Enclosed is the invoice for your 2009 assessment fee. There is an increase in the assessment fee for 2009 for Stone Forest HOA. The annual assessment fee has been set at $440.00 and is due on January 1, 2009 according to the deed restrictions. If the annual assessment fees are not paid by January 31, 2009, it is considered delinquent and will begin to accrue interest each month until it is paid.

Please note that the Association is now using a Processing Center for payments. Please use the mailing address on your statement, NOT the mailing address on this letter for remittance of your payment. The mailing address above is for all other association related business that does not relate to collection of the annual assessment fee.

Your Association has chosen to offer the homeowners the ability to be able to pay assessments by credit card on the internet. You may use American Express, MasterCard or Discover. Community Association Banc does not accept VISA. This can save you time while enjoying the convenience of an online payment service. If you chose to pay by this method, you MUST have a valid email address for credit card processing or E-check processing, please follow these instructions:

1). Go to www.cabanc.com.

2). Select “Homeowner Resources” from the left-hand menu.

3). Select either “E-Check Payment Request” or “Credit Card Payment Request” from the Homeowner Tools.

4). Complete the required information using the information on your payment coupon and check/credit card. You MUST have a valid email address for credit card processing or E-check processing.

5). Association ID = 000027

6). Chaparral Management Company ID = 3017.

7) There will be a convenience fee added to your credit card by the bank for this service.

8). Select “submit” at the bottom of the page and your payment is complete.

These fees are not optional and payment must come from every homeowner to assure that all services can be provided. Please send your annual assessment as noted on the statement enclosed.

Sincerely,

The Board of Directors for the

Stone Forest Homeowners Association, Inc.

Yard of the Month Mission Statement:

The purpose of the YOM is to provide incentive for residents to maintain and improve the appearance of our community by promoting well maintained yards with great overall curb appeal.

The winner will receive a gift generously donated by Earth Care and will proudly display a “Yard of the Month” sign in their yard for the entire month. A picture of the winning yard will also be posted on the Stone Forest website.

Every homeowner is invited to participate. See guidelines below:

Yard Maintenance should include a healthy lawn, neatly mowed and edged. Trees and shrubs pruned. Healthy plants with flowerbeds free of weeds.

Yards and front porches free of debris and clutter and a driveway free of oil and other stains.

Yards will be judged on the use of color and/or texture. Total curb appeal and overall aesthetics appeal along with balance appropriate to house and lot size.

One home will be selected for the months of April, May, June, July, August and September.

A special Yard of the Month will be awarded for the best decorated yard at Christmas. Yards will be judged the last week of the month for the upcoming month, except for the Christmas judging which will be judged after the 16th of December.

Winner must be in good standing with the Stone Forest HOA.

Only the front yards as viewed from the street will be judged.

All plantings must be living, no plastic, silk or artificial plants.

The Yard of the Month can only be won once during the season, except for the Christmas judging.

"Who ya gonna call?" :

While Chaparral Management Company is a full-service management company, many of your needs will fall outside the jurisdictions of the Association and the authority of Chaparral Management Company. This is a quick Q & A to help you know who to contact for service.

The corporate office of Chaparral Management Company is located at

6630 Cypresswood Dr.Spring, Texas 77379, and maintains office hours Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm and we can be reached at 281-537-0957.The office is closed from 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. for lunch.

I got a deed restriction letter. “Who am I going to call?”

The deed restrictions are the first and only line of defense the association has for maintaining the integrity of the community. Your continued cooperation in adhering to those deed restrictions is greatly appreciated. Should you receive a deed restriction letter, please accept the letter as a request to bring your property into compliance. Before you call, please take a moment and go outside to look at the item mentioned in the letter. If you will need additional time to bring your property into compliance, please contact Chaparral Management Company at 281-537-0957 and ask for the deed restriction inspector for your neighborhood.

I got a delinquent statement. “Who am I going to call?”

The annual maintenance fee statements are mailed ion November. Delinquent statements are mailed in February, March, April & May. If your mortgage company escrows for payment of the annual maintenance fees, you should mail the statement, with your loan number, to the mortgage company for payment. If you still have questions regarding the annual maintenance fee, you may contact the Account Receivable Department at Chaparral Management Company at 281-537-0957.

I want to make improvements to my property, build a pool, re-roof my house, paint the siding. “Who am I going to call?”

Please contact the Architectural Control Coordinator, Betty Gillory ext. 29 at Chaparral Management Company at 281-537-0957. Homeowners may obtain an application for the ACC from the office of Chaparral Management Company via mail, fax and email or by visiting our website www.chaparralmanagement.com. You will then provide the application and supporting documents to Chaparral Management Company for submission to the Architectural Control Committee for your neighborhood.

Stay Alert Stone Forest Residents:
We, as a community must stay alert and report any “suspicious” person(s), vehicle(s) to the Constable’s Department as soon as we see. Stone Forest contracts with the Constable’s Department. The Constable’s Department number is 281-376-3472.

While Texas is a “right-to-work” state, solicitors may come into the community selling items. However, if you feel threatened, or suspicious of them, please call the Constable’s Department immediately to report. In doing so, you may help them find the person(s) by letting them know the street they were last spotted on, a direction they were going in, clothing, and on foot or vehicle. Obtaining any information on the vehicle will be greatly appreciated.

We need to be the “eyes” of the law enforcement and help them keep Stone Forest a safe place to live.

Some areas to help keep your valuables:

Make sure you leave your garage doors closed at all times. This is definitely a crime of opportunity in leaving the garage doors open and your items in full view.

Keep doors locked
Alarm system? Use it. (Even if it is only a siren in the attic)
Keep your vehicles locked, in the driveway or better yet – in the garage. (Most reports of car burglaries are cars parked in the street).Leaving cars parked in the street are even more vulnerable because any activity is difficult to see.
Remove all valuables from sight in the vehicle.Leave lights on timers when out of town. Have newspaper and mail stopped.
If at all possible, let a neighbor know that you are going on vacation and leave a contact number with them.
Do not open doors to strangers, but let them know you are at home.

ACC Guidelines - Letter to Homeowners:

Dear Property Owners of Stone Forest,

One of the key items the Board of the Stone Forest Homeowner’s Association considers to be of the importance is communicating to all our members. This letter is designed to communicate the adoption of the Architectural Control Guidelines as well as procedures associated with the implementation of the guidelines.

We believe that with proper communication, homeowners and builders will be much more likely to abide by such guidelines. These guidelines and procedures have been designed to ensure that the common interests of our community are preserved, primarily property values and harmony amongst our neighbors.

As such, the Board of Directors has worked to ensure that the guidelines developed and adopted for distribution were not in violation of the Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for all the sections. These new guidelines should be considered as supplemental to, but not replacements for, the covenants that were established before any homes were built in our community.

The attached Architectural Guidelines were formally filed of record on March 11, 2008 and affirmed by the ACC Committee as well as the Stone Forest HOA Board of Directors. From and after March 11, 2008, all buildings or improvements by homeowners and builders must follow these guidelines.

Please note that the attached document is broken up into several categories, including definitions, an overview, the general guidelines, and the Architectural Control Committee Authority. A copy of the application form that our homeowners will utilize to file for approval through our management company (Chaparral Management Company Inc.) for construction or improvements under these guidelines is available on the Stone Forest website www.stoneforestha.org.

These guidelines provide the basis for enabling us to maintain our community to the highest standards. We believe that all homeowners should take the time to read these guidelines, as the ACC Committee and the Board intend to work closely with Chaparral Management Company to ensure that our members abide by these standards and procedures.

We welcome your comments and believe such standards will enable us to continue to maintain the pride of ownership that goes along with living in such a well-guided community.

Sincerely,

Stone Forest HOA Board of Directors

PORTABLE BASKETBALL SPECIFICATIONS FOR STONE FOREST

1. Must be in good condition and to include rims, backboards, poles and base.
2. Net must be in good condition.
3. Must be stored by the garage when not in use.
4. Must be stored from view if not used on a consistent basis.
5. Interior weight must be used (nothing laying on top to weight down).
6. Cannot be used in the street .
7. No more than one (1) basketball goal per home.

DOGS & PETS

Will homeowners with dogs and pets who take them walking in the Stone Forest neighborhood please take plastic bags with you to collect any droppings on areas that are outside the pet owners property.

We all love pets but fouling your neighbors pathway or property is not a very friendly gesture and all owners would appreciate not having to clear up other's mess.

Let us keep Stone Forest pathways, lawns and common areas clean for the rest of us.

Also please remember it is against the law to let your dog or pet loose without a leash. (Per the Harris County Leash Law)

Thank you for your co-operation and enjoy the summer.

~The Directors of the Stone Forest Homeowners Association

Guidelines for Outbuildings/Sheds:
All outbuildings / sheds must be approved by the ACC Modifications Committee before installing on such Lot.

1. No outbuilding structures, storage building, sheds shall be permitted on any lot without prior written approval of the ACC Modifications Committee, as the case may require.

2. Outbuilding structures as such, other than the main residence or garage, shall be limited to eight (8) feet in height and each outbuilding may not exceed one hundred and forty-four (144) square feet of floor area unless otherwise approved by the ACC Modifications Committee.

3. The ACC Modifications Committee shall be entitled to review and approve or disapprove, without limitation, all outbuildings, playstructures, sheds (including basketball backboards and hoops), and storage structures.

4. Any such buildings will be required to be constructed with material and design that is determined by the ACC Modifications Committee to be architecturally and aesthetically compatible with the design of the Single Family Residence thereon and other structures in the Properties.

5. No outbuilding or structure will be permitted to (a) be placed on an easement; or (b) be located nearer to a Lot boundary than the applicable building set-back established by the Plat or Supplemental Declaration.

Fence Guidelines:
All picket fences situated parallel to the front lot line or parallel to a side street adjacent to a corner lot shall be constructed with the pickets on the outside so that no posts or rails are visible from the street in front of the lot or from the side street. Pickets must be made of wood, and shall be a minimum of six feet (6’) high, and shall be constructed with a six inch (6”) “rot board” at the bottom, with the exception of gates/fences connecting any house to a garage, which fences may be a minimum of four feet (4’) high.

Fences cannot exceed six feet (6’ 6”), six inches including the rot board.

Chain link fences shall not be permitted.

Fences shall be constructed of raw wood (natural cedar or similar type wood product), color-harmonious masonry, or black (or color harmonious) wrought iron.

No painting, colored staining or colored varnishing of fences is allowed.

Staining of fences must be clear stain and ACC approval before staining.

No fence may extend forward of the front building line.

Playstructure Guidelines:
All playground equipment must be approved by the ACC Modifications Committee before installing on such Lot.

1. Not more than one (1) play structure exceeding 12’ (12 feet) in height, with the deck height not to exceed 5’ (5 feet) is permitted on any lot.

2. All applications for construction of play structures, swing sets, play areas, and play houses must include a plot plan showing the proposed location in relation to the property lines, building lines, existing structures and fences.

3. Play structures, i.e. play forts, swing sets, climbing apparatus and other play equipment, whether permanent or temporary, may not be located within an easement, must respect platted building setback lines and should be placed to the rear of the main residential structure so as not to be visible from the fronting street, and behind a fence, which encloses the yard.

4. Play structures must be located so that the applicant is the primary viewer.

5. Play equipment should utilize natural materials and muted earth tone colors, wherever possible. Wood play structures must be left natural, stained, or painted to match the existing main residential dwelling. Canvas awnings or rods must be primary or earth tone colors, such as tan or green tarps, without patterns. Awnings which become torn or faded must be replaced. Composition shingle roofing must be compatible with the roof of the main residential dwelling.

Social Membership 2008 with Bridgestone:
The Stone Forest homeowners will once again have the opportunity to purchase a social membership for a fee of $180.00 per calendar year for a family to use the facilities in Bridgestone.

The social membership includes the use of the park, swimming pool, tennis courts and the clubhouse.

Additional fees are as follows:
· Pool pass fee - $10.00 per person (3 family members = $30.00)

· Tennis Courts: $15.00 per key

·        Clubhouse Rental: $75.00 rental fee
                                ($200.00 security cleaning fee)
·        Gazebo Rental:  $30.00 rental fee
                                ($150.00 security cleaning fee)

Registration Dates and Times:

Registration for the social membership will be the 3^rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Bridgestone facility, 4403 Lost Lake Lane, Spring Texas.

Hurricane Preparedness:
Hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean is between June 1^st and November 1^st and our local weather forecasters have been reminding us to plan for our family’s emergency needs for a 72-hour period. They recommend setting aside a supply of bottled water, non-perishable foods that need no cooking, a new supply of batteries, a battery operated radio, and all the medicines that your family may need. They also suggest having a copy of your important documents, prescriptions, insurance policies, and financial records with your emergency supplies and to expect

It doesn’t hurt to share your emergency contact numbers with friends on your block and to think about where you all might gather in case of high winds or flooding. If you do decide to evacuate, let others know where you are going. If your block doesn’t have a Neighborhood Watch program this might be a great time to think about forming one.

It is a fact that most of the homes that flooded during Tropical Storm Allison, Houston’s last big storm were outside the established flood plain. It is not as well known that you do NOT have to be within a flood plain to purchase flood insurance. To track a storm or for information on flood insurance from the Harris County Flood Control District go to www.hcfcd.org or phone them at 713-684-4197.

Hurricane season is also a great time to check with your personal insurance agent to be sure that you have adequate coverage for the property you own. Remember that your personal property is NOT covered by the association’s policy. It is designed to cover the common areas, pools, clubhouses, tennis courts, sidewalks, fences, etc, that are owned by the association.

Chaparral Management Company, the professional community association management company hired by the Board of Directors also has a Disaster Preparedness Plan for our community and our Board. An emergency team is assigned to our community and the Chaparral Management Company will alert our service contractors to assist after the storm has passed. If you see damage to our fences or clubhouse or any of the association’s property, please report it as soon as possible to the Board and to Chaparral Management at 281-537-0957. They will be making inspections and working with the association’s insurance company as soon as possible after the storm has passed and your reports will be very helpful.

Champion Energy Information:

To To sign up for residential service:

1.) Go to www.kilowattpartners.net and click "Click here to choose a plan"

2.) Use promotion code: CHAPARRAL. (your friends and family can use this code as well)

3.) Enter your Zip code.

4.) Poles and Wire company is Centerpoint

5.) Pick a plan: 14.6 cents no monthly fee, 14.2 cents plus 4.95, 14.7 cents green plan (rates as of 07/30/08)

6.) Fill out your personal info and check the box after reading the contract.

Call or email us if we can be of any help.
--
Stewart Masterson
Kilowatt Partners
832-860-8324
stewart@kilowattpartners.net

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