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
Good News for CSPOA Residents!
First, we have weathered ten weeks of the coronavirus and have entered phase 2 of North Carolina’s reopening plan. Our numbers in Brunswick County remain steady and very low. The Directors are “cautiously optimistic” and encourage everyone to make decisions based on their individual situations.
Next, the new guidelines permit gatherings of up to 25 people at the pavilion and 25 at the tennis courts. Clubs can meet at the pavilion and start their plans to move forward. The pool can have up to 60 people and the new guidelines are outlined herein. Please remember, these are not CSPOA guidelines and are mandated by the state. If we do not comply, we could lose the use of these facilities!
The office and clubhouse remain closed since the indoor gathering limit is still 10 people. The office staff can be reached by phone and email. They will respond to your requests. Merrilee, Linda and Joe Martere have been working continually to accomplish member needs. We appreciate their endurance!
Kelly Wilson and Tom McClure have worked tirelessly during the fall, winter and spring to improve our pool area. Table and chairs have been repainted, repaired and look new. The fence has been freshly painted to blend into the surroundings and new sand on the decking was completed. The pool house was renovated by a contractor and looks terrific. Thank you to Kelly, Tom and volunteers for making our pool experience even better! Furthermore, our pool attendants are one of the major reasons that the pool can reopen. Due to the restrictions, the pool guidelines have to be monitored and many other neighborhoods do not have this resource. Special thanks to our pool attendants!
Finally, our Board meeting will be held at the Pavilion on June10 at 9:30 a.m. We appreciate our members’ patience during these difficult times. We are all blessed to live in CSPOA!
THANK YOU TO OUR BULLETIN EDITORS LINDA RUGG and MERRILEE BURNS
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.
Please remember to notify the office if you change your phone number, email address, name, or mailing address. It is very easy to overlook this, but difficult for the office should we need to contact you. Thank you.
Recreation Facilities – Kelly Wilson
Pickelball and Tennis Courts
During this time, tennis players and pickelball players have had a great opportunity to use the courts to the max. Tennis in the morning, and pickelball players in the afternoons have been a big hit! There is a rumor of a possible startup of a Ladie’s Pickelball Club! We are glad we have courts available for all to enjoy. Restrooms will be available June 1 on a use at your own risk basis.
Pool
The swimming pool has gone through a face lift this past spring. There are different colors, the fence has been painted, and furniture brought back to life! Bathrooms have been switched over to all porcelain to give everyone a little more room, and results in an easier room for cleaning. We hope as we open and summer starts its full swing, we will be able to enjoy the pool as intended, and eventually get it to full usage.
Pavilion
The Pavilion has become a meeting place for many clubs these past few months. With the open air and spacing inside, there is plenty of room to safely have clubs hold meetings or gatherings with simple social distancing. The roof has kept many dry while it rains, shaded from the heat, and welcomes many to sit, eat, visit, and still enjoy one another safely.
Phase 2 Pool Information
As we move into Phase 2 of opening our area, we still have guidelines that must be followed not only for the safety of the employees, but for all members in our community. We are working this week with this very fluid situation to prepare the pool for an expected opening of June 1! We sincerely appreciate each of you and all your patience and kindness during this time.
In working together for the June 1 opening, there will be implementation of new rules and restrictions. Because current research STRONGLY recommends that we each wear a face mask, we respectfully request that you wear a mask, at your own discretion, whenever possible in the pool area. DO NOT use the pool if you or anyone in your household has been ill or shows signs of COVID19. Additionally, please maintain the REQUIRED 6-foot social distancing both in and out of the pool and be considerate of others.
The Department of Health has issued strict guidelines to follow when opening the pool. We are extremely fortunate that we have the capabilities that not only allow us to open the pool, but to do it safely for all our members. You will notice many changes (less furniture and more signs), and an addition to the regular pool rules that will be published, posted and handed out. It is important to all members that the rules be followed.
Due to the number of people allowed into the pool at this time, admittance to the pool is restricted to property owners/residents only. NO GUESTS will be allowed. This includes out-of-town family members not living in the Carolina Shores community. They will NOT be allowed to enter. You may be asked to show your Id. Members/Residents will be allowed on a first-come, first-serve basis. There will be NO RESERVING chairs/tables/loungers allowed.
Please familiarize yourself with the rules as there are a number of restrictions, signage for entering and exiting the pool, general rules to follow, and seating guidelines. In addition, social distancing must remain present at all times, and children are to stay within their family units.
Violations to the rules may result in suspension of pool privileges.
Daily lap swimming will be from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., water aerobics from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and open swim 10:00 until dusk (approximately 7:45 p.m.as doors lock down at 8:00 p.m.)
PHASE 2 – CSPOA POOL RULES
The North Carolina Department of Health (DoH) Guidelines restrict the number of members allowed into the pool deck area. We will be admitting 60 member/residents only, and members in the pool to 35 swimmers. We will be allowing 60 members in at a time to max out safely.
Entrance to the pool will be on a “FIRST COME” basis, and swimmers/sunbathers will not be permitted in once occupancy max has been reached. Once this happens it will be posted outside the gate that the pool is full, so please DO NOT ENTER. When people leave and the max lessens and the area cleaned, the sign will change.
With the low numbers allowed to attend, admittance will be kept to MEMBER/RESIDENT ONLY. NO GUESTS (including out of town family) will be allowed at this time under Phase 2. You may be asked to show residence by id if needed.
When entering the pool area, after signing in, you must choose between a table or a lounge chair. USING BOTH IS PROHIBITED with seating capacity. Due to restrictions we are only able to keep a certain amount of furniture available as each piece must be wiped down before reuse.
Tables with 4 chairs are available for families in need of more than 2 chairs. Tables with 2 chairs are to accommodate singles and pairs. Lounge chairs will be available for sun bathers. We ask that if you’re there to sunbath, please do not use a table.
NO reserving seats will be permitted. Only complete parties will be admitted to the pool, as admission is on a first come basis.
All furniture must remain in place. MOVING of furniture is prohibited as it is placed and marked within the social distancing requirements.
During Phase 2, guidelines require families move as ONE UNIT. They MUST remain together at all times in or out of the pool. Children are to stay within the family unit.
No balls or toys are permitted during Phase 2. Only noodles are permitted and MUST remain with you at all times.
Kiddie pool is to be used by parents with non-swimming toddlers, and the child MUST be in an approved swim diaper. NO REGULAR DIAPERS ARE ALLOWED. Children are not allowed without a parent in the kiddie pool area.
Stairs and ladders are marked per requirement. Please, keep both areas open so swimmers may enter and exit safely. One set of stairs is for entering, and one set for exiting. Both ladders are used as an EXIT ONLY.
Using bathrooms will be at your own risk. They will be disinfected daily per requirements. Due to the second gate being used, please keep your key card/fob with you as it will be required for reentry into the pool area.
Rules are to be followed by all members. Failure to do so will result in suspension of privileges to the pool.
Please note that these rules are continuously in draft mode as regulations may change per DoH guidelines. Rules not followed may result in the loss of our pool permit by the DoH.
ACC Corner – Joe Martere, ACC Chairperson
The ACC is continuing to respond to all requests from homeowners. Please remember that I am working alone due to the distancing requirement of the present situation. Please give enough time for me to get to you. Do not schedule work that needs approval prior to my approving the project. I try to respond to all requests within five (5) business days of receipt.
You can print any forms needed from the CSPOA website www.carolinashorespoa.org / Procedures/Forms The Tree Removal form is two (2) pages; first one for the POA and the second one for the Town. Both must be completed and submitted before I can respond. Fill out the top portions completely, making sure to have a number for me to call and schedule. Drop the completed forms in the POA office door mail slot.
As always, I am available for any questions if you are not sure an ACC permit is required. You can reach me at the ACC e-mail address: acc@carolinashores.net. Also, you can leave a message at our office number 579-2044, and I will call you back. Please do not call my home or e-mail me at my home address as I will only respond to those messages received at the above stated locations.
Thank you for your cooperation during these unique times.
News Splash! – Mary Timothy
Water
aerobics will start on Monday June 1. You must attend a meeting either Monday
or Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. or you will not get into aerobics class. We need
to explain the new rules and regulations put forward by the health department.
Also, I would suggest that you put the $5.00 fee in an envelope with your name
and email address on it. Thank you. Mary Timothy. Do not forget your water
weights.
Tennis News – Bob Anthony
Open tennis continues through
the current Corona Virus and welcomes all POA members in good standing, as well
as their guests. Open tennis begins at 8:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday. It will continue starting at this time until Labor Day, Sept. 7,
2020 at which time open tennis will be starting at 9:00 a.m.
The tennis community lost two good friends and tennis players when Roger and Lynn Thompson passed away. Our thoughts go out to the entire Thompson family.
Knit ‘n Natter – Diana Mardall
Our
knitting group is suspended until further notice. 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.
Book Discussion Group – Susie Riggs
After missing our April meeting due to COVID19 restrictions, we were delighted to be able to meet at the Carolina Shores pavilion on Friday, May 15. While enjoying perfect weather but still following social distancing rules, we discussed The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See and Where the Wind Leads: A Refugee Family's Miraculous Story of Loss, Rescue, and Redemption by Vinh Chung. The Island of Sea Women is historical fiction based on the history of the Korean sea divers on the island of Jeju. Where the Wind Leads is the true story of a family from Viet Nam who endures unimaginable trials and suffering as they make their way as boat people to a new life in America. Both books were very compelling and led to an extremely engaging discussion.
Our next meeting is scheduled for Friday, June 19 at 10:00 a.m. at the pavilion next to the Carolina Shores swimming pool. Our book selection for the month is The Nickel Boys, the recent winner of the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, by Colson Whitehead.
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-
Diana Rosa Lynn Thompson Roger Thompson John Myers Evie Hart
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ALL ACTIVITIES IN THE CLUBHOUSE HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!
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Recycle Center Schedule Windshield Sticker Required Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday, Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon 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. Please check the town website for adjusted hours.
Important: DO NOT LEAVE CAR PARKED AT THE TRASH COMPACTOR WHEN DISCARDING ITEMS IN THE RECYCLE BINS. |