Author: Mark Griffin

Good morning. Busy month so a variety of items for your consideration.

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

SEASONAL LINKS:
2022 Pool Pass Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cdp-fvgL5b3sy2SPgKBdgLC0VAjDU34Y/view
2022 Pool Season Documents: https://parkwestcommunity.org/pool/
ACC Documents: https://parkwestcommunity.org/architectural-control-committee/

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/

INFORMATION ITEMS:

1. PLAYGROUND WORK, DELAYED WORK START DATE. The planned start date is undetermined due to crew availability. More information to follow. For those who patronize the playground – we will be undertaking replacement of the edge walls. You can expect up to two weeks of playground closure during this project. Once the edge walls are replaced we will install a certified safety surface of loose fill engineered wood fiber. Please do not use the playground during this timeframe. See the monthly meeting minutes for further information.
2. BASKETBALL COURT, DELAYED CLOSURE DATE. During the edge wall construction project the basketball courts will be closed for the duration of the project.
3. POOL PASS DISTRIBUTION; SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2022; 2:00PM to 4:00PM and SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2022; 1:00PM to 3:00PM; POOL PARKING LOT. For those residences who will have submitted their application by April 30th and meet the criteria listed on the application, the 2022 pool pass distribution will occur at the pool on the two dates listed above. Photo IDs are required for pass pickup and when entering the pool deck. For those who submitted on May 1st or after – you will be notified of your pickup dates later this month.
4. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING; TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022; 7:00PM. The May board meeting will be conducted via the RingCentral virtual meeting framework. See the website under ‘Meetings’, select the year (2022), then the meeting (20220517). Document #01-1 contains the information to join the meeting.
5. POOL OPENING DAY; May 28, 2022; 11:00AM. Pool operations will follow the same basic rules as last year. Hours of operations will be as normal through Labor Day with the option for the next weekend after Labor Day weekend also possible. This schedule may be adjusted based on pandemic-related external inputs. Sign-in to the pool will again be accomplished through the SignUpGenius framework as accomplished last year. Please be courteous to our lifeguards and accomplish your sign-in – this is part of our safety rules and protocols. The pool staff, PWCA Board and PWCA Pool Volunteers reserve the right to refuse entry to any patron exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms and to eject any member not adhering to safety protocols or pool rules.
6. POOL OPENING DAY KICKOFF SOCIAL AND SUNDAES ON SATURDAY; MAY 28, 2022, 12:00PM. Please come enjoy a hot dog, chips, and a sundae to celebrate the opening of the pool!
7. LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION CLASSES, POOL DECK. Our pool management contractor will be conducting lifeguard certification classes on our pool deck at various times during the month of May.
8. OPEN DIRECTOR POSITION. Request your consideration to place your name forward to fill an open Director position. We continue to look for people who are invested in 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.
9. RESIDENT OWNER AND NON-RESIDENT OWNER PARKING PERMIT (HANG TAG) RENEWALS. Our annual owner guest (“hangtag”) permit renewal usually scheduled for April/May 2022 will be deferred to April/May 2023. Owners with concerns or questions may call the Parking Committee Chair for further information.
10. TREE WORK. The pruning portion of our Spring 2022 Tree Work will occur on May 24th and May 25th. The removal portion is planned to start between May 11th and May 18th. Residences/parking to be impacted will be notified as the timeframe near/becomes more clear.

Please enjoy the remainder of your weekend and for all are are celebrating – HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!!

Regards,

Mark

Good morning. Busy month so a variety of items for your consideration.

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

SEASONAL LINKS:
2022 Pool Pass Application:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cdp-fvgL5b3sy2SPgKBdgLC0VAjDU34Y/view
2022 Pool Season Documents:   https://parkwestcommunity.org/pool/
ACC Documents:  https://parkwestcommunity.org/architectural-control-committee/

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/

INFORMATION ITEMS:

1.  POOL PASS APPLICATIONS; DEADLINE TOMORROW (SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2022) TO HAVE PASSES AT OPENING DAY.   Pool season countdown clock at less than ONE MONTH!  Please complete your applications by tomorrow evening to give our volunteers time to create the passes in a measured manner.  We are creating passes after applications are received.  Be aware – due to the amount of actions ongoing if you do not have your application in by tomorrow you will not have passes available for you to pick up in time for Opening Day.

2.  SPRING 2022 ACC INSPECTION; TOMORROW; SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2022; 10:00AM; POOL.  Our spring inspection will occur tomorrow morning!  The inspection will be conducted by teams.  Each team will be led by either a Director or a Summit representative.  All teams will have at least one person with previous experience accomplishing the inspection.  Please consider giving a few hours of your time to assist on an inspection team – no experience necessary.

3.  PLAYGROUND WORK, PLANNED START DATE 9 MAY 2022.  For those who patronize the playground – we will be undertaking replacement of the edge walls starting on or shortly after the 9th of May.   You can expect up to two weeks of playground closure during this project.  Once the edge walls are replaced we will install a certified safety surface of loose fill engineered wood fiber.  Please do not use the playground during this timeframe.  See the monthly meeting minutes for further information.

4.  BASKETBALL COURT, IMPACT TO ACCESS OR POTENTIAL CLOSURE; ON OR AFTER MAY 9, 2022.  Due to the edge wall installation project for the playground, the basketball court may have limited access or even no access during the project.

5.  POOL PASS DISTRIBUTION; SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2022; 2:00PM to 4:00PM and SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2022; 1:00PM to 3:00PM; POOL PARKING LOT.  For those who will have submitted their application by tomorrow and meet the criteria listed on the application, the 2022 pool pass distribution will occur at the pool on the two dates listed above.  Photo IDs are required for pass pickup and when entering the pool deck.

6.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING; TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022; 7:00PM. The May board meeting will be conducted via the RingCentral virtual meeting framework. See the website under ‘Meetings’, select the year (2022), then the meeting (20220517). Document #01-1 contains the information to join the meeting.

7.  POOL OPENING DAY; May 28, 2022; 11:00AM.  Pool operations will follow the same basic rules as last year.  Hours of operations will be as normal through Labor Day with the option for the next weekend after Labor Day weekend also possible.  This schedule may be adjusted based on pandemic-related external inputs.  Sign-in to the pool will again be accomplished through the SIgnUpGenius framework as accomplished last year.  Please be courteous to our lifeguards and accomplish your sign-in – this is part of our safety rules and protocols.  The pool staff, PWCA Board and PWCA Pool Volunteers reserve the right to refuse entry to any patron exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms and to eject any member not adhering to safety protocols or pool rules.

8.  LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION CLASSES, POOL DECK.  Our pool management contractor will be conducting lifeguard certification classes on our pool deck at various times during the month of May.

9.  OPEN DIRECTOR POSITION. Request your consideration to place your name forward to fill an open Director position.  We continue to look for people who are invested in 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.

10.  RESIDENT OWNER AND NON-RESIDENT OWNER PARKING PERMIT (HANG TAG) RENEWALS. Our annual owner guest (“hangtag”) permit renewal usually scheduled for April/May 2022 will be deferred to April/May 2023.  Owners with concerns or questions may call the Parking Committee Chair for further information.

11.  TREE WORK.  Part of our Spring 2022 Tree Work will occur on May 24th and May 25th.  The remainder is planned to occur between May 9th and May 13th.  Residences/parking to be impacted will be notified as the timeframe near/becomes more clear.

12.  GROUNDS CARE REMINDERS.  Thank you to those who have responded to this topic in my previous message.  Including once more in this message.  Please keep the following in mind to help our community: #1 – keep your vehicle bumpers off the curb during mowing days as the crew cannot mow, edge or trim (as appropriate) when your vehicle is parked on top of the turf.  #2 – For those of you who have landscaped up to the sidewalk – you are responsible to keep the sidewalk edge nearest your residence clean if the edger cannot be operated safely.  #3 – Keep all items stored inside your fence / or your property for those without rear fences.   See the ACC and ECC Rules for additional information.

Enjoy your weekend – hope you see you soon! (perhaps even tomorrow???)…….

Regards,

Mark

Good evening! Several items for your consideration tonight.

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

SEASONAL LINKS:
2022 Pool Pass Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cdp-fvgL5b3sy2SPgKBdgLC0VAjDU34Y/view
2022 Pool Season Documents: https://parkwestcommunity.org/pool/
ACC Documents: https://parkwestcommunity.org/architectural-control-committee/

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/

INFORMATION ITEMS:

1. PWCA COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP EVENT; SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022; 9:00AM; POOL. TOMORROW!!!!!!! Please come help us clean-up our community! In conjunction with Earth Day (April 22nd this year) we’ll work to reduce the loose trash throughout our community that winds up in our naturalized areas. We’ll provide bag, gloves and grabbing claws for you. Recommend you wear trousers as there are thorny plants in some of the naturalized areas. All ages welcome. If you or your family members require service hours, both our events and the Road Raider events do qualify for those kinds of civic engagement events. If you have questions or comments, please follow up with our ECC Chair at Environment@Parkwestcommunity.org.
2. ROAD RAIDERS CLEAN-UP EVENT, SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022; 9:00AM; ROYAL LAKE. Road Raiders will also be conducting a cleanup at Royal Lake park from 0900 – 1100 on April 23rd. See our website under Association Meetings. The April 2022 BoD Meeting has further information.
3. POOL PASS APPLICATIONS; APPLY NO LATER THAN SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 20222. We are FIVE WEEKS AWAY from our pool opening for the season. We have had 40 residences submit their application as of today – please complete your applications as soon as practical to give our volunteers time to create the passes in a measured manner. We are creating passes after applications are received to reduce the workload on our volunteers so be aware if you wait too long to submit your application you will not have your passes at the beginning of the season.
4. SPRING 2022 ACC INSPECTION; SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2022; 10:00AM; POOL. Our spring inspection will be here next weekend! The inspection will be conducted by teams. Each team will be led by either a Director or a Summit representative. All teams will have at least one person with previous experience accomplishing the inspection. Please consider giving a few hours of your time to assist on an inspection team – no experience necessary.
5. PLAYGROUND WORK, PLANNED START DATE 9 MAY 2022. For those who patronize the playground – we will be undertaking replacement of the edge walls in the near-term. Installation timeline is still somewhat unclear but we anticipate starting on or shortly after the 9th of May. You can expect up to two weeks of playground closure during this project. Once the edge walls are replaced we will also be installing a certified safety surface of loose fill engineered wood fiber. Please do not use the playground during this timeframe.
6. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING; TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022; 7:00PM. The May board meeting will be conducted via the RingCentral virtual meeting framework. See the website under ‘Meetings’, select the year (2022), then the meeting (20220517). Document #01-1 contains the information to join the meeting.
7. NOISE. With Spring in full swing there will be private events occurring within our community. As we all have at least one shared wall in our residence, noise can be an issue for some of our residents. If you are impacted by noise, please consider speaking with the residence causing your discomfort. Should you be on the receiving end of such a request, please be courteous to your neighbors and turn your volume down. For all residents, should conversations not elicit a satisfactory response, please refer to the Fairfax County Noise Ordinance: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/zoning/noise-ordinance. In general, quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. from Sunday through Thursday and from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Friday, Saturday, and the day before a Federal Holiday. To report violations of the ordinance please call the Police Department non-emergency number at (703) 691-2131. This information may also be found on our website under the ‘Living in PWCA’ tab.
8. OPEN DIRECTOR POSITION. Request your consideration to place your name forward to fill an open Director position. We are looking for people who are invested in 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.
9. RESIDENT OWNER AND NON-RESIDENT OWNER PARKING PERMIT (HANG TAG) RENEWALS. Our annual owner guest (“hangtag”) permit renewal usually scheduled for April/May 2022 will be deferred to April/May 2023. Owners with concerns or questions may call the Parking Committee Chair for further information.
10. TREE WORK. Our Spring 2022 Tree Work will begin in a next few weeks. More information to follow.

I hope you enjoy your weekend – hope you see you soon! (perhaps even tomorrow???)…….

Regards,

Mark

Good morning. Rather a lot of items for your consideration within this message.

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

SEASONAL LINKS:
2022 Pool Pass Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cdp-fvgL5b3sy2SPgKBdgLC0VAjDU34Y/view
2022 Pool Season Documents: https://parkwestcommunity.org/pool/
ACC Documents: https://parkwestcommunity.org/architectural-control-committee/

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/

INFORMATION ITEMS:

1. EASTER EGG HUNT; SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2022; 11:00AM; TOT LOT. Our first social event in a REALLY long time! The event is planned to occur with slight modifications from prior events. Children under the age of 12 are invited to participate in the hunt. Volunteers to help set up the event would be greatly appreciated – setup will occur at 9:30AM at the Tot Lot.
2. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING; TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2022; 7:00PM. The April board meeting will be conducted via the RingCentral virtual meeting framework. See the website under ‘Meetings’, select the year (2022), then the meeting (20220419). Document #01-1 contains the information to join the meeting.
3. PWCA COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP EVENT; SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022; 9:00AM; POOL. Please come help us clean-up our community this Spring! In conjunction with Earth Day (April 22nd this year) we’ll work to reduce the loose trash throughout our community that winds up in our naturalized areas. We’ll provide bag, gloves and grabbing claws for you. All ages welcome. If you or your family members require service hours, both our events and the Road Raider events do qualify for those kinds of civic engagement events. If you have questions or comments, please follow up with our ECC Chair at Environment@Parkwestcommunity.org.
4. SPRING 2022 ACC INSPECTION; SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2022; 10:00AM; POOL. Our spring inspection will be here in just over 2 weeks! The inspection will be conducted by teams. Each team will be led by either a Director or a Summit representative. All teams will have at least one person with previous experience accomplishing the inspection. Please consider giving a few hours of your time to assist on an inspection team – no experience necessary.
5. POOL PASS APPLICATIONS; APPLY NO LATER THAN SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2022. We are just over ONE (1!) month away from our pool opening for the season. We have had 24 residences submit their application as of today – please complete your applications as soon as practical to give our volunteers time to create the passes in a measured manner. We are creating passes after applications are received to reduce the workload on our volunteers so be aware if you wait too long to submit your application you will not have your passes at the beginning of the season.
6. TREE WORK. Our Spring 2022 Tree Work will begin in a next few weeks. More information to follow.
7. PLAYGROUND WORK. For those who patronize the playground – we will be undertaking replacement of the edge walls in the near-term. Installation timeline is dependent on when the material is delivered to our contractor. You can expect up to two weeks of playground closure during this project. Once the edge walls are replaced we will also be installing a certified safety surface of loose fill engineered wood fiber. Please do not use the playground during this timeframe. More information to follow as the timeline becomes clear.
8. OPEN DIRECTOR POSITION. Request your consideration to place your name forward to fill an open Director position. We are looking for people who are invested in 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.
9. RESIDENT OWNER AND NON-RESIDENT OWNER PARKING PERMIT (HANG TAG) RENEWALS. Our annual owner guest (“hangtag”) permit renewal usually scheduled for April/May 2022 will be deferred to April/May 2023. Owners with concerns or questions may call the Parking Committee Chair for further information.
10. EMAIL SCAMS. As scammers become more astute in their phishing campaigns please remember to verify the accuracy of any communications purportedly coming from this Association or any representative. I personally will not be asking you to send funds. Summit has the Vantaca portal available to you to verify the status of your account and from that portal you can also pay any outstanding balances. You can find the link under the “Living in PWCA” section of the website, just scroll down to ‘Maintenance Assessments’.
11. PARKING REMINDER. All non-marked contractor vehicles (whether company-owned or private vehicles) parking in our community to accomplish work at your residence must have a permit. We highly recommend contacting your local parking official in advance to obtain temporary permits.
12. CONTRACTOR CLEAN-UP. All contractors must clean up all food, trash and construction debris from the common areas each day before they leave. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to make sure this gets done. Contact the ACC and/or the ECC for any questions or requests for a variance.
13. GROUNDS CARE REMINDERS. Spring growing is definitely here and we have started our mowing program for the season. Please keep the following in mind: #1 – keep your vehicle bumpers off the curb during mowing days as the crew cannot mow, edge or trim (as appropriate) when your vehicle is parked on top of the turf. #2 – For those of you who have landscaped up to the sidewalk – you are responsible to keep the sidewalk edge nearest your residence clean if the edger cannot be operated safely. #3 – Keep all items stored inside your fence / or your property for those without rear fences. See the ACC and ECC Rules for additional information.

I hope you enjoy your week, see you around the community!

Regards,

Mark