[Cassie325]

Originally Posted by Mallory

The Focus Group was scheduled to meet again last night (8/28). Did anyone on either side of this question attend and/or provide information?

How and where do we find out about the meetings....would have gone....depnding on the time.

[Muncle]

Originally Posted by Cassie325

How and where do we find out about the meetings....would have gone....depnding on the time.

http://www.districtgov.org/images/Gu...ting080814.pdf

[Cassie325]

Originally Posted by Muncle

http://www.districtgov.org/images/Gu...ting080814.pdf

Thank you Muncle!!!!

[joe kaelin]

All this talk about passes is driving me nuts. Why did the developer invent this problem in the first place? It just confuses the issue. If a resident of TV wants to have a guest, such as the lady who has a boyfriend who lives outside TV, accompany her to an area that requires I.D., then he goes there with her and not alone. Likewise, any other person, child or adult, who wants to use any of the facilities must be accompanied by a resident with proper I.D., no exceptions. The rule should be that [b]EACH[/b resident is permitted to have up to four guests accompany them to a restricted area. When an enforcement agent asks for I.D's, the resident covers them with his/her I.D. card. [b]NO ONE[b] should be using any of the amenities in TV unless they are accompanied by a resident. The resident who wants to play golf with his son-in-law will have to be present. The son-in-law should not be playing alone. In the case of Bison Valley and other outside Villages properties, the developer should issue them special I.D. cards for a fee, and the money should be sent to the proper amenities fund.

[Frangyomory]

As I understood it the one year tri-county family ID/pass did not include pools so someone needs to get in touch with Mr.Rohan. I would also contact VHA and POA to find out what is going on. I know the rules are posted somewhere. I am almost sure that the one year thing does NOT include the pools and wish someone would verify this. I plan to call Mr. Rohan's office on Monday and will check back here.

[renielarson]

Grumpy...so...with a 4 guest rule how do I choose who I can take with me and who I can't when my sister and family come to visit? Do I leave 2 at home and take the rest? That is absolutely the silliest recommendation I've ever heard!

[sandybill2]

Originally Posted by Frangyomory

As I understood it the one year tri-county family ID/pass did not include pools so someone needs to get in touch with Mr.Rohan. I would also contact VHA and POA to find out what is going on. I know the rules are posted somewhere. I am almost sure that the one year thing does NOT include the pools and wish someone would verify this. I plan to call Mr. Rohan's office on Monday and will check back here.

As I noted in another forum, I have a copy of the rules as I know someone in the "Focus group". These rules are also posted in the general information booklet that is given to new residents. The in-area ID guest cards have access to everything that the general guest ID cards do. The only difference is that with the in-area guest ID cards, the resident MUST accompany these guests to all facilities.

[rdmills]

When I moved here in 2000, you couldn't use our facilities if you lived in the tri-county area. Folks keep pushing what ifs. My bother lives close by, my second cousin removed twice lives close by. Soon it will be no longer a retirement comunity, but a resort for all family member within the area. AS we all know it's getting crazy around here with all the traffic from outside, difficulty getting tee-times ,,etc. Let's go back to when The Villages were for retirees and the whiners were still in the north. !!!!!!

[chuckinca]

Originally Posted by brightspot01

Grumpy...so...with a 4 guest rule how do I choose who I can take with me and who I can't when my sister and family come to visit? Do I leave 2 at home and take the rest? That is absolutely the silliest recommendation I've ever heard!

You can get "family reunion" passes for a large related group.

[renielarson]

Honestly, I don't have to worry about 6 people coming to visit but I could see where some people would. What if a daughter/son and spouse had 3 or more children? That would be 5 or more visitors and make it a little difficult to pick and choose who could enjoy activities and who would have to be left behind.

I don't claim to have any answers or suggestions but there must be a better solution to this problem.

[Cassie325]

Originally Posted by brightspot01

Honestly, I don't have to worry about 6 people coming to visit but I could see where some people would. What if a daughter/son and spouse had 3 or more children? That would be 5 or more visitors and make it a little difficult to pick and choose who could enjoy activities and who would have to be left behind.

I don't claim to have any answers or suggestions but there must be a better solution to this problem.

I agree...but until it changes or even if it doesn't....there are ways to follow the rules and still get what you want/need. You can put 4 guests under your name....hubby or friend can put 4 under theirs....each friend you have here on TOTV's can put 4 people on.....atleast I would bright....send me the names and the dates and I will get the cards!

[renielarson]

Cassie

You are too sweet. But...I really don't have to worry and don't foresee ever needing to work around the system. I was only painting a scenario.

[joe kaelin]

Brightspot: I'm sorry you felt that my suggestion was so silly. I should not have assumed that you live alone. I thought 4 guests for each member of you household would be sufficient. That would provide for 8 guests for two residents. :dontknow:

[Cliff]

I get a chuckle out of reading these threads. There is always someone who knows a little more or less than the previous poster. If you REALLY are interested in this subject and want to get your point across, attend the next meeting of the Guest ID Focus Group at the Savannah Center at 2PM on Thursday, 11 Sep. I personally think that the 365 day pass should be abolished. Period. I can just about afford to pay my way here in the Villages as it is. I can not afford to provide services for families who want to use this place as their playground for nonresidents.

[Cassie325]

Originally Posted by Cliff

I get a chuckle out of reading these threads. There is always someone who knows a little more or less than the previous poster. If you REALLY are interested in this subject and want to get your point across, attend the next meeting of the Guest ID Focus Group at the Savannah Center at 2PM on Thursday, 11 Sep. I personally think that the 365 day pass should be abolished. Period. I can just about afford to pay my way here in the Villages as it is. I can not afford to provide services for families who want to use this place as their playground for nonresidents.

I will try to make it...anyone else want to go with me....