[aletarw]

Great idea!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

The Property Owners Association of The Villages...of course.

After receiving my April issue today, I once again strongly advocate that it is the best $10 a year....any Villager will ever spend.

Unless of course, you tend to react to truth and facts (and yes, sometimes "opinions") like a vampire does...to direct sunlight.


In that case, the best advise I can give, would be to pull the curtains and lower the blinds...STAT!

I am not a fan of the POA. I feel that too many members are anti-developer, anti-big business, and looking for an axe to grind. The membership seems to be dropping.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by PIASO

If we are commenting on the publication that is included in the Daily Sun newspaper and thrown in our driveway, I was simply comment it is a waste of money to distribute in both manners. Additionally the publication thrown in the driveways, becomes litter and an eyesore especially for unoccupied properties where the litter remains in the driveway for weeks or even months before it blows onto someone else's property.

The publication that is distributed in the Sun is not the POA newsletter. It's probably the VHA newsletter. The VHA is an arm of the developer. The POA is independent of the developer and has been a place to stand up for Villagers' rights when the developer has declined to get involved or refused to live up to a promise. (See the roof shingle issue and the amentity lawsuit.)


It's good to read both publications. I support and am a member of the POA and disagree with everything negative said by others. I am not a paying member of the VHA, but I have nothing against them.


To each his own.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I am not a fan of the POA. I feel that too many members are anti-developer, anti-big business, and looking for an axe to grind. The membership seems to be dropping.

I agree with this. There seem to be a "if the developer wants it, it must be bad for us" slant to many of the strories in their bulletin. They seem to have crossed the line between watchdog and alarmist.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

I agree with this. There seem to be a "if the developer wants it, it must be bad for us" slant to many of the strories in their bulletin. They seem to have crossed the line between watchdog and alarmist.

How often do you read it? I read it every month and totally disagree with your opinion.

[refeik]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

The Property Owners Association of The Villages...of course.

After receiving my April issue today, I once again strongly advocate that it is the best $10 a year....any Villager will ever spend.

Unless of course, you tend to react to truth and facts (and yes, sometimes "opinions") like a vampire does...to direct sunlight.


In that case, the best advise I can give, would be to pull the curtains and lower the blinds...STAT!

This is the only organization that works totally for the Villager.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I feel that it's not "anti-developer," any more than the VHA is "anti-homeowner."

Seems to me more that the POA's contribution to the community is primarily with the individual homeowner's interests in mind, and the VHA's contribution is primarily with the developer's interests in mind.

Often, the two are at odds with each other. Sometimes they coincide with each other. They balance each other out.

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by Jazuela

I feel that it's not "anti-developer," any more than the VHA is "anti-homeowner."

Seems to me more that the POA's contribution to the community is primarily with the individual homeowner's interests in mind, and the VHA's contribution is primarily with the developer's interests in mind.

Often, the two are at odds with each other. Sometimes they coincide with each other. They balance each other out.

Well said.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by refeik

This is the only organization that works totally for the Villager.

Yep, and that really, really...irks some folks.


Why it would, is something only a professional could ever properly delve into...and find the answer.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by CFrance

How often do you read it? I read it every month and totally disagree with your opinion.

Double ditto!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

Yep, and that really, really...irks some folks.


Why it would, is something only a professional could ever properly delve into...finding the answer.

Last night The VHA had to turn people away to a "Cut the Cord" presentation at Colony. Three hundred were seated, the rest had to go home.

[patbbb]

Originally Posted by Jazuela

I feel that it's not "anti-developer," any more than the VHA is "anti-homeowner."

Seems to me more that the POA's contribution to the community is primarily with the individual homeowner's interests in mind, and the VHA's contribution is primarily with the developer's interests in mind.

Often, the two are at odds with each other. Sometimes they coincide with each other. They balance each other out.

Hmmm... accurate statement, but-

VHA= Villages HOME OWNERS Assn- not developer's assn. Why would a home owner want to belong to an organization who's primary interest is not his? And does the billionaire developer need our additional monetary support?

POA= Property Owners Assn- they represent us and the developer shuns them for that reason.

[twoplanekid]

The correct name is The Villages Homeowners Advocates. Their mission statement states that “The Villages Homeowners Advocates (VHA) is a lifestyle organization whose members are committed to championing the needs of Villagers through:
* Positive, constructive dialogue
* Problem Solving
* Education
* Philanthropic Efforts"

As I have participated in many of the VHA activities, I would submit that they are following their mission statement. I believe that both groups are working for the betterment of everyone living in the Villages.

[patbbb]

Originally Posted by twoplanekid

The correct name is The Villages Homeowners Advocates. Their mission statement states that “The Villages Homeowners Advocates (VHA) is a lifestyle organization whose members are committed to championing the needs of Villagers through:
* Positive, constructive dialogue
* Problem Solving
* Education
* Philanthropic Efforts"

As I have participated in many of the VHA activities, I would submit that they are following their mission statement. I believe that both groups are working for the betterment of everyone living in the Villages.

Sorry, I was not aware of the name change- when did that occur? Trying to answer that question, I 'Googled' VHA and the following came up as the 2nd item: "The Villages Homeowners Association Community Foundation - The ...
https://www.thevha.net/?voice-articles=villages-homeowners-association-community..."

Hopefully what you aver is correct as I cannot recall the VHA ever going against the developer's wishes in behalf of residents. I do recall that Harold Schwartz formed the VHA after a disagreement with the POA way back when.... Some might say that is a conflict of interests. Anyway, glad to here you're working the the residents.

[Northwoods]

I chose to move here. I am extremely happy here. I have no ax to grind with The Developer. Overall I think they've done a great job. This thread is about the POA. Here is my issue... I hate this "us vs. them" mentality. I would support the POA if their goal was to work with The Developer to resolve issues. But when you refer to The Developer as "Da Family," I don't see that as a collaborative attitude. It is disparaging.