Association Mourns Loss
of Ralph Redington
The Association regrets to announce the passing of Ralph Redington on March 15, 2010. Ralph served at the Association for
27 years, including 21 years as the Association’s Recreation Manager.  Many residents will remember Ralph’s engaging personality, quick wit and sense of humor.  For those familiar with our recreation programs, you doubtless remember Ralph running the 4th of July races, Easter Egg Hunt, concerts on the lake, snow event, or starring as the ever popular “Stumpy” at
our summer camp out.  He was always
the life of the party and played a huge
role in making Woodbridge one of the
finest communities around. 
     Ralph will be greatly missed by the community as a whole, and in particular
by his co-workers.
     We would like to thank the community
for the outpouring of support and condolences. Please CLICK HERE to view additional photos of Ralph.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that contributions be made to:
The Ralph Redington
Memorial Scholarship Fund
17600 Gillette Ave.
Irvine, CA 92614

Or CLICK HERE to donate via PayPal

CLICK HERE for Ralph’s memorial page through O’Connor Mortuary.

Amendment to Canopy Height Restriction Proposed
The Board of Directors is proposing to increase the maximum height of freestanding canopies. Please CLICK HERE to read more.

Memorial Sundials Approved
by Board
The Board of Directors has approved a program which would permit residents to purchase and donate a sundial for use in Association common area to honor a loved one.  This program is similar to the existing programs for memorial benches and trees.
     If you are interested in donating a memorial sundial, please contact the Association’s Executive Director, Kevin Chudy, at kevin@wva.org or at 949/786-1800, ext. 137.

The Board of Directors Adopts Amended Rules for Garden Club
Please CLICK HERE for more information.

Three More Pool Facilities Converted to Salt
The Association is pleased to announce that Woodspring Pool and spa, Smokestone Pool and 2 spas, and Wintermist Pool, spa and wader have all been converted from chlorine to salt systems.  The other facilities previously converted to salt include Woodflower, Blue Lake Swim Club, Stonecreek Swim Club and Springvale.
     The salt chlorination system generates chlorine from salt dissolved in the pool water.  The salted water is pumped through a filtration system that converts the salt into natural chlorine which destroys bacteria, viruses and algae.  The salt chlorination system eliminates the use of liquid chlorine, lowers operating costs and reduces eye and skin irritation.

Proposed Master Plan for Former Alderwood School Site Development
The Woodbridge Village Association has received a Notice from the City of Irvine, along with a proposed Master Plan and Tract Map for the proposed development of the former Alderwood School site by William Lyon Homes. Also, on July 13, 2010, the Association received a revised tentative site plan for the development.
     CLICK HERE to view the revised tentative site plan
     CLICK HERE to view the City Notification
     CLICK HERE to view the tentative tract map
     CLICK HERE to view the Master Plan      To express comments regarding these plans, please contact Stacy Tran at the City of Irvine at 949/724-6316 or at stran@cityofirvine.org.

FEMA Clarifies Flood Map Error
Update as of June 15, 2010
Map updated July 1, 2010
As previously reported, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently published revised Flood Insurance Maps for a portion of Irvine. Unfortunately, FEMA’s revised map inadvertently shows the flood boundary overlapping many homeowners’ lots within the Southwest Quadrant of Woodbridge and Westpark.
     In response to this error, FEMA has now issued a letter clarifying that the Woodbridge homeowners’ lots included on the map were done so in error.  Although a revised map will not be published at this time, the letter was published to identify the error and assist property owners, insurance agents and mortgage lenders.  Please CLICK HERE to review and/or print the letter and attached address list.
     If you have any questions, please contact the City Engineer’s Office at
(949) 724-6000.

Proposed Fallbrook Park Improvements Update
Please Sign Up for Email Alerts
The Association recently hosted a community forum to solicit input from our residents regarding possible developer funded improvements at Fallbrook Park, adjacent to the proposed development of single family homes at the former Alderwood School site. The Association wishes to thank those residents that attended the forum to provide their comments and make suggestions about specific improvements they would like to see included for Fallbrook.
     Another forum will be scheduled in the near future at which time preliminary plans for improvements will be available for review and comment. Please watch Reflections, Board Highlights and our web site at www.wva.org for the date of this upcoming forum.
     If you missed the recent forum but would like to express an opinion, please send your written comments regarding these possible improvements to the Association’s Executive Director, Kevin Chudy, at kevin@wva.org, or to Woodbridge Village Association, c/o Kevin Chudy, 31 Creek Road, Irvine, CA, 92604. You can also reach Kevin at 949/786-1800, ext. 137 with any questions.
     If you are not already signed up, we strongly encourage you to sign up for email alerts regarding the development of the Alderwood school site and the proposed improvements at Fallbrook Park. To register, please visit our web site and then enter your email address under “Subscribe to Alderwood.”
     Fallbrook Park is located in the northeast quadrant of Woodbridge between Fallbrook Street and Ponderosa Street..

Pool Heat on at All Facilities
The pool heat is on for the summer at all 22 pool facilities.

Board Adopts Revised Rules for Fees and Deposits
At the March 3, 2010 meeting, the Board of Directors adopted several amendments to various specific fees and deposits listed in the governing documents. Please CLICK HERE to read about the amendments.
     If you have any questions, please contact the Executive Director, Kevin K. Chudy, at (949) 786-1800, ext. 137 or at kevin@wva.org

Lost and Found Items
Items that are lost at parks, pools, beach clubs, and on common areas are sometimes turned into the Woodbridge Village Association (WVA) office. Items that have been turned into the Association are kept for a minimum of three months and then donated to charity (valuable items may be kept longer). The Association has provided lost and found bins at the Beach Clubs, Blue Lake Swim Club, Stonecreek and Woodflower facilities for your convenience. These bins are often filled with clothing, towels, swimming goggles and non-valuable items.
     If you recently lost an item while using a Woodbridge facility, please call the office at (949) 786-1800.

Association Launches WiFi Network at Stonecreek Swim Club
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the Association has launched a WiFi network at Stonecreek Swim Club.  This new service allows members and guests to enjoy the internet and Southern California’s climate while lounging at the pool!
    To use the network, please follow the instructions below.  These instructions are also posted on the bulletin board at Stonecreek Swim Club and on the Association’s web site at www.wva.org.
    To access the 802.11 WiFi, select WVA from your list of available wireless networks and press connect.  Your PC should connect to the network and Windows may provide a prompt asking if you want to connect to a non-secured network.  Accept the connection.  At this point, you may launch your internet browser.  You will get a pop up window with a security notice.  Accept the pop up and you will be redirected to the log in page.  For access to internet services, you will be required to press the accept button.  By pressing the accept button, you are agreeing to all terms of the Acceptable Use Policy.
    The network is supported around the clock by a 3rd party service.  If you have any difficulty accessing the network, please contact support at (949) 471-0101 and press 1 for support.
      Please note that the system is designed such that a strong signal will only be received within the gated pool area.  There is no extra charge to utilize the network – the service is covered by your dues.
      The Association is interested in your comments regarding the WiFi network at Stonecreek and whether you would like to see WiFi added at other facilities in the community.  Please contact Kevin K. Chudy, Executive Director, at kevin@wva.org or at (949) 786-1800, ext. 137 with any comments.

Association Seeking Comments
on WiFi Network at Stonecreek Swim Club
As was recently announced, the Association has launched a WiFi network at Stonecreek Swim Club. The Board of Directors continues to be interested in your comments regarding this improvement and whether you would like to see WiFi expanded to other pool facilities. Please contact Kevin K. Chudy, Executive Director, at kevin@wva.org or at 949/786-1800, ext. 137 with any comments.
To use the network, please follow the instructions posted on the bulletin board at Stonecreek Swim Club. They are also posted on the Association’s web site at www.wva.org.

Shorebird Pool Hours
Temporarily Modified
In response to a petition received from nearby residents, the Recreation Committee has spent many months studying the hours of operation at Shorebird Pool and receiving input from residents. 
     At the May 5, 2010 meeting, the Board of Directors reviewed a recommendation from the Committee and agreed to recommend that the Executive Director temporarily modify the operating hours for Shorebird Pool as follows:

Sunday to Thursday – 5:00 am to 10:00 pm
Friday and Saturday – 5:00 am to Midnight

     These temporary hours are effective immediately and will continue through Labor Day weekend.  In the meantime, the Recreation Committee will continue its review of all pool facility hours and prepare a recommendation for the Board of Directors later this year.  At that time, the hours of operation for Shorebird will be considered again and a decision will be made as to whether or not the above modified hours will be made permanent.
     If you have any questions or comments regarding the hours for Shorebird Pool or any of our other pool facilities, please contact Nicole Lucio, Recreation Manager, at nicole@wva.org or at 949/786-1800, ext. 116.

A View of a Lifetime
The Jennings family purchased a memorial bench through the Association late last year and it was recently installed on North Lake Island with a stunning view of the lake and the distant mountains.  The bench is a tribute to Ed and Bonnie Jennings and the plaque recognizes the location as their view of a lifetime together.
     Ed, 85, and Bonnie, 83, have been Woodbridge residents since 1982!  Ed has served on his local Association Board for 19 years, including the last 17 years as President. 
     Bonnie is also an active member of the community, having been involved with the Woodbridge Women’s Club for many years, including several terms as President, Vice President, Second Vice President and Membership Chairman.
    The Association’s Memorial Bench and Tree Program offers residents the opportunity to purchase a memorial bench or tree for placement in an Association common area.  Currently the Association has over 20 memorial benches installed in the community.  If you are interested in purchasing a memorial bench or tree, please contact the Association’s Executive Director, Kevin Chudy, at 949/786-1800, ext. 137 or at kevin@wva.org.

Association Announces Hiring
of New Executive Director
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that it recently hired Kevin Chudy to succeed Bob Figeira as the Association’s Executive Director. Kevin arrived at the Association in late June and has been working closely with Bob to ensure a smooth transition.
     Many residents are already familiar with Kevin. He previously served at the Association from 1991 to 2005, including 7 years as the Association’s Community Relations Manager. In 2005, Kevin left Woodbridge to serve as the on-site General Manager at Woodbury Community Association in Irvine – just a couple of miles down the road from Woodbridge.
     Kevin is a proud Woodbridge High School graduate and received a history degree from California State University, Long Beach. In 2000, Kevin received his Certified Community Association Manager (CCAM) certification from the California Association of Community Managers. In 2003, he received his Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) certification from Community Associations Institute. Both of these certifications require extensive continuing education in the various aspects of managing the business affairs of a community association.
     Kevin resides in nearby Rancho Santa Margarita with his wife Brook, and their children, Matthew, 9 and McKenna, 5.
     Kevin can be reached at his office at 949/786-1800, ext. 137 or at kevin@wva.org.
     Please join us in welcoming Kevin back to Woodbridge and wishing him many successful years here! 

2010 Boat Renewal Process
Residents who currently have boat slips at either the North Lake or South Lake Docks need to complete the 2010 registration process as soon as possible. If you do not complete the registration renewal process, your boat(s) will be removed and you will lose your storage space(s). For more information regarding the renewal process, please contact the Recreation Department.

Global Pool Facility Hours
Study Underway
The Board of Directors has directed staff and the Recreation Committee to study the pool facility hours at all of the Association’s pool facilities to determine if the current hours are sufficient and if any changes are appropriate. The Committee will be studying this issue in 2010 and invites residents to submit any comments they have in writing to Kevin Chudy at kevin@wva.org or to Kevin Chudy, Executive Director, Woodbridge Village Association, 31 Creek Road, Irvine, CA 92604.

Families Forward
Food Drive Continues
Families Forward is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help families in need achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through housing, counseling and other support services.
     Families Forward serves almost 400 individuals each month with groceries. All the food that is distributed to these families is donated by individuals and groups in the community.
     If you are interested in making a food donation, please drop off non-opened and non-expired donations at the Woodbridge Village Association, located at 31 Creek Road in Irvine.

Access Your Account
Information Online
In June, the Board of Directors approved the installation of a web-based feature for residents to access their account information online. Residents will have a unique log in and password which will enable them to review their account balance and payment history. The program will be operational by mid September, and all you need is your account number and a temporary password which will be listed on your October billing statement to access your information.
     After you receive your October billing statement, log on to www.wva.org and click on the link called Resident Account Information. You will then be asked to enter your account number (without any dashes) and your temporary password which is located in the blue box on the top left of your statement. When you initially log on, you will then be asked to change your password. After changing your password, you will be able to access your account information.
     Also coming soon, Woodbridge Village Association is pleased to offer residents the convenience of paying your monthly association dues online. This system uses the Federal Reserve System’s Automated Clearing House (ACH) to deduct your monthly association dues from your checking or savings account. Residents simply need to log in to the website and enter your banking information on our secure site and we will do the rest!
     If you should have any questions, please contact the Association office at (949) 786-1800.