TLHCA E-News May 2016 - Lots going on!

Tara-Leeway Heights news and upcoming meeting agenda View this email in your browser Tara-Leeway Heights Civic Association News and Updates for May 2016 Agenda for this month's TLHCA meeting Our next meeting will take place May 17, 7 p.m. at the Westover Library's community room. All neighborhood residents are invited to attend. This month's agenda will include: TLHCA Board Elections (see below) Civic Association-Sponsored Social Events Proposal Neighborhood Updates APS proposal for Elementary School at Reed Westover apartment demolition/preservation Capital Bikeshare coming to Westover County Updates & Upcoming Events June 14th Democratic Primary for County Board May 19th Democratic School Board Caucus Election for the Tara-Leeway Heights Civic Association Board Announcement of Elections: May 17, 2016 The Tara-Leeway Heights Civic Association (TLHCA) will elect its officers and board members at its annual meeting on May 17, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the Westover Library. All Civic Association members are encouraged to attend. Four officers serve on the TLHCA Board for one-year terms, and board members serve for two-year terms. Below are the nominees to serve on next year's TLHCA Board (May 2016 to May 2017). Officers Nominated to Serve Through May 2017 President Michelle Winters Vice President Chelle Gassan Treasurer Fred Blott Secretary Ray Keaney Board Members Nominated to Serve Through May 2018 (Two-Year Term) Jack Bardo Bill Braswell Mary Ann Frias Jon Judah Amy Shank Clint Stretch Irene Szopo Board Members Nominated to Serve Through May 2017 Ron Haron Kim Person Board Members Currently Serving Through May 2017 Alyssa Cowden Barbara Green Michelle Hejl Dan Miller New School Proposed for Reed Site in Westover On May 5, the APS Superintendent presented his recommendation for the next Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The recommendation includes a 725 seat school at Reed and modifications to existing middle and high schools. The CIP recommendation can be found here (see pg 22). Watch a video of the School Board meeting where the recommendation was presented. Participate in Upcoming Meetings (see APS Meeting Agenda Page):  May 10th & 17th - School Board work sessions (public can attend, but not comment)  May 17th - TLHCA meeting agenda item May 19th - School Board Public Hearing  June 16th - School Board takes action on CIP  Learn more and share your thoughts on the proposal with TLHCA on Nexdoor, or contact the School Board directly with feedback. To contact the School Board:  *E-mail school.board@apsva.us  *Phone (703) 228-6015.  *Open office hours for citizens to visit with School Board members are generally held on Mondays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. (walk-in/no appointment needed) during the school year.  What Do You Think About Expanding Virginia Hospital Center? TLHCA has joined with bordering civic associations to put together a VHC Task Force to provide input on the potential expansion of the hospital. The Task Force needs your input on what you would like to see (or not see) in an expanded campus. Now is the time to provide input - as plans move forward it becomes increasingly difficult to incorporate different views! Please mail or email the Task Force your thoughts now. Think of it as your wish list. For example, do you use the hospital/physician complex? What do you like or not like about it?  Please send comments no later than May 31, 2016  Send your suggestions to: VHCTaskForce@gmail.com  Or: VHC Task Force C/O Tracy Greiner, Co-chair 2117 N Cameron St. #7 Arlington, VA 22207-2061  2016-2017 Civic Association Support: A New Year, New Dues! Thank you to all of you who support the work of the Civic Association by paying annual dues. The new fiscal and membership year begins in May, so it's time once again to contribute! You are welcome to send in a donation in addition to your annual dues. Dues are $10.00 per year and can be paid via the link below (no PayPal account needed).  Dues payments can also be sent to PO Box 50022, Arlington, VA 22205. Pay with PayPal Facebook TLHCA Website Email Nextdoor Online Community Copyright © 2016 Tara-Leeway Heights Civic Association, All rights reserved. You are on this list because you previously joined TLHCA or signed up to receive information from TLHCA. Our mailing address is: Tara-Leeway Heights Civic Association P.O. Box 50022 Arlington, VA 22205 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list Want to share the news? Please share this newsletter with neighbors so we can update our email and membership lists.

TLHCA E-News April 2016 - Elections, Lee Highway Update, Dues

News, annual meeting, and elections - Tara-Leeway Heights View this email in your browser Tara-Leeway Heights Civic Association News and Updates for April 2016 Mark Your Calendars for These Upcoming Events April 19, 7pm - TLHCA Monthly Board Meeting - Westover Library (all are welcome) April 27, 7:30 pm - Lee Highway Update - Langston Brown Community Center May 17, 7pm - TLHCA Annual Meeting and Elections - Westover Library (all are welcome) Want to get more involved in our community? The Tara-Leeway Heights Civic Association will be holding annual elections of board members and officers on May 17 (see below). According to our bylaws, the full slate running must be announced at least two weeks prior to the election. We are currently recruiting for a Board Secretary, so let us know if you would like to help out! Volunteers and ideas are always welcome for community events and other activities. Below is the current slate of candidates for the 2016-2017 year: Officer Candidates President: Michelle Winters Vice President: Chelle Gassan Treasurer: Fred Blott Secretary: VACANT Board Member Candidates Returning: Bill Braswell, Alyssa Cowden, Ron Haron, Kim Person, Barbara Green, Michelle Hejl, Dan Miller New: Pamela Irvine, Jon Judah, Ray Keaney, Clint Stretch, Irene Szopo What Does the Future Hold for Lee Highway? Please join three civic associations (Tara-Leeway, Highview Park, and Yorktown) for a presentation outlining the results of the November charrette and the Draft Vision for Lee Highway. This presentation is at the Langston-Brown Community Center, Wednesday, April 27th, at 7:30 pm.  For more information on this on-going visioning and planning process see http://projects.arlingtonva.us/plans-studies/land-use/lee-highway/  Annual Meeting and Officer Elections On Tuesday, May 17 at 7:00 pm TLHCA will hold its annual meeting and election of officers. The meeting will take place at the Westover Library's community room. Join the incoming and outgoing board members for a happy hour afterward at the Forest Inn in Westover (by 8 pm).  2016-2017 Civic Association Support: A New Year, New Dues! Thank you to all of you who support the work of the Civic Association by paying annual dues. The new fiscal and membership year begins in May, so it's time once again to contribute! You are welcome to send in a donation in addition to your annual dues. Dues are $10.00 per year and can be paid via the link below (no PayPal account needed).  Dues payments can also be sent to PO Box 50022, Arlington, VA 22205. Pay with PayPal Facebook TLHCA Website Email Nextdoor Online Community Copyright © 2016 Tara-Leeway Heights Civic Association, All rights reserved. You are on this list because you previously joined TLHCA or signed up to receive information from TLHCA. Our mailing address is: Tara-Leeway Heights Civic Association P.O. Box 50022 Arlington, VA 22205 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list Want to share the news? Please share this newsletter with neighbors so we can update our email and membership lists.

Reminder: Community Meeting Tonight

Join us tonight for a community meeting at 7pm at Resurrection Lutheran View this email in your browser Community Meeting Tonight - Tuesday February 16, 2016 Join us tonight for a community meeting at Resurrection Lutheran Church to discuss several Arlington issues and initiatives. The agenda will include: Arlington's Community Facilities - Ginger Brown, Co-Chair of the recent Community Facilities Study, will be on hand to provide an update on the study and the next steps. Public Safety Update - Corporal Beth Lennon will provide an update on recent police and public safety issues in the neighborhood. Neighborhood Conservation Improvements - Hear an update on the County's process and share ideas for needed improvements. Virginia Hospital Center Status - Our liaison will provide a brief update on the expansion plans and process. Other Neighborhood Issues - Are there other issues you'd like to discuss? Civic Association board members will be available to answer questions and provide updates on other activities and neighborhood issues. Resurrection Lutheran Church is located at 6201 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22205, near the intersection of Washington Boulevard and N. Powhatan St.  Copyright © 2016 Tara-Leeway Heights Civic Association, All rights reserved. You are on this list because you previously joined TLHCA or signed up to receive information from TLHCA. Our mailing address is: Tara-Leeway Heights Civic Association P.O. Box 50022 Arlington, VA 22205 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Community Meeting on February 16

Community Meeting on February 16 - Resurrection Lutheran

TLHCA is holding a community meeting on Feb. 16th at 7:00 pm at Resurrection Lutheran to discuss several Arlington events and initiatives. The agenda will include:

Arlington's Community Facilities - Ginger Brown, Co-Chair of the recent Community Facilities Study, will be on hand to provide an update on the study and the next steps.

Public Safety Update - Corporal Beth Lennon will provide an update on recent police and public safety issues in the neighborhood.

Neighborhood Conservation Improvements - Hear an update on the County's process and share ideas for needed improvements.

Virginia Hospital Center Status - Our liaison will provide a brief update on the expansion plans and process.

Other Neighborhood Issues - Are there other issues you'd like to discuss? Civic Association board members will be available to answer questions and provide updates on other activities and neighborhood issues.

TLHCA Meeting Minutes

Meeting minutes for the November 2015 and January 2016 civic association meetings have been posted.

All minutes can be viewed here.