One of the opportunities that the SWHOA board has is to appoint a safety committee to provide guidance and assistance to the community with respect to safety and other similar concerns within the Sterlingwoods community.   Due to recent events as well as ongoing requests from many of you, the SterlingWoods HOA Board would like to announce the formation of the Sterlingwoods Safety Committee.   Additionally Lisa Cranston has graciously volunteered her time to lead this committee. Over the next few days, Lisa will be communicating with you to recruit at least two other volunteers (more than two is even better) to work with her.   Laurie, Wayne or I will also be joining Lisa on this committee to lend support from the board.

One of the first tasks that this team will do is develop and agenda for the upcoming year.   While an agenda has not been adopted yet, items that are being considered Include: 

• Safety Guidance – Recent events show that specific guidance and safety pointers can significantly lowers our profile as targets of theft and burglary.
• Partner Liaison – Over the last six months we have found that quick and specific liaison and communication with our sister neighborhoods as well as the police can have dramatic results.
• Speeding – Many of you are concerned with the speeding vehicles on our streets. I believe that by working closely with the City of Sammamish, we can effect some change in this area.

Here is how you can help.  We need you to volunteer to join Lisa on this committee to develop an effective agenda as well as to work the issues.   At the end of the day, this is your community and your HOA.  This committee as well as the board is here to serve your needs. Let us know how we can help make Sterlingwoods into an even greater community by providing your feedback into the group.

Thank you

Bishara Kharoufeh