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Snow is Coming! Please Be Mindful & Stay Safe

It is that time of year again. As much as we hope we don’t get any snow it is most likely going to snow this year. Sully Station II is prepared and we want to make sure our residents are prepared as well with some tips.

1. Before the snowfall is predicted, make sure you have a proper shovel. The best shovel is one that is light weight, ergonomic and has a curved handle. Your shovel should also be long enough so that you can avoid bending over while shoveling and short enough so that the load on the blade when you lift it is close to your body.

2. Make sure that you have other essential equipment, like warm, waterproof and skid-proof boots, as well as gloves, a hat, a coat and sunglasses to protect against glare.

3. Please shovel the walkways in front of your unit to provide clear access for walking for others in the Community.

4. Please be courteous to your neighbors when clearing snow off your vehicle. Place snow away from other cleared parking spots.

5. Don’t remove snow from your vehicle or other areas and place in the roadways. This will impact the effectiveness of the plowing operations. Snow should be removed and placed in another location.

6. Stay on top of the snow. We recommend that to prevent snow and ice from adhering to the sidewalk or street, clear the snow every few inches instead of waiting for the snow to stop falling before you head outdoors.

7. Wear breathable layers. Layering is typical cold winter weather advice. We suggest wearing layers of loose clothing so you can peal a layer off if you get hot. Avoid wearing heavy wools, manmade materials or

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Avoid Late Payments!!!

The Automatic Debit Payment (ACH) program will debit your

account the same day every month and adjust the fee each year

automatically. By using the ACH program you will never have to

worry about paying on time and will not be late in payments. Best

of all – its free of charge, no coupons and no postage to deal with!

If you would like more information on ACH payment program

please go to Sully2.com website, or contact our FSR Community

Management Staff at 703-266-2020, for more details.

2017 Assessments

2016 2017 % Change

TOWNHOMES $97.25 $97.90 0.67%

Increase

SINGLE FAMILY

$81.45 $83.20

2.15% Increase

ESTATE HOMES $128.50 $131.80 2.57%

Increase

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other materials that don’t allow perspiration to evaporate. Better choices are cotton and silk.

8. Watch your feet. We suggests wearing quality outdoor winter wear such as waterproof boots with good traction. Good traction is critical to ensuring that you don't slip and fall.

9. Take a few minutes to stretch. Warm up before you start shoveling by walking around for five or 10 minutes, then stretch your arms, legs and back. Shoveling snow is a workout so you need to stretch to warm up your muscles particularly because you are shoveling snow in the cold weather. Stretching before you start shoveling will help prevent injury and fatigue.

10. Push don't lift. If you push the snow to the side rather than trying to lift the snow to remove it, you exert less energy thereby placing less stress on your body.

11. If you do lift it, use a small shovel or only partially fill the shovel.

12. Lift with your legs, not your back. Lower back strain is one of the most common injuries related to shoveling snow.

13. Drink up! We recommend taking frequent breaks and staying hydrated. You should drink water as if you were enduring a tough workout at the gym or running five miles.

14. Pay attention to your surroundings. When shoveling snow near streets, pay attention to the traffic since vehicles may not have good traction in the snow and ice.

15. Call and text. It is important to have your cell phone on you so you can make a call in event of an emergency.

16. Do not shovel after eating or while smoking.

17. Do not work to the point of exhaustion.

18. If the area you need to clear is large, shovel in stages starting with the most critical path first.

19. Switch hands often, and keep your hands separated with one hand closer to the blade.

20. Keep the loads light, rather than piling large amounts of snow on your shovel blade. If the snow is deep, shovel in layers.

21. Avoid bending and twisting as you lift, and empty each shovel full of snow. When possible, push the snow to one side as you clear the path.

22. Avoid throwing snow off the shovel blade, especially over your shoulder.

23. Take a break every 15 or 20 minutes to straighten and stretch your back.

24. Stay hydrated!

25. Stretch again when you are finished shoveling. If you do experience any back strain, apply ice packs for the first 24 hours, then apply heat to loosen the muscles.

Despite the icy weather, we had rather good attendance at Breakfast with Santa this year. We had 29 families who RSVP’d for the event and 9 families who walked in to join the festivities. There was a total of 38 adults and 35 kids. All the leftover food and coffee were given to the Fire and Police departments after the events.

A special thank you to Jessica Perkins who came and had a singing session with the kids.

A huge THANK YOU to Adam Strassel who was very, very, very helpful throughout the event!

Signup For ACH Automatic Debit Today!

For on time payments and peace of mind, we strongly suggest to use the ACH Automatic Debit Payment services. ACH Automatic Debit will debit your account the same day every month and will adjust the fee each year automatically. By using the ACH Auto-matic Debit program you will never have to worry about paying on time and will not be late in payments! Best of all it’s free of charge, no coupons and postage to deal with! Download the form on Sully2.com and follow the instructions inside.

FirstService Residential Connect

FirstService Residential Connect allows Sully Sta-

tion II homeowners an easy and helpful way to

access pertinent information to our community 24

hours a day, 7 day a week.

In addition to community projects, updates, docu-

ments, and forms.

Association members will also be able to:

View their personal account information (e.g.,

assessment history and violation information)

Inquire about your account

Request an address change

Obtain forms and applications (such as an

architectural modification application)

You may always contact FirstService Residential if

you have questions regarding your account or

Association matters. Access to the site by registra-

tion at:

www.dcmetro.fsrconnect.com/register

Wegmans on Westfield Developer - Regency Centers

This is part of a larger development call Commonwealth Center which includes restaurants and other retail space. While you are salivating at the thought of shopping there, this has been long in the making but I have seen recent activity suggesting construction will eminent. Plans were first presented to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in January 2015. Staff Plans are dated July 2015. The Staff Report, a Regency Centers' Brochure of the Commonwealth Center, and two new articles that provide more information are available online at sully2.com.

Summary:

Commonwealth Center will include some 180K sq. ft of retail spaces.

Wegmans Supermarket with comprise of 140K sq. ft.

Other Retail, Bank, and Shopping Center will comprise another 43K sq.ft.

The Preserve at Westfield Developer - Ackridge

The Board was presented development plans initially in early 2014 and then after plans were finalized in November. The final plans were presented at our Dec 18, 2014 meeting. The Preserve is currently under construction most visibly seen to the east across from the Sully Government Station. The Staff Report is available online at sully2.com. Summary:

612-670 Multifamily residents (depending on which plan you look at)

159 Single Family Town Homes

15K sq ft retail space in four commercial Bldgs.

Access via two entrances on Stonecroft.

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2017 Calendar of Activities

Date* Day Time Activity

March 11th Saturday 5:00 p.m. - 8:15

p.m. Chili Bingo

May 6th Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00

p.m. Community Yard Sale

June 24th Saturday 6:00 p.m. - 9:00

p.m. Adult Only - Tiki Theme

July 8th Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 4:00

p.m. July Summer Party

August 26th Saturday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00

p.m. SSII Community Festival 2017

October 14th Saturday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00

p.m. Community Yard Sale

December 1st

Friday 5:30 p.m. - 9:30

p.m.

Christmas Tree Trimming & Simply Savvy Shopping Holiday

Extravaganza

December 9th

Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00

a.m. Breakfast with Santa

*All Dates are subject to change.*

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ATTENTION FAIRFAX COUNTY RESIDENTS: In preparation of changes to Fairfax County yard waste collection, American Disposal will no longer collect yard debris in plastic bags.

Please see the below link to the Fairfax County website for an overview of all changes.

Fairfax County Changes to Yard Waste Collection

For your convenience, yard waste may be collected in biodegradable paper bags, available at major grocery stores, big-box home improvement retailers and most hardware stores.

Yard debris can also be collected loose, in 30 gallon or larger reusable containers marked "Yard Waste".

Fairfax County and American Disposal encourage you to consider grass-cycling, mulching and on site composting as other options for your yard debris.

See the information below on how to start grass-cycling in your yard.

It’s officially “Yard Waste” season! As winter ends, and the thaw begins you will find yourself with what we call “Yard Waste” in the form of organic matter cluttering your yard; do you know the best way to dispose of your Yard Debris to keep your lawn and the environment green?

Whether its lawn clippings or a barrage of unsightly leaves seemingly dumped onto your lawn; some of us wonder the best way to collect and prepare them for fast, easy and green pickup.

Many people do not realize that yard debris collection is actually considered to be a form of recycling. This can be some-what confusing as yard debris is not picked up with your Single Stream recyclables.

Instead, brush, branches, grass clippings and tree limbs are broken down organically by a bio-chemical reaction known as composting. Once collected and taken to a special facility, over time, these materials become a new product called com-post.

Although we may not think of it in the literal term, composting is still, very much, a form of recycling. In fact, it is possi-bly the most organic form of recycling, since all material is returned directly to the earth through various applications to aid in new growth.

But how can you assure that the unsightly organic clutter on your lawn is properly disposed of to ensure it helps the growth of new leaves and blossoms in the spring?!

The first step is to ensure the correct preparation of your Yard Waste for pick-up.

Defining 'Debris' First, let's define the FULL list of all accepted yard debris items accepted at your curb.

Leaves Grass clippings Tree limbs and brush (bundled and tied) Christmas Trees Pumpkins

Proper Preparation for Pick-Up Loose in a Container

The most preferred method of collecting your yard clippings, leaves, and small branches is loose in a container(s) that can be lifted and dumped into our truck. Yard debris that is collected in plastic bags must be broken open before the composting process can begin, and for that reason, we recommend that you simply collect it in a "yard debris" labeled reusable container. (Did we mention that you'll be saving on all of those yard debris collection bags by investing in a few sturdy compost collection containers?)

Compostable Plastic Bags

In certain locations, another accepted method of collection is the use of plastic bags that are certified compostable. These can be purchased at most home improvement stores.

Brown Paper Collection Bags

Similar to a compostable plastic bag, a brown paper collection bag, which can also be bought at a local home improve-ment store, will break down organically with the collected yard debris.

Bundling Methods In order for us to collect all of the homes on any given route, tree limbs and brush must be no longer than 4 feet in length and 3 inches thick in diameter. These items must be tied with rope or twine so that one man may easily pick-up. Ameri-can Disposal

Services will collect a maximum of 10 bags of grass clippings and or leaves, and 10 bundles of brush per pick-up. (There will be an extra charge for additional removal of larger amounts of yard debris that must be scheduled in advance through our customer service center.)

Try Grasscycling!

Grasscycling is the "green" way to keep your lawn beautiful and healthy, and entails leaving the grassclippings ON your lawn after you mow, instead of bagging them.

When clippings stay on the lawn they release important nutrients into the soil, act as mulch and promote natural aeration by earthworms. Clippings decompose and feed the soil the nutrients it needs.

Grasscycling and leaving the clippings on the ground also slows waterloss and reduces the needs for fertilization.

Just remember to cut the grass only when it’s dry and to always check to make sure your mower blades are sharp before you start you implement this technique.

Things to Remember Items that are either bagged OR bundled should not exceed 50 lbs.

Bundles should not exceed arm length. If you cannot wrap your arms around the bundle limbs, break it down into multiple bundles.

The following items are not acceptable for yard debris collection: mulch, dirt, rock, shrubs, trees, tree

stumps, and sod

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Kiddie Corner

Important Neighborhood Numbers

Local Schools Deer Park Elementary …………...703-802-5000 Cub Run Elementary …………….703-633-7500 Stone Middle……………………..703-631-5500 Westfield High …………………..703-488-6300

Fairfax County Police & Fire

Fairfax County Police …………………..… 911 Non-Emergencies …………...…. 703-691-2131 Out-of-Area Emergency ………...703-691-2233 Animal Control ………………….703-691-2131 Park Authority …………………..703-324-8702 For Crime Solvers: 703-691-8888 or 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) Anonymous text messages: ‘TIP187’ plus your message to Crimes (274637) Sully Post Office 5003 Westfield's Blvd Centreville VA 703-378-5502 Utility Companies Washington Gas: Customer Service: 703-750-1000 Emergencies & Natural Gas Order: 911 703-750-1400 or 1-800-752-7520

Northern Virginia Electric Coop. Customer Service, Emergencies & Outages: 703-335-0500 or 1-800-335-0500 www.novec.com Fairfax Water Customer Service: 703-698-5800 After Hours Emergencies: 703-698-5613 www.fcwa.org

Attention All Sully Station II Owners Sully Station II is looking for homeowners who want to help our

neighborhood by joining a Sully Station II Committee. SS2

Committees are:

Activities Committee

Communication Committee

Architectural Review Board Committee

Financial Committee

Elections Committee

Architectural Review Board Committee (Estates)

Homeowner’s who would like more information or are interested

should contact the on-site office at

703-266-2020

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The Sully II Times, published monthly, Is the official

newsletter of the Sully Station II Community Association,

Inc. (SS2). Its contents are for information only. Articles

express the opinions of the authors, not SS2. The SS2

Board of Trustees, FirstService Residential, editor and

contributors assume no responsibility for errors,

omissions, or consequences resulting from information

provided in this or any previous edition. SS2 does not

officially endorse any of the products or services

advertised herein.

Who’s Who In

Sully II

Board of Trustees

President - Glenn Martin

Vice President. - Diana Marvin

Secretary - Adrian Isaicu

Treasurer - Ronald Schulte

Trustee - William Perry

Trustee - Veronica Asafaylo

Trustee - Karen Hogan

Architectural Review Board

Julie Dale – Chairman

Activities & Welcome Committee

CeeCee Evans

Swim Team

Chris & Lori Campbell, Team Rep

Election Committee

JoLynne Vincent - Chairman

Neighborhood Watch Dan & Leslie Jenuleson

Sully Station II Office 5501 Sully Park Dr Centreville VA 20120 Mon – Fri 9 AM – 5 PM 703-266-2044 or 703-266-2020 Fax: 703-266-2004 www.sully2.com

After Hours Emergency 703-385-1133 General Manager Robert Martin AMS, CMCA Robert.Martin@fsresidential.com

Assistant Manager Luigi Solloso CMCA Luigi.Solloso@fsresidential.com

HOA Board of Trustees (BOT) Meetings

BOT meetings are held monthly at the Community

Center, 5501 Sully Park Dr on the 4th Thursday of

the month. No meeting will take place in

September but instead the Annual Meeting will

replace it. Open Forum begins at 7:00PM every

meeting and all SS2 Homeowners are welcome to

attend.

HOA Architectural Review Board (ARB)

Committee Meeting

ARB Committee meetings are held each month at

the Community Center on the 2nd Monday of the

Month at 6:30 PM. All ARB applications submitted

to the SS2 Office will be reviewed. If you are

planning any exterior modification and need an

application please visit www.sully2.com.

Off Site Homeowner

If you are a Sully Station II homeowner who does

not reside at the Sully Station II address, please

ensure that you have provided your alternate

mailing address to the Sully Station II Office. As a

homeowner it is your responsibility to ensure you

provide your tenant (if applicable) with any

pertinent information regarding the community, e.g.

pool pass information, parking hang-tags, updated

rules/regulations, etc.

Mass Communication by Email Blitz

From time to time, Management will send out

Community information and reminders via email to

all owners and residents (if applicable). If you are

not currently receiving the email communications

please email office@sully2.com and request your

email be added. You can also join the email list by

going to www.sully2.com.

TRASH INFORMATION

Regular Trash Pick up - Tuesdays & Fridays

Recycling - Fridays

Yard Debris - Wednesday (single family homes)

March 1st – December 31st

(This does not include hazardous material)

American Disposal Services (ADS) will provide special pick up

services (bulky items, furniture, and appliances). Please notify ADS

Customer Service at 703-368-0500 at least 24 hours in advance for

bulk item pick-up. There is a fee to homeowners for appliance

removal. In general special pick ups are Fridays.

Trash removal will not occur if the roadways are

deemed impassable by ADS due to inclement weather,

parked vehicles, or construction. If trash is missed due to impassable

streets ADS will remove trash on the next scheduled pick up day.

TRASH RULES

Place trash out by the scheduled pick-up time (not days before

the scheduled pick up), which is after dusk the day before pick-

up or by 6:00 a.m. the day of pick up.

Use heavy-duty bags instead of the thin white kitchen

trash can bags.

Bundle Newspapers properly.

Do not pile recyclables over the top of the recycling

bins.

Remember to store your trash can and recycling bin out of view

on non-pick-up days.

Pick up any trash that falls out in your immediate area due to

wind, animals, or torn bags.

RECYCLING PICKUP

Acceptable items include: newspapers with slick inserts (bundled, in

paper bags, or in a separate recycling container) magazines, catalogs,

junk mail and phone books; cardboard (flattened, less than 36” X

36”) cereal & cracker boxes (bundled and tied); glass food &

beverage containers; aluminum & steel cans; #1 & #2 plastic bottles

and jugs. Plastic containers used for insecticides, herbicides,

petroleum products, or automotive fluids are not acceptable. No

plastic bags.

YARD DEBRIS

Grass clippings & leaves should be bagged in clear plastic bags or

brown paper bags. Brush & limbs should be bundled. Limbs should

not exceed four feet in length and four inches in diameter. Items

that are bagged or bundled are not to exceed 50 lbs. Concrete,

bricks, blocks, dirt and sod are not acceptable. If you have any

questions, call ADS Customer Service @

703-368-0500.

Want to Advertise

Your Business

Would you like to post an ad in the Sully II Times? Advertising is based on a first-come, first-served basis according to the following: • Camera-ready art, properly sized is required. No changes will be made to materials. • All ads must be paid in advance. • No ad should be considered an endorsement by the Sully Station II Community Association. • The Association reserves the right to decline any advertisement. Size Rate: Full Page (7 1/8x 10) $150.00 1/2 Page (7 1/8 x 4 3/4) $90.00 1/4 Page (3 1/2 x 4 3/4) $55.00 Business Card (3 1/2 x 2 1/4) $30.00 Classified (35 words max) $10.00 *Deadline is the 25th the month Prior* *There is no charge to residents for Lost & Found. Residents receive a 25% discount on all advertisement.

A discount will be given for non-resident advertisers who pay in advance for several issues as follows: 2 issues: 5% 4 issues: 10% 6 issues: 15% The deadline for advertisements is the 25th of each month prior to the next month’s publication.

Send files to Office@sully2.com

Community

Center Rentals

Are you looking to have a party or host an event but you just don't have the space? Well now you do!!

The Sully Station II Community Center facility is available for rentals by residents who are current in their assessment payment. The Community Center facility features a kitchen with refrigerator and dishwasher. In addition, tables, chairs and a bar are also available for use. Current maximum capacity for the Sully Station II Community Center facility is 49 people.

To reserve the Community Center, please contact the Sully Station II office for availability and prices. Only the Sully Station II residents who are current with their assessments payments are eligible to reserve and use the facility.

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Did You Know

January is: National Healthy Weight Awareness Month

It is very important to be physically active. People of all ages who are inactive can improve their health and well-being

by becoming active with moderate intensity on a regular basis mixed with healthy eating habits. The following are some

of the identified benefits of a regular exercise program:

Control weight

Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease

Reduced risk of Type 2 diabetes/metabolic syndrome

Reduced risk of some cancers

Strengthened bones and muscles

Improve your mental health and mood

Increase your chances of living longer

January Symbols

January's birthstone is the garnet, which represents constancy.

Its birth flower is the cottage pink Dianthus caryophyllus or galanthus.

The Chinese floral emblem of January is the Prunus mume.

The Japanese floral emblem of January is the camellia (Camellia sinensis).

The zodiac signs for the month of January are Capricorn and Aquarius.

Alzheimer's Awareness Month (Canada)

Be Kind to Food Servers Month (by proclamation, State of Tennessee)

Did You Know https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/January

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Towing Information

Between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., 7 days a week/365 days a year (all year round), all

vehicles parked within the townhouse common area parking lots, where permits are required, must

display a valid parking permit issued by the Association.

If your vehicle is towed, please call Battlefield Towing & Storage at (703) 378-0059. If you should have

any questions about the Association’s Parking Policy, or would like to obtain a copy, please call the

Association.

Some Exercise Options

Moderate Physical Activity could include:

Walking briskly

Light yard work

Cycling at a casual pace

Vigorous Physical Activity could include:

Jogging/running

Swimming laps

Cross-country skiing

Most competitive sports

Looking for Community Service Opportunity?

Are you interested in giving back to your

community?

Do you need to log some Community Service

hours for school?

Do you just love helping out good people and being

a good neighbor?

Sully Station II has many opportunities throughout the year for

volunteers to get some Community Service hours. We have over Ten

(10) events a year that a volunteer could give back to the community.

Please contact the Main Office at 703-266-2020 or email

office@sully2.com

Be a guest at your own party!

This Event Season, enjoy your family and friends and leave the details of party planning to someone else. Your own event planner can take the stress out of party planning for less than what you think.

FanCee Events LLC is a full-service event planning enterprise specializing in corporate, social, and non-profit events nationwide.

Exquisite Events are our Calling!

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Parties High Tea

Funerals Corporate Events

Dinners Trade Shows

Meetings Fairs and Festivals

Event and Room Staging Golf Outings and Tournament

Social and Charitable Events Weddings & Destination Events

Grand Openings and Ribbon-cutting Housewarming Celebrations

Open House

Phone: 703-489-0641

Email:

info@FanCeeEvents.com

www.FanCeeEvents.com

Contact us today:

CeeCee L. Evans

FanCee Events LLC

Event Planning, Consulting and Management

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Signing up for Connect

One of the greatest tools you can ever have as a homeowner is not a hammer or a drill. It is

FSRConnect. FSRConnect is a powerful community connection and communication tool.

FSRConnect is your personal lifestyle hub and your lifeline to our community. With just a few

clicks, you can easily and securely pay association fees, download Board of Trustee meeting

minutes, view your community website, see a calendar of events, book ameni-

ties, communicate with your Property Manager, Board members and neighbors, and much

more – 24/7 from any computer, smartphone or tablet. As the industry leader, FirstService

Residential is the only property management company that gives you the power to instantly

connect, communicate and access information about your community. So sign up

for FSRConnect and see how living connected can make a difference for you every day!

http://dcmetro.fsrconnect.com/residentwelcome

Need a Notary Do you need a document

Notarized? Well Sully Station II

has you covered. Stop by the

office during office hours and we

can Notarize legal documents

for you at no cost. We have a

legal Notary on site to assist you.

Please contact the Sully Station II office and bring your legal documents and ID.

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Office Closed - January 2nd Architectural Review Board Meeting January 9th - 6:30 PM Office Closed - January 16th Board of Trustee Meeting January 26th - 7:00 PM

Important

Dates

This Month

January 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

New Year’s

Day

2

Office

Closed

3 4

National

Spaghetti Day

5 6

Cuddle Up Day

7

8

Bubble Bath

Day

9

Architectural

Review Board

Meeting

10

Bittersweet

Chocolate Day

11 12

National

Pharmacist

Day

13

Friday the

13th

14

Dress Up Your

Pet Day

15

National Hat

Day

16

Office

Closed

17

Ditch New

Years

Resolution Day

18

Winnie the

Pooh Day

19

20

National

Cheese Lover

Day

21

22 23

National Pie

Day

24

Compliment

Day

25 26

Board of

Trustee

Meeting

27

Chocolate

Cake Day

28

Chinese New

Years

29

National

Puzzle Day

30 31

Backward Day

Sully Station II Architectural Review Board Meeting Schedule

**All Meeting Begin at 6:30 PM**

January 9, 2017 July 10, 2017

February 13, 2017 August 14, 2017

March 13, 2017 September 11, 2017

April 10, 2017 October 9, 2017

May 8, 2017 November 13, 2017

June 12, 2017 December 11, 2017

Sully Station II Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule **All Meeting Begin at 7:00 PM**

January 26, 2017 August 24, 2017

February 23, 2017 September 28, 2017 (Annual Meeting)

March 23, 2017 October 12, 2017 (Officer Elections)

April 27, 2017 October 26, 2017

May 25, 2017 November 16, 2017

June 22, 2017 December 14, 2017

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