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PAGE 1
WINTER 20172018
ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS Final Update on Old Anglerrsquos Innmdashpage 2
Beautification Committee reportmdashpage 3
River Falls Chat Rules and Message from Chat Administratormdashpages 4 amp 5
Architectural ReviewCovenants Committeemdashpage 6
What is CARFmdashpage 7
RFCCA Membershipmdashpage 8
The Civic Association of River Falls
Neighborhood News
SAVE THE DATES RFCCA ANNUAL MEETING
Monday March 12th 800 PM River Falls Clubhouse
Learn whatrsquos planned for the upcoming swim and tennis season
CARF ANNUAL MEETING Monday April 16th 800 PM
River Falls Clubhouse
The Civic Association of River Falls invites all neighborhood resi-dents to attend this meeting
The CampO Canal on a rare wintery day this month
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PAGE 2
CARF Board of Directors 2017-18
President Keith Williams 3019835334 wactuarycomcastnet
Vice President Ted Duncan 3017857966 teduncsverizonnet
Secretary Brian Lerman (acting) 6175715709 brianlermangmailcom
Treasurer Holly Welch 3019833992 hol-lywelchverizonnet
Architectural Review CommitteeCovenants Gene Ebner 3012993176 ebnerfamcomcastnet
Beautification Linda Rieger 3013657593 lindariegerverizonnet
Community Activities Vacant
Directory Anne Killeen 3017060067 ackilleen1gmailcom
Membership Nancy Holahan 3019830725 nholahanverizonnet
Neighborhood Security Richard Halton (acting) 3016755164 rickbgoodgmailcom Eamonn Moran (acting) 2022583825 moranekgmailcom
Newsletter Nancy Holahan Editor and Layout 3019830725 nholahanveri-zonnet
RiverFallsChat Andi Tepper 3014698758 tepperasgmailcom
Welcoming Committee Kimberly Halton (acting) 2022509418 kimberlyavgmailcom Elsa Teotia (act-ing) 8479227362 teotiaelsagmailcom
RFCCA Liaison Ken Markowitz 3019834266 rfcca2012gmailcom
Old Anglerrsquos Inn Final Update
In 2014 the owners of Old Anglerrsquos Inn filed an ap-plication with the county that requested approval from the county to build a ldquocountry innrdquo on the 7 acre property on the hillside above the existing OAI structure In the opinion of most of the immediate OAI neighbors many River Falls residents and local civic associationsmdashincluding CARF the HOA for the new section of River Falls the Woodrock Homewon-ers Assocation the Brickyard Coalition and the West Montgomery County Citizens Associationmdashthis pro-posed commercial building would not comply with the Potomac Master Plan and would not comply with ex-isting county zoning laws As a result these civic associations banded together to stop this proposed development
On October 31 2017 the Montgomery County Coun-cil adopted ZTA 17-04 clarifying that Country Inns could only be established on property that abuts land that is zoned rural None of the land that abuts the property that is owned by the owners of OAI is zoned rural
Following a formal request from the civic associa-tions on December 25 2017 the Hearing Officer for the County Office of Zoning and Administrative Hear-ings ruled that since the OAI property does not meet the location requirements for a Country Inn as estab-lished by ZTA 17-04 a County Inn would not be permitted on that property As a result of this con-clusion the Hearing Officer dismissed the application filed by OAI
We do not know what further plans the owners of OAI may have with respect to this property but at this point it would appear that future potential devel-opment would need to be residential in nature since this property is zoned residential
Keith Williams
Keith Williams CARF President
PAGE 3
Reminders About Dogs
Use a Leash Always walk your dog on leash for the safety of all including your dog
Unwanted Contact Do not allow your dog to approach another person or dog without permission Some people are afraid of dogs Some dogs do not wish to be approached by other dogs Leashed dogs may feel trapped and thus stressed or likely to fight if approached by another dog
Barking If your dog is barking for more than a minute or two bring the dog indoors
Scoop Please scoop in all common areas as well as in yards If you see someone not scooping offer them a plastic bag they may have forgotten to pack one Please double bag all dog waste before placing in your trash
Use Your Own Trash Can When on a walk do not place your dogrsquos waste in another residentrsquos trash
Grass and Shrubs Donrsquot allow your dog to soil a neighborrsquos lawn or shrubs
I am reaching out on behalf of Brookside Gardens and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) to inform CARF of an upcoming Green Matters Sympo-sium that may be of interest to you
Since 2004 Brookside Gardens has hosted the popular Green Matters Symposium on topics ranging from Gardening in a Changing Climate to Water-Wise Landscapes This yearrsquos focus is Restoring amp Renewing Our Urban Landscapes One of our featured speakers Jeff Lowenfels (award-winning author and columnist) explores the complex world of soil-dwelling organisms in his presentation Creating Healthy Soils Through Regenerative Gardening Practices 1100 am
Heather Holm (horticulturist biologist writer and landscape designer) tackles how increas-ing biodiversity can help restore ecosystems in her presentation Habitat Matters Restor-ing Ecosystem Functionality amp Biodiversity 115pm
Join me on Friday February 23rd from 800am ndash 400pm at the Silver Spring Civic Center in Downtown Silver Spring and take advantage of this incredible learning experience
Sign up today and receive the Early Bird Special offered until January 12th 2018 $85per-son After January 13th 2018 the price will go up to $99person Register at wwwActiveMONTGOMERYorg (Course 40522) or call Janet Senft at 301-962-1451 Registration includes light breakfast coffeetea and box lunch
Please note that the following CEUs will be offered for the event
bull American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA LA CES 50)bull Association of Professional Landscape Designers (ALPD 50)bull Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturist Program (CPH- 1)bull Maryland Master Gardener (50 hours)
I sincerely hope to see you there
Linda Rieger CARF Beautification Chair Master Gardener of Montgomery County University of Maryland Extension Services Potomac Village Garden Club
Beautification Committee Report
Linda Rieger Chair CARF Beautification Committee
Neighborhood News is the community newsletter of the Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) in Potomac MD It is published four times annually and delivered to residents by community volunteers It is also available online to members of CARF on RiverFallsChat and to members of the River Falls Community Center Association (RFCCA) through its web site at wwwRiverFallsorg
Articles may be edited should be of community-wide interest and may not be used to promote for-profit businesses Previously published material must include permission from the publisher and credit given
No part of Neighborhood News may be reprinted without written permission from the editor Pub-lished materials do not necessar-ily reflect the opinions of CARFrsquos Board of Directors
Submission deadlines are April 10 (spring issue) July 10 (summer issue) October 10 (fall issue) and January 10 (winter issue) Send material to Nancy Holahan Editor at nholahanverizonnet (pre-ferred) or 8113 Coach St Po-tomac MD 20854 or fax to 3019832434 In the subject line of e-mail please state ldquoCARF Newsletterrdquo Submissions must contain contributorrsquos name and the issue(s) in which the article is to appear
PAGE 4
River Falls Chat is the un-moderated listserv of the Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) The list-serv was formed to facilitate both official and informal communication among neighbors in River Falls The listserv is available to residents of River Falls who are members of CARF and their minor children who have parental permission The listserv is also available to a few individually approved dues-paying ldquoFriends of CARFrdquo who reside outside the neighborhood Communications posted on River Falls Chat are either ldquoofficialrdquo or ldquoinformalrdquo
Official communications are email messages originating from the CARF or RFCCA Boardsmdasheg meet-ing notices Architectural Review CommitteeCovenants (ARCC) notices messages about community safety announcements of swim and tennis sign-ups and public events held in the community and events held in the clubhouse
Informal communications are email messages originating from CARF members of the listserv List-serv members are welcome to post on any topic of general interest to the communitymdasheg commu-
nity safety events or classes information items or services needed or offered (tutoring babysitting etc) Postings of a pure-ly commercial or political nature are not permitted
Messages can be received in either individual or digest format To request changes in your Chat received-message status
(1) If you want to receive River Falls Chat messages in daily digest formmdashie a single email dailymdashrather than individual mes-sages then send a blank email to RiverFallsChat-digestyahoogroupscom
(2) If you want to resume receiving individual messages send a blank email to RiverFallsChat-normalyahoogroupscom
(3) If you want to stop receiving messages or digests (during vacation etc) send a blank email to RiverFallsChat-nomailyahoogroupscom You may resume receiving messages or digests by sending a blank email as indicated in (1) or (2)above
(4) You may send a request for help to RiverFallsChat-owneryahoogroupscom
River Falls Chat Rules of Usage
o Users must be 18 years old or submit written parental permission to riverfallschat-owneryahoogroupscom
o Messages must contain a ldquoSubjectrdquo line
o Users must identify themselves by first and last name at the end of all messages
o Postings of commercial or political messages or repeated postings of the same message within a short period oftime are discouraged and could result in removal from the listserv
o Using River Falls Chat for any personal attacks hostile remarks or foul language will result in removal from thelistserv
o Membership will be terminated for any member who receives notice of a Covenants violation from the ARCC orCARF President and who fails to remedy the violation within 90 days of such notice
River Falls Chat may not be used for commercial political or religious advocacy This guideline does not preclude the posting of messages that have broad interest and that are non-partisan in nature and does not prohibit the posting of messages regarding the availability of children or young adults for residential tasks (babysitting snow shoveling etc)
Note regarding the structure of River Falls Chat (nerd alert)
Chat actually consists of two parts the email list (listserv) and the group website (groupsyahoocomRiverFalls-Chat)
Everyone on Chat is enrolled in the listserv and thus receives messages from the group and can post messages to the group
Andi Tepper River Falls Chat Administrator
River Falls Chat
Continued on next page
PAGE 5
Those with a Yahoo ID (usually an email address that ends in yahoocom) can join the website and get access to the data stored there (message archive posted files such as the newsletter etc) If you do not have a Yahoo ID you cannot join the website (but you can still participate in the listserv)
Replying to Postings
If you try to reply to a posting by using Reply via web post then you are using the website to post your reply and must be a member of the website for it to work The recommended method of replying for listserv members is Reply to sender (which sends your reply directly to the original poster of the message you are replying to) or Reply to group (which sends your reply to the entire Chat group)
Important Message from Our River Falls Chat Administrator
We hope everyone has been enjoying the convenience of the online directory
One major benefit of this directory is the ability to automate the River Falls Chat membership list This will provide the convenience of adding new members and changing email addresses on a much timelier basis while ensuring that the Chat service remains available to all CARF members as originally intended
To this end email addresses used to access Chat must be in the online directory There is a separate field ldquoRF
Chat Emailrdquo in each personrsquos directory data record for this purpose This is necessary as (1) not everyone who has an email address listed in the directory wants to use that email address on Chat and (2) some use a different email ad-dress to access Chat than that listed in the directory Note that everyone currently on Chat already has their RF Chat Email field filled in
The reason for requiring this information is that the Chat group is implemented as a Yahoo group which does not require the name of subscribers only email addresses and we need a way to identify the people to whom the email addresses belong The Chat membership list is derived exclusively from the online directory
Further announcements regarding the automation of Chat membership will be disseminated via Chat postingsmdashstay tuned
Andi Tepper RF Chat Administrator tepperasgmailcom
Continued from previous page
Know a New Resident Contact Elsa Teotia (teotiaelsagmailcom) or Kimberly Halton (kim-berlyavgmailcom) with the newcomerrsquos name and address
A volunteer from the River Falls Welcoming Committee will visit and drop off CARFrsquos informational package for new residents
Blue Bow on a Mailbox This means the residents are new to River Falls Please introduce yourself and wel-come them to our community
PAGE 6
Gene Ebner Chair ARCCovenants Chair
Any exterior project to your home whether or not it necessitates a county building permitmdashincluding sheds and other ancillary structuresmdashrequires review by the River Falls Architectural Review Committee (ARC) unless it is an in-kind replacement of existing materials This is a homeowner obligation and not something your contractor will necessarily do unless you ask
Please be sure to review the River Falls Covenants and the Guidelines for Complying with the Covenants for guid-ance which are available in your CARF Directory They are also available on wwwriverfallsorg at the bottom of the CARF tab along with mailbox construction details
The Committee will gladly work with River Falls homeowners to ensure that their construction projects are in keep-ing with the Covenants and Guidelines as well as both architectural and safety standards We have many testimo-nials from neighbors who were grateful for the assistance and suggestions we offered them We believe that pre-serving our neighborhoodrsquos homogeneous (but not rigidly uniform) character is the best means of protecting ALL our property values which is validated every time we hear a new neighbor say ldquoWe moved into River Falls because it is so beautiful rdquo
Architectural Review Committee
Gene Ebner Chairman 301-299-3176 ebnerfamcomcastnet
Giles Cohen 301-365-0880 gilescohengmailcom
Dick Leggin AIA 240-354-6788 rlegginrlarchscom
Richard Rubenstein 301-983-8352 parkingpass120yahoocom
Chase Sanders 301-471-1500 csandersrwbairdcom
Kevin Winkler AIA 301-299-2214 kwinklersaltboxdesigncom
Using a Dumpster for Your Next Project
If using a dumpster when conducting construction of your project please remember to place it in your driveway and not on the street so as not to interfere with the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the neighborhood
Upgrading Remodeling Considering a New Fence Hardscape
The formal legal name of the Architectural Review Committee is the Architectural Con-trol Committee (ACC) which is overseen by the Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) and is responsible for administering and implementing the General Compli-ance Guidelines of the Covenants of River Falls The scope and role of the Commit-teersquos function is to help you by offering objective guidance based on our longstanding Covenants and Guidelines for keeping your exterior project consistent with the look and feel of the neighborhood and thereby enhancing the value it adds to your home
PAGE 7
Please Share Your Photos with the CARF Newsletter
Share your special photos of the neighborhood group activities and special events for possible use in the newsletter Please provide complete names an explanation of the
pictured activity and confirm that those pictured have agreed to have the picture used Photos should be high resolution We will crop and format for publication Forward your best to Editor Nancy Holahan nholahanverizonnet
What is CARF
The Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) is a voluntary dues-supported association formed in 1975 to represent the interests of River Falls resi-dents Among CARFrsquos responsibilities
bull act as a spokesperson for River Falls to the various governmental and corporate bodies whose decisions affect our community
bull keep the community informed of developments affecting River Falls in particular and the Potomac area in general (eg PEPCO school and zoning-type issues)
bull oversee the architectural integrity of the neighborhood and adherence to community covenants The Architectural ReviewCovenants Committee reviews homeowner renovation plans for con-formity with legal covenants that apply to residents and ensures compliance with other home-owner covenants
bull provide and administer RiverFallsChat the community listserv
bull provide the annual resident River Falls Directory both in print and online formats
bull publish a periodic newsletter for the community Neighborhood News
bull maintain the appearance of the entrances to the neighborhood and the circles on Brickyard Road
bull undertake local projects and celebrations of a civic nature to enhance the enjoyment of resi-dentsmdashincluding the annual July 4th celebration providing security patrol for Halloween and establishing a ldquoWelcoming Committeerdquo to help new residents to transition into our community
Regular Community Reminders Recyclables Tuesday is recyclables and yard trim pick-up day for River Falls Special pick-ups for metal collection can be arranged by calling the Division of Solid Waste at 2407776410 by 930 am Mondays Need blue recycle bins Go to mont-gomerycountymdgovsolidwaste
Street Light Outages Road Repair Call the Department of Public Works at 2407776000
Tree Problems in Common Green Areas Contact Jonathan Soule Project Manager Lorax Forest Tel 3014280800 ext 1245 jsoulepleasantsorg
PAGE 8
A request for 2018 Dues for Swim and Tennis members will be emailed at the end of February Please be on the lookout for your renewal notice
Dues are $880 for Active Members $330 for Seniors and $110 for Inactive Members Please pay your dues by April 1st to avoid the $25month late fee
You can pay by credit card (there is a 3 fee) or by check (mail to or drop in lower mailbox Jody Aucamp 8105 Hackamore Dr) Checks placed in my outgoing mailbox do get lost
If you are new to River Falls or have a friend who would like to join for Summer 2018 please contact Membership at riverfallsclubgmailcom Please provide name address and phone number when emailing Membership
You must be a paid Active Member to sign up for tennis clinics tennis camp Camp RF Swim team Dive team swim lessons or to rent the clubhouse
If you are interested in getting involved in our great community and learning about the Membership Committee please contact Jody at riverfallsclubgmail-com or 240-778-8227
See you in four short months at the pool or on the courts
Jody AucampRFCCA Membership Governor240-778-8227 cell
2017-18 RFCCA BOARD OF GOVERNORS
President Ken Markowitz 3019834266 rfcca2012gmailcom
Vice President Grounds Tristan Caudron 3012997003 tristancau-dronwfadvisorscom
Treasurer John Donohue 2022519427
Membership Jody Aucamp 3012992254 Riverfallsclubgmail-com
Secretary Anthea Higgins 3012993070
SwimTeam Michelle Murphy 3012994231 and Allison Harrison 2407312322
Swimming Pool Doug Kuckelman 7038997926
Tennis Scott Heimberg 3019832371
SecurityInsurance Matt Brown2022567500
Clubhouse Gerry Shaffer 3019228163
Social Adultsrsquo Activities Ketrina Sharp 3012991368 Kathryn Flury 7039090556 Chil-drenrsquos Activities Jessi Frend 3017041407 Jenny Castle 3013184902
Pool Manager 3012996178
Tennis Pro 3019833202
2018 RFCCA Membership Information
Jody Aucamp RFCCA Member-ship Governor
wwwRiverFallsorg E-home of Americarsquos Best Neighbor-hood
The River Falls Community Center Association (RFCCA) in conjunction with the Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) and the River Falls Home Ownersrsquo Asso-ciation (RFHOA) maintains an official community website at wwwRiverFall-sorg The purpose of the website is to promote the community of River Falls and enhance communication within the neighborhood
The website is made up of both public and private sections Public sections of the site include a wealth of information about the neighborhood published by CARF and RFHOA including a history of River Falls a community calendar descriptions and photos of facilities forms for contacting neighborhood officials a mapping feature to provide driving directions to the neighborhood and many other sections providing useful in-formation about River Falls
Private sections of the website are accessible by user ID and password and are available only to members in good standing of RFCCA The private sections of the website include an interactive member directory forms for reserv-ing RFCCA facilities such as the pool fields and clubhouse photo galleries trade recommendations on service providers and detailed information on camps swim and tennis teams
PAGE 2
CARF Board of Directors 2017-18
President Keith Williams 3019835334 wactuarycomcastnet
Vice President Ted Duncan 3017857966 teduncsverizonnet
Secretary Brian Lerman (acting) 6175715709 brianlermangmailcom
Treasurer Holly Welch 3019833992 hol-lywelchverizonnet
Architectural Review CommitteeCovenants Gene Ebner 3012993176 ebnerfamcomcastnet
Beautification Linda Rieger 3013657593 lindariegerverizonnet
Community Activities Vacant
Directory Anne Killeen 3017060067 ackilleen1gmailcom
Membership Nancy Holahan 3019830725 nholahanverizonnet
Neighborhood Security Richard Halton (acting) 3016755164 rickbgoodgmailcom Eamonn Moran (acting) 2022583825 moranekgmailcom
Newsletter Nancy Holahan Editor and Layout 3019830725 nholahanveri-zonnet
RiverFallsChat Andi Tepper 3014698758 tepperasgmailcom
Welcoming Committee Kimberly Halton (acting) 2022509418 kimberlyavgmailcom Elsa Teotia (act-ing) 8479227362 teotiaelsagmailcom
RFCCA Liaison Ken Markowitz 3019834266 rfcca2012gmailcom
Old Anglerrsquos Inn Final Update
In 2014 the owners of Old Anglerrsquos Inn filed an ap-plication with the county that requested approval from the county to build a ldquocountry innrdquo on the 7 acre property on the hillside above the existing OAI structure In the opinion of most of the immediate OAI neighbors many River Falls residents and local civic associationsmdashincluding CARF the HOA for the new section of River Falls the Woodrock Homewon-ers Assocation the Brickyard Coalition and the West Montgomery County Citizens Associationmdashthis pro-posed commercial building would not comply with the Potomac Master Plan and would not comply with ex-isting county zoning laws As a result these civic associations banded together to stop this proposed development
On October 31 2017 the Montgomery County Coun-cil adopted ZTA 17-04 clarifying that Country Inns could only be established on property that abuts land that is zoned rural None of the land that abuts the property that is owned by the owners of OAI is zoned rural
Following a formal request from the civic associa-tions on December 25 2017 the Hearing Officer for the County Office of Zoning and Administrative Hear-ings ruled that since the OAI property does not meet the location requirements for a Country Inn as estab-lished by ZTA 17-04 a County Inn would not be permitted on that property As a result of this con-clusion the Hearing Officer dismissed the application filed by OAI
We do not know what further plans the owners of OAI may have with respect to this property but at this point it would appear that future potential devel-opment would need to be residential in nature since this property is zoned residential
Keith Williams
Keith Williams CARF President
PAGE 3
Reminders About Dogs
Use a Leash Always walk your dog on leash for the safety of all including your dog
Unwanted Contact Do not allow your dog to approach another person or dog without permission Some people are afraid of dogs Some dogs do not wish to be approached by other dogs Leashed dogs may feel trapped and thus stressed or likely to fight if approached by another dog
Barking If your dog is barking for more than a minute or two bring the dog indoors
Scoop Please scoop in all common areas as well as in yards If you see someone not scooping offer them a plastic bag they may have forgotten to pack one Please double bag all dog waste before placing in your trash
Use Your Own Trash Can When on a walk do not place your dogrsquos waste in another residentrsquos trash
Grass and Shrubs Donrsquot allow your dog to soil a neighborrsquos lawn or shrubs
I am reaching out on behalf of Brookside Gardens and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) to inform CARF of an upcoming Green Matters Sympo-sium that may be of interest to you
Since 2004 Brookside Gardens has hosted the popular Green Matters Symposium on topics ranging from Gardening in a Changing Climate to Water-Wise Landscapes This yearrsquos focus is Restoring amp Renewing Our Urban Landscapes One of our featured speakers Jeff Lowenfels (award-winning author and columnist) explores the complex world of soil-dwelling organisms in his presentation Creating Healthy Soils Through Regenerative Gardening Practices 1100 am
Heather Holm (horticulturist biologist writer and landscape designer) tackles how increas-ing biodiversity can help restore ecosystems in her presentation Habitat Matters Restor-ing Ecosystem Functionality amp Biodiversity 115pm
Join me on Friday February 23rd from 800am ndash 400pm at the Silver Spring Civic Center in Downtown Silver Spring and take advantage of this incredible learning experience
Sign up today and receive the Early Bird Special offered until January 12th 2018 $85per-son After January 13th 2018 the price will go up to $99person Register at wwwActiveMONTGOMERYorg (Course 40522) or call Janet Senft at 301-962-1451 Registration includes light breakfast coffeetea and box lunch
Please note that the following CEUs will be offered for the event
bull American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA LA CES 50)bull Association of Professional Landscape Designers (ALPD 50)bull Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturist Program (CPH- 1)bull Maryland Master Gardener (50 hours)
I sincerely hope to see you there
Linda Rieger CARF Beautification Chair Master Gardener of Montgomery County University of Maryland Extension Services Potomac Village Garden Club
Beautification Committee Report
Linda Rieger Chair CARF Beautification Committee
Neighborhood News is the community newsletter of the Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) in Potomac MD It is published four times annually and delivered to residents by community volunteers It is also available online to members of CARF on RiverFallsChat and to members of the River Falls Community Center Association (RFCCA) through its web site at wwwRiverFallsorg
Articles may be edited should be of community-wide interest and may not be used to promote for-profit businesses Previously published material must include permission from the publisher and credit given
No part of Neighborhood News may be reprinted without written permission from the editor Pub-lished materials do not necessar-ily reflect the opinions of CARFrsquos Board of Directors
Submission deadlines are April 10 (spring issue) July 10 (summer issue) October 10 (fall issue) and January 10 (winter issue) Send material to Nancy Holahan Editor at nholahanverizonnet (pre-ferred) or 8113 Coach St Po-tomac MD 20854 or fax to 3019832434 In the subject line of e-mail please state ldquoCARF Newsletterrdquo Submissions must contain contributorrsquos name and the issue(s) in which the article is to appear
PAGE 4
River Falls Chat is the un-moderated listserv of the Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) The list-serv was formed to facilitate both official and informal communication among neighbors in River Falls The listserv is available to residents of River Falls who are members of CARF and their minor children who have parental permission The listserv is also available to a few individually approved dues-paying ldquoFriends of CARFrdquo who reside outside the neighborhood Communications posted on River Falls Chat are either ldquoofficialrdquo or ldquoinformalrdquo
Official communications are email messages originating from the CARF or RFCCA Boardsmdasheg meet-ing notices Architectural Review CommitteeCovenants (ARCC) notices messages about community safety announcements of swim and tennis sign-ups and public events held in the community and events held in the clubhouse
Informal communications are email messages originating from CARF members of the listserv List-serv members are welcome to post on any topic of general interest to the communitymdasheg commu-
nity safety events or classes information items or services needed or offered (tutoring babysitting etc) Postings of a pure-ly commercial or political nature are not permitted
Messages can be received in either individual or digest format To request changes in your Chat received-message status
(1) If you want to receive River Falls Chat messages in daily digest formmdashie a single email dailymdashrather than individual mes-sages then send a blank email to RiverFallsChat-digestyahoogroupscom
(2) If you want to resume receiving individual messages send a blank email to RiverFallsChat-normalyahoogroupscom
(3) If you want to stop receiving messages or digests (during vacation etc) send a blank email to RiverFallsChat-nomailyahoogroupscom You may resume receiving messages or digests by sending a blank email as indicated in (1) or (2)above
(4) You may send a request for help to RiverFallsChat-owneryahoogroupscom
River Falls Chat Rules of Usage
o Users must be 18 years old or submit written parental permission to riverfallschat-owneryahoogroupscom
o Messages must contain a ldquoSubjectrdquo line
o Users must identify themselves by first and last name at the end of all messages
o Postings of commercial or political messages or repeated postings of the same message within a short period oftime are discouraged and could result in removal from the listserv
o Using River Falls Chat for any personal attacks hostile remarks or foul language will result in removal from thelistserv
o Membership will be terminated for any member who receives notice of a Covenants violation from the ARCC orCARF President and who fails to remedy the violation within 90 days of such notice
River Falls Chat may not be used for commercial political or religious advocacy This guideline does not preclude the posting of messages that have broad interest and that are non-partisan in nature and does not prohibit the posting of messages regarding the availability of children or young adults for residential tasks (babysitting snow shoveling etc)
Note regarding the structure of River Falls Chat (nerd alert)
Chat actually consists of two parts the email list (listserv) and the group website (groupsyahoocomRiverFalls-Chat)
Everyone on Chat is enrolled in the listserv and thus receives messages from the group and can post messages to the group
Andi Tepper River Falls Chat Administrator
River Falls Chat
Continued on next page
PAGE 5
Those with a Yahoo ID (usually an email address that ends in yahoocom) can join the website and get access to the data stored there (message archive posted files such as the newsletter etc) If you do not have a Yahoo ID you cannot join the website (but you can still participate in the listserv)
Replying to Postings
If you try to reply to a posting by using Reply via web post then you are using the website to post your reply and must be a member of the website for it to work The recommended method of replying for listserv members is Reply to sender (which sends your reply directly to the original poster of the message you are replying to) or Reply to group (which sends your reply to the entire Chat group)
Important Message from Our River Falls Chat Administrator
We hope everyone has been enjoying the convenience of the online directory
One major benefit of this directory is the ability to automate the River Falls Chat membership list This will provide the convenience of adding new members and changing email addresses on a much timelier basis while ensuring that the Chat service remains available to all CARF members as originally intended
To this end email addresses used to access Chat must be in the online directory There is a separate field ldquoRF
Chat Emailrdquo in each personrsquos directory data record for this purpose This is necessary as (1) not everyone who has an email address listed in the directory wants to use that email address on Chat and (2) some use a different email ad-dress to access Chat than that listed in the directory Note that everyone currently on Chat already has their RF Chat Email field filled in
The reason for requiring this information is that the Chat group is implemented as a Yahoo group which does not require the name of subscribers only email addresses and we need a way to identify the people to whom the email addresses belong The Chat membership list is derived exclusively from the online directory
Further announcements regarding the automation of Chat membership will be disseminated via Chat postingsmdashstay tuned
Andi Tepper RF Chat Administrator tepperasgmailcom
Continued from previous page
Know a New Resident Contact Elsa Teotia (teotiaelsagmailcom) or Kimberly Halton (kim-berlyavgmailcom) with the newcomerrsquos name and address
A volunteer from the River Falls Welcoming Committee will visit and drop off CARFrsquos informational package for new residents
Blue Bow on a Mailbox This means the residents are new to River Falls Please introduce yourself and wel-come them to our community
PAGE 6
Gene Ebner Chair ARCCovenants Chair
Any exterior project to your home whether or not it necessitates a county building permitmdashincluding sheds and other ancillary structuresmdashrequires review by the River Falls Architectural Review Committee (ARC) unless it is an in-kind replacement of existing materials This is a homeowner obligation and not something your contractor will necessarily do unless you ask
Please be sure to review the River Falls Covenants and the Guidelines for Complying with the Covenants for guid-ance which are available in your CARF Directory They are also available on wwwriverfallsorg at the bottom of the CARF tab along with mailbox construction details
The Committee will gladly work with River Falls homeowners to ensure that their construction projects are in keep-ing with the Covenants and Guidelines as well as both architectural and safety standards We have many testimo-nials from neighbors who were grateful for the assistance and suggestions we offered them We believe that pre-serving our neighborhoodrsquos homogeneous (but not rigidly uniform) character is the best means of protecting ALL our property values which is validated every time we hear a new neighbor say ldquoWe moved into River Falls because it is so beautiful rdquo
Architectural Review Committee
Gene Ebner Chairman 301-299-3176 ebnerfamcomcastnet
Giles Cohen 301-365-0880 gilescohengmailcom
Dick Leggin AIA 240-354-6788 rlegginrlarchscom
Richard Rubenstein 301-983-8352 parkingpass120yahoocom
Chase Sanders 301-471-1500 csandersrwbairdcom
Kevin Winkler AIA 301-299-2214 kwinklersaltboxdesigncom
Using a Dumpster for Your Next Project
If using a dumpster when conducting construction of your project please remember to place it in your driveway and not on the street so as not to interfere with the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the neighborhood
Upgrading Remodeling Considering a New Fence Hardscape
The formal legal name of the Architectural Review Committee is the Architectural Con-trol Committee (ACC) which is overseen by the Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) and is responsible for administering and implementing the General Compli-ance Guidelines of the Covenants of River Falls The scope and role of the Commit-teersquos function is to help you by offering objective guidance based on our longstanding Covenants and Guidelines for keeping your exterior project consistent with the look and feel of the neighborhood and thereby enhancing the value it adds to your home
PAGE 7
Please Share Your Photos with the CARF Newsletter
Share your special photos of the neighborhood group activities and special events for possible use in the newsletter Please provide complete names an explanation of the
pictured activity and confirm that those pictured have agreed to have the picture used Photos should be high resolution We will crop and format for publication Forward your best to Editor Nancy Holahan nholahanverizonnet
What is CARF
The Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) is a voluntary dues-supported association formed in 1975 to represent the interests of River Falls resi-dents Among CARFrsquos responsibilities
bull act as a spokesperson for River Falls to the various governmental and corporate bodies whose decisions affect our community
bull keep the community informed of developments affecting River Falls in particular and the Potomac area in general (eg PEPCO school and zoning-type issues)
bull oversee the architectural integrity of the neighborhood and adherence to community covenants The Architectural ReviewCovenants Committee reviews homeowner renovation plans for con-formity with legal covenants that apply to residents and ensures compliance with other home-owner covenants
bull provide and administer RiverFallsChat the community listserv
bull provide the annual resident River Falls Directory both in print and online formats
bull publish a periodic newsletter for the community Neighborhood News
bull maintain the appearance of the entrances to the neighborhood and the circles on Brickyard Road
bull undertake local projects and celebrations of a civic nature to enhance the enjoyment of resi-dentsmdashincluding the annual July 4th celebration providing security patrol for Halloween and establishing a ldquoWelcoming Committeerdquo to help new residents to transition into our community
Regular Community Reminders Recyclables Tuesday is recyclables and yard trim pick-up day for River Falls Special pick-ups for metal collection can be arranged by calling the Division of Solid Waste at 2407776410 by 930 am Mondays Need blue recycle bins Go to mont-gomerycountymdgovsolidwaste
Street Light Outages Road Repair Call the Department of Public Works at 2407776000
Tree Problems in Common Green Areas Contact Jonathan Soule Project Manager Lorax Forest Tel 3014280800 ext 1245 jsoulepleasantsorg
PAGE 8
A request for 2018 Dues for Swim and Tennis members will be emailed at the end of February Please be on the lookout for your renewal notice
Dues are $880 for Active Members $330 for Seniors and $110 for Inactive Members Please pay your dues by April 1st to avoid the $25month late fee
You can pay by credit card (there is a 3 fee) or by check (mail to or drop in lower mailbox Jody Aucamp 8105 Hackamore Dr) Checks placed in my outgoing mailbox do get lost
If you are new to River Falls or have a friend who would like to join for Summer 2018 please contact Membership at riverfallsclubgmailcom Please provide name address and phone number when emailing Membership
You must be a paid Active Member to sign up for tennis clinics tennis camp Camp RF Swim team Dive team swim lessons or to rent the clubhouse
If you are interested in getting involved in our great community and learning about the Membership Committee please contact Jody at riverfallsclubgmail-com or 240-778-8227
See you in four short months at the pool or on the courts
Jody AucampRFCCA Membership Governor240-778-8227 cell
2017-18 RFCCA BOARD OF GOVERNORS
President Ken Markowitz 3019834266 rfcca2012gmailcom
Vice President Grounds Tristan Caudron 3012997003 tristancau-dronwfadvisorscom
Treasurer John Donohue 2022519427
Membership Jody Aucamp 3012992254 Riverfallsclubgmail-com
Secretary Anthea Higgins 3012993070
SwimTeam Michelle Murphy 3012994231 and Allison Harrison 2407312322
Swimming Pool Doug Kuckelman 7038997926
Tennis Scott Heimberg 3019832371
SecurityInsurance Matt Brown2022567500
Clubhouse Gerry Shaffer 3019228163
Social Adultsrsquo Activities Ketrina Sharp 3012991368 Kathryn Flury 7039090556 Chil-drenrsquos Activities Jessi Frend 3017041407 Jenny Castle 3013184902
Pool Manager 3012996178
Tennis Pro 3019833202
2018 RFCCA Membership Information
Jody Aucamp RFCCA Member-ship Governor
wwwRiverFallsorg E-home of Americarsquos Best Neighbor-hood
The River Falls Community Center Association (RFCCA) in conjunction with the Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) and the River Falls Home Ownersrsquo Asso-ciation (RFHOA) maintains an official community website at wwwRiverFall-sorg The purpose of the website is to promote the community of River Falls and enhance communication within the neighborhood
The website is made up of both public and private sections Public sections of the site include a wealth of information about the neighborhood published by CARF and RFHOA including a history of River Falls a community calendar descriptions and photos of facilities forms for contacting neighborhood officials a mapping feature to provide driving directions to the neighborhood and many other sections providing useful in-formation about River Falls
Private sections of the website are accessible by user ID and password and are available only to members in good standing of RFCCA The private sections of the website include an interactive member directory forms for reserv-ing RFCCA facilities such as the pool fields and clubhouse photo galleries trade recommendations on service providers and detailed information on camps swim and tennis teams
PAGE 3
Reminders About Dogs
Use a Leash Always walk your dog on leash for the safety of all including your dog
Unwanted Contact Do not allow your dog to approach another person or dog without permission Some people are afraid of dogs Some dogs do not wish to be approached by other dogs Leashed dogs may feel trapped and thus stressed or likely to fight if approached by another dog
Barking If your dog is barking for more than a minute or two bring the dog indoors
Scoop Please scoop in all common areas as well as in yards If you see someone not scooping offer them a plastic bag they may have forgotten to pack one Please double bag all dog waste before placing in your trash
Use Your Own Trash Can When on a walk do not place your dogrsquos waste in another residentrsquos trash
Grass and Shrubs Donrsquot allow your dog to soil a neighborrsquos lawn or shrubs
I am reaching out on behalf of Brookside Gardens and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) to inform CARF of an upcoming Green Matters Sympo-sium that may be of interest to you
Since 2004 Brookside Gardens has hosted the popular Green Matters Symposium on topics ranging from Gardening in a Changing Climate to Water-Wise Landscapes This yearrsquos focus is Restoring amp Renewing Our Urban Landscapes One of our featured speakers Jeff Lowenfels (award-winning author and columnist) explores the complex world of soil-dwelling organisms in his presentation Creating Healthy Soils Through Regenerative Gardening Practices 1100 am
Heather Holm (horticulturist biologist writer and landscape designer) tackles how increas-ing biodiversity can help restore ecosystems in her presentation Habitat Matters Restor-ing Ecosystem Functionality amp Biodiversity 115pm
Join me on Friday February 23rd from 800am ndash 400pm at the Silver Spring Civic Center in Downtown Silver Spring and take advantage of this incredible learning experience
Sign up today and receive the Early Bird Special offered until January 12th 2018 $85per-son After January 13th 2018 the price will go up to $99person Register at wwwActiveMONTGOMERYorg (Course 40522) or call Janet Senft at 301-962-1451 Registration includes light breakfast coffeetea and box lunch
Please note that the following CEUs will be offered for the event
bull American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA LA CES 50)bull Association of Professional Landscape Designers (ALPD 50)bull Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturist Program (CPH- 1)bull Maryland Master Gardener (50 hours)
I sincerely hope to see you there
Linda Rieger CARF Beautification Chair Master Gardener of Montgomery County University of Maryland Extension Services Potomac Village Garden Club
Beautification Committee Report
Linda Rieger Chair CARF Beautification Committee
Neighborhood News is the community newsletter of the Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) in Potomac MD It is published four times annually and delivered to residents by community volunteers It is also available online to members of CARF on RiverFallsChat and to members of the River Falls Community Center Association (RFCCA) through its web site at wwwRiverFallsorg
Articles may be edited should be of community-wide interest and may not be used to promote for-profit businesses Previously published material must include permission from the publisher and credit given
No part of Neighborhood News may be reprinted without written permission from the editor Pub-lished materials do not necessar-ily reflect the opinions of CARFrsquos Board of Directors
Submission deadlines are April 10 (spring issue) July 10 (summer issue) October 10 (fall issue) and January 10 (winter issue) Send material to Nancy Holahan Editor at nholahanverizonnet (pre-ferred) or 8113 Coach St Po-tomac MD 20854 or fax to 3019832434 In the subject line of e-mail please state ldquoCARF Newsletterrdquo Submissions must contain contributorrsquos name and the issue(s) in which the article is to appear
PAGE 4
River Falls Chat is the un-moderated listserv of the Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) The list-serv was formed to facilitate both official and informal communication among neighbors in River Falls The listserv is available to residents of River Falls who are members of CARF and their minor children who have parental permission The listserv is also available to a few individually approved dues-paying ldquoFriends of CARFrdquo who reside outside the neighborhood Communications posted on River Falls Chat are either ldquoofficialrdquo or ldquoinformalrdquo
Official communications are email messages originating from the CARF or RFCCA Boardsmdasheg meet-ing notices Architectural Review CommitteeCovenants (ARCC) notices messages about community safety announcements of swim and tennis sign-ups and public events held in the community and events held in the clubhouse
Informal communications are email messages originating from CARF members of the listserv List-serv members are welcome to post on any topic of general interest to the communitymdasheg commu-
nity safety events or classes information items or services needed or offered (tutoring babysitting etc) Postings of a pure-ly commercial or political nature are not permitted
Messages can be received in either individual or digest format To request changes in your Chat received-message status
(1) If you want to receive River Falls Chat messages in daily digest formmdashie a single email dailymdashrather than individual mes-sages then send a blank email to RiverFallsChat-digestyahoogroupscom
(2) If you want to resume receiving individual messages send a blank email to RiverFallsChat-normalyahoogroupscom
(3) If you want to stop receiving messages or digests (during vacation etc) send a blank email to RiverFallsChat-nomailyahoogroupscom You may resume receiving messages or digests by sending a blank email as indicated in (1) or (2)above
(4) You may send a request for help to RiverFallsChat-owneryahoogroupscom
River Falls Chat Rules of Usage
o Users must be 18 years old or submit written parental permission to riverfallschat-owneryahoogroupscom
o Messages must contain a ldquoSubjectrdquo line
o Users must identify themselves by first and last name at the end of all messages
o Postings of commercial or political messages or repeated postings of the same message within a short period oftime are discouraged and could result in removal from the listserv
o Using River Falls Chat for any personal attacks hostile remarks or foul language will result in removal from thelistserv
o Membership will be terminated for any member who receives notice of a Covenants violation from the ARCC orCARF President and who fails to remedy the violation within 90 days of such notice
River Falls Chat may not be used for commercial political or religious advocacy This guideline does not preclude the posting of messages that have broad interest and that are non-partisan in nature and does not prohibit the posting of messages regarding the availability of children or young adults for residential tasks (babysitting snow shoveling etc)
Note regarding the structure of River Falls Chat (nerd alert)
Chat actually consists of two parts the email list (listserv) and the group website (groupsyahoocomRiverFalls-Chat)
Everyone on Chat is enrolled in the listserv and thus receives messages from the group and can post messages to the group
Andi Tepper River Falls Chat Administrator
River Falls Chat
Continued on next page
PAGE 5
Those with a Yahoo ID (usually an email address that ends in yahoocom) can join the website and get access to the data stored there (message archive posted files such as the newsletter etc) If you do not have a Yahoo ID you cannot join the website (but you can still participate in the listserv)
Replying to Postings
If you try to reply to a posting by using Reply via web post then you are using the website to post your reply and must be a member of the website for it to work The recommended method of replying for listserv members is Reply to sender (which sends your reply directly to the original poster of the message you are replying to) or Reply to group (which sends your reply to the entire Chat group)
Important Message from Our River Falls Chat Administrator
We hope everyone has been enjoying the convenience of the online directory
One major benefit of this directory is the ability to automate the River Falls Chat membership list This will provide the convenience of adding new members and changing email addresses on a much timelier basis while ensuring that the Chat service remains available to all CARF members as originally intended
To this end email addresses used to access Chat must be in the online directory There is a separate field ldquoRF
Chat Emailrdquo in each personrsquos directory data record for this purpose This is necessary as (1) not everyone who has an email address listed in the directory wants to use that email address on Chat and (2) some use a different email ad-dress to access Chat than that listed in the directory Note that everyone currently on Chat already has their RF Chat Email field filled in
The reason for requiring this information is that the Chat group is implemented as a Yahoo group which does not require the name of subscribers only email addresses and we need a way to identify the people to whom the email addresses belong The Chat membership list is derived exclusively from the online directory
Further announcements regarding the automation of Chat membership will be disseminated via Chat postingsmdashstay tuned
Andi Tepper RF Chat Administrator tepperasgmailcom
Continued from previous page
Know a New Resident Contact Elsa Teotia (teotiaelsagmailcom) or Kimberly Halton (kim-berlyavgmailcom) with the newcomerrsquos name and address
A volunteer from the River Falls Welcoming Committee will visit and drop off CARFrsquos informational package for new residents
Blue Bow on a Mailbox This means the residents are new to River Falls Please introduce yourself and wel-come them to our community
PAGE 6
Gene Ebner Chair ARCCovenants Chair
Any exterior project to your home whether or not it necessitates a county building permitmdashincluding sheds and other ancillary structuresmdashrequires review by the River Falls Architectural Review Committee (ARC) unless it is an in-kind replacement of existing materials This is a homeowner obligation and not something your contractor will necessarily do unless you ask
Please be sure to review the River Falls Covenants and the Guidelines for Complying with the Covenants for guid-ance which are available in your CARF Directory They are also available on wwwriverfallsorg at the bottom of the CARF tab along with mailbox construction details
The Committee will gladly work with River Falls homeowners to ensure that their construction projects are in keep-ing with the Covenants and Guidelines as well as both architectural and safety standards We have many testimo-nials from neighbors who were grateful for the assistance and suggestions we offered them We believe that pre-serving our neighborhoodrsquos homogeneous (but not rigidly uniform) character is the best means of protecting ALL our property values which is validated every time we hear a new neighbor say ldquoWe moved into River Falls because it is so beautiful rdquo
Architectural Review Committee
Gene Ebner Chairman 301-299-3176 ebnerfamcomcastnet
Giles Cohen 301-365-0880 gilescohengmailcom
Dick Leggin AIA 240-354-6788 rlegginrlarchscom
Richard Rubenstein 301-983-8352 parkingpass120yahoocom
Chase Sanders 301-471-1500 csandersrwbairdcom
Kevin Winkler AIA 301-299-2214 kwinklersaltboxdesigncom
Using a Dumpster for Your Next Project
If using a dumpster when conducting construction of your project please remember to place it in your driveway and not on the street so as not to interfere with the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the neighborhood
Upgrading Remodeling Considering a New Fence Hardscape
The formal legal name of the Architectural Review Committee is the Architectural Con-trol Committee (ACC) which is overseen by the Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) and is responsible for administering and implementing the General Compli-ance Guidelines of the Covenants of River Falls The scope and role of the Commit-teersquos function is to help you by offering objective guidance based on our longstanding Covenants and Guidelines for keeping your exterior project consistent with the look and feel of the neighborhood and thereby enhancing the value it adds to your home
PAGE 7
Please Share Your Photos with the CARF Newsletter
Share your special photos of the neighborhood group activities and special events for possible use in the newsletter Please provide complete names an explanation of the
pictured activity and confirm that those pictured have agreed to have the picture used Photos should be high resolution We will crop and format for publication Forward your best to Editor Nancy Holahan nholahanverizonnet
What is CARF
The Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) is a voluntary dues-supported association formed in 1975 to represent the interests of River Falls resi-dents Among CARFrsquos responsibilities
bull act as a spokesperson for River Falls to the various governmental and corporate bodies whose decisions affect our community
bull keep the community informed of developments affecting River Falls in particular and the Potomac area in general (eg PEPCO school and zoning-type issues)
bull oversee the architectural integrity of the neighborhood and adherence to community covenants The Architectural ReviewCovenants Committee reviews homeowner renovation plans for con-formity with legal covenants that apply to residents and ensures compliance with other home-owner covenants
bull provide and administer RiverFallsChat the community listserv
bull provide the annual resident River Falls Directory both in print and online formats
bull publish a periodic newsletter for the community Neighborhood News
bull maintain the appearance of the entrances to the neighborhood and the circles on Brickyard Road
bull undertake local projects and celebrations of a civic nature to enhance the enjoyment of resi-dentsmdashincluding the annual July 4th celebration providing security patrol for Halloween and establishing a ldquoWelcoming Committeerdquo to help new residents to transition into our community
Regular Community Reminders Recyclables Tuesday is recyclables and yard trim pick-up day for River Falls Special pick-ups for metal collection can be arranged by calling the Division of Solid Waste at 2407776410 by 930 am Mondays Need blue recycle bins Go to mont-gomerycountymdgovsolidwaste
Street Light Outages Road Repair Call the Department of Public Works at 2407776000
Tree Problems in Common Green Areas Contact Jonathan Soule Project Manager Lorax Forest Tel 3014280800 ext 1245 jsoulepleasantsorg
PAGE 8
A request for 2018 Dues for Swim and Tennis members will be emailed at the end of February Please be on the lookout for your renewal notice
Dues are $880 for Active Members $330 for Seniors and $110 for Inactive Members Please pay your dues by April 1st to avoid the $25month late fee
You can pay by credit card (there is a 3 fee) or by check (mail to or drop in lower mailbox Jody Aucamp 8105 Hackamore Dr) Checks placed in my outgoing mailbox do get lost
If you are new to River Falls or have a friend who would like to join for Summer 2018 please contact Membership at riverfallsclubgmailcom Please provide name address and phone number when emailing Membership
You must be a paid Active Member to sign up for tennis clinics tennis camp Camp RF Swim team Dive team swim lessons or to rent the clubhouse
If you are interested in getting involved in our great community and learning about the Membership Committee please contact Jody at riverfallsclubgmail-com or 240-778-8227
See you in four short months at the pool or on the courts
Jody AucampRFCCA Membership Governor240-778-8227 cell
2017-18 RFCCA BOARD OF GOVERNORS
President Ken Markowitz 3019834266 rfcca2012gmailcom
Vice President Grounds Tristan Caudron 3012997003 tristancau-dronwfadvisorscom
Treasurer John Donohue 2022519427
Membership Jody Aucamp 3012992254 Riverfallsclubgmail-com
Secretary Anthea Higgins 3012993070
SwimTeam Michelle Murphy 3012994231 and Allison Harrison 2407312322
Swimming Pool Doug Kuckelman 7038997926
Tennis Scott Heimberg 3019832371
SecurityInsurance Matt Brown2022567500
Clubhouse Gerry Shaffer 3019228163
Social Adultsrsquo Activities Ketrina Sharp 3012991368 Kathryn Flury 7039090556 Chil-drenrsquos Activities Jessi Frend 3017041407 Jenny Castle 3013184902
Pool Manager 3012996178
Tennis Pro 3019833202
2018 RFCCA Membership Information
Jody Aucamp RFCCA Member-ship Governor
wwwRiverFallsorg E-home of Americarsquos Best Neighbor-hood
The River Falls Community Center Association (RFCCA) in conjunction with the Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) and the River Falls Home Ownersrsquo Asso-ciation (RFHOA) maintains an official community website at wwwRiverFall-sorg The purpose of the website is to promote the community of River Falls and enhance communication within the neighborhood
The website is made up of both public and private sections Public sections of the site include a wealth of information about the neighborhood published by CARF and RFHOA including a history of River Falls a community calendar descriptions and photos of facilities forms for contacting neighborhood officials a mapping feature to provide driving directions to the neighborhood and many other sections providing useful in-formation about River Falls
Private sections of the website are accessible by user ID and password and are available only to members in good standing of RFCCA The private sections of the website include an interactive member directory forms for reserv-ing RFCCA facilities such as the pool fields and clubhouse photo galleries trade recommendations on service providers and detailed information on camps swim and tennis teams
PAGE 4
River Falls Chat is the un-moderated listserv of the Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) The list-serv was formed to facilitate both official and informal communication among neighbors in River Falls The listserv is available to residents of River Falls who are members of CARF and their minor children who have parental permission The listserv is also available to a few individually approved dues-paying ldquoFriends of CARFrdquo who reside outside the neighborhood Communications posted on River Falls Chat are either ldquoofficialrdquo or ldquoinformalrdquo
Official communications are email messages originating from the CARF or RFCCA Boardsmdasheg meet-ing notices Architectural Review CommitteeCovenants (ARCC) notices messages about community safety announcements of swim and tennis sign-ups and public events held in the community and events held in the clubhouse
Informal communications are email messages originating from CARF members of the listserv List-serv members are welcome to post on any topic of general interest to the communitymdasheg commu-
nity safety events or classes information items or services needed or offered (tutoring babysitting etc) Postings of a pure-ly commercial or political nature are not permitted
Messages can be received in either individual or digest format To request changes in your Chat received-message status
(1) If you want to receive River Falls Chat messages in daily digest formmdashie a single email dailymdashrather than individual mes-sages then send a blank email to RiverFallsChat-digestyahoogroupscom
(2) If you want to resume receiving individual messages send a blank email to RiverFallsChat-normalyahoogroupscom
(3) If you want to stop receiving messages or digests (during vacation etc) send a blank email to RiverFallsChat-nomailyahoogroupscom You may resume receiving messages or digests by sending a blank email as indicated in (1) or (2)above
(4) You may send a request for help to RiverFallsChat-owneryahoogroupscom
River Falls Chat Rules of Usage
o Users must be 18 years old or submit written parental permission to riverfallschat-owneryahoogroupscom
o Messages must contain a ldquoSubjectrdquo line
o Users must identify themselves by first and last name at the end of all messages
o Postings of commercial or political messages or repeated postings of the same message within a short period oftime are discouraged and could result in removal from the listserv
o Using River Falls Chat for any personal attacks hostile remarks or foul language will result in removal from thelistserv
o Membership will be terminated for any member who receives notice of a Covenants violation from the ARCC orCARF President and who fails to remedy the violation within 90 days of such notice
River Falls Chat may not be used for commercial political or religious advocacy This guideline does not preclude the posting of messages that have broad interest and that are non-partisan in nature and does not prohibit the posting of messages regarding the availability of children or young adults for residential tasks (babysitting snow shoveling etc)
Note regarding the structure of River Falls Chat (nerd alert)
Chat actually consists of two parts the email list (listserv) and the group website (groupsyahoocomRiverFalls-Chat)
Everyone on Chat is enrolled in the listserv and thus receives messages from the group and can post messages to the group
Andi Tepper River Falls Chat Administrator
River Falls Chat
Continued on next page
PAGE 5
Those with a Yahoo ID (usually an email address that ends in yahoocom) can join the website and get access to the data stored there (message archive posted files such as the newsletter etc) If you do not have a Yahoo ID you cannot join the website (but you can still participate in the listserv)
Replying to Postings
If you try to reply to a posting by using Reply via web post then you are using the website to post your reply and must be a member of the website for it to work The recommended method of replying for listserv members is Reply to sender (which sends your reply directly to the original poster of the message you are replying to) or Reply to group (which sends your reply to the entire Chat group)
Important Message from Our River Falls Chat Administrator
We hope everyone has been enjoying the convenience of the online directory
One major benefit of this directory is the ability to automate the River Falls Chat membership list This will provide the convenience of adding new members and changing email addresses on a much timelier basis while ensuring that the Chat service remains available to all CARF members as originally intended
To this end email addresses used to access Chat must be in the online directory There is a separate field ldquoRF
Chat Emailrdquo in each personrsquos directory data record for this purpose This is necessary as (1) not everyone who has an email address listed in the directory wants to use that email address on Chat and (2) some use a different email ad-dress to access Chat than that listed in the directory Note that everyone currently on Chat already has their RF Chat Email field filled in
The reason for requiring this information is that the Chat group is implemented as a Yahoo group which does not require the name of subscribers only email addresses and we need a way to identify the people to whom the email addresses belong The Chat membership list is derived exclusively from the online directory
Further announcements regarding the automation of Chat membership will be disseminated via Chat postingsmdashstay tuned
Andi Tepper RF Chat Administrator tepperasgmailcom
Continued from previous page
Know a New Resident Contact Elsa Teotia (teotiaelsagmailcom) or Kimberly Halton (kim-berlyavgmailcom) with the newcomerrsquos name and address
A volunteer from the River Falls Welcoming Committee will visit and drop off CARFrsquos informational package for new residents
Blue Bow on a Mailbox This means the residents are new to River Falls Please introduce yourself and wel-come them to our community
PAGE 6
Gene Ebner Chair ARCCovenants Chair
Any exterior project to your home whether or not it necessitates a county building permitmdashincluding sheds and other ancillary structuresmdashrequires review by the River Falls Architectural Review Committee (ARC) unless it is an in-kind replacement of existing materials This is a homeowner obligation and not something your contractor will necessarily do unless you ask
Please be sure to review the River Falls Covenants and the Guidelines for Complying with the Covenants for guid-ance which are available in your CARF Directory They are also available on wwwriverfallsorg at the bottom of the CARF tab along with mailbox construction details
The Committee will gladly work with River Falls homeowners to ensure that their construction projects are in keep-ing with the Covenants and Guidelines as well as both architectural and safety standards We have many testimo-nials from neighbors who were grateful for the assistance and suggestions we offered them We believe that pre-serving our neighborhoodrsquos homogeneous (but not rigidly uniform) character is the best means of protecting ALL our property values which is validated every time we hear a new neighbor say ldquoWe moved into River Falls because it is so beautiful rdquo
Architectural Review Committee
Gene Ebner Chairman 301-299-3176 ebnerfamcomcastnet
Giles Cohen 301-365-0880 gilescohengmailcom
Dick Leggin AIA 240-354-6788 rlegginrlarchscom
Richard Rubenstein 301-983-8352 parkingpass120yahoocom
Chase Sanders 301-471-1500 csandersrwbairdcom
Kevin Winkler AIA 301-299-2214 kwinklersaltboxdesigncom
Using a Dumpster for Your Next Project
If using a dumpster when conducting construction of your project please remember to place it in your driveway and not on the street so as not to interfere with the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the neighborhood
Upgrading Remodeling Considering a New Fence Hardscape
The formal legal name of the Architectural Review Committee is the Architectural Con-trol Committee (ACC) which is overseen by the Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) and is responsible for administering and implementing the General Compli-ance Guidelines of the Covenants of River Falls The scope and role of the Commit-teersquos function is to help you by offering objective guidance based on our longstanding Covenants and Guidelines for keeping your exterior project consistent with the look and feel of the neighborhood and thereby enhancing the value it adds to your home
PAGE 7
Please Share Your Photos with the CARF Newsletter
Share your special photos of the neighborhood group activities and special events for possible use in the newsletter Please provide complete names an explanation of the
pictured activity and confirm that those pictured have agreed to have the picture used Photos should be high resolution We will crop and format for publication Forward your best to Editor Nancy Holahan nholahanverizonnet
What is CARF
The Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) is a voluntary dues-supported association formed in 1975 to represent the interests of River Falls resi-dents Among CARFrsquos responsibilities
bull act as a spokesperson for River Falls to the various governmental and corporate bodies whose decisions affect our community
bull keep the community informed of developments affecting River Falls in particular and the Potomac area in general (eg PEPCO school and zoning-type issues)
bull oversee the architectural integrity of the neighborhood and adherence to community covenants The Architectural ReviewCovenants Committee reviews homeowner renovation plans for con-formity with legal covenants that apply to residents and ensures compliance with other home-owner covenants
bull provide and administer RiverFallsChat the community listserv
bull provide the annual resident River Falls Directory both in print and online formats
bull publish a periodic newsletter for the community Neighborhood News
bull maintain the appearance of the entrances to the neighborhood and the circles on Brickyard Road
bull undertake local projects and celebrations of a civic nature to enhance the enjoyment of resi-dentsmdashincluding the annual July 4th celebration providing security patrol for Halloween and establishing a ldquoWelcoming Committeerdquo to help new residents to transition into our community
Regular Community Reminders Recyclables Tuesday is recyclables and yard trim pick-up day for River Falls Special pick-ups for metal collection can be arranged by calling the Division of Solid Waste at 2407776410 by 930 am Mondays Need blue recycle bins Go to mont-gomerycountymdgovsolidwaste
Street Light Outages Road Repair Call the Department of Public Works at 2407776000
Tree Problems in Common Green Areas Contact Jonathan Soule Project Manager Lorax Forest Tel 3014280800 ext 1245 jsoulepleasantsorg
PAGE 8
A request for 2018 Dues for Swim and Tennis members will be emailed at the end of February Please be on the lookout for your renewal notice
Dues are $880 for Active Members $330 for Seniors and $110 for Inactive Members Please pay your dues by April 1st to avoid the $25month late fee
You can pay by credit card (there is a 3 fee) or by check (mail to or drop in lower mailbox Jody Aucamp 8105 Hackamore Dr) Checks placed in my outgoing mailbox do get lost
If you are new to River Falls or have a friend who would like to join for Summer 2018 please contact Membership at riverfallsclubgmailcom Please provide name address and phone number when emailing Membership
You must be a paid Active Member to sign up for tennis clinics tennis camp Camp RF Swim team Dive team swim lessons or to rent the clubhouse
If you are interested in getting involved in our great community and learning about the Membership Committee please contact Jody at riverfallsclubgmail-com or 240-778-8227
See you in four short months at the pool or on the courts
Jody AucampRFCCA Membership Governor240-778-8227 cell
2017-18 RFCCA BOARD OF GOVERNORS
President Ken Markowitz 3019834266 rfcca2012gmailcom
Vice President Grounds Tristan Caudron 3012997003 tristancau-dronwfadvisorscom
Treasurer John Donohue 2022519427
Membership Jody Aucamp 3012992254 Riverfallsclubgmail-com
Secretary Anthea Higgins 3012993070
SwimTeam Michelle Murphy 3012994231 and Allison Harrison 2407312322
Swimming Pool Doug Kuckelman 7038997926
Tennis Scott Heimberg 3019832371
SecurityInsurance Matt Brown2022567500
Clubhouse Gerry Shaffer 3019228163
Social Adultsrsquo Activities Ketrina Sharp 3012991368 Kathryn Flury 7039090556 Chil-drenrsquos Activities Jessi Frend 3017041407 Jenny Castle 3013184902
Pool Manager 3012996178
Tennis Pro 3019833202
2018 RFCCA Membership Information
Jody Aucamp RFCCA Member-ship Governor
wwwRiverFallsorg E-home of Americarsquos Best Neighbor-hood
The River Falls Community Center Association (RFCCA) in conjunction with the Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) and the River Falls Home Ownersrsquo Asso-ciation (RFHOA) maintains an official community website at wwwRiverFall-sorg The purpose of the website is to promote the community of River Falls and enhance communication within the neighborhood
The website is made up of both public and private sections Public sections of the site include a wealth of information about the neighborhood published by CARF and RFHOA including a history of River Falls a community calendar descriptions and photos of facilities forms for contacting neighborhood officials a mapping feature to provide driving directions to the neighborhood and many other sections providing useful in-formation about River Falls
Private sections of the website are accessible by user ID and password and are available only to members in good standing of RFCCA The private sections of the website include an interactive member directory forms for reserv-ing RFCCA facilities such as the pool fields and clubhouse photo galleries trade recommendations on service providers and detailed information on camps swim and tennis teams
PAGE 5
Those with a Yahoo ID (usually an email address that ends in yahoocom) can join the website and get access to the data stored there (message archive posted files such as the newsletter etc) If you do not have a Yahoo ID you cannot join the website (but you can still participate in the listserv)
Replying to Postings
If you try to reply to a posting by using Reply via web post then you are using the website to post your reply and must be a member of the website for it to work The recommended method of replying for listserv members is Reply to sender (which sends your reply directly to the original poster of the message you are replying to) or Reply to group (which sends your reply to the entire Chat group)
Important Message from Our River Falls Chat Administrator
We hope everyone has been enjoying the convenience of the online directory
One major benefit of this directory is the ability to automate the River Falls Chat membership list This will provide the convenience of adding new members and changing email addresses on a much timelier basis while ensuring that the Chat service remains available to all CARF members as originally intended
To this end email addresses used to access Chat must be in the online directory There is a separate field ldquoRF
Chat Emailrdquo in each personrsquos directory data record for this purpose This is necessary as (1) not everyone who has an email address listed in the directory wants to use that email address on Chat and (2) some use a different email ad-dress to access Chat than that listed in the directory Note that everyone currently on Chat already has their RF Chat Email field filled in
The reason for requiring this information is that the Chat group is implemented as a Yahoo group which does not require the name of subscribers only email addresses and we need a way to identify the people to whom the email addresses belong The Chat membership list is derived exclusively from the online directory
Further announcements regarding the automation of Chat membership will be disseminated via Chat postingsmdashstay tuned
Andi Tepper RF Chat Administrator tepperasgmailcom
Continued from previous page
Know a New Resident Contact Elsa Teotia (teotiaelsagmailcom) or Kimberly Halton (kim-berlyavgmailcom) with the newcomerrsquos name and address
A volunteer from the River Falls Welcoming Committee will visit and drop off CARFrsquos informational package for new residents
Blue Bow on a Mailbox This means the residents are new to River Falls Please introduce yourself and wel-come them to our community
PAGE 6
Gene Ebner Chair ARCCovenants Chair
Any exterior project to your home whether or not it necessitates a county building permitmdashincluding sheds and other ancillary structuresmdashrequires review by the River Falls Architectural Review Committee (ARC) unless it is an in-kind replacement of existing materials This is a homeowner obligation and not something your contractor will necessarily do unless you ask
Please be sure to review the River Falls Covenants and the Guidelines for Complying with the Covenants for guid-ance which are available in your CARF Directory They are also available on wwwriverfallsorg at the bottom of the CARF tab along with mailbox construction details
The Committee will gladly work with River Falls homeowners to ensure that their construction projects are in keep-ing with the Covenants and Guidelines as well as both architectural and safety standards We have many testimo-nials from neighbors who were grateful for the assistance and suggestions we offered them We believe that pre-serving our neighborhoodrsquos homogeneous (but not rigidly uniform) character is the best means of protecting ALL our property values which is validated every time we hear a new neighbor say ldquoWe moved into River Falls because it is so beautiful rdquo
Architectural Review Committee
Gene Ebner Chairman 301-299-3176 ebnerfamcomcastnet
Giles Cohen 301-365-0880 gilescohengmailcom
Dick Leggin AIA 240-354-6788 rlegginrlarchscom
Richard Rubenstein 301-983-8352 parkingpass120yahoocom
Chase Sanders 301-471-1500 csandersrwbairdcom
Kevin Winkler AIA 301-299-2214 kwinklersaltboxdesigncom
Using a Dumpster for Your Next Project
If using a dumpster when conducting construction of your project please remember to place it in your driveway and not on the street so as not to interfere with the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the neighborhood
Upgrading Remodeling Considering a New Fence Hardscape
The formal legal name of the Architectural Review Committee is the Architectural Con-trol Committee (ACC) which is overseen by the Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) and is responsible for administering and implementing the General Compli-ance Guidelines of the Covenants of River Falls The scope and role of the Commit-teersquos function is to help you by offering objective guidance based on our longstanding Covenants and Guidelines for keeping your exterior project consistent with the look and feel of the neighborhood and thereby enhancing the value it adds to your home
PAGE 7
Please Share Your Photos with the CARF Newsletter
Share your special photos of the neighborhood group activities and special events for possible use in the newsletter Please provide complete names an explanation of the
pictured activity and confirm that those pictured have agreed to have the picture used Photos should be high resolution We will crop and format for publication Forward your best to Editor Nancy Holahan nholahanverizonnet
What is CARF
The Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) is a voluntary dues-supported association formed in 1975 to represent the interests of River Falls resi-dents Among CARFrsquos responsibilities
bull act as a spokesperson for River Falls to the various governmental and corporate bodies whose decisions affect our community
bull keep the community informed of developments affecting River Falls in particular and the Potomac area in general (eg PEPCO school and zoning-type issues)
bull oversee the architectural integrity of the neighborhood and adherence to community covenants The Architectural ReviewCovenants Committee reviews homeowner renovation plans for con-formity with legal covenants that apply to residents and ensures compliance with other home-owner covenants
bull provide and administer RiverFallsChat the community listserv
bull provide the annual resident River Falls Directory both in print and online formats
bull publish a periodic newsletter for the community Neighborhood News
bull maintain the appearance of the entrances to the neighborhood and the circles on Brickyard Road
bull undertake local projects and celebrations of a civic nature to enhance the enjoyment of resi-dentsmdashincluding the annual July 4th celebration providing security patrol for Halloween and establishing a ldquoWelcoming Committeerdquo to help new residents to transition into our community
Regular Community Reminders Recyclables Tuesday is recyclables and yard trim pick-up day for River Falls Special pick-ups for metal collection can be arranged by calling the Division of Solid Waste at 2407776410 by 930 am Mondays Need blue recycle bins Go to mont-gomerycountymdgovsolidwaste
Street Light Outages Road Repair Call the Department of Public Works at 2407776000
Tree Problems in Common Green Areas Contact Jonathan Soule Project Manager Lorax Forest Tel 3014280800 ext 1245 jsoulepleasantsorg
PAGE 8
A request for 2018 Dues for Swim and Tennis members will be emailed at the end of February Please be on the lookout for your renewal notice
Dues are $880 for Active Members $330 for Seniors and $110 for Inactive Members Please pay your dues by April 1st to avoid the $25month late fee
You can pay by credit card (there is a 3 fee) or by check (mail to or drop in lower mailbox Jody Aucamp 8105 Hackamore Dr) Checks placed in my outgoing mailbox do get lost
If you are new to River Falls or have a friend who would like to join for Summer 2018 please contact Membership at riverfallsclubgmailcom Please provide name address and phone number when emailing Membership
You must be a paid Active Member to sign up for tennis clinics tennis camp Camp RF Swim team Dive team swim lessons or to rent the clubhouse
If you are interested in getting involved in our great community and learning about the Membership Committee please contact Jody at riverfallsclubgmail-com or 240-778-8227
See you in four short months at the pool or on the courts
Jody AucampRFCCA Membership Governor240-778-8227 cell
2017-18 RFCCA BOARD OF GOVERNORS
President Ken Markowitz 3019834266 rfcca2012gmailcom
Vice President Grounds Tristan Caudron 3012997003 tristancau-dronwfadvisorscom
Treasurer John Donohue 2022519427
Membership Jody Aucamp 3012992254 Riverfallsclubgmail-com
Secretary Anthea Higgins 3012993070
SwimTeam Michelle Murphy 3012994231 and Allison Harrison 2407312322
Swimming Pool Doug Kuckelman 7038997926
Tennis Scott Heimberg 3019832371
SecurityInsurance Matt Brown2022567500
Clubhouse Gerry Shaffer 3019228163
Social Adultsrsquo Activities Ketrina Sharp 3012991368 Kathryn Flury 7039090556 Chil-drenrsquos Activities Jessi Frend 3017041407 Jenny Castle 3013184902
Pool Manager 3012996178
Tennis Pro 3019833202
2018 RFCCA Membership Information
Jody Aucamp RFCCA Member-ship Governor
wwwRiverFallsorg E-home of Americarsquos Best Neighbor-hood
The River Falls Community Center Association (RFCCA) in conjunction with the Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) and the River Falls Home Ownersrsquo Asso-ciation (RFHOA) maintains an official community website at wwwRiverFall-sorg The purpose of the website is to promote the community of River Falls and enhance communication within the neighborhood
The website is made up of both public and private sections Public sections of the site include a wealth of information about the neighborhood published by CARF and RFHOA including a history of River Falls a community calendar descriptions and photos of facilities forms for contacting neighborhood officials a mapping feature to provide driving directions to the neighborhood and many other sections providing useful in-formation about River Falls
Private sections of the website are accessible by user ID and password and are available only to members in good standing of RFCCA The private sections of the website include an interactive member directory forms for reserv-ing RFCCA facilities such as the pool fields and clubhouse photo galleries trade recommendations on service providers and detailed information on camps swim and tennis teams
PAGE 6
Gene Ebner Chair ARCCovenants Chair
Any exterior project to your home whether or not it necessitates a county building permitmdashincluding sheds and other ancillary structuresmdashrequires review by the River Falls Architectural Review Committee (ARC) unless it is an in-kind replacement of existing materials This is a homeowner obligation and not something your contractor will necessarily do unless you ask
Please be sure to review the River Falls Covenants and the Guidelines for Complying with the Covenants for guid-ance which are available in your CARF Directory They are also available on wwwriverfallsorg at the bottom of the CARF tab along with mailbox construction details
The Committee will gladly work with River Falls homeowners to ensure that their construction projects are in keep-ing with the Covenants and Guidelines as well as both architectural and safety standards We have many testimo-nials from neighbors who were grateful for the assistance and suggestions we offered them We believe that pre-serving our neighborhoodrsquos homogeneous (but not rigidly uniform) character is the best means of protecting ALL our property values which is validated every time we hear a new neighbor say ldquoWe moved into River Falls because it is so beautiful rdquo
Architectural Review Committee
Gene Ebner Chairman 301-299-3176 ebnerfamcomcastnet
Giles Cohen 301-365-0880 gilescohengmailcom
Dick Leggin AIA 240-354-6788 rlegginrlarchscom
Richard Rubenstein 301-983-8352 parkingpass120yahoocom
Chase Sanders 301-471-1500 csandersrwbairdcom
Kevin Winkler AIA 301-299-2214 kwinklersaltboxdesigncom
Using a Dumpster for Your Next Project
If using a dumpster when conducting construction of your project please remember to place it in your driveway and not on the street so as not to interfere with the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the neighborhood
Upgrading Remodeling Considering a New Fence Hardscape
The formal legal name of the Architectural Review Committee is the Architectural Con-trol Committee (ACC) which is overseen by the Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) and is responsible for administering and implementing the General Compli-ance Guidelines of the Covenants of River Falls The scope and role of the Commit-teersquos function is to help you by offering objective guidance based on our longstanding Covenants and Guidelines for keeping your exterior project consistent with the look and feel of the neighborhood and thereby enhancing the value it adds to your home
PAGE 7
Please Share Your Photos with the CARF Newsletter
Share your special photos of the neighborhood group activities and special events for possible use in the newsletter Please provide complete names an explanation of the
pictured activity and confirm that those pictured have agreed to have the picture used Photos should be high resolution We will crop and format for publication Forward your best to Editor Nancy Holahan nholahanverizonnet
What is CARF
The Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) is a voluntary dues-supported association formed in 1975 to represent the interests of River Falls resi-dents Among CARFrsquos responsibilities
bull act as a spokesperson for River Falls to the various governmental and corporate bodies whose decisions affect our community
bull keep the community informed of developments affecting River Falls in particular and the Potomac area in general (eg PEPCO school and zoning-type issues)
bull oversee the architectural integrity of the neighborhood and adherence to community covenants The Architectural ReviewCovenants Committee reviews homeowner renovation plans for con-formity with legal covenants that apply to residents and ensures compliance with other home-owner covenants
bull provide and administer RiverFallsChat the community listserv
bull provide the annual resident River Falls Directory both in print and online formats
bull publish a periodic newsletter for the community Neighborhood News
bull maintain the appearance of the entrances to the neighborhood and the circles on Brickyard Road
bull undertake local projects and celebrations of a civic nature to enhance the enjoyment of resi-dentsmdashincluding the annual July 4th celebration providing security patrol for Halloween and establishing a ldquoWelcoming Committeerdquo to help new residents to transition into our community
Regular Community Reminders Recyclables Tuesday is recyclables and yard trim pick-up day for River Falls Special pick-ups for metal collection can be arranged by calling the Division of Solid Waste at 2407776410 by 930 am Mondays Need blue recycle bins Go to mont-gomerycountymdgovsolidwaste
Street Light Outages Road Repair Call the Department of Public Works at 2407776000
Tree Problems in Common Green Areas Contact Jonathan Soule Project Manager Lorax Forest Tel 3014280800 ext 1245 jsoulepleasantsorg
PAGE 8
A request for 2018 Dues for Swim and Tennis members will be emailed at the end of February Please be on the lookout for your renewal notice
Dues are $880 for Active Members $330 for Seniors and $110 for Inactive Members Please pay your dues by April 1st to avoid the $25month late fee
You can pay by credit card (there is a 3 fee) or by check (mail to or drop in lower mailbox Jody Aucamp 8105 Hackamore Dr) Checks placed in my outgoing mailbox do get lost
If you are new to River Falls or have a friend who would like to join for Summer 2018 please contact Membership at riverfallsclubgmailcom Please provide name address and phone number when emailing Membership
You must be a paid Active Member to sign up for tennis clinics tennis camp Camp RF Swim team Dive team swim lessons or to rent the clubhouse
If you are interested in getting involved in our great community and learning about the Membership Committee please contact Jody at riverfallsclubgmail-com or 240-778-8227
See you in four short months at the pool or on the courts
Jody AucampRFCCA Membership Governor240-778-8227 cell
2017-18 RFCCA BOARD OF GOVERNORS
President Ken Markowitz 3019834266 rfcca2012gmailcom
Vice President Grounds Tristan Caudron 3012997003 tristancau-dronwfadvisorscom
Treasurer John Donohue 2022519427
Membership Jody Aucamp 3012992254 Riverfallsclubgmail-com
Secretary Anthea Higgins 3012993070
SwimTeam Michelle Murphy 3012994231 and Allison Harrison 2407312322
Swimming Pool Doug Kuckelman 7038997926
Tennis Scott Heimberg 3019832371
SecurityInsurance Matt Brown2022567500
Clubhouse Gerry Shaffer 3019228163
Social Adultsrsquo Activities Ketrina Sharp 3012991368 Kathryn Flury 7039090556 Chil-drenrsquos Activities Jessi Frend 3017041407 Jenny Castle 3013184902
Pool Manager 3012996178
Tennis Pro 3019833202
2018 RFCCA Membership Information
Jody Aucamp RFCCA Member-ship Governor
wwwRiverFallsorg E-home of Americarsquos Best Neighbor-hood
The River Falls Community Center Association (RFCCA) in conjunction with the Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) and the River Falls Home Ownersrsquo Asso-ciation (RFHOA) maintains an official community website at wwwRiverFall-sorg The purpose of the website is to promote the community of River Falls and enhance communication within the neighborhood
The website is made up of both public and private sections Public sections of the site include a wealth of information about the neighborhood published by CARF and RFHOA including a history of River Falls a community calendar descriptions and photos of facilities forms for contacting neighborhood officials a mapping feature to provide driving directions to the neighborhood and many other sections providing useful in-formation about River Falls
Private sections of the website are accessible by user ID and password and are available only to members in good standing of RFCCA The private sections of the website include an interactive member directory forms for reserv-ing RFCCA facilities such as the pool fields and clubhouse photo galleries trade recommendations on service providers and detailed information on camps swim and tennis teams
PAGE 7
Please Share Your Photos with the CARF Newsletter
Share your special photos of the neighborhood group activities and special events for possible use in the newsletter Please provide complete names an explanation of the
pictured activity and confirm that those pictured have agreed to have the picture used Photos should be high resolution We will crop and format for publication Forward your best to Editor Nancy Holahan nholahanverizonnet
What is CARF
The Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) is a voluntary dues-supported association formed in 1975 to represent the interests of River Falls resi-dents Among CARFrsquos responsibilities
bull act as a spokesperson for River Falls to the various governmental and corporate bodies whose decisions affect our community
bull keep the community informed of developments affecting River Falls in particular and the Potomac area in general (eg PEPCO school and zoning-type issues)
bull oversee the architectural integrity of the neighborhood and adherence to community covenants The Architectural ReviewCovenants Committee reviews homeowner renovation plans for con-formity with legal covenants that apply to residents and ensures compliance with other home-owner covenants
bull provide and administer RiverFallsChat the community listserv
bull provide the annual resident River Falls Directory both in print and online formats
bull publish a periodic newsletter for the community Neighborhood News
bull maintain the appearance of the entrances to the neighborhood and the circles on Brickyard Road
bull undertake local projects and celebrations of a civic nature to enhance the enjoyment of resi-dentsmdashincluding the annual July 4th celebration providing security patrol for Halloween and establishing a ldquoWelcoming Committeerdquo to help new residents to transition into our community
Regular Community Reminders Recyclables Tuesday is recyclables and yard trim pick-up day for River Falls Special pick-ups for metal collection can be arranged by calling the Division of Solid Waste at 2407776410 by 930 am Mondays Need blue recycle bins Go to mont-gomerycountymdgovsolidwaste
Street Light Outages Road Repair Call the Department of Public Works at 2407776000
Tree Problems in Common Green Areas Contact Jonathan Soule Project Manager Lorax Forest Tel 3014280800 ext 1245 jsoulepleasantsorg
PAGE 8
A request for 2018 Dues for Swim and Tennis members will be emailed at the end of February Please be on the lookout for your renewal notice
Dues are $880 for Active Members $330 for Seniors and $110 for Inactive Members Please pay your dues by April 1st to avoid the $25month late fee
You can pay by credit card (there is a 3 fee) or by check (mail to or drop in lower mailbox Jody Aucamp 8105 Hackamore Dr) Checks placed in my outgoing mailbox do get lost
If you are new to River Falls or have a friend who would like to join for Summer 2018 please contact Membership at riverfallsclubgmailcom Please provide name address and phone number when emailing Membership
You must be a paid Active Member to sign up for tennis clinics tennis camp Camp RF Swim team Dive team swim lessons or to rent the clubhouse
If you are interested in getting involved in our great community and learning about the Membership Committee please contact Jody at riverfallsclubgmail-com or 240-778-8227
See you in four short months at the pool or on the courts
Jody AucampRFCCA Membership Governor240-778-8227 cell
2017-18 RFCCA BOARD OF GOVERNORS
President Ken Markowitz 3019834266 rfcca2012gmailcom
Vice President Grounds Tristan Caudron 3012997003 tristancau-dronwfadvisorscom
Treasurer John Donohue 2022519427
Membership Jody Aucamp 3012992254 Riverfallsclubgmail-com
Secretary Anthea Higgins 3012993070
SwimTeam Michelle Murphy 3012994231 and Allison Harrison 2407312322
Swimming Pool Doug Kuckelman 7038997926
Tennis Scott Heimberg 3019832371
SecurityInsurance Matt Brown2022567500
Clubhouse Gerry Shaffer 3019228163
Social Adultsrsquo Activities Ketrina Sharp 3012991368 Kathryn Flury 7039090556 Chil-drenrsquos Activities Jessi Frend 3017041407 Jenny Castle 3013184902
Pool Manager 3012996178
Tennis Pro 3019833202
2018 RFCCA Membership Information
Jody Aucamp RFCCA Member-ship Governor
wwwRiverFallsorg E-home of Americarsquos Best Neighbor-hood
The River Falls Community Center Association (RFCCA) in conjunction with the Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) and the River Falls Home Ownersrsquo Asso-ciation (RFHOA) maintains an official community website at wwwRiverFall-sorg The purpose of the website is to promote the community of River Falls and enhance communication within the neighborhood
The website is made up of both public and private sections Public sections of the site include a wealth of information about the neighborhood published by CARF and RFHOA including a history of River Falls a community calendar descriptions and photos of facilities forms for contacting neighborhood officials a mapping feature to provide driving directions to the neighborhood and many other sections providing useful in-formation about River Falls
Private sections of the website are accessible by user ID and password and are available only to members in good standing of RFCCA The private sections of the website include an interactive member directory forms for reserv-ing RFCCA facilities such as the pool fields and clubhouse photo galleries trade recommendations on service providers and detailed information on camps swim and tennis teams
PAGE 8
A request for 2018 Dues for Swim and Tennis members will be emailed at the end of February Please be on the lookout for your renewal notice
Dues are $880 for Active Members $330 for Seniors and $110 for Inactive Members Please pay your dues by April 1st to avoid the $25month late fee
You can pay by credit card (there is a 3 fee) or by check (mail to or drop in lower mailbox Jody Aucamp 8105 Hackamore Dr) Checks placed in my outgoing mailbox do get lost
If you are new to River Falls or have a friend who would like to join for Summer 2018 please contact Membership at riverfallsclubgmailcom Please provide name address and phone number when emailing Membership
You must be a paid Active Member to sign up for tennis clinics tennis camp Camp RF Swim team Dive team swim lessons or to rent the clubhouse
If you are interested in getting involved in our great community and learning about the Membership Committee please contact Jody at riverfallsclubgmail-com or 240-778-8227
See you in four short months at the pool or on the courts
Jody AucampRFCCA Membership Governor240-778-8227 cell
2017-18 RFCCA BOARD OF GOVERNORS
President Ken Markowitz 3019834266 rfcca2012gmailcom
Vice President Grounds Tristan Caudron 3012997003 tristancau-dronwfadvisorscom
Treasurer John Donohue 2022519427
Membership Jody Aucamp 3012992254 Riverfallsclubgmail-com
Secretary Anthea Higgins 3012993070
SwimTeam Michelle Murphy 3012994231 and Allison Harrison 2407312322
Swimming Pool Doug Kuckelman 7038997926
Tennis Scott Heimberg 3019832371
SecurityInsurance Matt Brown2022567500
Clubhouse Gerry Shaffer 3019228163
Social Adultsrsquo Activities Ketrina Sharp 3012991368 Kathryn Flury 7039090556 Chil-drenrsquos Activities Jessi Frend 3017041407 Jenny Castle 3013184902
Pool Manager 3012996178
Tennis Pro 3019833202
2018 RFCCA Membership Information
Jody Aucamp RFCCA Member-ship Governor
wwwRiverFallsorg E-home of Americarsquos Best Neighbor-hood
The River Falls Community Center Association (RFCCA) in conjunction with the Civic Association of River Falls (CARF) and the River Falls Home Ownersrsquo Asso-ciation (RFHOA) maintains an official community website at wwwRiverFall-sorg The purpose of the website is to promote the community of River Falls and enhance communication within the neighborhood
The website is made up of both public and private sections Public sections of the site include a wealth of information about the neighborhood published by CARF and RFHOA including a history of River Falls a community calendar descriptions and photos of facilities forms for contacting neighborhood officials a mapping feature to provide driving directions to the neighborhood and many other sections providing useful in-formation about River Falls
Private sections of the website are accessible by user ID and password and are available only to members in good standing of RFCCA The private sections of the website include an interactive member directory forms for reserv-ing RFCCA facilities such as the pool fields and clubhouse photo galleries trade recommendations on service providers and detailed information on camps swim and tennis teams