brookfield civic association celebrating our community september 24 th, 2009 7:30 pm, brookfield...
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Brookfield Civic Brookfield Civic AssociationAssociation
Brookfield Civic Brookfield Civic AssociationAssociation
Celebrating Our CommunitySeptember 24th, 2009
7:30 pm, Brookfield Elementary School
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AgendaAgendaAgendaAgenda
About BCA & WelcomeMinutes, Old Business & Committee ReportsVolunteers Needed:
◦ Fingerprint Project & Engraving◦ Adopt-a-Highway / Clean-Up◦ Neighborhood Reps
Neighborhood Watch UpdateNeighborhood ImprovementsGuest Speaker: Chuck Caputo,
Virginia House of Delegates, 67th DistrictQuestions & Answers
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NEWNEW
Event ScheduleEvent ScheduleEvent ScheduleEvent Schedule
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 7:30 PM – Next General Meeting
Date TBD: Highway Cleanup (Includes Rt. 50 from Galesbury to Stringfellow)
Check Web site (Sully News) for local events, government news & meetings
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Brookfield Civic AssociationBrookfield Civic AssociationMission StatementMission Statement
Brookfield Civic AssociationBrookfield Civic AssociationMission StatementMission Statement
The 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.
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Current BCA Board of DirectorsCurrent BCA Board of Directors(“Core Group”)(“Core Group”)
Current BCA Board of DirectorsCurrent BCA Board of Directors(“Core Group”)(“Core Group”)
Sami BesalelTerrie Koustenis Larry LeedsShelley LeedsJohn MooreJim RollinsSteve Russick Margie Wheedleton
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Neighborhood RepsNeighborhood RepsNeighborhood RepsNeighborhood Reps
Shelley LeedsTerrie KoustenisSami Besalel
Margie WheedletonSteve RussickJohn Moore
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Additional reps needed.See us after the meeting or email
www.BrookfieldCivic.orgwww.BrookfieldCivic.orgwww.BrookfieldCivic.orgwww.BrookfieldCivic.org
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Postal Address:The Brookfield Civic AssociationP.O. Box 222852Chantilly, Virginia 20153-2582
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.brookfieldcivic.org/
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Neighborhood Neighborhood ImprovementsImprovementsNeighborhood Neighborhood ImprovementsImprovements
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Recent AccomplishmentsRecent AccomplishmentsRecent AccomplishmentsRecent Accomplishments
Completed traffic light at Poplar Tree and Lees Corner Road
Updated bus route incoming to Brookfield from Route 50
Neighborhood Watch signs posted
New bridges across stream - walking path behind pool
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A Tale of Two BridgesA Tale of Two BridgesA Tale of Two BridgesA Tale of Two Bridges
Fairfax County discussed putting a bridge across the Frog Branch Stream
Some confusion remains about which span was to be bridged – behind the pool to the RIGHT (towards Lees Corner) or towards the LEFT (towards Stringfellow, behind houses on Tabscott)
A gigantic bridge was installed over the span heading towards Stringfellow (LEFT)
Other bridge construction is still TBD
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Missing: One BridgeMissing: One BridgeMissing: One BridgeMissing: One Bridge
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Bridge Spanning Creek (RIGHT)Bridge Spanning Creek (RIGHT)Bridge Spanning Creek (RIGHT)Bridge Spanning Creek (RIGHT)
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Fixing the RampsFixing the RampsFixing the RampsFixing the Ramps
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Wall ReconstructionWall ReconstructionWall ReconstructionWall Reconstruction
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A Group EffortA Group EffortA Group EffortA Group Effort
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BrookfieldBrookfieldInitiative AwardInitiative Award
BrookfieldBrookfieldInitiative AwardInitiative Award
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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.
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Thanks for Caring!Thanks for Caring!Thanks for Caring!Thanks for Caring!
Join us in thanking them. They are the first to receive the honorary
Brookfield Initiative Award.
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Sully DistrictSully DistrictCrime Prevention Officer Crime Prevention Officer
UpdateUpdate
Sully DistrictSully DistrictCrime Prevention Officer Crime Prevention Officer
UpdateUpdate
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Many thanks to Officer Brock, CPO Many thanks to Officer Brock, CPO Many thanks to Officer Brock, CPO Many thanks to Officer Brock, CPO
For the last few years, our primary liaison with the police has been Crime Prevention Officer MPO W. M. Brock.
Due to budget cuts, Officer Brock leaves this position on November 6, 2009.
BCA thanks Officer Brock for his help and service to the community.
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Introducing Officer KatinskyIntroducing Officer KatinskyIntroducing Officer KatinskyIntroducing Officer Katinsky
Officer Peter B. (“Brett”) Katinsky takes 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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NeighborhoodNeighborhoodWatch UpdateWatch UpdateNeighborhoodNeighborhoodWatch UpdateWatch Update
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Neighborhood Watch Now Neighborhood Watch Now Functioning!Functioning!Neighborhood Watch Now Neighborhood Watch Now Functioning!Functioning!
Neighborhood Watch program running.Volunteers patrol the neighborhood at
least 2 evenings 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 TrainingNeighborhood Watch TrainingNeighborhood Watch TrainingNeighborhood Watch Training
To volunteer, you must take a free 2-hour training class.
Next Class:◦10/13/09, 7pm – 9pm, Fair Oaks District Station
To volunteer or for more information, contact Lloyd Pierce [email protected].
Training dates & locations on our web site.
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Neighborhood ImprovementsNeighborhood ImprovementsNeighborhood ImprovementsNeighborhood Improvements
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Volunteers NeededVolunteers NeededVolunteers NeededVolunteers Needed
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Fingerprinting ProjectEngraving ProjectsNeighborhood CleanupNeighborhood RepsForeign Language ConsultantsOrganizing a Bicycle Hike
Neighborhood Enhancement Neighborhood Enhancement Partnership ProgramPartnership Program
Neighborhood Enhancement Neighborhood Enhancement Partnership ProgramPartnership Program
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Grant Money AvailableGrant Money AvailableGrant Money AvailableGrant Money Available
$100,000 is available in 2010 for the Neighborhood Enhancement Partnership Neighborhood Enhancement Partnership ProgramProgram.
Awards of up to $5,000 will be made on a one-time basis to selected projects. Need volunteers with grant writing experience, or willingness to be trained, to work on this project.
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Fingerprint America Fingerprint America Child Identification ProgramChild Identification Program
Fingerprint America Fingerprint America Child Identification ProgramChild Identification Program
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Fingerprint America Fingerprint America Child Identification ProgramChild Identification ProgramFingerprint America Fingerprint America Child Identification ProgramChild Identification Program
Seeking volunteers for the Fingerprinting and Engraving project
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Engraving ProgramEngraving ProgramEngraving ProgramEngraving Program
Need volunteers for the Engraving project
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Interest for a Bicycle HikeInterest for a Bicycle HikeInterest for a Bicycle HikeInterest for a Bicycle Hike
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Volunteer Organizer NeededVolunteer Organizer NeededVolunteer Organizer NeededVolunteer Organizer Needed
We have had some interest in organizing a group bicycle hike
Need a volunteer to coordinateContact us after the meeting if you are
interested
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Adopt-a-Highway Adopt-a-Highway Adopt-a-Highway Adopt-a-Highway
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Lee Jackson Highway CleanupLee Jackson Highway CleanupLee Jackson Highway CleanupLee Jackson 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 LaneKicking off our adoption with a
neighborhood cleanup.Tentative date: Saturday, October 10
from 10am-3pm – check the web site.
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Brookfield Neighborhood CleanupBrookfield Neighborhood CleanupBrookfield Neighborhood CleanupBrookfield Neighborhood Cleanup45
Potentially canceled, due to lack of funds. Standing by for more information.
Potentially canceled, due to lack of funds. Standing by for more information.
Cleanup Details:Cleanup Details:Cleanup Details:Cleanup Details:Picking up trashCutting and trimming grassFuture - sow seeds to beautify areaMust follow Virginia Department of
Transportation (DOT) guidelines for cleanupEach volunteer will be briefedNo children will be allowed to take part in this
effort for obvious safety reasons.
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You Can Help by Bringing:You Can Help by Bringing:You Can Help by Bringing:You Can Help by Bringing:
Gas mowers, trimmers and edgers (all with tanks filled, please)
Weed trimmer / bushwackerRakes, weeders Serious hedge clippers or cutting tools
We need equipment and manpower – preferably both, but will take either!
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To Volunteer:To Volunteer:To Volunteer:To Volunteer:
Please contact Margie Wheedleton◦PHONE: (703) 378-8267◦EMAIL: [email protected]
THANKS IN ADVANCE!
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2008 Watershed Cleanup2008 Watershed Cleanup2008 Watershed Cleanup2008 Watershed Cleanup
During 2008 cleanup, we had ~ 20 participants
Prevented hundreds of pounds of pollution from reaching the watershed
Collected over 30 full 30-gallon trash bags
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Guest Speaker:Guest Speaker:Delegate Chuck CaputoDelegate Chuck Caputo
Guest Speaker:Guest Speaker:Delegate Chuck CaputoDelegate Chuck Caputo
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Web site: Web site: http://www.delegatecaputo.comhttp://www.delegatecaputo.comWeb site: Web site: http://www.delegatecaputo.comhttp://www.delegatecaputo.com
House of Delegates, 67th District
Follow on Twitter: CCCaputo67
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In Virginia House of Delegates, serves on:◦Finance Committee◦Counties, Cities and Towns Committee
67th District precincts include:◦Brookfield Cub Run◦Lees Corner East Lees Corner West◦London Town Navy◦Poplar Tree Stone◦Waples Mill
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Questions & AnswersQuestions & AnswersQuestions & AnswersQuestions & Answers
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