No significant contractual actions.

There are three seats (three-year terms each) on the Glen Board of Directors that will be filled at the November 6^th annual meeting. If you are a co-owner interested in running for the Board and wish to have your candidacy included in the "annual meeting package" please complete a "Candidate Profile" form. Forms can be obtained from Mike Hahn (4270 S. 35th St., #A-2, 703-578-3138) and must be returned to Mike by September 22^nd.

Candidates should be willing to expend significant time and energy serving the Fairlington Glen community. The Board is responsible for managing a large condominium property with a large budget and a diverse community of people. Some of the responsibilities of a Board member include the following:

• attend monthly Board meetings
• be "on call" by the community seven days a week at any hour
• may entail attending B&G meetings once a month as Board Liaison, preparing the annual budget, reviewing financial records, and/or preparing the monthly Glen newsletter and the Glen Ready Reference

Water leaks are expensive to the Glen and may waste thousands of gallons of water. Potential sources for leaks include washers in faucets and shower heads, washing machine hoses, ice maker lines, HVAC units, and dishwashers. It is recommended that residents inspect their homes quarterly. It is also prudent to equip showers, sinks, and tubs with drain screens to catch the debris, hair, and bits of soap that can cause clogs and back-ups.

During the quarterly inspection residents should check all exposed pipes for leaks and check all faucets for leaks or corrosion. Inspection of the rubber connecting hoses for dishwashers and washing machines is essential since, contrary to what some believe, such hoses do not last forever. Because these hoses wear from the inside out, a visual inspection will usually not reveal any worn spots and these hoses should generally be replaced every three to five years, or sooner if evidence of rot appears.

The most substantial loss of water can come from our bathroom toilets:

• Your toilet may have a leak at the overflow pipe if water is still running into the bowl or if water can be heard running after the tank has stopped filling.
• You may have a silent, plunger-ball leak. To test for a silent leak, drop some food coloring into the tank and wait ten minutes. If the food coloring appears in the toilet bowl there is a silent leak.

Residents should review their procedures for responding to emergencies including man-made threats and natural disasters. Emergency preparedness documentation provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) can be found on the following web pages:

• Family Disaster Plan:

http://www.fema.gov/library/famplan.shtm

• Disaster Supplies Kit:

http://www.fema.gov/library/diskit.shtm

• Emergency Food and Water Supplies:

http://www.fema.gov/library/emfdwtr.shtm

• The painting of Courts 5-8 should be completed by the end of September, weather permitting.
• The sealing and striping of Courts 5, 11, 15, and 16 will be done on September 9^th, weather permitting. This will be a one-day effort.
• The crew will be replacing some gutters that were damaged by the recent heavy rains during September.
• In order to avoid damage to the inside of your unit during heavy rains, please ensure your windows are fully closed and the drains at the bottom of the windows are not blocked.
• Heavy rains could cause excessive water in your window wells which could cause the window sills to rot and cause leakage into your unit. You may want to consider purchasing plexiglass covers for your window wells to divert most of the water during rain storms.

TRASH. Trash must be put out during the week by 8am and on Saturdays by 9am. Large items are put out only on the first Saturday of the month and should be placed at the curb by 9am. Please do not put trash out the night before pickup or on Sundays since this will only provide a temptation to rodents, birds, and other pests. Trash will not be collected on the following holidays:

• January: New Year's Day
• November: Thanksgiving Day
• December: Christmas Day

PLANT BEDS. Pots, trellises, or other structures are not to be placed in any of the common plant beds including those in front of your unit. There is to be no edging around the plant beds other than that provided by the Glen's landscape contractor or, in a few cases (e.g., provide a retainer on a sloping area), through co-owner submission and Board approval of a landscape variance request. Additional information can be found in the Plant Bed Edging Policy (pages 4-7 and 4-8 of the Handbook).

PATIO TREES. Patio trees are your responsibility. Please keep them trimmed so they do not impinge on the roofs or gutters. If you want to plant a tree in your patio area, you need approval from the Landscape Subcommittee to ensure it conforms with species appropriate to small spaces, and from Ricky to ensure that sewer and water lines are not affected.

B-UNIT STORAGE. Bicycles and tricycles may be stored in the common hallways and basements of B-Units if all residents in the building agree and they do not block access to exits (some limit on the number may be imposed). No other items may be stored in the hallways or basements. In addition, nothing is to be affixed to hallway walls and plantings, furniture, etc. in the hallways is prohibited.

GLEN APPEARANCE. The appearance of the Glen is something that should concern us all. Personal items (e.g., bicycles, scooters, baby carriages, toys) shall not be left in the common areas or on the front porches since they are unsightly and detract from the enjoyment of the community by your neighbors. Please make sure that these items are put away after use.

REPORTING PROBLEMS. You can contact Ricky and the chairpersons of the Landscape Subcommittee and Pool Committee by calling 703-820-9567. You can leave a message by pressing "1" for the Landscape Subcommittee and "2" for the Pool Committee. To leave a message for Ricky, wait for the tone at the end of the recorded message or press "9" or "#" to end the recorded message and go to the tone. Please be courteous and don't call these people at home. If you have an after-hours emergency maintenance problem or can not reach Ricky after a reasonable time, please call the Legum & Norman 24-hour emergency repair number ... 703-600-6000

HANDBOOK. All residents and co-owners should have a copy of the Fairlington Glen Handbook dated November 1999. Please review it occasionally since it provides essential information to ensure that you and your neighbors enjoy the wonderful experience of living in the Glen.

All Glen meetings are held in the Fairlington Community Center at 3308 South Stafford Street. All residents are welcome.

• Board of Directors, 7:30pm, 1^st Tuesday of the month
• Building and Grounds Committee, 7:30pm, 3^rd Tuesday of the month (no meetings in August, November, and December)
• Landscape Subcommittee, 7:00pm, 2^nd Tuesday of the month (no meetings in July, November, and December)

Visit "http://www.fairlington.org/glenindex.htm" for draft Board minutes, newsletters, and the Handbook. Please contact John Fuller if you have comments on Fairlington Glen information on this site.