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Brookfield Civic Association. Celebrating Our Community May 27, 2010 7:30 pm, Brookfield Elementary School. Agenda. About BCA & Welcome Minutes, Old Business & Committee Reports Recent Accomplishments & Photos Public Safety & Commercial Parking Updates Volunteers Needed: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Brookfield CivicAssociationCelebratingOur Community
May 27, 20107:30 pm, Brookfield Elementary School*
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AgendaAbout BCA & WelcomeMinutes, Old Business & Committee ReportsRecent Accomplishments & PhotosPublic Safety & Commercial Parking UpdatesVolunteers Needed:Adopt-a-Highway / Clean-UpNeighborhood RepsQuestions & Answers*
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Event Schedule04/18, 1pm 4pm: Frog Branch Bike & HikeTBDNext Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup (Includes Rt. 50 from Galesbury to Stringfellow)05/27, 7:30 pm - General Meeting, Brookfield Elementary School cafeteriaTBD Next general meeting (Sep 2010)
*Check Web site for news, crime prevention tips, for local events, government news & meetings.
www.brookfieldcivic.org
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Brookfield Civic AssociationMission StatementThe purpose of The Brookfield Civic Association is to bring together an inclusive group of residents who share the common goal of promoting a safe and healthy community that is a great place to live.
May we reach out our hands in service and be blessed with enough foolishness to believe that we can make enough difference in this world to go out and do what others claim cannot be done!"
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Current BCA Board of Directors (Core Group)Margie WheedletonSteve Russick Jim RollinsJohn MooreShelley LeedsLarry LeedsTerrie Koustenis Sami Besalel
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Neighborhood RepsSami Besalel
Terrie Koustenis
Shelley Leeds
*John Moore
Steve Russick
Margie Wheedleton
Additional reps needed. See us after the meeting or email [email protected]
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www.BrookfieldCivic.org*Web hosting bySite created andmaintained by
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Contacting BCAPostal Address:The Brookfield Civic Association P.O. Box 222852 Chantilly, Virginia 20153-2582Email: [email protected]: http://www.brookfieldcivic.org/*
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Recent AccomplishmentsBrookfield Bike & HikeCommercial Parking District (CPD)Child Fingerprinting & Property Engraving programConnector bus re-route incoming to Brookfield from Route 50
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Recent AccomplishmentsAdopt-A-Highway Program cleanup activities at Rt. 50Traffic Light at Poplar Tree and Lees Corner RoadNeighborhood Watch signs / program*New bridge across streamNew Brookfield entrance wallStreet sweeping & ice removal
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Bike & HikeOver 50 people attended our Bike & Hike on April 18
Events included:2 bike hikes along Frog Branch Creek2 walking tour/hikes along the Frog Branch Creek pathFree face paintingHula Hoop Jamboree / contestFree grilled food, drinks and snacksThanks to: Bonni Epstein, organizerFairfax County Police safety officers forLeadership & attendanceFree water bottles and free bike helmetsBoy Scouts for leading the walkBCA volunteersBrookfield Swim Club
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The good folks living at this home took the initiative to beautify their neighborhood by mowing the strip of grass along the Brookfield wall. *Join us in thanking them. They are the first to receive the honorary Brookfield Initiative Award.
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Fingerprint America Child Identification Program100 children were fingerprinted and/or photographed by our volunteers and Sully District Police on November 21, 2009, at the Chantilly Regional Library. Photos & fingerprint cards went home with the parents to keep, as an immediate aid to authorities in case of tragedy.BCA sponsored nearly free photos to accompany.This will be a continuing project of your Brookfield Civic Association.
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The Program in Action*
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Some of the Volunteers*
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Anyone get the number of that truck?*
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Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup*Brookfield Civic Association has adopted the south side portion and median of Route 50 (Lee Jackson Hwy)Spans from Stringfellow Road west to Galesbury Lane
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Next Adopt-a-HighwayNeighborhood CleanupNext Cleanup Date To Be Announced.Will perform at least 3x per year.TO VOLUNTEER, please contact Margie WheedletonPHONE: (703) 378-8267EMAIL: [email protected]
THANKS IN ADVANCE!
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Bridge over Frog Creek*
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Still Missing: One Bridge*Start here on Lees Corner and follow the path down
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Natural Beauty in Brookfield*
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New Crime Prevention OfficerOur primary police liaison, Crime Prevention Officer MPO W. M. Brock, left this position in November 2009 due to budget cuts. A tip of the hat to Officer Brock for great work and dedication.Officer Peter B. (Brett) Katinsky took over as BCA liaison and crime prevention officer.His first newsletter is posted on our Web site.See our new Crime Prevention page.
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How Can You Help Improve the Neighborhood?Brookfield Civic Association wants to help its residents keep the neighborhood safe, clean, lawful, and pleasant.When you see a problem, you are encouraged to act.Here are a few ways to fix some common problems:*
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Parking Issues Illegally Parked Commercial Vehicles Fairfax County has new commercial parking regulations that affect the whole county, including our neighborhood.Community Parking District (CPD) info, video and explanation.For safety or parking concerns, call the Fairfax Police Non-Emergency Number: (703) 691-2131*
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Reporting Zoning ViolationsIf someone in the neighborhood is running a boarding house, or if several unrelated renters are in one home, file a zoning violation.Go online to report zoning issues. Go to:www.fairfaxcounty.govClick File a Complaint
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Uncut Grass ComplaintsIf the grass in a home is over 12 inches high, you can complain to Fairfax County Land Development.The owner is warned and is given a time period to fix.If not, the county will have the lawn mowed and charge the owner $400*
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Breaking NewsCounty board of supervisors has approved a large area CPD (community parking district) for Armfield Farms (Lees Corner Road).
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Neighborhood WatchNeighborhood Watch program running.Volunteer patrol teams patrol the neighborhood at least 2 days a week. New signs posted along Lees Corner Road.Thanks to Lloyd Pierce and for the active trained volunteers for their time.More volunteers needed.TRAINING IS REQUIRED (FREE).*
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Neighborhood Watch TrainingTo volunteer, you must take a free 2-hour training class.To volunteer or for more information, contact Lloyd Pierce [email protected]. Training dates & locations will be posted on our web site click on Neighborhood Watch link.*
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VolunteersNeeded*Neighborhood CleanupNeighborhood RepsForeign Language Consultants
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Please Patronize Our Sponsors*Java Dave's Coffee House 13924 Metrotech Drive Chantilly, VA 20151 703-263-2503
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Sponsoring BCAYour ad or business card can be seen by 965 homes in Brookfield.Advertising on our web site is available for a nominal fee.
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Questions & Answers*?!
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