GOMO 2026 Annual Meeting Long

Garden Oaks Maintenance Organization
Annual Meeting of Members

Location: St. Matthews United Methodist Church

4300 N. Shepherd Dr. - Fellowship Hall

Date: Monday, October 12, 7:00pm
Street Parking on north and east side of buildings. Entrance on north side.

Come learn how we’re working to make Garden Oaks an even better place to live. All owners should attend.

Primary functions of the Annual Meeting are:

Inform the Members of Board activity and plans

We are pleased to announce that we have hired Heather Cook with Randle Law Office Ltd., L.L.P as our new Attorney to help GOMO re-establish itself as a Property Owners Association under Section 204 under the Texas Property Code.

      1. An outline of steps which conforms to State requirements to accomplish this is as follows:

      2. Amend current Bylaws to Support the Current Legal Status
      3. File Notice of Formation of Petition Committee.
      4. Collect Required Owner Signatures.
      5. Close the Petition Period.
      6. Circulate Funding Amendment (Amendment B).
      7. Survey Owners on Potential Deed Restriction Amendments.
      8. Evaluate Owner Feedback and Determine Need For Further Amendments.
      9. Amend DRs
      10. Amend Bylaws to reflect new Status as a POA.

Election of Board Directors for expired terms and vacancies

Per our Bylaws, member Sections 1,2,3, &5 are to have three elected Board Directors to represent their section. These positions are for 3-year staggered terms. The four terms noted in the side bar as (2026) are expiring this year. There are two additional positions that are currently vacant to be filled that expire in 2028. These positions are elected by members of their respective Sections.
If you wish to run for a Board position or nominate someone please use the link to notify us with an email.
If you are unable to attend you may use a proxy to allow someone to cast your vote.

Vote on actions that require approval of the Membership

GOMO came into existence as a mandatory POA in 2003 thru an amendment to the deed restrictions. In 2018 The courts ruled that GOMO was not correctly procedurally created. Short version is that GOMO still exists, has approximately $300,000, but cannot operate fully as a POA and fulfill its mission statement. Interested in going a little deeper on the history?

First step to properly reestablish GOMO as a fully operationally Property Owners Association is to adopt Bylaws that are consistent with current state laws and GOMO’s current legal status. With frequent changes by the Texas Legislature, bylaws should be reviewed and possibly amended every several years. Our current bylaws date from 2014.
Adoption of these Bylaw changes requires voter approval by the Membership. A link to the proposed revised verbatim Bylaws and a detailed recap of the changes will be posted here.

Current GOMO Bylaws

Verbatim Proposed 2026 Bylaws (governed by Article 15.01 of the currently-effective bylaws)

Summary of Proposed Changes to the Bylaws (coming soon)



July 4 Parade 2026

JOIN THE ANNUAL GARDEN OAKS 4TH OF JULY BIKE PARADE!

What: GO Kids is proud to sponsor the Annual Garden Oaks 4th of July Bike Parade!

Arrive Time: Saturday, July 4th, 8:30 AM

Parade Start Time: Saturday, July 4th, 9:00 AM

Where: Rick Englert Spark Park – off 41st & Sue Barnett

Get Ready:
Decorate your bikes, strollers, scooters, wagons, or even yourself in your most festive red, white, and blue attire!
Gather your family, show off your patriotic spirit, and roll through Garden Oaks with friends and neighbors in this beloved community tradition!
We can’t wait to see your stars, stripes, and creativity on parade day!

Happy 4th of July from GO Kids!

GOCC Meeting, Tuesday, July 7

GOCC July Meeting

Location: Great Heights Brewing Company

938 Wakefield Dr. - Back Room

Date: Tuesday, July 7, 7:00pm

What are we talking about?

Speaker:  Mary Beck, Executive Director, Houston Humane Society

Topic: An animal welfare conversation with the Executive Director of Houston Humane Society (HHS). Share your thoughts, ask questions and learn more about HHS's mission is in our community.

GOCC Meeting, Tuesday, June 2

GOCC June Meeting

Location: Great Heights Brewing Company

938 Wakefield Dr. - Back Room

Date: Tuesday, June 2, 7:00pm

What are we talking about?

Speaker:  TX State Senator Molly Cook

Topic: TX Legislative Update 

Wakefield Shuffle, Sunday, April 19th 3:00 – 6:00 PM

Wakefield Shuffle

Sunday April 19th 3:00-6:00 PM

What: Wakefield Shuffle
When: Sunday, April 19th 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Where: 900 block of Wakefield Drive
Why: fund the Garden Oaks Civic Club and Constable program and enjoy a drink or two with your friends and neighbors along the wonderful block of breweries, bars and distilleries on Wakefield Drive.

Pre-sale Tickets: $30
Day-of Tickets: $40
GOCC Members: $30

Tickets include 1 specified alcoholic beverage at each of six (6) Wakefield Drive (and adjacent) businesses. Additional drinks and food may be purchased separately at each location. Super awesome raffles will also be available for bid the day-of event. We can't wait to share all the amazing businesses that are supporting Garden Oaks Civic Club.

This is an all ages event, so feel free to bring the whole family to hang at your favorite Garden Oaks locales.

Early Tickets may be purchased at Zeffy for $30

GOCC Meeting, Tuesday, May 5

GOCC May Meeting

Location: Great Heights Brewing Company

938 Wakefield Dr. - Back Room

Date: Tuesday, May 5, 7:00pm

What are we talking about?

Speaker:  Maureen McNamara , Director, Arthouse Houston

Topic: Efforts to save Garden Oaks Theater 

GOCC Meeting, Tuesday, April 7

GOCC April Meeting

Location: Great Heights Brewing Company

938 Wakefield Dr. - Back Room

Date: Tuesday, April 7, 7:00pm

What are we talking about?

Speaker:  State Senator Molly Cook

 

GOCC Meeting, Tuesday, August 4

GOCC August Meeting

Location: Great Heights Brewing Company

938 Wakefield Dr. - Back Room

Date: Tuesday, August 4, 7:00pm

What are we talking about?

Speaker: Philippa Johnstone

Topic: Supporting Local Wildlife Through Gardening

GOCC Meeting, Tuesday, March 3

GOCC March Meeting

Location: Great Heights Brewing Company

938 Wakefield Dr. - Back Room

Date: Tuesday, March 3, 7:00pm

What are we talking about?

Speaker:  Alicia Nuzzie - Super Neighborhood 12 revitalization efforts