activities · 25
what they do
direct service · 22
- Administers financial and operational communications Neighborhood Representation & Utility AdvocacyMails or emails annual assessment invoices to all property owners and uses online research to locate and contact property owners during maintenance emergencies.
- Charitable Crafting Group Community-Based Craft Production for CharityOrganizes a sewing group that creates knitted, crocheted, and quilted items for charitable causes.
- Charitable Sewing Group Community-Based Craft Production for CharityOrganizes a sewing group that creates knitted, crocheted, and quilted items for charitable causes.
- Community Waste Management and Recycling Services Community Litter and Waste CleanupsOrganizes and communicates brush and bulk waste pickup using separate collection streams, facilitates one-time moving box recycling pickup for new homeowners, and provides information and coordination for household hazardous waste disposal for up to 200 residents per month from August to November.
- Community Waste Management and Recycling Services Community Litter and Waste CleanupsOrganizes and communicates brush and bulk waste pickup using separate collection streams for green waste and other materials, facilitates one-time moving box recycling pickup for new homeowners, and provides information and coordination for household hazardous waste disposal for up to 200 residents per month from August to November.
- Dance ClassesTeaches an East Coast Swing dance class at the community center.
- Hosts community social events and recreational programs Resident-Led Social & Recreational ProgrammingHosts monthly Jazz Nights with live music, dinner events from November to April, monthly luncheons and weekly games for over 100 women residents from October to May, gatherings for retired and nearly retired men with coffee and donuts, and offers an East Coast Swing dance class at the SR Community Center.
- Lake Management and Environmental Stewardship Local Habitat Protection InitiativesDeveloped a 42-acre private lake, Lake Serena, which is part of the Indian Bend Green Belt System and controls run-off water from the McDowell Mountains, and rescued a boat that had come unmoored and was floating loose on the lake.
- Lake and Boat Management Local Habitat Protection InitiativesRescued a boat that had come unmoored and was floating loose on the lake, and developed the 42-acre private Lake Serena which controls run-off water from the McDowell Mountains.
- Manages and maintains community infrastructure Local Habitat Protection InitiativesDeveloped and maintains Lake Serena, a 42-acre private lake that controls run-off water from the McDowell Mountains as part of the Indian Bend Green Belt System.
- Manages property and construction-related regulations Recreational Vehicle Storage ServicesApproves placement of construction dumpsters on owner properties for up to 90 days with prior approval and allows temporary storage containers on owner driveways for up to 30 days per year with prior registration.
- Organizes waste and recycling collection services Community Litter and Waste CleanupsCoordinates brush and bulk waste pickup using separate streams for green waste and other materials, facilitates one-time moving box recycling for new homeowners in coordination with Residential Solid Waste Services, and provides information and coordination for household hazardous waste disposal limited to 200 residents per month from August to November.
- Park DonationDonated the 64-acre Scottsdale Ranch Park to the City of Scottsdale for general public use.
- Pet Waste Management Pet Waste Station ManagementProvides Mutt Mitt stations with baggies for residents to clean up after their pets.
- Property Management and Maintenance Support Pet Waste Station ManagementApproves placement of construction dumpsters and temporary storage containers on owner properties, provides Mutt Mitt stations for pet waste, and conducts online research to locate and contact property owners during maintenance emergencies.
- Property Owner Communication and Coordination Neighborhood Representation & Utility AdvocacyUses online research to locate and contact property owners during maintenance emergencies and mails or emails annual assessment invoices to all property owners.
- Provides community amenities and maintenance support Pet Waste Station ManagementMaintains Mutt Mitt stations with baggies for pet cleanup, operates an after-hours emergency answering service, and conducted emergency response such as rescuing a boat that had come unmoored on the lake.
- Public Park DonationDonated the 64-acre Scottsdale Ranch Park to the City of Scottsdale for general public use.
- Social and Recreational Events Resident-Led Social & Recreational ProgrammingHosts dinner events, monthly Jazz Nights, monthly luncheons and weekly games for women residents, and gatherings for retired and nearly retired men, all at the SR Community Center.
- Social and Recreational Events Resident-Led Social & Recreational ProgrammingHosts dinner events, monthly Jazz Nights, monthly luncheons and weekly games for women residents, and gatherings for retired and nearly retired men, all at the SR Community Center, and teaches an East Coast Swing dance class.
- Supports charitable and volunteer activities Community-Based Craft Production for CharityHosts a sewing group that creates knitted, crocheted, and quilted items for charitable causes.
- Temporary Storage and Construction Approvals Recreational Vehicle Storage ServicesApproves placement of construction dumpsters on owner properties for up to 90 days and allows temporary storage containers on owner driveways for up to 30 days per year, both requiring prior review and approval.
capacity building · 3
- Board Advisory Services Advisory Committee Governance SupportProvides advisory assistance to the Board of Directors through a committee structure.
- Community Governance and AdministrationProvides advisory assistance to the Board of Directors through a committee structure and mails or emails annual assessment invoices to all property owners.
- Facilitates governance and board advisory functions Advisory Committee Governance SupportProvides advisory assistance to the Board of Directors through a committee structure.
strategies · 17
how they think
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- Architectural control to preserve aesthetic consistency and property value architectural_review_and_disclosureA tiered architectural review process, including staff-level approvals for compliant designs and mandatory neighbor disclosure, enforces standardized design elements like color palettes to maintain visual harmony and community standards.
- Committee-based governance for policy development committee-based governanceThe organization uses a committee-based governance model to study community issues, evaluate projects, and generate policy recommendations, ensuring informed decision-making by the Board of Directors.
- Community engagement through programming and partnerships cultural programming for community buildingThe association fosters community cohesion via regular cultural programming such as musical events and supports quality of life initiatives like Neighborhood Watch, while partnering with municipalities and organizations to enhance community character.
- Community sustainability through environmental and financial stewardship community_sustainabilityThe association enhances property values and community desirability by maintaining common areas, offering recreational activities, enforcing zoning protections, and ensuring financial sustainability.
- Community-driven service initiatives community-driven serviceResidents are actively engaged in designing and participating in charitable activities, reinforcing community ownership and social responsibility.
- Compliance with fair housing laws fair housing complianceThe association ensures non-discrimination in all operations by adhering to fair housing laws, supporting equitable treatment of residents and applicants.
- Efficient Waste Management for Community Cleanliness structured_waste_managementThe organization maintains community cleanliness and promotes environmental responsibility through a structured waste management system that includes dual-stream collection for brush and bulk waste and scheduled, time-limited waste placement rules.
- Fostering Community Engagement and Quality of Life community_engagementThe organization enhances the character, quality of life, and desirability of the community by engaging residents in charitable activities, supporting Neighborhood Watch programs, and partnering with external organizations and municipalities. It also uses cultural programming, such as musical events, to build community among residents.
- Fostering Community Engagement and Quality of Life community_engagementThe organization actively fosters a desirable living environment and strengthens community bonds by organizing recreational and social activities, supporting charitable causes, implementing community safety programs like Neighborhood Watch, and partnering with external organizations.
- Lease regulation to ensure compliance and community stabilityThe association enforces comprehensive leasing rules—including written agreements, tenant registration, disclosure requirements, owner accountability, and limits on lease frequency and duration—to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain residential stability.
- Maintaining Community Desirability and Financial Sustainability community_sustainabilityThe organization aims to maintain the overall desirability of the community through a multi-faceted approach that includes focusing on beauty, recreational and social activities, ensuring financial sustainability, and protecting property values. This holistic approach contributes to a superior living environment.
- Maintaining Community Standards and Order through Lease Management lease_management_and_complianceThe organization preserves community character and ensures compliance with its governing documents by establishing and enforcing comprehensive guidelines for property leasing, including written agreements, tenant registration, owner responsibility for tenant compliance, and specific lease term restrictions, while also committing to fair housing laws.
- Preserving Community Aesthetics and Property Values through Architectural Control architectural_controlThe organization maintains the aesthetic consistency and visual harmony of the community, thereby enhancing property values, by requiring architectural review and neighbor disclosure for exterior modifications, enforcing standardized design palettes, and utilizing a tiered review process for efficiency.
- Proactive Governance and Communication proactive_governanceThe organization ensures effective community management and responsiveness by utilizing a committee-based governance model for policy recommendations and maintaining updated owner and tenant contact information for efficient communication during property and emergency situations.
- Proactive communication and emergency readiness proactive_owner_communicationMaintaining up-to-date owner and tenant contact information enables effective response to property issues and emergencies, supported by an after-hours emergency communication system for resident support outside business hours.
- Structured Lease Management for Community Integrity lease_managementThe organization maintains community integrity and compliance by enforcing comprehensive guidelines and rules for property leasing, including requiring written agreements, specific lease terms, tenant registration, and owner responsibility for tenant adherence to community rules. This structured approach ensures that leasing activities align with the association's declaration and relevant regulations.
- Structured waste management for environmental and community order waste_stream_separationThe association implements a dual-stream collection system for brush and bulk waste, along with time-limited placement rules, to ensure proper recycling of green waste and promote neighbor consideration during collection.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Architectural Committee Review and Approval
Reviews and approves exterior home modifications and additions to ensure compliance with community standards, including AC screening, accent stone, additions, artificial turf, awnings, boat docks, commercial banners, construction dumpsters, courtyard walls, entry doors, exterior art, exterior lighting, flagpoles, garage doors, gates, landscape, mailboxes, paint, play structures, rain gutters, roof repair/replacement, security doors, solar panels, stucco changes, walkways/driveways, and windows.
Brush and Bulk Collection
Coordinates brush and bulk trash collection services for residents.
Community Events
Organizes and hosts various events for residents, such as the Scottsdale Ranch Yacht Club meetings and "Sew for a Cause" gatherings.
relationships · 36
who they work with
- Arizona Community Management Services Partner — Manages Heritage Village IV and Monterey Point, sub-associations of Scottsdale Ranch Community Association.
- Arrowhead HOA Partner — Michele Holzman served on the Architectural Committee for 3 years.
- Associated Property Management Partner — Manages Venetian, a sub-association of Scottsdale Ranch Community Association.
- Boys/Girls Club North Scottsdale Partner — Youth services organization operating in proximity to the community
- Brown Management Partner — Manages The Fountains and Mountainview Lake Estates, sub-associations of Scottsdale Ranch Community Association.
- City Property Management Partner — Manages Las Brisas, Scottsdale Bay Club, and Suntree East, sub-associations of Scottsdale Ranch Community Association.
- City of Scottsdale Government — Coordinates with city services including sanitation, code enforcement, road construction, and utilities
- City of Scottsdale Government — Coordinates with the City of Scottsdale for trash container provision and brush pick-up services.
- City of Scottsdale Government — Dave Specht participated in HOA training sessions offered by the City of Scottsdale.
- City of Scottsdale Government — Provides brush, bulk, and hazardous waste collection services in coordination with the community association.
- City of Scottsdale Partner — Collaborates on brush and bulk pick-up services for residents.
- City of Scottsdale Partner — Jointly developed a 42-acre private lake and received a donation of Scottsdale Ranch Park.
- Colby Management Partner — Manages Bayview Estates, a sub-association of Scottsdale Ranch Community Association.
- Costain Arizona, Inc. Partner — Developed Scottsdale Ranch.
- Executives Club of Chicago Partner — Mike Breslin was a board member.
- GUD Community Management Partner — Manages The Island and Mountain View Village, sub-associations of Scottsdale Ranch Community Association.
- Heritage Village IV HOA Partner — Dave Specht served on the Board of Directors for five years, over three years as Treasurer, and chaired several committees.
- Heywood Realty Partner — Manages Landings, a sub-association of Scottsdale Ranch Community Association.
- Integrity First Property Management Partner — Manages Charter Point, The Estates, and Waterfront, sub-associations of Scottsdale Ranch Community Association.
- La Privada Development LLC Partner — Manages La Privada Apartments, a sub-association of Scottsdale Ranch Community Association.
- Las Brisas HOA Partner — Mike Breslin served as Board President for many years. Ron Auerbach served on the Board of Directors for three 3-year terms, finishing his last term as Vice President, and was chairman of both the Architectural Committee and the Pools & Tennis Court Committee.
- Leo Burnett Co. Inc. Partner — Mike Breslin was the Vice Chairman of Human Resources and Law Worldwide.
- Maricopa County Partner — Jointly developed a 42-acre private lake.
- Markland Properties, Inc. Partner — Developed Scottsdale Ranch.
- Overwatch Mercado SPVEF, LLC Partner — Manages Scottsdale Mercado Offices, a sub-association of Scottsdale Ranch Community Association.
- P.B. Bell Communities Partner — Manages Morningside Apartments, a sub-association of Scottsdale Ranch Community Association.
- Raquet Club Partner — Dr. Jake Amrani is on the Board.
- RealManage Partner — Manages Racquet Club, a sub-association of Scottsdale Ranch Community Association.
- Residential Solid Waste Services Partner — Performs one-time moving box recycling pickup for new homeowners in the Scottsdale Ranch community.
- Scottsdale Coalition of Homeowners Associations Network — Dave Specht was a past member.
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