February 2021
Mark your Calendars!
GSVPOA Members’ Meeting
Saturday, February 27th at 10am

Plan to attend this important meeting to learn about the results achieved in 2020 and our plans for 2021. In addition we will be introducing to you our new General Manager, Cynthia Randolph and Director of Golf, Matt Felber. 

For your safety and those of other members, this meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

The meeting invitation will be sent to all homeowners registered with an email address and will also contain a form for submitting questions. Look for it very soon!
GSVPOA is off to a snowy but bright 2021! 
A special thank you to the many members who responded to our first Member Survey. This information is essential in guiding us as we diligently work to create a community with amenities and activities for all ages and interests. The top two responses from the survey were a driving range and a larger pool. The POA Board and Staff are working on the 2021 budget and a one, three, and five-year plan to add amenities, improve property values and offer a new perspective of care for our beautiful community. Unity in our Community is paramount to our success, and you have our commitment to many improvements in 2021. Your input matters, and we appreciate and welcome your comments and suggestions. If you have a friend or neighbor who isn't receiving our emails or newsletters, please have them contact the office to assist in getting them signed up. 

The POA staff is working hard on organization, communications, writing, and implementing policies and procedures that weren't in place as they ventured into this new management team. We are well on our way to building the best POA in West Virginia, and I'm so very proud and thankful to be part of the process. 


Truly,

Cynthia Randolph
General Manager
Introducing
Matt Felber, Director of Golf
for GSVPOA
The Village POA is excited to welcome the newest member of our team! Matt is originally from Chicago but has close family ties to the Beckley area. He grew up in the Tampa area and worked at Old Memorial and Palma Ceia Golf Clubs. Matt was elected to PGA Membership in January 2000. He spent two seasons in North Carolina at the Linville Golf Club and worked at several facilities up and down the East Coast including Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and New York. He will be managing both the Stonehaven and Woodhaven courses. Please join us in welcoming Matt! You can contact him at the Woodhaven Pro Shop or matt.felber@gladespringspoa.com to say hello, book a tee time or schedule a golf lesson. When not at work Matt enjoys spending time with his family and outdoor activities including gardening, taking care of his dogs, and traveling.
Winter Update from
Nathan Armstrong, Golf Superintendent
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Although there are not a lot of golf rounds being played this time of year, the golf course maintenance crews are busy improving our golf courses and getting them ready for spring golf. This Fall the crews started the long overdue process of aerating the fairways on Stonehaven. Approximately one-third have been completed. The remaining ones will be done in April. Woodhaven fairways will be aerated in May.

At the midway point of the winter season, the maintenance staff is pleased to report the progress in cleaning up some of the surrounding and out of play areas on both golf courses.

On Stonehaven they have also worked on the underbrush and wet areas. This work entails includes cutting back the cattails and revealing more of the beauty found in the rock areas that frame the golf course.. They will start bunker edging in the next few weeks as weather permits. Also scheduled are several small drainage projects to help dry up some wet areas.

We are looking forward to the upcoming golf season and seeing all of our membership back out on the golf courses soon.
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Committees
To better serve our members, the POA has formed committees made up of our members who offer their time and experience to make our community a better place. If you are interested in serving on a committee, please contact the office by phone or email at info@gladespringspoa.com.

Communications Committee (Need Members!!)
Promote homeowner awareness of newsworthy community interest information by developing an electronic newsletter at regular intervals, posting signs to serve as reminders of special events, and coordinating with the POA website administrator to periodically post updated material of community interest. 

Architecture Review Committee
Establish criteria for residential construction, alterations, and additions. Orient property owners and general contractors on the correct procedures, requirements, and specifications for construction. Review homeowner applications for new or altered construction. Enforce established standards as a best effort attempt to protect community aesthetics and property values. 

Financial Committee
Assist and advise the Board on governance and oversight responsibilities relating to fiscal management and planning. Alert the Board to any emerging financial concerns or any suspected deviations from financial policies. Review the proposed annual capital and operating budget and related fees, to assure alignment with established strategic intent of the Board. Review proposed capital expenditures and related contracts.

Golf Committee
Develop and promote golfing activities on the Village golf courses. Work closely with the Director of Golf to schedule POA and outside tournaments, POA golf events and other golfing activities. Establish and maintain a calendar of events and regularly communicate with members. Work with the Director of Golf and the Board to develop policies and guidelines for golf activities and operations. Communicate with the property owners to promote the game of golf in the Village.

Greens Committee
The POA board is forming a Greens Committee to help the Board oversee the POA’s golf courses. The Greens Committee will advise on the management and maintenance of the golf courses but not be involved in day-to-day activities. This committee will work with the superintendent and Board on the golf maintenance budget and general direction and condition of the golf courses.