Restarting MountVintage.org

I've been neglecting this website for a while, but I'm happy to announce that we're going to restart MountVintage.org this summer. Given the recent initiatives by the HOA to improve communication among the residents, I feel that I should make an effort to update the site.

I will remind our readers that this is an independent website. We're happy to cooperate with the HOA, the developer, and other groups, but all of us will make our own decisions. This site is focused on providing useful information for the residents of Mount Vintage, not selling real estate.

If anyone would like to contribute information to the website, please send email to webmaster@mountvintage.org. Your comments and suggestions are welcome.

Best Regards,
Steve Miner
webmaster@mountvintage.org

Vintage Victors for a Cure results

Over $18,000 was raised for the Breast Cancer Prevention Coalition.

You are invited to view MVPLGA Publicity's photo album: Vintage Victors for a Cure 2011

Vintage Victors for a Cure results

Over $18,000 was raised for the Breast Cancer Prevention Coalition.

You are invited to view MVPLGA Publicity's photo album: Vintage Victors for a Cure 2011

Kandy Waters Memorial Classic

Ryan Blaum shot a 66 on the final day to win the Kandy Waters Memorial Classic by one stroke at -16.  The tournament was played at Mount Vintage Plantation Golf Course as part of the NGA/Hooters Tour.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOA meeting

There will be an HOA meeting on Monday, August 1, at 6:00 in the Town Center.  The agenda was not announced.

Grandkids Camp pictures

A selection of photos from Barbara Hooker taken during Grandkids Week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Mount Vintage Independence Day Party

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Independence Day Air Show

We have some amateur, hand-held video from the air show kicking off the Independence Day celebration at Mount Vintage. (The party was held on July 2, 2011.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLlZJOuvszQ

Golf Club

Talmadge Knight writes: "Effective immediately, Plantation Alliance, LLC will assume full operational control of Mount Vintage Plantation Golf Club as well as the Athletic Center."

Ownership change

Bettis Rainsford announced today that he has sold all his interests in Mount Vintage companies to Talmadge Knight. That should resolve most of the legal issues between the partners. Apparently, Knight will be the sole developer in charge of Mount Vintage going forward.

Homeowners meeting webcast

The webcast begins at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.

http://www.wfxg.com/global/link.asp?l=473992

They will also archive the video for later viewing.

HOA Annual Meeting on January 31

The Annual Meeting of the Mount Vintage Plantation Homeowners' Association will be held on Monday, January 31, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mount Vintage Plantation Athletic Club and Town Center.

All Property Owners are urged to attend.

Pictures from the Hike last week

Many thanks to Jim and Susan and the rest of the Outdoor Travel Club
for organizing the Fall Hike. Here are a couple of pictures of our
intrepid hikers.

Alzheimer's Memory Walk recap

Last Saturday, a team from Mount Vintage participated in the Alzheimer's Memory Walk in downtown Augusta.  Thanks to everyone who walked and donated to the event.  The grand total was over $90,000 in donations.

The Augusta Chronicle published an article about the walk:

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2010-11-06/walk-advocates-cure-honors-alzheimers-patients

Here's a picture from the Chronicle:

For more information about the Alzheimer's Association, please see alz.org.

Halloween at the Grille

Monday's Homeowner Meeting

I'm sorry that I wasn't able to attend the meeting on Monday night. Someone gave me a quick overview. All property owners should be getting more information about the assessments and increases in HOA dues soon. The golf course is being taken over by Mike Hooker with the intention of making it a private club. Golf members will have to pay an assessment to keep their membership. The new golf and athletic fees will be announced soon. That's all I can say at the moment. If you have questions, you should contact Jay Rusch, jayr@mountvintage.com, 803-279-5422.

If you have more information about the meeting or would like to publish an opinion, please send email to webmaster@mountvintage.org.

Property Owners Meeting on July 19

The Mount Vintage developer sent out the following announcement. We have no additional information at this time. A report will be posted here sometime after the meeting.

> Members / Property Owners,
>
> You are invited to attend a residence [sic] meeting at 6:30pm on Monday, July 19th at the North Augusta Community Center.
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> The purpose of this meeting is to announce the restructuring of Mount Vintage Plantation including the Town Center and Golf Club.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Talmadge Knight
> Charles Blackston

Book Club updates the book list

We have a new schedule – same books, different months. The new schedule (PDF) can be downloaded here:

Independence Day party at Mount Vintage

Table decorations

 

Cooking

 

Poolside decorations

 

Air show

 

Up in the Air

 

Golf Course Update

The committee of homeowners investigating the feasibility of buying the Mount Vintage golf course and operating it as a member-owned facility has announced that they have terminated their work and will be disbanding their organization. They were recently informed by Talmadge Knight, the Mount Vintage developer, that he has decided to pursue a different path. Additional information from Mr. Knight is expected in a few weeks.

The Feasibility Committee had planned a meeting for tonight (June 21), and conference calls during the week. These are canceled in light of the developer's decision.

The editor of MountVintage.org thanks the committee for its work.