VUECREST Newsletter September 2018 In This Issue: E-Voting Coming to Vuecrest Sumiyoshi/Continental Property Update Report Back on Vuecrest Picnic Future Openings on the Vuecrest Board of Directors Calendar Items: Vuecrest Book Club September 4th Vuecrest Board Meeting September 6th Neighborhood Enhancement Project (NEP) Open House September 12th E-Voting Coming to Vuecrest The Vuecrest Community Association, Board of Directors is updating its method of communications with our homeowners. We will offer homeowners the ability to use a secure web-based interface for the Association balloting, as well as for annual and any special assessments. This electronic option eliminates the older manual paper, postal methods and streamlines your interactions with the Vuecrest Community Association. We will use a company that specializes in supporting Home Owner Associations (HOA’s). In September, we will be sending out correspondence via U.S. mail to all homeowners, so you can vote whether you would like to use electronic ballot for future voting. Please look for it in your mailboxes and, if you have any questions, please send an email to directors@vuecrest.net <mailto:directors@vuecrest.net>. Sumiyoshi/Continental Property Project Update Here is the September construction schedule for the five-story rental apartment complex at our east entrance (the northeast corner of 10th and 100th). The 137-unit apartment building will have two levels of underground parking. What to Expect This Month: The dog run and rooftop amenities are in progress and nearly complete. Landscaping and irrigation are nearlycomplete as well. Finishes are being installed in the common areas (lobby, amenity room, mailroom, fitness room,etc.) Final building inspections are underway and will continue this month. The residential units are in the process of being reviewed and punch list items resolved. The first residents are scheduled to move in later this month. Report Back on the Vuecrest Picnic A big THANK YOU to all the happy volunteers who joined the fun and helped set up, clean up, and take down the chairs and tables after the picnic. You made it fun! And, of course, our fearless Social Leader, Melissa Hambleton, did another amazing job this year. There are so many little details that go into such a big event and Melissa keeps track of all of them. Her every-ready assistants Mara and David Pitkethly also deserve a “Wind Beneath our Wings” award as they quietly serve our community in so many ways. Also, I’m sure all the children who enjoyed the petting zoo are grateful to the Kadavys for volunteering their lawn for the animals. Thank you! The picnic was shared by over 135 Vuecrest residents enjoying the live band and fresh tacos. Many people met new neighbors and made fun connections. The children were thrilled and busy with the balloon designer and the Animal Encounters Petting Zoo. The Ice Cream Truck was a yummy bonus after dinner! Even the Bellevue Fire Department was able to make a short visit before duty called. If anyone has a knack for organization and would be interested in coordinating next year’s picnic, please let us know at directors@vuecrest.net <mailto:directors@vuecrest.net>. We’re always looking for dedicated talent! Ready to Throw your Hat into the Ring? Just like the Marines, we’re looking for a few good men (and women) to fill upcoming vacancies on the Vuecrest HOA Board as a couple Directors complete their terms this year. If you are dedicated to the welfare of your community (as a whole) and your neighbors (as individuals), this may be a good place for you. Please contact directors@vuecrest.net <mailto:directors@vuecrest.net> with your questions and willingness to serve. Also, feel free to submit the name of a community member who you feel might be a good candidate who will be contacted to discuss the details of the opportunity. CALENDAR ITEMS: Vuecrest Book Club TUESDAY this Month, Sept 4th Please join our neighborhood book club this month at 914 Evergreen Drive at 7:00P. We meet once a month, usually on the first Monday evening of the month. Newcomers are always welcome! Come join us, as we discuss the book, chat, laugh, nibble and have a lovely time. Information? Contact Melissa Hambleton at mhambleton@comcast.net <mailto:mhambleton@comcast.net>. Upcoming book choices: September 4 (note the day change, to Tuesday): The Paris Architect, by Charles Belfoure, October 1: The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women, by Kate Moore Monthly Board Meeting Thursday, Sept 6th The location will be at Lincoln Square South at WeWork on the fifth floor. The address is 10400 NE 4th Street, Bellevue WA 98004. To get to the location: park in the underground parking garage at Lincoln Square SOUTH. Then, take the elevator to the second floor. Walk South through the Food Hall to the bank of elevators that will take you to floor #5. The floor is locked, so Rebecca von der Burg (short lady, dark curly hair) will meet you at the elevators from 6:45P-7:10P to unlock access to the fifth floor. If you arrive later than 7:10P please call 425.785.7050. See you there! The usual monthly Board Meeting is held on the first Thursday of each month. Please contact directors@vuecrest.net <mailto:directors@vuecrest.net> with your questions. NEP Open House Wednesday, Sept, 12th Projects that will be included on the Northwest Bellevue NEP ballot will be presented at an Open House at the Bellevue Boys and Girls Club on Wednesday, September 12th from 7:00-8:30pm. Join City staff to see what your neighbors submitted for enhancements in your area.