Green Run Homes Association

Most Beach residents are unaware of the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, the Code of Virginia and the Code of Virginia Beach that strictly prohibits fireworks and pyrotechnics within the city limits of Virginia Beach unless properly permitted.  

According to the Virginia Beach City Code Section 12-43.2.  fireworks and pyrotechnic displays are prohibited within city limits, unless approved by the Fire Marshal’s Office through the permit application process and compliance with the terms and conditions of the permit.

Violation of any provision of this section shall constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor. The fire marshal or any law enforcement officer has the authority to seize at the expense of the owner, all fireworks offered or exposed for display or sale, stored or held in violation of this section.

 So be safe, and enjoy the FREE firework shows scheduled to be held at the oceanfront and at Mt. Trashmore Park, Saturday, July 4 beginning at 9:30 p.m.

 For more information on fireworks, contact the Fire Marshal’s Office at (757) 385-4228.

You are likely already aware that the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) is having its annual conference in Norfolk next month July 26-29.  A feature of the event is a Youth Leadership Conference.  The concept of the annual Youth Conference was born out of a need to affect change in young people and to enhance community relationships between minority youth and public safety organizations by increasing awareness, appreciation, and career interest in public safety. In addition, the conference was instituted to educate young people on how to meet challenges and develop leadership skills through an exciting action-oriented curriculum.  Below is a link to more information related to the conference including a registration form. 

http://www.noblenatl.org/displayemailforms.cfm?emailformnbr=108009

On Saturday June 6 the Green Run Spartan Football program came out in masses to participate in Clean the Bay Day. A record 79 people took part in this event, one of the largest groups in the state! Volunteers came from as far as Norfolk Naval Base. This year’s event marks the beginning of a new Green Run tradition-incorporating community service and Community pride into Green Run sports programs- starting with the two-time champion GR Spartan football team.

The Spartans have other community service projects lined up this season including a clothing drive to help children with disabilities.

To read more on this event see the article that was written in The Virginian-Pilot.

http://hamptonroads.com/2009/06/volunteers-spend-saturday-helping-clean-the-bay

The Virginia partnership for Regional Transformation (SEVA-PORT) was awarded a $5million Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) grant.  The grant will be used to offer FREE summer technology camps for youths ages 16-18.  The camps are hosted by Old Dominion University  & will be held at the Advanced Technology Center in Virginia Beach.  This is a great opprotunity to introduce young people to technological skills that can lead to  future studies and well paying careers.  SPACE IS LIMITED! APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY JUNE 29TH!!  

Below is the link to the application.

http://greenrun.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/stem-flyer-front-page.pdf

http://greenrun.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/stem-flyer-rear-page.pdf

This week Wells Freed, Housing Code Administrator for the City of Virginia Beach, contacted HRRA to let us know that Virginia Beach has recently made some changes to their Rental Inspection scheduling procedures.  He hopes these changes will make it easier for you to schedule inspections of rental property.  The 385-4421 main office line can now be used to schedule inspections.  They will now have four office assistants taking these calls as opposed to only one in the past.  They have also set up an e-mail address to receive rental inspection requests, CC@vbgov.com. Messages will be picked up from this e-mail address twice a day at 12 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.  Calls in response to these e-mails will be placed from 2-3 p.m. for messages picked up at 12 p.m., and from 10-11 a.m. the following day for messages picked up at 4:30pm.  Please contact Barrett Stork, Governmental Affairs Director, at bstork@hrra.com if you have any feedback or questions about these new procedures.

Online registration is now available for Green Run Football and Green Run Cheerleading! Parents have two options for online registration:

1. Visit www.greenrun.org and on the right hand corner click on League USA online sports registration, or
2. Visit the teams website at www.eteamz.com/greenrunspartans on the left hand side click on Links and then click on online registration.

In addition, for parents wishing to pay by check or money order, you may still register at the Green Run Recreation Office. If you have any questions please contact Team Mom, Nayla Nieves, 757-470-1817 or nmnieves@msn.com or Green Run Community Programs  and Services Manager, Amanda Harreld at 757-427-9858 or grha3@verizon.net.

You are invited to join the Green Run Spartans Football team as they clean the Green Run canals during Clean the Bay Day, this Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to noon. We will be meeting at the Green Run Pagoda at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday morning to divide into teams. Afterward, the Association will provide food and refreshments to all participants.

Please join us this Saturday at 9:30 a.m. to show your support for Green Run’s youth – and help make Green Run a bit more attractive at the same time.

Help us get an accurate count of how many people to expect by registering online at http://cleanthebayday.eventbrite.com/.

If you have any questions, please contact Nayla Nieves at (757) 470-1817 or nmnieves@msn.com.

June 29 Golf Tournament to Support Green Run High School

Green Run High School is sponsoring a golf tournament on June 29, 2009 at Heron Ridge Golf Course.  Interested parties can contact Dottie Hampton at dottie7dmh@verizon.net or (757) 463-9822.

Delegate Bobby Mathieson will host a town hall meeting on housing issues with the Hampton Roads REALTORS Association on Thursday, May 28, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Salem Woods Civic Association Clubhouse, 4609 Rothwell Ct., Virginia Beach.  Panelists from the real estate and mortgage field will be on hand to answer questions about the current crisis and what can be done to get out of it.  Free to the public.  Call 757-470-3000 or email bobby.mathieson@gmail.com.