Community Survey Results Presentation
Board Meeting Canceled
The board meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 9th, 2026, has been canceled. The next meeting of the board will take place on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026.
The full schedule of board meetings can be found HERE.
Candidate Applications Now Available
Applications for open positions on the SVCA Board and the Architectural Control Committee are now available.
The application period opens today, July 7, 2026, and closes at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The Candidate Application form is available online (click HERE) or can be picked up in person at the Welcome Center: 1850 Lake Whatcom Boulevard.
Candidates are required to be members in good standing from the time of application through their term of office, if elected. Each candidate must be listed on the deed to the property. Any questions about the application should be directed to Chair of the N&E Committee, Rob Gibbs, at BODgibbs@suddenvalley.com.
Vandalism at Marina Community Park
On Sunday evening, June 28, 2026, signs marking the boundary of the off-leash area at the Marina Community Park were removed by vandals. Temporary signs have been posted to ensure that park visitors know where the off-leash area is located. Please respect the rules and keep your dog leashed when moving into and out of the off-leash area. Owners who do not follow this rule may be fined.
By posting boundary signs, SVCA is in compliance with recommendations made by legal counsel and best practices for the management of dog parks. Additionally, both WA State and Whatcom County codes cite the need for signs that clearly designate off-leash areas. If the temporary signs are removed, SVCA will be forced to evaluate whether it is necessary to close the dog park until more permanent signs can be installed.
Maintenance Planned at Marina Community Park
Maintenance is relocating signs at the Marina Community Park today, Friday, June 26th. The park will remain open for regular use.
South Whatcom Fire Authority Declared Burn Ban
Effective June 15, 2026 – September 15, 2026, the South Whatcom Fire Authority has declared a Stage 1 burn ban.
SVCA Rule & Regulations require that the Association follow the direction of the Fire Authority. When a burn ban is in effect, no outdoor fires are allowed except properly enclosed cooking fires using has or charcoal as fuel will be permitted. No recreational fires will be permitted for the duration of the burn ban.
No warnings will be given for violating SVCA’s ban on fireworks and open fires. Use of fireworks will result in a $100 fine. Violation of the burn ban results in a fine of $250.
2026 Wildfire Preparedness Workshop
Wildfire Preparedness Workshop: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 from 6:30PM – 8:00PM at the Dance Barn.
Robert Walters from our local Firewise nonprofit agency as well as our very own Fire Chief, Mitch Nolze, will again provide SV residents with information (free of course!) regarding ways to reduce our personal and community risk from wildfire. A Q&A session will be included in the program. Don’t miss it!
Last chance to participate in the 2026 Community Survey!
The Sudden Valley Community Association invites you to participate in the 2026 Community Survey!
We’ve had a strong response to the survey so far, but we’d like to hear from you too. The survey will close on June 7th, so please take the time today to tell us what you think!
Each property was mailed instructions for participating, but if you are having trouble accessing the survey, please call Administration at 360-734-6430 during regular business hours.
Many residents have objected to the format of Question 7, so we will not use that question in our analysis. SVCA wants to get your answers to the other questions in the survey, so please use this work-around: pick the neutral response (3 – Somewhat Satisfied) to Question 7 for the amenities you don’t feel comfortable evaluating. This will allow you to progress in the survey.
Your survey responses will be kept completely anonymous. No one will be able to connect your answers to your property address.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Sudden Valley Community Association
Clubhouse Parking Lot Closed 5/21-22
The parking lot located next to the Clubhouse will be closed on Thursday and Friday, May 21st and 22nd, because of repairs to the building’s HVAC system. Golf and restaurant patrons are advised to park in the lower gravel parking lot. The parking lot should re-open at the end of the working day on Friday so that parking will be available on the weekend.
Please call Administration at 360-734-6430 if you have any questions.
Overflow Parking Now Available at Marina and AM/PM Beach
Parking was challenging last weekend at SVCA’s two lakefront parks because overflow parking areas could not be set up due to very wet ground. Due to the hot weather and lack of rain, the ground is now dry enough for parking and Maintenance has opened the overflow areas. Parking should not be a challenge going forward.