August 2005

Inside Message from the President Calendar Updates Business Spotlight Member News Business News Community News

September Fun for Kids
and Adults!

What’s more fun than taking your kids to a carnival? How about a day of golf with local residents and businesspeople? From September 8-12, the Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce offers fun for kids and adults. The Fall Carnival will be held September 8-11 at Nottoway Park; see www.vtrcc.org/carnival for details. And don’t miss our annual Golf Tournament on Monday, September 12 at Westwood Country Club; more at www.vtrcc.org/golf.

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Spanish Immersion Weekend

Save the date for the first-ever Spanish Immersion Weekend co-sponsored by the Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Herndon-Dulles Chamber of Commerce, and the Spanish Academy & Cultural Institute. Take advantage of this enormous opportunity to advance both your business and social interactions. This is your chance to become acquainted with the fastest growing demographic of business owners and consumers currently residing in the United States. The weekend will be held Friday, October 14 through Sunday, October 16 at The Sheraton Premiere Hotel in Tysons Corner. For more information on the event itself visit www.awakenthespanishwithin.com; to make your hotel reservation contact, call 703-448-1234.

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Message from the President

Dear VTRCC Members and Friends of the Chamber,

For those of you who may not have already heard the good news, the town of Vienna was just ranked #4 by CNN/Money Magazine in its top 100 places to live. This is no small accomplishment when you consider that more than 1300 cities vied for this distinguished ranking. What makes this honor so special is that its announcement coincided with our annual Awards Luncheon, during which we honored members of the community with achievements ranging from "Business of the Year" to "Nonprofit of the Year" to "Citizen of the Year". The common thread tying these noteworthy events together can be best summarized in one word: COMMUNITY. The recipients of our awards give back to their community each and every day, not to be honored at an annual luncheon, but because it is "the right thing to do." As President of the Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce, I feel proud and privileged to be associated with a community that prides itself on giving back to its citizens, residents, neighbors and colleagues in the business community.

August Business Spotlight Mary Monaysar Fairfax Mailing, Inc. September Business Spotlight Bonnie Hoopengardner Goodman & Company Click here for more information about these members or to find out how your business can be "Member of the Month".

I had a wonderful opportunity recently to sit and chat with Vienna Mayor Jane Seeman, for a casual get-acquainted chat. Being the "new kid on the block" (having just taken over the reins as President back in June) I was absolutely delighted to discover what a lovely and gracious person she is. She immediately made me feel welcome both personally, and in my new position. Her gracious manner best exemplifies what we should all aspire to— to create a true sense of community by providing a welcoming presence to EVERYONE, regardless of whether you are a new resident or long-standing pillar of the community. So, in the spirit of learning by example, that is my hope for what the Chamber can bring to you, our valued members. We should bring you a sense of camaraderie, a place where you contribute, and hopefully a place where you truly feel like you belong. After all, we ALL have business accomplishments we need to achieve, and personal desires we want to fulfill. Why not make “work” a pleasant experience we can all enjoy together?

It doesn't strike me as coincidence or good luck that Vienna was named #4 by CNN/Money Magazine. It is a timely recognition of the people that make up this wonderful, vibrant community. As any savvy human resource person will tell you, the PEOPLE that represent you are your most precious resource, and are most assuredly are your most valuable commodity. Let's make our #4 ranking a true reality by pledging to be the best we can be in the coming year— be it business partner or friend, colleague or neighbor, spouse or resident. Who knows? Maybe we'll earn that #1 spot next year!

Warm Regards,
Ellen Galant

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Member News

Vienna Assembly of God is sponsoring a VBS with a sports theme August 15-19. VBS Mega Sports Camp offers skill training for basketball, soccer or cheerleading along with spiritual formation for grades 1-6. Call 703-938-7736 for registration forms, or come by any Sunday morning at the corner of Center St. N. and Ayr Hill Ave. N.E. The camp location will be at Glyndon Park at 300 Glyndon St. N.E in Vienna, Virginia, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. The cost is $50.00.

Cynthia Huheey, Executive Director of The Women’s Center of Vienna, was the keynote speaker at the Board of Veterans appeals Women’s Leadership Initiative luncheon on June 15. Asked to speak on the topic of extraordinary leadership, Huheey’s speech, entitled “Roses and Steel,” spoke to the issues women have faced and continue to face in the workplace. Using her own career as an example, Huheey discussed the daunting challenges that have characterized her own career and are still faced by women in the workplace today— balancing family and professional lives, finding time for themselves, and keeping up with demands of ever-expanding work responsibilities. She encouraged women not to be afraid to ask for support and help, noting how exciting and inspiring it is to know that there are many resources for women. There are networking groups, professional organizations and myriad education classes right in the community. In fact, The Women’s Center is so committed to helping women in the workplace that they have sharpened their focus on careers, leadership and financial literacy with new classes and programs. Today, there’s no need to go down the road to success alone. There’s also no need to go outside of Vienna to access these resources. The Women’s Center offers an Information Career Advisory Network, known as ICAN, job search resources, online job listings and a Job Hunter’s Forum, as well as psychological, educational and financial services. For over 30 years The Women’s Center has quietly been making a difference in the lives of women, men, couples and families who live in Vienna and its outlying neighborhoods. Founded in 1974, the Center has grown with the community. As a non-profit counseling and resource center, the Center offers a host of services that provide immediate and affordable individual and group counseling services, as well as support and therapy groups. Career and financial education services, mediation, separation and divorce legal referrals and educational programs are also part of The Center’s offerings. For more detailed information about The Women’s Center and its services, visit www.thewomenscenter.org or call 703-281-2657.

My Plumber recently announced that they had made changes in their management team to improve service. COO Mark Presgrave says that he and co-owner R. Wendell Presgrave have every confidence that these changes will continue improvement of the service they offer their customers. And they look forward to working with the people we have selected to help us run our company. James Hurt who has been the Service Manager for many years has agreed to take the position of General Manager. This represents a tremendous increase in responsibility for him and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be the guiding force behind My Plumber's reputation for service. Danessa Quispe has agreed to take over the management of the Customer Service Department for My Plumber. She has been the Assistant Dispatch Manager and is looking forward to the challenge of managing both the Customer Service and the Dispatch Departments for the My Plumber Team.

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Nachman Networks, LLC doubled its residential and small business customer base with its July purchase of the assets of 21st Century Technologies. This transaction includes the purchase of the trade name, 21cTECH, and the management of its service contracts and maintenance agreements. Nachman Networks provides affordable, on-site technology support supplemented by its Virtual Help Desk: unlimited, unrestricted Internet and phone support. As a result of the acquisition, Nachman Networks will relocate its headquarters from Centerville to Reston. Customers can use either company’s existing phone number to make a service call. President and CEO Dave Nachman looks forward to developing relationships with new clients and expanding the client base in both commercial and residential markets. 21cTECH¹s owner Jeffrey Jaye believes that their clients will benefit from the increased technical expertise that Nachman Networks brings to the table. Andrew Kern, formerly of 21cTECH, joins Nachman Networks, LLC as a support engineer. Nachman Networks provides software packages that identify and resolve computer problems before they affect daily computer operations. Packages are available for servers or individual workstations. Nachman Networks (www.nachnet.com) is a full-service technology support company serving customers in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. The company is a member of the Independent Computer Consultant Association, a non-profit association with a code of ethics and standards and practices for all members. Nachman Networks is a CompTIA A+ Authorized Service Center, a Microsoft Registered Partner, and a Cisco Partner.

TML Copiers & Digital Solutions, a locally owned and operated Office Technology Dealer, is proud to announce yet another increase in sales numbers. May 2005 was the first month in TML’s 20 year history that we produced over $1 million in revenues. TML’s previous best month was $925,000 in revenues; that was achieved in September 2001 and in December 2004. CEO Tom Lensis says he has been looking forward to achieving this goal for 20 years, and feels great to have finally met it. President Mike Hoover added that the TML staff is consistently up to the challenge, continuing to set new goals and meet them. TML is an authorized dealer for Konica-Minolta, Sharp & Panasonic Office Automation Products. TML also provides IT-Network Solutions and is a certified business partner of HP and Microsoft.

Virginia Commerce Bank (VCB)

• VCB is pleased to announce the opening of its Manassas West branch, located at 10830 Balls Ford Road. The new branch, which is the eighteenth overall for VCB, opened for business on June 20. The opening of this branch is part of a previously announced accelerated branching strategy. Accordingly, five branches have been opened since August of last year. Another Manassas branch is expected to open in November. In addition to the ribbon-cutting ceremony, VCB will have a grand opening celebration in September and is offering attractive rates and cash bonuses to those who open new accounts.
• VCB is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven A. Reeder as Executive Vice President of Retail Banking. Mr. Reeder most recently served as Senior Vice President and Retail Banking Manager for BB&T’s branch network in Loudoun, Prince William, Stafford, and Spotsylvania counties. He served in a similar capacity with First Virginia Bank prior to its merger with BB&T, managing their 90-branch retail network in Northern Virginia. In his new role, Mr. Reeder will have direct responsibility for branch administration, retail lending, marketing, and investment services.
• Established in 1988, VCB is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Virginia Commerce Bancorp, Inc., a registered financial holding company listed on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol “VCBI.” Consistently rated as one of the region’s top banks in customer satisfaction, VCB offers a full range of business and consumer banking services throughout Northern Virginia. Including the new Manassas West location, the Bank operates eighteen branches, two residential mortgage lending offices and an investment services office. For further information about VCB’s many services and a map of convenient locations, visit www.vcbonline.com.

• TCMA Partners With SBA To Provide Training On International Business Opportunities - A co-sponsorship agreement released between Trade Center Management Associates (TCMA) and the SBA's Washington Metropolitan Area District Office states their plans to organize training workshops to educate small businesses owners about international business resources and opportunities. The monthly series of workshops will begin this summer, in the International Gateway at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center located at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, in Washington, D.C. Please make your request via e-mail at trade@itcdc.com for more information or to receive a workshop schedule. The global business training workshops agenda includes topics such as market development, financing, contracting and sub-contracting. Other tools beneficial to expanding businesses internationally are also planned. SBA's Region III includes Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
• Small businesses continued turning to the U.S. SBA for commercial credit in record numbers through the first three quarters of FY 2005, reflecting their confidence in the U.S. economy and the stability of the SBA loan program that backs their loans. Small businesses secured SBA backing under the agency's flagship 7(a) program for 71,131 loans through the first nine months of the fiscal year, a 21 percent increase over the same period a year ago and a 49 percent increase over the same period two years ago. The loans made so far this year amount to $11.1 billion, 19.5 percent more than in the same period last year, and on a clear pace for a record-setting year for the program.
• Former Pennsylvania Secretary of Revenue Bob Judge joined the Office of Advocacy as Regional Advocate for the federal government's Region III. He will be the direct link between small business owners, state and local government agencies, state legislators, small business associations, and the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Regional Advocates help identify new issues and concerns of small business owners. They also monitor the impact of federal and state policies on small business at the local level. They work closely with local government officials, state officials, legislators, and the Chief Counsel for Advocacy to develop programs and policies that reduce regulation and promote small business growth.
• SBA Administrator Hector V. Barreto announced the appointment of Freddie Mac executive Michael W. Hager as the new assistant deputy administrator of the Office of Capital Access. Hager will manage and oversee all of the agency's programs and operations concerning financial assistance by way of loans and investments, and will be responsible for advising Administrator Barreto on all aspects relating to financial assistance.
• Three new Veterans Business Outreach Centers created by the SBA will join an existing center to provide nationwide entrepreneurial development services to eligible military veterans who own or are considering starting a small business. Services provided by the VBOCs include: pre-business plan workshops that deal specifically with the major issues of self-employment; concept assessments to help VBOC clients to assess their entrepreneurial needs and requirements; business plan preparations to help clients to develop and maintain a five-year business plan; comprehensive feasibility analysis that provides help identifying and analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the business plan; entrepreneurial training and counseling to help VBOCs, working with other SBA resource partners, target entrepreneurial training projects and counseling sessions tailored specifically to address the needs and concerns of service-disabled veteran entrepreneurs; mentorship to enable VBOCs to conduct, as appropriate, on-site visits with clients to ensure adherence to their business plans and a monthly review of their financial statements; and other business developmental services such as providing assistance and training in such areas as government contracting, international trade, franchising, Internet marketing, and accounting.
• SBA's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Program Marks its 25th Year – This, the SBA's largest counseling and training network, has shown outstanding success in strengthening the nation's economy through job creation and retention. Officially begun in 1980 after being a pilot program for three years, the SBDC program has grown enormously, from eight to 63 Lead Centers and more than 1,000 service center locations in every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam and American Samoa. The SBDC program offers free one-on-one counseling and low-cost training by experienced business professionals to aspiring and existing entrepreneurs, working in coordination with federal, state, local and private sector resources. Since 1980, SBDCs have met the needs of more than 11 million start-up and existing business clients. Between 2002 and 2003, clients who received in-depth assistance from SBDCs started over 15,000 businesses. In fiscal year 2003, SBDC clients generated approximately $4 in new federal tax revenues for every federal dollar spent on program funding, generating an estimated $351.8 million in tax revenue in return for the program's $88 million appropriation. In fiscal year 2004, the SBA's SBDC program reported the largest number of individuals counseled in its history— 279,905 existing business owners and would-be entrepreneurs assisted with every aspect of business ownership. SBDCs provide services such as development of business plans, manufacturing assistance, financial packaging assistance, contracting assistance and international trade assistance. Special emphasis areas include e-commerce, technology transfer, IRS, EPA and OSHA regulatory compliance, research and development, Defense Economic Transition Assistance, disaster recovery assistance and market research.
• The U.S. Congress chartered the SBA in 1953 to leverage capital access and to provide counseling and business assistance for America's entrepreneurs. For more information about all of the SBA's programs for small businesses, call the SBA Answer Desk at 1-800 U ASK SBA or TDD 704-344-6640, or visit the SBA's Web site at www.sba.gov.

• The considerable expansion of the availability and quality of after-school opportunities because of the significant investment in after-school programs by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, the Fairfax County School Board and the School-Community Coalitions. Twenty-four of the county's 25 middle schools offer at least three days of activities weekly, and overall usage of the programs is an average 226 students per school.
• Multi-agency teams have begun to pilot wraparound services for youths involved in gang activity and their families. These teams are building on the concept of a Child Specific Team, which has been used successfully by human services and brings together parents and their children, community members and professionals in an effort to help the family.
• In response to information from the Gang Prevention Summit and direct presentations to the Board of Supervisors by youths representing Neighborhood Pride, six youths have been hired by the Department of Community and Recreation Services as limited-term employees for the summer. They will focus on community outreach and program evaluation at the James Lee Community Center in Falls Church and the Area II Human Services office. In addition, they will work with staff to develop new outreach strategies to increase the number of at-risk youths in summer programs. A key element in the county's gang prevention strategy is the Comprehensive Gang Model developed by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and presented at the Gang Prevention Summit. The model calls for five core strategies: community mobilization, social intervention, opportunities provision, suppression, and organizational change and development.

• Money Magazine has selected the Town of Vienna as one of the top ten "Best Places to Live" in the United States for 2005. Vienna ranked number four behind Moorestown, NJ, Bainbridge Island, WA, and Naperville, IL. The magazine staff spent months looking for great American towns. They began by considering only those with population above 14,000 with above-median household income, population growth and real estate appreciation over the past 5 years. Those restrictions led to a list of 1,321 places. From there, they eliminated places that aren't within 60 miles of a major airport and 30 miles of a major teaching hospital. They also eliminated towns with low education scores or that fall below the 25th percentile in any two of the following: unemployment, income growth, crime or arts resources. That left 100 towns, which were ranked, weighing economic, education and safety factors twice as much as arts, leisure and park space. Each metropolitan area was limited to one or two places. To pick the winners, more data were culled on education, environment, housing affordability, taxes, commute times and job market. Magazine writers also interviewed residents and community leaders. For more information about Money magazine's Best Places to Live survey, visit http://money.cnn.com/best/bplive.
• The year 2004 Water Quality Report for the Town of Vienna and surrounding service area has been mailed to each address that receives a water bill from the Town. Additional copies are available at Town Hall, 127 Center St., S. or call 703-255-6300 to have one mailed to you. The report is also posted at www.ci.vienna.va.us. The annual report, required as part of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1996, contains information about where the Town's drinking water comes from, what it contains, and how it is treated. Citizens are encouraged to read it and contact the Town with any questions or comments.

• The Vienna Youth Players will present the hit Broadway musical "Godspell" at the Vienna Community Center (120 Cherry St., S.E.). Performances are scheduled August 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. and August 14 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $9 general admission and $8 for students and senior citizens, available at the Community Center.
• Auditions for the Vienna Theatre Company's fall production, "Death Trap," will be held August 8 and 9 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center.
• Enjoy a concert on the lawn of the historic Freeman House, 131 Church St., N.E., in Vienna. The Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition will perform at 6:30 p.m. Friday, August 12. The concert is free of charge; bring your own chair or blanket.
• Registration is underway for an adult co-ed fall kickball league for ages 18 and up, sponsored by the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department. Doubleheader games will be played at Southside Park on Sunday mornings beginning September 11. The fee of $200 per team includes umpires, equipment and awards. The league is limited to 12 teams, which will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call Keith Fees at 703-255-6352 or e-mail fees@ci.vienna.va.us.
• Active for Life®, designed to help healthy but less active adults age 50 and older increase physical activity, will be held on Thursdays, September 22-February 9, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center. This program is free of charge and offers an alternative to exercises classes and gyms for those who have tried these options without success and need motivation, direction and accountability. Active for Life® emphasizes incorporating 5-, 10- and 15-minute "short doses" of moderately intensive physical activity throughout an individual's daily routine. The Active for Life program is part of a national study of physical activity behavior and attitudes, and certain qualifications apply. Prescreening by phone is required; call the Active for Life® Center at 703-807-5855.
• For more information on any of these programs, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360 (unless otherwise noted).

• The initial drop charge changed from $2.25 for the first one-quarter mile to $2.75 for the first one-fifth mile.
• The succeeding mileage charge changed from $1.60 per mile to $1.75 per mile (the increment charge changed from 40 cents per one-quarter mile to 35 cents per one-fifth mile).
• The waiting time charge changed from $18 per hour to $21 per hour (the increment charge changed from 40 cents per 80 seconds to 35 cents per 60 seconds).

• Monitor your local news and NOAA Weather Radio, or visit www.nws.noaa.gov for the latest weather information. Battery powered weather radios are available at most stores that sell electronic equipment.
• Sign up for the Community Emergency Alert Network to receive emergency alerts, notifications and updates to your cell phone, pager, PDA and/or e-mail account. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cean.
• Move to higher ground, away from creeks, streams, rivers and storm drains. Flash floods can sweep over an area without warning, and you may only have minutes to get to safety.
• Listen for distant thunder because water from faraway storms may be headed your way. Be aware that flash flooding can occur up to 12 hours after heavy rains.
• Learn the safest route from your home or place of business to a safe area away from the high winds or flooding. Keep your vehicle fueled and have an updated local map in your car.
• Move livestock and animals to higher ground; bring pets inside.
• Store extra drinking water. Fill up clean plastic bottles with clean water if you live in a flood-prone area.
• Move your valuables and furniture to higher floors of your home.
• Check your gutters to make sure they are clear of leaves and debris.
• Check your family emergency kit to be sure it is stocked with essential supplies to last a minimum of three days. Include items like flashlights and batteries, battery-operated radio, weather radio, water, canned food and manual can opener, first aid supplies and medications. Make an emergency kit with supplies for your pet as well.
• Review your family emergency and communications plan. Decide on a meeting place away from home where you and your family will gather if you need to leave your home and family members become separated.

• Know how to get emergency information for your area. Fairfax County government provides emergency information at www.fairfaxcounty.gov, on Government Cable Channel 16 and via the county Emergency Information Line at 703-817-7771, TTY 711.
• Keep your battery-operated radio tuned to a local station, and follow all instructions. If you are told to evacuate, move out of the house or building to safe, high ground before access is cut off by floodwater.
• Never walk or swim through swiftly moving water. Avoid already-flooded areas. Floodwaters that are above your knees are dangerous. Turn around and go back to higher ground.
• Never try to cross standing or moving water in a vehicle. Water that is two feet deep can carry away most cars, including SUVs. If you find floodwaters on the road, turn around and find an alternate route.
• Abandon your vehicle immediately if it becomes surrounded with water or the engine stalls. Seek higher ground immediately.

• When it is safe to return to your home, be sure that the structure is not visibly damaged and in danger of collapsing before entering.
• Do not use electrical appliances that have been wet. Do not turn on damaged electrical appliances because of the hazards of electric shock or fire.
• Watch for live electrical wires. Be sure the electrical current is turned off and do not attempt to turn on any electrically-operated light or appliance until an electrician has checked your system.

• Chesapeake Bay Supplement: Comprehensive Plan (Department of Planning and Zoning)
• Children Helping Children (Office for Children, Department of Family Services)
• Demonstrating Innovation: A Stormwater Retrofit at the Providence Supervisor's Office (Office of Providence District Supervisor Linda Q. Smyth)
• Diversity Program: Many Faces of Fairfax (Office of Equity Programs)
• Enhancing Emergency Management Through Partnerships, Facilities and Technology (Office of Emergency Management)
• Health Access Assistance Team (Department of Family Services, Health Department, Office of Partnerships)
• Employee Travel Policy and Outreach Program (Department of Finance)
• Environmental Excellence Program: E-2 Certification (Department of Vehicle Services, Solid Waste Division, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services)
• Fairfax County's Magnet Housing Pilot Program (Department of Housing and Community Development; Fire and Rescue Department)
• Improving Air Quality in the Washington Metropolitan Area: A Commitment to Air Quality Excellence (Office of the County Executive)
• Institute for Early Learning and Emerging Literacy (Office for Children, Department of Family Services)
• Laurel Hill Public/Private Partnership (Department of Management and Budget)

• Honor Award: Charlie Chiang's Restaurant (Commercial, Retail; Built 2004) Architect: Division One Architects (Silver Spring, Md.) Owner/Developer: CTC Inc.
• Merit Award: Robin Residence (Residential, Single Family Detached; Built 2004) Architect: Amestudio (Alexandria) Owner/Developer: Mark Robin
• Merit Award: The Madeira School Student Center (Institutional; Built 2004) Architect: cox graae + spack architects (Washington, D.C.) Owner/Developer: The Madeira School
• Merit Award: Cub Run RECenter (Recreational; Built 2005) Architect: Grimm + Parker Architects (McLean) Owner/Developer: Fairfax County Park Authority
• Honorable Mention Award: Private Residence (Residential, Single Family Detached; Built 2003) Architect: Envision Design, PLLC (Washington, D.C.) Owner/Developer: Sally Wilson
• Honorable Mention Award: Beverly Pediatric Dentistry (Commercial, Retail; Built 2003) Architect: FORMA Design (Washington, D.C.) Owner/Developer: Marayam Mohammadi
• Honorable Mention Award: Burke Volunteer Fire Station No. 14 (Institutional;Built 2002) Architect: LeMay Erickson Architects (Reston) Owner/Developer: Fairfax County

• National Night Out: Emphasis on neighborhood safety and crime prevention— The Board designated Tuesday, August 2, as National Night Out. The Fairfax County Police Department sponsors National Night Out in conjunction with the National Association of Town Watch to promote the importance of community-police partnerships, neighborhood safety and public awareness of crime prevention programs. The first Neighborhood Watch program in the nation was founded in Fairfax County more than 25 years ago. Today, more than 500 county communities and tens of thousands of residents continue this tradition of community service.
• Giving Muscular Dystrophy the Boot: Fairfax County firefighters work for the cause— The Board adopted a resolution to thank Fairfax County firefighters for sponsoring the Fill the Boot campaign to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. For more than 50 years, firefighters across the nation and Canada have supported the Muscular Dystrophy Association in its fight against neuromuscular diseases. In 2004, Fairfax County firefighters led the nation in contributions, raising $340,000 through the Fill the Boot campaign.
• Send In the Clowns: Juggling the act for one week in August— The Board designated August 1-6, 2005, as Clown Week in Fairfax County, commending the charitable activities of clowns and the wholesome entertainment they provide. The United States Congress, by Joint Resolution 26, approved Public Law 91-433 on Oct. 8, 1970, designating the first week of August as National Clown Week.
• Northern Virginia Swim League: 50 years of competing, one stroke at a time— The Board adopted a resolution to commend the Northern Virginia Swim League on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. The league has grown to 103 teams involving 14,000 swimmers, making it one of the largest swimming leagues in the country.
• Indicators Show High Performance HUD rates county housing— The Board recognized the Department of Housing and Community Development and the Redevelopment and Housing Authority for receiving a "High Performer" rating from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Evaluation for the rating was based on performance in operating the public housing programs and fulfilling necessary housing needs in Fairfax County.
• Christian Relief Services Charities Turns 20— The Board recognized Christian Relief Services Charities and Eugene Krizek, founder, on the occasion of their 20th anniversary. The organization addresses the basic need for food, medicine and affordable housing. In more than 2,800 living units throughout Arizona, Kansas, North Carolina and Virginia, Christian Relief Services Charities empowers residents to become actively involved in the local community and to develop programs and services to meet specific needs. Through the vision of Krizek, transitional housing for the homeless, working poor and the disabled has been coordinated in Fairfax County.
• For more information, call 703-324-3187, TTY 711.