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H.I.O.A. NEWSLETTER

September 2014

HIOA Office (843)838-5257

E-mail: manager@harborislandoa.com

Harbor Island Owners Association

would like to

Welcome new owners to the island

Derek & Andrew Campano

(A.C.C LP & D.A.C LP)

Andrew & Lori Eubank

Todd & Amy Harry

Rocky & Teresa Killion

Kathryn and Emily Knodel

Ruth and Mark Mumford

Gary & Marie Rodgers

Shane & Leigh Ross

William & Andrea Thomason

Harry & Lori Vaught

Reminder…….. Harbor Island Owners Association’s Annual Meeting and Low Country Pork Bar-BQ November 1st , 2014. The Annual Meeting starts1:00pm at Beaufort High School in the Auditorium.

6:00pm is Cocktail Hour at the Beach and Racquet Club 7:00pm Low Country Pork Bar-BQ at the Beach and Racquet Club

RSVP: Office-843-838-5257, e-mail: admin@harborislandoa.com, BRC: 843-838-7254

UPCOMMING EVENTS:

Sept.1- Labor Day

Sept. 2- Sassy Lassies at the BRC

@7:00pm

Sept. 7- National Grandparents day

Sept. 11- Patriot Day

Sept.12- Sunset Cocktails at the

BRC from 6:30pm-9:00pm

Sept.17- Constitution Day

Sept. 20- 26th Annual Beach Sweep

Sept. 20-Autumnal Equinox

Potluck BBQ

Sept. 23- Fall Begins

Sept. 24- Rosh Hashanah Begins

Oct. 3- Yom Kippur begins

Oct. 10- Sunset Cocktails at the BRC

from 6:30pm-9:00pm

Oct. 13- Columbus Day

Oct. 16- National Boss Day

Oct. 24- United Nations Day

Oct. 31- Halloween

Oct.31- Registration for Annual

Meeting in the HIOA Office from

8:00am-4:00pm

Oct.31-Halloween Bash on the

Green at 6:30pm

Nov. 1- Registration in HIOA Office

from 8:00am-12:00 noon

Nov.1- Harbor Island Beach House

Villas Meeting in the Community

Center at 9:00am

Cedar Reef Meeting in the Community

Center at 10:00am

Harbour Key Meeting in the

Community Center at 11:00am

Nov. 1- Annual Meeting at Beaufort

High School at 1:00pm

Nov.1- Bar B-Q Dinner@ BRC

Nov. 2- Day light Savings time

Nov. 4- Election Day

Nov. 11- Veterans Day

Nov. 14- Sunset Cocktails at the BRC

from 6:30pm-9:00pm

Nov.22- Town Hall Meeting in the

Community Center at 1:00pm

Nov. 27- Thanksgiving Day

Every Monday & Wednseday Qigong

9:00am on the north beach For info

contact Ellen Owens 843-838-2223

Every Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am-

10:30am Gentle Yoga in the

Community Center

Every Tuesday and Thursday 6:00am -

7:30am AM Yoga. Drop ins welcome

for a $10.00 fee.

Every Monday & Wednseday Water

Arobics @10:30am & Friday @ 9:30am at

the BRC pool bring a noodle if you

have one , weather premitting. For info

contact Gloria Mickle 614-414-6100

Harbor Island 4th of July Parade 2014

We had a great turnout with lots of creative ideas. Braving the heat, everyone had a wonderful time and

the judges had some hard decisions to make. Thanks to all who participated an making this years

parade a resounding success.

AndThe Winners are ………………………………….

Most Patriotic – Mickle Family Most Original – Joy Family

Best Overall- Barger Family

Most Humorous – Aull Family Best Island or Nautical – Gaulding Family

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR JUDGES

Greg & Sally Pike and Karl & Donna Mack

Everyone dust off the saddle shoes and poodle skirts……..

The theme for 2015 Fourth of July Golf Cart parade is “Back to the Fifties “

News from Security

This summer Security was kept busy with calls regarding alligators, snakes, turtles, and underage children on

golf carts. With the summer coming to an end Security is looking forward to the fall season and a change in the

weather. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Annual Meeting, as always it will be great time! We will

continue to provide Harbor Island Owners and Guests with a welcoming, enjoyable and safe environment.

Safety Tips:

1. With Turtle Season here Security asks everyone to remember Lights Out on Beachfront properties at night.

2. If you are walking on the beach and see a Turtle please call Security with the location.

3. When heading to the beach remember to check the weather report or call us for current conditions and always

swim with a buddy.

4. When leaving the Island for an extended period of time, as a reminder, Security offers “House Watch” for your

convenience.

5. Please don’t feed the wildlife.

Kim Bradley

Norred & Associates, Inc.

Account Manager - Chief of Security

MDA WEBSITE

Not only does Norred and Associates protect Harbor Island. They also give to charity. Kim Bradley participated in the

Annual “MDA Lock-up”. On August 6th, 2014 Chief Bradley was arrested and raised $1600.00 for MDA. Congratulations

to Chief Bradley for supporting a great cause.

Kim Bradly

FALL MIGRATION CELEBRATION II OCTOBER 4 & 5, 2014

The Fripp Audubon Club invites you to join with us in celebrating the Fall Migration on the Beaufort Barrier Islands Important Bird Area The Beaufort Barrier Islands IBA consists of a unique chain of six barrier islands that start at the southern tip of the Saint Helena Sound and extends south to the north entrance of Port Royal Sound. These barrier islands include Harbor, Hunting, Fripp, Pritchard's Capers and Old Islands. These islands are separated from the mainland by extensive salt marsh with miles of tidal creeks and rivers dotted with a large number of small hammock islands. The Beaufort Barrier Islands IBA represents some of the richest diversity of habitat on the South Carolina coast. Many species of birds are permanent residents here as well as many species that winter, breed or migrate through. The beach and inlets provide nesting and foraging grounds for a great number of shorebirds and seabirds. These islands serve as a staging area for thousands of migratory birds each fall. The celebration will feature programs and bird walks by outstanding bird experts such as Felicia Sanders, Ken Scott and Melissa Bimbi. On Saturday programs and bird walks will be held on Harbor, Hunting and Fripp islands. Sunday morning will focus on “Barrier Island Exploration” to allow our participants to tour and explore these unique islands and habitats. On Fripp Island there will be a bird walk on Fripp Island led by Collins Strickland, Fripp Island Naturalist at 9 am. There are many opportunities to see the beauty and importance of the Beaufort Barrier Islands IBA. Suggestions: The Fripp Audubon Nature Trail on Porpoise Drive and the many trails on Hunting Island offer good birding in a mature maritime forest. Tickets and registration for the events may be completed at this website. A general ticket covers events; day passes to the inhabited islands, Hunting Island State Park and a box lunch. Online tickets cost $30.00. Tickets will be $45.00 at the door. An optional 3 hour cruise to the uninhabited islands of the IBA on the Fripper II a pontoon boat that carries 45 persons will available for an additional $15.00 per person.

FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO PURCHASE TICKETS GO TO

http://www.beaufortbarrierislandsiba.com

**************************************************************** FALL MIGRATION CELEBRATION SATURDAY OCTOBER 4, 2014 PROGRAM MENU CHOOSE ONE PROGRAM FROM EACH TIME BLOCKSEATING FOR

EACH PROGRAM IS LIMITED

9:00 – 10:00 am

Harbor Island Community Center:

Melissa Bimbi – On going Conservation Efforts for Shorebirds in South Carolina

Hunting Island Visitor Center:

Nick Wallover Conservation Legacy - A 20th Century History of Bird Conservation

Hunting Island Nature Center:

Julie Hovis - Tracking South Carolina Purple Martins to Brazil and Back

Fripp Community Center:

Nancy Owen - Creatures of the Night

10:30 am – 11:30 am

Harbor Island Community Center:

Jeff Kidd – The Lowcountry’s10 Best Spots for Birding website

Hunting Island Visitor Center:

Lauton Sutley - Managing Rice Impoundments for Migratory Birds

Hunting Island Nature Center:

Felicia Sanders - Avian migration: Advantages and Diverse Strategies

Fripp Community Center:

Nancy Owen - Creatures of the Night

BOX LUNCHES WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE VENUES

11:30 – 12:30

News from Maintenance

Hello Harbor, this is Mike McElveen. I was recently promoted to Maintenance Supervisor, and

would like to start out by saying thank you for giving me the opportunity to take care of

Maintenance on “Your Island”. I have a few goals and ideas I think will provide for a better

maintained Island. As of now we are doing a lot of grass mowing, edging and grounds

maintenance by trimming back board walks and side roads, etc. We recently acquired a new

team member for the department by hiring Mike Miller. With the extra hand onboard we’ll be

able to catch up and keep on schedule. Any questions or ideas feel free to call or stop me on the

road. Thanks again for giving me the opportunity to take care of Harbor Island; I look forward

to meeting you at the Annual Meeting.

News from Beach and Racquet Club

Hello, I’m Melodye Van Volkinburg, your new BRC Manager. Some of you might remember me; I used to be

with the Security Department, before coming to the BRC. With the summer season winding down we are now

preparing for the Annual Owners Meeting, which is always a great time! Our preparation includes marking

down several things such as flip-flops, shirts, hats, towels and other items. While visiting, stop by the gift shop

and take home a souvenir. If you haven’t been on Island for a while you’ll notice we have some new work-out

equipment and more will be purchased next year. Also, we have a new 48”flat screen television in the River

Room and new outdoor space heaters are on their way. I look forward to meeting you!

Craig Butterfield & Bert Ligon, Jazz at Fripp

Versatile and celebrated jazz duo.

Jazz as it was meant to be played!

Fripp Island Friends of Music opens its 31st season of bringing music to the Sea

Islands with an impressive jazz duo. The very best of the uniquely American

musical idiom we call “jazz” is exemplified in spades by Bert Ligon and Craig

Butterfield.

Craig Butterfield makes his double bass dance and sing as seldom seen or heard.

He’s as much magician, as musician. Craig shares the stage with Bert Ligon,

celebrated not only for his remarkable piano skills but as the authoritative writer of

several standard references on jazz theory and technique; we can truthfully say “he

wrote the book on jazz”! This means the lucky Fripp audience will experience jazz

as it was meant to be played!

Sunday, October 26

Performance at 5 pm at the Fripp Island Community Center. 205

Tarpon Blvd. Fripp Island SC 29920

Tickets at the door: Adults $25 per person/$10 for students. All

attendees get a free pass at the Fripp Gate and are invited to join

the artists at an included catered event following the performance.

http://www.islc.net/friendsofmusic/

For more information, call 843-838-6655.

FROM THE DESK OF THE MANAGER

The summer season has come to an end and we’re now preparing for the Annual Homeowners Meeting which

will be held Saturday, November 1, 2014. Back to summer, our Fourth of July golf cart parade was a great

success and we had numerous participants. Every year it gets bigger and the golf carts are so well decorated

we’re beginning to look like a small “Tournament of Roses Parade!” Five winners were presented gift cards for

the Beach and Racquet Club. If you haven’t participated or watched the parade then you need to place it on

your calendar for next year, you won’t be disappointed. For a second year, Turtle Volunteers and the

Environmental Stewardship Committee put on weekly programs for owners and guests and they were a BIG

success. The presentations included Logger Head Turtles, Sharks, and Snakes of the Low Country.

We had an unfortunate beach drowning at the end of the summer season. We would like everyone to remind

your family and guests of the rip currents and tide changes we experience here on the beaches of Harbor Island.

Now, the Annual Meeting; as mentioned will be held on November 1, 2014 and we hope to see all of you on

Island. We have a great weekend planned which includes a Pig BBQ with all the sides. The tentative schedule

is;

1) 9/19/14 The annual mail out packet which includes, the Presidents Letter, financial reports, ballots,

candidate applications and bios.

2) 10/31/14 HIOA Annual Membership Registration at the Office, 8:00am to 4:00pm.

3) 10/31/14 “Halloween Bash” sponsored by the Social Committee will be on the green starting at

6:30pm. Bring your appetizer to be shared, your favorite beverage and a chair. S’mores provided by the

Social Committee.

4) 11/01/14 Membership Registration continues at the Office 8:00am to 12:00pm.

5) 11/01/14 Annual Homeowners Meeting at Beaufort High School auditorium beginning at 1:00pm.

Last chance to cast your ballot.

6) 11/01/14 Election Committee counts ballots and announces the new Board Members to the

Association. Ballot count is held in the Community Center after the Annual Meeting concludes; owners

are welcome to watch the count.

7) 11/01/14 At 4:00pm the new Board of Directors will convene in executive session to select the Board

Officers.

8) 11/01/14 The Pork Bar-B-Que begins with cocktails at 6:00pm and dinner at 7:00pm. Music provided

by Johnny Weir.

We are pleased to announce the Board of Director candidates for the upcoming 2014/2015 election, there are

three vacancies to be filled;

1) Frank Bodi

2) John Fisk

3) Mike Lewis

4) Greta Maddox

5) Greg Pike

6) Bob Quisenberry

We encourage all owners to VOTE!

There is no increase in annual assessments, they remain $1084.02. Keep in mind you may pay your assessment

online if you desire or contact the office if you would like to discuss a payment plan option.

We look forward to a great Annual Meeting gathering and hope to see you here!

God Bless!

Don Woelke, Island Manager

You may add your e-mail address to our e-blast. Just let us know at the HIOA office at 843-838-5257 or via e-mail

admin@harborislandoa.com.

When sending in 2015 decal application you must send current vehicle registrations. You may send them via e-mail to

admin@harborislandoa.com or to HIOA 1Harbor Drive North Harbor Island, SC 29920.

All owners that rent their homes must fill out a rental registration form. Sent with Annual Invoice or avaliable on our web-site.

If you have any questions please contact the HIOA Office at 843-838-5257 or via e-mail.

Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am- 4:00pm

We hope to see everyone at the Annual Meeting.