January 2018 Newsletter

Brambleton Growing Families. Building Community. Connecting Life.

Community Association A New Year Brings New Focus Asphalt Sub-Committee Resolve to Get Involved!

Upcoming Events Winter Programming 2018 Events Calendar

January 2018

Brambleton Community Association Board of Directors Kim Adams President

Brian Viola Vice President, Resident Director

Meryl Bisaga Secretary/Treasurer

Ram Venkat

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Call for Asphalt SubCommittee Members

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Resolve to Get Involved!

Resident Director

Tom Gurganous Resident Director

Pat Martin Director

Ric Spencer Director

Management Office

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42395 Ryan Road Suite 210 Brambleton, VA 20148

A New Year Brings New Focus

(p) 703-542-6263 (f ) 703-542-6266 hoa@brambleton.org www.brambletonhoa.com

Rick Stone

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A LOOK AT THIS MONTH

Call for Asphalt Sub-Committee Members

General Manager, PCAM, LSM

Preview all the meetings and events taking place this January

Paul Gentine Communications Coordinator To advertise in the Brambleton Community Newsletter, contact Paul Gentine via email at communications@brambleton.org or call 703-542-6263.

The electronic community newsletter is published monthly by the Brambleton Community Association, distributed via email and can be viewed on our website.

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MESSAGE FROM THE GM

COMMUNITY STANDARDS Time to Pack Up the Holiday Decorations

A New Year Brings New Focus

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BCA BUSINESS BCA 2018 Assessment Rates

ASSOCIATION MAINTENANCE Snow Operations Througout Brambleton

2018 Meeting Schedule

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Considerations for Several Trail Connections Moving Forward

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DEVELOPER NEWS

CAPITAL PROJECTS

December 2017

The latest information from Brambleton's developer

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Resident Spotlight: Lauri VelottaRankin

PROGRAMMING Resolve to Get Involved!

Winter Programming

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IMPORTANT INFO TO KNOW

Steps to Maintaining a Safe Home

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Donate, Reuse, Recycle

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Association info that may come in handy

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COMMUNICATIONS

COMMITTEE INFORMATION

BCA is now hiring!

Visit www. brambletonhoa.com/ careers for job postings and descriptions.

Attend any of our committee meetings

2018 Quarterly Magazine

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2018 EVENTS CALENDAR

EatLoco Marketplace Join us....or volunteer!

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Early Sign Language Communication Enhances Language Development The communication gap that exists between infants and toddlers and adults can be frustrating – both for the children who cannot say what they feel, want or need, and for the parents and caregivers who cannot solve an unidentified problem. Fortunately, there is a way to bridge the gap.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children can be taught sign language to “talk” many months before they can actually speak. Learning simple signs makes it possible for preverbal children to express when they are hungry, thirsty, upset or hurt, allowing them to be better understood and ultimately reducing tantrums. But in addition to easing frustration, learning sign language has many other longlasting benefits.

“Teaching infants and toddlers to sign has been proven to build language and fine motor skills, increase vocabularies and promote confidence and self-esteem,” said Mike Hummer, Franchise Owner of Primrose School at Moorefield Station.

“As part of our Balanced Learning® approach at Primrose®, our teachers combine signing with verbal communication to create an environment where infants and toddlers can express themselves and learn the power of language from a very early age.”

and toddlers while laying the foundation for later intellectual, creative, physical and social-emotional skills. Teaching sign language as the foundation for other literacy skills is an example of introducing the right skill at the right time. Research shows that by age 2, young signers know an average of 50 more spoken words than non-signers.

Sign language is introduced in Primrose classrooms in simple ways. When children are around 6 months old, teachers begin to consistently repeat certain signs while simultaneously speaking them aloud. These repetitive signs are integrated into children’s daily routines, such as using signs like “more,” “all done,” “milk” and “thank you” during meal times. When children begin to use the signs themselves, teachers repeat the words back to them in complete sentences, such as, “you would like more milk, please?

I understand and will give you more.”

Repeating the concepts aloud helps children learn language skills, such as voice tone and sentence construction.

Parents can use a similar approach to teach children sign language at home or to extend classroom learnings.

These lessons help children learn to communicate and lay the foundation for future language development.

The Primrose-exclusive Balanced Learning approach aims to nurture the natural wonder and curiosity of infants

Learn about the Primrose Schools Balanced Learning approach and Primrose School at Moorefield Station by visiting PrimroseMoorefieldStation.com or calling 703.726.9306.

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High-Quality Preschool Experiences Lead to Future Success in School and Life

A MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER

A New Year Brings New Focus I always enjoy the start of a new year. It is an opportunity to reflect on the past while focusing on the future. In my role as General Manager, it is important that I don’t forget the lessons learned from previous years while looking for new ways to keep up with the pace and demands of a growing and active community. How can the Association achieve this in a manner that keeps Brambleton’s core values, needs, and desires all in focus?

This can be achieved by having a strong association foundation. I see Brambleton’s foundation being a strong, supportive, and understanding Board; active and caring volunteers; and a professional staff that is committed to and positively works towards the goals of the Community.

Board of Directors: The community is fortunate and I am honored to work with an educated and knowledgeable Board that actively looks to improve and grow the Association they govern. They consider new ideas and opportunities that meet the needs and desires of the community, all while placing their personal agendas to the side.

Community Volunteers: Our community is blessed to have a strong base of volunteers who give of their time on committees, assist at community events, and help their neighbors. While our base of volunteers is strong, we are always looking for new ideas and involvement from others who want to keep Brambleton great.

BCA Staff: I am so pleased with the team we have in place. They are a group of dedicated professionals who are willing to do what it takes to achieve the goals and standards that are set by our Board. They take

their responsibilities seriously and continuously grow their jobs and talents while still having fun in the process.

Brambleton Community Association’s three legs of success will remain the foundation for continued growth and evolution. If one of these legs fail, the entire community is impacted. With a strong foundation in place, I look forward to what we can achieve in 2018 as we all work together towards our community’s goals.

The Association’s communication plan continues to evolve in 2018.

There will be a greater focus on video and a new hardcopy Brambleton Magazine released in the New Year.

This edition of our electronic newsletter is actually our last, as the monthly electronic newsletter will be replaced with a quarterly printed magazine. Details on the magazine are being finalized, and the first edition is planned to hit residents’ mailboxes in the first week of March. The Association will grow its video content, plan for a website facelift, and continue to communicate important community matters through the Friday Flash and social media in 2018. The Association’s commitment to communication

and transparency remains one of our highest priorities.

The Operations Department has a new look for the New Year. Shantil Moyer was recently promoted to Operations and Assets Manager.

Shantil will oversee the newly reorganized department which allocated existing personnel funds towards a department administrator and additional field maintenance position. Gary Gearhart was also promoted during the department reorganization to Brambleton’s new Field Maintenance Supervisor.

The Association and Operations Department is actively seeking great candidates to fill the administrator and field maintenance positions.

The BCA committees are running into 2018 with a full agenda. The Covenants Committee just came off a record-breaking year for exterior modification applications, and they anticipate a continued increase in applications over the next 12-months. They will begin reviewing the Design Guidelines for Brambleton in 2018 and will be seeking resident input throughout this process. The Grounds and Facilities Committee will be focusing on various Park 3 capital projects with the comment period already open for the construction of several new trail connections. Other projects are to be announced and considered in the very near future.

This Committee also plans to kick off the Asphalt Sub-Committee early this year to look into claims and concerns related to sealcoating. The Adhoc Telecom Committee is well underway and will be releasing a telecom survey later this month. Be sure to take the survey and share your thoughts on our bulk FiOS arrangement and related needs with the Committee.

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Process and structure is important for stability reasons and when making decisions that will impact the community. The Adhoc Telecom Committee, Grounds & Facilities Committee, and other committees will be forwarding several recommendations to the BCA Board throughout the year for them to consider. These recommendations may impact Brambleton and its residents in various ways. Residents are

encouraged to remain current on community topics and voice their opinions in a productive and professional manner to the appropriate committee or Board through emails or by attending meetings. Every Association Board and Committee meeting is open to residents and has a Resident Forum period where comments can be made. The Board will consider all comments, facts, and recommendations prior to

making a decision. Once a decision is made, staff will implement the Board’s decision as directed.

This is the way “sausage” is made in Brambleton.

I wish you a safe, healthy, and happy New Year!

Sincerely, Rick

BCA BUSINESS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS SETS 2018 MEETING SCHEDULE At their December 5, 2017 meeting, Brambleton's Board of Directors acted to set the 2018 meeting schedule as follows: Board Meetings Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at 8:15 AM

Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at 8:15 AM

Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at 8:15 AM

Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at 8:15 AM

Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at 8:15 AM

Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at 8:15 AM

Regular Board meetings are typically held at the Brambleton Community Association Management Office located at 42395 Ryan Road, Suite 210.

Annual Meeting Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at 7:00 PM Notice confirming the Annual Meeting date and location will be sent to owners, as required by the governing documents, in advance of the meeting.All regular Board meetings and committee meetings include an open forum period for residents. Minutes of the Board meetings are published on the Association’s website once they have been approved/signed.

Any changes to the meeting schedule or location are published as soon as possible via the Association’s website, Facebook and Twitter. If you need accommodations to participate, have any questions, or need more information, please contact hoa@brambleton.org or 703-542-6263.

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BCA BUSINESS

BCA 2018 MONTHLY ASSESSMENT RATES, PAYMENT DUE DATE & PAYMENT OPTIONS House Type

2018 Monthly Assessment

Detached

$188.43

(General) + (Tech/Comm) + (SFD) + (Recreation)

Detached w/Common Driveway

$201.63

(General) + (Tech/Comm) + (SFD) + (Recreation) + (Common Drive))

Townhouse

$197.22

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(General) + (Tech/Comm) + (SFA) + (Recreation)

Townhouse w/Grounds Maintenance

$215.22

(General) + (Tech/Comm) + (SFA) + (Recreation) + (SFA Grounds Maint)

Summerfield Condominiums

$144.65

(General: Condo*) + (Tech/Comm)

The Residences Condominiums

$153.77

(General: Condo*) + (Tech/Comm) + (Recreation)

Assessment payments are due on the first day of each month. To avoid incurring late or other collection related fees, it is recommended to align payment with the due date. Late fees are assessed for payments not posted by the 10th day of the month.

BCA offers a variety of payment options and encourages owners to select the method that best suits their needs. Details regarding the various payment options can be found on this page of the Association’s website.

It is important to note that assessment payments are NOT accepted at the Brambleton Community Association management office, as all payments are processed by the Association’s bank via a lockbox. Payments delivered to the Association will be returned. Please also note that cash cannot be accepted at the Brambleton Community Association management office or at FirstService Residential offices for payment of assessments.

For questions, more information, or to request online access to your assessment account, please submit an email request to hoa@brambleton.org.

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CAPITAL PROJECTS

Considerations for Several Trail Connections Moving Forward Shantil Moyer - Operations & Assets Manager The Association’s vision has begun for a balanced park system that enhances lifestyles by providing additional active and passive recreational opportunities. As part of the concept plan for Neighborhood Parks 3 and 4, the Association is looking to kick off the first of several park enhancements by improving access between neighborhoods and the existing trails south of Creighton Road. The scope of the project is to install several short trail segments that will provide additional paved access points to the greater trail system. The BCA Board kicked off the capital project process for these trails by unanimously supporting the project in concept at their December meeting.

Through a year of resident input, discussions, and study, the Association identified trail connections as a

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highly desirable amenity for the residents of Brambleton. Therefore, one of the Association’s first park project priorities is making additional connections from the neighborhoods to the existing trail system. The Grounds & Facilities (G&F) Committee considered several locations for trail connections at their November 2017 meeting, and focused on Park 3 since the parcels in Park 3 have been deeded to the Association. The seven trail connections have been identified and mapped on plans for all to reference.

It is anticipated that Park 4 parcels will be deeded to the Association in late 2018. Other projects in Park 3 to be considered later in 2018 are a playing field, sand volleyball court, and an outdoor gathering space.

The Association is seeking input from residents on the proposed trail

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connections. The resident comment period opened December 22nd, and all comments will be reviewed by the Committee and BCA Board as part of the process. There are several opportunities to comment. All potential trail locations have been marked with Comment Period signs, and residents can submit their comments or questions to CIP@brambleton.org. Residents can also attend the Grounds & Facilities Committee meeting on January 16th, 2018, and the Board of Directors meeting on February 6th, 2018, to provide input on the proposed trail connections.

The Association remains committed to transparency throughout all phases of this project and will continue to update residents through a dedicated website, signage, Friday Flash, emails, and newsletters.

LEGEND BCA Proposed Trail Future Trail (Developer)

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CAPITAL PROJECTS

Call for Asphalt Sub-Committee Members Shantil Moyer - Operations & Assets Manager

performed to determine impact to environments surrounding the applied PaveRx product;

Asphalt is one of the Association’s largest capital assets. With over 200 streets, 15 miles of trails, and numerous parking lots, more Association resources and funding are focused towards the maintenance and upkeep of asphalt than any other Association asset. One of the tasks the Association performs on asphalt is sealcoating. Sealcoating asphalt has several benefits: it extends the life of the asphalt, reduces maintenance, prevents damage, enhances curb appeal, and accelerates ice melt in the winter.

The intent of a sealcoating program is pavement preservation. Use of this product results in a smaller carbon footprint than the creation and laying of new asphalt. By preserving and maintaining the existing asphalt, we can prolong its life and delay the need to remove and replace the existing asphalt, which is more costly and results in a larger carbon footprint.

The Association thoroughly evaluated options for sealcoating and selected PaverX. The Association has used PaverX rejuvenating sealcoat on its streets and trails since 2011.

PaverX is a refined coal-tar pavement rejuvenator, not a coal tar emulsion. This product meets and exceeds all federal and state requirements, to include the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act, and is not considered a hazardous waste by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. During the application of PaverX in September of this year, a few

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• Review and recommend products that have similar performance and warranties as the PaveRx product as well as the financial impacts to the Association these products would have.

Specific Tasks Will Encompass:

residents raised concerns regarding the safety of the product. The Association listened to their concerns, and the Board of Directors at their December 5th, 2017 meeting directed the Grounds and Facilities (G&F) Committee to form a SubCommittee to study PaverX and other potential options for asphalt preservation.

The Board adopted a charter for the Asphalt Sub-Committee at the December 4th, 2017 meeting.

The charter outlines the committee's mission, authority, responsibilities, composition, and meeting details, among other objectives.

Some of the objectives of the SubCommittee as taken from the charter include: • Review whether any immediate or long-term impacts have been linked to the use of the refined coal tar PaveRx rejuvenator product; • Consider and recommend environmental studies that can be

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• Providing the Grounds and Facilities Committee and the Board of Directors with a written summary of its findings.

The G&F Committee is looking for residents willing to serve on the sub-committee and is accepting applications through January 19th, 2018. The G&F Committee will review the applications at their January meeting and appoint members to the committee within a week of the meeting. The first Asphalt Sub-Committee meeting is scheduled to occur at 7:00 PM on February 6th, 2018 at the BCA Management Office.

The Association remains committed to transparency and will continue to update residents on any progress or recommendations that the committee makes through the website, Friday Flash, emails, and newsletters. Further information and an application is available on the Committee’s Webpage. If you are interested in participating in the committee process or have questions, please email CIP@Brambleton.org.

COMMUNITY STANDARDS

Time to Pack Up the Holiday Decorations Andrea Martin, CMCA, AMS - Community Standards Manager Exterior holiday decorative lighting is a festive way to enjoy the holiday season, but please remember to remove holiday decorations and lighting in a timely manner.

This is a friendly reminder that proactive inspections will begin for any holiday lighting or decorations still in view as of Monday, January 15, 2018. Please take the time to remove your decorations and/or lighting from the front and rear of your homes by that date!

The Design Guidelines for Brambleton include provisions for Holiday Decorations: Christmas or winter decorations may be placed out as early as the day after Thanksgiving and may remain on display until January 15th.

Exterior decorations for all other holidays may be placed out thirty (30) days in advance of the holiday and removed no later than fourteen (14) days after the holiday.

We thank you in advance for your consideration for the community standards. Happy New Year to you and your families and best of luck and wishes to a wonderful year!

Please contact the Community Standards Advisors with any additional questions at 703-542-6263 or communitystandards@brambleton. org.

REPUBLIC SERVICES Christmas Tree Pick-Up and Yard Debris Service Christmas tree pick-up services are scheduled for Tuesday, January 2nd and Tuesday, January 9th.

Trees in excess of 8 feet are to be cut in half and all lights and decorations are to be removed before placing trees curbside.

Trees placed curbside after January 10th will be picked up as regular trash on scheduled collection days.

Seasonal yard debris pick-up will resume on March 6, 2018.

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ASSOCIATION MAINTENANCE

Snow Operations Throughout Brambleton Rick Stone, PCAM, LSM - General Manager The arctic air has given us a small taste of what is in store for us for the winter. If you follow the Farmer’s Almanac, the current long-term forecast shows several opportunities for small wintery events to occur into the first of the year, while the Global Forecast System (GFS) and the European Model currently show more cold air and less possibilities for mini events. No matter the predictions, rest assured that Brambleton’s Snow Team will be ready to handle whatever Mother Nature throws our way.

Snow removal and ice management in Brambleton are the responsibility of many different people and organizations, including the homeowners. As always, it is important that everyone is aware of their responsibilities and does their part when it comes to cleaning up during and after a winter storm so that we all can travel safely through the community. Do you know who is responsible for your street or the sidewalks in your neighborhood?

Homeowners: Townhome and single-family homeowners are responsible for shoveling snow on their driveway and the sidewalks on and adjacent to their property.

This includes the VDOT sidewalk or BCA common area sidewalk in front of or to the side of their property, or between two properties. Once the sidewalk has been cleared of snow, non-corrosive, environmental-friendly material, such as sand, should be applied for traction purposes.

Do not apply salt or a salt-based product to concrete sidewalks and driveways aprons. The salt can damage or shorten the useful life of the concrete. Residents are responsible for damage to aprons and sidewalks as a result of salt applications.

View this street listing document, or check out the Loudoun County Road Maintenance Map, which identifies which organization is responsible for clearing each street.

*Please Note: Brambleton residents can assist the snowplow operators by parking in driveways or designated parking spaces during snowstorms. This practice will increase the amount of asphalt plowed, improve the efficiency of the operator, and reduce possible damage that can occur to personal property.

Brambleton Community Association: The Brambleton Community Association (BCA) is committed to expeditious management of snow and ice on the common areas and common drives in sections of the community that have been final paved and are no longer under construction. BCA also removes snow on sidewalks and trails that are located on common areas not adjacent to residential lots. Please report all common area and common drive related concerns to Snow@Brambleton.org.

Please review the Association’s Response Standards based on Forecast:

Forecast Calls for...

BCA Private Street Standards are...

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Salting as needed, with a focus on streets with grades and intersections.

2-4 inches

Plowing begins at 2". Clearing of all BCA streets to be completed 6 hours after the snow stops falling.

4-8 inches

Plowing begins at 2". Clearing of all BCA streets to be completed 8 hours after the snow stops falling.

8-12 inches

Plowing begins at 2". Clearing of all BCA streets to be completed 12 hours after the snow stops falling.

12+ inches

Plowing begins at 2". Conditions of VDOT streets could delay or suspend BCA clearing efforts on private streets. Clearing of all BCA streets to be completed 1 to 2 days after the snow stops falling.

Ice/Freezing Rain

Salting of streets will occur during and/or after the storm depending upon conditions. Pretreatment of road may occur if significant ice is predicted.

Other Amenities...

Summary of Actions...

BCA Trails & Sidewalks

Snow accumulations greater than 2" will be cleared once the streets have been completed. This work may occur the day following completion of the streets.

BCA Commuter Lot

It is the desire to clear the commuter lot prior to the arrival of the first vehicle. This may not always occur due to the timing of the storm. The lot will be plowed and treated with salt as conditions dictate.

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Developer: The Brambleton Group or Developer will perform snow and ice management on all future VDOT streets that have been constructed but not yet accepted by the state, and on all common drives that have not been final paved and accepted

by BCA. Please report these concerns to Snow@Brambleton.org so they can be assessed and reported to the developer accordingly.

VDOT: Virginia Department of Transportation ( VDOT ) will perform snow and ice management on public streets (Those that have been topped with the final coat of asphalt and released from bond).

These streets typically have a 4-digit number on the street name sign.

The following Sections have been turned over to VDOT: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 15, 17, and 21. Sections 15,

17, and 21 are new for 2017-18 season. Please address all concerns regarding the below streets to VDOT at 1-800-367-7623.

Residences and Residences II Condominiums: There are several organizations responsible for snow removal throughout the Residences.

Unit owners are responsible for clearing the driveways that serve their unit. Condominium associations are responsible for clearing

all sidewalks serving each building (Concerns to: Traci Tranquilli at Traci.

Tranquilli@fsresidential.com). BCA is responsible for clearing and treating the common streets throughout the Residences, and is also responsible for clearing hard surfaces around the Beacon Crest Pool along with the trails and sidewalks along Ryan Road and Belmont Ridge Road.

To simplify this, all concerns should be sent to Snow@Brambleton.org and will be addressed accordingly.

Summer field Condominiums: The Summerfield Condominium Association is responsible for clearing and treating all common hard surfaces on the property. Please forward all questions and concerns to Summerfield Manager Wes Schroeder at Wesley.Schroeder@fsresidential.com or 703-327-4818.

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BRAMBLETON GROUP

News from the Developer 2017 Year in Review Video Thank you for your community involvement and support this past year! We hope you’ll take a moment to enjoy Brambleton's 2017 Year in Review video. We wish you happiness and good cheer in the new year!

TOWN CENTER NEWS AhSo Now Open!

AhSo Restaurant opened last month

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to rave reviews and is already making local headlines! Hurry in to try one of Chef Jason Maddens’ “Micro Wine Dinners”. These dinners consist of a small, themed tasting menu with beverage pairings that can be enjoyed by as few as two guests or an entire table. Then come back to try something new, as their menu will change often! Because they source locally, what’s fresh and inseason will always be the star of the menu.

Drawing on the experiences and passions that Chef Jason Maddens has gathered over the years, AhSo is a place to relax and enjoy inspired food and great wine. Jason’s unique skill set as both Chef and Sommelier, combined with a sleek and lively atmosphere, will make for the most pleasurable dining experience.

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Ready to try AhSo for dinner?

They’re open Tuesday through Sunday at 5 PM, and are now taking reservations online or by calling 703-327-6600.

Treating Abdominal Hernias Seminar OneLife Fitness and Stonesprings Hospital have teamed up to offer regular “The Doctor Is In” seminars about important health topics. They are pleased to announce the return of Dr. Kandil on Tuesday, January 9 for a seminar about hernias. Hernias affect people of all ages, and many of us don’t even know what symptoms to look for! This seminar will cover hernias of all types, and there will be a special area for screenings for those who would like to take the opportunity. These discussions are

free of charge and open to members and non-members alike, but space is limited. Please reserve your spot online or by calling 855-226-7344.

FriendsOfTheBrambletonLibrary@ gmail.com, and be sure to “Like” their page on Facebook. Their next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 18 at 6:30 PM in the Welcome Center. Future meetings are planned to occur on the third Thursday of every month (with a likely hiatus during the summer.

for details at 703-774-9500. *Please note: free membership must be activated within one year of your settlement date. Free memberships are non-transferable and not applicable to Brambleton resales.

BUILDER NEWS With the recent opening of Van Metre’s Oxford model (located at 23388 Epperson Square in the Berkshire Collection at Brambleton) there are now 15 model homes for you to tour in Brambleton! For a complete list of all new homes available in Brambleton, check out https://www.brambleton.com/findyournewhome/ and stop by the Welcome Center or builders’ models to learn more.

LIBRARY NEWS B ecome A Friend Brambleton Library!

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Ready to join an organization that will make a positive impact on our community? The Friends of the Brambleton Library group (FOBL) is looking for volunteers who can help advise and offer fundraising support for programming and supplies not covered by the library’s operating budget. For more information, e-mail

Know Your Brambleton Benefits!

Did you know that a FREE, 1-year membership to OneLife Fitness comes with the purchase of your new Brambleton home, thanks to your builder? If you purchased a brand-new home from a Brambleton builder within the past year, hurry in to OneLife Fitness to activate the FREE membership (already paid for by your builder)! Call the club

Birchwood Update Dirt is being moved, construction has begun, and our builders are almost ready for sales! There is a lot going on in Birchwood at Brambleton as our builders prepare to open up for sales in January.

The Homeowners Association documents are being finalized and “opening” sales prices for Miller & Smith, Van Metre and Winchester are in the works. So, keep an eye out for our next email arriving soon.

We’ll have more information early in the new year. In the meantime, enjoy this sneak peek of the Clubhouse! For more information, visit birchwoodatbrambleton.com.

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GIVING BACK

Resident Spotlight: Lauri Velotta-Rankin Paul Gentine - Communications Coordinator Lauri Velotta-Rankin spoke with us about her and her husband’s path to parenthood, her motivation to write Sheer Willpower: A Mutiny to Motherhood, and her advice for people facing similar circumstances.

How long have you been a resident of Brambleton? I’ve lived in Brambleton for twelve years. I purchased a condo in Summerfield in 2006, and two years later, my husband and I bought our first house here.

What was it like when you and your husband realized the impact of the challenges that you faced?

An infertility diagnosis was like a loss of emotional equilibrium. We always knew we wanted to adopt, but we didn’t realize it would be our only recourse. Infertility presents an array of obstacles, financial implications residing high among them.

This aspect is rarely discussed but so imperative to address. Infertility treatment and adoption are both very costly paths, and neither guarantee success. We quickly found ourselves immersed—and often overwhelmed—in research.

How were your experiences with treatment and adoption? I think there’s a misconception regarding adoption, for both foreign and domestic routes. We hadn’t realized how few countries are open to Americans (or any foreigners) adopting, or the limitations of some requirements. There were adoption programs requiring ten years of marriage, advanced degrees, and even body-mass index (BMI) restrictions. And most domestic adoption agency websites display the profiles

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of hundreds of couples hoping to be selected. IVF treatments were both a physical and mental battle. They’re invasive, quite often painful, and sometimes scheduled 3-4 times a week. We suffered a rare diagnosis after our second treatment which necessitated surgery.

How did you feel when you finally brought your daughter home?

Despite our attempts to adopt overseas and multiple IVF treatments, our parenthood success was found through domestic adoption. We were legally required to remain in the state of our daughter’s biological mother for ten days following her birth, and living out of a suitcase, in a hotel room with a newborn, presented a unique aspect of parenting! Despite the late hour, when we received the call with permission to leave, we loaded the car and set our sights on Brambleton.

As we neared our home in the early morning hours, we noticed pink balloons floating above our mailbox, tulle wrapped around each porch column, a banner hung at our front door, and our driveway covered with messages written in chalk welcoming Simone. I immediately burst into tears, touched by the thoughtfulness of our neighbors.

What motivated you to write Sheer Willpower: A Mutiny to Motherhood? I felt an imperative need to provide a voice to infertility. It's an incredibly isolating experience, with many women feeling reduced and stigmatized by it. With 1 in 8 couples impacted, I sought to pull back its curtain, exposing the prickly truths and hardships. Finances unexpectedly elbow

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their way to the forefront, adding to an already stressful situation.

Suddenly, you’re left overlooking this ominous, completely foreign terrain of family-growing options, wondering how to manage its affordability, because all avenues are extremely costly—not to mention unpredictable, with no guarantees for success. It’s immensely difficult and challenging, and really bleeds into all aspects of life.

What message would you like to share with other people dealing with similar challenges? For those who find themselves in similar circumstances, I want to share the most precious necessity for their journey: harnessing the power of perseverance. I was repeatedly knocked to my knees, and many times, didn’t think I could stand again. And often, I didn’t. It was more akin to crawling, but in a forward direction. My hope is that they recognize and seize their own sense of resilience.

Sheer Willpower: A Mutiny to Motherhood is available on Amazon in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats.

SAFETY & SECURITY

Steps to Maintaining a Safe Home Rosemarie Linder, CMCA, AMS, PCAM - Director of Administration & Services

A resident recently wrote to share that when they returned from a trip out of town, their neighbors reported that they could hear their smoke detectors going off inside the house while they were away. Upon review by the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Department, they learned that one of the detectors was bad and that all detectors needed to be replaced.

Thankfully, they are safe and they are taking steps to ensure that their home is safe for the future. These neighbors also asked us to share a reminder to replace smoke alarms with the community. We have gathered a few additional safety reminders and resources to share with you below.

Smoke Alarm Safety: It is recommended that all smoke alarms ten years of age or older should be replaced. You’ll often notice that the fixture itself yellows with age; this is a key indicator that the fixture has reached the end of its useful life. For specific recommendations,

see “Smoke Alarms - Why, Where and Which” on the county website. Loudoun County Fire and Rescue also offers a Smoke Alarm Assessment which can be requested online here.

January is National Radon Action Month: Winter happens to be the best time to test for radon since doors and windows are sealed to block the cold. Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally and is colorless and odorless, so the only way to know if your home has a problem is to test for it. If you have not recently had your home tested, please consider doing so to protect your home and family.

Testing kits are available at most major home improvement stores. Kits are also available for $15 through the National Radon Program Services at Kansas State University at http://sosradon.org/test-kits. Take a step to protect your health and order a test kit today. Find more information at www.epa.gov/radon.

Home Heating & Fireplace Safety: The Loudoun County website shares that according to the United States Fire Administration, heating equipment is involved in one out of six reported home fires. These fires are most common during the colder months of December, January, and February. They recommend the following tips and safety steps: • Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional.

• If using a wood burning fireplace, use seasoned hardwood and soak ashes thoroughly with water and let them cool before disposing of them into a closed metal container.

• Before going to sleep, ensure that the fire in your fireplace is completely extinguished. Never close the fireplace damper with hot ashes in the fireplace.

• If using an electric heater, plug the appliance directly into the wall outlet.

• Install a carbon monoxide (CO) detector. CO is an invisible, odorless gas that’s created when fossil fuels like gasoline, natural gas, propane, and wood burn incompletely.

Heating and cooking appliances, vehicles, and generators can be potential sources.

We encourage you to consider taking action on these important items to help keep your family and your home safe.

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GOING GREEN

Donate, Reuse, Recycle

Rosemarie Linder, CMCA, AMS, PCAM - Director of Administration & Services

Is de-cluttering on your list of New Year’s resolutions? Not sure if your items should be donated or recycled or where to start? We’ve pulled together a few resources to get you started.

Charitable Donations: There are many local options for donating your items. Loudoun County maintains a list of Reuse Donation Centers, and Charity Navigator is a good resource to make sure that your donations will be put to good use and that the organization is legitimate. They offer the following questions for consideration when donating non-cash items: • Is it truly useful? Most charities can only make use of items that are new, unused or nearly new. If you wouldn’t give the item to someone you know, then you probably shouldn’t give it to charity.

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• Can it be sold? By donating cash instead of goods, you allow charities greater flexibility in spending the money so that it reaches the people or animals that need it most.

• Is the charity local? In order to avoid transportation costs that can lower the impact of your donation, look first in your local community to find a charity to support with your noncash contribution.

• How will it be used? A charity may use the item itself, give the item to someone in need, or sell the item.

Be sure that the way the charity will use the item is aligned with your intentions.

Community Based Selling Pages: Fortunately, there is a dedicated group of Brambleton residents who administer pages for re-selling everything from toddler clothes to

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cars on Facebook. Since these pages are meant for Brambleton residents, they are set as private which means that they cannot be found from a Facebook search. For a complete list of available selling pages as well as information about how to join each of the selling pages, submit a request to join B_Informed@ Brambleton and review the file tab.

Recycling Resources: The County hosts a variety of recycling events throughout the year and also maintains lists of additional resources: • Household Waste - https://www. loudoun.gov/index.aspx?nid=342 • Electronics - https://www.loudoun.gov/index.aspx?NID=408 • Local Electronics Rec ycling Resources - https://www.loudoun. gov/index.aspx?nid=413.

COMMUNICATIONS

2018 Quarterly Magazine Paul Gentine - Communications Coordinator

As many of you know, this will be our final monthly, online-only version of the Brambleton Newsletter.

Beginning in March of 2018, we will be producing a quarterly, printed magazine that will be mailed to all Brambleton residents. A digital version will still be available online as well. This printed magazine will be a high-quality product with more curated and specialized content for readers to enjoy. Quarterly issues will be released in March, June, September, and December. We are very excited about the opportunities that this new magazine will provide to us, our residents, and our advertisers.

Our advertising strategy has been adapted to complement the quarterly, printed format. We have structured our new quarterly rates (listed below) to be comparable to previous monthly rates when considered across a whole year. In addition to half-page and full-page ad spaces within the magazine, we are offering reserved full-page spaces on the back cover, inside front cover, and inside back cover. Furthermore, with our move to a print format, we are able to provide premium advertising opportunities, such as stickers, foldout covers, inserts, and augmented reality capabilities. Augmented reality technology allows for printed

images to embed videos, website links, and more when scanned by a mobile device. These are new and exciting features that we are thrilled to present to readers and advertisers. If you are interested in these premium options, you can contact us at communications@brambleton. org.

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This information and more, including sponsorship information, can be found in our 2018 Media Guide.

Look for the new quarterly magazine to arrive in your mailboxes in early March 2018!

COMMUNICATIONS

Eat LoCo Brambleton Marketplace Paul Gentine - Communications Coordinator

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with Eat LoCo to launch the Eat LoCo Brambleton Marketplace! This marketplace will open on April 1st, 2018, and will include and promote local farmers, artisans, and other vendors.

We will feature a conversation with Eat LoCo representatives about the marketplace in our January Monthly Minute video. Also, visit our website and the Eat LoCo website for further updates.

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PROGRAMMING

Resolve to Get Involved!

Dana Vinci, CFEA - Lifestyles Manager

Ah January, the arrival of a new year!

The time when we all proclaim, “This will be the year that I…”. Many of us make very similar resolutions, such as deciding to be more active, meet new people, spend less time on electronics, take more chances, be nicer to others, find a hobby, or volunteer. Would you believe it if I told you that you could do all of those things by just getting involved in your own neighborhood?

I know that many of you already know this, but I am sure some of you didn’t realize it, were afraid to make the commitment, or were not sure where to start.

One of the amazing things about Brambleton is that there is always a way for you to get involved, no matter what your time commitment or interest might be. Make this the year that you decide to get involved, make a change, and make a difference right in your own backyard.

Here some common questions that we receive regarding getting involved in the Brambleton community: I really want to meet new people in my neighborhood! What should I do? Brambleton events are a great way to meet new people in your neighborhood. You can start by attending an event, or even better yet, volunteering at an event. A great sense of comradery develops among volunteers as you talk to each other and find out how much you might have in common. Many of our volunteers have made long time friendships just by working our events.

Another way to meet new people in Brambleton with similar interests is to sign-up for a class or program that we offer. We have several adult and children’s programs currently running in our community facilities. If there is something you are interested in and we do not offer it, please let us know, as this is how many of our programs are created.

How do I sign-up to volunteer for an event? We have a general volunteer database that you can signup for. Whenever we are looking for volunteers for an event, we will send an email to this database and include the link to sign-up for that particular event. We will also post on our Facebook page and in our Friday Flash when we are looking for volunteers for an upcoming event.

non-profit organizations to perform a variety of tasks, including grounds maintenance, cleaning, sorting, and organization.

How do I get my children involved?

At most of our events, we do ask that volunteers be no younger than 14 years of age. However, we do have a few opportunities for our younger ones at events like the BrambleBunny Egg Hunt and Campout.

If your child is trying to meet a school volunteer requirement, it is best to sign-up for the general volunteer database, but they are always welcome to reach out to see if we have any small-scale volunteer projects that they can help with.

How do I get involved and learn more about the BCA government?

Join a committee! Being on a committee is the best way to fully understand the Brambleton Community Association. It will help you understand why things are done the way that they are as well as provide you with the opportunity to assist in guiding Brambleton into its future.

Being on a committee does require a time commitment from you, so we recommend that you to sit in on a few committee meetings to see how things work and determine if the committee is a good fit for you.

As a resident, you are welcome to sit in on any/all committee meetings.

Visit our Committees page to find out more about the different committees and their meeting dates.

The best way for your child to get involved is by joining our Brambleton Kids Care Committee. Bram Kids Care participates in several community service projects throughout the year. The committee also runs the Teen Summer Service Days program for our teen residents 12+. They venture to different local

In short, there are plenty of ways for you to get involved in the Brambleton community, from volunteering to participating in a program to joining a committee and everything in-between. For more information on these opportunities and other resources, please visit www.brambletonhoa.com.

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Live Fit. Live Brambleton.

Brambleton is excited to offer five different races for participants of all ages. Start your day in the heart of downtown Brambleton with any of the upcoming 5k/10k races, run a 5k quick enough to escape an army of zombies or bring your dog out for a fun 1 miler. Each event is family-friendly, and proceeds from all the races will directly benefit a local organization.

2018 Race Schedule Saturday April 21

Saturday October 27

Sunday May 6

Saturday November 10

Saturday September 29

Triple Crown Finisher Participants who complete 3 out of the 5 races (excluding fun runs), will receive a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Triple Crown Finisherâ&#x20AC;? commemorative race medal. Please contact christine.elansary@brambleton.org for more information.

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Brambleton Kids Care is proud to have supported several charitable organizations through various activities over the last year.

We look forward to continue serving in our community in 2018!

For more information, visit www.brambletonhoa.com/brambletonkidscare

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Gum Spring Library Program Highlights for January CLOSINGS: January 1st for New Year's Day. January 16th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day FEATURED EVENTS: ESOL: English Conversation Group: An informal conversation group for nonnative speakers to practice speaking English. For adults. Tuesdays, 7 PM and Thursdays, 12 PM. College Savings Seminar: Learn overall saving strategies for financing college, including features and benefits of the 529 program, with Financial Consultant Doug Hellauer. For adults. Jan. 10, 7 PM. Yoga: Get started on those New Year’s resolutions with a vinyasa yoga session.

Bring your own yoga mat or towel. Jan. 11, 7 PM. SAT/ACT Prep Information Session: Prepare for the SAT or ACT with help from a Huntington Learning Center specialist. Jan. 11, 7 PM. Korean American Day: The Culture of our Sister City: Learn about Loudoun’s relationship with our sister city in South Korea. Children’s books donated by students from Goyang City will be read and displayed. Watch a taekwondo demonstration and learn about traditional Korean musical instruments and dress. Jan 13, 2 PM. Writing Workshop with Ernest Solar: Get writing tips and inspiration for the It’s All Write teen short story competition. Ernest Solar is a professor at Mount St. Mary’s University in Maryland and is the author of “Two Moons Rising” and “Spirit of Sasquatch.” For teens. Jan. 14, 2 PM. Art Club: Make Your Own Zine: Jessi Pascal, of Geeks Next Door and Super Art Fight, will show you how to make your own zine (mini-comic). Comic book sale and signing to follow. For teens and adults. Jan. 21, 2 PM. Jobs are Not Found Sitting at the Computer: Get tips on how to develop the skills and strategies to find and win the best job opportunities. For adults. Jan. 23, 7 PM. Winter Tea Party: Join us to celebrate the world’s favorite beverage. We’ll have tea, treats and activities. Dress up and bring your manners! For all ages. Jan. 24, 7 PM. Great Decisions 2018 Discussion Group : Join the program that discusses the most critical global issues facing America today. Foreign policy experts Edward B. O’Donnell and Larry Roeder will facilitate the discussion. Jan. 25, 7:30 PM. Retirement Savings Seminar: Learn saving strategies to build wealth with Financial Planner Doug Hellauer. Jan. 31, 7 PM. For more information, visit www.library.loudoun.gov for a full, detailed calendar of events. Or Like Us on Facebook and get our recent updates.

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RESIDENT RESOURCES

Important Info to Know Brambleton Community Association 42395 Ryan Road, Suite 210 Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 703-542-6263(p) 703-542-6266(f ) HOA@brambleton.org www.brambletonhoa.com BCTV, FiOS Channel 42

Trash Collection Trash: Tuesdays & Fridays Yard Debris: Tuesdays (March - Dec) Recycling: Fridays brambleton@republicservices.com

BCA Drop Box A drop box is available after Emergency Contact: hours and is located outside 703-385-1133 of the BCA office building at Assessment Payment 42395 Ryan Road. Residents Options may drop off design review Go to http://brambleton- applications, committee aphoa.com/AssessmentPayplications, etc. Monthly asmentOptions to see the var- sessments are not accepted. ious methods by which you can pay your monthly HOA Notary Service Available by appointment assessments. only. Go to http://bramblePayments are due on the 1st tonhoa.com/NotaryServices of each month. for more information.

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Neighborhood Watch If you see something suspicious or criminal, immediately call LCSO at (703) 777-1021 or 911 if it is a crime in progress.

Subscribe to the resident-sponsored B_Alert@ Brambleton FB page to be linked to the group that is focused on safety and security within Brambleton.

Social Media "LIKE" the Brambleton Community Association on FB, follow us on Twitter at BrambletonLife on Instagram, and download our App from iTunes and Google Play.

COMMUNITY CONTACTS

Important Contact Information Community Management Contacts Brambleton Community Management Office

703-542-6263 703-542-6266 (f )

Residences at Brambleton (FSR)

703-385-1133

Summerfield Condo (FSR)

703-327-4818 703-542-5845 (f )

BCA Services Republic Services Recycling & Trash Removal

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Utility Contacts Dominion Electric - North of Ryan Road

888-667-3000 Submit online report of street light outage here

NOVEC - South of Ryan Road

888-335-0500 Submit online report of street light outage here

Miss Utility

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Washington Gas

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Water/Sewer: Loudoun Water

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County Contacts Emergency: Fire/Rescue/Police

911 - Call or Text Report a crime online here

Sheriff : Non-Emergency

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VOLUNTEER

Committees Committee

General Membership

Upcoming Meetings

Brambleton Kids Care

Open

Monday, January 15th - 7:30 PM

Covenants Committee

Open

Monday, January 8th - 7:00 PM

Financial Advisory Committee

Open

Tuesday, January 23rd - 7:30 PM

Grounds & Facilities Committee

Open

Tuesday, January 16th - 7:30 PM

Safety & Security Committee

Open

Tuesday, January 9th - 7:30 PM

Ad Hoc Technology Community Services Committee

At chartered capacity

Tuesday, January 23rd - 7:00 PM

Board of Directors

N/A

Tuesday, February 6th - 8:15 AM

* Unless otherwise specified, all Association Committee meetings are held at the BCA Management Offices, located at 42395 Ryan Road, Suite 210. Location and date changes will be announced in the Friday Flash.

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Please visit http://www.brambletonhoa. com/committees or contact HOA@brambleton.org, call 703-542-6263 for more information on joining a committee.

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