Resident Communication Committee
4:00 p.m. February 15, 2006
Hidden Cypress

Meeting minutes by Bea Boockholdt

Present: Perry Molinaro, Bob Rasmussen, Hal Dutton, Eddy Rayford, Barbara Wells, Bea Boockholdt, Richard Vetter, Irene Schmidt

Absent: Holly Field, Steve Koehl, Bruce Tennant, Al Reuben

NOTE: 2 attachments to minutes: 1) Broadcast  2) Broadcast Technical Group

Perry opened the meeting. Minutes for Jan. 18^th meeting were approved as written.

Sub-Committee Reports

Broadcast: Barbara W. reported that Judy Berry has taken over Channel 51 from Bob Cloutier. She strongly stated the importance of hard-wiring both Magnolia Hall and Argent Lakes to facilitate broad- casting requirements. It will be less expensive during construction and as the community size increases towards build out, will be greatly needed.

See attached addendum here

Broadcast Technical Group: Bob R. reported in detail about various equipment. He said analog TV ends in 2009.  We need to be thinking about upgrading signal quality. The group will come up with answers by the end of June about the type of TV viewing that will be available later.

See attached addendum here

Publications: Richard V. reported the March issue of SunSations will have a new look !

Telephone Directory & Maps:  Bob R. said the new directory is at the printer now and delivery will start in early March. New maps will be available in March.

NewComers’ Welcoming Group: Bea B. stated they greeted 99 new residents from 55 homes. NewComer Coffees: 6 held with 105 attendees from 65 homes.

Bea attended the Jan. 11^th CAM Orientation for new Residents (over 250 attended). The “handouts” the Group prepares themselves that are given to the new residents were passed out to all in attendance. Additions/corrections/deletions and any suggestions for improvement will be appreciated. The handouts are to be returned to Bea.

This group gets no financial assistance from CAM for materials or coffee expenses. The cost of Down South Publishers Bluffton & Hilton Head maps are, lowest price 500-999 copies at 70 cents each. The My Free Maps map that has both Bluffton & Hilton Head would be good, publishers not returned Bea’s call.  With all the free advertisement given in the handout, it is suggested donations be requested to buy needed maps if free maps are not available.

Web-Site: Orientation training classes continue. Paul Shane is available at specific times. Many attendees were upset about the club section and misunderstood that part of the training.  As classes continue many of the “problem areas” are getting addressed and fixed. Like anything “new”, it takes time to learn, frustrations do occur, be patient.

Eddy Rayford is the RCC “Group Administer”.  Many of the RCC subcommittees will have there own GA. In the future some short videos may be available on the website, but our TV channels WILL NOT BE ON THE WEBSITE.  It was decided Paul would not be asked to join RCC since we have other reps here who are knowledgeable about the new website. Steve Koehl’s unofficial website will continue.

New business: none

Old business: The advertising emails many of the RCC members received from Pulte are still a mystery. Still unknown is how Pulte got our email addresses; many theories but no true answers.

Mark Your Calendars – Next Meetings

Meetings to be held at Hidden Cypress at 4 PM on the third Wednesday of each month as follows:

Mar. 15, April 19, May 17, June 21, July 19, Aug. 16,

Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15 & Dec. 20.

Please let Perry know if you can NOT attend.