Northlake Forest September 2018 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NORTHLAKE FOREST HOA Volume 8, Issue 9 SHOTS FOR HOLLY SLATES ANNUAL KICKOFF Flu season is around the corner, and the Shots for Holly crew is About Shots for Holly gearing up for its busiest time of the year. Cy-Fair resident Dr. Michelle Becker and a team of dedicated Founder and president, Dr. Michelle Becker, said the group’s volunteers started Shots for Holly on Jan. 31, 2014, following the annual kickoff party is slated for Saturday, Sept. 8, at Creekwood death of a friend. Forty-one-year-old Holly Munsinger succumbed to Grill, 12710 Telge Road, Cypress, Texas 77429. the flu virus. Once believed to be a virus that affects mostly children “We are thrilled to be back at what was The Shack again this year,” and the elderly, the recent flu outbreaks affect all ages. Still, less than she said. “Festivities will start 2 and run till about 5 p.m. We will 50 percent of the population is vaccinated against the flu virus. Thus, have Walgreens on-hand to administer the flu shots for us.” the Shots for Holly team built a multi-purpose platform to raise A kickoff party might seem odd for flu season, but this is the fifth awareness concerning the dangers of the flu virus, the importance year the organization has held such an event. of getting an annual flu vaccine, and provide flu shots to people in “It’s a fun way to remind family, friends and our followers that it is need. The Corporation’s mission shall be to educate the general public flu season and time to get their annual vaccine,” said Nicole Travis, on the benefits of receiving an annual flu vaccine, dispel the myths Shots for Holly treasurer. “We will have a few silent auction items inhibiting the receipt of an annual flu vaccine, facilitate the receipt and Chinese raffle items. Proceeds from the auction and raffle will of annual flu vaccinations through charitable means, and provide help us cover the cost of flu shots for those in need. charitable relief to the families, especially minor children, of persons “And, our favorite band, SoulShine, will be on-hand to provide who have passed away from flu related illnesses. Shots for Holly is a the soundtrack for the afternoon.” 501(c)(3) charity organization. In 2018, Shots for Holly was named Most health insurance plans will cover a flu shot, so attendees are the CyFair Houston Chamber of Commerce’s Nonprofit of the Year. encouraged to bring their cards. For more information, go to www.shotsforholly.org. “In the event someone is uninsured, we will help them get a flu shot,” Mary Hebert, Shots for Holly secretary, said. Flu season, which typically runs September through March, went into May this year. “It was a rough year,” she said. “There were a lot of people who caught the flu multiple times. Doctors even encouraged folks to get a second flu shot.” A TASTE OF CY-FAIR There were a record number of flu-related hospitalizations, SATURDAY September 29th 2018 according to the Centers for Disease Control. “More than 30,000 Americans were hospitalized with complications 4pm-8pm VIP Admission from the flu,” Becker said. “The number of deaths as a result was 5pm-8pm General Admission staggering, too. While the flu shot may not preclude you from getting Bridgeland, Lakeland Village Center, 10615 Fry Road, the flu, it can reduce the length of your illness, as well as lessen the Cypress, TX 77433 potential for related illnesses, such as pneumonia.” (Continued on Page 3) Copyright © 2018 Peel, Inc. Northlake Forest Herald - September 2018 1 Northlake Forest NLF COMMITTEES IMPORTANT NUMBERS POOL AND FACILITIES EMERGENCY NUMBERS Chair ..........................................................................TBD Poison Control .........................................1-800-222-1222 Board Liaison ........................................ Russell McPherson NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS LAKE AND LANDSCAPING Mark Herman Constable, Precinct 4 ..........(281) 376-3472 Chair ..........................................................................TBD Harris Cnty Sheriff’s Office @ HWY 249 ..(281) 290-2100 Board Liaison .......................................................Paul Rath Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Dept @ Telge Rd ....(281) 550-6663 Harris Cnty Courthouse @ Cypresswood ...(281) 376-2997 COMMUNITY SAFETY Community Chair ...............................Charlene Dickerson GOVERNMENT NUMBERS Safety Chair ....................................................... Kelly Moore Harris County Animal Control ..................(281) 999-3191 Board Liaison .................................................. Adam Kluge Harris County Public Health & Environmental Services ..................................................................(713) 439-6000 ARCHITECTURAL R. Jack Cagle - Community Assistance Dept. Chair ..........................................................................TBD ..................................................................(281) 353-8424 Board Liaison ................................................... 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