Special Meeting of the RCSC Board Scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 Cardholders and Members in good standing are invited to a Special Meeting of the RCSC Board scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, at the Mountain View Center Auditorium, located at 9749 N. 107th Avenue in Sun City. The Board will discuss budget decisions and capital expenditures. The Board will not be discussing a specific 2024 budget at this meeting, as the Budget and Finance Committee continues their work to create the 2024 budget. Please note that the meeting is open only to Sun City Cardholders and Members in good standing. The meeting will be video taped for later viewing. Find directions to the Mountain View auditorium at https://suncityaz.org/recreation/mountain-view-recreation-center
RCSC 2024 Budget Process The current RCSC Board of Directors is committed to making financial decisions based on data with robust input from committee participants and full disclosure to the membership by the Members. To achieve this goal, several changes have been implemented as the 2024 budget process evolves. The Finance & Budget Committee volunteered to work through the summer in partnership with management to develop a budget which addresses many of the issues our organization faces including inflation, employee turnover, aging facilities, the PIF and the carry forward. The committee and management have held bi-weekly meetings (every other Wednesday) to model the five- year financial impact of different scenarios. In addition, a simpler and more comprehensive reporting system is being developed to provide Members with a clearer understanding of RCSC finances. An “RCSC Budget & Financing 101” tutorial is being developed to help interested Members who want a better understanding of RCSC finances and how the budget process works. In addition, planning is underway to host Member-led town hall meetings this fall to explain the proposed 2024 budget before it is voted on by the Board. There will also be discussions with Members regarding what is hoped to be the newly adopted RCSC Mission, Vision and Value statement. It is anticipated that this work will result in better and more transparent financial decisions that can be presented in a clear and concise manner to the Members. Naturally, not everyone will agree with every decision; however, by ensuring that everyone understands the process and knows the facts it should help all to understand the decisions being made. Here are the budget meetings currently scheduled that RCSC Members are encouraged to attend: Remaining 2024 Budget Discussion Meetings Wednesday, August 30 - 1pm in Lakeview Board Room Wednesday, September 20 - 1pm in Lakeview Board Room Finance & Budget Committee Monday, October 16 at 1pm - Lakeview Board Room, Recommending budget for approval to Board of Directors RCSC Board of Directors Meetings First Reading of Budget Motion Thursday, October 26 at 9am - Sundial Auditorium Second Reading of Budget Motion Thursday, November 16 at 9am - Sundial Auditorium We are excited to implement these changes as we work to continue improving the budget process. Additional information will be released as the 2024 budget formation continues. Members can also find upcoming meeting details online at https://suncityaz.org/rcsc/board-and-committee-meetings/ or in the Your Sun City AZ Week email blasts sent each Sunday. (From September SunViews)
