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Fun Run MakesSummer Official ............4

New ACC RequestForm on Web Site ..........5

Garden Club EnjoysPlan Swap .....................7

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Alex’s Lemonade Stand – Sendera StyleSubmitted by Lisa Molina

Sendera neighbors and sharing Thomas’s story with them. We were so touched by everyone’s concern and generosity - virtually everyone we spoke with has a family member or close friend battling cancer right now as well. I had sent an invitation to our

state representative, Valinda Bolton, and we were delighted when she and her husband, Andy Hathcock, came to visit with us and support us in

our efforts to raise awareness of childhood cancer. KEYE News and News 8 Austin also came to do news segments.When the event was over and we were home, we

were so touched by two young boys under the age of 4 who came to our house to give us all the money in their piggy banks. They are truly heroes, just as my son is- and all those who are joining in this battle against childhood cancer.I want the Recreation Committee, especially

Sharon Boatright and Suzann Vera to know how much we appreciate their support. Thanks also to the Sendera residents who purchased cups of lemonade in very chilly, windy conditions to help us make a small difference in this fight. We CAN cure childhood cancer, - one cup at time.More photos and my comments from the event can

be seen at www.AlexsLemonade.org/stands/7590, and my son’s treatment updates can be found at www.carepages.com/carepages/thomasmolina.

In 2000, a 4 year old cancer patient named Alexandra “Alex” Scott announced a seemingly simple idea -she was holding a lemonade stand to raise money to help “her doctors” find a cure for kids with cancer. The idea was put into action by Alex and her older brother, Patrick, when they set up the first “Alex’s Lemonade Stand for Childhood Cancer” on their front lawn in July of 2000. For the next four years, despite her deteriorating

health, Alex held an annual lemonade stand to raise money for childhood cancer research. Following her inspirational example, thousands of lemonade stands and other fundraising events have been held across the country by children, schools, businesses, and organizations, all to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for childhood cancer. I am a Sendera resident and my family hosted

a lemonade stand for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation at the Sendera Easter Egg Hunt in order to raise funds for childhood cancer research. My 13 year old son, Thomas is now battling leukemia for the 2nd time since he was 3 years old, and the Sendera Recreation Committee was very supportive when I approached them about having the lemonade stand at the Egg Hunt. To date, we have raised almost $1600.00. In spite of the cooler temperatures and heavy

winds, we had a wonderful time meeting our

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'09 boArd of directorSLuanne Skeen, President ............................ 512-282-6560 .......................................................... [email protected]

Steve Hope, Vice President ......................... 512-470-4852 ....................................................... [email protected]

Drew Crosby, Treasurer .............................. 512-592-9868 ........................................... [email protected]

Sally Iwanski, Secretary ..................................................... ............................................. [email protected]

Patrick V. Pulido, Director at Large .......... 512-291-4750 ......................................................pulidopatrick@aol.com

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ArchitecturAL Jerry Riley ................................................... 512-992-9188 .......................................................... [email protected] Gary Trumbo .............................................. 512-292-9291 .........................................................trumprop@juno.comcommunity reLAtionS .......................................................................................... .................................................................................. TBALAndScApingVic Booth [email protected]

neighborhood reLAtionSDrew Crosby .................................................. 512-592-9868 ............................................ [email protected]

newSLetter editorPamela Kurburski ........................................... 512-940-8430 .............................................. [email protected]

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.................................................................................. TBA recreAtionSuzann Vera.................................................... 512-291-0714 ................................................. [email protected] Boatright ............................................ 512-653-5554 ............................................ [email protected]

SecurityVeronica Ferren .............................................. 512-203-7461 .......................................... [email protected]

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By Alice Adams

Don’t let our rocky economy ruin our neighborhoodIt’s a horrific situation when people lose jobs, make rapid moves or

lose their homes to foreclosure...but every time this happens in our subdivision, the entire neighborhood suffers.A recent article in the Houston Chronicle painted a bleak picture

when homes are lost or abandoned -- one of graffiti-gone-wild, vandalism, break-ins and feelings of fear among homeowners. Most, if not all of us, have chosen to live in Sendera because it has

always been a safe, clean neighborhood where families fire up the grill, walk their dogs and stroll with their babies. When foreclosures occur, median home values drop, often by as

much as 20 percent...and in worst case scenarios, even more. At the same time, according to experts, local problems grow worse, in part because some suburban developments lack the amenities and connections to jobs and services that they need to flourish.“With aging infrastructure and no leadership in the community, the

civic vitality sort of dies,” said John Walsh, the former president of Friendswood Development Co. and now the director of real estate and campus planning for the University of Houston System. “At that point, you are entering the death spiral.”The most pronounced local effects of our economic crisis are

apparent in “starter home” neighborhoods, which is what parts of Sendera were 10 years ago.Luckily, Sendera has remained fairly sturdy against the current

economy, although it’s a certainty when people move out and houses don’t sell for weeks or months, thereafter, revenue from homeowners association dues declines and this makes it harder to finance ongoing community upkeep.So, what can we -- as Sendera homeowners -- do to keep our

neighborhoods free of problems and crime?County governments in Texas have limited regulatory authority,

so some county commissioners are asking the Legislature for new tools to help neighborhoods with their quality-of-life issues. Some neighborhoods put pressure on city and county politicians to create task forces to help them maintain quality of life in their community.

Bottom line, it takes everyone to maintain quality of life in the neighborhood: * If you see a stranger in the neighborhood, don’t hesitate to call the

police for help at 3-1-1. * If you see someone speeding, get a license number and call for

help. * If we, as a community, don’t open our doors to strangers, they’ll quit

coming into Sendera to sell their wares or panhandle for money.* If you see a street light that’s not working, notify the city.* We don’t get much in the way of regular police cruisers in Sendera,

so write a letter to the chief, asking for a greater police presence in Sendera. (Continued on Page 5)

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S e n d e r a’s 5 t h Annual Run Into Summer Family Run will be held on the last day of school for AISD c h i l d r e n o n Wednesday June 3rd. Meet at the pool. The run will start at 7:00 p.m. It is only 1.1 miles in

length so there is no excuse for not coming out and participating. You can run, walk, socialize, or volunteer. I really hope one year we reach triple digit entrants. The trophies & medals have been ordered and now all we need is for participants to start signing up for the event! The finisher medal this year is going to be star medals. Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd will also be available in the following male & female categories: Overall, 0-6 yrs, 7-8 yrs, 9-10 yrs, 11-12 yrs, 13-17 yrs, and adults. The ½ way incentive prize at our fabulous water stop is a secret still, which you will have to participate to find out. After the run, there will be some refreshments (water, sports drinks, oranges, bananas, maybe pizza or ice cream). Results & trophies will be handed out at 8:00 p.m.

Sendera's 5th Annual Family Fun Run Into Summer

Last year’s PRE-REGISTRATION worked well to reduce the check in time before the race & to increase attendance. So we will be doing the same this year. Please fill out the form below & drop it off in the envelope on the door of 9101 Hoffman Cove, marked 2009 Sendera Run Into Summer. We (Rec Committee) tried to make it as simple as we could, but if you can’t commit until the day of the event, please arrive by 6:30 p.m. So mark your calendars and/or start training to take home some extra hardware. Please don’t allow yourself to miss this FUN event!If you have any question, or would like to help, contact Sharon:

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Submitted by Suzann Vera I hope you didn’t miss the Fourth Annual Sendera Memorial Day Weekend Barbecue Cook off and Fair at the pool/playscape area on May 24th, or the Run Into Summer Family Run on June 3rd. Be sure and check the Sendera HOA web site (www.senderahoa.com) and the July Sendera Newsletter for information and pictures from both these great events.

* If you see old newspapers on your neighbor’s driveway, pick them up and put them in a bag until your neighbor returns home.

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In My Opinion - (Continued from Page 3)Architectural control committee news

Submitted by Gary Trumbo

There’s a new ACC Request Form in town and it’s available at your friendly Sendera website, from any ACC member, or Goodwin Management Co. As of the time you are reading this the new form (It’s got all the right stuff!) will be the only one accepted by the Sendera ACC.In another development, the Sendera ACC has issued an updated

guideline to solve that eternal issue – What is ‘appropriate screening’ to keep my garbage container from view? The quick take is that if you can see a garbage container from the street while standing 3 feet to the left (or right) from where the corner of the house would intersect the street, you are looking at a DCCR violation. So, how can you ‘appropriately screen’ this monstrosity from view? Well, with ACC approval prior to placement, you can put up a masonry wall, a little privacy fence, a tight weave wood or plastic lattice painted to match your house, or a large evergreen bush. To get the full scoop, check out ACC Information in the Document Library under Resources at www.senderahoa.com.


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