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Whether you are a long-term

resident, or a property owner

planning a future move to St.

James, we hope the following

information is useful to you.

Things to Know About our St. James Community April 2011

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Table of Contents

To Make Your Life Easier .................................................................................... 6

Beach Club ......................................................................................................... 6

Chapel ................................................................................................................ 6

Club Membership ............................................................................................... 6

Dog Parks ........................................................................................................... 6

Driver's License / Registration ............................................................................ 7

Elections and Voting Locations ........................................................................... 8

Emergency ......................................................................................................... 8

Garbage and Recycling - Collection every Thursday ........................................... 8

Library ................................................................................................................ 9

Mailboxes ........................................................................................................... 9

Publications ...................................................................................................... 10

Roads ............................................................................................................... 10

Services (Cable, Electric, Internet, Sewer, Telephone, Water) .......................... 11

Street Lights ..................................................................................................... 11

St. James Resident Directory ............................................................................ 12

Vehicle Stickers and Resident Gate Openers .................................................... 12

Visitors to St. James ......................................................................................... 12

Waterway Park ................................................................................................. 12

Web Sites ......................................................................................................... 12

Woodlands Park / Pavilion /Amphitheatre ....................................................... 13


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Weather/Emergency Numbers ......................................................................... 14

How We Communicate ..................................................................................... 15

Cat-Tales .......................................................................................................... 15

What’s Up? ...................................................................................................... 15

The St. James Plantation POA Website............................................................. 15

St. James Resident Directory ............................................................................ 16

Blast E-Mail / Phone Message System .............................................................. 16

Meetings .......................................................................................................... 16

Town of St. James ............................................................................................. 17

History and Purpose ......................................................................................... 17

Organization .................................................................................................... 17

Areas of Responsibility ..................................................................................... 18

Meetings .......................................................................................................... 18

St. James Plantation Property Owners’ Association, Inc. ................................. 19

Purpose ............................................................................................................ 19

Structure .......................................................................................................... 19

Responsibilities ................................................................................................ 21

Specific Services Provided by the POA ............................................................. 21

Governing Documents ..................................................................................... 22

St. James Community Center ............................................................................ 22

St. James Community Associations (Regimes) ................................................. 25


Organization .................................................................................................... 25


Contacts .......................................................................................................... 26


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St. James Fire Department ............................................................................... 28

Purpose ............................................................................................................ 28

Staff ................................................................................................................. 28

Board of Directors ............................................................................................ 28

Structure, Ownership and Governance ............................................................ 28

History ............................................................................................................. 29

Equipment ....................................................................................................... 29

Operations and Insurance Inspections ............................................................. 29

Funding ............................................................................................................ 30

St. James Properties, LLC, The Developer ......................................................... 31

Purpose ............................................................................................................ 31

History ............................................................................................................. 31

Activities and Services ...................................................................................... 32

Contacts ........................................................................................................... 32

The Clubs at St. James Plantation ..................................................................... 33

Mission and Responsibility ............................................................................... 33

History ............................................................................................................. 33

Ownership and Structure ................................................................................. 33

Advisory Committee ........................................................................................ 33

Contacts ........................................................................................................... 34

St. James Activities ........................................................................................... 35

Activities Committee ........................................................................................ 35

Ladies Golf Association .................................................................................... 35

Men’s Golf Association ..................................................................................... 35

St. James Tennis Association ............................................................................ 35

St. James Service Club ...................................................................................... 35


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St. James Plantation Chapel ............................................................................. 37

Purpose ............................................................................................................ 37

History ............................................................................................................. 37

Financial ........................................................................................................... 37

Organizational Structure .................................................................................. 37

Services ............................................................................................................ 38

St. James Plantation Library ............................................................................. 38

Purpose ............................................................................................................ 38

Brunswick County Government Center ............................................................ 39


Organization .................................................................................................... 39


Meetings .......................................................................................................... 40

Contacts ........................................................................................................... 40

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This document is prepared and maintained by the

St. James Plantation POA Communications

Committee. If you have any suggestions, changes,

or comments, please send to Carol Szot,

Communications Committee Chair,

[email protected].

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To Make Your Life Easier

This section provides some quick reference to the amenities and services in St. James and Brunswick

County.

Beach Club • Entry passes to the beach club are obtained at the St. James Plantation Property Owners’

Association office, 910-253-4805. The Beach Club is owned and maintained by the POA. The

access code for the restroom is on the POA website (www.stjamespoa.org). Restroom facilities

(external to the Beach Club) are available during the winter months. Beach Passes are required

to use the facility. The Beach Club (upper level) may be reserved Monday through Thursday.

See Section 2.1.9 of the St. James Plantation POA Rules and Policy document for more

information. The reservation form for the Beach Club is available on the POA website or in the

POA office.

Chapel • The St. James Plantation Chapel offers a non-denominational worship service provided by

visiting pastors, on the second Sunday of the month at 9:00 am. The chapel is available to

Property Owners for weddings, baptisms, memorial services, and other religious activities.

• To schedule an event, contact Carol Martin at 910-253-7567 and/or Sandra Bell at 910-253-

0660.

Club Membership • For Club membership questions, call the Membership Director at 910-253-9500, Ext 2.

Dog Parks • We have two Dog Parks – one temporarily located on Regency Crossing near the gate; the second is

located in The Woodlands near the lake and amphitheatre.

• The following rules are provided for the protection of our canine residents and their owners /

custodians. The temporary Dog Park at Regency Crossing has two entrances – one for large dogs

and one for dogs less than 20 lbs. Currently there is only one entrance to the Dog Park in The

Woodlands. The hours of operation are between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. Please provide water for

your dog(s).

o Dog owners agree and acknowledge that they are using the dog park at their own risk and

assume all risk associated with their use.

o Dogs must have current vaccinations.

o Children under the age of 12 are not permitted inside the dog park area.


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o Be considerate – owners are required to clean up after their dog. Waste stations are

provided.

o Dogs acting in an aggressive manner must be muzzled and/or removed. All dog attacks

should be reported to the POA Office (253-4805).

o Each dog owner is responsible for any damage or injury caused by their dog and

acknowledges that use of the Dog Park may expose them and their dogs to injury.

o Food, toys, glass containers and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

o Eyesight supervision and vocal control of all dogs is required.

o Do not leave dogs unattended.

o Dogs must be leashed upon entering or leaving the Dog Park.

o Female dogs in heat are prohibited.

o Puppies less than 4 months of age are prohibited.

o No more than 2 dogs per visitor.

o Owners or custodians of dogs are responsible for filling holes dug by their dog.

o Anyone failing to comply with the rules of operation will be required to discontinue use of

the Dog Park.

Driver's License / Registration • Within 60 days after establishing residency in North Carolina, you must obtain a state driver's

license. Residents from outside the state must bring their out-of-state driver's license, proof of

automobile insurance, proof of residency, and their Social Security card to the following DMV

locations:

o Southport Location (Driver’s License Office Mobile Unit)

215 North Atlantic Avenue

Southport, NC

Mobile # 910-218-6250

Hours of Operation:

Tuesday and Wednesday (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)

This branch accepts appointments

o Shallotte Location

5298-3 South Main Street

Shallotte,

910-754-5114

Call 910-754-4591 for a recorded announcement covering all details and costs for licensing

and for registering vehicles.

Out-of-state drivers must take a written, vision and signs test and surrender their old license. The written test contains several questions which refer to NC laws that may be different from your previous state’s test. You can obtain a copy of the manual at the office in Shallotte or on-line at http://www.ncdot.org/DMV/. It is recommended that you take a birth certificate or passport to the office.


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The Registration Office is next door to the licensing office; it does not accept credit cards. Phone # is 910-754-4591. To change an out-of-state title, an owner must show the title and registration and insurance policy number and declare the mileage on the vehicle.

Elections and Voting Locations • Voter registration forms are available at the Town Hall. You may also register when you apply

for a North Carolina driver's license at the DMV, 910-754-5114.

• The Board of Elections office is located at the Brunswick County Government Center in Building

F, 910-253-2620.

• Residents in Players Club and Regency Park vote at Southport Precinct 2, International

Longshoremen’s Association, 211 W. 10th Street, Southport, NC 28461.

• All other residents living in the Mosquito District will vote at the St. James Community Center

(4136 Southport-Supply Road).

• If utilizing early voting privileges you may vote at the Brunswick County Government Center or

in the designated locations provided by the County.

Emergency • For any emergency call 911. The fastest response to any emergency will be obtained by calling

911, not the security gate or the St. James Fire Department. Our local fire, rescue and EMS as

well as other emergency responders are dispatched by the 911 call-center. Cell phone users

should dial 910-253-7490.

• We have many volunteer fire, rescue, fire police and EMS personnel within our community as

well as a wide array of emergency response vehicles. Please be observant and yield to

emergency vehicles displaying red flashing lights with sirens. When responding to an

emergency call our volunteers turn their emergency flashers on and many display a red flashing

light as well. Please yield the right-of-way to these “private” vehicles. Their response time may

determine the outcome of an emergency situation.

• For information regarding updates on emergency situations such as hurricane evacuations, re-

entry, etc. call 910-253-0949.

Garbage and Recycling - Collection every Thursday • Garbage collection is provided by Brunswick County under contract with Waste Industries.

• Curbside recycling is provided by the Town of St. James under contract with Waste Industries.

• Garbage and recycling containers are delivered to your residence by Waste Industries. Contact

their Brunswick County Operations Services, 910-253-2520 and provide your street address to

begin service.


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• Trash and Recycling containers may be placed at the street on Wednesday evening and should

be removed on Thursday. If you are going to be away, please ask and friend or neighbor to

move your containers away from the street for you.

• The aluminum recycling container is located behind the library. This program provides financial

assistance to area non-profit organizations. Cardboard recycling is also located behind the

library.

• Landscape debris, white goods, bulk items, etc. can be taken to the Southport convenience site

located directly across from the traffic light at Dosher Cut-Off and NC 87. The hours of

operation are 8 AM to 6 PM Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Call 910-457-9484 for

more information.

• The Town also provides for residential landscape debris curbside pickup once a month during

the off-season and twice monthly during the growing season. The schedule is posted on the

Town’s website at www.townofstjamesnc.org. Landscape debris and bags may be placed

curbside no earlier than the Saturday prior to the scheduled Monday pickup for your area.

• Used tires, batteries, antifreeze, and oil can be taken to the Brunswick County Landfill in Supply.

It is located on Landfill Road off of Highway 17 just north of the NC 211 and Highway 17

intersection.

• Spring and fall cleanup weeks: Residents can bring items, except household garbage, to the

landfill in Supply free of charge during the third week of April and September.

Library • The Library serves as a central location for books (hard cover and paperback), puzzles, books on

tape, videos, etc. which the Chapel Board deems appropriate for sharing. Property owners are

welcome to donate and borrow items that are on display in the Library. The Library is located

on St. James Drive behind the chapel.

Mailboxes • Standard mailboxes are available for use by St. James residents on a permanent basis. As

construction begins on your home, please inform the POA office (910-253-4805); stop by the

POA office or e-mail [email protected], of your need for a mailbox. Be sure to apply for your box 6-

8 weeks before receiving your Certificate of Occupancy. There is a fee associated with the

mailbox and installation.

• If you are a resident of the Reserve or Woodlands communities, there is a form available at the

POA office for your mailbox supplier or you may download the form from the POA website .

Select St. James POA > Forms. There is a fee for the mailbox as well as a lead time of at least 4 –

6 weeks.

• White mailboxes tend to get black from the elements. Clorox products (such as bath and tile

cleaners) work well to clean the boxes.


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Publications • “Cat - Tales” is a monthly magazine managed by the St. James POA. It is mailed to all property

owners and can also be viewed on the Property Owners’ Association web site:

www.stjamespoa.org. Hard copies are available in the POA office, the golf club pro shops and

the membership office at The Members Club.

• Various other tools are used to promote the community, including websites o St. James Plantation (stjamesplantation.com)

o St. James Property Owners’ Association (stjamespoa.org)

o Town of St. James (townofstjamesnc.org)

• The State Port Pilot and Brunswick Beacon are the local weekly newspapers.

Roads • All roads within the Plantation are privately owned and are maintained by the Property Owners’

Association, 910-253-4805. Roads within St. James are designated as PVA (Public Vehicular

Area). This designation allows the State Highway Patrol and Sheriff to enforce all motor vehicle

laws on the roads in St. James. Please be aware of the speed limits within the Plantation.

• The community-wide speed limit is 20 mph unless posted otherwise. Some of our main roads

are posted for 30 mph; but, once off these main roads the speed limit is 20 mph whether posted

as such or not. Driving speeds are monitored by radar and tickets are issued when appropriate.

Please be especially careful near the golf course clubhouse complexes where heavy automobile

traffic, pedestrian traffic, and golf cart crossings increase the chance for an accident. Roadway

traffic has the right-of-way at cart crossings.

• There are a number of roads in St. James Plantation that have directional signs posted, for

example, ‘KEEP RIGHT’ when a road goes around an island or a median divider - also, on a one-

way street such as on our circles. Many of these areas do not have sidewalks but are favorite

places for use by pedestrians, dog walkers, baby strollers, bicycle riders, roller skaters, guests

and grandchildren. These individuals are used to traffic in these areas coming from one

direction – not two. Disobeying a directional sign causes a dangerous and unsafe condition and

is subject to a fine.

• Bicycle Operation. Bicyclists should observe the same rules of the road as those for motorized

vehicles, except where walking/biking paths are available. Bicyclists should use them for the

safety of all. Courteously sharing paths with pedestrian traffic has worked well in our

community and offers a safer alternative to the roadway. If a walking/biking path is not

available, bicyclists should ride single file on the right edge of the roadway. When riding with

young children, ride last so that the young riders can be observed and directed as needed. It is

strongly recommended that bicyclists avoid using the main entry road. This is a 30 mph road

with heavy traffic and limited sight distances. When biking during times of limited visibility light

colored or reflective clothing as well as appropriate lighting is strongly recommended. Bicycle

helmets are always recommended. Bicycle traffic is not permitted on the golf course or cart

paths at any time and entry points are so posted.


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• Pedestrians. Whether walking, jogging or running, pedestrian traffic should use the

walking/biking paths where available. If a path is not available pedestrians should proceed

single file on the left edge of the roadway facing traffic. Pedestrians should also avoid the main

entry road for the reasons already stated and should use the cart bridge in lieu of the roadway

bridge near the Founders Clubhouse. Only registered golfers are permitted on the golf course

and casual pedestrian traffic is not permitted at any time.

• Golfers. We have a fantastic array of golfing facilities for your enjoyment here at St. James;

however, a golf cart accident could ruin your visit or worse. Roadway traffic has the right-of-

way at the golf cart crossings. Every cart crossing is posted with a “STOP” sign for the golf carts.

Please comply with the stop sign and then proceed when the roadway is clear. Enjoy your

round, safely. Club golf carts are not permitted on the roads or for point-to-point transportation

within the community.

Services (Cable, Electric, Internet, Sewer, Telephone, Water) • Cable TV access is provided by Cable Direct TV, 1-888-777-2454, Dish Network, 800-823-4929,

and Time Warner, 888-892-2253.

• Electric service is provided by Brunswick Electric, 800-842-5871. To report an outage, call 800

682-5309.

• Basic internet service is provided by ATMC, 910-754-4311 or 1-888-367-2862, Time Warner,

763-4638 or 800-222-8921 (TW Road Runner 457- 6319).

• Sewer service

o For the Regency and Players Club residents is provided by the Southeast Brunswick

Sanitary District at 910-457-0006. For a sewer emergency call 910-457-1259. For grinder

pump service, call 910-253-7650.

o For all other residents, sewer service and maintenance is provided by Brunswick County

during normal working hours at 910-253-2655. In an emergency, call 910-371-3490.

(Brunswick County Utilities – Route 211 local facility) or the St. James Guard House at

910-253-7177.

• Telephone service for the Players Club and Regency Park is provided by AT&T formerly BellSouth

910-780-2355. Service for the remainder of St. James is provided by Atlantic Telephone, 910-

754-4311.

• Water is provided by Brunswick County. Customer Service billing may be reached at 910-253-

2655; and, in an emergency, 910-253-5797.

Street Lights • Street lights are maintained by Brunswick Electric at 800-842-5871. You will be asked to provide

the pole number (the sticker with yellow numbers) when reporting a problem. You may also

contact the Town offices (910-253-4730) who will notify Brunswick Electric. Street lights are the

responsibility of the Town of St. James.


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St. James Resident Directory • The St. James Fire Department auxiliary publishes the Resident Directory. To obtain a copy or to

be listed call the Town office, 910-253-4730. You must be in the POA database to be listed in the

directory. See more details in the Communication Section of this document or on the POA

website.

Vehicle Stickers and Resident Gate Openers • As Property Owners you are entitled to two (2) vehicle stickers and Resident Gate Openers.

Please complete the “Owner Information” form available from the POA office and return it to

the POA office by mail or fax to (910) 910-253-4808. However, if you require more than two

stickers/openers, please send by mail or fax copies of the registrations for ALL of your vehicles.

We will issue you the number of stickers/openers required. The vehicle sticker must be

displayed on the bottom left driver side windshield of your car. This decal will allow you entry

into the Plantation as well as to the parking lot at the Beach Club on Oak Island.

• When selling or trading a vehicle, please remember to remove the St. James sticker. It will not

peel off and will be in pieces. Please bring the sticker remnants to the POA office for a new one.

By returning the old one, you will not be charged the $5.00 for a new sticker.

Visitors to St. James • Property Passes for Guests or Contractors can be obtained at the St. James Main Gate, either by

stopping by or calling (910-253-7177). You will be asked to provide: your name, address and

telephone number; your guest’s name and duration of stay. Visitors need to be reminded to

follow our local rules and policies.

Waterway Park • Waterway Park, located on St. James Drive at the traffic circle, is maintained for the benefit of

property owners in St. James Plantation. For planned functions, a reservation form is available

on the POA website or from the POA office.

• Waterway Park Playground. The POA has installed playground equipment at Waterway Park for

the use of children, grandchildren and guests of POA members. Children must be under the

supervision of an adult at all times whenever playing in the playground. Reports of damaged

equipment should be made to POA Security.

Web Sites • St. James Property Owners’ Association site www.stjamespoa.org

• Brunswick County www.brunswickcountync.us

• North Carolina www.ncgov.com

• The Town of St. James http://townofstjamesnc.org/


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Woodlands Park / Pavilion /Amphitheatre • The Woodlands Park area, located off Parkridge Drive, is a new amenity area maintained for the

benefit of all property owners. The area includes a covered bridge, walking /biking paths, a

picnic pavilion, an amphitheatre, a large lake, dog park and rest rooms. Property Owners may

reserve the picnic pavilion and amphitheatre by contacting the St. James Plantation POA office.


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Weather/Emergency Numbers

Fire, Rescue or Medical Emergency 911

(Direct Number for 911 Dispatch) 910-253-7490

St. James Security-Main Gate 910-253-7177

St. James Town Office 910-253-4730

St. James Community Center 920-253-3012

St. James POA Office 910-253-4805

St. James Fire Department (Non-emergency) 910-253-9990

St. James Marina 910-253-0463

St. James Emergency Information Line (recorded message) 910-253-0949

St. James Emergency Operations Center 910-253-4730

(When activated during an emergency) OR 910-253-9990

Brunswick County Emergency Services 910-253-5383

Brunswick County Sheriff 910-253-7777

Brunswick County Emergency Operations Center 910-253-5383

(When activated during an emergency)

North Carolina State Highway Patrol 800-334-7411

North Carolina Highway/Travel Information Line 511


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How We Communicate

Cat-Tales Cat-Tales is the St. James Plantation POA Newsletter and is developed under the oversight of the

Communications Committee of the Property Owners’ Association. It is published monthly and

distributed via the U. S. mail to all property owners. It is also posted to the St. James Plantation POA

website. Property owners are requested to notify the POA office (910-253-4805) of address/name

changes in order to maintain an up-to-date mailing list.

Addresses may be updated directly on the POA website at

http://www.stjamespoa.org/login.asp?Ret=/update_form.asp. Please contact the POA Office to obtain

the User ID and password.

Contact Cat-Tales Editor, Carol Miller (910-253-9140 or [email protected]), if you wish to submit an

item for publication in Cat-Tales. Deadline for submissions is approximately the 4th of the month prior

to the next month’s issue.

The current month's Cat-Tales , as well as several months of archived issues, is also available on the St.

James Plantation POA web site under the "POA" link from the Home page.

What’s Up?

The St. James Plantation POA Communications Committee has created an on-line electronic newsletter

to provide the St. James POA and St. James organizations, clubs and committees with a regular, timely

method of sharing information and community activities. It will not be used for selling or advertising

items nor will it be used to espouse any political belief or endorse any products.

The blast e-mails are sent to all current residents on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. Deadline

for submission of information is by the Friday prior to the Monday publication date. Anyone wishing to

publish something in “What’s Up” should send their information via e-mail to Chris Nicholas at

[email protected].

Persons wishing to ‘unsubscribe’ to this service are advised that if you remove your name from the list,

you will NOT receive any e-mails from the POA. Should you remove your name by mistake and wish to

re-subscribe, please call the St. James Plantation POA Office.

The St. James Plantation POA Website is under the operational oversight of the POA

Communications Committee. The website contains a wealth of information, and its usage is strongly

recommended. The site is especially useful if designing and building a home since ACC guidelines are

current. Downloadable ACC forms and POA Governance documents are also available on the website.


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Another excellent resource is the hurricane preparedness document available through the Town link.

The POA website is used to disseminate the following information:

• The Cat-Tales Newsletter, Calendar of events, POA Board news, Current Rules, Policies and

Guidelines, POA Committee Members, St. James Clubs and Activities information, St. James

Chapel, Directory of Residents, Directory of property owner services (see guidelines), Plantation

Club notices (Link to the Clubs Website), community activities of general interest, other items of

general interest.

• The 2-Way POA feature on the POA website enables on-line communication with members of

the POA Board. Residents are welcome to submit questions/comments to Board/Committee

members or the POA Administrator. A response will be received within ten (10) business days of

receipt.

St. James Resident Directory • The St. James Resident Directory provides a current listing of names, street addresses, e-mail

addresses and phone numbers for all residents. The Directory is reproduced annually and is

available for purchase at the Town Office. The purchase price for the directory is generally $8.00.

The directory is produced by the Fire Department auxiliary and the cost to purchase defrays the

printing costs and is used as a fundraiser. A binder is also available for purchase.

• The St James Resident Directory is also available on the St. James POA website and provides an

up-to-the-minute version of the hardcopy directory. This directory is current once the resident

has informed the POA of any changes. In order to protect our resident's privacy, the on-line

directory does require a User ID and password. These are available from the POA Office.

Residents may update their own information on-line as well.

Blast E-Mail / Phone Message System • Residents listed in the St. James online Resident Directory are automatically added to the POA

and Town distribution lists for important Town and POA e-mails and telephone messages.

Meetings Monthly POA Informational Meeting. The POA Board hosts a general informational meeting at

4 pm on the first Thursday of the month. All residents are invited to come. This is an open

forum for residents to remain current on POA projects/programs and to ask questions of Board

Members. Notes from the meetings are distributed electronically to property owners.

POA Board Meetings. The POA Board Meetings are currently held on the third Thursday of each

month, 4:00 pm. On a quarterly basis, the Board meeting is open to all property owners.

Property Owners will be notified of the time and location of the meetings they may attend.

Annual POA Meeting. An annual property owner meeting is held in early October . The POA

Board announces the meeting date via mail and the website. Guidelines for submission of

questions for the POA Board are provided prior to the meeting.


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Town of St. James

Address: 4140 Southport-Supply Road, Suite A, Southport, NC 28461

Website: http://townofstjamesnc.org

Mayor Robert Morrow

Mayor Pro Tem Becky Dus

Councilor Jim Donnelly

Councilor Bruce Maxwell

Councilor Dennis Becker

Town Clerk /

Administrator

Josann Campanello

History and Purpose

St. James was incorporated in 1999 and is located along the southeast coast of North Carolina – just a

few miles from the old fishing village of Southport, NC and about 30 miles south of Wilmington, NC. St.

James is in Brunswick County, NC, which is characterized by growing communities nestled in some of the

most unique wetlands areas of the United States.

St. James is a residential town, with a large population of vibrantly active retirees who enjoy our four

and a half golf courses, many tennis courts, swimming pools, full service marina and beach club along

the Oak Island sea shore. However, we are also home to many young families and enjoy the sight of

children playing and the yellow school buses throughout the community.

Our residents – currently about 2,700 from all over the United States – are talented and active

volunteers – from our all volunteer Fire and EMS Department, to our award winning Service Club, and to

all manner of community service opportunities throughout the Brunswick County area. We hope you

will explore our community further via our web site and the links to our Property Owners’ Association

and other local sites of interest.

Organization

The Town government is organized as a Council/Manager system of government, with five councilors.

All councilors serve four year terms, with elections held every other year to elect either two or three


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council members. The Town Council elects a Mayor from its members every two years. The Town

Clerk/Administrator manages the business activities for the town.

Areas of Responsibility

The Town of St. James is responsible for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Town.

Specific areas of responsibility are:

• Providing fire and first responder medical services via a contract with the St. James Volunteer

Fire Department.

• To provide police protection though an agreement with the Brunswick County Sheriff.

• In coordination with Brunswick County, providing emergency management to the Town.

• Assessing ad valorem and personal property taxes, which are billed and collected by Brunswick

County under contract with the Town.

• Establishing and administering land use and permitting policies and functions via a Planning

Board.

• Developing an annual town budget and property tax rate and administering town finances in

compliance with North Carolina statutes.

• Conducting local elections through a contract with Brunswick County.

• Developing and administering the Town’s Comprehensive (Long Range) Plan.

• Providing appropriate representation of residents in County\State matters.

• Instituting, as required, local ordinances and resolutions.

• Providing street lighting for safety via a contract with Brunswick Electric Corp.

• Providing and managing a town community center.

• Providing a recycling and yard waste pick up program.

• Monitoring the activities of county and state agencies to identify issues which might impact the

town and, where possible, taking actions to ensure that the interests of the town and its citizens

are properly served.

• Cooperating with the Property Owners’ Association and Developer regarding areas of mutual

interest.

• Monitoring growth issues and establishing programs to address future town needs.

Meetings

The Town Council conducts a monthly meeting on the first Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m. at the Town

Hall. The Council also conducts Workshops and Public Hearings as required. All meetings are open to

the public. Members of the Town Council attend numerous meetings throughout the County

representing the interests of the Town of St. James.


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St. James Plantation Property Owners’ Association, Inc.

Address: 4140 Southport-Supply Road, Suite B, Southport, NC 28461

Website: http://stjamespoa.org

Board of Directors

President Gordon Corlew Elected - Thru 2012

Vice President Norm Hash Developer appointed

Treasurer John Jacobsen Appointed – Thru 2011

Secretary Katie Campbell Developer appointed

Director-At-Large Bill Bines Elected - Thru 2013

Director-At-Large Julie Frazier Developer appointed

Director-At-Large Tom Kuhn Elected – Thru 2013

Director-At-Large Tom Condon Developer appointed

Director-At-Large Joan Justice Developer appointed

Purpose

The St. James Plantation Property Owners’ Association (POA) was established to provide for the

operations, maintenance and preservation of Common Areas and architectural control of homes and

other structures.

Structure

The POA Board currently has four representatives elected by the property owners and five members

appointed by the Developer. Developer control of the POA will continue until certain conditions as

specified in the “Master Declaration” are met.

The POA Board meets on the third Thursday of each month. On a quarterly basis, the Board meeting is

open to all property owners. The annual meeting of the Association takes place in October of each year.

The POA holds an open Informational Meeting on the first Thursday of each month at the Community

Center.

The four people that are elected to serve on the Board of Directors need support from many volunteers.

There are nine (9) committees currently staffed by almost 70 volunteers to help manage and do this

work.


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To better understand each committee, a brief mission statement is provided.

Architectural Control Committee:

� Reviews site plans, exterior building and landscaping plans in order to preserve

harmonious and aesthetically pleasing designs in St. James Plantation

Communications Committee:

� Responsible for all forms of communications between the POA and the property

owners. Includes Cat-Tales, the monthly magazine, the web site and broadcast email.

Finance Committee:

� Works with the POA Board and the POA Community Manager to developer POA Budgets

and review expenditures against budget during the year.

Transition Committee:

� In December 2010 the POA Transition Due Diligence Committee and the Club Options

Committee (“COC”) were combined. The Club Options Committee was chartered by the

POA in 2006. This committee was tasked with identifying available options for acquiring

the St. James Clubs if and when the Developer decided to sell them. The final report of

the COC was submitted to the Property Owners Association on March 13, 2008.

� As of January 2011 the new combined committee working on these issues is called the

Transition Committee. This committee will continue meeting and providing updates and

changes to the Transition Plan Outline as needed.

Infrastructure Committee:

� Provides oversight for St. James POA assets and infrastructure components. These

assets include but are not limited to roads, storm water control devices as shown in the

storm water permits, entrance building, ponds owned by the POA, Waterway Park

pavilion and the Beach Club and any new amenities turned over to the POA from the

developer.

Landscape Committee:

� Responsible for advising the Board on matters relating to landscaping within the

Plantation. This would include recommendations for proper plant materials to be used,

identifying areas where additional landscaping efforts would be desirable to enhance

the Plantation and other work as assigned by the Board.

Nominating Committee:

� Responsible for identifying candidates to run for open Board positions and managing

the election process.


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Safety and Security Committee:

� Works with the Board, POA Administrator and the security contractor to identify and

make recommendations for any items affecting safety and security in St. James.

As vacancies occur on the Committees, the vacancies are announced via the Communications team to

the property owners/residents of St. James. Interested parties are asked to submit a brief summary of

their experience and interest in working on the Committee to the Community Manager. Each applicant

is invited to meet with the Committee chair, the Community Manager and the Board member who has

committee oversight so an exchange of information can take place. You can imagine how wonderful it is

to have so many highly qualified people with diverse experience living in our community. However, not

all committee members need to be experts in the committee’s focus area. A high level of interest and a

desire to serve the community is sufficient. Many of our Committees have terms for the positions –

usually two or three years – so there is always an upcoming opportunity to join a committee. This is the

ideal way to get involved with the POA - - thru the Committee.

Copies of the Minutes of Board Meeting, financial statements and other general information are

available at the POA Office and on the website. Requests for additional or supplemental information

may be made to the POA Manager.

The Board encourages questions, suggestions and comments from all members of the Association.

Please contact your elected representatives whose names phone numbers and e-mail addresses are

posted on the POA website.

Responsibilities

The POA has the following general responsibilities as outlined in the “Articles of Amendment” filed with

the North Carolina Secretary of State on December 17, 1998 and the Amended and Restated Charter

filed with the Secretary of State on June 28, 1991.

• Establish reasonable rules and regulations governing the use of Common Properties.

• Levy and collect assessments to defray the common expenses of the Association.

• Construct, maintain and replace common properties.

• Contract for the management of the St. James Property Owners’ Association.

• To acquire, own, hold and improve, convey, sell, lease transfer, dedicate for public use, or

dispose of real and personal property in connection with the affairs of the Association.

• To enforce the provisions of the Declaration and other rules and regulations including but not

limited to the Architectural Control Guidelines.

Specific Services Provided by the POA Include:

• Operation and maintenance of all landscaping and other flora, structures, and improvements

situated on the Common Properties and the private streets within the development.


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• Security and traffic control.

• Lighting of entrances, boardwalks, sidewalks, and walking paths.

• Insect and pest control, in supplement to State or other governmental activities.

• Operations and maintenance of the St. James Beach Club, the Dog Parks, Waterway Park and

the Woodlands Park area and the picnic Pavilions at Waterway Park and Woodlands Park.

• Operation of the following committees: Architectural Control, Communications, Finance,

Infrastructure, Landscaping, Nominating, Safety and Security, Transitions.

• Operation and maintenance of the Library building.

• Levying and collection of assessments and fees.

• Development and administration of an annual budget and five year plan.

• Enforcement of POA Covenants, Rules and Policies. Water, sewer and trash pickup services are

provided by Brunswick County.

• Administration of the Architectural Control Committee.

• Conduct annual meeting for Property Owners and elections for the Property Owner members of

the Board of Directors.

Governing Documents

• Articles of Incorporation

• Master Declaration

• Restrictive Covenants

• By-Laws

• Rules and Policies

• ACC Guidelines

These documents are available at the POA office; some are available on the website.


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St. James Community Center

Community Center Manager: Robin Schuster

Address: 4136 Southport-Supply Road SE

St. James, North Carolina 28461

Phone: (910) 253-3012

Fax: (910) 253-3013

Email: [email protected]

Office Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday

Contact Robin if you are interested in being a Community Center volunteer.

Detailed information about the Community Center is available on the Town of St. James

website (www.townofstjamesnc.org).

Information, Rules and Regulations (partial document)

Last Updated March 3, 2011

1. Definitions

• Town – Town of St. James

• Center – The St. James Community Center

• Eligible Users - Town residents, property owners, guests of property owners, guests of the

St. James Plantation Subdivision Developers, and outside groups that pay a fee for use of the

Center.

• Town residents and property owners may be required to show identification (Troon

membership card, drivers license, current address) if requested by a Center staff member.

• Those other than Eligible Users outlined above, may use the Center when attending “special

events”. Admission for guests attending “special events” will be determined as part of the

reservation registration process.

• Any guest under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

2. Hours of Operation - The Center will be staffed at all times during hours of operation. All meetings

and events must end at midnight, and all activities must conclude 15 minutes prior to the designated

closing time.

• Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Evening events must be scheduled in order to

insure access to the Center.

• Saturday and Sunday as needed per scheduled event.

• All exceptions to the Hours of Operation shown above must be approved by the Center

Manager prior to the event.

• Holiday closing schedule (TBD).

3. Scheduling - To minimize scheduling conflicts the following guidelines will be implemented:

• Scheduling requests for “standing” (weekly, bi-weekly and/or monthly) meetings for the

following calendar year (January through December) may be submitted by each Eligible


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User from November 1st through November 30th each year. Requests will be honored on a

first come first serve basis. Events that experience low turnout or cancellations may lose

their space.

• For “special events” a Facility Reservation Form must be completed and signed for all

meeting requests by the Eligible Users. Once space and date have been secured the Form is

reviewed and signed by the Center Manager.

• The Center Manager will be responsible for room assignments to maximize utilization.

• Scheduling for the Multi-Purpose Room, Multi-Purpose Room A or Multi-Purpose Room B,

may be made no more than18 months in advance of the scheduled date.

4. Fees - Room rental rates are based on organization, activity, rental room, and status (resident/non-

resident). Please refer to the current Room Rental Fee Schedule. Residents and TSJ organizations that do

not serve food and beverages are not required to pay a fee for meetings and events. However, if groups

do not “leave the area in the same condition as it was found” they will be required to submit a cleaning

fee deposit check for future meetings.

5. Room Capacities:

Room Theater Seminar Banquet

Multi-Purpose Room 600 N/A 330*

Multi-Purpose Room A 400 N/A 205*

Multi-Purpose Room B 200 N/A 115*

Meeting Room # 1 49 48 48



Meeting Rooms # 1, 2, and

3

147 96 96

Meeting Rooms # 2, and 3 98 48 48

Meeting Rooms # 1 and 2 98 72 72

Arts and Crafts Room 49 36 N/A

* This number will be reduced by 55 guests when a stage and dance floor is in place.


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St. James Community Associations

(Regimes)

MarshWinds Condominium Association

Club Villas Condominium Association

Lakeside Commons Property Owners’ Association

HarborSide at St. James Plantation Owners’ Association

Players Club Golf Cottages

Regency Lakes Property Owners’ Association

Shipwatch Condominium Owners’ Association

HarborWalk Condominium Owners’ Association

History and Purpose

Individual associations have been formed to provide for the specific needs of individual communities in

St. James whose requirements are different from the neighborhoods of detached single-family homes.

Organization

• Each association has its own organization and establishes its own assessment in addition to the St.

James POA dues.

• The covenants of the St. James Plantation POA apply to all the individual community associations

except for the Marina at St. James; its covenants are separate, but have been coordinated with the

St. James POA.


• For the Condominiums:

• Maintenance of building exteriors.

• Maintenance of common grounds and parking areas.

• Maintenance of swimming pools (as applicable).


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• For the Townhouses:

• Maintenance of common grounds.

• Maintenance of the exterior appearance of the buildings .

• For the Marina:

• Operation and management of the entire marina facility.

• Maintenance of all structures and grounds of the marina, including parking lots, all dock

structures, and dredging of the marina.

Contacts:

Club Villas

Lawrence Real Estate

Chris Yong

305 North Howe Street

Southport, NC 28461

910-454-0700

Marina/Harborside

Physical Address-2571 St. James Drive, Unit 103, Southport, NC 28461 John Helms 910-253-0463

CAS, Inc. (Management Company for Marina’s Financials)

John Stone

PO Box 83

Pinehurst, NC 28370

1-877-420-9320

Harborwalk

CAMS, Inc.

Lee Bracey

1630 Military Cut-off Road, Suite 8

Wilmington, NC 28403

910-256-0021

Lakeside Commons

Lawrence Real Estate

Sandy Floyd

305 North Howe Street

Southport, NC 28461

910-454-0700

Marshwinds

Omega Management

Nolan Formalarie

1010 Buck Jones Road

Raleigh, NC 27606


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919-461-0102

Players Club Golf Cottages

CAMS, Inc.

Lee Bracey

1630 Military Cut-off Road, Suite 8

Wilmington, NC 28461

910-256-0021

Regency Lakes

CAS, Inc.

Dan Quartermane

PO Box 83

Pinehurst, NC 28461

1-877-420-9320

Shipwatch

Professional Association Management

Steve Sulkey

3530 Lewis Loop Road SE

Bolivia, NC 28422

910-253-9147


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St. James Fire Department

Website: http://townofstjamesnc.org/

Purpose

“To engage in the business of fire fighting, fire prevention, rescue as well as other emergency

services and owning, operating and managing a non-profit fire department and in so doing, to

own, operate and/or manage a tract of land with improvements thereon and other related

facilities to enable the members to participate in the efforts of the fire department.” (Excerpted

from the Articles of Incorporation)

Staff

The St. James Fire Department consists of highly trained volunteer fire fighters, rescue

technician, EMT's, fire police, plus auxiliary and other volunteers.

Board of Directors

President John Young

Vice President Joan Madsen

Treasurer Jim Gear

Secretary John Schroeder

Chief John Dahill

Town of St. James

Representative

Jim Donnelly

POA Representative Gordon Corlew

Director Roger Nejes

Director Joe Lidoski

Structure, Ownership and Governance

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• A member is anyone who lives in, owns property in or works within the borders of the State and

County defined fire service district.

• The day-to-day operation of the Fire Department as well as operations at fires and other

emergencies is managed by the Chief of the Department. The Chief is appointed by the Board of

Directors.

• The members own the Corporation; there is no stock. Any member may stand for election to the

Board.

• The Board of Directors is the caretaker of the assets and receives no compensation.

• If the Corporation is ever dissolved, the net assets must be transferred to a comparable 501 (c)(3)

tax exempt organization or to a unit of government.

• All members of the department, fire fighters, EMS personnel, fire police are volunteers.

History

The Department is an outgrowth of the Incorporation Committee formed under the Property Owners’

Association. It was apparent to the members of the Committee that having a fire department was an

important component of our efforts to become an incorporated town. The economics showed that

considerable savings would eventually accrue to the property owners via reductions in insurance

premiums.

Equipment

• An up-to-date list of Fire Department equipment is available on the Town of St. James website.

Operations and Insurance Inspections

• Achieved a “9S” rating from the North Carolina Insurance Department as of December 8, 1999.

• A second inspection improved the ISO rating to Class 5, which is the best rating achievable for non-

commercial facilities. This resulted in lowering homeowners insurance by 52%. These inspections

are under the auspices of the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal.

• Operate under a mutual aid agreement with Brunswick County which provides funds and

operational reciprocity among county fire departments when responding to a fire or a medical

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• Basic life support and emergency transport capabilities.

Funding

• The Town and St. James Fire Department, Inc. enters into an annual contract for services to the

Town’s residents.

• Those property owners in our fire district that live outside the St. James town limits are assessed an

annual fire fee. The fee is collected with the annual county property tax and passed on to our fire

department in quarterly installments. An ambulance operating stipend is also budgeted at the county

level and reimbursement is made when a patient transport occurs.

• Auxiliary fund raising activities.


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St. James Properties, LLC, The Developer

Address: PO Box 10879, Southport, NC 28461

Website: http://www.stjamesplantation.com/

Blog: http://www.stjamesplantation.com/blog

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/StJamesPlantation

Purpose

To provide property owners and guests with:

• A master-planned community designed for a “Coasting” lifestyle sustained by quality standards; and

• A wide range of amenities, products and services that enhance the lifestyle and increase property

values.

History 1985 Initial site preparation, permitting and construction began

1991 The first residential homes were built and the first golf course, The Gauntlet, was completed

1992 The Gauntlet clubhouse was opened

1992 The Chapel was erected - In 1997 was deeded to the Chapel Board of Directors

1995 The Beach Club was erected - Deeded to the POA in 1999.

1996 The Members Club golf course was opened in the fall. It included a clubhouse and fitness

center. The third nine holes was opened for play in the spring of 2001

1997 The Players Club golf course was opened

1998 The original waste treatment plant system was completed. After an upgrade in 1999 its

operation and administration was turned over to the POA

1999 The Swim Club at the Members Course was opened. Club includes indoor swimming facility with

changing and shower rooms and two HydroCourt tennis courts

1999 St. James becomes a town in July

2000 The St. James Marina Village opened - construction began on residences and condominiums

2001 Plans are announced for The Reserve at St. James. Development begins

2002 Plans are revealed for Harborside (Commercial Building) and additional luxury condominiums at

the Marina Village

2003 The Gauntlet Club is renamed The Founders Club. The clubhouse is renovated and

improvements are made to the golf course


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2003 Plans for a Nicklaus Design 18-hole golf course are announced. New course will be located in

The Reserve

2003 Improvements made to Waterway Park

2003 Walking Trails along St. James Drive completed

2006 Nicklaus Design Reserve Golf Course opens

2007 New Tennis Facilities open – Three new Hydro Court tennis courts and a renovated club house

and pool area at the Founders Club

Regency Lakes opens - Maintenance free patio homes

Woodlands Park infrastructure in progress

2008 The marina's Harborside Marketplace shops and grille opens. The first phase of Harborwalk

condominiums open.

2009 The Reserve Clubhouse breaks ground. Woodlands Park amphitheatre and lake officially open.

2010 Woodlands Park's park amenities are completed. The Showcase of Homes models open.

SeaSide neighborhood opens three models. The SeaSide Club breaks ground.

2011 The Reserve Clubhouse opens.

Activities and Services • The developer plans and manages all aspects of land development, from survey and earthwork, to

the installation of roads and utilities

• The developer is responsible for all sales and marketing.

Contacts • General Manager, Sales Executives, Resale Department, Marketing Department (800-245-3871)

• Property Management (910-253-3001)

• Club Accounting Offices (910-253-9500)

Marina –P.O. Box 10879, Southport NC 28461 (910-253-0463)

• Dock Master and Marina Staff


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The Clubs at St. James Plantation

Mission and Responsibility

• To provide Members and their guests a premier golf and country club experience and environment.

• To maintain the highest quality of golf course playing conditions.

• To maintain and operate the swimming pools at The Members Club, The Players Club and The

Founders Club.

• To maintain and operate the tennis courts at The Members Club, The Founders Club and The Players

Club.

• To maintain and operate the fitness facilities at The Members Club and The Players Club.

History

• 1991 The Founders Club golf course, designed by P.B. Dye was opened (Bent greens)

• 1996 The Members Club golf course, designed by Hale Irwin, was opened (Bermuda greens)

• 1997 The Players Club golf course, designed by Tim Cate, was opened (Bent greens)

• 2001 The Cate Nine at The Members Club, designed by Tim Cate, was opened (Bermuda greens)

• 2006 The Reserve Club golf course, designed by Jack Nicklaus was opened (Bent greens)

• 2009 The Reserve Clubhouse construction begins

• 2010 The SeaSide Club breaks ground

• 2011 The Reserve Clubhouse opens

Ownership and Structure

• The Founders Club Facilities, The Members Club Facilities, The Players Club Facilities and The

Reserve Club Facilities are currently owned and operated by The Clubs at St. James Plantation, LLC

(“Club Owner”).

• A Signature Membership provides privileges at all The Clubs Facilities, subject to the Dues Option

selected. A Premier Membership provides privileges at The Founders Club, The Members Club and

The Players Club Facilities, subject to the Dues Option selected.

• Membership privileges and Dues Options are outlined in The Clubs Membership Plan.

Advisory Committee

• The Club Owner has established an Advisory Committee to serve as a liaison between the Club

Owner and the Members of the Club. The Club Owner will appoint Members from time to time to

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• The Advisory Committee has no duty or power to negotiate or otherwise act on behalf of the Club,

the Club Owner, management or the Members of the Club, and will only serve in an advisory

capacity as determined by the Club Owner. Presently, meetings are held on the second Friday of

each month at The Founders Club and are open to all Members of The Clubs.

Contacts

• Membership Director 910-253-9500, X2

• The Founders Club Pro Shop 910-253-3008, X1

• Tennis Pro Shop 910-253-3008, X6

• The Members Athletic Club 910-253-1456

• The Members Club Pro Shop 910-253-9500, X1

• The Players Club Pro Shop 910-457-0049, X1

• The Players Club Sports Center 910-454-7124

• The Reserve Club Pro Shop 910-253-5100


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St. James Activities

There are many activities available to St. James residents – too numerous to mention in this document.

We refer you to the POA website for greater detail. A list of Clubs and Activities is available (Under the

Activities Tab (General Activities). Points of Contact and events are available for most Clubs. Some of

the organized activities/clubs follow:

Activities Committee The Activities Committee is social and exists to help us become better acquainted with each other and

the community. Committee members generally plan one social event per month. The events might be

“dinner for 6”, a golf/dinner event, a holiday reception, a night at the theater, a dance, bowling, etc. All

activities are well advertised.

Ladies Golf Association The LGA has a very active membership with activities planned throughout the year. Lady golfers with

varying degrees of experience and expertise will find a program to enjoy.

Men’s Golf Association The MGA is extremely popular with a year round variety of weekly events and tournaments.

St. James Tennis Association The St. James Tennis Association was established in 2001 to promote tennis sportsmanship, friendly

competition, and enjoyment of the game. It also serves as the liaison to the developer of St. James in all

matters concerning existing tennis facilities and future plans.

St. James Service Club The St. James Service Club is dedicated to identifying and supporting the needs of the community

through volunteer participation. It is a most active and successful club with hundreds of

members/volunteers supporting major fundraising events benefiting local non-profit organizations and

scholars.

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The interests of the residents are wide and varied. Here is a sampling of the types of activities currently

available in St. James:

• The Artisans Group

• Bible Study


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• Bikers

• Book Clubs

• Bowling

• Bridge (Men, Women, Duplicate)

• Fishing

• Golf

• Grandma’s Gear

• Horseshoes

• Italian Club

• Litter Sweep and St. James P.R.I.D.E.

• Mah Jong

• Ping Pong

• Pool

• Quilters

• Rifle and Pistol Club

• Scrapbooking

• Softball

• Vintage Ladies


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St. James Plantation Chapel

Address: 3620 St. James Drive, Southport, NC 28461

Purpose

To establish and operate an interfaith, nondenominational chapel where religious activities (including

but not limited to worship services, weddings, funerals, memorial services, baptisms, Bible studies and

religious education programs) may be held and individual meditation and prayer may be conducted.

(From the By-Laws of St. James Plantation Chapel)

History

As Homer Wright was planning the community of St. James, he envisioned a place where people would

establish permanent homes. Out of that vision came the idea of a building for worship that would

portray a sense of community.

• In 1991, the first two buildings were built at St. James, the gatehouse and the chapel. As the

community grew, the residents expressed a desire to make the building more than just a facade.

The developers responded to this wish by completing and furnishing the interior.

• In 1997, Homer Wright deeded the building and the surrounding land to the St. James Chapel non-

profit corporation.

• The first service in the chapel was a Thanksgiving service on November 14, 1995.

• The first monthly Sunday service was on March 3, 1996.

Financial

The St. James Plantation Chapel is funded entirely by donations from property owners. In addition to

paying for routine maintenance and utilities, special donations have enabled the purchase of new

hymnals, Bibles, stained glass windows, a new roof and re-upholstery of the pews.

Organizational Structure

• St. James Plantation Chapel is organized as a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization. The corporation has

no members and no capital stock.

• The Chapel and St. James Library is owned and operated by the Chapel Board.

• A Board of Directors manages the affairs of the corporation. Serving on the current board are:


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President Lynn Schwartzkopf

Vice President Dave Linton

Treasurer Mary Stober

Secretary Gayle Mitchell

Worship Service Shirley Donnelly

Scheduling Carol Martin and Sandra Bell

Buildings and

Grounds

Stan Stober

Services

• A non-denominational worship service, with visiting pastors, is held on the second Sunday of the

month at 9:00AM

• The chapel is available to property owners for weddings, baptisms, memorial services and other

religious activities. To reserve the chapel, please contact Carol Martin at 910-253-7567 and/or

Sandra Bell at 910-253-0660.

St. James Plantation Library

Purpose

• The St. James Library is owned and operated by the Chapel Board. The Library serves as a

central location for books (hard cover and paperback), puzzles, books on tape, videos, etc. which

the Chapel Board deems appropriate for sharing. Property owners are welcome to donate and

borrow items that are on display in the Library.

• The Library Committee is responsible for maintaining the orderliness of the facility. Bins are

provided for new donations and returns.


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Brunswick County Government Center

Address: Old Ocean Highway, Bolivia, NC 28422

History and Purpose

Brunswick County was established in 1764 and has a proud history as the southernmost coastal county

in North Carolina. Brunswick County is primarily rural and agricultural, with over 47 miles of ocean

beaches. The towns in Brunswick County are Bald Head Island, Belville, Boiling Springs, Bolivia, Calabash,

Carolina Shores, Caswell Beach, Holden Beach, Leland, Navassa, Northwest, Oak Island, Ocean Isle

Beach, Sandy Creek, Shallotte, Southport, St. James, Sunset Beach, and Varnamtown.

Organization

The County government is organized as a Commissioner\Manager system of government. Five County

Commissioners are elected for four-year terms. All registered voters in the county vote for all

commissioners; however each represents a particular district. The Town of St. James is in District 3.


Brunswick County is responsible for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the County, as

provided by state law and local ordinance. Brunswick offers a comprehensive range of services to its

residents; the list below is only a sampling of those services that might be of particular interest to the

residents of the Town of St. James. For information on other services call the county offices or see the

county web site at www.brunswickcountync.gov

• Providing emergency planning and management for the county

• Collecting property taxes for the Town of St. James

• Maintaining and providing emergency services for the county

• Providing law enforcement and judicial services for the county

• Providing social services for the county


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Meetings

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners meets on the first and third Mondays of the month, at

6:30 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers of the Public Assembly Building at the Brunswick County

Government Center in Bolivia. The Board also conducts Workshops and Public Hearings as required.

Contacts

General information 910-253-2000

Building Inspections 910-253-2050

Tax Administration 910-253-2829

Board of Elections 910-253-2620

Emergency Management 910-253-4376

Planning Board 910-253-2025

Clerk of Superior Court 910-253-8502

Utilities Department 910-253-2655