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Here in Summerlin, there is a certain comfort in the reality that every one of us contributes to Summerlin’s overall well-being in one form or another. At a minimum we are part of a financial community assessment model designed to preserve and maintain the hundreds of acres of parks and open space common areas that we all enjoy. In addition to all the rain we have had of late, our landscape throughout Summerlin thrives because all of us committed to help pay for its care.

Continually dedicating ourselves to caring for our respective houses, yards and neighborhood streets is yet another layer and extension of this logic. Neighbors helping neighbors, working toward a common community goal, while taking pride in our mutual Summerlin success.

Then there are those that take such community commitments to a whole other level. This heightened sense of pride is exhibited by the thousands of residents who choose to contribute their passion, time, and talent to our various community organizations, effectively serving as our volunteer-driven Summerlin community “heart” that beats louder than ever.

We here in Summerlin owe a debt of gratitude to these legions of residents that have organized and energized countless local organizations that for years have served both ourselves and our families as the essential “fabric” of our community. Anyone that has had the time and pleasure to be involved in these volunteer community organization endeavors, understands that the reward is in the work itself, helping to make a positive difference, and in doing so, improving one’s life and the lives of those around you.

And finally, I will offer a special thanks for those of you that have chosen a volunteer path of serving somewhere within Summerlin’s many community association governance organizations. While the reward of volunteerism is truly in the giving, some volunteer paths can naturally tend to be a little bumpier. The unique work and demands of your respective community associations are endless and yes, dealing with fellow neighbor challenges and conflicts simply comes with the territory. A tough volunteer position to be sure, but yet another cornerstone to all of Summerlin’s success, and Don, thank you for forever being a Summerlin community cornerstone. GNMAWYA