R E M I N D E R

OWNERS’ ANNUAL MEETING

FEBRUARY 7, 2006, 7:30 P.M.

ELKS HALL, COLD SPRING

Election of three (3) board members
Candidates are:

Bill Frambes
Alan Hahn
Marge Rauch
Rhoda Wheeler

Review of the year 2005

Short Discussion

Door Prizes including one month’s condo fee
However, you must be present to win.

FROM THE BOARD

When I was told that it was my turn to put an article in the Grapevine, I had two thoughts in mind. The most important of the two is our election of officers for the Chardonnay Board. Since the board has the control of how our condo fee is spent, it is to our advantage to elect the best qualified person for the job. The present board has taken us from an unknown to a well-established condo community that is financially sound. The election will be held at the Newport Elks at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, February the 7th. The Chain Gang has promised some snacks and soft drinks. Rumors have it that one of the door prizes will be one-month free condo fee.

My second thought is about the appearance of our community. The road from the clubhouse to Pooles Creek Road is still a collecting place for garbage such as beer cans, soft drink bottles, cigarette packs and many pieces of paper. While we were under construction, it was blamed on the workmen. It is almost two years since the work crew has left, but the garbage still comes. That means that some of our residents don’t know where to deposit their refuse. We have four large dumpsters that are looking for your garbage. Won’t you please use them?

Chuck Gerhardstein, Treasurer

ILLNESS

Our community has had its share of sickness during the past few months. We want you to know that we love you and are praying for you. We hope you have a speedy recovery. We look forward to seeing you at our future activities.

ANNUAL OWNERS’ MEETING

Listed below is some data related to the Annual Owners’ Meeting to be held on February 7, 2006 at the Cold Spring Elks’ Club.

1) This meeting is for the Owners only of Chardonnay. It gives the owners a glimpse of what has happened in 2005 and what to expect in 2006.

2) There will be an election of three board members. Candidates are: Bill Frambes, Alan Hahn, Marge Rauch and Rhoda Wheeler. The three elected members will give two years of their time and energy to the operation of Chardonnay.

3) For our election to be effective, 50 owners MUST attend the meeting. If you are unable to attend, please sign a PROXY and give to a neighbor or friend to bring to the meeting for you. If you sign a proxy, you will be counted in the 50 necessary owners needed to attend. If you sign an ABSENTEE BALLOT, you will not be included in the attendance group. Therefore, it is more important to your community to sign a PROXY. If you need someone to pick up your proxy, please call one of the current board members. (Phone numbers are listed on the last page of this newsletter.

4) There will be light refreshments at the meeting supplied by the Association’s Lady Auxiliary (Chain Gang).

5) Door prizes will be given out, however, you MUST attend in person to be eligible for these. THE BEST PRIZE WILL BE A MONTH’S FREE CONDO FEES.

ALL OWNERS, please try to attend. Get to know and support your community.

The following is an article written by Ralph Marston of the Daily Motivator. Perhaps we at Chardonnay could benefit from it in 2006.

THE PLACE WHERE YOU ARE

The place where life happens is the place where you are. The place where you build success and achievement is the place where you are.

You cannot change the places where you came from, and you’ve not yet arrived at the places you’ll be. The place where you are is the only place where you can think and act and make life happen in the way you intend.

Rhoda Frankerl

SOCIAL COMMITTEE

The Valentine Party is planned for Friday, February 10 at 6 PM. It will be a catered dinner with limited seating and a fun time together. The cost is $10.00 per person. Please make your reservation with Ned Barnes (441-1002) by Monday, February 6.

Marilyn Jenner, Chrperson

WELCOME HOME PARTY

On Friday, January 20, fifty-two residents attended the Welcome Home Gala for Building #11. The families being honored were: Annette Arlinghaus, Marty Baxter, Donovan & Kristen Davis, Carlis & Loretta Hall, Judy Kraft, Jerry & Helen Lehkamp, Joe & Pat Malloy, Jonathan McSorley, Julianne Meadows, Tim O’Hearn, Randy & Bonnie Spangler, and Dave & Nancy

Trowbridge. These families were ousted from their condo last May when their building was struck by lightning. They are all officially back home now.

At the party, the contractor who was responsible for getting the condos ready for occupancy gave a talk and introduced five of his workers who were in attendance. Bill Frambes, President of Chardonnay’s Board of Directors, gave a toast.

Everyone enjoyed cake and champagne and each of the honored families left with a set of kitchen towels as a small token of love from their Chardonnay neighbors.

SYMPATHY

We would like to extend our sympathy to Marty Baxter in the loss of her husband, Don and to Patrick Grosser in the loss of his Father. Our prayers are with you.

ENTERTAINMENT

Pam Day, daughter of Bill & Kathy Frambes, will be performing in “GI Jukebox” at the Mariemont Players on Saturday, May 20th at 4:00 PM. Price is $14.00 or less if group rate. For reservations, call 781-8852 no later than February 28th.

Also in July, Pam will be performing at NKU Summer Dinner Theater in the 1940s Radio Hour. It is FABULOUS!!!!

Kathy Frambes

SEND A “HUG” FOR VALENTINE’S DAY!

Operation Hug is running low on supplies
Which are needed to send care packages to
Cold Spring’s adopted unit:

Forward Support Company,
3-187th Infantry
101st Airborne Division

HAVE U GIVEN
A ‘HUG’
TO OUR ADOPTED MILITARY UNIT?

If you have a dollar (or more) to help Operation Hug to purchase much needed supplies,
Please drop it off at one of the neighbors listed
Below or at the Cold Spring City Building,
Monday thru Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM.
Checks can be made out to
“ Operation Hug” and are tax deductible!

Thanks for caring about our
Brave men and women in the military!

Barb Culp, 1500-201 Trelis 781-6910
Mary Gerhardstein, 601 Monterey 441-8510

NEW ADDRESS

Betty Geiman has moved to an assisted living facility for 30-45 days to recuperate from her recent surgery. If you would like to send her a card, her address is:

Betty Geiman
Atria Summit Hill
2625 Legends Way
Crestview Hills, Ky. 41017
CHARDONNAY STREETS

At the last Cold Spring City Council Meeting, they did the second reading of Ordinance #05-885 in which they accepted Chardonnay streets into the city officially contingent on Chardonnay doing the work they requested and upon final inspection.

PUZZLE

English is the second most commonly spoken language in the world. Hindi is the third. What is the first?

Answer to Last months puzzle was: Jack of Diamonds. Three people had the correct answer: Bill Frambes, Jerry Lehkamp, and Bob Wheeler.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

WEB SITE – www.chardonnayhome.com

BOARD
Bill Frambes, President 781-8852 wframbes1@insightbb.com
Jim Smalley, V Pres 441-1458 Jimbosmalo@insightbb.com
Gerrie Kortekamp, Secy 442-5116 gkortekamp@insightbb.com
Chuck Gerhardstein, Treas 441-8510 mcgcag@fuse.net
Ned Barnes, Member at Large 441-1002 nedbett@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 – Alan Hahn 781-6329
ralanhahn@insightbb.com
Finance – Bill Frambes 781-8852 wframbes1@insightbb.com
Landscape – Beth Maggard 781-9138 childbeth2@fuse.net
Pool
Social - Pat Rummel 441-1088 rprummel@peoplepc.com

Co-Social – Marilyn Jenner 441-9099 majic@fuse.net
Co-Social – Marge Rauch 442-5883 mrauch41@netzero.com
Welcome - Judi Hahn 781-6329 judihahn@insightbb.com

Clubhouse Coordinator-Rhoda Wheeler 441-6185
whlrwheeler@aol.com
Co Clubhouse Coordinator-Nancy Trowbridge 442-0244
nanctr1400@aol.com

Editor –Adelene Mullins 441-8287 amullins1@insightbb.com