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ANNUAL MEETINGGREENWOOD FOREST HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION

On Sunday, February 16, at 4 PM the Annual Homeowners’ Meeting was held at the Green-wood Forest Clubhouse. A small but involved group of residents was present with all manner of questions.Each Board member gave a report concerning specifi cs related to their Board position for the year 2019. Security reports, fi nancial reports, deed restriction reports, club and grounds reports and a general report section as to the state of our subdivision were given. Residents were encouraged to ask questions and engage in conversation on any matter not covered.

The election results for three board positions were given by our Election Judge, Warren Carroll. Incumbents, Ken Reed and Maureen Lankford, were re-elected to another term and Brian Hartupee was elected as a new Board member. Candidates Marjorie Taylor and Ashley Cadis made strong showings and are encouraged to stay involved and run again

Assignment of Board positions will be determined at the next regularly scheduled H.O.A. meeting and published in the Greenwood Forest newsletter for those who do not attend.

The next HOA meeting will be Wednesday, March 4, at 7 PM at the M.U.D. Bldg. on Greenwood Forest Drive. Please join us!

HOABoard Meeting

March 4, 20207:00 PM

MUD building5302 old Lodge

Greenwood Easter BrunchJoin us for an Easter Brunch, Saturday April 4, 2020. At the Greenwood Forest Residents Club 11 AM – 1PM. For a $5.00 donation per plate (kids 10 and under are free) there will be pancakes, eggs, sausage and more. There will also be a beverage station.

At 1PM there will be an Easter Egg hunt open to all residents (under 10), to be held on the lawn with sections for various age groups. You do not need to make a donation to participate in the Easter Egg hunt. Sponsored by the GWF Social Club. Tickets on sale soon! Check Nextdoor or Face-book for updates.

In This issueFire Department: 2 Women’s Club: 6 Community News: 3

Safety & Security: 7 Classifi eds: 12

Swim TeamOpen House

March 28th11 am – 2 pmAt Clubhouse

2nd RegistrationSunday April 19

1pm – 3 pm

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2 THE FOREST NEWS MARCH 2020

2019 was a record year for Champions ESD responses. We responded to 1123 calls for ser-vice, a 13% increase, including 155 fi re calls and other hazards, 559 EMS, Motor Vehicle Accident, and other rescue calls, 141 false alarms, and 268miscellaneous calls. The number of responses increased from 993 calls in 2018. Our average response time was 6 minutes 17 seconds to all incident types district-wide.

CESD responded to nine structure fi res, includ-ing three residential fi res, three apartment fi res, and three commercial building fi res. Estimated fi re losses district-wide in 2019 is $114,580. One civilian was injured, and one fi refi ghter suffered minor injuries.

In addition to responding to emergencies, CESD also interacted with hundreds of children and adults, conducting fi re prevention activities, sta-tion tours, scout programs, and CERT training at Klein Forest High School.

NEW STATION 12By the time this article is published March 1, we should be moved into the new Station 12 located at 12734 Cutten Rd. Five fi refi ghters will regu-larly staff Station 12 with one Engine, the Tanker truck, and the District Chief Tahoe. Eight fi re-fi ghters will staff Station 11 with one Engine and the Tower truck.

SMOKE DETECTORSDaylight Savings Time starts on March 8. Change your smoke detector and CO detector batteries!

We have received a limited quantity of free smoke detectors from the Red Cross for installation in

single-family residences. Please contact the fi re station at 281.444.2014 or email info@champi-onsfi re.org to have fi refi ghters install smoke de-tectors in your home. It only takes a few minutes. If you have smoke detectors but would like to have them checked by the fi refi ghters, we are glad to help. We are not able to hand out smoke de-tectors at the fi re station. The Red Cross requires that we install them, that way we can ensure they are installed properly and don’t get left sitting on a counter top at the bottom of your to-do list.

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Fire Department2019 YEAR IN REVIEW

3THE FOREST NEWS MARCH 2020

Community News

Pat Garris Speaker for March Cypress-Tomball Democrats Meeting

The Cypress-Tomball Democrats will hold its next monthly meeting Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at Rudy’s Grill and Cantina, 11760 Grant Road, Houston. There is a meet and greet at 6:30 p.m., and the general meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.

Politics is dividing families and ruining friend-ships. Why are we so different, even when we are in the same family? How can people vote against their own interests? How can we better commu-nicate? Our March speaker, Pat Garris from the Spring Democratic Club, also wanted answers and has done some research. If you want tips on where to start, join us at our next meeting.

All are welcome to attend and to join this growing club, which meets on the third Tuesday of every month.

For more information, contact Undrai Fizer at [email protected], or visit the club’s Facebook page.

??? BANDIT SIGNS ??? In response to recent discussion and comments on various social media the following explanation of the term Bandit Signs is offered.

ANY SIGN in the county Right-of-Way without the explicit written permission of the County is deemed a Bandit Sign.

Any such sign is against the law in the state of Texas and can be removed. A fi ne of up to $500 per day per sign can be levied.

The Greenwood Forest HOA does not allow signs of any kind on the common areas or the Champion Forest Median.

The Right-of-Way is a designated distance from the edge of any county or state road and can even be part of what residents consider their yard. It does include all medians, speed limit, stop and warning signs and the light poles along the roadways.

Our neighbors in Fountainhead have contacted our HOA and requested that we notify Greenwood residents thatbandit signs placed in Fountainhead will be removed and destroyed.

Lastly, several Greenwood Forest residents have successfully completed the Harris County training and are certifi ed to properly recognize, remove and destroy illegal signage.

CYPRESS-TOMBALL DEMOCRATS


Maya HoREALTOR,® MCNE

Greenwood Forest Homeowner

[email protected]

GREENWOOD FOREST MARKET REPORTFOR JANUARY 2020

Homes SOLD in January 6Avg Days on Market 102

Avg Sales Price $195,417Average List Price vs

Sales Price Ratio 98.86%*Data is from HAR for 1-1-20 through 1-31-20

As of February 7, 2020:Homes on the Market 23

Price Range $202,000 - $339,900

Homes Under Contract 9Option Pending 4

Price Range $199,900 - $269,900Pending Continue to Show 0

Price Range N/APending 5

Price Range $209,900 - $327,900

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Greenwood Forest Women’s ClubMarch is here and spring is just around the

corner! Hope that you are taking advantage of

the Greenwood Forest Women’s club with all

of its expanded activities, and if you are not,

why not? Th e meetings are held on the second

Th ursday morning of each month, starting at

9:30 at the clubhouse. Come and join in the

fun!

Th e ladies had a wonderful February meeting

with speaker Jane Hancock who presented the

program on the history, styles, and value of

quilts using some of our member’s quilts. Th e

program coincided with the new exhibit at the

Pearl MFA.

Our March meeting will be a special meeting

with a program from the American Associa-

tion of University Women featuring the duet

of Mary Smith and Mary Kimball. Th ey will

take us on a visual walk down memory lane

about FM 1960. It should be extremely inter-

esting and informative. Hope to see you there!

Yard of the month honors this month go to

12007 Indian Wells, owned by Ralph and

Donna Brewer. Th eir yard has lovely groupings

of fl owers and Sago palms and it is impeccably

maintained! Congratulations to the Brewers!

Th ank you for making the neighborhood more

beautiful.

Don’t forget all the grand adventures we have

coming up in the club programs for the spring.

We have the Wineaux club for the wine and

food lovers, book club, quilting club, bridge

club and more! Come out and join your neigh-

bors on March 12th at 9:30 am in the club-

house. A good time will be had by all. See you

soon!

JANUARY 2020 PATROL STATSType of Activity IncidentsBurglary of a Habitation Burglary of a Motor Vehicle Theft from a Habitation Theft of Motor Vehicle Theft - Other RobberyAssaultSexual Assault Criminal Mischief Disturbance - Family Disturbance - Juvenile Disturbance - Other AlarmsSuspicious Vehicles Suspicious Persons RunawaysTelephone Harassment Other Calls Citations

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Yard of The MonthFebruary

Ralph and Donna Brewer12007 Indian Wells


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Safety & SecurityHere Are 4 Easy Ways to Secure Your Home

1. Secure the DoorsDon’t help a burglar stroll in through the front door (34% of them do!).² Inspect all of your exterior doors to make sure the door frames are strong, the hinges are protected, and—if your door has a mail slot—that someone can’t reach through it to unlock the door.

If you’re moving into a residence that someone else used to call home, change the door locks. That way you won’t have strangers out there with a key to your house, and you can make sure your locks are the best on the market.

Reinforce sliding glass doors.

Intruders love sliding doors, so make sure yours are protected. You can go old-school and use a window bar or dowel in the track to keep the door from being forced open. If you want a high-tech solution, add a door sensor or glass break sensor. These will alert you if the glass door is tampered with—and should scare off thieves.

2. Lock the WindowsDoors and windows are the most common entry points for burglars. Unfortunately, manufacturer latches on windows aren’t always effective—and sometimes

they’re downright fl imsy. If you don’t like the looks of your window latches, beef up security with locks or key-operated levers. But you don’t have to stop there.

3. Lightup the LandscapeVandals, burglars, and other criminals don’t like to be in the spotlight. Keep bad folks at bay with ample out-door lighting. Place lights around your front and back yards, along pathways, and near the garage and other outdoor structures. Use motion activated lights. Not only will you make intruders skittish, you’ll also cut down your risk of a stumble on your way up the front steps.

4. Don’t Forget the GarageThis entry point to your home is becoming more pop-ular with criminals. And even if they can’t access your house, chances are you have plenty of good stuff stored in the garage. Make it a habit to lock all doors to the garage—both interior and exterior.You may also consider keeping your garage door open-er in the house. That way a burglar can’t grab it out of your car. And if you use a security code to open the garage, make sure you keep it secret and never enter it in front of delivery people, neighbors, or anyone else.

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Community News (continued)PEARL FINCHER MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS

Pearls of Art Gala

The 2020 Pearls of Art Gala, will take place Saturday, March 21, at Houston’s newest event venue, the Re-vaire. Co-Chairs Anais Watsky and Elizabeth Naggar have chosen a beautiful French theme highlighting a party in Monet’s garden.

This year’s honorees are The Hamill Foundation and Mr. Tom Brown, Grants Director. Mr. Brown and The Hamill Foundation have been strong supporters of the Pearl since its inception and were key to the muse-um’s restoration after Hurricane Harvey. The black-tie optional gala includes cocktails, dinner, and live and silent auctions. The popular Doppelganger Band will provide music for dancing. Tickets to the Pearls of Art Gala are on sale now, with tables of 10 starting at $2,500 and individual tickets at $250.

Summer Art Camps

Registration for Summer Art Camps at the Pearl is now underway, offering a uniquely creative experience for ages 8 to 12 and 13 to 18.

This year’s camps will center around a theme of “Arc-tic Explorations,” to coincide with the Pearl’s summer exhibition, “Into the Arctic.” Camps are offered Mon-day through Friday in June and July, from 9 a.m. to noon or 2 to 5 p.m. For complete details or to register, visit pearlmfa.org.

Spring ExhibitionsTwo new exhibitions are now open at the Pearl for all to enjoy. Stitched: Contemporary Quilt Art from the International Quilt Festival Collection is featured in the Main Gallery and includes a collection of 25 con-

temporary quilts from the Texas Quilt Museum.

In the Rebecca Cole Gallery, the Pearl features Lesley Humphrey: Saved by a Horse. Equestrian artist Les-ley Humphrey has been painting or drawing the horse since childhood.

Both exhibitions opened February 1 and continue through May 16. Located at 6815 Cypresswood Drive in Spring, the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated and help continue the Pearl’s mission of art, education, and community. For more information, please visit www.pearlmfa.org or call (281) 376-6322.

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Community News (continued)

Second Thursday Evening Duplicate Bridge **1. Chuck and Diane Nott2. Helen Langlinais and Sandy Davis3. Sally Gilatly and Ron Farris **If you would like to join this group, please call Joyce at 281-455-9756.

Women’s Club Bridge 4th Monday, January 27 1. Sandy Davis2. Pat Jacques

Women’s Club Bridge 2ndMonday, February 10.1. Rosina Boswell2. Pat Ashton

Bridge Scores Febraury 2020

Northwest Forest Republican Women

Alan Vera, Chairman of the Harris County Repub-lican Party Ballot Security Committee will be the speaker for the Northwest Forest Republican Wom-en’s April 13th meeting. He will speak about the new voting procedures that have been introduced into Harris County for the Primary elections by the County Clerk

The meeting will be held at Shirley Acres, 217 Wo-erner Rd. with check in at 11 a m and the meeting starting at 11:30 a m. Lunch is $25 with reserva-tions to [email protected] by Thursday after-noon prior to the meeting


ClassifiedsHOUSE & PET SITTING – Long-time GWF res-ident. References available upon request. Robbie Pukler: (281) 880-9598.

HELP NEEDED – To assist with personal care for a wheelchair-bound patient. Approx. 20 hours weekly. No weekends required. Greenwood Forest area. Call Linda: (281) 440-4863.

PET SITTING – Let me take care of your pets while you are away. I will let them out, love on them, play with them, brush them, and walk them, if you like. They will be well loved while you are away. GWF Resident. Call Candi @ (281) 513-4721.

Teenage Job SeekersIf you are a teen looking for work on weekends, or after school, please fi ll out this form and return to

Caroline at the Clubhouse.Name:____________________________________Address:___________________________________Age:_____Telephone Number:_________________

Job(s) Desired:B – Babysitting H – House sitting O – Pool Care P – Pet Care Y – Yard work

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Ariel Flores(19)................Monae Ford (14)...............Caleb Matthews (17)........Kennedy Oliphant (14).....Rosalinda orta 913)...........Courtney Robinson (16)....Elizabeth Tallerine (17).....Wynton Nama (14)............LaChasen hoskins.............

(281) 827-7183

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(281) 303- 5178

(713) 259-6975

B – Babysitting H – Housesitting

O – Pool care P – Pet Care Y – Yard work


12700 Champion Forest Drive

Houston, TX 77066-1528

Caroline Roberts - Club Manager ( Ext. 4 )

E-mail: [email protected] Delmedico - Deed Restrictions (Ext. 5 )

E-mail: [email protected]: (281) 444-3522

Fax: (281) 444- 9609

Website: greenwoodforest.netRentals: Please call the offi ce to set up an appoointment.Not Respsinble for the accuracy of advertiser’s claims.

Homeowner’s AssociationKen Latimer PresidentMaureen Lankford TreasurerKen Reed V.P. SecurityMarla Wade V.P. Deed RestrictionsBrian Hartupee

Monthly board meetings held fi rst Wednesdays at 7 pm at5302 Old Lodge. All residents welcome. If you would liketo address the board regarding a specifi c subject, please callthe President to be added to the agenda.

Fire / Medical / PoliceNon-Emergency / Administrative QuestionsConstable’s Offi ce.....................................Champions Fire Dept. ................................Cypress Creek EMS ..................................Street Lights – Center Point Energy .........Trash & Recycling Svcs. – Texas Pride ....

Water – Billing & Service “EDP” .............Harris County Public Health Services.......Harris County Community Assist. ............

Greenwood Forest Elementary ................Wunderlich Intermediate ..........................Klein Forest High School..........................Vacation Watch .........................................

Breakers Swim Team.......................Lost Pets (Robbie Pukler) ..........................

(281) 376-3472(281) 444-2014(281) 378-0800(713) 207-2222 (281) 342-8178

[email protected](832) 467-1599 (713) 274-6300(281) 353-8424

www.hcp4.net/assistance/cad (832) 484-5700(832) 249-5200(832) 484-4500 (281) 376-3472

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