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1 The Wood s AssociatZon Needs ur Help By Ed Wohlers The Woodlands Association was established over 40 years aco to provide representation for Woodlands residents on issues of concern regarding development, schools, traffic and other related issues. As discussed __ in previous newsletters. the Association provides a valuable service to the Woodlands by assisting residents with issues of concern and providing a reliable communication forum with the school district, City of Walnut Creek, and others. An important part of preserving the Association, $ ~lh& newslettq provides a regular and reliable source of information to Woodlands residents every month.

2 It is delivered by neighborhood volunteers to your door at no charge. Regular newsletter features include updates on school activities, Cabana Club events, and the crime report. Other occasional features address issues of historical interest and special neighborhood events. One such event is the annual neighborhood garage sale, which is organized by local realtor David Galindo at no charge and communicated exclusively through the newsletter. The newsletter is also valued by many local businesses that advertise their services.

3 This advertising pays for the cost of producing the newsletter. Many of our advertisers have a long-standing relationship with the Association, as evidenced by their repeat loyalty to the newsletter. Please don t forget to tell your local businesses or service providers (landscapers, realtors, painters, etc.) that the Woodlands newsletter is a good way to get the word out on their business and we d be happy to work with them to get an ad in the newsletter. -- The Association Needs additional help to maintain both our reputation with thgc-ity and school district, and preserve the reliability of the newsletter.

4 We are sure most residents would agree that the Woodlands Association and monthly newsletter are quite unique in comparison to other neighborhoods. We also know that many Woodlands residents enjoy the newsletter and value the long-standing nature of the Association. A summary of roles and duties served by Woodlands Board members are described below. Each position takes about 1 to 2 hours per month, in addition to attendance at 1 monthly board meeting. They include: Advertising Coordinator - this involves contacting regular advertisers to assure their ads are received in time.

5 It also could involve contacting past advertisers or potential new advertisers for the Woodlands newsletter. Webmaster - this involves updating information on the Woodlands web-site ( ) and posting monthly newsletters and other information as needed. The Woodlands board is very flexible in how any duties are assigned to individuals and is very open to any August 2009 Page 2 James Tilley ~ PresidentBill Swanson ~ Vice PresidentEd Wohlers ~ TreasurerElsie Witt ~ SecretaryMarc Graves ~ Newsletter AdvertisingJohn Gregory ~ WebmasterKay Ready ~ Newsletter Distribution Manager Maggie Ryan ~ Newsletter EditorBoard email ID s can be found at This Established in 1965.

6 TheWoodlands Newsletter is a monthly publication that is published by the Woodlands Association. Archived issues are located at Newsletter Advertising: Marc Graves 336-6272 (Marc) Newsletter Delivery: Kay Ready ~ 937-6824 Web Site Inquiries: John Gregory ~ Inquiries: Jim Tilley ~ Association Box 31085 Walnut Creek, CA 94598 UpcomingBoardMeetingsWoodlands Association Board of Directors Woodlands Assoc.

7 Needs You 1 Write Something 2 Thanks for the July 4th Flags 2 Steer & Beer Huge Success 3 Girls Scouts Raise Money 3 Crime Report 4Ed Wohlers ~ PresidentJoe Casey ~ Vice PresidentJudy Jarvis ~ TreasurerElsie Witt ~ SecretaryMarc Graves ~ Newsletter AdvertisingJohn Gregory ~ WebmasterJessica Williams ~ Newsletter CoordinatorKay Ready ~ Newsletter Distribution ManagerBoard email ID s can be found at printed byMinuteman Press(925) 256-6444 Saturday, August 1stat 8:15 amandSaturday, September 5that 8:15 amEstablished in 1965, the Woodlands Newsletter is a monthly publication that is published by the Woodlands Association.

8 Archived issues are located at Advertising: Marc Graves 336-6272 (Marc) Delivery: Kay Ready ~ 937-6824 Web Site Inquiries: John Gregory ~ Inquiries: e-mail a Board member Vol. 47 No. 8in Carl s Jr. Conference Room Woodlands residents are encouraged to attend board meetingsWant to Write Something? The Woodlands newsletter provides a community service by keeping neighborhood residents informed about issues and events of interest.

9 We encourage Woodlands residents to submit articles for the newsletter and we regularly receive articles that are published in the you would like to contribute an article, please contact us and we will be happy to work with you to help get it edited and published. Our publication guidelines are relatively simple topics should be of interest to Woodlands residents, the newsletter can not be used as a forum to air issues between individuals, and articles may need to be edited to fit within available space (typical length is 200 words or less).

10 To meet our publication schedule for a monthly newsletter, we have established a closing date of the 10th of each month. To the extent that space is available, articles received and ready for print by the 10th of the month will be published in the next version of the appreciate your help in making the newsletter as informative, useful, and relevant to Woodlands residents. To submit an article, please write to for the July 4th FlagsBy Ed Wohlers We want to thank local realtors and Woodlands Newsletter advertisers Ron Vallerga and Steve Poirier from Executive Brokers for the flags planted in the Woodlands neighborhood.