March 2024 SCA Monthly Newsletter

SCA Monthly Newsletter – Highlights from the Board

• Based on interest expressed at the Annual Meeting in January, the SCA Board nomination process and timeline will be published in the June Sun, and the nomination cycle for 2025 will be kicked off in the September Sun
  

• The decision by the city to stop maintaining the Highland Drive islands this year because of budget constraints, has been reversed, thanks to the Landscaping committee and concerned neighbors communicating their dissatisfaction with the city.  Great job, every voice counts!

 

• Thanks for another successful Lunar New Year celebration!

• Share your Springtime photos with us, for inclusion in the June Sun

• The Somerset Community Association (SCA) is 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.

Thank You!