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FACT SHEETBrookland-Bush Hill Visit us today at www.BBHCA.org!
The Brookland-Bush Hill Civic Association (BBHCA) is located in the Franconia area of Lee District in Fairfax County, Virginia. BBHCA's service area (click for map) has more than 800 households and consists of Brookland Estates/Bush Hill Woods and Gunnell Estates; the homes on Jane Way, Ninian Court, and Talbois Place on the east; and Brookland Road, Pratt Street, Piedmont Drive, and Saratoga Drive to the west. MISSION The purpose of BBHCA is to provide a forum and voice for the community, and to protect and promote the mutual interests and welfare of the residents of Brookland-Bush Hill and environs. HISTORY Brookland-Bush Hill Civic Association (BBHCA) was founded in 1980. BBHCA has a long record of successes in our interaction with local and state government officials, local private businesses, and other organizations. The Pedestrian Underpass on Oakwood Drive and the new improvements to the Pedestrian Walkway under the I-95 Overpass at Van Dorn Street are examples of our civic activities. BBHCA members sit on County Boards, and influence policy for the improvement of Franconia and Rose Hill, Lee District, and Fairfax County. CURRENT ISSUES Construction along I-95 and Van Dorn; reporting suspicious and illegal activities; zoning and land use; increased traffic along Franconia; safety of pedestrian crossings along Franconia, etc. Read the BBHCA newsletter and come to the next meeting to get the latest information on current issues affecting our community. MEMBERSHIP Membership dues are $3.00 per member per year, up to $6.00 per household (i.e., a street address within the service area), and may be paid anytime prior to the end of the membership year. The membership year is September 1, to August 31. Membership and active volunteer participation in BBHCA activities is always encouraged. BBHCA is your voice with elected and appointed officials and government agencies—state delegates and senators, Lee District Supervisor, Virginia Department of Transportation, Fairfax County Police, School Board, etc. The more paid members we have, the stronger our voice in local issues that affect our community. The BBHCA meets five times a year at the Bush Hill Elementary School in Bush Hill Woods. All residents of BBHCA are encouraged to attend. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES BBHCA sponsors community activities, such as our annual Yard Sale in June and the Tour de Lee Bicycle event every October. In addition, we help other neighborhood organizations, such as PTAs, Scout Troops, and other civic associations with fundraising and volunteer activities.NEWSLETTER The BBHCA News is published five times a year (September, November, January, March, and May). All residents of Brookland and Bush Hill receive a hand-delivered copy of the newsletter whether or not they are a member of BBHCA.Each issue averages 8–12 pages and includes articles on association and local activities that affect the neighborhood. Advertising from local businesses is accepted to forge a mutual relationship of support and offset printing costs. GOVERNANCE BBHCA is governed by a Constitution and Bylaws. The affairs of BBHCA are administered by the officers of the association and by an Executive Committee as prescribed in the Bylaws. The officers include a President, First Vice President (newsletter), Second Vice President (membership), Treasurer, and Secretary. COMMITTEES The Bylaws call for six standing committees as follows:
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