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F H H O A C O M M I T T E E S
A R E H A R D A T W O R K
pinnacle press NEWS AT FOREST HEIGHTS
MARCH•2011
W H AT ’ S I N S I D E
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C O M P L I A N C E
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p r o j e c t ? B u i l d
t h e A R C i n t o
y o u r p l a n s .
FHHOA Committee Projects
for 2011
1-3
Request for Board
Nominations
4
Ask the Manager 6
In Stitches Annual
Fundraiser
7
Upcoming Community
Events
8
New HOA Employee 9
Results of the Community
Activity Committee Survey
10
Door-to-Door Solicitation:
What’s Allowed?
11
Compliance Corner: Build
the ARC into your Plans
12
Solarize NW Workshops 14
Classified Ads & Calendar 15-16
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O ne source of strength of the
Forest Heights Homeowners’
Association lies in the active
participation of residents who voluntarily
serve on association committees. These
committees provide the broadest possible
representation of residents in both the
planning and decision-making process
of the community.
The Forest Heights board could not
perform its duties nearly as well without
the active support and work of our valued
committees and truly values the time, effort
and contributions of all volunteers.
Last month, the board was presented
with the following goals and objectives for
each committee, and fully supports their
priorities for 2011.
Budget & Finance Committee
• Monitor the 2011 budget relative to
actual financial performance and
recommend corrective actions as
necessary
• On a monthly basis:
1. Evaluate account receivable
and pursue collective actions
2. Review collection practices
and take corrective actions
• Review alternative collection
resources and formulate board
recommendations
• Monitor, review and update the
Common Area and Private Street
reserve distributions & requirements
for 2011 and 2012 to adequately fund
reserves on a long term basis.
• Create and submit the 2012 balanced
budget recommendation to the Board
of Directors by the prescribed due
date.
• Evaluate the costs vs. benefits of
formal financial statements and
annual audits relative to annual
reviews in order to formulate a
recommendation to the board.
• For 2011 and beyond: explore
revenue enhancement alternatives
to drive association revenues and
limit expenses.
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Forest Heights
Homeowners Association 2033 NW Miller Road
Portland, Oregon 97229
Phone: 503.297.9400
Fax: 503.297.9408
Office Hours: Monday—Friday
9:00 am—5:00 pm
Email: [email protected]
Vision Statement
To create and foster excellence
in community, environment and
quality of life.
Board of Directors | 2010
Eric Butterfield—President
Michael Fletcher—Vice President
Sherrill Corbett—Secretary
Ric Barton—Treasurer
Stuart Roberts
Mark Sanzone
Joseph Schutz
Association Staff
Stephen K. Herr—General Manager
email: [email protected]
Judith Souers—Office Administrator
email: [email protected]
Molly McManus Oliver—Compliance
Coordinator
email: [email protected]
Kimberly Monaco—Marketing,
Communications & Event Coordinator
email: [email protected]
Richard Metzger—Maintenance
Supervisor
Juan Guerrero—Maintenance Team
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F H H O A C O M M I T T E E U P D A T E S
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Community Activities
Committee
• Review and discuss the recent CAC
survey results and present revised
committee objectives (based on
survey results) for 2011 to the Board
of Directors.
• Consider ways to tighten up our 2011
events in response to preliminary
feedback from the recent CAC
survey.
• Consider scaling back on events in
2012 in response to neighborhood
feedback.
• Look at adding smaller events for a
target audience not perceived to be
served per the CAC survey, such as
Concerts in the Park for adults.
• Monitor the Village Center Halloween
and Holiday events to ensure that
neighborhood needs are met.
• Stress importance of emails and
neighborhood signs to notify residents
of upcoming events. Work with Com-
munications Committee to try to reach
more residents via the newsletter.
• Look into a fee-based option for some
of our events.
Communications Committee
• Continue to leverage the communica-
tions expertise and leadership that
Kim Monaco has brought since joining
the HOA as the Marketing, Events
and Communications Coordinator
• Complete a communications survey
with results distributed to board
members
• Create a formal Communications
Plan, informed partly by the survey
responses. The plan will explore addi-
tional types of communications than
those the HOA is already pursuing, as
well as ways to get resident input so
that communication is truly two-way.
• Redesign the FHHOA web site to
incorporate the following goals:
1. More user friendly
2. More interactive
3. Better search function
4. Ability to pay dues, fees, and
fines online with credit card
5. Better opportunities for ad-
vertising and promotions
6. Ability to privatize “members
only” information
7. New site to be live in 2011
• Create consistent and cost effective
signage with the move to coroplastic
signs in 12 designated sign locations
• The exploration of a “neighborhood
brand”. The committee will work with
the board and HOA management and
staff to determine messages and
communications that help to build
a positive and accurate sense of
community identity
Safety, Streetscape & Transportation
Committee
• Work with GM to promptly respond to all safety inquiries.
• Maintain healthy relationships with the Portland Police Dept
and Portland Bureau of Transportation.
• Continue to pursue traffic patrols and citations.
• Pursue traffic calming measures (signs, 2nd speed reader
board, etc) as needed.
• Review costs and effectiveness of private security service
program.
• Identify all hazardous sidewalk (or lack of) areas and discuss
options with owners and the city planning
department.
• Continue public transportation options:
1. Control costs of ECO shuttle without significantly
impacting customer service
2. Engage with TriMet to get bus service for our area in the
TIP (5 year Transportation Investment Plan)
3. Get involved with the overall regional transportation
planning process via NWNW, Cornell Road Sustainabil-
ity Collation, TriMet and other appropriate groups to
ensure acceptable long term commuter solutions for
residents
• Develop a Community Disaster Plan:
1. Define and procure appropriate emergency supplies
2. Define chain of command and communication strategy
3. Develop a comprehensive
contact list for appropriate
local agencies (police,
fire, gas, electric,
excavation, etc)
4. Define homeowner notifi-
cation process
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Go Green Committee
Go Green and Sustainability
• Go Green Survey
• Rainwater Harvesting
1. Help bring in rainwater
harvesting designs into the community
2. Organize rainwater garden
work shops
• Solarize—Promote NW Solarize
• Newsletter articles on sustainability
• Gardening workshops
• Plant/Harvest exchanges
• Mill Pond dredging assistance
• Tract R Development
Landscape
• Continue work on cost reduction by looking at low mainte-
nance alternatives, improvements from better plant selection
and use of technological advances to minimize resource
usage and enhance natural habitat when possible
Trails
• Continue providing input and reports on the health of our
trails including exceptions and areas that need attention
• Work with management and
WMSCD (possibly through a
grant) to prioritize areas requir-
ing intervention and apply
methods to minimize/eliminate
invasive plants.
Natural Habitat
• Continue current work with WMSCD on restoring the stream
banks within the community (grant supported)
• Apply for grants to expand scope of workforce stream bank
restoration
• Create opportunities for staff, management and community
to further knowledge about natural habitat management and
restoration
• Continue effort in evaluating land-use decisions in neighbor-
ing communities to ensure that the watershed within Forest
Heights is preserved and protected
Industry professionals say that “Committees are the lifeblood of a
homeowners association”. Never forget that homeowners have
responsibilities as members of the association, and that
responsible owner‟s volunteer to create a better community.
The Forest Heights committees welcome your comments and
suggestions, and they are currently seeking new members. To
volunteer your ideas or to serve on a committee please contact
the association office at [email protected].
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F H H O A C O M M I T T E E U P D A T E S
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F orest Heights is governed by a seven (7)
member Board of Directors, each of whom
serves for a three year term. The three year
terms are staggered so that each year new board
members join as the most senior board members‟
terms expire. In May, three (3) board members‟ terms
expire, and the board is seeking their replacements.
The annual board member election will be held May
3rd, the first Tuesday in May, in conjunction with the
Annual Meeting. At this time, we are recruiting candi-
dates to run for the three (3) board member positions.
A Nominating Committee has been assigned the task
of recruiting/coordinating candidates and answering
any questions you might have.
Requirements for Nominees
Nominees should be members in good standing of
Forest Heights with a desire to actively participate in
guiding and providing direction for our community.
Previous board service is desirable, but not necessary.
If elected you will be expected to:
• prepare for and attend monthly board meetings
• participate in study sessions, evaluate subjects in
an objective manner
• educate yourself on homeowners associations
• support the will of the majority of the board.
An ability to communicate and work with others is,
of course, helpful. Please refer to the FHHOA Board
Meeting Goals, Objectives, and Code of Ethics and
Conduct.
Schedule for Nominees
• April
Candidate statements will be published in the
FHHOA Newsletter and proxy will be distributed via
the annual mailing. Deadline 3/15.
• Participate in a “Meet the Candidates” open forum.
• May 3
Annual Meeting. Candidate statement and election.
To nominate yourself or someone else
Please contact me directly at [email protected]
or by phone at 503-780-4677(cell). If you have any
questions, please feel free to talk to me, your
Nominating Committee Chair, current Board
Members, or FHHOA Staff directly.
You can also send your nomination to the FHHOA
staff at [email protected]. Nominations will be
closed March 15, 2010 (except for write-in candidates
and nominations from the floor at the Annual Meeting).
I will contact every interested party directly, to get you
started.
Joseph Schutz
FHHOA Director
Nominating Committee Chair
FHHOA Board Seeks New Members for its Board of Directors
REQUEST FOR NOMINATIONS
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“Satisfaction of one’s
curiosity is one of the
greatest sources of
happiness in life.”
- Linus Pauling
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A couple of months ago, the
G2 Committee approached
the board with an idea to install
a community garden on a portion of
Tract R. Tract R is 2.22 acres located
directly behind the Village Center and
Forest Heights Crossing Townhomes,
directly beside Mill Pond. Currently,
the association uses part of this area
for maintenance storage. The area
can be accessed through Forest
Heights Crossing or from Mill Pond
Park and the trail system.
Long standing residents of our com-
munity know this area because it was
designated in the 2006 Master Plan
for recreational use(s) and future
development. The board has identi-
fied and prioritized Tract R as an open
space improvement project. They
established a task force, made of
members from several committees
including the board, to develop a
design concept for the area that
would satisfy the current and future
recreational desires of our community.
A landscape architect was hired to
professionally assist the task force
with conceptual designs.
Currently the task force is reviewing
several preliminary design concepts
for this open space that include the
following elements:
• Covered pavilion at pond
• Sports Court
• Fitness Stations
(par course extended around
Mill Pond and the trail
system)
• Community Garden
• Rest Rooms
• Association Maintenance
Area
Part of the board assignment to the
task force is to estimate a range of
costs for each element, evaluate
phasing options (construction
sequencing and cost implications),
recommend socialization of the
design to the community and explore
funding options. The task force plans
to make a progress report to the
board at the March 8th Board of Direc-
tors meeting. The task force is still in
the preliminary stage of developing
design concepts for Tract R and they
anticipate making a presentation
to the community at the Annual
Homeowners Meeting in May.
~ Stephen Herr, FHHOA
General Manager~
Are you curious about things
going on in our community?
Do you ever wonder about
something you see while
walking or driving through
our neighborhood? Do you have
questions about issues
that impact Forest Heights?
Here’s your opportunity to get
some answers! Our General
Manager, Stephen Herr, will
answer your questions about
Forest Heights each month in
this article.
If you are wondering about
something, chances are others
in our community are curious
about the same thing, so do us
all a favor and send in your
questions. If Manager Herr
can’t answer the question,
he’ll find someone who can!
Please email your questions to
[email protected] with
“Ask the Manager” in the
subject line. Questions received
by the 10th of each month will be
answered in the newsletter the
following month.
ASK THE MANAGER “I heard that the board established a task force to
explore recreational opportunities and a community
garden on Tract R. Where is Tract R located and what
ideas has the Task Force discussed for this area?”
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After a successful event at Fenouil in January, we continue our Winemaker Dinner series. Davis Street Tavern’s new chef has created a 4-course menu specifically for Cerulean
wines. Share a table with Cerulean's owners and winemaker, who will discuss the winemaking process with you as you taste exquisite food and wine. Limited seats are
available for $65 per person. Please make reservations with Tammy Dalton at 503.705.9840 or [email protected].
Davis Street Tavern is located at 500 NW Davis Street.
Cerulean offers free delivery in Forest Heights. To order, call Jeff Miller at 503.333.9725.
www.ceruleanwine.com
Forest Heights residents Jeffrey Miller and Tammy Dalton cordially invite you to a Winemaker Dinner at Davis Street Tavern
with Cerulean Skies Winery
March 16, 2011 6:30-9:30pm
O n Sunday, March 6, 2011, In Stitches will
host its 4th Annual Stitch-a-Thon, benefiting
the Oregon Food Bank. In 2010, In Stitches‟
raised $9,500 in cash and 400 pounds food for this
worthwhile organization, and in total, these Stitch-a-
Thons have raised over $25,000 in cash and more
than 1,300 pounds of food for the OFB. Stitchers
arrive at the shop at 6:00 am and stitch for 12 hours!
The stitchers all obtain “sponsors” who support their
stitching efforts with either a check made payable
directly to the Oregon Food Bank, or with bags of
food. If you would like to support this effort, please
drop by the shop between March 1 and March 24 (or
stop by the day of the event!) with your monetary
donation or bag of groceries. You will receive a tax
receipt from the OFB for your monetary
contribution.
The Oregon Food Bank has reported that record
numbers are currently accessing emergency food.
High unemployment has resulted in 240,000 people
per month eating meals from an emergency food box
last year, up from 200,000 the previous year. Of
those, 33% are children. Please remember that
every $10.00 donated helps OFB provide enough
food to fill an emergency food box with enough food
for a family of four for 3-4 days.
Thank you so much for participating.
In Stitches
Forest Heights Village Center
503.226.0814
www.institchespdx.com
A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE, AND FEEDS THE HUNGRY, TOO
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F H H O A V O L U N T E E R A P P R E C I A T I O N R E C E P T I O N
April 15th • 6:00 pm
Paragon Restaurant
We at Forest Heights Homeowners Association
would like to show our sincere appreciation to all
our community volunteers. You have devoted your
precious time, energy and resources to make our
community the most desirable around. Your
volunteer spirit is admired and greatly
appreciated!
We invite you to join us on Friday, April 15th, for an
evening of camaraderie, great food and drinks!
If you have been a volunteer in the past year, please
RSVP to: [email protected]
GoGreen & SOLV Planting Event
Date: Saturday, March 5, 2011
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Mill Pond Park
Wetland Creek Trail Head
Portland Public Schools Forum
Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Forest Park Elementary
Volunteer Appreciation Reception
Date: Friday, April 15, 2011
See below
Easter Egg Hunt
Date: Saturday, April 23, 2011
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Mill Pond Park
Annual Meeting
Date: Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Forest Park Elementary
Spring Garage Sale
Date: Saturday, June 4th, 2011
Time: 9:— am—3:00 pm
Location: Forest Heights Neighborhood
Upcoming
Community Events
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FHHOA WELCOMES OUR NEW STAFF MEMBER,
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR AND BOOKKEEPER
Please join the FHHOA office in welcoming
our newest staff member, office administrator
and bookkeeper, Judith Souers.
Judith comes to the HOA with experience in
full-cycle bookkeeping and office management
having worked as the sole accounting staff
member at Thompson AdFocus, Inc. for 10
years.
Judith joined the HOA in the midst of many
changes at the HOA office: at the time of her
hire, we had just started a new banking rela-
tionship and were also transitioning to a new
accounting software.
To top it off, we were also in the middle of a
billing cycle using these new systems!
We knew early on that Judith was going to
be a great fit for the position. Despite all the
changes in the HOA office, Judith jumped into
her role with great ease, quiet calm and a
steadfast curiosity to learn everything about
the new processes, systems and relationships
at the HOA.
The next time you call or visit the office, please
give a hearty “welcome and hello” to Judith!
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Oh, Pioneers!
Thank you to the 358 residents who
completed the Community Activities
Committee (CAC) Survey. This number
represents a good portion of the 1900
homes in our community and we feel
we received a good sampling of
community input. The survey was
designed to get feedback in the
following areas:
• Satisfaction level with current
community events
• Suggestions for improvement for
all community events
• Suggestions for new/different
events
• Food and entertainment options
at all events
The results
Between 64 and 71% reported being
„very satisfied‟ with all Forest Heights
community events which include:
• Easter Egg Hunt
• Spring Garage Sale
• Fourth of July
• Summer Reading Program
• Concert in the Park
• International Fall Festival
• Fall Garage Sale
Suggestions for improvement
Suggestions for improvement were
widespread, however, the one area
CAC SURVEY
SAYS... that got the most votes for
improvement are the food lines at
our events. Both our community and
the popularity of our community events
have grown in the past few years. This
presents both a challenge and an
opportunity for CAC and we have taken
steps to change how future events are
structured in regards to food tents and
crowd control.
Suggestions for new/different events
58% of respondents said “no” to the
question of the HOA adding new or
different events to the community event
schedule. Of those that did respond
with suggestions for new events, most
of the responses supported the idea of
events that are not “kid-centric” but
more adult in nature. Suggestions of
adult themed events include: live music
in the park, wine tasting, book sales,
community service event to support
local charities, art fair, book clubs, etc.
Food and entertainment options at
all events
Our survey asked respondents to select
the top 5 cuisines/cultures that were of
interest to them in terms of food sam-
pling at the International Fall Festival.
The top 5 choices were: Thai, Greek,
Italian, Indian and Mexican.
This past year, CAC changed the type
of entertainment options at our events.
Our survey results showed that a large
number of our homeowners were happy
with these changes.
Overview
Despite the high percentage of reported
satisfaction with all HOA events, and an
expressed desire to continue these
events at some level, a large number
of respondents indicated that they felt
these events needed to be scaled back
in order to reallocate HOA funds to
projects that would benefit the entire
community and not just those who
attend these events. To that end, the
Community Activities Committee and
HOA staff will be looking at ways to
offer neighborhood gatherings that are
more in line with the expressed desires
of the community, while still offering the
opportunity for neighbors to come to-
gether and build relationships with one
another. With 76% reporting that the
community events in Forest Heights
provide an opportunity for community
involvement and community spirit, CAC
believes that the intangible rewards of
these events are part of what make
Forest Heights such a unique place to
live.
Click here to view the 2011 calendar of
events.
~ Community Activities Committee ~
Is your information up-to-date in the
Forest Heights Resident Directory?
The FHHOA Resident Directory is a great tool for
keeping you connected with your neighbors. Is your con-
tact information up-to-date? If you‟ve forgotten
your resident directory login, or wish to be included in the
resident directory, email [email protected].
Are you a “Pioneer of Forest Heights”? Have you lived in
the neighborhood since it‟s early days? If so, you are the
historians of our very unique community and have a wealth
of information to share with your neighbors.
Please consider sharing your Forest Heights history by
participating in the Forest Heights History project. Every
other month, the HOA will run an interview with a Forest
Height Pioneer in our newsletter. Documenting the history
of this place so many call home will aid the association in
preparing for our 25th anniversary, which is coming up in
just a few short years.
To participate, please email: [email protected]
L ast month, many Forest Heights
residents called the HOA office to
report that door-to-door sales
agents were in the neighborhood solicit-
ing magazine subscription sales.
And many of the residents who called
the HOA office to report this activity were
surprised to learn that door-to-door
solicitation is legal within the City of
Portland as long as the solicitors have
taken out a permit with the city to solicit
their services.
Permit or not, these solicitors often resort
to aggressive and intimidating tactics
when trying to make a sale.
The Oregon Department of Justice
(ODJ) wants consumers to know
about these door-to-door magazine
subscription sellers and have provided
the following information for consumers:
Here are tips that may be useful to con-
sumers and avoid becoming a scam
victim:
• Do NOT engage these solicitors in
any way. If you are suspicious or
intimidated by their behavior, do not
answer your door.
• Put a “No Solicitors” sign on your
home near your front door. Even
with a permit to solicit, sellers may
not attempt to engage you if you
have a “No Solicitors” sign on your
home. Information on the FHHOA
ARC approved No Solicitors sign
can be found here.
• Frequently, magazine sellers tell
consumers that they may purchase
a subscription and donate it to a
charity in lieu of receiving it them-
selves, or that the solicitor works for
a charitable organization. ODJ be-
lieves this may be a fraudulent sales
pitch and no benefit goes to charity.
• Be suspicious of receipts where the
delivery name or address for the
subscription is different than the
address of the purchaser. Or, the
subscription is to be delivered to a
nonprofit, or is a "donation", some-
times to a vague charitable cause.
Also be suspicious of receipts where
the purchaser paid by "cash" which
can be easily pocketed by the sales
agents.
• If sales agents suggest that pur-
chasers make a donation to a spe-
cific Oregon nonprofit (example:
donate a subscription of a children's
magazine to Doernbecher Children's
Hospital), this is illegal without the
prior written consent of the nonprofit
(ORS 128.856). Doernbecher and
other Oregon nonprofits generally
have not given permission for such
activities.
• Sales agents often try to convince
purchasers that the sales agents are
local students, on a local sports
team, etc., to make the sale. Sales
agents have been arrested by police
agencies for theft by deception by
lying to make a sale. Sometimes
sales agents have been reported to
use threatening behavior and intimi-
dation tactics to make sales that
consumers wouldn't otherwise
make.
Consumers are encouraged to report
this type of activity to both the Portland
Police and the Oregon Department of
Justice.
For more information on how to protect
yourself from becoming a victim or if you
want to report a scam, contact:
You may call the Attorney General's
Consumer Hotline and request a form to
be mailed to you.
Portland area: (503) 229-5576
Toll-free: (1-877) 877-9392
Or you can download a Consumer
Complaint Form here (PDF)
Oregon DOJ Charitable Activities
investigates and takes civil action
against the companies if the activities
involve a charitable-sounding pitch.
Typical violations include: False or
misleading solicitations (ORS 128.886)
or other violations of the Oregon
Unlawful Trade Practices Act (ORS
646.608 et seq.).
OR DOJ Financial Fraud/Consumer
Protection Section also monitors crews
that go door to door for violations of the
law, such as the home solicitation law.
This includes crews selling magazines
or other products such as Advantage
Cleaner, jewelry, meat products, "local
fruit" and others.
~ Information provided by the
Oregon Department of Justice,
Civil Enforcement Division ~
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D O O R - T O - D O O R S O L I C I T A T I O N
I N F O R E S T H E I G H T S : W H A T ' S A L L O W E D ?
Consumer tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud
C O M P L I A N C E C O R N E R
P L A N N I N G A H O M E I M P R O V E M E N T P R O J E C T ?
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I f the number of phone calls we have been
receiving at the HOA office is any indication,
many Forest Heights residents are evaluating
their property for maintenance and/or improvement
projects. If you are considering any project that
changes the exterior of your home (roofing, painting,
siding, home additions, landscaping, etc) please
remember that you need to obtain approval in writing
from the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) prior
to starting any work. This requirement also applies
to exterior re-painting with existing paint colors or
re-roofing with the original materials. There is no
fee for reviewing these types of “existing material”
applications.
Current versions of both the ARC Application and
ARC Guidelines are posted on our website. The
application has an easy-to-read table of required
items/materials for various projects, as well as the
timing for when applications need to be turned in.
For example, the information on the table notes that
exterior painting applications should be turned in
to the ARC four (4) weeks before the start of your
project. Set the stage for a successful, smoothly
run project by consulting the ARC Guidelines and
Application now and build-in time for the ARC
process in your plans.
Feel free to contact our office for information or
guidance as you are planning your project. Our
files should have data on the original materials and
colors used by the builder of your home, as well as
details on any subsequent projects.
If you are looking for referrals to reliable contractors,
visit our Recommended Contractors list. This list
contains contractors that FHHOA staff has personally
worked with, or who have been recommended to us
by FHHOA residents or other trusted contractors.
The ARC is currently meeting on an as-needed basis
on Thursdays at 9 am. Dates for the upcoming meet-
ing are always posted on the FHHOA calendar at
www.fhhoa.com. Applications are due at the FHHOA
office before noon on the Wednesday preceding a
meeting.
The bottom line is that submitting an application to
the ARC isn‟t a scary or intimidating process. Appli-
cants are welcome to schedule a time to meet with
the committee to discuss their application and get
feedback on their plans. The professionals on the
committee want to work with you to ensure that
you have a project that pleases both you and the
aesthetic of Forest Heights.
If you have questions about the ARC process or ARC
application, please contact Molly Oliver, Compliance
Coordinator by phone at: 503-297-9400, or e-mail
~ Molly Oliver, FHHOA
Compliance Coordinator ~
Build FHHOA’s Architectural Review Committee
into your project timeline and enjoy the beautiful results
Interested in advertising in the Forest Heights
Community Newsletter?
For ad rates, submission deadlines and general information,
please contact Kim Monaco at: [email protected] or
by phone 503.297.9400.
NEED SOME EXTRA HELP? My name is Nathan VanDomelen, 16 years old. I am a trustworthy and dedicated person. I honor all appointments and always do quality work. Here are a few things I can do: baby-sit, take care of plants, take care of pets (I am good with animals), pull weeds, and clean cars (inside and out.) Please note that I am not limited only to the jobs specified. I am available most weekdays, but prefer weekends due to school. Please don’t hesitate to
call me (503) 206-6563. Thank you.
PET CARE Responsible 12 year old girl who loves to care for your pets. I am available to walk, play with, feed or care for while you are at work or away. All types of animals, birds or fish are acceptable. Please call to schedule your pet care. Manoy 503-203-1787
CERTIFIED READING THERAPIST Private sessions to improve your child's reading skills. Call for information or to schedule an evaluation. Caren 503-327-8046 or [email protected]
BABYSITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE!
Hi, my name is Emilie Jackson, I'm 17 years old, and go to St. Mary's Academy. I've been
babysitting for 6 years with all ages and love it! I'm available most week nights but espe-
cially weekends and willing to book on short notice. I have lots of references upon request,
so give me a call! (503) 804-6616
TWO BROTHERS PET & PLANT SITTING We are 14 and 16 year old brothers who provide quality care for your pets and plants while you’re away. We have over five years of experience caring for pets and plants, indoors and out, from cats and cacti to dogs and dahlias. References available. Gabe and Hayden
Henderson, call 503-296-9165 or email [email protected]
NANNY/BABYSITTER My name is Ashley and I am 17 year old., experienced babysitter and Red Cross certified. I love to play games, do arts and crafts, play sports and be active. I have my drivers license and am a good driver with my own car. I am able to drive myself along with others if needed. I am available school nights, weekends and this summer. Please call Ashley at 503-577-6951 or email [email protected].
FUN, RELIABLE, BABYSITTER AVAILABLE Responsible, caring and experienced with kids of all ages! Available on weeknights and weekends to babysit for families, during parties, etc. Call 503-291-1249 or email [email protected]
PET CARE / PLANT WATERING Responsible 13 and 16 year old brothers will provide excellent nurture for your pets and plants. In the last five years we have cared for numerous neighborhood pets, watered an abundance of vegetation and provided many dogs a daily walk. References available. Call Reid or Trent at: 503-203-1491
BABYSITTER Responsible 12 year old girl available for babysitting in the Forest Heights Neighborhood. I am Red Cross-certified and love kids! Call Abby at 503-292-7744.
DRUM LESSONS Accomplished, studious high school student (junior) offering lessons in home studio; 2 drum sets for teach and follow instruction and recording equipment to monitor progress. Qualifications: 5 years study, numerous instructors, rock & jazz emphasis. Drummer and percussionist in 3 bands: rock, jazz and orchestra. Performance venues include clubs, charity events & private engagements. Rate: $10/half hour; $18/hour. Email: [email protected], 503.686.8020 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C24mJgNyP8
BABYSITTER/PET SERVICES AVAILABLE Hi my name is Haley and I am a sophomore in high school. I am offering babysitting and pet
services. I am Red Cross certified for CPR. I have been a camp counselor for ages 2-12, a
mother’s helper for a 1 year old, and a sitter for school age children. My parents are avail-
able to drive me anywhere in the neighborhood. I love kids and am very patient with them! I
currently charge $10 per hour. My pet services are as follows: Grooming and sitting. Groom-
ing would be available at my own home where a grooming center is available. I currently
charge $20 per full day/night sitting and grooming cost varies by size and coat length.
References are available. Email: [email protected] or call 503.863.6673
FOREST HEIGHTS STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT Secure Storage/Parking Garages available in Forest Heights behind the Village Center. Sizes and Prices Vary. Contact 503-384-0333 if you’re interested. Professionally managed
by C and R Real Estate Services, Co.
LOOKING FOR EXTRA HELP? Hi! My name is Jake Marcy and I am 16 years old. I am dedicated to my sports and school. I am a lacrosse player for Lincoln High School and love my sport. I am very motivated and willing to work as hard as you need. I can help with yard work, computer work (Facebook, upload photos, etc.), animal watching and walking, babysitting, house sitting, lacrosse training. I am a hard worker so feel free to call me for any work you might have. Please feel free to call me at 503-297-5921 or 503-407-0846.
PLAY DATE 5 year old girl is looking for the girl of same age or older, to arrange regular play dates.
Please call Julia at 503.332.8080 or email: [email protected]
My name is Nick Grout and I am an 8th grader at West Sylvan. I am willing to wash cars, feed and bathe pets, house sit, and do yard work. I can come anytime during the week or
weekend. Please contact me at 503.292.5440 or [email protected]
FOR RENT MT HOOD SKI CHALET- One for Vacation Rental - One For SALE by Owner. Sleeps 8. Three Bedroom, 2.5Bath, 2-car Garage, Pools, Spa, Deck. Hot Tub, Trails. Offers four seasons of fun: Ski, Hike, Fish, Boat, Climb. Located Right at Government Camp - Collins Lake Resort and Grand Lodges. Mention this FHHOA ad for FHHOA Member Rates and Book Direct with owner. Loren P Hotchkiss [email protected] 503-291-9822
FOR RENT MANZANITA BEACH HOUSE w/great ocean views. Works well for families to share or that winter retreat for the book/bridge club. Sleeps 14, no pets/smoking. Call 503.292.3270 or visit www.bellavistavacation.com
RENTALS
PIANO TEACHER/TUTORING Excellent piano teacher and professional tutor (LA, Math, French, Study Skills). Fully certified. Established business 6+ years in Forest Heights. Great references from your neighbors. I make learning fun and I connect personally with my students. I travel to you! Please call Sarah at: 503.313.1216 or mail me: [email protected].
BABYSITTING
MUSIC
TUTORING
BABYSITTER AVAILABLE High school student, Red Cross infant and toddler CPR certified, 3 years experience.
Available to babysit Fridays and Saturdays year round. References available.
Phone #: 503-841-5989 | Rate: $6/hr
PET/PLANT CARE
MISCELLANEOUS
PIANO FOR SALE Polished ebony, upright 57” wide x 43” high. Excellent condition, never used. Moving, must sell. Original price: $2999, asking $2500/OBO. Email [email protected] for more
information.
EXPERT COLLEGE ESSAY COACH As the acceptance rates of competitive colleges decline, it becomes essential for
applicants to craft compelling admission essays. Experienced high school English
teacher with Master’s Degree available to help plan, organize, revise, and edit admission
and scholarship essays during evenings and/or weekends. Hourly fee. References supplied
upon request. Please contact Ali at 503.867.6321 or [email protected]
FOREST HEIGHTS HOUSE FOR RENT
Beautiful home in Forest Heights with spectacular view and private setting! Open floor plan with a lot of light. 3500 sqft home, 4 bedrooms plus bonus room, 2.5 bath, 2 car garage, 2 big decks, lots of storage place and much more. 10 minutes from downtown. No smoking and no pets. Price: $2,900/month. For more information, please email: [email protected]
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BABYSITTING SERVICE My name is Kendall and am 13 years old. I live in Forest Heights and an Red Cross CPR
certified. My parents will drive me to residences in the neighborhood. I can be reached at
503-780-1890/503-706-0348, and charge $5.00/hr.
EXPERIENCED NANNY Experienced nanny for many families in Forest Heights. Flexible availability. Reliable
transportation and perfect driving record. Many references. Part time preferable.
Phone Jocelyn at: 503-459-9443.
SOCCER UNIFORMS & LEGOLAND TICKETS FOR SALE 2 Forest Heights Soccer uniforms, navy blue & white, size L | $20 each
Contact Noelle at 503-297-5646.
BRIDGE ANYONE? Looking for intermediate level bridge players who would like to play for fun.
Call Mike and Steph 503-244-1418
BABYSITTING SERVICE Hi, I’m Trudi, and I’m a senior at Lincoln High School. I am CPR certified and live in Forest
Heights. I do not have my driver’s license yet; however, I can be driven by my parents to and
from babysitting jobs. I have been babysitting kids ages 1.5 to 11 years old for the past
three years. I also work with preschoolers and kindergarteners in childcare at my church. I
am available most weekends including Fridays. I currently charge $9/hour. By the way, I am
allergic to dogs and cats so I am unable to babysit for pet owners. Please call me at 503-
841-5989 or email [email protected]. I would love to hear from you.
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3 4 5 Safety, Streetscape
& Transportation Committee
1:00 pm
6 GO Green Committee
6:00 pm
7 8 9
10 11 Community Activities
Committee 12:00 pm
12 FHHOA Board of
Directors Meeting 6:00 pm
13 14 15 Volunteer Appreciation
Reception 6:00 pm
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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2 GO Green Committee
6:00 pm
3 Architectural Review
Committee 9:00 am
4 5 Go Green & SOLV
Planting 9:00 am
(this event was originally scheduled
to occur on 2/26)
6 7 8 Safety, Streetscape
& Transportation Committee
12:00 pm
Forest Heights HOA Board of Directors
7:00 pm
9 Portland Public
Schools Community Forum
7:00 pm
10 11 12
13 14 Community Activities
Committee 12:00 pm
15 16 17 18 19
20 21 Budget & Finance
Committee 6:00 pm
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March 2011
April 2011
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Here’s a snapshot of FHHOA activities and
meetings from March thru mid-April. Print
and keep this calendar in a handy spot so
you’ll have access to what’s happening in
your community.
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