• The Biennial Somerset Directory will be published this year and distributed to members who paid dues by April 30.  The board is considering making this edition the last, partly due to so many neighbors requesting that their phone numbers be excluded.  If you have an opinion, please let us know at [email protected].

 

• Weeds have been thriving this month, be aware that noxious weeds have been identified in our neighborhood, and recorded by King County, learn more at King County Noxious Weeds
  

         and most all specify that breeding is not allowed, e.g. in division 8: 

         Consider your neighbors when you are considering a new pet for your family.

• Start planning for the 4th of July, this year the Somerset Community Association (SCA) will be partnering with the Somerset Rec Club (SRC) to bring you 4th of July festivities, if you want to volunteer fill out this SCA Volunteer Form, or email [email protected]  with your contact information.

 

• Building confidence in the water can open a world of opportunities for fun and recreation, while also providing peace of mind knowing that you and your loved ones are equipped with essential water safety skills. Swimming lessons are available at the SRC pool for both SRC Members and non-Members, see SRC Swim Lessons for more information.

 

• The Somerset Community Association (SCA) is always looking for volunteers to join our 2024 Committees. Either fill out this SCA Volunteer Form, or email [email protected], indicating the committee you would like to join.  The SCA will host a Volunteer Appreciation BBQ this Summer, we hope to see you there!

2024 SCA Committees:

Events – Plan/participate in the July 4th Parade and Picinic, Diwali, Trunk or Treat, or Lunar New Year

Landscaping/Gardening – Plan/participate in the front entrance landscaping and potential fountain upgrade, maintaining signage around the neighborhood, working with the city on shared interests and issues, and supporting/ encouraging residents to maintain and enhance their yards throughout the year

Communications – Contribute to and facilitate SCA communications via the quarterly Sun, monthly newsletters, facebook, emails, and the somerset98006.org website

Welcoming – Identify new neighbors and provide helpful info for new community members

Neighborhood Pride – The relaunch of the long-established Pride committee aims to encourage the beautification of Somerset, and help facilitate communication between neighbors regarding property upkeep in all divisions, enhancing pride of ownership for all neighbors

Covenant Review (CRC) – Process requests for approval of exterior modifications and rule on tree/vegetation related view complaints, in divisions that adopted the first amendment to their Covenants (currently fully staffed for 2024)

Community Safety – Promote emergency preparedness, block groups, and safety focused practices, via outreach and SCA communication channels, and partnering/participating with city safety programs

Board Nomination – Review, update, and communicate the nomination process for the SCA Board, perform role per bylaws for 2025 board election, and identify candidates for mid-year appointments as needed

SCA Board Member – Volunteer to serve a partial year (by appointment to fill vacancies), or a 3-year term

Please visit https://www.somerset98006.org for additional information, and if you haven’t already, please pay your annual dues at https://www.somerset98006.org/store/p10/Somerset_2024_Annual_Dues.

The April 2024 board meeting minutes is now live and can be found under the Meeting Minutes page.

The Somerset Rec Club will open for the season on Saturday May 18, and everyone is welcome!!

Grab your swimsuit and check out the pool, admire the newly surfaced pickleball, tennis and basketball court, and enjoy complimentary hamburgers and hotdogs on the pool deck. 

Non-members are invited to try out the pool from 1-4pm, while members can stay on until 8pm, find out more about the SRC Opening Day on the Rec Club website.