FALL 2014 Edition
An Official Publication of the Georgetown South Community Council, Inc. (GTSCC)
9444 Taney Road Manassas, VA 20110 703-361-4500 www.gtownsouth.com
Which of the houses pictured below is owner-occupied and which is a rental occupied by tenants?
The answer is on the last page, but I am in the hopes that you cannot tell the difference thus proving that
renter occupied homes can look every bit as good as those which are owner-occupied. It doesn’t require
huge amounts of money, but it does require an investment of time, care and pride. Unfortunately, the
reverse is also true, whether you are an owner who leaves the property vacant for years or you are a tenant;
if you do not invest time, care and pride in your property, it may look like one of the houses pictured below.
Which of these is a vacant property left by its owner and which is occupied by tenants? Again the answer can
be seen on the last page of the newsletter.
What do these houses need to make their exteriors look
better?
T
PRIDE
M
CARE
Inside the words above is an anagram,
“Carpe Diem” or “Seize the Day”.
Someone is trying to tell us something!
GEORGETOWN SOUTH EVENTS in the FALL1
Date
Time
Event
Key
Mon
9:30-11:30 am
English as a Second Language Class taught by BEACON for Adult Literacy
CC
Mon
6:30- 8 pm
Soccer Training for Kids ages 6 – 12 at the GTS Soccer Field
CC
Tue
11:00-1:00 pm
English as a Second Language Class sponsored by the House of Mercy
CC
Tue
5:30-7 pm
Tutoring with Grace at Georgetown South Homework Help for Grades 1 – 8
CC
Wed
9:30 -11:30 am
English as a Second Language Class taught by BEACON for Adult Literacy
CC
Wed
6:30- 8pm
Soccer Training for Kids ages 13 - 17 at the GTS Soccer Field
CC
Wed
7:30 - 9 pm
English as a Second Language Class taught by Chapel Springs Assembly of God
CC
Thu
11:00-1:00 pm
English as a Second Language Class sponsored by the House of Mercy
CC
Thu
5:30 - 7 pm
Tutoring with Grace at Georgetown South Homework Help for Grades 1 – 8
CC
Thu
7 - 8:30 pm
GIRLS ONLY Mentoring Group for Girls Grades 3 - 8 sponsored by CrossWay
Fellowship
CC
Sat
12:00 – 1 pm
Leaping Leaders’ Ballet Class for Children ages 5 – 10
CC
10/25
All Day
Your Pride Outside Fall 2014 Community Clean up – mulch and paint for sale
C
10/2611/7
8:30- 5:00pm
Registration for Christmas Gift
C
10/29/14
3:00 –6:00pm
Free Flu Shots
CC
10/31
6pm – 8pm
Fall Festival
CC
11/22
7am – 12 pm
Community Yard Sale at Osbourn High School Please contact
ralbrecht@mcpsva.org for table rates if you are interested in being a vendor.
CC
11/27
11am-3pm
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
CC
12/9
7:00pm
Quarterly Community Meeting
CC
12/11
5:30- 6:45
Tutoring Program – Christmas Party
CC
12/13
4:00-8pm
Christmas party with The Father’s Heart Ministry Center- Baldwin Elementary
School
CC
12/21
6:00-8pm
Judging of the Holiday Decorating Contest – Prized will be awarded on Monday
12/22
C
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ACTIVITIES PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AT (703)361-4500
The Father’s Heart and Georgetown South’s
Parents
Christmas Toys
Giveaway
 Proof of address
 ID OR passport
Children
Limit of 500 children
 Child’s birth certificate
OR Social Security card
Who: EVERYONE
When: December 13
Where: Baldwin Elementary School
4 – 8 pm
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See the following pages for a detailed description of the events listed above.
ESOL Classes coming this FALL! Mondays and Wednesdays in the morning would
you like to improve your English skills? BEACON for Adult Literacy teaches ESL
classes at the Georgetown South Community Center on Monday and Wednesday
mornings from 9:30-11:30. The classes are beginner
level. There is a $50 fee which includes registration and
the cost of the book. If you already have a book the fee
is $35 for the registration. Fall semester starts in
September and ends in December. If you have
questions call the BEACON office for an appointment
703-368-7491/English or 703/331-5513/Spanish.
ESOL Classes
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Time: 7:30 pm – 9 pm
Place: GTS Community Center
FREE!
FREE!
FREE!
FREE!
FREE!
Description: Chapel Springs Assembly of God hosts English as a Second Language classes every Wednesday
night. Come and learn English! Register on Wednesday nights at 7 pm before class starts at the Georgetown
South Community Center.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 to 1pm during the school year, the House of Mercy will now be offering
classes in English as a Second or Other Language taught by an excellent, fun and entertaining TOEFL certificated
ESL instructor at the Georgetown South Community Center.
Tutoring with Grace at Georgetown South
Tuesday, September 23 at 5:30 PM
The Georgetown South Community Council, INC will be sponsoring
once again a Tutoring Program to provide help with homework and
learning skills development for children in grades 1 -8. Tutoring will
commence on September 23rd and continue every Tuesday and
Thursday evening from 5:30 to 6:45 pm. We look forward to
working with your children to make them better students and to
help them realize their full potential and greatness.
We need tutors. You can tutor one a week, twice a month, whatever fits your schedule, and we will make it
work. Please contact the office at 703-361-4500 to find out more about the program.
GIRLS’ GROUP EVERY THURSDAY
Place: GTS Community Center
Time: 7 pm – 8:30 pm
Description: The Girls’ Group meets regularly on Thursdays throughout the
year. It serves as a discussion group for girls focused on positive futures while
enjoying food and making crafts. Additional Info: Girls in grades 3 through 8
are welcome to participate. Register on site before any meeting. Sponsored by
Crossway Fellowship Church
SOCCER CAMPS on Mondays and Wednesdays from AUGUST 11th to
November 19th 6:30 to 8pm GTS Community Center Field
Sponsored by The Father’s Heart Ministry Center
Mondays
6 – 12 years old
Wednesdays 13 – 17 years old
Davenport Insulation (MCS) is hiring every Tuesday from 1 to 4 pm at a JOB
FAIR located at 7400 Gateway Court, Manassas, VA 20109. They need
INSTALLERS (Experienced and Entry Level) to work for the largest
installation company in the U.S. Learn to be an installer of residential
insulation, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, gutters, garage doors, closet
shelving, shower doors, and more. Average first year entry-level earnings are
$38,000-$40,000. Recent High School Graduates are encouraged to apply.
Requirements include:
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Passing a drug test,
Criminal background check,
Motor vehicle record check and E-verify
Must apply online at www.masocs.com before going to a Tuesday Job Fair.
Leaping Leaders Dance Camp
Ages 5 - 10
Every Saturday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Sept. 27 – Dec. 22
In the GTS Community Center
Habitat for Humanity is a Christian ministry, not a traditional
builder, lender or “for profit” company.
These differences mean Habitat homebuyers must
understand and be committed to:
Going through a detailed selection process;
Fulfilling significant partnership obligations;
Buying a home with fewer options for its features & location
Habitat for Humanity provides an opportunity to buy an affordable
house…
(Habitat sells houses at prices lower than market value and makes
Open house
9704 Bragg Ln.
10/25/14 - 10:00am to 11:00am
no profit.) (703)369-6708 or by email: Habitatpwc.org
JOIN US as we stand up for driver’s licenses for all Virginians! Come speak out and tell
politicians, community members and neighborhood leaders that ALL Virginians deserve
a driver’s license, no matter your immigration status! We need ALL of our community
to support if we are to WIN!
When: Saturday, October 25, 2014
Where: Georgetown South Community Center
9444 Taney Road
Manassas, VA 20110
Time: 2:30PM
MULCH - $3.50 Delivered The BAGS are bigger this year – 3 cubic feet.
Nurture your plants, kill weeds, and make your yard POP by putting down a healthy layer of quality, brown, hardwood much for
only $3.50 per 3 cubic foot bag delivered.
BROWN and WHITE FENCE PAINT - $20.00 a gallon DELIVERED
Make sure your rear fence is painted BROWN and your front fence is painted WHITE. We have made a deal with Sherwin
Williams on Miramar Drive in Manassas and we are able to sell the exterior flat paint to our homeowners at $20.00 a gallon
delivered to your home. If you are need of exterior stain or clear sealer, Sherwin Williams has provided us a great price on these
items as well.
Please do not dump any of the following into the dumpsters or trucks. You may place them to the side at
these locations and they will be collected.
 Tires
 Paint, chemicals, or car batteries
 Asphalt or concrete
 Freezers, refrigerators, air-conditioners, or dehumidifiers
 TVs and computer monitors
NEED HELP getting your trash to the dumpster? Place your trash items in the greens directly behind
your rear yard and the Georgetown South Maintenance Staff will take it from there for disposal. If you
need additional assistance, contact the Georgetown South Community Council Office at 703-361-4500.
Georgetown South & City of Manassas Trash Schedule
Monday: Yard Waste Only
Tuesday: Trash and Recycling only
Friday: Trash and Bulk Items
Wednesday and Thursday: Street clean up 8:00 am to 12:00pm
AnnualI you
HOLIDAY
DECORATING
CONTEST
have any question
please call: 703-257-8252
Trash containers are available for purchase in the Georgetown South office for $50. Pay at the office and
we will have it delivered to your home.
Annual HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST
Judges will be looking for those who did
more with less, decorators with a sense of
color and style, and décor that conveys a
holiday message for the season.
Lights should be on by 6:00 pm on December
21st to be considered for entry in the contest.
There will be a total of six GIFT CARD prizes
awarded: $100 for 1st Place, $75 for 2nd place,
$50 for 3rd place and (3) $25 prizes for
Honorable Mention
For those who have not had the opportunity to attend the
celebration of the 50th anniversary of Georgetown South here are
some photos
VOTE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
On November 4, you can vote for the people that decide on your taxes, decide how much police
coverage we get, decide on school funding, decide when roads get fixed and many other things
that affect your daily life. It is important that we show them that Georgetown South people
care enough to vote. Polls are open 6am to 7pm and if you are a registered voter you vote at
Baldwin Elementary School.
CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES ARE: (Vote for 3)
Pat Richie-Folks, Ken Elston, Sheryl Bass, and Mark Aveni
CANDIDATES FOR THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (10 TH DISTRICT) ARE:
(Vote for 1)
John Foust, Barbara Comstock, William Redpath, Dianne Blais, Brad Eickholt
CANDIDATES FOR UNITED STATES SENATE: (Vote for 1)
Mark Warner, Ed Gillespie, Robert Sarvis
You must be sure to have a government issued picture ID to be able to vote this year.
PROPERTY OWNERS ONLY
To the Deeds of Declaration
In the last newsletter, I included a letter addressing the Amendment to our original Deeds of Declaration filed in the
early 1960’s. As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, I am again addressing the need to get this Amendment passed.
What will it do for the Georgetown South community? It will bring us into the 21st century making us a stronger and
better community. I have had some owners contact me and say that they are worried that this will give the Board too
much authority. From my perspective, you have a Board of Trustees who saw you through an economic boom and
then a recession caring for your investments with more than due diligence and leaving the Georgetown South
Community Council in the strong financial position it enjoys today. I have been here three years and have worked
tirelessly and with a strong dedication to change the negative image of Georgetown South. Barring a tragedy, I don’t
see myself going anywhere for at least a decade. For those who have problems with sections of the Amendment, I
don’t mean to oversimplify, but it is called an amendment for a reason. It means, “a change or addition to a legal
document”. How many amendments have we had to the U.S. Constitution since 1787? 2 This may be the 1st
Amendment to the Georgetown South Community Council’s Deeds of Declaration, but it is almost certainly not the
last. Check out our website for a look at the Amendment, you will find a link to it on the “Menu” page. If you have
questions, issues or complaints, I will be more than happy to listen and respond.
Meg Carroll
Community Manager
Georgetown South Community Council Board of Trustees’ Workshop Meetings are every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5
pm. Quarterly Community Meetings will be held on December 9, 2014 at 7 pm in the GTS Community Center. Share your
thoughts and ideas with the Board, the staff and the City of Manassas representatives in attendance.
Phone Directory of Important Phone #’s
Meg Carroll, Community Manager
Doris Perez, Office Manager
Edgar Reyes, Inspector
Adriana Vallenas, Accounts
Dayana Sosa, Receptionist
Rene Martinez, Maintenance Supervisor
Hannah Senft, Board President
571-264-3386
703-229-6165
571-264-2692
703-229-6138
703-361-4500
571-264-3215
703-368-8904
MCarroll@gtownsouth.com
DPerez@gtownsouth.com
EReyes@gtownsouth.com
AVallenas@gtownsouth.com
DSosa@gtownsouth.com
RMartinez@gtownsouth.com
HSenft@gtownsouth.com
Message from the Community Inspector
Edgar Reyes
Neighborhood appearance is increasing in value.
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We encourage you to report any suspicious activities such as, teenagers out on the streets, greens,
vacant houses during school time, there has been lot of reports of high-school kids being pushed or
offered drugs.
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Please upkeep your property inside and out this also help with trespassing from neighboring
communities coming to GTS uninvited.
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We have also noticed new comers. Houses for rent, for sale have a higher demand
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That’s a real question. Be the 1st to call the office at 703-361-4500and you will win a Starbuck’s gift card. We are using the Honor
Policy to ensure you won’t look up the answer.
Message from the President
Hannah M. Senft
Wow! Our Community is 50 years old. I hope you enjoyed the celebration on September 20.
Many thanks to all the people and organizations that helped make it a success.
A lot of things have been accomplished in recent years, many due to our Community Manager,
Meg Carroll and our wonderful office and maintenance staff.
-Annual and daily inspections and follow-up are being completed every year, improving the
appearance of our community.
-Colorful new playground equipment, benches, stone paths and picnic tables have been added to
our greens. We have a soccer field by the Community Center and an Exercise Trail.
-The office staff has updated office procedures and has done an excellent job of reducing
delinquent accounts by calling people and helping to work out payment plans and reducing the
number of accounts sent to the attorney. (Saving the Association attorney fees)
-In addition to all the special projects the staff keeps up with all the everyday tasks, helping
residents with questions, paying bills, scheduling events, mowing the grass, picking up trash and
just doing all the ordinary things to keep things running smoothly.
-The volunteer Board of Trustees meets regularly and works to support the staff in keeping up
with all the activities. They also work with the City to make sure services are coordinated as
needed.
We have a lot to celebrate about our community and I hope everyone, residents and owners will
work together to continue our progress.
Message from accounting department
Adriana Vallenas
Thank you for continuing to make your HOA payments on time. For our new home owners, the monthly HOA fee
is of $65.00 and is due the 1st of the month, it is considered late if not received by the 15 th of the month. If your payment
does not arrive on time to our bank in Phoenix, AZ or our office located in the Georgetown South Community your
account will be charged a late fee. The late fee amount for this year is of $25.00.
For the accounts that are under our attorney’s office, please make sure you mail your payments directly to them, they are
the ones that have control of your past due balance. Also, any inquiries you may have or payment plans you want to
submit, contact them, they should be able to answer your questions and assist you with what you need. You are always
welcome to call our office and we will help you with any information we may have available.
If you are running behind with your payments, make sure you try to pay off the accumulated balance as soon as
possible or your account may be forwarded to our attorney’s office for further collection; Once is transferred to them,
besides accumulating late fees, your balance will start accruing interest fees, attorney’s fees and court cost. Please avoid
going through that process.
Please contact our office with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your HOA dues, your call will be
transferred over to me- I will be more than happy to assist you. Once again, thank you for staying current with your
monthly dues because thanks to them we are able to bring more services and better the appearance of our community
that we all care for and respect.
Message from the department of administration of the Georgetown South community
Doris Perez
Two years ago I had the opportunity to start working for the Georgetown South community and I felt it was my obligation
to do more than just complete my work hours, but to also support the community manager’s project to change the image
of the community working together to achieve this goal. Thanks to the cooperation of the owners and residents we can see
the difference. Regarding the inspections more owners and investors are caring for their homes and I also appreciate the
support of the people who are renting and those who take care of a house that they don’t even own. For the investors, you
can see how the values of your properties have increased and now you have a cleaner and safer home to offer to new
families. Not can be perfect because we still have owners of properties who still do not cooperate with the community; It
is a small percentage but we still have them.
A message for investors who are on the list of properties in bad conditions, we ask you to answer our calls and
respond to our emails because we are trying to help you. If you change your email address or phone numbers please let us
know, we need to keep you informed if something happens with your home or to notify you of upcoming events. If you
have new tenants, it is your responsibility to send us a copy of the lease that is according to the regulations of the
association. A recommendation to investors: when your property is up for rent, before you sign a lease make sure to
check the applicants record in case they have a criminal history and are escaping from justice or people who see our
community as a good place to sell drugs and live without respecting the regulations of the community. For people who
have moved to this community and are not willing to respect the regulations and think you can have illegal businesses you
are WRONG! We will identify you and we will work with the police to have you removed from this community. This place is
for those people who are struggling every day for a better future for their growing families, please keep in contact with the
community center as we have free activities for kids and teens.
The trash issue, I know this sounds repetitive but unfortunately I have to include this because some unscrupulous
people in this community continue to leave trash in the streets without thinking about how they are harming of the health
of children and adults. Please be conscious and think about your children, do not give them bad examples and remember
they imitate what you do so be a good example for your children.
Regarding the parking in this community we often receive complaints about people who own more than three cars and
park in front of their homes and neighbors’ homes. Please be considerate, if you see your neighbor has a baby or is an elder
give them the privilege to park their car in front of their house and move your car because many times pregnant women or
women with children have to walk far because their neighbors car was already parked in front of their home.
Annual inspections 2014
Thank you investors, owner residents, and tenants for your cooperation of the progression and rehabilitation of
the community. A majority of you will see and say the community is changing little by little. During the 2014 inspections we
saw much more interest to cooperate with the community and you can see the change. To give you an idea of the progress
of the inspection at this time we have the following statistics, 6041 in compliance, 136 in violation, and 120 with extension,
9 Blight properties, 36 Vacant, 8 for sale, 26 and for rent. If you see someone who is throwing trash outside the established
hours please call the office immediately at 703-361-4500 or the police at their non-emergency number 703-257-8000, with
this method we will make these unscrupulous people lose these bad habits and learn to respect the rules of the community
and apply the law so they won’t do it again.
50 years! Written and pronounced in a short form but 50 years means a long trajectory where the community has
a history of beautiful families with kids that grew up in a quiet and beautiful place. Georgetown South was founded in 1964
in an area with 22,000 acres of land where 860 Townhouses were built with 15 greens areas with colorful playgrounds for
the entertainment of children, the Community Center where is a place you are always welcome and treated with respect
and courtesy. We have good and bad periods but overcame them supporting each other; this is the example we need to
restore in order to work in the Georgetown South development and rehabilitation. HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY
GEORGETOWN SOUTH!
THANK YOU for joining us for our 50th
Anniversary celebration this year!
1964 - 2014
Please take a few minutes of your time to read this.
GRACIAS por acompañarnos en la celebración
del 50 Aniversario!
1964 - 2014
Por favor tome unos minutos de su tiempo para
informarse de los próximos eventos