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July reminds us to appreciate our freedom! On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later, delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence. From 1776 to the present day, Americans have celebrated July 4th as the birth of our independence, with festivities ranging from fireworks, parades, and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues. Let's all have fun and stay safe! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

Overnight Parking Requests: Whenever you plan a camping or boating trip and need to park your RV, boat, or trailer in front of your home to ready it, please request an overnight parking permit to avoid a violation. 😀

Notice of Vacation: When planning a trip, you may notify the HOA of your departure date and how long you will be away. Having your emergency contact info, a list of authorized vendors, and other details, allows our Security Team to monitor your home during a routine patrol. If we know no persons should be there, a vehicle in your driveway with an open garage door loading items will cause Security to approach, investigate, and potentially stop a crime in progress.

"Yield-chasing investors are snapping up single-family homes to rent out or flip." ~ Wall Street Journal, April 4, 2021

The Augusta Ranch community is being targeted by outside investors intent on converting homes into highly profitable Short-Term Rentals (STRs) marketed on VRBO, Airbnb, and similar websites. STRs may appear a suitable strategy for some who are selling their homes right now, but STRs are becoming a severe nuisance for our community and threaten property values.

Augusta Ranch has always allowed Long-Term Rentals. Those rarely cause a problem because the occupants behave as residents who respect and enjoy our community's beauty, tranquility, and amenities. In contrast, STRs increasingly are generating a long string of serious complaints, including:

It's widely recognized that outside investors are becoming increasingly active here locally. Families move out, weekenders pull in, and the complaints pile up. HOA's throughout the East Valley are making covenant changes to rein in this unfortunate trend. Augusta Ranch is one of the few that has not yet acted, making our home values increasingly vulnerable.

Your HOA board unanimously urges homeowners to vote YES to adopt this amendment as we strive to protect our beautiful, peaceful family community that we all enjoy. As investors gobble up more and more of our properties, this may be our last chance to stop the invasion.

Click on the buttons below to read the amendment and VOTE by way of giving your written consent.

To encourage ease in voting, we will also offer online access via the VOTEHOANOW. You should receive a time-sensitive postcard and email with instructions for that website.

If you have any questions or concerns, we encourage you to call Kamin Havens at 480-354-1236 or attend the board meeting on May 16th, at 6:30 PM.

Summer is a great time to visit your air-conditioned Red Mountain Library. You are free to browse and check out books as well as participate in summer reading programs for prizes by reading books, completing challenges, and attending virtual performances. Prizes include books, food coupons, park passes, and more! The program runs through August 1st. Learn more and sign up at MaricopaCountyReads.org.

July Coloring Pages

Regarding the Fourth of July, it’s worth reminding all residents of the following tips to ensure a safe, enjoyable celebration.

Click the button below for detailed descriptions:

"Boss Baby 2 - Family Busine$$"

Follow this link to read the entire HOA Flag Policy for rules on sizes, conditions, acceptable displays, flagpoles, and more.

Flags that you may display are identified by the newly revised edition of ARS § 33-1808. These flags include official or replicas of the following:

OR, you can pay through Venmo: @Augusta-Ranch, 4-Digit Code: 7657

As much as Augusta Ranch residents may treat the heat as no big deal or maybe a mild annoyance, overheating can be a severe health risk. If you underestimate our summers and don't take precautions, you could be one of the 2,000+ people who wind up in the emergency room every summer with heat illnesses.

And of course, we don't want that, so read on to know "what to look for" to avoid heat stroke. If you take away nothing else, remember that during the summer, a bottle of water is your most important fashion accessory.

Heat stroke is the most severe heat-related illness. It occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature. The body's temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and the body cannot cool down. Body temperature may increase to 106 degrees or higher within 10 to 15 minutes. Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not provided.

According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, the path to a life-threatening heat stroke follows a fairly predictable series of steps, with several warning signs.

Thirsty: Being thirsty signals that you're already starting to get

dehydrated. As soon as you get thirsty, make it a point to drink

some water and get out of the heat.

Heat cramps: Cramping, pain, and spasms in your abdominal

muscles and legs signal that you are losing too much water and salt.

Drink water and get inside.

Heat exhaustion: Your body temperature will likely be near normal. You enter dangerous territory when your skin becomes cool, moist, pale, flushed, or red, with heavy sweating, headache, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, and exhaustion. With these symptoms, get inside immediately and drink a small glass of cool water every 15 minutes until you improve.

Heat stroke: During heat stroke, your temperature spikes above 103 degrees, which can damage your brain and internal organs. Other signs include hot, red, and dry skin, changes in consciousness, rapid, weak pulse, and rapid, shallow breathing. At this point, call 911 immediately.

Some ways to avoid heat illness include staying indoors, wearing

lightweight clothes in light colors, taking regular breaks, and drinking lots of water. We're sure you've heard this advice before, so make sure you are following it! ☀️ ☀️ ☀️

Exciting Toptracer® Technology!

Toptracer is fun for adults and kids of all ages. The whole family will enjoy hanging out in our beautifully appointed hitting bays and spending time together in this super-fun, healthy environment.

We are delighted to report that golf is having a strong resurgence in popularity. The time is right for Augusta Ranch Golf Course to step up its offerings to meet the increased demand and stay competitive. Toptracer® is an exciting technology that is fast becoming the standard expectation. If you are a golfer, you're going to love this!

Toptracer digital technology takes golf to a new level of fun and excitement. Using the same dynamic technology seen on PGA broadcasts, Toptracer computers transform the old driving range experience using launch, speed, curve, and other data analysis – all delivered in real-time as you hit your ball out onto our live range.

You can download the Toptracer Range app on your smartphone – it allows you to keep track of and store all the amazing Toptracer data available for every shot you take.

Click here and here to see some video examples of Toptracer.

Learn more at the Toptracer website: https://www.toptracer.com/

The image below shows where the Toptracer® setup will be installed relative to our driving range.

for Augusta Ranch Golf Club.

Your Security Patrol Team

Augusta Ranch Security Patrol Team consists of three full-time armed guards licensed by the Arizona Department of Public Safety. The guards patrol our community approximately 18 hours per day, seven days a week, continuously changing schedules. They work through Valley Protective Services, Inc., and have a close working relationship with the Mesa Police Department, who may rely on our guards to assist when needed.

If it doesn’t look right to you, let our Security Team know. It takes all of us watching to help keep Augusta Ranch a safe place. Possible reasons to call Security might include parking violations, solicitors, trespassing, open garage door, criminal damage, animal control, lost/found property, and any suspicious activity, persons, or vehicles. For neighborhood non-emergencies, we're here to help!

Augusta Ranch Security Patrol Team: 480-518-3399

Mesa Police non-emergency line: 480-644-2211, option 2

the dollars take care of themselves. 😃

Here are just a few simple things you can do to improve the energy efficiency and comfort of your home this summer:

A friendly reminder to keep your lawn green and well-maintained and weeds under control during the summer months.

See Something, Say Something 😀👍

Anytime you notice common area landscaping needing attention or repair, please call 480-354-1236 or email Kamin, our community manager, with the location. If you observe excessive irrigation water running down the street, please contact Security ASAP at 480-518-3399.

The Augusta Ranch Oktoberfest will be held on

October 1, 2022. We are ready to start vendor

registration. If you or someone you know is

interested in becoming a vendor at this event, please

register as soon as possible to secure your place!

On Monday, June 27, the Board of Directors approved increasing the Working Fund Contribution from $300 to $800 starting August 1, 2022. The Working Fund Contribution is a one-time fee a buyer pays at closing for future maintenance and capital expenditures. There were many factors that the Board of Directors took into consideration, but the most influential factor was the increased cost of maintenance and capital projects over the last year. We compared surrounding and similar neighborhoods in the East Valley and found that we were substantially lower than most. If you want to read more on the Working Fund Contribution Amendment, please go to the AugustaRanch.org website and click on Association Documents. If you have any questions, please contact Kamin Havens at (480) 354-1236 for further details.

The Board of Directors establishes the basic policies of the HOA and oversees operations and procedures. Many projects are in the works at any one time to benefit the community. The Board meets on the third Monday of every month to make decisions that move these projects forward. Board meetings are open to all residents of Augusta Ranch, and we welcome you to attend. Records of the agenda and minutes are available on the Augusta Ranch website: augustaranch.org.