To Contact Board Members or the POA: call 579-2044 or e-mail at CSPOA@carolinashores.net
Joe Watts – President, John Csernecky – Vice President, Kerry Jarrell – Treasurer, Sue Hensler– Secretary,
Kelly Wilson – Director, Al Franklin – Director, Diana Mardall – Director, Carol Davis – Director
Merrilee Burns – Co-Editor Linda Rugg – Co-Editor
Bulletin email: cspoabulletin@gmail.com
CSPOA website: www.carolinashoresPOA.org
Office Hours: Monday through Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Message from the Board – Joe Watts, President
The coronavirus continues its path thru our country, state and county. The Directors decided March 15 to close the clubhouse ending all activities until further notice. Our POA office is closed to member visits, but emails and voice mails are still being monitored and answered. We advise all members to adhere to government guidelines and stay informed. As the situation changes or improves, we will be back in touch through our blast email system. Please share this information with your neighbors if they do not have email capabilities.
The lawsuit, Town of Carolina Shores vs CSPOA, continues as the trial date of March 9, 2020 has been delayed once again. The recent death of the Brunswick County Judge is one of the reasons for the delay. Once a new judge is named, hopefully the lawsuit can be heard. The next possible date is in July; however, the courthouse is currently closed.
The ACC continues to receive complaints from our members, specifically about screening for heat pumps and propane tanks. Each and every member has the legal right to file a complaint under our Declaration of Restrictions. The ACC follows up on each issue and notifies the offending member when noncompliance is observed. One of The Board’s duties is to enforce our DOR and Rules and Regulations. The Board’s goal is to treat each member equally, and we need everyone’s help to keep our community in compliance.
The Town of Carolina Shores has a web site for residents to send correspondence. Google or go to “SEECLICKFIX.com”. You can ask for information or just state your opinion about an issue and the Town should respond. You can view other residents request as well. If you prefer to email the town then use reccsth@atmc.com and ask for a reply email along with your name and address. In addition, this correspondence is loaded into the “seeclickfix” program. I encourage our members to speak up!
Spring is starting to emerge with budding trees, blooming bushes and spring flowers! This season will be different due to social distancing as we will not be able enjoy the usual spring activities; however, it is times like these that make us realize the important and beautiful things in life.
THANK YOU TO OUR BULLETIN EDITORS LINDA RUGG and MERRILEE BURNS
IMPORTANT DATES:
April 8, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. – MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
ALL MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
IF YOU ARE NOT ON OUR FREE COMMUNITY EMAIL DISTRIBUTION LIST, PLEASE CONTACT THE BUSINESS OFFICE. YOU MAY HAVE MORE THAN ONE EMAIL ADDRESS PER HOUSEHOLD.
Recreation Facilities – Kelly Wilson
RECREATION AREA AND POOL
The recreation area has received its annual power washing for another season. Flowers are blooming, fresh mulch has been laid and spring fever has had a head start this year with the warm weather. The pickle ball nets are up for play and tennis is in full swing in the mornings. Wine in the Park has begun under the pavilion, and the pool area has begun its transformation from winter back to summer with some changes coming up. We hope all members within the neighborhood take advantage of all the great amenities we have available along with some great events planned.
We know sometimes parking is at its maximum at the recreation area, but we want to remind everyone we try hard to maintain the lawns to look good. Please do not park on the grass unless the parking lot is full, then use the grass area as an overflow parking area.
Spring cleaning and work around the pool has begun for another summer in the sun. The pool house and shed will be getting a much-needed face lift along with many other transformations. We will be opening the pool on Mother’s Day weekend this year and pool aerobics will begin on June 1.
CLUBHOUSE
The clubhouse has received its annual power washing, trees have been trimmed and cut to allow more sun in, mulch laid in and around the flower beds, and the Garden Club has been spending time making the surrounding area looking great.
All clubs meeting at the clubhouse should make sure all the forms have been filled out for another year. Please return all items when used and to where they belong. tables and chairs returned to their places, turn out all lights when leaving, and be sure that the garbage has been taken care of properly.
BE ALERT
As spring begins, members will start taking trips and vacations; please be proactive at this time. Leave lights on timers, make sure all windows and doors are locked and if you’re away from your property more than three days, we suggest you use the Brunswick County Keep Check program. This can be done by filling out the form at the Sheriff’s Office in Calabash.
Scammers are our biggest enemy this day and age and they are always looking and lurking at people like ourselves. Please be aware that these scammers can spoof phone numbers, company logos and anything dealing with the general public. These can come across as an e-mail and or text message, looking like they came from anyone and have been known to even spoof phone numbers from family members right down to the Sheriff’s office phone numbers. Just because it looks familiar does not mean it really is and if it looks fishy and smells fishy then it is fishy. No major company, government office, even Social Security will ever call or send emails. They do all their correspondence work through the United States Post Office. Once you have clicked on or responded back to these scams as requested, they can obtain information that is on the device, or will ask you to pay for fees, charges or verify your personal info. Do not give anyone any personal info of any kind over a phone, email or by text. Please be wary and suspicious of anyone who contacts you and makes demands for money or personal information.
It has been brought to our attention that trees are being cut down without CSPOA/ACC approval. Please be aware of and only use fully insured tree removal companies. There is a list of companies attached to the Tree Removal form. and the ACC has a copy of their Liability insurance. Make sure all work has been permitted by the ACC with the permit posted in your window, and only pay after work has been completed. Scammers are going around telling residents they do not need a permit, the tree needs to be removed, taking the money, cutting the tree(s) and leaving. This is all false. All residents (members) are required to fill out a tree removal permit application for any tree larger than 6” in diameter at waist height. Any questions on this should be made to the ACC office. Trees cut without an approval will result in a $250 fine per tree from the CSPOA and can also result in a fine from the Town of Carolina Shores for $250 per tree.
Again, these scammers have been known to tell you that they are approved by the town and POA to cut down trees in the area, and that you do not need any permits. This again is not true. They seem to be doing this on weekends and late afternoons during the week. Very seldom will they come by early morning.
ACC Corner – Joe Martere, ACC Chairperson
This month the ACC has been busy responding to Requests for Inspection on A/C and Propane tanks. Under the current DoR and Rules & Regulations they must be "Screened as not to be visible from any street or recreation area." The golf course is not a recreation area; the pool and tennis courts are the only recreation areas that pertain to this possible violation. If your heat-pump or propane tank is visible from ANY street, you must abide by the guidelines and screen it. The guidelines are available online at our website under Procedures/Forms. Please check your units and follow the guidelines listed.
If you have any need for tree removal or work done on the outside of your home, the proper forms are also available on the website. Complete them and drop the forms in the mail slot in the office door.
As usual if you have any questions, please call the office and someone will get back to you.
Reserve Work Study – Kerry Jarrell
On February 25, 2020 the CSPOA board, along with nineteen other CSPOA members, met in a workshop format for the purpose of reviewing the condition of our facilities and recommending projects for funding in the coming year. The opening discussion centered on the timing of the major projects and the impact that those projects would have on the reserve fund balance. After background discussion and identification of all the various facility components, the group was divided into six committees. The committees were asked to review the projects scheduled in the reserve study for the years 2020 through 2025. They were to prioritize those projects, consider any additional projects that might have become critical since the study was completed and recommend an amended schedule for capital projects for the next five years.
After more than an hour of discussion, the committees came back together, and a majority agreed on the following recommendations:
The first priority for 2020 should be repaving the parking lot and access road to the CSPOA clubhouse. It was agreed that paving professionals should be consulted to determine the appropriate paving method, to ensure appropriate drainage, and to ensure that future damage by trees or to trees would be avoided.
The second priority was to establish a long-term planning committee to consider modifications to the recreation area. All the groups mentioned this recommendation in one form or another. Consideration should be given to the following: 1) future needs for a structure that would provide a venue for indoor recreation and social functions, 2) providing additional parking space, 3) replacement or relocation of tennis courts, 4) addition of playground equipment, and 5) creation of an appropriate storage facility for the area.
The third priority involved replacement of the HVAC units in the clubhouse.
The fourth priority involved seal coating or repaving the parking lot and access road to the recreation area.
Additional recommendations included:
Replacing the kiddie pool with a splash pad
Playground equipment for children
The Board will consider the recommendation of the workshop committees at the April meeting.
SOME INFORMATION TO HELP YOU STAY HEALTHY – Timothy Weiss
1.
GET WIPES and DISPOSABLE GLOVES (order online or get some Family members to get
them for you) FOR EVERYTHING.
2. Stay Away from ALL FAMILY - Children and
Grandchildren can be carriers of the virus WITH NO Symptoms.
3. CALL the PHARMACY and MAKE ARRANGEMENTS for
DELIVERY so you don’t have to go out - always wipe them down when they arrive.
4. NEVER go to the Hospital, URGENT CARE or
DOCTORS without calling them FIRST!
5. SHOPPING - DON’T GO OUT (TRY TO GET SOMEONE
TO SHOP FOR YOU) OR SET UP INTERNET SHOPPING - WAL-MART, LOWES and FOOD LION
OFFER THIS feature - they will put them in your trunk - when you unpack wear
gloves (and wipe them all down ).
6. IF YOU STILL HAVE TO GO shopping: do the
following:
a) wipe down the handles on
the shopping cart or basket in the stores. All Stores offer wipes, but hand
sanitizer should also work.
b) WEAR GLOVES - DO NOT touch
your face with your hands while you're at the store and wash your hands
before and after going. And try to maintain a distance of at least 6 feet
from others. "Social distancing .... doesn't mean no close contact".
C) WEAR GLOVES after you
unpack the food at home, wash your hands again AND AGAIN. If you're in a
high-risk group like the elderly or immunosuppressed, have someone else to shop
for you or having groceries delivered instead.
d) WIPE ALL PACKAGES WITH
WIPES BEFORE you put them away.
7. GAS STATION - WEAR GLOVES BEFORE YOU
TOUCH THE PUMP HANDLE - REMOVE THEM AFTER - use sanitizer in the car- ALWAYS
have wipes or sanitizer in the car.
8. BANK AND POST OFFICE - STAY AWAY - SET UP
‘ONLINE ACCOUNTS”.
9. PAYING BILLS - DO THAT ONLINE OR OVER THE
PHONE
10. And if you do go out, for a walk to stroll,
stay 6- 10 feet away from others - DON’T SHAKE HANDS or hug friends.
11. Lastly, if you have something break in your
home and you need a HANDYMAN to come over - ask that they wear gloves and
coveralls when in your home - wipe down anything they touch with wipes after
they leave and tell them to leave the bill or better email you the paperwork or
invoice - DO NOT HAND THEM ANYTHING LIKE A CHECK, PAPER or A PEN TO SIGN.
REMINDER
Please remember to notify the office if you change your phone number, email address, name, or mailing address. It’s very easy to overlook this, but difficult for the office should we need to contact you. Thank you.
Recreation Committee – Sue O’Reilly
I hope
all our residents are practicing social distancing and avoiding gatherings of
10 or more. For this reason, the Volunteer Luncheon scheduled for Sunday,
April 19, will be postponed until a future date. Please watch for more
information in the May bulletin.
Friday, April 17, at 5:00 p.m. Happy Hour in the Park.
Let’s hope our “social distancing” will have ended and we can gather to celebrate our “coming out” party under the pavilion at the POA picnic grounds. BYOB and something to add to our sharing table and meet some neighbors, old and new, in an informal gathering to usher in Spring!
Save the Date: Sunday, May 24, Memorial Day Picnic 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
We will again have our picnic catered by Smithfield’s of Shallotte. Menu will consist of fried chicken, pork bar-b-que, coleslaw, baked beans, hush puppies, sweet and unsweet iced tea and water. Bring any other beverage and sweet dessert you may want. Food will be served from 2:30 until 4:00 p.m. Music will be provided by DJ Jay Kinlaw.
Tickets for the picnic are complementary to residents only. Guests of residents will be charged $10.00 per person. Children 4 years old and younger are free. Due to parking restraints, there is a limit of 325 tickets and will be issued on a first come, first served basis.
Tickets will be available at the POA office from April 27 until May 14 when the final count will be given to the caterer. NO TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER THE DEADLINE.
If you find you cannot attend after picking up tickets, PLEASE return them to the POA office or call and cancel by May 14. It is important that we only be charged for the number of persons contracted for. After the final count is given, we are obligated for that amount. In order to continue providing our residents with this activity paid for with recreation funds, it is in all our interests not to pay for “no shows”. Thank you.
Mah Jongg Lessons – Marjorie Pettersen
Introduction to Mah
Jongg. If you were ever curious about Mah Jongg, a fun fast-paced tile game
that originated in China, please let me know. I will offer lessons in my home
in a nice relaxed environment, no pressure to learn it all at once. Contact
Margie at 860-307-3175
or kmem53@gmail.com
Tennis News – Bob Anthony
Open tennis still goes
on despite the coronavirus. It is recommended that all who want to participate
in open tennis during these trying times do so in a responsible manner. This
means use common sense. If you are not comfortable playing tennis with others,
hold off a while until this virus is under control. Hope to see you out there soon.
Knit ‘n Natter – Diana Mardall
Our knitting group is
suspended probably thru April
. Did you know Carolina Shores has an
evening knitting/crocheting/needlework group? We meet every other Monday at
6:30 p.m. in the POA boardroom off the kitchen. If you knit, crochet or do
other needlework, stop by and join us. We’d love to see new faces.
The group meets and shares patterns and expertise. We work on a variety of projects including sweaters, cardigans, afghans, shawls, cross stitch, arm knitting (that was a blast!), etc. Usually we even have dessert!
If you have any questions, email me at limeylady70@gmail.com or call me at 910-575-7804.
Low Impact Chair Aerobics – Mary Timothy
Since the clubhouse is closed due to the
Covid-19 virus, there will be no chair aerobics until further notice. Chair Aerobics meets every Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Yes, five days a week.
The class is for everyone and there is no charge. You will need one-pound
weights for beginners. Advanced students use your own judgment on weights.
Garden Club – Carol Filkins
It is officially Spring!
Last month we had a very informative program by Lindsay Adams from Hughes & Hughes. She spoke about many new varieties of shrubs to plant in your yard. She really got us enthused to start gardening!
On April 8 Mary Keefe, the owner of Yardbird Emporium in Calabash, will be speaking on Hummingbirds. Members will also be sharing in a Plant Exchange.
On May 13 we will have our Installation of Officers and honor our Scholarship recipients. Causeway Gourmet will cater the luncheon at 12 noon at the POA clubhouse. Tickets are $20 and for members only. Tickets will be available at the April meeting or you may contact Janet Guido at 575-3301.
Book Discussion Group – Susie Riggs
The Book Discussion Group met outside under the
Carolina Shores Pavilion on Friday, March 20. Our book for the month was The
Book of Dreams by Nina George. The novel tells the story of a former war
correspondent who becomes comatose after being struck by a car while on his way
to meet his 13-year-old son for the first time. His son, Sam, comes to visit
his father at the hospital every day, gradually connecting with this comatose
man who is such a stranger to him. One member of our group stated that while this
book took her out of her comfort zone, she marveled at the imagery and amazing
writing, complete with beautiful similes and metaphors.
Our next meeting is planned for Friday, April 17, at 10:00 a.m. We’ll be discussing The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See. All Carolina Shores residents are invited to attend.
New Horizons – Carla Urban
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Our March meeting was going to be a corn beef dinner at the VFW in
Calabash on the 17th. It was cancelled so a few of us picked up our
dinners and got together at a home of one of the ladies.
A lady who had her dinner delivered called me to tell me that it was the best corn beef she had ever had and what a great job the men at the VFW did. We all agreed with her and thanked the VFW for all their hard work in using a backup plan. Let’s all stay safe and take the medical community's advice on what to do and not do so that we can all stay well.
Hopefully, we will have our April meeting on the usual second Tuesday of the month, which will be on the 14th at 5:00 p.m. at the POA clubhouse. For the next meeting we would like to see the new ladies who were interested in joining us, so we will keep you posted. This of course will be determined by the COVID19 situation and the POA clubhouse being open.
Care Team – Beverly Rowse
The Care Team now has twenty-three (23)
people available to help neighbors in need when a request comes to me. If you
want to be a part of this team or if you no longer want to be on the list,
please let me know. When a call for help comes to me, I reach out to the
members on NextDoor. I don't get very many calls for help, but people are so
very grateful for the assistance they get! It really doesn't take much to
volunteer. Help with a small chore at home, an occasional ride, a temporary
need for dog walking, etc. is usually what is needed.
So, neighbors, continue to let me know if you need help and I'll do my best to find someone. You don't have to be on NextDoor to request help. You can call me at 919-271-3005
New Neighbors – Flo Pflaster, Margie Pettersen and Charlotte Csernecky
If you recently purchased a home in Carolina Shores and have not been greeted by the Welcoming Committee, please contact Flo at 575-6243 or dfp324@atmc.net.
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In Memoriam-
Alice Newmeyer Chester Drouin Michael Fetsko Marilyn (Cookie) Russo Helen Morrison Stephen Delisle
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experience, has teamed with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage. Contact Mary
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ALL ACTIVITIES IN THE CLUBHOUSE HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!
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8:00 Exercise 9:00 Tennis 9:00 Chair Aerobics 1:00 Ladies Cards 7:00 Canasta 7:00 Bunco |
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9:30 Mah Jongg 6:00 Men’s Poker 6:30 Mah Jongg 7:00 Men’s Poker |
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Recycle Center Schedule Windshield Sticker Required Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 12 noon. Closed Sundays Please note in 2020 the recycle center will close on the following days: April 10, May 25, July 3, September 7, November 11, 26, December 25.
Important: DO NOT LEAVE CAR PARKED AT THE TRASH COMPACTOR WHEN DISCARDING ITEMS IN THE RECYCLE BINS. |