The Vuecrest View September 2020 In This Issue: Vuecrest Ice Cream Celebration, a Sweet Success! Thanks for Stepping Up to Serve! Thanks for Stepping Up to Serve 2.0! Passed with Flying Colors Is it Your Time to Make a Difference? Bellevue City Service App Keep Your Contact Information Current Calendar Items: Vuecrest Book Club Meetings Vuecrest Monthly Board Meeting REMOTE ACCESS INFO BELOW Thursday, Sept 3rd at 7:00P Save the Date: Vuecrest Annual Meeting Tuesday, November 10th (Thinking Positively) Vuecrest Ice Cream Celebration! I hope everyone had as much fun with this as we did! It brought back fond memories of childhood days. At least, we were able to see our neighbors from a distance. It was such a fun distraction! The cancellation of the traditional Vuecrest Summer Picnic was a sad statement of our current social state, but this trip down memory lane was a great alternative. Thanks, Vuecrest HOA, for giving us a sweet smile during COVID-19! Thanks for Stepping Up to Serve! After raising three boys and serving as a Director on the Vuecrest board, Jay Hawblitzel is finding yet another way to be a benefit his community. He has agreed to be the Chair of the Flag Duty committee beginning this month. It’s also interesting to note that he played a part in installing the flag pole during his time on the board. He signed on because, “It’s an important job”, and we agree! Thank you for your service, Jay! Thanks for Stepping Up to Serve 2.0! We’re pleased to announce and congratulate Susan Brandes and Mark Mecham for stepping up to serve on the Vuecrest Landscaping Committee. There are exciting plans in the works to rejuvenate our entrances and esplanade and we’re happy that you will be part of the communication process that watches over the project! Passed with Flying Colors Have you ever wondered if the Vuecrest HOA was financially responsibly, transparent, and above board? It’s important to be sure of these things. So, we wanted you to know that a full independent fiscal audit of 2019 was accomplished and came out clean. Members in good standing may request Vuecrest financial information at any time by contacting directors@vuecrest.net <mailto:directors@vuecrest.net> Is it Your Time to Make a Difference? As we plan for the Community Association Annual Meeting in November we’re looking for a few neighbors to run for upcoming vacancies on the Vuecrest HOA Board as terms are completed this year. We also have potential slots for Committee Chairs. The effort involved in these positions is generally three hours for our monthly meeting and 2-3 hours per month answering emails, viewing properties, etc. 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. You will be surrounded by HOA veterans who will teach you the ropes. 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. We look forward to working with you! My Bellevue City Service App MyBellevue is a mobile app that makes it possible for people to request services and access city news, jobs and social media easily with their smart phones and other portable devices. Here’s a link to get you there… https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/finance/mybellevue <https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/finance/mybellevue> Keep your Vuecrest Contact Information UP TO DATE Please make sure that your homeowner contact information, tenant information, and/or property management information is always up to date. Your information is not shared or distributed to any third party and is only used for your informational and safety benefit. Here’s how to update your information…Go to http://www.vuecrest.net/communicate/update-us <http://www.vuecrest.net/communicate/update-us>, Input your information, and click Submit. CALENDAR ITEMS: Vuecrest Book Club (working on REMOTE meetings) Vuecrest has its own Book Club and all residents are welcome to attend. We meet once a month at 7PM, usually on the first Monday at various members’ homes. It is a very relaxed atmosphere with light refreshments served. Feel free to join us to chat, laugh, nibble and meet new friends. Newcomers are always welcome whether or not you’ve had a chance to read the book! Email Mara Pitkethly dtpit@UW.edu <mailto:dtpit@UW.edu> or Melissa Hambleton mhambleton@comcast.net <mailto:mhambleton@comcast.net> for details. Monthly REMOTE Board Meeting Thursday, September 3rd at 7:00P This board meeting will be held remotely. To join the meeting use the link or dial-in information below. Everyone is welcome to join. Please let the Directors know at least three days in advance if you will be bringing any items for discussion so they may be included in the agenda. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84687217465?pwd=VWNiNkFyUXZOSE5wM3NlOTMzQ1BHUT09 <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84687217465?pwd=VWNiNkFyUXZOSE5wM3NlOTMzQ1BHUT09> +1 253 215 8782 Meeting ID: 846 8721 7465 Passcode: 593503 The usual monthly Board Meeting is held on the first Thursday of each month, but may be changed for holidays or Director’s schedules. Please check www.vuecrest.net <http://www.vuecrest.net/> for updates and contact directors@vuecrest.net <mailto:directors@vuecrest.net> with your questions.