Our next social is Thursday, Mar 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 at Café Pizzaiolo. It’s a chance to meet neighbors and board members, and enjoy appetizers and beverages (free). All Windgate II residents are invited.

 

Dwayne Miller, our maintenance supervisor, will be out for an undetermined period of time. Please continue to submit work orders on FSRConnect. For follow-up, call FSR customer care at 703-385-1133 or e-mail our ombudsman or board maintenance lead (jonathanwatsonwgii@gmail.com or vmoorewgii@gmail.com). Maintenance issues that do not require prompt attention will be put on hold.

 

Get well wishes -- Residents wishing to send get well wishes to Dwayne may contact a board member for the address provided by Dwayne’s family.

 

Dog stations -- servicing has been suspended because of Dwayne's absence. Put dog waste in outside trash cans instead of dog stations.

 

Clearing walks -- FSR and the board are making arrangements to ensure that walks are cleared of snow during Dwayne's absence. The association does its best to keep walks and driveways clear, but it is impossible to eliminate all potentially slippery conditions. Report troublesome areas to FSR and a board member. Buckets of sand will be left throughout the community, which residents may use on ice after walks and driveways have been cleared.

 

De-icing products -- Residents are responsible for clearing the sidewalk and steps leading directly to their unit. De-icing products are bad for our sidewalks, landscaping, dogs’ paws, and water quality. If you use a de-icing product, do so sparingly and keep it away from plants and turf. Do not use sodium chloride. Choose instead magnesium chloride or a combination of magnesium and calcium chlorides. An alternative is sand, which doesn't melt ice but provides traction.

 

Trash cans -- Once again, do not use outside trash cans for your household trash.
 
Upcoming meetings:
- landscape committee: Tues, Feb 5, 7 pm, Arlington Mill Community Center, Room 525
- board: Wed, Feb 13, 7 pm, Arlington Mill Community Center, Room 525

 

We need your expertise:
- How can the board send broadcast text messages to participating residents and owners? Share your ideas with Vicky Moore (vmoorewgii@gmail.com).
- How could all our policy resolutions (from inception to date) be compiled and maintained in MSWord?

 

See previous updates here and here.