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January 2020

DEERFIELD VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.4045 Deerfield Village Drive Office: 281-463-2624 Fax: 281-463-7679

Email: dvmgr@deerfieldvillageonline.com www.deerfieldvillageonline.comThe Office Hours are: Monday thru Friday: 9:30 – 1:30

ANY EMERGENCY, Police, Ambulance..........911 • S.E.A.L. Neighborhood Patrol......832-408-0200

PRSRT STDUS POSTAGE

PAIDKATY TX

PERMIT NO 134

President’s Report

The Voice of The Community • Dedicated To The Residents of Deerfield Village

Happy New Year Deerfield Residents!

On January 1st, we will have our annual Polar Bear Swim at the community pool. It’s a New Year Tradition with some of our residents, so come take a dip in the cold water…if you dare!Please be considerate to your neighbors when shooting fireworks on and around New Year’s Day, and let’s start the year off on the right track. If you were signed up for the SAYOR (Swim at your own risk) pilot program in 2019, you will need to sign up again for 2020. The Board of Trustees has decided to renew this each year. You can print a 2020 SAYOR form from the Deerfield website or come by the Deerfield office.Please be sure that you have mailed-in your Annual Assessment, as it is due by January 1st, and becomes delinquent after January 31st, 2020. Late fee is $100, and interest will accrue after the 31st. New residents, if you have not received an invoice or unsure, please contact the office (281-463-2624) before the January 31st delinquent cut-off. Please note that payment plans are available, please contact the office.In December and January, our Troop 120 boys will be selling mulch, topsoil, and fertilizer for their annual fundraiser to attend Summer Camp or High Adventure. The boys will be delivering to your house on Feb. 28th and 29th. Please be sure you have them set the mulch in an area not visible from the street, if you do not plan to spread it right away. Cut-off for orders are February 2nd, so please visit the Troop 120 website if you do not hear from one of the Scouts, www.bsatroop120.com/mulch A reminder that 2020 DVCA Trustee Elections are coming in March 2020, and if you are interested in running for Trustee, fill out an application. Applications are available on our website or in this newsletter, and 3 spots are available. Deadline is February 10th, 2020.I will have a Town Hall style meeting on the perimeter

fence project status on Wednesday, January 22nd, and all residents are invited to attend and/or ask questions. The Fence Committee is still getting approvals from Perimeter owners, and I’m hoping we will have those owners in agreement by the meeting date. This is the next milestone and can be viewed on the Deerfield website on the Fence Committee tab.I heard from the Flood Control that the storm pipe replacement scheduled for Dec. 21st has been postponed to January, but I don’t have a new date yet. As a result, no sidewalk demolition this month on the Greenbelt across from 4623 Farnington Drive.Please be advised that the next HOA Board meeting will be in January 27th at the Clubhouse at 7PM.

Take care and have a prosperous 2020!”.Eric

THE OFFICE IS CLOSED ON JANUARY 1stHAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Welcome to Deerfield VillageIf you are a new resident to Deerfield Village, please feel free to stop by the DVCA office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:30 am and 1:30 pm to obtain a Welcome Packet. The packet contains information regarding our subdivision. If you wish to have access to the tennis courts and/or bathrooms, you will need to complete the Application for an Access Control Card, available in the DVCA office. Each household can have up to 2 cards at no charge. If you would like to become involved on one of our committees, a meeting schedule is located inside this newsletter. For inquires, you may contact the DVCA office at 281-463-2624 or email dvmgr@deerfieldvillageonline.com. Visit our website, www.deerfieldvillageonline.com to learn more and see a complete list of our Deed Restrictions.

Receive Emergency and Informational E-mails...If you would like to be put on an e-mail list to receive emergency or last minute informational e-mails, please go to our website: www.deerfieldvillageonline.com and Click on “Create a Resident Account.” Then fill in the information requested.

Keep Deerfield Bright at Night...Please report Street Lights and Greenbelt Lights that are out to the DVCA Office; phone: 281-463-2624. It is necessary to provide the pole number and the location address of the pole that is being reported. Street Lights that are not on the Greenbelt and not in the Patio Home Section may be reported directly to Center-Point Energy at the following website:

http://www.centerpointenergy.comClick on the “Report a Streetlight Outage” located in the middle of the page. You can then click the “request form” and complete the requested information and submit.

Nothing but water should go down our storm drains. Please make certain that the grass/yard clippings along curbs are bagged. In case of a heavy rain, these clippings will be swept into the sewer system and block the runoff water; which in turn will flood our streets.

Residential Trash RemindersOur waste collection vendor is Texas Pride and trash pick-up is on Tuesdays and Fridays, with recycling pick-up on Fridays. Please do not put your trash at the curb earlier than the night before collection day. If you experience with your trash service, please call Texas Pride first, and then the office if you are unable to get results.

Submit articles, photos and ads to the DVCA office prior to the 18th of the month, or email:

dvmgr@deerfieldvillageonline.comPlease note the email has changed and add it to

your contacts.

DEERFIELD HELPFUL NUMBERSDVCA Office .......................................... 281-463-2624Email.......................dvmgr@deerfieldvillageonline.comSEAL Neighborhood Patrol ................. 832-408-0200 Deerfield Pet Hot Line ........................... 713-818-5799 GOVERNMENTCounty Clerk’s Office 16715 Clay Rd ..... 832-927-7230Justice of the Peace ............................... 713-274-0800Harris Cty. Sheriff’s Non-Emergency ...... 713-221-6000Fire & EMS Non-Emergency .................. 281-256-2266State Highway Public Information........... 713-802-5076Harris County Pct. 3 Commissioner’s Office Must have address to Report: .......... 281-463-6300Graffiti, Public Street Signs & Curb Repair and Road Damage (Except for Patio Homes)Bear Creek Library ................................. 281-550-0885 SCHOOLSCy-Fair School District Admin. ................ 281-897-4000Peggy Wilson Elementary (K-5) ............. 281-463-5941Watkins Jr. High (6-8) ............................. 281-463-5850Cypress Lakes HS .................................. 281-856-3800

UTILITY INFORMATIONReport Gas Leaks............. (CenterPoint) 713-659-2111CenterPoint (Electricity & Gas) ............. 713-207-7777Street Light RepairHave 6 digit # from pole &address...... 713-207-2222AT&T ....................................................... 800-288-2020Trash Pick-up ......................................... 281-342-8178Water & Sewer Info. MUD #136 ..............281-367-5511Illegal Dumping .........(Pollution Control) 713-920-2831Flooding (Harris Co Flood Control)......... 713-684-4000

OTHER NUMBERSHarris County Public Health & Environmental Services (HCPHES) Includes:Public Nuisance Report .......................... 713-274-6300Harris County Pets (Animal Control) ...... 281-999-3191Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation .................. 713-468-8972Metro Buses (Routes & Schedules) ....... 713-635-4000Alcoholics Anonymous (24 hours) .......... 713-686-6300Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse ............713-224-9911Legal Advice & Info Battered Women Children ................................................ 713-528-2121Battered Women & Children ................... 713-528-5785Crisis Hotline (Suicide Prevention) ......... 713-228-1505Children’s Protective Services (CPS) ..... 713-394-4000Poison Control (24 hours)....................... 800-222-1222Rape Crisis (24 hours)............................ 713-528-7273

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Security StatsNovember 2019

Alarm 0Animal 1Assistance 7Burglary of Habitation 0Burglary of Motor Vehicle 0Calls to Call Center 56Damage/Defacing of Property 1Dispute 2Disturbance 3Emergency Medical Services 0Information 4Solicitors 0Suspicious Activity 2Suspicious Person(s) 6Suspicious Vehicle(s) 10Theft 0Vacation Watches 21Vehicle Collision 0

The Security Committee hopes everyone had a great holiday season. From a security standpoint, at the time of writing this article, Deerfield did. Thankfully, it’s been another quiet month and your efforts in being vigilant to report suspicious activity continues to be strong. Please keep this up! During the holidays many houses were lit up and festive. This brightened up the neighborhood and made things safer. In the new year you may want to consider brightening up your yard with more lights so we have brighter areas year round. Lights can help be a deterrent for criminal activity at night.Just as a reminder: here are some things you can do to keep Deerfield safe:

1. Stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity, especially after dark.

2. Park in your garage or driveway. Vehicles on the street are easier targets.

3. Lock your vehicles especially if they are left on the street or driveway.

4. Keep your overhead garage door and entry doors closed and locked.

5. Add a video security system for your house. It may help if an incident occurs.

6. Add outdoor lights and keep them on at night. Lights fight crime!

7. Report any streetlights that are OUT to the county and greenbelt lights to the Office,

We’re always looking for more volunteers to help keep Deerfield safe. Maybe 2020 is the year for you to join! Our next meetings will be at 7PM on Tuesday, January 7th and February 4th. We hope to see you at one of our meetings.

>DISTURBING THE PEACE IN DVCA<There has been an increase of complaints to the office in the last few years about disturbing the peace, especially with the use of fireworks in DVCA.Noise issues and violations are hard to prove, but there is a way to try and deal with it. The law on disturbing the peace is fairly clear: if you are unable to enjoy your home and property due to loud music, loud talking, loud car sounds, loud screaming, or loud fireworks, the peace of the community is being disturbed. We all need to understand that we live in a community where homes are close together and allow some room for people to have fun, but when that becomes excessive (for too long or too often, or too loud, or too late in the evening), you have the right to request that something be done about it. If you experience a situation that is causing you concern, you have the right to call SEAL, at 832-408-9200, and/or the Sheriff’s Office at 713-221-6000 and ask them to come out to help. They can assess the situation, provide feedback to you, or guidance and direction to the people disturbing the peace. That will typically resolve the situation. Remember that SEAL can only request and talk to the people while the Sheriff can enforce the law, if they need to.

2020 Assessments Due Now!Payments received after 1/31/2020 are subject to a $100.00 late fee.Send payments to: DVCA

c/o Consolidated Management Services128 Vision Park Blvd., Suite 110

Shenandoah, TX 77384

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Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm to review the financial status of our community. The next meeting will be January 21, 2020. There will be no meeting in December. Financial status as of November 30, 2019YTD Expenses $644,454 Ann.Op. Budget $739,687YTD Budget $678,663 Ann.Res. Budget $66,701Under/ (Over)/budget $34,209 In total there should be a favorable budget variance at year-end. Best estimate is a favorable variance between $20,000-40,000. The YTD assessment collection rate is 98.2%. The collection rate is 0.1% above the comparable 2018 rate.The 2020 assessments invoice should have already been received. If you haven’t received it contact Consolidated Management Services, Cheryl Beisert 281-296-9775, requesting a copy. Payment is due by12/31/2019. Payments received after 1/31/2020 are subject to a $100.00 late fee.If you anticipate difficulty paying the full amount on time, we would urge you to contact the office to set up a payment plan to spread payments out into five monthly installments.Reminder: HOA fees (assessment invoice) are not a component of a mortgage escrow. Payment will not be made by your mortgage company and therefore is the responsibility of the homeowner to pay.

MUD 136 ReportWWW.HCMUD136.ORGBy Neil Polansky, PresidentAt our December 2019 meeting we reviewed water and sewer operations during the previous month as well as trash and recycling and received an update on our CIP project at the water plant. We also entertained insurance proposals for 2020 and heard a status report on the planned water fountain adjacent to the north playground.In the coming months we’ll also consider rehabilitating the 18” sewer line that runs parallel to Pine Forest Ln., and feeds into the Jackrabbit Road sewage treatment plant. This line has deteriorated over time and needs to be slip lined in order to maintain flow without service interruptions.Also, a reminder that the West Harris County Regional Water Authority is hiking its base surface water rate by $ .25 per 1,000 gallons used ($3.35 to $3.60) beginning January 1, 2020. For a typical 10,000-gallon monthly bill you’ll pay $2.50 more than in 2019. This fee is in addition to our HCMUD 136 rates (unchanged).Happy New Year and a prosperous and healthy 2020. Our next meeting is Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 6pm at the Deerfield Rec. Center, and you can always reach us through our comprehensive websiteWWW.HCMUD136.ORG, or on Nextdoor.

Community ServiceCommitteeHappy Holidays to everyone in Deerfield from the Community Services Committee! As we enter a new year, we are planning for projects to continue the upkeep and refurbishment of the Recreation Center facilities. In 2019, we’ve acquired new furniture, painted, cleaned, and put up new drapes. In 2020, we are looking at floor coverings, artwork and décor, and we’ll be looking at the non-skid walkway outside along with the outside lighting. We are also reviewing some of the maintenance contracts and the Rental/Use Agreement. In addition, in spite of the prohibitions in the current rental agreement, we already have some damage to the Clubhouse walls from removal of tape used by a renter. We will be reinforcing user requirements, and stepping up inspections to try to keep the facilities in good shape. It is a shame to see damage to the freshly-painted walls because someone ignored the agreement.The Community Services meeting in January will be delayed until the second Monday, January 13, at 7 pm to allow our members to get back from travel. We wish everyone a safe and Happy New Year!

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Swimming Pool CommitteeThank you to those who braved the Annual Polar Bear Swim on New Year’s Day! The Swim Pool Committee is gearing up for another great swim season in 2020. We will conduct walk through assessments of pool and pool areas and coordinate with A Beautiful Pools to ensure all is ready as the warmer weather approaches. We also begin to plan schedule for the upcoming swim season. We are always looking for new faces and ideas, so we welcome you to join the Swim Pool Committee. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday each month at 7pm in the Clubhouse. January meeting is the 14th, 2020 followed by February 11th and March 10th. Hope to see you there!!

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Another year gone by and we have rung in a new decade. How long will it take to stop writing 2019. Maybe high on your list of New Year’s Resolutions is to exercise more and lose weight.? The Landscape Committee can help you out. We have a fabulous walking trail and exercise equipment that we maintain that can help you become a healthier you. And it won’t cost you a dime! An added benefit is you meet the great people that live in our Deerfield subdivision. So start out the New Year on the right foot by hitting the Greenbelt trail. We reported in a previous newsletter that the Men’s Group built a wooden cover for the sandbox located at the Vanbury playground to keep cats out of the sand and make it safer for children to play. It’s disconcerting to tell you that the sandbox cover has been vandalized on a couple of occasions. It’s extremely upsetting that someone has nothing better to do than wantonly damage something that was so lovingly created for the good of the subdivision and its young children. The damage has since been repaired by Bob Mertz and we thank him for that.We ask residents to be vigilant for any suspicious activity at this location or anywhere else in the subdivision. Don’t hesitate to call SEAL if you think someone is up to no good.The Landscape Committee meetings are on the second Monday of every month held in the small conference room across from the office. Our next meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2020 at 7PM.

Deerfield Boy Scout Troop120 selling

MULCHON SALE now

THRU February 2nd. Help a scout

go to summer camp.www.bsatroop120.com/mulch

by Marie Nugent

D Make sure your pet has a form of ID on their collar. Key tags are available 3 for $2.00 at most hardware stores and work fine for pet ID’s.

D Did you know that you can register your pet with Deerfield’s Pet Hotline? Call Marie Nugent, 713-818-5799 for a Pet Hotline tag for your pet. The tag has Marie’s home and cell phone number. She keeps a log with a photo, breed, pet’s name, and your address, and phone contact numbers. A rabies tag is a great ID, but many Vets are not contactable 24/7 and the finder may not able to keep your pet for several days.

D If you have your pet microchipped, make sure you register on the database and keep your information current. Pets have been found wandering around the neighborhood and, when taken to the vet, found they were microchipped but the information was obsolete, thus making it harder to contact the owner.

D If you are going out of town and have a pet sitter, let Marie know your pets name, what it looks like (a picture is also great), and a contact number.

DOG LEASH LAWThere have been many complaints about dogs running loose on the Greenbelt and the neighborhood. Additionally, there has been two dog attacks in the last 30 days, resulting in two dogs being severely injured. If this is the case, call animal control, SEAL and/or Law Enforcement. If you are walking your dogs, keep them on a leash at all times. Be considerate of others. Also, please pick up after your dogs, no one wants to step in your dog’s poop. Thank you!

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Recreation CommitteeWe had a great 2019, ending in December with a Social, a Hay Ride, and the annual Snow Party. Thanks to David Orchard for arranging the hay ride, providing hay, and a trailer. Riders went through the neighborhood, caroling residents. And the annual Snow Party was excellent, with snow, crafts, a visit from Santa, and Frosty the Snowman. We had a big crowd of all ages.This year the Recreation Committee worked with the Men’s Group and Bazaar group to put out lights and wreaths at the main entrance way and around the Recreation Center. And a recent addition was lights around the first 8 trees. Hope you got out to see all the lights throughout the neighborhood. A new event for 2020 is the Women’s Day Trippers; it will have a first organizing meeting early January. Article in this newsletter. January is a slow month for the Recreation Committee as we review 2019 and prepare for 2020. Our BIG event on January 25th is the Pancake Breakfast. See the detailed article on the breakfast, we want to encourage new residents to come by, learn about the neighborhood, and meet people. It’s free (although donations are never refused), and a good way to have someone else cook breakfast on Saturday. We may have a Social in February/March depending on volunteers. We will have the spring Garage Sale on March 21st , with “Music on the Green”. This is the neighborhood’s major garage sale, so it’s an opportunity to pass on all those unused treasures. Finally – if you have ideas for Deerfield activities, come by the Recreation Committee and share them. The regular committee meets the first Friday at the end of Coffee and Donuts by 10:00am. If you are interested in the children’s events, the Youth Events Sub-committee (YES) meets the first Tuesday evening of the month at the Rec Center.

Welcome New Neighbors! Are you new to Deerfield? If so, Welcome and our first Pancake Breakfast of the year is on January 25th, and a special invite to any new residents and their families. It starts at 8:30AM, and pancakes, sausage and juice/coffee are free to residents. We will have Board representatives there to answer questions, plus a bunch of knowable residents. You can learn about the fence, garbage collection, the rising water bill, music on the green and a whole lot more!It is a great opportunity to learn about our Deerfield community, what the committees do and who we are, and also things you could do to help out (although volunteering is not required.) There will be some welcome goodies too! Bring the family and get the “ low down” on Deerfield! And if you are a resident, but not ‘new’, you and your family are also welcome to join us, and you can learn what attracts people to Deerfield! The event is open to all of Deerfield!

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What our clients are saying about us:

“I believe The Bousley Team went above and beyond helping to sell our house. We were grateful for the advice they gave us. They kept in touch with us throughout the process. Thanks to their suggestions we had three offers in three days.”

The Deeds committee hopes everyone had a wonderful holiday season filled with joy and laughter. A huge “Thanks” to all of you that put up lights and displays. It really made Deerfield look festive and there were some that were just awesome. We want to thank all of the residents who have worked hard to keep their yard and house looking good and help make our neighborhood look attractive. Your efforts are really appreciated and they make a big difference. With the start of a new year it is time to start thinking ahead about spring cleaning and what you can do to spruce up you’re the outside of your house. As you do that, don’t forget to submit an Architectural Approval (AA) form for changes you plan to make. Information on the AA process and forms are on our website: deerfieldvillageonline.com under the Deeds tab then select the type of AA form needed or you can call the DVCA office for more information. Deeds meets on the second Monday of the month. Our next meetings will be on January 13th and February 10th in the Clubhouse at 7pm.

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January 1st, 1PM – Polar Bear Swim. For those hardy enough to face a winter swim, the pool will be open for 1 hour for our version of the New Year Day traditional Polar Bear Swim.January 8th, 1PM – Deerfield Women’s Day Trippers – first meeting, at the Rec Center, to organize and plan outings.January 25th – Pancake Breakfast, 8:30AM . It’s a special Welcome to Deerfield for new residents. All residents are welcome to come, meet your neighbors, and Board members. It’s also a special welcome if you are new to the sub-division – so you can come and ask questions. March 21st, 7:00AM - Annual Spring Garage Sale – selling from your home. Registration begins in FebruaryMarch 21st , 6:00PM – Music on the Green – after the Garage Sale, a great way to relax at a outdoor concert.

Ongoing….Friday Mornings – Coffee and Donuts 8:30AM – come by and meet your neighbors, have a cup of coffee, and visit. (No Coffee and Donuts Dec. 27th)Thursday Mornings – Men’s Group 9:00 AM- Opportunity for men to gather for fellowship, service projects and socializing.Tuesdays - Mahjong 1 PM – At the Rec Center1st Thursday of the month – Bridge 7PM-9PM. 2nd Wednesday of the month – Quilting. Noon , at the Rec Center.3rd Monday of the month- Book Club- 6:30pm at Rec. Center2nd Thursday of the month - Texas Hold’em Poker 7:30PM, $25 buy-in, pot limit, unlimited buy-ins, 25/50 cent blinds, 7:30pm to 11:30pm approximately. You can join and leave at any time. Bob Shortle 281-463-45893rd Thursday of the month – Deerfield Bunco. 7PM newcomers welcome. Contact Pat Rothman at 281-345-9355 for details, or see the ad in the newsletter. 4th Thursday of the month – Ladies Happy Hour- NO meetings for November & December

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* Please read the Committee Reports for Monthly changes in the schedule.

Deerfield Village January 2020January 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

LEGEND: A Annex C/H Clubhouse SM Small Mtg Room C&D Coffee & Donuts Exchange Day-(puzzles, dvds, books)

1 New Year’s Day

DVCA Office Closed

No Tennis meeting

2 9am Men’s Group (C/H) 7pm Bridge (C/H)

3 8:30am C&D (C/H) 9:30am Rec Center Comm (C/H)

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5 6 7pm Comm Svcs (C/H)

7 1pm Maj Jongg (C/H) 7pm Security (C/H) 7pm YES (A)

8 12pm Quilting (C/H) 1pm Day Tripper Mtg (C/H) 6:30pm Yoga (A)

9 9am Men’s Group (C/H) 6pm MUD #136 (C/H) 7:30pm Poker (A)

10 8:30am C&D (C/H)

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13 7pm Deeds (C/H) 7pm Landscape (SM)

14 1pm Maj Jongg (C/H) 7pm Swim Pool Comm (C/H)

15 6:30pm Yoga (A)

16 9am Men’s Group (C/H) 7pm Bunco (C/H)

17 8:30am C&D (C/H)

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21 1pm Maj Jongg (C/H) 7pm Finance (C/H)

22 9:30am Angel Gowns (C/H) 6:30pm Yoga (A)

23 9am Men’s Group (C/H) 4pm Ladies Happy Hour (C/H)

24 8:30am C&D (C/H)

25 8:30-10am Pancake Breakfast (C/H)

26 27 7pm DVCA Board Meeting (C/H)

28 1pm Maj Jongg (C/H)

29 6:30pm Yoga (A)

30 9am Men’s Group (C/H)

31 8:30am C&D & Exchange Day (C/H)

Committee Meeting Dates* Time Board Trustee Committee Chair Phone

Community Services 1st Monday 7:00 PM Kristine Spiller Rick Johnson 281-793-3570

Deed Restrictions 2nd Monday 7:00 PM Bruce Bott Glenn Sommers 281-855-7716

DVCA Board 4th Monday 7:00 PM Eric Toureilles 281-855-0312

Financial Services 3rd Tuesday of the month 7:00 PM Chris Saldana Bill Lessels, Mike Feeney

Landscape 2nd Monday 7:00 PM John Murphy Martha Gonzalez

MUD #136 2nd Thursday 6:00 PM Eric Toureilles 281-855-0312

Recreation CenterYouth Events Subcommittee

1st Friday1st Tuesday

9:30 AM7:00 PM

Bob ShortlePeter Howell

Rebecca Bivens281-463-1360713-899-9837

Security 1st Tuesday 7:00 PM Dave Flick Glenn Sommers 281-855-7716

Swimming Pool 2nd Tuesday 7:00 PM Brent Burris Erinn Brown

Tennis 1st Wednesday 8:00 PM Terry Gray Mark Tinne

Date and Time of Committee and Board Meetings...

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The Men’s Group (TMG) meets weekly on Thursdays at 9 am at the Rec Center. Besides our projects for DFV and the community at large, we mix in some fun and fellowship. This month we had a couple of holiday meals and ran the hayride for the Christmas Social. Our motto is very simple:

“DO WHAT YOU CAN, WHEN YOU CAN”SERVICE PROJECTS During our workday we removed some dead trees at the north end of the ditch, filled some sinkholes and worked on the exercise equipment around the greenbelt. Also, during the month, we installed the curtain rods and wall hangings after the clubhouse was painted, and did a number of other misc, jobs. In addition, we cleaned out the Purple Martin houses to get them ready for occupancy.SIDEWALKS /SINKHOLES If you HAVE DIRT OR CONCRETE that you want to dispose of, call the office and we will come and pick it up. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS/STOCKINGS/HAYRIDE - TMG put up lights around the clubhouse, at the marquee, and at the main entrance sign. After some electrical modifications were made we were able to lite-wrap some of the tree trunks lining the entrance off Clay. Also, we filled 50 stockings to give to our needy Meals on Wheels clients. TMG put together the hayride and caroling at the Christmas Social.FOOD DONATIONS The holiday season can be hard on those in need. If you have non-perishable food to donate drop it off in the office, or call Roger Wilson 281-381-9303 for pickup.HAPPY NEW YEAR to all DFV residents from the Men’s Group! One thought for the New Year—” Don’t let what you can’t do prevent you from doing what you can do.”

Christmas Lights

and big thank you to all that

helped

Tennis CommitteePlayers are again reminded to ensure that the tennis court gate is locked after they have finished playing. All players are kindly asked to empty the trash cans, if needed, on the court they have been playing. The contents should be emptied into either the big recycling bin or trash can near the Court 1 gate.The Tennis Committee will not have a meeting in January. The next meeting will be on February 5th, 2020 at 8 pm.

Pickle Ball We will continue to reserve the DFV pickleball courts on a weekly basis for those new or just starting to play this great game. However, we have switched the time to Tuesdays starting at 7 pm. We have balls and extras paddles. Just wear comfortable tennis shoes and play safely!You can also reserve play time on signup sheets posted on the window next to the DFV office. Invite your neighbors and friends to join you. See Catherine in the office if you need a card key to enter the locked courts.

PLEASE COME AND JOIN THE NEW BOOK CLUB HERE IN DEERFIELD -

Reading is “FUN”! We will meet on the 3rd Monday of the month. Our second meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2020 at 6:30pm at the Deerfield Rec Center club house. Bring a book to read and bring your ideas! If you have any questions, please contact Janelle Bouknight at Janelle.bouknight@gmail.com or call 865-384-4936.

ATTENTION ALL DEERFIELD LADIES……PLEASE COME AND JOIN THE NEWEST AND COOLEST

CLUB TO DEERFIELD IN 2020 -

“THE DEERFIELD WOMENS DAY-TRIPPERS” The mantra of the group is “FUN”! We will meet for monthly outings (lunches, museums, movies, etc.). Our first meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 1pm at the Deerfield Rec Center Club house to brainstorm what and where we would like to go in future months, so please bring your ideas! If you have any questions, please call Jetta Eller @ 713-703-2381 or Joanne Franknecht @ 281-639-5197.

Hayride and Christmas Caroling

Fixing the basketball goals

Committee Meeting Dates* Time Board Trustee Committee Chair Phone

Community Services 1st Monday 7:00 PM Kristine Spiller Rick Johnson 281-793-3570

Deed Restrictions 2nd Monday 7:00 PM Bruce Bott Glenn Sommers 281-855-7716

DVCA Board 4th Monday 7:00 PM Eric Toureilles 281-855-0312

Financial Services 3rd Tuesday of the month 7:00 PM Chris Saldana Bill Lessels, Mike Feeney

Landscape 2nd Monday 7:00 PM John Murphy Martha Gonzalez

MUD #136 2nd Thursday 6:00 PM Eric Toureilles 281-855-0312

Recreation CenterYouth Events Subcommittee

1st Friday1st Tuesday

9:30 AM7:00 PM

Bob ShortlePeter Howell

Rebecca Bivens281-463-1360713-899-9837

Security 1st Tuesday 7:00 PM Dave Flick Glenn Sommers 281-855-7716

Swimming Pool 2nd Tuesday 7:00 PM Brent Burris Erinn Brown

Tennis 1st Wednesday 8:00 PM Terry Gray Mark Tinne

Date and Time of Committee and Board Meetings...

Stocking Stuffers

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Applications are now being accepted for 3 positions on the DVCA Board of Trustees Members are encouraged to apply by using the Application Form provided in this newsletter and submitting it to the Association Office. Important Dates:

Close of Nominations will be Monday, February 10th. Posting of Nominations:

Applications received by the February 10th deadline will be posted at the DVCA Office, in the March Newsletter and on the website at www.deerfieldvillageonline.com. Election:

Voting will occur Tuesday thru Friday, March 24 thru March 27,

between 9:30am to 1:30pm office hours, Thursday evening between 6:00pm to 8:00pm, And Saturday March 28, between 10:00am and 2:00pm.

Annual Meeting of the Members: April 14th at 7:00pm to announce the election results. Annual Board Meeting: April 14th -begins after the Annual Meeting of the Members then elected Trustees will be seated. Position of Trustees:

Only one resident in the same family may concurrently serve on the Board. The position of Trustee is for a period of three years. Trustees are responsible for the direction and management of the affairs and assets of the Association. In addition to attending monthly Board Meetings, each Trustee attends meetings of at least one Standing Committee as a non-voting representative to provide counsel regarding the Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, as well as other matters. Therefore, Trustees need to be familiar with these documents and a complete set will be given to those submitting applications.

2020 Election Committee:

Terry Gray - Chair Alan Vera - Vice Chair Bruce Bott - Member Catherine Guiberteau - Administrator (no committee vote) Deborah Plattsmier - Observer (no committee vote)

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APPLICATION FOR TRUSTEE - 2020

Please fill out this application and mail or return to: Deerfield Village Community Association, Inc.

4045 Deerfield Village Drive Houston, TX 77084

Office: 281-463-2624 Fax: 281-463-7679 NAME: __________________________________ LENGTH OF RESIDENCY: ________ ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER: ____________________ EMAIL: ______________________________ EXPERIENCE: _______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ COMMUNITY SERVICE: _____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH AS A BOARD MEMBER: _______________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____ I have read the governing documents (Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, Code of Ethics and Procedures of the Board and have a brief understanding of these documents and that we have Protective Covenants and what they are for. __________________________________________ _______________________ Signature Date Revised 11/12/20

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