HowTo: Post Files

Here’s a link to a two minute video on how to post (“Publish”) a PDF file (e.g. our Voice newsletter) onto the SVMHA Website. Click: Video Link.

Below is a step by step text version of the directions.

Intro
Many types of content can be posted on our HOA website. All are easy to do with a computer or tablet and even a cellphone, and can then be accessed by our community via their computers, tablets or cellphones. You can even Post (aka Publish) new content from a phone or tablet. It’s easy to print anything that’s on our website to share with others, make a PDF, or to save and read offline.

How To Post PDF Files
This brief intro is for posting PDF files like the ones Bob has created with the app he uses for doing the Voice. Other types of files like Image files are handled similarly, and adding or interspersing your new text content is also easy to learn. By posting PDF files you will get to know the system well enough to share any PDF or image file, and adding text will be a trivial next step.

Explore
Please keep in mind that it’s COMPLETELY safe to experiment on our site. You can experiment without clicking “Publish” and nobody else will ever see it. Even if you Publish, it’s easy for you to Delete anything you’ve done. Also, anyone with the site’s Editor “Role” or higher access can edit or delete for you.

Learn
It’s also pretty easy to create fancy content like the Voice from scratch on our site. Then that content can easily be printed or shared as PDF files after it’s Published here.

Steps To Post Files On SVMHA.com
a. Log In.
b. Create a new “Post” draft.
c. Add a Title.
d. Choose a “Block” of content.
e. Save, Preview & Publish.

a. Log In.
Launch a web browser app and type in the SVMHA.com address.
For ease, use this special shortcut link and Bookmark it in your browser:
wordpress.com/home/svmha.com

Anyone with a posting “Role” account like the ones given to new Volunteers on our site can use this link, since they’ll then put in their own SVMHA “Username” and “Password” at the prompts. If you’re a San Vicente resident & HOA member and would like a Role that enables you to contribute posts, please contact the HOA using the Contact form at the bottom of the Home page. With a few minutes a month, you can help the HOA and your neighbors.

b. Click “Write blog post” at lower-right.

Click “Write blog post” at lower-right of the Edit screen

c. Add a Title. Just click “Add title” and try to keep it short. For periodic things like this example Voice or Meeting Minutes, please us the same format as prior posts on the topic so they’re easy for the site to list and for people to find. This practice Voice post is named in the same style as previous Minutes posts (Month Day Year) and Voice or Calendar posts (Month Year).

d. Choose a Block (item). This can be text, images or many other things, but since we’re posting PDF files of the Voice and Calendar that were created in a different app we just want those 2 Files. Note that many of the types of things displayed on the list require a more expensive subscription to WordPress (host of our inexpensive site), so it saves money to stick with text, images, and files. Video can be included by posting it to YouTube (or some other free service), and simply adding a Link (use the chain link icon) to put a link in the text here on our site. That’s how the video link above was done.

There are different ways to select Files, and we’re going to use the black Plus sign at the right. When you click that, a list of popular icons pops up in a box and it may contain a “File” icon to click. If not, click the “Browse all” black bar at the bottom, and a taller version of the box pops up at the Left. Scroll down (note the thin scroll bar atop the right edge) slightly if needed, to find the icon for uploading a “File” Block item. (In the “Media” section of the box, “File” is the 5th item)

Note that while you can just start typing Text below the Title line, you MUST select the Image or File type to insert an Image or File (e.g. PDF), or else the entire Post might be blank below the title. This may happen even though the post looks ok in Edit mode.

Drag your file from your computer (or tablet or phone) to the box that opens, (or click the “Upload” button to be guided through a selection process that lets you browse the files on your computer). WAIT while the file is uploading from you to the SVMHA website, and it appears on your screen. You’re almost done already.

e. Save, Preview, and Publish. First we’ll Save a “Draft” version of what we’ve done. Click the icon for that, at the upper-right of the screen.

Then we’ll open a Preview tab or Window to see how it will look. Click twice on the Preview icon next to the Save icon. Preview lets you see it as a Desktop computer will, or a Tablet, or a Mobile phone. Presuming you’re doing this on your computer, choose Desktop and click Preview. It doesn’t matter though, because the website automatically displays all content so it will look and operate best on the device you or our visitors are using at any moment. You can scroll up and down again, to see how it fits with the website header lines and side columns.
Next close the Preview tab or Window. Now, back in the Add New Post tab or Window, just click Publish twice, and you’re Done!
You can find and click the round portrait at upper right to Log Out, or just close the browser and shut off your computer.

When the Preview looks good, close the Preview tab (or window) and (after clicking Save again if you’re super cautious) click the “Publish” button highlighted in upper right of the Add New Post tab or window. DONE!

Now you can:
Shut down your computer, go offline, close your browser, etc. or:
Click the fancy “W” inside a circle, square black icon at upper-left, then the “Profile” icon that looks like the gray silhouette of a person inside a circle at the upper-right, and last the square “Log out” button at the left.

All this took vastly longer to type (and exponentially longer to make the video linked to above) than to actually post a PDF or image file. After a couple of posts, it takes about a minute to post a PDF. Typing up and Publishing this text post like with an added video link and image file took half an hour.

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April 2022 Voice

Here’s a copy of the April 2022 Voice. You can read it here or download to print, or to enlarge it or this month’s Calendar on your screen. If you’d Like -or prefer Not- to see it posted here every month in addition to the printed version, please let SVMHA HOA President Bob Mann know.

If there’s enough interest, we’ll publish both this AND the printed version. It’s possible it could appear here before your printed version arrives. In addition, if interest merits there could be additional material published here beyond what’s in the printed version. Because it’s quick, easy and free to publish here this could then become a supplement and an additional place to watch for any news or updates before the next printed Voice is distributed.

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April 2022 Calendar

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Here’s a copy of the April 2022 Calendar that’s in this month’s Voice. If you’d like to see the Calendar posted here every month in addition to in the printed Voice, please let SVMHA HOA President Bob Mann know.

If there’s enough interest, we’ll publish both this and a copy of the Voice here AND in the printed version. It’s possible they’d appear here before the printed version arrives. In addition, if interest merits there could be additional material published here beyond what’s in the printed Voice. Because it’s quick, easy and free to publish here this could then become a supplement and an additional place to watch for any news or updates before the next printed Voice is distributed.

SVMHA C-19 Page Updated

The C-19 Page here at the SVMHA website was updated today, adding two new Links for news on the novel Corona virus and related COVID-19 pandemic.

One link is to a short PBS Amanpour & Co. interview about new trends in early home detection and treatment, developed during the NYC case surge. It’s particularly relevant to “at risk” populations, such as those with preexisting medical conditions or over age 55. Significant emphasis is placed on the importance of early detection and treatment, including much that can be done at home.

One detection strategy mentioned several times is to use an inexpensive home “pulse oximeter“ to monitor our blood oxygen level if we have any reason to suspect risk of C-19. Walmart had one for $20, though it may be sold out as word of this useful tool gets out.

A free detection strategy also mentioned in some detail is to monitor respiration rate. NYC experience showed that base (resting) breathing rate increases as C-19 infection develops, but people don’t notice it. If we establish our normal healthy rate, we can check it to see if there’s a significant increase. That of course could be somewhat difficult to do by ourselves, and perhaps also affected by worrying about C-19. Some oximeters selling for about $50 and up claim to provide both blood oxygen and respiration rate.

The other link is to a review of the 100 or more vaccine development efforts worldwide. The article begins with a brief explanation of the challenges involved in bringing a safe and effective vaccine to global deployment. On page two it describes the eight current top candidates already in clinical trials, and provides a link to a World Health Organization (WHO) site to watch for more info & updates.

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8/9/2018 Board Minutes

San Vicente Homeowners Board Meeting Minutes

Monthly Meeting

August 9, 2018

www.svmha.com

email: svmha.340oldmill@yahoo.com

Meeting called to order at 7:00

Officers Present: Bob Mann, Cheryl Mrachek, Carolyn Howe, Mark Allen

Board Members Present: Lilith Imbrogno, George Misbeek, Cindy Enderby, Dick Mires, Don Webb, Ellen Duke, Tony Jimenez

The minutes from the July 12^th meeting: motion to approve was made by Cindy, seconded by Mark, approved.

Guests: 39 guests were in attendance.

Treasurer’s Report:

Checking Balance $3956.64

Income $135.00

Expenses $2.50

Bruce Stanton $375.00

Balance as of July 31, 2018 $3714.14

Legal Defense Money Market $20958.79

Interest $2.76

Money Market as of July 31, 2018 $20961.55

HOA is in the process of returning the DPG funds approx. $1400.00

Carolyn to research to deposit money market funds into a ten month CD at 2% interest.

Social Committee Report: Charlene Hovey: The End of Summer event is Sept. 22^nd. Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, beans, Drinks and Ice Cream. $7 for residents and $10 for guests. Make sure you get your checks in ASAP. This event will fill up fast and could be closed before the actual cut-off date.

Document Review Committee/GSMOL Report:

Ellen thanked the Document Review Committee for their work.  Committee members included:  Tony Armendariz, Patty Byrum, Rama Fox, Tony Jimenez, Dick Mires and Ellen Duke.  GSMOL provided access to the experience attorney and our HOA provided the funds.  Ellen repeated that the new park documents were significantly better than those received last year.  St. Vincent’s modified the majority of approximately 30 concerns.  Continuing concerns include 1) the definition of common area facilities not including the Gym or RV Park, 2) the subletting prohibition, 3) burdensome requirements for prior written approval, 4) a manager who has to refer many managerial decisions to others, 5) the park indicating that it does not consider itself responsible for providing a resident directory, and 6) liability language in the Rental Agreement (our attorney, Bruce Stanton, advises us that this language will not take effect if the Homeowner does not sign the Rental Agreement).

It is important that everyone read the documents when they are distributed.  The Committee may have missed something.

GSMOL Attorney Bruce Stanton advises existing residents of California mobile home parks that they are not required to sign new park documents and should not sign new documents unless it is beneficial to them.  In our case, he is advising us not to sign the documents.  However, we can sign or initial that we have received the documents.  Ellen is checking on whether new residents who had to sign the 2017 Rental Agreement in order to move into the park may be advised differently.

Volunteers are needed to help distribute a flyer door-to-door to all homeowners which will include our attorney’s recommendations.  Please email Ellen Duke (ebduke@yahoo.com) or message or call Ellen at 805-637-3327 if you can help. This is an important service to our whole community.

Rama Fox, Space #34, is chairing the Subletting Committee, which is preparing for a presentation to Management.  The option of subletting can make a big difference in a person’s life – and their family’s.  Please send letters regarding the importance of subletting and how its prohibition will affect you to Rama Fox as soon as possible:

Rama Fox, Space #26, or by email: rama@ramafox.com

Please join HOA and GSMOL!   The next GSMOL Meeting is Thursday, August 23rd, at 6 PM.  

DPG Report: Bob Enderby is working on ideas to help residents evacuate in case of emergency. Suggest using Cathedral Oaks gate to avoid congestion on Old Mill with Rancho and Apartment residents. The other gate at the end of Round Tree would also be open and an option, with limited clearance of 11’ and no pavement. An evacuation map will be included in next month’s Voice.

Business: Our new park directory has some issues. The time has passed for residents to submit corrections. Hopefully the 2019 directory will cross reference by name and space number, which seems to be where all the errors are.

The HOA sent an email to Mary Manzo on August 1^st regarding the Arroyo, security of the “man” gates and the lack of fencing behind the RV storage area. A response was returned the next day. The bid for the work in the arroyo will most likely take place in September. Management is submitting a work order for the “man” gates. They are also requesting bids for higher fencing behind the RV area.

HOA membership is down from last year. We need to seek out and talk to neighbors who may have forgotten to pay their dues in 2018.

Inspections: Management has streamlined the inspection report to make it easier for the residents to understand. Many sheds are “grandfathered “in for now, but when property is sold management could make the owner fix any discrepancies before sale is complete.

Onsite manager issue. Does San Vicente have to provide an on-site manager? St. Vincent’s response was that their manager could respond, if needed. Our manager and Director of maintenance both live in the Ventura area and was impossible for both to respond during the Montecito US 101 closure in January.

We would like to have an update on the status of the gym equipment. Many residents are eagerly awaiting the news.

Speeding still a problem……………..SLOW DOWN

Thank you for supporting your HOA

The next HOA meeting will be on September 20, 2018 at 7:00 pm

This date is the third Thursday, instead of the second as usual.

Motion to adjourn by Don, seconded by all

Meeting adjourned at 8:07 PM

7/12/2018 Board Minutes

San Vicente Homeowners Board Meeting Minutes
Monthly Meeting
July 12, 2018

Meeting called to order at 7:00

Officers Present: Bob Mann, Cheryl Mrachek, Carolyn Howe

Board Members Present: Lilith Imbrogno, George Misbeek, Cindy Enderby, Dick Mires, Don Webb, Ellen Duke

Board Members Absent: Mark Allen, Tony Jimenez

The minutes from the June 14^th meeting: motion to approve was made by Dick and seconded by George, approved.

Guests: 39 guests were in attendance.

Treasurer’s Report:

Checking Balance $3959.14

Income $0

Expenses $2.50

Balance as of May 31, 2018 $3956.64

Legal Defense Money Market $20956.29

Interest $2.50

Money Market as of May 31, 2018 $20958.79

HOA will return the DPG funds approx. $1400.00

Carolyn to research to deposit money market funds into a ten month CD at 2% interest.

 

Social Committee Report: Mollie Mann: The Sept. 21^st BBQ is closed. There is a waiting list. Tri Tip by Stanley. August, no event. September is a mystery dinner by Stanley.

2018 Document Review Committee Update by Ellen Duke:

On June 29^th, the committee submitted their recommendations and concerns to St. Vincent’s. There were about 30 items.

On July 16^th, St. Vincent’s will meet with the committee to respond to the report.

St. Vincent’s has indicated that they will be issuing a new document package in early August.  St. Vincent’s will be holding a “Meet and Confer” meeting with residents after the new documents are issued, as they did last year.

A response is being prepared to St. Vincent’s announcement that they will not permit subletting even though it does not affect their nonprofit status. This contradicts what was promised at last year’s Meet and Confer meeting and will negatively impact residents. Residents are encouraged to contact Rama Fox or Ellen Duke regarding the importance of this issue or to share experience with subletting.

The GSMOL attorney continues to advise all residents that they are not required to sign any of the new documents and the attorney advises us not to sign any of the new documents. He reports that the last rental agreement that we signed is the one that is in effect, unless we sign a new rental agreement. New residents will have to sign the new rental agreement to move into the park. The new rules and regulations, architectural standards will go into effect from 2 months to 6 months after issued unless they are withdrawn.

GSMOL Update by Ellen Duke:

Thursday, July 26^th is the next GSMOL meeting. Everyone is encouraged to attend. This will be after St. Vincent’s response to the committee’s report. There will be a discussion of the anticipated documents and options for response.

Information was received that indicated that not everything on the inspection sheets being distributed had to be done immediately. This is being researched further.

Ellen noted the importance of everyone joining HOA and GSMOL, or at least one of those organizations.

Water Aerobics

There was a spirited discussion about the conflict between the Thursday 10:30 – 11:30 Water Aerobics class and the posted Guest Hours of 10am – noon daily. After the meeting, Ellen Duke followed up with management (Isabel) and was told that in the future, swimmers will be allowed to swim in the pool while the class is going on. Ellen confirmed this with water aerobics class participants.

DPG Report: Bob Enderby is working on ideas to help residents evacuate in case of emergency. Suggest using Cathedral Oaks gate to avoid congestion on Old Mill with Rancho and Apartment residents. The other gate at the end of Round Tree would also be open and an option. Block Captains need to know which residents would need help evacuating.

Business: Our new park directory has some issues. Management said they noticed four errors. But a resident did a survey and has discovered more than 21 errors. The information that was gathered by residents going door to door was not utilized. Preferences of residents about phone numbers, names, etc. needs to be fixed.

To add to the problems that are occurring at the pool. During guest hours, some residents who are swimming laps are instructing the guests to stay out of the lap area. Guests that happen to be small children need to swim side to side and must cross the lap lane. Solution: Residents should swim when guests are not allowed.

Residents would like to have the GYM equipment back sooner than later. Also wondering why tennis courts are getting an update first. One resident has asked management four to five times about the equipment and has not received an answer. We would like a time line, not the standard answer, “we are looking into it”. Opinion is that, why the gym equipment was completely removed, where no one could use equipment, but money was invested in the tennis facility which was in need of repair, but still useable.

One trade off we used to enjoy, was the reciprocal agreement with Rancho, where we could use the golf course and they could use our tennis facility. Is this agreement still in effect?

The “peeping-tom” issue was handled poorly. The incident was reported to the office on June 5^th and the only notification to residents appeared in the “Park Update” dated June 27^th. Unacceptable.

Fencing between the apartments on Old Mill and the RV parking area is only two feet high. No security as anyone could enter our park anytime.

Rancho Santa Barbara is in the process of trenching and deepening the channel of Atascadero creek. With the forecasters now predicting an El Nino this winter, the question we have: is San Vicente going to deepen the channel thru our park this summer and fall before the rains come.

A resident voiced concerns about not having maps readily available for anyone, guests or vendors coming to our park for business. If there is no map, how can individuals know which way to proceed? Another suggestion was to replace the small signs throughout our park are faded and hard to read that point to which space numbers are where. Suggestion: Put the big map back up at the Old Mill entrance?

Property inspections: Forms are confusing. No prioritization on what needs to be done immediately or can wait. Many do not understand the last page.

Concerns about how slowly things are being done. Simple questions still take weeks to answer. Frustration

Charlene Hovey has contacted Shred-to-You to come to the park on August 8^th at 11:00 for any document shredding that you wish to do. A typical “bankers box” around 25 pounds will cost $5.00. To be paid by the individual with their documents. Details will be in the Voice next month.

The email list of HOA members is being updated. Those who have not paid their dues for 2018 will be removed from the list.

Speeding still a problem……………..SLOW DOWN

Thank you for supporting your HOA

Next HOA meeting will be August 9th, 2018 at 7:00 pm

Motion to adjourn by Don, seconded by all

Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM

FYI

Rosa’s email address is: rparedes@sv-sb.org

Mary’s email address is: mmanzo@sv-sb.org

Isabel’s email address is: ivalenzuela@svmhp.org