The Lantern

Dunn Loring Woods Civic Association (DLWCA) March/April 2013

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
Well, we moved our clocks ahead in preparation for spring but we did not get through the winter without a snowstorm and the children did have a chance to play in the snow. In this newsletter you will see a notice about an important membership meeting on May 21 at Stenwood Elementary. At this meeting we will elect new officers for the DLWCA and announce the winners of our annual scholarships. If you are interested in any of the positions on the board: president, vice president, secretary or treasurer or serving on the board, please see the article on page 3 and information about the scholarship program is on pages 3 and 4. Tax season is here and you can get free help with tax return and electronic filing right here in Vienna. One of our neighbors has relocated to Georgia. Electric Sunday pick-up is coming up in April and by popular demand, our annual yard sale is scheduled for May. Ken Quincy
Next Newsletter Deadline: May 6, 2012 Contact: Kathy Arpa: mkarpa@hotmail.com or call (703) 205-9041

DLWCA Annual Membership Meeting May 21, 2013 Stenwood Elementary School

7:30 p.m.
Election of officers Refreshments Scholarship winners announced!

Stenwood Fun Fair is Back! March 17 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. So bring your "Luck O' the Irish'" to Stenwood Elementary on the 17th to play games and win prizes. This community event, sponsored by the PTA, welcomes all. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. To pre-order game tickets (one 50 cent ticket for most games) download the order form from the PTA website http://www.stenwoodpta.org/. Ticket Contact: Mary Williams atMLPaus123@aol.com) or 703-8764656. Any other questions can be directed to Corinne Butler corinne_butler@yahoo.com) or Maria Liskey (winganwing@yahoo.com).

Fairfax County Spring Break March 25 to March 29.

***************** MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Dunn Loring Woods Annual Yard Sale Saturday, May 11.

DLWCA Website: www.dlwca.org

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COLLEGE BOUND? ?? Last year Sean Ryan and Thomas Zekowsi, were the winners of our DLWCA scholarships. It is time to reward two more students living in Dunn Loring Woods. Children, grandchildren, great-grand children and step-children living with a Dunn Loring Woods resident and planning to attend college by fall/winter 2013 are eligible. You need not be a 4.0 student but have a burning desire to further your education. Information on eligibility and criteria can be found on pages 3 and 4 of this news- letter and also on the Dunn Loring Woods website at http://www.dlwca.org All applications must be postmarked by April 27, 2013. Dunn Loring Woods Scholarship Committee

JEAN MOORE MOVES TO GEORGIA We recently learned that Jean Moore, a long time resident of Dunn Loring Woods, has moved to Georgia to be closer to her daughter. Jean was an original owner in Dunn Loring Woods and has been on the board of the Dunn Loring Woods Civic Association for more years than we can count. For many years Jean was also a volunteer at the Shepherd Center and at the local chapter of AARP. She is perhaps best known for serving as the newsletter editor for the Dunn Loring Woods Civic Association and was always there to greet you at the DLWCA membership meetings. Jean was born in Tacoma Park, Maryland but lived in Vienna with her family of six children. She now has many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Volunteering has always been a part of Jeans life. She worked with the Girls Scouts since 1939 and went on numerous camping trips during her more active years cooking for over 200 girl scouts on many occasions. She ran a printing business for 34 years, thus her involvment with newsletters. She was a Democratic Election Judge for 28 years, and was involved with the PTA for 25 years. We all wish Jean the best in her new home in Georgia. If you would like to contact Jean in Georgia, please get in touch with Pat Stout at nanabumpa2545@aol.com or call Pat at 703573-9293.

FREE INCOME TAX RETURN HELP

The AARP in cooperation with the IRS is again offering free help for senior citizens and low and moderate income taxpayers in preparing their income tax returns for 2012. The closest site to Dunn Loring Woods is at the Suntrust Bank, 515 Maple Ave. E. Days of operation are until Apr. 15, Mon. through Fri. from 10AM to 2PM . No appointment is necessary and tax returns are directly transmitted to the IRS and VA. Taxpayers should bring a picture ID, Social Security card or other Social Security verification for all taxpayers on the return, copy of last year's tax returns, W-2 forms, 1099 forms, unemployment compensation statements, income tax refund statements, child care provider information, and evidence of expenses to be used if itemizing deductions. Further information can be obtained by calling 1-888-227-7669 or going to aarp.org/taxaide.

Page 3 Neighborhood Watch To volunteer for Neighborhood Watch, call Mark Hann at 703-489-9463. DLWCA ANNUAL ELECTIONS The annual election of DLWCA officers and board members will take place at the May 21 annual membership meeting. Some of the existing officers and board members have diligently served on the board and/or as officers for a number of years and now are planning on stepping aside to pursue other interests. This will result in critical vacancies that must be filled in order for the DLWCA to effectively serve DLW and its residents. We are also looking for an assistant newsletter editor. Serving as a volunteer in the DLWCA is a rewarding way to contribute to your community and make a difference, and it doesnt take a lot of time. Please give participation careful consideration to serving on the board and contact Melvin Rose at 703-573-2076 or any of the other board members, officers or committee leaders listed in your DLWCA directory for information on positions that may interest you.

ELECTRIC SUNDAY APRIL 28, 2013 The Civic Association will once again offer pickup of Electronics in Dunn Loring Woods. The volunteers will begin driving thru the neighborhood from 10:30 am and will stop the canvassing at 1:30 pm. Please have your items at the curb by 10:00 am and NLT 1:00 pm for the final sweep thru the neighborhood. We will pick up the following items: televisions, computers and peripheral devices including keyboards, speakers, printers, external drives and other such materials and unbroken fluorescent light bulbs and tubes. If you have any item that is heavy, we need to know that and you can either email Barry.Schwartz4@verizon.net that info or call Pat Stout at 703-573-9293.

Dunn Loring Woods Website http://www.dlwca.org

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THIRD ANNUAL DUNN LORING WOODS CIVIC ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Children, grandchildren, great-great children and stepchildren currently living with a DLW resident are eligible to apply. Applicant must be a high school senior planning to attend college/university full time by fall/winter 2013. A total of two (2) scholarships of $500 each will be awarded. All applications must be postmarked by April 27, 2013. All applicants must provide a written recommendation/character reference from a teacher or counselor. Recommendation on school letterhead must be submitted with application package. Provide copies of entrance examination scores, as applicable. All applicants must list and briefly describe awards and/or community service activities on a separate page. Provide enough information so the selection committee will know what you did, but do not exceed one standard size page. All applicants must also submit an essay in English, typed, double-spaced, not to exceed two pages, on standard size paper, on the following topic: What examples of public service activities were you involved in during high school and how has your experience affected your views on civic responsibility? All applicants will need to provide one stamped, self-addressed business size envelope which will be used to acknowledge receipt of their completed application. Incomplete applications will not be acknowledged. The top five candidates may be invited for an interview. We hope to announce the winners name at the Annual Membership Meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Please mail all materials in one package, unfolded, in a #10 business-size envelope, postmarked by Saturday, April 27, 2013 to: Dunn Loring Woods Civic Association, Attn. Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 238, Dunn Loring, VA 22027. The Dunn Loring Woods Scholarship Program is administered by the Dunn Loring Woods Civic Association.

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THIRD ANNUAL DUNN LORING WOODS 2013 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Please check each box to ensure that your application packet is complete. Essay Topic: What examples of public service activities were you involved in during high school and how has your experience affected your views on civic responsibility? Written recommendation from teacher/counselor. List of awards and/or community service. Copies of entrance examination scores, as applicable. One self-addressed #10 business-size envelope with first-class postage affixed. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Please complete the following and return it with your application. Students Name __________________________________________________ Street Address: _____________________________________Vienna, VA 22180 Home Telephone: ( ) ____________________E-Mail ___________________@______

College or University (planning to attend): ____________________________________ Dunn Loring Woods Residents Name___________________________________ DLW Residents Relationship to Applicant: _____________________________

Street Address of Resident:___________________________________Vienna, VA 22180 Telephone __( )____________________ E-Mail ______________________@___________