March 2023 Membership Meeting

Monday, April 24, 2023

7:00 pm

Online via Zoom Web Conference

See email for log-in information

Subject to Adjustment

This month’s meeting will feature the Arlington Historical Society and regular business and discussions of various ongoing area developments.

Featured Topic (~ 45 minutes)

ARlington Historical Society

Jessica Kaplan, a historical researcher, member of the AHS Board of Directors, and a retired archivist, will provide an overview of what the Arlington Historical Society is and does.

Regular Business (~ 1 hour)

Minutes

We will review for approval the draft minutes from our February 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:

  • Feb: TBD
  • Mar: TBD

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

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) – FOCUS TOPIC

Upcoming Membership Meetings

Our next meeting is Monday, April 24, 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!