HAPPY SPRING! Now that the azaleas are blooming and the weather is warming up (most days), it’s time to think about Spring merchandise. The Club will continue to stock our ever popular triblend tees in a variety of colors and sizes. New stock will be coming in prior to opening weekend. We do not have space to stock more merchandise and members have expressed interest in cotton tees and hats, so we decided to open our online store again this Spring. The problem is that we have to act quickly! Due to tariffs being imposed, our distributer can only guarantee prices through Friday, April 18. Therefore our orders must be placed by midnight on Thursday, April 17. Prices have not gone up yet – but it is quite likely they will.

To place your orders, click on: https://shop.theklempire.com/hanover_seaside_club/shop/home

You will make your selections and pay online. Orders will be delivered to the Club for pick up, or you can pay for shipping. ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BY MIDNIGHT ON THURSDAY, APRIL 17!

We will be offering the following:

Pigment-Dyed, Comfort Colors Adult Short Sleeve Cotton Tees S-XL – $21 2XL -$23 3XL-$24

These are the tees we use for our long sleeve tees in the fall. They are excellent quality cotton. They run a little large, so if you are between sizes – size down.

• 6.1-ounce, 100% US ring spun cotton
• Soft-washed, garment-dyed fabric
• Top-stitched, classic width rib collar
• Twill-taped neck and shoulders
• Twill label
• Relaxed fit, seamless body
• Double-needle collar and bottom hems

Pigment-Dyed, Comfort Colors Youth Short Sleeve Cotton Tees M-XL $19.   Sorry, but we are unable to provide these tees in smaller youth or toddler sizes.

Snapback Richardson Trucker Cap – Embroidered logo – $26

• 60/40 cotton/polyester
• 100% polyester mesh back
• Structured, six-panel, mid pro profile
• Pre-curved bill
• Adjustable plastic snapback

Optimum Pigment Dyed Cap – LP101 – Embroidered logo – $25

• 100% cotton, garment washed
• Low profile, 6 panel
• Unconstructed
• Cool-CrownTMmesh lining
• Leather strap with antique brass buckle and grommet
• Self-fabric sweatband, dyed to match cotton taping
• 6 matching color sewn eyelets
• Pre-curved bill, matching undervisor

Club News ~ April 8, 2025

Summer Room Reservations

Bills for summer room rentals have been emailed. If you did not receive a statement or a call regarding your room assignment, please contact the front desk. While most members who requested a room were successfully booked, not everyone received their preferred room.

Please note:

• There are only three rooms with full baths and two rooms with three beds, and demand for these rooms often exceeds availability.
• The front desk is not responsible for room assignments, so please refrain from calling to complain about them. A committee of seven members worked diligently to accommodate as many members as possible.

Payment for Rooms

Payments must be made by Friday, May 2. Due to our hotel software limitations, online payments through the website are not possible. You can either:

• Mail a check to our PO Box
• Call the Club office with your credit card number

Available Rooms

The following weeks have room availability. Please call the Club office to make reservations:

• May 23-31
• May 31-June 7*
• June 14-21*
• August 2-9
• August 9-16
• August 16-23*
• August 23-September 6

*These weeks have several rooms available, making them ideal times to bring guests.

Member Contact Information

If your mailing address, phone number, or email address has changed, please contact the front office to update your account.

Opening Letter

The opening letter with automobile stickers will be ready on Mother’s Day. If you will be at the Club that day, please stop by the office between 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM to pick up your envelope. Wristbands and boat stickers will be available as well! If you have an outstanding balance on your account (dues, merchandise, meals, rooms, etc.), you will not receive a letter, stickers, or wristbands. To pay all outstanding balances, you can call the Club office with your credit card number or mail a check to the PO Box.

Lockers

Small inside lockers are available to rent for $10/year. If you are interested, please call the office. All other lockers have a waitlist. If you rented a locker last year, your locker payment was included in your dues bill.

Merchandise

We have a variety of merchandise available for purchase, including t-shirts for adults and children, coffee mugs, koozies, cups with lids, and more. Stop by the parlor to see our offerings. Purchases can be made when the office is open, Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM.

Beach Cameras

Ever wished you could enjoy the club’s stunning beach view from the comfort of your home? Or wondered if the weather at the club is better than in town? Now you can! Just log into your member account on hanoverseaside.club and select ‘camera on 605’ in the Member Links to check out the view anytime!

~ Don’t Miss These Upcoming Events! ~

Easter Egg Hunt

Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt!

📅 Date: Saturday, April 19
🕙 Time: 10 AM
👶 Ages: Children 10 and under

RSVP: Please call the club office by noon on Wednesday, April 16, so the Easter Bunny knows how many eggs to hide! This is a free event, but don’t forget to bring your Easter basket!

Easter Buffett

Celebrate Easter with a delicious buffet!

📅 Date: Sunday, April 20
🕦 Seating Options: 11:30 AM (sold out) or 1:30 PM (limited space available!)

Menu: Honey glazed ham, Herb roasted pork tenderloin, Sweet potato casserole, Mac & cheese, Brown sugar glazed carrots, Green beans, Salad bar, Roll, and Apple crisp for dessert

Pricing (tax not included):

• $20 adults
• $11 children (ages 6-12)
• $6 toddlers (ages 3-5)

Reservations required: Make your reservations for the 1:30 PM seating now! Please call the club office ASAP to secure your spot!

Spring Workday

Mark your calendars! Our annual Spring Workday is just around the corner. Join us for property clean-up and small maintenance projects on Saturday, May 3 at 10 AM.

Rain Date: May 10

Let’s come together to make our Club beautiful for the season!

Mother’s Day Buffett

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the club!

📅 Date: Sunday, May 11
🕦 Seating Options: 11:30 AM or 1:30 PM

Menu: Prime Rib & Grilled Shrimp, Mashed Potatoes, Mac & Cheese, Summer Squash, Broccoli, Salad Bar, Roll, and Caramel Cheesecake for dessert

Pricing (tax not included):

• $20 adults
• $11 children (ages 6-12)
• $6 toddlers (ages 3-5)

Reservations required: Make your reservations now as spaces for this special meal fill up quickly! Just call the club office ASAP to secure your spot!

Opening Weekend Porch Party

Join us for our annual opening weekend porch party!

     📅 Date: Saturday, May 24 (rain or shine!)
     🕕 Time: 6-9 PM
     👤 Who: For Members & Upstairs Guests only

Enjoy:

• Heavy appetizers/tea provided by the Club from 6-7:30 PM (Heavy appetizers are limited to the first 100 people to RSVP.)
• Bring your favorite dessert to share
• BYOB (Bring your own beverages, but please remember: no glassware is allowed on porches, decks, or in the snack bar area.)
• Music by DJ Lee Pearson

RSVP: Call 910-256-2726 or email office@hanoverseaside.com

Sunday Lunch Buffett

Please join us for our first Sunday Lunch of the 2025 summer season.

📅 Date: Sunday, May 25
🕦 Time: 1:00 PM

Menu: Prime Rib & Grilled Shrimp, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable Medley, Fried Okra, Salad Bar, Roll, and Dessert

Pricing (tax not included):

• $20 adults
• $8.50 children (ages 6-12)
• $3.50 toddlers (ages 3-5)

Reservations required: Please call the club office to make your reservation!

News ~ February 23, 2025

OFFICE HOURS:  Monday – Friday  9:00-3:00  Our office staff works hard to keep our data base of member information up to date.  If you have a new address, phone number, or e-mail address, please notify the office ASAP.  Our newsletters that are sent out through Constant Contact can only go to ONE family member.  Be sure to make sure the e-mail address on file in the office is the address you want newsletters to go to.

OBITUARIES:  Our love and prayers go out to the friends and family of Derma Lambert, 89, who passed away on Monday, February 2 after a long illness, and Randy Allen who passed away on January 16 in Winston Salem.

BOARD MEETINGS:  All members, Regular and Seasonal, are invited to attend Board Meetings.  If you would like to speak to the Board, please contact President Dan Harris in advance to be placed on the agenda.

Upcoming meetings:  March 3^rd @ 6 pm and March 25^th @ 6 pm

ROOM RESERVATIONS:  Room reservation time is coming!  Members with a balance on their account cannot make room reservations.  All information can be found on the Quick Links page of the website.  Reservations for members can be mailed beginning Monday, March 3 with guests to follow on Monday, March 10. Please make sure you follow directions found on the Room Reservation Information document very carefully.  For the committee to have all the information they need to assign rooms, make sure to list the name of every person who will occupy the room, including the person submitting the form.  We also need the ages of occupants other than parents.  Some weeks are extremely popular with more than double the number of requests that we have rooms available.  Your best bet to get a room is to provide a second choice week.  Reservation confirmations will be mailed no later than the first Friday in April.  Payment must be made by the first Friday in May.  Remember, members must make all payments.  If you are lucky enough to get a guest reservation, you must make payment.

MEAL INFORMATION:  The Board has approved an increase in meal prices for the 2025 season.  Meal prices have not changed in two years, and we all know how the price of food has increased over that time.  Dinner on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday for adults has increased from $16 to $18.  Adult prices for Friday dinner and Sunday lunch have increased from $18 to $20.  Pricing for children will not change.  A full breakfast will be offered daily.  The price of breakfast has not increased in many years.  For 2025, the price of breakfast for adults will increase from $9 to $10. Child prices will remain the same.  Complete meal information can be found on the Quick Links page of the website.

OUTSTANDING DUES: We continue to have members who are delinquent on their dues payment.  Remember, dues were past due on February 1.  If you have not paid your dues, your membership has been suspended.  You may not enjoy the privileges of membership until all dues are paid.  At the discretion of the Board, membership may be permanently suspended if dues are not paid immediately.

SEASON OPENING LETTER: The season opening letter, which contains parking stickers, will go out the week after Mother’s Day.  Those attending Mother’s Day lunch can pick them up at the Club.  Others will be mailed.  If you have a new vehicle that needs to be registered, please complete the form located on the Quick Links page and return it to the office.

UPCOMING EVENTS:  More information will be coming your way, but mark your calendars for the following events!

Easter Egg Hunt  ~ April 19^th @ 10am

Easter Lunch ~ April 20  (2 seatings): 11:30am and 1:30pm

NEWS ~ JANUARY 21, 2025

OFFICE HOURS: The office is open Monday through Friday from 9-3. If you need help with paying bills, making reservations, booking parties, etc., please call during these times.

The office will be closed on Wednesday, January 22 due to weather conditions. If you are in an area expecting snow and extremely low temperatures, please take care.

DUES AND DINING ROOM MINIMUM: Your dues and dining room minimum are due no later than Friday, January 31. Remember, our Consitution states that members who fail to pay dues by January 31 will be suspended and will be denied privileges of membership until dues are paid. Acceptance of arrears and restoration of membership is at the discretion of the Board. You can pay online, mail a check to the PO Box, or call the office to pay by credit/debit card. Don’t procrastinate!

VALENTINES DINNER: Have you made reservations for our Valentine’s Dinner? We have limited seating which is now completely booked. We will take names for a waiting list, so call NOW to get your name on the list. It’s going to be a lovely evening! There are rooms available on the 3rd floor if you would like to make a weekend of it. I can’t think of anywhere else I would love to be more.

BOARD MEETING: All members, Regular and Seasonal, are invited to attend Board Meetings. If you would like to speak at a meeting, you must be placed on the agenda by calling our President, Dan Harris. The next meeting will be at the Club on January 29 at 6:00pm.

SUMMER ROOM RENTALS: Although winter is still going strong and there is the probability of snow in our forecast, it’s time to start thinking about summer room rentals. Members can mail requests beginning on Monday, March 3. Family/Guest requests can be mailed beginning on Monday, March 10. The updated Room Reservation Information Form and Room Reservation Form are both on the website. Be sure to read the information page carefully prior to completing your form. Go to www.hanoverseaside.club and click on Quick Links to print the forms. Room information is near the top of the page. Summer 2025 rates and current meal pricing can also be found on the Quick Links page.

A few hints for making reservations:

1.      Residents must supply their own sheets, towels, AND pillows. Mattress pads are laundered weekly.

2.   If you want to request 2 weeks, you must complete 2 forms. Be sure to note if the weeks must be consecutive.

3.   If you want to request 2 rooms for the same week, you must complete 2 forms.

4.     Forms MUST be mailed to the PO Box. You may NOT drop them by the office. The postmark is used when assigning rooms, so mail your forms on the first day possible to give you the greatest chance of getting a room.

5.   All dues and any other outstanding fees must be paid in full prior to requesting a room. If there is any balance on an account, requests will not be considered.

6.     If you want to request a room for a guest or want to stay with other family/friends that will need several rooms, your best chance of getting your request is to schedule it in very early June, or after the first week in August. Between mid-June and the first week of August, nearly all weeks are filled by members, and some weeks have a substantial waiting list.

7.     Check in time is 4:00pm on Saturday. Check out time is 10:00am on the following Saturday.

8.    The Room Assignment Committee works extremely hard to try to fairly assign rooms. It is very difficult when we have 25+ requests for 14 rooms. It is always helpful when members provide an alternate week. By providing an alternate week, you have a much better chance of having your request granted.

9.     You may NOT request a room under your membership but allow a non-member to occupy the room without you. For example, you cannot rent a room and give it to your adult child who is not a member. They can stay in the room WITH you – but you must occupy the room you reserve.

10. Room assignments are based on the number of people sharing a room and the need for a full bath. There are only 2 large rooms (3 beds) and 3 rooms with full baths. The committee tries to be fair and meet the needs of our members. The same families will not receive rooms with full baths every year if others request the same rooms. Be sure to state the names and ages of ALL members and guests who will occupy a room to make our jobs easier. Also, those who are handicapped or require a walk-in shower are given priority for room 14. Be sure to state on your form if you NEED room 14.

11.  Members ALWAYS receive priority over guests when scheduling rooms.

12. Bills will be e-mailed by April 4 and all rooms must be paid by May 1. Make sure you use a working email that does not have a full mailbox.

13. All room bills must be paid by the member requesting the room. If you are reserving a room for a guest, you must pay the bill and be reimbursed by your guest.

14. If you reserve and pay for your room and need to cancel, you will receive a refund if the room can be re-rented. If there is an emergency situation, you can petition the Board for a refund.

15. Upon check out, you will be provided with an itemized statement. You have 14 days to request a review of your statement. After 14 days, no changes can be made.

NEWS ~ DECEMBER 12, 2024

STAFF CHRISTMAS GIFT: Please remember to send your contribution for the staff Christmas gift no later than Friday, December 13. At one time our staff were given Christmas bonuses, but this is no longer in the budget. Our way of thanking our excellent staff for all they do for us is to contribute to their Christmas gift. You can drop your check in the office or mail it to PO Box 434, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480. Make your check out to Hanover Seaside Club and note Staff Christmas Gift in the memo section. TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

COOKIES FOR SANTA: Our last event for the year is Cookies for Santa which is this Saturday, Deccember 14 at 10am. Please bring a wrapped present for Santa to give your child. If you have not made reservations, CALL NOW!

CLUB CLOSING: The office will be closed from December 19-December 30. It will also be closed on January 1. The remainder of January, the office will be open from 9-3 on Monday through Friday. The 3rd floor will be closed the month of January for cleaning and maintenance. When the office is closed, the 2nd and 3rd floors will be locked. The 1st floor will be open during the day and you can enter using the keypay on the ocean side if the doors are locked. If you do not have the keypad number, call the office when it is open.

ANNUAL STATEMENTS: Your 2025 statement has been mailed. If you do not receive your statment by December 17, call the Club office for help. To retain your membership, dues and dining room minimum must be paid by January 31. You can pay online, by mail, or by calling the Club office. Remember the office will only be open 9-3 M-F in January.

NEWS ~ NOVEMBER 27, 2024

FOOD SERVICES MANAGER: Garrett Wilson, our former Food Services Manager, resigned to accept a position elsewhere. Please welcome our new Food Services Manager, Jeremy Ulrich, a native of Wilmington who has worked as a sous chef for us for the past four years. Jeremy has a strong background in food preparation and planning and has been collaborating with our Club Manager on the food tastings this fall. He has a passion for the culinary profession. We are looking forward to working with Jeremy to make the dining experience at the Club exceptional.

TASTINGS: We have successfully completed two of the three tastings scheduled. The third is scheduled for December 3. If you have a reservation for that evening and will not be able to attend, please contact the office. We have a waiting list of people who would like to participate.

WEBSITE: Our Club website is especially useful for members in a variety of ways. You can read the blog, find information about rooms, meals, and parties, pay your accounts, order snack bar food during the summer, and access our roster of members. Many of the questions you may have can be answered on the website. If you have not set up your account, the office can help.

CONTACT INFORMATION: It is extremely important that we have correct contact information in our files for each member. A mailing will be going out in a few days, and e-mails are sent on a regular basis. If you have moved or changed your phone number or e-mail address, be sure to call the office and provide them with your correct information. You can also make changes by logging in to your account on hanoverseaside.club and go to the Member Central section.

STATEMENTS: Dues statements will be mailed in a few days. This is the last year that statements will be mailed. In the future, statements will be e-mailed to the address we have on file. This will save us both staff time and the cost of printing and postage. If you prefer to have your statements mailed, please contact the office, and we will ensure you continue to receive them by mail. According to our Constitution, dues must be paid by January 31 of each year. If a member does not pay dues by that date, they will be suspended and denied privileges of membership until dues are paid. Restoration of membership shall be at the discretion of the Board. Remember, you can save yourself time and a stamp by paying your dues online.

FOOSBALL TABLE: Generations of Club members have enjoyed the foosball table on the first floor. Sadly, many years of damp, salty weather have taken a toll on this table. We would like to refurbish our existing table. If you have the skills and would like to help with this project, please call the Club office. We would like to have it refurbished and ready for the 2025 season!

CHRISTMAS PARTIES: Don’t forget to make reservations for the Adult Christmas Party on December 7 and Cookies with Santa on December 14. We need an accurate count of those attending so that the staff can prepare enough food.

STAFF CHRISTMAS GIFT: Please remember to send your contribution for the staff Christmas gift no later than Friday, December 13. A previous notice incorrectly stated that the 13th was on Wednesday. Sorry for the confusion. We would really like to thank our staff for all they do for us during the year. Not only do they take care of us during the extremely busy summer months, but they also prepare meals for special occasions and private parties. Our Club always looks neat and cared for, and our kitchen and wait staff do an amazing job delivering hot and delicious snack bar food as well as meals in the dining room. The best way to say thank you is to contribute to their Christmas gift. You can drop your check in the office or mail it to our PO box. Make your check out to Hanover Seaside Club and not Staff Christmas Gift in the memo section.

HSC MUGS: Looking for the perfect gift for a Club member? Our mugs are on sale for $10 each. Stop by the office and buy a few!

NEWS ~ NOVEMBER 2, 2024

ANNA PRICE: Love and prayers go out to Lisa Peeler and Andrew Price on the death of their daugher/sister, Anna Elizabeth Price on October 25. The obituary can be found HERE.

THANKSGIVING EVENTS: Don’s forget to make reservations for our Thanksgiving buffet on Sunday, November 24 and the Flotilla Chili on the Pier on Saturday, November 30. Details are in the last newsletter.

ANNUAL MEETING: The Annual Meeting for Regular Members was held on Saturday, October 26 at the Club. Officers elected to one year terms include President – Dan Harris, Vice-President – Armistead Boyd, Secretary – Valrie Horton, and Treasurer – Laura Earnhart. Shanda Bordeaus and Gregg Surratt were elected to the Boardd of Directors.

Several changes were made to the Constitution. The job of Secretary/Treasurer was split into two positions. There is just too much work for one volunteer to handle. The initiation fee for new members was raised from $5000 to $7500. This does not affect initiation fees of sons/daughters who join prior to their 26th birthday or marriage, whichever comes first. The initiation fees for sons and daughters is on a sliding scale dependent upon how long their parents have been members. This is now listed as a dollar amount instead of a % amount to make it easier. The actual amount charged for sonsdaughters did not change. The new costitution will be uploaded to the website and can be found on the Quick Links page in the next couple of weeks.

The next Annual Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00AM in the dining room at the Club.

STANDING COMMITTEES: We still need volunteers to serve on several of our standing committees. Most committees are composed of both Regular and Seasonal Members. If you would like to join a committee, please call the Club office at 910-256-2726 and have your name put on the list. Committees that need members are: Operations, Social, Governance, Finance, Facilities, and House.

BUNCO: Monday, November 4 at 6:00pm. Come on down and enjoy an evening with friends!

CHRISTMAS DECORATING: We need all the help we can get to decorate our Club for the holiday season. Please plan to meet at the Club on Saturday, November 16 at 10:00am to hang some garland and decorate the trees!