Who We Are?
About Seneca Forest
Seneca Forest Community Association Inc. (SFCA), is a non-stock corporation, existing for the private benefit of its members and having as its purpose the general upkeep and maintenance of the Seneca Forest Community.
The Seneca Forest community located in Germantown, Maryland is comprised of 425 residential units.
Our Mission
The upkeep and maintenance of the community includes both the maintenance of the common elements of the development and other common expenses of the unit owners (e.g. parking lots, roads, open areas, street lights, tot lots, etc.). In addition, the Association has engaged The Management Group Associates, Inc. (TMG), as its agent to
- Collect maintenance assessment fees for the unit owners
- Administer the policies of the Board of Directors
- Assist in the management of the Association’s affairs
We are Great Neighbors!
Are You A Good Neighbor? – A little consideration goes a long way when you live in a community. From first-time homebuyers to longtime residents, most everyone can agree that a clean and friendly neighborhood helps encourage community harmony. According to a recent Community Associations Institute (CAI) poll, 42% say they know their neighbors very well. When asked what is the best way to welcome new neighbors? More than 50% said saying hello when walking their pet. Despite the digital age we live in, face-to-face interaction was the number one way neighbors communicate. Here’s how you can be a good neighbor beyond just a smile and a wave:
- Welcome a new neighbor to the community with
a handwritten note or stop by to introduce yourself. - Make sure that the outside of your home,
including your yard, is well-kept and complies with
your association’s rules. - Be mindful of noise—loud music, barking dogs,
power tools—that may disrupt the neighborhood
“A little consideration goes a long way when you
live in a community. From first-time homebuyers to
longtime residents, most everyone can agree that a
clean and friendly neighborhood helps encourage
community harmony.
According to a recent Community Associations Institute (CAI) poll, 42% say they know their neighbors very well. When asked what is the best way to welcome new neighbors? More than 50% said saying hello when walking their pet. Despite the digital age we live in, face-to-face interaction was the number one way neighbors communicate. Here’s how you can be a good neighbor beyond just a smile and a wave:
- Welcome a new neighbor to the community with a handwritten note or stop by to introduce yourself.
- Make sure that the outside of your home, including your yard, is well-kept and complies with your association’s rules.
- Be mindful of noise—loud music, barking dogs, power tools—that may disrupt the neighborhood beyond a reasonable hour. If you throw a big party, communicate your community’s parking rules with your guests, end the event at a reasonable hour, and invite your neighbors to join in the fun.
- If you borrow something from a neighbor, return it promptly and in the same condition they lent it to you and express your thanks.
- Replace anything of your neighbor’s that you, your children, or your pets break.
- Respect your neighbor’s privacy.
- Offer to take care of mail pick-up, plants, or pets while your neighbor is on vacation.
- Be social! Inviting a neighbor over for coffee and conversation fosters new friendship and keeps your neighborhood warm and welcoming. Do you think you are a good neighbor? Our survey found that an overwhelming 95% believe they are a good neighbor.
Written by LAURA OTTO from HOAresources.com
Reprinted with permission from Community Associations
Institute (CAI). www.caionline.org
Board of directors
The Association has engaged The Management Group Associates, Inc. as its agent to collect maintenance assessment fees for the unit owners, to administer the policies of the Board of Directors, and to assist in the management of the Association’s Affairs.
About
Board of Directors
The affairs of the Association are governed by the Board of Directors comprised of an uneven number of at least three (3) and not more than nine (9) members of the Association. The principal officers of the Association are listed below. All Board Member Terms are three years in length.
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President
DR. MARY-PAULA WALSH
Member of the Board of Directors
since June 2000
Current Term expires: May 2022
As President, DR. Mary-Paula is vested with all the powers generally given to the chief executive officer of a corporation. The President presides at all meetings of the board and the membership. The president executes contracts, orders and other documents in the name of the association as its agent. The president also assumes general charge of the day-to-day administration of the association and has the authority to order specific actions in furtherance of the board’s policies. The president serves as spokesperson for the Board of Directors in most matters relating to general association business. Like all officers of the association, the president has an affirmative duty to carry out the responsibilities of the office in the best interests of the association.
Board of Directors
DR. DAVID BANKS
SECRETARY Member of the Board of Directors since June 2016 Current Term expires: May 2022 As the Secretary, Dr. Banks is responsible for setting (along with the President and the
Fred Mitchell
MEMBERS AT LARGE Member of the Board of Directors since Oct 2020 Current Term expires: May 2023 As a Member at Large, Mr. Fred voting member of the HOA Board
