11
WHAT’S NEWS THE VILLAGER | SEPTEMBER 2012 One-thousandth Home Start Savannah Lakes Village crossed a major milestone in July with the start of the community’s 1,000th home. A special dedication will be held in the fall. Look for more information. Pg 1 SLV Branding Initiative Savannah Lakes Village hasn’t changed, yet the community is all new. Pg 2 PickleBall Hits SLV A pickle ball clinic will be held Thursday, October 11 at 11 a.m. on court #5. Pg 3 Fall Outdoor Concerts The next outdoor picnic and concert will be held on September 24 at 5 p.m. Ashby Stokes will be performing. Pg 3 Play It Your Way Golf Bundles Be prepared for the best golf days of the year! Pg 4 Resident Reviews Your first-hand experiences can help individu- als researching SLV as a future place to live. Pg 5 Building Community Next Session: September 25. Pg 6 Photo Recaps Pictures from just a few of SLV’s most recent events. Pg 10 Above & Beyond Service New training programs launched. Pg 11 SLV Growth Surpasses Major Milestone Savannah Lakes Village crossed a major milestone this summer as the one-thousandth single-family home began construction at 116 Hamilton Lane in the Monticello Neighborhood. Lee Builders Inc., a builder who has been active in Savannah Lakes Village for 16 years, presented the plans to the Architectural Control Committee and began construction on the spec home in July. The Montgomery Homeplan (pictured below) was listed for $279,000, which included home construction, lot, and landscaping package. On September 17, Village Real Estate informed us that Gary and Micki Shafer are in the process of buying the “milestone home”, with plans to begin living in Savannah Lakes Village by the end of the year. The Shafers are from Vienna, VA, where they both served and worked in the armed forces. The home start, along with other recent home starts, raises the total number of single family homes to 1,002. With 39 town homes, the community now has a total of 1,041 dwellings. A New Look for News! Welcome to the all-new Villager newsletter! The new format has a three part focus: 1.) communicate upcoming events to SLV residents, 2.) keep property owners informed on activities/events for planning visits to their community, 3.) share with families researching recreation-based communities the lifestyle that SLV has to offer and for planning their visit. Please take the time to forward the newsletter to friends, family, and colleagues who are considering relocation to the Carolinas. Nothing is more powerful than a personal invitation, and we all agree that Savannah Lakes Village on Lake Thurmond is an amazing place to live! Welcome Gary and Micki Shafer! The Shafers are buying SLV’s 1,000 single-family home, located at 116 Hamilton Lane. Aside from a great home with a modern floor plan, the Shafers will enjoy spectacular views of the lakeside 3rd hole of the Monticello Golf Club. A BREIF LOOK AT THE LATEST 1 Lake Thurmond - South Carolina Savannah Lakes Village S L V ! Th Shf b i SL V1

The Villager Newsletter - September 2012

Embed Size (px)

DESCRIPTION

News from Savannah Lakes Village on Lake Thurmond, South Carolina.

Citation preview

Page 1: The Villager Newsletter - September 2012

WHAT’S NEWS

THE VILLAGER | SEPTEMBER 2012

One-thousandth Home StartSavannah Lakes Village crossed a major milestone

in July with the start of the community’s 1,000th

home. A special dedication will be held in the

fall. Look for more information. Pg 1

SLV Branding InitiativeSavannah Lakes Village hasn’t changed, yet

the community is all new. Pg 2

PickleBall Hits SLVA pickle ball clinic will be held Thursday,

October 11 at 11 a.m. on court #5. Pg 3

Fall Outdoor Concerts The next outdoor picnic and concert will be

held on September 24 at 5 p.m. Ashby Stokes

will be performing. Pg 3

Play It Your Way Golf Bundles Be prepared for the best golf days of the year!

Pg 4

Resident ReviewsYour first-hand experiences can help individu-

als researching SLV as a future place to live.

Pg 5

Building CommunityNext Session: September 25. Pg 6

Photo RecapsPictures from just a few of SLV’s most recent

events. Pg 10

Above & Beyond ServiceNew training programs launched. Pg 11

SLV Growth Surpasses Major MilestoneSavannah Lakes Village crossed a major milestone this summer as the one-thousandth

single-family home began construction at 116 Hamilton Lane in the Monticello

Neighborhood. Lee Builders Inc., a builder who has been active in Savannah Lakes Village for

16 years, presented the plans to the Architectural Control Committee and began construction

on the spec home in July. The Montgomery Homeplan (pictured below) was listed for

$279,000, which included home construction, lot, and landscaping package. On September

17, Village Real Estate informed us that Gary and Micki Shafer are in the process of buying the

“milestone home”, with plans to begin living in Savannah Lakes Village by the end of the year.

The Shafers are from Vienna, VA, where they both served and worked in the armed forces. The

home start, along with other recent home starts, raises the total number of single family

homes to 1,002. With 39 town homes, the community now has a total of 1,041 dwellings.

A New Look for News!Welcome to the all-new Villager newsletter! The new format has a three part focus:

1.) communicate upcoming events to SLV residents, 2.) keep property owners informed on

activities/events for planning visits to their community, 3.) share with families researching

recreation-based communities the lifestyle that SLV has to offer and for planning their visit.

Please take the time to forward the newsletter to friends, family, and colleagues who are

considering relocation to the Carolinas. Nothing is more powerful than a personal invitation,

and we all agree that Savannah Lakes Village on Lake Thurmond is an amazing place to live!

Welcome Gary and Micki Shafer! The Shafers are buying SLV’s 1,000 single-family home,

located at 116 Hamilton Lane. Aside from a great home with a modern floor plan, the Shafers

will enjoy spectacular views of the lakeside 3rd hole of the Monticello Golf Club.

A BREIF LOOK AT THE LATEST

1

Lake Thurmond - South CarolinaSavannah Lakes VillageS L V

! Th Sh f b i SLV’ 1

Page 2: The Villager Newsletter - September 2012

Savannah Lakes Village Branding Initiative to

Bolster Unique Destinationand Natural Environment

Savannah Lakes Village hasn’t changed, yet the community is all

new.

That’s because we have been working hard to carefully craft a new

identity, in essence, reinventing the way that we adapt and talk

about our 23 year old community in the face of rapidly changing

recreational lifestyle interests of today’s and tomorrow’s buyers.

The first change that is noticed is a departure from the dated “golf

crest” style of the old logo. With thousands of golf course

communities across the southeast from which to choose, Savannah

Lakes Village’s opportunity is to appeal to the couple who values the

lake and the surrounding public parks and forest land as much as

they value the golf courses, recreation center, tennis complex, and

other amenities.

This is not much unlike the true buying motivations of our

community’s existing residents and property owners. Previous

surveys of the membership have identified the lake and the natural

environment as being the key decision factors for buying in

Savannah Lakes Village, versus other communities that offer similar

facilities and amenities as SLV. Most importantly from a community

growth perspective, these are the same criteria that are consistently

identified in market research surveys regarding the purchase

motivators of today's and tomorrow's buyers (particularly the

boomer segment that is now between 48 – 66 years old). This is

the sweet spot for Savannah Lakes Village where market trends

meet our community's authentic strengths and create a very visible

point of difference for couples that are trying to decide between

5,000 + golf course communities across the South.

Another notable addition to the community’s brand mark is the

phrase “Lake Thurmond - SC.” A stronger connection with the lake

and South Carolina within the brand mark is very strategic. Lake

living now ranks closely with coastal living as a preferred

destination, while North and South Carolina are now the top two

most preferred states for inmigration for families seeking

recreational/retirement communities. The connection with South

Carolina also supports the ongoing relationship we have with South

Carolina Tourism and the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor.

The rebranding project was identified and budgeted as a part of the

2012 marketing plan, which was prepared in 2011 and presented

earlier this year. The need for rebranding was also documented in

the recent strategic plan. We have been working on the rebranding

process for over a year now. With a very strong and favorable

community response to the proposed branding report presented

and distributed in August, we are moving forward with advertising

copy, printed promotional materials, new website development,

and new signage programs. New postcards and vehicle window

decals are now available at the Savannah Lakes Village facilities.

Additional merchandise will be available soon.

Savannah Lakes Village SavannahLakes.com 2

t f S h L k Vill h

The Village’s new logo reflects the values that we as a community

place on the parks, forest, waterways, and wildlife that make up

the remarkable natural environments that surround us.{

{

Page 3: The Villager Newsletter - September 2012

Recreation News & Events

Pickle Ball is Here!A pickle ball demonstration/clinic will be

held Thursday, October 11 at 11 a.m. on court

#5. The program will cover pickleball basics

with demonstrations of service, point

scoring, and an exhibition game. There will

be an opportunity for questions/answers

afterwards, and possibly even an opportunity

to give the game a try for yourself. This is an

exciting new sport that is easily picked up.

The official website for pickleball is

www.usapa.org .

Fall Hours of OperationsThe Recreation Center will adjust hours of

front desk staff on Sundays starting

September 30. We encourage you to stop by

the front desk to activate your after hours key

cards if necessary prior to September 29

during regular operating hours.

Line DancingLine Dancing classes will resume on Tuesday,

September 25 at 6 p.m. Please note new day.

Bible StudyBible Study will start back on Thursdays at

7 p.m. beginning September 13, 2012.

Power Squadron Change of Watch Social & DinnerThe Power Squadron Change of Watch will be

on November 10, 2012, Social at 6 p.m.

Dinner at 7 p.m.

Discussion GroupThe next discussion group will meet

September 4,2012 in the Recreation Center

card room and will continue every Tuesday at

10 a.m.

Community Theatre PerformancesThe SLV Community Theatre will hold their

fall play “Winter Love” by Susan Hoerger on

Friday, October 26th at 6:30 and Saturday,

October 27th at 6:30 and Sunday, October

28th at 3 p.m.

Tennis ClinicImprove your backhand - learn to slice, flat,

top spin, lob, drop shot and swing volley.

Saturday, September 22 @ 9:00 am. Sign up

at the AC. $15.00pp

Outdoor ConcertsThe next outdoor picnic and concert will be

held on September 24 at 5 p.m. Ashby Stokes

of the Ashby Stokes Band will be performing.

We will have badminton, ladder ball, crochet,

bocce ball, and cornhole set up for your

entertainment! The final outdoor concert of

the year will be held on October 15th at 5

p.m. with Jake Bartley performing.

SLV TENNIS...More than just court time.

FALL TENNIS MIXER DATES9/29 at 8:30 a.m., 10/27 at 8:30 a.m.

and 11/17 at 9 a.m.

COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER | 864.391.4180

Savannah Lakes Village SavannahLakes.com 3

BORDER WARS - FALL MATCHESOctober 6 - at Augusta Country Club

October 13 - 2 p.m. - Augusta Country Club at SLV

Come cheer on the SLV team. These matches will lead up

to the 2012 State Championship Tournament.

S

t

S.

.

MATCHESVIEW THE RECREATION CALENDAR

SavannahLakes.com

For Hours of Operations:

www.SavannahLakes.com/hours

Page 4: The Villager Newsletter - September 2012

STARTINGTEE TIME

is now 8 a.m. every day

except Thursday.

Golf News

Club ChampionshipThe Men's and Women's Club Championship is scheduled for

September 28 &29. The SLV Championship is open to any property

owner. Sign-up sheets are available in both golf shops.

The entry fee is $20.00.

Green Tee Golf GroupGreen Tee golf is for anyone and everyone. This group tees up

about 150 yards out from the green and play in from there. Strictly

fun - fun -fun. After play, the group hangs around the 19th hole to

review their many wonderful (or not so wonderful) shots and

laugh a lot. For more information about the Green Tee Golf Group,

contact Dolores Smallwood at [email protected].

Fore Fun Golf GroupEvery Thursday at the Tara golf course the fore fun golf group tees

off at 4 p.m., with sign ups from 3:30 to 3:45. Fore Fun is an

excellent way to meet and socialize with others in the SLV

community. The group plays a 9 hole scramble (captains choice)

and most stay afterwards to eat at Tara. Come enjoy the low golf

rates in the afternoon and no extra money for the game.

WGA LuncheonThe Annual WGA Closing Luncheon will be held on November 15,

2012 at the Recreation Center. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. with the

meeting beginning at 11 a.m. with lunch to follow.

Get Ready for Some of the Best Golf of the Season!“Play It Your Way” Golf Packages Available for Repurchase.

Golf News & EventsTARA GOLF SHOP: 864.391.4115 | MONTICELLO GOLF SHOP: 864.391.4175

Men’s Member Guest 2012Final planning is underway for a great three-day member guest

event, October 11 - 13. All rounds will be played at the Monticello

Golf Club this year, along with great social events in the evenings at

the Tara Clubhouse. We are currently in need of at least one

more team. Call or stop by either golf shop for registration

details.

7th Annual MonTara CupThe 2012 MonTara Cup is scheduled for October 25, 26, & 27, 2012.

There will be a 24 person invited field. The selection process will be

based on the new handicaps. The invitations to participate will be

extended during the third week in September, we anticipate to

golfers with 10.0 handicap index or less. Play will be Ryder Cup

style, two-man teams the first two days, and individual match play

the final day, followed by an awards dinner for players and spouses.

Play will be one day at the Tara golf course, and two days at the

Monticello golf course. Spectators are welcome. Look for more

information to follow soon.

Savannah Lakes Village SavannahLakes.com 4

5% off$285

5% off$522.50

10% off$990

10% off $540

Make sure that you are prepared for some of the best golf

days of the year! Play It Your Way golf packages are available

for purchase. If you are getting low, just stop by either golf

shop to renew your prepaid round cards. These cards may be

used by you, your spouse, as well as by close blood relatives,

i.e., siblings, sons and daughters, and grandchildren who

visit you. Cards are not transferable between members. Cart

and trail fees are payable at the 2012 rates. All prepaid

rounds expire December 31, 2012.

S L

Fall is a beautiful time of year to tee it up

in Savannah Lakes Village.

VIEW THE GOLF CALENDAR

SavannahLakes.com

For Hours of Operations:

www.SavannahLakes.com/hours

Page 5: The Villager Newsletter - September 2012

New MenusArriving InOctober!

Upcoming EventsOutside of regular operations, here are several upcoming events. Call

the Tara Clubhouse for more information and reservations.

Pub NightThe next Pub Nite will be the end of October. This will also be the

annual Halloween Party, so start working on your costumes now. We

will award prizes for various categories. Watch for the date and time.

Golf NewsClubhouse/Social News & EventsTARA CLUBHOUSE 864.391.4163 | MONTICELLO CLUBHOUSE: 864.391.4185

Neighborhood Dinners

TARA NEIGHBORHOOD DINNER

The Tara Neighborhood will meet at the Tara Clubhouse on September

21 for a delicious make-your-own tacos & fajitas buffet. Fill your taco

bowl with all your favorite ingredients, and meet your neighbors

while they do the same! Social begins at 5 p.m. with dinner at 5:30

p.m. Price is $12.95. Please RSVP by September 18 to neighborhood

coordinator Kay Zeaser at 391-3071.

MAGNOLIA DINNERMagnolia residents... Mark your calendars for the next neighborhood

dinner set for October 5, 5:30 p.m. at the Tara Clubhouse. Enjoy a

delicious fish fry, with fried and grilled tilapia, chicken fingers, cole

slaw, potato wedges, & hush puppies . Tea and coffee is included in

the price of $12.95. Tax and Tip not included in the price. Come early

to enjoy your favorite beverages at the 19th hole before dinner. Come

out to meet and greet your neighbors and friends. As usual, if we have

50 or more attending desert will be included! Contact Lois Wurst at

391-8014 with your reservations before October 2nd.

Savannah Lakes Village SavannahLakes.com 5

VIEW THE CLUBHOUSE CALENDAR

SavannahLakes.com

Private Communities.com (one of our many online feature pages

promoting Savannah Lakes Village to families researching

recreation-based master planned communities) recently added a

“Resident Review” feature to their services.

Your first-hand experiences can help families who are considering

relocation.

Please take the time to complete a short online form and submit

your own review of living in Savannah Lakes Village. Your review

may also be selected for use in our new community website that is

currently being developed.

To participate, go to http://tinyurl.com/SLV-Resident-Review-Form

Resident Reviews

For Hours of Operations:

www.SavannahLakes.com/hours

Friday, October 5

Fish Fry – 12.95

Sunday, October 7

Sunday Night Dinner

Friday, October 19

Octoberfest Dinner - $12.95

Friday, October 26

Cookout – 11.95

Monday, October 29

Ladies Lunch Bunch

Page 6: The Villager Newsletter - September 2012

25 While driving in

Savannah Lakes Village,

please drive slow and watch for

bikers, pedestrians, and golf carts.

SPEEDLIMIT

Vill

t h f

ts

Upcoming Events Rod & Gun Club Member Events, except where noted.

Join the Rod & Gun Club for only $25 per year per person.

LADIES DAY AT THE RANGESeptember 22 - 9 a.m. - Pistol Range

RIFLE RANGE OUTINGTBD- FT. Gordon Military Base

COCKTAIL SOCIALFor 10/16 Tournament Participants

October 15 - 7 p.m.

WOMEN’S & MEN’S FISHINGTOURNAMENT & FISH FRYOctober 16: Tournament: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Fish Fry 5 p.m. - Recreation Center Pavilion

FALL SHOOT & ANNUAL DINNER/MEETINGOctober 29 at Hickory Knob Resort Park

2 p.m. - Fall Shoot

5 p.m. - Happy Hour

6 p.m. - Annual Meeting & Dinner

New Skeet Shooting TimeThe skeet group now meets at 9 a.m. every Tuesday at Hickory

Knob. All skill levels are welcome to join in on the fun. Members

cost is $6 per 25 target round if you bring your own gun and

ammunition. Hickory Knob can provide a gun and ammunition for

$16 per round but you need to call the park office in advance.

Building Community Planning SessionsNext session: Tuesday, September 25 2012

10 a.m. - Tara Clubhouse

Community Coffees are a continuation of the presentations and

ongoing discussions from the February and May Town Hall meetings.

These coffees are much more casual in nature than the town hall

meetings, and designed to encourage participative discussion and

sharing of ideas.

For background on Building Community concepts that have been

talked about in various meetings, watch videos of the August 7 and

June 26 discussion sessions and the May 17 Town Hall Meeting on

SLV's Building Community Video Channel:

http://www.vimeo.com/channels/buildingcommunityslv

Future videos will also be posted to this site, which will also accessible

through the member's only section of www.SavannahLakes.com.

Monticello Neighborhood Picnic at Baker Creek Park- Meet at Noon - Lunch at 1 p.m.

- Games with prizes after lunch

- For more information, contact Gene Graziano at 391-8075.

a.m. Tara Clubhouse

Other Events

Savannah Lakes Village SavannahLakes.com 6

Page 7: The Villager Newsletter - September 2012

Board News & Events

Upcoming Meetings

TOWN HALL MEETINGOctober 3 at 6 p.m. - Recreation Center

Topic: Tara Clubhouse Renovation Process

TOWN HALL MEETINGOctober 16 at 6 p.m. - Recreation Center

Topic: Marketing

OCTOBER BOARD MEETINGOctober 17 at 9 a.m. - Recreation Center

2013 BUDGET PRESENTATIONNovember 1 at 6 p.m. - Recreation Center

NOVEMBER BOARD MEETINGNovember 14 at 9 a.m. - Recreation Center

ANNUAL BOARD MEETINGNovember 15 at 6 p.m. - Recreation Center

Town Hall Meetings Set For Tara Renovation Process

Earlier this year, the Board in cooperation with the Food Services Committee authorized the

creation of an ADHOC Committee to determine the need, cost and value of upgrading dining

facilities. The members of the ADHOC Committee include a cross section of our community

including representatives from the Board, the Finance, Golf, Strategic Planning and Food

Services Committees, as well as David Twiggs, COO; Larry Dinkins, CFO, Jerry Kent, F&B

Director, and, also two "at large" members, Lou Reste and Ken Bastow.

The committee has met many times over the past few months to first of all identify all the

issues and challenges that need to be addressed to support the community's dining require-

ments and increase member utilization, while all the time keeping in mind that any changes

recommended for our facilities, particularly at Tara, need to accommodate all types of

functions and activities from upscale events to casual dining. Equally important is the fact

that our community needs a facility that will be appealing to, and, attract prospective buyers

to support the growth of our community.

The Committee has developed a preliminary plan to address the above issues and set two

townhall meetings to present the plan. The first meeting was held on September 12, 2012,

and was attended by 150 members.

The second meeting will take place on October 3, 2012 at 6 p.m. at the Recreation Center.

Savannah Lakes Village SavannahLakes.com 7

2012 Purchase IncentivesMAKE YOUR MOVE TO THE LAKE!

Act swiftly... These incentives are available on contracts made before 12/31/12

*New construction homes under contract before 12/31/12: » Complimentary Golf (unlimited green and cart) for 1 year » Complimentary Recreation Center pass for 1 year » Complimentary Community Dock slip for 1 year, based on availability. Incentive is for interior and golf homesites only. Community dock slip offer not valid for Lakefront homesites.

*Pre-existing homes under contract before 12/31/12: » Complimentary Golf (unlimited green and cart) for 6 months » Complimentary Recreation Center pass for 6 months

* The Details: » Maximum of two per household for Golf & Recreation Center memberships, must be redeemed at the same time » For new construction incentives, the anniversary date to begin on certificate of occupancy date, unless owner desires to redeem prior to home completion » For pre-existing home purchases, the 6 month timeline will begin on closing date » Incentives may not be transferred to other members or guests

Page 8: The Villager Newsletter - September 2012

Community Chorus - Fall 2012The McCormick County Community Chorus will be presenting their

Christmas Concert at the Recreation Center on Thursday, December 6

(7:30 pm) and Sunday, December 9 (3 pm).

Become a Community Chorus Member: Rehearsals began on

Monday, September 10 at the McCormick United Methodist Church at

7 pm. There are no auditions. You decide what part fits you.. Alto,

Soprano, Tenor or Bass. At the first rehearsal, we will be paying our

dues ($10), collecting our music and catching up with each others

news the first half hour and then start our rehearsal at 7:30 pm. For

more information, contact Barb Shelley (Chorus Publicity Chair) at

[email protected] or 391-4346

Dailey & Vincent to Open for GLPA SeasonIf you're a bluegrass music fan, you'll want to be at Lander University

on Monday evening, October 8, when Greenwood Lander Performing

Arts opens its 66th season with Dailey & Vincent, who music critics

have described as "the hottest band in bluegrass." They've been

named the International Bluegrass Music Association's entertainers

of the year and vocal group of the year three years in a row. In 2011,

they took home seven Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music

Association awards. Tickets for Dailey & Vincent are $30 for adults and

$25 for young people under 18 and may be purchased by calling the

GLPA office at 864-388-8326. When you call, ask about season passes

for all five shows in GLPA's outstanding 2012-2013 season.

Dinner with O'Keefe Friday, September 21 the McCormick Arts Council (MACK) is holding

their next dining event under the stars on the veranda of the MACK.

Dinner with O'Keefe will consist of an excellent three course meal.

You will have the opportunity to visit with O'Keefe herself during the

evening. After dinner, over dessert and coffee, you will be

entertained with a brief lecture about Georgia O'Keefe. This is a very

popular event that the MACK enjoys providing for you. Tickets are

available at the MACK at a cost of $25 for members and $30 members

for non-members. For more information/tickets, call 864-852-3216.

Garden of the Month

The McCormick Garden Club is pleased to honor the Savannah Point

entrance of Savannah Lake Village as the 2012 September Garden of

the Month. While it has always been an attractive entrance, about

five years ago the residents with Josh Sandt as the lead began

intensively managing the flora in public areas. The Savannah Point

volunteers have workdays as needed. They have planted over

10,000 daffodil bulbs and continue to add another 2,000 each year,

thus making a trip around the one way street in the spring an

absolute must! Next time you are on Huguenot Parkway, slow

down and enjoy the beauty of this entrance. If you have time, drive

Bereau Drive and you will see lovely garden vignettes the full length

of the street.

Corps Signs Coop Agreement for Campground OperationsThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Savannah District has

signed a cooperative agreement with Outdoor Recreation and

Outreach Inc. (OR&O) for the daily operations of five campgrounds

on Lake Thurmond. The agreement, signed July 25, will go into

effect on Oct. 1 at the following campgrounds: Modoc, Petersburg,

Raysville, Ridge Road, and Winfield. The Corps anticipates that

campers will not experience any significant changes in facilities and

services; however, the new agreement will change the way

camping fees are spent. "Our park visitors will see very little

difference in the way our parks are operated," said Scott Hyatt,

Corps Operations Project Manager for the J. Strom Thurmond

Project. "Instead of camping revenues going to the U.S. Treasury,

this new agreement will allow fees collected at a campground to be

re-invested in that particular campground."

Community News

Savannah Lakes Village SavannahLakes.com 8

Page 9: The Villager Newsletter - September 2012

Outdoor Outpost

FATS 50K Ultra Trail RunSunday, October 7, 2012 - 7 a.m.

Forks Area Trail System (FATS)

The course is a series of 4 loops - Great Wall, Deep Step, Skinny and

Brown Wave with the Great Wall Loop being repeated a second time.

The trails are single-track, shaded, rolling terrain, a few rocks and

roots, but very well maintained and very runnable.

There will be 4 fully-stocked aid stations with a wide variety of food

and drinks, plus additional water dropped at several locations, food

at the finish, unique finisher's awards, and no cut-off times.

Race Director: Terri Hayes 803-276-4596 or 803-537-6962

Registration Form: http://ultrasontrails.com/RegistrationForm.pdf

The Crazy K 5K Walk/Run

Saturday, November 10

8:30 a.m. at the Muscle Hutt in Plum Branch, SC

Registration Fee: $25 - Proceeds from the event go to the overall

winner’s charity of choice.

This will be a fun, family race with an option to go through various

obstacles during the race. All registered participants will receive a

dry fit shirt upon check-in. Please arrive by 8 a.m. for check-in.

Online registration available at Active.com. Registration forms also

available at The Muscle Hutt.

2012 Baker's Dozen Bike Race

WHAT: Baker's Dozen

WHEN: October 06, 2012

RAIN DATE: October 13, 2012

WHERE: Lick Fork Recreational Area

COST: $55 for IMBA/SORBA members,

$65 for non-members.

All proceeds go towards advocacy and

trail maintenance in the CSRA.

DESCRIPTION: The Baker's Dozen is 13 hour endurance mountain

bike race. Racers can ride the entire 13 hours solo, or on a relay team.

The goal of the race is to have fun! It's low key, and laid back. It's a

great way to spend the day with your friends.

IMPORTANT TIMES: Check in/registration will open at 7:30am, and

the race will start at 9:00am. The race ends exactly 13 hours after it

begins; any laps finished after the 13 hour mark will not count.

SCORING: Race timing and scoring is being handled with an

automated electronic system by the pros from Chain Busters.

FOOD: Bring your own. Grills are available in the campground.

LIMIT: Race is limited to 125 racers! If the race does not sell out early

then day of registration will be allowed, with a $10 price increase for

each class.

CLASSES:

Solo Male

Solo Female

2 Person Team

3 Person Team

4 Person Team

4 Person Coed Team (at least 2 females)

4 Person Senior Team (all riders above age 55)

, $ p

Savannah Lakes Village SavannahLakes.com 9

Page 10: The Villager Newsletter - September 2012

Photo Recaps

Savannah Lakes Village SavannahLakes.com10

Monticello Putting Green at first

light on day of reopening.

t

Practicing for putting contest as a part of

the Monticello Reopening Celebration

1st Annual Arts in the Blueway Paddle-MACKThe McCormick Arts Council (MACK) held its first "Arts in the Blueway" event

on Labor Day 2012 at the Baker Creek State Park cove and pavilion. Over 35

participants came out to enjoy a beautiful morning on the water. There were

kayaking heats, a learning station for first timers, and eco-tours. Everyone

had a great time, and best of all, over $1,000 was raised to support the local

arts programs at the MACK.

Monticello Reopening CelebrationMonticello reopened on August 13, with excellent reviews of the new MiniVerde Greens and

other renovations. If you have not had the chance, now is the time to make a tee time and

experience for yourself. Here’s a look back at the reopening celebration.

S L

Kayaks in-line and ready for the first heat of the “Arts in the Blueway Paddle-MACK”

Participants of the Paddle MACK await

final instructions.

SSavannah Lakes Village

p g

Gloria Bramble is a natural on a

Stand-Up Paddle Board!

For the latest images,follow our Flickr page at:www.flickr.com/photos/sc_lake_living/SC LAKE LIVING

After a cart parade, putting contest, and BBQ Dinner, it was time to dance to Rhonda McDaniel!

Page 11: The Villager Newsletter - September 2012

Savannah Lakes Village SavannahLakes.com 11

POSTCARDS & DECALS

Postcards and decals are now available

at SLV facilities. Postcards are $0.25 each, or $0.50 with a postcard stamp.

Outdoor vehicle window decals (with UV coating) are $1 each.

Look for SLV branded merchandise to be available soon.

LSLSSSS

Contact Us!

Lake Thurmond - South CarolinaSavannah Lakes Village

Connect With Us!

LITTLE RIVER BLUEWAY SAVANNAH LAKES VILLAGE

SavannahLakes.comLittleRiverBlueway.orgPlayTheLake.comW

EBSI

TES

WORDPRESS BLOG

SC LAKE LIVING

ADMINISTRATION

David Twiggs

Chief Operating Officer

[email protected]

Ofc. 864.391.4116

Larry Dinkins

Chief Financial Officer

[email protected]

Ofc. 864.391.4116

Betty Carol Jones

Director of Administration

& Human Resources

[email protected]

Ofc. 864-391-4116

Kirk Smith

Director of Marketing

[email protected]

Ofc. 864-391-4116

GOLF

Sam Adams

Director of Golf

[email protected]

Monticello GS: 864.391.4175

Tara Golf Shop: 864.391.4115

James Hunt

Monticello Golf Superintendent

[email protected]

Ofc. 864.391.4108

Bob McIntosh

Tara Golf Course Superintendent

[email protected]

Ofc. 864.391.4106

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Jerry Kent

Food & Beverage Director

[email protected]

Ofc. 864.391.4163

RECREATION

Pamela Royal

Director of Recreation

[email protected]

Ofc. 864.391.4180

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Phil Gates

Director of Community Services

[email protected]

Ofc. 864.391.4126

Above & Beyond ServiceSelect members of the Savannah Lakes Village team started

the “Above and Beyond” training program on August 20,

2012 and completed the program on September 17, 2012.

Each team member received a certificate of accomplishment

for completing the program and a lapel pin that reads “I Give

Above and Beyond Service”.

Employees who have

completed the training will be

wearing their “Above & Beyond”

lapel pins. Please let us know as you catch them giving

Above & Beyond Service. Additional departments and team

members will be receiving the training this fall.

VIDEO CHANNEL