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Volume 26, Number 6 August 2012
Monthly Board of Directors MeetingsMeetings of the BFCA Board of Directors are held on the third Monday of each month at 6:00 pm. Meetings are open to all Bay Forest homeowners and held at the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church, 1511 El Dorado Boulevard, Houston, TX 77062.
The Bay Forest Community Association can be contacted at:[email protected]
Mail to:15715 Lake Lodge DriveHouston, Texas 77062
June/July 2012 Board MeetingsA regular meeting of the Bay Forest Community Association (BFCA) Board of Directors was convened on June 18, 2012, at the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church. Board members in attendance were Gene Fisseler, Dennis Fouty, Dan Pias and Barbara McCollum. Bryan Wangsgaard, legal counsel, was also present. Discussion was focused on activities associated with our transition to a self-managed community.
A regular meeting of the Bay Forest Community Association (BFCA) Board of Directors was convened on July 16, 2012, at the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church. Board members in attendance were Dennis Fouty, Dan Pias, Barbara McCollum and John Hass. Bryan Wangsgaard, legal counsel, was also present.
For more information regarding BFCA activities and minutes from these meeting, visit www.bayforest.info.
Gene Fisseler, President [email protected]
Tennis Town Hall More than a dozen Bay Forest residents participated in the July 2 Tennis Town Hall, representing league players, potential league players, non-league players, interested parties and the board of directors. For more than an hour, we worked through a series of slides that summarized our court hours of operation, our 'first come, first served' policy, our leagues and the operational policies, court maintenance and repairs, and other topics of interest.
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A series of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) have been posted at www.bayforest.info under the Feedback tab. These FAQs summarize the Town Hall discussion and are intended to serve as a reference for residents regarding “all things Bay Forest tennis.”
Dog Attack in Bay ForestOn July 10, two Bay Forest residents and their pet were attacked by a loose pit bulldog. All three suffered wounds that included punctures, scratches and scrapes. An ambulance and police officer responded to the situation. A police report was filed, the dog was restrained, and the owners, other Bay Forest residents, were issued a citation for failure to control the animal. The pit bulldog will spend ten days in quarantine for observation while the victims of the attack recover, waiting to learn if they must undergo treatment for rabies. This event demonstrates the importance of keeping pets in fenced backyards or on leashes at all times.
Community Management Model Changes In June, BFCA made a change to its management model. The homeowner satisfaction scores for the community management company who served Bay Forest have regularly tracked lower than those of our other service providers. However, despite changing management companies several times over the past decade, we’ve come to realize that you (and we) have greater expectations than the local community management market can deliver.
Consequently, we terminated our community management contract and have elected not to hire another community management company. Instead we will hire a part-time employee to be our community manager – in other words, we will be self-managed.
To make this work, we are committed to developing a management function within the community. We are performing the necessary community management functions while we get our hands around the scope of work and the number of hours per week required for the new manager to do the job. As we work through this, many of you may hear from us to better understand homeowner expectations and to advise you of changes you can expect.
In addition to having our community manager handle all the “management” functions, we plan to incorporate light maintenance into the job description. We expect this to be a great way to get work accomplished more quickly and at a lower cost.It is our goal that you will find an improved level of management service delivered in our community. For example, petty and/or vague deed restriction violation notifications will be eliminated. You’ll no longer find your community manager to be distant and impersonal – rather, you’ll find the community manager right here in our neighborhood.
Many of you regularly reach out to us with your good thoughts, support, input, questions, and suggestions. We hope that continues – and increases!
To reach the “Bay Forest Community Manager,” email [email protected] or call 832.224.6446. The new mailing address for the Bay Forest Community Association is 15715 Lake Lodge Dr.
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Welcome Home Don Pettit!Friends and neighbors in Bay Forest came to welcome back a real "down-to-earth" friend and neighbor - Don Pettit! Don actually came down to earth (Kazakhstan, specifically) on July 1 after spending 193 days in space. During his mission with Space Station Expedition 30/31, Don passed by Bay Forest and the rest of the planet 3,088 times, travelling more than 76 million miles.
The "launch" of this party took place on Saturday, July 21st at the Bay Forest Pool. Friends and neighbors came to visit with Don and his family and welcome him back to his "Bay Forest family." There was pizza, cookie cake, snow-cones and lemonade to enjoy.
To read more about Space Station Expedition 30/31 click on this link: http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/605284main_ Expedition_30_31_Press_Kit.pdf
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remembering Dennis JohnsonMay 2, 1956 – July 4, 2012We will be doing a Memory Page on Dennis in the September issue of the Bay Forest news. If you would like to share your memories of Dennis, please email your thought to me [email protected].
I thought you would like to “remember” how Dennis has been part of our lives and of the fiber of Bay Forest and the Bay Forestnews from the beginning.
Many of us Bay Forest residents have lots of good memories of Dennis and can reflect on how he played a part in shaping our lives.
His life was definitely one of those lives that “made a difference!”
Here are a few of my memories of Dennis:
When Bay Forest was brand new and there were less than 100 homes here, the Bay Forest Community Association was made up mostly of Friendswood Development Company employees. Inorder to represent the interests of the people of Bay Forest, the Bay Forest Civic Association was formed. Dennis was one of theoriginal Civic Association’s Board of Directors.
In addition, when the Bay Forest news became Incorporated, Dennis was the Director and the Vice President of the Bay Forestnews. When the paper began, it was just a double-sided one pagepaper that we handed out to our neighbors. That is how the BlockCaptain system developed. When the paper was still small and thenumber of homes had not grown too large, Dennis would copy the paper for us, for distribution. He was always there finding a way to get things done.
Dennis had a talent of figuring out the best way of getting from point A to point B. He was always thinking ahead and always thinking of ways to make things better and to make things happen. His energy and enthusiasm were contagious!
All of the Moran Family will miss Dennis very much, but we know that his contributions to Bay Forest and the Bay Forest news will live on for a long time!
–Marita
support Two Bay Forest Teams at the 2012 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in New yorkLong term Bay Forest residents, Cindy Carmine and Cindy Schaefer along with their daughters, Shannon Carmine and Lauren Schaefer, will be walking in the 2012 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in new York. On October 20th and 21st, the Couple of Carmines and Schaefer Strutters team members will be among thousands of people dedicating their weekend to walking as part of this event. We'll walk the distance of a marathon on Saturday, and a half marathon on Sunday for a total of 39.3 miles. needless
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“Who cares about getting a doctorate? I just won Yard of the Month!” Barbara Tackaberry
I don't know about you, but I feel like we've been under water for most of the last month. While I might be sick of the rain, our Yards are loving it. My goodness we have some lush, beautiful, yards in Bay Forest! It was very difficult for our Yard of the Month committee to select just one from each side. Congratulations to Barbara and Steve Tackaberry of 2106 Purple Plum Lane on the north Side, and to Linda and Joe Costanza on the South. Your homes consistently exemplify the beauty of Bay Forest. Thank you for all the hard work and effort you put into designing and maintaining your beautiful yards.
2106 Purple Plum: The Tackaberry's yard is not just landscaped, it's decorated! This is such a fun yard! In addition to the lush plantings, this vibrant yard is home to artful butterflies, birds, a fountain, a fish and even a pig! Can
you find them all? But the overall effect is actually very subtle, because the plants and flowers are really the stars of the show. When you drive by this colorful home, and I hope you will, please take time to notice the driveway. On one side a cozy bench is surrounded by luxurious hibiscus. And on the other a cheerful red adirondack chair invites you to sit and enjoy the flowers.
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2207 Town oaks is a beautiful example of Southern grace and charm. The two Live Oaks in the front yard provide a tremendous amount of shade, but the Costanza's have made it work for them. They use the symmetry of the house and the trees to sculpt a dramatic, formal front walkway. When lined by dense shrubs, the wide front walkway becomes an elegant avenue. The cool shade is highlighted by soft grass, and pale impatiens and hostas which line the walkway and surround the trees and house.
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Mushroom Circle or “Fairy rings”With over seven inches of rain from July 8-18, mushroom rings started to pop up all over Bay Forest. This picture was taken at the Bay Forest Pool Park.
Some types of mushrooms can be frequently found growing in circles, which are commonly known as "fairy rings." Mushrooms are the fruiting part of the fungus, which actually grows underground and is called the mycelium.
Which Mushrooms grow in rings?Marasmius oreades frequently grows in rings, and is commonly called the fairy ring mushroom. It is an edible mushroom. Other mushrooms that grow in rings are Chlorophyllum molybdites (chloro means "green") and Agaricus campestris, the meadow mushroom.
FolkloreFairy rings were thought to be caused by fairies who danced the night away. When they became tired and wanted a place to rest, they went to the fairy king and asked for something to sit on, and he gave them mushrooms for seats.
Fairy rings also occupy a prominent place in European folklore as the location of gateways into elfin kingdoms, or places where elves gather and dance. According to the folklore, a fairy ring appears when a fairy, pixie, or elf appears. It will disappear without trace in less than five days, but if an observer waits for the elf to return to the ring, he or she may be able to capture it.
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Mushroom Mania: July 27, 2012One issue I didn't cover in last week's email tip about all the recent rain, was the resulting onslaught of mushrooms.
It was an amazing crop, brought on by the perfect witch's brew of warm temperatures, summer fertilization and excessive moisture.
I have been swamped with emails on the subject, and prople (many in a panic) want to know how to control them. The answer to the question is - DOn'T! Thank you for your time, drive safely, and have a great weekend!
Okay, I'll give you more information, but you really don't have to do anything. Most mushrooms we see in our yards are beneficial fungi — saprophytic fungus. They are actually an indication of a good thing: lots of organic matter present. The part of the mushroom you see is sort of the "fruiting" structure of the fungus exploding forth. They love wet, warm weather, and as long as there's organic matter to feed on, they will continue to reproduce. Once it's all been consumed by the fungus, the mushrooms will disappear. That, however, could sometimes take several years.
The best solution is to ignore the mushrooms. Or, you can rake them out or pluck them up when they appear. If you prefer, you can just mow them down.
There is no "silver bullet" spray that will make them go away without killing everything else in the soil, too. There are, however, a couple of topical fungicides that can reduce their numbers. I've recommended Consan Triple Action 20 for this for years. Or, if you want an organic method, dust with agricultural sulfur.
The second most often-asked question about "shrooms" is, "Are they edible or poisonous?" I think it is unwise to eat mushrooms from your yard, even though these kinds of mushrooms may not, themselves, be poisonous. But the organic matter they grow in is. And because the types of mushrooms found in yards vary by environment, the time of year, and the weather conditions, it is usually best and safer to assume that any mushroom in your yard is poisonous. I always err on the side of "paranoia" and feel it's not worth taking a chance. Even if they're not poisonous by definition, they may still be somewhat toxic, and that could mean stomach discomfort for some folks ingesting them.
Here are a couple of websites that can help you on edible (www.nifg.org.uk/edible_fungi.htm) and poisonous (http://americanmushrooms.com/toxicms.htm) mushrooms.
Here's an amusing sidebar (which may only be funny to my Texas A&M brethren ). There is an Aggie yell (Aggies do "yells," not "cheers)" simply called "Military." Former students will know it as the one where they salute. At the end of the yell, it goes, "A&M, Give us room!" Of course, back in the '80s, those of us with a sense of humor could never resist saying "A&M, Give us Shrooms!" I still chant that when I go to A&M games, and I use it on the air from time to time when someone calls in with a "shroom" question. So, if you've always wondered why I do that, now you know the rest of the story. (My apologies to the late, great Paul Harvey.)
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Blue Marlins swim Team The Blue Marlins had a wonderful summer swim season this year, in addition to placing 7th out of 20 swim teams present at the Champ Meet Series. We are vey proud of our Marlin swimmers! The Blue Marlin swim season lasts a little over one month, spanning from the middle of May thru the end of June. A swim meet occurs every Saturday morning during the month of June, for a total of 5 swim meets. Of course, all meets are optional, but attendance is strongly encouraged. Summer swim team offers the benefit of learning to swim the length of the pool, while also perfecting a variety of swim strokes. Typically, after one season of swim, most swimmers become proficient in a minimum of two strokes; but more importantly, become much stronger and confident in the pool, itself. The Blue Marlins Swim Team encompasses three neighborhoods: Bay Forest, Brook Forest & Bay Oaks, and encourages ages 5 thru 18 to participate. This year, we had several new young swimmers added to our team. remember, that you can join Blue Marlins at any age under 18. We hope that you will mark your calendars for next spring swim registration! We would love to see new faces in ALL age levels. If you enjoy swimming for fun, then swim team is for you! If you are interested in coaching for the Blue Marlins, please contact our president, Ivan Dominguez at [email protected] for more information. In addition, we are looking for sponsors for next year's swim season. So please let us know if you are interested! Lastly, we would like to thank our board president, Ivan Dominguez; vice president, Gil Chartier; Treasurer, Jason Stansell; and our CCSL reps, Hope Taub and Jennifer Ellis. Also, our sincere appreciation to those parent volunteers who stepped up to chair various positions such as scorer, ribbon coordinator, setup/takedown, just to name a few. The Blue Marlins Swim Team has a long standing reputation of good conduct and over-the-top, parent participation - making Blue Marlins a standing tradition in the summer swim league. Hope to see everyone next year!
The pool is Closed on Mondays, except holidays: September 3.
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Pool PartiesOur community pool is a great place for Bay Forest residents to host small group parties for birthdays, for sports teams, for church groups, etc.
Parties may be scheduled during regular hours and on Mondays. no more than one party may be scheduled in the afternoon (noon to 4:30 pm); no more than one party may be scheduled in the evening (after 5:00 pm). Parties should be scheduled at least seven (7) days in advance. There are two options for having a pool party.
small PartiesHomeowners hosting parties with up to and including twenty-five (25) participants may be scheduled during regular hours and may extend until 10:00 pm. Additional lifeguards may or may not be needed to maintain an overall lifeguard to patron ratio of 1:25 during a party scheduled during regular hours. Based on the number of expected party participants and Sweetwater’s experience with typical pool patronage during the time a party is scheduled, additional lifeguards may be deemed needed and supplied. The Bay Forest Community Association will pay for any additional guards needed during regular hours.
large PartiesHomeowners hosting parties with more than twenty-five (25) participants or desiring exclusive use of the pool may schedule parties on Monday in the afternoons (noon until 4:30 pm) or in the evenings (5:00 pm until 10:00 pm). Sweetwater shall supply sufficient lifeguards for each party, determined to maintain an overall lifeguard to patron: ratio of 1:25. The homeowner is responsible for paying Sweetwater an hourly rate of $10 for each required lifeguard (minimum of two). There is no fee for using the pool. The hourly rate will include any set up and cleanup activities.
To schedule a party please email the Pool Party Coordinator at: [email protected], or phone: 281-988-8480 or Fax: 281-988-8503.
reservation requests will be conducted online and confirmed by the Sweetwater Pools Party Coordinator on or after this date.
This information and much more can be found on our Bay Forest Community website, www.bayforest.info.
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July 4th Bike ParadeAt the Bay Forest Bike Parade, prizes were given for the best decorated bike in each parade.One of the best things about the parade is that the people come out and line the parade route and cheer on the parade riders. residents wave their flags and make some noise to celebrate the riders and our country’s Independence Day!
Party at the PoolMany people spent the day at the pool and enjoyed their neighbors and the festivities. Hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks were served. There were games and prizes for all age groups.
Bay Forest Mommies’ ClubJune and July saw the advent of summer and lots of pool time for Mommies Club members. Kelli Glenn and Billie Patterson organized some “We are going to be at such-and-such place, and join us if you would like to do so…” events. For example, moms met at the play “Pinkalicious” at the Main Street Theater at the end of June; at the Children’s Museum of Houston in early July; at the Houston Museum of natural Science in late July; and had supper and swimming at Galveston Beach on July 26th. upcoming events include seeing the bats at the Waugh Street Bridge in Houston on August 23rd. On Tuesdays, people are welcome to meet at the Cinemark Theater at 10:00 am for a movie ($1.00 fee) or for swimming every Tuesday evening from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the pool.
Mommies Club and the Bay Forest Community Association sponsored an event on July 21st at the pool to welcome Don Pettit home from his LLOOnnGG journey in space. Thank you to Carol Bornstein (Organizer Extraordinaire and Cookie Cake Provider), Joy King (Pizza Procurer), Jennifer Aber (Snow Cone Mama), Edrina Fitting (Paper Goods Dispenser), and John Haas, Dennis Fouty, and Gene Fisseler (Bounteous Beverage Buyers) and all of the friends and neighbors who brought fruit and side dishes! Don left his home in early nov. to go to russia. He left for space on Dec. 21st and finally returned to Houston on July 1st. He spent over 6 months orbiting the Earth! While he is still getting used to dealing with the pesky issue of gravity again, he is glad to be home. Welcome Back, Don!
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gardeners by the BayGardeners of all levels are invited to attend the Gardeners by the Bay meetings held the first Wednesdays of each month, from September to May, at university Baptist Church (Great room on 2nd floor) located at 16106 Middlebrook Drive. Here are some upcoming programs:
September 5 Invasive Plants Lisa Gonzales, Vice President Houston Advanced research Center
October 3 Beneficial Insects William Isbell, Entomology Specialist Harris County Master Gardener
november 7 Orchids John Stubbings, Owner Clown Alley Orchids
December 5 Birds of the Seasons royce Pendergast, Master naturalist Harris County Master Gardener
January 2 Favorite Plants for the Houston Area Tom Leroy, Montgomery County Extension Agent
February 6 Designing for Small Beds & Containers Dr.Carol Brouwer, Extension Agent
March 6 The Rose – America’s True Native Gaye Hammond, Past President Houston rose Society
Members and guests enjoy a light brunch from 9:00 to 9:30 am. A brief business meeting is then held prior to the main program. Guest speakers present timely programs of interest to all gardeners. Anyone interested is welcome to visit or join. Our membership includes novice gardeners as well as certified Texas Master Gardeners who are eager to share their expertise and knowledge in response to questions and concerns. Local trips are planned each year to gardens or other places of interest to gardeners.
Please call Joanne at 281-286-4938 for information. Looking forward to seeing you!
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Bay Forest gourmet ClubIt’s not too late to join for the 2012-2013 year. Dues are only $20 per year.
This year’s theme will be the Olympics, featuring food from five different Olympic host cities. Our first big dinner will be on October 6, 2012, and we will be enjoying food from the first host of the modern Olympics, Athens. Don’t forget to mark the date for the party. If you are not a member but have considered joining, why don’t you plan to attend? Just bring your favorite kabob or Greek salad recipe and join us for the fun. Send us an email at [email protected] for more information. If you don’t have a recipe for Greek salad, try this one.
greek Country salata½ head romaine lettuce, shredded (4 cups)1 small cucumber, thinly sliced (1 cup)2 tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)½ green sweet pepper, thinly sliced (optional)Greek dressing (see recipe below)16 kalamata or Greek black olives6 to 8 anchovy fillets4 ounces crumbled feta cheeseLemon wedges (optional)Byzantine dolmades (optional to purchase dolmades)
1. Place lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onion, and, if desired, sweet pepper in a large salad bowl.
2. Toss with Greek Dressing and top with olives, anchovies and feta cheese. Garnish with lemon wedges or dolmades, if desired.
greek Dressing¼ cup olive oil2 tablespoons snipped parsley or mint2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed1 clove garlic, minced½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper¼ teaspoon salt
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(281) 480-3433Bay Forest TennisBay Forest Men’s Tennis League plays on Wednesday evenings.
“A” league contact: Greg Blackburn at 281-480-8280 “B” league contact: russ Hall at 281-486-4052
Bay Forest Women’s Tennis League plays on Monday evenings.Contact Pam Doty at [email protected] or 281-286-7471.
Crime Watch: Stay up-to-date with your neighbors on the community website www.bayforest.info.
CrIMe rePorT – JuNe 2012 – eAsTBurglary Motor Vehicle (BKF) 6/21/2012 16000 Brook Forest residence
Burglary Motor Vehicle (BO) 6/26/2012 15500 Greens Cove residence
Criminal Mischief (PB) 6/7/2012 4300 Sweet Cicely residence
Criminal Mischief (MB) 6/8/2012 15900 Spring Forest residence
Criminal Mischief (BF) 6/12/2012 2000 Hillside oak residence
Criminal Mischief (BKF) 6/22/2012 16400 Shady Elms rd./St./Sidewalk
Criminal Mischief (BO) 6/9/2012 14900 Evergreen ridge residence
Theft (Auto) (BO) 6/28/2012 15400 Bay Cove residence
This data is not the official crime statistics for the Houston Police Dept. This data is being provided prior to the release of the department’s official monthly uniform crime report.
Neighborhood Abbreviations:(BF) Bay Forest (MB) Middlebrook (BO) Bay Oaks (PB) Pinebrook (BKF) Brook Forest
Bay Forest News Direct to your InboxBay Forest Homeowners who have an email address registered with our Community Association can receive the Bay Forest news directly to their email inbox.
You can simply send an email to [email protected] to activate your web login and get on the email distribution list.
This is a great next step in keeping the legacy of great communication in Bay Forest alive while at the same time getting the word out faster and with less expense.
If you are not on-line and do not have an email account, don’t worry – you will still have your block captain deliver your newsletter to your door.
Also, if you have not logged into our community website, www.bayforest.info, please take a minute and do so. This will enable you to receive not only the Bay Forest news electronically, but you will also receive other messages that are important to you as a member of our community. In addition, you can view your account, submit requests, pay your assessments on-line and view all kinds of information about our community.
Volume 26, Number 6
August 2012
Monthly Board of Directors Meetings
Meetings of the BFCA Board of Directors are held on the third Monday of each month
at 6:00 pm. Meetings are open to all Bay Forest homeowners and held at the Clear Lake
Presbyterian Church, 1511 El Dorado Boulevard, Houston, TX 77062.
The Bay Forest Community Association can be contacted at:
832.224.6446
Mail to:15715 Lake Lodge Drive
Houston, Texas 77062
June/July 2012 Board Meetings
A regular meeting of the Bay Forest Community Association (BFCA) Board of Directors
was convened on June 18, 2012, at the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church. Board members
in attendance were Gene Fisseler, Dennis Fouty, Dan Pias and Barbara McCollum.
Bryan Wangsgaard, legal counsel, was also present. Discussion was focused on activities
associated with our transition to a self-managed community.
A regular meeting of the Bay Forest Community Association (BFCA) Board of Directors
was convened on July 16, 2012, at the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church. Board members
in attendance were Dennis Fouty, Dan Pias, Barbara McCollum and John Hass. Bryan
Wangsgaard, legal counsel, was also present.
For more information regarding BFCA activities and minutes from these meeting, visit
www.bayforest.info.
Gene Fisseler, President BFCA
Tennis Town Hall
More than a dozen Bay Forest residents participated in the July 2 Tennis Town Hall,
representing league players, potential league players, non-league players, interested
parties and the board of directors. For more than an hour, we worked through a series of
slides that summarized our court hours of operation, our 'first come, first served' policy,
our leagues and the operational policies, court maintenance and repairs, and other topics
of interest. (BFCA continued on page 3)
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Community NewsClC green Plan Town Hall Meeting Aug. 30thMark your calendar for a Town Hall Meeting hosted by the CLC Green Plan Advisory Group for the reuse of the old golf course: • Thursday, August 30 from 7 pm to 9 pm• St. Bernadette’s Parish Life Center on El Dorado
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The volunteers in all the subcommittees are working hard on the recommendations from community-wide input for Athletic Fields, Community Gardens, Dog Park, Hike Bike Trails, Landscaping and Wetlands. Each group will make a brief presentation on their recommendation. Other suggestions that have not been organized into committees will also be considered in the final plans. It is not too late to contribute your opinion or join a subcommittee! For more information and to see the guidelines and constraints for the proposals go to www.clcgreenplan.org and check out the blog on the site. The subcommittee updates and all the current action is on the blog. You can comment on the posts, or email [email protected]. This is truly a grassroots effort, so thanks to you all for your hard work and interest.
to say, it's a very long walk but well worth it as our families and so many of our friends and their families have been affected by breast cancer.
We have already started training and will continue to train until the walk. You will surely see us walking around “and around” the subdivision over the next few months! We have each committed to raise at least $1,800 to participate. Please help support our efforts and the breast cancer cause – whatever you can give will help! You can make your donation online by going to www.avonwalk.org. On the right side of the screen there is a “Donate now” option. Simply click on the option and go to the bottom of the page and type in one of our names. This allows you to make a donation on our behalf.
The money we raise will go to the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade, whose mission is to fund access to care and finding a cure. They provide funding to organizations all over the country in five areas: medical research, clinical care, support services, educational and advocacy seminars, and community-based, non-profit early detection breast health programs.
Thanks in advance for you support!!
Because so Many Bay Forestresidents shop at kroger:If your Kroger card is not already linked to another organization, please consider linking your card to St. Bernadette Christian Action. Christian Action is a Food Pantry and also provides clothing, counseling and other services to people in our area that are in need. This year Kroger made a large donation to Christian Action because so many of you linked your card.
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When you check out at Kroger, have the checker scan your Kroger Card, then have the checker scan this Bar Code. It will link your Kroger Card to St. Bernadette Christian Action. Thank you for your support!
Free Programs @ Freeman Branch library• All Month Adults Crafts-to-go – All month until supply runs
out -2nd floor reference desk• August 3 Adult Program – Bees and Beekeeping by John
Boyd, former beekeeper – 10:30 am• August 7 Children’s Program – Kemah Aquarium’s
“rockin’ the rainforest” – 2:30 pm only• August 8 Children’s Program – Domino’s Pizza Party
2:30 pm and 3:30 pm• August 16 Children’s Program – Thursday Theater – 2:30 pm recently released family movie• August 16 Adult Program – “Movies and Mocktails” – 6:30 pm
Title to be announced. Please contact the library for more information.
• August 23 Children’s Program – Garden Gnome Collage Craft 2:30 pm only
• August 31 Program – Movie Day 10:15 am – TBA Please contact the library for more information.
To find out about these and other library programs at Freeman, visit our website at http://www.hcpl.net, mouse over Services & Programs, click on Events Calendar then click on Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library. Or call (281) 488-1906 or visit us at 16616 Diana Lane, Houston, TX 77062.
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School News
Clear lake High school Fish Camp & Freshman Mixerstudents Mark your Calendars — August 16The freshman mixer is an opportunity for you to hang out with old friends from your middle school and meet incoming freshmen from the other schools. This is a great way to take the “edge off” that first day of school.
The PTSA arranges munchies, drinks and music. It’s a lot of fun and a great way to start off your freshman year at CLHS. Activities for the day will include previews of clubs, an information assembly, and tours of the campus. refreshments and a time for socializing are planned at the end of Fish Camp.
FISH CAMP is on Thursday, August 16 from 8:45 am to 12:00 noon. Fish Camp registration will start in the Krueger Field House at 8:45 am. The Mixer is in the nGC Commons area following Fish Camp and will last until 1:00 pm.
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Falcon Pass Elementary School news
Falcon Pass elementary Welcomes students Back to schoolThe 2012-2013 school year is right around the corner. The FPE office will be open weekdays from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. for new student and Kindergarten registration from Monday, August 8 – Wednesday, August 22. The first day of school is Monday, August 27. Students must be in their classrooms by 8:15 a.m.
TransportationFor everyone’s safety, please observe the following rules for entering and exiting Falcon Pass Elementary School. The main parking lot is reserved for school bus drop off and pick up. The small circular lot on Falcon Pass Drive is reserved for day care vans and buses. Walkers and bike riders enter the building through the side doors by the hard top next to the CLHS fields. Car riders enter through the cafeteria by using the long driveway behind the school next to the CLHS fields. Drivers must come to a complete
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Falcon Pass elementaryschool Newswww2.ccisd.net/OurSchools/FalconPass.aspxgo VoyAgers!
stop at the crosswalk used by walkers and bike riders, then follow along the outside curb of the parking lot until they reach the marked drop-off and pick up area at the back of the school. Drivers are not allowed to park in the back lot and walk students into school. Parents who wish to accompany students into the building on the first day of school must park in the front lot and walk with their children through the main entrance. Students are dismissed at 3:15 pm. daily. Please keep our children safe by using caution when visiting our campus.
New year, New FacesFPE welcomes our new Assistant Principal Ms. Ann Thornton. Ms. Thornton was most recently the Assistant Principal at Brookwood Elementary. FPE’s PTA is already hard at work preparing an exciting year of programs and events. The elected officers of the 2012-2013 FPE Executive Board are:President: Carrie Quigley1st VP Programs: Norma Fair*2nd VP Membership: Emily Edmonds3rd VP newsletter/Publicity: elizabeth Wagganer*Secretary: Ann Ierubino*Treasurer: kelli glenn*Historian/Website: Carmen GeremiaParliamentarian: Carey sullivan*
*Bay Forest residents
Many other Bay Forest neighbors serve on the FPE PTA Executive Board as appointed committee chairmen. To volunteer at FPE or become more involved in the PTA, email [email protected]
Dates to rememberAugust 8 – 22: FPE office open for new student registration (Weekdays 9:00 – 11:00 am and 1:00 – 2:00 pm) 24: Teacher Meet and Greet from 4:00 – 6:00 pm Class lists posted at 3:30 pm 27: First day of school 31: Spirit Day
september 3: STuDEnT/ TEACHEr HOLIDAY (Labor Day) 9: Grandparents Breakfast 18: PTA General Body Meeting at noon. Lunch served. Program: “Voyager Launch Back to School update” with FPE Principal, Mrs. Giuffre 19: STuDEnT HOLIDAY (Teacher In-Service)
Meet and greetAll students and parents are invited to visit classrooms and meet their teachers at the annual Meet and Greet on Friday, August 24, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Class lists will be posted on the front and gymnasium doors at 3:30 pm. Pre-ordered school supply packets will be available for pick-up in the gymnasium. The school store will have spirit t-shirts and other items for sale. PTA committee
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School Newschairs will also be on hand to recruit volunteers and answer questions. If you did not order prepackaged school supplies, the FPE School supply lists can be found at http://www.ccisd.net/OurSchools/FalconPass.aspx Other important Back to School information can be found at http://www2.ccisd.net/AboutCCISD/BacktoSchoolToolkit.aspx
support FPe When you shop at kroger or randallsPlease consider linking Falcon Pass Elementary PTA to your Kroger Plus and randalls remarkable Cards. Both of our neighborhood grocery stores offer programs that donate a percentage of your eligible grocery purchases to local charities, including FPE PTA. It only takes a minute to sign up for this FrEE program. We recently received $281.32 from Kroger’s 2011-2012 neighbor to neighbor enrollment period. These funds will be used to provide educational enrichment to FPE students.
randalls good Neighbor Program: Print and complete the Good neighbor form at http://shop.safeway.com/corporate/randalls/Gn_HOuSTOn_AuSTIn.pdf FPE PTA’s Charity number is 9944. Turn in your completed form at the courtesy booth at randalls.
kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Program: Enrollment in Kroger’s neighbor to neighbor Program must be renewed each year after July 1. Print and bring the FPE barcode letter at http://www.krogerneighbortoneighbor.com/pdf/10000090615.pdf to the courtesy booth to enroll or renew your participation in the program. FPE’s Charity number for July 2012-May 2013 is #90615.
Helping HandsFPE PTA is launching a new HELPInG HAnDS program to assist local families in need with children's clothing, school supplies, hygiene products, bedding, and small household goods. Please consider donating those outgrown new or gently used items you may find in your children’s closets while preparing their “Back to School” wardrobes. Questions? Please contact Carrie Clay at [email protected] of the following items can be dropped off at the FPE front office.• new or used clothing - sizes 4T up to adult XXL• new or used shoes and socks - all sizes• new or used backpacks and school supplies• new or used blankets, towels, and bedding• new or used hangers, shelves, and plastic bins • nEW girls and boys underwear/undergarments - all sizes• nEW hygiene products such as body wash, shampoo,
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Bay Forest ContactsoFFICers - Bay Forest Community AssociationPresident Gene Fisseler [email protected] 832-377-1222Vice President Dennis Fouty [email protected] Barbara McCollumSecretary Dan Pias Director at Large John Haas
CoMMITTees - Bay Forest Community AssociationArC Dennis Fouty [email protected] ACLC Barbara McCollum [email protected] 281-488-0123Tennis - Mens Greg Blackburn [email protected] H: 281-480-8280 [email protected] C: 281-743-3802Tennis - Womens Pam Doty [email protected] 281-286-7471 Pool/Tennis Dan Pias [email protected] 281-480-7266Social Committee John Haas COA/Parks Dan Pias [email protected] of the Month John Haas [email protected]/Traffic Committee Gene FisselerTrash Service Oversight Gene FisselerLong range Planning Dennis Fouty [email protected] realtor Advisory Board Dennis Fouty Community relations Gene Fisseler [email protected] Management Oversight Gene FisselerCrime/Community Watch Dennis Fouty www.clcw.org nominating Committee Barb McCollum, John Haas and Dennis Fouty
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oTHer IMPorTANT NuMBersThe Bay Forest Community Association can be contacted at: [email protected] Lake Lodge Drive, Houston, Texas 77062
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