Brambleton Magazine: Spring 2023

Summer Should Always Feel Like an Adventure

Primrose® Summer Adventure Club Balances Safety, Fun and Learning for Children 5 to 10 years old

Every summer, parents often find themselves searching for camps and child care programs for their children. This year, there’s the added stress of finding an environment that is working to keep the whole family safe and healthy. From simply keeping your child at home to the multiple options available, making your child’s summer meaningful can feel like a challenge of its own.

“The number of summer child care programs and day camps families have to choose from can be overwhelming,” says Mike Hummer, Franchise Owner of Primrose School at Moorefield Station. “The Primrose Summer Adventure Club makes the decision easy by offering such a great mix of activities that are fun for children but also naturally encourage summer learning through play and exploration.”

The Primrose Summer Adventure Club is designed to provide a fun, full-day experience for children. Each day has something for every adventurer, including time for outdoor play, interest-based activity zones and special projects.

With updated health and safety protocols we are using to help prevent the spread of Covid-19, we work each day to create an environment that balances safety, fun and learning, with weekly activities and experiences that center on a new theme. From engineering-focused to arts-related to sports-based, each theme nurtures leadership, good character, creative thinking and problem solving in a fun and natural way.

As children play and explore each week, they discover new knowledge and make new friends along the way.

Some of the weekly themes children may explore this summer season include:

Behind the Curtain

This week we try our hand at puppeteering! Children will make a puppet, come up with a storyline, build a set and even put on their own show.

A Leg Up

We’re kicking off summer with some fancy footwork while playing games like soccer, High Five Tag and Tunnel Tag!

Squishy, Fizzy Fun

Water rockets, explosions and slime, oh my! Adventurers will conduct fun, messy experiments that are sure to engage their ingenuity and complete engineering design challenges that will spark their innovation skills.

Growth of a Community

The growth of a community does not come without growing pains from time to time. Some issues can be quickly addressed, and some take time to resolve. Homeowners associations (HOAs) can help work through growing pains in various ways. Balanced budgets, low delinquency rates, fully funded reserves, strategic plans, strong relationships, logical processes, transparent operations, and open communications are just a few approaches and initiatives that an HOA can perform to help its residents and community work through tough times.

Brambleton Community Association has been fortunate to have had minimal obstacles during our two decades of growth. Besides the 2007-2008 financial crisis and recession, our community has thankfully experienced few impediments in achieving our long-term goals. Even with the recent impacts of COVID-19 and high inflation rates, Brambleton has successfully weathered these challenges without financial or operational setbacks. BCA is consistently able to proceed through tougher times due to our robust financial reserves backed by conservative and consistent investments and practices, including capital contributions for operational and capital infrastructure reserves.

As you may have already heard, BCA is actively working on updating its Strategic Plan. The update process is currently in its last stage, and the new plan will likely be adopted by the BCA

Board of Directors in March 2023. This plan will set our focus and priorities for the next five years. A couple of those priorities include designing and constructing a maintenance facility with office space for Operations staff and building additional office space for remaining BCA staff. Both of these projects are underway and expected to be completed in 2024. Both projects are planned to be funded with existing capital infrastructure reserves; residents’ assessments will not be impacted, and no loans will be needed. These new facilities will bring additional financial and operational stability to the Association for years to come.

BCA is also actively interviewing for its first-ever Assistant General Manager. The Assistant GM will take on the oversight and management of the daily operations of the Association. This will allow more time for me to focus on Board initiatives and support, long-range strategic planning, capital infrastructure projects, and coordination with local and state officials and agencies. I hope to have our first Assistant GM in the office by mid-March.

Additionally, we are currently restructuring our Community Standards department. Nikki Jessup, our Community Standards & Resident Services Manager, continues to take on the duties and challenges of the department gracefully and skillfully. Over the past few months, she and her team have been assessing department procedures and processes

to determine how they can better serve the community. Recent changes enacted include restructuring positions within the department, revising design standards, reviewing inspection standards, and evaluating exterior modification application procedures and requirements. As a result, significant improvements have already been achieved throughout the department, and further updates are forthcoming.

Last but not least, BCA continues to engage Loudoun County on revising its Airport Impact Overlay District (AIOD). Please read the two AIOD articles in this issue that go into detail on where we stand with the current AIOD, how we got here, and what resolutions we are seeking. This work is essential to maintaining a high quality of life for Brambleton residents, and a fact-based, balanced approach is needed moving forward. I look forward to working with Loudoun County, community partners, Brambleton residents, and more on all of these important matters that will impact the continued growth and success of our great community.

Sincerely, Rick Stone,

PCAM, LSM

Brambleton Community Association

Vision & Mission Vision

Leading a high-tech community with hometown traditions where everyone can connect with life.

Mission

BCA is committed to proactively leading a quality community for its residents through stewardship of resources, advanced technology, and enhanced lifestyle opportunities.

Board of Directors

Brian Viola President

Chris Cook Vice President

Rosemarie Linder Treasurer

Iain Ronis Secretary

Ravi Balaram Director

Pat Martin Director

Anand Mohan Director

Management Office

42395 Ryan Road, Suite 210

Brambleton, VA 20148

(p) 703-542-6263

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hoa@brambleton.org

www.brambletonhoa.com

Rick Stone

General Manager, PCAM, LSM

Paul Gentine

Communications Coordinator

To advertise in the Brambleton Magazine, contact Paul Gentine via email at communications@brambleton.org or call 703-542-6263.

The community magazine is published and mailed quarterly by Brambleton Community Association and can also be viewed on our website.

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A MESSAGE FROM RICK STONE, GENERAL MANAGER

Brambleton Community Association consistently evaluates operational procedures and collaborates with local partners to ensure the continued growth and success of the Brambleton community.

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BCA is pursuing multiple ways to amend the Loudoun County AIOD and protect residents’ quality of life.

New Energy Efficiency Tax Credits for Homeowners

BY PAUL GENTINE

Brambleton homeowners can receive new federal income tax credits for energy efficiency improvements.

BCA RESOURCES

Phone Number: 703-542-6263

Email: hoa@brambleton.org

Website: www.brambletonhoa.com

FSR Connect Resident Portal: bca.connectresident.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/brambletoncommunityassociation

LinkedIn (NEW!): www.linkedin.com/company/brambleton-community-association

Instagram & Twitter: @brambletonlife

APRIL

April 1: Bramble-Bunny Egg Hunt, 10 AM–2 PM

April 20: Food Truck Thursday, 5–8 PM

MAY

May 4: Food Truck Thursday, 5–8 PM

May 6: Spring Yard Sale, 8 AM–12 PM

May 7: Mother’s Day Sip & Craft, TBD

May 18: Food Truck Thursday, 5–8 PM

May 20: BrewFest, 12–6 PM

JUNE

June 1: Food Truck Thursday, 5–8 PM

June 8: Summer Kick-off Pool Party, 4–8 PM

June 11: Father’s Day Sip & Craft, TBD

MEETINGS

BCA Board of Directors: Mar. 14 at 6 PM; Apr. 4 at 8 AM; June 6 at 6 PM

Financial Advisory Committee: Apr. 6, May 4, June 1 at 6:30 PM

Covenants Committee: Apr. 10, May 8, June 12 at 6:30 PM

Grounds & Facilities Committee: Apr. 12, May 10, June 14 at 7 PM

Safety & Security Committee: May 16 at 7 PM

Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee: Mar. 21 at 6 PM

BCA Board of Directors

The BCA Board of Directors is responsible for the overall governance and success of the Association. The Board meets regularly to discuss BCA business, set policies and procedures, and take action on various Association matters. The Board last met on December 6 & 21, 2022, and January 24, 2023; and took the following actions in accordance with its governing documents, state statute, and federal laws:

December 2022 & January 2023 Board Meetings:

ƒ Approved the October 18, November 1, and December 6, 2022, Board Meeting Minutes as well as the publication of the 2022 Annual Meeting draft minutes.

ƒ Elected Brian Viola as President, Chris Cook as Vice President, Iain Ronis as Secretary, and Rosemarie Linder as Treasurer.

ƒ Appointed Anand Mohan, Chris Cook, and Ravi Balaram to the Executive Committee. Appointed Pam Keegan as the 2023 Covenants Committee Chair and reappointed Tammy Anderson and Rama Yalla to the Covenants Committee for additional two-year terms.

ƒ Approved the 2023 Board Meeting Calendar, 2023 Wage & Salary Grade Chart, staff bonuses, staff increases, and the 2023 Insurance package as presented.

ƒ Established an Airport Impact Executive Committee (AIC) and appointed Mr. Ronis, Mrs. Linder, and Mr. Balaram as members; approved the AIC Charter as presented.

ƒ Approved the revised financial management agreement with FirstService Residential.

ƒ Engaged DB4 Consulting, LLC to provide consulting services to BCA on matters related to the Airport Impact Overlay District (AIOD) and Dulles International Airport.

ƒ Approved the expenditure of up to $20k, to be directed and coordinated between the AIC and the General Manager, for a land use and property rights attorney for matters related to the AIOD and other airport impacts.

ƒ Accepted the 2021 Audit as presented; approved the engagement letter from Goldklang Group CPAs, PC for the Audit of 2022 BCA financials and tax filings.

ƒ Approved BCA Design Guideline revisions to allow solid undercroft screenings, privacy walls, and shed-style roofs on additions, porches, and sunrooms.

ƒ Adopted the Committee Code of Conduct as presented.

ƒ Approved the maintenance facility site and grading plan concepts. Authorized staff to submit the final site plan to Loudoun County for comments and consideration. Directed staff to solicit grading and site work proposals once the County has provided comments.

Approved versions of all Board meeting minutes can be found in the FSR Connect Resident Portal at bca.connectresident.com.

March 14 at 6 PM, April 4 at 8 AM, June 6 at 6 PM, BCA Management Office

Back Row (l-r): Iain Ronis - Secretary; Chris Cook - Vice President; Ravi Balaram - Director; Brian Viola - President Front Row (l-r): Pat Martin - Director; Anand Mohan - Director; Rosemarie Linder - Treasurer

BCA Committees

FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Responsibility: Reviewing financial reports and audits, monitoring investments, reviewing funding for capital projects, and developing financial policies and resolutions to recommend to the Board.

Meetings: First Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM. Upcoming meetings: 4/6, 5/4, 6/1

Website: www.brambletonhoa.com/finance

COVENANTS COMMITTEE

Responsibility: Reviewing submitted design review applications, considering violations of BCA documents, and taking enforcement actions.

Meetings: Second Monday of each month at 6:30 PM. Upcoming meetings: 4/10, 5/8, 6/12

Website: www.brambletonhoa.com/covenants

GROUNDS & FACILITIES COMMITTEE

Responsibility: Advising the Board on issues related to rules, policies, maintenance, upkeep, and the use of the common grounds and facilities.

Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 7 PM. Upcoming meetings: 4/12, 5/10, 6/14

Website: www.brambletonhoa.com/grounds

SAFETY & SECURITY COMMITTEE

Responsibility: Serving as a resource for residents with concerns and making recommendations to the Board regarding safety and security matters in Brambleton.

Meetings: Third Tuesday quarterly at 7 PM. Upcoming meeting: 5/16

Website: www.brambletonhoa.com/safety

STRATEGIC PLANNING AD HOC COMMITTEE

Responsibility: Providing assistance with the adoption of BCA’s new Strategic Plan. Reviewing goals and coordinating with the BCA Board, staff, and the Brambleton community.

Meetings: Meets as needed. Upcoming meetings: 3/21 at 6 PM.

Website: www.brambletonhoa.com/spc

BRAMBLETON KIDS CARE COMMITTEE

Responsibility: Empowering the next generation of Brambleton’s residents and facilitating their development and growth towards becoming compassionate, service-minded citizens.

Meetings: Meets as needed, typically during the school year.

Website: www.brambletonhoa.com/brambletonkidscare

Ground Works: Spring Activity

Isaiah Marsh - Operations Manager

Spring is in the air! With warmer weather rolling in, Brambleton residents will soon notice several grounds maintenance tasks occurring throughout the community. These services are essential to ensuring the health and beauty of Brambleton. As a steward of the land, Brambleton Community Association and its contractors perform grounds maintenance operations using best management practices while providing a high level of service to residents.

Spring cleanup has already begun in BCA common areas and around townhomes that are included in the townhome grounds maintenance program. This cleanup entails clearing debris, edging, and applying fresh layers of mulch. Common area beds will also have shrubs and bushes pruned.

Additionally, a spring turf application will be applied to common areas and townhomes included in the grounds

maintenance program. This service will occur in March or April, depending on weather conditions. The turf application consists of a selective weed control and fertilizer combination. It is applied to ensure that the turf is in prime condition for the spring and summer months.

Mowing and string trimming services will also begin in early spring. The starting time of these services depends on weather and the health of the turf. After the first round of mowing is completed, the crew will perform work on a 7–14-day cycle (depending on turf conditions).

Furthermore, “summer annuals” will be installed this spring in common area beds located at primary Brambleton entrances. These flower installations consist of a mixture of Begonias and Coleuses. These summer annuals give the community a beautiful pop of color that lasts through the spring and summer months.

Other notable BCA spring services include pond maintenance and Canada geese control. BCA works with Virginia Waters and Wetlands throughout the spring and summer months to maintain our ponds by removing debris, treating algae, and testing water conditions. BCA has also contracted with Goose Rangers for several years to control geese populations around ponds. Both companies do an excellent job of protecting the health and safety of our ponds, wildlife, and Brambleton residents.

Additional grounds maintenance service details and dates will be communicated in upcoming editions of the Friday Flash, on the BCA website, and on the BCA Facebook page. More information about the BCA townhome grounds maintenance program can be found at www. brambletonhoa.com/townhomegrounds. Questions pertaining to Brambleton grounds maintenance services can be emailed to our Operations department at operations@brambleton.org.

Loudoun County AIOD Revision: BCA Response & Efforts

Rick Stone, PCAM, LSM - General Manager

What is all the fuss over Loudoun County’s revision of their Airport Impact Overlay District (AIOD)? Brambleton residents have been living with airport noise since our community’s inception in 2001 due to our proximity to Dulles International Airport (IAD). So why has Brambleton Community Association voiced concerns with airport impacts on our community over the past few months?

To provide some perspective, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) plans to eventually construct additional runways at IAD and increase annual flights from less than 300,000 presently to one million, raising the current flight volume by 230%. Many local representatives and businesses believe this is an unrealistic and unattainable goal, but MWAA continues to push this plan and has advised Loudoun County to update its AIOD zoning to include new maximum capacity impact overlays.

Loudoun County has worked on these impact overlay revisions and updates for three years almost exclusively at MWAA’s direction. The problem is that

no community stakeholders or independent consultants have been involved in this process. Over the last few months, concerned and impacted stakeholders have formed the Loudoun Airport Noise Mitigation Committee (LANMC) to educate and address property rights and quality of life issues related to IAD, the County's AIOD revisions, and future airport growth. If it weren’t for the efforts of Carolyn McCulley, Charles Lamb, Brian Beha, and other members of LANMC, we would not have had the knowledge or achievements that we have today. LANMC’s expertise and advocacy motivated the BCA Board of Directors to act by forming an Airport Impact Executive Committee. This Committee is focused on addressing the AIOD’s impact on Brambleton by working with County staff, local elected officials, aviation consultants, property rights attorneys, residents, and others.

LANMC and BCA have been successful in gaining Loudoun County’s attention and have achieved significant accomplishments so far. At the start of our involvement, the County was steadfast that the AIOD was for zoning purposes only and did not impact or address flight

path concerns. The County is now discussing flight paths with MWAA, and further discussions with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are currently being considered. The County is also open to involving homeowners associations (HOAs), impacted property owners, and other stakeholders in further AIOD actions.

Another achievement gained from our efforts was a change in how avigation easements impact homeowners’ properties. The AIOD revisions originally proposed by the Loudoun County Planning Commission and staff required property owners to give up property rights through an avigation easement in order to obtain a zoning permit to install a deck, shed, or other exterior modification. BCA brought this concern to the County Supervisors and staff, and as a result, current property owners will no longer have to agree to avigation easements when applying for these zoning permits.

Additionally, the AIOD’s requirement for HOAs to disclose IAD’s proximity to potential home purchasers has been addressed. While BCA believes proper

disclosure is effective, disclosure requirements for HOAs are set by the state, not Loudoun County. After informing the County of this, the ordinance language was amended to exclude this disclosure as a requirement.

Although these achievements are substantial, many more actions are still necessary. While Loudoun County is now open to discussions with the FAA and MWAA, they recently eliminated two Ldn 65+ zoning tiers, or “fingers”, which are essential to any future dialogue with

these agencies. The “fingers” were established in the original 1993 AIOD to prohibit residential development directly west of IAD’s Runway 12-30. They also provide critical land area to allow flights to gain altitude up to 3,000 feet before turning over densely populated areas of Loudoun County. As a result, homes were built responsibly around these tiers that are now located in the Ldn 65+ zone, and future residential development will be allowed in the previous “finger” areas. What is the logic behind making these changes?

Also, some planes currently fly as low as 700-800 feet over existing homes, causing serious noise impacts to residents. An FAA Roundtable is needed to address this. A Roundtable is a formal process used by the FAA to involve stakeholders in discussions concerning an airport’s community impacts. While Loudoun County has begun talks with MWAA, the FAA has failed to attend or even respond to the invitation to participate in the initial discussion meeting. BCA has also asked the County to consider working with an independent aviation consultant during these discussions. These actions will hopefully require planes to reach an altitude of 3,000 feet before turning over residential areas.

I would be remiss if I didn't mention other notable people who have assisted with our efforts. Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis Randall has been an essential partner throughout our involvement. She scheduled the first community meeting where she heard concerns from Brambleton and Birchwood residents and other Loudoun citizens. She is genuinely concerned about the AIOD’s impacts on existing property owners and is open to logical and reasonable actions. Supervisor Mike Turner has also gone beyond our original requests and continually worked to understand the issues and consider knowledgeable and fact-based solutions. Our efforts would not have been considered without his support. Furthermore, I would like to thank Supervisor Tony Buffington for being attentive to our concerns and for his continued and avid support for Brambleton.

We all want to see IAD succeed economically, and BCA recognizes the complexities of the AIOD revision process. It is also reasonable for citizens of Loudoun County to expect elected leaders to balance the County’s economic goals with its citizens’ needs. Property rights, values, and quality of life issues must be considered in current and future AIOD decisions. The time is now for the County to bring community partners, consultants, and other stakeholders to the table with MWAA and the FAA to address concerns and benefit the County as a whole.

Loudoun County AIOD Map: Existing Ldn 65+ Tier w/Proposed Tiers (Adopted in January 2023)

Loudoun County AIOD History Timeline (read pg. 11 for more details)

Loudoun County AIOD Timeline

The recently adopted Airport Impact Overlay District (AIOD) will have significant effects for Loudoun communities. It will especially impact Brambleton Community Association, Birchwood, and other nearby residential communities that have been built around the original 1993 AIOD contours. This situation could have been avoided if Loudoun County had requested Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) to adhere to the original ordinance parameters when directing Dulles International Airport (IAD) flights. Instead, the County has chosen to change impact contours to include homes never intended to be affected. How do these actions protect the health, safety, and welfare of Loudoun citizens? What is the reasoning for these decisions, and how did they occur?

IAD was built in 1962 on an over 10,000acre site surrounded by open farmland. As urban sprawl and houses started to creep closer to IAD, Loudoun County acted to protect future citizens from undesirable airport impacts and eventually adopted the original AIOD in 1993. This AIOD was based on criteria set in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s Part 150 Study and determined where future homes could be constructed around IAD’s Runway 12-30. As a result, more than 20,000 homes were eventually approved and built along the north and south sides of Route 50. These homes were built in several communities and homeowners associations

(HOAs), including South Riding (1995), Brambleton (2001), Stone Ridge (2003), and Birchwood (2006).

In 2008, MWAA and FAA began directing flights outside of Loudoun County's impact districts, resulting in planes flying directly over houses built in low-impact or no-impact areas. These flights were not being piloted as planned in the 1993 Part 150 Study or AIOD. MWAA continued these flights with no notice to the County or impacted citizens until 2015. In 2015, MWAA finally notified the County of these changes and shared its intention to conduct an updated noise compatibility study.

Four years later (2019), MWAA commissioned a “capacity” noise compatibility study that resulted in significant changes to the noise impact contour maps. In 2020, MWAA provided these maps to Loudoun County for consideration and inclusion in the recently proposed and adopted AIOD. The County accepted these maps from MWAA while knowing that 59,000 existing residential properties would be impacted. The County also proceeded with no involvement from stakeholders or independent consultant/experts – solely on advisement from MWAA.

As of January 17, 2023, Loudoun County has adopted the new AIOD according to the 2020 MWAA maps. Further information about the new AIOD impacts and the AIOD timeline can be found in

the previous article and at www.brambletonhoa.com/airport. Loudoun citizens, property owners, HOAs, and other stakeholders concerned about these changes should stay informed and stay involved to bring about further action.

BCA feels strongly that the County’s recent AIOD adoption impacts Brambleton residents’ health and safety, property values and rights, and the overall quality of life for all citizens now located in the Ldn 65+, 65+ Carveouts, and Ldn 60-65 zoning tiers. To address these impacts, we all need to continue advocating for community discussions with MWAA and the FAA, an FAA Roundtable, and a new FAA Part 150 Study. Additionally, the County needs to involve aviation experts and stakeholders independent from MWAA or the FAA.

These actions will allow Loudoun County to take steps that are in the best interests of its citizens and the future economic development of the County, not just MWAA and IAD. The goal of BCA and fellow stakeholders is to achieve fact-based decisions and solutions through best practice methodologies used by other major airports. Unfortunately, there is no quick solution or simple approach to attaining these objectives. BCA will continue to work with the County, residents, HOAs, experts, and others to do what is right for Brambleton residents and other Loudoun citizens similarly impacted.

Rick Stone, PCAM, LSM - General Manager

BCA Operations Team: A Week in the Life

Brambleton Community Association Operations staff members play an integral role in maintaining a high quality of life in Brambleton. While there are recurring tasks that are scheduled weekly, every day of the week can look completely different. Performing these routine tasks is necessary to keep Brambleton beautiful and thriving.

BCA Operations team members typically arrive on-site at 7:00 a.m., load their vehicles with necessary tools, and head out to perform their daily duties. Mondays and Fridays are trash collection days. On these days, one or two team members drive through the entire community, inspect and dump every common area trash receptacle, and, if necessary, add pet waste bags to dispensers. Did you know that over

100 trash cans are located throughout Brambleton? Trash collection is typically completed in about seven hours before waste is dumped at the Loudoun County Landfill. In addition to community-wide trash collection days, Brambleton common areas are also patrolled for trash two days a week to maintain pristine conditions.

All BCA community buildings are also inspected on Mondays. The assigned team member is given an inspection checklist and provides it to the Operations Manager once completed. Buildings are surveyed for cleanliness and damage from weekend rentals, all exterior and interior lights are checked for proper operation, and all appliances and systems (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, audio/visual equipment, etc.) are thoroughly inspected. Any issues found are typically resolved on the same day. Additionally, all basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts are inspected on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. This inspection routine ensures that each court is in excellent condition for frequent use. Furthermore, all newly planted trees and shrubs must be watered a few times a week in the warmer months.

Even while performing recurring and

necessary tasks, other issues can develop that must be addressed immediately. This requires employees to drop what they are doing and quickly change focus. For example, Brambleton occasionally experiences significant thunderstorms or windstorms that cause tree damage. In these situations, our Operations team is always on standby with chainsaws and a woodchipper to perform tree cleanup. Our crew also frequently responds to street light outages, pet waste concerns, common area littering, fallen street signs, trail safety issues, and more.

The services that the BCA Operations team provides to the Brambleton community are invaluable. Staff members are also always looking to expand their knowledge in every aspect of their work to reduce the number of contractors required for maintenance responsibilities. Bringing this knowledge and experience in-house not only provides savings to BCA and our residents, but also allows the Operations department to operate flexibly and efficiently.

Our Operations department can be contacted at operations@brambleton.org with any questions or concerns. And if you see an Operations team member out in the field, please be sure to say hello and thank you!

Isaiah Marsh - Operations Manager

BCA Operations Team Painting Crosswalks

2023 Pool Season Preview

Christine Elansary - Community Engagement Manager

With some new changes this year, Brambleton Community Association is excited for the upcoming pool season!

Pool Operations

BCA recently signed a new contract with Millennium Pool Management to manage our pool facilities. Pre-season prep work is already underway, including performing pool inspections and hiring lifeguards. With over 20 years of experience, Millennium is focused on providing a high standard of service with a primary focus on safety. As a smaller company, Millennium manages approximately 60 pools, which will allow for a dedicated and experienced supervisor to oversee our community pools.

Pool Makeovers

Repairs and updates have been performed in the off-season to prepare our pools for summer use, and more work

will be done in the coming months. The Brambleton Corner Clubhouse has received fresh coats of paint at the pool entrance and inside family restrooms, hallways, and locker rooms. Outdoor furniture at the Corner has also recently been re-strapped and refinished.

Additionally, the Community Center Pool patio received a makeover this winter with the installation of new pavers, the removal of fencing and overgrown landscaping, and the placement of new furniture, giving the space a more open and inviting look.

Bram Life Passes

Bram Life Passes are required to enter pool facilities. Owners and residents new to Brambleton, those who have moved within Brambleton over the last year, and renters will need to register for passes. Visit www.brambletonhoa. com/pools to register for passes and find more information.

Events

All families are welcome to attend our Summer Kick-Off Pool Party on the last day of school: Thursday, June 8. The event will feature a live DJ, games, and food trucks at the Beacon Crest, Community Center, Corner Clubhouse, and Stratford Landing Pools. Late-Night Swim will also return for a few nights this summer. And don’t forget about our annual Doggone Wild Pool Party, which is scheduled for Sunday, September 10 at the Community Center Pool. Stay tuned to www.brambletonhoa.com for more details about these events.

2023 Event Calendar

March - May

March 3: Comedy Night, 7–10 PM*

April 1: Bramble-Bunny Egg Hunt, 10 AM–2 PM*

April 20: Food Truck Thursday, 5–8 PM

May 4: Food Truck Thursday, 5–8 PM

May 6: Spring Yard Sale, 8 AM–12 PM

May 7: Mother's Day Sip & Craft, TBD

May 18: Food Truck Thursday, 5–8 PM

May 20: BrewFest, 12–6 PM

June - July

June 1: Food Truck Thursday, 5–8 PM

June 8: Summer Kick-off Pool Party, 4–8 PM*

June 11: Father's Day Sip & Craft, TBD

June 15: LIVE at Brambleton, 7–9:30 PM**

June 24: BRAM: What a Blast!, 6–10 PM

June 29: LIVE at Brambleton, 7–9:30 PM**

July 13: LIVE at Brambleton, 7–9:30 PM**

July 15: Late Night Swim, TBD

July 27: LIVE at Brambleton, 7–9:30 PM**

*Brambleton Residents Only

August - September

Aug. 5: Late Night Swim & Movie, TBD

Aug. 10: LIVE at Brambleton, 7–9:30 PM**

Aug. 17: Concert Rain Date, 7–9:30 PM

Aug. 24: Food Truck Thursday, 5–8 PM

Aug. 26: Neighborhood Block Party, 5–10 PM

Sept. 10: Doggone Wild Pool Party, 1–5 PM*

Sept. 23: Fall Yard Sale, 8 AM–12 PM

Sept. 23-24: Neighborhood Campout, 4 PM–10 AM*

Sept. 28: National Good Neighbor Day, 4–6 PM

October - December

Oct. 7: Fall Fest, 1–6 PM

Oct. 20: Fall Movie Night, TBD

Oct. 28: Wine & Whiskey Night, TBD

Nov. 3-5: Pictures with Santa+

Dec. 10: Arcola Santa Tour, 6–9 PM

Dec. 15: Holiday BRAM Bingo, 6–9 PM

**Food trucks will be on-site for this event from 5 to 9:30 PM.

+Registration only event. Times will be provided at www.brambletonhoa.com.

Event dates and times are subject to change. Event details and calendar updates can be found at www.brambletonhoa.com.

New Energy Efficiency Tax Credits for Homeowners

Paul Gentine - Communications Coordinator

Under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed in August 2022, Brambleton homeowners can now receive federal income tax credits by performing energy efficiency improvements to their homes. Qualifying actions include installing heat pumps, insulation, doors, and windows; upgrading electrical panels; performing home energy audits; and more. Tax credits are also available for installing rooftop solar panels and other clean energy equipment.¹

The two most significant IRA tax credits that homeowners can take advantage of are the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit and the Residential Clean Energy Credit.² The Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit provides tax credits for a variety of home improvements, including:

• Up to $1,200 in annual credits for installing qualifying insulation materials, windows, and doors.

• Up to $2,000 for installing electric heat pumps that provide super-efficient heating and cooling.

• A $150 credit for receiving a home

energy audit to help determine best improvement and energy-saving options.

• Credits for installing skylights, central air conditioners, and water heaters, and for improvements to panelboards, branch circuits, and feeders. 2,3

The Residential Clean Energy Credit covers up to 30 percent of costs for installations of rooftop solar panels, solar water heaters, and external battery storage. 2,3 As always, any changes to the exterior of Brambleton homes must be made in accordance with BCA’s Design Review Guidelines, which can be found at www.brambletonhoa.com/designreview. Specific guidelines on solar panel installations in Brambleton can also be found at www.brambletonhoa.com/ solarpanels.

By implementing the qualifying improvements, Brambleton residents can not only lower their taxes but also reduce energy consumption and save money on their utility bills. Renters and owners of second homes are also eligible for tax credits with additional requirements. 3 Furthermore, energy efficient

credits are available to residents who own electric cars, businesses, commercial real estate, and more. 4 Information about all IRA energy efficiency tax credits and related rebates can be found at www.irs.gov/inflation-reduction-actof-2022 and at www.cleanenergy.gov.

Works Cited:

1. “Federal Income Tax Credits and Incentives for Energy Efficiency.” Energy Star. www.energystar.gov/about/ federal_tax_credits.

2. “FACT SHEET: Four Ways the Inflation Reduction Act’s Tax Incentives Will Support Building an Equitable Clean Energy Economy.” U.S Department of the Treasury. home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Fact-Sheet-IRA-EquitableClean-Energy-Economy.pdf.

3. “Frequently asked questions about energy efficient home improvements and residential clean energy property credits.” Internal Revenue Service. www.irs. gov/pub/taxpros/fs-2022-40.pdf.

4. “Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.” Internal Revenue Service. www.irs.gov/ inflation-reduction-act-of-2022.

Grow, Adapt, and Improve

Spring is a time of growth and change in many ways. As we get closer to the warmer weather of spring, Brambleton Community Association continues to explore innovative ways to adapt to and best support the needs of our growing and everchanging community.

The BCA Community Standards department recently finalized an internal reorganization to streamline operations and improve focus on the department’s two main responsibilities: design review and inspections. The overall goal of both programs is to preserve community aesthetics and protect homeowner property values by proactively ensuring compliance with established community guidelines and standards.

The Community Standards Advisor (CSA) Design Review team accomplishes this goal by processing Design Review Applications for exterior home improvement projects and working closely with homeowners to ensure these applications are complete, accurate, and aligned with BCA’s Design Guidelines. Once all supporting information for an application has been received and verified, advisors prepare the final application packet for review and decision at the monthly Covenants Committee meeting.

Over the past year, the Design Review team processed an average of 60 applications per month, with the number and complexity of applications trending higher from spring through fall. With a community of over 6,200 homes and warmer weather around the corner, BCA has bolstered the Design Review team to help successfully manage the expected growth in workload and maintain exemplary service to residents planning home improvement projects.

The CSA Inspections team accomplishes the department’s goal by developing an annual inspection plan focusing on proactive campaigns to maintain and improve the physical condition of residential properties, preserve community aesthetics, and promote safety and security for residents. The Inspections team works diligently with homeowners to provide education and information on BCA covenants and to help remedy issues that have fallen out of compliance with established standards.

As an inspections program should be employed in a positive way to benefit the community, BCA instituted a process of sending a “friendly reminder” as a first communication in many cases to inform homeowners of issues of non-compliance. Most matters of non-compliance are generally able to be addressed quickly and easily, and the friendly reminder

is an appropriate alternative to issuing a formal notice. The Inspections team also assists residents by conducting resale inspections to support the sale of homes as well as post-approval inspections to ensure work performed through the design review process meets the requirements set forth by the Covenants Committee.

The Community Standards department and the Covenants Committee have worked together to review covenants and design guidelines and make necessary revisions based on the needs and recommendations of the community. The BCA Board of Directors recently adopted new and revised guidelines which can be found on the BCA website at www.brambletonhoa.com. As the requirements of homeowners grow and change, BCA will continue to examine existing standards and make thoughtful and reasonable recommendations that benefit the community as a whole.

BCA must constantly raise the bar to provide the best possible service to a growing and changing community. The Community Standards department will continually strive to meet these expectations by effectively placing resources where they are most needed and by emphasizing processes that will best preserve property values and the overall beauty of Brambleton.

Nikki Jessup, CMCA, AMS - Community Standards & Resident Services Manager

Love Where You Live!

Monthly Tips to Keep Brambleton Beautiful

March

Get a Jump on the Spring Rush: Submit your Design Review Application for your exterior project prior to when you really need it. Remember you have six months to begin and one year to complete the project after approval. To submit a proposed exterior modification to the Covenants Committee for review, an owner must complete a Design Review Application. This form is available on the Association’s website at www.brambletonhoa.com/designreview, in our office, or in response to requests submitted to designreview@brambleton.org. Still have questions? Please contact the BCA Management Office at 703-542-6263.

April

Common Springtime Yard Maintenance: Performing a few basic and essential yard maintenance tasks in the early spring will result in improved curb appeal for months to come.

• Landscape Bed Maintenance: Mulching landscape beds is one of the best ways to improve curb appeal, conserve water, and prevent weeds from growing out of control. Use of brown or black double-shredded mulch will keep a consistent look throughout the community. Limit weeds in your beds to no more than 10% per BCA’s Design Guidelines.

• Grass Maintenance: Healthy Tall Fescue grass needs to be kept at a height of 3-4 inches. Healthy mowing practices recommend that only one-third of the grass blade should be removed when mowing. BCA Design Guidelines limit grass height to six inches and weeds to no more than 25%. Spring is a good time to apply preemergent weed control to your lawn to prevent future weeds from germinating.

• Yard Debris Recycling: Yard debris recycling occurs on Tuesdays. Yard waste consisting of grass clippings and leaves must be placed in dedicated and identified containers or in paper “yard waste” bags for collection. Yard waste decals for dedicated containers are available at the BCA Management Office. Schedules and guidelines for trash, recycling, yard waste, and bulk pickup services can be found at www.brambletonhoa.com/trash.

May

Vegetable Gardens: Vegetable gardens must be located in the rear of the home. Gardens exceeding 50 square feet in area must have prior approval from the Covenants Committee. A border, not to exceed 24 inches in height, may be installed to provide for a raised bed. Cinderblocks and other raw building materials are not approvable border materials. A “rabbit fence” or similar fencing may be erected to provide for pest control but must not exceed three feet in height. No plant which exceeds three feet at maturity may be planted. Vegetable gardens must be maintained in a neat manner, all plant debris must be removed, and the soil must be turned at the end of the growing season.

Street Tree Pruning: Spring is a great time to prune trees. Residents are reminded that they are responsible for maintaining trees on their property to a minimum of eight feet above the sidewalk to allow for free, unobstructed passage. Visit www.ncufc.org/proper-pruning.php to review the proper way to prune a tree.

Mailbox and Lamppost Maintenance: Has your black mailbox, post, and/or lamppost faded over the years? Mailboxes and Carriage Light Lampposts are to be maintained in accordance with BCA’s Property Maintenance Standards. Black boxes and posts within the community can easily be refreshed and maintained with a can of black satin finish spray paint.

Assessment Payment Options

Assessment payments are due on the first day of each month. To avoid incurring late or other collection related fees, it is recommended to align payment with the due date. Late fees are assessed for payments not posted by the 10th day of the month. BCA offers a variety of payment options and encourages owners to select the method that best suits their needs. Details regarding the various payment options can be found on www.brambletonhoa.com/assessmentpaymentoptions.

Payment options include:

• Mail: Owners may make payment by check or money order mailed to the Association’s lockbox service. Please reference your account number or property address, or include the payment coupon, to ensure the payment is properly recorded.

ƒ Mailing Address: Brambleton Community Association, C/O FirstService Residential, PO Box 30403, Tampa, FL 33630

• Online Bill Pay: Owners may pay assessments using an online bill paying service from their personal banking institution.

• Direct Debit: The owner authorizes withdrawal of the monthly recurring assessment amount from a designated checking or savings account. Owners can sign up for Direct Debit service online at www.clickpay.com/ firstservice.

Monthly Assessments

2023 House Type

$201.43 Detached

$214.22 Detached w/Common Driveway

$209.73 Townhouse

$228.73 Townhouse w/Grounds Maint.

$135.45 The Woods at BTC

$151.39 Summerfield Condominiums

$160.29 The Residences Condominiums

• ClickPay: This third-party payment service offers owners the ability to make one-time or recurring e-check or credit card payment at www.clickpay.com/firstservice. For help with your account or setting up payments online, please contact ClickPay at www.clickpay.com/gethelp, or call 1-888-354-0135 (option 1).

It is important to note that assessment payments are NOT accepted at the BCA Management Office, as all payments are processed by the Association’s bank via a lockbox. Payments delivered to the BCA office will be returned. Please also note that cash cannot be accepted at the BCA office or at FirstService Residential offices for payment of assessments. Please email hoa@brambleton.org for more information or to request online access to your account.

Connect Resident Portal

BCA and FirstService Residential encourage all Brambleton homeowners to use the Connect Resident Portal to access their assessment accounts and view important Association meeting minutes and financial reports. This resident portal makes it easy to access your account anytime and from any device! This resident portal features:

• Payment: A self-service platform empowering you to make payments, check balances, and more.

• Transparency: View BCA Board agendas & meeting minutes, financial reports, audits, and other important documents and reports.

• Simplicity: The ability to link multiple Brambleton properties using a single login for all your online needs.

• Security: Up-to-date security and strict privacy settings give you the highest level of protection.

Register or Login to the Connect Resident Portal at bca.connectresident.com.

Resales & PUD Questionnaires

BCA processes single-family home and townhome resale disclosure packets, PUD questionnaires, and payoff requests through HomeWiseDocs.

BCA Single-Family Homes & Townhomes: BCA has partnered with HomeWiseDocs to offer a streamlined process for the order and delivery of resale, refinance, and lender documents such as: resale disclosures, estoppels, demands*, lender questionnaires, and governing documents. Simply visit www.homewisedocs.com to get started.

BCA Condominiums (Residences, Residences II, Summerfield): Condominium properties require information from both BCA and the condominium sub-association for closing. Visit www.fsresidential.com/ corporate and select “Order Documents” to order a resale package, request payoff information, or obtain a condominium questionnaire for the sub-association. Visit www.homewisedocs.com to obtain a resale disclosure package and payoff information from BCA.

*BCA must receive written authorization from the seller/current owner in order to process all demand requests. Authorization forms can be uploaded directly to HomeWiseDocs when placing the order.

Visit www.brambletonhoa.com/resales for more information. Owners can contact hoa@brambleton.org for further assistance.

IT’S TIME TO WARM UP

Important Contact Information

Community Management Contacts

Brambleton Community Management Office: 703-542-6263

Residences at Brambleton (FSR): 703-385-1133

Summerfield Condo (FSR): 703-327-4818

BCA Services

Republic Services Recycling & Trash Removal: Brambleton@republicservices.com

Verizon (Activation/Account Changes/Billing/Disconnect): 800-501-1172

Verizon (Repair): 888-553-1555

Utility Contacts

Dominion Electric (North of Ryan Rd): 888-667-3000; www.dominionenergy.com/outage-center

NOVEC (South of Ryan Rd): 888-335-0500; www.novec.com/customer_services

Miss Utility: 800-552-7001

Washington Gas: 703-750-1000

Loudoun Water (Water/Sewer): 571-291-7880; www.loudounwater.org

Builder Information

County Contacts

Emergency (Fire/Rescue/Police): 911 (call or text);

www.sheriff.loudoun.gov

Sheriff (Non-Emergency): 703-777-1021

Alert Loudoun: www.loudoun.gov/alerts

Loudoun County Main Number: 703-777-0100

Animal Care & Control: 703-777-0406

Building Permits: 703-777-0220

Ashburn Post Office: 44715 Prentice Dr 703-406-6291

Brambleton Info Center 23710 Schooler Plz 703-936-7781

www.brambleton.com

Builder Warranty/Customer Care Wiring Integrator

Beazer Homes 888-623-2937; www.beazer.com (Request Service)

Centex/Pulte Homes 888-686-0269; dcservice@pulte.com; www.pulte.com; (Customer Care/Warranty Request)

Gulick Group 703-674-0330 x 143; customerservice@gulickgroup.com; www.gulickgroup.com (Contact Us/Customer Care)

Knutson 703-996-4200; customerservice@knutsoncos.com; www.knutsoncos.com

Miller & Smith 703-821-2500 x 202; warrantyservice@millerandsmith.com; www.millerandsmith.com (Warranty)

Stanley Martin 571-371-0399; WarrantyGroup@StanleyMartin.com; www.StanleyMartin.com (Contact Us)

Toll Brothers 571-291-8000; www.tollbrothers.com; www.mytollhome.com (Warranty)

Tri Pointe Homes (formerly Winchester)

Van Metre

866-844-3235; dcmetro.care@tripointehomes.com; www.tripointehomes.com/warranty-portal-guide

703-348-5800; customercare@vanmetrehomes.com; www.vanmetrehomes.com

Chesapeake Systems Service: 301-317-0001

Vintage Security: 703-689-2731, 877-764-0275 (Toll-free)

Sight & Sound: 703-802-6443

Advanced Wiring Group: 703-996-9850

SmartCom: 540-286-0300

Vintage Security: 703-689-2731, 877-764-0275 (Toll-free)

Sight & Sound: 703-802-6443

“This is our second time working with Kelly Ettrich. She is phenomenal and has something that cannot be taught; she understands subtext, emotion, and what the buyer/seller exactly needs.”

-Adam & Erika, Sellers/Buyers, Brambleton

2022

“Hands

LCPS Campaign to Reduce Road Congestion

LCPS Congestion Must Go & Safe Routes to School Teams

Traffic congestion continues to be a major issue in Loudoun County. To help alleviate this problem, Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) launched the “Congestion Must Go” campaign, which is focused on minimizing traffic congestion in and around school campuses. The goal of “Congestion Must Go” is to promote bus ridership, walking, biking, and carpooling, while increasing student safety.

As part of this effort, LCPS is supporting Bike & Roll to School Day on May 3 and Walk & Roll to School Day on October 4. Information about how to plan an event to promote health and safe walking to school is available at www.virginiadot. org/programs/srts.asp.

Additionally, a Bike Donation Program has been developed that provides bikes to qualified students at Title 1 and Title 1 eligible schools. The Program team, along with the school’s parent liaison, distributes bikes and cinch bags filled with safety materials, t-shirts, and bike lights and locks.

Last school year, fifth-grade students from Madison’s Trust Elementary School held a fundraiser to provide bike lights and locks to the Program and were present at an event assisting

with distribution to students. The team has worked closely with schools, school communities, parent organizations, and homeowners’ associations to promote activities, programs, and ideas that can be implemented to help achieve the goals of the campaign.

Bike Donation Program Team

• Maverick Bikes and Café: Repairs donated bikes

• The Doug Landau Law Firm: Provides free helmets

• Bike Loudoun: Provides event support

• LCPS Department of Support Services (Planning & Transportation Division)

• LCPS Safe Routes to School (Physical Education and Health Department)

BCA Bike Drive

On March 11, Brambleton Community Association will accept bike donations from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Community Center in support of the Bike Donation Program. If you miss this bike drive, please reach out to Maverick Bikes & Café directly at 703-777-6126.

How You Can Help

• If you reside in a walk zone, take turns with others in your neighborhood to

walk your children to school.

• Create a walking school bus in your neighborhood by taking turns with other families each day to walk children to school.

• If you have bus transportation, encourage your children to ride the bus.

• If you need to drive to school due to your work schedule, consider carpooling.

• When you do drive, follow the Kiss & Ride Rules of Etiquette and follow the direction of school staff:

ƒ Don’t leave gaps between cars in the line. Pay full attention and keep the line moving.

ƒ Stay in single file for safety.

ƒ Have your child ready to exit the car on the passenger side when you stop in the drop zone area.

ƒ Parents should remain in the vehicle. If your child needs extra time, please park in designated areas.

ƒ Work with your school community to provide solutions unique to your school to reduce traffic.

ƒ Making a change just one day a week can have an impact. Visit

Photo: General Manager Rick Stone assisting with 2021 BCA bike donations

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Resident Spotlight: Aimee Tucker

We spoke with Brambleton resident Aimee Tucker about her experience working at Independence High School, her passion for mixology, what she enjoys about living in Brambleton, and more!

How long have you lived in Brambleton? What prompted you to choose Brambleton? We’ve lived in Brambleton for 19 years! We fell in love with Brambleton when we came to visit friends who had recently moved into the neighborhood. We went home and decided that night to make the move.

What do you enjoy about being a bookkeeper at Independence High School? First, my son is a senior and will be part of the first class that went to Indy for all four years of high school! Second, I think the staff there is amazing –we have a very positive atmosphere there. My co-workers are the best! And we are led by Mr. Gabriel, a great principal who has really made the school a place staff and students look forward to going to every day. Plus, have you seen the campus – it is gorgeous.

How has the Independence HS community grown during your time there? Mr. Gabriel’s motto is “A place where students want to be and not have to go.” The entire community, including staff, parents, PTO, and local companies, have all come together to make that statement true. I overheard a student tell an incoming freshman, “During spirit week, make sure you dress up – it's just what we do here.” I loved that! We started with just over 1,000 students the year we opened. We are now the largest high school in Loudoun County with over 2,000 students and even more coming next school year!

How did you become interested in mixology? Back in the day, people would have a “cocktail hour” before dinner, which I always thought was so fancy. When our kids were younger, we couldn’t go out for cocktail hour and I thought, well why not have it at home? I enjoy when people ask me which cocktails would be good for a girls’ night in or a happy hour before a show. I always make my drinks with mostly everyday ingredients – and if it has a strange ingredient, trust that I have purchased an entire bottle and you can borrow some. It's the neighborly thing to do!

What are some of your favorite cocktails to serve? Right now, my favorite is a pomegranate martini – it's the right mix of tart and sweet. I’m also in love with a blood orange gin fizz. It’s currently blood orange season, so I try to make as many variations of blood orange drinks as possible.

The Cyclone Bomb

Serves 1

1 1/2 oz gin

3/4 oz elderflower liqueur

1/2 oz lime juice

2 1/2 oz ginger ale

1 oz freshly squeezed blood orange juice

Combine first four ingredients in a highball glass filled with ice. Slowly pour in the juice. Garnish with an orange slice.

Is there a particular cocktail that you would like to highlight? I know everyone will be expecting a version of an Old Fashioned, but as classic as that cocktail is, I believe its “15 minutes of fame” is waning. So I’d like to highlight The Cyclone Bomb (see recipe card)

What are your favorite Brambleton spots? I’d be hard pressed to choose just one spot, but I am excited for the Brambleton Barn to open for events. I love when old things are made new again.

What are your favorite Brambleton events? I have always enjoyed Fall Fest – it's so great to reconnect with all the families we’ve met in our time here. And the festival itself is a great event with lots to do.

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BCA Communications

Brambleton Community Association utilizes a variety of resources in order to communicate with Brambleton residents in a timely and engaging manner. Here are some of the ways that we connect with the Brambleton community.

Website and Social Media

Visit www.brambletonhoa.com for community news, event and meeting updates, and information on all BCA services and programs. News and updates are also posted on our Facebook and LinkedIn pages. Also, follow us on Instagram and Twitter @brambletonlife, and add #bramlife to your social media posts to share your content with the Brambleton community!

Friday Flash and Stay Connected

The Friday Flash is a weekly bulletin sent via email to benefit the residents of Brambleton. The purpose of the Flash is to keep residents aware of upcoming community events and programs, future committee meetings, BCA rules, and community governance. Residents can sign up to receive the Flash via email or text by clicking on the “Stay Connected” button at www.brambletonhoa.com and following the instructions.

BCA’s Stay Connected email subscription service also allows residents to receive updates on community news, events, fertilizer and weed applications, and more. Just click on the icons next to the relevant list items to subscribe.

Quarterly Magazine

The Brambleton Community Association self-publishes a visually rich and engaging quarterly magazine in March, June, September, and December, which is mailed to all Brambleton residents. In addition, the magazine is published digitally and archived on the BCA website, and printed copies are available at the BCA Management Office and in the Welcome Center.

If you would like to view digital versions of our past magazine issues, please visit www.brambletonhoa.com/communications. Advertising spaces are also available in the magazine. If you are interested in advertising with us, please send us a message at communications@brambleton.org.

#Bramlife Videos

We launched this video series in May 2017 to inform residents about everything happening in Brambleton. These videos cover topics including community news, events, and programming. We post our #Bramlife videos on our website, our Facebook page, and our YouTube page, so there are multiple places for you to catch up on what’s going on in our community. We have also created educational videos, such as administration and service videos, which provide residents with useful information in a unique and entertaining way.

How to Reach Us

We Love to Hear from You!

You can reach us anytime via email. Here is a short list of easy to remember email addresses. It is our goal to respond to all inquiries within one business day. If you have not received a reply, please contact us at 703-542-6263.

HOA@brambleton.org

Operations@brambleton.org

Start here and we'll be glad to help!

Reach our Operations team for questions or concerns regarding BCA’s common areas, pools, or other facilities.

Communitystandards@ brambleton.org

Communications@ brambleton.org

Designreview@ brambleton.org

To request attention to a concern or to request information about BCA’s Community Standards.

Contact us about all things communications, including social media, the Friday Flash, our videos, or our Magazine.

For information regarding the Design Review process and to request or follow up on an application.

BCA Drop Box

A drop box is available after hours and is located outside of the BCA office building at 42395 Ryan Road. Residents may drop off design review applications, committee applications, etc. Monthly assessments are not accepted.

Events@brambleton.org

Programs@brambleton.org

Rentals@brambleton.org

The best place to reach our amazing events team!

Need info about a BCA program, camp, or activity?

Have questions about renting a community facility?

BCA Management Office

www.brambletonhoa.com

Check Us Out on Social Media

“Like” Brambleton Community Association on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram at brambletonlife. You can also now find us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/ brambleton-community-association!

Important Disclaimers

Please visit www.brambletonhoa. com/disclaimers for our publishing and media use disclaimers.

Official BCA Communications

S hop Loc a l AT BRAMBLETON TOWN CENTER

Thank you for continuing to support our retailers and restaurants!

A&A Music

Ahso Cellars

Ahso Restaurant

Animal Medical Centers of Loudoun

Asian Spice Cafe

Associates for Counseling Services

B&T Dry Cleaners

Bella Ballerina

Best Brains Learning Center

Bloō Dental

Blue Ridge Grill

Brambleton Community Association

Brambleton Library

Broadlands Family Practice

BurgerIM

California Tortilla

Cold Stone Creamery

Commonhealth Chiropractic

Yong-In

Eclips Salon & Day Spa

Edible Arrangements

Fair fax Pediatric A ssociates

Filling C o. Gas & Grub

G3 Technologies

G alaria Plastic Surger y & Dermatology

Go Bananas Toy Store

Good Dog Rocky

Great Clips

Harris Teeter

Himalayan Wild Yak

Illusions Hair Salon & Spa

InSight Eye Optique

Jackson Clinics Physical Therapy

Knutson Companies

Levo Nails & Spa

iles

My Thai Place

Nick’s Taverna

Northern Virginia Orthodontics

NVO Center for Invisalign

Onelife Fitness

Peet’s Coffee & Tea

Regal Fox Cinema AX

Rebel Taco

Scotto’s Rigatoni Grill

Shell Gas Station

Starbucks

Subway

Sweetfrog Frozen Yogurt

The UPS Store

Verizon Wireless Center

Virginia ABC Store

C osta Family Dentistr y Dragon

Pediatric Dentistry

42395 RYAN RD. BRAMBLETON, VA 20148