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

Meeting minutes by Bea Boockholdt

Present: Perry Molinaro, Barbara Wells, Hal Dutton, Bob Rasmussen, Eddy Rayford, Holly Field, Steve Koehl, Richard Vetter, Bea Boockholdt.

Absent: Al Reuben, Irene Schmidt, Bruce Tennant.

NOTE: 3  addendum attachments: 

1) Broadcast (2)   

2)  Broadcast Technical Group

Perry opened the meeting. Minutes of the Feb. 15, 2006, meeting were approved as written.

Subcommittee Reports

Broadcast:  Barbara W. gave report. See attached addendum here. The TV channels are still not working due to enhancements being done. It was agreed that the RCC would request support for Sun City TV from the Board of Directors (Barbara will prepare a draft review for the April meeting).

Broadcast Technical Group: Bob R. gave report.  See attached addendum here.

Publications:  Holly F. reports good comments on SunSation’s changes: easier to read.  It is suggested that the CAM calendar add the day’s name to the event, not just numerals. Also suggested that the Club Index needs to include Resident Community Groups list.

Telephone Directory & Maps:  Bob R. said the new phone books were being distributed now. He is already starting on the 2007 book. A mid-year addendum will be done. It was suggested it be on the computer and people without access to computers could get a copy at the CAM office.

NewComers’ Welcoming Group: Bea B. reported for March ‘06 activity that 122 new residents from 68 homes were greeted.  Six welcome coffees were held for 91new residents from 58 homes. It was agreed that the handout from this group needs updating and a professional look.  Perry will be helping Bea with this. There are many duplications from other sources. Need to recognize Davidson for giving us the three TV channels

Web Site: Richard V stated we need input from the community. More residents need to start using the site. Educating the residents to use the site will make it a top communications tool. Names of all new residents are put in the directory. It is questionable if we can put in the phone numbers and/or e-mail addresses that people authorized for use in the Sun City phone book. This will be checked into. The group agreed that RCC recommend to the Election Committee that Board of Directors candidates be allowed to campaign on the Web site.

New Business:  Bruce Tennant has resigned from the RCC. The members directed Perry to find a replacement. Many people feel that CAM notices should be edited by RCC. Perry will check RCC bylaws to see if we have that authority.

Next meeting:  4 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Hidden Cypress.