Chardonnay Grapevine
December 2006
FROM THE BOARD
While attempting to pull together a report for the December edition of the Grapevine, I realized that each of the other board members have already covered all of the pertinent up-to-date information and I had little to add. I will report though that the exterior painting of buildings 1, 2, 3 and 17 will be completed this winter.
When I accepted the position as an interim board member, my first responsibility was to assign captains from each building to perform the task of replacing light bulbs in the common areas of our terrace buildings and water maintenance throughout the community. I would like to thank all of the captains who volunteer their time and effort and commend them for the visual result. I don’t know that we always realize the dedication of these individuals and the end result of their volunteer efforts. The well-lighted common areas and aesthetic landscape contribute to the safety and wellbeing of all our Chardonnay residents.
As noted in the last Grapevine, November of each year the board appoints a nominating committee consisting of three homeowners to present a list of candidates for nomination for election to the Homeowners Board of Directors. This year, two board members will be elected in January for a two year term. One or more of the nominating committee members will be making phone calls within the next several weeks to determine the interest of some prospective persons who may be interested in serving on the board. Please give serious thought to serving if you are asked or if you are interested, please contact one of the nominating committee members. They are Geri Kortekamp, 442-5116, Anne Kendall, 781-5451 or Jim Remley, 441-7441.
It has come to the attention of the board that some young people in our community feel that Chardonnay is not a nice place to live. They feel that old people make up the rules, run off the young and do not make them feel welcome. I hope that there are only a few who feel this way. The main function of this board, or any homeowner association board, is to address the concerns of all residents as a whole, not to dominate or control. The rules/by-laws apply to all of us. The authority to make rules or changes in those rules does not always come easy. This requires a lot of discussion and then presentation at the board meetings. The older residents can only dominate if the younger residents choose to ignore their rights to be heard, hold a seat, or show interest either directly or indirectly by attending board meetings. Each issue or concern is discussed and decisions are made, as a whole, for the good of all. Flexibility, changes, re-thinking, rewriting the rules/by-laws in the best interest of Chardonnay is always an open issue.
Jim Remley Member At Large
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
The Remley’s, Jim and Jeanie
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY
If you have never attended the community Christmas party, you have then missed the highlight of the Chardonnay “events” season. This year, our get-together will be held on Friday, December 15th at 7:00 pm. Mark your calendar. NOW!!!! I know you’re wondering what makes this party so special. Well, each year we have a “Yankee Christmas Gift Exchange.” Have you ever participated in this lively event? If you have then you know why year after year your neighbors keep coming back for the fun.
In order to make the Yankee Gift Exchange work, you need to bring a gift of $5 value – NO GAG GIFTS – and you’re ready to play. If you can, also bring an appetizer to share – but don’t let the lack of either keep you from enjoying the party.
For the Social Committee – Judi Hahn
CHAIN GANG CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
Just a reminder to the women of the community to make your reservations for the Women’s Gala Christmas Luncheon on Monday, December 11, at noon. Cost is $10.00 and bring a $5.00 ornament for an exchange gift. Seating is limited, so make your reservation now with Nancy Trowbridge, 442-0244 or Pat Malloy, 781-7171. This is a gala event that you do not want to miss.
CHARDONNAY COUNCIL OF CO-OWNERS
ANNUAL MEETING
This year the Chardonnay Board of Directors has decided to have the Annual Owners meeting on Tuesday January 16th, 2007. In our bylaws (Article III, Section 1, Annual Meetings) Chardonnay Council of Co-Owners is to have a regular Annual Meeting of its members within the first quarter of each calendar year. The major reason for this owner meeting is to elect new board members.
This year we will elect two board members to a two year term. Board members can only be unit owners at Chardonnay. Each owner should consider and want to serve the community in which they live or own. Many owners say that, I just do not have the time to serve. Today the amount of time that board members spend in service to the community averages 4 to 5 hours per month. On a monthly basis that is only 1% of your waking hours per month
We have many owners who could contribute 1% of their time and who have many talents to help manage Chardonnay thus making it a better place to call home. Many owners have asked, “How can I help”. The answer is, become a candidate for the board
It is also very important to attend the owners meeting so that you can exercise your vote for the people that you want to manage our community. We must have 30% of our total voting members present, either in person or by proxy to have a valid meeting. If you can not attend the meeting please consider giving your proxy to an owner that will be attending so that we can have our 30% participation. Proxy and absentee ballots will be available after December 1. Board members will have proxy ballots and Towne Properties will have Absentee and proxy ballots. All Absentee ballots must be mailed back to Towne Properties. Proxy ballots can be given to the person you’re giving your proxy to.
The Board of Directors wishes each owner and their families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank so many people for all their help with the seasonal decorations. It’s great to have a friend with a truck like Richard Archambault. He hauled to straw and corn stalks for the fall decorations and also went with me to pick up the lumber to make the manger.
We need to thank Evie Smith for the nativity set with Joseph, Mary and the Baby. Thanks to 4 of the wives, Pat Malloy, Nancy Trowbridge, Kathy Frambes & Rhoda Wheeler who bought the animals for their husbands sweetest day presents. David Trowbridge made the manger and helped to install the decorations.
Others who offered to help by making donations toward the purchase of decorations were Rhoda Frankerl, Ned Barnes and David & Eleanor Clem. All of the beautiful bows were made by Julie Klaene. A special thanks to the Chain Gang for their generous donation of $300.00 to purchase wreaths, candles, etc. for the clubhouse. Joe & Pat Malloy , Lola Bennett , Julie Klaene and myself installed the clubhouse decorations. Thanks to Dave Bauman for replacing the big rock at the Chardonnay entrance and thanks to Bob & Jane Gray for the use of their attic in their garage for storage.
If I have forgotten anyone I am sorry. Dave & Nancy have been a lot of help. Their suggestions and work in our community are appreciated.
I hope everyone enjoys the decorations and has a wonderful Holiday Season.
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Wheeler
HALLOWEEN PARTY
The weatherman sort of put a damper on our Halloween party but a fun time was had by all that did attend. Bob and Rhoda Wheeler won the best costume contest. Barb Culp (of all people) won the prize for drawing a pumpkin blindly with the paper on her head. For those of you that didn’t attend, you missed the highlight of the evening, when bobbing for apples, one member lost their hairpiece and another, their dentures.
This past month we observed Veteran’s Day. Although it was not on our monthly calendar, day–in and day-out, we salute all Veterans for their service and sacrifice for our country.
GAME NIGHT
Due to everyone’s busy schedule, Euchre and Bridge nights have
been canceled for the month of December. They will resume in January
with Euchre being the 3rd
Thursday, Jan. 18, and Bridge being the 4th Monday, Jan. 22. Anyone interested,
just come. The more the merrier! For additional information contact:
Mary Gerhardstein at 441-8510.
CHAIN GANG REPORT
A great big thanks goes out to all who participated in the Craft Show at St. Joes’. We had fudge, cookies, brownies, buckeyes, and corn crispies thanks to Freda, Jane, Betty and Delores. Even our four legged friends got homemade treats from Pat. These, plus all the handmade crafts by members of the Chain Gang, Rhoda, Barb, Helen, Pat, Evie, Betty, Marge,Lola, Nancy, Julie and our beloved Adeline, were great money makers. Thanks to Gail who donated a lot of materials used in making some of the crafts.
The Chain Gang is a big part of Chardonnay. Every lady in our neighborhood should take a couple hours out of their day on Monday to relax, sew (if you want) or just have a fun gab session. The door is open to all the ladies from 12:30 pm – 2:20 or 3 o’clock. Come on down!!!
The Chain Gang is seeking donations to incorporate a memory lane to our new proposed patio along side the pool area. This is going to be a lovely area for folks to meet, sun, eat, read, etc. They are going to have bricks incorporated into the patio in remembrance to our loved ones that have passed away. These will be added as needed. We are searching for ways to raise funds to support this project. If you are willing to donate cash to the memorial fund please contact: Nancy Trowbridge (442-0244)., Rhoda Wheeler (441-6185) or Barb Culp (781-6910).
JANUARY CUTOFF DATE
The cutoff date for input to January’s Grapevine will be December 23. Please mark you calendars accordingly..
MONTHLY DINNER
Contact either Rhoda Frankerl (781-0555) or Mary Gerhardstein (441-8510) for reservations. This months’ dinner will be held at the Greyhound Grill in Ft. Mitchell at 6:00 PM.
DECEMBER PUZZLE
(1) What happened in 1961 that will not happen again for another 4003 years?
(2) A man wanted to enter an exclusive club but did not know the password that was required. A club member knocked on the door and the doorman said, “twelve.” The member replied “six” and was let in. A second member came to the door and the doorman said, “six.” The member replied, “three” and was let in. The man thought he had heard enough and walked up to the door. The doorman said, “ten” and the man replied, “five”. But he was not let in.
What should he have said?
DELIVERY HELP NEEDED
Assistance in the delivery of the Grapevine is needed. If you would like to volunteer to deliver the Newsletter to your building and/or adjacent building it would be greatly appreciated. Just contact the editor if you are willing to help.
ARCHITECT MAINTENANCE
REPORT
NOVEMBER 2006
MAINTENANCE TASKS DONE
1) Bill Frambes and Chuck Gerhardstein dug out the pea gravel and mulch
from around (107) air conditioners and replaced that with crushed rock.
Three of the units had to be raised to keep them out of the water.
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2) The water faucet leaking at 100 Sonoma was reported to Towne Properties
and repaired.
3) The drainage problem under 1200 Vina Vista was reported to Towne Properties
and repaired.
4) Chuck Gerhardstein repaired the right hand railing leading from the street
to the clubhouse.
5) Weather stripping under clubhouse door was repaired.
6) Twenty-Four new chairs for around the pool were purchased with money
from the Pool Committee. Thanks to BobWheeler and Richard Archambault for
helping Dave Trowbridge get the chairs.
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7) Pool furniture was put away for the season. Another thanks to Bob Wheeler
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8) Chuck Gerhardstein spliced a garden hose and a soaker hose that were cut
by the lawn mowers.
ONGOING TASK
1) Obtaining prices for a patio near the pool and clubhouse and also storage shed.
Dave Trowbridge
Architect Maintenance Chairman
1. 7 Wonders of the Ancient World
2. 1,001 Arabian Nights
3. 12 Signs of the Zodiac
4. 54 Cards in a Deck with Jokers
5. 9 Planets in the Solar System
6. 21 Dots on a Die
7. 13 Stripes on the American Flag
8. 32 Degrees Fahrenheit at which Water Freezes
9. 18 Holes on a Golf Course
10. 90 Degrees in a Right Angle
11. 200 Dollars for Passing Go in Monopoly
12. 8 Sides on a Stop Sign
13. 3 Blind Mice (See How They Run)
14. 100 Yards on a Football Field
15. 24 Hours in a Day
16. 1 Wheel on a Unicycle
17. 5 Digits in a Zip Code
18. 57 Heinz Varieties
19. 11 People on a Football Team
20. 1000 Words that a Picture is Worth
Congratulations: Joyce Cates gave the first correct answers.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
WEB SITE – www.chardonnayhome.com
BOARD
Bill Frambes, President 781-8852 wframbes1@insightbb.com
Marge Rauch, VP mrauch41@netzero.com
Gerrie Kortekamp, Secy 442-5116 gkortekamp@insightbb.com
Alan Hahn, Treas 781-6329 ralanhahn@insightbb.com
Jim Remley, Member at Large 441-7441 sukyjnr@fuse.net
FOR PROBLEMS, COMPLAINTS & VIOLATIONS, CALL:
Dave Munro, Towne Properties 291-5858 DaveM@tp1.com
Pat Kerner, Towne Properties 291-5858 PatK@tp1.com
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Architect Maintenance – Dave Trowbridge 442-0244
Nanctr1400@aol.com
Co-Architect Maintenance – Ron Culp 781-8852 rculp2@insightbb.com
Finance – Bill Frambes 781-8852 wframbes1@insightbb.com
Landscape – Beth Maggard 781-9138 childbeth3@fuse.net
Pool – Barb Culp 781-6910 rculp2@insightbb.com
Social – Pat Rummel 441-1088 rprummel@peoplepe.com
Co-Social – Marilyn Jenner 441-9099 majic@fuse.net
Welcome – Judi Hahn 781-6329 judihahn@insightbb.com
Clubhouse Coordinator – Rhoda Wheeler 441-6185
whlrwheeler@aol.com
Clubhouse Co-Coordinator – Rhonda Brandt 866-2182
Ronda.brandt@patheon.com
Editor – Ron Culp 781-6910 rculp2@insightbb.com
