The Lantern Dunn Loring Woods Civic Association

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE The annual membership meeting was held on Tuesday, May 17th at 7:30 p.m. at Thoreau Middle School. The ballot was presented and the following officers were elected for 2011-2012: President, Ken Quincy; 1st Vice President, Melvin Rose; 2nd Vice President, Frank Piazza, and Recording Secretary, Penny Demo. Elfie Herlihy, Treasurer, will continue until someone steps forward. There were no nominations from the floor. I presented the Edward P. Day Memorial Citizenship Award to Bob Federico who won the award for 2010. Be sure to read the reminder about the deadline for the 2011 Edward P. Day Award on page 3. I also presented the first annual DLWCA scholarship to Orla Conway, who was a senior at Marshall High School. Orla is a talented musician who entertained us by playing the piano and singing an original song. Congratulations to Bob and Orla. Jeff Wagner and Jaime Breme from Fluor-Lane and VDOT shared information about the HOT LANES project which will affect anyone traveling from Springfield to Tysons Corner. We are in the midst of construction all around us. Several residents attended the update of the Merrifield Project earlier in May. Many residents enjoyed the great weather on May 21 for our community yard sale. To avoid the oppressive heat in June, we plan to continue having the yard sale in May in the future. Have a great summer. Ken Quincy

June/July 2011

Orla Conway Wins First Annual DLWCA Scholarship

Orla Conway, daughter of Peggy Pridemore and Keith Conway of Pepperdine Drive, is the winner of the First

Annual DLWCA Scholarship Award. Orla has performed at local venues such as Wolf Trap, Fords Theater, Jammin Java and Bangkok Blues. See Orlas winning essay on page 2. Orla graduated from Marshall High School in June. ( See additional photo of Orla on page 2.)

Left to right, Peggy Pridemore, Orla Conway and Keith Conway

Happy 4th of July

Deadline for August/September August 15, 2011 Contact: Jean Moore: (703) 560-4650 jeancookplus@gmail.com or Kathy Arpa (703) 205-9041 mkarpa@hotmail.com

Page 2 How Living in the VA-DC-MD Area Has Helped Me Pursue My Goals - Orla Conway

My whole life I have loved performing. In elementary school I performed in school plays and chorus concerts but always wanted to do something bigger. At such a young age I always thought the only people who really performed professionally were in New York on Broadway or on television in Los Angeles. My parents were very aware of my desires so they started looking around the area for real acting opportunities, and I soon found out that I didnt need to go to New York or L.A. to start making my dream become a reality. Im lucky enough to live in a metropolitan area that just so happens to be a hub for music, visual, and performing arts. At the age of twelve I was able to audition for and receive the part of the Ghost of Want in the Fords Theater production of A Christmas Carol. I was honored and ecstatic to have not only gotten the part, but to find out that there were opportunities everywhere. From that point on I was constantly auditioning for theatre in my community and even started song writing. I performed in anything I could find from community plays in Chantilly, Virginia to theater arts camp productions at the Institute for the Arts at Robinson Secondary School, until in the summer of 2008 when I was cast in what I consider my greatest theatrical achievement. In our local newspaper, the Falls Church News Press, my family and I found an open call for auditions for the traveling production of Les Miserables. A few weeks later I was rehearsing and getting ready to perform as a teen chorus member in my favorite musical of all time. Since I had been accepted into this traveling cast, I was able to perform in New York with them and at the Wolftrap Filene Center in Vienna, Virginia. Living in the Virginia, DC, Maryland area gave me all of these opportunities and continued to give me access to stages as I started exploring a new love for song writing. I had started going to a voice teacher in Maryland when I started acting professionally and she heavily supported my original material and creativity. She recommended that I record one of my songs (her favorite) and told me about a recording studio in Springfield called The Art of Music. I was able to experience the recording environment and experiment with different recording techniques, learning a new level of musical art. When I went into my junior year I got even more interested in song writing and performing my own music. My parents and I started looking around for places that would allow me to perform my original works. Almost immediately we came across places like The Soundry, Jammin Java, The Coffee House, and Bangkok Blues; some only a mile away from my house. Performing at these venues gave me a lot of practice and confidence showing audiences my own personal style. Feeling what it was like to show people my raw creativity was the spark that created my permanent dream to pursue being a singer/songwriter for the rest of my life. I kept performing around town and eventually became a member of the Songwriters Association of Washington, which lead me to even more performing opportunities and song-sharing events to help mold and perfect my song writing with helpful advice from experienced adults. Im still performing around the metropolitan area today and Im an active member in my high school theater. Im very thankful to live in an area so rich with opportunity for anyone who wants it. I cant imagine having the confidence to chase such a big dream if I lived anywhere else. Each small step I took and opportunity I was granted helped me reach the ultimate goal in my young life: being accepted to the Berklee School of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Because of the bustling environment I grew up in, Ill be able to make my dream a reality and seriously make my life true love into a career.

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Nominations for Edward P. Day Award due August 19

Just a reminder that it's time once again to nominate a neighbor for the Seventh Annual Citizenship Reward. Who's that neighbor that gets you involved, seeks your opinion, shoveled your driveway, helps you out with picking up your mail, waters your plants, etc.?? This award was established in 2005 and the first award was given to Elfie Herlihy. Other winners were Penny Demo, Ken Quincy, Gerard Shelton, and Melvin Rose. Last years winner was Bob Federico. Any resident of Dunn Loring Woods is eligible for this award. Just a few words sent to Frank Piazza at 8324 Syracuse Circle or emailed to him at fp_brkly@hotmail.com will get your neighbor nominated. Details of the award, together with criteria are listed below. If you have any questions, please call Frank at 703-204-4701. Please send your nomination in by August 19, 2011. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Edward P. Day Award

PURPOSE: To recognize significant citizenship and community service contributions of a resident of Dunn Loring Woods that emulate the commendable and memorial example set by Edward P. Day during his many years of residence in, and vigorous support of, our community and its citizens. QUALIFICATIONS OF NOMINEE: Potential Awardees shall be nominated in writing to the Board of Directors. Nominees shall be, or shall have been, a resident of Dunn Loring Woods during the period of service on which the nomination is based. Nominations will be accepted for two or more persons who cooperate in a single commendable contribution. Posthumous nominations will be accepted. SELECTION CRITERIA: Selection criteria to guide the deliberations of the Selection Committee shall be initially approved by, and when appropriate, subsequently amended by the Board of Directors. It is intended that the selection criteria and the name(s) of awardees be published prominently on a separate page of each future Directory of the Association. Nominees will be selected by applying one or more of the following unweighted criteria:

Demonstrated leadership in and significant non-monetary contributions to activities that benefit Dunn Loring Woods; Presents a commendable role model of citizenship for other residents and youth of Dunn Loring Woods; May be awarded for a continuing significant contribution(s) or an exemplary single action or activity having a major impact on the Dunn Loring Woods community; Contributions may be considered which benefit the wider Dunn Loring Woods community, e.g. Pool, District Council, Federation, Fraternal Organizations, youth service organizations, a political party (ies), religious entities, etc. May not be awarded for paid services or contributions/services as an elected or appointed official of any governmental or quasi-governmental entity.

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Summer is Here
School is out and many people are on vacation or enjoying a break at home. Children are playing on the streets and riding bikes or enjoying an afternoon at the local pool. With more outdoor activity, dogs have been seen running up the street without a leash. Remember to keep your dogs on a leash and always clean up after your dog. Were told that unmowed lawns and unkempt areas are a sign to thieves that the owners are away, so reduce your risk of burglary by keeping your lawn mowed and areas tidy. Also, cancel your newspaper and mail or ask a neighbor to pick them up for you. Thank you so much and have a safe summer.

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Thank you to the residents who have performing Neighborhood Watch for the past few months. If you would like to volunteer for Neighborhood Watch, please call Mark Hann, our Neighborhood Watch Coordinator at (703) 489-9463. The success of this important program depends on volunteers and Mark will appreciate your help.

Sympathy is extended to the family of Keith Brown, a former resident of Cottage Street, who passed away on May 16h after an extended illness.

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DLWCA ASSOCIATION BOARD AND WEBSITE

Position President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Treasurer Recording Secretary Directors Name Ken Quincy Melvin Rose Frank Piazza Elfie Herlihy Penny Demo Bill Moffett (3 yr.) Kathy Arpa (2 yr.) Eleanor McCann (1 yr.) Mark Hann Pat Stout Linda Ryan Mary Ann Festa Jean Moore Kathy Arpa Steve Bates Email address

http://dlwca.org
Phone (703) 573-7919 573-2076 204-4701 560-4776 560-7922 560-5151 205-9041 560-5674 489-9463 573-9293 204-0244 560-2991 560-4650 205-9041 202-730-9760

fp_brklyn@hotmail.com

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