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What's Up?
January 23, 2012 | Issue 12-002
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If you have an article that you'd like published in What's Up please see the, St. James POA Communications Policy.
A key change in our policy now allows non-profit organizations that have a St. James sponsor or a chairperson for a function to place a 100 word article in What's Up? only.
The organization must send proof of their non-profit status to Carol Szot. Details are contained in the policy.
If you have articles for What's Up, please email them to Chris Nicholas by the Friday prior to publication in order to get them into What's Up?. What's Up is published the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. Please indicate in the subject line or in the body of the email that the information is for What's Up? Failure to have What's Up in the subject line may prevent your emails from getting into the newsletter.
ARCHIVES
We have added links to newly created archives for two of your favorite documents - Cat-Tales and What's Up? You can find these linkson our website. The links are right below the Announcement box and pictures at St James POA. Check it out! |
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| Greetings! | |
The weather has been so much milder so far this winter than last. A lot of people have been spotted out in their yards preparing for the spring. The pick-up schedule for yard debris is published on the Town Website and there is a link to it in the Quick Link section of What's Up just to the left of this paragraph. Looking good St. James!
Wishing you and yours the best in 2012!
All the Best,
Chris Nicholas
Important message:
Please make sure that the POA office has the most current information on file for you (names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mails, etc.). This will be extremely important as we move forward into our new website. Please send any updates to: poa@atmc.net.
If this email was forwarded to you and you would like to receive it, please contact poa@atmc.net |
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News from The St. James Activities Committee | |
See a Play in Beautiful Thalian Hall
Hold this date - April 1. The St. James Activities Committee will reserve a block of seats for the production - The Drowsy Chaperone - - a Tony Award winning comedy. The performance at Thalian Hall in Wilmington will be a Sunday Matinee (3:00PM) and the tickets are $23. Tickets will go on sale beginning in February. Please watch for more information in Just Judy and What's Up. For additional information contact Mercedes Evans (merc_evans@yahoo.com or 363.4643)
Time to sign up for Mardi Gras Celebration
Mardi Gras time is here. Don't miss out on this very special evening. Join in a celebration of Fat Tuesday (Tuesday, February 21 from 6-10 PM) as St. James Activities Committee transforms the Community Center into tantalizing and exciting Bourbon St. Enjoy a delicious New Orleans style buffet accompanied by dinner music and followed by an evening of dancing with one of St. James favorite DJs (BYOB-wine and beer only).
Grab your camera, and join the fun. Sample the King cakes. Who will find the prized baby buried within? Win prizes. Join the time honored traditions of Mardi Gras by wearing the treasured Mardi Gras beads and masks provided. Better yet. Bring your own elegant mask. There will be lots of photo ops available for guests including a beautiful French Quarter street scene. Reservations are selling quickly. Sign-up is simple. Just drop your payment off at 3619 Gleneagle Drive in Members Club area. Place your check in an envelope with the names of everyone attending and a contact phone number. Price is $37 per person. Make checks payable to St. James Activities Committee. For more information call Muriel Lawrence at 253-5449. |
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| News from St. James Service Club | 
New Ideas Roundtable
The Service Club board wants to hear about your experiences with fund raisers in other organizations. We welcome all new ideasto keep the Service Club fresh and productive. Please come to an informal roundtable discussion this Friday, Jan. 27th from 3-5 at the St. James Community Center. Everyone is welcome and that includes men and women, members or non-members. Please RSVP to Carol Szot if you can attend. (cszot@ec.rr.com 910-253-7029)
The Flea Market Drop-Off Begins, Monday, January 23
Where: Sentry Self Storage (4711 Southport Supply Rd) East of the ST. James gate on Rt. 211
What: drop off house wares, electronics, sporting goods, kitchen wares, home décor. (Please no TV's or clothes)
When: Jan. 23rd from 2:30 to 4:30 PM (It will continue every Monday until the Flea Market on April 21st.)
Why: The Flea Market profits support college scholarships for high school and college students in Brunswick County.
Belly Dancing is back !!!
Samra will entertain and instruct an intimate group of women in the exotic art of Belly Dancing. This magical event will be at the Members Club on February 29, 2012 from 7:00-9:00 PM. There will be Middle Eastern foods to sample and half priced bottles of wine available to purchase. Dress comfortably and dance barefooted or in flat leather shoes. Hip scarves are required or you will not be able to wiggle and shake!
Tickets are $20 entry and $5.00 for a colorful hip scarf dangling with gold coins. There will be extra scarves available for your Zumba wardrobe or Granddaughter's dress up box. Tickets will be sold at the next Service Club meeting on February 8th. There are only 80 tickets available so come prepared to buy and not miss out!
Upcoming Events
- Feb. 8th Service Club General Meeting 9:30 Social at Members Club-Program Playhouse 211
- Feb. 29th Belly Dancing at Members 7-9
- Mar.12th Service Club Welcome Tea
Attraction Books and Tidal Tasting Cookbooks
The 2011-2012 Attractions Books are available from the Service Club (Regina Steeneck). Call 253-9011 or email rasteeneck@gmail.com. The Attraction Books are $25 and available to anyone, not just Service Club members. The books can be used NOW and are good through December 31, 2012.
Regina is also selling the popular St. James' own Tidal Tastings Cookbook for $20, which benefits Communities in Schools. These are continuously available and make great gifts.
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| Relay For LIFE | 
TEAM ST. JAMES - TEAM MEMBER SIGN-UP AND SURVIVOR REGISTRATION DATES!
The 2012 Brunswick County RELAY FOR LIFE CANCER WALK will be held on May 4th, 6:00 PM through May 5th at 11:00 AM at West Brunswick High School located in Shallotte, North Carolina. Relay For Life is a global movement to end cancer. Cancer never sleeps, takes a vacation or discriminates by age, race, religious preference or gender. Participants may walk as little or as much as they like.
All Survivors and interested Team Members are encouraged to register online at CLICK HERE, or if you prefer, you may contact Susan Sturgill at 253-1432 or Annetta Clark at 253-7342 and they can provide paper Registration Forms. If you decide to register online as a Team Member, please be sure to click the "BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA" location site, click "JOIN A TEAM" and type in "Team St. James". If you need assistance registering online as a Team Member or Survivor, please contact Susan at the number above. Registration is free for all Survivors. To be a team member for TEAM ST. JAMES, there is a $10.00 registration fee.
REGISTRATION DATES:
- Sign-Up, Thursday, January 26, 2012, at the Players Club from 2:30 to 4:30 PM
- Sign-Up, Thursday, February 16, 2012, at the Founders Club from 2:30 to 4:30 PM
- Sign-Up, Wednesday, March 15, 2012, at the Members Club from 2:30 to 4:30 PM
Please join our team and walk in honor or memory of someone special in your life that has been diagnosed with cancer, is battling cancer or has passed away from cancer. You may walk as little or as much as you like at any time that is convenient for you. Relay For Life is a celebration of life and a hope for a cure! Show your support and celebrate with many of your St. James friends and neighbors. There will be lots of musical entertainment, a special Luminary Ceremony and the very funny Womanless Beauty Pageant.
All residents in St. James are invited to be a part of this community effort. So mark your calendars and come to one of the sign-up dates above.
Please sign-up and be a part of our team!!!
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Golf and Tennis News | |
Start signing up for all the golf events!
Frostbite 'Open' Tournament - Results
Congratulations!
FROSTBITE OPEN WINNERS
Men's 3.5 Singles - Art Solomon (SJP)
Men's 4.0 Singles - Brian Deutsch ( Southport, NC)
Men's 6.0 Doubles - George Bell & Bob Richmond (SJP)
Men's 7.0 Doubles - Harry Barnett/Stu Kirk
Men's 8.0 Doubles - Dick Feragne & Rich Pearce (SJP)
Women's 6.0 Doubles - Sandra Hales & Dawn Horn (Raleigh, NC)
Women's 7.0 Doubles - Barbara Muldoon & Lisa Williamson (SJP)
Women's 8.0 Doubles - Betsey Buxton & Caryn Troxel (Bradenton, FL)
Mixed 7.0 Doubles - Stu Kirk & Jan Peiler (SJP)
Mixed 8.0 Doubles - Paul Jones & Caryn Troxel (Bradenton, FL)
CONSOLATION WINNERS
Men's 3.5 Singles - Bob Richmond (SJP)
Men's 4.0 Singles - Jason Watts (Ocean Isle, NC)
Men's 7.0 Doubles - Bob Paloncy & Jim Taylor
Men's 8.0 Doubles - Jason Watts & Ron Watts (Ocean Isle, NC)
Mixed 7.0 Doubles - Terry Zyga & Ihor Zyga (SJP)
Mixed 8.0 Doubles - Walli Yedziniak & Ed McKinnon (Oak Island, NC)
FACTS ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT
*75 participants
*9 people from Florida flew up to play in this tournament from Bradenton, FL
*2 years ago it was rained out, last year it was snowed out but we were very happy to get it in this year with no weather delays
*Overall, it was a great success. Our next Open Tournament will be the St. James Open held on June 22-24. This tournament will be open to the public and will also include a Pro prize money division.
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St. James Fire Department News
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SJFD SPRING 2012 GROUNDCOVER SALE
Final Order Date is Friday, February 17
It's time to order the Pine Straw, Pine Bark Nuggets (large size), Shredded Cypress mulch and Dark Shredded Hardwood mulch supplies for your Fall yard projects. The mulches are on display on the Fire House Porch. One Pine Straw bale will cover approximately 50 sqft. Order and Volunteer Forms can be picked up at:
1. The Town Hall office
2. Arbor Creek Clubhouse
3. or DOWNLOADED from the Fire Dept website under subheading "Info About SJFD, Groundcover Sale".
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Dick Hart (Arbor Creek): 454-9576 (rghart@ec.rr.com), or Paul Metz (St James): 253-9056 (pametz@aol.com). |
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Odds & Ends
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Zumba Fitness at the Town of St. James Community Center
Classes at the Community Center are Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8am or 9:15am and Tuesday evening at 5:30pm. Class fees are $7 to walk-in or a 10 class package for $50. Wear comfortable clothing, sneakers, bring water and start to enjoy "exercise in disguise".
$7 walk-in or $50 for 10 class pack (good for 6 months)
If you have any question please contact Pattie Powderly-Accordino at patpowderly@yahoo.com or 253-9874.
Ping Pong Players
Ping Pong is being played by men and women every Monday and Wednesday at the St. Community Center. All eqipment is provided (We will even lend you a paddle if needed.) The hours are Monday(6:30PM-8:30PM) and Wednesday(3-5PM). Singles and Doubles matches are available. Why not give it a try? |
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St. James Small Business Association
The St. James Small Business Association monthly meeting is Wednesday, February 1st at the St. James Community Center from 4:30 - 6:00 pm. We have two guest speakers this month. Mary Ann Sauer of N2 Publishing, America's leading provider of specialty publications for Homeowner's Associations and City Councils will be speaking on Print Media Advertising. Karen Sphar of the Southport Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce will present information on our local Chamber of Commerce and the benefits of joining this organization.
We invite all St. James property and home owners owning a small business to join us. For further information, please contact Kathy Nicholas at 457-9721 or email knicholas@SouthportTravel.com.
GET THOSE HANDS DIRTY - DIY Gardening Classes
For many of us, the milder winter has increased our desire to get our hands dirty and dig some dirt. Looking over our landscapes we may see some of last year's mistakes or new concerns,
The Brunswick County Master Gardener Volunteers and their director have offered to help us correct our mistakes without our even leaving our neighborhood! Each week covers a different aspect of landscape and yard maintenance considerations. Portions of the classes are tailored to St. James soil and growing conditions. Whether you are new to St. James or a seasoned gardener, this class will provide valuable information to make your gardens grow. The Day In The Yard (DIY) Gardening Classes begin March 1, 2012, 2:00-4:30 PM at the St James Community Center and will continue at the same time for the next 5 weeks. Cost is $70 plus $10 for the Gardening by the Month guide and binder if you do not already have one. If you are interested in registering or would like additional information, contact Mary Lewis, at marymatt@ec.rr.com or at 910-457-6203.
St James Fishing Club
The February meeting of the St James Fishing Club will be held in the Members Club meeting room at 7:00 PM on Tuesday February 7. As always, the meeting is open to all St James community residents. To learn more about the club, visit our website at: http://www.stjamesfishingclub.com and join us at the meeting.
VALENTINES DAY Dinner Dance - Tuesday, February14, 2012
Dinner-Dance Party is SOLD OUT. Please contact Dean or Gail Savell to be placed on short "Wait List" 457-0711. No emails please.
Brunswick Civil War Round Table
Monday, February 13 is the next scheduled monthly meeting. This meeting will feature popular guest speaker Will Greene, historian, author of numerous books, a Civil War battlefields tour guide and executive director of Pamplin Historical Park in Petersburg, VA. His topic will be "April 2, 1865: Day of Decision at Petersburg," which promises to be both informative and entertaining. Registration begins at 6:30 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Southport. Everyone is welcome, and visitors are invited to join this growing non-profit organization. For additional information, contact Wally Rueckel at 253-7382 or wrueckel@questor.com. |
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Open POA Meeting Notes
January 5, 2012
4:00PM
80+ Members Attended
Gordon Corlew, President of the POA presided over the meeting.
Welcome to St. James! Several New Members of the POA stood and introduced themselves.
Introductions: Gordon introduced the Board Members attending and the Community Manager.
New Introductions to St. James: Captain Bill Bender of The Budd Group has semi-retired of operations. The Budd Group has replaced his full time position with Captain Dawn Greenberg. Captain Greenberg spoke to those in attendance of her back ground and qualifications. St. James welcomed her.
Another new face is Cindy Sterling. Cindy will be working part time in the POA office. She will be welcoming our guests in the office and handling the phones and many other office duties. Please introduce yourselves when you meet Dawn and Cindy.
SeaSide and Woodlands Architectural Standards: Bob Duffy, General Manager of St. James Properties, LLC spoke on a course of permitting true Board and Batten to the ACC Guidelines in these specific areas only. The building standards will be available very soon in the POA office.
Dog Park: The Dog Park design and plans near the firehouse on St. James Drive will be further discussed with the Town of St. James Planning Board. More information to follow.
2012 Sidewalk Projects: The POA will be looking at the following new sidewalk areas in St. James.
1.) Players Club Bridge. This will be completed when the Players Bridge is renovated in the fall.
2.) Future considerations: St. James Drive to the further exit from South of Polly Gulley, Members Club Drive to Woodlands area and St. James Drive to Reserve area (maybe). These projects will be done over the next three years.
Communications Chair: The POA is still in search of that one special person to volunteer for this important position. Contact the POA for details.
AT&T Renegotiations: Pleased to announce that AT&T phone services to the Regency Gate House and Beach Club was reduced by 48%.
Project Reports:
- Trailwood Walking paths: Completed
- Beach Club Fall Work: Completed which included the remaining half of the concrete apron, full resurfacing of the interior of the pool, new logo on the decking, staining, woodworking and new AC units for the bathrooms.
- Members Club Bridge: Completed the board work along the bollards and all cleaning, and staining. This improved the look and the safety of the bridge.
- Marsh Point Neighborhood: We had another metal pipe failure. This one was not located on a road. Work has been started. The POA is going to inspect and audit all metal pipes in the community in 2012.
- Woodlands Amphitheater Railing: With a safety issue at hand the POA is going to add 172 linear, 4 feet high of railing around the curved area of the amphitheater pond. This will blend in with its natural beauty of the area. Work is expected to start in a week.
- Road Paving for 2012: Spring will be here very soon and areas that are currently planned are Trailwood Drive and all connector lanes/eyebrows to Trailwood. The Lakeside Common eyebrow and Pinecrest are also being considered. It was noted as well, the data van that analyzes our roads will be here after the paving is completed to see how our 3 year paving plan is working.
- Landscape Contract: Phoenix Landscaping started January 1. In the past Troon took care of the famous 1 mile stretch from the firehouse to the main gate. Phoenix is now taking the care of this area. Phoenix uniforms are orange with safety reflectors.
- It was noted that an article has been written for the February Cat-Tales regarding pine bark (and other) beetles.
- The attendees were reminded that the POA under it governing documents has a full financial audit every year by and outside audit firm. The audit will be in January and we expect the results will be available in March.
Open Discussions:
- Polly Gulley Bridge: The POA is expecting recommendations from the Infrastructure Committee in March regarding the improvement necessary for the future.
- Road Break off: Is a growing issue and the POA is trying to find a good solution to the problem.
- Door to Door Solicitation: Is not permitted in St. James. Please call the Main gate to report. There are guidelines on the use of the newspaper boxes in the Rules and Policies.
- Covering the Beach Club Pool: A question was raised about covering the pool in the winter vs. draining it throughout the short winter months. This has been reviewed and it does not benefit the POA to purchase a cover. Maintaining the pool during the winter is in the pool contract.
- SeaSide area entrance to the bridge corridor lighting: The POA cannot add any lights to this area. There is a 300 foot buffer by the DOT. The developer is working on some additional signs to alert drivers as to where the entrance is located.
- Vehicle Data: The POA is now receiving data from the Radar speed monitoring systems that can better characterize the areas that have speeding. This will allow more effective prevention of speeding. More to come on this topic.
Next Open Information Meeting: February 2, 2012, 4:00PM in the Community Center.
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Chris Nicholas
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