By now, you have received a mailed letter and statement kicking off the 2014 SPP Civic
Club Fundraising for both Civic Club Membership and the Constable Patrol Program.
The 2014 campaign runs from September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014, and while
donations are received all year long, we request your prompt reply as our 2014 contract
with Harris County for our Deputy Patroller must be signed and executed in December.

While participation in each program is voluntary, the neighborhood has historically seen
strong participation, which is evident in the care our neighbors take in our properties
and our neighbors and friends around us. We urge neighbors to participate as your
continuous support helps maintain successful operations.

Membership dues are $25 per year. The requested donation to the Constable Patrol
Program is $200 per household.

In July, we launched a new email system to manage electronic communications and alerts to the neighborhood. Many of you were already subscribed from our previous system, and we carried you over to the new system.

Have you received an email yet from our new system? Feeling left out? Subscribe from on left menu bar to receive SPP email alerts.

Angela Sugarek (asugarek@houstonisd.org) has been selected and accepted the
position to be the new Principal for Durham Elementary School! Welcome Ms.
Sugarek!

Durham has also been experiencing some physical changes this summer with
some work included under the previous (2007) bond funds. From HISD’s website,
here is a description of the scope of work:

Renovations including safety/security systems improvements, mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems improvements, a new PA system, window replacements, and ADA code compliance.

Follow Durham updates by “liking” the
“Durham Elementary School PTA” page
on Facebook.

Our beautiful meditation labyrinth received some TLC this past month,
thanks to neighbor Andreas Zierau! Andreas (pictured on the bottom left
holding the shovel), planned and executed the project in the process of
achieving Eagle Scout.

Our regular collection day is Tuesday, and trash can be placed on the curb for pickup
no earlier than 6pm on Monday. This includes our rolling bins as well as bags of lawn
clippings.
When you place your bins, be sure they are curbside (not in the street) and placed atleast three feet apart

Lawn clippings must be bagged in the approved clear, biodegradable bags with the
city-approved logo. If you pay a lawn service to bag your clippings, they are responsible for removing them from your property. Please do not leave lawn clipping bags or
bundles on the curb beyond the Monday 6pm through Tuesday time frame. Alternatively, see last month’s Pulse for an article on composting!

Heavy trash collection has recently changed. It is now the third Thursday of each
month. Tree waste is collected in the odd numbered months and junk waste is collected in the even numbered months.

• Lit porch lights deter crime.
• Keep gates closed.
• Lock your doors.
•  If you have an alarm, be sure to set it.
•  A well-kept yard shows that people are home and that they are mindful of their homes.
• Park cars in garages or behind gates to deter theft from vehicles.
•  If you do not have SPP stickers on your vehicles, please get them

Letters were mailed on January 15 to residents who have not fulfilled their 2013 dues as
well as to residents who have not fulfilled or only partially fulfilled the suggested $200 donation to the Deputy Constable Patrol Program. The 2013 SPP Fundraising Program which
kicked off last September is making great progress with approximately 50% of all residents
participating so far. Some residents have made multiple donations in various amounts to
the Deputy Constable Program until they fulfilled the suggested annual amount, so please
consider this if you receive a letter indicating your status as partially fulfilled. The Civic Club
would like everyone to participate. Of course any amount you are able to donate to the
Deputy Constable Patrol is appreciated. Thanks to all who have already participated.

Thanks to Carol Jean for documenting the SPP 2012 Neighbors Night Out. It was a great success as seen in her photos.

2012 SPP Neighbors Night Out Photos