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Timeline of Events (February 18, 2025 Newsletter Content):Ongoing: Nominations open for Chesterfield Community Champions Awards.Until Feb 23, 2025: Applications accepted for Chesterfield summer internship program.Feb 17, 2025: President's Day (North Courthouse Road Library closed).Feb 18, 2025: Happening in Chesterfield e-newsletter published.Feb 20, 2025: Free Childcare Provider Workshop at Midlothian Library.Feb 21, 2025: Chesterfield County Public Schools in the Era of Segregation lecture at Stonebridge Recreation Center.Feb 22, 2025: Black History Month Vendor Fair at Beulah Recreation Center. Empowerment Through Enterprise event at Meadowdale Library.Feb 28, 2025: Richmond Symphony: Appalachian Spring performance at the Perkinson Center.March 10, 2025: Nominations close for Chesterfield Community Champions Awards.Spring 2025: Volunteer Recognition Event for Chesterfield Community Champions winners.April 15, 2025: Free tax services at North Courthouse Road Library end.Sept 16, 2025: Virginia State University to host The People's Debate for the gubernatorial election.December 2024: Netflix released The Six Triple Eight.1944: The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion sent overseas.Cast of Characters:Charity E. Adams: Major in the U.S. Women's Army Corps. Commanding officer of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only U.S. Women’s Army Corps unit of color deployed to Europe during World War II.Ulf Sandström: Swedish musician who released "Back Into the Light," a tribute song to the Chesterfield Sheriff's Office's HARP program.Charlotte Banks Wood: Retired Chesterfield County Public Schools teacher who will share stories of life during segregation in Chesterfield County Public Schools.Charis Jones: Local entrepreneur and owner of Sassy Jones, an award-winning fashion and accessories brand, speaking at the Empowerment Through Enterprise event.David Lemelin: Clarinetist performing with the Richmond Symphony at the Perkinson Center.Tyler Perry: Writer and director of the Netflix film The Six Triple Eight.Kerry Washington: Actress who starred as Charity Adams in the Netflix film The Six Triple Eight.Mary Martin Selby: Chesterfield County's director of human resources.Randi Smith: Principal of Ettrick Elementary School who created a support center for families.Zero to Hero: Husky mix, about a year old and adoptable pet at Chesterfield County Animal Services.Tina Shreve: Employee of Chesterfield Economic Development, contact person for registration for the Free Childcare Provider Workshop.NotebookLM can be inaccurate; please double check its responses.Hi. I'm Greg Smith. I have been working on this concept since COVID. The AI is good enough now to create a podcast-like banter between two commentators.I love all the communications we get out of the BCA through FirstService Residential. But it's a lot to sift through. I hope you enjoy these summaries.Please let me know what you think in the comments.Also follow us on these platforms:Amazon Music Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3a52a825-e564-4ec1-ac3f-8dccac9467ac/brandermill-local-radioApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brandermill-local-radio/id1785311450Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bKTNrKJM8cFEn8ffnfjccRSS: https://anchor.fm/s/fedf7bdc/podcast/rssPodcast Index: https://podcastindex.org/

Timeline of Events (Brandermill Community Association - Early 2025)Wednesday, January 29, 2025: Candidate Nomination Packets for the Board of Directors (BOD) election are available for pick up at the BCA office.Monday, February 17, 2025: Presidents' Day. The BCA office is closed. Last day to apply for the Board of Directors election is one week away.Wednesday, February 19, 2025: Finance Committee Meeting at 7:00 PM via Zoom.Thursday, February 20, 2025: Lifestyle Committee Meeting at 3:30 PM via Zoom.Monday, February 24, 2025:Candidate Nomination Packets & photos for the Board of Directors election are due back at the BCA office by 12:00 PM (Noon).Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting at 6:00 PM via Zoom (Proxy approved).Tuesday, February 25, 2025: ARC Meeting at 3:30 PM at BCA Office.Thursday, February 27, 2025: Hearing Panel at 6:00 PM via Zoom.Monday, March 3, 2025: "Meet the Candidate" videos for the Board of Directors election are posted/emailed.Thursday, March 6, 2025: In-person Board Candidate Panel with Q&A at 6:00 PM at North Beach.Monday, March 10, 2025:Vote HOA Now voting instruction email.Meeting Notice to the printer, mail by Friday, March 14.Friday, March 14, 2025: Meeting notice mailed.Monday, March 24, 2025: BOD Meeting, 6:00 PM via Zoom.Friday, April 18, 2025: Proxies for the Annual Meeting are due by COB (Close of Business) 5:00 PM at the BCA office.Monday, April 21, 2025: BOD Meeting at 6:00 PM at North Beach with a virtual option.Wednesday, April 23, 2025: Annual Meeting at 6:00 PM at North Beach with a virtual option.June 25, 2025: Town Hall meeting at 6:00 PM at the North Beach Clubhouse.October 29, 2025: Town Hall meeting at 6:00 PM at the North Beach Clubhouse.Cast of Characters (Principal People Mentioned)Juli Reddington: General Manager of the Brandermill Community Association (BCA). She is the recipient of Board of Directors election applications.John Montervino: Maintenance Director for the Brandermill Community Association (BCA). Residents can contact him with questions or concerns regarding trees obstructing BCA pathways.Gregory: Recipient of the email containing the BCA Community Updates ([email protected]).NotebookLM can be inaccurate; please double check its responses.Hi. I'm Greg Smith. I have been working on this concept since COVID. The AI is good enough now to create a podcast-like banter between two commentators.I love all the communications we get out of the BCA through FirstService Residential. But it's a lot to sift through. I hope you enjoy these summaries.Please let me know what you think in the comments.Also follow us on these platforms:Amazon Music Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3a52a825-e564-4ec1-ac3f-8dccac9467ac/brandermill-local-radioApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brandermill-local-radio/id1785311450Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bKTNrKJM8cFEn8ffnfjccRSS: https://anchor.fm/s/fedf7bdc/podcast/rssPodcast Index: https://podcastindex.org/

TIMELINE OF EVENTS (February 2025)Prior to February 13, 2025:2024 Election: An "honest mistake" occurred in the election.An open Director seat exists.Initial drafting and discussion of several items, including By-Laws amendments, Rental Restrictions, and revisions to Article V and Article VII.Issues identified with the Harbour Pointe pool deck, including trip hazards and potential erosion.February 13, 2025: Board of Directors MeetingAgenda approved, including addition of discussion of Article VII.By-Laws Amendment: Motion to accept amendment related to spouses of members.Board of Directors Resolution: Discussion of how to rectify the error in the 2024 election. Motion made to recognize the third-place candidate as a Director.Fourth Amendment to By-Laws: Discussion about extending board eligibility to commercial business partners.Harbour Pointe Pool Deck Memo: Discussion deferred pending further information.Rental Restriction Memo: Discussion about leasing and occupancy restrictions, and associated enforcement challenges. Desire to simplify wording and avoid tenant eviction authority.Article V Discussion: Decision to retain "Member" language to cover commercial properties. Agreement to remove a subsection from Section 7 (Compliance Assessments). Decision to postpone putting Article V Section 3(g) on the April ballot.Article VII: Review of minor changes.Adjournment at 8:05 PM.Between February 13, 2025 and February 20, 2025:Staff researching administrative correction of the 2024 election error.Staff researching ability to extend board eligibility to commercial business partners.Staff researching erosion issues related to the Harbour Pointe pool deck.Staff following up on suggestions to simplify rental restriction wording.Planning for town hall meetings regarding Article V and Article VII.February 24, 2025:Next Board of Directors meeting scheduled for 6 PM via ZOOM.CAST OF CHARACTERSKaryn Carpenter: Secretary of the Brandermill Community Association Board of Directors. Voted "AYE" on the By-Laws Amendment motion and the Board of Directors Resolution motion.Nathan Templeman: Director of the Brandermill Community Association Board of Directors. Seconded motions to approve the agenda and accept the By-Laws Amendment. Shared CAM's feedback about the Harbour Pointe pool deck. Voted "NAY" on the Board of Directors Resolution motion.Anthony Giordano: Director of the Brandermill Community Association Board of Directors. Motioned to amend the agenda. Voted "NAY" on the Board of Directors Resolution motion.Gregory Pearson: Vice President of the Brandermill Community Association Board of Directors. Motioned to accept the By-Laws amendment. Made the motion to recognize the third person in the balloting of the 2024 election as a Board director. Voted "AYE" on both motions.Roger Cassem: Director of the Brandermill Community Association Board of Directors. Voted "AYE" on the By-Laws Amendment motion and the Board of Directors Resolution motion.Kevin Cheney: Director of the Brandermill Community Association Board of Directors. Abstained from the By-Laws Amendment motion. Seconded the Board of Directors Resolution motion. Voted "AYE" on the Board of Directors Resolution motion.Juli Reddington: Staff member of the Brandermill Community Association. Contact person for questions and ideas. Email address provided is [email protected] (implied): Apparently an external consultant or entity whose feedback is being considered regarding the Harbour Pointe pool deck.I hope this is helpful.

📅 Chesterfield County Events - February 2025

🗓️ February 10, 2025 (Monday)

• 30-day warning period begins forspeed enforcement cameras in theCosby High School zone.

🗓️ February 11, 2025 (Tuesday)

• Publication date of the"Happening in Chesterfield" e-newsletter.

🗓️ February 14, 2025 (Friday)

• Valentine's Day andGalentine's Day.
• Reduced pet adoption fees atChesterfield County Animal Services end.

🗓️ February 15, 2025 (Saturday)

• "Songs for Lovers: Barron Ryan" piano concert at thePerkinson Center.

🗓️ February 17, 2025 (Monday)

• Presidents Day holiday.

🗓️ February 18, 2025 (Tuesday)

• Deadline to nominate teachers forR.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence.
• AARP TaxAide services available at theNorth Courthouse Road Library.

🗓️ February 20, 2025 (Thursday)

• Free Childcare Provider Workshop atMidlothian Library.

🗓️ February 21, 2025 (Friday)

• "Chesterfield County Public Schools in the Era of Segregation" lecture atStonebridge Recreation Center.

🗓️ February 22, 2025 (Saturday)

• Empowerment Through Enterprise event atMeadowdale Library.

🗓️ February 23, 2025 (Sunday)

• Deadline to apply for theChesterfield County 2025 Summer Internship Program.

🗓️ February 2025 (Throughout the Month)

• Black History Month celebrations and programs held throughout Chesterfield and atVirginia State University.
• Construction of the Lakeview-Branders Bridge roundabout expected to begin.

🗓️ March 10, 2025 (Monday)

• Deadline to submit nominations for theCommunity Champions Awards.

🗓️ April 15, 2025

• Deadline for free income tax services at theNorth Courthouse Road Library.

🗓️ January 2026 (Anticipated)

• Completion of the Lakeview-Branders Bridge roundabout construction.

✨ Cast of Characters

• Barron Ryan: Pianist performing at the"Songs for Lovers" concert.
• Charlotte Banks Wood: RetiredChesterfield County Public Schools teacher, presenting the lecture"Chesterfield County Public Schools in the Era of Segregation".
• Charis Jones: Local entrepreneur and owner ofSassy Jones. Speaker at theEmpowerment Through Enterprise event.
• Dale Schiltz:Pinball enthusiast and player.
• Stoller Schiltz:Dale's 13-year-old son, competitive pinball player.
• Mary Martin Selby: Chesterfield County'sdirector of human resources. Featured on theChesterfield Behind the Mic podcast.
• Tina Shreve:Chesterfield Economic Development; contact for theFree Childcare Provider Workshop.
• Second Chance Romance: A3-year-old dog available for adoption atChesterfield County Animal Services.
• J.R. Caskey, Inc.: Construction company awarded the contract for theLakeview-Branders Bridge roundabout project.

📅 Brandermill Community Events - February & March 2025🗓️ February 10, 2025Valentine's Dance Lesson with Deborah Kern (Cowboy Electric Slide, Cowboy Cha Cha, Cotton Eye Joe, Tush Push).🗓️ February 11, 2025 (Today)Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Meeting at 3:00 PM.🗓️ February 14, 2025 (Friday)Valentine's Day Kids Craft Shop at North Beach Clubhouse (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM).🗓️ February 17, 2025 (Monday - President's Day)Zumba Class at North Beach (5:45 PM - 6:45 PM).🗓️ February 24, 2025Book Club Meeting at North Beach Clubhouse (7:00 PM - 8:30 PM).Discussing "The Heiress" by Rachel Hawkins.🗓️ March 4, 2025Spring Wreath Craft Class with Connor Parrish of Blossoming Roots Flower Farm at North Beach Clubhouse (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM).🗓️ March 7, 2025Movie in Sunday Park - "Wonka" (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM).🗓️ March 18, 2025Bingo Night with Al Morgan Real Estate at Harbour Pointe Clubhouse (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM).🗓️ March 25, 2025New Resident Welcome Party at North Beach Clubhouse (6:30 PM - 8:00 PM).✨ Cast of CharactersDeborah Kern: Dance instructor. Led the Valentine's Dance Lesson, teaching various line dances.Quea: Zumba Instructor, co-leading the Zumba class on President's Day.Maddy Cox: Contact for Love Poem Challenge submissions. Email: [email protected]. Likely works for the Brandermill Community Association.G.K.: Author of the love poem, "Lakeside Woods".C.M.: Author of the love poem, "My Roots".R.E.: Author of the love poem, "Chewy's Walk".Rachel Hawkins: Author of "The Heiress", discussed at the Book Club meeting on February 24.Connor Parrish: Expert guide from Blossoming Roots Flower Farm, leading the Spring Wreath Craft Class.Al Morgan: Real estate professional sponsoring the Bingo night event.Chewy: The dog featured in R.E.'s poem, "Chewy's Walk".

📅 Brandermill Community Events - January to April 2025🗓️ Prior to January 27, 2025Case #0620-1 exists, potentially involving attorney's fees and costs.Cases #ST-0127-01 and ST-0127-02 likely involve unpaid assessments, late fees, and legal costs.Cases #NSMA-0127 and NSM-1271 relate to self-maintained property appeals for 2025.Cases P-0127-01 & P-0127-02 likely involve payment plan requests.Covenant Re-Write Project is underway, including potential changes to Articles V and VII.🗓️ December 16, 2024Board of Directors Meeting held. Meeting minutes reviewed and amended at the January 27th meeting.🗓️ January 27, 2025Board of Directors Meeting held:Agenda amended to move 2024 Auditor Selection.December 16, 2024 meeting minutes reviewed and approved with amendments related to the Sunday Park Erosion Plan.An email vote is ratified, following legal counsel's recommendation to make a settlement offer in case 0620-1.2025 BOD Election Calendar is accepted with amendments.2025 Annual Meeting Notice and BCA Highlights approved with minor changes.Director Nomination Form is approved with edits.Candidate letter is approved with minor changes.Renewal with VoteHOA Now is approved for 2025.Discussion on rental restrictions is tabled.BCA Annual Planning Calendar discussed, VP Pearson wants Town Halls added.2023 Audit discussion.Erosion Update discussion regarding VCAP, food truck pads, and location.Board Code of Conduct is accepted with requested modifications.Motion to proceed with including Article VII on the ballot at the upcoming election.Committee reports are accepted.Board enters Executive Session, reconvenes in Open Session.UHY is approved for 2024 tax filing and audit procedures.The 2023 Audit is accepted.Settlement offer for ST-0127-01 and ST-0127-02 is denied.The 2025 self-maintained appeal on case #NSMA-0127 is denied.The 2025 self-maintained appeal for case #NSM-1271 is denied.Payment plans for cases P-0127-01 & P-0127-02 are accepted.🗓️ January 29, 2025Candidate Nomination Packets are available at the BCA office.🗓️ January 31, 2025Amenity renewals due with a late fee applied after this date. Enforcement begins.🗓️ February 10, 2025Email Summary of the January 27th Board of Directors meeting.🗓️ February 11, 2025Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Meeting at 3:30 PM at BCA office.🗓️ February 12, 2025Finance Committee Meeting at 7:00 PM via Zoom.🗓️ February 13, 2025Special Board of Directors Meeting at 6:00 PM via Zoom.🗓️ February 20, 2025Lifestyle Committee Meeting at 3:30 PM via Zoom.🗓️ February 24, 2025Candidate Nomination Packets & photos due by 12:00 PM at the BCA office.BOD Meeting at 6:00 PM via Zoom – Proxy approved.🗓️ February 25, 2025ARC Meeting at 3:30 PM at BCA office.🗓️ February 27, 2025Hearing Panel Meeting at 6:00 PM via Zoom.🗓️ March 3, 2025Meet the Candidate Videos posted/emailed.🗓️ March 6, 2025In-person Board Candidate Panel with Q&A at 6:00 PM at North Beach.🗓️ March 10, 2025Vote HOA Now voting instruction email sent.Meeting Notice sent to the printer (to be mailed by March 14).🗓️ March 24, 2025BOD Meeting at 6:00 PM via Zoom.🗓️ April 18, 2025Proxies due by 5:00 PM at the BCA office.🗓️ April 21, 2025BOD Meeting at 6:00 PM at North Beach (with virtual option).🗓️ April 23, 2025Annual Meeting at 6:00 PM at North Beach (with virtual option).🗓️ April 2025Grass-cutting season starts.🗓️ June 25, 2025Town Hall meeting at 6:00 PM at North Beach Clubhouse, regarding the Covenant Re-Write project.🗓️ October 29, 2025Town Hall meeting at 6:00 PM at North Beach Clubhouse.✨ Cast of CharactersRoger Cassem: President of the BCA, motions for several actions including settlement offers and nominations.Gregory Pearson: Vice President of the BCA, motions for amendments and the addition of Town Halls.Kevin Cheney: Treasurer of the BCA, motions for approval of agendas, audits, and committee reports.Karyn Carpenter: Secretary of the BCA, motions for amendments, approvals, and motions to deny appeals.Greg Allen: Director, motions for approval of codes and settlement offers.Nathan Templeman: Director, motions for the election calendar, payment plans, and food truck locations.Anthony Giordano: Director, motions for settlement offer denials and abstains from votes.Juli Reddington: General Manager of the BCA, contact for submitting BOD applications and photos.John Montervino: Maintenance Director, contact for landscaping questions.UHY: Accounting Firm for 2024 tax filing and audit procedures.Nature's Way Landscaping: Landscaping company partnered with BCA.VoteHOA Now: Service for managing HOA voting and elections.

📅 Brandermill Community Events - February & March 2025

📅 Chesterfield Community Events - January to March 2025

🎉 Chesterfield Community Events - January to April 2025

🗓️ January 22, 2025

🗓️ January 28, 2025

🗓️ February 1, 2025

🗓️ February 4, 2025

🗓️ February 7, 2025

🗓️ February 8, 2025

🗓️ February 15, 2025

🗓️ February 18, 2025

🗓️ February 20, 2025

🗓️ February 23, 2025

🗓️ February 28, 2025

🗓️ March 10, 2025

🗓️ March 20, 2025

🗓️ April 2025

🗓️ May 22, 2025

🗓️ Future (2026)

✨ Cast of Characters

📌 Additional Notes

🎉 Brandermill Community Events - January & February 2025