The Chantilly Highlander Your Community Newslet ter Serving Chant i l ly Highlands

Visi t us on the web at www.chha.org—now in COLOR onl ine! January 2008

Board Minutes………………………………...2 Board & Committee Contacts………………11 CHHA Budget 2008…………………………..6 CHHA Dues Increase Notice………………. 2 CHHA Voting Proxy…………………………..3 Classified Ads………………………………..10 Community Calendar……….………………..4 High School Boundary Study…………..……7 Traffic Calming article………………………..5

In This Issue:

IMPORTANT NOTICE: THE CHANTILLY HIGHLANDS

HOMES ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING will be held

Thursday, JANUARY 17, 2008, at 8 PM at the Community Center.

Board Members will be elected. If you are not able to attend, please complete and return the Voting Proxy on page 3

by 8 PM on January 17th so we have a quorum for the meeting.

Neighborhood Watch Needs EVERYONE Just because we live in a nice community, with nice

residents and nice schools, it does not make us immune to crime. There were three vehicles broken into during the Thanksgiving weekend. Stolen items included GPS units, CD player, and a purse. Other thefts may have occurred, but these are the ones made known to the Newsletter.

We all need to look out for each other in our commu-nity, whether you know your neighbors or not. Always report criminal activity, even if it is a few days later, so that police can track a rise in activity and adjust patrols as necessary. Also, report any suspicious activity or persons to the non-emergency police number at (703) 691-2131, and to our Neighborhood Watch Board Liaison, Imrana Umar, at (703) 471-4923. Do not leave valuables in vehi-cles, and make sure to lock your car and home.

If you are going to be away for a few days, set light timers so that your home does not appear to be vacant, and suspend newspaper and mail delivery. Ask a neighbor to pick up any free newspapers so they don’t accumulate on your driveway while you are gone. Also leave a phone number with a neighbor in the event you need to be con-tacted because of any problems. These suggestions apply year-round.

Consider joining the Neighborhood Watch Committee by contacting Imrana Umar. You may also receive mes-sages by signing up for any of our Special Interest Groups, which include Neighborhood Watch, by going to www.chha.org/mail/enroll.html to enroll.

Resident Non-Resident

KidWorks (Under 18 yrs) $3 $10

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Quarter Page (3¼”W x 4½”H) $55 $70

Newsletter Advertising Rates Increase Effective with March 2008 Issue

Due to increasing costs to produce our newsletter, we will be raising advertising rates beginning with the March 2008 issue. This means that advertising payments received after February 12, 2008, will be at the new rates as below.

Upon review, the last time all the ad rates were increased was in 2002 (only a couple were increased in 2004).

New Advertising Rates as of February 12, 2008:

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The following minutes are subject to approval at the next Board meeting.

Meeting was called to order at 7:35pm

The board discussed a proposal to do plantings at ar-eas near the southern intersection of Kinross circle and Centreville road. The planting could be done by January 1, 2008. The board voted to approve three projects, subject to approval of drawings and availability of 2007 funds. Lena Ehlers did the research for this project.

Budget: the expense and revenue of the 2008 direc-tory was factored in. The budget was approved by a vote of 5-0 and will be presented at the annual meeting.

ACC: Discussion of problems at a home with many

architectural guideline and covenant violations. A letter to the owner will be sent.

School Boundaries: we discussed the proposals pre-pared by the school system for High school boundaries.

Civic Affairs: there was a brief discussion of the traffic calming task force and its work.

Neighborhood Watch: we discussed incident re-porting procedures.

Annual Meeting: we discussed timing and the need to fill vacancies.

Handyman Services: we had an initial discussion of this issue.

Meeting adjourned, 8:50 pm

Chantilly Highlands Homes Association Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, December 6, 2007

Submitted by David Howlett Minutes are tentative and will be reviewed and approved at the upcoming Board of Directors meeting.

Board Members

STILL Needed

At our Annual CHHA Meeting on January 17th at 8 PM, residents will be electing new Board members. In order to have a well-rounded ballot we still need candidates interested in running for the open positions. There will be four vacancies to fill due to expiring terms. Please contact Paul Thurney-sen, Chairperson of the Nominating Committee, at (703) 318-1468 if you are interested in running.

Get involved and make a difference!

Plan Ahead for Spring Improvements

Get your ACC Exterior Application form in early for those spring projects you are planning. Download forms at www.chha.org/ACCApplication.pdf.

Remember to review the ACC Policies before starting any projects or writing up your approval application to avoid any problems, delays, or rejections of your applica-tion. ACC policies can be found at www.chha.org/acc/acc2001.html. Questions? Call or call Carla Abbud at (703) 925-0949.

CHHA Annual Dues will increase by $6 to $232.

Statements will be sent in February, with the deadline for

paying dues March 31, 2008.

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PROXY FOR CHHA BOARD ELECTION

JANUARY 17th, 2008, ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Proxy form must be signed and address block completed to be valid. Vote to fill four director positions that are up for re-election by completing ONLY ONE of the following three sections:

Please vote for up to four (4) candidates (use blank spaces to PRINT Write-In candidate names):

_________________________________ __________________________________

_________________________________ __________________________________

_________________________________ __________________________________

OR

Uninstructed Proxy authorizes the designated proxy (name) ______________________________ to complete and cast a ballot on your behalf as your proxy determines at the Annual Meeting.

OR

Vote in the same way as the Board of Directors

Homeowner/Co-Homeowner Signature: ________________________________________________

PRINT Name: ____________________________________________________________________

Lot #:____________ Address:________________________________________________________

Return your Proxy by:

1) US Mail to Chantilly Highlands Homes Association, PO Box 710238, Oak Hill, VA 20171; or

2) Drop your proxy in the mail slot next to the front door of the Community Center at 3225 Kinross Circle.

PROXIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 8 PM ON JANUARY 17TH, 2008, TO BE CONSIDERED VALID FOR THE ELECTIONS.

Instructions: 1) CHHA bylaws require that a quorum be present at the annual meetings for actions taken to be valid. 2) Please complete this form to ensure that a quorum is achieved. 3) A proxy can be rescinded if you attend the meeting. 4) When you complete the proxy, you will be conveying your voting power to the appointed individual. 5) The only votes expected to be cast will be for Board of Directors positions. 6) If you wish, you can abstain from the vote, but have your presence counted to ensure the quorum is achieved. 7) Proxies must be signed by homeowners or renters granted a proxy from the homeowner. 8) Areas with BOLD type must be filled out for the proxy to be valid. 9) If the Lot Number is not known, it can be filled in at the Annual Meeting. 10) Only one proxy per household.

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8 PM Annual CHHA Mtg

December Winter Garden Lighting The Chantilly Highlands Garden Club and the CHHA would like to thank everyone who attended and shared in the festivities at the Win-ter Garden Lighting Ceremony held on Sunday, December 2, 2007.

Special Thanks To:

Wendy Hunt and The Sapphire Trio for singing and play-ing holiday music to entertain everyone while we deco-rated the garden and enjoyed refreshments.

Elise Forrester for volunteering her special talent of face painting.

Middle School Volunteers: Lia Diamaiuta, Hanna Dominicis, Emily James, Joe Kisiday, and Mary Zilber-farb for all of their help putting out the lights, making signs, making birdseed ornaments, and assistance with refreshments.

FCPS Public Hearings on HS Boundary Study

Responsible Pet Owners Needed Some residents have complained about some poor manners from our furry friends. Please remember to: Ê Keep your dog under control, meaning on a

leash, when not on your own property. Ê Keep your dog on a short leash to properly con-

trol them when passing other people or pets (not everyone is fond of or trusts your pet).

Ê Do not allow your dog to bark continuously day or night—there is a noise ordinance. You may tune out your pet’s barking, but it may be dis-turbing to your neighbors, and not just the ones next door, since sound travels.

Ê Pick up your dog’s poop, per county law, and make sure that anyone who walks your dog knows to do the same. Also make sure the “business” is deposited in YOUR trash can, and not the nearest trash container on the street (residents without pets do not want that smell in their container).

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Help Us Slow Traffic Several members of the community, working with

the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT), the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), and Supervisor Michael Frey’s office, have continued to move the residential traffic calming (R-TAP) program forward. You may recall being asked to sign a petition earlier in the year to support explor-ing traffic calming solutions to the speeding on Co-bra Drive and Kinross Circle. The community agreed through written petitions in an overwhelming majority to support further study.

Based on these results a community task force has been established and has begun working with FCDOT, VDOT, and Supervisor Frey’s office to de-velop a plan to slow traffic. The task force includes one member from the Franklin Farm Foundation (our neighboring community), since both our communi-

ties utilize Kinross Circle and attend Oak Hill Ele-mentary School. The task force will be working with the community to develop this plan to make sure it satisfies the goal of slowing traffic, but utilizes traffic calming measures satisfactory to the community.

Please be on the lookout for more information in the Highlander, on the web-site, and even via the task force members directly as the process moves for-ward. There will be a final ballot process where the community will need to vote and, as with the prior petitions, a majority of the neighborhood will have to agree to adopt the plan. If you have any questions about the process, please contact Chris Tacinelli at trafficcalming@chha.org.

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* This budget was created as a summary report for informa-tional purposes. For the complete budget contact the Board, or go online to view at www.chha.org.

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Although the Town Meeting por-tion of the HS Boundary Study was completed in December, there are still three more steps in the entire process. Thus far, the FCPS staff has put forth an alternative scenario which was presented at the December 19th Town Meeting. That scenario and other information can be found at http://www.fcps.edu/fts/planning/westcoboundary/index.htm. This scenario would leave Oak Hill stu-dents at Chantilly High School. There is still a possibility that the FCPS staff will further manipulate this option before the final announce-ment in January.

On January 10, 2008, FCPS staff will present their recommendation to the School Board. Public Hearings will be held on January 30 and 31, 2008. There are restrictions for speaking at the Public Hearings: speakers must sign up in ad-vance; limited number of speakers allowed; time limits on speakers. Citizens may sign up online or by calling the School Board office at (571) 423-1075, but you should frequently check the aforemen-tioned website for updates on the process. Culmi-nating the study on February 28, 2008, the Board Action on the Boundary Studies will be announced.

HS Boundary Process Continues

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Quick Flu Review Symptoms of the flu include fever, dry cough, sore throat, runny nose, headache, muscle aches, extreme weakness and tiredness. Some may also experience nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

To help protect yourself and your family from the flu virus:

⇒ Get an annual flu vaccine

⇒ Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your upper sleeve

⇒ Wash your hands frequently

⇒ Avoid close contact with people who are sick

⇒ Stay home when you are sick

⇒ Avoid crowds so you don’t spread the virus

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Opening doors and closing sales!

Sellers •Time is money: I provide customized marketing programs to sell your home quickly and at the highest price. •Resources: I utilize traditional methods, as well as the latest technologies, to effectively market your home or property. •Enthusiasm: As a fellow Chantilly High-lands resident, I know that this is a terrific neighborhood in an extremely desirable location, and my enthusiasm works to your benefit.

Buyers •Commitment: I listen to your needs and goals, and provide personal service that allows you to make the best decision regarding a residence or investment property.

•Knowledge: I have knowledge of the many diverse neighborhoods in the region, new home builders, and market trends; and I apply that knowledge to your advantage.

Please call me at (703) 362-2657 or Email me at leeabbud@kw.com

Lee Abbud

Numbers to Know:

VDOT 800-367-ROAD Dominion VA Power 888-667-3000

Washington Gas 703-750-1000

Fairfax Water 703-698-5800

Oak Hill ES 703-467-3500

Franklin MS 703-904-5100

Carson MS 703-925-3600

Chantilly HS 703-222-8100

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Classified Advertising Help Wanted-office admin for small company-filing, copying, liaising w/accountant, prep exp stmts, making appts, etc., 5-10 hrs/wk from home. Some admin exp preferred, but not essential. chandrurajam@gmail.com; (703) 300-8931.

FOR SALE-Like-new Horizon Fitness Club series pro-grammable elliptical exerciser. Purchased in 2006. Excel-lent condition; very clean; includes User’s Guide. $500. If interested call (703) 709-8386 or rawmlw@cox.net.

WANTED: WINDOWS-Barber & Ross windows/screens used by Centex, all sizes. If you’ve replaced yours or will do so, I'd like to take your old ones for you. (B&R out of business). Call Melinda, (703) 787-9807.

Maria’s Cleaning Svc-NoVA for 15 yrs, offering house cleaning in your area-Residential/Commercial. Insured, bonded, licensed. Competitive rates, great references. Contact Maria (703) 723-3850 or (703) 624-2708 Cell.

S&G Remodeling-Finishing basements, kitchen / bath-room remodeling, acoustic ceilings, floor covering, inte-rior painting. Free estimates. Call (571) 288-7063.

Almighty & Co-Painting-Int/Ext, Local Ref. Drywall & rotten wood repair, power washing, wallpaper removal. 25 yrs. Free Est. Call Carl (703) 378-5602 (voice mail), (703) 926-8700 (cell).

A&S Home Improvement-Remodeling Bath/Kitchen, Ceramic floor/wall tile, Painting, Drywall, Electrical, Plumbing, Ceiling fans & more. Lic., Honest, Exp. Free estimates. (703) 860-4734; cell (703) 944-3135.

KidWorks Pet Care-12th grader willing to take care of your pets anytime. Experienced, responsible, and dependable. Ref-erences available. Call Jennifer at (703) 787-9323.

Babysitter or Dog sitter - Need a responsible, depend-able babysitter or dog sitter? Call Katie at (703) 471-8654. Completed 2-day babysitting class at Reston Hos-pital. Loves children and dogs.

NO MINIMUM ORDER $4.25 per bag 3 cu/ft Bags, Double Shredded Hardwood Mulch

FREE DELIVERY Will be delivered and stacked in your driveway Delivery available Saturday March 29, 2008

TO ORDER: Mail Form and Check (Payable to Troop 811) To:

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Questions Call: Ken Rich (703) 435-3034 Ken Rich [krich1@cox.net]

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NAME:__________________________________________

PHONE:_________________________________________

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Number of Bags: ______ Amount Enclosed: _________

“Thank you for supporting your community Scouts”

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Mulch Delivered To Your Driveway Saturday, March 22nd Top Quality Double-Shredded Hardwood Mulch in 3 Cubic Foot Bags

Include your name, address, tel. no. and e-mail address with your order – 10 bag minimum order to Zip Codes 20171, 22071, 22033 and 20151; 90 bag minimum to all other areas.

Questions? – (703) 758-1954 or e-mail cesmithiii@cox.net

Prices:

10-44 bags @ $4.75/bag

45-89 bags @ $4.50/bag

90+ bags @ $4.25/bag

Mail your order and make check payable to “Troop 160”

Troop 160 c/o Chuck Smith

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OR e-mail your order to cesmithiii@cox.net

and then mail your check

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COMMITTEE INFO Board of Directors meets on the first Thursday of every month at

7:30 PM at the Community Center. Meetings are open, and all resi-dents are welcome and encouraged to participate. To include a spe-cific item on the agenda, please contact the Board President.

Architectural Control Committee (ACC) meets monthly at the Community Center. Contact any ACC member or appropriate Board member if you have ACC questions or concerns.

Chantilly Highlander newsletter team welcomes your articles and community photos of specific events, or just whatever is going on in your neighborhood! We would also love your suggestions and ideas for new features as well as feedback on current content. Advertising questions and other information may be emailed to Newslet-ter@chha.org, or mailed to the Editor at P.O. Box 710238, Oak Hill, VA, 20171.

Community Activities Committee identifies and schedules events for the participation of Chantilly Highlands families. The committee meets as events are scheduled, and chairpersons vary throughout the year. If you are interested in leading an event or have ideas for a community activity, please contact a Board member.

Community Facilities Committee (ComFac) meets the first Wednes-day of every month at 7:30 PM at the Community Center. Issues pertaining to our swimming pool, tennis courts, playground, Com-munity Center and its grounds are managed by the Community Fa-cilities Committee. If you would like to become involved in this committee, contact Jeff Boehlert at 703-435-2836.

Land Management Committee handles all issues that involve the common areas of our community: primarily lawn care and snow removal. Meetings are held as needed. You may contact Paul Thur-neysen at 703-318-1468 with questions and if you are able to help on the Land Management Committee.

Paul Thurneysen Chris Tacinelli Darin Welt Wendy Hunt Larry Miller David Howlett Jon Roe Imrana Umar Wendy Hunt Paul Thurneysen

703-318-1468 703-787-0315 703-787-3883 703-467-8188

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703-904-9396 703-471-4923 703-467-8188 703-318-1468

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The Chantilly Highlander is a monthly publication which informs the community of our accomplishments, upcoming events, committee meeting highlights and decisions, and provides a forum for you and your family to communicate items of interest to your neighbors! Articles are reviewed and published at the dis-cretion of the Board of Directors. Published advertisement is ac-cepted, however it is not considered an endorsement by the Board. Electronic submissions are encouraged via email; however, please also provide a “camera ready” printed copy for comparison if there are graphics or fonts (print styles) that must be maintained.

Email address: Newsletter@chha.org (Please include ‘Chantilly Highlander’ in the subject line so it is not de-leted as spam)

Mailing address: CHHA, c/o The Chantilly Highlander, P.O. Box 710238, Oak Hill, VA 20171

Please submit articles, advertising (with payment), and photos so they are RECEIVED by the 12th of each month for considera-tion in the next month’s issue: be sure to allow sufficient time for mail processing. Any non-profit notices will included only if space allows—for guaranteed placement it must be paid advertising. Advertising Rates:

When calling board or committee members, please be mindful that they are volunteers, with jobs and families, making sacrifices to serve our community. Try to contact the appropriate

liaison or committee chair for the best response to a concern/question.

Chantilly Highlands Committees

President………………... Vice President………….. Treasurer……………….. Secretary……………….. Community Facilities &

Long Range Planning… Architectural Control

Liaison……………….. Newsletter, Database &

Website………...…….. Neighborhood Watch &

Civic Affairs ………… Community Events

Liaison………………. Land Management

Liaison……………….

2007 CHHA Board of Directors Carla Abbud Cindy DiPalma Brian Keagy Jeffrey Parnes Answering Machine Wendy Hunt Jeffrey Boehlert Dave Puchrik Denise Miller Paul Thurneysen Imrana Umar (see Comm Facilities) Lori Manik Paulette Rogers Steve Edwards Jeffrey Parnes Jane Huang

Architectural Control (ACC)

Civic Affairs Community Ctr Rental Community Events Community Facilities Database Administrator Garden Club Land Management Neighborhood Watch Pool House Phone Resale Packages Swim Team Chair Tennis Courts Webmaster Web Posting

703-925-0949 703-471-1874 703-909-7698 703-904-0131 703-435-0736 703-467-8188 703-435-2836 Database@chha.org 703-707-0891 703-318-1468 703-471-4923 703-435-2081 703-796-1061 703-481-1082 703-742-3353 703-904-0131 703-707-8889

Chantilly Highlands Homes Association P.O. Box 710238 Oak Hill, VA 20171

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