Foothills of San Marcos

Daylight Savings
2025-03-09
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Memorial - Bob Sommers
2025-03-08 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Clubhouse, 909 Richland Rd #200, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069, United States
The clubhouse is closed for this private event

Ash Wednesday
2025-03-05

March Birthday Breakfast
2025-03-01 09:30 - 11:00 | Clubhouse, 909 Richland Rd #200, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069, United States

Valentine's Potluck
2025-02-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Clubhouse, 909 Richland Rd #200, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069, United States
Bring a side to share. HOA Recreation committee providing meat. Owners free, renters and guests $5/each. Contact Cathy Montana for tickets and more information.

February Open Board Meeting
2025-02-11 15:30 - 16:30 | Clubhouse, 909 Richland Rd #200, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069, United States
An open board meeting is a meeting where members of a board discuss community issues in front of the public. Open board meetings are important for transparency and accountability.

Transparency: Open meetings allow the public to see how the board is making decisions.
Accountability: Open meetings ensure that the board is acting in the best interest of the community.

In contrast, a “tyrannical board of directors” refers to a group of individuals who exert excessive control, dominate decision making processes, ignore dissenting opinions, actively assassinate the character of individuals who speak out against them, and creating an oppressive atmosphere where owners feel their voices are not heard, essentially acting like a dictatorship or tyranny.

Key characteristics of a tyrannical board:

Dominating presence:
Board members consistently override others’ opinions, including owners, and push through their own agenda without open discussion.

Lack of transparency:
Deliberately withholding information or not providing clear explanations for decisions made.

Intimidation tactics:
Using aggressive behavior, personal attacks, or threats to silence dissent.

Disregard for dissenting views:
Actively suppressing alternative perspectives and not considering input from other board members.

Manipulation of the agenda:
Strategically controlling meeting topics and timeframes to limit debate.

It is virtually impossible for a board to maintain transparency and support accountability when the meeting is adjourned within 15 minutes and nothing is discussed. An example of this is when the maintenance director states his “report” was emailed to the directors and asks for “approval” without reading or sharing any information with the owners. Another example that this current board is actively and intentionally destroying transparency is how they refuse to answer questions, address issues, or even acknowledge receipt of the correspondence from owners.
As this board continues to misuse of community resources, misrepresent HOA finances, refuse to be transparent, and resist accountability, it comes closer to being a true dictatorship with no intent in acting on behalf of the association. It is up to the owners to bring this community bake to cohesiveness, truth, and prosperity. IT IS UP TO YOU.

February Birthday Breakfast
2025-02-01 09:30 - 11:00 | Clubhouse, 909 Richland Rd #200, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069, United States

Board of Director Meeting
2025-01-14 15:30 - 16:30 | Clubhouse, 909 Richland Rd #200, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069, United States
A homeowner forum precedes the board meeting and allows owners an opportunity to express themselves. The board is limiting each person 3 minutes with a maximum time for the forum of 15 minutes. The board is not obligated to respond or take action on anything brought forth by owners. Owners can not speak during the board meeting unless added on the meeting agenda by the President.
It is the belief of this editor that the current board is consistently violating the California Brown Act/Open Meeting Act. “Transparency and the Open Meeting Act” refers to the concept that the Open Meeting Act, a law requiring government bodies (including HOAs) to conduct their meetings publicly, promotes transparency by allowing the public to access information about decision-making, ensuring accountability. Owners are supposed to be able to see and hear how decisions are being made, rather than them happening behind closed doors. This includes hearing reports and information that is being reviewed by the board they use as the basis for their decisions.
The board’s lack of transparency and lack of accountability is the main ingredient for the divisiveness within our HOA. Attend the board meetings, voice your concerns, and become a part of a movement to bring harmony and ethics back to our community.

Art, Garden, and Collectibles Sale!
2025-01-11 09:00 - 14:00
ONE DAY ONLY!
THIS SATURDAY, January 11, there will be an “Art, Garden, and Collectibles Sale” on my patio (Mary Houle – Space 8)
I’ll be selling original (and non-orig) Art; Vintage Collectibles (porcelain, international dolls, teacups, etc); Plant stands, Misc. Gardening stuff; AND PLANTS!
9am – 2pm.
NO Pre-sales.
CASH ONLY.
This sale is for FOSM RESIDENTS & GUESTS ONLY.

Birthday Breakfast
2025-01-04 09:30 - 11:00 | Clubhouse, 909 Richland Rd #200, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069, United States

Private Event - Clubhouse Reserved
2024-12-21 17:00 - 22:00 | Clubhouse, 909 Richland Rd #200, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069, United States
This is a private party. Attendance is allowed only by invitation.
Merry Christmas

FOSM Christmas Party
2024-12-14 17:00 - 22:00 | Clubhouse, 909 Richland Rd #200, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069, United States
This event is sponsored by the Foothills Recreation Committee. This event is open and FREE to all homeowners. Renters and Guests are $10/each. Please RSVP and purchase tickets before 12/7/2024.
Dinner Buffet – Roasted turkey, baked ham, and trimmings.
Mix and Jingle with the DJ.
Please wear Christmas dressy attire. No costumes or casual.

Clubhouse Tree Decorating
2024-11-30 17:00 - 20:00 | Clubhouse, 909 Richland Rd #200, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069, United States
All are welcome to help make the clubhouse festive and ready for the winter holidays.
Bring your own beverages and snacks.

Private Event - Clubhouse Reserved
2024-11-30 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-12 10:00 - 18:00 | Clubhouse, 909 Richland Rd #200, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069, United States

Board Meeting
2024-11-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Clubhouse, 909 Richland Rd #200, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069, United States

Governing Documents Ballot Count
2024-11-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Clubhouse, 909 Richland Rd #200, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069, United States
Ballots must be received no later than 4pm on 11/13/24.

NEW DATE - November & December Birthday Breakfast
2024-11-09 09:30 - 10:30 | Clubhouse, 909 Richland Rd #200, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069, United States
Hosted by Harold Fleig.
Come help celebrate your neighbors’ special day. Bring a breakfast dish to share. Juice, coffee, and tea are provided.

Community Garage Sale
2024-11-02 08:00 - 12:00
This event is open to the public, and all Foothills residents can participate. This event does NOT violate any of the HOA governing documents.
As of 9/22/2024, there are at least 6 homes participating. Advertising will be posted on social boards. Maps will be passed out to buyers.
Buyers will be encouraged to use visitor parking. Homeowners may be able to park at Richland Elementary, pending approval.
Interested in selling? Interested in helping organize or make signs? Contact Tammy Carr or Kristen Tarrell

Toys 4 Tots
2024-11-01 - 2024-12-15 | Clubhouse, 909 Richland Rd #200, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069, United States
Toys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve that distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas. It was founded in 1947 by reservist Major Bill Hendricks.
Toys for Tots has been a long tradition at Foothills. You can donate NEW and UNWRAPPED toys. Collection bins will be located in the clubhouse lobby. The last day to donate with be December 15 at which time the toys will be taken to the Marine Corps for distribution to children in need.

Harvest Time Celebration
2024-10-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Clubhouse, 909 Richland Rd #200, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069, United States
Hosted by Charlotte Nelson. Tickets $5.

Menu:

Entrees: beef stew, chili
Soups and Salad: butternut squash soup, creamy tortellini soup, ham and white bean soup, harvest salad
Sides: cornbread, dinner rolls
Beverages: coffee, unfiltered room temperature water
Desserts: apple pie, pumpkin pie, whipped cream topping

Activities: games, giveaways, raffles
Fall bake sale for the benefit of the Recreation Committee with cupcakes, muffins, and mini pumpkin loaves.

Please contact Charlotte no later than 10/18/2024 to purchase tickets. Call: 760-798-7203.

Board Meeting
2024-10-08 15:30 - 16:30 | Clubhouse, 909 Richland Rd #200, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069, United States
The agenda must be posted on the clubhouse bulletin board no less than 4 days before the meeting. Minutes must be posted on the bulletin board within 30 days.

Ladies Event Planning Meeting
2024-10-08 14:30 - 15:30 | Clubhouse, 909 Richland Rd #200, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069, United States

September & October Birthday Breakfast
2024-10-05 09:30 - 23:00 | Clubhouse, 909 Richland Rd #200, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069, United States
The birthday potluck is the first Saturday of most months. Juice, coffee, and tea are provided. Come help celebrate the special day of your neighbors. Bring a breakfast dish to share.

Town Hall Meeting - CC&R Discussion
2024-10-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Clubhouse, 909 Richland Rd #200, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069, United States
The CC&Rs have been done for almost a year. The current board sent the CC&Rs back to the attorney to ensure that this version is compliant with any changes to state statutes that went into effect after they took office on 4/1/2024. Mr. Fleig stated he could not guarantee that homeowners would receive copies beforehand.
In the event that the “new” draft is not available, the last version sent to homeowners in the ballot envelope (dated 11/15/2023) has been posted in the Governing Documents Tab under Member Documents off this website.
Town Hall meetings are informational only. No business can be conducted. Homeowners will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Giant Ice Cream Special Event
2024-09-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Clubhouse, 909 Richland Rd #200, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069, United States
All residents and friends are welcome to join. All sorts of ice cream treats will be available for $5 each. Tickets will be available beginning September 1 and at the door. Homemade cookies will also be available for purchase with proceeds going to the recreation fund.
Please help the recreation committee plan and have enough treats on hand by contacting Cathy Montana at (858) 472-0931.

Board Meeting
2024-09-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Clubhouse, 909 Richland Rd #200, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069, United States
The agenda must be posted on the clubhouse bulletin board no less than 4 days before the meeting. Minutes must be posted on the bulletin board within 30 days.
The minutes are now available to review under the Residents Only tab.

Ladies Events Planning Committee
2024-09-10 14:30 - 15:30 | Clubhouse, 909 Richland Rd #200, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069, United States

September Birthday Breakfast
2024-09-07 09:30 - 11:00 | Clubhouse, 909 Richland Rd #200, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069, United States
For the time being, birthday breakfasts will be held every two months. September birthdays will be celebrated in October

Jimmy & Enrique Concert
2024-08-24 14:00 - 15:30 | Clubhouse, 909 Richland Rd #200, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92069, United States
Due to the lower response to ticket sales, this event has been canceled for owners and residents.
This event is now by INVITATION ONLY.
