MCC 50th Anniversary

McLean Community Center

cELEBRATING 50 YEARS | 1975-2025

2010s

1990s

1970s

the refresh

The additions

The Opening

1960s

2000s

2020s

1980s

the vision

The transition

THe present

The expansion

Executive Directors

Staff

Volunteers

Early history materials used in this presentation were derived from the MCC's 25th Anniversary historical display.

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MCC Executive Director History

Page Shelp Oct. 1975 - Nov. 1999

Julie Rasmussen Aug. 2008 - June 2010

Bill Bersie Feb. 2000 - June 2006

Michael Cadwallader June 2006 - April 2008

Daniel Singh April 2021 - July 2022

George Sachs July 2010 - May 2021

Betsy May-Salazar Jan. 2023 - Present

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1960s

the vision

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1960s

the vision

Highlights

• 1964 - McLean Community Center, Inc. founded
• 1966 - First parcel of land purchased for the Center
• 1969 - McLean Community Center, Inc. completes settlement on second parcel of land for the Center

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1960s

the vision

Quotes

"For four days at least, Republicans and Democratic party leaders and neighbors in McLean will work side by side for a common cause. The bipartisan effort is a house-to-house canvas…for contributions toward…the McLean Community Center.” – McLean Globe, 1969

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1960s

the vision

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1970s

the opening

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1970s

the opening

Highlights

• 1970 - Special taxing district created to fund the Center.
• 1970 - Citizens of the Center’s special district approve a bond issue for construction of the Center.
• 1971 - First elected governing board takes office.
• 1971 - First Memorandum of Understanding between the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and the McLean Community Center Governing Board.
• Tax to develop and operate the Community Center first collected – 6 cents per $100 assessed valuation.
• 1972 - First Center bonds sold. Governing Board approves design for the new Center.
• 1973 - Groundbreaking for new Center.
• 1975 - Center employs first staff member.
• 1975 - Grand Opening of McLean Community Center
• 1976 - Over 300 teens attend the first teen dance.
• 1976 - First classes offered by the Center start in April.
• 1977 - First Antique Show & Sale.
• 1977 - First overnight tour goes to Disney World & Cape Canaveral.
• 1978 - First senior adult tour – Hillwood Museum. Rotary Plaza installed.
• 1979 - Center holds first Fourth of July celebration which includes busses to Wolftrap for fireworks.

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1970s

the opening

Quotes

“A 60-year dream came true yesterday; McLean finally has a community center. No longer just a gleam in the eye of determined club women and civic leaders, or a fading, promissory billboard in the middle of a large field beside Dolley Madison Boulevard, the center was dedicated with appropriate ruffles and flourishes." – Washington Star, 1975 “The finer graces of recreation mark McLean Community Center.” – Kerry Dougherty, Washington Post, 1979

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1970s

the OPENING

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1970s

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Governing Board Members

1973-1974Robert A. Alden, ChairmanConrad J. Marshall, Vice ChairmanDorothy Bigger, SecretaryDrew Valentine, TreasurerDon ChandlerDavid EckerMax HindsPeg PoultonWilliam SperryBette SquireMarie Swinson

1972-1973Peg Poulton, ChairmanRobert A. Alden, Vice ChairmanDorothy Bigger, SecretaryDana Gumb Jr., TreasurerDon ChandlerJohn M. CrawfordConrad J. MarshallElizabeth C. SquireMarie SwinsonWilliam Zook

1974-1975Robert A. Alden, ChairmanBette Squire, Vice ChairmanJoan DuBois, SecretaryDrew Valentine, TreasurerPatsy W. DrainDavid J. GladstoneMax HindsSusan KalishDavid LytleConrad J. MarshallPet Poulton

1975-1976Joan DuBois, Chairman Robert A. Alden, Vice Chairman Kaye Sloan Burke, Secretary Richard Hinchcliff, Treasurer Cathy Clark Patsy W. Drain David Gladstone Valerie Hutton Peg Poulton Bette Squire William Tatum

1971-1972Margaret Poulton, ChairmanRobert A. Alden, Vice ChairmanCindy Kegley, Secretary-TreasurerDonald R. ChandlerBrian CoonJohn CrawfordMax HindsConrad J. MarshallEdwin PartridgeMarie Swinson

1978-1979Bernie Boston, Chairman Thomas C. Marshall, Vice Chairman Helen Oechsli, Secretary Joan DuBois, Treasurer Minerva Andrews Kaye Sloan Burke Trevor Goodchild Jeanne McChesney Tracy Mullane Peg Poulton Thomas Stedman

1977-1978Bernie Boston, Chairman Thomas Stedman, Vice Chairman Peg Poulton, Secretary Joan DuBois, Treasurer Minerva Andrews Kaye Sloan Burke Sydney Doehler Richard H. Hinchcliff Laura Lovelace Thomas C. Marshall Jeanne McChesney

1979-1980Thomas Stedman, Chairman Thomas C. Marshall, Vice Chairman Helen Oechsli, Secretary Kaye Sloan Burke, Treasurer Bernie Boston Cynthia Flynn Thomas Lazo Jeanne McChesney Barbara Phillips Philip Sperling Richard Zaragoza

1976-1977Joan DuBois, Chairman Richard Hinchcliff, Vice Chairman Peg Poulton, Secretary Kaye Sloan Burke, Treasurer Robert A. Alden Minera Andrews Maureen Campbell Patsy W. Drain David Sanders Bette Squire William Tatum

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1980s

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1980s

the expansion

Highlights

• 1980 - Center magazine mailed to everyone in its district for the first time.
• 1981 - First Children’s Flea Market, Children’s Pet Show and Youth Art Show.1981 First Macdonald Arts Scholarship Awards presented & James Carroll Macdonald Memorial Fund established.
• 1982 - First Center bonds retired.
• 1982 - First addition to the physical structure-parking
• 1983 - First Craft Show. Friends of the McLean community Center launches campaign to raise funds for a balcony in the Alden Theatre.
• 1984 - Governing Board signs a revised Memorandum of Understanding with the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
• 1985 - Community approves second bond issue for the Center. Funds generated are matched by gifts and other funds to double the facilities. Center receives bus from McLean Citizens’ Foundation.
• 1987 - “Friends” presents check for $97,610.31 to the Center for the addition of a balcony in the Alden Theatre.
• 1987 - Center temporarily closes for construction of what will be the largest single expansion of facilities. Most programs and services continue at rented or borrowed sites.
• 1988 - Center re-opens with greatly expanded facilities.
• 1989 - Board of Supervisors approves lease of the old McLean firehouse to the Center for a teen center.

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1980s

the expansion

Quotes

“The quality of life for all of us was greatly enhanced by the addition of the McLean Community Center.” – Sidney Teweles, President AARP, Great Falls Gazette 1980 “The McLean Community Center must be the prototype facility of its type in the metro area…The reason for the center’s existence and continued success is simple – the people of McLean wanted one place where they could find a wide variety of activities, and they were willing to pay for it. In return for their financial support, they enjoy the luxury of theater productions, concerts and all the other activities on a level that most area towns can only dream of.” – John Holmes, Washington Times, 1982 “I want to tell you I am thrilled at the activity in this community center and this theatre, fulfilling those early dreams. Now I dream of a balcony.” – Robert Alden, McLean Providence Journal, 1984 “The McLean Community Center represents a showcase of civic pride and a community’s commitment to the arts, learning, and quality use of leisure time.” – The McLean Handbook, 1986

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1980s

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1980s

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Governing Board Members

1982-1983Barbara Phillips, Chairman Judith Landry, Vice Chairman Marilyn White, Secretary Nancy Matisoff, Treasurer Stephanie Brown Ruth Charters Lane Davenport Eugene Durman Maya Huber Elaine Lailas Arden Schell

1981-1982Philip Sperling, Chairman Barbara Phillips, Vice Chairman Judith Johnson Landry, Secretary Nancy Matisoff, Treasurer Ellen Campbell Ruth Charters John Dedrick Maya Huber John Shope Marilyn White Richard Zaragoza

1983-1984Judith Landry, Chairman Maya Huber, Vice Chairman Samuel Simon, Secretary Nancy Matisoff, Treasurer Eugene Durman Elaine Lailas Meredith LaRoche Barbara Phillips Arden Schell Steve Sommovigo Marilyn White

1984-1985Nancy Matisoff, Chairperson Arden Schell, Vice Chairperson Elaine Lailas, Secretary Eugene Durman, Treasurer Charlene Anne Bukka Polly deButts Chandak Ghosh Judith Landry William Mauk Barbara Phillips Samuel Simon

1980-1981Philip Sperling, Chairman Kaye Sloan Burke, Vice-Chairman Judith Johnson, Secretary Gary Hooper, Treasurer Ruth Charters Bradley Hayes Helen Oechsli Barbara Phillips John Shope Yong Sook Suh Richard Zaragoza

1987-1988Elaine Lailas, Chairperson Robert Griffith, Vice Chairperson David Sanders, Secretary Stanley Richards, Treasurer Howard E. Ball Marty Clark Pamela Beck Danner Eugene Durman Ellen Field Stephanie Gurnsey Deborah Kahn

1986-1987Elaine Lailas, Chairperson Arden Schell, Vice Chairperson Dora Chomiak, Co-Secretary Stephanie Clark, Co-Secretary Stanley Richards, Treasurer Pamela Beck Danner Polly deButts Robert Griffith Deborah Kahn Nancy Matisoff David Sanders

1988-1989Eugene Durman, Chairperson Robert Griffith, Vice Chairperson Ellen Field, Secretary Howard E. Ball, Treasurer Cheryl Bell Marty Clark Pamela Beck Danner Richard H. Hinchcliff Gail Tenney Nields David Sanders Lawrence Talbot

1989-1990Eugene Durman, Chairperson Ellen Field, Chairperson Gail Tenny Nields, Secretary Pamela Beck Danner, Treasurer Howard Ball Cheryl Bell Colleen Gilmore Wanda C. Hill Karin Nelson Diane Rorex-Adams David G. Sanders

1985-1986Nancy Matisoff, Chairperson Elaine Lailas, Vice Chairperson William Mauk, Secretary Eugene Durman, Treasurer Dora Chomiak Stephanie Clark Polly deButts Deborah Kahn Judith Landry Stanley Richards Samuel Simon

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1990s

the additions

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1990s

the additions

Highlights

• 1990 - New community hall wing (with shell for future kitchen) added to the Center. More than half the cost of construction is privately funded by Emerson Gallery/McLean Project for the Arts which will reside at the Center.
• Emerson Gallery opens in former community hall after renovation.
• 1990 - The Old Firehouse opens as an exclusively teen facility after months of renovation work.
• 1993 - First Museum Shops show.
• 1995 - Charlotte Troughton Corner Hall of History opened with a permanent exhibit of historical photographs of McLean.
• 1996 - A kitchen is opened thanks to funding by Friends of McLean Community Center.
• 1999 - Page Shelp, Executive Director of the Center since its opening, retires.

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1990s

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Quotes

“One of the Washington Area’s best multi-purpose community-based facilities, the McLean Community Center will be the official host of the local telecast of the twenty-sixth annual MDA Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon. The Alden Theatre…will offer all the needed elements for conducting a professional television broadcast.” – Telethon Special Issue, 1991 “If you want to buy this, this and that, I’ll give you a GI Joe for 50 cents,” said Jason Pecarich explaining his marketing strategy. Jason was among hundreds of youngsters who participated in McLean’s flea market for children, a barely-under control selling frenzy put on every fall by the community center.” – Robert F. Howe, The Washington Post, 1992 “I see the center not just as a gathering place, but as the backbone of the community.” – Frederic Roehner, McLean Times, 1998 “…it is this very real ownership by the McLean community that sustains the center, helps it to grow, and makes it so special! My fondest wish for the future of the McLean Community Center is that this special quality would always remain at its heart.” – Page Shelp, Executive Director, 1975-1999

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1990s

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1990s

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Governing Board Members

1992-1993David G. Sanders, Chairman Joseph T. Gilmore, Vice Chairman Wanda C. Hill, Secretary John S. (Jack) Hannon, Jr., Treasurer Diane Alden/Rebecca Horahan Carole L. Herrick Jeanne LaSala Miriam S. (Mickey) Levine Gail Tenney Nields Brett Prince Issam M. Saliba

1991-1992David G. Sanders, Chairman Gail Tenney Nields, Vice Chairman Wanda C. Hill, Secretary John S. (Jack) Hannon, Jr., Treasurer Diane Alden Pamela Beck Danner Joseph T. Gilmore Miriam S. Mickey) Levine Brady McFalls Issam M. Saliba Susie Thorpe

1993-1994Gail Tenney Nields, Chairman Joseph T. Gilmore, Vice Chairman Rebecca Horahan, Secretary David G. Sanders, Treasurer Howard E. Ball Barbara Comstock Carole L. Herrick Wanda C. Hill Brett Prince Issam M. Saliba Cary Van Doren

1994-1995Wanda C. Hill, Chairman Howard E. Ball, Vice Chairman Carole L. Herrick, Secretary Rebecca Horahan, Treasurer Barbara Comstock Matt Kennedy Tara Murphy Lisa Farringer Parker Cheryl Bell Patten Issam M. Saliba David G. Sanders

1990-1991Cheryl Bell, Chairperson David G. Sanders, Vice Chairperson Gail Tenney Nields, Secretary Pamela Beck Danner, Treasurer Howard E. Ball Arlie W. Fisher John S. (Jack) Hannon, Jr. Wanda C. Hill Miriam S. (Mickey) Levine P. Peter Orabona Diane Rorex-Adams

1997-1998Jan Auerbach, Chairman Rick Hendricks, Vice Chairman H. Gordon Randall, Secretary Eugene Durman, Treasurer Bill Brynes Evelyn Fox Perri Green Carole Herrick Cathyann Hogan Issam Saliba Alexandra Vargo

1996-1997Cheryl Bell Patten, Chairman Lisa Farringer Parker, Vice Chairman Rick Hendricks, Secretary Issam M. Saliba, Treasurer Janet Auerbach Howard E. Ball Eugene Durman Craig Fingar Carole L. Herrick H. Gordan Randall Evan Weissman

1998-1999Jan Auerback, Chairman Carole L. Herrick, Vice Chairman H. Gordon Randall, Secretary Eugene Durman, Treasurer Ellie Bissell Bill Brynes Holly Harmuth Clement Evelyn Fox Perri Green Frederic B. Roehner Zeina Saliba

1999-2000Evelyn Fox, Chairman Carole L. Herrick, Vice Chairman Jan Auerbach, Secretary Feredic B. Roehner, Treasurer Ryan Bennett Bill Byrnes Holly Harmuth Clement Perri Green Dorothy S. Hassan Andrea Jacobs Caroline Pickens

1995-1996Howard E. Ball, Chairman Rebecca Horahan, Vice Chairman Cheryl Bell Patten, Secretary Issam M. Saliba, Treasurer Yasmeen Al-Khafajii Barbara Comstock Craig Fingar Rick Hendricks Carole Herrick Lisa Farringer Parker David G. Sanders

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2000s

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2000s

the transition

Highlights

• 2000 - Center celebrates its 25th Anniversary .
• 2001 - McLean Community Center teamed up with Share, Inc. in the fall to collect food, clothing, toys, and donations. All donations collected at MCC will go toward Share’s Food Basket and Christmas Store programs.

• 2002 - On Monday, March 11, 2002, the Friends of the McLean Community Center dedicated a new “Friends in Deed” Award Wall in the lobby of the center, recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the continued success of the McLean Community Center .

• 2002 - MCC worked with the Friends of the McLean Central Park on the building of the gazebo and installation of play equipment. The center sponsored and presented a series of concerts in the new gazebo in summer 2002.

• 2003 - The Alden Theatre, the Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) and the FCPL Foundation, Inc. create a new Speaker Series. Judge Kenneth W. Starr, Democrat James Carville and Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor are featured in 2003.

• 2004 - The McLean Community Center’s first Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration.

• 2004 - The H. Gordon Randall Award for outstanding volunteer service was presented for the first time at a Volunteer Appreciation event, held on on Sunday, Jan. 25.

• 2007 - The first annual MPAartfest was held on Sunday, Oct. 7, at McLean Central Park.

• 2008 - A new special event, The McLean Pet Expo, debuts on Saturday, June 14 at McLean Central Park.

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2000s

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Quotes

“We’ve been talking about having a McLean arts festival for many years and we’re really excited that the time is right for it and that we are able to put it together and make it work.” – MPA Executive Director Nancy Perry in a McLean Connection article, “Inaugural McLean ArtFest This Weekend,” in the October 10-16, 2007 issue. “In some cases, it showed us things we hadn’t thought of. It turns out we’re even more useful than we thought.” – MCC Governing Board Chair Sean Dunn on center survey results in the article “MCC Survey Suggests Residents Want More Options,” in the Feb. 22, 2007 issue of The Sun Gazette.

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Governing Board Members

2002-2003Dorothy S. Hassan, Chairman Caroline Pickens, Vice Chairman Drucie Andersen, Secretary Dale A. Evans, Treasurer Leslie N. Christopher Holly Harmuth Clement Evelyn Fox Christiane Lourenco Margaret Van Winkle Ryan Colaianni Jamie Segal

2001-2002Dorothy S. Hassan, Chairman Caroline Pickens, Vice Chairman Holly Harmuth Clement, Secretary Dale A. Evans, Treasurer Drucie Andersen Jan Auerbach Evelyn Fox Nicholas Kalis Christiane Lourenco Jamie Segal Sarah Sullivan

2003-2004Caroline Pickens, Chair Dale A. Evans, Vice Chair Leslie N. Christopher, Secretary Margaret Van Winkle, Treasurer Drucie Andersen Holly H. Clement Evelyn Fox Dorothy S. Hassan Teresa Rodriguez Ameen Shallal Corey Sullivan

2004-2005Caroline Pickens, Chair Dorothy S. Hassan, Vice Chair Holly H. Clement, Secretary Evelyn Fox, Treasurer Edward Eitches Dale A. Evans Laurie Hilburg Edwina Rogers Margaret Van Winkle Patricia H. Velander Esabel Khoury Emily Newman

2000-2001Evelyn Fox, Chairman Carole L. Herrick, Vice Chairman Dorothy S. Hassan, Secretary Frederic B. Roehner, Treasurer Jan Auerbach Bill Byrnes Holly Harmuth Clement Dale A. Evans Caroline Pickens Catherine Braun Tom Culligan

2007-2008Sean A. Dunn, Chair Jan Auerbach, Vice Chair Nyka Jasper Feldman, Secretary David Sanders, Treasurer Katherine Armstrong Drew Clark Kevin Dent Charisse McElroy Edward Shahin Julia Berkson John E. (Jeb) Byrne

2006-2007Sean A. Dunn, Chair Jan Auerbach, Vice Chair Nyka Jasper Feldman, Secretary David Sanders, Treasurer Katherine Armstrong Jennifer Bainbridge Charisse McElroy Edwina Rogers Edward Shahin Jessica Richardson Hilary Sanders

2008-2009Jan Auerbach, Chair David Sanders, Vice Chair Sean Dunn, Secretary Kevin Dent, Treasurer Drew Clark Lee C. DiCenso Risa Sanders Edward Shahin Lori Wertz Jennifer Dunn Thomas Meyer

2009-2010David Sanders, Chair Kevin Dent, Vice Chair Risa E. Sanders, Secretary Sean A. Dunn, Treasurer Susan Bourgeois Drew Clark Lee C. DiCenso Edward Shahin Lori Wertz Jennifer Dunn Angela Laurel Wertz

2005-2006Patricia H. Velander, Chair Edward Eitches, Vice Chair Laurie Hilburg, Secretary Evelyn Fox, Treasurer Holly H. Clement Sean A. Dunn Nyka Jasper Feldman Charisse McElroy Edwina Rogers Jessica Richardson Hilary Sanders

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MCC Slavic Cultural Festival

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2010s

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2010s

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Highlights

• 2010 - Center celebrates 35th Anniversary with Performance by Award-Winning Actor John Lithgow.
• 2010 - McLean Day turns 100.
• 2011 - Historian and award-winning newscaster Roger Mudd was keynote speaker at McLean Remembers the Civil War, a presentation of McLean & Great Falls Celebrate Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 22.
• 2012 - Specially Adapted Resource Clubs (SPARC) McLean Clubhouse Opens at the Old Firehouse, providing dynamic learning opportunities for adults with lifelong disabilities.
• 2012 - The Rotary Club of McLean and MCC hold first annual Chocolate Festival.
• 2012 - Founded in 1962, the McLean Project for the Arts Celebrated its 50 Year Anniversary in 2012.

• 2013 - MCC Governing Board votes to move ahead on Renovation of Ingleside Facility at Feb. 27 meeting.
• 2014- Ambassador Andrew Young speaks on “A Continuing Legacy” at MLK Day celebration.
• 2014 - McLean Historical Society presented MCC with a plaque recognizing the Old Firehouse’s accession to the Fairfax County Inventory of Historic Sites.
• 2014 - Friends of MCC celebrates 50 years of service on June 30, 2014.
• 2016 - On Tuesday, Oct. 13, the Old Firehouse Celebrated its 25th Anniversary.
• 2017 - During renovation, MCC and McLean Project for the Arts moved to 1446 Chain Bridge Rd. in the Giant Shopping Center.
• 2019 - The center officially reopened to the public on Tuesday, Jan. 2. MCC holds a Community Open House on Saturday, Jan.5, to welcome residents to view the newly renovated Ingleside facility.

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2010s

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Quotes

“A bunch of us were studying art at American University…finding places to show our paintings. And we said there ought to be a place in McLean, which is growing. It’s a cultural dessert.” – Nancy Bradley, one of MPA’s founders, in the McLean Connection article “MPA Celebrates 50 Years”, 2012 “We believed there was something inside, and we didn’t count the costs or make the plans. We just took it one step at a time, and it happened.” – Ambassador and Civil Rights Leader Andrew Young speaking at MCC MLK Day Celebration, 2014 “I want to start this message with a huge “thank you” to a talented professional staff and many dedicated volunteers who made it possible for us to continue our high-quality programs uninterrupted through months of complex satellite operations involving multiple locations and temporary office spaces from Spring 2017 through December 2018.” – Former MCC Executive Director George Sachs, 2019

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Governing Board Members

2012-2013Kevin Dent, Chair Chad Quinn, Vice Chair Sean Dunn, Treasurer Craig Richardson, Secretary Drew Armstrong Susan Bourgeois Jay Howell Malika Nimmagadda Risa Sanders Robin Walker Laurelie Wallace

2011-2012Kevin Dent, Chair Risa E. Sanders, Vice Chair Craig Richardson, Secretary David Sanders, Treasurer Susan Bourgeois Sean Dunn Jay Howell Chad Quinn Robin Walker Maggie Himpler Christy Meyer

2013-2014Chad Quinn, Chair Susan Bourgeois, Vice Chair Craig Richardson, Treasurer Jay Howell, Secretary Sean A. Dunn Dennis Findley Paul Kohlenberger Steven Pardo Risa Sanders Sudharsan Sriram Laurelie Wallace

2014-2015Chad Quinn, Chair Susan Bourgeois, Vice Chair Craig Richardson, Treasurer Jay Howell, Secretary Dennis Findley Paul Kohlenberger Laurelie Wallace Lathan Turner Debbie Sanders Tarun Kamath Amanda Whitfield

2010-2011David Sanders, Chair Kevin Dent, Vice Chair Risa E. Sanders, Secretary Sean A. Dunn, Treasurer Susan Bourgeois Lee C. DiCenso Jay Howell Craig Richardson Robin Walker Craig McKenzie Sun Park

2017-2018Laurelie Wallace, Chair Paul Kohlenberger, Vice-Chair Desi Woltman, Secretary Merrily Pierce, Treasurer Kat Kehoe Jennifer Rossman Elizabeth John Alicia Plerhoples Julie Waters Caroline Brunner Alexander Camus

2016-2017Laurelie Wallace, Chair Debbie Sanders, Vice-Chair Quentin Levin, Secretary Paul Kohlenberger, Treasurer Chad Quinn Lathan Turner Merrily Pierce Jennifer Rossman Desi Woltman Kat Kehoe Sam Gollob

2018-2019Paul Kohlenberger, Chair Desi Woltman, Vice-Chair Julie Waters, Secretary Elizabeth John, Treasurer Kat Kehoe Alicia Plerhoples Carole Herrick Raj Mehra Terri Markwart Megan Markwart Lauren Herzberg

2019-2020Julie Waters, Chair Elizabeth John, Vice Chair Terri Markwart, Secretary Raj Mehra, Treasurer Maria Foderaro-Guertin Carole Herrick Suzanne Le Menestrel Alicia Plerhoples Carla Post Xavier Jimenez Megan Markwart

2015-2016Paul Kohlenberger, Chair Dennis Findley, Vice Chair Lathan Turner, Treasurer Laurelie Wallace, Secretary Chad Quinn Jay Howell Debbie Sanders Merrily Pierce Jennifer Rossman Jenna Lebowitz Quentin Levin

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2010s

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Breakfast with Santa

Independence Day Fireworks

Jammin' Juniors Concert

MCC Renovation Completed

Monster Mash

MCC Volunteer Appreciation Reception

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2020s

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2020s

the present

Highlights

• 2020 - Due to the Corona Virus pandemic, Fairfax County closed recreation centers in March and the MCC Governing Board voted to cancel all in-person activities through May.
• 2020 - The Alden creates “Drive-Thru Drama” outdoor theater performances in the MCC parking lot that audience members viewed from their cars.
• 2020-21 - MCC programmers created several programs that adhered to social distancing requirements, like Fantastic Fall Scavenger Hunt and Virtual McLean Uncorked Wine Tastings.
• 2021 - Seniors in Action Program begins
• 2021 - Board releases statement of commitment to DEIA MPA Celebrates 60 Years of Excellence
• 2021-23 - Diverse center offerings include Traveling While Black VR Experience, performances by Comedian Bassem Youssef and Pulitzer Prize Winner Nicole Hannah-Jones, Fiesta del Sol Caribbean Festival and Nai Ni Chen Dance’s Year of the Dragon Festival
• 2023 - McLean Community Players present “American Idiot” Weekends, July 21-30 at The Alden.
• 2023 - Board Approves New Strategic Plan
• 2024 - MCC Commissions 50th Anniversary Public Art Projects and Video
• 2024 - World Premiere of "The Remember Balloons"

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Quotes

“I have seen a lot of shows for kids. I mean A LOT. This was by far one of the very best.” – Alden patron survey response on Doktor Kaboom performance, 2021 "This old firehouse stands as a reminder of McLean's early history in civic pride. It is a testament to the countless number of volunteers, both men and women whose dedication and spirit honor we celebrate today." – Read by Mary Lipsey, a representative on the Fairfax County History Commission and chair of the marker program, from a letter by Supervisor John Foust (D), 2022 "The Alden is not a large venue, but with inexpensive tickets, it was filled with an audience representing a broad range of ages. As many classical music presenters struggle with bringing audiences back into their halls after the pandemic lockdowns, it was an encouraging sign." – Charles T. Downey, Washington Classical Review, 2023 “The McLean Community Center is a vital part of the greater McLean area and its facilities and programs are an important resource for greater McLean area residents.” – MCA President Scott Spitzer, 2023

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2020s

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Governing Board Members

2022-2023Barbara Zamora-Appel, Chair Rasheq Rahman, Vice Chair Kristina Groennings, Secretary Shivani Saboo, Treasurer Anna Bartosiewicz Ari Ghasemian Bill Glikbarg Lisa Mariam Melanie Sletten Sarah Tran Charlotte Loving

2021-2022Barbara Zamora-Appel, Chair Carla Post, Vice Chair Maria Foderaro-Guertin, Secretary Shivani Saboo, Treasurer Bill Glikbarg Suzanne Le Menestrel Lisa Mariam Rasheq Rahman Melanie Sletten Max Blacksten Ivy Chen

2020-2021Suzanne Le Menestrel, Chair Carla Post, Vice Chair Maria Foderaro-Guertin, Secretary Barbara Zamora-Appel, Treasurer Bill Glikbarg Carole Herrick Terri Markwart Raj Mehra Melanie Sletten Ivy Chen Tyler Jensen

2023-2024Rasheq Rahman, Chair Kristina Groennings, Vice Chair Kathleen Cooney Porter, Treasurer Anna Bartosiewicz, Secretary Gloria Marrero Chambers Matt Colsia Ari Ghasemian Katie Gorka Lisa Mariam Eleanor Ague Sophia Bruno

2024-2025Kristina Groennings, Chair Anna Bartosiewicz, Vice Chair Kathleen Cooney Porter, Treasurer Michael Monroe, Secretary Gloria Marrero Chambers Katie Gorka Doug Jeffery Ron Keesing Peter Pin Aaron Stark Sonya Thott

2025-2026Doug Jeffery, Board ChairMichael Monroe, Vice-Chair Ron Keesing, Secretary Peter Pin, Treasurer Anna Bartosiewicz Gloria Marrero Chambers Katie Gorka Liz Lawson Kathleen Cooney Porter Katie Myshrall Venita Wang

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the Present

OFC Block Party

Traveling While Black VR Exhibit

Fiesta del Sol

McLean Day

Lunar New Year Festival

Holiday Art & Crafts Festival