NEWS ~ JANUARY 21, 2023

Happy New Year! We hope you had a joyous holiday season!

DUES: Dues must be paid by January 31, 2023. Our Constitution states that members lose all benefits of membership if dues are not paid on time. You can pay online at www.hanoverseaside.club. Log in and click on Statement under Member Central. If you cannot log in, you may mail your check to the PO Box or call the office to pay over the phone. The office is open M-F 9:00-3:00.

ROOM RESERVATIONS: Room Reservation information will be on the website under Quick Links by February 1. Please read the information letter carefully as there have been changes for the upcoming year. Reservation requests will begin in March.

BOARD MEETING: The Board will meet on Monday, January 23 at 6:00pm at the Club. All members, Regular and Seasonal, are encouraged to attend.

NEWS ~ DECEMBER 11, 2022

Yes, I am still here. Nearly a month after my supposed retirement, I continue to communicate with our members. But this is probably my last newsletter. The Board has found someone to take care of the Constant Contact portion of communication. Jan will handle the website/blog. Brad Walls will be in charge of Face Book communications. So, it’s taking 3 people to replace me 🙂 I will be helping them until they learn all of the ins and outs of three separate platforms. Please be gentle with them while they learn. Remember, we added programs slowly over the years, so I didn’t have to learn it all at once. Good thing! Luckily this is a slow time in terms of meals, events, reservations, etc. If you have questions, simply call the Club office. If there is no answer, leave a message. Someone will return your call.

STAFF CHRISTMAS GIFT! Time is running out to contribulte to the staff Christmas gift. Our staff has gone above and beyone to make sure that members have a pleasant experience every time they visit. Friday, December 16 is the final day to make your contribution. You can place a check in the suggestion box just inside the front door, or mail a check to our PO Box. Be sure to note Staff gift in the memo section of your check.

These are a few of our staff members at the Christmas party Friday evening.

BOARD MEETING: During the Covid pandemic, Board meetings were held using a Zoom type program. As the number of cases decreased, some members met at the Club while others met online. Now that those who want to be have been vaccinated, the number of cases is lower, and the newer variants are not as serious, Board meetings are once again held at the Club. All members, Regular and Seasonal, are encouraged to attend Board meetings. The December meeting will be held December 19 at 6:00 at the Club. If you would like to address the Board, you must contact Jan Sheppard prior to the meeting to be placed on the agenda.

DUES STATEMENTS: Statements were mailed over a week ago. If you have not received your statement, please call the office ASAP. It could be that we do not have your correct address in our data base. This year we made an effort to include locker fees on your dues statement. Our data base of lockers was incomplete; therefore, you may not have been billed for your locker. If not, call the office. Let them know your locker number and they can handle it. Dues are due no later than January 31. According to our Constitution, any member failing to pay dues by the deadline will be automatically suspended and denied the privileges of membership until dues are paid.

CHRISTMAS UNDECORATING: What goes up must come down! We need volunteers to help take down and store the Christmas decor on December 27 at 10:00am. When members volunteer to help, it reduces our staff payroll which helps to keep our expenses in line. We realize that this is a work day, but would appreciate all who can come lend a hand.

CHRISTMAS CLOSING: The Club will close for the Christmas break on December 23. All doors will be locked and the office will be closed until the new year. The schedule for the winter months will be announced at a later time.

CHRISTMAS PARTIES: We had a great turnout for both of our Christmas parties. The Club was decorated beautifully and the food was delicious. Thanks to the Social Committee for doing such an outstanding job on these events – and all of the events this year. It has been so nice to be able to socialize with our Club friends again! The Social Committee has given us many opportunities to get together and have fun.

NEWS ~ November 3, 2022

ANNUAL MEETING: The Annual Meeting of Regular Members was held on Saturday, October 22 at 2:00 at the Club. The membership voted to increase dues for the coming year by $50 per membership. The cost of operating our Club has increased substantially across the board. The increase is necessary to help us balance our budget. New officers were elected for the 2022-23 membership year. They are:

President: Jan Sheppard

Vice President: Brad Walls

Secretary-Treasurer: Peggy Russell

Board Members: Cher Pridgen, Jake Wessell, Lee Bugalski, Lee Pearson, Joe Browning, and Steve Jeremias.

STAFF CHRISTMAS GIFTS: We have gotten rave reviews on our staff this year. They have gone above and beyond the call of duty to provide exemplary service. The staff has kept our facility clean, served our meals, run up and down the stairs a multitude of times to deliver snack bar food, and assisted with private parties and Club events. All of this, plus many other duties not known or seen by the members, are accomplished in a friendly and professional manner. If you would like to help make our staffs’ holidays merry, you may contribute to a staff Christmas gift. Checks can be given to the front desk attendant (please place it in an envelope with Christmas gift written on the front) or place it in the suggestion box inside the front door. You can also mail a check to the PO Box. Make the check out to Hanover Seaside Club and place Christmas gift in the memo section. Please make your contributions by Wednesday, December 16 at 5:00. The total received will be divided among currently employed full and part-time staff using a ratio provided by the Operations Committee.

UPCOMING MENUS: We are in the process of closing out the fiscal year; therefore, no dining room minimums can be used this weekend.

Sunday, November 6 ~ Fried chicken or BBQ pulled pork, slaw, broccoli and wild rice casserole, baked beans, mashed potaoes, rolls salad bar, dessert

Friday, November 11 ~ Fried flounder or fried shrimp, okra, corn on the cob, green beans, rolls salad bar, dessert

Sunday, November 13 ~ Fried chicken or meatloaf, collards, mashed potatoes, baked beans, cucumber salad, rolls salad bar, dessert

Friday, November 18 ~ Prime rib and grilled shrimp, baked potato casserole, corn on the cob, roasted parmesan broccoli, rolls, salad bar, dessert

Sunday, November 20 ~ Thanksgiving Dinner ~ Reservations required by 11/17 at noon ~ Turkey with gravy, green brean casserole, mac and cheese, collard greens, maple whipped sweet potatoes, stuffing, rolls, salad bar, pumpkin pie

Friday, November 25 ~ Fried flounder or fried shrimp, corn on the cob, okra, french fries, rolls, salad bar, dessert

Saturday, November 26 ~ Flotilla! ~ 6:00 – Chili and all the fixings at the pier. $10/person, Cookies and hot chocolate after the Flotilla, Reservations due by Wednesday, November 23 at 10:00am.

Sunday, November 27 ~ Fried chicken or BBQ pork, coleslaw, baked beans, mac and cheese, cucumber salad, rolls, salad bar, dessert

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Monday November 7 at 7:00pm ~ Bunco! $6 Admission split among winners. Bring a drink and snack to share!

Thursday, November 10 at 6:00pm ~ Board Meeting. All members are invited to attend.

Saturday, November 19 at 9:00 ~ Decorate the Club for Christmas. We need as many volunteers as possible!

Friday, December 2 at 6:00 ~ Adult Christmas Party. There is no cost for this event, but you must RSVP by calling the Club office by Wednesday, November 30 at 10:00am so our staff knows how many to prepare for.

Saturday, December 10 at 10am ~ Cookies with Santa. Please RSVP by calling the Club office so that we have plenty of cookies for the children (and mom and dad!).Please bring a wrapped gift with your child’s name on it for Santa to give out.

NEWS ~ OCTOBER 18, 2022

When I was elected to the Board for the second time in 2011, I had several goals I wanted to accomplish.  The most important was to improve communication between the Board and the membership.  Our website (blog) went live in August 2011.  Over the past 11 years I have posted 525 articles on our blog!  We later added Constant Contact and Facebook to better communicate with members, so blog posts are shared in several ways. While I have enjoyed my tenure as head of Communications, the time has come to move on and allow someone else the opportunity to do this job.  I have resigned my position effective November 15.  Hopefully, by then, someone will volunteer to take over. I will gladly help train my replacement at my home! Information for post content will be provided. If you have basic knowledge of Word Press, FTP, e-mail programs, and Facebook and would like to volunteer, please contact Jan Sheppard.  I will gladly help train my replacement!

Menus:  If you are unable to eat fried foods, our Chef can often make alterations to fit your dietary needs.  For example, on seafood night he can grill shrimp instead of frying.  Please make special needs known when you make your reservations.

Friday, October 21st ~  Fried Flounder or Fried Shrimp, Okra, Corn on the Cob, Broccoli, Salad Bar, Rolls, Dessert

Sunday, October 23rd ~ Fried Chicken or Meatloaf, Cabbage, Mashed Potatoes, Baked Beans, Cucumber Salad, Rolls, Salad Bar, Dessert

Friday,  October 28th ~ Prime Rib & Grilled Shrimp, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans Fries, Rolls, Salad Bar, Dessert

Sunday,  October 30th ~ Fried Chicken or Pot Roast, Baked Beans, Baked Potato Casserole, Cabbage, Broccoli, Rolls, Salad Bar, Dessert

Friday, November 4th ~ Fried Flounder or Fried Shrimp, Okra, Corn on the Cob, Green Beans, Rolls, Salad Bar, Dessert

Sunday, November 6th ~ Fried Chicken or BBQ Pulled Pork, Slaw, Broccoli and Wild Rice Casserole, Baked Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Rolls, Salad Bar, Dessert

ANNUAL MEETING/COMMITTEES:  The Annual Meeting is this Saturday,  October 22 at 2:00PM.  All Regular Members should plan to attend.  We will be electing officers and approving a budget for the next fiscal year.  When the new Board takes over (immediately after the meeting), new Committees will be put in place. Our Standing Committees are a very important part of our Club operation.  They allow members, Regular and Seasonal, to take part and help spread the work among more people.  We need members to volunteer to work on the following committees:

Governance Committee ~ Reviews the Constitution annually and    recommends Constitutional changes to the Board. They also establish, implement and maintain a process for the orderly publication of policies of the Club.

Finance Committee ~ Reviews monthly financial report and provides general financial oversight. The also review the insurance policies annually, prepare the annual budget to submit to the Board, and review tax reports and audits as necessary.

Facilities Committee ~ Inspects the property for needed repairs and prepares a yearly budget for property and equipment maintenance.  They develop a short-term (0-3 years) and a long term (4-10 years) maintenance plan, monitor utilities usage, and develop and maintain a hurricane preparedness plan.

Operations/Management Committee ~ Consults with and supervises the General Manager as well as developing job descriptions and pre-employment screening procedures for all employees.  The Committee coordinates with the Club Bookkeeper with regards to Operations and Management Committee duties, evaluate the Club Manager annually, evaluates the Bookkeeper annually with regards to Operations and Management Committee duties, and recommends employee compensation adjustments to the Board.  They also consult with the General Manager and review food service and guest room operations and management procedures, policies and financials, evaluate food service offerings, prices and room rates annually, and recommend proposed changes to the Board for approval.  This committee provides general Club Operations and Management leadership as required and improves communications between the Board and the Membership by preparing periodic newsletters for the website and overseeing the Club website.

House Committee ~ Reviews and revises the room reservation process and room reservation form annually and assigns rooms following receipt of room reservation forms.  They also review General Rules annually and contact members who do not comply with rules. This committee determines methods to and prepares a budget for beautifying the inside of the Club building, as well as plans and budgets for renovation and any substantive changes of décor.

Social Activities Committee ~  Prepares an annual budget for Club Activities, coordinates with Club Manager to plan social activities including but not limited to Bingo, Beginning/End of Season events, 4th of July Celebration, Flotilla, Christmas Party, New Year’s Eve and Valentine’s. They also work with Club staff to decorate club for special and seasonal events.

If you would like to volunteer for a committee, please contact help@hanoverseaside.com and state your committee of choice.  It takes a lot of members using their talents to make our Club run smoothly.

CLUB MERCHANDISE:  Looking for small gifts for Christmas?  We have tees left over and they are on SALE!  Stop by and take a look at what’s available.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!  WE WILL BE DECORATING OUR CLUB FOR CHRISTMAS ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 BEGINNING AT 9:00AM.  IT TAKES A LOT OF HANDS TO DECORATE OUR FACILITY, SO PLEASE PLAN TO COME HELP!  

NEWS ~ SEPTEMBER 29, 2002

The calendar tells us it’s fall, but there is a lot more beach season out there (as soon as Ian passes us by). We are open and ready for you. Whether it’s a few days stay, a dinner or Sunday lunch, or just to rock on the porch, the Club is the place for you!

OCTOBER IS THE LAST MONTH TO USE ANY REMAINING DINING ROOM MINIMUM. USE IT OR LOSE IT!

UPCOMING MENUS:

Friday, September 30 ~  Fried Flounder or Grilled Shrimp, Corn on the Cob, Okra, Green Beans, Rolls, Salad Bar, Dessert

Sunday, October 2 ~ Fried Chicken, BBQ Pulled Pork, Slaw, Collards, Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans, Rolls, Salad Bar, Dessert

Tuesday, October 4 ~ Chicken Parmesan or Lasagna, Roasted Potatoes, Broccoli, Pasta Salad, Rolls, Salad Bar, Dessert

Friday, October 7 ~ Prime Rib and Grilled Shrimp, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans, Corn on the Cob, Rolls, Salad Bar, Desssert

Sunday, October 9 ~ Fried Chicken or Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Collards, Baked Beans, Cucumber Salad, Rolls, Salad Bar, Dessert

Tuesday, October 11 ~ Boneless Fried Chicken Breast with Cheese and Bacon or Baked Spaghetti, Baked Potatoes, Broccoli, Sweet Corn, Rolls, Salad Bar, Dessert

Friday, October 14 ~ Fried Flounder or Fried Shrimp, Mac and Cheese, Okra, Green Beans, Rolls, Salad Bar, Dessert

Sunday, October 16 ~ Fried Chicken or BBQ Pulled Portk, Slaw, Collards, Baked Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Rolls, Salad Bar, Dessert

OKTOBERFEST!  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

Social Hour – 5:30-6:30  Free Beer and Wine sponsored by the HSC Social Committee

Dinner served from 6:30-8:00  Menu:  Bratwurst with Sauerkraut and Mustard, Pork Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy, Rotkraut (red cabbage), Hot Potato Salad, Tomato and Cucumber Salad, Fruit, Black Forest Dump Cake, Rolls  $22/person.  You may NOT use dining room minimums for special events like Oktoberfest.  Call for reservations by Wednesday, October 12 at noon.

ANNUAL MEETING: All Regular Members should have received information concerning the Annual Meeting which will be held on Saturday, October 22 at 2:00pm at the Club.  If you did not receive your mailing, please call the Club office.  We hope all Regular Members will make plans to attend this important meeting.

HOODIES AND LONG SLEEVED TEES: If you placed a pre-order, please pick up your long sleeved tees and/or hoodies as quickly as possible.  We do not have space to store your orders.

STATEMENTS:  Please pay any balance due on your statement as quickly as possible.  We are trying to collect all balances due before closing out our fiscal year.  You may pay online by loggin into the website and clicking on Statement.  Or, you can call the Club office to pay by card.  You may also mail a check to the PO Box.

MEAL PRICES:  If you have gone to the grocery store lately, you have noticed that food prices have gone up significantly since the beginning of the Covid Pandemic.  The Operations Committee, working with our Club staff, was able to keep meal prices the same for the past 3 years.  We have come to the point where it is absolutely necessary to raise meal prices.  The Board has approved a meal increase beginning immediately.  All dinner and Sunday lunch prices will go up $1 for adults, and .50 for children.  Breakfast prices will remain the same.

IAN:  Hurricane/Tropical Storm Ian is not expected to make a direct hit on Wrightsville Beach, however, we are still expected to get some high winds and a lot of rain.  All kayaks/sailboats should be tied down.  Also, there are chairs, beach toys, etc. on the porches racks of the first floor.  Unless you are renting a room, you should not leave personal items unless they are secured in your locker.  Please pick up all personal items.  All items left on the porches or in the rack after October 2 will be disposed of.

SHRIMPEROO!  Thanks to all who made reservations for Saturday’s Shrimperoo! We are looking forward to a large crowd to celebrate Labor Day. The food serving line will be open from 6:00-7:30. Bars will be located on both first and second floor porches with free beer and wine for Shrimperoo participants from 6:00-9:00. Thanks once again to the Gray family and Custom Home Family Businesses for sponsoring this party. We could use a few volunteers to man the bars. The more help we have, the less time each voluteer will have to stay. Contact Cher Pridgen at cpridgen654@gmail.com if you are willing to donate an hour or two. No experience required. If you can grab a beer out of the cooler and pour a glass of wine – you are hired!

LONG SLEEVED TEES AND HOODIES: Orders are in and ready to be picked up. Stop by the Club office between 9-6 Saturday through Monday to get your shirts. Next week the hours are 10-3. You can pay or charge to your Club account. Orders that requested shipping will go out after Labor Day.  Shirts not picked up by October 1 will be charged to the member account.

FALL MEAL SCHEDULE: After Labor Day, we will move to our off-season meal schedule. Dinners will be served on Tuesdays and Fridays at 6:00pm. Sunday lunch will be served at 1:00. Please make reservations early. If we don’t have enough reservations, the meal will have to be cancelled. Call all of your friends and come to the Club! Dining room minimums can be used until the end of October.

MENUS:

Friday September 9th ~ Fried Shrimp or  Fried Flounder, Fries, Corn, Green beans, Rolls,  Salad Bar,  Dessert

Sunday September 11th ~ Fried Chicken or  BBQ Pork, Collards,  Mashed Potatoes, Baked Beans, Slaw, Rolls,  Salad Bar, Dessert

Tuesday September 13th ~  Boneless Fried Chicken Breast with Cheese & Bacon or Baked Spaghetti,  Baked Potatoes, Broccoli, Buttered Sweet Corn,  Rolls, Salad Bar,              Dessert

Friday September 16th ~ Prime Rib and Grilled Shrimp, Rice Pilaf, Fries, Green Beans, Rolls,  Salad Bar, Dessert

Sunday September 18th ~  Fried Chicken or  Meatloaf,  Mashed Potatoes, Collards, Baked Beans,  Cucumber salad, Rolls, Salad Bar,  Dessert

FALL OFFICE HOURS: The office will be open less hours in the fall. If you call and get the answering machine, leave a message and we’ll return your call. If the answering machine does not pick up, it means the attendant is on the phone and has someone on hold. Give them a few minutes and call back.

Monday through Friday  10-3          Saturday and Sunday   10-4

FIRST FLOOR HOURS: The first floor will be open approximately 7-7. If you need to get in the first floor before it opens, call the office in advance and get the combination for the oceanside door. If you let yourself in, be sure to turn lights out and lock up when you leave.

REVISED ROOM RATES: Room rates have not changed in several years. The Board has approved a rate increase which will take effect September 30. It has been decided that rooms 1 and 2 will now be charged at the same rate as all other bedrooms with 2 beds and no full baths.

Off-season rates will be:

Rooms 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15 $372 member weekly, $59 member nightly

$554 guest weekly, $88 guest nightly

Rooms 5 and 6  $ 473 member weekly, $75 member nightly

$665 guest weekly, $104 guest nightly

Rooms 3, 4, and 14 $580 member weekly, $92 member nightly

$769 guest weekly, $122 guest nightly

On-season rates will be posted on the website next week.

We still have rooms available for rental during the fall season. Many of us think September and October are the most beautiful months of the year at the beach. Come and stay when the beaches are fairly empty, there is very little traffice, and you can get into restaurants without a wait!

ANNUAL MEETING:  The Annual Meeting for Regular Members will be held on Saturday, October 22 at 2:00 at the Club. Please mark your calendars and plan to come. And don’t forget, the deadline for submitting nominations for the Board is September 15. We are looking for someone willing to be Secretary-Treasurer. Please consider volunteering to run for this position!

Don’t forget – all merchandise is on sale!  Pick up a tee 25% off or grab a few cups or koozies greatly reduced.

SHRIMPEROO: The deadline for making reservations for the Shrimperoo is tomorrow (Monday) at 3:00. No reservations will be accepted after that time. An addition to the evening’s festivities ~ live music by Bub White! We all love it when Bub entertains. Free beer and wine for Shrimperoo participants. This party is sponsored by the Gray family and Custom Home Family Businesses.

NOMINATIONS: Don’t forget – if you or someone you know is interested in running for the Board, nomination forms are due no later than Septmber 15. Forms are located on the Quick Links page of the website.

UPCOMING MENUS:

Monday, August 29 ~ Fried flounder or fried shrimp, corn, fries, slaw, rolls, salad bar, dessert

Tuesday, August 30 ~ Beef or chicken tacos or taco bowls, dessert

Thursday, September 1 ~ Boneless fried chicken breast topped with cheese and bacon or baked ziti, broccoli, roasted potatoes, cucumber salad, rolls, salad bar, dessert

Friday, September 2 ~ Prime Rib and grilled shrimp, mac and cheese, green beans, mashed potatoes, rolls salad bar, dessert

PARTIES! Would you like to have a holiday party, but don’t want to worry about cleaning your house or cooking? Schedule a party at the Hanover Seaside Club! The Club is always decorated beautifully for Christmas and Garrett has a variety of menu options for parties. From small, intimate gatherings to large parties – we can help you plan the perfect get together. We schedule parties all year long, so consider us for birthdays, anniversaries, etc.

SNACK BAR: On days when we have rainy weather, the snack bar may not open, or may close early. The decision is made based on the number of members/guests on site. If you are planning to come down for lunch on a gloomy day, call the Club office to check hours for the day.

ACCOUNTS: If you have charged dining room meals, snack bar lunches, or merchandise to your member account, please pay your bills. You can check your balance online or by calling the office. Payments can be made online, by calling the front office, or by mailing a check to the PO Box.

SALE ~ SALE ~ SALE

All tees, ladies and unisex, are 25% off!  We have the following stock ready for you. If you would like to reserve a tee, call the office and they will pull it and charge it to your account. First come, first served.

Ladies cut – these tees are fitted and look great for those of you who don’t like the boxier unisex tees. They run very small, so choose 2 sizes above your normal size. Small – XLarge = $15, 2XL = $16.50

Small – 4 aqua, 5 berry  Medium – 1 aqua, 15 berry  Large – 7 berry

XLarge – 10 aqua, 9 berry  2XLarge – 3 berry, 8 aqua

Unisex – these tees fit fairly true to size, but if you like a baggier fit, choose one size up. Small – XLarge = $15, 2XLarge = $16.50, 3XL = $18. We don’t have any smaller sizes and will not place another order until spring.

XLarge – 7 aqua, 4 ice blue, 1 mint   2XLarge – 2 blue, 1 aqua, 2 salmon,

2 ice blue   3XLarge – 3 aqua, 1 salmon, 1 ice blue

Toddler – 1 3T green     Youth – 4 XLarge green

LONG SLEEVED TEES AND HOODIES:  For those who preordered, you will be able to pick up your order around Labor Day. We’ll let you know for sure when orders have been packaged for pick up. If you wanted shipping, your account will be charged and your items shipped soon after Labor Day.

AUGUST 13 PARTY ON THE PORCH: We had a very large crowd for our August Party on the Porch sponsored by the Edwards family and Atlantic Appliance. It was a perfect night for a porch party. Thanks to everyone who came and especially to those who volunteered!