[Rescue Reston] Rescue Reston December 7 Update‏

The following is the text of a community-wide e-mail from Rescue Reston on its activities and plans.

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December 7 updates:

1.       Petition Drive

·         We’ve had a very good response on the petition drive. Thank you canvassers! Let’s keep it going!  We are pushing 2,000 signatures between the paper & online petitions.

·         Please volunteer to canvass your own street. There are still folks who would care but don't know about the issue. This weekend’s forecast is mild so it’s a great time to get out and talk with your neighbors. Email connie@actwebservices.com with what street(s) you’d like to cover.  She’ll confirm it hasn’t already been canvassed and then volunteer Lisa White will get materials to you (petitions, door hangers, business cards, etc.).

2.       Visit and share the Rescue Reston YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/rescuereston

·         Last week Connie Hartke talked about the potential impacts on Lakes Audubon and Thoreau in an effort to highlight the Reston Association memo on that topic (bit.ly/RAmemoImpacts).   Watch for a new one next week featuring Northwestern Mutual, the company behind the attempt to dismantle our County Comprehensive Plan for open space.  Do you have an idea for a video?  Make it and we’ll share it!

3.  Holiday gatherings

·         When you can, bring up the issue to spread awareness.  Ask folks to go online to sign the petition.  If you are hosting an event, consider having a paper petition displayed for folks to sign (available at rescuereston.org/how-you-can-support-us).  If desired we can provide senior leadership from Rescue Reston to attend and provide the latest information and answer everyone's questions. Contact me directly to arrange for a speaking guest.

4.  Rescue Reston Winter Gala Online Registration Now Open!

·         Our Winter Gala will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Hidden Creek Country Club. The purpose of this event is to continue to raise awareness, and to raise money for our legal defense fund. The timing is strategic – just days before the BZA hearing on January 30.

·         Enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, bid on silent auction items, and dance the night away as we raise money to save Reston's open space and preserve the Master Plan.

·         Space is limited, so register NOW to guarantee your spot. Registration opens to the public on Dec 10.

·         Black Tie Optional

·         Click here to register:  bit.ly/rescuerestonwintergala  

·         Complete the requested information, scroll to the bottom of the screen, and select the PayPal button. From here you can pay via credit card or your PayPal account.

·         We’ll see you there!

Thank You, WE all appreciate your effort!

John

John Pinkman

Executive Director

Rescue Reston

703-476-5414 H

703-725-3873 C

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