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John Weatherford is going to continue walking the south and will be hitting the streets today (Saturday).  Our committee is looking for volunteers to walk with John.  We realize that knocking on doors is a very difficult thing for most people to do, so John will be the group leader and go with each volunteer on his or her first calls.  John uses his golf cart, which speeds up the process.  We want to make eye contact with each signer and answer any questions.  John has found that most people are cordial and in most cases enthusiastic about signing.   We, of course, have to make sure that the signers are members in good standing, which is the first question when the door opens.

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I can't believe that this week has passed so quickly.  With the exception of Friday, I have been collecting signatures on Golden Proxies all week.  Thanks again to those of you who stopped by and shared in our effort.

It is now Sunday morning and the light is just beginning to cast its blue hue over Rancho Murieta.  The coffee pot is making welcome sounds, and Pepper, our cat, is sitting on top of the printer watching my every move.

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Time does fly when you're having fun. As I mentioned yesterday, my bride (of 55 yrs.) and I go back to school every Friday.  The regular students at Sac State affectionately refer to the Friday invasion of Renaissance Society’s seasoned citizens as “Q-Tips.”  (LOL)  Read more »

Our faithful little group of GOLDEN PROXY collectors was out at Plaza Market again today. I guess some of you are getting used to seeing us there. I was surprised the see the same faces returning in only a day or two. Some because they forgot something on the list, others shop more often because they live alone and buy in small quantities. Plaza's deli is first class and their green grocery has always been good. I have also noticed more people entering the store with their own tote bags.  Read more »

When we set up our table at the Plaza last Saturday, we knew we would spend a week there through Sunday, May 4th. Then maybe start walking the streets. As we sign up each member, we asked him or her to tell a neighbor and spread the word, stating that we will be at this same location until next Sunday. After four days it seems to be working. More people are just walking up to the table and saying, "where do I sign?" We are still encountering members who don't know the price of television comes out of their dues, but that number seems to be getting smaller. Others tell us they already voted on this issue. We then tell them the board ignored that vote, and after hearing that, most sign with no further discussion.  Read more »

The old adage "fools rush in where angles fear to tread" may be quite applicable to the effort we are attempting to pull off with our Golden Proxy battle.  We are trying to get 1250 signed proxies.  Think about it, we are asking 1250 Murietians (a rather independent group) to agree on this one issue.  The last time that happened was when Dorothy Nordeen pulled off the last rewrite of the CC&R's during the last century.  She stopped by our table Monday, declined to sign a proxy, and then told us we would not be successful.  I hope she is wrong.  We need all the help we can get. If you share our desire to make TV optional, please pass the word to your neighbors and do stop by our table at the Plaza Market and sign a GOLDEN PROXY.  We need one proxy per rooftop.   Read more »

We were at Plaza all day today and at times the proxy signings were brisk. Ted Ryon joined us today and will spell me off tomorrow morning. If we sit there long enough, we figure everyone in the Association will walk past our table. If I ask any of you who have already signed the Golden Proxy to sign again, I apologize. My short-term memory is not what it used to be. John seems to know everyone in this community and I am only getting to know you. Before my bride and I moved here we had a little spread in the Santa Cruz Mountains and all I had to remember was the names of my dogs, cats and the several black angus that roamed our acreage.  Read more »

Several people dashing into Plaza Market said in passing, "I've already signed it," as they darted past our table. True, they had signed our petition several months ago, but not our GOLDEN PROXY. The GOLDEN PROXY is our new effort to change the bylaws. If you have not signed a GOLDEN PROXY we need you to stop by our table. John and I are planning to man that table all week. Next time you need something at the store, we will be there with our GOLDEN PROXY. We need 1250 signed proxies to be successful in our effort  Read more »