time and money learning from the AC's experience.

ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE NEWS contr ibuted by Gayle Burns

LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE NEWS contr ibuted by Barbara Otter

What's with the stakes and pink ribbons all along our common ground roadways? Yavapai County Public Works Department has surveyed the areas where our landscape improvement installations must comply with road safety standards. Yes, as you may have noticed Phases 2 and 3 are well underway. The rocks and rock dressing are essentially done and the holes for the plants are ready. The native evergreen trees will be installed this month per grower recommendation. Other trees and plants will go in with warmer weather. The committee and the Board are re-addressing the material used for the 5 rock seating areas located on Diamond Sky, Upper and Lower Crown Ridge and Heritage Circle so they are more accommodative for seating. Stay Tuned! The regular landscape maintenance proceeds with dormant tree trimming and scheduled overgrowth removal. Line cutting of weeds and dead-heading of wildflowers will begin next month. Normal irrigation will resume in March. Our community needs your help addressing the ongoing problem of dog walkers who are not "policing" their dog's "business." Any stroll along our newly beautified roadways presents numerous unsightly and unhealthy piles of dog poop. Some of us were surprised that the change to a groomed landscape didn't inspire those dog lovers to respect the common good. Bad habits and bad manners don't have to prevail. Anything from E. coli to tapeworms can be present in the waste. Any suggestions for a solution...? The committee has several projects in mind for 2014 and continues to look for opportunities to enhance the beauty and safety of our community. We welcome your feedback and suggestions. We won't deny "the squeaky wheel often gets the grease," but our overarching guides are the consensus of the community and the Budget. So, we won't promise what we can't deliver, but we will give every suggestion due consideration. Thanks for your support.

Sedona Golf Resort Community Association: Family ~ Friends ~ Neighbors

CHAIR: MaryAnn Agnew

MEMBERS:

Gina Cassidy Winnie First

Frances Hawley Lillian Lombardo

Larane McKee Barbara Otter

MEETINGS:

Monthly 1st Friday

LANDSCAPE

CHAIR: Gayle Burns

MEMBERS:

William Agnew LeRoy “Pat” Cassidy

Dean Patterson

MEETINGS: Monthly 1st Wednesday

ARCHITECTURAL

LANDSCAPE TIP:

Prune deciduous trees in the winter months while dormant.

The Architectural Review form and guidelines are available at www.sedonagolfresort.org. Requests may be submitted to HOAMCO in person, by mail (35 BELL ROCK PLAZA, SUITE A), email (hoamco@hoamco.com), or fax (928.203.0050).

White Tail Drive Landscape Gateway

2013 Solar Install

White Tail Block Party Three new owners on White Tail Drive hosted a block party September 21 to welcome their new neighbors. Beverages were provided by George and Debbie Frahm at 235 White Tail. An appetizer table was provided by Doug and Pam Ayres at 220 White Tail. Followed by desserts at Lance and Rosemary Mays at 230 White Tail. Approximately 55 people attended. It was a thoughtful and fun gathering. Welcome to the neighborhood new neighbors and welcome to Sedona Golf Resort!

9th Annual Bighorn Court Potluck Block Party

Visiting, eating and meeting new people – that is what the East and West Big Horn Court and Stone Creek block party was all about. Mary Dove and Paula Potter did a wonderful job coordinating this annual event, which was held on Sunday evening, October 6th, 2013. Everyone brought a dish to share and a beverage of choice to this fun event. The party has been held in the East Big Horn Court cul-de-sac for nine years thanks to the initial efforts of Mara Stephens, Joanne Barron and Janis Hoeschele but will begin to move next year with Stone Creek hosting and then West Big Horn Court will do the honors in fall of 2015. A fun time was had by all!

Sedona Trails — Continued from page 1 The following websites provide excellent overviews of local hikes: www.trailpeak.com (search AZ, Sedona) and www.greatsedonahikes.com. If you are interested in hiking with a group you should contact the Sedona Westerners Hiking group. The exclusive purpose of the Sedona Westerners is to offer its members hiking opportunities, monthly meetings, and social events — in order to facilitate among them the development of closer and friendlier personal acquaintance. (www.sedonawesterners.org). Remember when you hike to choose the hike that is best suited to your fitness level, interest and seasonal appropriateness, carry plenty of water, bring a snack for fuel, protect yourself from the sun, and follow trail etiquette — stay on the trails. Study the trail guide before you head out. Bring a map so you can keep track of where you are going. Keep landmarks in sight. Bring a fully charged cell phone and a first-aid kit. Most importantly, be sure to tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return. Should you get lost or run into trouble, this will speed rescue efforts.

Community News

Sedona Golf Resort Community Association: Family ~ Friends ~ Neighbors

David & Vickie LaFrance, Stephanie Powell and Cheryl Cherkitz enjoy the White Tail Drive Block

Party

EVENTS—SGR Community Associat ion

L to R: Dan Alvino from Westerly, R.I., David Barron, Florence Alvino, and Joanne Barron at the

9th Annual Bighorn Court Potluck Block Party

This adult mountain lion was photographed by a hiker near Verde Valley School Road in

December 2013

Annual Meeting Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 @ 1:30 PM

Location: Red Rock Ranger Station, 8375 State Route 179, Sedona, AZ 86351

Director Positions Available: 4 in 2014, 3 in 2015

Time Line:

February 5 Letter to owners with candidate’s form

March 6 Return date for candidate’s form

March 14 Mail annual meeting package

April 16 Annual meeting

RED ROCK RANGER STATION 8375 STATE ROUTE 179, SEDONA, AZ

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♦ Changes, additions or removals to exterior of a home, including landscaping, require submittal of the Architectural Form.

♦ Resident vehicles must be parked in the driveway or garage. Overnight guests may park vehicles adjacent to the street curb.

♦ Trash container shall not be stored so it is visible from neighboring property. Containers shall not be placed by the curb for pick-up before 12:00 pm the day prior to pick-up and shall be taken in by 9:00 am the day after the pick-up.

♦ Dogs and cats shall be leashed at all times for the safety of your animal and others. Animal waste shall be picked up on a daily basis within your property and must be picked up immediately and discarded safely when walking an animal off your property.

♦ For safety, garage doors shall be kept closed at all times except when actively entering or leaving the garage or at times requiring frequent access to the garage. Beware of rattlesnakes.

HOAMCO Corner, Frequently Asked Quest ions and Fr iendly Reminders

Pam and Doug Ayres were married in Sedona at Church of the Red Rocks in 1985 and lived in the Village part time since 1986 and full time since 1993. Doug completed his life career in local and international government by teaching Public Administration for 15 years at the University of Southern California, and owning three successful businesses. After Pam was elected to public office in 1972, she enjoyed 20 years employment in California local government jurisdictions and owning her own election administration business for 10 years. Putting all that behind them to retire and enjoy Sedona also found them cruising the oceans and waterways of North America for 15 years on their 54 foot power boat. Scaling back to enjoy international travel, they recently relocated to White Tail Drive in the Sedona Golf Resort Community Association where they plan to stay a very long time. Please welcome Pam and Doug to our community.

Pam and Doug Ayres

New Faces & Old Fr iends

Sedona Golf Resort Community Association 35 Bell Rock Plaza Suite A Sedona, AZ 86351

Newsletter Credits

Winnie First, Editor in Chief

Dean Patterson, Asst. Editor

Karen Edwards, Publisher

Gayle Burns, Contributor

Barbara Otter, Contributor