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NEWS FOR THE RESIDENTS OF COPPERFIELD December 2012

Copperfield Coalition

Volume 4, Issue 12

A Non-Profit Incorporated Organization is a clause that allows Cy-Fair to request a one-time relocation of a cell The Coalition has formed a new committee, the Cy-Fair ISD Liaison tower. We discussed the possibility of relocating the cell phone tower to Committee. This committee will address any and all issues within the a point at least 300 feet away from the school building and surrounding Coalition boundaries concerning the Cy-Fair School District. We would residential homes (the same distance required by City of Houston also like to introduce DeBra Edwards as the chairman of the committee. regulations). They felt that if they made this request to T-Mobile, that If you would like to join this committee, please email Ms. Edwards at T-Mobile would just remove the tower rather than relocate it, which debra@copperfieldcoalition.com. Some of the issues that are currently would result in the loss of revenue. They were not supportive of that being discussed are Title I schools and vocational education. idea (we will keep that option on the table). CELL PHONE TOWERS Another option that we discussed was to camouflage the tower. We An update concerning cell phone towers on Cy-Fair ISD school presented several pictures in which the cell tower can be made to look property: We met with CFISD representatives Ms. Marney Sims, like a tree, i.e. pine tree, palm tree, etc. They were very open to this General Counsel, Mr. Stuart Snow, Associate Superintendent - Business idea. They plan on contacting T-Mobile to see what options they have & Financial Services, and Mr. Roy Sprague, Assistant Superintendent and are willing to implement. Pictures of these camouflaged cell towers - Facilities and Construction. In the contract signed with T-Mobile, (Continued on Page 3) T-Mobile has an option to renew their lease for up to 15 years. There CY-FAIR ISD LIAISON COMMITTEE

The Coalition Would Like to Wish Everyone a Fantastic Holiday Season and a Very Happy New Year!

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COPPERFIELD COURIER Copperfield Coalition (Continued from Cover Page) can be seen on our website. CRIME, SECURITY AND SAFETY In November the Coalition met with Sheriff Garcia and his command staff. This was a follow-up from the September 18th Town Hall. This article was written prior to the meeting with Sheriff Garcia. Please view our website for the details of that meeting. MONTHLY MEETINGS OPEN TO ALL The Copperfield Coalition meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Copperfield Community Center, 15409 Willow River Drive. The meeting is in the activities room; please come in the main door. Please check the website for any last minute cancelations and/or changes before attending. Come to one of our meetings and find out what we are all about. If you are interested in protecting the integrity of Copperfield, our lifestyle and our property values, then please join us. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If you are interested in becoming a member, being on a committee, or being an advisory member, then please come to one of our meetings or contact us at Anthony@CopperfieldCoalition.com. Sincerely, The Board of Directors CopperfieldCoalition.com

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COPPERFIELD COURIER CY-FAIR KIWANIS CLUB Kiwanis wants YOU! The Cy-Fair Kiwanis Club is actively seeking new members who are interested in giving service to improve our community and our world. Visit the CyFair Kiwanis Club and learn about the projects in which its members participate to enrich and improve life for citizens in our community. We sponsor the Key Clubs in the Cy-Fair, Jersey Village, and Katy communities and work with them in service to the Cy-Fair area. Internationally, both Kiwanis and Key Club are participating in the ELIMINATE PROJECT aimed at the eradication of maternal/neonatal tetanus. Businesses of the community are encouraged to support a representative for membership in Kiwanis. If you work for a business that is oriented toward involvement in community improvement and leadership, suggest to them that you would like to represent that business through membership and involvement in work with Kiwanis. We welcome business and organization representatives as well as individual memberships. The Cy-Fair Kiwanis Club meets at Hearthstone Country Club on the first, second, and third Tuesday of each month at 12:15 for lunch and informative programs. For more information, call John Carroll at 281-463-0373, George Crowl at 832-467-1998 or Peggy Presnell at 281-304-7127. We invite you to be our guest at one of the meetings and enjoy the fellowship of Kiwanians from your community as you learn about our organization. CHILDREN PRIORITY ONE is the motto of Kiwanis Clubs worldwide. The Cy-Fair Kiwanis Club sponsors nine Key Clubs and one Builders’ Club in the Cy-Fair School District; sponsors the Kids Triathlon; Girl Scout, Boy Scout, and Sea Scout troops and activities; awards scholarships to outstanding Key Club members in our district; provides assistance to Cypress Assistance Ministries and Bear Creek Ministries; the Houston Food Bank; and many other nonprofit organizations.

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Tis the season for rejoicing in shining fashion! Our choir family had a wonderful opportunity to shine with it’s A Capella choir on October 30th. Several choirs in the state of Texas were in attendance at Sam Houston State University in their Performing Arts Center for an imitational concert. Each choir had it’s own unique style and the evening was topped off by the college choirs delightful pieces. The solos and accompanists were an impressive touch and the crowd pleasing show closer was Queen’s ‘Somebody to Love’. It was an honor to be invited and we thank SHSU director Mr. Franklin for including our choir in this program. The women’s PJ party was a big success! Who doesn’t love hanging out with their besties in their comfy PJ’s? We thank Becks Prime for their generous donation, which allowed the girls to feast upon guacamole and salsa to their hearts content! The men’s lock in was equally a great bonding experience. Chips and queso disappeared like magic! Thanks to the parents that helped by sending in snack foods, treats, and their warm personalities as chaperones for our young men and women. WE LOVE OUR PARENT VOLUNTEERS! Our students push themselves vocally by competing against the finest high school singers as they attempt to move towards the Texas State choir. At this point in time, we would like to recognize those members that have joined the Regional choir. Trevor Reagor, Grace Bracher, Diana Luu, Taylor Shaunfield, and Scott Johnson. Making Regional and moving on to Pre Area auditions are: Katie Ferrigan, Abi Amadin, Marguerite Lavin, Sarah McIntyre, Elyse White, Tate Brown, Evan Moynihan, John Rooney, Tyler Denton, Brandon Zachary, Lauren Lafferty, Jordan Svehla, Venessa Clarke, Alicia McCormick, Thomas Kang, and Ronald Pabello. WAY TO GO EAGLES!!! Outstanding job, congratulations! Our year will culminate in a vocal extravaganza for the holiday season. The holiday concert will be December 11th in the school auditorium. Traditional Christmas will be the theme of affair, and our students look so wonderful in their gowns and tuxedos. This delight for the soul in sound is one concert you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend. We assure that you will return to the season uplifted with a song in your heart! Have a blessed season, enjoy those you love, treasure your moments and we will see you next year!

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COPPERFIELD COURIER Northwest Flyers Youth Track Club Registration on Feb 2nd

The Northwest Flyers Youth Track Club will celebrate its 26th Anniversary Season by hosting its annual free information / registration breakfast on Saturday, February 2nd, 2013, for all boys, girls and their parents who are interested in joining for the 2013 track season. The breakfast starts promptly at 8:30 AM at the Cypress Creek Christian Community Center Forum located at 6823 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX, 77379. The free breakfast is the opportunity for youth athletes to register for the club’s 2013 spring/summer track season, and to meet the Northwest Flyers coaches, staff, and other new and returning athletes. The event will be highlighted by a special presentation from a member of the USA Track & Field Olympic organization. All new parents and athletes interested in joining the Northwest Flyers must attend. The Northwest Flyers Track Club is a youth (ages 6 -18) track club, affiliated with USA Track & Field (USATF), that provides a full

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program of sanctioned “track” events such as sprints, hurdles, middle distance, distance and relays, and sanctioned “field” events such as long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault, shot put, discus and javelin. The Northwest Flyers has approximately 285 members. The club was founded 26 years ago by Olympic gold medalist Fred Newhouse to foster the development of youth track & field in the Northwest Houston area. The Northwest Flyers is a member of the “Win with Integrity” program, a partnership between USATF and the American College of Sports Medicine. “Win with Integrity” brings elite track & field athletes and school-aged kids together to promote healthy lifestyles, keeping active, and living with integrity through the sport of track & field. For additional information on the Northwest Flyers Track Club, please visit the team website at http://www.northwestflyers.org or contact Linette Roach at (281) 587-8442 or linette.roach@sbcglobal.net.

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COPPERFIELD COURIER CY-FAIR WOMEN’S CLUB

Women Serving the Community Submitted by Rosie Serrano

We h a d a b l a s t d u r i n g o u r November general meeting! We created our own floral centerpieces with guidance from HEB and in December, we are looking forward to an enjoyable time at our annual Holiday Party. We are all geared up and looking forward to 2013, so make sure you come join us next year! Happy Holidays! CWC is a service organization that gives back to the community. This means that all funds raised will go right back to the community in the form of scholarships for graduating high school seniors, at Lone Star College, Cy-Fair and grants to other non-profits in our community, as well. Membership into the Cy-Fair Women’s Club is open to

all ladies in Northwest Houston/ Cypress neighborhoods. Currently we meet the first Thursday of most months at West Houston Church of Christ. Our meetings begin with social time and refreshments at 7:00p.m. immediately followed by a program at 7:30p.m. The church is located at the corner of Queenston and West Road. Our monthly meetings are not only educational and enjoyable, but they develop lasting fellowships. We look forward to meeting you there! If you have any questions about our club or need directions to the church, please contact Susan McLeroy, Membership Chair at cyfairwomensclub@ gmail.com.

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