HOA - ANNUAL MEETING

The annual HOA meeting will be held on December 12th at the VP Clubhouse at 7:00 pm.  Please fill out your Proxy form and have someone bring it to the meeting if you cannot attend.

MISSING CAT

The Stanfield family is missing their pet cat, Bandit. Bandit is a black and white cat (mostly black with white paws, stomach and whiskers) with medium-long fur.  She escaped from 714 Winery Way sometime on Wednesday, November 30, before 2:30 pm.  She wasn't wearing a collar and crossed the street, possibly heading toward Chablis.  If you have any information about Bandit, please call Kathryn Stanfield at 910-686-2148.

ANYONE MISSING RECYCLING BINS?

A set of connecting recycle bins has been found on Chablis Way, they are a beige/brownish color.  If anyone is missing them, please contact vineyardplantation@sent.com.

HEADSTONE MISSING

If anyone has information on a missing headstone from the graveyard in the back of the neighborhood, please contact vineyardplantation@sent.com.  A witness reported seeing a 13-15 year old male on a red bike holding what looked to be a headstone and riding away from the direction of the graveyard.

POOL CLOSING

The VP pool will close for the season this Sunday, October 16th.

NEIGHBORHOOD BABY/PET SITTER

Hi, my name is Kasey Lewis. I am 13 years old and I love kids and pets. I can be available almost anytime to care for your children or pets. If you need a break or are going away on vacation, give me a call , I would love to watch your kids or help out with your animals. Thank you very much and I look forward to serving you in the future.

Contact me at:  910-686-6599

Kasey Lewis

HALLOWEEN POKER CRAWL

Make plans to attend the Adult Halloween Poker Crawl on Saturday, October 22nd starting at 7:00 pm.  You'll visit 6 houses in the neighborhood, picking up a card at each one.  Change houses every 30 minutes and whoever has the best poker hand wins a prize!  The fun continues with the after party at the Clubhouse starting at 10:00 pm - keg and DJ Rick will be in the house!

* $5 per person - adults only please
* A map of host houses will be emailed prior to the party
* Costumes make it fun, but are not required

Don't miss it!!!

TEXAS HOLD'EM TOURNAMENT - SEPT. 24TH

Come join your neighbors for a Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament on Saturday, September 24th - first timers and high rollers welcome! 

* Doors open at 6:00 pm for socializing/sizing up the competition; tournament starts promptly at 7:00 pm

* BYOB and a dish to share

* $10 admission gets you into the tournament

This is a great opportunity to win some $$$

Hope to see you all there!!!!

PS - If you have tables, chairs, or poker table tops you're willing to lend out for the night, please contact Donna Owens:  murphy0804@yahoo.com

WELCOME BABY GIVENS

Kristi Givens (who moved from 714 Chablis Way in July) gave birth on August 29th, to a baby girl.  Her name is Elizabeth Grace Givens.  She weighs 7 pounds and 14 ounces and is 20.5 inches long.  Mom, Dad, baby and the three big brothers are doing well.

Congrats to the Givens family!!

POOL CLOSED TEMPORARILY

The VP pool is temporarily closed until the hurricane threat has been lifted.

ALOPECIA & CANCER SURVIVOR CHARITY SURF CAMP

Wrightsville Beach Surf Camp is offering a charity surf camp on August 13, open to 100 participants who's families have been affected by alopecia or cancer. The session is complimentary and geared toward building community, raising awareness, learning to surf, and having fun!  The camp is offered free of charge with personalized 3:1 student to instructor coaching and professional surf instruction.  The Aloha Camp for Alopecia & Cancer Survivors hopes to be an incredible and memorable day with fellowship...and lots of sunscreen!

For more information or to sign up for this free event, please CLICK HERE

HOA - CHANGE IN MANAGEMENT COMPANY

After much thought and deliberation, we have made the decision to change management companies as of 10/1/11. Over the past year or so, we have not been satisfied with the level of service that CAMS has been providing, and feel this change is necessary. We anticipate a much higher level of service, while also saving approximately $2,700 annually, through a reduced management fee from our new company, Premier Management. This savings will help toward some much needed maintenance and improvement projects around the neighborhood.

Please be on the lookout for a package in the mail from Premier by early September, and return the documents as quickly as possible. This will contribute to what we anticipate will be a very smooth transition. We realize this will take a little time and coordination for all of us, but we feel this will benefit the community going forward.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Derek Jarrett from Premier at (910) 679-3012, Ext 700.

Thank you,

VP HOA
Scott Cooke
Marty Michaelson
Eric Anderson
Bennie Sheally
Sheila Defilippis

SHERIFF’S CITIZENS ACADEMY

Want to learn more about the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office?  Make plans to attend the Sheriff's Citizens Academy for interactive demonstrations, classroom lectures, a visit to the Sheriff's range and more!

WHEN: September 13, 2011 To November 15, 2011 (Tuesday Nights)
WHERE: NHCSO
TIME: 6:00 P. M. To 9:00 P. M.

Applications available online at www.newhanoversheriff.com  or by calling Lt. S. D. Jones for more information at (910) 798-4283.

FOUND - CAR KEYS

If anyone is missing a set of car keys, please contact Mary Wood at 686-3846 or marywood@sent.com.  They were found on Chablis Way.

YARD MAINTENANCE

There are a couple of yard maintenance related reminders that need to be brought to everyone’s attention.

 

     • Please be aware that if your yard is fenced, and your neighbor’s yard is also fenced, the space between fences should be maintained by you and the neighboring homeowner. This applies to fence spaces along the sides and back of your yard, if applicable.

 

     • If your yard backs up to a drainage swale/ditch, please note that those spaces should also be maintained by the homeowner.

 

Neither of the areas mentioned above are maintained by Vineyard Plantation’s landscaping service, as they are not considered common areas. They are drainage easements and the responsibility lies with the individual homeowners whose property borders these areas, and should be maintained in the same fashion as our yards.

POOL ACCESS - MESSAGE FROM OUR HOA BOARD

Dear VP Neighbors,

We are hoping everyone has been able to take advantage of the pool during this latest stretch of nice weather. We are asking for everyone's help going forward to ensure our pool is kept safe, while only being used by residents and guests of our neighborhood (Enclave and Preserve). There has been a few concerns voiced to us by some fellow residents who want to be sure that the families currently living in the Registry, as well as future residents of the new homes being built over there, are not going to use our pool.

To clear up any confusion, the existing homes in the Registry, as well as all the new homes that will be built, are not part of our HOA. They are not paying quarterly dues to us, and do not have rights to use our pool. The close proximity of these homes to the Preserve side of our neighborhood has created the concerns mentioned above. We have sent letters to the existing homeowners, and have contacted both the listing agent and the management company for the Registry, to ensure this is clear to all current and prospective homeowners. We do not believe we have any major issues at this time, but it could present a problem down the road.

Since we do not have any type of swipe system or lock on the pool gate, we are asking that everyone please have their pool keys with them and visible at all times while at the pool, to help identify residents and guests. If for some reason you do not have a pool key, please contact CAMS who can help with the paperwork, etc… Thank you for your help and cooperation. Have a great summer!

VP HOA Board of Directors:
Scott Cooke
Sheila DeFilippis
Eric Anderson
Bennie Sheally
Marty Michaelson

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT

Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Cornhole Tournament - Saturday, June 4th.  Registration opens at 12:00 noon and bags in the air at 1:00 pm.

• $5 to play, free to cheer
• Beer and bbq provided
• Bring a side to share

This is a double-elimination tournament, random draw for partners, adult players only.  Please contact Jana Sheally if you have any questions or need more info:  jsheally@sent.com

POOL IS OPEN

Grab your floats...the pool IS FINALLY OPEN! But, before you start splashing, please remember a few important pool rules:

• Pool passes need to be with you while at the pool. If you have lost or need new passes, please email Kristie McGrady: kmcgrady@ec.rr.com
• If you are under 14 years old, you must have an adult at the pool with you
• Plastic or aluminum only inside the pool fence, no glass containers allowed
• Children who are not potty trained must wear swim diapers while in the pool

If you have any questions concerning the pool or use of the pool, please contact Sheila DeFilippis:  sheiladef@yahoo.com

MINT JULEP JUBILEE

The Junior League is hosting their 3rd Annual Mint Julep Jubilee at Poplar Grove Plantation on May 7 at 3:00 pm. Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with mint juleps, beer, wine, a southern buffet...and don't forget to wear your best Derby attire. Tickets are $50 each and will increase to $60 after April 27. Visit the Junior League's website to purchase tickets, or contact Amy Kline if you have questions.

EASTER EGG HUNT

The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 23rd at 2:00 pm!  Lots of hidden Easter eggs and a few special prize eggs!  If your children plan to participate, please drop off one dozen filled eggs (per child) prior to this event so we will have enough eggs for everyone.
 

Drop off location: Tina Fanning's house (8523 Reisling).

SMASH CANCER TENNIS TOURNAMENT

The 2nd annual Smash Cancer tennis tournament is being held to raise awareness for head and neck cancer on April 15-17 at The Althea Gibson Tennis Center at Empie Park.  The tax deductible entry fee is $35 per person per event - deadline to sign up is April 10.

If you're interested, please go to this link to learn more and/or sign up:  www.smashcancer.org.  Also, if you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or donating raffle items, you can find information on the website.

MISSING A WHEELBARROW?

A wheelbarrow and some shovels were found in the retention pond on Reisling.  It seems that they might have been used during the snow days we had this winter.  If they belong to you, please claim them by contacting Ken MacDonald at kmac@ec.rr.com

CHILI COOK-OFF

Who doesn't love a good bowl of chili...and some football?  The 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off will be held on Sunday, January 30th at 4:00 pm at the Clubhouse.  If you are interested in submitting your own award-winning crock pot of chili, please sign up by sending an email to:  socialcommittee@sent.com ($10 for chefs).  Those who would like to be chili tasters, it's $5 at the door.  Prizes and bragging rights for the winner!  All proceeds will go toward the Social Committee to fund neighborhood activities throughout 2011 - we would love your support, plus it's a really fun time!

Also, there will be a Super Bowl Pool at the Chili Cook-Off...each square is $2.  The winner splits the pot with the Social Committee.  Squares are limited, so place your bets early!

PAMPERED CHEF PARTY

Mari Masnick is hosting a Pampered Chef Party at her house on Saturday, February 12th at 1:00 pm.  Mari's address is 8510 Jadewood.  Come over and check out all of the fabulous kitchen items that make cooking and entertaining so much fun!  If you have any questions, please contact Mari at marikoharrison@hotmail.com or 910-319-7858.

YOGA CLASSES

If you've ever wanted to try Yoga or try a new place to take Yoga, part of the Surf Camp Office has been converted to work as a Yoga room and they are offering Yoga classes two nights a week. They have two certified Yoga instructors coming in to teach the classes - great opportunity to improve your physical health, plus there's no commitment and it's inexpensive.  The Surf Camp Office is located in the Ogden Business Park, right next to the Icehouse Skating Rink.
* Monday 5:45 - 6:45 pm (Beginners)
* Tuesday 5:45 - 6:45 pm (All Levels)