Willow Pointe - January 2014 by Peel, Inc.

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January 2014 Volume 10, Number 1

www.willowpointe.org Deed Restrictions Enforced Official Publication of the Willow Pointe Homeowners Association, Inc.

Your Homeowner’s Association Board of Directors would like to wish you a Happy New Year. With the arrival of the New Year, it is always nice to both look back at some of the things our Community was able to accomplish last year and what look forward to what we have planned for the future. During the past year, we have had to deal with the unexpected and plan for the future. We had to replace several diseased pine trees from the Jones Road entrance, opting to replace these with a hardier Texas Live Oak. Our communication system, One Call Now, has been a huge success, emailing Community information in a rapid fashion. We were able to make much needed updates to the Architectural Review Guidelines, modifying the issues surrounding Basketball goals for one. We also modified the pool hours, which allowed us to keep the pool open more often when the demand was highest. We have installed an excellent camera system in the pool area which we are working towards making web accessible for the community. In October 2013, we held the first ever Willow Pointe Art and Craft show which was well received and something that can be planned for in the future. Finally, we were able to start the initial stages of planning for a Community Building located near the pool area. This year, we look forward to continuing the progress on the community building plans and bringing plans to the Annual Meeting. We also plan to better utilize the Community Website and Facebook to help disseminate information and events to the Community. As always, we are open to suggestions from the Community. If you have ideas for areas of improvement or a specific project, please email us. And please don’t forget that we budget funds for Community activities. If you would be willing to organize an event for the Community, please let us know your idea and we will see if it can be accommodated. Copyright © 2014 Peel, Inc.

JANUARY 2014 JANUARY 1-6

CFISD Holiday JANUARY 6

Landscape Committee Meeting @ 6:30 pm JANUARY 7

Board Meeting @ 6:30 pm JANUARY 11

Walk the bayou and pick up trash – meet Paul @ the Willow Crossing Bridge @ 8 am JANUARY 20

Martin Luther King Day - CFISD Holiday JANUARY 31

Last Day to Pay HOA Assessment with no penalty All meetings are held in the pool meeting room. All Homeowners are welcome to attend any of the above meetings. Please call Randall Management to be placed on the agenda if you would like to address the Board at the meeting. MUD Meeting Information – The normal date/time is 11:30 am the first Thursday of the month at the offices of Attorneys Young and Brooks. The address is 10000 Memorial Drive, Suite 260. Willow Pointe Homeowners Association Newsletter - January 2014

Willow Pointe IMPORTANT NUMBERS Emergency...................................................................... 911 Sheriff’s Department....................................... 713-221-6000 Sheriff’s Department (Business)....................... 281-290-2100 Fire Department (Non-Emergency)................. 713-466-6161 Vacation Watch............................................... 281-290-2100 Poison Control Center.................................... 800-222-1222 Animal Control............................................... 281-999-3191 Commissioner, Precinct 4................................ 281-353-8424 Willow Place Post Office................................. 281-890-2392 Entex Gas........................................................ 713-659-2111 Centerpoint Energy (Power Outages Only)..... 713-207-2222 Allied Waste Customer Service Garbage & Recycle.......................................... 713-635-6666 Recycle/Hazardous Waste Disposal.................. 281-560-6200 West Harris County MUD............................. 281-807-9500 Jane Godwin @ Randall Management, Inc Voice Mail nights or week-ends............713-728-1126 ext 11 jgodwin@randallmanagement.com Newsletter Publisher Peel, Inc.................................... advertising@PEELinc.com 888-687-6444

Harris County Sheriff ’s Office Patrol Report Category No. Burglary/Habitat..................................................................2 Burglary/Motor vehicle........................................................0 Criminal Mischief................................................................1 Disturbance/Family..............................................................0 Disturbance/Loud Noise......................................................0 Local Alarms........................................................................9 Suspicious Person.................................................................1 Traffic Stop...........................................................................5 Vehicle Suspicious................................................................1

HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Scott Ward 2011 - 2014 Vice President Craig Perez 2012 - 2015 Secretary Brenda Jackson 2012 - 2015 Treasurer Steve Mueller 2010 - 2013 Director Angie Wilson 2011 - 2014 Please contact us at wphoa.board@willowpointe.org if you have questions, comments or concerns.

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Yard ofYard the Month of the Month Winter weather has not touched these beautiful lawns. Congratulations to the family at 9803 Willow Crossing Drive who received first place for the month. Also congratulations go to the family at 10030 Elm Meadow Trail who receive second place this month.

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Willow Pointe Willow Pointe HOA, INC Balance Sheet November 30, 2013

Checking Reserves

ASSETS Comm Assoc Banc Comm Assoc Banc

$16,736.90 $83,905.58

M.Stanley/S. Barney $146,162.21 Total Reserves $230,067.79 Accounts Receivable 2011 Owner Assessments $ 448.00 2012 Owner Assessments $ 4,185.00 2013 Owner Assessments $ 11,489.94 A/R Collection Fees $ 13,317.36 A/R Lawn Fees $ 340.00 A/R Late charges $ 1,145.06 A/R Legal fees $ 9,234.00 A/R Opening Balance $ 19,391.50 $ 59,550.86 Total Assets $306,355.55 Pre-paid expense $ 6,322.50 Pre-paid insurance $ 6,319.36 Total other assets $12,641.86

Total Assets $318,997.41 LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY

Current Liabilities Prepaid-HOA Fees $ 648.00 Prepaid-Legal Fees $ 405.00 Total Liabilities $ 1,053.00 Reserves Beginning balance $ 240,185.79 2013 Reserves $ 35,004.00 Reserve Transfers $ -30,000.00 Interest Income $ 299.42 Capital Expenses $ -15,421.42 Total Reserves $230,067.79

Member Capital Prior Years equity Accrual basis equity Reserve Transfers

$ 76,307.28 $ 58,497.86 $ 30,000.00

Total homeowners capital YTD excess/deficit Total member’s equity

$164,805.14 $ -76,928.52 $ 87,876.62

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY

$ 318,997.41

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Annual Assessment Reminder All homeowners should have paid their annual assessment at this time. All assessments are due January 1st and are delinquent if not received thirty (30) days after the due date. All delinquent Owners will receive a notice requesting payment. An interest charge of ten percent (10%) will be posted to the Owners account, together with a $35 administrative charge for the late letter, and an administrative fee of $30 per month for each month the account remains unpaid. As always, all homeowners who cannot pay the assessments by January 31st may setup a payment plan by contacting Randall Management and pay the assessment over a period of three months.

Do You Have Reason to Celebrate?

We want to hear from you! Email wphoa.board@ willowpointe.org to let the community know!

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Willow Pointe THYROID CONDITIONS ON THE RISE IN THE U.S. Take this True/False Quiz to Learn More About the Thyroid

January is Thyroid Awareness Month Tired? Sluggish? Unexplained weight gain or weight loss? It could be your children wearing you out, or the natural effects of aging--or it could be a treatable condition caused by the thyroid. Approximately 27 million Americans suffer from thyroid diseases, and the vast majority of them are women. “We’re diagnosing more thyroid disease now than 20 years ago,” says Dr. Tira Chaicha-Brom, an endocrinologist with Texas Diabetes and Endocrinology. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck that regulates metabolism. When it’s not working properly, the symptoms often mimic other conditions, and thyroid problems can go untreated. Take this True/False quiz now to find out how much you know about the thyroid. 1. The symptoms of the two main types of thyroid disease are the same. T/F? FALSE: The two major types of thyroid disease are an overactive thyroid, called hyperthyroidism, and underactive thyroid, called hypothyroidism. “If you have an overactive thyroid, you have an increased metabolism,” explains Dr. Chaicha-Brom. “You may have heart palpitations, excessive sweating, diarrhea, anxiety, insomnia, and even unexplained weight loss.” The other type of thyroid disease – an underactive thyroid or hypothyroid – causes symptoms including fatigue, dry skin, unexplained weight gain, constipation, and increased sensitivity to cold. 2. Medication is the main treatment for thyroid disease. T/F? TRUE: The main treatment for hypothyroidism is thyroid medication. Levothyroxine, the medication used for hypothyroidism, is the third most commonly prescribed medication in the US. Hyperthyroidism can be treated with medication, surgery, or radioactive iodine. 3. Thyroid cancer is on the rise in the United States. T/F? TRUE: Not only is thyroid disease being diagnosed more often, thyroid cancer is on the rise. The American Cancer Society estimates that 60,000 new thyroid cancer cases will be diagnosed in 2013. The chance of being diagnosed with thyroid cancer is now more than twice what it was in 1990. Some of this is due to increased detection with thyroid ultrasound, which can detect small cancerous thyroid nodules that might not have been found before. 4. Thyroid surgery is always necessary for thyroid nodules or lumps. T/F? 6

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FALSE: Thyroid nodules, (thyroid lumps or growths), are common and are often benign or non-cancerous and may not require removal. But nodules should be checked since thyroid nodules can sometimes be cancerous. “Up to 40 percent of the population will have thyroid nodules at some time, and most are non-cancerous,” says Dr. ChaichaBrom. “The size of the nodule, how it looks on ultrasound, and the patient’s risk factors for thyroid cancer all determine how physicians treat the nodule.” HOW DID YOU SCORE? Don’t worry if you didn’t know all the answers. Not that many people understand this unusual gland. But it’s important to talk to your physician about any troubling symptoms. Not only do patients feel better after treatment, they also can prevent longterm damage to their bodies due to untreated thyroid disease. Obesity, eye problems, heart disease, high/elevated cholesterol levels, and an enlarged and painful thyroid called a goiter may occur without treatment.

Texas Diabetes and Endocrinology helps people with a variety of health problems, including diabetes, thyroid disease, high cholesterol, and osteoporosis. Texas Diabetes was founded in 2001 by Thomas Blevins, M.D., and has grown to include seven physicians and locations in Northwest Austin and Round Rock. For more information, visit texasdiabetes.com or call 512-458-8400.

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