NEWS ~ AUGUST 28, 2024

SNACK BAR: The Snack Bar will close for the season on Labor Day. Come on down to enjoy one more cheeseburger, hot dog, or Club sandwich. Onion rings have been brought back by popular demand. Get them while you can!

MERCHANDISE PREORDER: There are only a few days left to order fall merchandise. You can choose long sleeve tees, crew neck sweatshirts, hoodies, or 1/4 zip sweatshirts in a variety of colors. This is the only time these preorders will be available this year! Use the link below to place your order.  Orders will be completed by the end of September. You can either pick them up at the Club or have them shipped to you.

NOMINATIONS: If you are a Regular Member, have you considered running for the Board? Or, do you know another member who would be an asset to the Board? Please get nominations forms filled out and returned to Armistead Boyd as quickly as possible. Forms, with instructions, are located on the Quick Links Page of the website.

FALL OFFICE HOURS: Beginning Tuesday, September 3, the office will be open the following hours

Monday – Thursday ~ 9:00-3:00

Friday – Saturday ~ 9:00-6:00

Sunday ~ 9:00-4:00

SEPTEMBER MENUS: You don’t have much time left to use your dining room minimums. Remember, you lose your minimum on October 31. Our new fiscal year begins November 1.

Sunday, September 15 at 12:30 Fried Chicken (grilled or baked available), Pulled Pork, Collard Greens, Mac & Cheese, Baked Potato Bar, Slaw, Salad Bar, Rolls, Drink and Dessert

Friday, September 20 at 6:00 Fried Flounder (broiled available), Fried Shrimp (grilled available), Grilled Seasonal Vegetables, Fries, Slaw, Cucumber Salad, Salad Bar, Rolls, Drink and Dessert

Sunday, September 22 at 12:30 Fried Chicken (grilled or baked available), Pulled Pork, Collard Greens, Mac & Cheese, Baked Potato Bar, Slaw, Salad Bar, Rolls, Drink and Dessert

Friday, September 27 at 6:30 Fried Flounder (broiled available), Fried Shrimp (grilled available), Grilled Seasonal Vegetables, Fries, Slaw, Cucumber Salad, Salad Bar, Rolls, Drink and Dessert

PORCH PARTY: Come to the beach Saturday, August 31 from 6:00-9:00 and enjoy one last Porch Party with your Club friends. Bring an appetizer to share along with your favorite drink. There will be entertaining music, delicious food, and a magnificent view – can’t beat it!

SUGGESTION BOXES: Suggestion Boxes are located on the first and second floors. If you have a suggestion or you want to make a commendation, fill out a form and place it in the box. The Operations Committee looks at every suggestion. When possible, we try to fix issues immediately. If not, we save them to work on during the off season. Your voice is heard.

LOST AND FOUND: Please check the lost and found to see if any of the items are yours. Any items left on porches or clothes lines, or in the snack bar area or changing rooms will be disposed of at the end of the season.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER MERCHANDISE!

BOARD POSITIONS FOR 2024-2025 

The Nominating Committee is looking for members who love this club and want to have a voice in how it’s run. The committee consists of Armistead Boyd, Chair, Jean Lawler, and Jon Earnhart. We are looking for Regular Members to run for President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer which are all one-year terms. There will be 2 openings for the Board of Directors which is a 3-year term. Members of the Board should have adequate time and availability to attend 1-2 Board Meetings per month as well as serve on 1 or 2 Standing Committees.

Please contact anyone on the nominating committee to ask questions or volunteer to serve. Contact information for Nominating Committee members is located at the bottom of the Nominating Form found on the Quick Links page of the website.  Completed forms must be returned to Armistead Boyd by September 15.

Elections will be held at the Regular Meeting for Annual Members on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:00pm at the Club.

FALL MERCHANDISE PREORDER!

It’s time to get ready for cooler weather! We are offering fall merchandise by preorder only. This year, instead of sending your order to me, we will be using an online store. I think you will find it very easy to place your order. You have the option of picking your order up at the Club, or having it shipped.

We have chosen very high quality shirts. The long sleeved tees are the same that we used last year – the thicker cotton shirts. The 1/4 zip and hoodies are the same we have used in the past. .All shirts will have the HSC logo on the front upper left. It will NOT have the Celebrating 125 years under the logo. The back of the shirt will have the beautiful line drawing of the Club from the ocean side – exactly like our tees and sweats from the last 4 years. We picked out a variety of styles and colors so hopefully everyone can find something they like. Sizing information is located in the online store if you are unsure about what size to order.

The online shopping cart will be open until Labor Day – Monday, September 2. You will pay online through a secure site. Shirts can NOT be charged to your Club account. Once you complete your order, a receipt will be mailed to you. Since these are special orders, all sales are final.

To check out our online store click on this link:

https://shop.theklempire.com/hanover_seaside_club/shop/home

Your options are shown below. If you have questions, message Elise Beall on Facebook or e-mail me. The front desk can provide you with my e-mail address

NEWS ~ AUGUST 13, 2024

CROSSING LIGHT: The new crossing light at the sound is working well. Please remember, just pressing the button does not stop traffic. There are still drivers who speed down Waynick and do not stop for pedestrians. Be careful out there!

SEASONAL MEMBERS: If you have been a Seasonal Member for 5 years or more, did you know that you can apply to become a Regular Member? If you are interested, simply fill out the Application to Convert from Seasonal to Regular Membership form located on the Quick Links page of the website. Return it to the front desk in an envelope marked for Membership Committee. When there are spaced available, the Membership Committee will review the applications on file to bring the number up to Constitutional limits. Regular members are invited to attend the Annual Meeting of Regular Members and vote on proposals. They can also serve on all committees of the Club and run for office. We need Regular Members who are willing to volunteer for committees, work on annual work days, volunteer to run for the Board, attend Annual Meetings, etc. Dues and Dining Room Minimum are the same for Regular and Seasonal Members. The only difference is that Regular Members can be assessed. However, to my knowledge, there has not been an assessment since at least World War II and that was not a true assessment.

MEALS: Have you used your Dining Room Minimum? The season is coming to an end, so be sure to come for a meal or two or eat in the Snack Bar. Upcoming menus:

Monday ~ Fried chicken or pulled pork

Tuesday ~ Tacos/taco bowls and enchiladas

Thursday ~ Fried chicken breast with bacon and cheese or meatloaf

Friday ~ Fried flounder or fried shrimp

Baked or grilled entrees are available upon request. Anyone having dietary restrictions should let the front desk know when reservations are made.

A childrens’ menu is also available upon request – chicken tenders, hot dog, or grilled cheese with fries are offered.

Reservations for weeknight meals must be made by 2:00 on the day of the reservation.

BINGO: The last Bingo of the summer season will be held on Wednesday, August 21 at 7:00. Tim and Brandi Batchelor are calling. Be sure to come and bring a prize! It’s going to be fun.

PORCH PARTY: Members have raved about our Porch Parties this year. Be sure to come to the final party on Saturday, August 31 from 6:00-9:00. Bring your favorite beverage and an appetizer to share! Music by Vince’s Steel Drum.

SUNDAY PRIME RIB LUNCH: Sunday, September 1 is the last Sunday Prime Rib and Grilled Shrimp Lunch of the season. Call for reservations by the Friday before at 5:00. These lunches fill up quickly so call early to ensure that your family can enjoy this delicious meal!

SNACK BAR HOURS: The rainy weather we have had over the last few weeks has affected our Snack Bar Hours. When the Snack Bar hours are going to be changed, a message is placed on our Facebook page. This is also a good place to find out what’s going on quickly. If you do not use Facebook and the weather is overcast/rainy, call the office to find out if the Snack Bar is open.

FALL PREORDER: Be sure to check your email and the blog for information on our fall merchandise preorder.  Information should go out in the next few days. We will be offering long sleeved tees, hoodies, 1/4 zips, and crew neck sweatshirts in a variety of colors. This year we will be using an online store where you order and pay. Pick up will be at the Club. We will offer shipping for those members who cannot pick up. Prices will be available when we open the online store.

NEWS ~ July 22, 2024

PARTY ON THE PORCH! Saturday, July 27 6:00-9:00

Come enjoy a beautiful summer night with your Club friends! Food by T’Geaux Boys Food Truck. Music by Izzy McGill!

WALKWAY: Our new(ish) walkway is beautiful and gives us extra width and the deck on the ocean. Such a great improvement but be careful – the walkway is HOT! Be sure to wear shoes/sandals/flip flops when walking over to the beach. The gate at the end is made to be hands free. You can push from both sides with a beach bag, chair, or your arm or hip.

CROSSWALK: Thanks to a lot of work by Jan Shephard, Dan Harris, and others we finally have new signage and blinking lights at the crosswalk on Waynick Blvd! On each side of the street, there is a button that you push to make the lights blink so that traffic will know someone is crossing. The parking space has been removed on the sound side so that oncoming traffic can more easily see pedestrians and the flashing light. We feel sure that this signage will improve safety for our members.

MEMBER STATUS: Are you turning 70, 75, or 80 this year? You may be eligible to move to a different membership status if you have the appropriate number of years as a member. The form to complete is under Quick Links on the website. If you completed a form in the past and checked a box that said you would like to automatically move to the next membership status when you hit the applicable age, you will still need to complete a new form for each membership status change. Our software does not have a method to automatically change membership status.

CODE FOR FIRST FLOOR DOOR: The oceanside door on the ground floor has a numerical lock. If the Club is locked, you may go to that door and enter a code to enter the downstairs. When you leave, please be sure to turn off all lights and lock up.  If you need the code, call when the office is open.

MEMBER ACCOUNTS: Many members have outstanding charges on their accounts. If you have charged meals, snack bar, or merchandise, please pay your bills! If you are registered at www.hanoverseaside.club, you can log in, click on member central, statements and click pay online. If you cannot pay online, simply call the Club office for your balance and pay with a credit card.

ROOMS: At present, there are no rooms available until the week of August 24-31. If you don’t have school children, this is a perfect time to vacation at the Club. The following rooms are available:

August 24-31 – 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15 If you stay this week, you can extend your reservation through Labor Day if you choose. You may reserve rooms for less than one week 30 days from the date of move in. There is a two-night minimum for all reservations.

BINGO: The next Bingos will be held on Wednesday August 7 and 21 at 7:00. Please come and bring a prize!

PRIME RIB SUNDAY LUNCH: The last prime rib Sunday lunch will be held on Sunday, September 1 and 1:00pm. Call early for reservations as these meals sell out quickly!

WEEKLY MENUS: (Grilled or baked entree options are available upon request)

Monday – Fried chicken or pulled pork

Tuesday – Tacos/taco bowls and enchiladas

Thursday – Boneless fried chicken breast with bacon and cheese or meatloaf

Friday – Fried flounder or fried shrimp

Kid’s Menus available upon request – Chicken tenders, grilled cheese or hot dog with fries

Reservations must be made by 2:00 on the day of the meal service.

NEWS ~ JUNE 30, 2024

JULY 4TH CELEBRATION: We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the Club for our gigantic 4th of July celebration. We still need volunteers. Please notify the front office if you are willing to give an hour or two to help make this day run smoothly. DON’T FORGET TO MAKE LUNCH RESERVATIONS! You must sign up by 7/1. Remember, only yellow stickers are allowed in the parking lot on the 4th before 4:00pm. No guest stickers will be given before 4:00.

MEMBER BILLS: If you have charged meals, snack bar items, or merchandise on your account, now is the time to pay up! You can go online at www.hanoverseaside.club, log in, check your statement, and pay. You can also call the front desk and they will check your account and take payment on the phone. Statements should be paid at the end of each month.

VEHICLE STICKERS: We have noticed cars in the parking lot without a member sticker or guest pass. ANY CAR WITHOUT A STICKER OR PASS WILL BE TOWED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. On weekends when the parking lot attendent is at the table, you can pick up guest passes and guest wrist bands in the parking lot. If the attendent is not on duty, go to the office. If the office is closed, put a note on the dash stating who the car belongs to along with the member’s name and number.

WRIST BANDS: Members and guests must wear wrist bands or have them visible at all times when on Club property. If you are on the beach, don’t forget your wrist band when you come up to have lunch or use the rest rooms! Bands can be picked up in the office or from the parking lot attendent.

JULY 3RD, 7:00 – BINGO WITH STEVE LEE! Start your celebration early with a fun filled night of Bingo. Be sure to bring a prize to share.

JULY 7TH SUNDAY LUNCH: Prime rib and grilled shrimp, rice pilaf, vegetable medley, fried okra, salad bar, rolls, dessert and drink. Served at 1:00. Call early for your reservation! Deadline is Friday at 5:00.

FOR THOSE WITH ROOM RESERVATIONS: If you have a room reserved, be sure to e-mail your meal preferences at least two weeks before you check in. By planning ahead and buying in bulk, Garrett is able to save money on food. This helps keep your dining room fees down! The forms were e-mailed with your reservations. If you need another copy, call the front desk.

SUMMER WEEKDAY MENUS: Reservations must be made by 2:00 on the day of the reservation.

Mondays ~ Fried chicken or pulled pork.

Tuesdays ~ Tacos or bowls, or enchiladas

Thursday ~ Boneless fried chicken breast with cheese and bacon or meatloaf

Friday ~ Fried flounder or fried shrimp

Baked, broiled, or grilled entrees are avilable upon request. Also kid’s meals are available that include chicken tenders, grilled cheese or hot dogs.

MERCHANDISE:  If you haven’t stocked up on our new merchandise, there will be a table set up on the first floor to purchase tees, mugs, etc, on July 4.  You can charge them to your account – no cash necessary.

NEWS ~ JUNE 11, 2024

FATHERS’ DAY LUNCH: Prime Rib and Grilled Shrimp, Vegetable Medley, Fried Okra, Salad Bar, Rolls, Drink, Dessert. Service will begin at 1:00. There are only a few tables left, so call and make your reservations ASAP!

EVENING MEALS: The menu for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday meals remains the same all season so they will not be posted weekly. You can look back at the last newsletter or on the blog.

KIDS’ NIGHT: Fun for the entire family on Saturday, June 22 at 5:00. We will have our giant bounce house and a hot dog supper. You must make reservations by June 20 at 4:00. One hot dog with chips, juice box, cookie and icee pop – $5. Two hot dogs and fixings for $8. Call early and reserve your spot!

RULES TO REMEMBER:

1. Bathing suits, wet or dry, are not allowed on the 2nd floor, including porches. Put on a cover up when passing through.
2. Friday through Sunday we have a parking lot attendant on duty. Stop at the table to get guest passes, guest wristbands, and to sign guests in.
3. For those renting rooms, check-in is on Saturday at 4:00. Check-out is Saturday at 10:00. A late fee is charged for people who check out late. You must go to the desk and check out and pay bills for meals, etc. before leaving the Club. You cannot be checked out in the computer system until all fees are paid.
4. You cannot leave beach chairs, toys, surf or boogie boards on the front porch or in the snack bar. The chair racks beside the stairs are for those renting rooms only. Any items left will be confiscated.
5. Those renting a shelf in the surf locker on the north side of the building need to remember to keep it locked at all times. Also, you cannot leave chairs and other items in the locker unless they fit on your shelf. Any items found on the floor or leaning against the walls will be removed.
6. Surf boards, clothing, and towels should not be left on the picnic tables on the porch. The tables are for members to enjoy meals. Items left on the tables will be removed.
7. Parties are not allowed on the soundside property. The pier may not be reserved for get-togethers. Picnic tables and grills at the sound are for use by all members.
8. Wristbands are required any time on Club property, including the sound. Either wear the band on your wrist or attach it to your beach bag where it can easily be seen. If you forget your wristband, stop by the office and get a guest band for the day.
9. Please be pleasant to our staff if they stop you to ask your name/member number if you are not wearing a wristband. They are doing their job!
10. You are welcome to have guests at the Club any day except July 4. Be sure to sign them in and get a pass for their car ($10) and a wrist band (free). Remember, you must be on the premisis the entire time you have a guest on site.
11. Be sure to clean up after yourself – place trash in designated containers, wipe off your table in the snack bar, and remove all personal belongings. We have hundreds of members and their guests using the Club at any one time. If everyone cleans up after themselves well, our property will stay much neater!
12. in order to tie up at the pier, you must have a current boat sticker. Even if you are only coming for a quick lunch, all boats must have stickers. Also, boats stored on the racks must have current stickers or they will be removed. Only members renting rooms on the 3rd floor can dock over night.

BINGO: Our next Bingo is Wednesday, June 19 at 7:00. Come join the fun. Be sure to bring a prize to share.

JULY 4TH CELEBRATION: The Social Committee is working on plans for a fabulous 4th of July Celebration. Lots of volunteers are needed to make the activities run smoothly. If you are willing to volunteer, please contact Maria Stasios.

ONLINE ORDERING: Online ordering is available when the Snack Bar is open. Go to www.hanoverseaside.club and sign in. Click on the drop-down menu on the upper left and then click on online ordering for either weekend or weekday. You can place your order from the beach, and it will be ready quickly for pick up at the downstairs snack bar. Orders are automatically charged to your dining room minimum until it runs out, then will be charged to your account. If you order at the downstairs snack bar, you can pay by cash, member’s credit card, or charge to your account.

SNACK BAR HOURS: Weekends 11-4 (grill closes at 3:00), Tuesday through Friday 11-2. Closed on Mondays. Sorry for the typo in last weeks newsletter.

OFFICE HOURS: Daily 9:00-6:00

NEWS ~ JUNE 1, 2024

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: Daily 9:00-6:00

SNACK BAR HOURS: Weekends 11:00-4:00 (Grill closes at 3) Beginning June 6 – Tuesday through Friday 11:00-2:00

SUNDAY LUNCH SCHEDULE: June 16, July 7, August 11, September 1

ROOM AVAILABILITY: We have a few rooms open until Saturday, June 8. If you would like to come for a few days (2 night minimum) call the front office to make reservations! These are the only rooms available between now and late August. Get them while you can!

WEEKDAY DINNER MENUS:

Mondays – Fried Chicken (grilled or baked available), Pulled Pork, collards, mac and cheese, baked potato bar, slaw, salad bar, rolls, drink and dessert

Tuesdays – Tacos or Taco Bowls, Enchilada, all the fixings, chips and queso, drink and dessert

Thursdays – Boneless Fried Chicken Breast with Cheese and Bacon( grilled or baked available), Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans with bacon, steamed broccoli, salad bar, rolls, drink and dessert

Friday – Fried Flounder (broiled available), Fried Shrimp (grilled available), grilled seasonal vegetables, fries, claw, cucumber salad, rolls, drink dessert

Kids’ Menu – 12 and under – served with fries

3 Chicken Tenders, Hot Dog, or Grilled Cheese

For weekday meals, reservations must be made by 2:00pm on the day of the reservation. Sunday reservations must be made by Friday at 5:00pm.

RULES: Please be sure to read the Rules which are found under Policies on the Quick Links Page of the website. If you have adult children, under the age of 26 on your membership, make sure they are familiar with the rules as well.

PARKING STICKERS AND WRIST BANDS: A parking sticker must be affixed to the passenger side of the windshield, or a guest pass must be placed on the dash, or your vehicle will be towed at your expense. Each married member can have only 2 stickers, regardless of the number of members who drive. It is up to you to decide on which cars you will place stickers. A member who does not have a sticker can get a guest pass free of charge in the office. A single member can have 2 stickers if they have 2 cars registered in their name. You may NOT share your sticker with anyone else including family members who may or may not be members. Wrist bands must be worn or attached to your beach bag so that staff can easily see it any time you are on Club property. Wrist bands make it much easier to determine which of the people accessing our property are members. You may pick your band up in the office during office hours.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS: Several years ago, the Board voted not to accept new membership applications for anyone other than children or grandchildren of current members. We continue to have a backlog of membership applications in the hundreds while maintaining our Constitutionally allowed maximum. In order to be accepted regardless of quotas, children of members must complete their application before their 26th birthday or their marriage, whichever comes first. When spaces become available, children who did not join on time or grandchildren of current members will be offered membership. Over the past few years, only a handful of applicants have been offered membership. Please do not give applications to friends or family who do not meet the children/grandchildren of members rule. Their applications will not be accepted.

BINGO: Our first Bingo of the season will be held on Wednesday, June 5 at 7:00. Come join the Collins brothers for a rollicking good time.. Please bring baked goods for a prize!

KIDS NIGHT: Get ready or our highly anticipated Kid’s Night on Saturday, June 22 from 5:00-8:00. We will have the huge dragon bounce house as well as a hot dog supper. One hot dog with chips, juice box, cookie and icee pop – $5. Two hot dogs – $8. Reservations must be made by June 20 at 4:00. More info will follow!