Annual Report 2013

Annual Report 2013Reinvesting in Reston

Table of ContentsLetter from the President 3

Board of Directors 5

Strategic Goals and Objectives 7

Reston Then and Now 9

2013 Committees 11

Highlights and Accomplishments 13

Volunteer Reston 23

Volunteer of the Year 27

Volunteer Group of the Year 29

Community Partner of the Year 31

Looking Ahead 33

Friends of Reston 35

Community Partners 37

2013 Financial Statements 38

Lake Anne 1970’sReston Historic Trust

Letter from the PresidentIn 1964 one man had a vision for a community, a community designed to be a place to “Live, Work, Play and Get Involved” throughout a person’s lifetime. This vision was not just a lofty dream, but instead a well thought out game plan designed to ensure sustainability and viability for years to come. Today, 50 years later, we celebrate the founder, Bob Simon, and his vision for creating a model community we are all proud to call home. And, we here at Reston Association are uniquely devoted to reinvesting in Reston’s future for the next 50 years.

As we are well aware, the reinvestment needs to come with a strategy to prepare for the inevitable changes which will accompany growth and progress. We have a plan for that.

Reston Association is currently viewed as being an essential element in addressing the shifting needs of our community over the next few years, and as we truly begin to see the large influx of development associated with the arrival of the Metro’s Silver Line, we hope to become the essential element in planning for that growth. We have a seat at the table, and are collaborating with our neighbors to ensure our voices are heard and Reston’s needs are considered when larger growth decisions are being made. And, as I shared with you at the end of my term last year, it is still critically important for us to promote the essential elements of Reston as standards for the development, redevelopment and revitalization of our community.

We focused on those essential elements throughout our inclusive 2014-2015 budget process and knew we needed to highlight Sustainability & Community Viability as the strategic goal to keep in mind. In our efforts to effectively manage all resources, resulting in a sustainable and viable community, we invited you, our partners in this reinvestment to share your thoughts and priorities. We were encouraged by the level of involvement of our members and appreciated hearing from the community and staff the initiatives which will have a long-term impact on the community through improvements on appearance, property values and internal efficiency.

Change & Opportunity is also more than a catch phrase and strategic goal for RA and 2013 was an opportunity to show this in action. Under the leadership of new CEO, but longtime RA staff member, Cate Fulkerson, RA underwent a strategic staff restructuring. This realignment provided the best service to our members, while also focusing on ways to capitalize on the natural strengths and partnerships within our organization.

These new departments highlight the talent we have while also lending to incredible collaboration, both internally and with our external stakeholders.

Finally, as we know a strong community is built by strong engagement with our members, the board and staff continued to seek input and involvement from our members on a variety of issues. From the inclusive budget process described above, to the standing room only community meeting on Fairfax County’s Comprehensive Plan, we asked for, and received the input of the community. These were not isolated occurrences, however, and we look forward to more instances of collaboration in the future.

As you will see in this report, the founding principles of Reston continue to play a large role in our strategic plan and priorities, and help guide us in our daily activities. We hope you will see that together, you and the Reston Association; we make Reston great. – Ken Knueven President, Reston Association

Ken Knueven, PresidentAt-Large [email protected] or [email protected]

Andy Sigle, Vice-PresidentAt-Large [email protected] or [email protected]

Joe Leighton, SecretaryReston Association [email protected] or [email protected]

John Higgins, TreasurerAt-Large [email protected] or [email protected]

Amanda Misiko AndereApartment Owners’ [email protected] or [email protected]

Ellen GravesHunters Woods/Dogwood [email protected]

Eve ThompsonLake Anne-Tall Oaks District [email protected]

Michael R. Sanio At-Large [email protected] or [email protected]

Richard ChewSouth Lakes District [email protected]

Board of Directors

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Timothy A. CohnNorth Point District [email protected]

Cate Fulkerson Chief Executive [email protected]

Strategic Goals and ObjectivesChange and Opportunity• To promote the Essential Elements of Reston as standards for the development, redevelopment and revitalization of our community

Community Leadership & Engagement• To be the leader, representing Reston’s interests, promoting partnerships and fostering community involvement

Programs & Services• To provide high quality programs and services to meet the needs of the Reston community

Sustainability & Community Viability• To effectively manage all resources, resulting in a sustainable and viable community

Technology• To actively meet the needs of our members, staff and community through the effective use of technology

Vision: Leading the model community where all can Live, Work, Play and Get Involved™.

Mission: To preserve and enhance the Reston community through outstanding leadership, service and stewardship of our resources.

Core Values: Service Collaboration Stewardship Innovation Leadership

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RestonThen and Now

From 6,700 acres of rolling woodlands and farmland, visionary Robert E. Simon, Jr. established more than just a revolutionary master-planned new town of residential clusters and mixed commercial and office space; he established a community. Fifty years later this community has grown and prospered, and has adhered closely to the principles which created the foundation for everything Reston has become.

Through the 1970s, the population of Reston grew to almost 40,000 with office buildings built along Sunset Hills Road & Sunset Valley Drive. By 1984, there were more than 22,000 jobs in Reston, and more than 55,000 by 2000. Today more than 60,000 people live in Reston, and thousands more commute to the offices and shops located here.

With the village center concept still at the core of Reston, and the community’s extensive network of pathways and other recreational amenities, residents truly can Live, Work, Play & Get Involved in Reston.

2013 CommitteesCommunications AdvisoryCo-chairs: Gina Felix and Susan KonradMembers: Nathaniel Dickert, Linda Grabowski, Carol Nahorniak, Eric Weinstein, Marisa Yoneyama and Mengbai Zhong

CovenantsChair: Victor Van ReesVice Chair: Eileen DuBoseMembers: Don Schaefer, Rosie Sjamsubahri, Jay Thierry and Kara WillsBoard Liaison: Richard ChewLegal Counsel: Wil WashingtonAlternate Legal Counsel: Dan Streich

Design Review Board Chair: Joe EnricoVice Chairs: Barbara Byron, Richard Newlon and Neal Roseberry Members: Ed Abbott, Graham Farbrother, Nelson Kirchner, John Kauppilaand Mike MillerBoard Liaison: Eve Thompson

ElectionsChair: Ed RobichaudMembers: Caren Anton and Sam Stalcup

Environmental AdvisoryChair: Carol IvoryMembers: Carolyn Badila, Nick Bauer, Sue Beffel, Diane Blust, Freya De Cola, Irwin Flashman, Robert Mowbray, Ben Perchik, Eric Weinstein and Carolyn BadilaBoard Liaison: Michael Sanio

FiscalChair: Shawn EndsleyMembers: Bart Astor, Frank Boucher, Brian Grega, Mark Steppel, Robert Swartz and Michael WernerTreasurer: John HigginsVice President: Andy Sigle

LegalChair: Ken KnuevenMembers: Richard Chew, Eve Thompson and Cate FulkersonLegal Counsel: Ken Chadwick

Neighborhood AdvisoryChair: Mai Huynh Vice Chair: Rengin MorroMembers: Lloyd Bartoszek, Bobbi Beck, Ben Perchik and Virginia VennettBoard Liaison: Amanda Misiko Andere

Pedestrian & BicyclingChair: Burton GriffithMembers: Craig Clark, Dan Kole, Doug Pew, B.J. Silvey, Joe Stowers, Kelley Westenhoff and Nicole WynandsBoard Liaison: Tim Cohn

Seniors AdvisoryCommittee Co-chairs: Barbara LaRock and Liz BoltonMembers: Karen Brutsche, Bonnie Elliott, Cyndee Hochstrasser, Lynette Jacob, Luci Koizumi, Joe Leighton, David Ralston, Connie Rudacille, Virginia Vennett and Pat WilliamsBoard Liaison: Ellen Graves

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Tennis AdvisoryChair: JoAnn Baynes Members: Sridhar Ganesan, Tyrone Gillum, Elaine Killoran, Valerie King, Dan Krugler, Roseann Kuryla, Heather MacLellan, Renee Maisel, Greg Overkamp and Joanna TepperBoard Liaison: Michael Sanio

Transportation Advisory Chair: Kathryn MartinVice Chair: John BowmanMembers: Timothy Donohue, Robert Finkelstein, Joe Leighton, Michael Martin, John Mossgrove, Patty Nicoson, Richard Rogers, Robert Stein and Joe Stowers Board Liaison: Tim Cohn

Highlights and AccomplishmentsAquaticsReston Association pools welcomed 162,300 visits by pass holders and 2,600 one-day guests at the various pools during the summer of 2013.

After much anticipation, the Dogwood Pool was re-opened and 8,294 pass holders and 104 guests took to the pool, illustrating a significant increase from 2010 when 3,367 pass holders and 39 guests utilized the pool.

The birthday party packages grew in their second year, generating $2,725 in revenue for the association, while providing a fun party venue for families.

Aquatics conducted or assisted with the Reston Sprint Triathlon, Reston Triathlon, Master Lake Swim Event for the Reston Swim Team Association, water aerobics, Scuba Camp and Guard Start Programs.

Capital and maintenance projects completed included: • Hunters Woods spa, exterior bath house improvement• Lake Anne spray pad renovation• Ridge Heights retaining wall and siding • Golf Course Island partial deck replacement• Multiple maintenance projects were completed at varying levels including electrical replacements, fence, filter systems, trellis, painting and more

Communications & CommunityEngagement To better serve our members and increase opportunities for member outreach and involvement, the Communications & Member Services teams combined to create the department of Communications & Community Engagement; with a new Reston Association staff member, Kirsten Carr, as the director. This collaborative approach focused on both the needs of the members as well as the overall strategic plan of the association.


board action regarding the use of common areas and upcoming events of interest to the membership.

To add another perspective to the annual budget process, members were given opportunities to share what Reston Association activities were most important to them. Survey cards were available at various community events, including the Reston Multicultural Festival as well as in the Member Services lobby. The feedback was compiled and shared with the Board of Directors and senior staff to help clarify priorities throughout the budgeting process.

Through improved marketing and a strong website presence, the conference center rentals increased from $5,404 in 2012 to $7,393 in 2013. In addition to providing additional revenue for the association, the conference center, as well as the other community buildings, gives Reston residents and businesses a venue suitable for a variety of events.

To reach out to new residents and help them become active members of RA, official Welcome to Reston packets are now being distributed to walk-ins, realtors, new residents and apartment complexes.

As the Member Services lobby is the first place members come when they visit RA headquarters, the team worked with the other departments to create a more visually appealing welcome center for members and new residents. The lobby is now a place where visitors can receive a tour or the programs, events, and services we offer.

With a new focus on reaching all Reston Association members with news of importance, the number of RA News subscribers hit over 10,000 in 2013. The weekly email news service played a vital role in sharing information about a variety of topics including community meetings on the master plan and Lake Anne,


A television/film crew from Kenya featured Reston Association as a model for planned communities.

CovenantsHighlighted the services and expertise of Design Review Board members through a visual and print media campaign to improve the quality of application submissions and the efficiency of DRB meetings resulting in greater covenant compliance, better community appearance, and heightened member awareness.

Published a quarterly e-newsletter, The Advisor, and produced various ‘Home Tip’ video segments to keep RA homeowners and association boards current on covenant-related issues and association management news.

Facilitated an electronic President-to-President help-line to assist cluster presidents in resolving common issues by learning through shared peer experience.

Hosted a Spring Fling event to celebrate Reston’s Neighborhood Association board members and their accomplishments. Categories for volunteer recognition were expanded beyond the traditional Cluster and Condo of the Year award to

encourage creativity in improving neighborhoods and generating community pride and spirit.

Assisted the Neighborhood Advisory Committee in initiating an outreach effort where committee members visit various Reston neighborhood board meetings to engage members in face-to-face contact for introduction to the committee’s purpose, events and activities, and to enhance committee recruitment efforts.

Initiated a forward-thinking Change Improvement Process to examine current administrative processes and resources to proactively prepare Covenants staff with the knowledge, skills and technology to be positioned to meet future challenges and leverage upcoming opportunities.

Environmental Resources (Natural Areas & Watershed)Members continued to enjoy summer days on Lake Anne as 848 boats were rented between May 23-September 1.Lake Newport underwent a management plan for controlling water lilies and Japanese Silver Grass and Purple Loosestrife.

Over 220 children participated in the popular Kids’ Trout Fishing Day in Snakeden Branch between Soapstone Drive and Lake Audubon. The Kids’ Trout Fishing Day is cosponsored by Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., Trout Unlimited, the Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries, and RA.

155 volunteers collected 159 bags of trash during the Potomac River Watershed Cleanup.

The Lake Cleanup, in conjunction with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Clean the Bay Day on June 1st was a success with 2 sites, Lake Thoreau and Lake Audubon. Corporate groups Triple Canopy and Rescue Reston were included in the 51 total volunteers who collected 460 lbs estimated weight (36 bags) along 5 miles of lake and shoreline.

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In October, every 7th grader at Langston Hughes Middle School, approximately 483 students, participated in a meaningful watershed experience field trip to either the restored Snakeden Branch stream near their school or to the Glade Beaver Pond with USGS volunteers.

RA partnered with USGS to do an in-depth survey of the restored Snakeden Branch stream between Soapstone Drive and Lake Audubon.

Two sessions of IB Biology juniors, approximately 60 students, participated in collecting data including a habitat assessment, macroinvertebrate collection, chemistry exploration and flow measurements.

RA led 44 12th graders from South Lakes High School in the Save our Streams monitoring protocol at Snakeden Branch just upstream from Soapstone Drive on Oct. 24.

The Cedar Ridge community garden received the “Group Effort of the Year” award at the 14th Annual Virginia Statewide Neighborhood Conference.

Weed Warriors changed its name to Habitat Heroes to more accurately reflect the work done by the monthly volunteers, which is not only to remove invasive species but also to replant our sites with native species to provide food and nectar for our wildlife as well as add color and beauty to our natural areas.

Many truckloads of English Ivy were removed by our Habitat Heroes and many other volunteer groups. After the invasive plant removal was completed in the summer, Fairfax Releaf came and planted 158 trees and shrubs. This was followed by an Eagle Scout project by Declon Galvin, Troop 1970 which included the planting of 150 native herbaceous native plants of 16 different species.

Eagle Scout Jonathan Fleming also completed a habitat restoration project along Glade Drive by the entrance to Old Trail Drive. Eagle Scout Jamie Simon was responsible for the work at Golf Course Island Garden Plots which included re-guarding the pathway to prevent tripping hazards, reseeding the pathway with grass and installing wood edging along the sides of the pathway.

The first Garlic Mustard Challenge resulted in over 1,000 pounds of this noxious weed being removed from RA natural areas.

The purchase of the spider lift has resulted in more completed arborcultural services and less need to contract out for services. Work completed includes: wood line pruning and elevating branches around all recreational

facilities, quicker post storm inspections, pruning along Wiehle Avenue and much more.

Finance and ITWorked with providers to implement a new telecom solution for all 15 Aquatics facilities which resulted in significantly reduced rates of pool closure due to phone problems. Implemented new call handling system for Member Services to streamline incoming call processing and improve rates at which calls were answered. Outfitted Science Camp computer lab with technology at new location for 2013 after governmental sequester closed prior home.


RA CampsRA Camps served over 1,450 campers in eleven programs for children ages 3-16 and 39 teens participated in the Counselor-In-Training Program. With a 71 percent staff re-hire rate, campers were able to learn from experienced and dedicated RA camp counselors.

57 scholarships went to Reston children to ensure more children had access to Reston Association camps.

Campers enjoyed more fun activities such as boating on Lake Anne, cookouts, science experiments with many local scientists, explored Reston streams, camp festivals and learned to ride a bike. There were lots of arts and crafts, sports and games, festivals, and even a wacky hair contest.

Human ResourcesEmployee participation in its work site wellness program increased by 39 percent and the number of employees getting health screenings in 2013 also increased over 2012 which has resulted in lower health insurance premiums. RA was recognized by the Washington Business Journal for the third consecutive year as one of the Washington Metropolitan Area’s healthiest employers.

Parks & RecreationReston Association was the lead organization for Bike to Work Day in May. This regional effort encourages commuters to forego automobiles and bike to work. More than 475 cyclists rode to or through Reston Town

Center, saving fuel and getting great exercise as benefits.

Members were invited to participate in a board led bike ride around the Lake Anne area of Reston.

Worked with Fairfax County Department of Transportation to provide a hands-on learning experience to train senior adults on the use of the local bus system and metrorail.

The League of American Bicyclists recently named Reston as a “Bicycle Friendly Community” at the bronze level. This designation, which is valid for four years, involved the league reviewing Reston Association’s application, supplemental material and consulting with local cyclists.


Teens learned about working with campers and what it is like to be a lifeguard.

Field trips included the Museum of Natural History, the National Zoo, Sandy Point State Park, the National Geographic Museum, Clemyjontri Park, and Massanutten Water Park.

Reston TennisReston’s USTA Junior Team tennis 14 and Under Advanced won their division and will compete in Districts this July.

Heather MacLellan was named Volunteer of the Year for her work on the Reston Tennis Facebook Site, Reston Association’s Tennis Manager, Mary Conaway, was inducted into the Mid-Atlantic Tennis Hall of Fame in November.

Special EventsPlanned and implemented over 100 events for all ages.

Implemented monthly senior bus trips to destinations to include New York City, the Kennedy Center, Toby’s Dinner Theater, the National Gallery of Art, National Harbor, the Eastern Market, and Fort Washington Park.

TeenFest event planned and co-sponsored by Reston Community Center, Reston Teen Center and Southgate Community Center.

Coordinated events for kids to include, pirate themed parties, teddy bear picnics, a Halloween party and Totally Trucks reaching over 900 children and their families.

Walker Nature CenterAnnual on-site visitation climbed to 22,020 program participants, drop-in visitors, meeting attendees, and private rental groups. Total reach of the nature center grew 6 percent. In addition, the nature center conducted a record number of programs and special events. Welcome desk volunteers achieved nearly 3,000 hours of service at Nature House. Spring Festival had its best attendance with 850 participants. In partnership with Sustainable Reston, the center hosted Reston’s first Energy Fair. The center also celebrated the 16th Halloween House and Trick-or-Treat Trail with over 600 patrons and volunteers.

The nature center was a featured stop on the Reston Citizen Association’s 20/20 Tour for an eastern European delegation, organized by the U.S. State Department. Sales from the nature center’s second Native Plant Sale were up by 75 percent. 80 customers purchased 885 wildflowers and ferns to enhance their yards and help local wildlife. The center continued participation in citizen science programs, including: National Science Foundation’s Project Budburst, Virginia Bluebird Society’s Bluebird Trail Program, Potomac Conservancy’s Growing Native Project, Cornell University’s Project FeederWatch, and Audubon’s Great Backyard Bird Count.

The nature center produced a new school programs catalog for teachers, and, in partnership with Friends of Reston, the center also produced a full-color brochure about the numerous green features that earned Nature House its LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The nature center launched a Facebook page.


Volunteer Reston Volunteer Resource for the Reston Community

Volunteer Reston strengthens the Reston community through volunteerism.Volunteerism provides a powerful tool for bringing the community together from all walks of life. The mission of Volunteer Reston is to enhance Reston Association’s services and programs by matching the varied talents of individuals and groups of all ages, interests and skills, with a variety of engaging and challenging projects and endeavors. Volunteers range in ages, come from diverse ethnic backgrounds and have a multitude of skill levels. Our volunteers all have one thing in common – they care about the Reston community.

Without them, the association could not provide all the high-quality programs and services it currently delivers to our members.

This past year, projects included cleaning our streams, lakes and natural areas; assisting at our festivals and special events; workdays at the Walker Nature Center; removing invasive plants and planting native species; monitoring streams; and more. RA volunteers include high school, middle school and college students, retirees, scouts, individuals, families, clubs and businesses. Some of these volunteers have been involved with RA for many years. They participate in one-time events, serve on the Board of Directors or advisory committees, while others return to the same events each year.

Halloween House & Trick-or-Treat Trail at the Nature House 85 volunteers, 425 hours of service

Fall Stream Cleanup 37 volunteers collected 57 bags of trash

Habitat Heroes 297 volunteers donated 720 hours

Events at the Walker Nature Center, lakes, streams, natural area cleanups and Habitat Heroes are key projects that have earned tremendous support from the Reston community. In 2013, 297 volunteers donated 720 hours to the Habitat Heroes Program. Habitat Heroes worked with our Environmental Resource staff to remove invasive plants in our natural areas and were taught proper methods for manual pulling.

Our volunteers are special in every way, some can help a little and some a lot. Some volunteer on weekends and some just weekdays. Some want to do the “grunt” work in our natural areas and others are more comfortable assisting at an event. Either way they are very generous with their time.

We applaud our volunteers and are honored to have them as part of our community.

Just a few of the programs and events volunteers are involved in:• MLK Day of Service at Southgate Community Center• 5K Fund Run/Walk to benefit Nature House• Eagle Scout Projects• NOVA FineArts Festival • FIDO Dispenser• Adopt-a-Spot Program• Reston Kids’ Triathlon• Summer Special Events• Bruno’s Barnyard Bash• Multicultural Festival• Senior Movie Day at RTC • Board of Directors

• Advisory Committees• Habitat Heroes Program• Administrative/Clerical Support• Natural/Stream Cleanup• Bluebird Nestbox Monitors• Stream Monitoring Program

Corporate Volunteer ProgramOur Corporate Volunteer Program engages Reston’s businesses and corporations by providing a unique teambuilding opportunity for employees through hands-on service projects. Reston Association is grateful for the continued support of businesses and corporations who make time to work on a wide variety of projects

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that make Reston a better place to live, work, play and get involved. Corporate service opportunities range from a small group of a half a dozen to a large-scale cleanup and invasive plant removal projects engaging over 100 volunteers.

2013 was the 4th year hosting Deloitte IMPACT Day for 167 volunteers. Deloitte volunteers worked with RA’s environmental staff on a Habitat Heroes project at Lake Newport Soccer Field and a beatification project at Cocquina Cluster.

Clarke, ComScore and Northrop Grumman Corporation were involved in first time projects.

ComScore and Clarke worked with RA’s environmental resource staff on restoration projects at the Colts Neck natural area and Northrop Grumman worked with our naturalist on a trail maintenance project at the nature center.

20 students from the Associated Builders and Contractor Leadership Institute Class of 2012 participated in an Arbor Day tree planting event at Twin Branches Nature Trail.

Blust has been a Reston resident for 36 years and has had a long-standing commitment to protecting Reston’s natural resources. Blust has been a member of the association’s Environmental Advisory Committee from July 2009 until December 2013 and was the co-chair for two years. In addition, she was the chair of RA’s Sustainability Working Group and has been working on Reston’s Sustainability Charter. Blust has volunteered for environmental programs – removing invasive plants with the Habitat Heroes program (formerly Weed Warriors) – as well as for Arbor and Earth Day events.

She serves as the President of Sustainable Reston, which is part of the Fairfax Coalition for Smarter Growth. She was instrumental in developing Sustainable Reston’s partnership with Cornerstones, formerly Reston Interfaith, which generated support for the installation of the Cedar Ridge Garden Plots. Blust worked to promote energy efficiency in the community. She is a member of Reston Environmental Action (REACT). REACT is a local environmental organization consisting of Reston residents working with neighbors to promote habits that lessen our environmental impact.

She also started the environmental film series with Katie Shaw, Manager of the Walker Nature Center, and with the Reston Community Center. Blust started the Smart Market, which is a seasonal, weekly farmers market near the intersection of Sunrise Valley and Reston Parkway. She teaches various Home Food Preservation classes for Reston Community Center (RCC) and RA’s Walker Nature Center. These classes include organic cleaning, canning, and fermentation.

Volunteer of the YearDiane Blust


The garden plot coordinators serve as liaisons between the garden plot renters and the Reston Association staff. On a daily basis, they respond to inquiries via email, phone, or in-person about the gardens. On a weekly basis, they send reminder emails to all the gardeners about upcoming inspections, tips on gardening or notices about other issues that may arise. This group also contributes by weeding and watering or coordinating volunteers to do so when a gardener may be away.

Once a month, they conduct a full inspection of each garden plot and communicate with RA staff on getting violation notices out or check-in on gardeners who may need assistance. They also advise RA staff when maintenance or other support is needed for things like delivery of wood chips, leaf mulch, or a groundhog needs to be chased out of the garden.

Volunteer Group of the YearRichard Padgett, Molly O’Boyle and Karen Parnicky

Garden Plot Coordinators

Richard Padgett Golf Course Island

Molly O’Boyle Hunters Woods I & II

Karen Parnicky Lake Anne


Community Partner of the YearThe Boofie O’Gorman Team

The Boofie O’Gorman Team donated $5,000 and more than 100 volunteer hours to the 2013 Reston Kids’ Triathlon. Boofie and her daughter, Margaret,are both on the Y- Fairfax County Reston Board of Directors and create partnerships with other Reston organizations to bring added value to members of the Reston community. This generous donation provides funding for our scholarship participants and other Reston Association fee-waived programs. Their contribution, both monetarily and in person through planning and race day support, shows their dedication to the youngest members of the Reston community.

The Boofie O’Gorman Team also supports the Reston Triathlon by providing paid entries to first responders, and supports the Reston Sprint Triathlon benefitting Cornerstones (formerly Reston Interfaith). They did not hesitate when asked to support Reston’s first full and half marathons – the Runners Marathon of Reston. A new event this June, the Reston Relay Triathlon, is also being supported by Boofie and her team.

In 2013, and for several years, they also generously donated $1,000 to the Reston Association Camps Scholarship Fund. As a result of their donations and time, children in the Reston community, as well as many first responders, were able to participate in programs they may not otherwise have been able to afford.


Looking AheadFinance & ITWith the Technology Advisory Committee, developed an IT Systems Strategic Plan for 2014-2018 and aligned technology budget priorities for the 2014-2015 fiscal season along those objectives.

AquaticsMoving into the 2014 season we are pleased to be working on several new initiatives, including pilot program planning for point of sales and enhanced member services at pools and re-branding of Aquatics signage to improve communi-cation with members. As well, we hope to increase the number of birthday parties and have adjusted the group swim lesson schedule accordingly to better meet the increased need for private swim lessons.

To match RA’s attempts to preserve and protect the environment, we are implementing paperless evaluations for programs.

Look for more information on the launch of the Reston Relay Triathlon in cooperation with Fairfax County Y-Reston.

We will be running a fee waived safety program for Southgate Community Center. Program planning is underway, potential options include general safety sessions, swim lessons and more.

Some of the capital and maintenance projects on deck include:• Golf Course Island-wading pool conversion to zero-depth, ADA lift in main pool and roof repair

• Glade Pool-painting, slide repair and inspection• Hunters Woods-low flow fixture test for men’s room urinals• Lake Newport-white coat, diving board stands• Newbridge-main pool filtration system• North Hills-shade structure• North Shore-heater replacement, front entrance renovation• Tall Oaks-filtration system• Uplands-sand pit conversion to spray ground and filtration system• Continued work on a facility inventory program• Consultation with ADA expert for future planning in facility renovations


Communications & Community EngagementIn response to community input, a new www.reston.org will launch in 2014. With an emphasis on intuitive user friendly functionality, the new site will enable members to actively engage in RA programs and activities.

A new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software system is being employed to help engage members in areas of interest to them. An overall understanding of what is important to members will help keep communications relevant and effective.

CovenantsHost the biennial EXPO, a free educational event, which brings together RA members and association board officers with home improvement and association management products and service.

Improve service delivery to RA members with implementation of a new technological system integrating field-collected information into the existing office database to facilitate the production of inspection related records and correspondence.

Enhance convenient service to RA members by offering electronic delivery of disclosure documents in accordance with the requirements of the Property Owners Association Act.

Parks & RecreationPlay ball! In 2013 RA worked closely with Reston Little League and the local community around Brown’s Chapel Park and gained Design Review Board approval for ball field lights at the Brown’s Chapel #1 Little League Field. This is the first ball field under RA’s covenants to be lighted and starting in 2014 April, Reston’s younger baseball players will get to experience the big-league excitement of playing under the lights.


2013 Projects• Nature House Green Building Brochure• Environmental Film Series and Storytelling Nights at Nature House

• Walker Nature Center School Outreach Programs• RA Camps Scholarship Program• RA Tennis Scholarship Program• Dogwood Pool Pavilion Mosaics, dedicated to Dan Warfield• Adopt-A-Bench Program for Recreation Areas and Pathways• Habitat Restoration at Lake Newport Recreation Area• Tree Planting for National Neighbor Woods Month• Neighborhood Improvements at Cocquina Cluster

Special Awards and Accomplishments• 10th Anniversary 5K Fund Run to Benefit Nature House, dedicated to the memory of Christoph Walker.• Cedar Ridge Neighborhood Garden in partnership with Cornerstones and Sustainable Reston- Awarded Best Project of the Year and Group Effort of the Year by the Virginia Statewide Neighborhood Conference.

Major DonorsSpecial thanks to those individuals and organizations in the Reston community that donated $1,000 or more in cash, goods and services to Friends of Reston.

Chris’ WalkersDeloitte Bonnie and Robert HauknessRobert HerneTamara JobeLong & Foster RealtorsMicrosoft on behalf of Brian FielderBoofie O’GormanThe Peterson Development CompaniesReston Garden ClubWhole Foods Market- Reston

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Friends of Reston Board of DirectorsJessica Piscitelli Robinson, PresidentBonnie Haukness, Vice PresidentAurelia Dinoso, SecretaryDavid Hopkins, TreasurerChris BeyerEllen DouglasRay LeonhardCarol NahorniakGlenn WalkerKen Knueven (Ex-officio)Cate Fulkerson (Ex-officio)

Community PartnersThank you to those individuals and organizations who donated $1,000 or more in cash, goods and services to the association’s programs, events, volunteer projects and special meetings.

• All-in-Stitches Embroidery• Bow-Tie Cinemas • Chadwick, Washington, Moriarty Elmore and Bunn PC• Life Time Fitness

Thank you to all our volunteers and community partners for the time and resources you have given to make Reston an incredible place to Live, Work, Play & Get Involved.

• Reston Community Center• Tisseront Orthodontics • USTA Mid-Atlantic Section• Vocelli Pizza and Italian Catering• Whole Foods

2013 Financial StatementsReston Association & Friends of Reston for Community Projects, Inc.Consolidated Balance Sheet As of December 31, 2013Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 9,037,756 Investments 452,493 Net accounts receivable 1,009,747 Prepaid expenses 172,170 Net property and equipment 19,160,300 Total assets $ 29,832,466

Liabilities and Fund Balances Liabilities Accounts payable $ 250,586 Accrued wages and benefits 483,273 Deferred compensation 452,493 Revenue collected in advance 1,461,868 Capital lease obligations 23,675 Deferred rent liability 2,284,903 Total liabilities $ 4,956,798

Fund balances 24,875,668 Total liabilities and fund balances $ 29,832,466

Reston Association & Friends of Reston for Community Projects, Inc.Consolidated Statement of Revenues and Expenses Year ended December 31, 2013Revenues Homeowner assessments and fees $ 12,006,689 Recreation programs 1,143,038 Late fees, penalties and service charges 920,317 Open space programs 695,595 Covenants administration and POAA 230,874 Interest and other (14,436) Contributions - Friends of Reston 52,938 Total revenues $ 15,035,015

Expenses Management and staff services $ 5,706,132 Operating programs 4,939,941 Recreation programs 2,320,312 Depreciation and amortization expense 1,591,279 Friends of Reston 10,600 Total expenses $ 14,568,264

Excess of revenues over expenses $ 466,751

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