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PWCA Information for Members and Residents (September 2021, Message #2)

Good morning! Just a few quick items for you as I sit on my deck enjoying the gorgeous weather. Please find the latest information below.

PERMANENT LINKS:
PWCA Website: www.parkwestcommunity.org
PWCA Pool Link: www.parkwestcommunity.org/living-in-pwca/

SEASONAL LINKS:
Direct Pool Sign-In Link:
http://www.signupgenius.com/tabs/13576DF05A6CDEAC1AA3-pwcasign

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. POOL OPERATING HOURS. While the water will be a little chilly, you still have two days to enjoy the sun on the pool deck! As with each end-of-season, we could use some help in storing furniture on Sunday and accomplishing other required actions throughout this weekend. Please contact either pool@parkwestcommunity.org or myself if you’d like to
take on or assist in any of these actions.

Specific Hours:
Saturday, September 11: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday, September 12: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Sunday, September 12: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Puppy Plunge – no humans
allowed in the pool during this last hour.

2. PUPPY PLUNGE; SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2021; 6:00 PM; POOL. TOMORROW, our inaugural Puppy Plunge will finally occur! Attached/linked to this message are two documents for your review and for those wanting to attend with their dogs, to take action on. Key item to remember is to bring proof of the 2021 Fairfax County dog license with you. This can either be the current tag or the current receipt from the County. The license will be returned to you after review. You will also need to sign the agreement prior to entering the pool deck with your dog. We will have two dog egress locations (the permanent steps and a temporary dog ramp) in the main pool. The main pool and the wading pool will both be available for your dogs’ enjoyment during this hour.

3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING; September 21, 2021; 7:00 PM; Virtual. The September board meeting will be conducted via the RingCentral virtual meeting framework. See the website under ‘Meetings’, select the year (2021), then the meeting (20210921). Document #01-1 contains the information to join the meeting.

4. POOL PARKING LOT STREET LIGHT OUTAGE. We are aware of the parking lot light outage. Dominion is working the issue – the current plan is to replace the current metal-halide bulb with an LED lamp assembly.

5. COMMON GROUND UPCOMING WORK. For your situational awareness, fall turf maintenance actions are scheduled to begin next week. You’ll be seeing crews spreading topsoil and seed in various locations throughout the community. We’re starting earlier this year to give the seed a chance to root in before the leaf cleanups start next month. You’ll also see fertilization, erosion control work, retaining wall work, and general crew days in the near-term.

6. ANNUAL MEETING – CALL FOR NOMINATIONS. With our Annual Meeting coming up in November we attached a nomination form in the August 2021 newsletter. Each year three of our nine member Board of Directors are up for election. Please consider submitting your name for consideration by the membership. If that seems to large a step, consider volunteering for any one of our committees. I KNOW they’d be happy for any assistance you could provide.

Thank you for reading this, enjoy the weekend while also remember those we lost during the events that occurred 20 years ago.

Regards,

Mark

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Labor Day Social Specifics and Puppy Plunge Information

Good morning! One more email for you listing the specifics for the event today along with some information on the Puppy Plunge next Sunday.

LABOR DAY SOCIAL
The Labor Day Social is on for today, and we have beautiful weather for it! Setup is at 4:00 PM, and the Social starts at 5:00 PM at the pool. We would like to share a few points with regards to our protocols this year:

1) Following county and CDC guidelines, unvaccinated individuals should plan to wear a mask except when eating or when in the pool; we encourage vaccinated individuals to also wear a mask at those times.

2) We are not renting additional furniture for this event. If we get a large turnout you may consider bringing your own chairs or just sitting on the concrete.

2)Sign-in at the pool is still required for this event. You can sign in ahead of time at the Direct Pool Sign-In Link (http://www.signupgenius.com/tabs/13576DF05A6CDEAC1AA3-pwcasign) or on a sign-up sheet at the entrance to the event. Hand sanitizer will be available at the sign-in table for your use.

3) We’ll have boxed meals from Red Hot & Blue for you this year – think of this as our substitute for the Fourth of July social we normally have. The boxes include different combinations of meats and sides, which will include utensils and napkins. The boxes will be clearly labeled, so please only take a filled closed box. Do not sort through the boxes or open them until you return to your table. Please keep your forks for cakes, to reduce waste from the event.

4) We’ll have 5-gallon containers with iced tea, lemonade, and water. Hand sanitizer and wipes will be available on the table with the drinks for your use. Please consider bringing a reusable cup with you to reduce waste from the event.

5) We’ll have two cakes that will be cut and placed on plates by a gloved volunteer. Remember to hang on to your forks!

6) We have some activities for the children planned. Hand sanitizer will be available, and we ask that all children wear a mask while participating.

For those of you who volunteered, we will see you at the pool at 4:00pm. For everyone, please show your regard for your neighbors in following the guidelines above. If you are feeling unwell, please do not attend, and use your common sense and judgement when interacting with groups or touching surfaces.

PUPPY PLUNGE INFORMATION

PUPPY PLUNGE; SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2021; 6:00 PM; POOL. Our inaugural Puppy Plunge is finally on for this year! Attached/linked to this message are two documents (Letter and Agreement) for your review and for those wanting to attend with their dogs, to take action on. Key item to remember is to bring proof of the 2021 Fairfax County dog license with you. The license will be returned to you after review. You will also need to sign the agreement prior to entering the pool deck with your dog. We plan to have two dog egress locations (the permanent steps and a temporary dog ramp) in the main pool.

Look forward to seeing you later today and next weekend!

Regards,

Mark

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PWCA Information for Members and Residents (September 2021, Message #1)

Good evening. I hope you’ve been able to enjoy some of this fantastic weather we’ve had once the remnants of Ida cleared our area. Please find the latest information below.

PERMANENT LINKS:
PWCA Website: www.parkwestcommunity.org
PWCA Pool Link: www.parkwestcommunity.org/living-in-pwca/

SEASONAL LINKS:
Direct Pool Sign-In Link: http://www.signupgenius.com/tabs/13576DF05A6CDEAC1AA3-pwcasign

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. POOL OPERATING HOURS. Only a few days left to enjoy the pool for this season! Our pool continues operating on the modified schedule, operating from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on all Fairfax County public school days and normal hours on non school days through Labor Day.

Specific Hours:
Friday, September 3: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday, September 4: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sunday, September 5 and Monday September 6: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday, September 11: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday, September 12: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Sunday, September 12: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Puppy Plunge – no humans allowed in the pool during this last hour.

2. LABOR DAY SOCIAL; SATURDAY; September 4, 2021; Setup at 4:00 PM; Social starts at 5:00 PM. The Labor Day social is TOMORROW! We’ll have boxed meals from Red Hot & Blue for you this year – think of this as our substitute for the Fourth of July social we normally have. See the flyer on the website. Policies remain the same as I listed in previous
messages. The Pool and Social Committees are jointly leading this effort, please contact pool@parkwestcommunity.org or social@parkwestcommunity.org with any questions.

3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING; September 21, 2021; 7:00 PM; Virtual. The September board meeting will be conducted via the RingCentral virtual meeting framework. See the website under ‘Meetings’, select the year (2021), then the meeting (20210921). Document #01-1 contains the information to join the meeting.

4. PETS ON COMMON GROUND. Another topic that needs to be addressed once again is how those of us who have pets control them when upon our common ground. All common ground within the community falls under Fairfax County code. Pets must be carried or leashed when on common ground. I’ve had two emails in the last week from individuals whose rescue pets have not reacted well to unknown dogs rushing up to them. Please be considerate of your fellow community residents and leash your dogs when you walk them. Please see our Community Rules, Section 3.3 for further information.

5. BASKETBALL COURT RESURFACING PROJECT. This project pivoted to a striping-only project due to cost increases and is now complete.

6. ANNUAL MEETING – CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: With our Annual Meeting coming up in November we attached a nomination form in the August 2021 newsletter. Each year three of our nine-member Board of Directors are up for election. Please consider submitting your name for consideration by the membership. If that seems to large a step, consider volunteering for any one of our committees. I KNOW they’d be happy for any assistance you could provide.

Thank you for reading this, enjoy this upcoming Labor Day weekend.

Regards,

Mark

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PWCA Information for Members and Residents (August 2021, Message #2)

Good afternoon. Please find the latest information below.

PERMANENT LINKS:
PWCA Website: www.parkwestcommunity.org
PWCA Pool Link: www.parkwestcommunity.org/living-in-pwca/

SEASONAL LINKS:
Direct Pool Sign-In Link: http://www.signupgenius.com/tabs/13576DF05A6CDEAC1AA3-pwcasign

1.  BASKETBALL COURT RESURFACING PROJECT.  The start date is still undetermined but will be less than the week duration.

2.  POOL OPERATING HOURS.  See our planned operating schedule for the remainder of the season below.

Monday, August 23 through Friday, August 27:  4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday, August 28:  11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sunday, August 29:  11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Monday, August 30 through Thursday, September 2: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Friday, September 3: 11:00 AM to 8:00PM
Saturday, September 4:  11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sunday, September 5 and Monday September 6:  11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday, September 11:  11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday, September 12:  11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.  6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Puppy
Plunge – no humans allowed in the pool during this last hour

3.  TUESDAY’s TALES.  Tuesday’s Tales is currently on break.

4.  LABOR DAY SOCIAL; SATURDAY; September 4, 2021; Setup at 4:00 PM. Social starts at 5:00 PM.  The Labor Day social is on!  We’ll have boxed meals from Red Hot & Blue for you this year – think of this as our substitute for the Fourth of July social we normally have.  Further information will be coming out but some of the points I’m aware include:   #1 – we’ll have the 5-gallon containers with drinks.  Please consider bring a reusable cup with you.  #2 – we’ll have boxes of different combinations, please only take a filled closed box.  #3 – we plan to have cake.  That cake will be served by certain individuals on plates for you to pick up.  #4 – The boxes come with their own utensils.  Please use the same utensils for your cake.  #5 – we are not renting additional furniture for this event.  If we get a large turnout you may want to consider bringing your own chairs or just sitting on the concrete.  Lastly, we could still some additional help to work the event.  A sign-up is available for you to volunteer https://www.signupgenius.com/tabs/13576DF05A6CDEAC1AA3-pwcaday. It is also linked from the pool sign-in framework or you can just contact the POCs.  The Pool and Social Committees are jointly leading this effort, please contact pool@parkwestcommunity.org or social@parkwestcommunity.org with any questions.  The rain date for this event will be Sunday, September 5th if necessary.

5.  AUGUST 2021 NEWSLETTER.  This edition is published as a digital-only newsletter available from the website.  If you need a hard-copy please contact communications@parkwestcommunity.org.

6.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING; September 21, 2021; 7:00 PM; Virtual.  The September board meeting will be conducted via the RingCentral virtual meeting framework.  See the website under ‘Meetings’, select the year (2021), then the meeting (20210921).  Document #01-1 contains the information to join the meeting.

7.  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 in the August 2021 newsletter.

8.  ANNUAL MEETING – CALL FOR NOMINATIONS. With our Annual Meeting coming up in November we attached a nomination form in the August 2021 newsletter.  Each year three of our nine-member Board of Directors are up for election.  Please consider submitting your name for consideration by the membership.  If that seems to large a step, consider volunteering for any one of our committees.  I KNOW they’d be happy for any assistance you could provide.

9.  TRASH AND RECYCLING.  We included the current synopsized trash and recycling rules in the August newsletter.  With the turnover to new tenants and owners, if everyone could review the rules we would greatly appreciate it.  We are starting to have items placed out that require advance notice to Patriot.  Some of these items carry a charge for disposal.  If you have items to dispose of please be considerate to your neighbors and to the community and take the responsibility to get rid of such items correctly.

10.  PARKING.  With the addition of new residents to our community I thought I’d just give you a couple of thoughts based on some recent events.  #1 – When parking in any curb-side parking ensure both your front and rear wheels are on the concrete gutter.  #2 – Do not park in any yellow painted curbs, nor any white painted curbs during any snow-emergency designated times by the Association.  #3 – The entire community (assigned and unassigned spaces) is permit parking only – have a permit in your vehicle or risk the vehicle being towed.  #4 – If you are parked in any visitor space or at any curb-side parking, remember to move your vehicle every week, after ten days your vehicle is subject to towing.  #5 – No parking or storage of any vehicles (e.g. trailers, motorcycles) on common areas.  #6 – no parking at the pool parking lot unless actively using the pool or upon approval from the Association.  If you have questions or need more information, please review the Community Rules on our website.

Thank you for reading this, enjoy the rest of your day.

Regards,

Mark

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PWCA Information for Members and Residents (August 2021, Message #1)

Good evening to each of you. please find the latest information below.

PERMANENT LINKS:
PWCA Website:  www.parkwestcommunity.org
PWCA Pool Link: www.parkwestcommunity.org/living-in-pwca/

SEASONAL LINKS:
Direct Pool Sign-In Link:
http://www.signupgenius.com/tabs/13576DF05A6CDEAC1AA3-pwcasign

  1. BASKETBALL COURT RESURFACING PROJECT. Start date still undetermined as some recent complications have arisen. More information to follow.
  2. POOL OPERATING HOUR CHANGE.  Effective August 23rd, our pool will be open from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on all Fairfax County public school days. The pool will operate at normal hours on non school days from August 23rd through Labor Day.  The weekend after Labor Day is still planned to occur but is not guaranteed at this moment.
  3. LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION CLASS; TUESDAY (TOMORROW); August 17, 2021; 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM.  In support of Atlantic’s efforts to hire additional staff to support the remainder of the season, another lifeguard certification will occur tomorrow.  There will not be many attendees at this certification course but please be aware if you patronize the pool during that period of time that parts of the pool and pool deck will be reserved for the certification course.
  4. TUESDAY’s TALES, EACH TUESDAY, 10:00 AM, Lending Library Patio.  Tuesday’s Tales is in full swing!  All children are welcome, the books are oriented toward pre-K through 2nd graders. There will be a story read by one of your KPW neighbors, followed by a fun activity!  Please bring a blanket or beach towel to sit on so that we can practice social distancing. All children should wear a mask.  See the website or the notice at the pool house for further information.
  5. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING; TOMORROW; August 17, 2021; 7:00 PM; Virtual.  The August board meeting will be conducted via the RingCentral virtual meeting framework.  See the website under ‘Meetings’, select the year (2021), then the meeting (20210817).  Document #01-1 contains the information to join the meeting
  6. LABOR DAY SOCIAL; SATURDAY; September 4, 2021; Setup at 4:00 PM. Social starts at 5:00 PM.  The Labor Day social is on!  We’ll have boxed meals from Red Hot & Blue for you this year – think of this as our substitute for the Fourth of July social we normally have.  Further information will be coming out but some of the points I’m aware include:
    1. – we’ll have the 5-gallon containers with drinks.  Please consider bringing a reusable cup with you. 
    2. – we’ll have boxes of different combinations, please only take a filled closed box.
    3. – we plan to have cake.  That cake will be served by certain individuals on plates for you to pick up. 
    4. – The boxes come with their own utensils.  Please use the same utensils for your cake. 
    5. – we are not renting additional furniture for this event.  If we get a large turnout you may want to consider bringing your own chairs or just sitting on the concrete. 
    6. Lastly, we could still some additional help to work the event.  A sign-up is available for you to volunteer https://www.signupgenius.com/tabs/13576DF05A6CDEAC1AA3-pwcaday.  It is also linked from the pool sign-in framework or you can just contact the POCs.  The Pool and Social Committees are jointly leading this effort, please contact pool@parkwestcommunity.org or social@parkwestcommunity.org with any questions.  The rain date for this event will be Sunday, September 5th if necessary.
  7. AUGUST 2021 NEWSLETTER.  Will be available in the near future.  As with the previous issues over the past year, this edition will be digital-only available from the website.  If you need a hard-copy please contact communications@parkwestcommunity.org.
  8. TRASH AND RECYCLING.  We included the current synopsized trash and recycling rules in the August newsletter.  With the turnover to new tenants and owners, if everyone could review the rules we would greatly appreciate it.  We are starting to have items placed out that require advance notice to Patriot.  Some of these items carry a charge for disposal.  If you have items to dispose of please be considerate to your neighbors and to the community and take the responsibility to get rid of such items correctly.

Thank you for reading this, enjoy your evening.

Regards,

Mark