- The meeting was called to order at 7p.m. It was held at the District VII Police Station for the first time. It was agreed by all that it was an amenable location.
- President Ferrington introduced the featured speaker Thomas Reed, U.S. Air Force Reserves CMSGT (ret). Mr. Reed is an active Board Member of the Camp Springs Citizens Association.
- He spoke of his experience as a student in a segregated school system in the middle 1950s near Farmville Va. A classmate, Barbara Johns, was instrumental in beginning the work which led to school integration there, and eventually led to the process that formed the basis for the Brown vs. The Board of Education Supreme Court Decision. The Virginia General Assembly recently dedicated a State building in Richmond in her honor.
- Carter introduced our new COPS officer, Cpl. Rannacher, and asked him to pass on our thanks for use of the community room. Cpl. Rannacher reported that the District has been assigned additional officers. Most of Tantallon incidents are of property thefts, mostly of and from cars. He reminded everyone to never leave any car running while unattended and always lock the vehicle. He will continue to send a weekly crime report to TCA Webmaster.
- Treasurer’s Report: Keith West reported that expenses are less than last year at this time, mostly because of fewer Covenant violations. There were questions about the Covenants. Members were reminded that the Covenants can be found on the TCA Website and copied if one was not received when the house was purchased.
- Secretary’s Report: There were no additions or corrections to last meeting’s minutes.
- Committee Reports: Membership: There are 232 dues paying households as of 2/10/17.
- Newsletter: Rosemary Weller asked that all reports and other info be sent to her by Feb.17, for an early March edition.
- Website and Security Chairman Weiss reminded members that the TCA Website has not only info pertinent to our community, but also of many County issues and meetings as well as consumer advice. Presently, potential scams involving the IRS and Microsoft are addressed. Ron encouraged members to NEVER open the door to anyone not expected. If someone persists, call 911. Also do this if you see anyone lingering in the neighborhood. “If it looks suspicious, it probably is.” Use Tantallon.info.
- Beautification: The next Cleanup Day for Fort Washington Road entrances will be March 25. This is a good way to get involved in helping the community, and for High School students to acquire community service hours.
- New Business: Elections: Terms of the present Board of Directors/Officers expire this Spring. Carter will appoint a non-board member committee of 3 to present a potential slate at the April General Meeting which will be held at the District VII Station.
- The next Board Meeting will be on March 29, at PLES.
Respectfully Submitted, Lynne Barden, Recording Secretary
