The Foggy Bottom Association

The Foggy Bottom Association was incorporated in the District of Columbia on June 19, 1959, as the Foggy Bottom Restoration Association. The present name was formally adoped and ratified May 13, 1965. It was founded to enhance and protect the residential quality of the area and keep residents informed on matters affecting the community.

FBA Officers:
President – Asher Corson lashercorson@gmail.com
Vice President – Lev Trubkovich foggybottomvp@gmail.com
Secretary – Jill Nevius
Treasurer – Bille Hougart bhougart@hotmail.com
Membership Director – David Hertzfeldt DavidATHoffman@yahoo.com

FBA Board of Directors:
Victor Ciardello, Dusty Horwitt, Lucia Pollock, Greg Snyder, Robert Vogt, John Woodard
Ex-Officio: Joy Howell (Immediate Past President);

Joining the FBA
To join the Foggy Bottom Association, send a check for your yearly dues of $15 to: Foggy Bottom Association, PO Box 58087, Washington, DC 20037-8087 or simply click on this Join Now button to join and pay your yearly dues Online.

FBA Meetings
The Foggy Bottom Association holds nine monthly meetings each year with speakers of interest to the areas residents. The meetings are held every month (except for July, August, and December). Attendance at FBA meetings is open to all residents of Foggy Bottom and the West End.

Our Objectives
The objectives of the FBA are to further the civic, cultural, social and economic welfare of the Foggy Bottom/West End community; preserve and enhance the residential character of the community; and promote historic preservation in the area.

Boundaries
The physical area of the FBA approximates that of the Foggy Bottom/West End Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2A, i.e. the interior of the areas bounded by Rock Creek on the west, the Potomac River on the south; an eastern limit defined by an imaginary line drawn northward from the Potomac River to and along 15th Street to Pennsylvania Avenue to 20th Street, and again northward on 20th Street to N Street; and westward along N Street to Rock Creek.

The Foggy Bottom News
Susan Trinter (Editor-in-Chief)
The Foggy Bottom News is published by the Foggy Bottom Association as a service to its members and provides information on FBA and neighborhood news, programs, activities and other events of interest to FBA members. Contributions and story ideas are welcome, but the FBN reserves the right to edit or hold pieces as space requires.

Supporting Local Businesses
Brought Trader Joe’s to Foggy Bottom, Preferred Merchant’s Program gives Foggy Bottom Association members discounts at local stores.
Promoting the Arts in Foggy Bottom: Foggy Bottom Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit, Foggy Bottom Photography Competition

Protecting our Environment
26th Street Park Clean-up Events Provide refreshments for Spring and Fall gatherings
Tree Plantings (Schneider Triangle)

Social & Cultural Events
Holiday Parties
BBQ at 26th Street Park
Backstage Tour of Kennedy Center
Tours of State Department Diplomatic Reception Rooms
Tour of the Organization of American States
Tour of historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church (Renwick-designed building)
Breakfast and Luncheon get-togethers
Guided tour of glass exhibit at Renwick Gallery
Co-sponsor (with West End Library Friends) of “Low-Down on Downloading”