Normandy Forest - July 2014 by Peel, Inc.

Normandy Forest

July 2014

Official Publication of the Normandy Forest Homeowners Association

Volume 3, Issue 7

MEMORIAL DAY EVENT Submitted by Judy Doll Even the rain did not deter residents from enjoying our grill. Many new residents said they were thrilled with the event Memorial Day event. Bikes decorated in Red, White and and said they were glad to have moved to Normandy Forest. Blue, some with photographs of brave fighting men, were By 3PM the rain had worsened and the movie had to be escorted by our police and firefighters down the flag-lined canceled. Michelle said there would be another movie-instreets of our subdivision. Then, to the delight of the children the-park night during the summer. Another great job by attending, firefighters shot the truck water cannon into the George and Michelle Tsatsaronis! air to soak them. A big THANK YOU to NWHC Mud #28 and our HOA There was good food, swimming and two bouncy houses for for sponsoring this event, all who volunteered, Patrolman the kiddos. Burgers and hotdogs were cooked on our huge new Coulter, and our Spring Firefighters.

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Normandy Forest NORMANDY FOREST COMMITTEES THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE Danny Rodriguez..................................................281-528-6640 Mark Lawson....................................................... 281-651-8034 The Association has an active Architectural Control Committee that approves or denies all construction and any improvements. You may request an ACC form by contacting Chaparral Management 281537-0957 or the association website. Please keep in mind that the Association has thirty days (30 days) to approve or disapprove any ACC and verbal approvals or disapprovals are not given. SECURITY COMMITTEE In the event of an emergency please call “911” or for Precinct 4 please program your cell phone with the number below. Precinct 4..............................................................281-376-3472 Paul Diaz...............................................................281-651-8606 ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE Michelle Tsatsaronis.................... michelletsatsaronis@gmail.com POOL MAINTENANCE & LIFEGUARDS Jeffery King...........................................................281-655-8675 CLUBHOUSE RENTALS Sally Rodriguez.....................................................832-788-4186 MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE John Nemec.......... 281-651-8606 | jnemec@normandyforest.org Paul Diaz...............................................................281-687-2045 POOL TAG COMMITTEE George Tsatsaronis.................................................281-323-9900 BLOCK CAPTAIN COORDINATOR Karen Zuckero......................................................713-504-6469

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IMPORTANT CONTACTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Paul Diaz | President........................................ 281-687-2045 John Nemec | Vice President............................ 281-651-8606 Judy Doll | Secretary......................................... 281-528-9110 John Hopkins | Treasurer.................................. 281-795-9772 George Tsatsaronis | Director at Large.............. 281-323-9900 BALLPARK RESERVATIONS John Nemec | Coordinator............................... 281-651-8606 COMMUNITY SERVICES Gas | Centerpoint Energy................................. 713-659-2111 Electric | Reliant Energy................................... 713-207-7777 Phone | AT&T................................................... www.att.com Sewer | Harris County MUD #28.................... 281-353-9809 Trash | Republic Waste..................................... 281-446-2030 Fire Department | Spring VFD......................... 281-355-1266 County Commissioner | Jack Cagle.................. 713-755-6444 MANAGEMENT COMPANY Chaparral Management Company, AAMC 6630 Cypresswood Suite 100 | Spring, Texas 77379 281-537-0957 phone | 281-537-0312 fax Valerie Overbeck | Association Manager voverbeck@chaparralmanagement.com OFFICE HOURS 9am to 5pm | closed for lunch 12:30 to 1:15 pm

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR

2014 GRADUATES!

Additional Pool Hours The Normandy Forest Swimming Pool will now open on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10 am for the summer. We hope to accommodate parents with toddlers and seniors who would like to swim before the heat of the day.

SCHEDULE of EVENTS July 5th..........................................Movie Night in the Park July 8th & 22nd …...Family Fun Night, BBQ & Pool Party August 5th & 19th....Family Fun Night, BBQ & Pool Party Labor Day...............................................BBQ & Pool Party October 7th..........................................National Night Out December 6th.......................................Breakfast with Santa

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Normandy Forest Lost & Found Has your child come home from the pool or park without their shoes or shirt? We hold lost items for 15 days, if they are not claimed, they are donated to a local charity. Please email Judy Doll with a description of the lost item. Subject line: Lost & Found (txcardlady@sbcglobal.net).

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Rats

There seems to be an influx of rats in all the neighborhoods along the 2920 corridor. With the cutting down of wooded areas to make way for strip malls and new housing, rats and other animals are looking for new places to inhabit. Keeping the lid down on your trash can will deter rodents from entering them for an easy meal. Keep shed and garage doors closed. Don't let newspapers pile up outside your home and check firewood piles for these pests. If you find rodent droppings, your local hardware store can assist in finding the newest technology in traps. With everyone's cooperation, we can have a safe, clean neighborhood.

Normandy Forest DROWNING IS FAST & SILENT KEEP KIDS IN ARM’S REACH

WATER SAFETY TIPS AT WWW.COLINSHOPE.ORG Help keep your family safer around water. Take our Water Safety Quiz. www.colinshope.org/quiz

Colin's Hope Athlete Ambassadors needed. Swim, bike, play tennis, hula hoop and more! www.tinych.org/AthleteAmbassador

LAYERS OF PROTECTION CAN PREVENT DROWNING

CONSTANT VISUAL SUPERVISION

LEARN TO SWIM

STAY AWAY FROM DRAINS

WEAR LIFE JACKETS

MULTIPLE KEEP BACKYARDS BARRIERS & BATHROOMS AROUND WATER SAFER

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BE SAFER AT THE BEACH

LEARN CPR & REFRESH SKILLS YEARLY

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Normandy Forest Date Set, Downsize Fitness Joins 2014 Texas Stallions Family Fun Run & Free FitZone! The Texas Stallions Track Club Cross Country team is proud to announce the return of the Stallions Stampede 2K/5K Fun Run 10K Relay and We Can! FitZone. The family friendly event will take place on October 18, 2014, at 8am, at Forest Oaks Park in Spring, Texas. The Stallions Stampede and We Can! FitZone aims to promote healthy living in youth through family education, increased physical activity and reduced sedentary time. A USATF Sanctioned event the Stallions Stampede offers 3 races to get the community involved – A Family 2K, a USATF Certified 5K, and a 10K Relay. The We Can! FitZone is free community event offering youth and families fun and useful tools and information for healthful living. “Stallions XC is excited to welcome Downsize Fitness as a Winner’s Circle Sponsor, their perfect complement to our efforts to raise awareness about childhood obesity”, said Head Cross Country Coach Lavoxkeia Carnes. “Downsize fitness is the world’s first gym for people with more than 50 pounds of weight to lose and offers kids free memberships when their parents join”, said Grover Daly, VP of Downsize Fitness. The Stallions Events Committee is seeking healthy living businesses and professionals

to provide health screenings, education, assessments and other services to our participants. For more details, visit the event web site at www. StallionsStampede.com or contact Lavoxkeia Carnes, meet director, Texas Stallions Track Club at 832-415-0568 or by email at txstallions@texasstallions.com. Registration is underway for our 2014 Cross Country Running Program, visit www. TexasStallions.org to join today! Established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, the Texas Stallions Track Club mission is to develop youth track and field athletes in the North Houston area through our guiding principles of Dedication, Determination, and Discipline. Through the Stallions Stampede, Texas Stallions Relays, and the generous support of individuals, corporations, businesses and other organizations, the club is able to provide greater competition and exposure opportunities to its athletes through its growing cross country, indoor track and field and outdoor track and field programs, academic grants, and financial assistance to underprivileged youth. For more information, visit the Club online at TexasStallions.org.

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