Plantation Voice - Fall 2018

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GM Report

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Polo Match

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Security Update

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Community

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Tennis & Pickleball

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Meals on Wheels

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Rose Hill Round-up

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General Manager’s Report

POA Maintenance Staff I would like to take an opportunity to express my appreciation for the POA maintenance staff who work long days in the hot sun or pouring down rain. These guys are hard workers and very dedicated and seldom do you hear them complain.

Currently, in our Maintenance Department we have Tony Booker our Maintenance Supervisor who has worked for Rose Hill for 7 years and Daniel Back and Beau Higginbotham who are both young Maintenance Technicians learning new skills everyday. There is a lot of work to be done in a plantation this size and with only 3 people they are continually busy.

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Just recently they spent 3 long, hot days removing the glue from the bocce ball courts so new turf can be installed. I would like to mention a few things they do which doesn’t include the emergencies that pop up every day and the last minute schedule changes: they put together and installed the pickle ball nets as soon as they arrived so residents could begin playing immediately, they install numerous new mailboxes and posts on both sides of the plantation, they trim tree limbs and pick up brush and trash along the roadsides, they pick up dead animals from common area and sometimes from resident’s personal property, they respond to calls from residents regarding wildlife on their property, they repair fountains and broken plumbing and

lighting fixtures, they clean ditches and weirs, they straighten up the pool decks each morning and power-wash decks, buildings and sidewalks. They try to assist residents if someone in the household is ill or is in need of help. With the amount of aging infrastructure in the Plantation there is always something that needs to be done.

Perhaps the next time you see one of our maintenance people you could give them a big thumbs up and let them know they are appreciated.

Wishing you a wonderful fall and cooler temperatures!!

Jane Jane Pritz, CMCA, AMS

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Rose Hill Polo Match A Lowcountry afternoon of polo, tailgating, divot stomping and plenty of fun at Rose Hill Plantation, Bluffton, SC. Come see us at this year's match on Sunday, October 28, 2018 - gates open at noon and the match starts at 2 p.m. The Annual Polo for Charity is coordinated by the Rotary Club of Okatie. If you've never been to polo, this is a great family oriented event with loads of fun and equestrian emcees to narrate and educate on all the action. You can reserve a patron slot for your own private party OR just buy general admission tickets and come stake a claim and enjoy the day. Tickets are $15 in advance at Engel & Vรถlkers Hilton Head - Bluffton, Engel & Vรถlkers Savannah, Markel's Card & Gift Shop, Bluffton Pharmacy, BB&T - Bluffton and $20 at the gate.

See the Notes section of our Facebook page for sponsorship package information.

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Security Security Reminders Hope everyone had a safe and happy summer and its back to school time, so we just want to remind our residents of some fall safety issues: 1. We have several school age children walking to their school bus so please be careful driving during the school day times which at Rose Hill are 7am to 5pm. There are several bus stops on the property.

2. The speed limits at Rose Hill are 25 mph unless otherwise posted.

3. The use of golf carts for driver’s underage is not permitted.

not fair to other motorist, if you stop and want to do more than 2 passes in the traffic lane.

An estimate pass is for an estimate and the vendor is allowed one hour to do their estimate if it needs to be longer they are obligated to pay for a pass.

The alligators on our property are real. Please don’t feed them. We ask that you use caution near our ponds with walking dogs and fishing.

We want to remind you to stay informed with the weather and future storms. Please listen to evacuation bulletins and don’t wait to the last minute.

Any questions you can call Security at 843-757-3000 (South) and 843-757-3001 (North).

Your team at Securitas Security Services.

Chief Aaron Back, Aaron.back@securitasinc.com

To help traffic move faster at our security posts, please call in passes either on the phone or email. Its

Cynthia Garber Cynthia Garber has been working for Securitas Security Services at Rose Hill for almost a year. She is a Criminal Justice major at Technical College of the Low Country and is just finishing her last classes towards graduation. She recently bought a house in Bluffton with her boyfriend who also works in Security. Before she started to work in security, Cynthia was a dog trainer for a few years and still does this in her spare time, as well as spoils her two puppies Elvis and Charlie.

The next time you see Cynthia at the front gate, greet her with a big smile and wave and let her know she’s appreciated!

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Community Caring Neighbors

By Jane Phipps Caring Neighbors continues to be very busy fulfilling our mission of helping others.

We provide transportation for those who are unable to drive to doctor appointments or to go shopping, we visit those who are homebound, and we do whatever we can to assist those in need.

Our recent statistics for the month of July once again show that we need more volunteers. We had 76 requests for assistance but were able to fill only 62 – that’s 81%. We would love to be able to change this percentage to 100% per month but we can’t do that with the current number of volunteers on our roster. If you’re interested in becoming a part of this charitable organization, please contact Sheryl Inglefield at 843-368-2096.

Communications

By Jane Phipps The Ladies Golf Association (18-holers) and the Rosebuds (9-holers) are looking forward to some cooler golfing weather as we enter the Autumn season.

Several of the LGA members are looking forward to participating in the Coastal Carolina Ladies League which offers the opportunity to experience competitive play at various local golf courses. This season they will be attending outings at Pinecrest, Dolphin Head, The Golf Club at Indigo Run, The Crescent, Country Club of Hilton Head, Port Royal, and Rose Hill. (How exciting that we will be hosting this event in April at our beautiful new club house and improved course!)

The Rosebuds play on Monday and Friday mornings while they enjoy meeting new golfers, developing friendships, and sharpening their golf skills. Recently, they were invited to participate in a golf exchange at Berkeley Hall which allowed them to play 9 holes and enjoy a nice meal afterwards. More outings are scheduled for the next few months with Invitations forthcoming.

If you are interested in learning more about either of these 2 groups, call the Rose Hill Golf Club at 843-757-9030.

Where & How to Get Involved ●Attend POA Board Meetings - First Tuesday of each month at Colleton Point Pavilion ●Rose Hill Website - www.rosehillplantation.net ●POA Meeting Minutes - Published on website approximately 1 week after meetings ●Plantation Voice Weekly - Distributed weekly via email ●Plantation Voice Newsletter - Printed quarterly ●TV Channel 99 - Hargray ●Message Boards - Located at the North & South Entrances ●Attend Town Hall Meetings ●Special Announcement Email Blasts

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Lu Klaiber announced her resignation from the Communications Committee on Tuesday, September 18. She is stepping down due to her new job and to pursue other interest. Lu has been a valuable asset to the Communications Committee. As the Committee Chair, she helped facilitate projects such as the new website, realtor event and was instrumental in updating marketing materials for Rose Hill. The work and contribution, including the extended hours of dedication are greatly appreciated. We will miss Lu’s charm, professionalism, empathy and strength. We respect her decision and wish her all the best for her future endeavors.

The Communications Committee is accepting applications for new committee members. If you have a knack for communications and can dedicate 1 Tuesday evening a month to Committee meetings, please email crystal@rosehillpoa.com for an application.

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Tennis of the Lowcountry September brings slightly cooler weather and lots of activity at the Tennisclub of the Low Country (TLC), at Rose Hill. Our junior programs for all level players ages 5 – 16 are in full swing and we welcome all participants – returning and new. It is so nice to see our young players develop as they move through the program and then give back by mentoring the new youngsters in our beginner groups. A special shout out to Liam Beckler who was such an asset to our junior program this summer. Thanks Liam – the kids loved you.

September brings our Ladies Independent League back to TLC, starting on the 17th. This is a fun league where 8 teams compete against each other for bragging rights!! It is a great way to meet players your level, and we always welcome new participants into this league. Tri-Level teams are currently forming, and we are about to start this season’s Team Tennis which is another fun format. If you would like to know more about joining a team or playing in a league, give us a call at 843-271-6401.

Hilton Head Island players. Matches are played at TLC on Friday and Saturday, and the final playoffs are at Colleton River on Sunday. Go to the Bridge Bowl Facebook page for details - https://www.facebook.com/Tennis-Bridge-Bowl 695381573930761/ . Get a partner and enjoy the competition!!

The month of September has some new adult clinics and programs that we hope you come and try. Live tennis is always well attended as it is such a great workout for all levels of players. We have evening programs and men’s social play for those of you who work, so look at the schedule on our website. Watch the website and the weekly emails for more information. Private lessons with one of our seasoned certified tennis professionals may be scheduled at your convenience.

Information is available on our website www.tlcrosehill.com or by contacting the Club at 843-271-6401 to sign-up.

See you on the courts!

Gavin Cox and Mike O’Regan

The 4th annual Bridge Bowl Tournament is scheduled for October 12th – 14th to benefit Deep Well and Bluffton Self Help. This tournament is a lot of fun and puts Mainland players against

The new Rose Hill Pickleball courts are open and ready to use. They look FABULOUS!! We invite all Rose Hill neighbors to come down and take a look.

It is a great sport, easy to play and we encourage all to give it a try. Every morning but Sunday is OPEN Play from 9 am to Noon, approximately. MWF is for more seasoned players and TTH is for those with less expertise, Saturday is for everyone.

If you like what you see and haven’t played before we highly recommend you head out to Palmetto Dunes for a few lessons. They are all set up to give lessons, will teach you about scoring and have paddles that you can try before you buy!! Please be sure to tell Mark Anders, the head Pickleball guy you are from Rose Hill!! Call 843-593-9106 to make reservations at Palmetto Dunes for lessons.

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Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels: Drivers that care.

Good nutrition is not only important for the body but it also feeds the soul. Unfortunately, as our population continues to age there are more people that find themselves in a situation of not being able to get the nutrition they need. Food and human contact are in demand, and there’s an easy way you can help! Taking the time to help others enriches relationships, brings feelings of joy, and satisfies our sense of belonging. Several of your friends and neighbors in Rose Hill volunteer for MOW a charity that concentrates on neighborly love and good food. Meals on Wheels endeavors to help fight isolation, hunger, and loss of independence. Meals-on-Wheels, Bluffton-Hilton Head, Inc. is 501(c)(3) charitable organization that is wholly dependent on contributions from local charities and agencies, other service organizations, churches and individuals and payments from clients. We pay no national or regional dues, so all contributions go to benefit clients in this area. For many of our clients Meals on Wheels is literally the difference between remaining in their own homes and needing to relocate to a nursing facility. The nutritious meal, friendly visit and safety check help them cope with three of the biggest threats of aging: hunger, isolation and loss of independence! Research proves that when seniors get good nutrition on a regular basis they gain a greater quality of life, need fewer hospital stays, and live longer. Founded in 1980, our local chapter is an organization dedicated to providing nutritious meals for people in need on a temporary or long-term basis. We deliver noontime meals each day, Monday through Friday, including holidays, and always with a smile. Our goal is to provide adequate nutrition for the elderly, ill, injured, and disabled individuals, thus making it possible for them to live independently in their own homes. Age and income are never a factor in qualifications for a person to become a client.

How does it work?

Simple. Volunteers conduct a private, friendly interview to determine a prospective client’s needs and ability to pay. Clients who cannot pay the full cost of the meals pay what they can afford, if anything.

With our growing population, and increased life expectancy, the need for volunteers and donations has never been higher. Rose Hill is home to several volunteer drivers and executive board members for Meals-on-Wheels, Bluffton-Hilton Head, Inc. Some of your fellow neighbors that devote their time and service to this cause as volunteer drivers are: David & Kathy Alven, Hamilton Nip Boykin, Bill & Marianne Dorson, Julie & Nick Gee, Tom Fox, Mike Hagen, Jeff Henry, Barbara Kasten, Marilyn & Ernie Miesner, Charlotte Timcoe and retired drivers Kay Bennett, Shirley Dehond and Jim Quigley. Joe Huff and Ed Varcho are not only volunteer drivers but are also on the executive board of MOW. Joe is vice – chairman and Ed is secretary. Their compassion is making a real difference in the lives of others within our entire community by delivering meals with a smiling face which ultimately warms hearts and uplifts those around them.

What is it like to be a driver?

Volunteer drivers typically have about a dozen homes in their route and set aside just one or two mornings a month. They use their own vehicles and bring coolers to carry the meals and keep the food warm, and the drinks cool. Drivers meet at 75 Capital Drive on Hilton Head Island around 9:30am get a roster of names for the route they will drive, then gather the meals, drinks, and desserts that are ready for them and off they go! Meals-onWheels Bluffton – Hilton Head serves anywhere from 70 -100 meals a day, Monday through Friday, to clients that cannot cook for themselves. There are 7 routes, and MOW needs 7 volunteer drivers every day. Clients can be delivered meals all 5 days, or whichever days they choose. Individuals can be on the program for a short time to meet a specific and finite need or stay on indefinitely enjoying not just meals but the companionship of adopted loved ones. While a driver can simply drive and drop off the meal, veterans agree that the greatest gift is being there for their newly minted friends with brotherly and sisterly kindness. MOW provides a needed support network to those it serves and drivers are the vanguard of this incredibly essential part of the organization’s mission.

How can I help?

Wondering how you can be involved? If you or someone you know needs assistance with meals on Hilton Head Island, the Bluffton area, or in Sun City, call Meals on Wheels at 843-689-8334 or fill out the easy online form on our website at www.lowmow.org . You can also become a volunteer driver or contribute to our “Adopt a Client Campaign.” You can sign up to drive by filling out the volunteer form directly on our website and you can also donate on line to help pay for meals. Anything you can do to help Meals-on-Wheels Bluffton – Hilton Head, Inc. take care of neighbors in our community that are in need will be greatly appreciated.

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Rose Hill Round-Up 2018 Board of Directors September 22

First Day of Autumn

September 25

ARB Meeting 4pm

October 9 October 28

ARB Meeting 4pm Okatie Rotary Polo Match

October 23 October 31

ARB Meeting 4pm Happy Halloween!

November 4

Daylight Savings Time Ends

November 11

Veteran’s Day

November 13

ARB Meeting 4pm

November 22

Thanksgiving (POA Office Closed)

November 23

POA Office Closed

November 27

ARB Meeting 4pm

Jack Diver - President jack@rosehillpoa.com Larry Beckler - Vice President larry@rosehillpoa.com Sean Casey - Treasurer sean@rosehillpoa.com Mike Small- Secretary mike@rosehillpoa.com Tony LaMartina - Director tony@rosehillpoa.com Fran Richards - Director fran@rosehillpoa.com Jeffrey Spencer - Director jeff@rosehillpoa.com

Administration Jane Pritz - General Manager jane@rosehillpoa.com Crystal Higginbotham - Office Manager crystal@rosehillpoa.com Joni Moritz- Administrative Assistant joni@rosehillpoa.com

John Lang Ross & Gena Spires Jeremy Charles David & Catherine Pape Donna Creeden Kevin & Rosalie Brady Sandra Holland Bryant & Bethany Parnell Bryan & Joanna Martz Page 8

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Ed Greene - ARB Administrator arb@rosehillpoa.com Lisa Darzas - Accounting Administrator accountant@rosehillpoa.com

Security Aaron Back - Chief of Security aaron.back@securitasinc.com North Gate 843-757-3001 rosehillnorthgate@gmail.com South Gate 843-757-3000 rosehillsouthgate@gmail.com www.rosehillplantation.net