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PUBLICATION DATE: MAY, 2012. IN THIS ISSUE: POA MEETING, MARCH 28: COMMMENTS AND REPORTS; SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNTS.
The workshop meeting scheduled for May 12th to discuss the pros and cons of the gate entry system was cancelled. At the April 28th POA meeting a presentation was made by 2 companies explaining their systems and advantages that each one provided. The differences between a transponder system and the bar code entry system was discussed. Our present system uses the transponder system. There is no doubt that we must upgrade our present system because it is an older system and replacement parts are no longer available.
President Gunsher made mention of the fact (related to the incident in Sanford, Florida) that our security company’s officers DO NOT carry any weapons. We do not have a Neighborhood Watch program in River Bridge. However, we do have residents who do posses concealed weapons permits. A reminder was made that anyone wishing to have their name and phone number published in the River Bridge directory must complete the consent form published in the May issue of the River Bridge Review. Consent forms can be picked up in the office. This is necessary under privacy laws.
The treasurer’s report made mention of the fact that their were 24 properties that were on “relief” status. The financial committee is meeting with president’s of those properties to assess the situation. The POA has provided approximately $75,000 in relief to those properties. A vote was taken to go forward with the lien foreclosure on the Pine Grove property. The vote was 15-0.
Our property manager gave an update on budgeted items. He also mentioned that the drought is still in effect and watering from lakes and wells is still in effect for one day a week. Those homeowners using the lakes and wells can switch back to city water if they can do this. The white fly problem is still an issue but there is a plan to plant 3 to 4 different hedges not affected by these flies. Gate arms at the Cresthaven gate are being broken more and more. Replacing the gate arms can be expensive. A proposal was made either to add a camera to view the tag number of the vehicle doing the damage or reposition the present camera to do this. It was noted that if the gate arm was broken by a visitor to a resident, the resident would be responsible for paying for the gate arm. A motion was made to include any vendor coming thru the Cresthaven gate to go to a residence, the resident would also be responsible for paying for a new gate arm. Motion was carried.
MORE SENIOR DISCOUNTS (Some may no longer be valid, check with store)
Cambria Suites: 20%-30% off (60+) Clarion: 20%-30% off (60+) Comfort Inn: 20%-30% off (60+) Comfort Suites: 20%-30% off (60+) Continental Airlines: no initiation fee for Continental Presidents Club & special fares for select destinations Dollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off (50+) Econo Lodge: 20%-30% off (60+) Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 5% off for AARP members Greyhound: 5% off (62+) Hampton Inns & Suites: 10% off when booked 72 hours in advance Hertz: up to 25% off for AARP members Holiday Inn: 10%-30% off depending on location (62+) Hyatt Hotels: 25%-50% off (62+) InterContinental Hotels Group: various discounts at all hotels (65+) Mainstay Suites: 10% off with Mature Traveler’s Discount (50+); 20%-30% off (60+) Marriott Hotels: 15% off (62+) Motel 6: 10% off (60+) Myrtle Beach Resort: 10% off (55+) National Rent-A-Car: up to 30% off for AARP members Quality Inn: 20%-30% off (60+) Rodeway Inn: 20%-30% off (60+) Sleep Inn: 20%-30% off (60+) Southwest Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount) Trailways Transportation System: various discounts for ages 50 and up United Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount) U.S. Airways: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
Activities And Entertainment AMC Theaters: up to 30% off (55+) Bally Total Fitness: up to $100 off memberships (62+) Busch Gardens Tampa: $3 off one-day tickets (50+) Carmike Cinemas: 35% off (65+) Cinemark/Century Theaters: up to 35% off U.S. National Parks: $10 lifetime pass; 50% off additional services including camping (62+) Regal Cinemas: 30% off Ripley’s Believe it or Not: @ off one-day ticket (55+) SeaWorld Orlando: $3 off one-day tickets (50+)
Cell Phone Discounts AT&T: Special Senior Nation 200 Plan $29.99/month (65+) Jitterbug: $10/month cell phone service (50+) Verizon Wireless: Verizon Nationwide 65 Plus Plan $29.99/month (65+).
Retail and Apparel Banana Republic: 10% off (50+) Bealls: 20% off first Tuesday of each month (50+) Belk’s: 15% off first Tuesday of every month (55+) Big Lots: 10% off Bon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount days (55+) C.J. Banks: 10% off every Wednesday (60+) Clarks: 10% off (62+) Dress Barn: 10% off (55+) Goodwill: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location) Hallmark: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location) Kmart: 20% off (50+) Kohl’s: 15% off (60+) Modell’s Sporting Goods: 10% off Rite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday (55+) The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: up to 50% off (55+) Stein Mart: 20% off red dot/clearance items first Monday of every month (55+)
Travel Alaska Airlines: 10% off (65+) Alamo: up to 25% off for AARP members American Airlines: various discounts for 65 and up (call before booking for discount) Amtrak: 15% off (62+) Avis: up to 25% off for AARP members Best Western: 10% off (55+) Budget Rental Cars: 10% off; up to 20% off for AARP members (50+)
