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It’s that time of year again when we put out the call for candi-
dates for the Sun City Texas Community Association Board
of Directors elections. Any resident may file to run for the two
open seats. Directors Moran and Walter are completing their
terms and are eligible to run again.
If you are interested in becoming a candidate, you may pick up
an Application to Serve as Director of SCTXCA in the Mem-
ber Services Office. These packets, with the necessary forms,
will be available beginning Monday, March 3. Be prepared to
include with your application a one-page brief biography for
posting. Your picture may be taken at the Member Services
Office or you can include a personal photograph.
The first day that a candidate can file (turn in their applica-
tion) will be Monday, March 17; the last day will be the close
of business on Monday, March 31. Per the requirements in the
Voting and Election Policy, a Candidate Forum is scheduled for
Monday, April 21, at 9 a.m., so that all residents will have an
opportunity to hear from the candidates and submit questions.
The Elections Committee will be mailing one ballot to the
owner of each lot. These ballots are scheduled to be mailed on
May 1. The Elections Committee will provide further details
to the community as the filing period approaches. The ballots
must be returned by the owner either in person or by mail be-
fore the end of the balloting period, which is two (2) hours before
the beginning of the Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 22.
If you will not be at your Sun City Texas residence during
these times, please provide the Community Association with
a correct mailing address for your ballot. Begin checking your
calendars for the dates of your trips, etc., and when the election
dates might affect you. There will be more information in fu-
ture issues of the
Sun Rays
and the weekly CA Communicator.
Please contact the Elections Committee at elections@sctxca.
org, or Katie Sutton at
or 512-948-
7704 with any questions you may have about this annual and
very important process. Additionally, the Voting and Elections
Policy is posted on the Sun City Texas website and provides
all necessary information concerning the election process.
CA NEWS
Water Matters
Submitted by Carlton M Mathis,
Water Management
Happy New Year, all! I hope that the
holiday season was chock full of warm
and pleasant memories for everyone.
I want to re-emphasize that, during
this time of the year, we usually experience cooler and
wetter weather, as well as an increased opportunity for
freezing temperatures. All irrigation controllers should
be off unless weather conditions have become warmer
and drier, in which case a one-day-per-week irrigation
schedule will suffice.
Water Saving Tips:
• Have a plumber re-route your greywater to trees and
plants, rather than the sewer line.
• Collect water from your roof by installing gutters and
downspouts. Direct the runoff to plants and trees.
• Remember to weed your lawn and garden regularly.
Weeds compete with other plants for nutrients, light
and water.
• Winterize outdoor spigots when temperatures dip below
freezing to prevent pipes from leaking or bursting.
Calling all Candidates!
Submitted by Katie Sutton, Director of Administration and HR
2014 Election Schedule
March 3: Applications available
March 17: Candidate filing period begins
March 31: Filing period ends
April 21: Candidate Forum, 9 a.m., SCB
May 1:
Ballots mailed to all homeowners
May 22:
Annual Members Meeting at 3 p.m. to
finalize all counting of ballots. Ballots
will be accepted at the Monitor’s Desk
until 1 p.m.
Investment Fraud Presentation
Friday, January 24, 10 a.m., SCB
Joseph Rotunda, the Director of the Enforcement Division of
the Texas State Securities Board, will speak to Sun City Texas
residents on Friday, January 24, about the warning signs of
investment fraud and what investors should do if they suspect
they have been defrauded. The presentation will start at 10 a.m.
in the Social Center Ballroom.
Mr. Rotunda will explain how to defend ourselves against promot-
ers of fraudulent or inappropriate investments by being aware
of the tactics they use, by carefully checking all the investment
material they provide, and by investigating their credentials
before committing any money to the investment opportunity.
Mr. Rotunda will also highlight specific types of risky invest-
ments the State Securities Board has recently investigated
or prosecuted, including various types of promissory notes
and high-yield offerings, oil and gas projects, life settlement
investments, and private offerings.
Attendees will also learn how to verify that a person offering
for sale or selling securities is registered in Texas, as gener-
ally required by law.
