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Brambleton
Growing Families. Building Community. Connecting Life.
Community Association
Foundation
Call for BCA Candidates
Little Free Library Celebrates 1st
Year in Brambleton
Upcoming Events
Ricky Kalmon Hypnosis Show
Sizzlin' Summer Concerts
Wine 101: Around the World in 80
Minutes
August 2016
Brambleton
Community Association
Board of Directors
Kim Adams
President
Brian Viola
Vice President, Resident Director
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Meryl Bisaga
Secretary/Treasurer
Call for BCA
Candidates
Ram Venkat
Resident Director
Tom Gurganous
Resident Director
Pat Martin
Director
Ric Spencer
Director
Management Office
42395 Ryan Road
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Suite 210
Brambleton, VA 20148
Little Free Library
Turns One
(p) 703-542-6263
(f ) 703-542-6266
hoa@brambleton.org
www.brambletonhoa.com
ARTICLES
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A LOOK AT THIS MONTH
Comment period for parks 3 & 4
Rick Stone
Preview all the meetings and events
taking place this August
General Manager, PCAM, LSM
Sonya Farrell
MESSAGE FROM THE GM
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The electronic community newsletter is published
monthly by the Brambleton Community Association, distributed via email and can be viewed on our
website.
Foundation
ASSOCIATION
MAINTENANCE
BCA BUSINESS
Increasing safety on our trails
•
Call for BCA candidates
•
New faces at BCA
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CAPITAL PROJECTS
2016 project updates
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LIVING IN AN ASSOCIATION
Intro to governing documents
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Communications Coordinator
To advertise in the Brambleton Community
Newsletter, contact Sonya Farrell via email
at communications@brambleton.org or call
703-542-6263.
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COVENANTS
Removing dead plant material
15
SAFETY & SECURITY
Avoiding the 911 hang-up
A look at this month.....
August 2016
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
3
Board of Directors
Mtg
7
8
9
Covenants
Committee Mtg
Safety & Security
Committee Mtg
15
16
14
22
23
Saturday
Friday
4
5
Sizzlin' Summer
Concert
Teen Late Night
Swim
11
12
Rocknoceros
Float & Flicks
18
19
10
17
Facilities & Grounds
Committee Mtg
21
Thursday
Sizzlin' Summer
Concert
24
6
13
20
Ricky Kalmon Show
25
26
27
DMV2GO
Finance Committee
Mtg
28
18
29
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DEVELOPER NEWS
The latest information from
Brambleton's developer
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Sizzlin' Summer
Concert
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More summer fun
Recently updated contact info
for Brambleton residents offering
babysitting services
GIVING BACK
Ben's Lemonade Stand
20
Wine 101
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
GOING GREEN
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IMPORTANT INFO TO KNOW
Good bugs, bad bugs
Water you doing to conserve?
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Association info that may come in
handy
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Bram resident recognized by DGIF
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LIFESTYLES
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Be part of Ricky Kalmon LIVE show
•
Little Free Library turns one
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Commonly requested numbers at
BCA
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HALES TRACE
22753 Courtland Park
41769 Ivy Glen
$640,000
$625,000
$840,000
23224 Washburn
PLEASANT FOREST
$490,000
Estates at Evergreen
Sales have been swift
in certain home types
and price ranges.
Buyers are waiting
for new inventory.
If you are thinking about
making a move,
I would love to talk to you!
UNDER
CONTRACT
CONTRACT
IN ONE DAY
117 TRANSACTIONS
IN BRAMBLETON & COUNTING!
Brambleton Homes Sold - June 29 to July 28
Address
42774 EXPLORER DR
22846 GOLDSBOROUGH TER
42278 RHETT DR
42642 WINTER WIND TER
23460 TWIN FALLS TER
42415 GREAT HERON SQ
23142 MORVEN WOODS CT
22986 FALCON RIDGE CT
42459 ROCKROSE SQ #42459
42520 WILD IRIS TER
23077 PECOS LN
22963 WHITE IBIS DR
22526 HIGHCROFT TER
23334 EVENING PRIMROSE SQ
22802 BREEZY HOLLOW DR
23441 SPICE BUSH TER
14 BRAMBLE LN
23428 SPICE BUSH TER
List Price
$725,000
$485,900
$407,000
$439,900
$474,900
$489,000
$734,900
$810,000
$199,900
$579,900
$597,777
$479,900
$449,900
$557,500
$569,900
$479,990
$319,900
$469,000
Type
Detached
Townhouse
Townhouse
Townhouse
Townhouse
Townhouse
Detached
Detached
Garden 1-4 Floors
Townhouse
Detached
Townhouse
Townhouse
Townhouse
Townhouse
Townhouse
Detached
Townhouse
Bedrooms
4/4.5
4/3.5
3/2.5
3/2.5.5
3/2.5.5
3/2.5
5/5
5/4.5
1/1
3/3.5
4/3.5
4/2.5
3/3.5
3/3.5
3/3.5
3/3.5
3/3
3/3.5
Close Price
$715,000
$482,000
$407,000
$439,900
$474,900
$490,000
$715,000
$810,000
$189,000
$550,500
$595,000
$465,000
$445,000
$555,000
$569,900
$476,000
$300,000
$466,000
Seller Subsidy
$500
$0
$9,750
$0
$9,000
$750
$0
$10,000
$0
$0
$7,000
$0
$0
$10,000
$0
$0
$7,000
$8,475
Address
22715 BEACON CREST TER
42523 MAGELLAN SQ
42482 CORONADO TER
22639 TWITTER SQ
23388 GARDENWALK DR
42611 WINDFLOWER DR
22816 EDSON TER
22611 BLUE ELDER TER #303
22664 BLUE ELDER TER #204
42580 HOLLYHOCK TER #221
42918 CONQUEST CIR
42469 MALACHITE TER
22803 VICKERY PARK DR
42516 REGAL WOOD DR
42531 ROCKROSE SQ #303
42762 EXPLORER DR
List Price
$304,900
$380,000
$389,900
$431,700
$565,000
$637,000
$395,000
$239,900
$224,000
$305,000
$679,000
$409,900
$639,900
$462,000
$265,000
$684,000
Source: MRIS, All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed
703-201-1891 - Mobile
HWGosman@yahoo.com - Email
20405 Exchange St, #aJ?9LIE/"+ "'"
703-722-5000 - Office
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Gateway
®
EACH RE/MAX OFFICE
IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED
August 2016
Type
Townhouse
Townhouse
Townhouse
Townhouse
Detached
Detached
Townhouse
Garden 1-4 Floors
Garden 1-4 Floors
Other
Detached
Townhouse
Detached
Townhouse
Garden 1-4 Floors
Detached
Bedrooms
3/2.5
3/2.5
3/3.5
3/3.5
4/3.5
5/4.5
3/3.5
2/2
2/2
3/2.5
5/3.5
3/2.5.5
4/3.5
3/2.5.5
2/2
5/3.5
Close Price
$310,000
$375,000
$355,000
$420,000
$570,000
$625,000
$395,000
$229,000
$219,000
$307,000
$679,000
$410,000
$643,500
$455,000
$265,000
$680,000
Seller Subsidy
$9,958
$5,000
$0
$0
$9,950
$0
$5,000
$0
$0
$9,000
$1,750
$10,000
$13,500
$500
$0
$5,000
A MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
Foundation
My three kids just finished off a week
of Serve Camp. Serve Camp’s vision
is to empower young people to make
life happen. The camp achieves their
vison through a series of planned
service projects that serve individuals, families, communities, and the
world. Teens from Loudoun County
participated in building and renovating public spaces, spending time and
interacting with the elderly, feeding
the hungry, and raising funds and
awareness for childhood cancer. The
teens came together with a common
goal and had success and fun working together to achieve these beneficial goals.
Brambleton believes in making life
happen both in and around the community, and doing that in many different ways. Over the years, Brambleton and many of its residents have
been active in creating a greater
sense of community and improving life for others. We support and
host numerous charitable fundraising events each year and feed others. We partner with organizations to
create lifestyles, protect and enhance
the environment, and address community concerns and needs. Our
impact goes beyond the boundaries
of Brambleton, but there are limits
to what we can do. An association’s
primary responsibility and duty is
to fulfill the obligations stated in its
governing documents. So how can a
group or community build upon this
type of goodwill and desire to make a
difference – to make life happen?
These types of acts and actions can
continue and be expanded upon
through the formation of a foundation. Several years back, the Association developed a strategic plan; as
part of that plan, the Board identified
the desire to create a foundation for
these types of needs. A foundation
that could partner with the Association to address some of the community needs that an association can’t
address due to the limitations created
by the governing documents. While
the idea of a Brambleton Foundation
is still in its infancy, I believe there is
a huge need and benefit that could
come out of a community-focused
foundation.
There is a lot of investigation and
work that needs to be done. I have
more foundation-related questions
than I do answers at this point, but I
look forward to looking into this further. My hope is that a foundation
can bring some assistance and support to our neighbors in need. Possibly, the foundation could provide
assessment assistance to neighbors
going through tough times or even
deployed military; provide funding
for needed school projects or scholarships; provide a source of helping
hands for the elderly or properties in
disrepair; find ways to better the environment around our community; or
help with the creation of community
through special events and programming. From where I sit, these are
community needs that I have come
across during the time I have served
our community - needs that I would
like to find a way to address going
forward. I’m not sure if it’s possible,
but it’s time to look into this further
and take the next step to better our
wonderful community. 
Sincerely,
Rick Stone PCAM, LSM
General Manager
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BCA BUSINESS
A Call For BCA Candidates
Rick Stone, PCAM, LSM - General Manager
Have you ever considered volunteering your time to your community? The Association has one Board seat opening
up this fall and is calling for good candidates who want to make a difference. Residents who have served on an Association committee, have an interest in the community, or just want to make a difference to the place they call home
typically make great candidates for a HOA board position.
The commitment is a three year term, with meetings every other month. The Board regularly meets every even
month at 8:15am, with possible additional meetings to handle special Association business. Meetings typically last
no more than 2 hours. Specific requirements and duties for Board Members can be found in the Association’s governing documents. If you have an interest in running for the position or questions pertaining to the position, or would
like a nominating petition/election guidelines, please contact Rick Stone at rick.stone@brambleton.org.
2016 Election Calendar
Candidate/Nominating Petition Deadline
Friday, October 14th at 5:00pm
Election Open
Monday, October 24th at 9:00am
Annual Meeting Notice Mailed
Wednesday, October 26th
Paper Ballot and Online Elections Close
Friday, November 11th at 5:00pm
Annual Meeting and Election
Tuesday, November 15th at 7:00pm
The Elections Committee will meet in early September to review and set 2016 elections guidelines. Nominating petitions and election guidelines will be available after this meeting. Please see the Flash and BCA Website for additional
details as they are finalized.
Look Who's New at BCA!
We'd like to introduce you to Karen Amilpa. Karen is the newest member of the Brambleton Community
Association team. As a Resident Services Administrator, she is available to assist residents with everyday
matters and supports the Lifestyles Team's mission to bring programming and events to the community.
Stop by the office sometime to say hello!
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Karen is a native of the Northern Shenandoah Valley, where she
dstill resides with her husband and 3 children. She enjoys spendhe
er
ing time with her family and friends, and being supportive of her
es
children in their school and extra-curricular activities. She loves
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music, the arts, traveling, sports, gardening, and spending time
outdoors. Karen grew up on a small farm, so on her free time
you will find her helping out at Marker Miller Orchards & Farm
whenever they need a hand.
Dream Vacation: El Nido Pangulasian Island, Philippines
Hidden Talent: Old Time Fiddle (yes, really)
Bucket List: Going to the Summer Olympics
Welcome aboard, Karen!
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CAPITAL PROJECTS
Cap Recap: Project Updates
Shantil Moyer, Capital Projects Coordinator
Brambleton’s Capital Projects
team has had a busy first year.
Prior to 2016, all capital and
reserve projects and reserves
were handled by the General Manager. For 2016, the
Board funded the full-time
Capital Projects Coordinator
position in recognition that,
while the community continues to grow, it is also aging.
Managing, coordinating, and
implementing a comprehensive capital projects program
is a large and time consuming
task. This task is also an important one that will help to ensure
that Brambleton remains a successful and fiscally healthy community.
The Capital Projects Team consists
of the General Manager, Facilities &
Grounds Manager, and Capital Projects Coordinator; and involves the
Board, Finance Committee, and Facilities & Grounds Committee. The
Capital Projects team has completed
several projects with several more
planned before year’s end.
One major project that the Capital
Projects team took on this year was
repairing and preserving approximately 100,000 square yards of asphalt streets, parking lots, and trails.
The Capital Projects team worked
with three different contractors to
repair failures in the asphalt, rejuvenate and crack-fill the asphalt, and restripe the asphalt. By taking action
on our asphalt streets, parking lots,
and trails today, the life expectancy
of the asphalt was extended, and
the total overall cost of maintenance
to homeowners was lowered. Thank
you to all the residents for their cooperation with this project!
The Capital Projects team has also
been working with Brambleton residents and Parker Rodriguez, a landscape architecture and land planning firm, to develop comprehensive
plans for neighborhood parks in Park
3 and Park 4. (Please see visit our
website for the map of area for Park 3
and Park 4). BCA has received a lot of
feedback from the residents through
design sessions and questionnaires.
The feedback has revealed that residents are seeking a balanced park
system with active and passive recreational opportunities. BCA is currently working with the Facility and
Grounds Committee, the Board, and
Parker Rodriguez to develop a draft
version of the comprehensive plans
for Park 3 and Park 4 that incorporates resident input. We will be seeking another round of input from
residents on these revised plans in
August. BCA will share this information about these upcoming input opportunties through our website, the
Friday Flash, and via social media.
Another project that is currently underway is the replacement of the deck
over Lantana Pond (Pond 1). During
the month of August, residents will
see a lot of activity at Lantana Pond.
The existing deck will be demolished
and rebuilt with enhanced materials,
and a gazebo structure and seating
will be constructed on the deck. We
are also adding purple martin birdhouses and benches for resident’s
enjoyment. Please stop by once the
project is complete and enjoy our enhanced deck and gazebo.
Residents will see activity at Dragonfly Park (pocket park on Legacy Park
Drive) in the Fall of 2016. The Capital
Projects team has created a project
plan to refurbish the park, and we
have received and incorporated resident feedback on the plan. The next
steps are to get final Board approval
and then hire contractors to start the
refurbishment of Dragonfly Park.
In the addition to the aforementioned projects, we have other projects that have been completed or
that are in the works to be completed
by year end. Our team is also actively
planning for Brambleton’s Capital
Projects for 2017. Please visit our
webpage to learn more about Brambleton’s Capital Projects.
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RESIDENT COMMENT PERIOD: Comprehensive Plans for Neighborhood Parks in Recreation Districts 3 & 4
Brambleton Community Association has been working with residents, the Facilities and Grounds Committee, and
landscape and land development firm Parker Rodriguez to develop comprehensive plans for neighborhood parks
in Recreation Districts 3 and 4.
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Parker Rodriguez has created comprehensive plans based on the feedback from design charrettes, questionnaires,
the Facilities and Grounds Committee, and BCA. The draft comprehensive plans are now ready for residents to review and provide comment. Please visit our website to review the plans and learn more about the project. Please
send all comments to CIP@brambleton.org by Monday, August 22, 2016. We look forward to hearing from everyone!
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EXISTING
WETLAND
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COMMUNITY
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*Bike rack, seating, and trash receptacle
locations to be provided with final design.
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LIVING IN AN ASSOCIATION
An Intro To Brambleton: Governing
Documents
Rick Stone, PCAM, LSM - General Manager
Every HOA has a set of governing
documents which are considered as
the rule book that associations, their
residents, and residents’ guests must
play by. The purpose of the Brambleton Community Association’s governing documents is to provide for the
legal structure and operation of the
community. Brambleton’s governing
documents accomplish the following:
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Define the rights and obligations
of both the association and its
owners.
•
Create a binding relationship between each owner and the association.
•
Establish the mechanisms for
governing and funding the association’s operations.
•
tion, the general hierarchy of authority among governing documents
consists of:
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Recorded map, plat, or plan
- Shows the precise location of
each lot or unit, as well as the
common areas
•
Recorded at the county before
lots are sold
•
Defines locations of lots and
common areas; and who is responsible
•
•
Protection of both owners and
the community
•
Enhancement of property values
•
Promotion of harmonious living
Document Purpose and Hierarchy
Brambleton, as do all HOAs, has a series of documents that must be considered as business and operational
decisions are made. The general hierarchy of authority for Brambleton’s
governing documents can vary because not all documents address all
issues involved in operating our community.
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•
•
For operating a community associa-
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Defines the portions of the
development owned by the
individual owners and those
owned by the community association.
•
Provides the mechanism for financial support of the association through assessments.
•
Provides for a transition of control of the association from the
developer to the owners.
•
Declaration, CC&R or Master
Deed – Is binding on all real estate and defines the bundle of
rights and obligations of each
owner in the community association.
Set forth rules and standards for
the:
•
specific administrative details
are spelled out in the bylaws.
Articles of incorporation – Sets
up the corporate structure of the
association.
•
Bring the corporation into existence
•
Define its basic purposes and
powers
•
Creates the board and identifies the initial board
•
Bylaws - formally adopted governing regulations for the administration and management of a
community association.
•
Requirements for membership
in the community association
•
Requirements for membership
meetings
•
Voting rights of member owners
Establishes protective standards, restrictions, and obligations in areas ranging from
architectural control to prohibitions on various activities in
order to promote harmonious
living.
•
Procedures for electing the
board of directors
•
Procedures for the board of directors to elect officers
•
General powers and duties of
the board
Creates the administrative
framework for the operation
and management of the association—although many of the
•
Provision for indemnification of
officers and directors—except
in cases of gross negligence or
willful misconduct
Creates interlocking relationships binding all of the owners
to one another and to the association for the purposes of
maintaining, governing, and
funding the development.
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Rules and Regulations - Provide
a basis for protecting members’
equity in the development and
to provide the framework within
which people can live in harmony
in a group situation.
•
Enforcing the community’s
CC&Rs, bylaws, and policies in a
fair, diplomatic way.
•
Protecting, enhancing, and
promoting the purposes of the
association as stated in the legal documents.
•
Restricting and governing the
use of the common areas and
amenities.
•
Establishing
architectural
guidelines and controls for aesthetic value.
•
•
Establishing rules for the use of
facilities by owners, guests, and
tenants
Resolutions - Is a motion that
follows a set format and is formally adopted by the board of
directors. Resolutions may enact
rules and regulations or formalize
other types of board decisions.
Brambleton has two types of resolutions:
•
Policy resolutions - These are
resolutions that affect owners’
rights and obligations. For example, rules for the use of common areas and recreational facilities, architectural guidelines,
enforcement procedures, etc.
•
Administrative resolutions These are resolutions that ad-
dress the internal operations of
the community association. Examples include operating procedures, collection procedures,
and where board meetings will
be held.
The governing documents are used
and applied to every decision and action the BCA Board and staff take during its course of business. They are
similar to city and county ordinances
and codes, and can be found on our
website. It is important that Brambleton residents are familiar with these
documents and consider how they
may impact their property and related decisions or actions. Staff is available to residents if there are questions pertaining to our governing
documents. Use them as a resource
when you have those questions. 
ASSOCIATION MAINTENANCE
Increasing Safety On Our Trails
Dave Rusch, Facilities & Grounds Manager
As an active and healthy community, the use and love of Brambleton's
trails continues to grow. The multiple
activities on our trails bring on the
need for some basic safety precautions and safety etiquette.
Listening to feedback from residents
has sparked safety enhancements on
the trails and near the tunnels. BCA
recently added signs warning cyclists
of potential hazards in an attempt to
have them start grabbing brakes and
d o w n shifting as
they approach.
This helps
keep the
cyclist as
well as pedestrians
safe.
In addition to the signs, we have installed convex style mirrors to improve visability on sharp corners
when entering the tunnels.
The trails had several locations where
there was a significant drop just off
the edge of the trials due to drainage
structures. Permanent black estatestyle fencing has been added in those
areas of concernt.
Safety on Brambleton's shared-use
trails is everyone's responsibility. The
following basic trail etiquette should
be considered when using Brambleton's trails.
•
•
See Something, Say Something!
Report suspicious or illegal activities to LCSO. Report hazards or
maintenance requests to BCA.
Use appropriate speed based on
type of activity, trail conditions,
and other users.
•
Access trails from designated areas only. Do not use residents'
yards to access the trails.
•
Use of helmets while on bikes,
boards, or skates is required.
•
Motor vehicles are prohibited.
•
Travel on the right side of the
trail, allwoing other users to pass
on the left.
•
Safety in numbers. Use trails
with a partner, family members,
neighbors, or small groups.
•
Smoking and intoxicants are prohibited on the trails.
•
Be respectful of wildlife.
For more information about the location of Brambleton’s trails or other
amenities, please visit our website. 
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COMMENTS ON COVENANTS
Removing Dead Plant Material
Sarah Conrad, Covenants Advisor
With hot summer temperatures and
reduced amounts of rainfall, landscape plants can take a hard hit if
they do not receive proper care. Trees
and shrubs also commonly die from
disease, and the contamination may
still be present in the wood, dead
leaves, or roots. Disease may subsequently spread to your other plants
if the plant material isn't removed
properly. Removing the top of the
plant is not difficult, but the removal of the root ball may prove a little
more demanding. If the tree/shrub is
very large, asking a professional tree
service to grind out the stump may
be your best bet.
lot; however protected wetland
areas on a Lot may not otherwise be disturbed. As these were
placed by the Declarant or builder, they may not be cut or relocated without prior written approval
from the Covenants Committee.
•
•
If your plant has lost all of its leaves or
the leaves have all gone brown, don’t
panic. Here are some great tips from
GardeningKnowHow.com to help
you determine the next steps to address dead or dying landscape plants.
Trees located within a buffer, tree
save area or hedgerow, whether
on Lots, within woods or other
natural areas, may not be disturbed without specific approval.
Certain trees were placed
throughout Brambleton to contribute to the overall look of the
street; these trees are often referred to as “street trees”. As these
were placed by the Declarant or
builder, they may not be cut or re-
The Association encourages residents to follow The Property Maintenance Standards and guidelines for
landscaping and tree removal for the
community noted below:
•
Turf areas and other vegetation
should be watered during dry
periods, unless restrictions are
imposed by the water authority.
•
Any dead plants, shrubs or trees
are to be immediately removed
and replaced with similar landscaping material the following
fall or spring, whichever is sooner.
•
A Lot owner may remove dead
trees and certain objectionable
plants, including poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, kudzu or
other invasive plants within their
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located without prior written approval from the Covenants Committee. If a “street tree” requires
removal because of damage,
disease, or as recommended by
an arborist, it must be replaced.
Minimum replacement tree size
shall be 2” caliper for a deciduous/evergreen tree and 1 ½” caliper for an ornamental tree.
ALERT – RESIDENTS ARE REMINDED
TO CALL MISS UTILITY @811 BEFORE
ANY DIGGING PROJECT.
Any additional questions may be directed to the Covenants Advisors at
covenants@brambleton.org or 703542-6263. 
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SAFETY & SECURITY
Avoiding the 911 Hang-Up, Open Line,
or Accidental Call
Rosemarie Linder, CMCA, AMS, PCAM - Director of Resident Services
The Loudoun County Emergency
Communication Center (ECC) for the
Sheriff ’s Office and Loudoun County
Fire and Rescue needs your help decreasing the number of accidental
calls to 911.
Accidental calls make up a significant percentage of 911 calls in Loudoun County. Such calls, typically
are made when smartphones are in
pockets and purses or because kids
are playing with phones. Nationally,
85% of 911 hang-ups come from cell
phones, and approximately 65% of
the 911 calls that are received by Loudoun County’s ECC are cancelled before being dispatched. This is part ly
due to the dispatcher's being able to
speak with someone and determine
that there was no need to send a law
enforcement officers or emergency
services.
Unintentional 911 calls clog the
phone lines and first-responders’
ability to respond to real-time emergencies where someone’s life may
be at risk. A large number of the accidental calls to the communications
center were attributed to callers trying to call overseas, children playing
with phones or residents touching a
pre-programmed 911 button on the
phone.
To avoid accidental 911 Calls:
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Lock the keypads using the keypad lock feature. Keypad locks,
some of which can be programmed to activate automatically, prevent a phone from responding to keystrokes until you
unlock the keypad using a short
combination of key presses.
•
Do not allow children to play
with telephones or cell phones.
Phones with no wireless service
will still dial 911.
•
Turn off the 911 auto-dial feature,
if your phone has one. To determine whether your phone has
this feature and how to turn it off,
check your user manual or the
manufacturer’s website, or call
your service provider.
LCSO is asking if you dial 911 accidentally, do not hang up. Stay on the
line and let the call taker know it was
an accident. If you hang up, the call
taker will need to call you back to determine why you called and confirm
there is no emergency. 
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BRAMBLETON GROUP
News from the Developer
Brambleton Healthy Living Expo
A Huge Success! Thank you to everyone who came out to the inaugural Brambleton Healthy Living Expo
on Sunday, July 24th. Legacy Park
was filled with nearly 300 attendees
who came to learn the benefits of a
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healthy living lifestyle from over
40 vendors. Entertainment was
provided by DJ
Freedom
Ortiz
as well as dance
per formances
by Bella Ballerina and Brittny
Lynn
country
line dancers. The
Expo kicked off with Yoga in the Park
alongside the Brambleton Farmers'
Market stands. Vendors set up obstacle courses, relay games and interactive displays to teach the benefits of
exercise and fitness, healthy eating
habits as well as physical and mental
wellness. A special Les Mills BodyCombat "Fight for Fitness" class was
held in Sport&Health Club and raised
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$150 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society! Despite the near 100-degree weather, Brambleton's first-ever
Healthy Living Expo was a huge success. View photos from this year's
event and mark your calendars: we
anticipate holding the Expo on May
7th next year to coincide with the
grand opening of the Farmers’ Market
season!
Yoga In The Park. As we continue in
our quest to make Brambleton the
healthiest community in the nation,
we are pleased to offer you Sunday
morning Yoga in the Park sessions!
Now through the end of September,
come out to Legacy Park on Sundays
to enjoy an all-levels Vinyasa Flow
Yoga practice with friends, family,
and neighbors. There is no charge
for this hour-long class, just a $10
suggested donation OR bring a mat
for Mats for Mindfullness. Mats for
Mindfullness was founded in 2015
by Jerome Schlafer with the mission
of bringing the gifts of love, compassion and mindfulness to those in
need through Karma Yoga. They collect new or gently-used yoga mats
then clean, sanitize, and distribute to
those less fortunate.
Do You Still ArmorUp? The ArmorUp
Fitness Challenge may have ended
earlier this year, but its mission to
change one’s lifestyle through diet
and exercise is ongoing. As you continue in that journey, remember you
don’t have to give up all old habits
completely. Dining out is an enjoyable experience and one that doesn’t
have to be sacrificed for the sake of
healthy living! In fact, Blue Ridge
Grill, Nick’s Taverna and Scotto’s Rigatoni Grill right here in Brambleton
feature ArmorUp entrées. 
No More Clipping! The Cinema Clip
mailers have been discontinued;
however, you can still access town
center coupons online. Simply go
to Brambleton.com/specials and redeem directly from your phone.
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GOING GREEN
Water You Doing? Do Your Part to
Conserve & Preserve
Sonya Farrell, Communications Coordinator
Water conservation is not only good
for the environment, but it helps to
save on water bills. With only one
percent of the planet’s water available for human use, Loudoun Water
encourages responsible indoor and
outdoor water use
•
Wash only full loads of laundry.
Waiting for a full load of laundry
can save between 14 - 15 gallons
of water per load.
•
Only water your lawn when absolutely needed. Most yards don’t
require an excess amount of water to remain healthy. In fact, most
yards only need about one inch
of water per week. Many lawn
care professionals recommend
watering about ½ inch twice per
week, which can take between
15-30 minutes depending on the
type of sprinkler you use.
Small adjustments can have a big impact and that starts with you. Check
out some of Loudoun Water's tips
below on ways to save water AND
money!
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•
Turn off water when brushing
your teeth or shaving. This can
save up to 3,600 gallons of water
per year per person.
Fix leaky toilets. Check to see if
the toilet flapper is working properly. If the seal isn't tight, leakeage can occur, resulting in the
toilet unexpectedly refilling or
making running water sounds.
•
Take a five minute shower instead
of ten. By cuting your shower
time in half, it's possible to save
4,500 gallons of water per person
per year.
•
Install aerators on faucets. Aerators create a no-splashing stream
that delivers a mixter of water
and air, and can save up to 438
gallons of water per person per
year.
•
Use a dishwasher instead of hand
washing. Most modern dishwashers use less water than it
takes to hand wash. Some EnergyStar certified machines use as
little as 3 - 5 gallons of water per
cycle. Washing by hand can use
3 - 5 gallons per minute.
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Water early or late. In the hot
weather, most of the water will be
lost to evaporation or wind. The
best time to water your lawn is
between 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
Adjust sprinklers so they're only
watering your lawn and garden,
and not the street or sidewalk.
August 2016
•
Adjust your mower to a higher
setting. Set your mower height
to 1 1/2 - 2 inches. Taller grass
shades the roots and hold soil
moisture better, requiring less
watering.
Have a tip of your own that you think
should be on this list? Email Aquiary@
loudounwater.org.
Loudoun Water has partnered with
the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency’s (EPA) WaterSense® program
to promote water efficiency as well as
WaterSense® products, which use 20
percent less water, making it easier to
conserve water. Items include, showerheads, toilets, bathroom sink faucets, irrigation controls, and more.
Visit the EPA WaterSense® website at
www3.epa.gov/watersense/about_
us/index.html to learn about their
mission and products. For a full list of
WaterSense products, click here.
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Bram Resident Recognized for
Conservation Efforts
Rick Stone, PCAM, LSM - General Manager
I am pleased to share that your longtime Brambleton neighbor, Mark DiLuigi, has been recognized by Virginia
Department of Game and Inland Fisheries as the 2015 Conservation Police
Officer of the Year.
Officer DiLuigi is a veteran officer with
21 years of dedicated service. He
routinely demonstrates his excellent
investigative skills, to include cultivating informants, successfully interviewing suspects, and old-fashioned
“boots on the ground” techniques.
Having spent his entire career working in Northern Virginia, just outside
Washington, D.C., an area where urban, suburban and rural interact daily, adaptability is the key to successful law enforcement and community
relations.
Officer DiLuigi has personally wit-
nessed the increasing population
and changing demographics, and
has evolved his law enforcement
techniques accordingly, as shown by
his accomplishments and the recognition he has received from the communities in which he works. He is a
leader in community relations in his
area and an inspiration to other officers. In early 2015, DiLuigi played
a key role in solving the largest wild
turkey poaching case investigated to
date in the history of Virginia. He has
solved numerous other difficult cases
through his superior investigative
skills, and hard work.
Officer DiLuigi has been instrumental
in expanding opportunities on public
and private lands for hunting, fishing
and boating that were facing closure.
By working with local government
officials and the public, he assisted in
the development of a beginner’s deer
hunt on a nature preserve in Loudoun
County, focusing on educating youth
and novice hunters in an area with a
large deer population but few public
hunting opportunities.
He takes the DGIF Mission Statement
to heart by ensuring that we provide
an opportunity for all to enjoy wildlife. As a Master Officer, Field Training
Officer, Instructor, and Background
Investigator, DiLuigi’s optimistic attitude and professional demeanor set
a positive example within the agency
and for all who interact with him.
To learn more about the DGIF, their
mission and educational outreach
programs, or to apply for special permits and licenses, visit their website
at www.dgif.virginia.gov. 
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EVENTS & PROGRAMMING
Become Part of the Show. We'll Be Sure
To Tell You How You Did.
Sonya Farrell, Communications Coordinator
You're getting sleepy. Very sleepy.
On the count of three, you'll wake
up and enter a state of permanent
relaxation. You'll never have another
case of the Mondays again. Right? If
you've ever wished you could forget
you're at work, August 20th may be
your chance. Well, maybe. While
there may not be any Office Space-like
magical transformations, you will definitely be entertained and amazed...
and maybe even a little famous for a
bit.
Enter hypnotist and comedian Ricky
Kalmon!
Ricky has been entertaining and hypnotizing people around the world for
almost 29 years. He's been featured
on ESPN, the Disney Channel and
Disney Cruises, Fox, FX, and Comedy Central, among others. And yes,
Brambleton, he is, in fact, a certified
hypnotist; however, he says it's simply "all about getting a better understanding of people." And he's quick
to dispell the idea of the swinging
watch or being asleep. Sorry, guys!
The premise of Ricky's show is pretty
simple. He randomly selects 12 volunteers (sorry kids, you have to be at
least 18) to come on stage to be the
stars of the show. Each show is different, but some of Ricky's favorite
moments include audience members
impersonating celebrities, or covincing people to believe
that a stack of napkins
is really a stack of cash.
While his show is all
comedy, "you start to
get a better understanding of the simplicity of how clearing our thoughts and
removing the doubt
can really make us focus on our clear intentions."
What
about
the
doubters and skeptics? Ricky said that
those are some of his
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favorite "subjects." They're often the
ones who have the most fun and have
the best outcome. So be warned, parents. You can bet your kids can't wait
to get you up on stage to do something you would never dream of doing, not in front of hundreds of people anyway. Singing hand puppets?
Pro-athlete impersonations? Talking
into your shoes? It's been known to
happen. Your kids won't forget it, and
you can bet that they won't let you
forget it either!
This family-friendly show is open to
the public and is hosted in partnershop with Rock Ridge High School. A
portion of proceeds will go to benefit
the Rock Ridge Drama Department.
Until then, you can catch our interview with Ricky, as well as clips from
some of his shows, at www.brambletonhoa.com/RickyKalmon.
So gather your neighbors, kids, neighbors' kids, and everyone you know,
and prepare to laugh and be dazzled.
Now, at the count of three, buy your
tickets to the show. 1...2...3. Go! 
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PROGRAMMING
Little Free Library Celebrates 1-Year
Anniversary in Brambleton
Abel Sussman, Little Free Library Head Custodian
“There is a temperate zone in the mind,
between luxurious indolence and exacting work; and it is to this region, just
between laziness and labor, that summer reading belongs. ”- Henry Ward
Beecher
pected in the fall; one will be at Stratford Landing Pool, and one will be at
Brandt Tot-Lot (off Northstar). If you
are interested in being a librarian for
these locations, please write to dana.
vinci@brambleton.org.
It is wonderful to know that so many
Brambletonians have been enjoying the little libraries. With such a
strong following, we are excited to
announce two new locations ex-
All of the local libraries are maintained by individual community residents who work to rotate the inventory, stamp new books, and assure
that the libraries are well maintained.
Nothing makes us happier than finding new books in the library to stamp!
Once school ended, our libraries
seemed to inherit quite a few of the
local high school required reading
classics. In fact, I discovered several
copies of The Canterbury Tales, Catcher in the Rye, and Lord of the Flies. Often classic literature has universal
themes, have stood the test of time,
and are books in which we still find
characters, experiences,
emotions, and perspectives that are relevant today - even while they are
often set in contemporary
times. Current media and
entertainment are making allusions to concepts
and characters such as Big
Brother (1984), Frankenstein’s monster (Frankenstein), Squealer (Animal
Farm), and Machiavelli
(The Prince - although Machiavelli was the author).
What are some of your favorite classic books?
If you haven’t visited a library in a while, please
do! Take any book that
strikes your fancy. Read
it. Then return the book
to the library, ideally with
another book you hope to
share with others (Take a
book, leave a book).
In the meantime, if you
have any questions about
the Little Free Library
or would like to donate
books to the program,
email dana.vinci@brambleton.org or visit BCA's
website. 
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Ashburn and Gum Spring Library
Program Highlights for August
Infant CPR Class: Staff from StoneSprings Hospital Center will use the Infacnt
CPR Anytime kit to teach lifesaving techniques. Gum Spring Library: August 1, 7
p.m..
Lights, Camera, Action! Teen Film Competition Awards Ceremony. Celebrate
the films created by teens at the Teen Film Competition Awards Ceremony! See
all films submitted, and vote on your favorite to win the Audience Choice Award!
Enjoy popcorn. For all ages. Sunday, Aug. 14, 2 p.m. Gum Spring Library
Explore Careers Using Library Resources: Use databases available through LCPL
to evaluate your occupational interests and examine other possible career paths.
For teens & adults. Thursday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m. Ashburn Library
Meet Your Community: Aldie Veterinary Hospital: Pets make our lives happier.
Veterinarians help our pets stay healthy or get well. Meet a vet and an animal patient and learn how a vet helps our pets. Friday, Aug. 19, 10 a.m. Gum Spring
Library
ADULTS
Meet Your Community: Embrace the Reins: Karen Mazzara, a therapist with Embrace the Reins Equine Assisted Counseling and Ride-On Ranch talks about how
working with therapy horses can help people with cognitive, psychological and
physical disabilities build social, physical and emotional skills. Friday, Aug. 5, 10
a.m. Gum Spring Library
Chopped: A (no cook) cooking competition. Create a two-course snack using challenging ingredients. Participants will be divided into teams to make their
snack masterpieces before time runs out. A Modern Adult Program. Thursday,
Aug. 11, 7 p.m. Gum Spring Library
Stress Relief Yoga: Relieve stress through beginner vinyasa yoga with a certified
instructor. Bring your own yoga mat or towel. A Modern Adult Program. Saturday,
Aug. 13, 2 p.m. Ashburn Library
TEENS
Chocolate Olympics: Compete using everyone's favorite medium...chocolate!
Find gummy worms in chocolate pies, race in our whopper relay and more. A fun
day of action, adventure and chocolate! For teens. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 3 p.m.
Ashburn Library
Lights, Camera, Action! Teen Film Competition Awards Ceremony: Celebrate
the films created by teens at the Teen Film Competition Awards Ceremony! See
all films submitted, and vote on your favorite to win the Audience Choice Award!
Enjoy popcorn. For all ages. Sunday, Aug. 14, 2 p.m. Gum Spring Library
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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GIVING BACK
Ben's Fresh Lemonade
Sonya Farrell, Communications Coordinator
Recently, one of your neighbors
reached out to us to tell us about one
of Brambleton's youngest residents,
who's been doing something super
special this summer. Good people of
Brambleton, meet Ben!
" Benjamin Hersh is a 10 year old boy
from Brambleton. He loves to play
soccer and football, and he has three
younger siblings - Addison, Grayson,
and Anna. This summer, his goal is
to work on his sense of community.
In his family, this means looking out
for his younger siblings, taking care
of the family pets, and being extra
helpful around the house. Outside
of home, this means finding ways to
support the community around him,
either through random acts of kindness, or bigger summer projects.
Ben did lots of research to come up
with a summer project that he could
focus on for a couple of weeks that
would support the local community,
but also give back in broader sense.
He chose to open a lemonade stand
– Ben’s Fresh Lemonade – across from
the Corner Pool near his home. Ben
chose this location for several reasons. First, he would often see the
Brambleton Bettas at swim meets on
hot days and thought maybe they
would like some cold lemonade in
between each swim session. He also
thought the lifeguards could use
some cold drinks for their hot days in
the sun.
Ben decided that he would donate
his sales to a charity. Ben selected
Alpha K9. Alpha K9 is a charity that
raises money to train service animals that support veterans who are
wounded, suffering from PTSD, or are
just in need of companionship. Ben
comes from a family of veterans – he
has great grandfathers that served in
the Navy and the Army, and a stepdad
that served in the Air Force – so this
charity is very meaningful for him.
He has been serving both pink and
yellow lemonade, and offers small
cups for $0.50 and large ones for
$1.00. He has also been donating
jugs of lemonade to the lifeguards
at the corner pool on especially hot
days! He has been so impressed by
the support he has received from our
local community, and has also met a
lot of new neighbors along the way,
chatting with them as he pours their
refreshing glass of lemonade.
He is excited to have raised over $150.
He’d like to say a big thank you to the
families of Brambleton for showing
their support!"
Ben truly has set a wonderful example
for all of his neighbors - young, old,
and everyone in between. There is no
doubt that his actions have inspired
and will continue to inspire others
into action. Let's all raise a large cup
of pink (or yellow) lemonade to Ben.
Cheers! 
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Brambleton Community Association Newsletter
August 2016
RESIDENT RESOURCES
Important Info to Know
Brambleton Community
Association
of each month.
42395 Ryan Road, Suite 210
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
703-542-6263(p)
703-542-6266(f )
Trash: Tuesdays & Fridays
Yard Debris: Tuesdays (March
- Dec)
HOA@brambleton.org
www.brambletonhoa.com
BCTV, FiOS Channel 42
After-Hours Emergency
Contact: 703-385-1133
Assessment Payment
Options
Trash Collection
cious or criminal, immediately call LCSO at (703) 777-1021
or 911 if it is a crime in progress.
Recycling: Fridays
AAA/Republic: 703-818-8222
brambleton@republicservices.com
Subscribe to the residentsponsored B_Alert@Brambleton FB page to be linked
to the group that is focused
on safety and security within
Brambleton.
BCA Drop Box
Notary Service
A drop box is available after
hours and is located outside
of the BCA office building at
42395 Ryan Road. Residents
may drop off design review
applications, committee applications, etc. Monthly assessments are not accepted.
Available by appointment
only. Go to http://brambletonhoa.com/NotaryServices
for more information.
Go to http://brambletonhoa.
com/AssessmentPaymentOptions to see the various
methods by which you can
pay your monthly HOA as- Neighborhood Watch
sessments.
If you see something suspiPayments are due on the 1st
Social Media
"LIKE" the Brambleton Community Association on FB, follow us on Twitter, and download our App from iTunes and
Google Play. 
Summerfield At Brambleton: Important
Information to Know
Board of Directors Meeting: August 4th - 7:00 PM
Summerfield at Brambleton Clubhouse
42426 Hollyhock Terrace
Ashburn, VA 20148
Contact Traci Tranquilli for more information at
traci.tranquilli@fsresidential.com.
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COMMUNITY CONTACTS
Important Numbers
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 )
Town Center
Brambleton Welcome Center
703-542-2925
BCA Services
AAA Recycling & Trash Removal
703-818-8222
RecycleBank
888-727-2978
Verizon
- Activation/Account Changes/Billing/Disconnect
(M - F, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
800-501-1172
- Repair
888-553-1555
- Questions/Assistance w/ Verizon.com
888-669-9901
- Assistance w/ Suspension of Service
888-338-9333
Utility Contacts
Dominion Electric - North of Ryan Road
888-667-3000
NOVEC - South of Ryan Road
888-335-0500
Miss Utility
800-552-7001
Washington Gas
703-750-1000
Water/Sewer: Loudoun Water
571-291-7880
County Contacts
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Emergency: Fire/Rescue/Police
911
Animal Care & Control
703-777-0406 540-882-3984 (f )
Building Permits
703-777-0220
Post Office, Ashburn - 44715 Prentice Drive
703-406-6291
Sheriff : Non-Emergency
703-777-1021
Sheriff : Traffic Hotline
703-771-5798
Brambleton Community Association Newsletter
August 2016
VOLUNTEER
Committees
Brambleton Kids Care
Membership: At chartered capacity
Upcoming Meetings:
General Membership: Open
Upcoming Meetings:
Aug. 9, 7:30 PM
Upcoming Meetings:
Aug. 23, 7:30 PM
Sept. 13, 7:30 PM
Sept. 19, 7:30 PM
Sept. 27, 7:30 PM
Nov. 21, 7:30 PM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Grounds & Facilities Committee
Upcoming Meetings
Covenants Committee
Chair: Dave Norden
Sept. 23, 8:00 AM
Chair: Mike Dorrity
Membership: At chartered capacity
Oct. 4, 8:15 AM
Membership: At chartered capacity
Upcoming Meetings:
Upcoming Meetings:
Aug. 16, 7:30 PM
Aug. 8, 7:00 PM
Sept. 20, 7:30 PM
Sept. 12, 7:00 PM
Safety & Security Committee
Financial Advisory Committee
Chair: Dave Pavlik
Co-chairs: Joe Parker, John Watkins
Membership: One seat open
* 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.
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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Babysitter Directory
The BRAM Sitters list is always being updated, and if you would like to be added to our directory, feel free to call the HOA
office at 703-542-6263 Monday thru Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or email HOA@brambleton.org. Make sure you
leave your name, age, any certifications, telephone number, and address for proof of residency in Brambleton.
Name
Age
Telephone Number
Willa Cahir
14
305-979-4498
Megan Chaplin (B, C, F)
15
702-916-6298
Lauren Clarke
15
703-975-8644
Savannah Combs (B)
12
321-848-3572
Alexandra H (C)
13
703-542-2274
Briana Kulisch
20
703-939-4348
Rowan Lane (B, F, C)
17
703-609-6698
Olya Makarchuk
21
413-406-9515
(B) Taken a Babysitters Course
Jessica McCauley
16
703-678-7734
(C) CPR certified
Shaelyn Mullaney (F, C)
25
540-533-3304
(F) First Aid certified
Ana Umana (C, F)
19
703-474-7737
(N) Nanny or daycare experience
Kylie Sarner (C)
13
301-272-7220
Key
* The Association makes no representations about these individuals except that they have given permission for their names to be published. We do not endorse or promote a single sitter. Please contact the specific person for his/her rates and abilities.
We want to hear from you!
Interested in submitting a community
article for consideration? If you've got a
story about something or someone great
in Brambleton, we want to know!
Email communications@brambleton.org
for more information.
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Brambleton Community Association Newsletter
August 2016
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Inviting Beneficial Insects Into The Garden
by Nancy Caldwell, Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener, Loudoun County
Most of us are conditioned to think of all bugs as bad, especially when it comes to our gardens, and too
often insecticides are the weapon of first resort, rather than the last. But according to Jessica Walliser,
horticulturist, gardening expert and author, less than1% of all insects are agricultural pests. That means
the rest are not just harmless, they can actually be helpful.
For example, the brachonid wasp lays its eggs on host insects like the tomato hornworm. When they
hatch, the wasp larvae destroy the hornworm before it can destroy your tomatoes. Another great ally in
the garden is the ground beetle, whose diet includes asparagus beetles, Colorado potato beetles, corn
earworms, and squash vine borers, to name a few. Lacewing larvae, often called “aphid lions” prey on not
just aphids, but mealybugs, whiteflies and more. And ladybeetles and their larvae are voracious eaters,
feeding on scale insects, mealybugs, mites and
even powdery mildew, as well as aphids.
Rather than reaching for pesticides (which eliminate all insects, both helpful and harmful) we
can encourage beneficial bugs in our gardens in
much the same way we do our pollinators - by
providing food and habitat. Beneficials rely on a
diet of nectar and pollen as well as other insects
to survive. Walliser suggests planting a perennial garden that includes bug friendly flowers like
asters, black-eyed susan, sweet allysum, yarrow
and shasta daisies, which will give them a place
to feed, reproduce and overwinter. By making
sure to include native plants in the mix we can
provide food not just for insects, but also for
birds and native bees.
Beneficial bugs like beetles and spiders don’t
like bare soil, since it exposes them to weather
extremes that can threaten their survival, so
make sure soil has a nice layer of mulch or a
groundcover. If there are no water sources nearby, set out shallow gravel-filled dishes of water
in the garden. Just be sure to change the water
frequently to avoid creating a habitat for mosquitoes.
To learn more about how to attract insect allies to the garden, check out Walliser’s book,
Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden: A
Natural Approach to Pest Control (Timber Press,
2014). For more ideas on planting a bug friendly
perennial bed, look for her blog post, “The best
plants for beneficial insects” online at Savvy
Gardening.com.
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Brambleton Community Association Newsletter
August 2016
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Contact Us
42395 Ryan Road, Suite 210
Brambleton, VA 20148
703-542-6263 (p); 703-542-6266 (f )
hoa@brambleton.org
Official BCA Communications
www.brambletonhoa.com
BrambletonTV, FiOS Channel 42