Spanish Ranch #1 Information

The LUNCH BUNCH meets the THIRD

RESIDENT MANAGERS/OFFICE THURSDAY of each month to go out to lunch at
various area restaurants.
Manager: Teresa Cruz,
Rutherford Investment Co. NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH meets the
Office address: 28400 Granada Circle SECOND TUESDAY.
Phone: 510-783-5535 BINGO is the FIRST and LAST SATURDAY
Office hours: 9-12 and 1:30-4 Monday-Friday. of each month.
Rent may be dropped in mail slot in office door
(next to laundry room). MISCELLANEOUS
Jeffrey Stoopes, Assistant Manager
The Clubhouses are available to residents for
On-call for emergencies Sat.-Sun.-Holidays private affairs. Contact the Office, 510-783-5535
In an emergency, call 510-783-5535. SWIMMING POOL / HOT TUB
Call will be directed to a pager. Pool open May-October. Hot Tub open year round.
The POOL ROOM inside Main Clubhouse is available for
ORGANIZATIONS residents to use. See the office for a key.
COMPLAINTS/SUGGESTIONS/REPORTS
The Los Rancheros Association and the Spanish
are to be submitted to Park Management in
Ranch #1 Ladies Club are automatically comprised of
WRITING and must be SIGNED.
park residents. There are no dues.
For any complaints or suggestions concerning safe-
MEETINGS of the Los Rancheros Association are the ty, maintenance, replace/repair, the Executive Board
FIRST THURSDAY of the month at 7:00 p.m. requests a copy as well. These also must be in writing
in the Main Clubhouse. and must be signed.
LADIES CLUB meets the SECOND THURSDAY of each RESIDENT REPORT FORM ON PAGE 14.
month at 12 NOON in the Main Clubhouse. Bus transportation information on page 3

SR-1 Association & Community Contacts

ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
President: Dawn Plaskon — 214-2199
Vice President: Jeanie Schultz — 784-1997
Secretary: Darlene Richardson — 785-8780
Treasurer: Kevin Kelly — 589-8119
COMMUNITY CONTACTS
Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ron Gomez, 782-5183
N.E.R.T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dawn Plaskon, 887-2199
N’borhood Watch . . . . . . Darlene Richardson, 785-8780
Spectrum Meals (Tu&Th) . . . . . . Ruth Horton, 732-6671

ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE BOARD EL TORO — Jeanie Schultz — 784-1997

Dave Abreu, Judy Allen-Rogers, Maurice Carcamo,
June Christian, Marvin Daley, Jerry Higgins,
Ruth Horton, Patty Little
Spanish Ranch I HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
meets the FIRST THURSDAY of the month
at 7:00 p.m. in the main clubhouse
unless otherwise announced.
The EXECUTIVE BOARD meets the
THIRD WEDNESDAY
at 7:00 p.m. in the main clubhouse.
COMMITTEES
Dime Bingo . . . . . . . . . . Lorraine Schmuck — 783-7294
HMOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fran La Torre — 887-1509
Lunch Bunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open
e-mail: el toro.editor@comcast.net
OR [NEW!] eltoro@spanishranch1.org
Deadline for all submissions to the El Toro is the
10th of each month for the following month.
WEBMASTER
Rev. Charles Eldred—webmaster@spanishranch1.org
EL TORO MAGAZINE
is published monthly by Mobile Home Park Magazines
and distributed by volunteers around the first of the
month. Dates and times of activities are noted
on the calendar therein. Special activities will be
announced in the regular pages.
Extra copies of the magazine (or replacement copies
if you got missed) are available in the Main Clubhouse
after distribution is complete.

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 JOIN US Join us for
at the meeting of the First and Last Saturdays
SR-1 Homeowners Association of each month,
THURSDAY,
July 1, 2010
at 7:00 p.m.
in the main clubhouse
Are you
BURNED UP
over the noise leading up
to the 4TH OF JULY? NOON TO 3:00 P.M.
Special guests from HPD will Snack bar open before play
speak about the law enforce- and during breaks
ment for the holiday weekend,
typically a VERY NOISY time Ron Gomez, coordinator 782-5183
in our neighborhood. Volunteer help is appreciated, call Ron for info.
EVERYBODY THAT LIVES HERE is asked to
attend (not just the homeowner).
NOTICE
Per state law, no one under the age of 18
Next meeting: is allowed in the clubhouse during Bingo
THURSDAY, August 5, 2010
Revisions to the bylaws are to
be voted on at this meeting.
Please see proposed revisions pp10-12. SR-1 Helping Hand
Committee
NEW WEBSITE!
Are weeds, rubbish, or overgrown plants
on your lot a cause for concern?
for Is your home in need of sprucing up with
washing or painting ?
SPANISH RANCH I
We’re here to help!
RESIDENT INFO Give Dave or Marvin a
call, and we’ll see what
www.spanishranch1.org our team can do to
The El Toro and the Bylaws of the Los Rancheros extend a helping hand.
Association are posted here. If you feel that you
All the latest! Check it out! could use a helping
hand, just ask!!!
Call us, or park
Our voicemail box is now set up. The
management, to
phone number for the association is: schedule a lot
510-274-1771 (or 510-274-1sr1) assessment.
510-274-1771 (Association voicemail)
More info on page 5.
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MANAGERS’ CORNER
A tribute to Kenny and
Shari Bachmann
I would like to thank Kenny and
Shari on behalf of the management,
owners and residents of Spanish
Ranch 1 for their dedication to this
community. For 13 years Kenny
and Shari have assisted manage-
ment to respond to resident’s needs
on a daily basis.
Like the creed that mailmen fol-
low, through rain, sleet, snow and
the dark of night, they made them-
selves available to any resident
who presented any need.
When Guillermo and I started
working at Spanish Ranch 1 in
2007, Kenny and Shari extended
their hand and knowledge to help
Guillermo and I assimilate to the
Food Bank
Donations
for the Alameda
County Food Bank
Barrels,
an ongoing community
service project,
may be
dropped off
in the office.
(Due to scavenging and theft,
the barrels are kept in the
conference room, but staff will
see that all donations
are collected into them.)
PLEASE DONATE!
Check your pantry for non-
perishable food items you can
spare or buy a can or two
extra when you’re shopping.
Come by and drop it off in the
office. Thank you!
Park. Kenny and Shari have been
the most dependable and hard
working people we have ever
worked with in our management
career. There have been countless
occasions that projects took us past
quitting time and I would tell Shari
to go home. Without exception
Shari would always say, “no, I will
stay until we finish the project” and
always be the first to open the fol-
lowing morning. Shari and Kenny
not only completed the job with a
smile, but made it their passion to
help people.
Kenny and Shari continue to
enjoy their lives as residents of
Spanish Ranch 1 and continue to
spend time with friends they made
over the years of living in our com-
munity, us included.
Nothing would make me happier
then to see Kenny and Shari have
the time to do all the things their
hearts desire without pressure of
responding to emergencies. They
can enjoy shopping (Shari), visiting
their daughter and grandson and
enjoy this phase of their life togeth-
er. I am very happy they are my
friends.
Thank you for all of the support
and laughs you have given us and
will continue to give us.
Your friends,
Teresa and Mr. G.
Guillermo’s Corner
Guillermo has been so busy with
multiple projects the past month,
we are only listing the top 10 below.
COFFEE
is available
in the
Clubhouse
daily
during regular
office hours for
residents of
Spanish Ranch I.
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Give him a pat on the back next
time you seem Guillermo out in the
community for all his hard work
and dedication.
1. Stained and sealed pool bench-
es. They look great Mr. G.
2. Installed new pool filter grids.
3. Three (3) trees removed and
ground down, six (6) trees replaced
throughout the park.
4. Tree trimming on Miranda
and Cartagena to prevent branches
from scratching cars.
5. Graffiti removal from signs
and men’s bathroom wall in laun-
dry room.
6. Ivy trimming on perimeter
wall.
7. Repaired fence again in car-
wash area at upper carwash.
8. Removing paint from back
gate key pad due to vandalism.
9. Replace “EXIT” sign in club-
house with LED sign.
10. Annual Fire Hydrant inspec-
tion completed, no repairs needed.
Thanks to all residents who are
working very hard to correct the
items on their homes and spaces
from the lot inspections.
Remember, it is about maintaining
your home and space, not just
cleaning it once a year.
Plumbing
issues:
Please do not flush:
• baby wipes • feminine supplies
• disposable diapers • Depends®
or large amounts of rice,
potatoes or GREASE!
Please Report
Vandalism:
Please — call the police
and then the office if you see
anyone vandalizing property
in the Park such as breaking
street lights, signs and back
gate key pad, etc.
Please report anything
suspicious.
Thank you, Teresa Cruz,
SR-1 Manager
 Joy Cunningham
January 30, 1936-June 13, 2010
Long-time resident Joy Cunningham
died June 13, 2010 in Hayward at the
age of 74 after an all-too-brief battle with
cancer.
Joy and her late husband, Jack,
moved to Spanish Ranch 1 in 1977, into
what was then a relatively new adult-only park. They took an
Tuesday,
active interest in the community and were known as willing July 13, 2010
participants and volunteers for its activities and services.
After being widowed around Christmas 2000, Joy found 7:00 p.m.
comfort with her friends in the Ladies Club, serving as coordi- in the Clubhouse
nator of the Lunch Bunch for the past several years. She’s been
involved in many park social and service groups — the quiet
one with the snow-white hair, from judging kids’halloween cos- REPORT PROBLEMS IN YOUR
tumes to setting the table for Spectrum. Always kind and soft- NEIGHBORHOOD TO
spoken, Joy provided a home for a young park resident so the Darlene Richardson
teenager could finish school after her family moved. 785-8780
Joy has been the right arm to both Spectrum coordinator (file a complaint, too, or call the
Ruth Horton, and Bingo snackbar chief Dawn Plaskon, and her police, 293-7000.)
quiet, competent help will be immeasurably missed by both.
Joy was a familiar sight on frequent walks around the Neighborhood
neighborhood with her ill-tempered little chihuahua, Zorro,
now pining for his mistress. Watch
Joy was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, her sons Be Aware • Notice
Paul and Jimmy, and daughter Cathleen. She is survived by
her daughter Carolyn Cunningham of Vallejo, grandsons Mark Call police
(Trisha) Cunningham of Modesto, and Daniel and Justin Allen – Notify the office –
of Kansas and Texas, respectively. Granddaughters that sur-
vive her are Jennifer (Jesse) Stein of Placerville, Jill (Andrew)
Reported Crimes:
Kahler of Sommerset, and Heather Beebe of Oregon. She is
also survived by five great-grandchildren. No crime has been reported
Information on services was not yet available at presstime. this month.
Violation of park rules:
It appears the pool is becom-
Pet Owners! ing a problem. Park rules are
not being enforced. It has been

Keep ’em IN! reported that people are going

into the pool in street clothes,
some girls have gone in in bra
Only indoor pets are allowed and underpants.
in the park. Running and “cannonballs”
Don’t let your CAT out to be digging in are prohibited, but being done
someone else’s by both children and adults.
landscaping or flowers! Toys, balls and floating rafts
have been reported being used
Walk your DOG on a leash in and around the pool.
(it’s the law) and it’s your The pool rules need to be
responsibility to pick up your enforced by management.
dog’s waste and
properly dispose of it. Park Vandalism:
No report from Management.
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The Resident Request Form is a simple

form that asks your name, your contact informa-
tion and your concern or problem. When submit-
ted, this goes to the Association president Dawn
Plaskon or a designated representative. It’s how
you bring concerns to the attention of the resi-
dents’ leadership!
Please note: This does not replace the Resident
Suggestion/Complaint form on page 14 which
must be filled out and taken to the park’s busi-
ness office if your issue is with park conditions or
residents or anything else properly within the
scope of owners/managers .

Improvement The following ideas were dis-

LOVEY enjoys a good run, but when
she’s tired, she just hops up on the foot -
rest of her human Beverly’s motorized
wheelchair and rides home in style.
Committee report
Here's a brief recap of last week's
meeting with Rutherford and the
Improvement Committee of the
Association.
Street Signs: Rutherford will be
replacing the street signs.
Communication: Teresa will
notify Dawn of park maintenance
issues/announcements so she can
post them on the SR1 website in a
timely manner.
Feral Cats: The city feels the
best way to deal with the cat situa-
tion is to keep one feral cat (spayed
or neutered). This will keep other
cats away. If you take all the cats
away…many more will take over
that territory. Management wants
all the cats gone and has purchased
a trap. Management agreed to
hand out the brochure when some-
one borrows the trap.
Rutherford expressed the desire
to have some HOA involvement
with:
• Revising Park Rules
• Ideas for the small clubhouse
• Annual walk thru Park to
schedule tree trimming
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cussed:
• Community garden at small
clubhouse
• Golf putting green (in shuffle-
board area)
• Dog run/dog park at small
clubhouse
Cabinets: Previous president
told on-site manager she has a per-
sonal issue she’s dealing with and
will meet with her about the cabi-
nets in a month.
Clubhouse rental: Manager
refuses to post a calendar, showing
the dates the Clubhouse is rented.
Management needs a written
request with a check for the
deposit. There was no compromis-
ing on this subject, due to the
games that were played last year.
NOTE: Only indoor pets
are permitted by the park
If YOUR cat is outside and it
wanders into one of the traps,
it will be presumed to be feral
and be taken to the local ani-
mal shelter. It can be quite
costly to bail out your cat so
keep it inside where it belongs!
 Association Meeting Minutes – June 3, 2010
Vice President Jeanie Schultz called the meeting to
order at 7 p.m in the temporary absence of the presi-
dent. Pledge of allegiance was said.
Guest speakers: Sara Lamnin and Mark Salinas,
running for Hayward City Council were introduced.
They each gave a brief description of themselves and
what they stand for. Q&A of candidates came next.
President Dawn Plaskon assumed chair when she
arrived.
All officers and board members were present.
Fran LaTorre spoke about the task force that was
created at City Council on the proposed changes to
the Mobile Home Residency Ordinance (hard
copies were handed out to those present). Fran also
gave an update on Assembly Bills 1964, 1803, 761,
2120, 2439, 2029 and Senate Bills 951, 1097, 1047
(hard copies were handed out to those present).
The President has purchased a new web domain
for the association: www.spanishranch1.org
The President introduced the new association com-
mittees (with a brief description), chairman, and mem-
bers of each committee or community position:
HMOA representative—Fran LaTorre, chair (C)
Clearing Help—June Christian and Dave Abreu
Welcoming—Patty Little (C), Judy Allen-Rogers,
Darlene Richardson
Disaster—Stacia Higman (C)
Helping Hands—Dave Abreu and Marvin Daley
Improvement—Kathy Calvert (C)
Neighborhood Watch—Darlene Richardson
El Toro Editor—Jeanie Schultz
El Toro was not received until that day (June 3)
and so was only partially distributed. Mention was
made of a flyer being distributed with the El Toro. The
city has a pilot Volunteer Weed Abatement program
for people (62+ or disabled) who may need help with
yard work (weeding and cleanup). This program will be
occur June 28 and they will only be doing 15-20 homes.
Application deadline is June 14th.
Kathi Calvert gave an Improvement Committee
Report. Management has purchased a trap for catch-
ing cats in our park. Discussion of what happens once
the animal is handed over to the Hayward Animal
Shelter. Problem is residents are putting food outside
and this attracts not only domestic cats but wild ani-
mals as well. Dave Abreu did some research on the
internet and found some home remedies to repel cats
“Newspaper Tubes”
currently fashioned from large PVC pipe if your
newspaper doesn’t supply one, are used to
notify residents of events via flyers and
the monthly park magazine.
Please call the office and let them know if you
need a tube installed at your home. 783-5535
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and wild animals. A hard copy was handed out. A resi-
dent mentioned a dog that is tied outside all day and
seems aggressive. Kathi explained about the tree trim-
ming and stated management would like some resident
to accompany the arborist when they do the inspec-
tions.
Special Los Rancheros Association, Inc meeting
minutes of May 19th were read. Motion made, second-
ed and carried (M/S/C) to approve them.
President gave an update on the status of trans-
ferring incorporation and financial documents,
and association belongings along with the keys to the
storage cabinets. Past officers and board members have
not yet responded to our requests. At president’s
request, M/S/C to postpone adoption of the budget
required by the bylaws until July.
Bylaws Revision Committee: Chairman Jeanie
gave a report on their progress. The committee met for
a couple of hours and decided that generally the lan-
guage was good, but that the by-laws just needed
enforcing. Some language changes were made for clar-
ity and will be published in the El Toro and voted on at
the following Association Meeting after publication.
President stated that we are entitled to ten (10)
representatives to the HMOA meetings with five (5)
being voting members. Fran LaTorre, Dawn Plaskon,
Jeanie Schultz, Evelyn Ely and Darlene Richardson
volunteered to be the five voting members. M/S/C to
accept these volunteers. Next HMOA meeting will be
held on September 18th, place to be announced. A flyer
will be distributed about a week beforehand.
HMOA report was give by Fran. There were not
enough voting members present at the last HMOA
meeting to elect new officers. The election was post-
poned until the September meeting. Meanwhile a
bylaw committee was established to go over the word-
ing and make recommendations for changes at the next
meeting (ie. term limits, number of voting members
needed, etc.)
The President will contact Jerry Abbott, our repre-
sentative to City Council, to ask if she will continue in
that role.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Submitted by Darlene Richardson, Secretary
Save the Date! for a
FLEA MARKET
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Details are still being finalized, but to get
an early-bird jump on reserving a table,
leave your name and phone number on the
association’s voice mail 510-274-1771
and you’ll be contacted.
LUNCH BUNCH SCHEDULE POOL RULES
1. Pool hours are from 9 am to 9 pm. Pool is open
The Lunch Bunch meets on the third May through October. Therapy pool is operated and
THURSDAY (unless otherwise heated year round.
announced) of each month at 12 noon. 2. Pools are for the exclusive use of residents and
All are welcome to join us as we visit their guests. All guests must be accompanied by a res-
area restaurants. ident and the resident is responsible for the conduct
of their guests. Only four guests per space are
2010 allowed, at any one time, and on a space available basis.
July 15 Elephant Bar 3. Children under 14 should be accompanied and
Aug 19 Marie Callender’s supervised by an adult when using the pool or therapy
pool.
Sept 16 Sizzler
4. No LIFE GUARD IS ON DUTY. PLEASE DO
Oct 21 Applebees
NOT SWIM ALONE.
Nov 18 Mimi’s
5. All persons using pool or therapy pool must
Coordinator: TBD shower pool side before entering pools. Anyone using
suntan oils, lotions, or other ointments must re-shower
before entering pools.
6. Persons in swimming suits or trunks, wet or dry,
will not be allowed in the clubhouse.
Join the 7. Swim fins, diving masks, rubber floats, toys,
Ladies Club balls and the like are not permitted in the pools.
(Individual swim goggles, baby life jackets and arm
at noon on the floats for small children are OK.)
second 8. Screaming, running, horseplay, cannonballing and
diving are not allowed in the pools.
Thursday
9. Only manufactured swim wear in good condition
for may be worn in the pools.

DIME BINGO!
containers are permitted anywhere in the pool area.
Ladies! Bring your lunch and let’s get
together. Dessert provided.
around the pool will lose their pool privileges.
Costs only a dime a game, winner take all!
+ .25 for the bank which gets raffled back to
somebody at the first gathering in January.
Come to the Main clubhouse on
the Second Thursday, at noon!
For more information call
Lorraine Schmuck 783-7294
Ladies Dime Bingo is for mature women who
would like to get together for sharing ideas.
Dime Bingo 2010 Dessert Schedule:
July: Irene • August: Lorraine
September: Fannie • October: Lorraine
November: Bridgette • December: Party
NO SHORTS, CARGO PANTS,
UNDERWEAR, CUTOFFS, T-SHIRTS
10. No food, alcoholic beverages and/or glass
11. No bobby pins or jewelry in pool.
12. Residents climbing over or under the fence
ATTENTION RESIDENTS!
Do you have something to give away,
swap or sell? Any items wanted?
We can list these things for individual
residents in the El Toro, in a new section.
No “business” sales (Avon, Mary Kay) and no services
(home care, cleaning) or anything that might
qualify as advertising, may be listed. For that you need
to deal with the MobileHome Park Magazines
advertising staff (contact info is in each issue).
NO PHONE CALLS! E-mail your listing to the editor
at eltoro.editor@comcast.net no later than the 10th
of the month or put in my paper tube at 28408
Granada Circle. You can put limited contact info in
your ad if you like, but please include name, address
and phone number with any submission.

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 Minutes – Board Meeting May 19, 2010
All officers and board members present except
Maurice Carcamo and vice president Jeanie Schultz
who was excused. Guests: Kathi Calvert
1] Set up process to remind board members of
meetings. Discussion. Secretary to remind board mem-
bers of upcoming meetings.
2] Officer ’s Update: Secretary of State,
Franchise Tax Board, Checking account —
Current President has contacted past President (out of
town) and Treasurer (referred us to past president) to
make a smooth transition between boards and is wait-
ing for the past president to return. In December the
Association voted to pay the penalties and fees assessed
by Franchise Tax Board of California, which was done
in January 2010. The Secretary of State has removed
their suspension of Los Rancheros Association, Inc.
A Franchise Tax Board suspension is still in effect,
pending the processing of Form 199 for 2006-2009.
Their records show that Norma Moore reported that
she had dropped off the outstanding forms on April 30,
2010; however, no receipt was issued. FTB states it
could take 90 days for the process the forms. They also
suggested that we maintain the current tax ID#’s
because it is harder to dissolve a corporation and these
numbers are attached to our 40 year old association.
Past President contacted management about the
formation of a new organization and requesting cabinet
space. Disposition of storage space is pending a decision
by management and the return of the past president.
Current President has requested a meeting between
the new board and management to discuss things we
would like to see happen. Dawn requested a meeting
before the next Association meeting on 6/3 and Greg is
to let her know.
Discussion of when the next Board meeting should
be held. Decision was to hold it on Wednesday, June 16,
7 p.m. main clubhouse. Discussion about leaving the
first fifteen minutes available for residents’ concerns.
Limit resident to two minutes to present their concern,
followed by a discussion of the issue during the execu-
tive session
3] Bylaw committee report – Patty reported
they had discussions on changing the name of the asso-
ciation; changing when the board meeting would be
held; removing El Toro and Neighborhood Watch as
committees; what constitutes a “legal resident”; and
discussion as to whether secretary and treasurer posi-
tions would be combined. Generally wording was
thought to be good.
4] Formation of Improvement Committee –
Kathi Calvert – Chairman, members include: Dawn,
Kevin, Patty and Darlene. Board members discussed
proposals regarding updating the use of space use in
common areas around the clubhouses. Among the ideas
are a dog run in the fenced in area at small clubhouse
Free Spay or Neuter,
with vaccination,
for feral cats living in the cities of Hayward,
Union City, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo or San Leandro
Phone: Hayward Friends of Animals
(510) 886-7546
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and a set of raised beds for a community garden where
the horseshoe pits were. There were concerns about
vandalism, but consensus was that benefits outweighed
the risks. The mission of the Improvement committee is
to meet with management monthly to present and dis-
cuss concerns about park health, safety and mainte-
nance schedules.
5] Formation of Residents’ Clearing House
Committee – duties would include listening to resi-
dents’ concerns, taking down name, address, telephone
number and what the concern is about. There would be
no decisions made just the taking down of information.
This would happen either during the Association meet-
ing or immediately following the meeting. June and
David volunteered to do this. Dave will draft up a form
that they could use during the interview of resident.
6] Formation of Residents’ Aid Committee
(since named Helping Hand Committee) – Marvin and
David volunteered. David drafted a few suggestions for
flyers to be handed out to residents. Discussion. Dawn
asked that this draft be emailed to her and she would
work on the wording.
7] Formation of Welcoming Committee – Patty
is Chairman, members are Judy and Darlene.
8] Formation of Disaster Committee – Stacia
Higman proposed as Chairman, prospective members
include Patty, Judy, and Darlene. Dawn will contact
Stacia with the list of volunteers and ask that Stacia
prepare a statement for June 3 and set a meeting date
be set.
9] Formation of Cooperative Events
Committee – N.E.R.T., Bingo, Neighborhood Watch,
and Association work together to promote events in the
park.
Discussion of Flea Market. We decided to check for
the second Saturday in August.
Discussion of Thanksgiving dinner for those res-
idents that do not have family to celebrate it with. The
decision was made to bring back this event.
National Night Out on Tuesday, August 3rd.
Dawn will follow up with management on the sug-
gestions that a year-at-a-glance calendar be posted,
that management could simply put a RED ‘X’ on the
days that are already taken. This will eliminate the
process of filling out a Hall Request form and crossing
out date after date.
VERY IMPORTANT: Communication between on
site managers and Board, and between Corporate and
Board.
10] Association Meeting Agenda – Dawn has all
information from our board meeting to create agenda.
Meeting adjourned @ 8:25 p.m.
Submitted by Darlene Richardson, Secretary
Gratis!
Vacunas y castradíon femenina
o macho para gatos salvaje/feral.
Para gatos que viven en Hayward, Union City,
Castro Valley, San Lorenzo o San Leandro
Llamar al teléfono: (510) 886-7546
Hayward Friends of Animals
 GUARANTEED!
Come and Eat!!
It’s a SNAP!
(Senior Nutrition and Activities Project)

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

SPECTRUM MEALSA government-sponsored program for seniors over 55.

Es un programa guvernamental para ancianos mas de 55 años.

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 Ruth Horton 732-6671.

Call Ruth Horton — 732-6671

for reservations or information. (Help is invited, too.)

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 se lon ellos.
$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.

THWART THE PROBLEM?

• Please notify the office if there is a
THIEVES!
problem with park facilities or lighting.
Put your mail in the • Call if you need a tree trimmed or drains
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE are blocked.
• ALSO, call the office to report suspicious
MAILBOX
located in front of the
activity, solicitors, excess noise, etc.
• Report criminal activity the police first, but
Main Clubhouse close to the ALSO to park management, and
street (near the Park map). Neighborhood Watch!
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 Los Rancheros Association Bylaws
Spanish Ranch #1 Mobile Home Park
Proposed Revisions: May 2010
The committee tasked with reviewing the bylaws and proposing changes felt that the language of
the existing document as revised in 2005 was for the most part acceptable, and reflective of the mis-
sion and goals of the Association. Past problems resulted from the bylaws not being adhered to or being
misinterpreted. Accordingly, revisions are mostly clarifications and simplifications. These proposed
changes are being published in the July El Toro, and will be voted on at the August 5, 2010 meeting.
Language to be changed is strikethrough (strikethrough) with new language bold face and under-
lined. The reasoning of the committee for the change is in italic.

Article I The name of this organization shall
be LOS RANCHEROS SPANISH RANCH IASSOCIA-
TION, a non-profit organization. Hereafter LOS
RANCHEROS SPANISH RANCH I ASSOCIATION
shall be referred to as the ASSOCIATION.
RATIONALE: To choose a name that more accurately
names our organization, and to leave behind some of the
negative associations with the previous name.
Article II Purpose and Goal
SECTION 1: It shall be the purpose of the
Association to foster and promote a safe and harmo-
nious living environment for all the residents through
the sponsorship of cultural, education and social activi-
ties of general appeal so that all residents feel welcomed
to participate in the Association. It is also our goal to
promote a friendly environment within our community
for all residents while respecting the privacy of all indi-
viduals. We will always consider the fact that we are a
family park. Our recommendations and decisions will
reflect that fact. Discrimination of any type will not be
tolerated. Lastly, the Association shall act as the politi-
cal action body whenever it becomes necessary to defend
the rights of all park residents granted under the
Hayward Mobile home Rent Stabilization Ordinance,
the California State Mobile home Residency Law
(California Civil Code Sections 798 through 799.10), all
other California state laws and codes, United States
laws and codes.
SECTION 2: The Association will work with and
listen to the concerns of residents and discuss with
Management the decisions made at the Executive Board
Meetings and the monthly Association meetings to
improve living conditions, safety and well-being of the
residents of our Park. If the park residents along with
the elected officers and the Board of Directors of the
Association feel that the management staff is not coop-
erating with our requests made concerning the park res-
idents’ amenities and living conditions, the Association
will take all steps necessary to resolve those unsolved
issues.
Article III Membership
SECTION 1: All legal residents of Spanish Ranch
#1 Mobile Home Park are automatically members of the
Association, without levy, upon establishment of resi-
dence. Legal residents shall be defined as those resi-
dents who are registered with the management of the
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park and of legal voting age as defined by the State of
California.
SECTION 2: Minors age 14 and under shall be
accompanied by a parent or guardian to all adult social
events.
Article IV Elected Officers
SECTION 1: The elected officers of the Association
shall be the President, Vice-President, Recording/
Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer.
The simple title of Secretary is sufficient. There was
some discussion about adding language to allow for the
combination of the positions of Secretary and Treasurer
but it was decided to leave this as is for now.
SECTION 2: The term of office shall be for one
year based upon a fiscal year beginning May 1 and end-
ing April 30. The maximum term of service for any office
shall be two consecutive terms.
Language added for clarity.
SECTION 3: The Duties of the elected Officers
shall be as follows:
Section lettered for ease of reference
a. PRESIDENT: The President shall preside at the
Association meetings, Board of Directors meetings, and
when the Association feels necessary, meet with
Management to represent the residents of the park and
their concerns to foster and maintain unity and cooper-
ation within the park. The President will only vote as a
tiebreaker and will make sure that all Association
bylaws are adhered to.
b. VICE-PRESIDENT: The Vice-President shall
assume the duties of the president when the President
is unavailable. He/She shall assist the President as
requested by the President. The Vice-President shall be
a de facto member of all committees and shall assist all
committees as necessary.
c. RECORDING/CORRESPONDING1 SECRE-
TARY: The Secretary shall record and publish the
Minutes of the monthly meetings of both the Association
and the Board of Directors in the El Toro. 2 Should
neither the President nor the Vice-President be avail-
able, the Recording/Corresponding Secretary shall
assume the duties of the President of the Association.
The Recording/Corresponding Secretary will also
receive, file and send correspondence as required (with
the approval from the members of the Association). The
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minutes Recommendations and reports3 from the
Board of Directors’monthly meeting will be discussed at
the Association’s monthly meeting for the review by the
residents. Residents’ problems within the park as well
as management plans and concerns that are brought to
the attention of the Board of Directors shall also be
included in the Association’s Monthly Minutes. 4 All
pertinent new information will be included in Minutes
of the monthly Association meeting.
1The simple title of Secretary is sufficient. 2Specifying
that minutes be published in the El Toro is to clarify pre -
vious apparent misunderstandings. 3Reports from the
board meetings are to include action items, recommen -
dations, and information to be passed on to residents,
and not every last detail of who said what. The Board
will attempt to operate by consensus and only the results
need be included. 4Resident concerns and management
plans are expected to be included in appropriate com -
mittee reports and need not be a specific mandate for the
Secretary.
d. TREASURER: The Treasurer shall receive, deposit
and dispense Association funds as directed by the
Association members. The Treasurer will keep written
records of all transactions and will report the status of
the Association’s funds at the Association’s monthly
meetings. If the Treasurer cannot attend an Association
monthly meeting, a Treasurer’s Report will be supplied
to the members and read by the President at the
Association’s monthly meeting. The Treasurer shall also
prepare an annual budget and present it to the
Association for approval by the June Association meet-
ing.
SECTION 4: If any Officer vacates their position,
the office will be filled by a person agreed upon by a
majority of the Association at the next Association
monthly meeting following the vacating of the office.
This position will be for the balance of the fiscal year.
SECTION 5: If any officer fails to attend any three
(3) consecutive meetings (Board or Association) meet-
ings without being formally excused by the presiding
officer or if any officer fails to fulfill the duties of their
office as defined in the bylaws, that officer shall be
removed from their office by a majority vote at the ear-
liest Association meeting possible.
Language added for clarity.
SECTION 6: A quorum of SIX board members of
which TWO must be elected officers, shall be required to
be present before any Board business can be transacted.
SECTION 7: The board shall present to the gener-
al membership for approval any expenditure over
$50.00.
Article V Board of Directors
SECTION 1: The members of the Association, at
the April Association Meeting, will elect from nominat-
ed members of the Association to serve on the board.
There will be a minimum of 6 and no more than
limit of 8 members for the Board of Directors in addition
to the elected officers of the Association.
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Cutting the number of board members required is
expected to make it easier to fill the positions, while still
allowing flexibility to accommodate others who may
come forward. In the case of late term departures from
the board, the body would be permitted to wait until the
next election to fill the vacancies.
SECTION 2: Serving as a member of the Board of
Directors will be for a period of one year, from May 1
through April 30. To serve on the board the following
year, a board member must be re-elected by the
Association. The maximum number of terms that can be
served by a member of the Board of Directors would be
four (4) consecutive terms.
Dates added to match wording in Article IV, Section 2
for consistency.
SECTION 3: Any member of the Board of
Directors who does not attend three (3) consecutive
meetings (Board or Association) without a formal excuse
being formally excused by the presiding officer or
who does not fulfill the duties of their positions may be
removed from their office by a majority of the
Association members vote at the earliest Association
meeting possible.
Language added to match wording in Article IV,
Section 5 for consistency.
SECTION 4: Duties of the Members of the Board of
Directors (Non-Elected other than Officers) shall be as
follows: (1) Chair or assist in appointing a Chairperson
for the standing committees of the Association; (2)
Investigate complaints concerns of residents as direct-
ed by the Board of Directors; (3) Facilitate communica-
tion between the members of the Board of Directors and
the park’s residents.
Language added for clarity and to broaden the direc -
tive beyond just complaints.
Article VI Committees
SECTION 1: Standing Committees for the
Association shall may consist of the following: Social
Activities, Welcoming, Youth, Neighborhood Alert,
HMOA, Disaster, Grievance, El Toro Editor and any
others deemed necessary by the Association members.
The community positions of Neighborhood Watch,
HMOA Representative and the El Toro Editor are
encouraged to work cooperatively with the
Association and give regular reports at the meet-
ings. Should a community position become
vacant, the Association will assist in finding a
replacement.
Adds flexibility in establishing committees as needed.
This change also recognizes that the Neighborhood
Watch captain is certified by the City, the HMOA rep is
elected by park residents who are HMOA members and
the El Toro Editor works from a contract between the
Editor, the MH Park and Mobile Home Park Magazine,
publishers of newsletters for MH communities statewide.
These positions are not under the direct control of the
Association, but given their importance, the leadership is
directly charged with seeking volunteers and filling in
temporarily if necessary.
Continued on next page
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SECTION 2: The Los Rancheros Spanish Ranch
1 Association is not associated with Los Rancheros
Charities (Bingo).
After some discussion, it was decided this statement
could be revisited at a later date if necessary.
Article VII Voting
SECTION 1: Each legal resident shall have One
(1) vote in Association matters.
SECTION 2: (a) Voting in the election of Officers,
Board of Directors, or for any motion at an Association
meeting will be by count of hands. A simple majority
shall suffice. If any resident so requests, voting will be
by written ballots.
(b) Voting at the Board of Directors’
meeting will be by a show of hands of the current Board
members. A simple majority shall suffice. The President
can only vote in the case of a tie.
SECTION 3: Voting on Amendments to the By-
Laws of the Association, which have been properly sub-
mitted and noticed as provided in Article IX, shall be by
written ballots, 2/3 majority of those Association mem-
bers attending shall suffice.
After some discussion, it was decided this provision
could be revisited at a later date if necessary.
SECTION 4: At the February Association meeting,
the President shall call for a Volunteer Nominating
Committee from the general membership of the
Association.
SECTION 5: At the April Association meeting, rec-
ommendations from the Nominating Committee
Chairperson shall be received along with nominations
from the floor. Elections for the Association Officers as
well as members of the Board of Directors will take
place. The new Officers and Board of Directors members
will assume office in May on May 1.
Language added for clarity and consistency with
Article IV, Section 2.
SECTION 6: Rules of Order. The usual parliamen-
tary rules as laid down in the “Democratic Rules of
Order” or “Roberts Rules of Order” shall govern all
deliberation when not in conflict with the bylaws of the
Association. A copy of the Association By-Laws will be
provided to all new registered park residents as part of
their Welcome Basket. Acopy of the Democratic Rules of
Order and Roberts Rules of Order will be available for
review at all Association monthly meetings.
The Democratic Rules of Order are out of print.
Roberts Rules of Order is a recognized authority and is
deemed sufficient. Reference to a Welcome Basket is old
language.
Article VIII Meetings
SECTION 1: The Board of Directors shall meet on
the Last Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. monthly
prior to the Association meeting. The Minutes
Recommendations from this meeting will be shared
with all Association members in attendance at the
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Association meeting and the minutes published in the
El Toro. This meeting will be open to any resident of
Spanish Ranch I and the location of this meeting will be
at the clubhouse and posted in the El Toro as part of the
monthly calendar of activities.
This is to provide each incoming board with the flex -
ibility to set meeting dates and times that fit their collec -
tive schedule. It was also felt that often more time is
needed between having concerns come up at the board
meeting and obtaining a resolution in time for the gen -
eral meeting. Notice will always be provided to the mem -
bership and meetings will be open to all.
SECTION 2: The general membership meeting of
the Association shall be held on the First Thursday of
each month at 7:00 p.m. in the main clubhouse. Any per-
manent change in the Association meeting schedule
shall be given in writing and with no less than 30 day
notice.
SECTION 3: Special meetings of the Association
membership may be called by the President or by any
THREE (3) members of the Board of Directors, or any
THREE (3) members of the Association. The right to
make calls for such a meeting and the right to petition
and distribute information for a special meeting is pro-
vided to mobile home park residents in the California
Mobile Home Residency Law. This law allows park res-
idents to assemble when necessary to discuss park liv-
ing. All residents of the park must be notified that such
a special meeting will take place. Notice of such a spe-
cial meeting shall be given by the convening parties at
least one week prior to the date of the special meeting.
Calls for any such meeting by any other than the
President shall be presented to the Secretary in writing,
including the business to be transacted and the signa-
ture of those requesting the call. A notice of the special
meeting shall be placed in the paper tube of each resi-
dence prior to the special meeting.
SECTION 4: To conduct a General or special
Meeting and to vote for certain proposals, a simple show
of hands by the majority of Association members in
attendance shall suffice. All proposals for change will be
discussed with Association members at the Association
general meeting or any Special Meeting called under
Section 3 of Article VIII of the By-Laws for the Los
Rancheros Spanish Ranch 1 Association.
Article IX Amendments
SECTION 1: Any member/resident of the Los
Rancheros Spanish Ranch 1 Association may submit a
written recommendation for a change in the By-Laws.
This information can be brought to the Association
monthly meeting for discussion. These amendments will
be voted on by written ballots at the next association
meeting following a 30-day written notice of the pro-
posed Amendments to the By-Laws. Publication of the
Proposed Amendments to the Bylaws will constitute the
30-Day Notice. The 30-Day Notice will be given so that
all residents shall have sufficient time to review the pro-
posed Amendments and give careful consideration to
such changes before casting a vote in favor or against
such changes.
This excess verbiage deemed unnecessary.
Clubhouses available for
your events!
Both the main clubhouse and the
small clubhouse may be reserved by
residents for private events.
Call the office, 783-5535,
for information.
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HMOA
Information about the Hayward
Mobilehome Owners Association, a
coalition of residents of Hayward's
nine mobilehome parks is available at
www.HMOA.net.
HMOA Representative for Spanish Ranch I:
Fran La Torre, 510-887-1509
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From the Editor
Articles that appear in the El Toro are presented as
an informational service to the residents. Contents are
the option of the editor but do not necessarily represent
the opinion of the editor, the homeowners association or
management.
Reader response is welcome. Your article must be in
my paper tube at 28408 Granada Circle, or posted to
my e-mail address, no later than the 10th of the month.
All submissions must be signed with your name/phone
number included, as any article must be verified. Your
name will not appear, if you so request.
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 set
forth by Mobile Home Park Magazines.
Whenever possible, the editor prefers to “capture
keystrokes” for material to appear in the El Toro. If you
are typing something up, you might as well type it
directly into an e-mail and send it to me that way.
If you are submitting an item someone e-mailed to
you, COPY IT and PASTE it into a NEW e-mail window
to send to us: eltoro.editor@comcast.net.
Thanks, Jeanie Schultz, editor
NEW BUS SCHEDULE INFORMATION
Route number 68 (which replaced line 77), a 2-
directional circular route, services both the South
Hayward BART station, as well as the Union Landing
Shopping Center.
Weekdays, going to South Hayward BART, board the
bus across the street at Tampa / Folsom (where the
park is) hourly from 6:32AM until 8:32PM, arriving at
BART at 6:46AM until 8:46PM. Weekends / Holidays,
service is from 6:32 AM until 6:32PM.
Weekdays, returning from South Hayward BART,
board the “counter-clockwise”, Tampa directional bus
hourly from 6:30AM until 8:30PM, arriving Spanish
Ranch at 6:42AM until 8:42PM. Weekends and Holidays,
service is from 6:00 AM until 6:00PM.
Weekdays, going to Union Landing, board the bus at
the corner in front of the 2 houses at Tampa / Folsom
hourly from 6:37AM until 8:37PM, arriving at Union
Landing at 6:54 AM until 8:54 PM . On Weekends/
Holidays, service is from 6:37AM until 6:37PM
Weekdays, returning from Union Landing, Board the
“clockwise”, Tampa directional bus hourly from 6:22AM
until 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
opposed to every 1-2 hours) has been added to the
“Tuesday & Friday” shopper’s shuttle (Spanish
Ranch to Southland – Route 391).
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EDITORIAL POLICIES
(http://mobilehomeparkmagazines.com/mhbsite/editorial/rules.aspx)
The Mobile Home Board publications informs and pro-
motes the mobile home system; residents, management
and those that serve the mobile home community.
The Mobile Home Board publications are not political
tools. They are a source of information and enjoyment for
park residents. To ensure this policy we have developed
the following guidelines:
Editorial Guidelines:
• Editor is responsible for gathering information and
sending it to us in a form they want. Each editor must
allow all resident’s organizations and management to par-
ticipate in the publication.
• The publication is not to be used for disputes by either
residents or management. Mobile Home Park Magazines
must remain neutral in all resident/management issues to
preserve the integrity of the magazine. Not all residents
are on one side or the other of an issue. Since we do not
research each story, we cannot use Mobile Home Park
Magazines to weigh either side of these very fragile rela-
tionships.
• Resident political organizations are asked to limit their
information to meeting notices and reports of chapter
meetings.
• No listings of in-park-services (i.e. babysitting, handy-
men, Avon, etc.)
Busses now leave the Spanish Ranch Clubhouse at
10:10, 10:55, 11:40AM, 12:25, 1:10, and 1:55PM and
arrive at Southland Mall at 10:35, 11:20AM, 12:05,
12:50, 1:35, and 2:20PM. NOTE – The last trip leaving
Spanish Ranch at 1:55PM which arrives at Southland
Mall at 2:20PM has no direct return 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 at 10:55, 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 Hayward BART station every 30 minutes from
6:22AM until 11:22 PM weekdays, and hourly on week-
ends and holidays from 6:22AM until 11:22PM. From the
South Hayward BART station going down Tennyson
will leave every 30 minutes from 6:04AM until 11:04PM
weekdays, and hourly on weekends and holidays from
6:17AM until 11:17PM.
Route 22 is a circular route, serving Tennyson,
Hesperian (both Chabot College and Southland Mall),
Winton, and both Hayward and South Hayward BART
stations along Mission Blvd. Visit AC Transit’s web site
at www.actransit.org for more information.
AC TRANSIT FARES — $2.00 ages 18-64, ages 5-
17 and 65+ are $1.00. Transfer good for 1.5 hours is an
additional 25¢.
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JUNE 27 JUNE 28 JUNE 29 JUNE 30 1 2 3

SR-1
Association BINGO
Meeting 12-3
7:00 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
FLEA MARKET AUGUST 14
CREEK CLEANUP AUGUST 21 SPECTRUM BUS
HMOA MEETING SEPTEMBER 18 DINNER 10:10 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. 1:55 p.m.

4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Independence SPECTRUM SPECTRUM
Day DINNER DINNER
El Toro
Deadline
4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.

Independence
Day BUS
(Observed) BUS DIME BINGO 10:10 a.m. to
10:10 a.m. + noon 1:55 p.m.

11 12 13 14 15 16 17
SPECTRUM SPECTRUM
DINNER DINNER
4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
N’hood Watch
7 p.m.
BUS LUNCH BUS
10:10 a.m. to BUNCH 10:10 a.m. to
1:55 p.m. noon 1:55 p.m.

18 19 20 21 22 230 241
SPECTRUM Association SPECTRUM
DINNER Board DINNER
4:30 p.m. Meeting 4:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.

BUS BUS
10:10 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. to
1:55 p.m. 1:55 p.m.

25 26 27 28 29 30 31
SPECTRUM SPECTRUM
DINNER DINNER BINGO
4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 12-3

BUS BUS
10:10 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. to
1:55 p.m. 1:55 p.m.

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