May 2023 Membership Meeting

Monday, May 22, 2023

7:00 pm

Hybrid In Person and Online via Zoom Web Conference

See email for log-in information

Subject to Adjustment

This month’s meeting will feature a presentation by Marymount University about proposed usage of Quincy Park, 2023-2024 membership year elections, regular business, and discussions of various ongoing area developments.

Featured Topic

Marymount University Usage of Quincy Park

Marymount University will provide a presentation on their proposal for usage of Quincy Park.

Regular Business

Minutes

We will review for approval the draft minutes from our April 2023 Membership Meeting.

Treasurer’s Report

Our Treasurer, Giang Dang, will give us a brief on our financial situation and membership numbers.

As a reminder, please renew – or join – BVSCA on our membership page. Dues for the 2022-2023 Membership Year (only $10!) are currently being collected.

(If you are able, please consider renewing for multiple years to minimize transactional burdens for our treasurer.)

Ballston BID

Our representative to Ballston BID, Allyson Ugarte, will share news from Ballston BID.

Arlington Civic Federation (CivFed)

 
Hear the latest news from BVSCA’s representatives to  CivFed, Sharon Valencia, Nick Klissas, and Ken Hughes, including an update on the controversial Resolution to Restore the Public’s Confidence in Arlington County Governance (PDF).

Arlington Neighborhoods Program (ANP)

(Formerly Neighborhood Conservation Program – NCAC)

Ken Hughes, our ANP representative, will update us on the Arlington Neighborhoods Program.

Upcoming external speakers

Discussion on speakers for 2022-2023:

  • Jun: Vision Zero Team
  • Jul: TBD

Suggestions for speakers or topics from our membership are welcome. Please email info@ballstoncivic.org with your suggestions.

2023-2024 Membership Year Nominations and Elections Discussion

Discussion on nominations and elections for the upcoming membership year.

Positions include:
1. President,
2. Vice President,
3. Treasurer,
4. Corporate Secretary,
5. Executive Committee At Large Members (3),
6. Arlington Neighborhoods Program Representative,
7. Arlington Civic Federation Representatives (multiple, including alternates), and
8. Website/Newsletter Manager (Communications)

Developments Around BVSCA

Open session, with option to break-out into follow-up meetings for any questions or updates on projects as found on My Arlington Projects which include:

  1. YMCA
  2. Quincy / Buck Site
  3. Ballston Macy’s
  4. Joyce Motors
  5. Holiday Inn
  6. Vernon Duplex
  7. 3901 Fairfax Drive Public Plaza (Skanska)
  8. Silver Diner
  9. 11th & Vermont Construction
  10. Ballston Station / APAH Construction
  11. St. Charles Borromeo Church
  12. The Kirkwood
  13. FUSE at Mason Square (GMU Arlington Campus)

Feedback on County plans for the intersection of Fairfax Drive and Kirkwood Road

The County plans to update the intersection at Fairfax Drive and Kirkwood Road. We will provide background and solicit input from the membership.

Discussion on Pickleball at Hayes Park

Jim Rosen will lead a discussion about the changes coming to Hayes Park to support new Pickleball Courts.

Upcoming Membership Meetings

Our next meeting is Monday, June 26, 2023. The full schedule for this membership year can be found on our meetings page and Google Calendar.

All meetings start at 7pm. Locations to be announced.
Mark your calendars!