Hello to all...
It’s March and time for me to write in the Grapevine. First, I want to thank all who voted for me to once again serve on the Board. I will do my best for all the home owners here at Chardonnay. I want to write about the people who volunteer their time to serve with all the committees. We are all very lucky to have these Committees that do much work, making this a wonderful Condo Association. They can always use more volunteers. Here at Chardonnay, we have the Architect/Maintenance, Social, Pool, Finance, Landscape, Ladies Chain Gang and Welcome Committees.
The Architect/Maintenance committee performs a lot of the maintenance work for the association that in the end saves, you the resident, by keeping your maintenance fees at a minimum.
The Social Committee is involved in the planning and sponsoring of monthly functions that many of the condo owners attend and they are always open to every owner. Many of these do not cost a penny to attend. They just ask you to attend and have fun.
The Pool Committee are people keeping the pool sparking and clean for your relaxation during the hot summer months.
The Finance Committee is responsible men who know what to do with our money so we get the most for our buck. They too, are doing a great job.
The Landscape Committee does their fine job of keeping the grounds looking great. We just need to look at the entrance and come up the hill and see the flowers, to see what a great job they do, not to mention the job they do every holiday with the beautiful decorations.
The Ladies Chain Gang meet every Monday at 12:30 for sewing or to have their usual gabfest. They plan several activities to make money to purchase various needs for the Community.
The Welcome Committee meets and greets new residents and presents them with a gift and tells them about the community.
We need to give thanks to the Clubhouse Coordinators. They are in charge of rentals and keep the Clubhouse spotless and they do a great job at this.
There it is, all the Committees here at Chardonnay and they could use more volunteers plus they all have an open door policy for new ideas and help. Let all of us think about this and volunteer, this year 2007, and see how good it makes you feel about yourself.
We all should be very proud of our homes. People outside of here are somewhat jealous of the Chardonnay Condos. I used to drive for the Seniors of NKY and picked up a lot of other condo owners and they always talked about how active we are here at Chardonnay. Lets all look at ourselves and make a statement in 2007 and plan to step out of our homes and volunteer for one or more of these committees. It will make you feel young again. Thank you all for whatever you want to do and let’s all continue to make Chardonnay the place it is and the place we want it to continue to be. Have a great 2007.
Ned Barnes, Board Member
WELCOME COMMITTEE
The Welcome Committee is in the process of revising the community address/telephone list. If your telephone number has changed in the past six months please notify Judy Hahn (781-6329) of that change. If you moved into our community after October 2006, please let Judi know. She will need your unit number, name(s) of resident(s), phone number(s) and birthdate(s). Thank you. We hope to have this project completed by the end of March.
Judi Hahn, Welcome Committee Chairperson
REMEMBRANCE LANE
The Board has put the “Chain Gang” in charge of getting this memorial started. We have had several generous donations and as the spokesperson for the “Chain Gang” I would like to give a heartfelt thanks to all who have been so kind. We have the names of 14 loved ones that will be put into our “Lane” as soon as weather permits. We have Lewin Monuments, from Ft. Mitchell, coming to engrave the bricks (on the spot}. The weather has to maintain 50 degrees or better for a period of time for this to happen, but they are ready with the names and dates. We are also looking to have a dedication plaque made for the ceremony on the day of the opening of the pool.
So, while a great big thanks goes out to all who have contributed on behalf of their friends and family, we are still accepting donations for the plaque, landscaping and upkeep of this Memorial.
Thank you in advance for participating.
Nancy Trowbridge
NEXT BOARD MEETING
The next Board Meeting will be held Thursday, March 15, at 7:00 PM
at the clubhouse. Please plan to attend.
VALENTINE DINNER
The Chardonnay Community Valentine dinner was held on February 9, and
was attended by 30 residents. Food included a choice of lasagna or beef
tips with noodles. Several ladies contributed the desserts – which
were so very plentiful and delicious. Thanks ladies!!
We played a game
in which the players had to determine “famous pairs”. These “pairs” were
not necessarily people. The winners of the game were Tom Bennett, Barb
Culp and Jerry Lehkamp. We left the clubhouse well fed and happy.
Evie Smith, Bill Frambes and David Trowbridge enjoying the Valentine dinner.
STORAGE SHED
Thanks to David Trowbridge for all his work in getting the new storage
shed installed. This will help keep some of our needs out of the weather
and neatly organized. This will also free up some of Bob Gray’s
and Bob Wheeler’s storage areas. We were in dire need of storage
space. Landscaping of the area will follow after the weather breaks.
Don’t forget the Time Change
March 11
MONTHLY DINNER
Contact either Rhoda Frankerl (781-0555) or Mary Gerhardstein (441-8510) for reservations. The March dinner date will be Mar. 6, at 6 PM at 0’Charleys, Cold Spring.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The Chain Gang’s annual pancake breakfast will be held on Saturday March 24th beginning at 9:00 am at the clubhouse. Cost is $6.00 per person. Menu includes, pancakes, sausage, fruit and drinks. Proceeds of this event will be used to purchase needed equipment for the clubhouse.
SOCIAL COMMITTEE
Monte Carlo night, originally scheduled for this month, has been postponed to a later date. We will keep you informed of the new date as I know everyone who was there last year was looking forward to this year’s event.
The Social Committee’s next event is the “Derby Party” which will be held on May 5.
MARCH RIDDLES
1. Forward I am heavy, backwards I’m not.
What am I?
2. A word I know, Six letters it contains,
Subtract just one and twelve remains.
What am I?
3. I have five letters. If you take away the first
and the last, I will still be the same. Even take
the middle letter, I will be the same as before.
What am I?
ANSWERS TO
FEBRUARY RIDDLES
1. What goes into cold water red and comes out
black? Ans. Hot Poker
2, What goes into hot water black and comes out
red? Ans. Lobster
3. What is put on the table, cut, but never eaten?
Ans. Cards
4. I am the beginning of sorrow, and the end of
sickness. You cannot express happiness with-
out me, yet I am in the midst of crosses. I am
always in risk, yet never in danger. You may
find me in the sun, but I am never out of
darkness. What am I? Ans. The letter S
GRAPEVINE DUE DATE
The due date for input for April’s Grapevine will be March 25, 2007. Please e-mail the editor with any input you may have.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
WEB SITE – www.chardonnayhome.com
BOARD
Bill Frambes, President 781-8852 wframbes1@insightbb.com
Alan Hahn, VP 781-6329 ralanhahn@insightbb.com
Marge Rauch, Secretary mrauch41@netzero.com
Paul Ford, Treasurer sunsetfords@aol.com
Ned Barnes, Member at large 441-1002 nedbett@fuse.net
FOR PROBLEMS, COMPLAINTS & VIOLATIONS, CALL
Lydia Peeno, Towne Properties 291-5858 LydiaP@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
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@insightbb.com
Editor – Ron Culp 781-6910 rculp2@insightbb.com