OUR VILLAGE in West Palm Beach - Part Two

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10.20.2013

Got Grandchild in University

Students Can Get Microsoft Office 365 For Free

Starting on December 1st, Universities that license Office Education for their faculty and staff can offer students Office 365 ProPlus for free thanks to a new program called Student Advantage. For students at these institutions, that means free access to Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, Outlook, Access, Publisher, and Lync.

Microsoft’s stated goal is to better prepare students for a workforce in which Office plays a very central role. In a study by Microsoft and the IDC, they found that proficiency in Microsoft Office was the third most sought after skill in high-paying jobs.

Over 35,000 institutions are already automatically eligible for Student Advantage.

Thanks to Justin Dennis

10.16.2013

Condo Expo Report

I saw about a dozen CVers learning about the latest methods and services at the Expo today. The seminars were excellent and did not talk down to us, in fact I may have an Engineering degree in concrete now. They were CAM credit courses so that explains that. There were over 100 exhibitors putting on their very best, it was not just all the bowls of chocolate and free mimosas. There is a management company that provides a concierge 24/7, phrases like white glove service, and unsurpassed lifestyle services appeared in glossy flyers. I was able to get the scoop on what goes on in our lakes from Aquatic Systems (without going to an Operations meeting). Everyone was extremely helpful. Lots of paving, restoration, roofing, LED lighting, landscaping, management, insurance, lawyers, WiMax! I will leave a few programs at the UCO lobby just for the useful lists of contractors.

.. and among all these people making the effort to be more productive, no sign of our malcontents.

10.15.2013

Paulette Burdick Town Hall Meetings

Dear Friends,
I will be holding two Town Hall Meetings next week.
Please join me on:
Monday, October 21^st from 7:00 – 8:30 pm
South Olive Recreation Center, 345 Summa Street, S of Forest Hill
or
Tuesday, October 22^nd from 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Palm Beach County Vista Center
2300 N Jog Road (just north of Okeechobee on the east side of Jog) WPB

We will be discussing many items of importance and it will be your opportunity to ask questions and/or make suggestions. I hope I see you then.

Regards,

Paulette Burdick

County Commissioner, District Two

REAL Talent & Experience C'mon Down

Search/Nominations Committee Notice

It's that time of the year again when the bios for members of the UCO board should be coming in. President, Vice President, Treasurer, Recording and Corresponding Secretary and 10 executive board members are open for renewal. To be an officer of the UCO board one must be domiciled in Century Village for nine months each year and be a member in good standing of UCO. To be on the executive committee one must follow the same conditions as an officer and, in addition, agree to serve on two committees.

Following is the format as to how the bio should be written:

Name, address, phone number, email address and the position for which you are running.

Education

Work experience

UCO and CV experience.

It's never too early to send your bio to me at rgwlbf@gmail.com. Within a couple of days, you will receive an acknowledgment and then it will be forwarded to the UCO REPORTER. If you have any questions, call me at 561 712 0259 leaving a message as to why you called and, of course, your name and return number. Please make those calls between 9:00am and 5:00pm. When a final date for sending bios is determined, we will let everyone know.

There has been much praise and some negativity as to what goes on inside the gates of Century Village. YOUR VOICE WILL BE HEARD, BUT WHERE ARE YOU????? Now is the time for you to RUN FOR THE BOARD..It does not matter if you are satisfied with what is being done in the Village or if you disagree with what is happening. RUN FOR THE BOARD.

It's amazing how satisfied and enriched you will feel helping Century Village owners and renters while working at UCO with your friends and neighbors. You will meet and get acquainted with new friends and neighbors. TRY IT. YOU'LL LIKE IT AND RUN FOR THE BOARD.

Roberta

10.14.2013

Delegate Alternates

If all possible Alternates for one association are out-of-town for next Assembly, can someone from another Association be named an alternate?

10.12.2013

PURCHASE CV THEATER TICKETS ONLINE - GATEACCESS.NET

1) First call or Email the ID office to get your secret code.

2) Then go to gateaccess.net and click on purchase ticket tab.

Dave Israel

10.10.2013

FINANCE COMMITTEE AND EXECUTIVE BOARD PASS DRAFT BUDGET - WI-FI SURVIVES AT $2.00/MONTH/UNIT

Hi all,

In a marathon session of the Finance Committee, Officers Committee and Executive Board, a draft budget for 2014 has been passed. The Officers Committee vote was tie, but nonetheless the draft budget now rolls forward to the Delegate Assembly for approval.

According to our Attorney, Rod Tennyson, these combined actions meet the burden of "presenting a budget in October"; and the Delegate Assembly has until December to approve the budget.

One Resident promised that if the Wi-Fi line was not removed from the budget, the budget would be rejected! neither the Finance Committee nor the Executive Board was intimidated. Additionally, if the budget is not passed by the final Delegate meeting in December; then we simply continue with the last Delegate Assembly approved budget, namely the 2013 budget.

These opinions alleviate the crisis atmosphere and the need for non-scheduled Delegate Assembly meetings and the possibility of lack-of-quorum that such a meeting might bring.

I feel that the later this vote is taken, the presence of more Seasonal Residents will improve the probability of success of this budget and Wi-Fi.

So, we will present this budget to the regularly scheduled meeting of the Delegate Assembly on 1 November 2013.

See you all then!

Dave Israel

10.09.2013

Duck Proofed

Maybe a good spot for a little meditation, or dancing, or tic tac toe. Hastings motion pool.

10.08.2013

PB Condo & HOA Expo

Many vendors and seminars from Board Certification Course to Understanding Hot Mix Asphalt

Enjoy.

Century Village Is Winning the Race to the Bottom

Today's meetings of Bid Cmte and Finance Cmte demonstrated a deep lack of understanding of RFPs, proposals, contracts, pricing, technology and WiFi. Someone commented CV has a bad record when it comes to handling major projects. I think they have a point especially when these committees delay and impose their demands on experts. Watch the price rise as a result.

The Finance Cmte did not try to find savings in the budget but targeted only WiFi, eventually passing the inclusion of a $2 line for WiFi in the budget.

Olga announced that she would not let the budget pass unless the $2 was removed.

We have the option of going to more meetings to comment only, that is up to you. The way your representatives change their votes, anything could happen. Would be nice if they listened to the majority and considered investing in the future of the village.

Three'Fer Meetings

Help the Budget and WiFi on their way to passing.

10.05.2013

Repost from Bob's Blog and then some...

Delegate Assembly 10-4-2013 Comments - "DEFINE LIVE" Clip

Here are the facts, plain and simple.

Just a few notes on the picture above: from the Property Appraisers website.
1. note the location address. 201 Oxford 100
2. note the owners. Edwardo Ross and Dorothy Mills Tetro
3. and this is important, mailing address. 5298 Tiffany Anne Cir
a. I know there is no Tiffany Anne Cir in Century Village. so, she LIVES in Tiffany Anne Cir. hmmm and it's the same zip code....
4. under sales information, take note that in Nov-2012 Dorothy was added to the property.
5. same property a month later, Dec 2012, Dorothy was removed from the property.
6. same property, Apr 2013, oops, let's get Dorothy back on the deed or she won't be eligible for office. Hint: you have to be domiciled, in other words, LIVE in Century Village to be eligible.

What is so hard to understand? Why would someone allegedly look for a rental here in Century Village if they already live here? sound suspicious? Does to me!
Maybe we should always elect people that want to PAY for the privilege of being in office at UCO.
Or does that sound suspicious too?

This is originally posted on my Blog, but the facts are right there! After being asked directly by Barbara Cornish on where she lives, Dorothy smugly replied "define Live". C'mon Dorothy, stop with the LIES, and deception. Where do you sleep every night?, where do you make your dinners whenever you aren't dining out? Where are you holding you little parties with your pals? You are making a mockery of Century Village. RESIGN. YOU DON'T LIVE IN CENTURY VILLAGE. CYPRESS LAKES must not want you running for any office there, so you are trying every trick in the book to keep office here. I would rather see Ed Grossman be the treasurer than you. He may be a hypocritical pain, but at least he lives here.

If the people of century village can't see the writing on the wall, then they have themselves to blame when the village goes to pot. WAKE UP PEOPLE, Don't let someone that laughs at the by-laws that were in place get away with it. ALL OFFICERS, Executive Board Members and DELEGATES need to read what is right in the County Appraisers website. the proof is right there. If you plan on serving the people of Century Village, you MUST look it up.

Stop listening to the people that want to destroy this village. the olgas, the jerrys, the edwardos, etc.

STAND UP FOR THE VILLAGE AND DO WHAT IS RIGHT! DEMAND WHAT IS RIGHT!

ODE TO SADIE (well, actually a limerick)

An affectionate dog name of Sadie

Was considered to be quite a lady,

Till we found what ‘twas like

When she rode on Bob’s bike,

And had for herself quite a heyday!

THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER UPDATE

At this time we are pleased to announce, Jack Kasden, " Mr. Karaoke" will be providing the Musical Entertainment for our Dining & Dancing pleasure, THANKSGIVING DAY,
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28th ( he was able to cancel his prior commitment )
RESERVATIONS, ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED & WILL CONTINUE THROUGHOUT
THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY, from
2 to 4pm ONLY.
SOCIAL VILLAGE SENIORS - Bettie Lee Bleckman, Publicity Director.

MORE INFO ON WIFI

Some Delegates say they need more info on WiFi.

I am not a member of the cmte but I still personally received:

Minutes of all WiFi meetings on IFFI

Chart of bid comparison from joint Bid WiFi meeting

4 1/2 hours meeting with vendors.

2 hefty proposals full of info from vendors

Q&A on the Blog

WiFi in the Clubhouse

Discussions in Officer, Executive, Bid and WiFi committees

Several articles in the UCO Reporter + a full front page this month.

Members of Bid and WiFi cmtes went to inspect the WiFi system in operation in Boca.

Our WiFi is a work in progress:

A highly qualified WiFi expert is being hired at $1K to review the proposals we have received, I believe contingent on if we have the money for this.

*And we have the most qualified techno-wiz President of UCO who understands every aspect of our WiFi and is glad to explain it to anyone who asks.

There is probably even more than I received, at least 3 months of info.

What exactly more info do people need! or do they just want to hurt the Village!

C'mon Village don't be afraid, even if you do not understand now, you will be proud of WiFi by next year.

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