Holiday Decorations

Well it looks like the spirit is starting here at Anasazi,
I have been noticing many patio's being decorated and have to say..It really gives a great look and warmth here for the holiday's.

Maybe our Management company would like to start thinking about community ideas here.So many complexes have  decorating contests to get the community together, Maybe ours should consider this or a holiday get together for the residents,

 Seems since they have budgeted extra money for bonuses, Maybe offer some of that as an incentive to decorate your patio's or such.Or a community holiday get together to meet neighbors, Many here are from out of town or winter visitors away from family and may enjoy to meet other people here for the holidays

.Just a thought!..

But must say Its enjoyable to walk the grounds at nite and enjoy the decorations and thank those who have added to the holiday spirit here at Anasazi.

Please NO GRINCHES complaining about decorations or I will hand deliver coal to your door  lol

Cable Company Question??

I would appreciate hearing from some of the owners here regarding cable TV and Internet services.

I have had Ygnition since I purchased over 2 yrs ago and have not been happy with the service since they raise your rate every 90 days without a notice and then when you call them and  complain they say, "oh I can lower that".  I have better things to do with my time than monitor my monthly rates with Ygnition serivces.  Plus their phone service is not good at all - cannot even send a fax because it cuts out so much.

I would like to use another cable and Internet service provider, so I called the HOA office and they said dish network was the only other provider we can use.  I somehow don't believe this to be the case because I have heard conflicting stories.

Would someone who knows the real facts please share the information - about which service/s we are allowed to install using a satellite dish?  I know they are suppose to install the dish on a tripod on a patio with south facing, but that is about all I know.

thanks for your feedback

Carol - home owner in bldg 5

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Webmaster Comment:I asked this also and was told that we are locked into a 10 year contract with Ygnition, which has about 7 years left ? Also You may have a dish on patio but it cannot be attached ,You may want to speak with Jeff in building 5 as he had dish installed and it was a nightmare, they run all the cables across the floor of your house, It looks horrible, I agree I also am fed up with this antique cable company we signed up for!!  But we can plan for the future by electing new board members that have the future in mind and understand todays technology,We have Board members that drove Model A's  we need to get caught up with the times with a community of this magnitude. The computers, cable tv, phone systems in office are just example of technology herer so we need to stay update

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Anonymous said...

Was told by the old management about Ygnition, and they said that no other cable company would come in here because the equipment was too old. Spoke to a Cox cable fellow who had come here to vote and he stated all we had to do was ask and they would come in here and make us happy. First I've ever heard about a ten year contract with Ygnition, and if that is so, they this AAM group has their hands in Ygnitions pocket and made their own agreement with them.

November 28, 2011 1:51 PM 

Anonymous said...

You can not blame AAM for our cable.For your info Ygnition has been here for about 3 years,which was done by the board. so PLEASE get your facts before you jump on AAM, who had nothing to do with it....

November 29, 2011 7:07 AM 

WEBMASTER NOTE: Must defend AAM this , Decision was made by Board

so again another reason to start replacing Board members, It may take a couple elections to get there but it is time for new blood..Dont keep falling for the same ole lines. we need changes, All the naysayers at meeting asked why we dont run for Board, Well I will be happy to.But do not know who to contact as to how to go about this?? Anyone have the answers??

Our Staff Hard At Work ????

P.S  Sitting at red light last week at PV Pkwy & Cactus watching one of our crew play bumper cars with one of our electric carts...This is the staff our AAM provides??   Pictures dont lie....  After smashing the carts he proceeded to drive around Target parking lot while on cell phone!!  Is he one of the bonuses we appropriated in the budget?? 
AND U DONT THINK WE NEED CHANGES  

Almost Time For Board Elections

Well as many of you know we have an opening on the Board with the resignation of Herb as President, Also Brian Mcbride's spot is up for reelection. This is time over next month for those interested in running for board to get there resumes ready,

As stated before I also believe it is time to remove Robert Burchmore from Board as HE DOES NOT LIVE ON THE PROPERTY..In actually  he lives in Pebblecreek another of AAM Properties and he was the one that referred them.."BUM MOVE..

Without a doubt our board members should be owners and live on property, There is no doubt many of you would also like to see Izzy and Janet removed also this can only be done with a No Competency vote  (something to think about)  I and many many of you believe the 1st change here needed is to update the Board to a Board that represents the residents, So dont get another ballot and just click the same names as always or we might have the same results.Anasazi needs some change and reform. Just  as our budget has gotten out of hand, we have a management company that is draining our resources with all the outsourcing of labor here..With this budget not in tact we are looking at having to raise HOA fees this next year, If we want Anasazi to be able to sell units here we must keep HOA Down or we will lose prospective residents that dont want to move where the fee's are so high or A PLACE THAT HAS BAD MANAGEMENT RECORD..

JUST LOOK AROUND THE POOLS ARE NOT HEATED, THE CAMERA AT FRONT GATE IS STILL DOWN, THE TREE'S HAVE NOT BEEN TRIMMED THIS YEAR AS THEY WERE EVERY YEAR MARIANN WAS HERE!! We pay higher HOA FEE'S THAN NORTH TROON ONE OF THE MOST LAVISH AREAS IN SCOTTSDALE, The grass looks terrible, We have people working here that change every week       Hmmmmmmm


The outsourced labor here does a rotten job cleaning halls, etc etc
We are paying thousands and thousands of dollars here we could be saving if we had our own work crew here, and we have 2 people sitting in office when there was always one doing the job..We are throwing money away in these hard economic times and this needs to change   

DONT FALL FOR THE SAME FEW PEOPLE HERE THAT ARE GAINING FROM BEING ON BOARD THEY HAVE ULTERIOR MOTIVES ..TIME TO CHANGE THINGS AND ITS IN YOUR HANDS..A new Board may see the light and find a way to remove this management company before they sink us completely ..Some of you believe this website is one sided??      LOOK AROUND MANY AGREE THAT THIS NEW MANAGEMENT COMPANY OUR BOARD PICKED IS A LOSER.LETS FIX THESE MISTAKES BEFORE THEY GROW TO A LARGER SCALE....

Bottom Line is we need changes in board first ..Then we will have a Board that insists on things being done properly here

So dont fall stupid again to another election here....We need a strong board to keep this community strong.

So with this post completed Im sure there will be many comments..But hoping many of you agree it is time for change.and I will repost my resume again this week as I believe I am well qualified for for a board position and will detail my plan for a new Anasazi

ANOTHER PRIVATE MEETING IS IN THE WORKS BEFORE NEXT ELECTION..SO STAY TUNED FOR DATE AND TIME AND LETS ALL GET TOGETHER AND VOTE TOGETHER ON THE BOARD WE WANT TO REPRESENT US.

Happy Thanksgiving

Most of All

Thanksgiving Day brings to mind
the blessings in our lives
that usually go unnoticed:
a home that surrounds us
with comfort and protection;
delicious food, for pleasure
in both eating and sharing;
clothes to snuggle up in,
books and good entertainment
to expand our minds;
and freedom to worship our God.
Most of all we are thankful
for our family and friends,
those treasured people
who make our lives extra special.
You are part of that cherished group.
On Thanksgiving, (and every day)
we appreciate you.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Your Comments

And we still have the same concerns..
Concerned Visitor. During the Summer the year around residents
 were asking the same questions about Pools! Why would you shut
 down two pools in the middle of Summer? ( Pools 1 & 3 ) July 5, 2011 
The year around residents turned in petitions with 186 signatures on 
them asking that the maintainence be delayed from July till Oct 1.....


The Board (Herb) did not even consider the residents request and 
went ahead with shutting down 2 pools in July! Good luck to you on 
your request to heat the pools! If you read your CC&R'S I am sure 
it says that all pools must be heated except Pool #1 ( No Heaters )
 not to favor certain residents over others. READ THE CC&R'S

By Anonymous on Pool Heating ? at 6:47 PM

Anonymous. When AAM took over, Wayne Yuruk started bring in Companies  that he has used in other communities...i.e. Maintanance, Landscaping, Pool Service.  He tried to bring in a Private Security Company to replace the Phoenix Police  presence on the properity, but the residence said "NO" to that.  The Board kept the Police. Why do you think Wayne wanted to replace everything that was going great here at Anasazi? Maybe $$$$$$$$. If it looks like a Duck,  sounds like a Duck and walks like a Duck...  IT IS PROBABLY A DUCK!  It is beyond belief that this Board has  not replaced Wayne and Roe as of today.  What does Wayne have on this  Board that protects him from being dismissed.. .$$$$$ Web Master!  Brian is doing "Nothing" to help out the residents.  He defends AAM and Wayne????? By Anonymous on Brought To My Attention !! /Board Changes ? on 11/21/11

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Anonymous

1 Warning then start towing cars! You can get away with playing dumb once, then you must pay the price. Things seem to be going along great all year till the Visitors showed up! By Anonymous on Parking !! on 11/21/11

Webmaster Says:
We all have a chance to elect a New Board member   lets get on this!!  No competency vote on Izzy and Janet and lets get a NEW Board, Replace Robert who does not live here!! and we have a majority board vote here, Enough of board members using Anasazi for selling Insurance, real estate etc etc and start working on issues here, Nepotism is running high here...CHANGE IS NEEDED !!
If you look at things since AAM took over it has been poor changes, Our Budget is in deficit, we have outsourced work that should be done inhouse,We have have padded our payroll beyond belief.So you all took a breath of air because HOA did not go up this year..WELL WHAT ABOUT THE FUTURE..I have offered my service as a Board Member and believe we need a change here to get this property back on track..Plumbing is breaking here on a daily basis and have had 2 units this week alone need repairs..It is time for a Board that wants to look out for us and not their personal interest..Dont let a small clic of butt kissers here stop you from making the changes to the board..THIS IS THE 1ST step in getting community back on track ..2nd step AAM GONE.......Month and months of the same stories here  Its time for you all to wake up and smell the coffee.I was the one that noticed the budget was all mixed in and was told it was not to deceive then how come it did!! The only way to accpmplish this is to changes the powers holding our future in question..
.Ask for Izzy and Janet to retire asnd we have a great start then with 3 board positions open then lose Robert who does not live here....As far as Brian  thats your choice   look forward to your comments as usual

Pool Heating ?

Speaking with many residents this last week and many have the same issue, A different pool every month being heated??  Cmon how many of us have poolside units and dont want to have to pack up cooler, book, towels etc and walk half way around the complex, Also our winter visitors(who pay HOA every  month) Come here to find the pool next to their unit is not heated..Now I understand this is to keep budget in order..BUT If we quit outsourcing so much of our labor we could afford to have heated pools. Another misstep by our management company and board budget decision. With the amount of HOA Fee's we pay these pools should be heated for winter use, What good are amenities we pay for and cant use?  Just thought I would bring this up..So if your tired of hiking to go take a swim your comments will be appreciated...

Fine Art & Wine Festival

Talking Stick fine art and wine festival + Thunderbird artists 

invite everyone to come out to the Salt River Fields from

 November 25th-27th from 10am to 5pm!

The event will showcase 100 artists along with guests artist Hal Stewart, currently re-creating his bronze piece “Pima Indian Basket Lady” and taking her to a new 9-foot tall scale. The goal is to have this piece completed to unveil at Talking Stick Fine Art & Wine Festival, in homage to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa tribe.

There will many activities for everyone to enjoy!

Cooking Demonstrations with SubZero/Wolf Chefs Demonstration Stage

Talking Stick Fine Art & Wine Festival is uniquely positioned on the Salt River Prima-Maricopa Indian Community, featuring panoramic views of central Arizona’s most iconicmountain ranges including: Camelback Mountain, theMcDowell Mountains the majestic Red Mountain.

Originals, prints, drawings, scratch-board, photography, jewelry, ceramics and sculptures set in glass, clay, stone, copper, metal and bronze.

Charity Drawing.  In conjunction with Forever Resorts, a drawing ($1 to enter) will occur at this event, to win a 5-day, 4-night stay in a houseboat on Lake Mead & Lake Powell.  100% of proceeds go to Thunderbird Artists to support artclasses for injured war veterans.

Thunderbird Artists. Thunderbird Artists was founded in 1981 by Judi Combs, CEO, and is still owned and operated by Judi. She began withsmall, local shows in Arizona until March of 1992, when she produced her first juried fine art festival in Scottsdale . The overwhelming success of Thunderbird Artists’ first festival led to additional festivals in Carefree,Sedona, Denver , Lake Tahoe, Tucson , Colorado and Scottsdale .

Admission only $5.  Purchase at gate, by phone at 480.270.5000, or at www.SaltRiverFields.com Parking is FREE.

**Part of the Talking Stick Fine Art & Wine Festival Series. Watch for the Talking Stick Fine Art, Wine & Chocolate Festival, Feb. 10-12, 2012

Parking !!

Have had many emails and calls to the effect that people are parking in any spot, Please make sure you are in your assigned spot.There is nothing worse that coming home from work and have to wait for someone to move, Winter visitors please check with office if unsure, Everyone's cooperation will make this simple thing a non issue  Thank you

NOTE TO JENNIFER IN BUILDING 5
After all the complains you have sent and most about parking!!! I have had 3 emails from residents in the building about you parking in another s spot the last 3 days???
PLEASE MOVE IT ..You have made numerous complaints about this issue and you go and do it??  How do we get in sync here if you cant even follow the rules you want enforced??

Residents:Security is checking parking stickers starting tonite after receiving  a letter from residents


Cmon Folks this is simple to fix
Thank you all Your cooperation is appreciated

Brought To My Attention !! /Board Changes ?

After speaking with a number of Residents that informed me today they agree with keeping Brian Mcbride as I suggested ..But many are up in arms over Robert Burchmore being on our Board when HE DOES NOT LIVE AT ANASAZI!!  But also finding out that he lives in Pebblecreek and  AAM MANAGES  his property and  was the one that introduced AAM to Anasazi..I also believe that Board members should live here at Anasazi.So as stated before and you all know it..Our Board is the First thing needing resurrection here, Once we have a Board that has the interests of the majority of residents then changes can proceed to make things here better..So we need to remove Robert, Izzy and Janet  ..NO IF'S AND'S OR BUTS.. You all have the power collectively  to insist on having a board to represent you..I also suggest re electing Brian in next election..As stated before this is a chance for other Residents to become active in your community, I have offered my service and believe we need some new life here..Lets do this with some thought this time and not just mark a ballot...Change is in your hands

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COMMENTS

Whatever happened to having a landscape company for $9,000 per month? I recall being present at a board meeting to hire a landscape company. The Board agreed to hire a company that was willing to take care of all of our landscape needs for $9,000 per month. They did an excellent job. Whatever happened to them? Of course this was back when Rossmar Graham was the property management firm that Anasazi hired. If we could get another landscape company in for that amount again, then the community would save $11,000 per month, which equates to a savings of $132,000 per year. ...Anonymous

By Anonymous on Budget Meeting Notes at 2:26 PM
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What I don`t understand is way we are outsourcing anything on this large property??? We should have our own grounds-keeper and clean up crews. Yes it may cost a little up front to buy mowers etc. but in the long run it would be cheaper. I can`t see paying a company for things we can be taken care of our self and have more control over. With the amount of people out of work, there should be no problem and in the long run it would save money.

By Anonymous on Brought To My Attention !! /Board Changes ? at 10:05 AM

Michael Sansone

I am Interested in Running for Board.


Michael Sansone Bio


Business Background


Mr.Michael  Sansone is a 54 yr old seasoned marketing business leader with direct, traditional and Internet marketing experience as well as proven management skills and strong 12+ year track record. Extensive experience in business management,Heavy Sales Exp and product management, marketing strategy, sales promotion, branding and communications for both business-to-business and business-to-consumer products.

In addition to his marketing experience Mr. Sansone has over 10 years experience in producing Internet/Intranet and Web based technologies, developing comprehensive website business plans and strategy, management of design, content creation and technical development, to pre and post launch site marketing and web analytics expertise. Strong management and analytical skills, experienced in constructing business cases, defining business requirements, managing creative and technical resources, Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing


Michael is the owner of  Blogs for Dollars  An innovative Blogsite Design Company since 2007
Also the owner of Worldtimeshare.. Which is in its 7th year of operation.

Personal Time


I have been working with the MISS Foundation for 8 years since the loss of my daughter Dawn Marie IN 2001  and I am a Mentor for other families that have experienced this tragedy 

I also have   just become a Facilitator for their Dad's Support Program,and asked to be main speaker at this Years Childrens Memorial on 12/11/2011 Here in Phoenix


The MISS Foundation is a 501 (c) 3, volunteer based organization committed to providing crisis support and long term aid to families after the death of a child from any cause. 


MISS also participates in legislative and advocacy issues, community engagement and volunteerism, and culturally competent, multidisciplinary, education opportunities.....http://www.misschildren.org/




Click here for my Profile


Anasazi Bio:


I Have been an Owner /Resident since 2004 and plan on Anasazi being my home permanently, I am the owner of this website and believe Anasazi is a great place to live, But also think we need to get it back up to par and out of deficit of which can be accomplished with a Board and Management company that really do work for all the residents and not just a few.


I believe many of us here are also wanting to get things back up to par, I may go against the grain here with a few of you on this...BUT  I do believe its time to reguild the Board here in order to keep us on track with the times, Izzy and Janet have put in time and it is appreciated but Believe you 2 need to step down and get some fresh new ideas into the Board along with filling Herbs position this will give us 3 fresh minds to our board of 5


With this I also wish to show my desire to be on the Board here at Anasazi...


So if someone familiar with the process could send me the info on how Residents go about running for Board Please send to me  .. Thanks again  Michael Sansone   (Webmaster)

Resident Comments

COMMENTS FROM YOU !!

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Mr. Web Master. You have my vote for a Board Position!

You seem to be a supporter of Brian and Robert. Remember Robert does not live here and probably has no idea of the situation here with AAM, Wayne and Roe. His only source of info has to be the current Board Members,Herb and Wayne.

Bria is a supporter of Wayne and has called him out for the "GOOD JOB" he is doing here at previous meetings.

So far the Board has not listerened to the residents comments and concerns, and has not addressed any of the incompitence with Wayne and Roe!

We might be stuck with AAM, but we are only stuck with Wayne and Roe by choice. The Board can tell AAM that we want Wayne and Roe replaced with a resident friendly Community Manager. Roe does not need to be replaced unless that payroll is spent on persons cleaning buildings 5 days a week! WE NEED TO ASK BRIAN AND ROBERT WHO'S SIDE THEY REPRESENT.....

November 14, 2011 5:27 PM

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 Anonymous said...

Although, I can appreciate concerned residents voting on your poll, 36 people out of some 600 owners, does not make a majority. Not every owner has access to the web, let alone being computer literate. 


I can only hope that more residents take your initiative and become more involved in the well-being of Anasazi. I applaud what you have accomplished with your site in so little time.

I only wish that my wife and I could spend more time at such a wonderful place and contribute to ensuring that it remains that way.

R&V
Canada
owners

Poll Results !1

With the poll on Should we study the options of Private Management Ending:

The results were 76% Voting Yes and 24% Voting No...


And considering comments from residents it sure looks like something we need to at least investigate, Better Safe than Sorry 

MORE

So Herb steps down and we all know we are just waiting to remove Izzy and Janet as soon as possible,But in the interim we get Janet back as Vice President??.We are just rolling out of control....

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Anonymous said...

I saw all this on the web when AAM first came in. It just shows you all how our old tired has been board.. did no research on this company. In this day and age there is no excuse, did they check anything out?? Don`t think this board could find their a-- from a hole in the wall!!! They made this mess with no vote from us.

  SO what do we do now? Herbie boy is running off, Dizzy Izzy leaves alot to be desired and then Janet what world is she in miss high and mighty. If I were any of them, I sure would be hiding my head. This so called board should be answering to us.

November 11, 2011 7:26 AM

Anonymous said...

It is time to start putting a list together of people interested in replacing this tried, old, aged out of touch Board! With Herb quitting and Brian's term up, 

We have the opportunity to change 40% of the Board this coming Feb with younger blood capable of putting the residents first. 

Start now! Feb is coming fast and this Board must be replaced even faster! Board Members!  Help us out and just leave...All of you!

By Anonymous on MORE at 1:56 PM

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WebMaster Says:

In note to above post, I believe we have a good base with Brian Mcbride and Robert Burchmore Both I believe do a good job here!!  


And we need to replace Izzy Fromm and  Janet Frintner without a doubt it is time they are retired from service and then fill Herbs spot


So this is the time for those who have expressed interest in being a board member..


With the 2 veterans on board as I suggested and add 3 more committed people, we can have an All Star Community

Once AAM IS FIGURED OUT

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11/11/2011

Well as My wife and I stated here weeks ago, 

This management is leading us down a horrible path, I read your comments 

Mr Webmaster spoke about giving Wayne a chance a while back...Are you ready to eat your words.The Board needs to step in and rectify this situation

 if they want to keep any credibility with our residents,We love living here at Anasazi BUT as of recent months this community has changed dramatically. J&D Build 12