Hello there my fellow residents!
Things sure are exciting, aren�t they? By �things,� I�m referring of course to life in Pine Oaks. When you elected me your Neighborhood Board President, you voted for a new direction for this neighborhood, for a greater community spirit, and a lifestyle of enhanced living. But what does that mean for you, the Pine Oaks resident? Well I�m glad I asked that question on your behalf! In the interest of furthering the community�s image within the broader area conversation, I have decided that Pine Oaks needs a motto. Not just to engender community pride, but to let potential future residents and visitors know that Pine Oaks is �where it is.� Alexandria has �the Fun Side of the Potomac,� and Reston has �Not Just a Poorly-Planned Community Any More,� but now it�s our turn. Furthermore, the new Pine Oaks motto will be decided by�you! Yes, you, and also me. All of us! Together. As a community. During last month�s board meeting, the board and I came up with some suggested mottos that I think you�ll find enticing. Is enticing the word I�m looking for? It might be �alluring.� All this month you can vote on your choice for the new Pine Oaks motto by writing it down, putting it in an envelope and sticking it in my mail slot, or by painting it on your door or rooftop. Now that�s what I call community spirit! The neighborhood board and I will convene a special meeting at the end of the month to tally your votes, and the choice will be announced in this newsletter next month. So watch for it!
Oh, and I almost forgot! Last month we elected a new Neighborhood Board. Congratulations to the following residents:
Tara Solomon
Terry Otter
Andrea Stillman
Marcus Eddy
Rosetta Davis
Derek Fitzhugh-Fitzsimmons
Greg Watkins
John Vermillion
Ed Thorell
Ramona Wheatly
Barbara Del Roca
Neighborhood Board President
The motto choices are:
Where Fun Comes to Party
Pine Oaks�And You!
We Live Here. Why Don�t You?
Pine Oaks - Come See What�s Here/There
You�ll Have a Whale of a Time Living in Pine Oaks
Pine Oaks is Here to Stay, So Why Not Stay Here?
It�s Always a (Family-Friendly, Appropriate) Party at Pine Oaks!
Pine Oaks - Good Times Will Be Had By Most
Fighting Spirit...p. 3
Neighborhood Watch...p. 3
Message from the President...FRONT
Pine Oaks Book Club...p. 2
Welcome Wagon...FRONT
This Month in Pine Oaks...FRONT
Young Person's Perspective...p. 4
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7 - Pine Oaks Book Club meeting. This month�s discussion is the novel, �The Mysterious Colonnade,� held at the residence of Terry and Deborah Otter.
13 � Pine Oaks Community Board Meeting. Residents are welcome to attend and bring any concerns to the board�s attention. Topics on this month�s agenda:
- Chili cook-off cancellation
- Bus line proposal
15 � Pine Oaks Movie Night. Come join your neighbors for a night of movies at the Pine Oaks Community Pool. This month�s movie is �Ghost.� Residents are not allowed in the pool. 8 p.m.
16 � Sadie and Sam Hawkins Dance. Rt. 237 High School.. 7 p.m. � 9 p.m.
There�s no Welcome Wagon this month, since we�re still buzzing about our new residents, the Jeffs (and because no one moved to Pine Oaks last month). So I�ll just take this opportunity to ask those of you reading this to recommend Pine Oaks to your friends! Let�s all try to make our neighborhood really special. Even if there aren�t any available houses, it will make Pine Oaks seem exclusive!
Andrea Stillman
Welcome Wagon President.