RECENT BOARD ACTIONS

In response to requests by several homeowners to investigate the possibility of installing street lights, the Board contacted our Sterling Supervisor and Chairman of the Board of Supervisors to determine if the County has any role in this matter. The Chairman said he will have County staff investigate but as of January 27th, the CWHA Board has not received a report. 

The Board is looking for a few volunteers to serve on the CWHA BoD starting after the March homeowners meeting. Please contact any Board member if are willing to serve or want more information.

The revised CWHA Bylaws were approved during the October 15th Members meeting. Copies of the revised Bylaws and Covenants have been sent to First Mortgage holders for their approval in accordance with the current Covenants. A majority of notarized ballots affirming approval of the revised Bylaws and Covenants have been received by the Board. We are now waiting responses from First Mortgage holders. The deadline for our receipt of approval or disapproval notices by First Mortgage holders is February 14th for most lenders.

The Board met on December 5th and voted to set the annual assessment for 2012 at $150.00, a slight increase from the 2011 assessment of $148.50. This small increase helps with book-keeping, is easier for homeowners to remember, and helps offset some of the printing, mailing, and registration costs associated with the revised Bylaws and Covenants. Offical notification of members and request for payment will be by letter which you should receive from the Board President on or about January 16th.

On December 10th, Board Vice President John Wilson attended a symposium on recent laws, court actions, and Board responsibilities directed by the state of VA. The impact of these laws and actions will be discussed at the next Board meeting scheduled for January 9th at 7:00 pm at the Haverfields.

CONNEMARA WOODS BOOK CLUB

We have an active and vibrant Book Club that meets every 4-6 weeks in one of our homes. We all decide on what to read and select from a variety of genres. Please consider joining us! Contact Nancy Wilson (703-444-4981, email nancymwilson@verizon.net) or Carol Haverfield (703-450-2139) for more information.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT WOLF TRAP

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts announcement: The National Park Service and Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts has employment and volunteer opportunities for people of all ages for the 2012 summer performance season. Wolf Trap National Park will host four employment/volunteer fairs in the Filene Center. The job fair dates are December 21, 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm; January 10, 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm; January 28, 1 pm to 5 pm and March 11, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. For directions to the Filene Center and additional employment information, please check their web site at www.nps.gov/wotr or call 703-255-1823. For volunteer opportunities, visit  www.nps.gov/wotr/parkmgmt/jobs.htm or call 703-255-1823 for an application or additional information.

MEMBER DIRECTORY FORM

The Board would like to publish a CWHA member directory. A form was inlcuded in your Covenants ballot package but many were not returned. If you misplaced your form, you can download a copy here. Please complete the form and place it in the CWHA envelope at 118 Connemara Drive as soon as possible.

Our Website Photo Gallery needs updating. If you have photos that you would like to share with the community, email them to webmaster@connemarawoods.org.

NEXT BOARD MEETING

The next meeting of the Board is scheduled for January 9th at the home of Roger Haverfield. If you have items you wish the Board to consider, please contact the Secretary at secretary@connemarawoods.org.