Fairfax County Park Authority Status Report

• Hal Strickland, Sully District Park Authority Board Member
• Leon Nawojchik, Manager, Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
• Doreen Henry, Manager, Cub Run RECenter
• Charles Smith, Senior Naturalist, Resource Management Division
• Carole McDonnell, Manager, Sully Historic Site
• Ed Richardson, Area Manager
• Barb Cosgrove, Manager, Twin Lakes Golf Course
• Dave Bowden, Director, Planning and Development Division
• Cindy Messinger, COO and Deputy Director, Fairfax County Park Authority

• The following associations have joined/renewed their memberships in the SDC in 2009:
  
  
  • Brookfield Woods HOA
  • Bull Run CA
  • Chantilly Highlands HA
  • Compton Valley HOA
  • Compton Village HOA
  • Confederate Ridge II HOA
  • Fair Woods HOA
  • Franklin Farm Foundation
  • Green Trails HOA
  • Heritage Crossing Community Association
  • Heritage Forest HOA
  • Navy Vale Community League
  • North Hart Run HOA
  • Roan Stallion Estates POA
  • Sequoia Farms HOA
  • Singleton's Grove HOA
  • Second Gate Post Estates
  • Second London Towne West
  • Sully Station II Community Association
  • Virginia Run

    Has yours renewed for 2010?

• If your Community Association is interested in matters of county-wide interest, consider joining the Federation County Federation of Citizens Associations
  Ten Reasons to Join the Federation
  1. Our programs introduce you to those who make decisions in Fairfax County, the region, and the state.
  2. Meet your neighbors next door and across the County.
  3. Be part of the solution to today's concerns about transportation, the environment, schools, taxes and other issues.
  4. We are the only non-partisan, volunteer, and non-profit County-wide organization representing the concerns of homeowner and community associations.
  5. We focus objectively on your association's problems.
  6. We stay on top of the issues.
  7. We have more than 60 years of local, state, and regional experience and influence.
  8. You have a seat at the table. When County Supervisors ask for citizen recommendations on any subject, they ask the Federation.
  9. We speak on your behalf at public hearings, through written statements, in task forces and commissions, and through the media.
  10. We need you and your organization. The more people we represent, the more effective we are.
  We invite you to join the Federation if your homeowner or civic association has a minimum of 10 housing units. Our Membership Application has more information. Dues are payable in June of each year and range from $20 to $60 depending on the size of your organization. Larger organizations may pay higher dues but have more representatives
  If you have questions about the membership application or process we encourage you to email our 1st Vice President, Tania Hossain.
  The Federation membership application can be completed on line or sent via mail.

• Right now the Federation County Federation of Citizens Associations is accepting nominations for its annual Citizen of the Year Award.
  • Do you know any person who you think has done an outstanding job that warrants being named as Fairfax County Citizen of the Year? If so, you are encouraged to visit the Citizen of the Year page, and either follow the instructions and mail in your nomination or complete the online nomination form
  • One person is celebrated as COY, but others may be selected as Citation of Merit Honorees, so recommend the people you think are deserving of these honors.
  • The 2009 Nomination form is available online and in RTF format and nominations will be accepted until 31 Jan 10.
  • After the nomination period is closed, a selection committee of County-wide organizations will meet to select the Federation's "Citizen of the Year" and merit awards. The winners are honored at the Federation's annual Banquet, scheduled for the Spring.

• Chantilly High School PTSA Hosts a Town Hall Meeting with Supervisors Pat Herrity and Michael Frey and School Board Representatives Kathy Smith and Elizabeth Bradsher
  • Date: Monday, February 1, 2010
  • Time: 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
  • Location: Chantilly High School Lecture Hall
  • During this economic downturn, the schools and county are facing significant cuts in programs and services. Come share your opinions and ask questions of our local elected officials. Make your voice heard!
    Possible topics:
    • What programs and services may be cut?
    • Should property taxes be raised, kept the same or lowered?
    • How do the Supervisors and School Board set their budgets?
    • How can citizens most effectively advocate?
    • What are your concerns?
  • All members of the community are welcome, including students!
  • Bring along a friend or neighbor!
  • Questions? contact Chantilly High School PTSA President Ted Velkoff or 703.655.7644

• John Dargle, Jr. is LISTENING
  • A new opportunity for Fairfax County residents to share their comments, concerns and ideas regarding the Park Authority launched in March 09: Listening Forums
  • It's a new twist on an old concept: go to where the people are and reach out! Citizens can choose from nine locations around the county at which to discuss topics of their choice.
  • The nine forums are scheduled on Thursday nights at 7 p.m. Input on how the Park Authority can best meet the community's needs is invited. Staff will use the gathered information to guide decisions regarding the organization and the agency's service delivery.
  • Upcoming Listening Forums
    • February 18, 2010 - Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center
  • For more information, contact the Public Information Office at 703-324-8662.
  • This is an accessible facility To request reasonable ADA accommodations or alternative format of materials, call the Fairfax County Park Authority at 703-324-8563, TTY 703-803-3354 or visit our web site

• Successful "Electric Sunday" Program Expands to Include Fluorescent Light Recycling
  • The Fairfax County Solid Waste Management Program, in partnership with Covanta Energy, Inc., is preparing to expand the "Electric Sundays" recycling program in 2010. These events will now offer residents an opportunity to recycle fluorescent light bulbs and tubes in addition to televisions, computers and peripheral electronic devices including keyboards, speakers, keyboards, printers, scanners, etc.
  • "More than eight thousand residents recycled over one million pounds of electronics at the ‘Electric Sunday’ events held at the I-66 Transfer Station during 2009," said Jeff Smithberger, Director of the Division of Solid Waste Collection and Recycling. "Thanks to the proven success of this program and the participation of the residents of Fairfax County, we are able to expand this program to include another ‘electric’ item -- fluorescent light bulbs and tubes, also known as compact fluorescent lights.
  • Fluorescent light bulbs and tubes contain a small amount of mercury. Given the high volume of fluorescent light usage in Fairfax County, properly recycling these bulbs and tubes can prevent mercury from entering our waste management system. Disposal of these materials at a household hazardous waste collection site allows for the recovery and recycling of the mercury, glass and aluminum contained in these bulbs and tubes.
  • The complete schedule of events and their locations can be found on the calendar of events page of the Solid Waste Management Program’s web site: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/recycling/calendar.htm
    • Feb. 28 - Electric Sunday TV and Computer Recycling Event, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the I-66 Transfer Station, 4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax
    • April 25 - Electric Sunday TV and Computer Recycling Event, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the I-66 Transfer Station, 4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax
    • May 1: Document shredding, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton
    • May 23 - Electric Sunday TV and Computer Recycling Event, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the I-66 Transfer Station, 4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax
    • June 27 - Electric Sunday TV and Computer Recycling Event, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the I-66 Transfer Station, 4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax
    • Aug. 22 - Electric Sunday TV and Computer Recycling Event, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the I-66 Transfer Station, 4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax
    • Sept. 25: Document shredding, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sully District Office, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly
    • Sept. 26 - Electric Sunday TV and Computer Recycling Event, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the I-66 Transfer Station, 4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax
    • Oct. 2: Fall for Fairfax, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway. Family-oriented fall event. Document shredding will be available from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. only.
    • Oct. 23: Document shredding, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., North County Governmental Center, 12000 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston
    • Nov. 21 - Electric Sunday TV and Computer Recycling Event, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the I-66 Transfer Station, 4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax

• Membership Meeting:
  • Kathy Smith, Sully District School Board Representative and current Chair, and Fairfax County Public Schools Chief Financial Officer Susan Quinn will discuss the proposed 2011 Fairfax County Public School budget.

• Land Use and Transportation presentations will be scheduled if necessary

Respectfully submitted,

Jeffrey M. Parnes
First Vice President
Sully District Council