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News

MARCH 2011

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE 

Upcoming

SOCIAL Events

President’s Post

Paladin Security

Report

Parking at your own risk

Neighborhood traffic

management program

Candidates Sought

Club Manager’s Message

North Natomas TMA

Savings on flood insurance

class Calendar

Calendar of Events

The Club at Natomas Park is a private, closed membership facility for the sole use and

benefit of the property owners within the

Natomas Park Master Association

and their guests.

 NPMA 2011 Elections  Candidates Sought Individuals are sought as candidates for the 2011 Board of Directors and District Delegate Elec‐tions . One seat will be available on the Board of Directors and all District Delegate and Alternate Delegate positions (10 total) will be open.. Candidate qualifications and submission instructions are outlined in detail on  page 8 of this newsletter issue.

6:30 pm $7.00 Tickets

(limited availability)

March 5

Important Election Dates: • April 16—Candidate application deadline • April 16 thru June 1— Campaign period • May 1—Ballots mailed • Candidates Forums: May 9 & 10 • June 1  ‐  Ballot return deadline • June 6—Annual District Membership meeting • June 9—Annual Delegateʹs meeting & Election of Directors 

The Foundation of Service: With the rock solid understanding that

exceptional service is rooted in a true concern for each individual you serve, you are destined to flourish.

More info on this event on pg 8

Social Events

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THE CLUB AT NATOMAS PARK

2101 Club Center Dr. Sacramento, CA 95835 Phone: (916) 928-6833

Fax: (916) 928-6834 Email: theclub@natomaspark.org

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday

5:00 am - 10:00 pm Saturday/Sunday

7:00 am - 10:00 pm

Club Manager: Bo Banks

Assistant Club Manager/ Events Coordinator:

Jo Ward

Membership Administrator: Nicole Malito

Kids Zone Hours: Monday - Friday

8:00 am - 12:00 pm & 4:00 - 8:30 pm

Saturday/Sunday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

$3/Hour & $2/Hour for Siblings

Kocal Management Group, Inc.

Accounting/Escrow Issues PO Box 1459

Folsom, CA 95763 Phone: (916) 985-3633 Fax: (916) 985-3744

Email: accounting@kocal.com

Natomas Park Master Association

PO Box 348677 Sacramento, CA 95834 Phone: (916) 925-9200

Fax: (916) 925-1990 4600 Northgate Blvd., Suite 135 Email: admin@natomaspark.org

Paladin Private Security (916) 331-3175

NPMA Website www.natomaspark.com

www.natomaspark.com

N A T O M A S P A R K N e w s

This Month’s

Family Bingo March 4 The fun begins at 6:30 pm. Prizes awarded to winners!

Friday evenings 5:00 - 9:00 pm

A fantastic way to meet new friends and catch up with old ones!

Café will be open with limited menu items for your enjoyment. Live music will resume in May 2011.

Look for more information next issue on these upcoming events:

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Easter Party/ Pictures with the Easter Bunny April 23

Family Bingo April 1 Casino Night April 9 Cash Bingo April 15

Mardi Gras March 5 Time: 6:30 pm Tickets: $7.00 Limited tickets available. Catered by Hannibal’s Catering, Hurri-cane drink special, mask-making for kids and live music.

Cash Bingo March 18 Time: 6:30 pm Fee: $1.00 per game MUST BE 18 OR OVER! Playing for cash prizes. This is a progressive game; the more you play, the more you win! Seating is limited.

St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour March 18 Time: 5:00 pm Corned beef sandwiches, $1 green beer, drink specials, and live music!

THE CLUB AT NATOMAS PARK BLOOD DRIVE

March 28th 4:00pm – 8:00pm

NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED!

PLEASE BRING A PHOTO ID PLEASE EAT & DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS.

ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS: 1-866-822-5663

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

May your blessings outnumber The shamrocks that grow, And may trouble avoid you Wherever you go. ~Irish Blessing

NPMA

Board of Directors

Chuck Cunningham PRESIDENT

Tristan Godt VICE PRESIDENT

Rafer Chambers SECRETARY

Jim LaBella CFO

Kris Escarda DIRECTOR District Delegates

Charles Gray DISTRICT A

Edward Lewis DISTRICT B

Vacant DISTRICT C

Craig Gross DISTRICT D

Mohammad Tariq DISTRICT E Committees

Paul Noreen ARCHITECTURAL

Jay Radke FINANCE

Beth Mahony PARKS & SCHOOLS

Richard Hack PLANNING

Maria Solis TRAFFIC & SAFETY Advisory Groups

Bo Banks CLUB MANAGER

Jo Ward ASST. CLUB MANAGER/ EVENT COORDINATOR Community Management

Greg Vorster GENERAL MANAGER

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Dear Members, Here we are at the beginning of March and Spring will be with us soon. The

trees are starting to produce leaves. Flowers are blooming. We’ve got some

terrific events scheduled in the next few months. We couldn’t bring New Or-

leans here so we are going to celebrate Mardi Gras (March 5th) with some great

Louisiana BBQ chicken and all of the southern fixings. April will bring us the ever-popular

Casino Night (April 9th) and a Kids Easter Party with pictures with the Easter Bunny on (April

23rd). Do you have an over-abundance of paper documents that you would like to have shred? The

Board and Management will be planning a shredding event sometime this year. As plans are

finalized we will post the details and schedule for this event. In addition to a shredding event,

the Board and Management have contacted local HOA organizations to determine their interest

in forming an HOA Alliance. The Alliance will give local communities a united voice when

addressing issues with the city and county organizations. One area of interest are the types of

housing that will be allowed when the FEMA moratorium is lifted. We plan to hold a meeting

with those interested HOAs at the end of February or beginning of March.

Are you familiar with Section 8.06 of the CC&Rs that addresses Vehicle and Parking Restric-

tions? Management has received a number of positive comments regarding how clean and nice

the streets look when they are clear of vehicles parked on the street. A number of comments

have been received in which residents have asked why we are not more diligent in notifying

residents who do park their vehicles on the street. Management continually notifies residents

though, unfortunately, some residents disregard the notification and the fines imposed. Re-

member, residents are not allowed to park on the street at any time. Your guests are allowed to

park on the street for up to 72 hours; based on city code they could be towed for exceeding the

72 hours. We are completing the final inspection and acceptance of the new building and café and have

sent out bids for the development of the Master Plan for Phase II. Major consideration will be

given to the results of last summer’s survey and Ad Hoc committee inputs. However, the Board

and Management will be receptive to any other suggestions we may receive from you, the

homeowner. We want this plan to be complete, taking into account cost, schedule, and the abil-

ity of any facility and service improvements to meet the needs and desires of the Association.

Hope to see you at the Club on the 18th to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!

President’s Post

Chuck Cunningham President, Natomas Park Master Association

Natomas Park News

PRESIDENT’S TRIVIA Which state produced, by birth, the most number of U.S. Presidents? It’s one of these:

• OHIO

• VIRGINA • MASSACHUSETTS • NEW YORK

Answer on page11

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Dear Residents,

PALADIN PRIVATE SECURITY ACTIVITIES REPORTED

DECEMBER 24TH TO JANUARY 25TH

CALLS FOR SERVICE                           321 SELF‐INITIATED INCIDENTS                        634 TOTAL INCIDENTS REPORTED                        955 

INCIDENTS BY TYPE: *CATEGORIES WITH NO OCCURRENCES DO NOT APPEAR IN THIS MONTHLY LISTING…

ALARM RESPONSE 55 NARCOTICS ACTIVITY 14 PARKS VIOLATION 19 CITIZEN ASSISTANCE 177 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY & VEHICLES 167 RESIDENTIAL / BUSINESS BURGLARY 4 TRESPASSING 13 BURGLAR AUTO/ THEFT 5 VANDALISM 9 LOOSE ANIMALS 27 THEFT OF PROPERTY 4 NOISE COMPLAINTS 54

PALADIN PRIVATE SECURITY 24-Hour Dispatch Center

916-331-3175

Please note that all calls are recorded for quality assurance.

When calling, please state you are

calling from Natomas Park to expedite delivery of our services.

KNOW YOUR PALADIN OFFICERS

Corporal Ferguson Officer Wigginton Officer Flanagan Officer Kenealey

Officer Pulido Officer Stewart Officer Roldan

Officer Huggins Officer Stanwood

INCIDENTS BY AREA: DISTRICT A 190 DISTRICT B 203 DISTRICT C 137 DISTRICT D 277 DISTRICT E 148

Juveniles with Homemade Fireworks In early January a Paladin Officer patrolling in District B located two juveniles at-tempting to detonate home made fireworks near the bicycle trail running parallel with Natomas Blvd. The juveniles tried to toss the device into a nearby drainage ditch, but were contacted by the Officer before they could dispose of it. The Officer identified the juveniles as residents of the community and was able to notify their parental guardians, who were called to the scene. All contraband found was destroyed and the juveniles were surrendered to the custody of their parental guardian. Rummaging in Natomas Park. Throughout the month of January Paladin Officers encountered a total of 9 persons rummaging through garbage in the community. In all incidents the suspects were iden-tified, warned and escorted out of the community. This trend of scavenging for recy-clables and sometimes personal documents (ex: bank account statements) is on the rise in the community. I’d like to remind community members that garbage isn’t always gone once it hits the streets, so please shred or burn your important documents. We recommend you’re a little more vigilant on Sunday and Monday nights. Report any potential scavengers directly to Paladin or the Sacramento Police. Assistance Provided at Traffic Collision. In early January Paladin received a call of a traffic collision on Club Center Drive near Maybrook Drive. When Officers arrived they found a single vehicle collision obstruct-ing west bound traffic on Club Center Drive just east of Maybrook Drive. The driver of the vehicle involved had lost control and struck the west bound curb, disabling the vehicle. The driver was found in good spirits with no injuries or signs of intoxication. Officers helped the driver clear the disabled vehicle from the road way and remained on scene to direct traffic until the tow truck arrived. The Benefit of Home Surveillance. A standing project of mine for several years now in Natomas Park has been to keep an updated list of those home owners with active surveillance systems. This information has proven curial more then once in helping identify and apprehend criminals. In one recent incident juveniles vandalized a home owner’s property, but the path they choose to flee was directly in view of one neighbors home surveillance system. With the foot-age we retrieved from the vigilant neighbor we managed to identify the juveniles in-volved. If you have a surveillance system that records and would like to put it to use with helping fight crime in the community, I encourage you to send me an email so I can add you to our contact list. “This information is only shared with fellow staff at Paladin, Natomas Park HOA management and local Law enforcement.” Corporal W. Ferguson #107 wferguson@paladinprivatesecurity.com www.paladinprivatesecurity.com

Paladin will respond to alarm calls at your  residence as a  value‐added service.  If you wish to take advantage of this  option, simply inform  your alarm company of  our 24‐hour  

dispatch center’s number  (916‐331‐3175).  

Please keep in mind that in doing so, you are permitting Paladin   officers to enter your property in response to calls and to take  reasonable measures to investigate suspicious circumstances. 

Paladin Disclaimer

N A T O M A S P A R K N e w s

Natomas Park Master Association is continuing its efforts to enforce pa rk ing ru l e s throughout the

Community. Parking enforcement vio-lation letters have many members up-set and feel it’s unfair. I would like to generally summarize the parking rules for everyone’s clarification:

1. Streets are not to be used for resident parking at any time.

2. Resident garages are to be used for their intended purpose, the parking and storage of cars, boats and similar vehicles.

3. Resident driveways may be used for vehicle parking as long as no portion of a sidewalk is blocked at any time.

4. Resident garages and driveways may be used for guest parking.

5. Streets may be used for guest park-ing, not to exceed 72 hours.

With the parking rules clarified, let me explain why these rules are important to you personally. In general, the de-veloper built single family residences with two and three car garages de-pending on the lot size and builder floor plans that were offered. By fol-lowing the parking rules, 1) vehicles are off the street and make the streets in the Community more esthetically pleasing and maintains property val-ues, 2) vehicles parked in the garage are significantly less likely to be van-dalized or stolen than vehicles parked in the street or driveway, 3) vehicles parked along the streets can cause

safety hazards by obscuring driver visibility, not to mention the chance of a child darting out into the street be-tween vehicles parked along the street, 4) parking on the street does have an impact on property values.

It is no secret that crime involving ve-hicles on the streets and driveways in our Community is on the rise, even if you have not have been a victim of such crime, it will indirectly affect you by increased vehicle insurance premi-ums and possibly affect your home-owner’s policy based on crime statis-tics for our 95835 zip code.

So the bottom line, is that the parking rules benefit everyone directly or indi-rectly. Everyone benefits when you follow the rules. Thank you for your cooperation!

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Remember… Per CC&R Section 8.09,  Trash cans can be visible 

for only 24 hours  ‐  12 hours prior  to pick‐up and  

12 hours afterward. 

Pull Those Cans In!

Do You Know Which NPMA District

You’re In?

Natomas Park Master Association is divided into five (5) districts. Dis-trict's A thru E. It's important to know your District when time to cast your vote on important matters of the Association. Visit the website under Resource Center and then click on Community Facilities to view a copy of the new district map or take a peek at the new, color-coded map recently hung at the clubhouse.

From the Community Manager

PARKING AT YOUR OWN RISK

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As a participant in the City of Sacra-mento Neighborhood Traffic Manage-ment Program (NTMP), Meadows’ residents will soon be asked to vote on installing traffic calming devices in their neighborhood. During the past year, volunteers from the community have served on a Traffic Calming Committee (TCC) to review engineer-ing data, resident surveys and traffic-related concerns in the area. From this information, the TCC established project goals and developed a traffic plan which was presented at a com-munity meeting on March 7th.

Residents now have an opportunity to vote on the plan, which focuses on speed reduction and vehicular and pedestrian safety and includes speed lumps, crosswalks and safety-related parking restrictions. A newsletter with the proposed plan and a ballot will be mailed to each residence in the project area. Ballots will arrive in mailboxes the week of April 4th. To move forward for City Council ap-

proval, 25% of the ballots must be returned with a simple majority in favor. Residents with questions about the plan can call Debb Newton, Meadows NTMP Project Manager, at 808-6739. More information about the program can be found at www.cityofsacramento.org/ transpor-t a t i o n / t r a f f i c - e n g i n e e r i n g /trafficntmp.html

City of Sacramento Neighborhood Traffic Management Program

Natomas Bl.

Mabry Dr.

N-borough Dr.

Club Center Dr.

Meadows NTMP Boundary Map

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N A T O M A S P A R K N e w s

Fitness & Activity Classes

A complete listing of all offered classes can be found on the community website under Your Community and then click on The Club @ Natomas Park or visit the Class Calendar

in the toolbar. Handouts are also available at the Club.

2011 NPMA Election  

Candidates Sought Board of Directors and District Delegate Positions  

Board of Directors and  District Delegates:   Who Are They? 

 

There  are  two  entities  within  the Natomas  Park  Master  Association (NPMA)  that  are  comprised  en‐tirely  of  individuals  elected  into office,  District  Delegates  and  the Board of Directors.  

Board of Directors:  The  five‐member  Board  of  Direc‐tors  is  the  governing  body  of  the association,  corporation,  and  com‐munity.  It  holds  open  meetings each  month  involving  itself  regu‐larly  in  community  and  legal  is‐sues,  policy,  procedure,  rules,  and enforcement of the governing docu‐ments, to name a few. Board mem‐bers  are kept  informed of  commit‐tee discussions and vote upon com‐mittee  recommendations.  The Board  is ultimately  responsible  for management, financial activity, and operations  of  the  association through its management team, staff and service providers. Directors are voted  into office by Delegates each spring during  the  association’s  an‐nual meeting. Directors are NPMA members who  volunteer  their  ser‐vice  for  a  three‐year  period.  It  is vital that members participate in all 

voting  efforts  and  instruct  their Delegate  to  vote  for  the  Director candidate  that  represents  their community interests.  

Directors  are  held  to  a  very  high standard  and  are  historically individuals  who  have  served the  community  in  other  posi‐tions  (such  as  a  Delegate  or committee  member)  and  have gained  knowledge  and  insight to the current issues, objectives, and  needs  facing  the  Board.  The  individuals  who  fill  the positions  of  Director  or  Dele‐gate influence the direction and nature  of  the  community.  Do not  take  voting  in  the  associa‐tion’s elections lightly.  

District Delegates:  The association is currently divided into  five  geographic  districts  for purposes  of  voting.  The  home‐owner/members  within  each  dis‐trict  elect  their  own  Delegate  and Alternate  Delegate  during  an  an‐nual  election.  A  Delegate’s  role  is that of voting on behalf of all mem‐bers  within  his  or  her  district  on certain  association  issues  as  need arises.  The  most  common  activity and  obligation  of  a  Delegate  is electing  Directors  to  the  Board.  

Delegates  are  required  to  obtain “voting instructions from the Mem‐bers”  (accomplished  by  a  vote  of members) prior  to  acting.  It  is  im‐portant  that  each member  partici‐pates  in all voting efforts for his or 

her opinion to be heard and carried forward by their Delegate. Members  in  good  standing  of  the Natomas  Park  Master  Association may submit their written intent via email  to  the  Inspector of Elections, gvorster@natomaspark.org,  or by mail to Inspector of Elections, P.O.  Box  348677,  Sacramento,  CA 95834‐8677.    Candidates  will  be sent  a  candidate  packet,  including instructions,  election  information, application  and  questionnaire  to complete. Deadline  for  submission is April 16, 2011. 

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Visit your community website and get “Get Logged In”!

All the information needed to complete your new profile is located on the main page of the new website. Simply click on and complete the

Sign Up process to create your login and password that will give you access to the private/secure areas of the site. Personalize your

profile, contact the HOA, and get up-to date information, view minutes, newsletters, Membership Has Its Advantages, NPMA

Business Owner Directory, and other important community documents.

NatomasPark.com

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Attention Lap Swimmers!

As of January 2nd, the lap pool has been heated on a month-to-month basis.

Sign-in will be required for all swim-mers and pool usage will be reported to the Board. The pool will remain heated if the Board deems usage great enough to support the expense.

As we move into the month of March, the Club’s maintenance team has been hard at work in restoring the facility for the

upcoming summer season. Mem-ber use of the fitness center has been excellent this year. Keep those January resolutions going strong! With the summer season approaching, management will begin hiring for the café and pool monitor positions. Customer ser-vice is a priority; there will be con-tinual training to insure your Club experience is always pleasant and enjoyable.

Join me in congratulating Joseph Viray nominated by his team as “Employee of the Quarter”. Jo-seph was recognized for his con-sistent effort in maintaining the Club’s appearance and always go-ing above and beyond for both

members and co-workers.

The Club has purchased a TRX system for the fitness center. The TRX system is a suspension resis-tant trainer that emphasizes muscu-lar endurance and aerobic condi-tioning. Individuals who use the TRX system will benefit from a high intensity workout that pro-motes fat burning and improves athletic performance. As the TRX system is unique and requires in-struction prior to use, the Club Management requires that all indi-viduals interested in using this sys-tem meet with staff trainer, Juliet, to review the system. Once an individual has received approval from Juliet, the system can be checked-out at the back desk using your membership card. A club staff member will install the sys-tem to the bracket located in the aerobics room. If you are inter-ested in setting up an appointment with Juliet, please call (916) 284-0734.

Message from The Club Manager

Have You Moved Simply submit a written request to management via:

• email to admin@natomaspark.org • website address change link under member services on the tool bar • mail to: NPMA PO Box 348677 Sacramento, CA 95834

Do You Shop At Raley’s? submitted by Beth Mahoney, PSC

Why not grab and ac-tivate a free Raley’s Quality of Life card located at the front desk of The Club and help our neighborhood schools earn money for supplies. Raley’s will donate a percentage of every shopping visit to your chosen Natomas Unified District school(s) every time you swipe your card at the register.

This unique service, a mobile bike repair shop, spent last fall making heads turn at North Natomas com-munity events. In fact, it was featured in the national Ameri-

cazzzn Bicyclist magazine! It is used at community, school, and business events to perform diagno-sis, basic bike maintenance, and repair for community members. Keep checking our website – we’ll be posting scheduled events that you can attend in 2011! If you'd like to schedule our unique bike to be at your business or event in North Natomas at no cost to you – let us know! Contact Kim Read at 419-9955 or kim@nntma.org.

North Natomas TMA

by Bo Banks

N A T O M A S P A R K N e w s

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The Club now offers a free personal training session for all members that would like to find out more about the Club’s exercise equipment and/or would like guidance on their personal fitness goals.

ALERT!

ATTENTION CLUB MEMBERS!!

NPMA is proud to introduce a new program, Membership Has Its Advantages that we hope will help our homeowners in these hard economic times. It’s a simple discount program

Here's what you do: Go to the businesses listed on Natomaspark.com and click on Membership Has Its Advantages on the toolbar.

Present your Natomas Park Club Card when you are ready to purchase.

Here's what the business does: Gives you a percentage off your purchase (listed below). That’s it! There is no cost and there are no minimum purchase requirements but YOU MUST SHOW YOUR CARD TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNT.

Please check the website frequently as new businesses will be added often! There are over 50 participating business.

If you do not have a card, this is a good time to get one! Bring your Grant Deed or final closing statement and your identification to the Club and get one FOR FREE!.

If you have a business and would like to participate in this program, please contact the Administrative Office at (916) 925-9200 to find out how it works AND remember, there is NO COST to get involved.

Exclusively for Natomas Park Residents March’s sampling of participating businesses…

Sign up for your free introductory, 45-minute session with our new

personal trainer, Juliet.

Contact Juliet at (916) 284-0734 for an appointment.

Sessions are on a first come, first served basis.

March 5 ~ 6:30 pm Tickets: $7.00 (limited availability)

Kids activities & Drink specials!!

Catered by Hannibal’s

10% off 

10% off 

50% off 

For the past couple of years, as a Real-

tor, the most challenging sell in Nato-mas has been the remapped “flood zone” issue that placed Natomas on the radar and sent food insurance rates through the roof. As a Natomas resident, I can personally speak from experience that it has con-tinued to be a concern of just how much it would cost.

Luckily, the news that several residents and definitely many Realtors have been waiting for has finally become official. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has agreed to sponsor a “temporary” two-year relief at preferred premium rates.

Affected Buildings Previous to January 1, 2011 (FEMA’S Verbiage) “Buildings that have been newly mapped into high-

risk flood zones (i.e., labeled with “A” or “V” on the flood maps) due to a map revision on or after October 1, 2008, and before January 1, 2011, are eligible for a Preferred Risk Policy (PRP) for two policy years effective between Janu-ary 1, 2011, and December 31, 2012.”

The aforemen-tioned policy will apply to most residents living within zip codes of 95835, 95834, and 95833 who o w n " P o s t FIRM" homes (built after 1978).

Although we cer-tainly do benefit

from this new FEMA policy; let’s be reminded this is solely a temporary fix to our flood rates. Hopefully, this two-year extension will provide the neces-sary time required to upgrade our cur-rent levy modifications.

For questions regarding Preferred Risk Policy, please contact your insurance

agent directly. Additional information can also be found at:

www.FloodSmart.gov, www.FloodSmart.gov/PRPExtension or

by calling the Help Center at 1-800-427-4661.

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HUGE $AVINGS ON FLOOD INSURANCE RATES FOR NATOMAS... By John Lanting & Tomas Garcia, NPMA Members and Realtors

Preferred Risk Policy Building Coverage

Contents Coverage Premium

$125,000 $50,000 $294

$150,000 $60,000 $313

$200,000 $80,000 $343

$250,000 $100,000 $365

Premiums provided by Farmers insurance

What will a PRP flood insurance policy cost? Bedrooms Baths Sq. Ft. Sales Price

5 4 3,417        370,000$            

4 3 3,657        350,000$            

5 3 3,188        350,000$            

4 3 3,389        330,000$            

4 3 2,550        287,000$            

4 4 2,724        280,000$            

4 3 2,672        267,000$            

4 3 2,771        250,000$            

4 2 2,013        244,900$            

4 4 2,305        239,000$            

4 3 2,587        231,000$            

3 2 1,862        230,000$            

3 3 1,906        230,000$            

4 3 2,192        220,000$            

4 4 1,910        220,000$            

3 3 1,603        203,500$            

4 3 2,007        190,000$            

Natomas Park Sales ‐ January 2011

 

In December 2010, NPMA Management conducted a limited, random survey of the community regarding the compliance de-partment. The survey respondents ranked the overall appearance of the community highest with a 2.96 rating on a scale of 1-4, 14.5% of the respondents rated overall appearance as excellent and 3.6% rated overall appearance as poor. When ranking vehicle parking, the survey respondents gave the lowest rating of 2.37, with 9.6% giving it an excellent rating and 23.1% a poor rating. Also, in the written response section of the survey, half of the responses concerned parking enforcement.  

These responses are frustrating to management as we have focused the greatest portion of our resources to parking enforce-ment. Our frustration appears to be the community’s frustration as well – so we are appealing to the residents to work with management to enhance NPMA’s parking enforcement program. The most significant obstacle faced is forming a compre-hensive database of which vehicles belong to which address. In turn, we are asking your help in identifying vehicles in your neighborhood that are parked on the street and to which property address the owner of the vehicle resides. Please do not re-port guests who are visiting as they are allowed to park on the street. Please use the form below and return to NPMA, PO Box 348677, Sacramento CA 95834.

License # Make/Model Color Owner Address

Your name (optional) Phone (optional)

2010 Compliance Department Survey...We Need Your Help! 

ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE

INVITATION ONLY The Architectural Control Committee

reviews changes submitted by residents and ensures that they are in compliance with the CC&Rs, Architectural Guide-lines, and other governing documents.

MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Regular Meeting

Fourth Wednesday - 6:30 pm

The Natomas Park Master Association Board of Directors meets regularly on the fourth Wednesday of

each month and is open to the membership of NPMA.

The NPMA Board of Directors meets in closed executive session following

its regular meeting, and as needed to discuss potential litigation,

contractual issues, personnel issues, or member discipline.

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NATOMAS PARK Committees CLUB ADVISORY GROUP Second Tuesday - 6:30 pm

The group assists and advises The Club management and the HOA Board

concerning: club operations, programs, policies, rules, and facility needs.

Please bring your ideas and suggestions to the next meeting.

PARKS AND SCHOOLS COMMITTEE

Third Monday - 6:00 pm

The PSC meets to address the needs and desires of Natomas Park residents in the area of building and expanding our park

system and developing and securing our school system. All residents

are welcome to attend any meeting to share their comments or concerns.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Third Wednesday - 6:30 pm

The Finance Committee meets to review and provide financial expertise and budget recommendations for the

Board of Directors and other committees.  

SOCIAL ADVISORY GROUP First Tuesday - 6:30 pm

The group meets monthly and as needed to plan events at The Club and within the community. Come

share your ideas or offer your help for any event.

PLANNING COMMITTEE Meets Quarterly 

(Jan, Apr, July & Oct) Second Wednesday - 6:30 pm

The committee reviews and discusses upcoming property development

plans and communicates with the City of Sacramento concerning projects in

North Natomas.

TRAFFIC AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Second Monday - 6:30 pm

The TSC meets to discuss traffic and crime in Natomas, receive reports

from the security vendor, and formulate policy recommendations

to the Board.

Kids Zone Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm &

4:00 - 8:30 pm

Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sunday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

$3/hour & $2/hour for siblings Discount cards available.

Group Classes

Details can be found on the community website or pick‐up a copy of the class schedule on your next visit to The Club. 

Class Calendar

Friday Body Sculpting 9:00 am

KinderDance 4:00 pm

Zumba 5:00 pm

Step Aerobics 6:00 pm

Family Karate 7:00 pm

Thursday Athletic Yoga 9:00 am

Toddler Music 10:10 am

Taekwondo 5:15 pm & 6:00 pm

Core/Abs 7:15 pm

Active Yoga 9:00 am

Family Karate 10:00 & 11:00 am

Pre-school Olympians 12:00 pm

KinderDance 1:00 & 2:00pm

Saturday New Time Circuit Training 9:00 am

New Time Core/Abs 10:00 am

Yoga Mix 7:00 pm

Sunday

Monday Interval Cardio 9:00 am

Zumba 4:00 pm

Family Karate 5:00 pm

Step Aerobics 6:15 pm

Gentle Yoga 7:30 pm

Tuesday Cardio Camp 9:00 am

Toddler Music 10:10 am

Taekwondo 5:15 pm & 6:00 pm

Pilates Mat 7:00 pm

Wednesday Body Sculpting 9:00 am

Zumba 4:30 pm

Step Aerobics 5:30 pm

Boot Camp 6:15 pm

Mixed Level Yoga 7:30 pm

Family Karate 8:45 pm

Get Involved! Join a Committee

N A T O M A S P A R K N e w s

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Natomas Park MOMS Club

A community of MOMS who support each other as we navigate the joys

and trials of motherhood!

Our activities include: • Playgroups • MOMS Night Out • Book Club • Babysitting Co-op • Service Projects

For more information,

email us at sacnpmomsclub@yahoo.com

or visit our website: http://sites.google.com/site/

natomasparkmomsclub

Calendar of Events March 2011

Are you a Natomas Park owner who owns a business? We would like to intro-duce you to your NPMA neighbors by spotlighting your business in the Natomas Park News. Please submit your business information and any services or photos that would help your neighbors get to know who you are and how you could serve them! One business will be spotlighted monthly.

Your NPMA Business listing will also be listed on the community website. Please send in your business name, industry category and contact information. Submit your information via the website information request link, email to Laura Goss at lgoss@natomaspark.org or mail to: NPMA, PO Box 348677, Sacramento CA 95834

Do you Own a Business?

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 

Social Advisory Group 6:30 pm 

2  3  4 Happy  Hour  5:00 pm 

Family Bingo 6:30 pm 

5 Mardi Gras 6:30 pm 

6  

7  

8 Club Advisory  Group 6:30 pm 

9  

10 Delegate’s  Mtg 6:30 pm 

 

11 Happy  Hour  

5:00 pm 

12 

13  

14  

Traffic & Safety 6:30 pm 

15  

 

16 Finance   

Committee  6:30 pm 

17  

 

18 

St. Pattys Day Happy  Hour  5:00  

 

Cash Bingo 6:30 pm 

19 

20  

21  

Parks & Schools                                                                   Committee  6:00 pm 

22  

23 Board of  

Directors Mtg  6:30 pm 

24   

 

25 Happy  Hour  

5:00 pm 

26 

27                

28                   

29  

30  31   

  

 

Answer:

V O L . 1 2 I S S U E 3 M a r c h 2 0 1 1

It was Virginia with 8! (the year shown is the year they were elected): George Washington (1788) Thomas Jefferson (1800) James Madison (1808) James Monroe (1816) William Henry Harrison (1840) John Tyler (1841) Zachary Taylor (1848) Woodrow Wilson (1912)

• Ohio Produced seven (7) • Massachusetts and New York each produced four (4)

Natomas Park Master Association P.O.  Box 348677 Sacramento, CA 95834 

www.natomaspark.com Natomas Park News

NPMA Business Owner’s Directory

The Directory has outgrown the Newsletter and is  still growing!  Check out the business listing and  see what  services your NPMA neighbor's have to  offer by visiting  www.natomaspark.com and  clicking on NPMA business directory under  

Stay Connected on the toolbar or by picking up a copy the next time you visit the Club. 

N A T O M A S P A R K N e w s

Do you know a member of our community who deserves special recognition? Perhaps through volunteer work, ath-letics, or business endeavors? We would like to include those profiles in the community newsletter.

Please submit your stories and photos for review to Laura Goss at loss@natomsapark.org.

Deadline for submission is the 1st of each month.

COMMUNITY STAND-OUTS

NPMA Business Owner ~ March Spotlight

Soirée Design Studio is a chic, stylish studio that pulls your event together with grace and gusto no matter your budget. From engage-ment parties and designer weddings to corporate events and birthday celebrations, Soirée Design Studio guaran-tees you an unforgettable event!

Soirée Design Studio is the preeminent event design and coordination firm in the greater Sacramento area.

Soirée Design Studio works with only the very best vendors to ensure complete client satisfaction.

Lead designer and principal, Jennifer Blankenship-Gowin

Soirée Design Studio Phone: (916) 505-1865 Email: Events@SoireeDesignStudio.com Website: www.SoireeDesignStudio.com

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