NEWS ~ MAY 26, 2021

Our 2021 Summer Season will kick off Friday evening. We are so happy to be nearly back to pre-Covid days. We will be hosting parties and events once again. Our dining room is back to full capacity. Showers and dressing rooms are open. Members can bring guests again; however, no guest passes will be given out before 4:00 on Saturday and Sunday. Masks are NOT required either inside or outside for fully vaccinated individuals. Those who have not been vaccinated are encouraged to wear masks indoors. We hope to see a lot of you this weekend!

NEW MANAGER:

The Board has hired a new manager, Gregg Tolerico. Gregg will be in for most of the weekend, then will assume full-time duties later next week. The Search Committee was extremely excited to find an applicant with Gregg’s experience and skills who is willing to live on-site. He has friends who are Club members, so he has visited many times in the past. Gregg understands the traditions and culture of the Hanover Seaside Club and is looking forward to getting to know our members and helping us improve our facilities and programs.

SOUNDSIDE PROPERTY:

Our soundside property stops at the bulkhead on the north side of our pier. We had a friendly agreement with Dr. Turlington, who passed away 2 years ago, that allowed us to use the soundside beach between our pier and his. The property has been sold and the new owner has children and grandchildren who want to be able to use the space. We are working on an agreement with him; however, until that time we need our members to respect the property line. There is currently a rope line delineating the area we are allowed to use on the north side of our pier. The water up to the high tide line is included as a CAMA Public Trust Area, so you may swim anywhere in the sound. But you may NOT put beach chairs and allow children to play in the sand above the high tide line north of the rope boundary. Until we can enter into an agreement with the owner, please stay on our side of the rope line on the beach area.

UPCOMING MENUS: You must make reservations by 4:00pm the day before.

Friday, May 28: Prime Rib and Chipotle Citrus Shrimp

Monday May 31: Fried Chicken or BBQ Pork

Tuesday June 1: Beef or Chicken Tacos or Taco Bowls

Thursday June 3: Chicken Parmesan or Lasagna

Friday June 4: Prime Rib & Shrimp Cocktail

Monday June 7: Fried Chicken or Chipotle Citrus Shrimp Skewers

Tuesday June 8: Beef Enchiladas or Taco Bowls

Thursday June 10: Shrimp with Feta or Chicken Paprikash

A full breakfast will be served every Monday through Saturday beginning May 29.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Saturday, May 29, 6:00-9:00 ~ Season Opening Get-Together, Bring an appetizer and enjoy some good music and a cash bar. Beer, Wine and Mixed drinks will be available. Please call the office by Friday to let them know you are coming!

Wednesday, June 9, 7:00 ~ BINGO! We ask everyone to bring a baked good for prizes.

PARKING: If you have not received your letter with parking sticker, call the Club office between 10-2!

We continue to have problems with non-members accessing our property. In order to discourage trespassers, we will be monitoring our parking lot very closely this summer. The following rules will be strictly enforced.

1. Current member stickers must be permanently attached to the passenger side of the windshield by May 28. Members without stickers will not be allowed to park.
2. If you have more drivers than parking stickers, a day pass can be obtained at no charge in the office. Make sure your driver knows your member number and has an ID to get a day pass. If the office is closed, place a sheet of paper with the driver’s name and member name & number on the passenger side of the dash.
3. Guest passes can be purchased for $10 per day from the office. After 4:00pm, there is no charge for guest passes. If a guest needs to park and the office is closed, a piece of paper with the guest’s name and the member’s name & number must be placed on the dash on the passenger side. Remember, guests can only be on HSC property WITH a member in attendance. You may not invite guests to park in our lot and use our facility unless you are with them.
4. Guest passes will not be sold for the Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend or July 4th. After 4:00, guest passes will be provided.
5. EVERY CAR IN THE LOT MUST HAVE A MEMBER STICKER, A GUEST PASS, OR A PAPER DENOTING WHOSE CAR IT IS AND THE MEMBER’S NAME/NUMBER. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL BE TOWED AT THE OWNER’S EXPENSE. THIS RULE IS IN EFFECT 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS PER YEAR.

LOCKERS:

If you have not done so, you must pay for your locker in person in the office, or by phone. Any lockers not paid will be open for other members to rent. There is currently a waiting list for chair and surfboard lockers.

BOAT STICKERS:

To launch, dock, or store boats at the Hanover Seaside Club, you must purchase an annual sticker and have it in place by Saturday, May 29. In order to receive a sticker/permit, the boat must be registered to a member. Please see the Boating Policy and the Boat Registration Form on the Quick Links page of the website. We continue to use the 2019 Boat Registration Form and fees have not been increased.

YOUTH TEES:

We have a large number of youth tees that have been acccumulating over the past several years. We have a variety of colors and designs in sizes S-L, with an XL or two. The tees originally sold for $15. Until Tuesday, we are selling the tees for $7 each – first come first served. I will post a few pictures on FaceBook so that you can see what’s available. If you don’t have social media, just stop by the office and they can help you.

NEWS ~ MAY 20, 2021

SNACK BAR: Remember, the Snack Bar will be open this Saturday and Sunday, May 22-23, from 11-4. Come down and enjoy the sunny, warm weather and your favorite HSC food. And be sure to order a red or blue stadium cup when you order lunch. You can order using online ordering from your phone or call the front desk to place your order. Your food will be delivered to the first-floor porch (unless you specify otherwise).

UPCOMING MENUS:

Friday, May 21 ~ Fried Flounder or Shrimp

Friday, May 28 ~ Prime Rib and Chipotle Citrus Shrimp

Breakfasts will be served Monday through Saturday at 8:00am beginning Saturday, May 29. Regular dinners will be served on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday beginning May 28. Menus will be provided a week or two in advance. Don’t forget to call the day before to make your reservation. You will order your entree when you call to reserve. We have plenty of room in the dining room or you can ask for a take-out meal.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Saturday, May 29, 6-9pm ~ Season Opening Get-Together ~ We have heard members express interest in having a bar at the Club. The Social Committee is testing to see if there is enough interest. For this event, a bar will be provided serving beer, wine, and mixed drinks. Enjoy a drink with your friends with the most beautiful view on the beach. Brown bagging will be permitted. More info to follow.

Wednesday, June 9, 7:00pm ~ First Bingo of the season! Please bring a baked good for a prize.

PARKING STICKERS:

You should have received your opening letter with parking stickers – or it will be delivered in the next day or two. Don’t forget to put your sticker on before May 28! If you only got one sticker and need two, go to the office and get a second sticker. If you do not receive your letter, call the Club office daily except Monday from 10-2. They can help.

BLUE STICKERS ARE THE PRIMARY STICKER THIS YEAR! On May 30 and July 4, only blue stickers will be allowed in the lot until 4:00pm.

COVID UPDATE: In order to comply with the Governor’s latest Executive Order, the Covid Committee has voted to lift all mask requirements and restrictions on capacity at the Hanover Seaside Club. While the CDC has advised that fully vaccinated individuals are safe to go without masks both inside and outside, they continue to recommend that masks be worn by those unvaccinated or who have not completed the series. The Covid Committee urges those members who have not been vaccinated to continue wearing masks when inside at the Club. Further guidance will be announced after the Covid Committee next meets.

OFFICE HOURS: At present we are extremely understaffed in the office at Club. We are in the process of interviewing prospective managers and an additional front desk attendant. We continue to search for a Parking Lot Attendant and Servers/Snack Bar Attendants. From now until May 28, we will be operating with limited office hours. The hours are as follows:

Monday – Closed

Tuesday through Sunday – 10:00am until 2:00pm

Those checking in or out during times when the office is closed will be contacted so that arrangements can be made.

SNACK BAR: The Snack Bar will open for business on Saturday, May 22, and Sunday, May 23 from 11-4. At members’ requests, we are excited to offer new items on our menu this year.

Side Salad ~ $3.50

Chef Salad ~ $6.00

Veggie Burger ~ $6.50

The remainder of the menu will stay the same as last year – and prices will be unchanged. If food prices increase, we may have to address the cost of snack bar items during the season.

OPENING LETTERS: Opening letters have been mailed to those members who have no outstanding balance. If all dues and dining room minimum have not been paid, parking stickers will not be mailed. If you do not receive your letter and stickers in approximately a week, please call the Club office.

PARKING STICKERS: Don’t forget to put your parking sticker on your car immediately when it arrives. Beginning May 29, any car without a parking sticker or guest pass will be towed at owner’s expense.

OPEN HOUSE: Members are invited to an Open House at 605 S Lumina on Saturday, May 22 from 10-2. Come down and take a tour through our beautiful rental property. Volunteers have been working hard to get everything moved in and set-up. It has been a huge job and we appreciate all of members who have helped unpack boxes, wash dishes, load cabinets, decorate, etc.

MERCHANDISE: We continue to work on tee shirt orders. Shirts will not arrive before opening weekend, but we will have them for you in early June. We will have a supply of short and long sleeve tees, in a variety of colors, with our stunning design. Until then, we have a new item for you. Beginning May 22, we will be selling 22-ounce stadium cups with tops and straw. Cups are offered in red or blue with our logo and a beach quote. We are keeping prices low – $4 per cup – so that everyone can have their own HSC cup! You will be able to order a cup from the snack bar when you place your lunch order, from the downstairs snack bar, or the office. Quantities are limited, so get your cup quickly.

NEWS ~ May 8, 2021

UPCOMING MENUS: Our Mother’s Day Buffet filled completely. This is the only Sunday lunch for May. Sunday lunches were offered several times, but we were forced to cancel due to lack of reservations. From now until Memorial Day weekend, Friday night dinner is the only meal on the schedule.

Friday, May 14 – Shrimp with Feta or Chicken Paprikash

Friday, May 21 – Fried Flounder or Fried Shrimp

Friday, May 28 – Prime Rib and Chipotle Citrus Shrimp

The regular summer meal schedule will begin with breakfast on Saturday, May 29. A full breakfast will be served Monday through Saturday. Dinner will be served Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Since the kitchen is used to prepare meals for the snack bar, no Sunday lunch will be served. Pricing remains the same as 2020. Dinner menus will be posted at least a week in advance to give members the opportunity to make reservations for their favorite meals.

SNACK BAR: How many of you have been anxiously waiting for a good old HSC Cheeseburger or Club Sandwich? Since Memorial Day is so late this year, we decided to open the Snack Bar for the weekend only a week early. Be sure to come to the beach on May 22 and 23 from 11-4 and order lunch! This year we are adding a Chef Salad to the menu for those of you who would like to have a lighter lunch.

Normal Snack Bar Hours – beginning May 29 – are Tuesday through Friday, 11-2. Saturday and Sunday, 11-4. Like last year, all food will be cooked in the kitchen. On weekends, the downstairs snack bar will be open to purchase snacks, drinks, ice cream, tee shirts and other merchandise from 11-4. On Tuesday through Friday, you can order snacks, drinks, and ice cream online or by calling the office and someone will bring it down to you.

If you have not used our online ordering system, you are really missing out! You can order from your beach chair, walk up and your food will be delivered on the first-floor porch. So fast and easy! You must be registered at www.hanoverseaside.club in order to use online ordering. Call the Club office if you need help registering.

ROOM RESERVATIONS: Don’t forget . . . ROOM RESERVATION PAYMENT IS DUE BY FRIDAY, MAY 21. You can pay online, by check, or by calling the Club office. We are understaffed at the moment, so you may have to leave a message for someone to return your call.

If you have not made room reservations but want a week at the Club, it’s not too late. We have reservations available the following weeks:

June 5-12 (4 Rooms) – Rm 01, 02, 06, 12

June 12-19 (1 Room) – Rm 02

June 26-July 3 (4 Rooms) – Rm 06, 08, 12, 15

July 3-10 (6 Rooms) – Rm 02, 06, 08, 10, 11, 12

July 10-17 (3 Rooms) – Rm 10, 12, 15

July 31-Aug 7 (2 Rooms) – Rm 01, 02

Aug 7-14 (11 Rooms)

Aug 14-21 (12 Rooms)

Aug 21-28 (11 Rooms)

Aug 28-Sept 4 (5 Rooms) – Rm 02, 04, 06, 11, 12

Call quickly! We have the best deal on Wrightsville Beach. Remember, you can rent rooms for guests even if you are not staying at the same time. Just make sure they understand the rules. Room payment must come from members.

WORKDAY: Thanks to all who turned out for our Workday last Saturday, May 1. We had a great response and were able to complete many of our projects – from laying mulch, to trimming bushes, hammering nails, removing rotted wood, etc. I do not have a list of volunteers, but you know who you are. We appreciate you!!!!

SEASON OPENING LETTER: The season opening letters containing parking stickers have not gone out yet. We are working to get them out as quickly as possible.

NEW TEE SHIRT DESIGN: We are extremely excited about our new tee shirt design. Special thanks to member Liz Sullivan of Insight Creative who designed the tee for us. You might remember that Liz’s husband, Scott, designed our duplex at 605 S. Lumina. What a talented and giving family! We are lucky to have them. Those members who are on Facebook had the opportunity to vote for colors. Tees will be printed on five colors for adults – blue, green, grey, white, and navy. This year’s shirts are an incredibly soft, comfy triblend fabric that we feel sure members will love. We hope to get the order in this week. Shirts, and other merchandise, will be available in the snack bar on weekends, and the office at other times. We will have a limited number of each size/color available, so be sure to get your shirt early. Since there isn’t generally much interest in youth and toddler sizers, we are only ordering one or two of each size in blue and white. We can place another order, if necessary.