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Letter from the General Manager
Welcome Autumn!
Property Owner Associations play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in communities. At the heart of our association is our board of directors, comprised of dedicated individuals who serve as directors or in various officer roles. I’d like to delve into the responsibilities and functions of these officers, shedding light on their contributions to the community’s well-being. Officer designations and duties are specified in the association’s bylaws. The association membership elects association board members (directors), and officers are elected by the board of directors. The principal officer roles are listed below.
The President: The Captain of the Ship
The president can be thought of as “the ship’s captain.” This role carries significant responsibilities, making it crucial for the smooth functioning of the association. The president serves as the board’s leader. This means they must guide the board and work closely with professionals like the management team, attorneys, and auditors.
One of the primary duties of the president is to represent the board and the property owners’ association as a whole. This includes presiding at all board meetings, signing documents on behalf of the association, and representing the association in legal matters when necessary. The president is the face of the association and is responsible for maintaining positive relationships with fellow board members and owners. The board president provides direction to the POA general manager while the POA staff takes direction from the general manager.
It’s worth noting that the president’s power is not more significant than that of other board members. Decisions within the board are made collectively, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and collaboration.
The Vice President: The Reliable Backup
The vice president is a key board member, often seen as the president’s right-hand person. Their primary responsibility is to step in and carry out the president’s duties in their absence. The vice president provides stability and ensures continuity in leadership and is often mentored by the president.
The vice president may also assist the president in specific tasks, helping to share the workload effectively. Their role is one of support and readiness, ensuring that the association’s affairs run smoothly even if the president is temporarily unavailable.
POA Staff
Crystal Higginbotham CMCA, AMS General Manager crystal@rosehillpoa.com
Caroline Adams Office Manager caroline@rosehillpoa.com
Lisa Darazs Accounting Administrator accounting@rosehillpoa.com
Adrianne Collins-Brown Administrative Assistant frontdesk@rosehillpoa.com
Ron Pfuhl ARB Administrator arb@rosehillpoa.com
Thomas Tracey Maintenance Supervisor maintenance@rosehillpoa.com
Bill Oakley Chief of Security security@rosehillpoa.com
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It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to a close. This time of year is especially delightful with warm days and cooler nights and a welcome change from the excruciating hot summer we had.
Letter from the General Manager
The Board Secretary: The Keeper of the Minutes
The board secretary is responsible for preparing accurate and timely minutes and documentation for the association. This role involves several critical tasks:
• Recording minutes for all board and membership meetings.
• Managing correspondence on behalf of the board, which may include sending notices to homeowners and responding to inquiries.
• Assuring quorums are met for all board meetings.
The board secretary’s meticulous record-keeping ensures transparency and accountability within the community association, helping maintain residents’ trust.
The Board Treasurer: The Financial Steward
The board treasurer holds a critical position regarding the association’s finances. This role involves a wide range of financial responsibilities:
• Working closely with the finance administrator and Audit Committee to review financial records, including income, expenses, and reserves.
• Making informed decisions regarding investments and financial strategies.
• Understanding and presenting basic financial statements to the board and the community.
• Implementing a reserve program to ensure the association’s long-term financial stability.
• Providing regular financial reports to the board and keeping all members informed about the association’s financial health.
The board treasurer plays a pivotal role in ensuring the association’s financial well-being, which is essential for maintaining property values and delivering desirable amenities and services to residents.
The Role of the Management Team (POA Staff)
Board members are ultimately responsible for community decision-making, however, a professional community general manager and POA staff can help lighten the burden. A community general manager will draft budgets for approval, prepare and send meeting notices, enforce covenants and other governing documents, conduct annual elections, keep records, respond to member inquiries. Overall, the community general manager serves to guide and educate the board on many topics related to their volunteer roles. The POA staff carries out the day-to-day operations allowing the Board to focus on policy, procedures, and strategic planning.
In conclusion, the dedication and commitment of the community association’s board of directors and the POA staff are the driving forces behind the prosperity and success of Rose Hill Plantation.
Kind Regards,
Crystal HigginbothamCMCA ® AMS ® | Rose Hill POA, General Manager Office: 843-757-2450
Rose Hill Board
Mike Hagen President
Chris VanGeison, Jr. Vice President
Michelle Layman Treasurer
Marguerite Carver Secretary
Tom Crocker
Nancy Fairfax
Susan Tucker
Dan Utley
Bob Zipse
Mon–Thursday: 8am-5pm
Friday: 8am-1pm
Drainage is a huge part of Rose Hill’s infrastructure. It’s also very expensive.
A lot of our pipes are getting very old, made of corrugated steel that’s receptive to corrosion, and needs to be inspected and or replaced.
This year, the Board approved a 3-year contract with Southeast Pipes to survey our drain pipe inventory. They were able to develop a 3-phase approach to the south side pipe inventory. The first phase encompasses Greenwood Dr., Court, and Wood Eden. Work includes jetting the pipe and using a CCTV camera to inspect the pipe’s condition.
This phase was just completed and a list of priority recommendations was provided. These recommendations will be placed in the next 3 budget years. Phases 2 and 3 will be included in the 2024 budget with those recommendations reviewed and scheduled accordingly.
The POA is also moving forward with the new 24” pipe in the area of Wood Eden Court. This new pipe will help move drainage from an existing ditch line, towards the drainage canal that takes storm water under Hwy 278 to our lagoon systems that end up spilling into the outflow on Rose Hill Way. Marking current utilities is currently underway before this project kicks off. Estimated time for the project is 2-3 weeks.
Meet Ron Pfuhl Ross Hill ARB Administrator
officially introduce Ron
Ron started his new position a couple of months ago. Ron grew up in Islip NY on the south shore of Long Island. He is a Licensed Landscape Architect who spent most of his career designing subdivisions from concept through construction. During this time he also volunteered for the Islip Fire Department, where aside from firefighting and medical training he received certifications in confined space, high angle, urban collapse, hazardous materials, SCUBA, open water surface, and ice rescue. Ron served as Chief of the Department for 2020 & 2021.
Ron and his wife Janice have two children who live in Chicago and North Carolina. They built a house in the Lowcountry as an investment and eventual retirement home but when we came down for the closing they decided they did not want to wait to retire to move here. They went back to NY and started packing. Within two months they sold their home of almost 30 years and relocated here full time. Since moving here Ron has started playing tennis again and took up pickleball. He has designed many courts but never played before. Ron is looking forward to working with the residents, Board and staff of Rose Hill Plantation.
To contact Ron: arb@rosehillpoa.com
We would like to
Pfuhl our new ARB Administrator for those who may have missed his employment announcement.ROSE HILL
Letter from the Board
Managing our Destiny
I was told by a savvy developer to consider investing in real estate based upon the potential of the property, not upon what the property is today. Rose Hill is a community in flux. As such, it is imperative that we manage our own destiny so that we define who we are, what we value and how our community is viewed by others.
A simple concept, but complicated, when the long and short term is impacted by factors both inside and outside of our span of control. And, what we say about each other and our community through social media. This, I believe, is why our founding members instituted a Board of Directors, whose function is to answer, “What is best for Rose Hill?” when enforcing covenants, assuring an effective POA and making investments, both financial and emotional for our community.
Rose Hill is changing, mostly because of a shift in demographics as younger families become a larger segment of our community. But there are other factors forcing “change” as well. Consider the impact from the new housing planned north of 170, the Lowcountry’s ever-increasing demand for laborers, the increasing need for medical services for our aging Boomer population and the threat caused by the ever-increasing traffic flow on SR 278 through the middle of our neighborhood!
It is for these reasons that I call your attention to our Long-Range Planning Committee whose role is critical as we move forward. Through their efforts we have a vision and plan to maintain amenities and infrastructure in balance with investments and trimming for desired new amenities’ such as basketball courts, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, dog parks, vegetable gardens, walking paths, flower gardens, zones that encourage wildlife observation, and cell phone towers, to name a few.
If 80/20 rules apply, 20% of you will want to have a seat at the table for governing the future of your neighborhood. I encourage your involvement in either running for a seat on our Board or in dedicating your time to serve on critically important committees such as Long-Range Planning. If you are of the 80% who have prior obligations demanding of your time, please consider the value you provide by keeping current of neighborhood issues and events, voting, completing surveys, etc. This is our community, our home and our relevant opinions need to be heard, respected, and considered as we all have a stake in our future.
Bob Zipse bob@rosehillpoa.comNotable Neighbor Story
If you would consider sharing your story, or nominating a “Notable” neighbor, please write a short, descriptive paragraph and submit it via email it to Carolina Adams, Office Manager at the POA. caroline@rosehillpoa.com
Please put “Notable Neighbors” in the subject line. A member of the Communications Committee will contact you.
ROSE HILL
Long Range Planning Committee Report
by Vanessa WeatherfordYour Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC) wants to be certain to update the community on our current projects. We understand that many of you were unable to attend the Town Hall, so here’s a quick recap!
The role of the LRPC is to plan, not implement projects. We do all the research and footwork, update the POA and Board periodically on our progress, and ultimately, based on our research, make recommendations to the Board to adopt (or not to adopt) a plan. We like to give the Board several options to choose from when we are able. The Board will then vote to approve and then assign the plan to the POA Staff to carry-out. Our Action Plan for 2023 had five, Board-approved projects for us to research. A few have reached a stopping point.
• TopTracer came to a halt soon after we understood that the baseline monthly fee to implement this feature at our driving range would be about $4600. Additionally, the company wouldn’t agree to a noncompete clause. If another public course noticed that we were having some success, they could add it to their range. Our customer base would be reduced, while our monthly commitment remained the same. Many other factors contributed as well, especially the impact it could make on property owners near the range. This amenity enhancement may possibly be a good fit when our golf course and restaurant hit a good stride sometime in the future, but not at this time.
• The Dredging of Colleton Point project came to a stop due to a lack of budgeted funds. We could not proceed with making a well-informed recommendation to the Board without understanding the cost and scope of the project - information we would have to get from a costly Hydrographic Survey and Dredge Feasibility Study.
• Alternative Access & Egress for both North and South sides of the community is a project that has been looked at in the past. The previous committee gave us a great head start. At this time, we are following a Road Study being conducted via a partnership with the state, county, and town. piggybacking on this study saves us a lot of resources.
• Implementing Community Desires (our most extensive project) involves enhancing and adding amenities to our common ground properties such as Bill Baker Park, Willow Lake, Wood Eden, Lot 104, and various smaller parcels scattered throughout the community.
- We are working with a planning firm that has the same values as the majority of our neighbors when it comes to preserving the natural beauty of our neighborhood. They will identify ideal locations for various additions such as a Dog Park, Community Garden, Gym/Fitness Center, playgrounds, courts/fields for various sports, etc.
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Long Range Planning Committee Members:
Chris
Mike Burnce – Audit Liaison
Paul Barnard
Barbara Baxter
Ty Kopke
Bob Olin
Mona Huff
Barbara Brakman
Chris Henke
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Long Range Planning Committee Report
Submitted by Vanessa Weatherford
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- They will recommend multiple locations, when possible, for each addition. We will then bring the preliminary plans to the Board and Community for input.
- One of our highest priorities is to remain mindful of how these changes/ additions may impact specific property owners. It is important to us that community members take advantage of the many opportunities they will have to weigh-in on plans as we make progress towards making a final recommendation to the Board.
• Improving Cellular Service in our neighborhood: We have learned that the bulk of our neighbors do not have landlines and rely heavily on cellular devices to communicate. Since we are in a pocket without a cell tower, many of us do not have a dependable signal unless we are in range of Wi-Fi. This can be incredibly stressful in emergency situations.
- We have done a great deal of research and have used various resources to come to a point where we are gathering bids from tower builders and commitments from cellular service providers. Unfortunately, this part is going very slow. With technology advancing and cellular towers becoming a less popular signal source, we are concerned that we have missed a window for having a revenue generating improvement to our cellular signals in Rose Hill. We are pressing on and learning more and more every day.
- We may be revisiting a strategy we had proposed a while ago that involves customers making regular complaints to their service providers so that more attention can be called to our cause.
- This particular endeavor has also brought up aesthetic and health concerns for some of our neighbors. The tower we plan to recommend would be a stealth tower, 149 feet high that blends into the tree line. You probably pass a few of these on your way to work or while running errands. We have learned that Cellular Tower radiation exposure is horizontal, meaning you would have to be 149 feet in the air to be exposed to it. We get exponentially more direct radiation from our devices (cell phones, tablets, computers, remote controls, etc.) than a tower. This is not to say that the waves are completely “safe”. The evidence is far from conclusive. However, the distinction has to be made between tower radiation and device radiation. For example, France recently discontinued the sale of the iPhone 12 over this very concern.
We hope that you continue to follow our projects and get involved as opportunities arise. We are honored to serve Rose Hill.
Your Long Range Planning Committee
Welcome!
Rose Hill Welcomes
Our New Residents
Judith Kelley
Laura & Charles Argersinger
Arthur Briga
Kevin & Leslie Dyer
Christopher & Jessica Ellingsworth
Sarah & Kristofer Feldmann
Stephen Head
Catherine Inglesby
Nick & Laura Martin
Brett & Stephanie Mathews
Walter & Holly Mills
Michael & Morgan Nicastro
Sheryl & Dave Oleksa
Teena Perez
Jennifer & Robert Sereci
Tanner Sutphin
Ronnie & Tracy Talley
VETERANS DAY – NOVEMBER 10, 2023 To All of our Rose Hill Veterans
Our entire community wishes to express our gratitude for your service and sacrifice to protect our freedom. We honor and salute each and everyone of you!
Alexander, James E US Air Force Whiteoaks Circle
Aloi, Christopher US Army Club Gate
Alton, Mark US Navy
Whiteoaks Circle
Berger, David US Army
Crabtree Lane
Bex, Cynthia US Navy
Rose Hill Way
Bex, Richard T. US Navy
Rose Hill Way
Bingham, Steve US Air Force Wood Eden Lane
Buckley, Bill US Navy
Pipers Pond Road
Bush, John W US Navy
Greenwood Drive
Byer, Scott US Army
Greenwood Drive
Cichanowicz, Paul US Air Force
Greenwood Court
Clauson, Kelly K US Air Force
Whiteoaks Circle
Cooper, Loren US Army
Greenwood Drive
Crist, Mark Army National Guard Whiteoaks Circle
Dempsey, Scott A US Coast Guard
Rose Hill Drive
Dorson, Bill US Navy
Whiteoaks Circle
Duncan, Chad US Army
Fox Meadow
Dunning Tom US Air Force
Coventry Court
Durston, Tom US Army
Fairway Drive
Dvorchak, Edward A US Army
Wood Eden Court
Fiedler, John US Air Force Club Gate
Flinn, Raymond US Navy Coventry Court
Foderaro, Rocco US Army
Fiddler Crab Court
Friedl, Raphael US Navy
Martingale East
Gallagher, Brent US Navy Fairway Drive
Gerber, Burt US Army
Coventry Court
Grice, Michael US Marine Corp
Spartina Crescent
Higdon, Michael US Marine Corp
Sumpter Square
Higginbotham, Zach US Marine Corp
Hoffman, Bob US Navy
Coventry Court
Hoffman, Terry US Air Force
Whiteoaks Circle
Horton, John Charles
US Army
Spartina Crescent
Hundley, Wilbur
US Army
Little Johns Retreat
Hutchinson, John US Navy
Spartina Crescent
Jackson, Frank US Army
Oxen Lane
Jacques Tom US Army 14 Fairway Drive
Jeney, Larry US Army
Coventry Court
Jensen, Neil US Army
Fair Hope Lane
Kelly, George US Arny
Pipers Pond Road
King, Dale US Army
Pipers Pond Road
Klinger, John US Marine Corp
Whiteoaks Circl
Kopke, Ty
US Marine Corp
Whiteoaks Circle
Kulach, Robert US Army
Greenwood Drive
L’Heureux, Robert US Marine Corp
Whiteoaks Circle
LaMartina, Tony US Marine Corp
Greenwood Court
Louks, Shane US Navy
Fair Hope Lane
Luczak Michael A. US Navy
Greenwood Drive
Martin, Nick US Air Force
Whiteoaks Circle
McClelland, George (Bud) US Navy Wood Eden Lane
McClure, Daniel US Air Force
Oxen Lane
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McKenzie, Ben US Air Force
Ghost Pony Road
Mehl, Chris US Marine Corp
Sumter Square
Messick, Earl US Army Glenn Road
Miller, David US Army
Coventry Court
Moran, Jeffrey US Coast Guard
Sumter Square
Nill, Robert A US Coast Guard
Martingale East
Obenauer, Gerald US Air Force
Fairway Drive
O’Keefe, Denis L US Army
Queen Crescent
O’Sullivan, Sean US Marine Corp
Whiteoaks Circle
Pearson, Joe US Army Belfair Point Drive
Perkins, Rex Van Noy US Army
Whiteoaks Circle
Phelan, Mike US Air Force
Sorrelwood Lane
Rice, Justin US Army Rose Hill Drive
Richards, Fran US Navy Greenwood Drive
Robinson, David US Marine Corp
Windlass Court
Rocks, Don US Army
Pipers Pond Road
Rose, Randy W. US Army Stillwater
Schlectic, John US Air Force Club Gate
Schwartz, John US Army Wood Eden Court
Swartz, John US Army Greenwood Drive
Sealey, Ira French, Jr. US Navy Kirk Court
Shields, Michael US Army Fiddler Crab Court
Shipe, Bill US Army
Whiteoaks Circle
Shotz, Norm US Army
Greenwood Drive
Shropshire, Wes US Marine Corp
Wood Eden Court
Small, Mike US Army Greenwood Court
Smith, Bruce US Air Force Rose Hill Drive
Smith, Roy US Army
Little Johns Retreat
Sondermann, John US Marine Corp 58 Whiteoaks Circle
Swain, Al US Army Club Gate
Tatarelli, Don US Air Force
Pipers Pond Road
Taylor, Michael US Navy
Fairway Drive
Termotto, Dr. Sandy US Army
Martingale East
Thomas, John R US Marine Corp Whiteoaks Circle
Thorton, Ben US Army Club Gate
Velliquette, Troy US Marine Corp
Sorrelwood Lane
Walker, Martin US Army
Whiteoaks Circle
Welch, Bo US Army Whiteoaks Circle
If we missed including anyone, we extend our gratitude to you.
You Need a Passport to take the Off Ramp
During one period of my military service, I supervised a team who travelled each month from London to every American Air Force base in England. Part of our mission was to disseminate information to promote Air Force mission preparedness, which also included family participation and comfort. One month we urged servicemen with families to insure that their dependent’s passports were updated at least 6 months before returning to the United States. That message also advised parents of children born outside the Continental United States to obtain a Certificate of Birth Abroad, which was essential to verify the newborn’s American citizenship. Shortly after our son Kenneth was born in June 1961, I followed the procedures and secured all necessary documents for our return.
Seven months later, January 1962, movers came and packed our household goods and automobile for prompt shipment to our next assignment at Dow AFB, Maine. We packed the essentials for a family of five to travel and moved to a hotel to await transportation to another base for our flight home. At approximately 10:00 a.m., on the morning before our scheduled departure from the London area, my wife, Judy, and I decided to make one last run through our travel checklist. As each item was mentioned, either she or I would say “check” to confirm completion or possession.
We started: all English money changed to U.S. dollars, check; military orders and travel vouchers, check; sufficient baby bottles with formula, check; passports, silence; passports, silence. Within the next three minutes we rightly concluded that our passports were indeed in a safe place --- in our shipped household goods. To avoid the appearance of panic in the presence of our children, ages 6, 5, and seven months, I very calmly asked Judy to prepare the family for a ride to the American Embassy in downtown London. I closed the door and had a very serious talk with God, and then I made two urgent telephone calls; one to the passport clerk at the base to request copies of my entire passport file, and the second call to borrow a car.
Shortly after noon we entered the American Embassy. Without fanfare or stutter, I announced to the receptionist, “My name is Sergeant James Edward Alexander. This is my family. We are due to fly home the day after tomorrow. Our passports are in our household goods, and they are aboard a cargo ship in the middle of the Atlantic. Now, please let me speak with someone who can help me, even if you have to call Ambassador David Bruce.”
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ROSE HILL Story of the Month
Just then a man, who overheard my plea, calmly walked over to us, and said to me, “Do you actually think we can issue you a new passport in one day?” I calmly answered, “I do believe it can be done, and this is where I should begin.”
Another ten seconds passed with our eyes locked, but neither of us spoke. Then, as though struck by a thunderbolt from Zeus, he became very excited and issued some orders: Give me your paperwork. Go directly to a passport photographer (he provided the directions), bring the pictures back to me, then take your family to a movie, and return here at 2:30 P.M.” Then he smiled and said, “You are one lucky fellow. My job is taking care of such emergencies.”
Thirty minutes later I put the pictures in the official’s hand. We decided to forego the movies and chose to walk around London for a final tourist visit.
At 2:25 we returned to Grosvenor Square and climbed the steps under the giant eagle resting atop the front of the Embassy. As we opened the door, the official handed me an envelope and told me to examine the contents. After my inspection, we just looked at each other and nodded our heads. As we turned to go, I searched for words to express our appreciation. Three words were sufficient. I simply said, “God bless America.”
Good memories are treasures that we horde for ourselves. Sometimes they are the only currency that can buy peace of mind.
They give us safe passage to where we were once content.
Good memories are not exhausted by time.
James E. Alexander is a Rose Hill Resident. He has written several books and short stories. To enjoy more of Mr. Alexander’s stories, visit www.jeatrilogy.com.
Notable NEIGHBOR
RON HODGE
Submitted by Lu Klaiber, Communications ChairI was recently made aware of a Rose Hill neighbor who is a “master quilter” with a unique twist! When I contacted Ron Hodge, I got an education into what he deems “Quilting as Art!”
As it turns out, Ron is actually a Fiber Artist. Fiber art refers to fine art whose material consists of natural or synthetic fiber and other components, such as fabric or yarn. It focuses on the materials and on the manual labor on the part of the artist as part of the works’ significance and prioritizes aesthetic value over utility.
Ron’s quilting hobby evolved from stained glass work with a fascination for combining textures, shapes and colors into an artistic creation. His inspirations come from living in the beautiful Lowcountry, other artists’ works and from galleries and museums he visits when he travels.
Ron is an award-winning fiber artist who has a unique and defined style that is typified by his excellent artistic design and his fine craft and love of the art of quilting. Most of his works are realistic and pictorial, often with a hint of abstraction. He thoroughly enjoys the entire creative process from conception to completion and truly loves being part of the elevation of fiber art into Fine Craft.
In 2014, Ron was juried into the SC Artisans Center and awarded the “Best New Artist of 2014/2015.” He belongs to the Palmetto Quilt Guild on Hilton Head Island where he has received numerous awards in their biannual shows and he received the 2018 Award of Merit from the National Association of Certified Quilt Judges. This past May, “Child of the Creek” (pictured) was entered into the “Palmetto Hands” Show, an annual arts festival sponsored by the city of North Charleston. The City usually purchases one piece of art each year for their permanent collection; this year they bought “Child of the Creek.”
Ron is a lifelong Southern boy and moved to Rose Hill Plantation 30 years ago. His favorite amenity in Rose Hill is Bill Baker Park where you may run into him and his partner Frank walking the trail twice a day!
To view more of Ron’s Fiber art, visit www.artquiltersofthelowcountry.com.
If you would like to nominate a neighbor whose careers, talents, military service or life experiences would be interesting to share with the community, please contact Lu Klaiber at lklaiber@hotmail.com
news from Caring Neighbors
Submitted by Jane PhippsCaring Neighbors was so pleased to be showcased at the Fourth of July Golf Tournament held at Rose Hill. The organizers of the event asked us to set up an information table explaining our mission and describing the services that we currently offer to the Senior population of Bluffton. Director Sheryl Inglefield was on hand to answer any questions the golfers had about our non-profit organization and to hopefully spark their interest in volunteering. At the conclusion of the contest, we were very grateful to be one of the recipients of the profits made that day. Thank you to all who recognized the value of Caring Neighbors and helped us financially.
The Tri-County Office on Aging kindly offered to put on a Medicare presentation on September 19. The participants were given a general overview of Medicare with an emphasis on the differences between an Advantage Plan and a Supplemental Plan. Caring Neighbors was grateful that we could offer this opportunity to the residents of Rose Hill.
An ice cream social was held for our volunteers on the evening of September 26. This was an opportunity for us to meet each other and chat informally about our role in our organization. Questions and concerns were addressed for those who have recently joined us in helping our Senior neighbors. The Board of Directors would like to thank these kind people for their time, energy, and help.
For more information about our non-profit charitable group, please visit www.caring-neighbors.org
If you wish to volunteer, our contact number is 843-368-2096
Services provided by our volunteers include transportation to and from doctors’ appointments, food shopping, telephone calls to shut-ins, meal preparation and help after surgery, temporary dog walking, assistance with chores, and home visitations Some of our clients require short-term help while others may need a much longer time commitment from us. Both can be addressed as long as we have the necessary number of volunteers. We service Rose Hill residents as well as those in the greater Bluffton area if we are equipped to do so at the time of the request. All services are free of charge and help provide the independent living and wellness desired by our clients.
Aerification Explained
by Tyler Minamyer, IGM Regional ManagerVISIT THE URL OR SCAN THE QR CODE to join General Manager Mike Kuhn as he talks us through the multiple steps of this critical process.
www.rosehillgolfclub.com/aerification-explained
Part of maintaining a healthy course is aerification - a sore subject for most golfers. The disruption to the putting surfaces affects the roll of the ball until the greens adequately heal. But it is a “necessary evil” that ensures the health of the closely mown turf.
Greens receive lots of traffic. They are mowed daily, they are rolled frequently, and they are walked on by every golfer that plays the course. Over time this
causes compaction of the underlying soil, robbing it of oxygen and the ability to not only accept water but to allow water to drain through it. Most people know that plants require C02 to complete photosynthesis – but many do not know that roots require oxygen to respire or “breathe.” Aerification allows oxygen back into the root zone and also allows bad gases, formed through decomposition, and microbial activity out.
Before work begins, the Rose Hill Team uses data and scouting to determine the timing and frequency of aerification. Adjustments may be needed based on the weather and course usage.
Good agronomic practices are worth the effort and are paying off at Rose Hill Golf Club.
ROSE HILL LGA NEWS!
Submitted by Sue BaileyIt seems just yesterday school was letting out and we were looking ahead to a wonderful Southern summer. Summer came in with a vengeance bringing increased temperatures that seemed to last for weeks! Now here we are already welcoming Fall.
What a glorious time of year to play golf. We’ve been watching weekly as the course began to bloom, and turf started to grow and heal. The greens have come so far and are now beautiful and beginning to have an excellent putting surface. IGM has worked hard to get this course to where it is and as a group of avid golfers, it is very much appreciated. The Rose Hill Pro Shop offers some wonderful selections of golf clothing as well as essentials such as gloves and golf balls. The staff is friendly and helpful.
On October 11th, the Ladies Golf Association will host a Member/Guest event which we haven’t done for a few years. Members of LGA have enjoyed playing in Member/Guests at other area courses and now we get to reciprocate at our own Rose Hill Golf Course.
Playing on the Rose Hill golf course is not only about the game, it is about enjoying the natural beauty of the course and the abundant wildlife.
We are truly blessed to live here and enjoy the camaraderie of the LGA. If you are interested in joining a great group of women who love playing golf, please notify the Pro Shop at 843-757-9030 as they have a short form you can fill out.
The cost is $25 for the year with an additional “Chip-In “and “Birdie pot.”
NEW LIBRARY EXHIBIT –
Resident Artist VIRGINIA CASSIDY
Submitted by Marguerite CarverAll residents are invited, and encouraged, to the Second Mini Art Exhibit now at our Library. Ginny’s work will remain in place through November 15. Please take time to visit at your leisure. The Annex Library is open daily.
ARTIST BIO
Working from her home studio in Bluffton, South Carolina, Virginia Cassidy is a self-taught artist who began painting in earnest when she retired from her career as a business consultant in 2019. Her primary medium is acrylic, occasionally incorporating other items into her art to create mixed media pieces. While she is partial to subjects such as trees, flowers and landscapes, her work also includes nonrepresentational abstract paintings that focus on the use of color, shape and texture.
Artist’s Statement
My work is all about capturing the imagination. Everything I do comes from what I see in my head — colors, shapes, imaginary scenes. No reference photos. I let my intuition guide me, often taking me in directions that I don’t expect. Every blank canvas holds the promise of a new adventure. I love to experiment and combine different styles, techniques and tools. As you view my art, I encourage you to use your own imagination to interpret what you see. Transport yourself into my idealized world of color, beauty and wonder.
Virginia is an exhibiting member of the Society of Bluffton Artists and the Art League of Hilton Head. She can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ZenDenArtistry
LuLu at Rose Hill has made available Member Cards for Rose Hill residents. 1 card will be available per lot number. To receive your card, stop by the POA office with your driver’s license. The card is good for 1 year for 15% off lunch, brunch or dinner.
Equestrian Center Update
I set a very high goal for myself to get the bulk of improvements to the Equestrian Center done as quickly as possible. I am very proud to say that it took just 10 weeks to turn this Rose Hill amenity around. It is a priority for me to be a good steward of your property. If you haven’t been to the barn lately, you’ll will be pleasantly surprised by its new look. When you walk through the barn aisles, you will notice that the outside of the stalls have been cleaned, stained, and walls have been painted. The tack rooms have been elevated with beautiful stained shiplap and brick walls, fresh and organized tack storage, and a comfortable seating area that makes a great place for a chat and cool-down after a challenging ride. Storage areas have been re-vamped so that items are easy to get to.
A big challenge has been gutting the utility and feed rooms. This will be an ongoing project, but there has been tremendous progress made to make it fit in with the raised standards of the rest of the barn. Additionally, the jumping arena has been leveled and is being well-maintained so that riders can train as soon as rainy weather clears. The railing around it has a fresh coat of paint that ties it into the interior barn improvements.
A grass jumping course has been added to an unused space and is being thoroughly enjoyed. The dressage arena, although slightly improved, has a long way to go. I will continue to work with the POA to make plans for getting it appropriately surfaced. I also plan to improve the signage at the gate so that it is accurate and gives clear instructions on how people can enter.
Having the barn in order made it easy for me to take a few clients to Red Horse Farm at Rose Hill Equestrian Center’s first show weekend in Conyers, GA. Despite the downpours, everyone ribboned in their divisions, had plenty of “firsts”, and came home with good homework for continuing their training. October’s show is on the horizon and we can’t wait! Many resident equestrians have been commenting on how nice it is to bring their horses over to school in the arenas and hack around the property. Many stop in to observe lessons on horseback and check-in on friends. I see a blossoming sense of community and look forward to it growing more and more.
I want to thank all of the residents and boarders who have volunteered their time and talents. You played a role in getting this barn dramatically turned around! Also, to the residents who donated items to our new groom –you really made him feel welcome and gave him a great head start for making a new home- thank you so much.
I’m sure many of you are curious about all the activity that has been going on at the barn. I will be finalizing plans for an Open House and will send details soon. Please feel free to reach out to me directly for any lesson, boarding, or training questions. You can also reach out to me if you’d like to arrange a visit to the barn.
Rose HillTennisclub of the Low Country
Tennis of the low country Happenings!
Finally, a break in the heat! We had a great summer with an all time high in Junior Summer Camp participation. That has rolled over to our monthly Junior Program that began again when school started. We have every level of play participating Monday through Thursday and all groups are nearly full. We have welcomed many new aspiring tennis players this season, and as our sessions are continuous, newcomers are always welcome to join the program. Our Mini Shots Program welcomes 4 and 5-year olds who are so cute to watch! Our Red Ball Program is for ages 6 – 10 for players new to the game. Our reduced size courts are designed specifically for this age group, along with the pressurized balls they use, so that they can learn to play successfully at this level. It is so important that the players get a strong foundation here to build on as their game improves. If you want to see a hive of activity, stop by the club between 4:30 and 6:00 Monday to Thursday.
This Fall we have introduced “mini tournaments” to get our rising juniors used to match play and to see how much fun it is to play doubles. Our first two are in September, with more to follow. If you would like more information about our Junior Programs you can go to our website at www.tlcrosehill.com/junior-tennis-programs.html or call the Pro Shop at 843-271-6401
USTA season is winding down for the year with an exciting new Fall League starting, followed by Tri-Level and Team tennis leagues. Already players are starting to form teams for the 2024 season and our coaches are working with the new teams. League is a great way to meet different people and add competition to your tennis. As always, thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you on the courts!
TLC Management and StaffLITTER GETTERZ
Submitted by Bruce ClemensWe have finished the most challenging month to do litter cleanup - August.
We can now look forward to the cooler days of November. Do NOT forget to mark your calendars and participate in our November cleanup! We’ll meet on Saturday, November 11 at 8:00 in the POA office.
Please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Beaufort County provides gloves, bags, safety vests (quite the fashion statement:), and pickers.
Here are a couple of pictures that capture some of the good we’ve done and the fun we’ve had. We’ve averaged about 60 bags of trash during each cleanup. Please consider joining us. It’s a great way to meet your neighbors and do something good for the community. Who wants litter on our highways? NOBODY!
Lisa Bush, Lynn Zipse, Halle Welch, David Pratt, Bruce Clemens
4,374
Between Jan – Aug. 2022, there were 4,374 rounds of golf played at Rose Hill Golf Course.
12,002
Between Jan – Aug. 2023, there were 12,002 rounds of golf played at Rose Hill Golf Course!!!
There are only 46 unimproved lots remaining in Rose Hill Plantation.
Upcoming Area Fall Festivals!
October 6-7
Beaufort Shrimp Festival -
October 7 (1-7pm)
Lowcountry Fish & Grits Music Festival
October 14-22
Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival
October 14 (12-5pm)
Hilton Head Island Octoberfest
October 19 – 22
Rock N Ribs Music and BBQ Fest
October 26-29
Pat Conroy Literary Festival Beaufort
October 28 (2-5pm)
Rhythm & Brews 2023
November 3 – 5
Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring
November 11 - 12
South Carolina Shoppers’ Market/Tanger Outlets
November 18 (5:30 – 8:30)
Hilton Head Island Lantern Parade
You can view past issues of The Plantation Voice on the website under the “Resources” tab
For more details, just google the name of the event.
Rose Hill Immunization Clinic
In partnership with Walmart Pharmacy, an immunization clinic will be held for Rose Hill residents.
Thursday, October 12th | 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Clubhouse Annex/Library building (next to the POA office)
HERE IS HOW IT WORKS:
An Immunization Form must be completed by each individual interested in participating. You can print out the form at home by scanning the QR code below or stop by the POA office to pick up a copy.
A copy of your insurance card and/or Medicare card must be attached to the Immunization Form.
Return your completed form and copy of insurance card to the POA office by October 9th and sign up for a time to come in for your shots on the 12th. Appointments will be scheduled in 30-minute time blocks.
IMMUNIZATIONS WILL INCLUDE:
• Flu (regular or high dose)
• Shingles
• COVID-19 (Bring your COVID cards – new vaccine subject to availability!
• Tetanus
• Pneumonia (Pneumovas and Prevnar)
• RSV (available to anyone over the age of 60)
90% of Flu shots are typically covered without a copay on insurance. Once the pharmacy runs your insurance information, they will notify you of any co-pays that may be required.
PARKING!!!
Parking could get congested so we encourage neighbors to carpool or use golf carts.
RSVP (available to anyone over age of 60)
Scan the QR code for the Immunization form
Upcoming Events
Tunnel to Towers 5K Walk/Run
Born from the tragedy of 9/11, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation carries forward a legacy of courage and heroism. Built upon the mantra, “While we have time, LET US DO GOOD,” the Foundation supports our nation’s fallen and catastrophically injured first responders, military heroes, and their families.
Join us in our mission to Never Forget, in addition to honoring our local heroes in the Lowcountry. 95% of every dollar raised goes to our American Heroes.
The third annual Tunnel to Towers 5K will take place at the Rose Hill Community on November 12th at 8:30am. The 5K walk/run begins at 9am following the ceremony.
Thank you for joining us in our mission “To Do Good!”
If you are interested in participating, volunteering, and/or sponsoring please visit: www.runsignup.com/Race/SC/Bluffton/TunneltoTowers5KRunWalkBluffonSC
Holiday Luminary Sale
Each pack of luminaries will come with decorative white bags and battery-operated tea lights. (Participants will need to weigh down the bags with a stone or sand.)
Luminaries can be placed on the grass along your property line starting on Christmas Eve (December 24) through Christmas Night (December 25).
Luminaries must be taken down the day after Christmas.
ALL proceeds from the luminary sale will be donated to Bluffton Self Help to shine some light on the holidays of children in need in our area.
PRICING:
10 Luminaries for $15
25 Luminaries for $30
50 Luminaries for $55
All sales will be made by credit card through the social committee website from October 1‑November 4.
www.RoseHillSocial.com