PALM VALLEY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Pete Browning, President Neil Machlis, Vice President Art Coulter, Financial Officer Glenn Bjorklund, Director Roger Peterson, Director Jim Colonna, Director Nick Speliopoulos, Director

COMMITTEES:

ARCHITECTURAL

Neil Machlis, Chair Pete Browning Phyllis Parr Lois Seder Shirleyann Colonna Mary Payne Carol Speliopoulos Shelley Swanson

MAINTENANCE

Pete Browning, Chair Roger Peterson Keith Darby Jerry Rochford Michael Swartz

PROPERTY PROTECTION

Jim Colonna, Chair Glenn Bjorklund Jim Parr Lanny Thacker Bud Small Bill Costleigh Jim Gicking

LANDSCAPE

Roger Peterson, Chair Art Coulter Donna Jean Darby Jennifer Custer Jane Howiler Judy Bearse

COMMUNICATIONS

Nick Speliopoulos, Chair Pete Browning Elaine Henderson Dee Brown Sue Stevens Ed Kraus

FINANCE

Art Coulter, Chair Neil Machlis Pete Browning

President's Message

Pete Browning

February 2017 | Volume I

Welcome to another year of relaxation, enjoyment and great times at Palm Valley Country Club!

Some changes; Windermere Real Estate Home & Estates is our new Onsite Sales Of ice, and is now located outside the main gate area. We look forward to their continued participation with sales and our social events.

Our Director of Operations, Terry Kramer, will be transitioning to the Associa-DRM corporate of ice overseeing the Security Division. Terry has been with us for many years and his experience and knowledge has served us well for both Property Protection and the Maintenance Department. He has provided the HOA with clear-cut maintenance procedures and has worked together with our Association General Manager, Gloria Kirkwood and the Board of Directors for the good of the community. Terry will continue to be available to us on a consulting basis as needed. We wish Terry all the best in his new venture and thank him for his many years of outstanding service to the community.

With Terry's departure from Palm Valley, our Maintenance Supervisor, Jesus Garcia, with his 16 years of experience at Palm Valley, will be advanced to the position of Maintenance Manager. Jesus started as a maintenance technician back in 2001, became the maintenance supervisor in 2006, and under Terry's mentoring over the past few years is the perfect person to now manage the Maintenance Department. Please join us in wishing him well in his new position.

We welcome Carlos Rubio, the newest addition to our Maintenance Department, working alongside Victor Santos and Edgar Aguilar, both who have been with Palm Valley for several years. Carlos originally worked with Sunshine Landscape here at Palm Valley and then moved on to another HOA in the valley. We are fortunate to have Carlos back at Palm Valley and working with our seasoned maintenance staff.

Scott West, with AlliedUniversal, recently came to Palm Valley as the Of icer in Charge (OIC) for our community Property Protection. Scott has held the position of Security Director, and has the experience in managing security operations for many years. Although Scott has only been with us for a short period of time, we believe he has found a new home with Palm Valley and we look forward to his leadership for our Property Protection department as part of the AlliedUniversal team.

The Association mailed out the 2017 Operating and Reserve Budget package in late November 2016. The Finance Committee and the Board of Directors work diligently to keep costs in line so no assessments are required. Please be sure and check that you have personal property insurance coverage (HO6 policy) for your unit and to include golf cart coverage as well to the policy. Over 1000 packages were e-mailed out to the membership, which helps reduce our printing and postage costs. If you did not receive a copy either by e-mail or snail mail you can pick up a copy in the HOA of ice or contact Rita at 760-772-2092 and a copy will be mailed out.

Happy New Year to you all and we look forward to seeing you at the next social event on Saturday, February 11, 2017 and at the Annual Meeting of the Membership on Saturday, February 18, 2017!

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HOA Management Staff

Gloria Kirkwood Association General Manager

Dana Lefever Administrative Assistant/Accounting

Jessica Marsh Administrative Assistant/Architectural

Rita Caster Service Coordinator Jesus "Chuy" Garcia Maintenance Manager

Victor Santos Maintenance Technician

Edgar Aguilar Maintenance Technician

Carlos Rubio Maintenance Technician

The staff is here to assist you Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Summer hours may vary.

HOA 1-760-772-2092 FAX 1-760-360-1773

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERSHIP Saturday, February 18, 2017 4:00 p.m. Clubhouse

ALL HOMEOWNERS INVITED! Wine and Cheese Social Event immediately following the meeting, which will be held Poolside at the Club.

There will also be a Frontier FiOS Media Truck on Saturday, February 18, 2017 in the Country Club parking lot across from the HOA building from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

*PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN THE OUTSIDE #2 BALLOT ENVELOPE!

HOA Office located at: 76-501 Begonia Lane Palm Desert CA 92211

(corner of Palm Valley Drive and Begonia Lane)

WEBSITE

Palm Valley Homeowners Association is hosting a FREE Shred-it day for our homeowners on the same day as the Annual Meeting.

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

On Saturday, February 18, 2017, the Shred-it Truck will be parked in the Country Club parking lot across from the HOA building from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Property Protection

Call-In Authorization (Guest/Vendor)

1-760-345-2511 1-760-360-7231

The following materials* can be placed in the Shred-it console:

Office Paper

Computer Paper Stationary

Clubhouse

1-760-345-2737

Invoice Paper Post-it Notes

Letterhead Brochures

Envelopes NCR Paper

G.C. Maint. PV Onsite Sales

1-760-345-2641 1-760-200-1490

Colored Paper Ledger Paper File Folders

Fax Paper Laser Print-outs Product Sheets

Window Envelopes Glossy Paper Other Office Paper

Frontier FiOS Spectrum /TWC Burrtec Waste

1-844-660-0648 Paper Clips, staples and fasteners do not need to be removed!

1-800-964-2783 *Please bring your shredding materials in a file or bankers box.

1-760-340-2113

Board of Directors Meeting

Meet Rusty!

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Posted by Bryan Riek, Golf Course Superintendent

The next scheduled Board of Directors

meeting is:

Rusty is our golf course sponsored dog assisting us in

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 8:30a.m. in the HOA Office

keeping birds off the golf course. If you see Rusty in the evenings chasing geese into the water, do not worry she's helping keep the course clean and green!

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February 2017 | Volume I

PALM VALLEY HOA AND

PALM VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB ONSITE SALES PRESENTS

"VALENTINE" HAPPY HOUR SOCIAL FEBRUARY 11, 2017 5:00 P.M. ? 7:00 P.M. HOA BUILDING

Join your fellow Palm Valley neighbors at this fun event. Come sit and visit on our back patio under the heaters and around our fire pits!

`MARGARITA MAYHEM' provided by your HOA Onsite Sales Team!

Cups and ice provided if you choose to bring a beverage of your choice.

PLEASE BRING A SMALL APPETIZER TO SHARE!

EVERYONE WELCOME!

If you are interested in a Phone Book, please feel free to stop by the HOA

office and pick one up!

As you may or may not be aware, the Coachella Valley has received quite a bit of rainfall recently.

If you are not currently in town, you may want to have your unit checked for any possible leaks. If you have any leaks, please notify the HOA immediately at 760-772-2092 so we can have the leak checked and rectified.

ART CLUB WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017 4:00 P.M.

PARADE OF HOMES Saturday, March 4, 2017

HOA BUILDING

Looking for Homeowners who have remodeled their

Bring a sample of your work. All mediums condos to participate in the 'ever popular' Parade of

welcome. An Art Gallery Walk on El Paseo is Homes. planned for Wednesday, March 29, 2017 followed

by Happy Hour at Mitch's. More information to Please contact the HOA at 760-772-2092 for further

follow.

information.

Contact Barry Baruh at 925-570-1191 or bbaruh@

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Landscape Committee and Homeowner Requests The Landscape Committee meets monthly during the season and every other month during the summer to review matters pertaining to the general landscaping for PVHOA.

A weekly walk-through is performed by the Director/Landscape Chair Roger Peterson, Sunshine Landscape Supervisor Steven Gutierrez, Sunshine VP of Operations Tim Salvador, and the Association General Manager Gloria Kirkwood, to review homeowner requests and to perform a regular inspection of the property.

When homeowners have a particular request or need for their unit please contact the HOA office to ensure that the request is documented with a landscape request or work order and then can be passed on to the appropriate foreman or crew member. Each individual gardener has been given specific job duties and additional instruction must come from the area foreman or supervisor. Although your area/individual gardener(s) may appear to understand your request, instructions still must come in the form of a work order. As always, you may contact the HOA office and submit a landscape variance request and meet with the landscape committee to review your needs during the regular weekly (Thursday morning) walk-through as well.

HOA Obituary Policy

THEATER - '42nd STREET' Candlelight Theater in Claremont, CA Sunday, March 5, 2017 Cost: $109.00

It is never easy to say good-bye to a loved one or a good

friend. The Association recognizes that some of our

homeowners would like to share the passing of a loved one with their fellow friends in Palm Valley and sometimes that can be difficult. If you have a loved one that has passed, the Palm Valley Country Club flag can be lowered for a period of

Full of popular musical theater standards, this musical is a celebration of the industry. Tap dancing, singing and great story about a gal who leaves home for a

three days and/or on the day of a service or memorial. If you shot at the big stage in New York.

would like information sent to the homeowners regarding memorial services, etc., please provide the information to the Tour includes a delicious table service luncheon, HOA office and we will send out an eblast. As the HOA gratuity, deluxe motor coach and admission to the

respects the privacy of a loss and will not automatically have matinee performance.

the flag lowered or send an eblast; a family member or a close

friend should notify the HOA for the flag to be lowered and/or Call 'Let's Go Travel' at 760-320-3009 to reserve your

an eblast sent. Also, the HOA Please provide the HOA with a seat! Be sure to let them know that you are from

name, address and the date of the passing so Property Palm Valley Country Club. They are holding seats

Protection (guards) may share the information at the gate when for us!

asked. Thank you.

In order to continue providing the highest level of customer service to all who visit and live at PVCC and expedite traffic flow, please remember to register guests, vendors, food deliveries, taxis, UBERS, in advance of their arrival, using ABDI online at with Community Code: PV and your username (phone number) and 4-digit pin password , calling the access line at 760-360-7231 or by calling the Main Gate at (760) 345-2511. If you do not remember your 4-digit pin, please contact the Main Gate.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Palm Valley Homeowners Association is committed to providing and maintaining transparent and proactive communications with our homeowners. The Association is further committed to providing an aesthetically pleasing, well maintained and secure environment while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

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Frontier Communications is the new provider for your Internet (which began March, 2016) and (TV) video services and will be included in your HOA dues effective January 1, 2017. Frontier has additional service technicians on property to complete the FiOS Internet & TV installation for all 1274 units. In order to do this, homeowners need to call 1-844-660-0648 and schedule an appointment.

If you are unable to be here at the time of the appointment, please advise the customer service representative at the time you are scheduling an appointment that you will have someone (over the age of 18) at the unit to meet with the technician. You do need to advise Frontier ahead of time. At the time you schedule your appointment, Frontier will provide you with a ticket number, which you can then reference should you need to call back and advise them as to who will be at the unit for the appointment.

Please be advised, based on the number of TV's, and the type of equipment you order the technician may be at your unit for an extended period of time. If you are unable to make the appointment, please contact Frontier with the ticket number and advise them as soon as possible and prior to your appointment.

Please call Frontier now to schedule an appointment for installation at 1-844-660-0648. 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pacific (Monday - Friday) 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pacific (Saturday) *Call volume is lighter first thing in the morning.

Frontier Rep, Rick McLees is available at the HOA office Monday - Friday, 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. to help with any questions or concerns.

There will be a Frontier FiOS Media Truck on Saturday, February 18, 2017 in the Country Club parking lot across from the HOA building from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

ARCHITECTURAL

Please be aware that all patio furniture must have an approved application prior to installation. Please review the following regarding PATIO FURNITURE: a. All outdoor furniture and umbrellas placed by an owner on their patio shall be in accordance with

criteria established by the Architectural Guidelines and approved in writing by the Architectural Committee prior to placement. b. Fairway patio furniture, pads and covers must be a matched set in an approved color in good condition. Miscellaneous pieces (chairs, tables, etc.) of a different design, material, color or style will be allowed if said pieces blend in style and color with the approval of the Architectural Committee. An example of unapproved colors would be turquoise, marron, red, pink, peach, green, blue, yellow, mauve, orange, white, etc.

Please review the following regarding CLUTTER: Fairway patios, courtyards and common areas are not to be cluttered with miscellaneous items including but not limited to statuary, artificial plants and/or flowers, seed bird feeders, wind chimes, wind socks, flower pots, insect electrocution devices, novelty wall items and other such items that may be unsightly from the golf course or the common area.

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Maintenance Committee Member, Paul Tritschler has resigned and we would like to thank him for his service and dedication to the Community. We wish him well.

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SPEED LIMIT AND STOP SIGNS!

Vehicle Traffic The speed limit in Palm Valley is 25 MPH and you must stop for all stop signs! This includes golf car ts! For the safety of everyone in the Country Club, please watch your speed and obey all regulations. DO NOT use your cell phone unless hands free when driving on Palm Valley property.

GOLF CARTS California law classifies golf carts as "low-speed" vehicles. According to the California traffic code: Golf carts -- under the low-speed vehicle classification -- are subject to all the provisions applicable to a motor vehicle. Likewise, the driver of a low-speed vehicle is subject to all the provisions applicable to the driver of a motor vehicle. In other words: 1. Golf carts must stop at all stop signs. 2. The driver of a golf cart must have a valid drivers

license. 3. No drinking & driving. 4. Obey the speed limit. 5. All passengers must be properly seated in their own

seat. 6. No standing in the golf bag area.

GOLF CART REGISTRATION

All golf carts on property must be registered with the Clubhouse or the HOA.

Homeowner golf carts that do not have a Club decal are required to obtain an HOA golf cart decal.

Both the Clubhouse and the HOA require proof of insurance for a homeowner golf cart.

You will be asked for "proof of insurance" when you come to the HOA to obtain a golf cart decal.

Property Protection will be scheduling a specific date and time for homeowners to obtain a decal for their golf cart. Once a date and time is determined we will notify the membership via e-blast, you may however still come to the HOA to obtain.

To Our Palm Valley Homeowners,

We enjoyed seeing you at the social a couple of weeks ago! We had a blast pouring all those margaritas! We look forward to seeing you again at the official unveiling of your new Palm Valley Country Club Onsite Sales office located in the building outside the main gate on Saturday, February 4, 2017. Please feel free to stop by anytime from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. We will be offering beverages and desserts. We have already met many of our current homeowners & residents and we are excited to get to know each and every one of you! If you are unable to attend, we encourage you to stop by anytime to say hello.

It is our goal to keep all owners current and up to date. Sales are staying steady and your onsite sales office still holds over 20% of the market share. Your onsite sales office is also preparing an open house list every weekend to earn more exposure for our beautiful country club.

Just a reminder: ? We provide weekly updated lists of all active MLS properties for sale and those sold in PVCC. ? We offer a key concierge service for your convenience. ? We have a Notary on staff daily for your needs. ? Copies, Faxes, Scans are available at no charge. ? Wi-Fi availability ? Free Comparative Market Analysis of your home. ? Free Red Vines, Water, Coffee, & Tea.

Thank you for your support! Be sure to stop by the office for future events and updates on what's new at Palm Valley Country Club. We are proud to represent you as your onsite sales experts!

Sincerely, Palm Valley Country Club Onsite Sales Team Vicki, Teri, Richard & Brenda (760) 200-1490

Windermere Homes & Estates CalBRE: #01935781

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Converting to Non-Potable Water Its Impact on You!

Recycled or Reclaimed Water is sewage overflow that has been cycled through a treatment plant making it safe enough for irrigation but not safe to drink. Non-Potable Water is a blend of canal water and recycled water.

Coachella Valley Water District has informed us that HOA & PVCC are on schedule (first Quarter of 2017) for conversion to non-potable water. The conversion will impact all HOA landscape and PVCC golf course irrigation. You have no doubt already noticed that many of the irrigation pipes, lids, etc., are painted purple as a designation for non-potable water use. The water source for each individual home will not be impacted. In other words, each home's internal faucets and external hose bibs will continue to have the same domestic water as in the past. In addition to your landscape water being non-potable, patio pots now on drip irrigation from an HOA source will no longer be allowed. If you wish to continue having plant material for patio pots on the golf course side, you will need to either hand water or have a new value installed and attached to your domestic water line by a licensed and insured plumber.

THE DO'S AND DON"TS OF NON-POTABLE WATER

DO's: ? Demonstrate your support for recycled water by abiding by proper use. ? Be mindful of what you dispose of into the waste water system. Dispose of unused prescription & over-the-counter medication at a household hazard waste collection location. ? Wash hands after golf; don't grab the peanuts in the bar until hands are washed.

DON'Ts: ? Don't drink non-potable, recycled or reclaimed water (purple pipe) ? Don't use recycled water to wash hands. ? Don't reach in a golf course pond with your hands & clean off a golf ball with a towel or use your fingers. ? Don't allow children or pets to get wet from sprinklers. ? Don't grow vegetables where non-potable water is used.

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Madison St. Produce an Exclusive Farmers Market. These locally grown fruits and vegetables and the stands will be located in the Country Club parking lot area across from the HOA office.

The Farmers Market will be available for our homeowners to purchase on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Please let your fellow Palm Valley friends and neighbors know about this great opportunity to shop for fresh produce right here on property.

*Weather permitting.

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PALM VALLEY DOG POLICY

All dogs must be leashed at all times when in the open common area. If the owner fails to maintain control of the dog while the dog is on a leash or if the dog is in the common area and not on a leash, the owner will be subject to certain penalties. Dogs may be unleashed in the limited common area, i.e. the courtyard, however, please make sure the gate is closed and/or a barrier is in place to not allow the dog to run into the common area.

No unattended dog of any kind shall be tied up in the common area or the limited common area. Any and all damage to the common area or the limited common area caused by any dog is the responsibility of the owner of that dog.

If any dog creates a continual nuisance to other homeowners or residents, including but not limited to barking, screeching, creating an unpleasant odor, etc., or if any dog threatens, frightens, or injures any resident, the owners will be subject to penalties set forth in Section I of the rules and regulations.

All owners are responsible for immediately cleaning up waste after their pets. Pet waste may not be deposited in pool trash receptacles or other owner trash receptacles at any time.

FRUIT TREES

Once again, we need to remind everyone that fruit trees planted in common areas are accessible to all homeowners to pick fruit. We ask that any homeowner picking fruit from a tree be courteous and not strip a tree of it's fruit. If you have a fruit tree inside your courtyard, that tree and it's fruit belong to you. Please do not enter someone else's courtyard or patio to pick fruit. Thank you!

DESERTSCAPE LIGHTING

If you would like to add additional lighting in your new desertscape, Sunshine will provide a cost and will install the lighting. Additional lighting is at the homeowners expense and will be connected to the unit owners electrical. Please be sure to let the HOA know in advance prior to the installation of desertscape. Only black or bronze metal lighting allowed.

SIRIT TAG INSTALLATION

On Saturday, February 18, 2017 Property Protection will be installing Sirit tags on homeowners vehicles that do not have one for gate access. Please stop by with your vehicle in the clubhouse parking lot across from the HOA office between 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Palm Valley Country Club Golf Director Celebrates 25 Years

Nearly 300 people surprised long-time Palm Valley Country Club Director of Golf Malia Folquet Thursday night on the occasion of her 25th anniversary at the club.

Members presented Folquet with gifts and special video tribute was aired from LPGA Commissioner Michael Whan.

Folquet has been honored numerous times, including winning the 2011 Nancy Lopez Award for her "leadership, passion, giving and approachability", the 2010 LPGA President's Award for her service to the LPGA and being named the 2014 LPGA Professional of the Year Teaching and Club Division.

She has held many leadership positions, including Western Section President of the LPGA and National Tournament Director. She has been recognized four times as Professional of the Year for the Western Section.

An accomplished player, Folquet was the Western Section Senior Champion in both 2010 and 2011. She spearheaded the first 100Hole Marathon, which raised over $70,000 for the LPGA Foundation's DeDe Owens Education and Research fund, which is used to enhance and improve LPGA Teaching and Club programs and to offer scholarships to members in need.

She is also a driving force in the Women's Southern California Golf Assn. (WSCGA) and is widely applauded for her tireless work in fundraising for that organization.

"I am shocked and overwhelmed," said Folquet."I love all these members."

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