Summer Plantation Voice 2024 by rosehillpoa

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POA Reserve Funds and How they differ from Operating Funds,

At Board meetings, many financial words are thrown around: reserves, capex, operating, supplemental, capital, etc. Our residents may wonder what the difference is between reserve funds and operating funds and what makes up capital expenditures. Let’s take a quick look at the differences.

Ongoing operation and maintenance expenses come from the operating budget. This includes contracted labor, payroll, security, and janitorial services, legal and office expenses, insurance premiums, and other day-today expenses. In contrast, a reserve fund is used for large-scale projects and improvements that are expected to happen in the future. Usually, it is used for major repairs, replacing building components and common structures, such as clubhouses and pools. It can also be used for emergencies. A healthy reserve minimizes the need for special assessments or loans and any spending must adhere to our Covenants and By-Laws.

Rose Hill’s Covenant’s Article VII, Section 7.7 Reserve Fund

The Association shall fund a Reserve Fund commensurate with the future capital improvement needs of Rose Hill Plantation as determined by the Board from time to time. The Association may reserve funds equal to ten percent (10%) of its receipts from each annual Assessment to fund this Reserve Fund, In addition, this Fund may be financed by a Transfer Fee, if any. The funds will he held in an interest-bearing account or investment account as a reserve for (a) emergency and repairs required as a result of storm, fire, natural disaster, or other casualty losses; (b) capital repair and improvements; (c) roads and drainage improvements; (d) major repairs to any property owned by the Association; (e) exercise of the Association’s right of repurchase; and (f) acquisition of other parcels of real property including but not limited to other Common Property or any Public and Commercial Unit.

How Rose Hill Funds It’s Reserves

Rose Hill has a Disaster Reserve for natural disasters such as hurricanes, fires, floods, and other significant storm damage. There is also a Repair and Replacement Reserve. Each quarter, 10% of the assessments go to the Repair and Replacement Reserve. Of that 10%, $10,000 each quarter goes to the Disaster Reserve. We also collect a transfer fee, a portion of the reserve fee two and a half times the annual Assessment. Currently, $4,200 goes into the Repair and Replacement Reserve when a property is sold. At the end of each year, if monies are left in the operating account, they are transferred to the Reserve Account.

How are Repair & Replacement Reserve Funds Used?

Think of our repair and replacement reserve funds as the money used to pay for capital expenses, often referred to as capex, expenses that do not occur regularly.

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 Tracy Operations Manager Thomas@rosehillpoa.com

Bill Oakley Chief of Security security@rosehillpoa.com

Mike Rivardo Maintenance Supervisor maintenance@rosehillpoa.com

Plantation Voice Editor

Lu Klaiber, Communications Chair

Graphic Designer

Aimee Downing

Some of the uses of these funds include:

• Major landscaping projects;

• Major lagoon dredging;

• The replacement of a pump at the community pool;

• Roof replacements on some of the common area buildings;

• Replacement of electric fence around equestrian paddocks;

• Any replacement of vehicles or large maintenance equipment;

• Construction on roads, cart paths and sidewalks

• Tennis Court lift and resurfacing

• Slip lining pipe project

• Construction of any new amenity

Why Are Reserve Studies Important?

Recently, you may have heard discussions about going out to bid for a new Reserve Study Service. Reserve studies play a pivotal role in ensuring our community’s long-term financial health and sustainability. Rose Hill requires a reserve study to be completed at least every five years. This is so the Board can better grasp how much money should be allocated to the reserve fund. The reserve study entails a physical analysis of the community and a financial analysis of the budget. It can then provide us with an estimated cost of what needs to be replaced, repaired, or renovated in the next 20+ years. The reserve study is an essential tool in developing the annual budget. Without it, many capital expenses would be underfunded or forgotten.

How Much Reserve Should a POA Have?

At the time of our last reserve study, we were funded at 15.3%. Despite several issues and hindrances, Rose Hill is currently 26% funded.

While not at full capacity, 70% would be an excellent goal to aim for and level to maintain. This would allow the POA to fulfill its duties and responsibilities without compromising any needed expenses within the community.

As of June 13, 2024, we have a Replacement and Repair Reserve Balance of $643,925 and a Disaster Reserve of $588,304.

A well-funded reserve fund can also attract potential buyers, as it signals a responsible and financially stable community committed to maintaining and improving its property and amenities over time. We must continue to build a healthy reserve fund to provide a financial safety net for unforeseen events or emergencies and the economic stability of Rose Hill Plantation.

I hope this gives you a better understanding of the differences and uses of our Reserve and Operating Funds.

Have an enjoyable and safe summer.

Crystal Higginbotham

CMCA ® AMS ® | Rose Hill POA, General Manager Office: 843-757-2450

Hurricane Guide for Beaufort County

Be prepared for hurricane season!

Check out this guide with tons of important information about our area and how to prepare for a hurricane!

Simply go to: bit.ly/RHhurricane or use the QR code below.

POA Office Hours Mon–Thursday: 8am-5pm Friday: 8am-1pm

As the weather grows hotter, alligators and snakes in Rose Hill will be more active.

Stay extra vigilant near lagoons and wooded areas.

Let’s look at 2024 with a vision of what’s to come.

Our new board is energized and anxious to serve this community and believes we are not just looking forward to the future, we are actively shaping it. While there remain some challenges and issues to address, we see great opportunities within Rose Hill.

With the appointment of a new Member Liaison to the restaurant and an enthusiastic, high-energy vendor, the Fair Winds Bar and Grill will soon become a community hub, providing a gathering place for golfers, residents, and neighbors. Equally important and following the same model, our new Member Liaison to the Golf Course continues to coordinate with IGM as the course improves to an all-time high as evidenced by its hosting of this spring’s Class 4A Boys State High School golf tournament. In addition, within the first five months of 2024, the course has already seen three months exceeding 2,000 rounds. We only hit one month of those numbers in all of 2023!

Not as exciting but certainly as important, we are focusing on maintenance and upgrades to our aging infrastructure. Drainage improvements, road repairs, and facility enhancements are being addressed, including scheduled maintenance to ensure the long-term sustainability of this community foundation. The board is also focused on increasing the use and enjoyment of many of our outstanding amenities. Colleton Point is a unique and exceptional facility, and we are exploring opportunities to expand its availability to our residents and the local community. The Concours de ’Elegance (a prestigious motoring festival that celebrates the art of the automobile) will gather at Colleton Point prior to their “car cruise” to the Marine Corps Air Station. Their selection of Colleton Point provides Rose Hill with the opportunity to showcase the facility and our community. In addition, we are looking at ways to continue to promote Rose Hill as a Golf, Equestrian and Waterfront Community – a distinctive quality no other can claim.

The board will also be focusing on updating our Covenants and By-Laws. Tireless work by a group of volunteers now has the proposed changes before the board for review with final approval by the community. The revisions to the Rules and Regulations will also be forthcoming. Certainly, of equal importance is the financial stability of Rose Hill. The board is determined to increase our reserve fund to be more in line with industry standards, add to our capital expense account, and keep our annual assessments affordable for our diverse group of residents.

Together these efforts by the board, the POA, and our hard-working residents form a picture of a community that values our natural resources, our diverse amenities, our talented homeowners and most importantly, the well-being of us all.

Sue Wolford

Rose Hill Board President

Rose Hill Board

Sue Wolford, President

Chris Van Geisen, Vice President

Susan Tucker, Secretary

Eric Larson, Treasurer

David Berliner

Scott Firetto

Daniel Fults

Jon Nelson

Samuel Robinowich

Drainage Pipe Project Update

Maintaining the infrastructure is an important part of the operations for any community. Currently at Rose Hill we are in the process of inspecting and repairing the South Side drainage pipes.

The South Side has been broken down into three phases for inspection purposes. Phase one pipe inspections were completed in August 2023. There were three high priority areas that were recommended for repair as soon as possible. As of May 2024, all three high priority repairs were completed.

Rose Hill is currently getting proposals for seven medium priority repairs that were recommended. Phase two pipe inspections were started on 6/11/24 and are scheduled to be completed around 6/24/24.

In addition to the planned pipe repairs we have had two emergency drainage repairs completed. The first was the weir in the lagoon that parallels hole #13 on the golf course. The second was a sinkhole in the storm drainage box at the intersection of Pipers Pond Rd. and Whiteoaks Circle.

Phase three inspections will be scheduled for 2025 and will complete the South side inspections. In the next couple of months, we will be working with Southeast Pipe to design a scope of work for the North side drainage and pipe inspections.

Tom Tracy Operations Manager

Notable 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.

Esteemed neighbors,

With great anticipation and unwavering dedication, Fair Winds Bar & Grill is seamlessly taking shape before our very eyes. The journey to this pivotal moment has been a labor of love, we are excited to begin the restaurant’s new chapter of success. The word “success” is spoken with utmost confidence. The profound sense of connection and support we have already received from our neighbors is truly remarkable. We look forward to sharing the countless tales of how this extraordinary community has guided and uplifted us throughout this process. Our hearts are filled with gratitude and a deep sense of blessings.

Our vision for Fair Winds extends far beyond merely serving food and drinks; it encompasses ambitious plans for this exquisite space, with the residents of Rose Hill at the forefront of our priorities. For generations, our family has united people through our shared love for culinary arts, from the humble kitchen of our great-grandmother’s restaurant to ours today. This legacy of connection and community will endure.

We humbly request your continued patience as we implement our plans at a pace that ensures long-term success. Rather than applying temporary fixes to the challenges presented by the frequent turnover in this space, we are committed to addressing and resolving these issues with lasting solutions.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for embarking on this journey alongside us, and eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you to Fair Winds for unforgettable experiences filled with delicious cuisine, live music, and the warmest company.

Wishing you Fair Winds & following seas!

The

Randalls

CLASS OF

2024

Congratulations to Our Rose Hill Graduates and Their Families!

COLLEGE GRADUATES

Matthew Ball

Clemson University

Masters Degree in Industrial Engineering

Greenwood Drive

Jeremy Coe

University of SC Beaufort

Cottingham Road

Emmie Kay Hudson

Graduated from Georgia

Southern University

Magna Cum Laude/Honors College Scholar

Whiteoaks Circle

Ashton Rucker

USC

Whiteoaks Circle

Jack Burke

Belmont University

BFA, Motion Pictures, Video and Sound Editing

Greenwood Drive

Taylor Dulinski

Miami University, Oxford Ohio

Graduated Cum laude BA Biology

Whiteoaks Circle

Emma and Olivia Peluso

College of Charleston

Canebrake Drive

Hayden Rucker

SC Governors School for the Arts and Humanities (HS)

Whiteoaks Circle

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES

Bethany Carlson

Cross High School

Pipers Pond Road

Elyse Ellingsworth

Hilton Head Christian Academy

Fiddler Crab Court

Kasey Kopke

Community Bible Church

Christian Academy

Will attend: USCB

Whiteoaks Circle

Owen Mason

May River High School

Little Johns Retreat

Shelby Papinski

John Paul 11 High School

Martingale East

Luke Constantineau

Bluffton High School

Wood Eden Court

Daylan Frye

May River High School

Whiteoaks Circle

Blake Maillet

May River High School

Grandson of the Reidingers

Greenwood Court

Tanon Mankowski

May River High

Deer Run

Jack Mau

Hilton Head Christian Academy

Will attend: Clemson

Martingale East

Tennisclub of the Low Country

Tennis of the low country Happenings!

TLC had another busy and successful league season this year. Several teams advanced the State Championships and our 4.5 Men’s team captained by Randall Jobson and our Women’s team captained by Rose Hill resident Hanne McNutt are going on to compete at Sectionals.

The Mixed Doubles league season has just begun , and it will be followed by Combo League and Tri-Level league. League is a great way to meet different players locally to play with, and match play helps sharpen those tennis skills!

Our daily programs and clinics continue to be well attended. We offer programs for all levels of play and these programs are open to both Members and Non-Members alike. Come and try them out and work on your game! Reservations are necessary and the schedule is on the website www.tlcrosehill.com/adult-tennis-programs.html.

Summer camp for our junior players is in full swing and July camps are filling quickly. We do still have space for Under 10 beginner players, and limited availability for those players over 10. Camps run mornings only from 8:30 – Noon for all levels. More information is available on our website at www.tlcrosehill.com/juniortennis2023.html and click on our summer camp link. You can also call our Pro Shop at 843-271-6401 and our staff will answer any questions that you may have.

Our junior players have enjoyed competing in our one day tournament play events which are in place to encourage match play and a little bit of doubles. Some of our juniors are competing in local tournaments and enjoying a little competition. One of our young player Noah Minetti just won the 12Under division in a Beaufort tournament.

We have new IBKUL clothing in stock for men and women and this line has proven to be very popular. Our pro shop offers 24 hour stringing service and players are enjoying the line of Diadem strings on offer. You can also provide your own string and just pay labor for the restringing of your racket.

As always, we thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you on the courts this summer!

TLC Management and Staff

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY ROSE HILL and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO AMERICA! Wishing everyone a safe and fun-filled holiday!

“The

4th of July.... proving that Americans can and will bar-be-cue anything!”

At the turn

The spring golf season got off to a great start and we now look forward to continuing this trend into the summer months. But before we talk about summer let us first recap some of the past months’ highlights.

First, Antonio Cardiel, our golf superintendent, and long-time course employee, celebrated a significant milestone last month by becoming a U.S. citizen. Antonio’s journey to citizenship has been an inspiring one, and we are incredibly proud to have him as part of our team.

Our course had the honor of hosting the South Carolina High School 4A Boys State Championship Tournament. The event was a great success, drawing young talent from all over the state. The competition was fierce, and the sportsmanship displayed was exemplary. USGA course officials commented on course conditions and layout. They were so impressed that Rose Hill was awarded the Girls 4A State Championship scheduled for October 28 & 29.

The Member-Member Tournament was another highlight of the month. The event saw enthusiastic participation, with teams showcasing camaraderie and competitive spirit. The tournament was a fun and engaging experience for all involved, further strengthening the bonds within our golfing community. We undertook essential maintenance work on our putting greens through aeration. This process is vital for the health of our greens, ensuring they remain in top condition for play. We appreciate the patience and understanding of our members during this necessary upkeep.

We are thrilled to report a remarkable 195% year-todate increase in rounds played at our course. This surge in activity highlights the growing popularity of our facility and the excellent experiences we offer to our golfers. Thank you to staff and all our members and guests for making this possible!

Course aeration in progress

For the upcoming summer months, we are scheduled to perform a full course aeration. This will loosen the soil which allows the grass to fill bare spots faster and promote a healthier turf. The Summer Membership Program has begun and is off to a good start. To get more children involved in golf we have the “Play Your Age” program, The First Tee Summer 8-week program and lessons. (summer camps?) Also, Rose Hill GC has the honor of hosting the Operations Patriots charity tournament for the second year in a row. This organization supports veterans suffering from PTSD with thoughts of suicide and we are proud to support it.

As we continue to work towards promoting and increasing play we have renegotiated our relationship with Golf Now, the most used golf booking service, and increased radio advertising on five local radio stations. Social media continues to play a significant role in promoting the golf course. The IGM communications department is working closely with the Rose Hill Communications Committee to coordinate marketing efforts.

As a final note, we are proud to announce that Matthew Stoughton, a Titleist TPI Certified Level 3 and Golf Digest Certified Instructor, will be offering private lessons and conducting clinics at RHGC. Matthew holds many advanced certifications to help you play better golf.

In addition to teaching, Matthew holds Master Fitting Certification from many top equipment manufacturers and is also Maltby Club Builder Certified, actively building and repairing golf clubs for clients on a daily basis.

To book a lesson or have any questions regarding Matthew services he can be reached at 607-759-6131 or mstoughton@mstoughtongolf.com

Thank you for your continued support as we strive to make RHGC a course we all can be proud of.

Mike, Mark and the entire IGM staff

To book a lesson or have any questions regarding Matthew services he can be reached at 607-759-6131 or mstoughton@mstoughtongolf.com

Matthew Stroughton, Golf Digest Certified Instructor

Equestrian Center News

Your equestrian center continues to grow and fully establish itself. Red Horse Farms recently celebrated its first anniversary operating in Rose Hill! Thank you for all of your support and encouragement in making this a special and productive year.

One of my greatest passions in running this facility is providing an excellent horse training program. Being a professional trainer has been a dream of mine since I was a young girl. Quality show horses are expensive and were out of my price range. In order to compete, I had to pick-up horses that had issues, quirks, or were still untrained. I learned a lot of training techniques from trial and error and gained a really valuable understanding of equine behavior and learning. There is a lot more to becoming a professional trainer, but the foundation I have has enabled me to be very strategic when I create training plans for each of the horses I am privileged to train. I love seeing a horse change both physically and mentally so it can grow, relax, and truly enjoy its job – what a journey! A huge bonus is when people around the barn are wowed by the improvements they notice in the horses. Helping clients improve their horses is extremely rewarding. When I realize that they can feel they are riding a different horse – one that responds better or completes a challenge in a much more improved way – it means the world to me.

I have a barn full of horses, many lessons to teach throughout the week, and eight horses currently in training at the Rose Hill Equestrian Center. On top of basic board care, each horse in training receives customized grain feedings to meet its specific caloric needs. In order to perform optimally, these equine athletes often require nutritional supplementation beyond the high quality forage they are provided. Each training horse gets a set number of training rides per week. During a training ride, I will have set specific, individualized goals to help the horse develop the skillset it needs to be a confident and well-rounded performer. I make a point to incorporate learning opportunities from tacking the horse up, to starting the initial warm-up, all the way through to the final cool-down. At this time, I do about 7 training rides a day!

It is also important for these horses to be prepared to work in a show environment. Going to a show is, at minimum, a change of environment and routine. This alone could stress a horse causing it to be less focused. I make sure to give the horses I’m training several opportunities to get used to traveling to shows so they gain experiences outside of their home barn.

Many of the horses in training are investments for their owners. A horse that is in a professional training program and receiving show experience holds a higher value. These horses will not only be much more enjoyable for their current owners, but become especially appealing to amateurs (and their parents) who are seeking to purchase a horse that will help these newer riders build equitation skills and grow as competitors.

At the end of June, I will be going to Germany and Belgium to find two young horses for import. These horses will be in my training program and eventually be sold.

Tango is a pure Quarter Horse who hails from New York. He just turned 5 years old in mid-June and is exceptionally large for his breed. Tango has been in my training program for the last year and is an investment horse for a Rose Hill Resident. He has done exceptionally well at each of the shows I have taken him to and is exceeding expectations all around! He is a barn favorite.

ROSE HILL LGA news

Submitted by Bunny Stoykovich

Not only is our course looking great and IGM doing a fantastic job, the LGA continues to absorb new members, recognize how the course is improving, and actively participate in events and activities that make our league an asset to the course.

With the upcoming 4th of July Tournament (to be held on July 6th), we are working with the MGA to provide a fun event for all golfers to enjoy and to benefit Bluffton Self Help as our charity. Susan and David Tirard, Chairpersons, with associates from the MGA and LGA, are planning the Tournament and hopefully our restaurant, Fair Winds Bar and Grill, under the management of Nick and Sue Randall, will be fully operating that day!

We are also pleased that a number of new LGA members reside outside of Rose Hill Plantation. How fortunate we are to have a reputation for welcoming new members, many who have remained with our LGA for years.

We welcome any interested people to join our league. The cost is $30 a year and we have a $5/each, Chip In and Birdie Pool so for $35, a membership is totally complete. Our green fees reflect your membership in our organization. We play a game on Wednesday and Saturday, our play days, for $3.00 per game. You need a current GHIN number, and if you do not have one, we do allow you to play, apply for the GHIN and your play earns towards your GHIN. If you have any questions about Membership, please contact the Pro Shop.

Above: Sue Wolford and June Buggie.

ANNEX MINI-EXHIBIT

Submitted by Marguerite Carver, Library Caretaker

The Annex Library is proud to introduce a new exhibit as part of the Mini-Art Series. Currently, Rose Hill resident, Nancy McGregor, is loaning us part of her fine photography accomplishments.

In her own words: “......I’m a disobedient fine art photographer and writer who creates, curates, and cultivates traditional art as an expressive sword, a device, and a methodology to cobble together a frontier of beauty, hope, and enchantment. I specialize in art that is elegant and often quiet, but still rather untamed, generally made for those feral hero ladies who like serene spaces....”.

Nancy’s artwork will be available for your enjoyment now through end of August. Welcome, Nancy!

LITTER GETTERZ

The next Litter Getterz collection extravaganza to benefit the Beaufort County Convenience Centers will be held on August 10th. Come join us! Meet at the POA office at 8:00am! We are also proud to report that we exceeded 1,000 bags in May.

For more information, contact any of the following LG regulars: Bruce Clemens - bruce.wayne.clemens@gmail.com; Halle Welch - welchhalle@gmail.com; Lynn Zipse - lynnkingsley1@gmail.com; David Pratt - Dp002@gmail.com.

Notable Neighbors

Notable NEIGHBOR

Bruce Clemens

Submitted by Lu Klaiber

Our Rose Hill Notable Neighbor, Bruce Clemens, shares his passion for serving the poor in Guatemala as well as highlights of his interesting career.

A short conversation with one of Bruce’s Fraternity brothers in his senior year at Cornell set him on a 52-year adventure. Bruce learned about Guatemala, a country in a civil war pitching rich oligarchs against poor Mayans (Bruce thought the Mayans were extinct). His fraternity brother described a town on the shores of a mile-high, 50 square-mile, 1,000 feet deep lake surrounded by three volcanoes. A priest, who lived on the lake, offered room and board to help the Mayans in their 11-year war against the rich oligarchs. Bruce hoped that his recently obtained engineering knowledge might even help. He thought: WOW! how could a 21-year old like me want anything more?

In 1972 soon after graduating, Bruce purchased a one-way ticket to Guatemala. His first day in Guatemala, Father Greg Schaffer, the founder of the San Lucas Mission and his eventual mentor, challenged him to build a water project. Bruce still remembers Father Greg’s taunt “big Ivy League engineer, bet you can’t get water from our lake (Lake Atitlan) to the Mayan lands.” Eventually Father Greg helped Bruce and a group of other young, pollyannaish volunteers set up a non-profit for water projects – The People’s Consultants aka Agua del Pueblo (AdP) USA. Since then, AdP has completed more than 500 potable water and sanitation projects for 1,000 villages and 500,000 residents.

Bruce lived in Guatemala for eight years building AdP before returning for a Masters at the Kennedy School, a PhD at the University of Tennessee, and to marry the love of his life, Donna Raines.

Bruce’s eventual “day jobs” included USEPA in Washington DC, and Bechtel Environmental in Oak Ridge, TN and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He managed an annual Bechtel budget of $100,000,000 cleaning up sites contaminated in the Manhattan Project (to build the Atomic Bomb). He also held tenure-track faculty positions at James Madison, Western New England, and Furman Universities.

Bruce tries to bring students and others to Guatemala to learn about AdP annually. He’s recruiting for his next trip. The next trip is from January 26 to February 5, 2025. Full details are here: https://bit.ly/3zblu7j. If interested, contact Bruce directly at (864)423-5559 or bruce.wayne.clemensd@gmail.com.

When Bruce and Donna retired, they sold their home, bought an RV and toured the US to find a place to live. They ultimately chose Rose Hill for the natural beauty, access to water, the Hilton Head beaches, Colleton Point, equestrian opportunity, value, and most importantly, a budget for Pickleball Courts!

Top: Example of the results of that discussion of two fraternity brothers Middle: Lake Atitlan Bottom: Inauguration of a recent water project

Rose Hill kids know how to have fun!

New Member Liaison Positions

A liaison is defined as “a person who acts as a link to assist communication and cooperation between groups of people”.

This is the exact role the Board and the POA needed as we started our relationship with the new restaurant vendor – Fair Winds Bar and Grill. Steve Villante was appointed as the Member Liaison to the Restaurant and he jumped in and provided great support to Samantha and Nick Randall and kept the Board and the POA well informed of decisions needed and updated status.

To follow that model, Jack Menzie was appointed as the Member Liaison to the Golf Course to provide the same link and assistance between the Board, the POA and IGM – our golf course management company.

Another member liaison position was created to provide communication and coordination with Rose Hill residents as the fight continued over the 5B road project proposed by the Town of Bluffton. Mike Hagen is serving as the Member Liaison for the Elimination of the 5B Road Project and has provided valuable information to our community on upcoming public meetings and hearings.

A heart-felt thanks go out to Steve Villante, Jack Menzie and Mike Hagen for serving in these new roles and providing their expertise, patience and hard work for the benefit of the Rose Hill community.

I r r i g a t i o n • L a n d s c a p i n g • W a t e r - u s e M o n i t o r i n g

news from Caring Neighbors

Submitted by Jane Phipps

Caring Neighbors was pleasantly surprised that the Ladies Golf Association chose our non-profit organization to receive the proceeds from their St. Patricks’s Day Tournament!

We are so grateful that the Rose Hill residents recognize the value of our group within the Bluffton area as well as the importance of the services we provide for the Senior population of our community. For many people, our assistance is all that they can rely on in terms of providing them needed transportation to medical appointments, dialysis, food shopping, running errands, having home visits, and temporarily being assisted after surgeries. We extend our deepest gratitude to the LGA for helping us meet our annual financial obligations!

In the spirit of charity, Caring Neighbors was once again honored to be chosen as one of the recipients of some of the proceeds of the RCB Heritage Golf Tournament held at Harbour Town Golf Course in April. We want to thank all of you who pledged money to our organization via the Birdies for Charity contest that was held throughout the course of this event. We not only received the amount that you pledged, but the Heritage Foundation matched 20% of your contribution!

On May 4, our Director, Sheryl Inglefield and Board member Susan Hazlett attended the 2024 Bluffton Nonprofit Expo held at the Bluffton Branch Library. Over 30 vendors were on hand to answer questions about their charity and to explain how they’re making a difference for the residents of Bluffton. Mission

statements and services provided were explained to the attendees. Caring Neighbors was especially interested in recruiting volunteers as we are currently experiencing a shortage in this area. If you are interested in joining us, please visit our website at www.caring-neighbors.org.

From May 6 - 10, Caring Neighbors held a Food and Basic Needs Drive for Bluffton Self-Help. Donation bins for needed items were available at the POA Office, the Annex, and Colleton Point. Many of the seniors that we service rely on BSH for their weekly food supply so we’re always happy to help keep the shelves stocked. As always, the residents of Rose Hill were very generous in supporting this cause….thank you very much!

Sheryl Inglefield and Board member Susan Hazlett attended the 2024 Bluffton Nonprofit Expo.

Utilize the POA website to access minutes of Board & Committee meetings, governing documents, and the community news feed!

POA Email Alerts

When deciding on your email or alert preferences if you decide to only subscribe to 1 thing it should be the POA ALERTS. This is where we will post information that all residents need to know, such as unexpected road closures, POA Office closures and anything of significant importance.

Rose Hill is Now on Instagram!

We are excited to announce the launch of Rose Hill Plantation’s new Instagram account! Follow us to stay updated on our amenities, including golf, equestrian activities, rentals, events, and our upcoming restaurant. To support our page, scan the QR code or click the attached link.

This is a new addition for Rose Hill, and the page is definitely in its “growing phase”. Unlike the Rose Hill POA Announcement Facebook page this is a public page to allow us to share the beauty of Rose Hill and all it has to offer!

www.instagram.com/rose_hill_plantation/