First Meeting of the New Garden and Social Club

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We are very excited to invite all interested SCF residents to the first meeting of the new Spring Creek Forest Garden and Social Club on Wednesday, November 17th at 6:30 p.m. in the clubhouse.  At this first meeting we will be getting to know each other, establish regular meeting dates and times, and discuss the direction of the group.  We have a lot of fun ideas so please join us!

For further information, please contact Jo Vonna Hill at jovonnahillscfsection2rep@gmail.com
or Cathy Zito at czito227@sbcglobal.net

10/19 Board Officer Election Candidates

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Candidate Bios for the SCFCA Board Election

On October 19, 2021 at 7pm at the SCFCA Clubhouse on 17515 Fairway Oaks 

Candidate for President - Richard (Rich) Short

I am a regional sales manager for a nationwide diesel parts company.  I am also a retired US Army veteran. I enjoy cooking and traveling and spending time with my friends, family and neighbors.  I have been an active volunteer in the community by helping to decorate the front entrance for Christmas, donating Christmas lights and a podium, as well as being the pit master at the BBQ cookoff.  I also volunteered on the pool renovation committee last year.  I have been on the boards of 3 different HOA’s and have held 3 different positions: President, Vice President, and Board member. I believe in being frugal with the HOA’s money, but I also believe that preventive maintenance on all the HOA’s assets is a must.

 

Candidate for Vice President - Eric Birnbaum

As a native Texan, I always dreamed of big trees and a neighborhood that welcomed all. I moved to SCF in October 2018 with my family and we absolutely love it. We chose SCF because of its peaceful, beautiful, wooded lots, huge pool, tennis courts and lots of other amenities for young families. I am passionate about healthcare and enjoy traveling and cooking with my family and friends.  I have an MBA with a focus in healthcare. I currently serve as Vice President for SCFCA and would like to maintain the momentum we’ve gained from the last two years with the consistent goal to improve our community. I find immense value in serving SCF while providing an objective approach to key decisions for our community.  It is paramount to listen to our membership and their concerns while creating a collaborative environment for measured success. 

Candidate for Secretary – Erin Maxwell

I am running for Secretary because I am committed to our neighborhood and want to see it grow in a positive way. We moved here 3 years ago for the trees, amenities, and to be closer to my career as a geoscientist for an oil major. Aside from professional experiences, I have served on the Board for a performing arts organization, and currently volunteer in the children's ministry team and sing soprano with the choir at our church, Northwoods Presbyterian.  Our family attends the kid friendly community events and enjoy the pool and playground a good bit. I am level-headed, well organized and have experience with electronic meeting formats, MS Office, and Adobe Acrobat.  I look forward to being Secretary.

Candidate for Treasurer - Arthur (Art) Denzau

I have been a member of the Spring Creek Forest community for a little over 4 years now.  My wife, Noelle, and I moved here in July 2017.  When we were house hunting, we fell in love with this neighborhood immediately.  The mature trees, the variety of attractive houses, the well-kept lawns, and the waterfall out on Louetta all made it difficult to look anywhere else.  We were extremely fortunate to purchase our home on Moccasin Bend and have enjoyed every minute of living here.  I am a mechanical engineer by profession, but I have very strong math and excel skills.  I am always up for a challenge and love to learn new things.  I served on the pool renovation committee last year.  I take great pride in everything I do and would love to put some of that pride and experience to work helping the community stay the beautiful place that it is.  I look forward to being Treasurer.  Thank you.

Voting Results of the Special Meeting held August 24th, 2021

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The Amended and Restated Bylaws were approved by a majority vote of Members in the Special Meeting held Tuesday.  The Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Formation (Formerly the Articles of Incorporation) were not approved because it required a 2/3rds majority of Members’ votes.  The Amended and Restated Bylaws will go into effect once they are recorded.  The Articles dated January 20th, 1975 will remain in effect.  Thank you to everyone who participated, we had a great turnout! 

Due to the approval of the Amended and Restated Bylaws, the Board positions up for election at the upcoming October 19th Annual Meeting are the officers: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer for two year terms that begin upon election.  If you are interested in running for one of these Board positions, please submit a nomination form that can be found on the website www.scfneighbors.com under Announcements.

SCFCA Board of Directors

Solicitation of Candidates for Board of Directors

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In accordance with 209.00593 of the Texas Property Code, the Spring Creek Forest Civic Association is soliciting candidates interested in running for the Board of Directors. If you would like to have your name placed on the ballot for the Tuesday, October 19, 2021 General Meeting, please submit the attached Nomination Application no later than September 15, 2021 via the following methods:

Email:  section1@scfneighbors.com
or springcreekforest@sterlingasi.com

Fax:  (832) 678-4510

Mail: 
Spring Creek Forest Civic Association
c/o Sterling ASI
6842 N Sam Houston Pkwy W
Houston, TX 77064

The Board positions that will be on the ballot will be announced following the August 24, 2021 bylaw vote. 
Your name will be placed on the ballot along with a brief bio composed from the information provided on your Nomination Application.  It will also be included in the October General Meeting packet, newsletter and posted on the website.

Nomination Application click here

SCFCA Special Meeting 8/24/2021 from 7-8pm

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SCFCA Members,

The SCFCA Board of Directors is having a Special Meeting on August 24th, 2021 from 7-8pm at the SCFCA clubhouse at 17515 Fairway Oaks, Spring, TX  77379 for Members to vote on the Amended and Restated Bylaws and the Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Formation (Formerly Articles of Incorporation) of Spring Creek Forest Civic Association.  If you would like a paper copy mailed to you, please email springcreekforest@sterlingasi.com or call  832-678-4500.  Two ballots will be mailed to Members this week as lots with more than one owner have up to two votes per lot.  If you lose your ballot, please contact Sterling to have another one sent to you.  Ballots are watermarked and can not be copied.  Photocopied ballots will not be accepted.  Ballots can only be submitted by an owner or co-owner of their lot. Ballots may not be dropped in the mailbox in front of the clubhouse or in Sterling’s door.

Absentee ballots must be received by Sterling ASI by mail no later than 5pm on August 23rd, 2021 at Sterling ASI at 6842 North Sam Houston Pkwy W, Houston, TX 77064.  By casting your vote via absentee ballot you will forgo the opportunity to consider and vote on any action from the floor.  If you desire to retain this ability, please attend the meeting in person.  You may submit an absentee ballot and later choose to attend  the meeting in person, in which case any in-person vote will prevail.

Voting in person from 7-8pm on August 24th, 2021 at the clubhouse. 

 Amended and Restated Bylaws click here

Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Formation (Formerly Articles of Incorporation) click here

 Meeting Agenda click here

 

 

Special Meeting to review Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws Revisions

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The Board is hosting a second Special Meeting to review the proposed revised Bylaws at the clubhouse on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 7pm. Attached is a brief summary of the material changes for your review in addition to the revised Bylaw draft.  We hope that you will consider these revisions and come to the meeting with your questions.   

Bylaw Draft 07062021

Material Changes to Bylaws

Articles of Incorporation Draft

Special Meeting being held on July 13th to review Articles of Incorporation and Bylaw revisions

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The Board of Directors is proposing the attached revisions to the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws for Spring Creek Forest.  Please review these attached documents.  If you would like a paper copy mailed to you, please email Springcreekforest@sterlingasi.com.  A Special meeting is being held on Tuesday, July 13th at 7pm at the clubhouse to review these with members.  Members will be asked to vote on these two documents once they are finalized.

Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation

Amended and Restated Bylaws

Water Aerobics Classes

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Water aerobics will be offered this summer beginning June 8th.  Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-7:30pm at the SCF pool through August.  Classes are being sponsored by the Association and are for SCF residents only that are 13 years and older and in good standing with the Association.  If you have outstanding assessments or deed violations, please take care of those in advance. Please contact Dawn Jankowski, instructor, to sign up or get additional information at Dawn_Jankowski@oxy.com or pool@scfneighbors.com.

2021 Pool Hours

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Pool Bands: Residents that still need bands, may request them from Sterling at springcreekforest@sterlingasi.com and they will be mailed to you.  Only residents in good standing can receive bands.  If you have outstanding dues or deed violations, please take care of those before requesting bands. 

Bathroom Codes: Outdoor bathroom locks behind clubhouse have been changed.  The new code for both restrooms is now 6614.

Pool Hours:

June 2nd thru August 15th

Mon                Pool Closed for Cleaning

Tue-Thurs       Noon to 9pm

Fri-Sat             Noon to 10pm

Sun                  1 to 8pm

August 16th thru September 26th

Fri                    6 to 10pm

Sat                   noon to 10pm

Sun                  1 to 8pm

September 6th, Labor Day Holiday: Monday - Open Noon to 8pm

 

 

Pool Bands

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Pool band distribution at the clubhouse has ended.  Residents that still need bands, may request them from Sterling at springcreekforest@sterlingasi.com and they will be mailed to you or you can make an appointment to pick them up.  Only residents in good standing can receive bands.  If you have outstanding dues or deed violations, please take care of those before requesting bands.  Pool opened on May 1st for weekends only in May. 

 

Pool Band Distribution

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To receive pool bands by mail, please complete the attached 2021 Pool Band Application and return it to Sterling by mail at Sterling ASI, 6842 N. Sam Houston Parkway W., Houston, TX 77064 or via email at springcreekforest@sterlingasi.com.  The SCF Pool Policy is attached for your review. Only members in good standing (with no outstanding assessments or deed violations) may receive bands. Pool bands will also be distributed at the clubhouse on 4/10 and 4/17 from 10am to Noon.  If you still need to pay your Assessments, please pay now or contact Sterling to arrange for a payment plan. The pool will open for weekends in May beginning May 1st.

2021 Pool Band Application Click Here

SCF Pool Policy Click Here

SCF Sharks Swim Team Registration

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Registration will be held at the clubhouse on Sunday, March 28th from 3-5pm.  Online registration is open.  The 2021 NWAL Summer League season is just around the corner.  Practice sessions will begin sometime later in April.  Information will be updated on the team website at www.scfsharks.org as we go.  Please check the website and watch your emails for more details.  If you have questions or want more information, please contact Olen Walton at president@scfsharks.org.  We look forward to seeing everyone soon! Know of someone interested in sponsoring the SCF Sharks swim team? For more information, please contact fundraising@scfsharks.org.

SCFCA AC Guidelines

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The Spring Creek Forest Civic Association Architectural Control Guidelines, approved by the SCF Board on January 26, 2021, were recorded in Harris County on March 1, 2021.  They are available on the website under documents. The Board would like to extend a big thank you to all who were involved in the drafting, editing, and incorporating of resident’s suggested comments into these guidelines. We hope this document provides clarity on the ACC approval process for changes and improvements to homeowner’s properties. 

 

 

Neighborhood Safety

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If You Are Concerned, Call It in!

Some residents may have heard about the incidents of shots fired in Spring Creek Forest over the past couple months.  There were no injuries, but one residence sustained property damage to a window.  The Sheriff’s department has confirmed that SCF is still one of the safest neighborhoods to live in Spring, TX.  The contract with the Harris County Sheriff's Office is the Association's largest expense and we believe it has been a very effective crime deterrent.  With the exception of these recent serious incidents, we have very little crime in our community.  The Board has ordered additional signage notifying those entering the neighborhood that it is actively patrolled by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and will be discussing other possible security measures in our upcoming Board meeting. We strongly encourage residents to call law enforcement immediately if you see or hear anything suspicious.  It is better to be safe than sorry.  The Sheriff's non-emergency number is 713-221-6000 and in an emergency, dial 911.  In an instance of a dog attack, please contact Harris County Animal Control at 281-999-3191 and the Sheriff.  These numbers are also listed in the monthly newsletter.  Please DO NOT contact Sterling or Board members in these situations.  The Board continues to communicate and work with our HCSO contract officers and will continue to make safety a priority in our community. 

 

2021 Assessments

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If you have not paid your Assessments in full, please pay or contact Sterling to arrange for a payment plan as soon as possible to avoid late fees and possible legal fees. The SCFCA is willing to work with residents during this difficult time.  So, please communicate with us so we can work together.  We do not want residents to incur additional costs. The Spring Creek Forest 2021 Assessment fee is $625, which is the same as last year. The Board worked very hard to avoid an increase due to the financial hardships some are faced with during the pandemic.  You may pay by credit card, debit card or e-check by logging into your account on the Sterling website at www.sterlingasi.net.  If you need your login and password, please contact springcreekforest@sterlingasi.com. There is a fee for credit card or debit card processing.  You may also pay by check, which you can mail to Sterling or drop in the black mailbox in front of the clubhouse.  If you have any questions, please contact Goldie Hassan at 832-678-5390 or email springcreekforest@sterlingasi.com.