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PHONE PLEASE SAVE THE DATE FOR 703-815-1136 THE SPRING CHILDREN’S FAX CONSIGNMENT SALE 703-815-1204 [email protected] www.virginiarun.com MARCH HOURS OF OPERATION 27-28, 2020 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. The office may occasionally be closed during the above hours due to other Association business It is never too early to register if you think you will be selling. BOARD OF TRUSTEES To register, volunteer, or, PRESIDENT Ted Troscianecki to contact us, please email VICE PRESIDENT Dee Kakar [email protected]. ARB LIAISON TREASURER Jay Johnston SEE YOU THIS SPRING! AMC LIAISON SECRETARY/CAC LIAISON Kelly Bobek BOARD MEMBER Jason Collinsworth BOARD MEMBER Giovanni Calabro BOARD MEMBER Joe Migliozzi
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16 FEATURES 14 RIPTIDE TEAM NEWS 16 THINGS TO DO 18 AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR JR 20 WINTER IN VIRGINIA RUN 22 WINTER SNOW REMOVAL
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FEBRUARY 2020 5 FUTURE COMMUNITY MEETING DATES ARB AMC BOT ANNUAL MEETING MARCH 3 11 12 19 APRIL 7 8 9 MAY 5 13 14 JUNE 2 10 11 FEBRUARY 2020 JULY 7 8 9 AUGUST 4 12 13 SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SEPTEMBER 1 9 10 1 OCTOBER 6 7 8 YOGA 9AM NOVEMBER 3 11 12 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DECEMBER 1 9 10 ARB 6PM
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 AMC 7 PM BOT 7:30 PM HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! YOGA 9AM
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 YOGA 9AM
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ARB APPLICATIONS DUE YOGA 9AM
MARCH 2020 SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ARB 6 PM YOGA 9AM
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 AMC 7 PM BOT 7:30 PM YOGA 9AM
TRASH PICKUP RECYCLING PICKUP RECYCLED YARD WASTE PICKUP
6 THE HORN FUTURE COMMUNITY MEETING DATES VIRGINIA RUN ARB AMC BOT ANNUAL MEETING MARCH 3 11 12 19 ASSOCIATION APRIL 7 8 9 MAY 5 13 14 DUES JUNE 2 10 11 Beginning January 1, 2020, the monthly assessment has JULY 7 8 9 increased to $75.00. AUGUST 4 12 13 Please make sure your checks SEPTEMBER 1 9 10 are payable to Virginia Run – not Sequoia Management – and OCTOBER 6 7 8 include your account number NOVEMBER 3 11 12 provided to you in your coupon book in the memo section. 1 9 10 DECEMBER The check with coupon should be mailed to Virginia Run, c/o Sequoia Management Co., P. O. Box 1459, Commerce, GA TRASH REMOVAL 30529-0028. Checks made out improperly or We have changed trash companies to Patriot Disposal so effective November 1st, mailed to the Community Center, trash pickup is back to Mondays and Thursdays. The final recycled yard waste can cause a delay in the check pick-up was on Monday, December 9th. This service will resume on Monday, being posted to your account. March 2, 2020. Any yard waste at the curb from December 10th to March 1st will go to the landfill. Fairfax County no longer accepts glass for recycling in curbside pickup. A link to the list of drop-off locations for glass recycling is on the Virginia Run website. All other recycling materials will be picked up on Thursdays in the recycling toter. Cardboard boxes must be broken down and can be placed at the curb. Some large household items will be picked up at no charge, but you must call Patriot Disposal (703) 257-7100 to schedule. A list of bulk items and charges is in the October Horn and on the website. CONTACTS
Consumer Affairs...... 703-222-8435 CLUBS & CONTACTS Dulles Noise Complaint...... 703-572-8215 Ladies Luncheon Bridge/Audrey Hunt...... 703-830-8032 Hazardous Disposal...... 703-631-1179 Swim Team/Robin Osterhout...... 703-815-1136 Miss Utility - (Before You Dig)...... 800-552-7001 WFCCA Rep/Ted Troscianecki...... 703-815-1136 Post Office - Sully Station Branch...... 703-378-5502 Sully Dist. Council Rep./Jay Johnston...... 703-815-1136 Post Office - Centreville Branch...... 703-830-7690 CAC/Van VanLahr...... 703-815-1136 Supervisor Kathy Smith’s Office...... 703-814-7100 Write/Photograph for the Horn/ VDOT...... 800-367-7623 Giovanni Calabro...... 703-966-4408 Northern Virginia Electric (NOVEC)...... 703-335-0500 IMPORTANT CONTACTS Wildlife Rescue League...... 703-440-0800 Police, Fire & Rescue...... 911 Emergency Virginia Run Swimming Pool Guard Desk..703-815-1442 Non-Emergency Police...... 703-691-2131 Missing/Damaged Street Name Signs.....703-877-2800 Animal Control...... 703-691-2131 Missing/Damaged Traffic Signs (Stop/Speed)...... 703-383-8368
FEBRUARY 2020 7 VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Greetings Virginia Run neighbors! I hope everyone serving on the Board. All candidates that submitted had an enjoyable holiday season. We may be in an application/questionnaire will be on the proxy the middle of winter, but our thoughts are already that is mailed out with the Annual Meeting notice. turning toward spring and the many upcoming Please vote by returning your proxy before the events and plans for our community. Annual Meeting on March 19, 2020. First, the Master Plan Footprint Designs for the Finally, as we continue to improve and enhance Community Center and JMRC have been approved. our communication channels our new website is I encourage you to visit our website (www. on track to be live by the end of March. The new virginiarun.com) to see the full plan or request site will be both a better resource for our residents an email copy from management by emailing and an improved “front door” for those considering [email protected]. making a home here in Virginia Run. Our new pool furniture has been ordered and Spring is just around the corner, and now is a great we added some white end tables and sling time to think about plans for repairs, updates, fabric chaises & chairs. Our pool is one of the and post-winter clean-up for your property. Be sure most visible and most used amenities here in to submit applications to the ARB for any work Virginia Run, and the addition of new furniture for which you need approval. The ARB Standards will update the look and feel of this community are on the website and applications should be gathering place. submitted to Management. Our Annual Meeting will occur on March 19, 2020 We have a lot to look forward to in the next at 7:30 pm at the Community Center. I encourage several months: warmer weather, neighborhood everyone who is able to attend to do so. While improvements, the 30th anniversary of our award- I know it’s not always possible to make the winning swim team, and many events to celebrate regular Board meetings, this annual meeting is an our community and socialize with our neighbors. excellent resource for residents to find out what Have a wonderful February, and I look forward to the state of our neighborhood is and what issues seeing many of you at the March Annual Meeting. we are focusing on to maintain our quality of life here in Virginia Run. DEE KAKAR There are three seats up for re-election open to Vice President, Virginia Run Board of Trustees returning members or new members interesting in
8 THE HORN FEBRUARY 2020 9 TREASURER’S REPORT BY: JAY JOHNSTON FOR THE PERIOD ENDING NOVEMBER 2019
YEAR OVER YEAR ANALYSIS OF CHANGE IN BALANCE SHEET ITEMS
THRU NOV 2018 THRU NOV 2019 VARIANCE +/- CHANGE
CASH ON HAND $1,702,428 $1,713,362 $10,934 0.64% LESS:
REPLACEMENT RESERVES1 $838,539 $946,531 $107,992 12.88%
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT $3,889 $(13,701) $(17,590) -452.31% RESERVES (CIP)2 COLUMBIA GAS RESERVES3 $428,940 $343,363 $(85,577) -19.95% TOTAL LIABILITIES3 $318,142 $308,662 $(9,480) -2.98% NET AVAILABLE CASH & $112,918 $128,507 $15,589 13.81% OPERATING CONTINGENCY4
The Treasurer’s Report has changed providing for landscaping and pool needs, and maintenance of transparancy and a look at last years’ balance sheet and fence and brick pilasters and walls surrounding the shows a comparison (+/- 10 percent) to the current year Community Center. The Board has approved AMC’s with both dollar and percentage increases/ decreases recomendation to bolster the Reserves in the year over year. upcoming budget.
NOTES: 3. Columbia Gas Reserves remained remained 1. Replacement Reserves fell slightly below constant from previous period but lower than 2018 plan as the HOA continues contributions to the due to transfers to Capital Improvement Reserves and Reserve account. Replacement Reserves.
2. Capital Improvement Reserves remains constant 4. Net Available Cash and Operating Congingency from last period. In 2018 the reserve increased for the improves slightly from previous period. Emphasis will Columbia Gas Reserve and later moved to a separate increase in rebuilding all Reserve accounts. Reserve account in Sep 2018. Additional expenses from CIP included remodeling of the Community Center, master plan development, drilling new well
10 THE HORN YEAR TO DATE ACTUAL VS. BUDGET SURPLUS/ DEFICIT COMPARISON ACTUAL BUDGETED YEAR OVER YEAR ANALYSIS OF CHANGE IN BALANCE SHEET ITEMS JAN - NOV 2019 JAN - NOV 2019 VARIANCE +/- CHANGE TOTAL REVENUES $817,574.00 $814,195.00 $3,379.00 0.42% THRU NOV 2018 THRU NOV 2019 VARIANCE +/- CHANGE UNIT SERVICES CASH ON HAND $1,702,428 $1,713,362 $10,934 0.64% TRASH ASSESSMENTS $(349,377.00) $(349,016.00) $(361.00) 0.10% LESS: TRASH REMOVAL $337,308.00 $352,382.00 $(15,074.00) -4.28% REPLACEMENT RESERVES1 $946,531 $107,992 12.88% $838,539 TOTAL UNIT SERVICES1 $(12,069.00) $3,366.00 $(15,435.00) -458.56% CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT $3,889 $(13,701) $(17,590) -452.31% RESERVES (CIP)2
3 TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE COLUMBIA GAS RESERVES $428,940 $343,363 $(85,577) -19.95% $310,911.00 $317,576.00 $(6,665.00) -2.10% EXPENSES TOTAL LIABILITIES3 $318,142 $308,662 $(9,480) -2.98% TOTAL COMMON 2 $189,070.00 $163,897.00 $25,173.00 15.36% NET AVAILABLE CASH & AREA EXPENSES $112,918 $128,507 $15,589 13.81% OPERATING CONTINGENCY4 TOTAL POOL EXPENSES $101,456.00 $103,169.00 $(1,713.00) -1.66%
TOTAL COMMUNITY $25,223.00 $27,826.00 $(2,603.00) -9.35% CENTER EXPENSES TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES3 $29,879.00 $21,561.00 $8,318.00 38.58%
TOTAL RESERVES $177,089.00 $177,089.00 - 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENSES4 $821,559.00 $814,484.00 $7,075.00 0.87% SURPLUS/ $(3,984.00) $(289.00) $(3,695.00) 1278.55% (DEFICIT) FUNDS5
We’ve now added an actual expense to budget 3. Program Expenses have increased slightly from variance analysis where we have analyzed to explain last month and slightly higher than budgeted due to variances +/- 10 percent of the cummulative actual unexpected expense in the final quarter of the year. vs. budgeted expenses. 4. This month we’ve held the line on Total Expense. NOTES: 5. As expected, the Association will run a small deficit 1. Total Unit Services continues to exceed plan, as this month and for the fiscal year but as expected due expected as a result of the new trash removal contract to significant Community-wide improvements made costs. throughout the year. 2. Common Area Expenses continue to be over budget and remain higher than expected due largely to PVR fence powerwashing, ceiling repairs from A/C replacement, and tot lot inspection/repairs this summer.
FEBRUARY 2020 11 MANAGEMENT NOTES
ANNUAL MEETING – THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2020 – 7:30 P.M. Mark Your Calendars!! The Annual Meeting Notices will AMERICAN TRASH TOTERS be mailed on or about February 10, 2020. These will If you still have an American Disposal toter, please call contain the information on the candidates running for a American at (703) 368-0500 to make arrangements to Board position and proxies for voting. Please complete the have it removed. proxy by voting for three (3) candidates or by checking the quorum only box. Proxies must arrive at the Management Office at the Community Center before 8:00 p.m. on March 19, 2020 to be counted.
MAGAZINE, WEBSITE AND EMAIL BLAST NOTIFICATIONS The Horn is published monthly and is the main source of information for Virginia Run residents. Every effort is made to include information for the current month as well as the following month to keep everyone up to date on what’s happening in the neighborhood. TRASH AND RECYCLING TOTERS The Virginia Run Website is kept up to date with the Patriot Disposal has now completed the toter delivery and newsfeed, upcoming events/meetings and forms, the remaining American toters have been removed. All documents, rules and regulations. We also use an email trash toters should now be stored in the garage or rear of blast that goes to all members that are registered on the the residence when not at the curb for pick-up. website. If you have not already done so, please go to virginiarun.com and register.
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FEBRUARY 2020 13 RIPTIDE SWIM TEAM NEWS Later this month, on February 23rd we will learn our 2020 ■ Practices are daily Monday-Friday beginning after Division at the NVSL Seeding Meeting. This is where we will Memorial Day and end in late July. find out what teams we will swim against this summer for our Practices are run in the afternoons until school Competitive “A” Meets held on Saturday mornings and find ■ is out for the summer and then they switch to a out if we are hosting a large Divisional Meet. We will be able morning only schedule. to share a partial schedule with you in the March Horn and a full schedule of all swim meets in April. ■ Swim Team is not a “lesson or learn to swim” program. This requirement is first and foremost for In the meantime, we are looking for NEW SWIMMERS that safety, but also so coaches can teach technique are interested in the Riptide for 2020. For 30 years, the and help swimmers develop in all four strokes. VR Riptide has fostered a love of swim in our community. Every year, we encourage new swimmers to join the team! MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SWIMMERS Our youngest swimmers generally start around age 6 or 7 & PARENTS ARE: and swim until age 18. Please sign-up for local lessons this ■ Swimmers must swim freestyle, unassisted, 25 February-May to keep practicing what children learned in past meters (length of pool) to be on swim team summers. Even swimming just one day a week really helps them hit the water with confidence in the Spring! ■ Parent requirements: Volunteering. It takes close to 50 people to run a meet (5 jobs per family is required during the season, 4 of those jobs must be worked at swim meets, only 1 can be SAVE THE DATE! social). We simply can’t run a swim team without RIPTIDE SWIM TEAM parent volunteers! INFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSE WHAT IS SWIM TEAM ALL ABOUT? SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER (5-6P) Please contact Robin Osterhout at robinosterhout@ variptide.com with questions or to be added to our If you are new to the neighborhood or have children that team email list. Visit our team website for more team may be ready to swim more, you really don’t want to miss information, tons of answers to Frequently Asked out on this information! How old are kids when they usually Questions (see the FAQ tab) and to see our practice start? How far do they swim? What are meets like? What schedule for 2020 at www.variptide.com. Registration will equipment do you need? What fun/social things do we do be held in April! on swim team? Talk to other parents and learn all about the team prior to registration in April.
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FEBRUARY 2020 15 1 GROUNDHOG DAY AT EC LAWRENCE PARK 10,24 MAPLE SYRUP BOIL-DOWN AT COLVIN RUN MILL 1-2PM. On Groundhog Day eve, come to Ellanor C. watch and learn how sap is boiled into syrup. Samples Lawrence Park and learn the story behind groundhog while supplies last, $5/person at the door. 12-2PM weather forecasting and visit the home of the Walney garden groundhog. Learn some interesting facts about 14 CHAMBER MUSIC AT THE BARNS groundhogs and play groundhog games. $7/child age xPaul Huang, Danbi Um, and Orion Weiss, 4-12, children must be accompanied by adult. 7:30PM; Admission $52 14 AARP TAX GUIDE AT CENTREVILLE LIBRARY 1 FREE ADULT KRAV MAGA ORIENTATION CLASS Free, individualized tax preparation for low to moderate at Premier Martial Arts at 9231 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA. income taxpayers, especially those 50 and older. Pick up a 9-10 AM. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adult- numbered form at 10AM on the day you’d like to attend. krav-maga-orientation-class-tickets-88750012677 16 THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE AT DONUT AND WINE PAIRING 1,2,8,9 THE BEN LOMOND HISTORIC SITE at the Winery at Bull Run. Admission is $25. Special guided tours, visit spaces not normally open to the
2 CAMPFIRE, SMORES, AND LEARNING public, and participate in hands on activities to better learn ABOUT LOCAL FLYING SQUIRRELS about the lives of the enslaved community. 11AM-4PM. at EC Lawrence Park. 4:30-5:30PM, $8/person 17 FREE ADMISSION TO MOUNT VERNON 2 PAW PATROL LIVE! RACE TO THE RESCUE for President’s Day! at GMU’s EagleBank Arena. 21-23 CAPITAL GARDEN AND REMODEL SHOW 2-3 CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF THE PIG at Dulles Expo Center. 10AM-9PM Fri/Sat and 10AM to at Fair Oaks Mall’s 16th annuall Lunar New 6PM Sun. Adults $12, Senior Citizens 65+ $9, Children Year Festival. 1PM-5PM 6-12 $3, 5&Under Free.
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FEBRUARY 2020 17 EMMA LISKEY JR AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR
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Virginia Run’s very own Emma Liskey competed on American Ninja Warrior Jr. Tune in February 22nd on Universal Kids. Her episode is tentatively scheduled to air EMMA LISKEY ST on March 21 ! FOR THOSE OF US THAT DON’T KNOW, WHAT’S JR AMERICAN AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR JR? ANWJr is a tv show where kids race head- to-head through an obstacle course. Kids NINJA WARRIOR version of American Ninja Warrior. HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED WITH THIS SPORT AND WHAT DID YOU DO TO PREPARE? I first tried ninja obstacles at Muscle Beach in Santa Monica during spring break a few years ago. Then we found a local ninja gym where I could train. To prepare, I trained at my ninja gym and I also traveled to other gyms to experience new obstacles. I also worked out in my basement where I have a lot of ninja equipment. WHY DO YOU LIKE IT? I like that there’s always new challenges to try and it makes me strong.
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE EXPERIENCE (AT LEAST WHAT YOU CAN SHARE BEFORE THE AIRING)? I got to meet ninja kids from around the country and well known adult ninjas from the real show.
WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A NINJA? It takes a lot of strength to do ninja so start doing pull ups!
FEBRUARY 2020 19 Winter in Virginia Run
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WINTER SNOW REMOVAL IN VIRGINIA RUN
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