Frequently Asked Questions

How do I volunteer for a community event?

PWCA sponsors seven community events for members each year. If you would like to volunteer your time to help at one of the events, please complete the contact us form and let us know.

How do I sign up for the PWCA listserv?

If you are a PWCA member and would like to join Nextdoor Stratton, please complete our contact form and under purpose select "Sign-up for Listserv".

What are the benefits of becoming a PWCA member?

By becoming a member of PWCA, you will have access to the following benefits:

  • Member Directory – PWCA produces a biannual community directory containing names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses (for those who consented) for the 400+ homes in our neighborhood. The useful resource also contains a list of frequently used numbers, a map of the community, a list of recommended service providers, and the PWCA bylaws.
  • Community Events – PWCA sponsors seven community events for members each year (e.g., Pizza/Bingo Night, Labor Day Picnic).
  • Neighborhood Website – PWCA maintains a website to keep members informed of the latest community news, issues, events, and services.
  • Common Area Landscaping – PWCA spends a portion of the yearly budget on landscaping of the most visible common areas in Potomac Woods. The landscaping effort plays a big part in making our community look good for everyone.
  • Listserv Emails – For those that decide to participate, PWCA maintains an email listserv to send out important messages to members.
  • Involvement in Your Community – PWCA offers you a chance to get involved in your community and to get to know your fellow neighbors through all of our social activities and goodwill/charity efforts.

How do I pay my PWCA membership dues?

To become a member or renew your membership, please fill out the PWCA Membership Form, enclose a check for $35 made out to “Potomac Woods Citizens Association”, and mail to the following address:

Su Koester
PWCA Membership
1282 Bartonshire Way
Potomac, Maryland 20854

When is the recycling and trash pickup?

Trash and recyclables are collected from our neighborhood by the City of Rockville once-per-week on Monday. Refuse is collected at the curb in the City-provided gray refuse cart and recyclables are collected at the curb in the City-provided brown recyclables cart and they must be out by 6 a.m on Monday in order to guarantee pickup.