FUTCH CREEK APARTMENT COMPLEX

Dear Neighbors,
It looks like the developer is proceeding with his proposed development as presented in December at public information meetings. I am opposed like many of you, to the development of an apartment complex along Futch Creek Road. It will drive our property values down even more. It will add an additional 500+ cars to Futch Creek Road daily. I don't think that is a wise move and add more problems and congestion to the already congested traffic in our area. The developer is planning to push their agenda through to the County Commissioners on April 12th and if we don't STAND UP against these guys and fight for our community and its surrounding area, we will be the ones dealing with the repercussions for years to come. Please join me at this meeting. We will be sending out more info and strategy as it becomes available.

Thank you!
Marty Michaelson
* questions or want more info, email me:  afinadm@gmail.com

MARCH MADNESS BRACKETS

Who's ready for some MARCH MADNESS...and a little fundraising for Vineyard Plantation???

 

We're bringing back the opportunity to WIN BIG with Vineyard Plantation's NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament brackets. If you think you know how it will all play out, submit your brackets using the following link:

 

http://vp2012.mayhem.cbssports.com/e

 

You will be prompted to either log in or create a new account.

Our pool password is:  vineyardplantation2012

 

A couple of important notes...

 

* Each bracket will cost $10 to submit, (you can submit up to 3 brackets).

* Brackets lock on Thursday, March 15th at 11:00 am.

* Please drop off your money by end of day Friday, March 16th.

* Winner with the highest points at the end of the tournament splits the pot 50/50 with the VP Social Committee.

 

Questions?  Email:  vineyardplantation@sent.com

RAPE AGGRESSION DEFENSE (R.A.D.) CLASS

Deputies Gina Turner and David Desso of The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, Community Services Unit will be teaching a Rape Aggression Defense Course (R.A.D.) in conjunction with the University Of North Carolina Wilmington Police Department. This Course will be held at the UNCW Campus and is open to women only of all ages (recommended 14 yrs & older).

The cornerstone of R.A.D. Systems, this course has its foundations in education and awareness. The course includes lecture, discussion and self defense techniques, suitable for women of all ages and abilities. Classes range from nine to twelve hours in length, depending on the Instructor. 

If you are interested in this program or know of someone that may be, you can resister on the UNCW Police Website http://www.uncw.edu/police/radschedule.html

MISSING POOL KEY

If anyone has found a neighborhood pool key on a green key chain (possibly on Chablis) please email vineyardplantation@sent.com.

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