History and Purpose
The Springfield Civic Association (SCA) is a non-partisan, non-sectarian, 501(c)4 non-profit volunteer organization established in 1953 to enhance the quality of life in Springfield by encouraging residents to be active in community affairs and by advocating for their interests and concerns through local government and other organizations.
To assist in accomplishing its purpose, SCA established the Springfield Community Educational Alliance (SCEA) as its educational division in 2006 as a tax-exempt 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting civic awareness and responsibility through educational activities on civic participation.
Geographic Boundaries
With the growth in the greater Springfield area since then, SCA now represents residents in the central part of Springfield that encompasses over 2,400 homes and 800 apartments. SCA’s area is bounded by I-495 on the north (Beltway)/Railway, Old Keene Mill Road (SR 644) on the south, I-95 on the east, and Accotink Creek stream valley on the west as shown on the map.
Membership Eligibility
Membership is open to all residents owning, renting, or leasing property within the association’s geographic boundaries. Affiliations with businesses for mutual business-SCA support are invited as reflected on the Join Us page.
Membership Meetings
Meetings are regularly held five times a year on the third Tuesday of September, November, January, March and May to hear, discuss, and vote as needed on topics of community interest or concern. The President sets the agenda for these meetings and may call additional special meetings to address issues of major immediate concern. Refer to the Member Meetings web page for 2009 and 2010 minutes of previous member meetings and special event meetings.
Communication
Members are kept abreast of community planning and activities, issues of concern, resources available, and other items of interest or concern through:
- Briefings at regular and special meetings
- Bi-monthly newsletter “The Springfield Reporter”, published prior to each membership meeting
- The Springfield Handbook, the “go-to” book for resources available in Springfield and Fairfax County
- SCA website content
- Constant Contact, SCA’s electronic tool for emailing information to the membership.
Leadership
Members’ interests are represented by an annually elected Board of Directors. The Board is assisted and advised by a broader group of members that makes up the Executive Committee. The committee includes the elected Board plus committee chairs appointed by the President and two Past SCA Presidents. All are volunteers. SCA has no paid positions or employees.
Funding
All SCA activities – its meetings, programs, projects, publications, committee activities, and communication platforms – are funded solely by membership dues and donations. Dues and donations to SCA are not tax-deductible. Check, money orders and in-kind donations to SCEA are tax deductible.
