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Reston Association Board of Directors
Election
2008
Ballots Mailed
to Members - March 7th
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here to
VOTE ONLINE
2 Question & Answer Forums scheduled:
March 12, 7pm at Reston Association
March 19th, 7pm at RCC 2310 Colts Neck Dr.
This spring, Restonians will elect
two Reston Association Board members - one from the
Hunters Woods/Dogwood District and one At-Large Director.
Each will serve a three-year term. Board members determine
the Association’s goals and policies, making
a significant and lasting contribution to the community.
Four Members of the Reston Association – Cheryl
Beamer, John Bowman, Barbara Zicari, and Richard Chew
-- have indicated their desire to serve the community
by putting forward their names as candidates for election.
Ms. Beamer and Mr. Bowman have put their names forward
for the Hunters Woods/Dogwood District
seat; while
Ms. Zicari and Mr. Chew have put their names forward
for the At-Large seat.
Members will have an opportunity to meet the candidates
during two “Question & Answer Forums” scheduled
for Wednesday, March 12, 7:00 pm at the Reston Association,
1930 Isaac Newton Square; and on Wednesday, March 19th,
7:00 pm at the Reston Community Center Theater, 2310
Colts Neck Dr.
Ballots will be mailed out on
March 7th with a return deadline of April 4th. Members
can vote either by mail or via the Internet.
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At Large Candidates
Barbara
Zicari
11580 Lake Newport Rd
Reston, VA 20194
Bezicari@verizon.net
703-689-3336
Qualifications
· Herndon High School PTA 2007-2008
· Herndon Middle School Band Board, President
2006-2007
· Armstrong Elementary PTA Board 2004
· Cedar Chase Home Owners Association Board
of Directors,
· Member at Large 2005-2006
· Cedar Chase Architectural Committee, Member
2004-2005
· Unitarian Universalist Church, RE Teacher
2005-2007
· Marquette University, B.A., 1982
Goals
· To ensure that Reston remains a vital and
important community in Northern Virginia by nurturing
the best of Reston.
· Protect, revitalize, and enhance Reston’s
natural resources while continuing to improve its recreational
facilities and neighborhoods.
· To be an accessible liaison for all residents
so that they may communicate their needs and goals
for Reston.
· Accomplish these objectives by maintaining
fiscal responsibility with an inclusive approach to
all RA members.
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Richard Chew
2201 Cedar Cove Court
Reston, VA 20191
703-264-0707
rc4ra@c2va.com
Qualifications
I bring to this candidacy …
· Strong commitment to community service
· Extensive volunteer service to RA
· Past President Cedar Cove Cluster
· Commitment to openness, truthfulness, accountability
· Broad understanding of RA, its members, processes/procedures,
and organizational structure
· Strong professional background managing projects,
programs and operations
Goals
As your Director I would…
· Recreation: Aggressively pursue appropriate
solutions to fund enhanced recreational facilities for
RA members that do not adversely impact residential neighborhoods.
· Conservation: Support policies and practices
that protect, manage, and improve the RA open space.
· Communication: Support initiatives designed
to ensure a fair hearing to all members through more
frequent and effective dialog with Members.
· Covenants Administration: Support efforts to
improve the relationship between members and the DRB
and Covenants Committee so these entities are viewed
as assets, not barriers.
· Advocacy: Advocate for RA clusters and condos.
Seek greater voice for RA in local community issues of
consequence to RA members.
Volunteerism: Encourage greater participation in the
Reston Association from all segments of the community.
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Hunters Woods/Dogwood District Candidates
Cheryl Beamer
2303 Whitetail Court
Reston, VA 20191
cherylbeamer@verizon.net
703-620-9376
Qualifications
* Director, Hunters Wood / Dogwood District, RA Board
(2007)
* RA Board Liaison for the Transportation Advisory
Committee, the Pedestrian & Bicycle Committee and
the Legal Committee (2007)
* B.A. degree (California State University, Fullerton)
* Professional background in financial underwriting
/ employee benefits
Goals
PATHWAYS -- Keep our pathway system safe and well maintained.
A growing gang presence and environmental issues are
challenges – we must be proactive.
BUDGET -- Fiscal transparency is important and there
is room for improvement.
DRB/COVENANTS -- Promoting customer service within
DRB and Covenants is an essential goal. I support keeping
this a priority focus. The process should be easy to
understand and a resource to us all – not an
obstacle.
POOLS & TENNIS -- Our pool and tennis facilities
are valuable assets that should be well maintained.
Providing indoor facilities for year round use should
be a high priority.
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS -- Linking our pathways to provide
continuity and partnering with the county and state
for sidewalk installation and safer intersections are
projects I support.
STRENGTHEN RA’s VOICE IN COUNTY GOVERNMENT --
Development must be proactively managed. I would work
for a stronger voice for Reston in County and State
governments.
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John
Edward Bowman
12229 Quorn Lane
Reston VA 20191
703-620-1972
703-371-9972 (mobile)
drjebowman@aol.com
Qualifications
* 23 year Hunters Woods resident.
* 25+ years business, financial and technology management
experience
* MS Information Systems (George Mason University)
* Doctor of Musical Arts – Orchestral Instruments,
Catholic University of America.
* Vice-President (Operations) for Fairfax based technology
services company
Goals
Maintain Reston’s
Quality of Life
* Protect our quality of life derived from Reston’s
original founding principles.
* Continuously evaluate all proposed community actions
for balance in conformance to both the spirit and letter
of these principles.
* Proactively expand community involvement in Association
business.
* Achieve and maintain quality member services by applying
expertise and perspective from various business domains.
* Seek out and address perceived member disenfranchisement.
Self- Governance:
* Events and actions that impact on our community are
not confined within Reston’s boundaries.
* Leverage the Board’s voice for the community
to seek out and engage any and all government entities
who entertain actions that have potential negative
spillover impact to Reston.
* Attain a proper voice at all levels of government
in order to gain respect beyond a simple homeowner’s
association.
* Active, constant dialogue and actions to establish
fiscally prudent, quality self-governance.
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