September 2025

Emergency Skills Training Opportunity

Dunes West is pleased to announce a free major training opportunity. The Town of Mount Pleasant is offering our residents the basic national Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course in October. The course will train and certify (or re-certify) students in the national emergency disaster process used when recovery from a natural disaster is unavoidable. Participants learn skills in areas such as fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster medical operations, and team organization. The purpose of CERT is to train residents to be prepared to help themselves, their families, and their neighbors during disasters when professional responders may be delayed or unavailable. The dates are Friday, October 17, Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19. The course is a total of 20 hours. More specifics on times of the classes will be available shortly...

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Progress on Grand Oaks

November 18, 2024, the Dunes West POA held a town hall meeting to make residents aware of the dangers associated with 18 of the Grand Oaks lining Wando Plantation Way.  The trees had been dropping sizeable limbs on the sidewalk and road leading up to the golf course clubhouse.  This created both a concern for the community in the risks of someone being hurt by falling limbs and for the potential loss of the majestic trees.  An arborist was hired to assess the health of the trees and to recommend appropriate actions addressing both concerns.  In the town hall, the arborist provided the following insights: The grand oaks have been diseased and dying for over 30 years. The trees are the victims of pathogens that are impacting the structural integrity of the trees.  The crown of leaves may look healthy but the...

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August Management and Board of Directors Summary Report

Complete Management Reports, Board of Director Meeting Minutes and July Financial Report, are available in the Dunes West POA Documents Website.   Management: Coastal CSSI, the new security service implementation August 1, 2025. Implementation of Coastal CSSI documentation and software. 2026 Budget development meetings Sinkhole being addressed on Colonel Vanderhorst Circle Maintenance on both docks Playground slide and platform fixed Addressed landscaping request around pond 69 Provided background on Mount Pleasant permitting process for the Grand Oaks  Tree removal quotes being collected Updated candidate nomination form Board of Directors:  Addressed highway 41 assessment notices with attorneys and having our own assessment developed Project started to assess an updating of the website with contract being approved  Developed update on Mount Pleasant permitting for Grand Oaks  Planned town hall for Grand Oaks and Deer Management October 8, 2025 Had a joint meeting with the ARB  Accepted resignation of Carolyn Edwards from the Traffic Safety Committee.  Many thanks...

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The Dunes West Stop Sign Challenge

Next time you pull away from a stop sign, ask yourself, “Did I just decide to spend $500 or more to save 3 seconds?”  A complete stop involves a complete lack of forward motion at or behind the stop line.  Typically, you can feel this as the momentum of the car stopping resets the body of the car over the stopped wheels.  In Mount Pleasant, SC, running a stop sign is a misdemeanor that can result in a fine of up to $500, though the exact cost can vary due to court costs and potential additional penalties.  You are also likely to receive 4 points on your driver's license. It's important to note that a "rolling stop" or incomplete cessation of movement is considered a violation. The cost of car insurance has been on the rise without points being added to a...

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Walking and Bicycling in Dunes West

Dunes West has many miles of sidewalks and walking paths across the community for residents to use.  They provide opportunities for exercise, social interaction, quiet contemplation, and communing with nature.  To allow users to feel safe and secure while using these common facilities here are a few ethical guidelines for pedestrians and bicyclists.   For Pedestrians: Stay aware: Ear buds or headphones are fine, but don’t walk like you’re in a zombie apocalypse.  Use ear bud or headphone settings in transparency mode to allow you to hear others. Stick right (usually): Just like driving, staying to the right makes life easier for everyone. No sudden moves: Don’t randomly zig-zag like a squirrel that spotted a peanut. Control Pets: Keep pets on a leash six feet or less and don’t allow pets to approach other people or pets unless permission is requested. Say Hello: Acknowledge others, there are a lot of...

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