The Vuecrest View November 2020 In This Issue: Vuecrest Pumpkin Carving Contest! Join the Fun! Cast your Vuecrest VOTE on or before November 10th November 10th Vuecrest ANNUAL MEETING is at YOUR HOUSE! (Remote Zoom Meeting) Painting the Vuecrest Light Posts is Complete Paid Off Persistence of One Vuecrest Homeowner Vuecrest Good Samaritans New Property Management Company-Meet PropVIVO Bellevue City Service App Keep Your Contact Information Current Calendar Items: Vuecrest Book Club Meetings Vuecrest Monthly Board Meeting REMOTE ACCESS Info Below Thursday, November 5th at 7:00P Vuecrest ANNUAL MEETING REMOTE ACCESS Info Below Tuesday, November 10th at 7:00P VUECREST HALLOWEEN Pumpkin Carving Contest! All households invited to participate! Just remember to set your pumpkins at the end of your driveway no later than 1:30P on October 31st to be seen by the Judges for the 1st Annual Vuecrest Pumpkin Carving Contest! Winners will be notified by 4:00P on Halloween Night. The judges decisions will also be shared via the December Newsletter and on our Community Facebook page! Prizes will be awarded for the following categories: Scariest Pumpkin Funniest Pumpkin Silliest PumpkinA Happiest Pumpkin Best Cartoon Character Best Animal Face Best ”Traditional” Pumpkin Face Best Pumpkin Representing the "Interesting" Year of 2020 Cast your Vuecrest VOTE on or before November 10th You should have received your ballots and voting information in the mail. One vote per property will be tabulated. You will be voting on the Vuecrest new budget ratification and new Vuecrest Community Association (VCA) Directors who will have a three year term representing what you want to happen in your neighborhood. Just like the national election, every vote counts so don’t miss this opportunity. The last day to submit your ballot is November 10th. ONLY on NOVEMBER 10th from 12:00N to 10:00P, will there be a neighborhood ballot drop box on the front porch of the Vuecrest Treasurer at 9652 Hilltop Road. One vote per property please. November 10th Vuecrest ANNUAL MEETING is at YOUR HOUSE This Year! It’s never been easier to attend our annual meeting! Come as you are and join us at the very first Vuecrest Annual Meeting held remotely! This could be fun, jammies optional. Your opinions are important. Don’t miss this once-a-year event! Here’s how to JOIN THE MEETING... Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86941306925?pwd=WGxGMStleVZnTmY2V2xMUGFHMzNpdz09 <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86941306925?pwd=WGxGMStleVZnTmY2V2xMUGFHMzNpdz09> Meeting ID: 869 4130 6925 Passcode: 495143 Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 869 4130 6925 Passcode: 495143 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcAdwy7hW <https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcAdwy7hWn> Vuecrest Light Post Project is COMPLETE Don’t they look GREAT! We’ve had a couple breakage issues, but parts are on order. So, don’t despair. Paid Off Persistence Have you ever noticed the lone ugly telephone pole at our East Entrance? It’s been there for 44+ years all by itself, not attached to anything. Does it remind you of a certain bridge in Seattle going nowhere? Well, one woman has been diligently working with the City of Bellevue for over two years to have it removed and it finally happened! A BIG hearty THANK YOU goes out to our fabulously persistent Susan Gibson! You Rock, Susan! Going, Going, Gone! Vuecrest Good Samaritans Another BIG THANK YOU goes out to Patsy & Larry Neher for noticing that the light post was damaged at the Southwest corner of Park Road and Vineyard Crest. Patsy took action and emailed the Vuecrest Directors and reported the breakage to the city. Then, Larry swept the broken glass to the curb so it would not get run over. Then, yet another humble, anonymous, do-gooder took it upon herself to sweep up the glass and pack it home in her car so no one would get hurt. I don’t know who you are, but I saw your genuine act of kindness from afar as I was taking my walk and couldn’t reach you in time to say thanks. Please turn yourself in, so we can give you a real, genuine, remote thank you! Such good neighbors, such good people. Thanks for making us smile! We need people like you now more than ever. Vuecrest has hired a Management Company, Meet PropVIVO A Message from VCA President, Chris Bodiford Along with other services, PropVIVO is offering us an exclusive neighborhood communication website for our use. Last week you should have received an email with the Subject line: "Important - Activation Code" from the PropVIVO management firm. You will need this to create your own password for the online site. The PropVIVO website provides many features that will help you manage your account and stay connected with our community. See the attachment for more information on these features. I think you will be happy to see some of these great tools! If you deleted or did not receive an activation code you can request one at +1 (888) 392-3515 or by email at services@propvivo.com <mailto:services@propvivo.com>. PropVIVO Portal Navigation for Homeowners Home-> My Dashboard – · This section provides homeowner an ability to have an overview of the counts of the Services Request, PIC, Violations of their unit. · On the main section of the page, homeowners can view all the events, polls and announcements and create polls events. Meetings-> · Under meetings section, homeowner can view all the past meetings posted and the upcoming meetings. · Homeowner can view the final meeting minutes, once it is uploaded by the board. · Homeowner can view the meeting agenda. My Ledger-> · Homeowner can view the balance and transaction details of their account. · They can also add payment methods and make one-time payment or setup their HOA dues on recurring payment using credit card or bank account. Manage Home-> My Service Requests– · Homeowner can manage all their services request which are New, In Progress, Awaiting Board Decision, Completed and canceled from this module. · Homeowner can also view the counts of their service request in the Status header. · Homeowner can create new service request and add the details with attachments. Manage Home-> My Violations– · Homeowner can view violatios reported against them or any violation they have reported against any other homeowner in the association. This information is kept anonymous from the violator. · Homeowner can contest the violation based on the multiple options before the deadline of the violation. Manage Home-> My ARC Requests– · Homeowner can view all their ARC request which are New, In Progress, Awaiting Board Decision, Completed and Canceled. · Homeowner can also view the counts of their ARC request in Status header. · Homeowner can create new ARC request and add the details with attachments required as per the governing documents. · Once the request is approved by the committee, the homeowners can begin the work as per the approval. Manage Home-> Market Place · Homeowner can view and create the ads Association Information-> Board Members · Homeowner can view the current Board members name, post and the term year. Association Information-> Committees Members · Homeowner can view the current committee members name, post and the term year. Association Information-> HOA Members · Homeowner can view the current members details. Association Information-> Newsletters · Homeowner can view all the newsletter posted by association. Association Information-> Documents · Homeowner can view all the documents of the association. MyBellevue 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 (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 Thurs, November 5th 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/87957865771?pwd=UFRZTDNiMEpZYWVWSnVqYUdMLzhtUT09 <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87957865771?pwd=UFRZTDNiMEpZYWVWSnVqYUdMLzhtUT09> Meeting ID: 879 5786 5771 Passcode: 548602 Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 879 5786 5771 Passcode: 548602 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kyKk3ErEX <https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kyKk3ErEX> 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.