NEWS ~ OCTOBER 20, 2023

FINANCIALS FOR ANNUAL MEETING: The Proposed Budget and current HSC financials can be found on the website. In order to view and print them, you must first log in at www.hanoverseaside.club. In the menu, click on Current Financials. You will see the September Profit and Loss Statement for the Club and for 605 S. Lumina, as well as proposed budgets for 2021-22. If you are not able to view them, contact the office and they can be emailed to you. If you need a printed copy, call the office and request a copy for you to pick up.

MAIN PARKING LOT CLOSING: The mail parking lot will be closed to anyone not attending the Annual meeting beginning at noon on Saturday. Members wishing to access the beach should use the gravel lot. The parking lot should reopen by 4:00 (probably sooner).

CONDOLENCES: Our thoughts and prayers go out to members who have lost family over the past couple of weeks.

Ruth G. Smith, age 93, died peacefully at her home in SC on September 29. Her obituary can be found HERE. Ruth was a long-time Club member and mother to our current member Betty Jo Bennett.

Forrest Lee Piver, father of member Harper Piver and uncle to Jan, Shep, and Doug Sheppard, passed away on Tuesday, October 12. The family will receive visitors at the Club on Wednesday, October 20, from 7-9 pm. A memorial service will be held at Wesleyan Chapel United Methodist Church in Scotts Hill on Thursday, October 21 at 11 am. Click HERE for the obituary.

IRON MAN TRIATHLON: The Iron Man will be using our parking lot and sound side facilities for their race on Saturday morning, October 23. They will set up on Friday. Please do not interfere with markers, etc. The parking lot and sound side property will be cleaned by noon on Saturday.

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW FOR THIS WEEKENDS MEALS.

FRIDAY ~ FRIED FLOUNDER OR GRILLED SHRIMP

SUNDAY ~ FRIED CHICKEN OR LASAGNA

HOODIES: Last call for hoodie preorder. We have received over 100 preorders. Order by 6:00pm Thursday to receive your HSC hoodie around Thanksgiving. See directions for ordering in previous blogs.

NEWS ~ October 15, 2021

Annual Meeting: The Annual Meeting of Regular Members will be held on Saturday, October 23 at 2:00pm. In an effort to keep members safe, the Board has decided that the meeting will be held in the parking lot. We will follow the same procedure as last year.

1. The parking lot will close to all but those Regular Members attending the meeting at noon. The gravel lot will be available for those wanting to go to the beach.
2. Arrive early so that you can get checked in and receive all pertinent handouts prior 2:00
3. Please place a sheet of paper with your name and member number printed large and dark on the driver side of the dash. If there is more than one voting member in the car, please use a separate sheet for each voting member. Remember, one vote per member family.
4. The meeting will be broadcast on your radio. You will be given an instruction sheet at check in that explains which FM station to tune into, how to ask questions/make comments, etc.
5. You will be provided with ballots and everything needed to vote from your car. Tellers will pick up your ballots at the end of voting.
6. Bathrooms will be available on the 1st and 2nd floors of the Club. If you enter the Club, you must wear a mask that covers your mouth and nose.

UPCOMING MENUS: Members have 2 weeks left to use their annual dining room minimum. For Friday dinners, please call in your reservation by 3:00pm on Thursday. For Sunday lunch, reservations are due by 3:00pm Friday.

Friday dinner is served at 6:00pm. Sunday lunch begins agt 1:00pm.

Friday, October 22 ~ Fried Flounder or Grilled Shrimp, Mac and Cheese, Broccoli, Coleslaw, Bacon and Potato Soup, Rolls, Banana Pudding

Sunday, October 24 ~ Fried Chicken or Lasagna, Green Beans, Cabbage, Corn on the Cob, Salad, Rolls, Bread Pudding

Friday, October 29 ~ Fried Shrimp or Fried Flounder, Coleslaw, Corn on the Cob, Roasted Potatoes, Salad, Rolls, Banana Pudding

Sunday, October 31 ~ Fried Chicken or Meatloaf, Collards, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Salad, Rolls, Raspberry Jello Cake

Meal service will end on October 31. We will be having special meals during the winter months, but routine Friday and Sunday meals will not be served.

UPCOMING EVENTS: More information will follow

November 21, 1:00pm ~ Thanksgiving Buffet

November 27 ~ Flotilla. Chili on the Dock!

December 11 ~ Cookies with Santa

December 17 ~ Adult Christmas Party

December 18-January 31 ~ CLUB CLOSED No rooms will be rented, meals served, or events booked during this time. This gives us time to perform larger maintenance needs and for our managers to take vacation.

HOODIES: Quite a few members have already ordered their HSC hoodies. Don’t forget, the deadline is Thursday, October 21 at 6:00pm. More information was e-mailed and posted on the blog yesterday. Be sure to follow the directions for ordering in yesterday’s message. I failed to mention that hoodies are unisex sizing. If you live out of town and would like your hoodie mailed, we can do that for you. A $10 shipping and handling fee will be charged. Hoodies will be sent priority mail. Please be sure to let me know that you need shipping in the e-mail when you order your hoodie. Also, make sure the office has your correct mailing address!

HSC HOODIE PREORDER

Members were very pleased with the tees we offered this summer. We sold almost completely out of two large orders. There have been requests for HSC hoodies, so we decided to offer them as a PREORDER item.

You must place your order by e-mailing elise@elisebeall.com and note your size and color preference. Once you place your order, you will be responsible for purchasing the hoodie. Orders are due by October 21 at 6:00pm. We expect them to be available for pick up at the Club office Thanksgiving weekend. Any preorders not picked up by December 17 will be charged to the member’s account.

These hoodies, made by Jerzees, are Nu-Blend pill resistant fleece. They are 50/50 pre-shrunk cotton/poyester with set-in sleeves, front pouch pocket, and ribbed cuffs and waistbands. The hoodies will have the HSC logo on the front left chest area, with the line drawing of the Club on the back. All printing will be white.

Pricing (does not include tax)

S-XL $32

2XL $33

3XL $34

4XL $35

5XL $36

At the current time, all sizes are available in all colors except there are no 3XL in Navy. With supply chain issues, this could change overnight.

In order to get a hoodie, you must e-mail Elise with your order no later than Thursday, October 21 at 6:00pm.

Order now or miss out on this great hoodie. Hoodies make great Christmas presents. Order one for yourself and one as a gift!

The colors may be diffiult to read in the picture, depending upon the device you are using. Choices are periwinkle blue, black, cardinal and navy.

NEWS ~ SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

OCTOBER MENUS: For the month of October, dinner will be served on Friday evenings at 6:00. Sunday lunch will be served at 1:00 each week. You must call and make reservations for both meals by Wednesday at noon.

Friday, 10/1: Fried Flounder or Fried Shrimp, Coleslaw, Corn on the Cob, Roasted Potatoes, Salad, Rolls, Bread Pudding

Sunday, 10/3: Fried Chicken or Meatloaf, Collards, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Salad, Rolls, Raspberry Jell-O Cake

Friday, 10/8: Fried Flounder or Grilled Shrimp, Mac and Cheese, Broccoli, Coleslaw, Bacon and Potato Soup, Rolls, Banana Pudding

Sunday, 10/10: Fried Chicken or Lasagna, Green Beans, Cabbage, Corn on the Cob, Salad, Rolls, Bread Pudding

Friday, 10/15: Fried Shrimp or Fried Flounder, Coleslaw, Corn on the Cob, Roasted Potatoes, Salad, Rolls, Banana Pudding

Sunday, 10/17: Fried Chicken or Meatloaf, Collards, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Salad, Rolls, Raspberry Jell-O Cake

Friday, 10/22: Fried Flounder or Grilled Shrimp, Mac and Cheese, Broccoli, Coleslaw, Bacon and Potato Soup, Rolls, Banana Pudding

Sunday, 10/24: Fried Chicken or Lasagna, Green Beans, Cabbage, Corn on the Cob, Salad, Rolls, Bread Pudding

Friday, 10/29: Fried Shrimp or Fried Flounder, Coleslaw, Corn on the Cob, Roasted Potatoes, Salad, Rolls, Banana Pudding

Sunday, 10/31: Fried Chicken or Meatloaf, Collards, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Salad, Rolls, Raspberry Jell-O Cake

October 31 is the last day to use your dining room minimum!

ANNUAL MEETING OF REGULAR MEMBERS: The Annual Meeting information has been mailed. All regular members should receive their agenda and other pertinent information in the next few days. If you do not receive your mailing, please contact the Club office. The meeting will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 2:00. We are not sure if the meeting will be held in the dining room, or in the parking lot. More information will follow via the website, Constant Contact, and FaceBook.

OFFICE HOURS: Office hours for October are:

Monday ~ closed

Tuesday through Sunday ~ 9:00am – 3:00pm

WRISTBANDS AND PARKING PASSES: Even though we are in the off-season, we ask that members continue to wear wristbands. It makes it so much easier for staff to identify members. Also, all cars in the parking lot must have a member parking sticker or a guest pass at all times. If the office is closed and you cannot obtain a guest pass, place a sheet of paper on the passenger side dash with the guest’s name, member’s name, and member number written in large letters. Cars without member stickers or guest passes WILL BE TOWED.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: No social activities are planned for October.

SUNDAY LUNCH IS BACK! 

Beginning this Sunday, September 19, lunch will be served at 1:00. Call today to make reservations for fried chicken or meatloaf, mac and cheese, collards, broccoli, vegetable soup, corn bread, and bread pudding. It’s going to be GOOD, so don’t miss out.

In order to place food orders for the week, we need members to start making reservations for Friday dinner, Sunday lunch, and Tuesday dinner by noon on Wednesdays. Menus will be sent out in advance so you can plan your meals at the Club. By placing food orders once a week, we can cut food costs and make the dining room more profitable.

Next week’s menus: Call as early as possible to reserve for Sunday and Tuesday evening. Reservations for Friday and the following Sunday must be made by noon on Wednesday. Takeouts are available for those who do not wish to eat in the dining room. Be sure to mention that you want a takeout when you make your reservation.

Tuesday, September 21 ~ Tacos or Taco Bowls

Friday, September 24, 6:30 ~ Fried flounder or fried shrimp, coleslaw, roasted potatoes, corn on the cob, salad, hush puppies, and banana pudding

Sunday, September 26, 1:00 ~ Fried chicken or BBQ pork, collards, mashed potatoes, vegetable soup, rolls, and bread pudding

If you have dietary restrictions, grilled options are available. Let the person taking reservations know.

NEW OFFICE HOURS: Effective Immediately

Monday ~ Closed

Tuesday through Sunday ~ 9-3

PARTY POLICY: The Board voted on Wednesday to approve a revised Party Policy. The new policy takes effect immediately. For parties already under contract, the policy at the time of contract signing will be used. All future parties will go by the revised policy. You can find the Party Policy under Quick Links on the website, or by clicking HERE.

IT’S NOT TOO EARLY TO BOOK HOLIDAY PARTIES. CALL TODAY TO BOOK YOUR DATE, SIGN YOUR CONTRACT, AND PAY YOUR NONREFUNDABLE RETAINER.

COVID POLICY: Please remember, masks are required when INSIDE the Club building on all floors. You must wear a mask at all times when going to the restrooms or lockers on the ground floor, when entering the 2nd floor office, parlor, or dining room, and when on the 3rd floor not in your rooms. The only exception is when you are actively eating. This applies to meeting, parties, etc.

IF YOU HAVE NOT REMOVED YOUR CHAIRS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM PORCHES, CHAIR RACKS, UNDER THE STAIRS, ETC. IT WILL BE DISPOSED OF THIS WEEK! YOU SNOOZE ~ YOU LOSE!

NEWS ~ SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

OBITUARY: Long time Club member Betty Ann Sheppard, mother of Jan, Shep, and Doug, passed away on Friday, September 3. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 8 at 11 am at Wesleyan Chapel UMC (Scotts Hill) 10255 US-17. Wilmington NC. 28411. The obituary can be found HERE.

UPCOMING MENUS: The summer season may be over, but our dining room will continue serving meals. Reservations must be made by 4:00pm on the day before your wish to dine for an evening meal. For Sunday lunch, reservations must be made by 10am on Saturday. On Sunday we will begin serving at 12:30. For those coming from church, we will continue to serve until at least 1:00. You may eat in the dining room or order a take-out meal, whichever you prefer.

Friday, September 10, 6:30 ~ Fried flounder or fried shrimp, mac and cheese, cabbage, broccoli and cheese, salad, and raspberry jello cake

Friday, September 17, 6:30 ~ Prime rib and grilled shrimp, corn on the cob, green beans, mashed potatoes, banana pudding, salad, and rolls

Sunday, September 19, 12:30 ~ Fried chicken or meatloaf, mac and cheese, collards, broccoli, vegetable soup, corn bread, and bread pudding

Tuesday, September 21, 6:30 ~ Tacos or Taco Bowls

Friday, September 24, 6:30 ~ Fried flounder or fried shrimp, coleslaw, roasted potatoes, corn on the cob, salad, hush puppies, and banana pudding

Sunday, September 26, 12:30 ~ Fried chicken or BBQ pork, collards, mashed potatoes, vegetable soup, rolls, and bread pudding

OFFICE HOURS: Office hours for September are:

Monday ~ 10-2

Tuesday through Sunday ~ 10-4

When the office is closed, the front door (Lumina Street side) will be locked. You may enter the 2nd floor from the ocean side door. All doors, 1st and 2nd floor, will be locked daily at 8pm. Guests staying on the 3rd floor can enter/exit from the 3rd floor porches.

APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP: Just a reminder – due to the tremendous backlog of applications, we are not accepting membership applications except for children and grandchildren of current members. Please do not give friends/relatives applications for membership or sign a membership application form unless it is for as child or grandchild of a current member. Children of members who did not join prior to their 26th birthday/marriage and grandchildren of members will be placed on a waiting list. They will not be offered membership until we are below the limit stated in the Constitution. Children of members will be allowed to join, regardless of Constitutional limits, as long as they submit a COMPLETE application prior to their 26th birthday or marriage, whichever comes first. Documents that must be submitted with the application are listed on the application form. Incomplete applications will not be acted upon and could result in a child not being offered membership and being placed on the waiting list.

CHAIRS AND BEACH TOYS: As usual, the end of the season has left us with a large number of beach chairs stored in the racks on the north side of the building. These racks are to be used only by those renting rooms on the 3rd floor. Chairs can only be stored in personal chair lockers. All chairs and beach toys left on the porch or chair racks will be disposed of after September 15. Please remove your private belongings or they will be gone when you return!

NEWS ~ August 27, 2021

UPCOMING MENUS: The dining room is serving meals on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday nights through Labor Day. We have plenty of room in the dining room, or you may order take-out. Be sure to call by 4:00pm the day before you would like to dine to place your order.

Tuesday, August 31 – Tacos or Taco Bowls

Thursday, September 2 – Fried Flounder, Fried Shrimp, Roasted potatoes, Coleslaw,  Collards, Bacon and potato soup, Bread pudding, Corn bread

Friday, September 3 – Prime Rib, Grilled Shrimp, Corn on the Cob, Southern style Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Salad, Banana Pudding, Rolls

Friday, September 10 – Fried Flounder, Fried Shrimp, Mac & Cheese, Cabbage, Broccoli and Cheese, Salad, Raspberry Jell-O Cake

Beginning the week of September 13, Sunday lunch is coming back!

We will serve at 1:00pm each Sunday through the fall. We will also offer Friday night dinner each week. If there is sufficient interest, we will offer Tuesday dinner as well.

SNACK BAR: The Snack Bar will be open on weekends (August 28-29, September 4-5), and on Labor Day (September 6) from 11:00-3:00. You may order online using our hanoverseaside.club website, or by calling the Club office at 910-256-2726. Your order will be prepared in the kitchen and brought to the downstairs front porch for you.

CUP SALE: While they last, HSC Stadium Cups are on sale! Buy a cup and get a free drink. If you order online, tell us what type of drink you want in the notes section. If you order by phone or at the front desk or downstairs Snack Bar, just let them know your drink preference. We have both purple and royal blue cups with lids for $4 each.

COVID POLICY: Please remember, face coverings that cover your mouth and nose, must be worn at all times when inside the Club except when actively eating. In the dining room, please wear your mask when going through the line. You may remove it when you get to your table and begin eating and replace it when you finish. Masks are NOT required outside.

WRISTBANDS: Wristbands are still required when on the Club property including porches, walkways, parking lots, etc. They are not required on the 2nd or 3rd floor. Please help security by wearing your wristband or displaying it in a visible place. Guest wristbands can be picked up in the office at no charge. If a member forgets their wristband, they can get a guest band. ONLY members may wear a blue, permanent wristband. Please do not give them to your guest.

PARKING: Either a member parking decal or guest pass must be displayed on every car in both parking lots. Cars without a decal or guest pass WILL BE TOWED! Guest passes may be purchased for $10 per day in the office. If a member is driving a car without a decal, they can pick up a guest pass for the day at no charge. If the office is closed, place a sheet of paper with the member’s name and number on the passenger side of dash. The parking rule is in effect all year – both on season and off season.

ANNUAL MEETING: Regular Members – mark your calendars for the Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 23 at 2:00pm. At this point, we are not sure if the meeting will be held inside in the dining room or in the parking lot. We are following Covid trends and will make the decision closer to the time of the meeting. Check your mail for the meeting notice which will be mailed by September 23.

NOMINATIONS: It’s not too late to nominate someone, or yourself, for an Officer or Board position for the 2021-22 membership year. Nominations will be accepted until September 1. We are seeking nominations for President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, and 2 Board positions. To download the nomination form, click HERE. Look for Nomination Form 2021. Click on the form to either print it or complete it on your computer. Instructions for submitting the form are at the bottom of the form.

COVID UPDATE

New Hanover County has adopted an indoor mask mandate which will begin on Friday, August 20 at 5:00pm. The Hanover Seaside Club will enforce this mandate for all areas inside the building, including the snack bar and dressing room areas. Masks that cover the mouth and nose must be worn inside, by vaccinated and unvaccinated members/guests, except when actively eating. The mandate applies to everyone over 2 years of age. Like last year, in the dining room and snack bar you will be required to wear a mask until you sit at your table and begin eating. When you finish your meal, you should put your mask on. Those renting rooms on the 3rd floor will be required to wear masks in the hallway and common areas.

Masks will NOT be required outside on porches, parking lots, walkways, the pier, etc. You may read the mandate HERE.

NEWS ~ AUGUST 8, 2021

SNACK BAR/DINING ROOM: Due to lack of staff, we are unable to serve normal meals or keep the snack bar open regular hours. This will vary on a week-by-week basis. For the week of August 9-15, the following schedule will be in effect.

Breakfast:

Monday through Saturday (8/9-14) – full breakfast

Sunday (8/15) – Continental Breakfast

Dinner:

Monday (8/9) – no dinner

Tuesday (8/10) – Tacos or Taco Bowls

Wednesday (8/11) – no dinner

Thursday (8/12) – Fried or Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Friday (8/13) – Fried Flounder or Fried Shrimp

Snack Bar:

Monday (8/9) – Closed

Tuesday and Wednesday (8/10-11) – 11-2

Thursday and Friday (8/12-13) – Closed

Saturday and Sunday (8/14-15) – 11-3

Please be very patient with our staff. Because of decrease in number of staff members, our remaining staff is working very long hours and doing a variety of duties to keep the Club running. If you know of anyone looking for part-time employment, be sure to have them contact the Manager.

NOMINATIONS: The Nominating Committee is seeking Regular Members to run for the following positions:

President, Vice-President, and Secretary/Treasurer – 1-year terms

2 Board Members – 3-year terms

The Nominating Form is located on the Quick Links page of the website. The form is a Word document so that you can complete it on your computer, save it, and e-mail it to Nominating Chair – Brett Riggs. You must use this exact form to make a nomination. Members are welcome to self-nominate or nominate another interested Regular Member. If you nominate someone else, please make sure they are willing to serve. Nomination forms are due no later than September 1.

FULL MOON PARTY ON THE PORCH: August 14, 6:00-9:00 ~ Come to the beach and enjoy music by DJ Lee Pearson and food from Bill’s Food Truck. There will NOT be a cash bar for this event. BYOB and we will supply napkins, cups, and chasers. This is the last porch party of the season, so enjoy one last night with your Club friends. Please RSVP by Friday, August 13 at noon so we know how many to expect.

KAYAKS AND SAILBOATS: The season is quickly coming to an end and hurricane season is here. If you store your kayak or sailboat on the racks at the sound, be sure to tie them down when you are finished using them for the season or if you will be out of town during the fall when tropical storms and hurricanes are prevalent. We hope for a quiet fall, but you should be prepared!

COVID UPDATE: Most of you are probably aware that Covid is surging again in eastern North Carolina. Number of cases, percent positive, and hospitalization rates have all increased significantly in the past few weeks. For that reason, the Covid Committee has made the following recommendations:

Masks are recommended when inside the building for both vaccinated and unvaccinated members and their guests. With the Delta variant, vaccinated people can be infected and transmit the virus; however, the vaccine does protect those vaccinated from severe illness resulting in hospitalization and death. Please wear your masks to protect those who are unable to be vaccinated.

Only one member/family will be allowed in the office at the time. The space is small and does not allow for social distancing. Please be patient and remain in the hallway if there is someone ahead of you in the office.

The Hanover Seaside Club is following Governor’s Executive Orders, so if Governor Cooper makes changes, we will follow them. Please watch your e-mail, the blog, and FaceBook for updates.