Month: October 2021

Good afternoon to all. Please see below for several items.

PERMANENT LINKS:
PWCA Website: www.parkwestcommunity.org
PWCA Parking Link: https://parkwestcommunity.org/parking/

SEASONAL LINKS: No links currently

COVID-19 Links:
CDC guidance: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Johns Hopkins GLobal COVID-19 Map and Coronavirus Resources: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html
State-wide analysis and guidance: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/
County-specific guidance: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/covid19/
County Emergency Preparedness:
https://fairfaxcountyemergency.wpcomstaging.com/category/coronavirus-covid-19/

1. HALLOWEEN 2021. Fairfax County issued the following guidance. “While trick-or-treaters under 12 aren’t eligible for vaccine yet, this fun tradition can be done safely if families keep activities outdoors, wear a cloth or surgical mask (don’t rely on a costume mask to protect you), avoid crowded doorsteps, and wash hands before eating candy.” For those participating in our community, please be mindful of whether homes are participating or not. As a general rule, if homes have active Halloween decorations or their porch light is on they are participating. Please see the following link for more information: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/guide-to-halloween-2021

2. OPEN DIRECTOR POSITION. TJ Hanton will be stepping down at the end of his term this year after nine years of volunteer service to our community. TJ – thank you personally, on behalf of the board, and for the Association for your willingness to work and thereby help our community throughout your three terms of service. For everyone – we therefore have a vacant Director position on the board. Request your consideration to place your name forward to fill the open position. We are looking for people who are interested in helping work towards making a better community for all who reside here. If you are interested please complete and submit an Application for Candidacy that may be found on our website. The Nominating Committee will reach out to you after you complete that step. If you have questions I’m also available to speak with you about more specifics regarding the Director position.

3. ANNUAL MEETING, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16,2021, 8:00 PM; initially at the Pool Parking Lot, remainder Virtual. The 2021 Annual Meeting of the Members of the Association will occur in the same format as the 2020 Annual Meeting. The meeting will start in the Pool Parking Lot and is intended to be a short duration due to the environmental considerations. There will be a brief recess then the meeting will continue in the fully virtual format as currently employed for the Board Meetings. There will be no food or beverages served, there are no restroom facilities available, and if you need a chair please bring your own. The Annual Meeting Notice, Agenda, Proxy Form and Call for Candidates were mailed either physically or electronically last week. As I stated in the last item, please consider submitting your name for a Director position – fresh insight and enthusiasm is welcomed on the board.

4. ELECTRONIC CONSENT FORMS. For those who may not know, electronic consent forms provide the Association the ability to send certain communications to you electronically only, thereby saving us the cost of printing and mailing those documents. The form is available on our website within Policy Resolution 17-04 and within the PWCA Forms sub-section.

5. ROAD RAIDERS CLEANUP EVENT; MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2021, 8:00AM, Roberts Road 100 yards south of Commonwealth Blvd intersection. Please see the following from Road Raiders. More information may be found on our website. “Next Monday, November 1 we will be sponsoring a special clean-up day for Shane’s Creek (watershed to Royal Lake) from the Roberts Road dam (near Commonwealth Blvd) towards the lake. 8-10AM, please come dressed for the weather and walking in forested parklands with gloves. We are sponsoring this special clean-up since the FCPS school system has “fall break” (Mon-Tuesday) for students. If you are a student, parent, neighbor or retired community member, YOU can help us out on Monday morning (all activity levels including just “manning the table” for sign-ups).”

Thank you for taking the time to review this.

Regards,

Mark

Good early evening to all. Please see below for several upcoming events and a few informational topics.

PERMANENT LINKS:
PWCA Website: www.parkwestcommunity.org
PWCA Parking Link: https://parkwestcommunity.org/parking/

SEASONAL LINKS: No links currently

COVID-19 Links:
CDC guidance: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Johns Hopkins GLobal COVID-19 Map and Coronavirus Resources: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html
State-wide analysis and guidance: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/
County-specific guidance: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/covid19/
County Emergency Preparedness: https://fairfaxcountyemergency.wpcomstaging.com/category/coronavirus-covid-19/

1. FOUND ITEM. An Air Pods Pro case was found at the playground on August 25th. If they belong to you please text Emily at 202-276-2135 to verify the item and coordinate the return of the item.
2. VOLUNTEER WATERSHED MARKER PROGRAM; Saturday, October 9, 2021; 9:00 AM; Pool Parking Lot. Meet with us at the pool house to join two crews who will be going out to learn about local watershed protection and do our part by marking the Park West Community Association storm drain basins (sidewalks). Crews can receive volunteer hours for students or adults signed by our Environmental Committee for supporting the Fairfax
   County Program. The volunteering activities will include light walking, lifting, and application of drain markers. We have attached a one page write-up from the County which outlines our shared watershed responsibilities to watershed management and how it effects local environments, water and soil. If you have any questions, please contact Environment@parkwestcommunity.org.
3. FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING; Tuesday, October 12, 2021; 7:00 PM; Virtual; https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1497562524. The Finance Committee will conduct a committee meeting to complete the line item review of the 2022 budget. Members are welcome to attend – please understand this is a committee meeting rather than a full Board of Directors meeting.
4. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING; Tuesday, October 19, 2021; 7:00 PM; Virtual. The monthly Board of Directors meeting will be conducted via the RingCentral virtual meeting framework. See the website under ‘Meetings’, select the year (2021), then the meeting (20211019). Document #01-1 contains the information to join the meeting.
5. ANNUAL MEETING, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16,2021, 8:00 PM; initially at the Pool Parking Lot, remainder Virtual. The 2021 Annual Meeting of the Members of the Association will occur in the same format as the 2020 Annual Meeting. The meeting will start in the Pool Parking Lot and is intended to be a short duration due to the environmental considerations. There will be a brief recess then the meeting will continue in the fully virtual format as currently employed for the Board Meetings. There will be no food or beverages served, there are no restroom facilities available, and if you need a chair please bring your own. The Annual Meeting Notice, Agenda, Proxy Form and Call for Candidates will be distributed in the near future. Please consider submitting your name for a Director position – fresh insight and enthusiasm is welcomed on the board.
6. STREET LIGHT OUTAGES. Dominion is working the pool parking lot light issue – the current metal-halide bulb will be replaced with an LED lamp assembly. There is also a street light issue on Carriagepark Road – that is in work. Finally, two street lights are always operational located on upper Gainsborough Drive. That appears to be a photocell challenge and is also in work.
7. TUESDAY’S TALES. The readings for children will resume next spring/summer. As a reminder – there are books for both children and adults at the lending library. Feel free to drop by, browse the titles, and relax on the patio with a newly-discovered book from the library or with one you brought.
8. TRASH CANS AND RECYCLE BINS AVAILABLE, Pool. We have had several of the trash cans and recycling bins that have been left out at the collection points for extended periods of time down at the pool currently. If you would like to use one of the containers please feel
   free to go down and grab one. We HIGHLY recommend marking your residence address on the container. They will be there until October 12th when Patriot will pick up the remaining containers for re-allocation.

Thank you for reading this, please enjoy your evening.

Regards,

Mark