Newsletter
Summer, 2001
2001 RCHCA Board
President
Shannon Hamm 301-933-5264 - Vice President Mark Schweizer 301-949-6241 –
Treasurer Deanna Marcum 301-933-9503 – Secretary Mike Baker 301-589-1348 -
Past President Keith Emery 301-949-1542
As summer of 2001 nears an end, the Board would like to update RCHCA residents on a variety of issues.
New Board Slated for 2002 - At the January 2002 meeting, new officers for the board will be elected. At the October 10 meeting, a nominating committee will be formed that will receive names from interested residents. We will be seeking candidates for President and Vice President. Please contact the board if you have questions regarding details of these or other positions. The current board has worked hard to serve the community and looks forward to receiving new members in January.
Need to Fill Covenants Chair – Currently we have a vacancy for the chair position. This is a critical position for our Association. The current board is working together to continue reviewing requests.
RCHCA Fall Concert in Park on September 9 – Betsy Greaney has agreed to coordinate our second annual concert in the park. It will be held in the Rock Creek Hills Park at 5:30 pm. The band, Kensington Station, will again provide the music. Please bring your blankets and picnic food.
Coalition of Kensington Communities - A new coalition was recently formed in order to address the growing need for safe, enriched and economically prosperous neighborhoods. The coalition is proposing that the Kensington Communities, which include Rock Creek Hills Citizens’ Association, Kensington Estates Civic Association, KenGar Civic Association, Kensington Parkwood Residents Association and the Town of Chevy Chase View, organize to create a unified body to address the many issues they have in common. In particular, this group will work toward the creation of a community center and monitor and participate in the implementation of the Master Plan that affects the Connecticut Avenue corridor. We need one representative from the Rock Creek Hills Citizens’ Association. Please contact Shannon Hamm, if you are interested.
2001 RCHCA Board
President Shannon Hamm
301-933-5264 - Vice President Mark Schweizer 301-949-6241 – Treasurer Deanna
Marcum 301-933-9503 – Secretary Mike Baker 301-589-1348 - Past President Keith
Emery 301-949-1542
RCHCA and Gary Ditto, Realtor will be sponsoring the 2nd annual Concert in the Park on Sunday, September 9, 2001 beginning at 5:30. The event will be held at the Rock Creek Hills Park (corner of Saul & Haverhill). Be sure to bring the whole family (kids, grandkids, parents, grandparents!), your beach chairs, a blanket, a cooler and a picnic. Let local acoustic band, Kensington Station entertain you with their special mix of folk music, bluegrass, children’s songs and whatever else you want to hear!
If you would like to help hang posters or can help set up on the day of the event, contact Betsy Greaney (301-962-0116) or email betsyogreaney@starpower.net. In case or rain, the event will be cancelled. This event sponsored by: Rock Creek Hills Citizens’ Association and Gary Ditto, Realtor.
· Sunday, September 9, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. Concert in the Park
· Saturday, September 22, 2001 in the morning hours, 8th annual Kensington 8K Race and Fun Run. Several neighborhood streets will be closed to vehicular traffic.
· Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 7:30 p.m., RCHCA meeting at Grace Episcopal Day School
· Sunday, October 28, 2001 from 12:30 until 3:00, 8th annual RCHCA Halloween parade and potluck supper.
If you are interested in babysitting or sharing emergency childcare, or know someone who may be in need of such back-up childcare arrangements, please contact Lori Simon-Rusinowitz, 301 929-0446 or email LS119@umail.umd.edu.
Driveway Paving—there is a company that neighbors have
used who will offer a discount for 5 or more houses. Please contact Karen Jaffee
if you're interested in driveway paving. Karen Jaffe 2506 Campbell Place, 301-587-0888 kwjaffe@aol.com.
The Rock Creeks Hills Citizens’ Association Covenant Committee reminds all residents that we are here to protect and enhance the beauty of our neighborhood and to promote communication among neighbors. If you are going to make changes to your home or property, please submit plans (including the plat showing existing and new construction) to the committee for review as well as to your neighbors. We follow the county’s model of receiving input from your neighbors prior to Rock Creek Hills Covenants Inc. approval.
We would like to remind you when contacting either your neighbors or the committee to be as courteous and respectful as possible. The covenants committee requires a two-week minimum on approvals. Any submissions for approval should be made to Mark Schweizer, 3103 Kent Street, Kensington, Maryland 20895. The following households have recently submitted and have been approved:
· 9700 Old Spring Road – Build single story addition above an existing attached garage.
· 9604 Glencrest Lane – Install an in ground therapy pool in back yard, approximately 7x13 feet.
· 9909 Hillridge Drive – Build a portico at side of house.
· 9641 E. Bexhill Drive – Install deer fence along side of house to protect newly planted cypress trees.
· 9912 Old Spring Road – Replace stairs at back of house.
· 9819 Haverhill Drive – Change existing garage into usable house space.
· 9805 E. Bexhill Drive – Build a single story addition over existing house, add a deck onto back of house.
· 9605 Saul Road – Build addition onto back of house.