Willowlake - May 2013 by Peel, Inc.

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May 2013

Volume 10, Issue 5

The Official Publication of the Willowlake Homeowners Association

WILLOWLAKE SOCIAL EVENTS

WILLOWLAKE POOL OPENING MAY 1

By James Deitiker, Social Events Chairperson PARK CLEAN-UP

Volunteers Needed! On Saturday, May 11th at 9:00 a.m. there will be an organized clean-up of the Willowlake Park. We’ll meet at the Gazebo. We’ll have ample supplies of gloves, garbage bags, beverages and snacks available for our volunteers. Please contact 281-955-6902 to express your interest in volunteering. Our last park clean-up was on 6/9/12. It was very successful because we had several enthusiastic teenagers and homeowners involved in removing hundreds of pounds of paper, glass and metal trash from the park. WILLOWLAKE ICE CREAM SOCIAL All residents of Willowlake subdivision are invited to socialize with neighbors while enjoying a variety of ice cream treats on Sunday, May 19th at 5:00 p.m. at the Gazebo. For more information, contact James Deitiker. INTERNATIONAL THEME NIGHT

The Social Events Committee is working on a special night of fun and food in June. We’ll set the date and time based on volunteer input. We’re looking for homeowners who would like to open their home or yard for this event. Suggested themes are: Mexico, the Philippines, Italy, Greece, France, Germany, Brazil, etc. We would like at least 4 themes within the event. Contact James Deitiker to volunteer.

The Willowlake Pool Season is almost here! Our pool will be open May 1 through September 30, 2013. The hours remain the same: 6:00 am to 9:00 pm daily, except for Tuesdays (maintenance), open 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Please contact me anytime with your concerns and/ or suggestions. Our most common pool rule violation is unauthorized pool use. This problem can be avoided if the following rules are followed by everyone: 1) Do not open the gate for anyone, and 2) If you see that the gate has been propped open in any way, shut it. Here are some great reasons to visit the Willowlake Pool this season: • An hour of vigorous swimming will burn up to 650 calories. It burns off more calories than walking or biking. • Swimming strengthens the heart and lungs. • Swimming works out all of the body’s major muscles. • Swimming helps reduce stress. • Water’s buoyancy make swimming the ideal exercise for physical therapy and rehabilitation or for anyone seeking a low-impact exercise. • Swimming is a great cardiovascular exercise because you are moving against the water’s resistance, which is over ten times that of the air. Have a great summer! Lynn Piwonski Pool Chairperson 832-704-1252 Willowlake Watch - May 2013

IMPORTANT NUMBERS Willowlake All Emergencies................................................................911 Bratton Pools................................................... 281-988-7700 Cypress-Fairbanks Hospital............................. 281-897-3300 Harris County Sheriff...................................... 713-221-6000 Department of Public Safety........................... 281-890-5440 Fire Department (non-emergency).................. 713-466-6161 Center Point Energy - Power Outages Only.... 713-207-2222 Center Point Energy - Gas............................... 713-659-2111 Harris County Animal Control....................... 281-999-3191 Memorial City Hospital.................................. 713-932-3000 MUD #11....................................................... 281-807-9500 Poison Control Center.................................... 800-222-1222 Willowplace Post Office................................. 281-890-2392 Harris County Road & Bridge........................ 281-353-8424 VF Waste Services, Inc.................................... 713-787-9790 Harris Co. Public Health & Environ. Svcs...... 713-920-2831 District 5 Vacation Watch............................... 281-290-2100

MANAGEMENT INFO Randall Management, Inc. Team....................... 713-728-1126 Manager Jane Godwin..........jgodwin@randallmanagement.com, ext. 11 Asst. Manager Miguel Trevino..... mtrevino@randallmanagement.com, ext. 15 Deed Restrictions Lucy Sandoval.............deed@randallmanagement.com, ext. 18 Collections Jennifer Phillips.. collections@randallmanagement.com, ext. 22 Answering Service After business hours for common area emergencies............................... (713) 850-4729 For information on your homeowner’s assessments, deed restriction violations or questions in general please contact: Randall Management, Inc. 6200 Savoy, Suite 420, Houston, TX 77036 Phone: 713-728-1126 Fax: 713-728-5015 www.rqsmith@randallmanagement.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS President - ...................................................................... OPEN Vice President - David Bannen.........................dbannen@att.net Treasurer - Nancy Kapell...................... nancykapell@yahoo.com Secretary - Travis Guinn.............................tmguinn@gmail.com Director - Mark Hubenak............... mhubenak001@comcast.net

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Happy Mother’s Day To All Willowlake Moms May 12 Summer Yard Of The Month We are excited and anxious to see what homeowners can show us with some beautiful landscapes. We will be judging yards around the last days of May, June and July, so let’s all get dirty. We are looking for colors, textures, manicured lawns and gardens. We hope everyone will take pride in their landscapes so we all can benefit from an increase in value in our neighborhood. Please listen to Gardenline with Randy Lemmon on 740 AM KTRH from 6:00-10:00am Saturdays and Sundays or go to ktrh. com for answers to all your gardening questions.

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Architectural Control Chairman Mark Lackey................................... melackey@comcast.net Social Events Chairman James Deitiker.................................deitiker@sbcglobal.net Newsletter Editor Linda O’Pry.............................mermaid400@sbcglobal.net Yard of the Month Phyllis Cutrer................................ phyllis.cutrer@yahoo.com Tammy Steffen Neighborhood Watch Chairman Dave Bannen........................................... dbannen@att.net Gazebo Rental Randall Management.713-728-1126 Pool Chairman Lynn Piwonski................................LMP4040@yahoo.com Park Chairman Diego Lamacchia........................dlamacchia@hotmail.com Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc.

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ARMED FORCES DAY May 18

In the United States, “Armed Forces Day” is celebrated on the third Saturday in May. In 2013 it will be on May 18. The day was created in 1949, and was a result of the consolidation of the military services in the Department of Defense. It was intended to replace the separate Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Days, but observance of these days, especially within each particular service, continues to this day. The purpose of Armed Forces Day is to honor Americans serving in the five services - the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard.

How to Keep the Park Clean While Enjoying It By James Deitiker, Social Events Chairperson

This is not a message to those who carelessly throw trash in our parks. Instead, it is a message to those who have civic pride and want to do a little extra for the community. Take a small plastic bag and latex gloves with you when visiting our park for use in collecting paper and plastic. Your effort will add to the overall exercise value of your outing, inspire the young people who witness your civic pride and will make our park better.

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MEMORIAL DAY May 27

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May, which is May 27 in 2013. It was formally known as Decoration Day and commemorates all men and women, who have died in military service for the United States. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day and it is traditionally seen as the start of the summer season. It is traditional to fly the flag of the United States at half mast from dawn until noon. Many volunteers place an American flag on each grave in national cemeteries.

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Willowlake Willowlake Homeowners Association 2013 Pool Rules • Swim at your own risk! Lifeguards will not be in charge of this pool and area! • Only Willowlake residents and their invited guests may use the pool. Residents are limited to six (6) guests per family and residents MUST accompany all guests. • An adult over the age of 18 must accompany children under the age of 13. • Pets are not allowed in the pool area. • Glass containers are strictly prohibited in the pool area. • Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited in the pool area. • Do not throw objects into the pool area or tamper with filter covers. • Do not toss life saving equipment except in an emergency. • Gate into the swimming pool area is to remain shut at all times and is never to be propped open. • No loud music, excessive noise or foul language is permitted. • Diving is not permitted in any area of the pool. • No running or excessive horseplay. • No FOOD, DRINK OR GUM in the pool. • No COOKING in the pool area. • No Smoking in the Pool Area. • Please deposit all litter in trash receptacles. • Only residents with a key card will be allowed in the pool area except when accompanying a guest. There is a $10.00 charge for lost or additional cards. • POOL HOURS: WEDNESDAY – MONDAY: 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. and TUESDAY: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Any unauthorized use of the pool by non-residents, residents not in good standing, unregistered residents or individuals not strictly adhering to pool rules and/or policy may result in loss of privileges of the pool as well as possible fines and other penalties. Pool closes at 9:00 pm. Any unauthorized usage after 9:00 pm could be considered trespassing resulting in loss of pool privileges, fines or criminal charges. NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY – SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK

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Pool Registration Information The 2013 Swim Season will begin Wednesday, May 1, 2013. The pool will be open daily May 1 thru September 30, 2013. POOL WILL BE OPEN WITH NO LIFEGUARDS – SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK • In case of emergency, call 911 • Sheriff Non-Emergency: 713-221-6000 Pool Hours: Wednesday - Monday 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. & Tuesday 5:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Any unauthorized use of the pool by non-residents, residents not in good standing, unregistered residents or individuals not strictly adhering to Pool Rules and/or policy may result in loss of privileges of the pool as well as possible fines and other penalties. Pool closes at 9:00 pm. Any unauthorized usage after 9:00 pm could be considered trespassing resulting in loss of pool privileges, fines or criminal charges. The pool has a card key entry system. Each family will be issued one card. Additional cards can be obtained at a cost of $10.00 per card. If a card is lost, the replacement cost is $10.00. Please keep this card for future swim seasons. To obtain your card, or to have your card reactivated, please complete the enclosed Pool Registration Form and return to Randall Management. The following qualifications must be met in order to use the pool facility: • You must be a member of the Association. Members may invite up to six (6) guests per family. • Must be current on all Maintenance Fees in order to receive and/or activate the entry card. • Registration form must be signed acknowledging understanding and agreement of Pool Rules. $10 Processing Charge for Applications submitted after May 31, 2013. Please submit your application before May 31, 2013 to avoid a processing charge of $10.00 per household. No Reminder Mail Out For the 2014 Pool Season Pool Forms Will Only Be Available Online or At the Pool This is the last time that you will be mailed a pool form. The Board wants to be more efficient and further implement the Association’s paperless policy in 2014. In the future, you will get a reminder from the Willowlake Facebook page and forms will be available on the Willowlake website or at the distribution box at the Pool. Please be on the lookout for 2014 form online and join the Willowlake Facebook page for updates and reminders about the Pool and other Willowlake activities or important information. Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc.

Willowlake Homeowners Association, Inc. 2013 POOL REGISTRATION FORM

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Emergency Contact Person:

ADDRESS:

Emergency Contact Phone:

NAME:

HOME PHONE NUMBER:

OWN _____ or RENT _____

IF RENTER, OWNER’S NAME: OWNER’S ADDRESS: PLEASE LIST ALL NAMES OF FAMILY MEMBERS RESIDING FULL TIME AT PROPERTY:

NAME

AGE

(req’d if under 21

Do you have a card? Yes or No If you have a card, PLEASE LIST THAT CARD NUMBER IN THE SPACE BELOW OR YOUR CARD WILL NOT BE ACTIVATED. If you have lost your card, there is a $10.00 replacement card fee that must be paid to receive a new card. Card No. Issued: Date Issued: Card No. Issued: Date Issued: Card No. Issued: Date Issued:

I, _________________________________ by signature on this document, hereby agree to comply with the posted rules of the Willowlake Homeowners Association, Inc. I have read the posted Rules and understand them. I understand that failure to comply with the Pool Rules and/or to not obey the posted Pool Hours can result in the loss of my pool privileges. Signature Please mail, fax or e-mail this form to: RMI Processing Willowlake Homeowners Association, Inc. Date Received: ________ ____/____/____ c/o Randall Management, Inc. Verified -0- Balance: ________ ____/____/____ 6200 Savoy Drive, Suite 420 Programmed Card: ________ ____/____/___

Houston, Texas 77036 Mailed or Delivered: ________ ____/____/___ Fax: (713) 728-5015 Confirmed Activation ________ ____/____/___ o r Receipt of Card mtrevino@randallmanagement.com Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc.

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Willowlake Mark Your Calendar MAY 1

POOL OPENS

MAY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

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Do what you can with what you have where you are - Theodore Roosevelt

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MOTHER'S DAY MAY 16 BOARD MEETING MAY 18 ARMED FORCES DAY MAY 19 WILLOWLAKE ICE CREAM SOCIAL MAY 27 MEMORIAL DAY

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