JOIN YOUR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION TODAY! For this month only, an envelope has been included for your convenience. HOLLIN HALL news MAR 2010, ISSUE 2, VOL. 13 The Newsletter of the Hollin Hall Village Citizens Association (HHVCA), with Information for Association Members and Residents Next HHVCA Meeting Tuesday, MAR 16tH 7:15 p.m.:Meeting begins Agenda: Welcome Approval of January minutes Action items: Follow up Lt. E.J. Burroughs, Fairfax County Fire Dept, Search and Rescue Team New business 8:15 p.m.:Cookies, coffee, and conversation 9:00 p.m.:Conclusion Location: Hollin Hall Senior Center, Shenandoah Rd. at Fort Hunt Rd. HHVCA meetings are scheduled on the third Tuesday of every other month (January, March, May, July, September, and November) 2010 HHVCA Board “Your Neighborhood Working for You” President Kendra Chambers 717-0373, [email protected] VICE President Leo Milanowski 768-4692, [email protected] Secretary Diane Heyde 765-3038, [email protected] TREASURER Mark Welch 765-3017, [email protected] GENERAL Director Stephanie Christie How to Have the Best Neighbors… Want to know how to build the best community and have the tightest-knit, most active neighborhood ever? It all starts with an involved network of friends, pride in our locale, and a robust membership citizens association. Get started at our March meeting. The Snow is Melting, Let the Clean-up Begin The inevitable potholes need to be filled; if you know of one, phone VDOT at 703-888-VDOT. Seeing tree limbs down? Phone for brush collection at 703-803-3322. Spring will be here to beautify the greenery soon enough, but there is infrastructure maintenance we need to help along. We appreciate your assistance; drivers navigating the obstacles through our streets will too! 2010 Spring Yard Sale This year’s Hollin Hall Community Yard Sale is scheduled for Saturday April 24th from 8am to Noon. If you are planning to participate, please contact Kendra Chambers [[email protected]] or by phone at 703-717-0373. Thank you to everyone in Hollin Hall who pitched in during the recent snow storms by shoveling driveways and sidewalks, housing neighbors without electricity and assisting neighbors who needed extra help. You exemplified what the word community is all about and reminded us what it is that makes Hollin Hall such a special neighborhood. 2010 Working Groups Newsletter editor/Designer Alanna Stribling, 571-236-3090 [email protected] newsletter distributor Nancy Welch, 765-3017 [email protected] neighborhood watch Nancy Hubbell, 765-8244 [email protected] MEMBERSHIP Fran Mueller, 765-7407 [email protected] Upcoming Music, Theatre, and Spiritual Events Upcoming Classes at Hollin Hall Senior Center Saturday, March 13th, Ensemble Pro Tem, Performing Motets by Anton Bruckner and the Quartet for the End of Time by Olivier Messiaen. the 7th in the current season’s eight performances scheduled at 7:30 p.m., Doors open at 7pm. Ticket prices: Adults $20; Seniors $15; Students $10; Youth (under 13) $5. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 8009 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA. Call 703765-4342 for more information. Saturday, April 17, 1st Annual GREENFEST at Hollin Hall Senior Center from 9 a.m. to Noon. Free and Open to the Public. Learn about the use of integrated technologies, such as solar panels, wind turbines and self-sufficient water and wastewater systems; Browse at the White Elephant sale, Fashion Walk of Recycled clothing by West Potomac Students, information tables with reps from community organizations and recycling partners. Hands-on art activities, first come, first serve. For more info. 703-765-4573,TTY 711 Holy Week Worship Opportunities for the community at Aldersgate Church, 1301 Collingwood Road: March 28: Palm Sunday at 8:30, 9:45, & 11:15 a.m.; March 28–April 3, Meditation Room open all week; April 1: Holy Thursday Service at 7p.m. April 2: Good Friday Service at 7 p.m. including A Service of Darkness by Dale Wood, seven choral meditations on the last words of Christ The Traffic Task Force Needs You! Tuesday, April 20, Family Caregivers Forum-Panel Discussion and Exhibitors. Presented by the Region One Initiative on Caregiving. From 6-8:30 p.m. at the Lorton Senior Center, 7722 Gunston Plaza, All Welcome, No charge, Refreshments served. To reserve your seat, call 703550-7195, TTY 711. HomeInstead will provide free caregiving services based on availability. The Hollin Hall Village Citizen’s Association (HHVCA) is looking to form a traffic task force committee in order to identify traffic hot spots in our neighborhood that have people concerned and that need to be addressed with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). More specifically, this committee will be tasked to review the identified traffic hot spots and develop a prioritized, community-wide list of traffic improvements that can be submitted to VDOT for action. The desire is to present a thorough picture of Hollin Hall Village’s needs to VDOT and make sure the neighborhood is together on the priority of each. The committee should be comprised of a cross section of Hollin Hall Village residents. If interested please contact Allan Castro at [email protected] or Kendra Chambers at kendrajanedc@ aol.com no later than March 31, 2010. Call Julie Ellis at 703-765-4573, TTY 711 for more information about any of these programs. April 3: Easter Vigil Saturday Service at 5:30 p.m. April 4 EASTER SUNDAY Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. on the Aldersgate Lawn with the Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band; Easter Sunday Services in the Sanctuary at 8:30, 9:45 & 11:15 a.m. April 6: Registration for both evening and daytime Vacation Bible School begins. Open to children 3 years–6th grade in the community. How You’ll Benefit By Hiring Tom Pleimling: Tom sells more Fort Hunt homes than any other individual real estate agent. Your home receives worldwide exposure on Tom’s personal web domain at www.talk2tom.com and is advertised on other sites such as Homesdatabase.com, Trulia.com, and Realtor.com.. www.talk2tom .com tom .pleim ling@ talk2tom .com Use of Tom’s moving truck. 703-360-6300 You benefit from Tom’s 25 years’ experience and more than 1600 homes sold. For more benefits, call Tom at 703-360-6300. Tom Pleimling Principal Broker Top 1% N ationally in Sales Your N eighborhood Realtor Tom Pleimling Realty, Inc. 1701 Belle View Blvd. #B-1 Alexandria, VA 22307 “If you are thinking of making a move, contact me at your convenience. I’d be delighted to speak with you.” -Tom Minutes from the Jan 19, 2010 General Meeting Meeting was called to order by President Kendra Chambers at 7:20pm. Lou Kobus motioned to approve the minutes of the last meeting. It was seconded by Don Durand. No speaker was scheduled for tonight. Committee Reports: Safety (Greg Kottemann): no report was given as Officer Kotteman was not present at the meeting. Budget (David Voorhees): There will be a big shortfall in the County budget this year; more cuts are needed this year. On March 2, 2010, a County Budget Q&A meeting will be held at Walt Whitman MS at 8pm (via Tom Griffin). There is a decrease in every line of the budget. Parks and libraries are facing another 15% cut after a 15% cut last year. The budget should be online February 23, 2010 – Fairfax County Budget Office. Drastic cuts to be made in schools—esp. in freshman sports and music. Let Dave Voorhees know: Are we willing to pay more real estate taxes this year to keep county services? …or, do you want fewer firemen and policemen & keep taxes low? You can reach Dave using the following: [email protected], 703-7657551. Transportation (Cathe Voorhees): There was a discussion on US Route 1 which included Congressman Moran and MD Congressman Chris VanHolland. Together, both congressmen secured $300 million for road improvements to get two BRAC hospitals $150 million each. They are “gung ho” for widening Rte 1. The widening would be from Telegraph Road ideally to around Buckman Road (more likely from Telegraph to Mulligan Road). Potholes in Hollin Hall were discussed. VDOT needs to address the never-ending problem with trucks cutting around the median on Shenandoah Rd. Issue still with Wellington and Fort Hunt intersection; intersection of Wellington and Revere has a drainage problem; Wellington and Lafayette have bus stop issues. Planning and Zoning (Don Martin): No immediate items impacting Hollin Hall. Don discussed the demo or revamp of Roy Rogers on Route 1. No decisions were made on it. A “Smarter Growth” presentation was made to create an urban look to Rte 1—specifically the Penn Daw and Beacon Hill areas. Old Business 1) Cathe Voorhees did not meet with Sharon Bulova (Board of Supervisors Chair) regarding the “Hollin Knoll” signage issue. Cathe wrote an email and the sign was moved. We need to file a new complaint because the property is no longer under construction. A petition was circulated which will help secure a meeting with Sharon Bulova. Leo is to make a presentation about the issue, looking at the overall impact to the neighborhood. 2) Speed limit sign on Shenandoah Road was taken down and a bicycle sign was put up. Cars still continue to speed down Shenandoah especially coming off of Fort Hunt Road. Kendra discussed an idea to have a representative from VDOT attend an upcoming meeting, yet it was agreed that it would be best to give VDOT proposals on what needs to be done: a) Speeding on Shenandoah Road b) Fort Hunt Road and Wellington Road intersection c) Wellington and Lafayette bus stop d) Other traffic issues in Hollin Hall. New Business 2010 Budget (Mark Welch): Mark presented the 2010 budget along with the Budget for 2009 with the Actual 2009. The 2010 budget was approved (motion by Lou Kobus and seconded by Doreen Jagodnik). Social Committee: Money has been budgeted for neighborhood social events (Easter Egg Hunt, Oktoberfest, Halloween Parade, Fourth of July, tree lighting). We need volunteers to help with this committee. VDOT Approval: Matt Peterschmidt has requested that the donated trees from the Mount Vernon Estate be planted in Shenandoah’s median. He would provide the labor. We need VDOT’s approval and best to get it in writing. It was discussed to have a HHVCA Beautification Committee. Membership Drive: A committee is needed to increase membership. It was suggested to include stamped envelopes with the newsletter to assist people in sending in their membership dues. A sign-up sheet was put on the table. Website: Mark Welch is looking into getting a website instead of using the Yahoo Group. Doreen reminded us that Associate Memberships are listed in the bylaws. What do we want to do with it? Doreen Jagodnik motioned to adjourn the meeting. Stephanie Christie seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:22pm for cookies and brownies (baked by Kendra Chambers and Stephanie Christie) and friendly conversation. Respectfully Submitted by Diane Heyde, Secretary. Taking Care of Your Trees: Hire an Arborist There are many tree removal contractors and arborists working in our area. An arborist is a specialist in the care of trees. A certified arborist is an experienced professional who has passed an industry-approved examination covering all aspects of tree care. Certified arborists must continue their education to maintain their certification, so they are more likely to be up to date on the latest arboricultural standards and techniques. Keep in mind that good arborists will only perform accepted arboricultural practices. For instance, topping trees is not an industry-accepted practice and you should be wary of any arborist who advertises such services. Spill the Beans Organic C offee & Chat House Community Events Music: Friday, 3/12 7-9 p.m. Janna performs a mix of her own material and adaptations of songs by her favorite artists and songwriters. Storytimes: Every other Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Free. All ages. Mr. Skip!: Entertaining every Tuesday at 12 p.m. NEW! Buying Club: Meats, eggs, and more delivered fresh from Polyface Farm every other Saturday to Spill the Beans! Email Donna at [email protected] for info. Location: 1900 Elkin Street, Suite 4, Alexandria, VA 22308, 703-780-3561 The condition of your trees can have a significant affect on the value and safety of your property. Therefore, it is in your best interest to be an informed consumer when seeking the services of an arborist. For more information, go to http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/navbar/ faqs/treecare.htm. Night Walk through Huntley Meadows Want to see bats and beavers at work? Walk through the woods to the wetland with a naturalist at night. This night walk on Saturday March 27, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. through Huntley Meadows Park is recommended for adults only. The fee is $6 per person. To make a reservation, call 703-768-2525. Are You an HHVCA Member in Good Standing? If your membership expired on 12/30/09 or before, or you have not yet joined the Hollin Hall Citizens Association, please consider becoming an active member. Mail in the membership slip below with your check. If you are not certain if your membership has expired, call Fran Mueller at (703) 765-7407. Become a Member of the Hollin Hall Village Citizens Association! 2010 Application o NEW MEMBER o RENEWAL NAME:_ ___________________________________________________ ADDRESS:_________________________________________________ PHONE: (H)____________________ (W)_ _______________________ EMAIL:____________________________________________________ Dues paid now will be good through December 2011. Dues are $10.00 per voting member for a two-year membership. Mail dues and this form to: HHVCA, P.O. Box 7022, Alexandria, VA 22307. o I wish to serve on a committee. o I do not wish to be listed in the directory. Emergent events within our community make it critical that we have a voice in the Mount Vernon Council. Our association works hard to represent us; join now and help HHVCA raise its voice. HOLLIN HALL VILLAGE COMMUNITY SURVEY Please take a few moments to let us know what we can do to make the HHVCA work better for you. Your responses will help us determine our goals for 2010 and beyond. You may bring this form to the next meeting, mail it in the enclosed envelope or drop it off to Kendra Chambers, 8000 Karl Road. If you would like an e-mail copy, or have any questions or comments, please e-mail [email protected]. Thank you! NAME:_ ________________________________________ ADDRESS:____________________________________ PHONE NUMBER:_ ______________________________ E-MAIL:______________________________________ 1. Are you currently a member of the Hollin Hall Village Citizen’s Association? YES NO NOT SURE (circle one) If no, is there any particular reason you aren’t? ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ 2. Do you attend the HHVCA meetings on a regular basis? YES NO (circle one) If no, is there a particular reason or is there something we could do to increase your likelihood of attending? _ __________________________________________ _ __________________________________________ _ __________________________________________ �������������������������������������������� We usually have speakers at our bi-monthly meetingsare there any areas of interest you would like to see addressed at a future meeting? _ __________________________________________ _ __________________________________________ _ __________________________________________ _ __________________________________________ 3. One goal we have set for 2010 is to reinstate some social events that had to be abandoned in the past due to a lack of willing volunteers. Were there any social events you remember from the past that you would like to see HHVCA do again? _ __________________________________________ _ __________________________________________ _ __________________________________________ _ __________________________________________ o you have any suggestions for new community D events? _ __________________________________________ _ __________________________________________ _ __________________________________________ _ __________________________________________ If we were to start doing community social events again, would you be willing to volunteer? YES NO NOT SURE(circle one) 4. Another goal we have set for 2010 is to increase our membership. Would you be willing to serve on a Membership Committee? _ __________________________________________ _ __________________________________________ _ __________________________________________ _ __________________________________________ 5. If HHVCA were to start a website, would you use it? YES NO NOT SURE (circle one) What kind of things would you like to see on the HHVCA website? _ __________________________________________ _ __________________________________________ _ __________________________________________ _ __________________________________________ 6. Are there any issues in particular you would like HHVCA to address, any concerns, thoughts or suggestions you would like to share, things HHVCA could be doing that it isn’t, things they are doing you don’t think they should be, etc? Please use the back of this sheet as needed. _ __________________________________________ _ __________________________________________ _ __________________________________________
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