Summerfield Scoops – November 2024


In this issue:

  • Fall Festival and Chili Cook-Off
  • Summerfield and Pool Area Maintenance
  • Public Service Announcement:  Coyote Safety in our Community
  • Electric Bicycles Alert! Drive Safely!
  • Fire Season Preparedness
  • HOA Contact Info and Board Members for 2024 – 2025
  • Owner’s Calendar
  • New to the Neighborhood? Change of contact info, new renters, new POA/Owner’s Representative?
  • Feeling Social?  In Person and Virtual

Fall Festival and Chili Cook-Off

The Annual Summerfield Fall Festival and Chili-Cook-off was a huge success this year bringing everyone together for an afternoon of fun, food and friendship.  The event had something for everyone, from festive games and activities for the kids, a Happy Fall Y’all photobooth to a friendly competition of delicious chili.  The event was a perfect way to celebrate the season…a howlin’ good time was had by all!!!

       


Summerfield and Pool Area Maintenance

Summerfield property maintenance:

  • Entrance wall paint refresh was completed
  • Metal railing installation between Elmfield Lane and Rios Road is in the works
  • Fence repair on Firbrook Lane walkway is in the works

During this season’s pool closure, the following are scheduled for maintenance: 

  • Pool area paint refresh was completed
  • Fence repair to be determined

In addition, in order to save money while optimizing quality of service we recently switched from our former landscaper Advanced Landscaper Management, Inc. to Ponderosa Landscape Service.  The cost savings for the community is close to $250 a month… now that’s a win-win!!!


Public Service Announcement:  Coyote Safety in our Community

Recently, we have received reports through social media of coyotes in our area, and unfortunately, there have been instances of small pets and children being threatened or attacked. Coyotes are most active at dawn and dusk, and they may be drawn into residential areas in search of food.

To ensure the safety of your family, pets, and neighbors, please follow these important precautions:

Pet Safety Tips:

  1. Keep pets indoors during early morning and late evening hours, when coyotes are most active.
  2. Never leave pets unattended outside, even in your yard, especially at night.
  3. Secure trash bins and remove any food or pet food left outside.
  4. Fencing: Ensure your fence is at least 6 feet high and extends below ground level to prevent coyotes from digging underneath.
  5. Supervise pets on walks: Always keep dogs on a leash, and avoid walking them near brushy or wooded areas.

Child Safety Tips:

  1. Teach children about coyotes and make sure they know to avoid interacting with wildlife.
  2. Supervise outdoor play: Children should be monitored, especially when playing outside in the early morning or late evening.
  3. Avoid walking alone in areas with heavy brush, where coyotes may be lurking.

What to Do If You See a Coyote:

  1. Do not approach: Coyotes are generally shy but can be aggressive if they feel cornered or threatened.
  2. Make noise: If you encounter a coyote, make yourself appear larger and make loud noises to scare it away. Clap your hands, shout, or bang pots together.
  3. Contact authorities: If you spot a coyote behaving unusually, or if you believe it poses a danger, please contact animal control or local authorities immediately.

Together, we can keep our community safe and prevent conflicts with coyotes. For further information or if you have concerns, please contact the HOA office or visit San Diego Department of Animal Services Wildlife


Electric Bicycles Alert!  Drive Safely!

As electric bikes (aka eBikes) become increasingly popular in our community, it’s important to address safety concerns, particularly regarding children riding them. While these bikes offer a fun and efficient mode of transportation, they can reach speeds that pose risks, especially in residential areas with pedestrians and other vehicles. We urge parents to ensure their children understand and adhere to speed limits and safety protocols. Encourage them to wear helmets, follow traffic rules, and be mindful of their surroundings. By fostering a culture of responsibility and awareness, we can help keep our neighborhood safe and enjoyable for everyone.  Please consult the DMV website on electric bikes, and the following links may also be helpful:  People for Bikes and Bike Coalition SD County.

The speed limit within our neighborhood is 25 MPH, and we have a LOT of kids at play here.  We encourage all residents to observe the speed limit and drive with caution at all times.  If you see a delivery driver speeding, it may be more effective to get the vehicle number and call that delivery company and report any concerns.  For example, if you receive an Amazon delivery and are asked for feedback through their site, and that driver was speeding, give them that information.

Let’s all help keep Summerfield accident free!


Fire Season Preparedness

We hope that we do not have another wildfire like the one in 2007 that caused our neighborhood to be evacuated— but it is fire season again, and we should all stand ready to respond if needed.  We encourage everyone to subscribe to AlertSanDiego.  This is the county’s “reverse 911” emergency notification system and the City of Poway’s primary resource for contacting you in an event that needs your immediate attention, such as an evacuation due to fires.  All landlines are automatically a part of this database, but by registering your email address and mobile phone number, you won’t miss a notification if you’re away from home.

Getting prepared for earthquake, storm, fire and utility outages?  Check out this link Poway Emergency Preparedness, and more is covered under the  Public Safety and Services page.


HOA Contact Info and Board Members for 2024-2025

SUMMERFIELD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
PO Box 28143, San Diego, CA 92198
[email protected]
https://summerfieldpoway.com

SHOA Board Members
• Daniel Carr, President
• Denise Shields, VP & Architectural Chair [email protected]
• Maria Stein, Secretary
• Michael Spring, Treasurer
• Donny Phonea, Special Projects


Owner’s Checklist

  1. Remember to get architecture committee pre-approval for exterior changes (paint, lawn, mailbox, etc.)
  2. New renters? Selling? Let us know!

New to the Neighborhood? Change of contact info, new renters, new POA or Owner’s Representative or Property Manager?

New owners, property managers and renters should learn about our community rules by reviewing New to the Neighborhood? Start Here! page.

Please email the HOA at [email protected]  to notify us of any changes in your contact information, changes in renters or new individuals with Power of Attorney or Owner’s Representatives or new Property Management company info. This newsletter and other important community updates are sent to all owners, renters and property managers via email as requested.

Note: Owners are required to provide and the Board is required to keep a current list of all owners and renters contact information. (California Corp. Code §8320(a). and Civ. Code §4740(d).)

To access more information go to the  Landlords, Tenants, Property Managers page.

Please keep us updated, so we can keep YOU updated!


Feeling Social?  In person and virtual

Are you interested in getting to know more neighbors?  We have a few groups in Summerfield that you are welcome to join.  The Social Committee helps with coordinating and planning events such as the July 4th Bike Parade and BBQ and the Fall Fest.  There’s also the Bunco group who meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month.  Bunco is an easy-to-learn dice game that is loads of fun for all ages.  In order to join or if you have any questions please send an email to [email protected]

Converse with the neighborhood on these independent websites— a great way to keep updated.  Need an invite? Contact us by email! [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/groups/summerfieldestates/

https://summerfieldpoway.nextdoor.com/

2024 Pool Closing for the Season


We will be formally closing the pool for the season as of Tuesday, October 29, 2024. While the pool is closed, we will be getting in some much needed maintenance work.

See you next April!

Reminder: Lawn Maintenance and Pool Closure


As we navigate the warmer months, we want to remind everyone of the importance of maintaining a consistent watering schedule for your front lawns.  Proper irrigation helps keep our community looking vibrant and prevents issues like brown or dry patches.  Please ensure that your lawns receive adequate water to stay healthy and green.  Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our neighborhood beautiful!

And as summer comes to an end that means the pool will be closing for the season on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.  During the off season, the Homeowners Association will take care of some much needed maintenance to help spruce up the the pool area before it reopens at the beginning of April next year.

Summerfield Scoops – July 2024


In this issue:

  • End of an Era and Election Certification
  • Annual HOA Dues are Due
  • Cool Pool Rules
  • Electric Bicycles Alert!  Drive Safely!
  • Fire Season Preparedness
  • Reminder – Submit Application for Architectural Improvement Forms
  • Summer is here and so are the weeds!
  • Doggy do-do’s and dont’s
  • HOA Contact Info and Current Board Members
  • New to the Neighborhood? Change of contact info, new renters, new POA/Owner’s Representative?
  • Feeling Social?  In person and virtual

Reminder: Annual HOA Dues for 2024 – 2025


Our annual HOA dues are… well… due!

For all those who have paid already – thank you!

And for those who haven’t – it isn’t too late!  Please go ahead and get them into the mail ($360, payable to Summerfield Homeowner’s Association, PO Box 28143, San Diego, CA 92198, by July 31).  However, if you need another copy of your invoice, have questions or there is any issue with timing – please reach out to [email protected] and let us know.

THANK YOU!!!

Summerfield 4th of July Parade and BBQ Potluck!


Save the Date – July 4, 2024!

Parade – 11am
Decorate your bicycles, wagons, stroller or play cars and join us at the Elmfield grass area for fun!
Too busy to decorate, come wave your flag and cheer on the parade!
Ice cream to be served after the parade
(sponsored by Denise Shields)

BBQ – 3pm
Hamburgers & hotdogs supplied by the Summerfield HOA
Bring a dish or two to share with your neighbors.
Tables, & tents will be set up in the grass area on Elmfield.
We will have a few grills set up by the pool area to use.
Come join the fun bring your chair or blanket and mingle with your neighbors!

We would love some volunteers willing to lend a few grills, EZups and 6ft long tables. Let us know if you are willing to bring over and share.
We will have games (cornhole & ladder toss) and an area for everyone to draw their patriotic chalk art on and near the Emfield grass during the potluck
Can’t wait to see everyone and celebrate!

Reminder: Summerfield Annual HOA Meeting Thursday May 30!


Please plan to join us for our annual review, updating everyone on our association activities, expenses and the planned budget, the election results, and an open forum for questions.

(A big thanks to all who have sent in their ballots!)

We are raffling off a $50 Amazon gift card to the households who vote AND attend the annual meeting! Your ballot return envelope will be your raffle ticket!

Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m.

Lutheran Church of the Incarnation, 16889 Espola Road.

We will be in a meeting room on the west side of the courtyard.

Homeowners – if you didn’t mail your ballot, don’t forget to bring it to the meeting!

We look forward to seeing you!

Keep Those Ballots Coming!


We need 88 ballots for our annual election. As of today (May 17), we don’t have enough (yet!)
A BIG THANK YOU to all those who have already returned their ballots.
If you haven’t mailed it in yet and can’t make it to the meeting – it isn’t too late!
We need 15 more ballots to be put into the mail (ok, we know we said the 17th, but the 18th will work too) -or- brought to the annual meeting.

We are also announcing that we are raffling off a $50 Amazon gift card to the households who vote AND attend the annual meeting! Your ballot return envelope will be your raffle ticket!

Summerfield Annual HOA Meeting

Please plan to join us for our annual review, updating everyone on our association activities, expenses and the planned budget, the election results, and an open forum for questions.

Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m.

Lutheran Church of the Incarnation, 16889 Espola Road.

HOMEOWNERS – PLEASE MAIL YOUR BALLOT BY MAY 17 (or 18 if you must!)
— or —
BRING IT TO THE MEETING

We need at least 51% of all home owner votes
for the election to be valid, per state law.

Please note – we have two candidates and two board vacancies.

Here are our candidates:

Maria Stein:
My husband (who originally grew up in San Diego) and I relocated from the Bay Area to Summerfield in August 2015 and have thoroughly enjoyed living in our beautiful Poway neighborhood. We are empty nesters with 4 grown children between the 2 of us. I work remotely as an HR Generalist/Payroll Specialist for a printing company (headquartered in San Leandro, CA) and Jay is an Operations Lead at a local university.
I am currently extremely active within our Summerfield community serving on the following committees/groups:
• Party planning committee – 3 years
• Architectural Committee – 2 years
• Summerfield Bunco group (co-lead) – 1 1/ 2 years
I would love to serve as a board member, not only to keep our HOA dues low, but to also be even more involved in our community!
My interests are party planning, crafting, decorating, and shopping. My husband loves his Padres and gardening.

Donny Phonea:
I’ve been a proud member of the Summerfield community since 2019. My wife and I are parents of two small children ages four and one. As a profession, I am a financial regulator while my wife is an educator. Both of us have graduate degrees. During my spare time, my interests are gardening, playing tennis, sports, and spending time with the kids. I believe in fostering a safe community with strong family values.

 

Thank You!

Send In Those Ballots, Please!


We need 88 ballots for our annual election. As of today (May 14), we don’t have enough (yet!)
THANK YOU to all those who have already returned their ballots.
If you haven’t mailed it in yet and can’t make it to the meeting – it isn’t too late!
We need 34 more ballots to be put into the mail by MAY 17 -or- brought to the annual meeting.
THANKS!

Summerfield Annual HOA Meeting

Please plan to join us for our annual review, updating everyone on our association activities, expenses and the planned budget, the election results, and an open forum for questions.

Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m.

Lutheran Church of the Incarnation, 16889 Espola Road.

HOMEOWNERS – PLEASE MAIL YOUR BALLOT BY MAY 17
— or —
BRING IT TO THE MEETING

We need at least 51% of all home owner votes
for the election to be valid, per state law.

Please note – we have two candidates and two board vacancies.

Thank You!

Reminder: 2024 Board Ballots and Annual SHOA Meeting


Summerfield Annual HOA Meeting

Please plan to join us for our annual review, updating everyone on our association activities, expenses and the planned budget, the election results, and an open forum for questions.

Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m.

Lutheran Church of the Incarnation, 16889 Espola Road.

HOMEOWNERS – PLEASE MAIL YOUR BALLOT BY MAY 17
— or —
BRING IT TO THE MEETING

We need at least 50% of all home owner votes
for the election to be valid, per state law.

Please note – we have two candidates and two board vacancies.

Thank You!