Riverbend Board of Directors Meeting
Dear residents:
I would like to start this month's message by thanking Jackie Levdahl and the Activities Committee members for the nice "welcome" they put together for our new residents. Greatly appreciated.
The board has a full plate this period. Our Reserve Study effort is underway. The search for a new manager is progressing as well. We've narrowed the search down to a few candidates who will be undergoing a second interview in the next several days. (Scheduling interviews has been a bit difficult due to the extreme weather.)
And again, my gratitude to Betty, Bryan, and Charles who have gone beyond the call of duty to keep Riverbend humming along in spite of the weather and being short staffed.
Important New Information
Snowed in Riverbend Residents Have a Party (or Two)
Last month's record setting snow falls tested most of us as we tried to survive what was called by
the weatherman "snowmageddon." The snow began the evening of February 2 and continued into the next
day. Then on February 6 mother nature gave us another healthy snowstorm or blizzard. Since we were
snowed in with about 24 inches of snow, many residents gathered in the party room for an impromptu party
the evening of February 6. Even on short notice, Riverbend residents found lots of goodies in their
cupboards that were brought for the buffet table.
The February 6 impromptu party was the third one held this year. The first one celebrated the New Year
and the second was held on February 2.The snow storm may have been the main topic of residents,
but it didn't slow down the eating.
On February 6 only the snow plows and snow blowers were out on the roads and walks. They worked
through the night and eventually cleared the access roads and parking lots. The challenge for the snow plow
was where to put all the snow being pushed from the streets and parking lots.
Messages from Management...
SPRING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER
It’s that time again! We’ll be scheduling our spring window washing, hydro-jetting and filter changing sometime in early spring. Before the window washing date, we will set up schedules for removal and replacement of your window screens if you want to use this service. (There is a charge for each screen removed and replaced.) We’ll let you know the dates for each of the maintenance activities in next month’s Around The Bend.
SOME "NO SMOKING" REMINDERS
You’ve probably noticed the “No Smoking” signs in the garages. Residents have been smoking inside because of the cold weather. Smoking in the immediate area of the front door also is not permitted since it lets smoke into the lobby area. Please go away from all doors to the building when you go out for your smoke. The smoke is offensive to many residents who may have to walk to and from their cars in those same areas.
NEW FLOORING TO BE INSTALLED IN ELEVATORS
Loudoun Carpet has been contacted to give us a date to install new floors in the elevators. The flooring will replace the existing carpets which are more difficult to maintain.
2010 FITNESS CHALLENGE
The Fitness Challenge is entering the home stretch with just four more weeks to go. The competition ends on Friday, March 26. All tally sheets must be turned in NO LATER THAN Sunday, March 28. An award ceremony will take place at the clubhouse in early April - the date and time will be posted in the Riverbend mail room as well as written in the April issue of Around The Bend.
In addition to awards to the winning building in the activity and weight loss categories, prizes will be given to the first and second place winners in the individual buildings for those categories. In addition, each person who participated in the challenge will receive a tee shirt. Come to the award ceremony if you wish to be assured of getting the correct size tee shirt.
RECEPTION FOR NEW RESIDENTS
A reception for new residents (move-ins between February 2009 and February 2010) was hosted on Thursday evening, February 18. Twenty-two new residents enjoyed a buffet of finger foods while having an opportunity to meet our Board of Directors and Committee Chairpersons.
FIRE AND RESCUE FUNDRAISER
On Saturday, Feb. 27, a hotdog lunch was held as a fundraiser for the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company. The Activities Committee covered all expenses so that all money collected went directly to support this valuable service. Riverbend residents donated over $3,100 to AVFRC.
COMING SOON: PADDY'S POTATO LUNCH
On Thursday, March 18, at noon, we will hold Paddy's Potatoes - a lunch of large potatoes with an assortment of toppings. Watch for the poster with more details as well as the sign-up sheet.