EASTER EVENTS: Don’t forget to call and make reservations for the Easter Egg Hunt! We need to know how many children to expect so that we have plenty of goodies. The second (1:30) seating of the Easter Buffet is full. There are spaces available for the 11:30 seating. Call as soon as possible if you would like to enjoy a delicious lunch in the best venue on the beach!

ROOM RESERVATIONS: The Room Reservation Committee met on Sunday, March 20 to assign rooms for the 2022 summer season. Every member who requested a room was able to reserve a room, though some had to choose an alternate week. You will receive your bill and assignment by e-mail in the next few days. Please note:

1. The office does not make reservations for the summer season until the Room Reservation Committee has completed their work. Please do not call to complain about your room assignment to the office – they had nothing to do with it.
2. There are only 3 rooms with a full bath. Many reservations noted three room choices – 3, 4, and 14 – the rooms with a full bath. They did not note that they would take any room assigned. It is impossible to give everyone who requests it a full bath. The Committee takes many factors into consideration including number/age/health of those occupying the room, if the member has had a full bath in the past couple of years, etc. We try to be fair and spread those rooms around so everyone who wants it gets the opportunity to enjoy the full bath. That means, if you got one last year, you may not have this year. If you get one this year, you may not next year.
3. Room 14 has a walk in shower. Priority is given to those members with health issues that prevent them from accessing the bathtubs in 3, 4, and the end of the hall.
4. There are only 2 rooms that have 3 queen sized beds. We have quite a few large families who request those rooms. Again, the committee looks at many factors when assigning the rooms and we do the best we can to make everyone happy, realizing that it is impossible to do so.

When you receive your bill and room assignment, if you do not want the room you were given you may cancel your reservation by calling the Club office Monday through Friday from 9-3. Payment for rooms must be received by Friday, May 6 or the reservation will be cancelled by the office. Please note, if you reserved a room for a guest, the member must pay for the room.

The following rooms are available for rent. Call the Club office to reserve your room. Payment is due when you reserve.

Memorial Day                 1, 2, 11

June 4                             6

June 11                           1, 7, 10, 12

July 2                              1, 2, ,6, 8, 10, 11 ,15

July 23                             2

July 30                            12

August 6                          1 ,2, 8, 10, 11

August 13                        2, 10, 11, 14, 15

August 20                        1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15

August 27-Labor Day    1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15

ROOM REFRIGERATORS: Many members who rent rooms on the 3rd floor bring coolers (ice chests) to keep snacks and drinks in their rooms. Through the years, we have had problems with coolers leaking, ice being spilled on the wood floors, and increased moisture in the rooms. The current budget included placing a small refrigerator in each room to remove the need for personal coolers. The 4.4 cubic food refrigerators have a small freezer compartment and room to keep snacks and drinks. If members wish to have a cooler for extra food, they should be kept on the shelves in the snack bar area. The ice maker on the 3rd floor will continue to be available for those renting rooms to fill their coolers in the snack bar and for the beach. We think you will enjoy this addition to the room rental experience. Renters are responsible for emptying and wiping out their refrigerator prior to check-out.

DINING ROOM MINIMUM: Each member pays a $75 dining room minimum with their annual dues. The minimum can be used for meals in the dining room or snack bar. When making your reservations or placing your snack bar order, please note if you would like to use your dining room minimum. We do not automatically use the dining room mimimum – you must tell us. Minimums must be used by October 31 or the remainder will be forfeited.

2022 MERCHANDISE: The Summer 2022 merchandise has arrived! The picture does not show all of our merchandise, but we have something for everyone. We have tees in a variety of colors in youth/toddler, ladies, and unisex sizes.(Ladies cut tees run a little small – Small is 2-4 and XXL is 14-16) The colors are gorgeous this year! We also have navy hats with white embroidery, red, blue, and purple cups with lids, and light blue koozies. Our merchandise would be perfect for Easter baskets. Stop in Monday through Friday from 9-3.

NEWS ~ MARCH 2, 2022

DUES: If you have not paid your dues, please do so immediately. According to our Constitution, any member failing to pay dues shall be automatically suspended and shall be denied the privileges of membership until such dues are paid. Acceptance of full arrears and restoration of membership shall be within the discretion of the Board. If you are unable to pay your dues in full but wish to retain your membership, please contact the Club office as quickly as possible.

SUMMER ROOM RESERVATIONS: It’s almost time to mail your summer room reservation request! Members can mail their requests beginning Monday, March 7. Non-member requests can be mailed starting on March 14. The Room Reservation Information Sheet can be seen HERE. Printable forms can by clicking HERE and then clicking on Room Reservation Form – 2022. This is a word document that you can print, complete, and mail to the PO Box. No letters or forms will be mailed to members. If you need help, call the Club office.

TOMMY BANCROFT: We are sad to announce the passing of long-time member, Tommy Bancroft. His obituary can be found HERE.

MICHAEL GODWIN: We also send our thoughts and prayers to the Godwin family for the loss of Michael. His obituary is HERE.

CLUB UPDATES: The staff, Board, and several committees have been working hard during the off season to update the Club property – inside and out. As you know, we have a new walkway to the ocean. The porch railings and have also been repaired and a new fencing placed.

WORK DAY: The Facilities Committee will hold their annual Work Day on Saturday morning, April 23 (rain date April 30). This is a time when we ask members to volunteer their time to help get the property looking good for summer. Steve Jeremias, committee chair, is working on a list of projects to accomplish that day. When his list is complete, we will post more information on what to bring. But please mark April 23 on your calendar to help out at your Club and Summer Home!

EASTER: The Operations and Social Committees are working hard making plans for Easter Activities. There will be a Sunday Buffet (2 seatings) on Easter Sunday. More information will be provided in a few weeks.

SUMMER MERCHANDISE: Our summer merchandise has been ordered and will be stocked by Easter. We will have Unisex tees in a variety of colors (aqua, blue, ice blue, orchid and mint), Ladies fitted teas in berry and aqua, Toddler and Youth tees, hats, cups and Koozies. Because of supply chain issues, not all sizes are available in all colors, but we think everyone will be able to find tees they like. We’ll let you know when we have everything ready to purchase!

HOURS: Remember, the office is open Monday through Friday from 9-3. The downstairs will be unlocked on weekends from 9-5. As we get closer to the summer season and the weather improves, our hours will increase. We’ll keep you informed.

MEMBER SURVEY: In 2019, all members were asked to complete a Member Survey so that our staff could update our data base. Many members never completed the form. One result is that it is impossible to plan for how many new members we can expect each year because we don’t know which children of members will be turning 26. Also, when a child of a member comes to the office to get a parking pass, if they are not in the data base we have no way to verify membership. In that case, they cannot be given a parking pass or guest passes for their guests. The Member Survey can be found HERE. If you are not sure if your data has been updated, please call they Club office and they can get your information by phone. Or, just complete another form and drop it by the office ASAP.

NEWS ~ FEBRUARY 15, 2022

ROOM RESERVATIONS: It’s almost time to send in your reservation requests for the summer season. Members can mail requests beginning on Monday, March 7. Family/Guest requests can be mailed beginning on Monday, March 14. 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.

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. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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 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, and some weeks have a substantial waiting list.
6. Check in time is 4:00pm on Saturday. Check out time is 10:00am on the following Saturday.
7. 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.
8. You may NOT request a room under your membership but allow a non-member to occupy the room without you. For eample, 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.
9. 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. 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.
10. Members ALWAYS receive priority over guests when scheduling rooms.
11. Bills will be e-mailed by April 1 and all rooms must be paid by May 6.
12. 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.
13. If you reserve and pay for your room and need to cancel, you will receive a refund if you cancel at least 3 weeks before move-in date or your room in re-rented. In an emergency, the Board can approve a refund if less than 3-week notice is given; however, the member must request the refund in writing.

HOODIES: We have a few periwinkle hoodies in stock. There are two (2) large, three (3) 2XL, and one (1) 3XL. To purchase a hoodie, call the Club office Monday through Friday from 9-3. First come, first served!

OFFICE HOURS: The office and bathrooms on the second floor are open Monday through Friday from 9-3. Beginning in March, the first floor will be open from 9-5 on weekends. We will keep you informed of hours starting in April.

TEES: It’s almost time for us to order merchandise for the season. If you are on FaceBook, be sure to join the Hanover Seaside Club private FB page. This page is ONLY for current members. We will be posting a few surveys between now and summer to give members the opportunity to provide input on a variety of topics. The first survey will be choosing colors/styles of Club tees. We had such overwhelming approval of last year’s design, we will continue with it for this year. We will be choosing different colors and perhaps offering a ladies fit tee.

NEWS – JANUARY 2, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEWS ~ DECEMBER 14, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITE!

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

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

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

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

CHRISTMAS EVENTS:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

News ~ November 13, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES:

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

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

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

WILLIAM (BILL) BLAKE:

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

The obituary can be found here.

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

NEWS ~ NOVEMBER 1, 2021

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

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

President ~ Jan Sheppard

Vice President ~ Dan Harris

Secretary-Treasurer ~ Brett Riggs

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

Ernie Alexander – 2022

Jake Wessell – 2023

Cher Pridgen – 2023

Lee Pearson – 2024

Lee Bujalski – 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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