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What's Up?
April 23, 2012 | Issue 12-008
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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.
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You may have recently seen other publications and websites come out focused on St. James. What's Up is an official publication of the POA and therefore information published falls under guidelines established by the board. The other publications have some interesting news and additional sections that many people will find informative. It's good to have so many resources available that we can turn to for information.
All the Best,
Chris Nicholas
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News from The St. James Activities Committee | |
Pelican Ballgame
"TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME". Now is your chance to join the St. James Activities Committee on Thursday, April 26 at BB&T Coastal Field to root the Myrtle Beach Pelicans onto victory. What a wonderful way to spend a spring evening. The bus leaves the St. James Community Center at 5:00PM. Bring your friends, snacks and drinks (wine, beer, soft drinks, plastic glasses only) for a fun, relaxing drive to the game. Tickets are $32.00 per person and include bus trip, ticket for game and voucher for hot dog, chips and drink. Tickets may be purchased beginning March 6th at 3037 Irwin Drive. Drop your check made out to St. James Activities Committee with your name, phone number and e-mail address in a basket on the porch. Ticket sales are limited. Car pool to the SJCC if possible on day of event. Any questions call Ann Day: 253-8550.
SJAC Dancing Under the Stars 2012
Put on your dancing shoes for the annual Street Dance hosted by the St. James Activities Committee on Saturday May 26th. Mike's Garage Band will be playing from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Founders Club parking lot. Mike's Garage Band will donate all proceeds earned from the dance to our local Hospice. Join your neighbors and friends and dance the night away with your "honey."
Please bring your own food, beverage, table, and chairs. If possible, car pool since parking is limited. Tickets are $2.50 per person.
Tickets will go on sale on the following dates:
Thursday, April 19th from 11 - 1 at Players Club
Wednesday, April 25th from 12 - 2 at the Reserve Club
And on Tuesday, May 1st. from 1 - 3 at Members Club
If you have any questions please call Sandy Perryman at 253-7049.
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| News from St. James Service Club | 
From Stage to Screen: May 6th
Did you get your tickets yet?
Which actor played the same role in both the stage and film version of "A Streetcar Named Desire"? Who was originally cast as Stanley in the stage version? No, it's not Trivia Night! It's "From Stage to Screen with Erin O'Malley" a fun filled evening where we will learn how the highly acclaimed stage production of "A Streetcar Named Desire" became a classic motion picture. Erin, a trained and experienced dramaturg and daughter of St. James residents Pat and Ann O'Malley, will lead us through this process and enlighten us along the way. Join us Sunday, May 6 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at The Members Club. Reserve your seat for this event sponsored by the St. James Service Club with a check for $15 per person dropped off at one of these homes:
Brenner 3724 Curricle Court
Day 2419 St. James Drive
Dragos 3491 Beaver Creek Drive
O'Malley 3718 Wingfoot Drive
Parnell 2902 Legends Drive
Westbrook 3795 Ridge Crest Drive
Containers labeled "Stage to Screen" will be on the front porch. With your check please provide the names of those who are purchasing tickets in your group. Names will be on a list at the door for admission. Refreshments and door prizes will round out this fun evening. A member-charge cash bar will also be available. Please screen the movie PRIOR to attending - we will not screen it that evening. Turner Classic Movies is scheduled to show this film at 5:45 pm on Saturday, April 28 so set your DVR's to watch it prior to our evening. All net proceeds will go to Brunswick County charities. Answers? Karl Malden and John Garfield.
PLANTATION PLEASURES GARDEN TOUR
Friday June 8th 2:00pm-6:00pm and Saturday June 9th 10:00 am-2:00pm
The tour will provide you an opportunity to see a variety of gardens throughout St. James Plantation
Ticket Price $10
Ticket sales schedule:
Monday, April 30th 2-4 Porch Sale at 3859 Members Club Drive:
Wednesday, May 9th 9:30 Service Club Meeting: (St James Community Center)
Friday, May 11th 9:30am-11:30am Porch Sale at 4509 Fieldstone Circle (Players Club):
Monday, May 21th 12-2 at Players Club:
Wednesday, May 30th 11:00am-1:00 pm Member Club Drive-Thru;
Wednesday, June 6th 2-4pm Members Club Drive-Thru.
For additional information call Sue Johnson 253-6089 or Denise York at 363-4048
Volunteers needed
Tip-Toe through the Tables will be held Oct. 17th and the proceeds will benefit Children's Charities in Brunswick County. Donna Godbout is still looking for 6 more themed tables. If you or a group of your friends would like to decorate a table, contact her at 253-9664 for more information.
The Holiday House tour has a committee that would like to organize this event but they are in need of 3 more homes to make this event happen. Please consider opening up your home in Early December for this worthy and very popular event. Please contact Jeanne Pavero at Jeanne.pavero@gmail.com if you need more information before you volunteer your home.
Upcoming Events
From Stage to Screen-May 6th 7-9 at Members Club-Erin O'Malley daughter of Ann & Pat, an expert in theatre arts
Welcome Tea May 7th- Call Gloria Loehr at 465-6507 if you would like to attend
Waterway Sunset Cruise-May 15th 5:30-8:30-Tickets on sale at the April 11th Service Club Meeting
Plantation Pleasures-The Gardens and Porches of St. James- Friday June 8th 2:00-6:00 & Saturday June 9th 10:00-2:00 Tickets will go on sale April 11th at Service Club meeting
Patriotic Bows and Flags are coming soon!
Sometime between May 6th and May 8th your neighborhood representative will be removing the purple bow from your mailbox and replacing it with the patriotic bow and flag. These blue bows and flags are displayed in support of the military men and women that serve in the armed forces. This is the only annual fundraiser for Operation At Ease and it allows OAE to host approximately 48 military families per year for a weekend of fun and relaxation in St. James. To date over 1,430 bows have been sold through the St. James Service Club. But, it is not too late to purchase one if you missed out. Simply make a check payable to the St. James Service Club for $10 (or pay cash) and put it in an envelope with your name, address and phone number and leave it on Cindi Neumann's porch, 3510 Members Club Blvd. or on Elaine Faver's porch at 4397 Hibiscus Court. At the appropriate time we will deliver the bows to the address given. Thank you for your continued support. The residents and property owners of St. James are the best! |
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COME WALK WITH TEAM ST. JAMES!!!
Event: Relay For Life Cancer Walk
Dates: May 4-5, 2012
Starting Time: 6:00 PM
Location: West Brunswick H.S. Shallotte
Team Captains: Susan Sturgill and Annetta Clark
Come join this community event by walking laps around the track with many of your friends and neighbors or just come out and show your support for TEAM ST. JAMES. Our tent will be at the far end of the football field and we will have games, refreshments and lots of laughs. Mr. Robert Duffy of St. James Properties, LLC, has provided a "Team St. James Cap" for all Team Members to wear with our Relay For Life tee shirts. So please remember to wear both to the Relay and show your TEAM ST. JAMES spirit.
If you haven't ordered your LUMINARIES yet, there is still time. Just email Susan Sturgill at jssturgill@ec.rr.com or call 253-1432 and request an order form. The cost is $10.00 for each luminary and checks should be made payable to the American Cancer Society. Just drop off your check and order form to her at the address on the bottom of the form.
Beginning at 4:30 PM on Friday, May 4th, there will be a small reception for all cancer survivors. We would like all St. James survivors to gather on the bleachers around 5:30 PM to have a group photo taken, prior to the larger county survivor photograph.
The opening ceremony will begin around 6:00 PM and the Survivor or Opening Lap starts at 6:15 PM. After the Survivor Lap, we would like all the St. James survivors and team members to come over to the tent so that a group photograph can be taken. Following the Survivor Lap, there will be musical entertainment until the Luminary Ceremony begins at 9:00 PM. This is a very moving ceremony and at this time, the lights will be dimmed and hundreds of luminaries will be lit.
Later in the evening, there will be a "Womanless Beauty Pageant", which always brings lots of smiles and laughter. There will be people walking on the track all Friday night and Saturday morning. Closing ceremonies will begin around 11:30 AM on Saturday, May 5th.
Let's have a lot of fun at this year's Relay and lots of prayers for nice weather would also be appreciated. Hope to see you there!!!!!
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Golf and Tennis News | |
4th Annual Jimbo and Ruth Smith Golf Classic
It is with a great deal of gratitude that we announce that "The Jimbo and Ruth Smith Golf Classic and Dinner" to be held Wednesday, May 9th at The Members Club has been filled as of April the 12th. We have created a waiting list for those folks who would like to participate and but been unable to do so.
Thank you,
Jimbo and Ruth Smith
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POA NEWS | |
On the Roads
Each year, when we begin the roads work, we get questions of "When my Road?" Below is a general answer for that question.
We are frequently asked when a specific street or road will be resurfaced. Most of the time, we are unable to forecast a specific road's scheduled resurfacing.
Our roads maintenance program is based a an eight year cycle. Each year, we will do one eighth of the roads based on mileage - more or less. In 2010 and 2011, roads were selected based on condition of some problem roads. Our goal has been to resurface an entire neighborhood area and in 2012, for the first time, we will be able to do this in the Trailwood / Harbormaster / Pinecrest area. Hopefully, we'll continue in this fashion in the future though continuing to identify problem areas and addressing them with patch and resurface as required.
The roads to be resurfaced are determined in the fourth quarter of the prior year. Again, this is based on condition and available funds for the coming year staying within the general strategy of a neighborhood area at a time. We do not predict specific resurfacing targets beyond the coming year.
Chuck Elledge
Tony Buckley
POA Infrastructure Committee
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St. James P.R.I.D.E. Seeks Volunteers
Research shows that cleaner roadways have a several benefits: 1-people are less likely to throw things out of their car windows if the roadways are well-kept; 2-the perceived value of the community is increased (i.e., desirability of living there, home valuations, etc.); 3-less food garbage means fewer animals foraging and ending up as roadkill; and 4-reducing cigarette butt litter means less opportunity for accidental fires. Nature, your home and the environment are protected in all of these.
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The Artisans
The Artisans are proud to announce that our new President, Carol Kidd, will be the featured artist at The Artisans Gallery on Tuesday, April 24th from 3 to 5pm. Please stop by and see Carol who will be happy to show you her painting techniques and have some additional items for your viewing and for sale. Remember! Mother's Day is fast approaching and The Artisans Gallery always stocks many unique gift items and cards that would be perfect for the holiday. You are always welcome to come by to browse or make a selection.
Mah Jongg Lessons
American Mah Jongg lessons for beginners only will be offered once again at the St. James Community Center, in Room 3. The series of four lessons will take place on Tuesday, June 5,12,19,and 26, from 12:30 until 3:30pm. These lessons are free and are open to men and women. However, all learners must pre-register and must commit to attend ALL four classes. Each participant must have the Official 2012 National Mah Jongg League playing card by the first class. The card may be obtained online from www.nationalmahjonggleague.org . To register, please contact Lourdes J. Garcia-Levis at LJGL4404@yahoo.com.
SOUTHPORT WOMAN'S CLUB ANNUAL CARD & GAME PARTY
The Southport Woman's Club is holding its annual Card and Game Party on May 16th, 2012 at the Southport Community Building on the waterfront. The event is from 1:30-4:00 pm and includes hors d'oeuvres and beverages, lots of door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are only $17.00 and may be purchased at the Southport Visitor's Center or from Penny Chesnut at 253-0710.
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BrunswickCivil War Round Table
The Round Table will celebrate its 2nd anniversary at its Tuesday, May 1st meeting. The guest speaker is prolific history author, popular Civil War speaker and Director of Programs of the Civil War Institute at Virginia Tech, William C. "Jack" Davis. His topic is "Was Confederate Defeat Inevitable?" The essence of his presentation centers on a debate that continues among historians to this day. Everyone is welcome. Registration begins at 6:30 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 209 E. Nash St., Southport. For information, contact Wally Rueckel at (910) 253-7382, or wrueckel@questor.com.
St. James Small Business Association
The St. James Small Business Association monthly meeting is Wednesday, May 2nd at the St. James Community Center. NEW TIME - Networking begins at 4:00 pm followed by the meeting from 4:30 - 5:30 pm. Rob Schottenfeld of Advantage Advertising and Color Printing will be speaking on how to present and market your business utilizing print media. An informational meeting you won't want to miss.
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.
St. James SBA Website - www.stjamessba.com
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Sheriff's First Annual Charity Ball to benefit the SECU Hospice House of Brunswick
The Brunswick Sheriff's Charitable Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce its first annual Charity Ball to be held on May 3, 2012 at the St. James Community Center in Southport, NC. This prestigious event, themed "Diamonds and Denim" will begin at 7 p.m. with a social hour featuring hors d' oeuvres, wine and beer followed by a sit down gourmet dinner, music, dancing, and a live auction. During this event, guests will enjoy the music of Madonna Nash, winner of the 2010 Female Country Artist of the Year at the Carolina Music Awards. Attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase a photo memento of the event.
Tickets are available for $125. 00 each as well as sponsorship packages. For more information, guests can visit www.sheriffscharity.com, call 910-253-0922, or email sheriffscharity@gmail.com. .
Proceeds of this event will benefit the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter's SECU Hospice House of Brunswick. This 20,000 square foot inpatient facility will add to Brunswick County's continuum of health care options. This facility will ensure that loved ones receive the best quality care in a homelike environment allowing families to remain closer to home during life's final journey.
The Brunswick Sheriff's Charitable Foundation, Inc. was established in 2012 and is dedicated to serve the people of Brunswick County by building permanent charitable capital to support programs and provide services that enhance the quality of life for all its citizens. The Foundation is a tax exempt organization and all donations are tax deductible under IRS Code 501 (c) (3).
The Foundation expresses it's gratitude to all the volunteers, sponsors, and businesses that will make this event memorable and successful.
Dedication of St. James Armed Services Memorial - May 19
The Board of Directors of the St. James Armed Services Memorial Fund cordially invites you to attend the Dedication Ceremony for the Veterans Memorial on Armed Forces Day, Saturday May 19th at 10 AM. The ceremony will be held at the St. James Town Hall. A reception will follow at the Community Center. Transportation will be provided from several locations as parking will be very limited. Additional details regarding the ceremony will be forthcoming.
All Choir Festival: APRIL 29
Be sure to mark 3 pm, Sunday, April 29 on your calendars. That's when The All Choir Festival III will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Southport. This year 15 choirs of the Southport-Oak Island Interchurch Fellowship will perform in the concert. No tickets are required, but a free will offering will be taken, and all proceeds will benefit the Food Pantry.
Brunswick Concert Band
Spring has sprung and the Brunswick Bands are playing sweet music! Each year, the Brunswick Concert Band and Big Band give back to the community and their supporters by performing free Spring Concerts. in an effort to serve all of Brunswick County, concerts will be held in Caswell Beach and Sunset Beach.
On Friday, May 4 the Brunswick Concert Band will perform at Hatch Auditorium on Caswell Beach. Under the direction of Steve Skillman, the Concert Band will start the show at 7:30 p.m. Among other selections, the Concert Band program will include a tribute to Rodgers and Hammerstein, highlights from The Music Man, and The Purple Carnival March.
On Sunday, May 6 the Concert Band will be joined by the Brunswick Big Band in performance at Calabash Presbyterian Church in Calabash, NC. An area favorite, the Big Band performance will begin at 3:00 p.m. under the direction of Frank Mahoney. Known for its renditions of music from the Great American Songbook, the Band will also include contemporary and traditional jazz standards in its repertoire.
The Connecticut Nutmeggers' Party
No, you haven't missed your invitation. This year's party for folks who have moved here from Connecticut, grown up in Connecticut, ever lived in Connecticut, gone to school in Connecticut, or can just spell Connecticut won't be held until September 15th, with a rain date of September 16th. Watch for future details! In the meantime, if you're new to St. James or have never attended this fabulous annual event, send us your email address so we can keep you updated as the plans unfold.
Holly Meiners hollykm@atmc.net
Cindi Neumann cindi91048@aol.com
Military Appreciation Day 2012
Military Appreciation Day 2012 will take place on Saturday, September 8th. Please SAVE the DATE!
This year's venue will include a golf tournament, picnic and raffle. Details will be provided as we
get closer to the event. What is important now is for the St James community to Save the Date of
8 September and plan to participate in the Military Appreciation Day festivities. |
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Chris Nicholas
St. James POA St. James Property Owners Association TO UNSUBSCRIBE OR NOT . . This newsletter has an 'Unsubscribe' feature at the bottom of the page. IF YOU UNSUBSCRIBE, this removes your e-mail address from our master list. You will not receive any electronic information from the POA. We wish there were some way to allow you to select the information you receive, but we are not there technically. If you know someone who is not receiving information from the POA, please have them contact the POA office. Renee will be able to help you.
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