April 2022 Membership Meeting

This month’s meeting will feature a presentation and discussion from Amy Hitchock of Kinhaven School, an update on the Latitude Art Space (Mason Exhibitions Arlington) as well as regular business and 2022-2023 election nominations.

Featured Topics (~ 30 – 45 mins)

Kinhaven School Expansion

Amy Hitchcock, Director of the Kinhaven School, will give a brief presentation about the Kinhaven School’s Kinhaven School’s expansion of its current Use Permit of 38 children within the existing facility to a capacity of 50. Kinhaven School offers a play-based, half-day childcare program and is located with the St. George’s Episcopal Church building at 915 N Oakland Street.

Mason Exhibitions Arlington
(Latitude Art Space)

Alissa Maru, Exhibitions and Program Manager at George Mason University, will brief members on the opening of the Latitude Art Space, now known as Mason Exhibitions Arlington.

Regular Business (~ 45 minutes – 1 hour)

Elections

At our May meeting, we’ll hold elections for next year’s BVSCA leadership positions, with our new year starting in June.  Positions include:

  • President,
  • Vice President,
  • Treasurer,
  • Corporate Secretary,
  • Executive Committee At Large Members (3),
  • Neighborhood Conservation Advisory Committee (NCAC) Representative, and
  • Arlington Civic Federation Representatives (multiple, including alternates).

We thank last year’s leaders and hope that they will want to continue in leadership roles, and at the same time we welcome new members and voices to take on leadership roles.  This is YOUR civic association.

  • Please contact President Jim Rosen (info@ballstoncivic.org) if you might be interested in standing for a position.
  • Jim Rosen and Maurya are organizing nominations.

Minutes

We will review and approval the draft minutes from our March 2022 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.

Ballston BID

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

The Ballston BID recently submitted a letter to the County Board encouraging them to apply for the NVTC grant in order to secure more funding for the planned Ballston Metro West Entrance. View the letter here (PDF).

 

Arlington Civic Federation (CivFed)

Hear the latest news from BVSCA’s representatives to CivFed, Sharon Valencia, Adam Theo, and Nick Klissas.

Upcoming speakers

Discussion on speakers for 2022:

  • May: Fr. Don Planty and Redevelopment Committee Chairman Rashad Badr, from St. Charles Church will join us to give an update on the current status of their redevelopment efforts.
  • Jun: George Mason University: Representatives from GMU will discuss ongoing construction of the new Fuse building on the site of the old Kahn Department Store.
  • Jul: TBD

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

Developments within BVSCA’s Boundaries

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. Quincy / Buck Site Update
  2. YMCA
  3. American Legion/APAH
  4. Ballston Macy’s Site Plan Review
  5. GMU construction
  6. 11th & Vermont Construction Update
  7. Ballston Station/APAH construction
  8. The Clarendon Sector Plan
  9. St. Charles Borromeo Church
  10. The Kirkwood
  11. Arlington Public Schools (general issues)
  12. Education Center Reuse
  13. Washington-Liberty High School
  14. Arlington Science Focus Elementary
  15. Vernon Duplex
  16. 3901 Fairfax Drive Public Plaza (Skanska)

 

Featured Topics (~ 30 minutes)

Stormwater Working Groups

Adam Theo and Jim Rosen will provide an update on the activities of the Lubber Run and Spout Run Stormwater Working Groups.

BVSCA’s Quincy Park Glass Case

Melissa Riggio will brief members on updates to BVSCA’s information in the Quincy Park glass case.

BVSCA Website Update

Mallory Bucell will brief members on a planned update to BVSCA’s website as time allows.

Upcoming Membership Meetings

Our next meeting is Monday, May 23, 2022.

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