Dear Neighbors,

As foreshadowed in the latest Newsletter, Rich Landfield, who has served so ably as President of the Association, resigned his office and membership of the Board on October 26 th. During his tenure Rich worked to ensure the SCA was compliant with all requirements for community organizations. He revitalized the Association reintroducing the periodic Newsletters and a print version of the Directory—while maintaining the constantly updated on-line directory. He encouraged greater neighborhood engagement by introducing a social get together to the annual meeting, a Spring event for the youngest residents, and full-throated support for the popular Autumn Block Party. 

Board members have enjoyed working with Rich, getting used to his wry sense of humor, and appreciating all he has done for Sumner. We wish him well and we hope he will be back to walk the neighborhood occasionally with a new dog.

Donna Collins, First Vice President, has assumed the office of President.  She will serve until the next Annual meeting of the SCA. The pandemic caused this Autumn’s meeting to be cancelled . We anticipate a full meeting of membership in September, 2021.  Donna and her husband have lived in Sumner since 1985. She has been an active member of the Board for the last four and an half years.  The Board is grateful to Donna for her commitment and looks forward to her tenure.

As we look to the future, many Board members will complete their terms in September. We encourage all residents to consider serving on the Board. It is an opportunity to help keep this an attractive, hospitable neighborhood. The Board is seeking one or two persons to take the lead in working with the County on traffic issues.  Also sought are volunteers to attend meeting on subjects which the neighborhood has taken an interest in, for example Airplane Noise, or redevelopment projects or road changes nearby. Please give some thought to how you might be able to contribute. Please feel free to reach out to current Board members to find out more about what is involved.

Donna Collins, Marsha Barnes, Nancy Klothe, Endre Esztergomi, Helen Berns, Nora Denbo, Owen Kirby, Asher Lipman, Susan Gebhard