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September 2011
Volume 8, Issue 8
The Official Publication of the Willowlake Homeowners Association
TEXAS NATIONAL NIGHT OUT OCTOBER 4TH
It’s time again to gather your neighbors and team up with your Law Enforcement Agency to give crime a going-away party. The 28th Annual National Night Out held on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, is held on the first Tuesday of October in Texas. National Night Out is sponsored by the National Night Out Association of Town Watch. This past year’s National Night Out campaigns involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, business, neighborhood organizations and local public officials from more than 9,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide. On this night, residents in neighborhoods throughout Houston are asked to turn on their lights, lock their doors and spend the evening outside with your neighbors, police officers, firefighters and EMS paramedics. National Night Out is designed to: • Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness • Generate support for and participation in local anti-crime efforts • Strengthen neighborhood spirit and law enforcement – community partnership • S end a strong message to criminals to let them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. National Night Out is a great way to get together with your neighbors, find out what’s going on in your community and visit with local law enforcement officers about what you can do to help reduce the opportunities for crimes to occur. Participation can be as simple as a small block party, or as big as a parade or carnival. If your street doesn't have a block captain, organize your own block party. To get involved, or to find out how to register your event for National Night Out, call the Harris County Sheriff’s Office at 713-221-6000. The continued safety of our families is our number one concern; we all want to live in a crime free community. Please support this important event! Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc.
Willowlake Annual HOA Meeting Coming In October The Willowlake Annual HOA Meeting is coming in October. Watch for more details in the mail.
TRASH SURVEY RESULTS In response to homeowner feedback, the Willowlake Board of Directors mailed out a Trash Survey to all homeowners in June. The survey detailed the Board of Directors’ decision process in making the change from twice a week to once a week trash collection. The two biggest factors were cost and increased recycling services. The total yearly savings amounted to $13,563.00. A total of 29% of homeowners participated in the survey. Only homeowners with HOA accounts in good standing were counted toward the final results. Of the 29% who participated 21% of homeowners stated they would like to remain with once a week trash collection and 8% stated they would like to move back to twice a week. Considering the yearly savings and results of the survey the Willowlake Board of Directors has decided to remain with the once a week trash collection. I would like to thank all those who took the time to let us know your opinion on the subject. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Annette Rathgeber Willowlake HOA President
Labor Day / September 5th
Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2011, celebrates the achievements of workers and the labor movement. It also marks the unofficial end of the summer season. Willowlake Watch - September 2011
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