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.

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. 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

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

http://www.mountvintage.org/activities/book_club/book_club_2010_11.pdf

Tear up the old schedule and follow the new one. The significant changes are:

October: The Scout with Susan Vines
November: Nickel & Dimed with Michelle Randrup
April: Sister Santee with Ken Burger

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.

Decorating volunteers are needed for the 4th of July celebration. There are 2 different times you can volunteer. If you can help, please come to the pool area on Saturday, June 26, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Also, the tables and tent will be decorated the morning of the celebration, July 3rd. That will start at 7:30 a.m. in order to be finished by the start of the parade. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you and make plans to attend the parade and all the festivities on Saturday, July 3.

Editor's note: Mount Vintage is celebrating the "Fourth" on Saturday, the third.

The list of books that we selected for July 2010 through June 2011 has been posted on the website.  Click on the link for the full list (PDF).

The Mac Vintage (Macintosh Users) Group will meet on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Town Center. The main topic is iPhoto.

Rodney Ashcraft is an Edgefield County Council Member.  He is running for re-election this year.  The primary election is June 8.  The following meetings will be held at the Mount Vintage Town Center.

I have included a list of meetings that are being held regarding my campaign and would like to invite anyone who has not yet been contacted to attend any of these meetings.  I would also encourage anyone to contact those who do not have email accounts so that they will be able to attend.  We will be accepting questions and donations.

May 12    6:30pm    Town Center

May 16    4:00pm    Town Center

May 19    7:00pm    Town Center

May 24    6:30pm    Town Center

Thank you,

Rodney Ashcraft