2013 - Issue 1 A Message From Your Board Dwight S. Kadar

2013 - Issue 1
A Message From Your Board
Greetings Forest Road Condominium Association Owners:
As your Board of Directors’ President
and Owner Representative, I am your
voice and I am committed to serving
yo u , t h e ow n e r s o f P i ñ o n P o i n te .
Thank you for your continued support
and confidence in me as your owner
representative for another year.
or 4-bedroom units depending on the
property that you choose.
During your stay at Piñon Pointe, I’d like
to encourage you to attend the weekly
owners’ meetings, points’ workshops,
and social events. These are great
opportunities to meet other Hyatt
owners, exchange ideas, and learn
more about the Hyatt Residence Club.
Meet with the sales staff to find out
what’s new.
• You can donate your Piñon Pointe
week to your favorite charity or give
your week to family members or friends
with a gift certificate.
Your Hyatt Residence Club ownership
affords you many opportunities to
utilize the investment you have made.
• You can exchange your Piñon Pointe
week for Hyatt Gold Passport Points
and stay at one the many Hyatt Hotels
and Resorts around the world.
• You can bank your Piñon Pointe week
with Interval International and expand
your choice of travel destinations.
• You can rent your Piñon Pointe week
out through a program with the Hyatt
Residence Club.
• You can exchange your Piñon Pointe
week for one of the 15 other beautiful
Hyatt Residence Club properties for 2-,
3-, 4- or 7-night stays in studio, 1-,2-,3-
These are just a few of the options you
have with your Pinon Pointe week.
Explore the Hyatt Residence Club
website www.hyattresidenceclub.com
or call 1-800-GO-HYATT to learn more
about all your vacation options. As my
lovely wife, Andrea always says, “the
world is your oyster.”
CONTACT INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Resort Manager
Mike McMahon - [email protected]
Phone: 928-204-8822
Check In:
4:00PM
Check Out:
10:00AM
No Smoking, No Pets
After Hours: After 11PM
• Of course, you can always stay at the
beautiful Piñon Pointe Resort.
Director of Sales and Marketing
Kent Drysdale - [email protected]
Phone: 928-204-8820
If you have specific comments or concerns
a b o u t t h e p ro p e r t y, t h e ow n e r s ’
meeting is a great forum to speak with
Mike McMahon, our Resort Manager or
you may contact me by email anytime
at [email protected] with your
questions, concerns, feedback or ideas
for making the Piñon Pointe Resort
even better.
Please enjoy your stay at the Piñon Pointe
Resort and the Red Rock experience!
Sincerely,
Dwight S. Kadar
Board of Directors’ President and
Owner Representative
[email protected]
Piñon Pointe - 2013 - Issue 1
A Message From Your Resort Manager
Employee Spotlight
Robert Bedwell - 2012 Employee
of the Year
Dear Valued Owners,
In 2012, the Piñon Pointe management
team oversaw the completion of
several reserve projects that will
enhance the quality of your resort.
These projects included replacing
all of the patio furniture in our Phase
1 units, as well as the replacement
of pots, pans, china, and glassware
in Buildings One through Seven. In
the Activities Center, the pool was
re-plastered and we upgraded the
TV’s in the Fitness Center to flat
screens. Operations also replaced
seven golf carts for the Engineering
staff, which will now allow us to
assist you more efficiently.
We have another busy year ahead
of us. The Board has approved the
following reserve projects for 2013:
• Replace the server network, PBX
and voicemail systems
When SuddenLink informed us that
they would not be able to support
the hardware and infrastructure
of our network (due to age), the
Board approved the improvements
necessary to provide all of our owners
and guests with a better internet
and television experience. This project
is now complete and I hope that
during your next stay with us, you
will enjoy the increased speed and
quality of our new system.
On behalf of the Piñon Pointe
management team, we are here
to assist you with any question
or request you may have. Please
contact us to help make your stay
with us extraordinary.
Best Regards,
Mike McMahon
Resort Manager
[email protected]
• Replace the pots, pans, china,
and glassware in Buildings Eight
through Fourteen
• Repair and re-seal the parking
area surrounding the resort
• Replacing all window coverings in
the Phase 1 units
We are proud to announce the
recipient of our Employee of the
Year Award for 2012!
Surrounded by his fellow staff
members, Robert Bedwell, from
Engineering, was named Employee
of the Year at a special luncheon
held on February 21st.
Ro b e r t j o i n e d u s i n 2 0 0 8 a n d
knows the property inside and out.
His willingness to assist in any way
positively impacts both our owners
and his co-workers and makes him
an integral member of our team,
All of our engineers work very hard
behind the scenes to keep our
property in tip-top shape. They can
repair anything from A to Z. From
clearing the snow and ice off the
walks in the early dawn before you
arise in the winter to keeping the
roof top air conditioners working
during the hottest months.
With 207 rooms full of appliances
and electronics, you can imagine
how much knowledge and expertise
is required of our Engineer and
Rob does it all with a cheerful
attitude and a strong work ethic.
He is an enthusiastic member
of our Employee Engagement
committee and takes great pride in
our property and his role in Hyatt
Residence Club.
We take great pride in having
Robert on our team as well as all of
our wonderful Hyatt Piñon Pointe
team members
Another exciting change at Piñon
Pointe includes internet and cable
TV provider. NPG, was bought out
by SuddenLink this past year.
www.hyattresidenceclub.com
Piñon Pointe - 2013 - Issue 1
Sedona 2013 Spring and Summer Event Calendar
APRIL 2013
JULY 2013
April 21
Chamber Music Sedona presents
Phillips-Neubauer-McDermott’s
“It’s a Long Way to Tipperary” with
Lincoln Center Artist Members and
Susanna Phillips, the Mets 2010
Beverly Sills Artist Award recipient.
www.ChamberMusicSedona.org
July 4
Laser Light Show - Free live concert
at Posse Grounds Park, laser light
show, and food for sale. Sponsored
by Sedona Parks and Recreation.
www.SedonaAZ.gov/Parks
April 25-28
Valley Birding & Nature Festival at
Dead Horse Ranch State Park in
Cottonwood. Featuring education
workshops, and recreational activities
and area vendors.
www.birdyverde.org
MAY 2013
May 4
Cinco de Mayo Celebration at
Tlaquepaqu. Experience Mariachi
music, folklórico dancers, and traditional
Mexican food. Free admission.
www.tlaq.com/event/detail/id/184
May 24-26
Sedona Film School – Shorts Film
Festival: Enjoy independent short
films at this annual festival presented by
the Sedona Film School.
www.sedonafilmschool.com
JUNE 2013
June 3-9
Sedona Bluegrass Festival- The
7th Annual Festival showcases
established and emerging Bluegrass
artists from around the US with
concerts, workshops and more. All
events are open to the public.
www.SedonaBluegrassFestival.org
June 24
Sedona Taste - The 17th Annual
Sedona Taste will be held at Los
Abrigados Resort. Sample food
from Sedona’s finest restaurants
and wine from regional wineries.
The Festival benefits the Boys and
Girls Clubs of Northern Arizona.
www.Sedonataste.com
July 27
N a t i o n a l D a y o f t h e C o w b oy
Celebration. Located in Uptown
and Sedona Main Street District
from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Enjoy
re-enactments, storytelling, music,
a n d a r t i st s . Th i s f re e eve n t i s
presented by Sedona Main Street
Program, the “Red Rock Posse,”
and area businesses.
www.SedonaMainStreet.com
AUGUST 2013
August 2-4
Sedona Hummingbird Festival Enjoy Sedona’s peak Hummingbird
season with presentations
from photographers, talks from
conservationists, or even a gala banquet.
Tours of birding hotspots and gardens
are also available. Presented by The
Hummingbird Society.
www.hummingbirdsociety.org
August 31
Red Rock Music Festival- A weeklong celebration of music that
includes classical and jazz concerts,
performed by world acclaimed
musicians at the Sedona Creative
Life Center.
www.redrockmusicfestival.com
SEPTEMBER 2013
September 14
Fiesta del Tlaquepaque - The 40th
annual festival features music and
dancing, mariachis and Flamenco
dancers. See, taste, and hear the colors,
flavors, and sounds of old Mexico.
www.tlaq.com
1-800-GO-HYATT
September 28-29
Sedona Winefest - This two-day wine
festival celebrates the wine growing
industry of Arizona and will feature great
wines from the Verde Valley, Prescott
and the Southern Arizona Regions.
www.SedonaWinefest.com
September 29
The 5th Annual Celtic Harvest Festival
- Featuring a selection of Celtic beers,
single malt Scotch , mead and
wine. Sample tasty treats in the
food court, browse and shop the
merchant vendors, and listen and dance
to new and traditional Celtic music.
www.celticharvestfestival.com
Piñon Pointe - 2013 - Issue 1
Rewarding Experiences
Share your Hyatt experience with friends
and family members to earn valuable
rewards!
The concept of sharing is nothing
new. At a very young age we learn
the importance of sharing our toys.
It’s designed to teach each of us
the sense of satisfaction from being
generous and the gratification of
seeing delight on another person’s
face.
Featured Owner
Share Hyatt with Your
Family and Friends
• Visit hyattresidenceclub.com
• Click the link “Already a
Member” link in the upper
right to log into the
Member’s Clubhouse
• Select “Member Referral”
from the menu on the left
• Add your names and we’ll
take care of the rest!
With the advent of social media,
s h a r i n g h a s t a ke n o n a w h o l e
new dynamic. From restaurants and
shops, to the next book to read –
and even where to go on vacation.
Everyday millions of people share
simple sentiments about their lives.
Harry and Barbara Emrick - have
been Hyatt Piñon Pointe owners
since 2004. The Emricks are active
retirees; in their spare time they
enjoy playing golf and Harry is an
avid runner.
Think about how you use all the
information that surrounds you on
a daily basis. However, if you hear
(or read) about something from a
close friend or family member does
it have more value? We think so!
Last February, Harry participated in
the 8th annual Sedona Marathon,
where he came in second for the 5K
in his age group. A record number of
participants raced through the red
rocks and more than 2,400 runners
participated in Full Marathon, Half
Marathon, 10K, and 5K events.
At Hyatt Residence Club, we want
to reward you for sharing your
vacation experiences with your
friends and family
When we were finally able to catch
up with the Emricks to ask them
about their experiences of Hyatt
Ownership and here is what Barbara
said:
In fact, with our newly enhanced
referral program, Hyatt by Invitation,
if one of your registered referrals
purchases you may even be eligible
for a 100% credit on your next
maintenance fee bill.*
“Both Harry and I feel so lucky to be
able to come to Hyatt Piñon Pointe
in Sedona. We own three weeks, two
in February and one week in July,
when we escape the Las Vegas heat.
S i m p l y l o g i n to t h e M e m b e r
Clubhouse at hyattresidenceclub.
com or call us at 800-GO-HYATT
and share the names of the people
in your life who you feel would
get the most out of learning more
about Hyatt Residence Club – and
we’ll handle the rest!
The minute we drive into town we
feel the special spirit. The views
from our two units are amazing;
Snoopy and Bell rocks and more.
Special, too, is the wonderful staff
here. There never is a problem that
cannot be solved with great grace.
Great restaurants, hiking trails and
beautiful art are all a part of our stay.
So between the gorgeous red rocks
and wonderful Hyatt Staff, it is perfect.”
*Members and their referrals must meet certain
qualifications to participate in Hyatt by Invitation,
the Hyatt Residence Club referral program.
To view the complete terms and conditions
visit hyattresidenceclub.com and log in to the
Member’s Clubhouse. Any friends or family
members who accept a vacation offer will be
required to attend a 90 minutes informal sales
presentation of the Hyatt Residence Club.
www.hyattresidenceclub.com
Piñon Pointe - 2013 - Issue 1
Sedona Hiking
Out and About
Javelinas On Parade
With almost 300 beautiful trails
to choose from in our area, it can
be difficult to decide which trail is
best for you. “Sedona Hiking “aims
to help be your guide.
Visit the Hyatt Piñon Pointe
Concierge desk, where you can pick
up the Sedona Hiking postcard. On
the postcard, you will find a a QR
code to download the free Sedona
Hiking app to your smart phone.
The Sedona Hiking app provides
descriptions, trail maps and GPS
tracking with offline maps. You
don’t need a cellular or network
connection once you are on the
trail. You’ll get directions to the trail
head, hike difficulty ratings, points
of interest and descriptions of what
you can experience on each trail.
The Sedona Hiking app makes it
literally as easy as 1...2...3!
After browsing the hike list page
and deciding on the pieces of
Sedona you’d like to experience,
start the Sedona Hiking App and...
Step 1 Download the hike with the
Download Hikes button.
Step 2 With the Select Hike
button, select from the hike(s)
downloaded.
Step 3 Hit the trail by selecting the
Take a Hike! Button, (don’t forget
to bring water).
While staying at Piñon Pointe, some
of our guests have come across a
family of unusual local creatures.
Our resident javelina family might
cross your path or be sighted
from your balcony. They normally
come out in the evenings and early
mornings to forage for food.
When they see a javelina for the
first time, most people think they
are seeing a wild boar. A javelina
is actually a collared peccary. The
Spanish explorers gave them the
name javelina because of their
sharp tusks, (jabaline is the Spanish
word for javelin). Javelina can get
as large as 60 pounds and stand
about 2 feet tall. They have poor
eyesight but good hearing. They
mate year round and give birth
to 1 to 3 babies once a year. They
have a strong odor and are often
referred to as skunk pigs. They
can often be smelled before they
are seen. Horses often detect their
odor and are known to spook when
they sense javelinas are nearby.
The northern range of this animal
starts in the desert regions of
Texas, New Mexico and Arizona.
The southern range is in Central
America and northern Argentina.
They live in desert areas rich in
1-800-GO-HYATT
vegetation or areas with canyons
and cliffs where water is nearby. In
the United States, their main source
of food is the prickly pear cactus
and agaves. With our resort’s large
number of prickly pear cactus, the
local javelina family can be found
enjoying our fruit in late summer
along with roots, bugs, berries, and
grass.
Although you may see javelinas
while you’re exploring the shops
around town, take caution. As
with any wild animal they can be
aggressive, so be sure to keep your
distance.
Similar to the popular “Cows on
Parade” in Chicago, Sedona area
businesses were invited to sponsor
a pair of the javelinas, and decorate
them in whatever theme they
preferred.
The colorful “Javelinas on Parade”
statues, a mother javelina named
Mabel and her baby, Oscar,
have been in place since 2005.
Piñon Pointe - 2013 - Issue 1
Featured Recipe
The Ultimate Barbecued Chicken
Ingredients
Brine:
• 2 quarts water
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed with the side
of a large knife
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 6 chicken legs and thighs, still
connected, bone in, skin on, about 10
ounces each
The Ultimate Barbecue Sauce:
• 1 slice bacon
• 1 bunch fresh thyme
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 cups ketchup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons red or white wine
vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked
paprika if available
• Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
For the brine, in a mixing bowl
combine the water, salt, sugar,
garlic, and thyme. Transfer the
brine to a 2-gallon sized re-sealable
plastic bag. Add the chicken, close
the bag and refrigerate 2 hours
(minimum time: 15 minutes) to
allow the salt and seasonings to
penetrate the chicken.
Meanwhile, make the sauce. Wrap
the bacon around the bunch of
thyme and tie with kitchen twine
so you have a nice bundle. Heat
about 2 tablespoons of oil in a large
saucepan over medium heat.
Add the thyme bundle and cook
slowly for 3 to 4 minutes to render
the bacon fat and give the sauce a
nice smoky taste.
Add the onion and garlic and cook
slowly (be careful not to burn)
for 5 minutes. Add the remaining
ingredients, give the sauce a stir,
and turn the heat down to low.
Cook slowly for 20 minutes to meld
the flavors. Once the sauce is done
cooking, remove about 1 1/2 cups of
the sauce and reserve for serving
alongside the chicken at the table.
The rest of the barbecue sauce will
be used for basting the legs.
Preheat oven 375˚ degrees F.
Preheat a grill pan or an outdoor
gas or charcoal barbecue to a
medium heat. Oil the hot grates of
the grill to make a nonstick surface.
Take the chicken out of the brine,
pat it dry with paper towels.
Arrange the chicken pieces on
the preheated grill and cook for
5 minutes, turn, and cook for
www.hyattresidenceclub.com
another 5 minutes (total cool time is
10 minutes).
Transfer the grill-marked chicken
to a cookie sheet and then place in
the oven. Cook the chicken for 15
minutes at 375˚ degrees. Remove
it from the oven and then brush
liberally, coating every inch of the
legs, with the barbecue sauce and
then return to the oven for 25 to 30
more minutes, basting the chicken
for a second time half way through
remaining cooking time.
Serve with extra sauce on the side.
4 servings.
Adapted from the Foodnetwork.com
Piñon Pointe - 2013 - Issue 1
Club Corner
At Hyatt Residence Club, we believe that vacations are an essential key to a family’s happiness. Whether
it’s a brief romantic interlude or a dream vacation for the whole family, each year, you have the opportunity to
spread your wings and explore the world through Hyatt.
The Hyatt Residence Club is a points-based reservation system for your timeshare or fractional interval(s)
equating to an annual allotment of Club Points. Each year, at the start of your deeded week, you will receive
Club Points that may be used towards various vacation options within the Club. The amount of points you
receive is determined by the week, resort location and unit type purchased.
It’s been said that the key to success is preparation and successful vacations are no different. The more in
advance you plan, the more options are available to you. We realize with flexibility comes complexity, but we’re
here to help. Please feel free to reach out to a Club Service Representative by calling 800-GO-HYATT.
Home Resort Preference
Period (HRPP)
You receive the maximum travel
options during your Home Resort
Preference Period.
Th e H o m e Re s o r t P re fe re n ce
Period begins on the second day
of your current year’s deeded week
and extends to six (6) months (182
days) prior to next year’s deeded
week check-in day.
Reserve any portion of your fixed
week.
The first HRPP reservation for any
portion of your deeded week is
complimentary.
If you should choose to split your
week, the remaining portion of
your week will automatically convert
to Club Points for the options
listed below, excluding Hyatt Gold
Passport Program.
Additional travel options within the
HRPP window:
(1) Hyatt Residence Club Resorts
Use any or all of your Club Points to
reserve available accommodations
within the Hyatt Residence Club
collection of resorts for travel in
the next 12 months. Two-night
minimum stay.
(2) Interval International Resorts
Use any or all of your Club Points to
secure reservations within Interval
International for travel in the next
12 months. 7-night minimum stay
(ask your I.I. representative about
shorter stays).
OR
Extended External Exchange (EEE):
Designed to extend the life of your
points past your deeded week,
this option is available to you from
the beginning of HRPP through the
first 2 months (60 days) of the Club
1-800-GO-HYATT
Use Period. You may transfer any
portion of your Club Points for use
solely within Interval International
for travel up to 24 months following
your deeded week.
(3) Hyatt Gold Passport Program
You may choose to convert your
entire allotment of Club Points to
the Hyatt Gold Passport Program
for travel throughout the world of
Hyatt Hotels and Resorts.
Diamond and Platinum ownership
weeks may convert their Club
Points to Gold Passport Points
every year. All other ownership
weeks may convert Club Points to
Gold Passport Points every other
year. For current conversation
rates, please reference your
External Exchange Guide or ask
your Club Service Representative.
The Hyatt Residence Club Collection
Piñon Pointe, A Hyatt Residence Club
Resort, Sedona, Arizona
Highlands Inn, A Hyatt Residence Club
Resort, Carmel, California
Northstar Lodge, A Hyatt Residence Club
Resort, Truckee, California
Grand Aspen, A Hyatt Residence Club
Resort, Aspen, Colorado
Mountain Lodge, A Hyatt Residence Club
Resort, Avon, Colorado
The Residences At Park Hyatt Beaver
Creek, Beaver Creek, Colorado
Main Street Station, A Hyatt Residence
Club Resort, Breckenridge, Colorado
Coconut Plantation, A Hyatt Residence
Club Resort, Bonita Springs, Florida
Beach House, A Hyatt Residence Club
Resort, Key West, Florida
Sunset Harbor, A Hyatt Residence Club
Resort, Key West, Florida
Windward Pointe, A Hyatt Residence Club
Resort, Key West, Florida
Hyatt Miami At The Blue, Doral, Florida
Siesta Key Beach, A Hyatt Residence Club
Resort, Siesta Key, Florida
High Sierra Lodge, A Hyatt Residence Club
Resort, Incline Village, Nevada
Hacienda del Mar, A Hyatt Residence Club
Resort, Dorado, Puerto Rico
Call Us Or Visit The Website Today
Book Your Week NOW!
1-800-GO-HYATT
www.hyattresidenceclub.com
Wild Oak Ranch, A Hyatt Residence Club
Resort, San Antonio, Texas
Hyatt Escala Lodge, Park City, Utah
www.facebook.com/HyattResidenceClub
Hyatt has granted the Developers of The Blue, Hyatt Residences and Hyatt Escala Lodges the right to sell condominiums at those Resorts under
the Hyatt trade names and marks pursuant to Marketing License Agreements. Units in those Resorts have not been developed, offered, or sold by
Hyatt or its affiliates. Inventory at The Blue, Hyatt Residences and Hyatt Escala Lodges available for reservation by Hyatt Residence Club members
may be limited due to the whole ownership product offered at those Resorts.