Official Newsletter of theMission Bend H.O.A.

AUGUST 2013

Street Parking has become a nuisance for many of our neighbors and

visitors to our neighborhood. Be courteous and do not block driveways

or�  park�  where�  you�  prohibit�  the�  flow�  of�  traffic.�  �  With�  so�  many�  homeowners�  parking on the street it is critical we adhere to the law. It is illegal to park less�  than�  30�  feet�  from�  a�  stop�  sign,�  within�  15�  feet�  of�  a�  fire�  hydrant,�  or�  within 15 feet from a curb. Also, you must park facing the direction of

traffic.�  �  To�  maintain�  safety�  on�  our�  streets,�  we�  will�  notify�  law�  enforcement�  when�  these�  violations�  are�  noted.�  These�  offenses�  may�  result�  in�  a�  parking�  ticket from Harris or Fort Bend County law enforcement.

BE Aware: Per our Deed Restrictions parking cars, pick-up trucks or

any vehicle, on the front lawn of your home, whether you are a renter or a

homeowner, is NOT ALLOWED.

ATTENTION:The Semi-Annual Homeowners Association Meeting will be

held in October at the Mission

Bend Club House, located at

6945 Addicks Clodine Rd. All

homeowners are encouraged to

attend. Formal notice with date

and time will be mailed to all

owners in the future.

WE ARE A DEED

RESTRICTED

COMMUNITY

StreetParking

POOL Swim

Season 2013

Thanks again for a

wonderful pool season!

The pool will

close for the season

on August 26, 2013.

PLEASE RECYCLEDo not throw beer cans, soda

cans, glass bottles, or milk

containers out with your trash.

Use the small blue rectangular

container for these items. You

pay for this service as part of

your�  Tuesday�  trash�  pick-­up!�  �  �  

WE� ARE � A � DEED � RESTRICTED � COMMUNITY � • � WE � ARE � A � DEED � RESTRICTED � COMMUNITY

281-203-6900 4405 HWY 6 | Sugar Land

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Get the same great GEICO rates, all with a personal touch.

If you ever need help saving money on car insurance, have questions about your policy or just want a rate quote, contact your local GEICO of! ce. You’ll get the same great rates you’ve come to expect from GEICO, all with the personal touch that only your local GEICO agent can provide.

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281-203-69004405 HWY 6 | Sugar Land

Get the same great GEICO rates, all with a personal touch.

If you ever need help saving money on car insurance, have questions about your policy or just want a rate quote, contact your local GEICO of! ce. You’ll get the same great rates you’ve come to expect from GEICO, all with the personal touch that only your local GEICO agent can provide.

Call or stop by, and ask about our other insurance products, too. We’re here to help.

281-203-69004405 HWY 6 | Sugar Land

Get the same great GEICO rates, all with a personal touch.

If you ever need help saving money on car insurance, have questions about your policy or just want a rate quote, contact your local GEICO of! ce. You’ll get the same great rates you’ve come to expect from GEICO, all with the personal touch that only your local GEICO agent can provide.

Call or stop by, and ask about our other insurance products, too. We’re here to help.

281-203-69004405 HWY 6 | Sugar Land

Greater Mission Bend Area Council (GMBAC)The�  GMBAC�  is�  working�  diligently�  to�  serve�  our�  community.�  They�  will�  begin�  working�  on�  a�  campaign�  awareness�  program to increase their visibility to the community as well as encourage the community to get more involved.

GMBAC�  is�  working�  to�  create�  a�  single�  civic�  identity�  for�  all�  of�  Mission�  Bend�  by�  helping�  to�  promote,�  revitalize�  and�  rebuild�  community�  pride�  and�  citizenship.

Want�  to�  know�  more�  about�  what’s�  going�  on�  at�  the�  GMBAC?�  Check�  out�  their�  website�  www.gmbac.com

Neighborhood Watch UpdateIt is the responsibility of all of us to keep our com-

munity safe and secure. Report trespassing or other

suspicious activity, including vandalism of property to

the�  Harris�  County�  Sheriff’s�  Office�  –713-­221-­6000�  or�  Fort�  Bend�  County�  Sheriff’s�  Office�  –�  281-­342-­6116.

Volunteers NeededSeeking energetic residents who would like to make

a difference. Use your time and talents to become

active in our community. Sign up for a committee

on�  the�  Residents�  page�  -­�  Our�  neighborhood�  is�  only�  as�  good�  as�  we�  make�  it!

Be GOOD Neighbors:

• Keep your homes & lawns properly maintained. • Spay or neuter your pets. • Don’t let barking dogs be a noise nuisance• Report suspicious activities

•�  In�  an�  effort�  to�  reduce�  costs,�  the�  HOA�  board�  decided�  to distribute our newsletter electronically to help save

on postage and printing costs. Please Contact Us

to provide your email address if you have not yet

signed up. Homeowner email addresses will not be

shared.�  �  The�  HOA�  board�  is�  committed�  to�  protecting�  your privacy. Newsletters will continue to be mailed

to�  everyone�  the�  months�  of�  March�  and�  October�  since�  we will mail out the semi-annual meeting notices.

• Real Estate home sales are on the rise in

Houston. Home sales in our community are also

on the rebound. Please maintain your homes

and landscapes. Lawn Maintenance is a critical

component to the aesthetics of our neighborhood.

It contributes to our home values and helps set

standards�  for�  new�  residents.�  Let’s�  keep�  our�  lawns�  maintained out of respect to our neighbors and to

the value of our community.

Hurricane Awareness:Commit to Prepare. Hurricane

awareness and preparation can

save lives. Commit to prepare for

the season to reduce any potential

impacts.�  Hurricane�  season�  officially�  began�  June�  1,�  2013�  and�  continues�  through�  November�  30,�  2013.�  �  Below are steps you can take:

1. Know�  your�  risks: Check the

weather forecast regularly, sign

up for local alerts from emergency

management�  officials,�  and�  obtain�  a�  NOAA�  Weather�  Radio.

2. Take Action: Complete your

emergency preparedness plan,

update your emergency supply kit.

3. Download�  the�  FEMA�  smartphone application to

access important safety tips

WE� ARE � A � DEED � RESTRICTED � COMMUNITY � • � WE � ARE � A � DEED � RESTRICTED � COMMUNITY

Christian Brothers Automotive was

established�  in�  1982�  as�  a�  result�  of�  founder�  Mark�   Carr’s�   ambition�   to�   give�   Mission�  Bend-area car owners an automotive

repair facility based on honesty, integrity,

reliability and exceptional customer

service, which is still the core philosophy

of Christian Brothers Automotive today.

The�   Mission�   Bend�   store�   recently�  went under construction to completely

renovate�  the�  30�  year�  old�  business.�  �  After�  three decades, franchise owner Dan

Nieves wanted to beautify the Mission

Bend business area and to continue

to�   uphold�   the�   company’s�   principles�  of a pleasant, professional and clean

automotive service experience.

Christian Brothers Automotive

provides full-service automotive

diagnostic testing and evaluation,

maintenance programs and repair work

for all domestic and foreign vehicles at

each of their locations.

Architectural Control Committee

Community Spotlight: Christian Brothers Automotive

Recipe Corner:

Mint Chocolate

Chip Cookies

INGREDIENTS

1�  pouch�  (1�  lb�  1.5�  oz)�  Betty�  Crocker®�  sugar�  cookie�  mix½ cup butter or margarine, softened

¼ to ½ teaspoon mint extract

6�  to�  8�  drops�  green�  food�  color1�  egg1�  cup�  creme�  de�  menthe�  baking�  chips1�  cup�  semisweet�  chocolate�  chunks

Preparation

�   Heat�   oven�   to�   350°F.�   In�   large�   bowl,�   stir�   cookie�  mix, butter, extract, food color and egg until soft

dough forms. Stir in creme de menthe baking chips

and chocolate chunks. Using small cookie scoop or

teaspoon,�   drop�   dough�   2�   inches�   apart�   on�   ungreased�  cookie�  sheet.�  �  Bake�  8�  to�  10�  minutes�  or�  until�  set.�   Cool�  3�  minutes;�  remove�  from�  cookie�  sheet�  to�  wire�  rack. Serve warm or cool completely. Store tightly

covered at room temperature

Any exterior changes to your residence or lot

requires submission of a Home Improvement

Request�  Form�  at�   least�  ONE�  MONTH�  prior�  to�  the�  date�  you�  plan�  to�  commence�  the�  work.�  �  Work�  must�  not begin until you have been given approval by

the ACC. Non-approved changes could cost you.

�   The�   MBHOA�   is�   diligent�   in�   trying�   to�   maintain�  standards in the subdivision, so that property

values�   are�   maintained.�   To�   obtain�   a�   Home�  Improvement Request Form from the ACC, please

contact�  Property�  Masters�  at�  281-­556-­5111�  or�  visit�  our website www.missionbendhoa.gmbac.com

and go to the Residents page.

HOA�  Monthly�  Board�  Meetings�  are�  held�  the�  second�  Monday�  of�  each�  month�  at�  the�  Mission�  Bend�  Club�  House�   located�   at�   6945�  Addicks�   Clodine�   Rd�   at�  7:00�  pm.�  �  Homeowners�  are�  welcome�  to�  attend!

Drive Slow and watch out for those busesSchool starts Monday,

August�  26th�  for�  both�  Harrisand Fort Bend County ISDs

For more information about

Christian Brothers Automotive,

please visit www.cbac.com or

www.cbac.com/missionbend

Ft. Bend & Harris County Emergency .................... 911

Ft. Bend Sheri!’s Non-Emergency ...... 281-341-4665

Community Volunteer Fire Dept. .................. 281-498-8806

Harris Co. Commissioner Radack .................. 281-463-6300

Ft. Bend Co. Commissioner Meyers ............. 281-494-9076

Harris County Sheri! ......................................... 713-221-6000

Fort Bend Sheri! ................................................. 281-342-6116

Si Environmental (water repairs & billing) ..... 1-832-490-1600

Animal Control Harris County ........................ 281-999-3191

Animal Control Fort Bend County ................ 281-342-1512

Mayor’s Anti-Gang O"ce ................................ 713-247-1576

Allied Waste (Trash Pick-Up) ........................... 713-937-9955

MBHOA Clubhouse Rental .............................. 281-879-0892

(281) 556-511111311 Richmond, Suite L-103

Houston, TX 77082

Publicity Chair ............. Michilla Cade ......... 281-804-6953Publicity Member ... Volunteers needed

TITLE NAME PHONE

The next newsletter will be published in October.To place an ad or submit an article, send email to:

mcade@gmbac.com by September 10th, 2013.

President .............................. Ben Will ................. 281-568-6071

Vice President ................. Michilla Cade ............. 281-804-6953

Operations Manager .... Ron Kostelnik ............. 832-499-1892

Treasurer ..............................Terry Blair ................. 713-819-1130

Parliamentarian ............. Robert Doss............... 713-933-4141

Secretary ........................ Belinda Osborn

To Reserve: Call 281.879.0892 Leave a Message with Date & Time desired; your name & phone number; Calls are returned once or twice a week, so PLAN AHEAD.

Who can Rent:

1) Adult residents of our MBHOA 2) An Adult Chaperon is required for ALL youth functions.

Rental Fee: $150.00 with a $200.00 damage deposit, paid in advance.

Payment: Cashiers’ Check or Money Order.

Damage Deposit: Refunded if clubhouse is properly cleaned and there is no damage to the property.

NOTE: The MB Pool is not included in the Clubhouse rental.

If you need help maintaining your lawn or with outdoor chores, the following are available to do work at reasonable rates:

Aron Pond: 281-568-1909Kimmi Cannon: 832-512-3456 (Landscaping Only, no lawn care)

Who Do I Call?

MBHOA Clubhouse Rentals

Need Help?

MBHOA� Officers

MBHOA Committee Chair Positions

Property Masters

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