NEWS – JANUARY 2, 2022

Happy New Year! We hope that everyone had an enjoyable holiday.

Please remember that the Club is closed for the month of January. All doors will be locked. However, we do have office staff who will be working many days – Monday through Friday from 9-3. They are doing other work around the Club, so will not always be at the desk. If you have a question or need help, leave a message and someone will get back to you. No office staff will be available on weekends.

DUES: Remember, dues can be paid several different ways. If you are registered on the WEBSITE you can easily pay online. The payment portal was down for a very short time last week, but it is back up and running. If you have not registered for the website, you really should register. It’s perfect for making online payments, online ordering in the snack bar, keeping appraised of your account, and accessing the member roster. If you need help registering, contact the office at 910-256-2726. You may also pay your dues by mailing your check to our PO Box or by calling the office with a credit card number.

HOODIES AND MERCHANDISE: We have heard lots of great feedback on the hoodies that we sold in the fall. Thankfully we ordered a few extras – but they sold like hotcakes! We will not be ordering more until early next fall. We will continue to sell hoodies as special pre-ordered items. Remember hoodies were charged to your account. If you have not done so, you can pay for them the same way you pay dues.

It’s almost time to look ahead to tees and other merchandise for the summer season. If there is something you would like to see us offer, please let me know. You can respond to this e-mail with ideas.

WALKWAY: Quite a few members have remarked how much they love our new and improved walkway. We are so pleased that we were able to get approval from Wrightsville Beach and get the project completed. Please DO NOT SIT OR STAND ON THE RAILINGS of the walkway or any of the porches. It not only poses a danger and a liability, but also weakens the structures. If you see someone sitting on a railing, please gently remind them to sit on benches.

DOGS: Our rules allow for members to use the gravel lot and walkway to access the beach with their dogs during the winter when Wrightsville Beach allows dogs on the strand. Remember, you cannot have dogs on the porches. You may park in either lot, but please walk your dogs through the gravel lot and immediately to the beach. Also, bring bags to dispose of their excrement.

NEWS ~ DECEMBER 14, 2021

ADULT CHRISTMAS PARTY: If you plan to attend the Adult Christmas Party, you must RSVP by tomorrow, Wednesday, December 15 by 3:00pm. The party will be held Saturday, December 18 from 4:00-6:00 at the Club. All members are welcome!

NEW WALKWAY! Santa came early to the HSC this year. Our new walkway is complete – and it’s beautiful. This project was started by Mark Wilson when he was on the Board several years ago. Mark worked tirelessly to come up with a plan that provided us the extra space we needed and that Wrightsville Beach would approve. When Mark’s term expired, Armistead Boyd took over. Neither of them were able to see their work completed while they were on the Board, but we are so appreciative of their efforts. The new walkway is wider than the previous one – wide enough that you can pass someone walking in the opposite direction, even holding a beach chair. We still have the benches on the top, and a deck was added on the ocean side. This is a great place to step out of the way to check the surf, look for your friends, or leave your flipflops. The steps and handrails are stable and built to last! Come down and enjoy the new walkway and the unseasonable warm weather we are having!

HOODIES: A few members have yet to pick up their hoodie order. Remember, you must pick them up by Friday, December 17 at 3:00. We have a very small staff and they will be too busy at the Christmas party to go into the office to deliver hoodies. If you do not get them by Friday, you will have to wait until the Club reopens on February 1.

CLUB CLOSING: The Club will be closed from December 19 through the end of January. No bathrooms will be accessible to members during this period. All three floors will be locked. If you have questions, leave a message on the answering maching. Staff will be checking the machine periodically and will return your call. If you haven’t paid dues, you may pay by mail or online. If you need to pay by phone, leave a message the they will call you back.

COOKIES WITH SANTA: Last weekend’s Cookies With Santa was a huge success. A special thank you to Murrie Lee for helping us once again. The smiles on the children’s faces (the ones who weren’t crying) made it all worthwhile. The Social Committee and Staff did an outstanding job, as always.

CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITE!

DUES STATEMENTS: In an effort to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and conserve natural resources, dues statements have been e-mailed to the address we have on file for the primary member. We have had quite a few e-mails returned – which means your e-mail address has changed and we do not have your current address. If you did not receive a dues statement by e-mail, please call the Club office to update your data. The office is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9-3. For those e-mail addresses that have bounced or those who do not use computers, statements will be mailed. Dues may be paid online through the hanoverseaside.club website by clicking on the button above. You must be registered to pay online. If you need help, call the office. Once you are logged in, from the menu choose Member Central. Then click on Statements. You will see your balance due under Current Balance. To see a breakdown of charges, under Previous Statements click on November 30, 2021. To pay, click on the Pay Now at the top of the screen. With this payment system, you can enter your credit card, and have it saved so that you can pay quickly in the future. If you prefer, your card will not be saved. You can also pay by calling the Club office or mailing a check to PO Box 434, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480.

DUES ARE DUE 30 DAYS FROM STATEMENT DATE – WHICH WOULD BE DECEMBER 29. DUES NOT RECEIVED BY JANUARY 31 WILL BE CONSIDERED LATE AND MEMBER PRIVILEDGES WILL BE IN JEOPARDY.

HOODIES: If you have not picked up your hoodie, you must do so by December 17. Any hoodies not picked up by then will be held until the Club reopens on February 1. Hoodies were charged to member accounts. You may pay online on the website. If you do not wish to pay online, you may call the Club office or pay by mail. If you were not charged correctly for the number of hoodies you received, call the office.

CLUB CLOSING: The Club will be closed from December 19 through January 31. This includes all three floors. No rooms will be rented, meals served, events scheduled, etc. During this time, full time staff will be taking vacation, and maintenance projects will be completed. There will be someone checking e-mail and messages in the office, so if you have questions just call or e-mail.

CHRISTMAS EVENTS:

COOKIES WITH SANTA! Saturday, December 11 at 10:00am. Bring a wrapped gift with your child’s name on it to pass out. Call the Club office to RSVP by Wednesday, December 8 at 3:00pm.

ADULT CHRISTMAS PARTY! Saturday, December 18, 4:00-6:00pm. Drop by and enjoy some holiday snacks and visit with your HSC friends. Call the office to RSVP by Wednesday, December 15 at 3:00pm.

There is no charge for either event; however, we need to know how many to prepare for.

HOODIES ARE IN! You may pick up your beautiful HSC hoodies in the Club office between 9-3 on Tuesday through Saturday. Please pick them up as quickly as possible.

If you did not order, but would like a hoodie, we have a very few in stock to sell – first come, first served. The number we have is listed beside the size in (). Notice that we do not have all sizes and have very few of the sizes/colors listed. To reserve, you must call the Club office at 910-256-2726 during office hours. Since we have so few, do not leave a message. These are going to sell out quickly, so we need to speak to you individually to let you know what is currently available. If you need a hoodie shipped, the cost for shipping is $10. DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL TO RESERVE A HOODIE!

Periwinkle – S (1)  L (5) XL (2)  2XL (1) 3XL (1)

Navy – S (1) M (2)  L (2) XL (3) 2XL (1)

Cardinal – M (1)  L (1) XL (1)  2XL (1)

Black – M (1)   L (1) XL (2)  2XL (1) 3XL (1)

We will not be ordering hoodies again this year. We will be polling members in the Spring about what merchandise you would like us to carry next summer.

OCEAN WALKOVER REPAIR: Repair to the walkover will begin on Monday, November 22. Due to the holidays, it will take about 3 weeks to complete. Be prepared to use the beach access at 605 to get to the beach while repairs are ongoing. Please do not walk under or around the duplex. Cut through the gravel lot as close as possible to the berm to cross over.

DON’T FORGET, WE NEED HELP DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS THIS SATURDAY. IF YOU HAVE A FEW HOURS TO SPARE, PLEASE COME TO THE CLUB AT 9:00AM TO GIVE US A HAND!

News ~ November 13, 2021

MASK MANDATE: New Hanover County rescinded the mask mandate effective Friday, November 12. Masks will no longer be required inside the Hanover Seaside Club. If numbers start to rise, we may have to revisit this requirement.

WALKWAY: The repair to the walkway to the ocean will commence in the near future and is expected to take approximately two weeks. The first step is to remove old lumber which will then be replaced. The new walkway will be slightly wider than the current one, making it easier for members to pass each other on the boardwalk. Otherwise, the design is very similar. While the repair is ongoing, the walkway will be closed. Members needing access to the beach during the time that the walkway is closed should cross through at the ocean side of the gravel lot and use the walkway at the 605 S. Lumina property. Do NOT walk under or around the duplex – just walk as closely as possible to the berm and go over the path to the beach. The duplex is rented quite a few days and we do not want to disturb the tenants.

WE NEED HELP DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS! Come one, come all! We need as many hands as possible to help us prepare the Club for the Christmas season. Meet at the Club on Saturday, November 20 at 9:00am to help us decorate. If you can’t be there until later – come on down!

THANKSGIVING ACTIVITIES: The Thanksgiving Buffet on November 21 is full. Thanks to all who made reservations early. We still have availability for Chili on the Pier the evening of Flotilla. Chili with all the fixings will be served at 6:00pm. The cost is $10/adults and $7/children. Reservations must be made by Wednesday, November 24 at 3:00pm.

HOODIE ORDER: We expect the hoodie orders to be ready for pick-up by the end of the week. We will send a message to let everyone know exactly when pick-up can begin. If you asked for your order to be shipped, the order will be billed to your account when it is shipped. All orders must be picked up by December 17. At that time, any remaining orders will be billed to your account and stored at the Club until the Club reopens in February.

CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES:

Cookies With Santa – Saturday, December 11 at 10:00am. Please bring a wrapped gift with your child’s name on it to the party. Call to make reservations by Wednesday, December 8 at 3:00pm.

Adult Christmas Party – Saturday, December 18 4:00-6:00. This is a member only event for adult members. Call to make reservations by Wednesday, December 15 at 3:00pm.

There is no charge for either event; however, reservations must be made so that the staff knows how many to prepare for.

WILLIAM (BILL) BLAKE:

William Henry Blake passed away on Thursday, November 11. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his many family members who are HSC members. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 14 at 2:00pm at Burgaw United Methodist Church, 110 E. Bridgers Street, Burgaw, NC 28425

The obituary can be found here.

ADDRESSES: Several members have requested addresses to send cards to Mollene’s family.  Addresses for Marla and Beth were included in the e-mail sent to members and is in the post on our FaceBook page.

NEWS ~ NOVEMBER 1, 2021

ANNUAL MEETING: Regular members met on Saturday, October 23 for the Annual Meeting. With Covid numbers on the decline, hopefully this is the last parking lot meeting we will have. The meeting was fast and easy. Elections were held and the budget was passed. No Constitutional changes were proposed and it was determined that dues would remain the same for 2021-22.

Officers serve one-year terms. Elected for 2021-22:

President ~ Jan Sheppard

Vice President ~ Dan Harris

Secretary-Treasurer ~ Brett Riggs

Board of Directors serve three-year terms. Below are Board Members and the year their term expires:

Ernie Alexander – 2022

Jake Wessell – 2023

Cher Pridgen – 2023

Lee Pearson – 2024

Lee Bujalski – 2024

Leaving the Board after completing their terms are Elise Beall, Mackey Hughes, and Armistead Boyd. The Board will appoint a member to serve the last year of Dan Harris’s term.

MASK MANDATE: At this time, the New Hanover County Mask Mandate is still in effect. This means that masks must be worn at all times inside the building except when actively eating or drinking. It is expected that the mandate will be rescinded in the very near future since Covid numbers have decreased substantially. Until it is we must follow the mandate. We’ll keep you informed.

MOLLENE MATTHEWS SMITH: Our love and prayers to the friends and family of our retired manager, Mollene. For many years, Mollene helped raise our children, plan our parties and special events, cook our meals, bake our cakes, and give our Club the loving, family atmosphere that had us all coming back year after year. She wasn’t just our Manager – she was our friend and for many of us part of our family. For the past few years, Mollene has battled cancer. She fought the good fight, but went home to be with her Savior on Saturday. The family with receive friends at the Club on Friday, November 5 from 4:00-7:00pm. Flowers may be sent to the Hanover Seaside Club for the family.

SHIRLEY EDWARDS MOORE: Long time Club member Shirley Edwards Moore passed away October 26 after a lengthy illness. Shirley always had a smile on her face and kind words to share. Our love and prayers to her family and friends. Her obituary can be viewed HERE.

OFFICE HOURS: The office is closed on Mondays. It is open Tuesday through Sunday 9:00-3:00. The downstairs remains open during daylight hours at this point. If the weather turns cold and we have freeze warnings, the downstairs will be winterized. We’ll keep you informed.

MEAL SERVICE/PARTIES: Regular meal service has ended for the winter. There will be special meals and member events during the winter, so be sure to watch for announcements. Also, we continue to book parties for the holidays. For information, see the Party Policy on the Quick Links page of the website.

THANKSGIVING BUFFET: Sunday, November 21 at 1:00pm

Menu: Turkey with gravy, green bean casserole, mac and cheese, collard greens, maple whip sweet potatoes, stuffing, rolls, pumpkin pie. $16/adults and $8/ children. Reservations must be made by Wednesday, November 17 at 3:00pm. Number limited to the first 50 reservations received.

FLOTILLA CHILI AT THE PIER: Saturday, November 27 at 6:00pm. Come enjoy chili with all the fixings. $10/adult and $7 for children. Reservations must be made by Wednesday, November 24 at 3:00pm.

After the Flotilla, members are invited to the dining room for cookies, coffee, and hot chocolate. Come socialize with you Club friends and have a cookie while waiting for traffic to clear out!

NEWS ~ OCTOBER 20, 2023

FINANCIALS FOR ANNUAL MEETING: The Proposed Budget and current HSC financials can be found on the website. In order to view and print them, you must first log in at www.hanoverseaside.club. In the menu, click on Current Financials. You will see the September Profit and Loss Statement for the Club and for 605 S. Lumina, as well as proposed budgets for 2021-22. If you are not able to view them, contact the office and they can be emailed to you. If you need a printed copy, call the office and request a copy for you to pick up.

MAIN PARKING LOT CLOSING: The mail parking lot will be closed to anyone not attending the Annual meeting beginning at noon on Saturday. Members wishing to access the beach should use the gravel lot. The parking lot should reopen by 4:00 (probably sooner).

CONDOLENCES: Our thoughts and prayers go out to members who have lost family over the past couple of weeks.

Ruth G. Smith, age 93, died peacefully at her home in SC on September 29. Her obituary can be found HERE. Ruth was a long-time Club member and mother to our current member Betty Jo Bennett.

Forrest Lee Piver, father of member Harper Piver and uncle to Jan, Shep, and Doug Sheppard, passed away on Tuesday, October 12. The family will receive visitors at the Club on Wednesday, October 20, from 7-9 pm. A memorial service will be held at Wesleyan Chapel United Methodist Church in Scotts Hill on Thursday, October 21 at 11 am. Click HERE for the obituary.

IRON MAN TRIATHLON: The Iron Man will be using our parking lot and sound side facilities for their race on Saturday morning, October 23. They will set up on Friday. Please do not interfere with markers, etc. The parking lot and sound side property will be cleaned by noon on Saturday.

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW FOR THIS WEEKENDS MEALS.

FRIDAY ~ FRIED FLOUNDER OR GRILLED SHRIMP

SUNDAY ~ FRIED CHICKEN OR LASAGNA

HOODIES: Last call for hoodie preorder. We have received over 100 preorders. Order by 6:00pm Thursday to receive your HSC hoodie around Thanksgiving. See directions for ordering in previous blogs.

NEWS ~ October 15, 2021

Annual Meeting: The Annual Meeting of Regular Members will be held on Saturday, October 23 at 2:00pm. In an effort to keep members safe, the Board has decided that the meeting will be held in the parking lot. We will follow the same procedure as last year.

1. The parking lot will close to all but those Regular Members attending the meeting at noon. The gravel lot will be available for those wanting to go to the beach.
2. Arrive early so that you can get checked in and receive all pertinent handouts prior 2:00
3. Please place a sheet of paper with your name and member number printed large and dark on the driver side of the dash. If there is more than one voting member in the car, please use a separate sheet for each voting member. Remember, one vote per member family.
4. The meeting will be broadcast on your radio. You will be given an instruction sheet at check in that explains which FM station to tune into, how to ask questions/make comments, etc.
5. You will be provided with ballots and everything needed to vote from your car. Tellers will pick up your ballots at the end of voting.
6. Bathrooms will be available on the 1st and 2nd floors of the Club. If you enter the Club, you must wear a mask that covers your mouth and nose.

UPCOMING MENUS: Members have 2 weeks left to use their annual dining room minimum. For Friday dinners, please call in your reservation by 3:00pm on Thursday. For Sunday lunch, reservations are due by 3:00pm Friday.

Friday dinner is served at 6:00pm. Sunday lunch begins agt 1:00pm.

Friday, October 22 ~ Fried Flounder or Grilled Shrimp, Mac and Cheese, Broccoli, Coleslaw, Bacon and Potato Soup, Rolls, Banana Pudding

Sunday, October 24 ~ Fried Chicken or Lasagna, Green Beans, Cabbage, Corn on the Cob, Salad, Rolls, Bread Pudding

Friday, October 29 ~ Fried Shrimp or Fried Flounder, Coleslaw, Corn on the Cob, Roasted Potatoes, Salad, Rolls, Banana Pudding

Sunday, October 31 ~ Fried Chicken or Meatloaf, Collards, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Salad, Rolls, Raspberry Jello Cake

Meal service will end on October 31. We will be having special meals during the winter months, but routine Friday and Sunday meals will not be served.

UPCOMING EVENTS: More information will follow

November 21, 1:00pm ~ Thanksgiving Buffet

November 27 ~ Flotilla. Chili on the Dock!

December 11 ~ Cookies with Santa

December 17 ~ Adult Christmas Party

December 18-January 31 ~ CLUB CLOSED No rooms will be rented, meals served, or events booked during this time. This gives us time to perform larger maintenance needs and for our managers to take vacation.

HOODIES: Quite a few members have already ordered their HSC hoodies. Don’t forget, the deadline is Thursday, October 21 at 6:00pm. More information was e-mailed and posted on the blog yesterday. Be sure to follow the directions for ordering in yesterday’s message. I failed to mention that hoodies are unisex sizing. If you live out of town and would like your hoodie mailed, we can do that for you. A $10 shipping and handling fee will be charged. Hoodies will be sent priority mail. Please be sure to let me know that you need shipping in the e-mail when you order your hoodie. Also, make sure the office has your correct mailing address!

HSC HOODIE PREORDER

Members were very pleased with the tees we offered this summer. We sold almost completely out of two large orders. There have been requests for HSC hoodies, so we decided to offer them as a PREORDER item.

You must place your order by e-mailing elise@elisebeall.com and note your size and color preference. Once you place your order, you will be responsible for purchasing the hoodie. Orders are due by October 21 at 6:00pm. We expect them to be available for pick up at the Club office Thanksgiving weekend. Any preorders not picked up by December 17 will be charged to the member’s account.

These hoodies, made by Jerzees, are Nu-Blend pill resistant fleece. They are 50/50 pre-shrunk cotton/poyester with set-in sleeves, front pouch pocket, and ribbed cuffs and waistbands. The hoodies will have the HSC logo on the front left chest area, with the line drawing of the Club on the back. All printing will be white.

Pricing (does not include tax)

S-XL $32

2XL $33

3XL $34

4XL $35

5XL $36

At the current time, all sizes are available in all colors except there are no 3XL in Navy. With supply chain issues, this could change overnight.

In order to get a hoodie, you must e-mail Elise with your order no later than Thursday, October 21 at 6:00pm.

Order now or miss out on this great hoodie. Hoodies make great Christmas presents. Order one for yourself and one as a gift!

The colors may be diffiult to read in the picture, depending upon the device you are using. Choices are periwinkle blue, black, cardinal and navy.

NEWS ~ SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

OCTOBER MENUS: For the month of October, dinner will be served on Friday evenings at 6:00. Sunday lunch will be served at 1:00 each week. You must call and make reservations for both meals by Wednesday at noon.

Friday, 10/1: Fried Flounder or Fried Shrimp, Coleslaw, Corn on the Cob, Roasted Potatoes, Salad, Rolls, Bread Pudding

Sunday, 10/3: Fried Chicken or Meatloaf, Collards, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Salad, Rolls, Raspberry Jell-O Cake

Friday, 10/8: Fried Flounder or Grilled Shrimp, Mac and Cheese, Broccoli, Coleslaw, Bacon and Potato Soup, Rolls, Banana Pudding

Sunday, 10/10: Fried Chicken or Lasagna, Green Beans, Cabbage, Corn on the Cob, Salad, Rolls, Bread Pudding

Friday, 10/15: Fried Shrimp or Fried Flounder, Coleslaw, Corn on the Cob, Roasted Potatoes, Salad, Rolls, Banana Pudding

Sunday, 10/17: Fried Chicken or Meatloaf, Collards, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Salad, Rolls, Raspberry Jell-O Cake

Friday, 10/22: Fried Flounder or Grilled Shrimp, Mac and Cheese, Broccoli, Coleslaw, Bacon and Potato Soup, Rolls, Banana Pudding

Sunday, 10/24: Fried Chicken or Lasagna, Green Beans, Cabbage, Corn on the Cob, Salad, Rolls, Bread Pudding

Friday, 10/29: Fried Shrimp or Fried Flounder, Coleslaw, Corn on the Cob, Roasted Potatoes, Salad, Rolls, Banana Pudding

Sunday, 10/31: Fried Chicken or Meatloaf, Collards, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Salad, Rolls, Raspberry Jell-O Cake

October 31 is the last day to use your dining room minimum!

ANNUAL MEETING OF REGULAR MEMBERS: The Annual Meeting information has been mailed. All regular members should receive their agenda and other pertinent information in the next few days. If you do not receive your mailing, please contact the Club office. The meeting will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 2:00. We are not sure if the meeting will be held in the dining room, or in the parking lot. More information will follow via the website, Constant Contact, and FaceBook.

OFFICE HOURS: Office hours for October are:

Monday ~ closed

Tuesday through Sunday ~ 9:00am – 3:00pm

WRISTBANDS AND PARKING PASSES: Even though we are in the off-season, we ask that members continue to wear wristbands. It makes it so much easier for staff to identify members. Also, all cars in the parking lot must have a member parking sticker or a guest pass at all times. If the office is closed and you cannot obtain a guest pass, place a sheet of paper on the passenger side dash with the guest’s name, member’s name, and member number written in large letters. Cars without member stickers or guest passes WILL BE TOWED.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: No social activities are planned for October.