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www.cascadesva.com OCTOBER 2022
The Official Publication of Cascades Community Association
CASCADES CURRENT
Keeping up with Cascades
By TJ Davis, Communications Manager Increases in major line items such as Trash,
TJ@cascadesva.com Pool, Management, and Reserves led to a
3.62% increase in total operational expenses.
The 2022 budget is $6.2 million, the proposed
September Board Meeting 2023 budget is $6.5 million.
During the previous three Finance meetings the
The September Board of Directors meeting committee considered the projected increases
was held virtually on Thursday, September and worked to find potential reductions in
22nd. The September Board meeting spending to reduce the assessment increase.
documents are available on Cascadesva.com. The attached budget on page 10 was
recommended to the Board of Directors for
consideration at the October meeting.
Janitorial Contract
A public open forum is scheduled for the
The Board approved Clean Office as a provider October Board of Director’s meeting.
for janitorial services at a cost of $5,765 Additionally, if you would like to
monthly. The contract will begin in 2023 and provide input, please send a message to
will cost approximately $10,000 less than our boardofdirectors@cascadesva.com.
current provider.
Save The Date: Shred Event
Lowes Island Pool Repairs
Cascades will host a Shred event on November
The Board approved a repair for the Lowes 5th from 9am-12pm at the Lowes Island
Island pool in the amount of $203,427 and also community center (47620 Saulty Drive).
approved the purchase of a pool cover in the
amount of $27,146.
2022 Annual Meeting Notice
The Board will meet next on Thursday, The 2022 Annual Meeting of Cascades
October 27th at 6:30pm. Community Association will be held on
Thursday, November 17th at 6:30pm.
2023 Draft Budget Hearing This year the Association will be electing 3
directors to serve three-year terms.
The Board of Director’s will be voting on the
Fiscal Year 2023 Operational Budget at the If you or someone you know is interested in
October Board meeting. running for the Board of Directors, please
submit a Declaration of Candidacy form by
The Finance Committee, which consists of five October 21st at 5pm. For more information
volunteer homeowners, is recommending an email tj@cascadesva.com.
increase of 3.84% in total assessments. These
increases are necessary to continue to fund
the operations of the Association and remain You can attend virtually on Zoom:
fiscally solvent. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81721098893
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Trying to break out of the Post-COVID blahs?
You are invited to join the Countryside Women’s Club!
Do you enjoy socializing with other women, sampling area restaurants, playing
Bingo, Bunco and/or Bridge, reading and discussing books, going to the movies
and/or enjoying gourmet meals in each other’s homes?
If so, you should join The CountrySide Women’s Club!
Founded in 1988, the CountrySide Women’s Club started out as a coffee club in
Countryside and has expanded to including women throughout the area.
During the year, we get together for 6 regular members’ meetings, 3 Special
Luncheons, and various impromptu gatherings. The Club welcomes all interests,
talents, participation, and also encourages members to develop and lead new
interest groups! Members can enjoy any or all of the activities that spark their
interests. We look forward to seeing you!!!
As one of our members recently remarked, “I have never met such a wonderful
group of women and made as many friends as I have from my participation in the
CountrySide Women’s Club.”
Check out our Facebook Page at:
https://www.facebook.com/CountrySideWomensClub
AND for more info or to join our fabulous group, please contact:
Annette Douglas, 703-430-6505 or
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2023 Draft Budget
2022 2023
APPROVED
BUDGET DRAFT BUDGET % VARIANCE
INCOME
ASSESSMENT INCOME $5,938,233 $6,166,538 3.84%
OTHER INCOME $336,892 $335,960 -0.03%
TOTAL INCOME $6,275,125 $6,502,498 3.62%
EXPENSES
ADMINISTRATIVE $223,700 $225,500 0.80%
PROGRAMS $124,500 $118,200 -5.06%
REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE $1,630,845 $1,718,054 5.35%
SINGLE FAMILY $881,020 $912,900 3.62%
SINGLE FAMILY II $19,910 $20,092 0.91%
CYPRESS POINT LTD EXPENSE $45,491 $48,277 6.12%
TOWNHOUSE I LTD EXPENSE $902,009 $960,475 6.48%
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES $1,058,000 $1,088,350 2.87%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $1,247,650 $1,268,650 1.68%
OTHER EXPENSES $142,000 $142,000 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,275,125 $6,502,498 3.62%
NET SURPLUS OR DEFICIT $0 $0
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ASSESSMENTS
TOTAL ASSESSMENTS PER UNIT
TYPE 2022 2023 Increase Monthly Quarterly
Single Family I $1,053 $1,088.86 3.41% $90.74 $272.21
Single Family II $1,174 $1,210.63 3.15% $100.89 $302.66
Townhome I $1,133 $1,184.00 4.46% $98.67 $296.00
Townhome II Cypress Point $1,631 $1,710.17 4.88% $142.51 $427.54
Lowes Island, Medinah, Central
Parke $721 $744.63 3.31% $62.05 $186.16
Riverbend Condominium $548 $566.33 3.44% $47.19 $141.58
Multi Family Rental $55 $56.00 1.82% $55.00
Overlook at Lowes Island $724 $748.10 3.29%
Non-Member Assessments $283 $290.29 2.58%
Please visit Cascadesva.com for a fully detailed budget
report.
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Cascades Current (circulation 5,500) is the monthly newsletter for the Cascades Community. The ad deadline is the 16th of the month prior
to publication. Advertisement checks are payable to “CCA”. Please send your ads or questions to tj@cascadesva.com.
Ad Size Dimensions Black & White Color
Half Page........................................................ 7.5 x 4.625 $ 300 $ 450
Quarter Page ............................................... 3.5 x 4.25 $ 160 N/A
Eighth Page (Business Card Size) ........ 3.5 x 2 $ 90 N/A
Full Page ......................................................... 7.5 x 9.5 $ 550 $ 900
Back Cover Half Page....................7.5 x 4.625 N/A $ 500
Back Cover Banner........................7.5 x 2 N/A $ 250
Classified Ads are $10 per ad. Ads must be 35 words or less. Ads must be submitted to the Lowes Island Community Center by the 16th of the month
preceding publication. You may email it to tj@cascadesva.com. In-home business ads and ads of a political nature are not accepted.
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KEY: CC - Community Center | BCM - Beautification Committee Meeting | CCM - Covenants Committee Meeting
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