Report from the 10/9/07 Special Board Meeting

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Also, don't forget the regular monthly board meeting, next Tuesday, October 16th at 7PM in the Clubhouse.

Pearls Of Wisdom

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One of our neighbors shared these Pearls of Wisdom from CAI, the Community Associations Institute. CAI puts out some pretty good educational material for homeowners associations, and I think this is right in line with their other stuff.

You may read it and think they are obvious - but it's amazing how many people live in HOAs - or lead HOAs - and have little awareness of these. I think it's well worth a read.

Among my favorites...

• 1. Review the covenants, conditions and restrictions
  (CC&Rs) and other association documents before you buy a home.

• 2. Read them again when you move in. It's amazing to me how we can all manage to remember just our favorite ones. Or think that we never agreed to abide by them.

• 6. Follow the rules.

• 7. Serve on a committee.

• 8. Serve on the board or, at a minimum, attend board meetings.

• 9. Don’t expect someone else to do it for you. Amen.

• 28. Use CAI courses and information to learn how to run a community association and work most effectively with others in your community.

• 29. Study the documents before you enforce them.

• 123. Conduct surveys to gauge community opinion and solicit input.

How about you? Which ones resonate with you? Share your thoughts in the Comments...

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This has nothing whatsoever to do with Seabridge

But I still think it's very cool.

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And share with us in the Comments which way it was turning for you! (counterclockwise for me)

About Town - News Roundup

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This is another in a continuing series of article regarding local news items you may find interesting.

Pinkberry hits HB - Have you heard of the Pinkberry craze? The taste that launched 1000 parking tickets? Heck, they even have a wikipedia entry. Well, the first Orange County one opened in Bella Terra last night, and this reporter was on the scene earlier this week to scope it out for you. (Verdict: I prefer Beachberries).

Edinger Project - The groundbreaking gets underway this month, but the group still needs to raise money to take advantage of a city grant. I thought it might be nice to bundle some contributions from Seabridge when I attend a meeting at the end of this month - would anyone be interested in doing so? Please comment below. The contributions would be from the individual, but I would present with a Seabridge "wrapper" to highlight our community's support.

Trivia Night - There's a nice promo in the Wave for the Literacy Volunteers' Trivia Challenge on October 25th. We're hoping to fill the Library Auditorium with spectators. It's free - so please feel free to join us. There will be an opportunity drawing for cool prizes, and the proceeds support literacy programs, so I hope you can make it.

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Special Board Meeting - October 9, 2007

I'm a bit late in my posting of this, but there is a special meeting of the board tonight, October 9th, at 7PM 6PM in the clubhouse. Word has it that the meeting will cover planning for upcoming projects, including streets, roofs and CC&Rs.

Seabridge's Own Triathletes

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Our own Bill and Bryan Schubert, joined by Bill's sister Mimi, competed in the Long Beach Triathlon on September 23rd.

Although this was Bryan's first triathlon, he's no stranger to them, as he has watch bothed mom and dad participate in years past. And clearly, he is off to a great start, finishing the 11 mile bike ride in 46 minutes, and averaging 14 miles per hour. All in all, "Team Schubert" finished a respectable 26 out of 34 teams.

Be sure to congratulate Bill and Bryan as you see them around the community! Even better, plan to cheer them on as they compete in their next one. Bryan is already planning to participate in triathlons in San Diego and Newport Beach next Spring.

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Found

Did you or anyone you know lose a video iPod over the weekend? If so, it's been found. Contact me with information regarding the player and its contents, and we'll reunite you!