The 2012 HOA meeting was well attended and included presentations from Dolphin Rentals and Castaways / Long Realty. With proxies, we had 90 members represented, with a majority of the owners present.  Since we had a quorum, we were able to proceed with the agenda items, and get down to business.

Bruce Turner was re-elected as Vice President, and the 2012 Budget was approved.

The best news is that the approved budget included cost cutting measures instituted by the board that allowed us to REDUCE your monthly dues.  This was done without any reduction in services.  You will receive a credit on your first quarter dues on your next billing notice.

New dues are as follows:

1- 1.5 bedroom condo =  $175/mo......

Las Palmas would like to  welcome Chef Jose Rodriguez to our resort.  Señor Rodriguez is a prominent Chef from Hermosillo, and has founded a Culinary Academy and several restaurants in Sonora.   He grew up in the U.S., and has an impressive resume of experience in both countries.  He has made several television appearances and is renowned for his fabulous dishes.

He has completed remodeling our restaurant to accommodate more guests, and has a reasonably priced menu with a Mediteranian flair.  He opened for business on January 11, and it is called MED.  Let Chef Jose cater your next party or event.   Once you meet him, and get to know him, we’re sure you will agree he has the .........

Just a reminder that our HOA General Assembly Meeting is being held Saturday January 21, 2012 at 10:00am  We certainly would like to urge as many owners to attend as possible.

As usual we will be voting on our 2012 budget, and we are very excited to share with you all the improvements and accomplishments of 2011 and our direction for 2012. We will also be voting for a Board Member seat, for which we have two fine canidates. 

Click on the links for the resume of incumbent BRUCE TURNER and also for LEROY TAPIA who so far is the only other candidate. Please submit your resume if you are interested in running prior to our meeting date.

We will also be having an owners appreciation social mixer Saturday evening with.........

GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING

Saturday January 21, 2012

ASSEMBLY AGENDA:

Member Check in / Registration @ 10:00am.

1. Call to order, Assignment of Scrutinizers – Validation of Legal Quorum
2. Introduction of HOA Board members & HOA Administration team.
3. Introduction of new onsite Management team.
4. Introduction of on-site tenants and outlet operators
5. President’s Opening Remarks
6. State of the Resort Report includes 2011 review & 2012 moving forward.
7. Financial results for 2011, ending December 31, 2011.
8. Federal Zone Status
9. Villa 1 Ownership Dispute Status
10. On Demand Water Heater Replacement Program
11. Laundry Drain Upgrade Program
12. Baja Building .........
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Dear Fellow Las Palmas Owners,

A general assembly meeting for all Las Palmas owners is to be held Saturday, January 21, 2012 pursuant to article 28 from the law to hold an annual meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct and carry on the business of the Las Palmas Home Owners Association to include HOA business, the election of a three year term for Board member and voting on the 2012 budget.

Until such election, the operation of Las Palmas will continue with the existing Board Members and the same HOA fees as approved for the 2011 budget.  The first quarter common fees due January .........

Dear Las Palmas Home Owner Association members,

Being involved in HOA business for quite a while and having worked with several Boards in Las Palmas Community, I perfectly understand how these type of decisions work which are always intended for the best interest of Las Palmas HOA, being exactly what this is all about.

I want to thank the current Board of Directors and All members-owners of Las Palmas for having had me & trusted me the on-site management of this Resort for nearly 7 years, as it will always be a huge asset in my professional life.

I want to wish the best for the new management structure of Las Palmas that I am totally certain they'll bring good things as I've known & worked along with .........

• Purchased 100+ new lounge chairs and tables for the pools, as the old ones were not cost effective to refurbish.
• Completed the replacement of unsightly gravel with lava rock.
• Installed surge protectors on lighting fixtures and rope lights so they don't keep burning out.
• Installed floor drains in laundry rooms of all above ground units to which we had access.
• Installed 50 tankless water heaters with financial incentive for those who ordered.  20 more units on order. Clubhouse included.
• Instituted new pool heating schedule to allow for as little as 20% occupancy, and gave more discretion to operations manger.
• Resolved beach rights issue; Federal Beach Zone.
• Purchased propane heaters .........
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The Board wishes to introduce Jackie McGrew.  Jackie has been hired as a quality control consultant for Las Palmas.  Her goal is to bring Las Palmas standards up to that of a first class resort.

She brings with her a wealth of 25 years experience as a quality control manager from many different fields, most notably, the hospitality industry. 

The main goal of her position is to maximize the cost efficiency and effectiveness of our day to day operations and monitor quality control at Las Palmas.  She will be working hand in hand with the on-site management to improve the overall quality, appearance and curb appeal of Las Palmas.

Her role is also to look for ways to bring HOA services up to the level our .........