From the Board
Hello Summer! What a great time to live in Island Creek! The pools are open, the grills are hot and the kids are out of school. With all of the activity, please be mindful of the speed limits and crosswalks in our community.
Upcoming events:
The next Ladies Game Night is Friday, August 17th. The Adult Social will take place on August 18th. If you have an idea for an event, please fill out the Social Events form on the following link (
http://islandcreek.org/cgi-bin/formmanager.pl?formid=1516473415
)
. New events will be considered as time and resources are available.
Long Branch Development:
We have been very involved in the Long Branch development at the end of Thomas Grant Drive. Many thanks to our Land Use representatives Jeff and Sohna Saffelle for their hard work in advocating for Island Creek's best interest. Specific questions or inquiries regarding the Long Branch development may be directed to
communitymanager@islandcreek.org
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Community Finances:
We are finalizing the 2017 audit and tax returns for the community and remain in good financial standing. The 2019 budget process has started,and a preliminary draft will be available for resident review at the Annual Meeting on September 19th.
Communication:
As events are planned or we have updates on the Long Branch development, we will use all means of communication available: Board Meetings, Newsletters, Email, Facebook and NextDoor. If you have any questions, please send an email to
communitymanager@islandcreek.org
.
EVERYONE is welcome to attend our Board meetings. They are the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7pm in the clubhouse.
Thank you and I look forward to seeing you around the community!
Carrie Morrison
Island Creek HOA Treasurer
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The Board is looking for volunteers to assist with the recompete of our property management contract
This is one of our most expensive contracts and impacts many of our day-to-day operations. The committee will work over the coming months
to specify requirements and work with the Board to select the property management contractor. If you are interested in participating, please submit a committee volunteer form
here
or contract Cindy Wade at
communitymanager@islandcreek.org.
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National Night Out Tuesday, August 7th, 6-9 pm Landsdowne Pool Parking Lot, 8000 Morning View Lane.
Island Creek in conjunction with the Landsdowne Community Association invites residents to attend National Night Out which is a unique community event celebrated in the United States and Canada that focuses on prevention of crime and drug activity and is held the first Tuesday of August each year.
This year we are excited to be partnering with The Journey and Burtons Grill & Bar of Alexandria. So, please join us for a BBQ, other food delights, ice cream sundaes, games, face painting, tattoos, music, a meet and greet with area police and fire departments (up close and personal in cruisers, fire engines and more), and so much more. Come out and meet your neighbors (and be sure to also leave your front and rear porch lights on "to light up the night"). Dessert items are also welcome.
National Night Out Part 2. Check us out at the Welcome tent. This year we will be collecting flags (from all countries) to be properly and honorably disposed. Eye glasses will be collected to be given to the Lion's Club. And, if you are a home-based business, own a business, or have a cause you wish to highlight space is being set aside for you to set up and tell your story. Please let us know at events@landsdowne.org if you wish to set up. Additional details will be forwarded.
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Mark Your Calendars for August 18th!
Leave the children at home and come as you are! Relax and get to know your neighbors!
When – Saturday, August 18
7:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Rain Date – Saturday, August 25
Where – Island Creek Club House
7550 Thomas Grand Drive
Enjoy music by DJ Randy, back by popular demand, and Hors d’oeuvres (finger food not dinner) but something to please everyone.
Put on your dancing shoes and bring a beverage of your choice to have and share with your neighbors.
Look forward to seeing everyone!
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Fountain is Out of Service for Repairs
As many residents have noted, the fountain has not been working for the last two weeks. We have had several contractors working to find the source of the problem which turned out to be the motor. A new motor has been ordered and hopefully we will have the fountain up and running soon!
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Large Inflatable Pool Floats & Rafts No Longer Permitted at the Pool
Large inflatable pool floats and rafts are fun toys, but unfortunately pose a serious safety hazard by hindering the lifeguard's ability to see your child in the water.
Kids will inevitably try to swim under and behind the floats/rafts, breaking the lifeguard's line of vision. Additionally, some come with string that are extremely easy to become entangled with. For these safety reasons,
we no longer permit large inflatable floats or rafts at the pool.
In general:
- Play items allowed: noodles, kick boards, water wings, soft foam balls and dive sticks.
- Play items prohibited: large inflatable floats or rafts (in general, larger than 27 inches in diameter).
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Election Officers Needed!
Fairfax County needs Election Officers for upcoming elections. Training for new Election Officers begins in late August and will continue into October. Election Officers must be registered voters in Virginia and complete required training and forms. You may choose to accept the $175 stipend for a full day, or volunteer your time.
Apply
to serve.
For more information, visit the Office of Elections
website
or call 703-324-4735, TTY 711.
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September 19th
The Island Creek Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 19th at 7:00 p.m. at the Island Creek Elementary School. Pizza and drinks will be served at 6:15 p.m. and registration begins at 6:30 p.m.
It is very important that we get a quorum to conduct business, so if you are unable to attend the meeting, please be sure to vote online or send in your proxy.
We have a request submitted asking Lee District Supervisor, Jeff McKay to be our guest speaker. We will also have a presentation by the President of the projects and activities that the Board has participated in to upkeep the community. The Treasurer will update the community on the new budget. There will also be a question and answer period for residents.
Committee chairs and volunteers will be recognized.
Candidates for the open board positions will each give a short presentation and then ballots will be collected. These along with the online votes and proxies will determine the outcome of the election of board members.
The schedule for the meeting is as follows:
6:15 p.m. - Pizza
6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.- Registration
7:00 p.m. - Meeting Begins
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Three Board Positions Open
Three Board positions are up for election/re-election at our Annual Meeting that will be held on September 19, 2018 at the Island Creek Elementary School.
Board positions are open to any resident who is in good standing with the Association and who wishes to put his/her name up for election.
Being a member of the Board requires a time commitment to attend monthly meetings and some additional informational meetings. The position entails the following:
- Availability to attend Board meetings held on the third Wednesday of each month.
- Availability to spend one to two hours each month reading the Board Book that is given each member prior to each meeting.
- Availability to spend time reading any documents and/or contracts.
- Availability to attend special work sessions of the Board that may be called.
Board members represent all the residents of this community. When voting on Association business, Board members have to look at the Association as a whole. Personal agendas have to be put aside when making decisions that affect our entire community.
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Please Follow the Rules
Residents should not give the Lifeguards directions or orders: Fairfax County regulations state that: "Lifeguards shall not be subject to duties that would distract their attention from the proper observation of patrons in the pool area or that would prevent immediate assistance to patrons in distress." Therefore, residents and pool guests are not to give Lifeguards directions or orders because it distracts them and interferes with them carrying out their duties. Instead, if you have a concern, contact community manager at communitymanager@islandcreek.org.
General Rules Enforcement
- Lifeguards are responsible for enforcing the rules of the Island Creek Community Association pool. All members and guests are required to abide by these rules. Parents are responsible for instructing their children to observe all rules and obey the instructions of the lifeguards. Parents are ultimately responsible for the conduct of their children and their guests at the pool
- Non-compliance with the rules of the pool may result in the suspension of pool privileges
- The lifeguard has the authority to suspend an individual’s pool privileges for the day for any infraction of these rules. Subsequent action may be taken by the Board, which may revoke an individual’s pool privileges for any length of time, including the remainder of the swimming season, and assess monetary charges if appropriate.
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Ladies Game Night - August 17th
Bring any games that you enjoy playing and have fun! Light snacks and refreshments will be provided, but alcoholic beverages are bring-your-own to share.
Adults Night Out - August 18th
Relax and get to know your neighbors!
Leave the kids at home and come as you are! Enjoy music by a DJ and Hors d'oeuvres by the poolBring a beverage of your choice to have and share.
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Ideas are welcome!
If you have an idea for improvement to your newsletter, your Board of Directors would love to hear from you! Please send ideas to
communitymanager@islandcreek.org
.
Classifieds Ads
Island Creek maintains a list of service providers for our community. If you are interested in advertising, please email
communitymanager@islandcreek.org
.
You can check out the current classifieds on the community website
here
.
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Important Numbers
Police non-emergency no.: 703-691-2131
Cox Communication:
703-480-7885
Dominion Virginia Power:
866-366-4357
Fairfax County Water:
703-698-5800
Washington Gas:
703-750-1000
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