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RESIDENT MANAGERS/OFFICE

Manager: Teresa Cruz,Rutherford Investment Co.

Ofce address: 28400 Granada Circle

Phone: 510-783-5535

Ofce hours: 9-12 and 1:30-4 Monday-Friday.Rent may be dropped in mail slot in ofce door

(next to laundry room).

Jeffrey Stoops, Assistant Manager

On-call for emergencies Sat.-Sun.-Holidays

In an emergency, call 510-783-5535.

Call will be directed to a pager.

ORGANIZATIONS

The Spanish Ranch #1 Association and the Spanish

Ranch #1 Ladies Club are automatically comprisedof park residents. There are no dues.

MEETINGS of the residents Association are the FIRSTTHURSDAY at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Clubhouse.

LADIES CLUB meets the SECOND THURSDAY of eachmonth at 12 NOON in the Main Clubhouse.

The LUNCH BUNCH meets the THIRD

THURSDAY of each month to go out to lunch atvarious area restaurants.

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH meets the

SECOND TUESDAY at 7:00 p.m. in the clubhouse

BINGO is the FIRST and LAST SATURDAY

of each month.

MISCELLANEOUS

The Clubhouses are available to residents forprivate affairs. Contact the Ofce, 510-783-5535

SWIMMING POOL / HOT TUBPool open May-October. Hot Tub open year round.

The POOL ROOM inside Main Clubhouse is availablefor residents to use. See the ofce for a key.

COMPLAINTS/SUGGESTIONS/REPORTSare to be submitted to Park Management in

WRITING and must be SIGNED.

For any complaints or suggestions concerningsafety, maintenance, replace/repair, notify the

Executive Board as well. This may be done throughthe website at www.spanishranch1.org,

RESIDENT SUGGESTION/COMPLAINT FORM ON PAGE 14.

Bus transportation information on page 15.

Spanish Ranch #1 Information

ASSOCIATION OFFICERSPresident: Dawn Plaskon 214-2199

Vice President: Jeanie Schultz 784-1997Secretary: Patty Little 783-1534Treasurer: Ruth Horton732-6671

ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE BOARD

Dave Abreu, Judy Allen-Rogers, Kathi Calvert,Marvin Daley, Jerry Higgins

Spanish Ranch I HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONmeets the FIRST THURSDAY of the month

at 7:00 p.m. in the main clubhouseunless otherwise announced.

The EXECUTIVE BOARD meets on a date announcedat the general meetings (or call one of the officers)

at 7:00 p.m. in the main clubhouse.

COMMITTEESDime Bingo . . . . . . . . . . Lorraine Schmuck, 783-7294HMOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fran La Torre, 887-1509Lunch Bunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open

COMMUNITY CONTACTS

Bingo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ron Gomez, 782-5183

N.E.R.T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dawn Plaskon, 887-2199

Nborhood Watch. . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Kelly, 784-1008

Spectrum Meals . . . . . . . . . . . Denise West, 264-1428

EL TORO Jeanie Schultz 784-1997e-mail: [email protected]

OR [email protected] for all submissions to the El Toro is the

10th of each month for the following month.

WEBMASTER

Rev. Charles [email protected]

SR-1 Association & Community Contacts

is published monthly by Mobile Home Park Magazinesand distributed by volunteers around the rst of themonth. Dates and times of activities are notedon the calendar therein. Special activities will beannounced in the regular pages.

Extra copies of the magazine (or replacementcopies if you got missed) are available in the MainClubhouse after distribution is complete.

EL TORO MAGAZINE


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JOIN US

at the meeting of the

Spanish Ranch I Association

ELECTION OF OFFICERSand a vote on

revisions to the by-laws

THURSDAY,April 7, 2011

7:00 p.m.

in the main clubhouse

EVERYBODY THAT LIVES HERE

is asked to attend

(not just the homeowner).

Next meeting:

THURSDAY, May 5, 2011

If changes to the by-laws are approved,the May 5 meeting and those on the first

Thursday thereafter will be the boardmeeting, to which all residents are invited.

If changes to the by-laws are approved, aGeneral Membership will be held annually inApril. Information of interest to the residents

will be published in the El Toro or disseminated

in flyers as needed. Brief association updateswill be provided at any event where

residents are gathered.

PARK WEBSITE!for

SPANISH RANCH IRESIDENT INFO

www.spanishranch1.orgThe El Toro and the Bylaws of the

Spanish Ranch 1 Association are posted here.

All the latest! Check it out!

Voicemail phone number for the associa-tion is: 510-274-1771 (or 510-274-1sr1).

Letters to the Editor are welcomeon any subject. Send to:[email protected].

(You MUST sign your name but we

wont use it if you dont want us to.)

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

NOTICE:By court order, former resident

Mary Dimsdale may not come into SpanishRanch 1 under any circumstances.

If any resident sees this person anywhere on theproperty, they are asked to immediately notify

the Hayward Police Department and ask that shebe arrested. Your call should reference case no.

412208 dated December 6, 2010.

Please Report Vandalism:Please call the police and then the office if yousee anyone vandalizing property in the Park suchas breaking street lights, signs and back gate

key pad, etc. Please report anything suspicious.Thank you, Teresa Cruz, SR-1 Manager

The Flea Market held March 12 was a greatsuccess! A steady stream of shoppers browsed the20 vendors through the day and most reported greatsales. Between table sales and the snack bar pro-ceeds, the Association netted $385.35 after suppliesand advertising. Many thanks to all who helped!


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April shower bring MayFlowers!

With that thought,We wish all our residentsa Happy Spring Time. Wehave noticed that many ofour residents are planting

color in their flower beds,trimming their shrubs andcleaning up their spaces.This has not gone unnoticedand is very encouraging.

Parking:

Please remind your guests thatthere is no long term parkingon the street in the front of yourhomes. All guest parking is tobe in your driveways or in GuestParking areas.

Resident parking is to be in

your driveway. No resident park-ing is allowed in guest parking,

If you notice any resident abus-ing the guest parking please helpus help you by reporting the vio-lators to the office.

Our streets are pedestrian walk-ways and as such all pedestrianshave the right of way.

Our streets also need to beclear for emergency responders.

All vehicles parked in the streetare automatically subject to tow-ing without prior notice or warningas all our streets are consideredRED ZONES. This includes eve-nings, weekends and holidays.

Pool:

Our pool is scheduled to openthe 1st of May this year.

Please review your copy of thepool rules and the expectation

of proper and seemly conductwhile using the pool and therapypool.

If you require a copy of thepool rules, please feel free tocome by the office and one willbe provided for you.

Remember, only four (4) guestsper space at anyone time. Guestsmust be accompanied by anadult resident at all times whileusing the pool and therapy pool.This is subject to the usage of thepool by residents and the discre-tion of Management.

Pool keys are not to givento guests. Your key is to be inthe possession of residents at alltimes. If your key is found in anon residents possession, it will beconfiscated and your pool privi-leges revoked.

Guillermos Corner

Guillermo thanks all the resi-dents that have reported graffitiand tagging to the office.

Guillermo also thanks all theresidents that report the dam-aged and burned out lights with-in the park.

Guillermo continues to attemptto keep up with the vandalism atthe car wash areas. The hoses are

being stolen, cut and otherwisemade unusable to residents.

These areas continue to beused as a dumping site during theday for used oil and the depos-iting of general refuse. Pleasereport these activities to the officeas you become aware.

Jeff Stoops, Asst Manager

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Food Bank

Donationsfor the AlamedaCounty FoodBank Barrels,

an ongoing community

service project,

may bedropped off

in the office.(Due to scavenging and theft,the barrels are kept in theconference room, but staff willsee that all donations are col-lected into them.)

PLEASE DONATE! Thank you!

MANAGERS

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COMPLAINTS/Suggestions or

Reportsmust be submitted to ParkManagement in WRITING

and must be SIGNED.Only the person with the prob-lem or concern may file thecomplaint. None will be acceptedfrom third parties on behalf ofsomeone else. Forms are avail-able in a bin on the wall next to

the bulletin board in the mainclubhouse AND in almost everyissue of the El Toro.

To help your elected SR1 Assnleadership help you, please pro-vide a copy to the SR-1 Assn.Fill out the form on the websiteor leave a copy with Spectrumat the clubhouse T-Th 3:30-5or in the editors papertube,28408 Granada Circle (acrossfrom clubhouse laundry room).

Meter ReaderSpanish Ranch I utility meters

are read during the middle ofeach month. The meter readeris employed by an outside com-pany that is responsible only formonthly meter readings and hasno responsibility for the amount ofyour utility bills.

Our meter reader, Ron, is justdoing his job. You can help himdo that by keeping meters clearof obstructions and by treatinghim with respect and courtesy.

Main Clubhouse,

Small Clubhouse andthe BBQ area

in the courtyardare available for

your events!Both clubhouses and the BBQ

area courtyard may bereserved by residents for private

events. Call the ofce,783-5535, for information.


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In addition to the ongoing Food Drive forthe Alameda County Food Bank food barrels,residents will be asked to contribute to otherworthy causes throughout the year.

February-April: Animal shelter. Spring isa busy time for the shelter with an influx ofpuppies and kittens. Gift cards from groceryor pet supply stores, dry or canned dog and catfood, and various other items are needed bythe Hayward animal shelter. See specific listin box to the right.

Coming up May-July: school supplies tobenefit Haywards Tools for Schools.

To make a donation as part of our drive,please call 510-274-1771 and leave a mes-

sage or email [email protected] torequest a pickup of your donation.

Donations may also be dropped off at theclubhouse on Spectrum days, T or Th, 3:30-5or at the Bingo snack bar on Bingo Saturdays.Just tell the Spectrum helpers or the snack-bar staffers what its for.

Ongoing Charity Drivesinstituted at SR1

Please help the

Hayward Animal Shelterget ready for the busy spring and summer!

Heres the wish list:Dry & canned dog, cat, puppy & kitten food

(Nutromax and Royal Canin brands)

Chicken Soup for the Pet Lovers Soul

Brand dry or canned kitten food(yeah, we never heard of it either, but its available at

Haywards Pet Club and Petfood Express)

KMR & Esbilac kitten & puppy formulaRoyal Canin BabyCat34 dry foodNutromax small bites dog food

Kitten nursing bottles (new)

Also: Cat toys: toy mice, pompoms

Large garbage bags with drawstrings

Ziplockbags storage containers

elasticized food covers or shower caps(like you pick up in a hotelto cover food bowls)

Dryer sheets (any brand or fragrance)

Donations may also be dropped off at the club-house on Spectrum days, T or Th, 3:30-5, or atthe Bingo snack bar on Bingo Saturdays. Alertthe Spectrum helpers or the snackbar staffersabout what youve brought.

COFFEE isavailable in the

Clubhouse daily duringregular ofce hours forresidents of Spanish Ranch 1.

Did you know that a permit is required formost physical changes to your home?

The State Department of Housing & CommunityDevelopment (HCD) requires a permit for exteriorchanges, such as:

awning extensions

room additions

air conditioner installations

storage shed construction

porches

decksPark managers are required by HCD to sign

off on a permit application for exterior items.

You might be surprised to learn thatHCD requires permits for changing your homesinterior as well, but management does not getinvolved in this area.

The management office has plot plan formsrequired for the permit application.

Teresa Cruz, park manager

Most exterior changes to

Your Home Require a Permit!

SR-1 Helping HandAre weeds, rubbish, or overgrown plants on yourlot a cause for concern? Is your home in need ofsprucing up with washing or painting?

Were here to help!(particularly the low income,elderly or disabled)Give Marvin a call, and wellsee what our team can do toextend a helping hand. Callus, or park management, toschedule a lot assessment.

Call 510-274-1771(Association voicemail);or Marvin at 783-0360.


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Come to the Main clubhouse onthe Second Thursday, at noon!

DIME BINGOLadies! Bring your lunch and lets get

together. Dessert provided.

Costs only a dime a game, winner take all!

+ .25 for the bank which gets raffled back to some-

body at the first gathering in January.

Congrats to Fannie, winner of the 2010 bank!

For more information callLorraine Schmuck 783-7294

Dime Bingo 2011 Dessert Schedule:

April: Fannie May: Vicki June: Bridgette

July: Jeanie August: Lorraine September: Irene

October: Ruth November: Lorraine

December: Christmas Party

Pet Owners!Keep em IN!

Only indoor pets are allowed

in the park.Dont let your CAT out to be digging

in your neighbors' landscaping or flow-

ers! Walk your DOG on a

leash (its the law) and

its your responsibility

to pick up your dogs

waste and properly

dispose of it.

Mind your buttsIf you smoke, please dis-pose of your butts properly.

Dont litter by throwingthem in the street, and

especially dont throw themin peoples yards.

Join us for

BINGOFirst and Last

Saturdays of each month,NOON TO 3:00 P.M.

Snack bar open before play and during breaksserving nachos, hot dogs, sodas, snacks.

Ron Gomez, coordinator 782-5183Volunteer help is appreciated, call Ron for info.

NOTICEPer state law, no one under the ageof 18 is allowed in the clubhouse

during Bingo

LUNCH BUNCH SCHEDULEThe Lunch Bunch meets on the third

THURSDAY (unless otherwise announced) of

each month at 12 noon. All are welcome to

join us as we visit area restaurants.

2011

March 17 Elephant Bar, HaywardApril 21 Hometown Buffet, Hayward

May 19 Vaslickis, Hayward

June 16 Harrys Hofbrau, San Leandro

July 21 Panera, Hayward

Aug 18 Olive Garden, Hayward

Join us! Meet at the restaurant a few minutes

before noon and look for our group of ladies.

Informal, separate checks, lotsa gab.


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VP Jeanie called the meet-ing to order at 7:00 pm. Pledgeof allegiance was said. Presentwere Jeanie Schultz, Patty Little,Kathi Calvert, Marvin Daley, JerryHiggins, Ruth Horton and JudyAllen- Rodgers. Dawn Plaskon andDave Abreu were excused.

The minutes of the 2/3/11 meet-ing were approved with onechange. The Treasurer amend-ed the balance in the bank to$801.43.

Old Business

Flea market flyers to go out

again. Jeanie said we will do halfpage reminder. There are 14 ofthe 20 tables sold.

PG&E bills are still being lookedinto. Some residents have veryhigh bills. A resident attended thatreported an usually high gas billdespite a very short billing cyclebut several residents have broughttheir concerns to the board.

This matter was brought to theattention of the regional managerGreg OHagan who said an utilityusage issues should be referredto management. When informed

that the residentshad already

brought the mat-ter to manage-ment and hadbeen summarilydismissed, he saidhed take thematter up withmanagers TeresaCruz and JeffStoops.

OHagan saidthat during thewinter months,

we often haverequests from resi-dents to performan analysis of theirmeter usage and,if need be, willsend their meterto weights andmeasures to bechecked.

Residents thathave experi-

enced the exteme jumps in usageor cost are asked to go backand request that managementanalyze their usage over time toconfirm that this increase doesnot reflect their normal pattern ofconsumption. If the usage is deter-mined to be excessive, manage-ment will take appropriate mea-sures to replace their meter andhave the old one verified.

Nominating committee chairKathi Calvert has received nonominations for new officers yet.Elections are in April.

Committe Reports: None

New BusinessA Home Pro Expo is being

planned for April 16th, 10:00 am-2:00 pm if we get enough busi-nesses willing to participate.

Judy will do flyers Kathi willcopy. Patty, Judy and Kathi willcall vendors.

May will begin the yearly Assn.Meetings and monthly boardmeetings. It was decided to movethe Board meeting into the 1stThursday slot people have gotten

used to for the regular meeting.Spectum is looking for volun-

teers to help when people go onvacation. The phone number onSpectrum monthly menus still listsRuth and needs to be corrected.

Meeting ajorned at 7:55. Nextboard meeting March 31st.

Respectfully submitted,Patty Little,Secretary

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Wed like towelcome youto ourcommunity!

Our newly reac-tivated WELCOMINGCOMMITTEE has giftsand information that can help make your

introduction to mobile-home living easier andfriendlier.

And youll have some new friends!

Our friendly welcomers are anxious tohear from you! Call Patty Little, 783-1534 orJudy Allen-Rodgers, 785-4894.

If youve been here awhile and are say-ing, hey! nobody ever welcomed us whenwe moved in, give the welcomers a callbecause we all want to meet you too!

Are you a new resident?

Minutes of the SR1 Assn Meeting 3/13/11

SR1 Assn Board Meeting 2/24/11President Dawn Plaskon called

the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.Pledge of allegiance was said.

Roll call: Dawn Plaskon, PattyLittle, Kathi Calvert, MarvinDaley, Jerry Higgins, Ruth Horton.Excused: Jeanie Schultz, JudyAllen-Rodgers, Dave Abreu

Treasurer Ruth Horton reporteda balance of $570.89 with noexpenditures.

Old Business:

Talked about flea market and

that we need to flyer the parkagain as there are still tables tobe sold.

Dawn talked to PG&E andreported that they said there isno law on time to read meters.Meters can be read anytime.Since residents are complainingabout the erratic reading of themeters, with intervals ranging from24 to 38 days, the consensus wasthat we should continue to seewhat can be done about this.

New Business

Discussed progress toward aVendor Fair April 16th. Kathi, Pat-ty and Judy will call vendors andKathi will print flyers to distribute tothe 9 mobile home parks

Board decided to meet the 1stThursday of each month after theApril elections.

Meeting ended at 8:00 Pm

Respectfully submitted,Patty Little, Secretary


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Help clean up the creek!On Earth Day, Saturday,

April 23, 2011 9-1Meet at FOLSOM STREET

gates to creek area.

Gloves, garbage bags, tools provided.

Rain cancelsRain washed out Februarys cleanup and more litter has accumu-

lated. A couple of us got most of the graffiti painted out, but couldntget into the creek bed. Anyone interested in helping out can emailDawn at [email protected], or just show up!

BE KIND TO THEEARTH & RECYCLE!

PROBLEM?H Please notify the office

if there is a problem with

park facilities or lighting.

H Call if you need a

tree trimmed or drains are

blocked.

H ALSO, call the office to

report suspicious activity,

solicitors, excess noise, etc.

H Report criminal activity

the police first, but ALSO topark management, and

Neighborhood Watch!

STOP

GRAFFITI

REWARD

PROGRAM

$500REWARD

RECOMPENSA

For information that leads to thearrest and conviction of graffiti

vandals in Hayward.

Para informacin que dar lugara la detencin y a la conviccin

de los delincuentes de graffitien Hayward.

Call:510-583-5500

English & Espaol

More info:www.hayward-ca-gov

Sh-h-h. Quietplease.

Please keep in mind thatin a mobile home, sound car-ries more so than in a regularhouse. Please keep bass on

stereo as well as volume turneddown, in your house AND car.

Be courteous to your neigh-

bors. Keep your drivewayplates aligned so they dont

clatter when you drive in, anddont run over those in other

driveways.

We appreciate your effortsin this area and Im sure yourneighbors will too.

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Next

meeting:

Tuesday,

April 12, 2011

7:00 p.m.

in the

Clubhouse

Reported Crime:Nothing reported

Management report:

No report

Kevin Kelly

Meeting Schedule:

June 14, 2011

August 2, 2011National Night Out

October 9, 2011

November 13, 2011


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SPECTRUM NEEDS A FEW MORE VOLUNTEERSto fill in when one of the adults is on vacation, or cant make it for some

other reason. Denise West and Len Tisdale on Tuesdays, Kraig & Alicia Reed on Thurs-days have been filling in for each other, but they need some backup!

Students from Moreau High School are providing able assistance with the monitoring, dishing up,serving and cleanup that is required by the program.

Call Denise to schedule a session to familiarize you with the procedures and then youll be able todonate a few hours here and there on call. Its most rewarding!

All SR-1 seniors* are eligible and invited to participate in

Senior Dinnersthrough the Spectrum program

A government-sponsored program for seniors over 55.

Es un programa guvernamental para ancianos mas de 55 aos.

Tuesdays & Thursdays in the main SR1 Clubhouse(except holidays)

Martes y Jueves en el Clubhouse (menos dias feriados)

NOTE! Signups are required. You must call before noon the day before.Tiener que registrarse antes de doce un dia antes. Llamen a Denise West, 264-1428

Call Denise West, 264-1428

for reservations or information.Meal served 4 - 4:30 p.m. Come early to chat.

Las comidas estaran servidas a las 4 - 4:30 p.m.Illegue temprano para socialisar.

$3.25 at door Non-seniors/Guests $4.75 10 Dinner Tickets: $30.00$3.25 en la puerta. Los invitados pueden atendes por $4.75.

Donations are always accepted.

*NON-SENIORS AND GUESTS ARE WELCOME WITH ADVANCE RESERVATIONS.

GUARANTEED!Come and Eat!!

Its a SNAP!

(Senior Nutrition and Activities Project)


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Article I Name

The name of this organization shall be SPANISHRANCH 1 ASSOCIATION, INC. a non-profit organiza-tion. Hereafter SPANISH RANCH I ASSOCIATION shallbe referred to as the ASSOCIATION.

Article II Purpose and Goal

SECTION 1: It shall be the purpose of theAssociation to foster and promote a safe and harmo-nious living environment for all the residents throughthe sponsorship of cultural, education and socialactivities of general appeal so that all residents feelwelcomed to participate in the Association. It is alsoour goal to promote a friendly environment withinour community for all residents while respecting theprivacy of all individuals. We will always considerthe fact that we are a family park. Our recommen-dations and decisions will reflect the fact that weare a family park. Discrimination of any type willnot be tolerated. Lastly, t The Association shall actas the political action body whenever it becomesnecessary to defend the rights of all park residentsgranted under the Hayward Mobile home RentStabilization Ordinance, the California State Mobilehome Residency Law (California Civil Code Sections798 through 799.10), all other California state lawsand codes, United States laws and codes.

SECTION 2: The Association will work withand listen to the concerns of residents and discuss withManagement the decisions made at the ExecutiveBoard Meetings and the monthly Association meet-ings to improve living conditions, safety and well-being of the residents of our Park. If the park residentsalong with the elected officers and the Board ofDirectors of the Association feel that the manage-ment staff is not cooperating with our requests madeconcerning the park residents amenities and livingconditions, the Association will take all steps neces-sary to resolve those unsolved issues.

Article III Membership

SECTION 1: All legal residents of SpanishRanch 1 Mobile Home Park are automatically mem-bers of the Association, without levy, upon establish-ment of residence. Legal residents shall be definedas those residents who are registered with the man-agement of the park and of legal voting age asdefined by the State of California.

SECTION 2: Minors age 14 and under shallbe accompanied by a parent or guardian to alladult social events.

Article IV Elected Officers

SECTION 1: The elected officers of theAssociation shall be the President, Vice-President,Secretary and Treasurer. The office of President shallbe filled by one person but any two of the remainingthree offices may be held concurrently by a singleindividual.

SECTION 2: The term of office shall be forone year based upon a fiscal year beginning May 1and ending April 30. The maximum term of service forany office shall be two consecutive terms.

SECTION 3: The Duties of the electedOfficers shall be as follows:

a. PRESIDENT: The President shall preside atthe Association meetings, Board of Directors meet-ings, and when the Association feels necessary, meetwith Management to represent the residents of thepark and their concerns to foster and maintain unityand cooperation within the park. The President willonly vote as a tiebreaker and will make sure that allAssociation by-laws are adhered to.

b. VICE-PRESIDENT: The Vice-President shall assumethe duties of the president when the President isunavailable. He/She shall assist the President asrequested by the President. The Vice-President shall

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Spanish Ranch 1 Association By-LawsSpanish Ranch 1 Mobile Home Park

Revised: February 2011

Changes to the By-Laws proposed by the By-LawsCommittee were discussed at the February 3, 2011 Residentsmeeting and will be voted on at the April 7, 2011 meeting. Allresidents are encouraged to attend.Principal changes include:

One annual general membership meeting per year (but retain monthly Boardof Directors meetings which are open to all residents).

Cut the board to between 7 and 10 people, 3-4 officers and 4-6 board.

Provide accountability and transparency in all matters by publishing allactions and financial transactions.


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be a de facto member of all committees and shallassist all committees as necessary.

c. SECRETARY: The Secretary shall record andpublish the Minutes of the monthly meetings ofboth the Association and the monthly meetingsof the Board of Directors in the El Toro. Should nei-ther the President nor the Vice-President be avail-able, the Secretary shall assume the duties of thePresident of the Association. The Secretary will alsoreceive, file and send correspondence as directed

by required (with the approval of the Association).Recommendations and reports from the Board ofDirectors monthly meeting will be included in thepublished minutes discussed at the Associationsmonthly meeting for review by the residents. All per-tinent new information will be included in Minutes ofthe monthly Association meeting.

d. TREASURER: The Treasurer shall receive,deposit and dispense Association funds as directedby the Association members. The Treasurer will keepwritten records of all transactions and will report thestatus of the Associations funds at the AssociationsBoards monthly meetings. At any meeting whichthe If the treasurer cannot attend, an Associationmonthly meeting, a Treasurers Report will be sup-plied to the members and read by the President atthe Associations monthly meeting. The treasurer willprovide a monthly accounting for publication in theEl Toro detailing income and expenses. The treasurershall also prepare an annual budget and present itto the Association for approval May Board meet-ing for approval and then for publication in the ElToro by the deadline for the July issue by the JuneAssociation meeting. Residents seeking to questionor contest Board expenditures should attend and doso at the monthly Board meeting.

SECTION 4: If any Officer vacates their

position, the office will be filled by a person agreedupon by a majority of the Board Association atthe next Association monthly meeting following thevacating of the office. This position will be for the bal-ance of the fiscal year.

SECTION 5: If any officer fails to attend anythree (3) consecutive meetings (Board or Association)without being formally excused by the presiding offi-cer or if any officer fails to fulfill the duties of theiroffice as defined in the by-laws, that officer shall beremoved from their office by a majority vote at theearliest Board or Association meeting possible.

SECTION 6: A quorum of FIVE SIX Boardmembers of which TWO must be elected officers,shall be required to be present before any Boardbusiness can be transacted.

SECTION 7: The Board shall present to thegeneral membership for prior approval any expendi-ture not in the annual budget in excess of 25% of thecurrent treasury.over $50.00.

Article V Board of Directors

SECTION 1: The members of theAssociation, at the April Association Meeting, willelect from nominated members of the Associationto serve on the Board. There will be a minimum of 6

four and no more than 8six members of the Boardof Directors in addition to the elected officers of theAssociation.

SECTION 2: Serving as a member of theBoard of Directors will be for a period of one year,from May 1 through April 30. To serve on the Boardthe following year, a Board member must be re-elected by the Association. The maximum number ofterms that can be served by a member of the Boardof Directors would be four (4) consecutive terms.

SECTION 3: Any member of the Board ofDirectors who does not attend three (3) consecutivemeetings (Board or Association) without being for-mally excused by the presiding officer or who doesnot fulfill the duties of their positions may be removedfrom their office by a majority vote at the earliestBoard or Association meeting possible.

SECTION 4: Duties of the Members of theBoard of Directors (other than Officers) shall be as fol-lows: (1) Chair or assist in appointing a Chairpersonfor the committees of the Association; (2) Investigateconcerns of residents as directed by the Board ofDirectors; (3) Facilitate communication between the

members of the Board of Directors and the parksresidents.

Article VI Committees

SECTION 1: Committees for the Associationmay consist of the following: Social Activities,Welcoming, Youth, Disaster, Grievance, and any oth-ers deemed necessary by the Association members.The community positions of Spectrum, NeighborhoodWatch, HMOA Representative and the El Toro Editorare encouraged to work cooperatively with theAssociation and give regular reports at the meetings.Should a community position become vacant, theAssociation will assist in finding a replacement.

SECTION 2: The Spanish Ranch 1Association is not associated with Los RancherosCharities (Bingo).

Article VII Voting

SECTION 1: Each legal resident shall haveOne (1) vote in Association matters.

SECTION 2: (a) Voting in the election ofOfficers, Board of Directors, or for any motion at anAssociation meeting will be by count of hands. A sim-ple majority shall suffice. If any resident so requests,voting will be by written ballots.(b) Voting at the Board of Directors meeting will beby a show of hands of the current Board members.

A simple majority shall suffice. The President can onlyvote in the case of a tie.

SECTION 3: Voting on Amendments to theBy-Laws of the Association, which have been prop-erly submitted and noticed as provided in ArticleIX, shall be by written ballots, 2/3 majority of thoseAssociation members attending shall suffice.

SECTION 4: At the February BoardAssociation meeting, the President shall call for aVolunteer Nominating Committee from the generalmembership of the Association.

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SECTION 5: At the April Associationmeeting, recommendations from the NominatingCommittee Chairperson shall be received alongwith nominations from the floor. Elections for theAssociation Officers as well as members of the Boardof Directors will take place. The new Officers andBoard of Directors members will assume office onMay 1.

SECTION 6: Rules of Order. The usual par-liamentary rules as laid down in Roberts Rules of

Order shall govern all deliberation when not in con-flict with the by-laws of the Association. A copy ofthe Association By-Laws will be provided to all newregistered park residents. A copy of Roberts Rules ofOrder will be available for review at all Associationmonthly meetings.

Article VIII Meetings

SECTION 1: The Board of Directors shallmeet monthly prior to the Association meeting.Recommendations from this meeting will be sharedwith all Association members in attendance at theAssociation meeting and included in the minutespublished in the El Toro. This meeting will be open to

any resident of Spanish Ranch I and the location ofthis meeting will be at the clubhouse. and tThe datewill be posted at the clubhouse and on the website.in the El Toro as part of the monthly calendar ofactivities.

SECTION 2: The general membershipmeeting of the Association shall be held on the firstThursday of each monthApril at 7:00 p.m. in the mainclubhouse for the purposes of electing officers anda report on the state of the Association. Any perma-nent change in the Association meeting scheduleshall be given in writing and with no less than 30 daynotice. Any association event may include a briefupdate to the membership.

SECTION 3: Special meetings of theAssociation membership may be called by thePresident or by any THREE (3) members of theBoard of Directors, or any THREE (3) members of theAssociation. The right to make calls for such a meetingand the right to petition and distribute information fora special meeting is provided to mobile home parkresidents in the California Mobile Home ResidencyLaw. This law allows park residents to assemble whennecessary to discuss park living. All residents of thepark must be notified that such a special meetingwill take place. Notice of such a special meetingshall be given by the convening parties at least one

week prior to the date of the special meeting. Callsfor any such meeting by any other than the Presidentshall be presented to the Secretary in writing, includ-ing the business to be transacted and the signatureof those requesting the call. A notice of the specialmeeting shall be placed in the paper tube of eachresidence prior to the special meeting.

SECTION 4: To conduct a General or spe-cial Meeting and to vote for certain proposals, asimple show of hands by the majority of Associationmembers in attendance shall suffice. All proposals forchange will be discussed with Association members

at the Association general meeting or any SpecialMeeting called under Section 3 of Article VIII of theBy-Laws for the Spanish Ranch 1 Association.

Article IX Amendments

SECTION 1: Any member/resident of theSpanish Ranch 1 Association may submit a written rec-ommendation for a change in the By-Laws. This infor-mation can be brought to the Association monthlyBoard meeting for discussion. These amendments will

be voted on by written ballots at a specially calledthe next association meeting following a 30-day writ-ten notice of the proposed Amendments to the By-Laws. Publication of the Proposed Amendments tothe By-laws will constitute the 30-Day Notice.

Questions about these proposed revi-sions should be directed to the associationvoicemail line, 510-274-1771, where theywill be directed to an officer or memberof the By-Laws Committee.

HMOAInformation about the Hayward

Mobilehome Owners Association, a

coalition of residents of Hayward's

nine mobilehome parks is available

at www.HMOA.net.

HMOA meets the third Saturday ofJanuary, March, May, September

and November at one of the nine

Hayward Mobilehome Parks.

Continental Hayward Mobile Country

Club Eden Gardens Eden Roc

Georgian Manor New England

Village Pueblo Springs Spanish

Ranch I Spanish Ranch II

HMOA Representative for Spanish Ranch 1:Fran La Torre, 510-887-1509

HMOA MEETING SCHEDULE:

All meetings are at 10 a.m.unless otherwise noted.

May 21, 2011Pueblo Springs

Sept. 17, 2011Georgian Manor

Nov. 19, 2011Hayward Mobile Country Club


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WEAR WHITE AT NIGHT!Out for a Walk?

Going to the Neighbors?

We Cant See Youin the Dark!

Wear something WHITE orREFLECTIVE even if its just to

throw a white sweater over your shouldersor around your waist. This simple precaution

could prevent a tragedy.Cat Owners!Keep em IN!Only INDOOR pets

are allowed in the park.

Keep your cat in the house and s/hewont be out burying piles of poop in

someones yard for them to run into

while theyre trying to plant flowers.

DIIIIS-GUSTING!

Be a responsible pet owner!

Newspaper Tubescurrently fashioned from large PVC pipe ifyour newspaper doesnt supply one, are

used to notify residents of events via flyersand the monthly park magazine.

Please call the office if you need a tubeinstalled at your home. 783-5535


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From the EditorArticles that appear in the El Toro are presented

as an informational service to the residents. Contentsare the option of the editor but do not necessarilyrepresent the opinion of the editor, the homeownersassociation or management.

Reader response is welcome. Your article mustbe in my paper tube at 28408 Granada Circle, orposted to my e-mail address, no later than the 10thof the month. All submissions must be signed withyour name/phone number included, as any articlemust be verified. Your name will not appear, if you sorequest.

Editor has the right to edit for space or libel.Articles considered in bad taste will not be printed.Submissions must meet the Editorial Guidelines as setforth by Mobile Home Park Magazines.

If you are submitting an item someone e-mailed toyou, COPY IT and PASTE it into a NEW e-mail windowto send to us: [email protected].

Thanks,Jeanie Schultz, editor

BUS SCHEDULE INFORMATION

Route number 68 (which replaced line 77), a 2-direc-tional circular route, services both the South Hayward BARTstation, as well as the Union Landing Shopping Center.

Weekdays, going to South Hayward BART, board thebus across the street at Tampa / Folsom (where the park is)hourly from 6:32am until 8:32pm, arriving at BART at 6:46amuntil 8:46pm. Weekends / Holidays, service is from 6:32amuntil 6:32pm.

Weekdays, returning from South Hayward BART, boardthe counter-clockwise, Tampa directional bus hourlyfrom 6:30amuntil 8:30pm, arriving Spanish Ranch at 6:42amuntil 8:42pm. Weekends and Holidays, service is from 6:00amuntil 6:00pm.

Weekdays, going to Union Landing, board the bus atthe corner in front of the 2 houses at Tampa / Folsom hourlyfrom 6:37am until 8:37pm, arriving at Union Landing at 6:54amuntil 8:54pm. On Weekends/ Holidays, service is from 6:37amuntil 6:37pm

Weekdays, returning from Union Landing, Board theclockwise, Tampa directional bus hourly from 6:22amuntil 8:22PM, arriving Spanish Ranch at 6:39am until 8:39pm.Weekends / Holidays, service is from 6:22am until 6:22pm.

Additional frequency (now every 45 minutes, as opposedto every 1-2 hours) has been added to the Tuesday &Friday shoppers shuttle (Spanish Ranch to Southland

Route 391).

Busses now leave the Spanish Ranch Clubhouse at10:10, 10:55, 11:40am, 12:25, 1:10, and 1:55pm and arrive atSouthland Mall at 10:35, 11:20am, 12:05, 12:50, 1:35, and2:20pm. NOTE The last trip leaving Spanish Ranch at 1:55pmwhich arrives at Southland Mall at 2:20pm has no directreturn trip back to Spanish Ranch.

Return trips leave Southland Mall at 10:42, 11:27am,12:12, 12:57 and 1:42pm, arriving back at Spanish Ranch at10:55, 11:40am, 12:25, 1:10, and 1:55pm.

Route 22: For those who wish to walk to/from Tennyson

Ave, on weekdays route 22 will go to the South HaywardBART station every 30 minutes from 6:22am until 11:22pmweekdays, and hourly on weekends and holidays from6:22am until 11:22pm. From the South Hayward BART sta-tion going down Tennyson will leave every 30 minutes from6:04am until 11:04pm weekdays, and hourly on weekendsand holidays from 6:17am until 11:17pm.

Route 22 is a circular route, serving Tennyson, Hesperian(both Chabot College and Southland Mall), Winton, andboth Hayward and South Hayward BART stations alongMission Blvd. Visit AC Transits web site at www.actransit.orgfor more information.

AC TRANSIT FARES $2.00 ages 18-64, ages 5-17 and65+ are $1.00. Transfer good for 1.5 hours is an addl 25.

Clubhouses available for your events!Both the main clubhouse and the small clubhousemay be reserved by residents for private events.

Call the ofce, 783-5535, for information.

Come Get a Book!Bookshelves in the Main Clubhouse are

available for the free exchange of books by

park residents. Stop by and browse

any time the clubhouse is open.

Plumbingissues:Please do not flush:

baby wipes disposable diapers

feminine supplies Depends

or large amounts of rice, potatoes or GREASE!

SAFETY FIRSTIN THE HOT TUB

The following are not allowed in the hot tub enclosure:

NO Food NO Glass NO Floating Devices

NO Toys (including squirt guns) NO Pets

Approved swimwear only

Use common sense and care when using thehot tub. Minors should always be accompaniedby a parent or adult. Shower before entering the

hot tub and get out to use the bathroom.


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