Dunn Loring Woods Civic Association (DLWCA) April 2014

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

It looks like winter may finally be behind us, but the
warmer spring temperatures have also heralded the
start of "pothole season". Because we had a very
wet winter of heavy snow and rain, along with several
freeze-thaw cycles, you may notice a lot of potholes in
the roads. Potholes occur when the pavement is
weakened by moisture seeping into the pavement,
freezing, expanding and then thawing. Traffic driving
over the roads loosens the pavement further, and it
eventually crumbles and pops out, causing a pothole.
If you see a pothole you may report the problem to
VDOT by calling 1-800-FOR-ROAD (1-800-367-7623).
VDOT will investigate each report and will schedule
repairs as soon as possible.
Despite all the snow days, Fairfax County Spring Break
will be coming up on April 14-18.
There are lots of activities happening in Dunn Loring
Woods in the next few weeks. Cub Pack 1132 and
their parents will be delivering the new 2014-2015
DLWDA directories, Electric Sunday is coming up at
the end of the month, and we will elect new board
members at our May 20
th
Membership Meeting. It is
also time for our Fourth Annual Scholarship Contest
and we are looking for volunteers to help plan the
50
th
anniversary of the DLWCA.
Ken Quincy
Sympathy is extended to the family of Mary
Ann Montgomery who died on February 21 three
weeks after her husband, Vern. Vern and Mary Ann
were long time residents of Dunn Loring Woods and
DePaul Street. They both will be greatly missed by
their neighbors. Our deepest sympathy goes to their
three daughters.

Neighborhood Watch To volunteer for
Neighborhood Watch, call Mark Hann at
703-489-9463.

DLWCA Annual Membership
Meeting
May 20, 2014
Stenwood Elementary School
7:30 p.m.
Election of officers Refreshments
Scholarship winners announced!


DLWCA Electric Sunday 2014 April 27

DLWCA will be sponsoring another Electric
Sunday pickup for all the Residents of Dunn Loring
Woods. Barry Schwartz has graciously offered to pick
up the electronics for us again. Without him
volunteering, we would not be able to offer this to
you. If you happen to see him when he is on your
street, please give him a high five.

Mark the date on your calendar now, Sunday,
April 27
th
. Please have your electronics, old TVs
Computer Monitors, Keyboards etc on the grass in
front of your home No Later Than 11:00 am on
Sunday morning. The volunteers do not remove any
items from inside your home. If you have very large
TVs he should know about or have questions, please
contact Barry by email at
Barry@buildwithdunhill.com If you need more
information or have questions, you can also call Pat
Stout at 703-5739293 or email her at
Nanabumpa2545@aol.com.

This is the only time this year, 2014, that we
will be offering this service. Be ready, start your
spring house cleaning now!


DLWCA Website: www.dlwca.org

Next Newsletter Deadline: May 6, 2014
Contact: Kathy Arpa: mkarpa@hotmail.com
or call (703) 205-9041




2014/15 DUNN LORING DIRECTORY

This year our Directory will be delivered by the Cub
Scouts from Cub Scout Pack 1132 and their parents.
DLWCA assumed the sponsorship of the Cub Scout
Pack over two years ago and this is a service that the
Pack provides for us. The Pack now has a new Cub
master, Tom McMillen, who relieved Frank Piazza
earlier this year. They also have new Pack Committee
Chairman, Megan Allwine, who is coordinating this
service project. Thank you to both of you from all the
residents of DLW for your dedication to the Cub Scout
Program. Please give a big round of applause to the
Cubs and their parents who will walk their assigned
routes in the Dunn Loring Woods Development.

The weather this past month has not been conducive
to delivering the directories. Our last attempt to get
the Directories delivered was Sunday the 30
th
of
March and we had the weather, (rain/snow/sleet)
arriving at the Cubs appointed delivery time, needless
to say it was postponed again. We are hoping for
sunshine and 70 degree weather for Sunday, April 6
th,

which will be our next attempt to get the Directories
out to you.

If you did not receive your DLWCA Membership
Directory or, if upon reading it, you found a mistake
with the spelling of your name, phone number, etc.,
please call Pat Stout, the Membership Chairperson,
at 703-573-9293 or email at
Nanabumpa2545@aol.com.

DLWCA ANNUAL ELECTIONS

The annual election of DLWCA officers and board
members will take place at the May 20 annual
membership meeting. Some of the existing officers
and board members have diligently served on the
board and/or as officers for a number of years and are
ready for a break. Serving as a volunteer in the
DLWCA is a rewarding way to contribute to your
community and make a difference, and it doesnt take
a lot of time. Please give participation careful
consideration to serving on the board and contact
Melvin Rose at 703-573-2076 or any of the other
board members, officers or committee leaders listed
in your new DLWCA directory for information on
positions that may interest you.

COLLEGE BOUND IN 2014???

Last year Emily Garverick and
Ryan Barrett were the
winners of our DLWCA
scholarships. It is time to
reward two more students
living in Dunn Loring Woods
with a scholarship. Children, grandchildren, great-grand
children and step-children living with a Dunn Loring Woods
resident and planning to attend college by fall/winter 2014
are eligible. You need not be a 4.0 student but have a
strong desire to further your education. Both young
women and men are encouraged to apply.

Because of spring break coming up, we have extended the
deadline to Friday, May 9. Information on eligibility and
criteria can be found on pages 3 and 4 of this newsletter
and also on the Dunn Loring Woods website at
http://www.dlwca.org

DLW NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS

Dunn Loring Woods has long been a community with
a reputation of neighbors helping neighbors. This is
most recently exemplified on Marquette Street.
One of DLWs first residents (since 1961), Mary Burke,
who lives on Marquette Street. with her husband, Ed,
suffered a serious illness in February and was
hospitalized for a time and is now recovering at
home. Over this period, the Burkes neighbors have
stepped up to help by providing meals, running
errands and giving other assistance. During the past
snow storms, neighbors and their older children kept
the Burkes sidewalk and driveway cleared of snow.
Fortunately Mary is now on the road to recovery and
doing well. However, she and Ed want to express,
publicly, their thanks and gratitude to all their
neighbors for their assistance in a time of need and
their continuing help and friendship.

Hats off to Marquette Street as neighbors helping
neighbors in DLW.



DLWCA Website: www.dlwca.org


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FOURTH ANNUAL DUNN LORING WOODS CIVIC ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Children, grandchildren, great-great children and stepchildren currently living with a DLW resident
are eligible to apply. Applicant must be a high school senior planning to attend college/university
full time by fall/winter 2014. A total of two (2) scholarships of $500 each will be awarded. All applications
must be postmarked by Friday, May 9, 2014. All applicants must provide a written recommendation
/character reference from a teacher or counselor. Recommendation on school letterhead must be submitted
with application package. Provide copies of entrance examination scores, as applicable.

All applicants must list and briefly describe awards and/or community service activities on a separate page.
Provide enough information so the selection committee will know what you did, but do not exceed one
standard size page.

Service credits are mandatory for graduation from high school. All applicants must also submit an essay in
English, typed, double-spaced, not to exceed two pages, on standard size paper, on the following topic:
During high school, what volunteer organization were you involved in and how would you change or
improve it? Did this experience expose you to a new field of interest that you never would have considered
as a career? Is so, please explain.

All applicants will need to provide one stamped envelope which will be used to acknowledge receipt of their
completed application. Incomplete applications will not be acknowledged.

The top five candidates may be invited for an interview. We hope to announce the winners name at the
Annual Membership Meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Stenwood Elementary School.

Please mail all materials in one package, unfolded, in a #10 business-size envelope, postmarked by
Friday, May 9, 2014 to:
Dunn Loring Woods Civic Association, Attn. Scholarship Committee,
P.O. Box 238, Dunn Loring, VA 22027

The Dunn Loring Woods Scholarship Program is administered by the Dunn Loring Woods Civic Association
(DLWCA).

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COMING UP IN 2015!!!
DUNN LORING WOODS CIVIC ASSOCIATION (DLWCA)
50
TH
ANNIVERSARY

It is hard to believe that it has been almost 10 years since our big 40
th
DLWCA Anniversary
Celebration at Stenwood Elementary School in September 2005. We are currently looking for volunteers to
plan the best 50
th
Anniversary Celebration of the DLWCA , tentatively scheduled for September 2015. If you
are interested in working on the planning committee, please contact Ken Quincy at (703) 573-7919 or email
ken_quincy@hotmail.com or Wendi Carroll at wendiccarroll@yahoo.com

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FOURTH ANNUAL DUNN LORING WOODS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Please check each box to ensure that your application packet is complete.

Essay Topic: During high school, what volunteer organization were you involved in
and how would you change or improve it? Did this experience expose you to a new
field of interest that you never would have considered as a career? Is so, please
explain.

Written recommendation from teacher/counselor.

List of awards and/or community service.

Copies of entrance examination scores, as applicable.

One self-addressed envelope with first-class postage affixed.


Deadline - Friday, May 9, 2014
Mail to : Dunn Loring Woods Civic Association, Attn. Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 238,
Dunn Loring, VA 22027.

Dunn Loring Woods Website http://www.dlwca.org
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Please complete the following and return it with your application

Students Name __________________________________________________

Street Address: _____________________________________ Vienna, VA 22180

Home Telephone: ( ) ____________________E-Mail ___________________@______
or
Cell Telephone ( ) ________________________________________

College or University (planning to attend): ____________________________________

Dunn Loring Woods Residents Name___________________________________

DLW Residents Relationship to Applicant: _____________________________

Street Address of Resident:___________________________________Vienna, VA 22180

Telephone __( )____________________ E-Mail ______________________@___________


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