Our Mission

Our Chevy Chase Community

The Rollingwood Citizens Association (RCA) serves the people of Rollingwood, Chevy Chase — a community of over 800 homes in eastern Chevy Chase, Maryland. Rollingwood is nestled along Rock Creek and Washington, DC’s northwest boundary. Our mission is to serve our neighbors through advocacy, information sharing, and programs that promote community spirit. Read more here.

Contact Us

Have a question about the RCA, membership or how we can help?

Jenny Dowling

Jenny has lived in Rollingwood since 2013. Though currently a stay-at-home mother, Jenny is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who worked for many years as a therapist and social advocate in Baltimore City. She volunteers locally at Chevy Chase Elementary School and the Manna Food Center. She is delighted to reside in the neighborhood and is invested in preserving and enhancing the beauty, vitality and social connectedness of the Rollingwood Community. (Term through May 2020)

David Putnam

David has lived with his wife, Shirley, on Pomander Lane since 1995. He has been on the RCA Board since 1996 and has served as Treasurer for many of those years. Coming to Chevy Chase from 16 years in small town Stowe, VT, David recognizes the value of local community. It is all too easy in our hectic suburban lives to not know our neighbors. David believes RCA provides the primary vehicle in the Rollingwood area for neighbors to connect, join together in activities, and build a sense of small town community. David’s background includes law and finance. (Term through May 2022)

Mike Hottel

Mike  has lived in Rollingwood since 2010 and has been a member of the Board for 3 years.  He is a CPA and is a partner in a national accounting firm.  Mike and his wife Lauren have three children, attending Chevy Chase Elementary, Rosemary Hills Primary and the Outdoor Nursery School.  Mike coaches a number of his children’s sports team and is very focused on maintaining a great community for his neighbors and family. (Term through May 2021)

Emergency Information

• Emergency Assistance: 911

• Police - Non Emergency: 301-279-8000

• State Police - Non Emergency: 301-424-2101

• Fire - Non Emergency: 240-777-0744

• Pepco life threatening emergency: 202-872-2000; 202-872-3432

• Pepco: Power outage: 877-737-2662

  You can visit the 2nd District of Montgomery Police here.