"Island Creek Express" February 2017

Island Creek Community Association

February 2017

Happy Winter!

Welcome to your February 2017 Island Creek Express !

If you did not receive the last edition of the Island Creek Express just c lick here to see it!

This newsletter is for the residents of Island Creek. If you received this newsletter in error, or don't want to receive future editions, we sincerely apologize. You can unsubscribe at the link at the bottom of this page.

Visit your community website at www.islandcreek.org

Need help?

Do you need help with an Island Creek community question or issue? Help is only a click away! You can send an email to Cindy Wade, our on-site community manager, by clicking here.

Please make sure we have your current email address! Update it here!

Island Creek Express - February 2017

News for you

Solicitations in Island Creek

We would like to remind all residents that Island Creek has a no solicitation policy . And we have signs with this policy posted in our community. And your Board of Directors does not provide approval for any specific solicitor to operate in our community .

Fairfax County regulates door-to-door solicitors and requires that they be licensed and follow other rules . So what can you do if a solicitor knocks on your door?

Residents can advise would-be solicitors of our our community-wide, no-soliciation policy, and
Call the Fairfax County Police non-emergency number (703-691-2131) ASAP to report it.
After you call the Fairfax County Police, you can also call or email Cindy Wade, our community manager, at 703-339-6987 or communitymanager@islandcreek.org and notify her of the name of the solicitor so she can send a no trespassing letter to the company. (However, you should call the police first so they can take your specific complaint and respond as quickly as possible to your call.)

Solicitation is not permitted in our community and the best way to deal with solicitors who come to your door is for you to report the incident to the Fairfax County Police. Please contact Cindy Wade with any questions.

Island Creek 2015 Audited Financial Report is available

The 2015 Audited Financial Report for Island Creek is available for viewing here . This independent audit, which takes place annually, found that, "the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Island Creek Community Association, Inc. as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America."

Community snow reminders and tips

Snowfall of nearly any accumulation can affect our services and routines, such as trash collection, parking and just getting around the community. Click here and here for helpful guides on what to expect when we get snow, how it can impact trash pickup, plowing guidelines, and what you can do to help.

Fairfax County winter tips

Fairfax County has an online resource with many tips and information on handling the winter weather. These range from freezing pipes, hypothermia, snow, power outages, heating assistance and other safety tips. You can check it out here.

Pond safety

P lease remember that the community pond is not for ice skating. Even at the coldest temperatures the ice on the pond is not frozen deep enough to support the weight of a child for any length of time. Falling through the ice can result in hypothermia or worse. Please talk with your children and educate them on risks of ponds. Please notify them that the community pond is off limits. If you observe children on the pond, please contact the Fairfax County Police non-emergency number at 703-691-2131.

Deer management program
Sept 10, 2016 – Feb 25, 2017
Regulated hunting is considered to be the most practical and cost-effective means to control free-ranging deer populations. Since Virginia began tracking hunting injuries in 1959, no bystanders have been injured by an archer hunting deer anywhere in the Commonwealth. Letter to Residents; Link to Website; Link to Map.

Help us help you!

Add or update your email address

Want to provide us with your email address? Need to update your email address? You can do that online ! Please also visit your community website at www.islandcreek.org !

Ideas are welcome!

And, if you have an idea for improvement to your newsletter, your Board of Directors would love to hear from you! Please send your ideas, comments and questions to: communitymanager@islandcreek.org.

Make a difference for Island Creek!
Be a volunteer for a committee! It takes just a little of your time and is a great way to make a difference in the community. Just email Cindy Wade for more information. There's no obligation...we promise.

It's social!

Island Creek Community Ladies Game Night a smashing success!

Our first Community Ladies Game Night was a smashing success! Nearly thirty Island Creek ladies came out to enjoy games, food, refreshments and fun interaction. The next get together will be on Friday, February 10th at 7:00 pm at the clubhouse. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. If possible please bring any games that you enjoy playing, we want to have fun! Please RSVP to Ania Cress at Acress82@gmail.com .
Game nights for 2017 are scheduled for: 2/10, 3/10, 4/7, 5/12, 6/16, 7/21, 8/18, 9/15, 10/20, 11/17 and 12/15.

Upcoming events

Community Calendar

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Covenants Committee Meeting

Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Finance Committee Meeting

Friday, February 10, 2017
Ladies Game Night

Sunday, February 12, 2017
Welcoming Committee Meeting

Monday, February 13, 2017
Grounds Committee Meeting

Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Island Creek Board Meeting

Thursday, February 16, 2017
Carrdinal Place Board Meeting

Monday, February 20, 2017
President's Day

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Covenants Committee Meeting

Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Finance Committee Meeting

Note: All start times are 7:00 p.m.

Classifieds and services roster

Call for Services
Island Creek Management maintains a list of community members willing to provide services to other members of the community; such as baby sitting, pet sitting, yard work and snow shoveling. If you are interested in providing these types of Fee for Service activities, please email our Community Manager with your contact information. See the current list for details. You should also view the Services Rules and Regulations.

You can check out the current classifieds on the community website here.

Island Creek facts!

Last month we asked you about your 2017 New Year's resolution. And the results are in! About 62% vowed to "Get in better shape/more healthy." 19% choose "Something else!" 13% will try to "Be more kind to others." And 6% selected "Save more money." All noble goals. Let's hope we can keep them.

This month we want to tell you about our clubhouse. Did you know that the Island Creek Clubhouse can be rented by residents for a private party or other event? The cost is very reasonable. You can find out more about this option here .