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!

Hanover Seaside Club Tasting Participants

The participants for the three tastings are listed below. Unfortunately, we could not accommodate everyone who expressed an interest in participating. If your plans change and you cannot attend the tasting, please notify the Operations Committee at Feedback.HanoverSeasideClub@gmail.com ASAP so we can fill your slot with someone else. A sincere effort was made to select participants on a “first come/first served” basis. We received requests to participate in the tastings from the survey administered in April, the Feedback.HanoverSeasideClub@gmail account, and Facebook comments.

The Operations Committee greatly appreciates everyone’s support to improve the Club!

Tasting participants – November 1

1 Debbie Marlowe

2 Joey Marlowe

3 Julia Connell Johnson

4 Chris Johnson

5 Amy Connell

6 Larry Connell

7 Lee Lambert

8 Genie Gretz

9 Joe Browning

10 Mary Browning

11 Bub White

12 Katie Lewis White

13 Jim Faler

14 Bonnie Faler

15 Eelco Tinga

16 Linda Tinga

Tasting participants – November 19

1 Travis Cook

2 Pam Cook

3 Alan Efting

4 Jeannine Efting

5 Robert Turner

6 Nancy May

7 Russ May

8 Steve Thorne

9 Eleanor Warren Thorne

10 Mille Willey Griffin

11 Harry Griffin

12 Jim Swart

13 Deborah Swart

14 Mike Pridgen

15 Cher Pridgen

16 Margaret Angermeier

Tasting participants – December 3

1 Shelley Blanchard

2 Norwood Blanchard

3 Clark Whitman

4 Debbie Whitman

5 Karen Henderson

6 Susan Robinson

7 Beverly Barrett Scurpa

8 Scott Scurpa

9 Hannah Samuelson

10 Don Steele

11 Lois Cook Steele

12 Dan Harris

13 Angie Harris

14 Sean Ruttkay

15 Cornelia Ruttkay

16 Jean Anderson Lawler

17 Peggy Russell

NEWS ~ OCTOBER 16, 2024

EDDIE LAWLER: We are saddened to announce the passing of long time member and former Club President, Eddie Lawler. Our prayers go out to Jean and her family. The obituary can be found here.

ANNUAL MEETING: All Regular Members are invited to the Annual Meeting of Regular Members on Saturday, October 26 at 2:00pm in the dining room. Regular and Seasonal Membeers who would like to serve on a standing committee, should call the Club office and have your name put on the committee list. Choices include: Membership, Nominating, Governance, Finance, Facilities, Operations, House, and Social. Information on Committees can be found in the Standing Committees document at the bottom of the Quick Links page of the website.

FOOD TASTINGS: As a follow-up to the recent Food Service Survey, we are reviewing the dinner menus offered during the 2024 summer season.  To obtain your input on dinner menus, the Operations Committee will host three dinner tastings. Each tasting will feature 3 entrees, 3 side dishes, and 2 desserts for 16 people. There will be no cost to participants.We are seeking volunteers to attend the tastings and provide feedback on the menu items. At that time, we would like volunteers to tell us about the dinner menu items they liked or did not like and why. It will be an interactive activity.

The tastings will be held in the HSC dining room at 6pm on Friday, November 1; Tuesday, November 19; and Tuesday, December 3. You may volunteer by posting your name and e-mail address on the HSC Facebook page or by emailing the same information to feedback.hanoverseasideclub@gmail.com with “Tasting Volunteer” in the subject line. Please specify your first and second choice for the date that you would like to participate. For each date, the first 16 volunteers received will be accepted.

FALL SHIRT PREORDER! Have you picked up the shirts you ordered? If not, please come to the office during office hours as soon as possible.

MENUS REMAINING FOR THE FALL:

Friday, October 18 at 6:00pm ~ Flounder or Shrimp (Fried, grilled, or broiled)

Sunday, October 20 at 12:30 ~ Fried Chicken (grilled or baked available) or pulled pork

Friday, October 25 at 6:00pm ~ Flounder or Shrimp (Fried, grilled, or broiled)

Sunday, October 27 at 112:30 ~ Prime Rib and Grilled Shrimp

More info on menus in previous blog post.

THANKSGIVING ACTIVITIES:

Thanksgiving lunch ~ Sunday, November 24 at 1:00pm. Turkey with gravy, stuffing green bean casserole, mac and cheese, collards, maple whipped sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, salad, rolls, drink, and pumpkin pie. Reservations required by Thursday, 11/21 at noon. Prices – Adult $18 Children 6-12 $9, children 5 and under $3.50

Flotilla ~ Chili on the pier ~ Saturday, November 30 at 6:00pm. Delicious hot chili with all the fixiings! Reservations required by Wednesday, November 27 at noon. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served in the dining room after the Flotilla.

ACCOUNT BALANCE: Don’t forget – if you have a balance on your account, it must be paid by the end of the fiscal year which is October 31. Call the Club office if you need help paying your account.

NEWS ~ OCTOBER 4, 2024

FALL OFFICE HOURS: Mon-Thurs 9-3 Fri-Sat 9-6 Sun 9-4

FALL MERCHANDISE PREORDER: All shirts are in and ready for pick up. Please come by during office hours. If you paid for shipping, your shirts have been mailed. Thanks to everyone who preordered. We will probably be using the online order store for future orders. It was fast and easy!

ACCOUNT BALANCES: Our fiscal year ends on October 31. We need all members to check your account balances and get them paid by the end of the October. You can pay online, by calling the Club office, or by mailing a check.

ANNUAL MEETING OF REGULAR MEMBERS: The Annual Meeting will be held in the dining room of the Club on Saturday, October 26 at 2:00PM. All Regular Members are encouraged to attend. You should have received a packet of information. If you have not received it, please call the Club office at 910-256-2726.

DINING ROOM MINIMUM: You are running out of time to use your dining room minimum. Last meals for the season:

Friday Dinners in October

Oct 18th & 25th 6:00pm

Fried Flounder (broiled available) OR Fried Shrimp (grilled available), Grilled Seasonal Vegetables, Fries, Slaw, Cucumber Salad, Salad Bar, Rolls, Drink and Dessert

Sunday Lunches in October 20th & 27th 12:30pm

Oct 20th 12:30pm

Fried Chicken (grilled or baked available) OR Pulled Pork, Collard Greens, Mac & Cheese, Baked Potato Bar, Slaw, Salad Bar, Rolls, Drink and Dessert

Oct 27th 12:30pm Last Sunday lunch of the season

Prime Rib & Grilled Shrimp, Rice pilaf, vegetable medley, fried okra, salad bar, rolls, Drinks and dessert

REQUEST FOR MENU ITEMS: As a follow-up to the recent Food Service Survey, we are reviewing the dinner menus offered during the 2024 summer season. We would like to invite you to submit menu ideas or recipes that you would like to see on the dinner menu for 2025. Please submit your favorite recipes for entrees, side dishes, and desserts, including ingredients and preparation steps. Please keep in mind that recipes must be able to be replicated for large groups of guests. Please post your recipe suggestions on the HSC Facebook page or by emailing them to feedback.hanoverseasideclub@gmail.com with “Recipe suggestion” in the subject line.

STATUS OF MEMBERSHIP: If you turned 70, 75, or 80 this year and have the requisite number of years of membership, you are eligible to change your membership status. You must complete the Application to Request Change in Membership Status form and return it to the front desk prior to October 30. The form is located on the Quick Links Page of the Website.

MEMBERSHIP NEWS: We send our love and prayers to the families and friends of two members who passed away in September. You can click on their names to view obituaries.

Nell Ostby

Marjorie Branscome