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NEWSLETTER FOR RESIDENTS OF HILTON HEAD PLANTATION
NEWSLETTER FOR RESIDENTS OF HILTON HEAD PLA N T A T 33/Issue
Volume ION 2 - February 2019
Board Election & Short-Term Volume 33/Issue 2 - February 2019
Board Election
Rental & Short-Term
Amendment 2019
Rental Amendment 2019
You should have received your election materials, which includes your ballot/proxy. This year’s ballot/proxy
serves three functions.
You should As a your
have received proxy it establishes
election a quorum
materials, for our your
which includes Annual Meeting, This
ballot/proxy. as ayear’s
ballot ballot/proxy
it will determine
serves three functions. As a proxy it establishes a quorum for our Annual Meeting,
which three candidates are elected to serve on the POA Board, and if your property is subject to the as a ballot it will determine
Class "A"
which three candidates are elected to serve on the POA Board, and if your property
Covenants a ballot to vote on amending the Class "A" Covenants to limit Short-Term Rentals to six months is subject to the Class "A" or
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opportunity to vote on this important Amendment. Be aware if you vote for more than three Board candidates
opportunity to vote on this important Amendment. Be aware if you vote for more than three Board candidates
your ballot will be declared invalid. Cumulative voting is prohibited. You can only vote for a candidate once.
your ballot will be declared invalid. Cumulative voting is prohibited. You can only vote for a candidate once.
Quorum Requirement
Quorum Requirement
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it seems returns are falling short of the needed votes of ballot returns and, Helpers Seminar...........17
the Board has authorized a telephone campaign aimed at those eligible Kids Kamp Pre-
the Board has authorized a telephone campaign aimed at those eligible Kids Kamp Pre-
voters who did not cast their ballot after the first few weeks. Volunteers will
voters who did not cast their ballot after the first few weeks. Volunteers will Registration.................21
be solicited for this endeavor if needed. Please read the information in your Registration.................21
be solicited for this endeavor if needed. Please read the information in your "The New Reverse
Annual Meeting packet carefully and vote. "The New Reverse
Annual Meeting packet carefully and vote. Mortgage...in Plain
Mortgage...in Plain
We realize property owners are busy and filling out another form may not be English" Seminar..........22
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resources from other important tasks. (continued on page 4) And Much More!
Page 2 - February 2019 POA Board Report
Plantation Living, a Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation
POA Information February 2019 - Page 3
• Each of the golf clubs within Hilton Head Plantation pay
an assessment to the POA which help offset residential
assessments.
• There is a 30-foot easement on residential lots that
Coffee with Peter boarder the golf courses, which permits golfers to retrieve
Our next Coffee is scheduled for Thursday, February 21, their errant ball if it lands in the backyard of a private
10:00 AM at the Plantation House. The first part of our residence adjacent to the golf course within the easement
meeting will have the usual updates and a Q&A period. area. If the private property is a vacant lot the golfer may
During the second part of the meeting you will have the play their ball within the easement area.
opportunity to meet the candidates who are running • Work on golf courses may begin prior to 7:00 AM to
for the three open seats on the POA Board. This will be facilitate play during the spring, summer, and fall.
an excellent opportunity for you to meet and mingle with • Each of the golf courses use reclaimed water from Hilton
the candidates. Please take some time to review the Head Plantation to irrigate the turf areas. This water is
information on pages 5-8 about each of the candidates. purchased from PSD and is stored in three holding ponds
Remember, our community works best when everyone located within HHP.
participates. Please educate yourselves on the background • The land that comprises each of the golf course
of each of the candidates, jot down any questions you may properties is used as part of the open space requirement
have and bring them to the meeting. Please read the front- for determining the ratio between the permitted residential
page story regarding the special incentive program the POA land and open space.
has set up to encourage voter participation. • The four golf clubs (Bear Creek, Dolphin Head, Oyster
Reef, and the Country Club of Hilton Head) that call Hilton
Randi Gamble, the daughter of Security Officer Corporal Head Plantation home permit residents onto their cart
Randy Gamble will also be our special guest. Randi would paths before and after play for walking and biking. Please
like to personally thank the community for their outpouring observe the signs that each golf course provides which
support for the entire Gamble family. indicates the times when the cart paths are available for
resident use. Using the cart paths during non-designated
If you are new to our lovely community these Coffees are hours is dangerous and discourteous to the golfers
a great way to get up to speed on the operations of the playing the course. Please use the cart paths during the
Plantation. As usual, the Coffee will be hot and fresh, and designated hours only.
the goodies plentiful. • Please respect the golf course property by keeping your
activities confined to the cart paths. Do not throw your
Committees trash anywhere on the golf course or the POA common
The HHPPOA Board is advised by several standing areas. Dog waste also needs to be bagged and discarded
committees. These committees include: Finance, with your household waste management plan.
Covenants, Communications, Maintenance, Recreation,
Security, Election, and the Architectural Review Board Pedestrians
(ARB). Each committee has a specific area of expertise. Many of our secondary roads also serve as connectors
Members of these committees are chosen from among the for our extensive leisure path system. Please be mindful
members in good standing of the POA, and serve for a that walkers, joggers, cyclists, etc. share our roadways.
period of one year in accordance with guidelines adopted Stop signs mean STOP for pedestrians, cyclists, and motor
by the Board. The committee system provides an invaluable vehicles. Please observe the posted signage for everyone’s
service to the community by tapping members’ expertise for safety. Safety Tip - If you are using our leisure paths with
the benefit of the POA. If you have an interest in sharing a bicycle please make sure you alert pedestrians of your
your time and talent, please consider filling out the interest approach from behind. Walkers, Dog walkers, joggers, etc.
form inserted in this issue and returning it to Sharon White please do not use headphones that will not allow you to
at the POA Service Center by March 7 (the form is also hear what is going on in your immediate environment.
available online at www.hiltonheadplantation.com). The
Board generally makes committee appointments at its April Smart 911.com
Board Meeting. Just a reminder - If you go to www.smart911.com you will
be given the opportunity to put your medical information
Golf Clubs into a 911 database. Once this information has been
Each of the golf clubs located on Hilton Head Plantation entered into the secured site, paramedics can access your
provide excellent services to their members and guests. medical history and needs while on route, saving valuable
I would encourage all HHP residents who play golf to time if they are called. Participation is not mandatory,
consider one of these fine institutions for their needs. and you can enter as much information as you wish. This
system is now being used by the Town of Hilton Head
A few facts about our golf clubs that may not be known to Island’s Fire and Rescue Department.
all residents:
(cont'd. on page 4)
Plantation Living, a Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation
Page 4 - February 2019 POA Information
General Manager’s Report General Davis’ vision and involvement of the residents
as a best practice has been emulated by each successive
(cont'd. from page 3)
Board of Directors for Hilton Head Plantation. That same
General Howard A. Davis planning process has kept Hilton Head Plantation vibrant
We have many new property owners’ who may not be and leagues ahead of other communities by constantly
aware of how Hilton Head Plantation came to be the seeking to improve infrastructure amenities and services.
largest, and one of the most sought-after residential Telecommunications, internet, video services, the new
communities on Hilton Head Island. As you travel down Spring Lake Pavilion, new Spring Lake Pool, and the Pine
Whooping Crane Way you will pass by the General Howard Island Boardwalk were all derived from the same process
A. Davis Island, which is situated between Teal Lane and General Davis developed and fostered when he first arrived
Seabrook Drive. The Island was named after General on the Hilton Head Plantation scene in 1976.
Davis in 2007 by the then POA Board of Directors to honor
the man who transformed Hilton Head Plantation into the The booklet can be purchased at the POA Service
prosperous residential community we all cherish today. center for $15 with all proceeds going to the Hilton
Head Plantation Conservancy Foundation.
Charles Frasier has been often touted as the visionary
for Hilton Head Island. Charles Fraser’s vision for Hilton Sprinkler systems
Head Plantation back in the early 1970’s was a resort During the winter months consider turning your sprinkler
that included potentially 16,000 more homes, composed systems off. This will save water and present ice from
mostly of condominiums for the land that presently forming from the run off on the days when temperatures
encompasses Hilton Head Plantation. Due to some fall below freezing.
unfortunate, and some may say fortunate, circumstances
the company that was under Charles Fraser’s control in Stay Safe
the mid 1970’s was suffering through a severe real-estate Peter Kristian
recession. The banks took possession of Hilton Head
Plantation via a “Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure” and hired
General Davis in 1976 to preside over the development
of Hilton Head Plantation. At that time only 34 residents
lived on Hilton Head Plantation. General Davis took a
Notice
very different approach to developing the land and his Your interactions with members of the Security
vision and marketing transformed a struggling real-estate Department and the POA Staff may be recorded.
venture into the proud community we are today.
Hilton Head Plantation continues to evolve as new
homeowners demand ever changing home designs,
services, and amenities. General Davis understood those
Continued from Page 1
evolving and maturing needs early on in his tenure with
Due to these special circumstances as an additional
Hilton Head Plantation. General Davis involved the present
inducement to make our quorum requirement and vote
property owners and valued their input for all aspects
on the Short-Term Rental Amendment the POA has
of their experience living in Hilton Head Plantation. He
UPPED their incentive program. Provided we make our
sought input on ads to promote Hilton Head Plantation,
quorum requirement by March 18, 2019 every
suggestions to improve floor plans for the model home
electronic ballot/proxy from a member in good standing
program he pioneered. General Davis took advantage
that is received by that date will be placed in a
of the best sales people – the residents of Hilton Head
drawing for a $400 gift certificate that can be
Plantation. That foresight and approach he cultivated
redeemed at the POA Service Center for merchandise,
changed the afore mentioned 16,000-unit vision of a
classes, ARB fees, or used as a credit against next year’s
resort development to the 4,250 unit (mostly single-
assessments. Five electronic ballots will be drawn at
family) home community we have grown into today.
random and each will be issued a $400 gift
certificate. This amount was $200 in 2018 and was
The early development of Hilton Head Planation is
raised due to this special circumstance. Again, your
chronicled in the writings of General Davis in a booklet
Ballot must be cast electronically by March 18 to be
titled “Hilton Head Plantation the Early Years” which
eligible.
includes many inside stories of how General Davis went
about the task of bringing Hilton Head Planation to the
cherished position it holds today. The booklet is full of
** IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A COMPUTER YOU
old photos, along with a forward by General Davis’ son CAN STOP BY THE POA SERVICE CENTER TO
Howard Davis Junior. General Davis passed away in CAST YOUR VOTE**
November 2008.
Plantation Living, a Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation
POA Information February 2019 - Page 5
Nomination of Candidates for Coffee with Peter
the Board of Directors Date: Thursday, Feb. 21
Time: 10:00 AM
There are three vacancies on the Board of Directors for 2019. The following Place: Plantation House
five individuals have been nominated as candidates for those vacancies. Meet the Candidates
*Order of candidates on the ballot and in this issue was drawn at random.
Candidate Education Work HHP Goals
Experience Activities
Paul Lambdin Calvert Hall College 10 years in the investment Finance Committee The goal is to keep HHP
H.S., Loyola College, management business, working for the present
22 Whitetail Deer Lane and Johns Hopkins initially as an analyst, then owners and attract the new
University managing pension funds; families moving onto the
another 30+ years for New Island. I believe my long
Resident since 2015 York and London-based term focus would be helpful
investment banks in their to the Board in moving the
Equity Capital Markets community forward.
divisions
James (Jim) Phillips Exeter Academy; General Motors Corp., Finance Committee Strive to maintain sound
BSME from Lehigh HARSCO, John Deere, fiscal management
R. Lucas University; MBA from
Butler University; post- Cummins Engine Corp., HHPPOA Board of and conclude our
4 Old Fort Drive grad certificates from the Point Corp., Teamwork Directors post-Matthew
General Motors Executive Corp., Parcel Plus Inc. financial recovery
Training Program; Harvard and CACI Intl. Chairman of the while increasing the
Resident Since 2012 Business School; Kellogg
School of Management, Security Committee effectiveness and
Northwestern University; and then two years efficiency of HHP
and the University of as Board Treasurer. operations.
Southern California.
Bob Manne BS Chemistry, Xavier 1963-1966: VA Hospital Covenants Committee Continue legacy of previous
University, Cincinnati, Analytical Chemist; 1966- Boards, sound financial
2005: IBM Systems Engineer, Architectural Review management; look for
24 Savannah Trail Ohio Retail Industry, US, South
Board opportunities to upgrade
America, Canada, Singapore;
Self-checkout Industry,
the current infrastructure,
Resident since 2002 Past-President consider new community
managing that revenue
component of the IBM Newcomers Club and amenities whenever
business Farmers Club appropriate and financially
feasible
Jordan Berliner BS University of Senior Property Architectural Review Maintain our quality of
Chicago, Biology Manager; Ernst & Board life and sound financial
312 Seabrook Drive MS, Loyola University Young, Consultant; position; Create more
Chemistry Private Consulting Firm, HHPPOA Board of walking/bike trails and
recreational and related
Resident since 2012 MBA, University of Managing Partner; Directors
facilities; continue excellent
Chicago Booth School Abbott Laboratories infrastructure maintenance;
of Business and Fisher Scientific, Sr. continue to keep HHP safe;
Executive work for HHP residents.
Lori Schmidt William Paterson Public Sector: Finance Committee; Support the preservation
University; BS Town of Hilton Head Communications and improvement of our
43 Purple Martin Ln Fairleigh Dickenson Island-Finance Dept.; Committee; first class community.
University; MBA Private Sector: South State Avid Gardeners- Continue the legacy of
School of Retail Bank Branch Mgr.; Treasurer; previous Boards/staff
Resident since 2006 Banking; University of Reserve Solutions NYC, Poll Manager; sound fiscal stewardship.
Virginia; NY-Director of Operations; Dolphin Head Women’s Represent the interests
Project Management; Bank America NJ- VP Golf Association Board of all residents; consider
George Washington Bankcard Operations new improvements and/or
community amenities (as
economically viable).
Plantation Living, a Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation
Page 6 - February 2019 POA Information
Candidates for the Board of Directors (cont’d. from page 5)
Paul Lambdin Jim Lucas
I am a Maryland native, My wife and I have been
raised and educated residents of Hilton Head
there, and spent my Plantation since 2012.
working career in After many moves, we
Baltimore, with stints in came to HHP because
NYC and London. Both of its natural beauty,
my education and career amenities, sense of
revolved around financial permanent community,
research and investment and sound financial
management, with a condition. We are
focus on long term members of the Yacht
fundamental analysis. Club and Country Club
of Hilton Head. I have
I spent 10 years in served on the Finance
the investment management business, initially as Committee for three years and the Board of Directors
an analyst, then managing pension funds; I worked for the last three years, one year as Chairman of the
another 30 plus years for New York and London-based Security Committee, and then two years as Board
investment banks in their Equity Capital Markets Treasurer.
divisions, interfacing with mutual funds, pension funds,
and investment management firms. My education began with Phillips Exeter Academy and a
BSME from Lehigh University followed by an MBA from
My wife, Anne, and I bought our first home on Hilton Butler University, plus post-grad certificates from the
Head in 2003 and became full-time residents in 2013; General Motors Executive Training Program, Harvard
we started construction of our new home in HHP two Business School, Kellogg School of Management,
years later, moving in just before Hurricane Matthew Northwestern University, and the University of Southern
hit in 2016. We chose HHP because of the residential California.
feel and community amenities, as well as the
conservative fiscal management and transparency. In I began my career as a gas turbine engine designer.
the aftermath of Matthew, we understood how good a Following several project and program management
choice we had made as the sense of community came assignments I held a succession of business group
through. management and executive positions with General
Motors Corp., HARSCO, John Deere, Cummins Engine
Since retiring in 2007 I have been active on Corp., Point Corp., Teamwork Corp., Parcel Plus Inc.,
homeowner Boards in my communities and joined and CACI Intl. My main efforts were directed towards
the Finance Committee here two years ago. That has starting or reinvigorating and then operating business
exposed me to some of the farsighted decisions made units. Concurrently, I was a partner in Shearwater
by current and past Boards, such as building reserves Consultants, a private firm providing personal financial
for storm damage and future capital improvements, and management consulting services. As part of that
among many others. In my view, the key role for the experience I advised and participated on POA and condo
Board is to anticipate future trends and developments boards in Indiana, Maryland, and Virginia. I also served
that could affect us, whether in technology as a City Councilman in Annapolis, Maryland.
infrastructure, security or levels of economic activity,
and try to plan for them. If re-elected I will strive to maintain sound fiscal
management and conclude our post-Matthew financial
The goal is to keep HHP working for the present recovery while increasing the effectiveness and efficiency
owners and attract the new families moving onto the of HHP operations. An important part of this work
Island. I believe my long term focus would be helpful includes addressing the replacement and improvement
to the Board in moving the community forward. of aging infrastructure within reasonable resource
constraints, and with considerable input from fellow
property owners. My objective is to help make HHP
an even better place to live while always exercising
conservative and effective fiscal policies and procedures.
Plantation Living, a Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation
POA Information Page 7 - February 2019
Candidates for the Board of Directors (cont’d. from page 6)
Bob Manne Jordan Berliner
In 1995, Betty & I Last year I was a candidate
started considering for your Board of Directors
where we would want – and lost. However, when
to retire. I had been a vacancy recently occurred
living in Cincinnati and on the Board, the Directors
working in Jacksonville, asked me to fill that
FL for IBM at the time. vacancy.
We visited Hilton Head
Island one weekend and Now I am asking for your
simply fell in love with vote to confirm the Board’s
the Island. The next judgement.
weekend we bought
a villa in Sea Pines. When my wife, Maria,
We have since lived and I decided to move
in Shipyard, Port Royal Plantation, and finally; Hilton here seven years ago from Washington DC, HHP was
Head Plantation. We loved the closeness that we felt our only choice of where to live because of the lovely
to the ocean, as well as all the other amenities. HHP environment, beautiful well-kept homes, and its sound
provided a sense of community, many activities, and financial condition. The warmth, friendliness, directness,
was in good financial condition. and honesty of the POA’s staff “closed the deal”. We love
it here.
My work experience started in 1969 as a Chemist at
the VA Hospital fulfilling a grant from the National Before coming here, I was a consultant with a Big 4
Institutes of Health. In 1971, I joined the IBM accounting firm and Managing Partner of a consulting
Company as a Systems Engineer, working in the firm working with private industry worldwide and the
Retail Industry my entire career. I worked with many US Government. Formerly, I was a Senior Executive in
clients all over the US, Canada, South America, and several Fortune 500 companies.
Singapore. My last 15 years were spent managing the
Self-Checkout business for IBM. Since it didn’t matter I am currently a Property Manager with a local Property
where your home was, we decided to relocate to Hilton Management Firm. I manage commercial properties,
Head Island for the last five years. townhouses, and condominiums. I work with HOA Boards
to manage property operations, budgets, maintenance,
I have served on the Covenants Committee (9 years), security, and construction. My hands-on experience
the ARB Committee (3 years), Past-President of the would enable me to serve effectively on our Board where
Newcomers Club and the Farmers Club. I have also we deal with these issues.
been an elected Commissioner of the Hilton Head
Public Service District (PSD) and their chairman I’ve served on HHP’s Architectural Review Board (ARB)
since 2003. Other volunteer activities are musically for the past two years. My previous Board and volunteer
oriented. I have sung with the May Festival Chorus experience include the Pittsburgh Symphony, San
in Cincinnati, soloed with the Cincinnati Orchestra, Francisco Open Studios, Business Volunteers for the Arts,
been Past-President resident (3 times) of the First Charleston City Ballet, Hilton Head Institute Advisory
Presbyterian 80-member church choir, have sung with Committee, and the Newseum.
the HH Choral Society and the Mary Green Chorale. I
currently sing with the HH Symphony Orchestra, the My goal as a Board member would be to maintain
New Voices Chorale and am a regular soloist with the our quality of life and our Plantation’s finances and
First Presbyterian Church Choir. infrastructure. I will work to assure sound budgeting,
create more walking/bike trails, and recreational and
If elected, I want to continue the legacy of previous related facilities, continue the excellent maintenance of
Boards and look for opportunities to upgrade the our infrastructure, and continue to keep HHP safe.
current infrastructure. I believe that my capabilities will
blend well with other dedicated Board members. Being a workaholic, I will “give my all” to the Board and
our Plantation.
I will be there to serve you.
Plantation Living, a Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation
Page 8 - February 2019 POA Information
Candidates for the Board of Directors (cont’d. from page 7)
Lori Schmidt 2019 Annual Meeting
My husband, Carl Saturday, March 23 - 10:00 AM
and I discovered
To announce the results of the election of the
Hilton Head Island association’s Board of Directors.
almost 13 years ago,
like many before To announce results of the Short-Term Rental vote.
us, while we were To hear year-end Financial Report.
visiting friends who
had retired and lived To hear updates on the Strategic Plan.
in Sea Pines. As To announce the 2019-2020 Nominating Committee.
lovely as Sea Pines
is, it was evident To transact any other business as may properly come before the
meeting.
early on that Hilton
Head Plantation
provided the serene ABC’s of the ARB -
environment, low ratio of rental - to permanent Guidelines and Procedures
resident properties, and had a history of a solid
fiscal condition. All of these and more would The ARB is experiencing an uptick in
provide the quality of life we wanted. activity. This may be a result of new
ownership, enlarging your living space, or
Carl was already retired; I continued to work wanting to enhance the curb appeal of your
for a few more years. I have spent most of my property. The ARB welcomes your ideas and
career in the financial sector and earned my MBA encourages you to read the revised ARB Guidelines. The ARB
early on. Experience includes 30 plus years in spent a lot of time this past year developing a document that
banking, primarily operations, ten and a half years would address the many facets involved in the submission
working for the Town of Hilton Head’s Finance process that, in the long run, would expedite the approval
Department, and that has given me valuable turnaround time for your building plans. The ARB is committed to
experience in the public sector which is very preserving the integrity and aesthetics of our Plantation, as well
different from the private sector. as protecting the value of your investment.
My financial governance background in the public The Guidelines will explain what components are required for the
and private sectors, two years’ experience on the types of reviews and submittal requirements. It’s frustrating for
Finance and Communications committees as well a property owner to learn that their submission was incomplete
as community (The Avid Gardeners: Treasurer) and wasn’t given approval to proceed. The ARB would be more
and volunteer activities (Election Poll Manager), productive if the submissions were complete with current and
makes me a strong candidate to represent you accurate information. An incomplete submission could delay the
on the Board. My involvement in the Plantation building schedule, and may add un-needed costs to your project.
community and volunteer activities has also
provided access to a diverse audience of resident To those interested in building, remodeling, or
opinions. re-landscaping, our recommendation is to read the ARB
Guidelines and get familiar with our adopted building process and
My experience on the Finance Committee has procedures. Please stop by and pick-up a checklist of the
given me firsthand exposure to the strong fiscal submission requirements document that will steer you through to
stewardship of the General Manager and Board, a successful conclusion. You’ll be happier in the long run
the same group that steered us through multiple knowing that you saved time, money, and more importantly
hurricane preparations and Matthew’s massive gained a better understanding of how the ARB Guidelines protect
recovery. My goals include, maintaining HHP as your property and your investment on our Plantation. The ARB
a leading residential community, through sound Guidelines are easily accessible at
fiscal management, progress in maintaining and www.hiltonheadplantation.com under Documents/ARB 2018
upgrading our infrastructure, and community Guidelines. The ARB meets on the 4th Thursday of every month.
amenities (as economically viable) will support All submissions must be received no later than 12:00 PM on the
strong property values. Monday prior. I can be reached at bweppner@hhppoa.org.
I would be honored and grateful for your vote. -- Betsy Weppner
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Plantation Golfing/Lowcountry Nature February 2019 - Page 9
Plantation Golfing LOWCOUNTRY NATURE:
by Jerry Cutrer RACCOONS
Country Club of Hilton Head Raccoons are highly intellegent and curious
The Country Club’s Women’s Nine Hole Association installed creaures found in several countries. The two
new officers for the 2019 season. forms seen throught the U.S. are known as the
Eastern Raccoon or the Upper Mississippi Valley
The Women’ Golf Association held its Opening Breakfast Raccoon. The later is a bit larger than what we
to start the 2019 tournament season. Loretta Cutrer was see here, but they share the same dark coat with
recognized as “WGA Most Improved Golfer” for 2018. long hairs. This animal is nocturnal, and the dark
mask is thought to help with night vision.
The Men’s Golf Association opened its 2019 tournament
season with a “Green Tee Scramble”. Because of their short legs, the raccoon is not a
fast runner or a good jumper. However, they are
MGA members play 12 Medalist of the Month tournaments able to swim well and often search for food along
during the year with a January Medalist of the Year playoff the shoreline. Late-January to mid-March is
among the monthly winners. Tom Vater turned in the low mating time for raccoons, and gestation is
gross round to be crowned 2018 Medalist of the Year and usually 63-65 days giving birth to 2-5 young. The
Deane McCarthy took low net honors in the year-end event. young animals, called “cubs” or “kits” are tended
to solely by the female. The young are blind and
deaf at birth, but they are able to hear after about
18 days. A few days later they are able to see,
and with hearing said to be be so accute that they
can even detect a worm moving underground.
Raccoons prefer to live in wooded areas,
sleeping in dens or holes in trees. You might see
them somtimes resting on a tree limb. When they
climb down from a purch headfirst they rotate
their hind feet so they are pointing backwards.
It is wise to keep your trash can lids on tight, as
they are known to be searchers of leftover food.
Top Left: WNHA 2019 Board
(L-R) 2019 CCHH WNHA Executive Board These animals are clever fellows. In memory
Front Row – Elizabeth Siebenaler, Chris McCarthy, Frannie Behrens, studies they have shown they can remember
Colleen O’Keefe, Sue Ann Hess solutions of tasks up to three to four years. They
Back Row – Mary Frances Peery, Patti Rajski, Jan Young, Jane Clarke, are also very crafty. An Audubon member saw the
Sue Corliss, Jo Ann Westover
result of this at his bird feeders. Curious as to why
Top Right: WGA Improved Golfer
he was seeing such a loss of his bird food, and
(L-R) WGA 2018 Most Improved Golfer Loretta Cutrer sometimes even disappearence of pieces of
equipment, in spite of having protected the food
Bottom Right: MGA Opening Event with a baffel on the pole, he arose early one
WGA Green Tee Scramble participants morning to watch. There at his feeder were three
raccoons, one on the shoulder of another so that
Bottom Left: MGA Medalists the one on top could reach the food and dispence
(L-R) 2018 Medalist of the Year Tom Vater and Low Net Winner Deane it. Mystery solved!
McCarthy.
Be reminded that raccoons can carry rabies so do
not attempt to
make a pet of
any you find in
the wild.
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Page 10 - February 2019 HHP Clubs
Kayak Club We enjoyed our Italian-themed dinner on
Happy New Year! February 7 and are looking forward to a
The next meeting Farmers Club delicious corned beef and cabbage dinner
in March. We had a decent January, and
of the Hilton Head
Plantation Kayak there were several new farmers working enthusiastically every time I rode
Club is Tuesday, through the plots. One hundred new gladiolas have been ordered for the
February 26, summer market. Hope I can find enough space to plant them in my plots!
7:00 PM at the Plantation House. There is still time to plant several vegetables. Check out our website at
Please join us as we continue planning www.hhpfarmers.com and look at Ace Hardware for their excellent line of
our spring paddles as well as our 30th seeds or go online to www.parkseed.com in South Carolina. They have
of the month Lunch and Launches. We starter transplants available, too. Also look for small transplants of spinach
lunch whether we can launch or not, and lettuce at the big box stores. If you intend to start your own veggies,
so please come to put your requests it’s good to keep them under gro-lights 24/7 for six weeks before setting
in. Also, keep an eye out for future them out. Harden them off by putting them in the sun for an hour and
information related to a trip to High gradually increase the time to three hours before planting them in the
Springs, Florida in early May. As soon as garden. You can plant tomatoes on our last frost date of March 15th but be
we have more information, we will post it prepared to cover them if frost is predicted.
to our website,
www.kayakclubhhp.weebly.com. Do not plant peppers and eggplants until the night temperatures stay above
50.
If you are not a member of our club
and would like to be, please go to the The club has been ordering potatoes, but you can sprout your own by
website for a membership form. Please cutting them into sections with an eye in each and let them dry for two
note that you must be 21 or over. Those days before planting them about 4 inches deep and 6 inches apart. You
under 21 must be accompanied by a should use a soil acidifier to prevent scab. I ordered one from
parent or guardian. If you have any www.gardeners.supply.com and use it on strawberries and blueberries as
questions about the club or our activities, well. Plots are still available for $30 a year, plus a membership fee of $20.
please contact Nonie Steele at 843-802- Please call Tom Cook at 609-915-1298 for information.
4138 or kayakclubofhhp@gmail.com.
-- Diane Middleton
--Carol Benton mastergardener4@hhpfarmers.com or 843-384-0794
HHP Dog Club
Hello FOD (Friends of Dogs) — I hope that you and your canine companion are enjoying
walks in the brisk winter air. Most dogs are wearing enough of a fur coat to protect them
from the moderate cold of HHI, but a light “jacket” might be in order for some pooches.
A recent issue of the Whole Dog Journal provides an appraisal of new dog products that
may meet your furry friend’s needs:
— Hurtta Active Harness $40 is a sturdy, machine washable harness that is padded for comfort. It
adjusts for a perfect fit, has reflective strips, and a handle to enable you to lift your dog if he needs a bit of assistance
to rise, get into or out of a car or avoid a harmful situation.
— Posture Pedic Pet Mat $35-$70 is a great mat for a dog crate because its machine-washable
cover is sturdy enough to resist scratching, and the closed-cell memory-foam insert provides comfort and support. The
mat is available in all standard crate sizes.
— The Peekeeper $40 is a practical product for an older or chronically ill dog that suffers from
incontinence. The Peekeeper is billed as the “only escape-proof diaper” because it stays on so well. The unisex design
does not seem to bother the canine wearer, and it can be machine washed and dried. You add a readily available
incontinence pad of your choice to absorb the urine. At this time, it is available only in sizes for small to medium dogs.
— Nudges Chicken Pot Pie Treats $14 are yummy morsels that have a reasonably healthy
ingredient list, and no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. The dogs love both the smell and taste, so the treats
are great motivators in behavior classes. They are readily available online and in Walmart and Target.
Check this space in March for a complete list of our events and activities for 2019.
Helen Collins, Facilitator
(843) 689-9303 | hmcollins@hargray.com
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Yacht Club
HHP Yacht Club kicked off the 2019 boating
season with a very successful (and well
attended) club meeting and pizza party at the
Plantation House.
Commodore Bill Knight introduced and swore in the new
Greetings from the HHP Artists Association. We are officers, together they presented an outline of new and
a creative, eclectic group of painters, photographers, exciting boating and social activities for the upcoming year.
sculptors, jewelry and glass designers, as well as fiber The 2019 Calendar of Events will include five lunch cruises,
artisans. We invite you to visit the Plantation House any three short distance overnight cruises with dock party and
day where a new collection of our work is on display. dinner, blessing of the fleet, and we will finish up the year
with the annual Change of Watch Ball. Throughout the year
Our painters gather every Wednesday morning to HHPYC will place an increased focus on boating safety in our
laugh, lunch, and paint together at the Dolphin area supported by featured speakers at three of our general
Head Recreational Facility. We have oil, acrylic, and meetings. Details of club activities and further information can
watercolor painters, as well as pastel artists who be found on our website.
all enjoy being creative amongst the live oaks and
soothing waters of the sound. You are always welcome The meeting finished up with the opportunity to socialize and
to come check us out or join in where you will find a enjoy excellent pizza supplied by Bella Italia where there was
welcome and share the friendship and support of other plenty of pizza to go around and no shortage of enthusiastic
artists. It’s more fun painting with friends! patrons!
We are now planning for our April “Celebrate Art” Our speaker for the February 21 General Meeting will be US
event for our members. Watch for further details in Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Commander, where he will share
next month’s Plantation Living. If you are interested with us the role of the Auxiliary in support of boating safety in
in learning more about us, or to join our group, please South Carolina waters.
email us at hhpartistnews@gmail.com to receive
our email newsletter, which has a wealth of information All boating and social events are available to all HHPYC
about art activities and opportunities all around Hilton members and we encourage new members to visit our
Head Island. website and learn more about the opportunity to experience
boating with fellow Hilton Head Plantation residents.
--Mary Elizabeth Sullivan
HHP Artists Association To become a boating or social member residency in Hilton
Head Plantation and a South Carolina registration is required.
For more information, contact Membership Officer Shirlene
Friendly Foodies Gourmet Cooking Club Post at 843-
Our club is open to interested cooks 715-9219
willing to host eight members for a fun or visit the
and collaborative meal. While the host club’s web-
prepares the entree and sides, guests site: www.
provide appetizers, salads and desserts. hhpyc.org.
We hold up to four dinners per month
with rotating hosts and guests. Great --Wayne
way to meet new friends! Mitchell,
Board
Contact: LynnJenningsTaylor @gmail.com Member at
Large
Mah Jongg
We meet every Tuesday in the Dolphin Head Recreation facility, 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Everyone is
welcome to play, but please commit to play each week so that we have an idea of how many
game sets and tables are needed. A current year’s game card (available online from the National
Mah Jongg League) is necessary to play.
Interested parties, please email Judy Finney or Ellie Linscott:
--Judy Finney judyLfinney@gmail.com
--Ellie Linscott linscott9070@roadrunner.com
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The February
The Avid Gardeners (TAG)
meeting of the
It’s mid-January as I write this article for
Fishing Club will
the February issue of Plantation Living.
take place at 6:00
To date, we have had a very mild winter,
PM on Wednesday,
with that said, the high temperature
February 27. The dinner theme is Italian. Our speaker will
for early next week is predicted to be
be Robert Rommel, a photographer and member of the
around 40, so it will feel much more
Audubon Society. He will discuss and show us birds and fish
like winter than it does now. Those of
of the Lowcountry. Social hour starts at 5:30 PM.
us who really enjoy gardening are still delighted with
the great number of flowering plants in our yards that
Every issue of BASSMASTER magazine has a page devoted
are still in full bloom, even in January. And those of us
to pictures of big largemouth bass that have been caught
who not only enjoy gardening, but also enjoy birding,
and photographed from various locations around North
are very pleased to see birds showing up in mid-January
America. These fish usually weigh around 8 - 10 pounds.
that typically don’t arrive until sometime in February.
They usually come from large bodies of water, based on
Cedar Waxwings, for example, typically arrive around
the backgrounds in the photos. Well, our little lagoons can
the second week of February. However, birders began
compete! Club member, Monty Bentz, caught a bass that
reporting that flocks of CWWs had arrived on
weighed 11 pounds, 8 ounces! That fish would have beaten
January 14, so three weeks early, which is most likely
all the fish pictured in the Jan/Feb Issue of the magazine
due to the mild winter we’ve had so far.
except one, which came in 2 ounces heavier. That was also
a South Carolina fish, caught in Lake Jocasee. If you visit
Our TAG meeting on January 18 was a very enjoyable
the hhpfishingclub.com website, (galleries) you can see
powerpoint presentation by Victoria Bergensen entitled,
Monty’s fish as well as a variety of Club pictures.
“Daylillies – the Workhorse of the Garden”. Who knew
there are so many kinds of daylilies, and so many ways
That fish is back at home in its lagoon waiting for someone
to help them thrive here in the lowcountry. Our TAG
else to catch and release it. The fact that a fish that large
meeting on February 15 will be our first field trip of the
was caught in the Plantation tells us a few things. Catch
year, this one to the May River Orchids Greenhouse.
and release really works. There’s a good
The owner, Madeline Nelson, will give us a tour of the
chance that someone else caught that
Greenhouse, and then give a presentation about how to
fish when it was younger and smaller, and
grow and care for orchids so they will be as beautiful as
released it to permit it to grow as large
intended.
as it did. Also, the stocking of bass and
bait fish by the Fishing Club and POA has
TAG meetings are on the third Friday of each month,
provided an adequate food supply for our
and all HHP residents are always invited. The meetings
fish population. We are starting to prepare
begin with a coffee/social at 9:30 AM in Spring Lake
for this year’s stocking program for later in
Pavilion, followed by a short business meeting at
the spring.
10:00 AM, and then that month's program. If you
are interested in joining TAG, please contact 2nd VP-
The spring spawn should start in a few
Membership, Carol Sevelowitz, at sevelcss@gmail.com.
weeks as the weather warms a bit. That will also signal the
--Dick Phillips, Past President resumption of “Fishing Mondays” with Richard Fitzgerald.
Until that program gets underway again, you can stay up-
to-date on winter fishing results by contacting Richard at
Big Band 843-715-8287 and asking him to add you to his emailing
We're back! After a month long layoff for distribution list, wherein he reports his fishing results- what
the holidays, the HHP Big Band is back he’s been catching, and what he used to catch.
at the Plantation House practicing for
another full, exciting year. The schedule The website now contains a list of all the charter captains
is already filling in and we are looking who fish our local waters. Contact information is provided
forward to more great venues to perform to allow members to organize fishing trips. Having the Club
at. This is also a time to introduce new taking responsibility for trips hasn’t worked very well so it’s
music for the band to play. Last year we had great going to be up to the individual members to organize their
response with tunes from Adele and Coldplay (just to own trips.
name a few). It promises to be a fun year and everyone - Earle Nirmaier
in the group is looking forward to it.
Bunco
--Mike Nicastre 860-638-7351 We meet on the 3rd Monday, 7:00 PM, at Dolphin
HHPBigBand2016@gmail.com Head Rec building. Joan Heller 843-681-4720
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Out To Lunch Bunch Family Caregivers Join Hands &
Our next culinary delight is also found on the south end Support Each Other
of the Island. Catch 22 is located at 37 New Orleans A support
Road and is know for its wonderful food, cozy group for family
atmosphere, and sizeable portions. Catch 22 is locally
owned and operated since February 2001 by two local helping to care
couples. Chef Bryan, Daisy, Gary, and Penny are dedicated to providing for a loved one
an excellent dining experience. Catch 22 specializes in a fresh-off-the-
boat “catch” of the day and hand-cut USDA Prime Steaks. Diners may This monthly support group originated in Hilton
Head Plantation seven years ago. It is open
enjoy wines from California, Washington, Oregon, Europe, and
to all in the various stages of caregiving; early
Australia. We will meet at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, March 20th to once stage to grieving the loss of your loved one. You
again enjoy great food, company, and conversation. get some time out (respite) from your caregiving
-- Cynthia Smith and you connect with others who have similar
challenges. You will benefit from a professional
facilitator, Ann Martel, M.S.W., Clinical Social
Men’s Cooking Club Worker. Ann has over 40 years’ experience
in Healthcare, Mental Health Care, Geriatrics,
Men’s 2nd Wednesday Cooking Club Hospice Care and private counseling.
Our group of men love to cook, but are the polar
opposite of being intimidating. We enjoy each IF YOU ARE A DAUGHTER, SON, NIECE,
others company and truly love to learn from each other. Several of our NEPHEW, SPOUSE, OR A SIGNIFICANT
members couldn’t boil water and have turned into very accomplished OTHER CARING FOR A LOVED ONE - THIS
chefs over the years. GROUP IS FOR YOU!
We are actively seeking new members and invite any HHP resident with SAMPLING OF ISSUES DISCUSSED: Caregiving
stress and challenges, aging issues, moving
even a passing interest in cooking. For further information, as well as
into assisted living, life transitions, meeting care
indicating your interest in joining us, please call Rick Dean on 770-354- needs, home health resources, private aides,
3340 or email at richardjdean@roadrunner.com. dementia, Hospice care, end-of-life matters and
decisions, and life after caregiving (loss & grief).
Men's 4th Tuesday Cooking Club
Our Cooking Club consists of men who enjoy cooking new and We meet at The Bayshore on HHI (just outside
interesting full course meals for lunch once a month. The meal is the Cypress gate). Once a month, the 3rd Friday
prepared at the Spring Lake Pavilion or frequently at the member's of the month, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Reflection
home. We enjoy each other's company and the opportunity to improve Room – 3rd Floor, sign in at concierge. This
support group is always free of charge. Email
our skills. For further information please contact: Steve Strom
Ann Martel for more information & to request
843-342-2838. inclusion in her email notification list.
amartel.hhi@gmail.com or call 843-785-
5995. Please confirm next meeting if attending
for a first time.
WC Green Thumbs
March begins some of our comfortable weather.
See Ann’s helpful blog by going to
Therefore we have planned our annual field trip,
www.annscaregivertips.blogspot.com
and this year we are going to Spring Island.
Spring Island has been described as “a great
maritime forest.” Live oaks cast their shadows across the landscape
The Happy Times Party
and these imposing ancient trees, along with 90 other species
One Sunday a month, amiable HHP folks gather to share
thrive – more than three times the number found on neighboring
food, drink, and conversation, at one of the Plantation’s
barrier islands. Six hundred types of flora, 700 fauna types, and 19
loveliest spots ‒ Dolphin Head. No reservations, no RSVP,
varieties of soil have also been identified on the Island. Surrounded
no meeting, no agenda, no dues ‒ just a good time. Bring
by saltwater estuaries, the Island is an ideal setting for both woods
your own beverage and a contribution to the finger food
and wetlands. We will discover the hidden treasures of the Spring
table. Ice provided.
Island Preserve. Our guide Master Gardener, Darren Sheriff, from
Charleston; will explore the Tabby Ruins with us, identify the native Date: 4th Sunday
plants of the Island, direct our tour of the Trillium and guide us (except December)
through the Nature Center. The fee for this adventure is $10. We Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
will meet at Spring Lake to carpool. More information and details Place: Dolphin Head Recreation Area
will follow.
For more information, call Dottie Distelheim at
-- Cynthia Smith 843-342-6828. To get a monthly reminder,
please email: distel2380@yahoo.com.
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Plantation Living, a Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head PlantationHHP Clubs February 2019 - Page 15
Model Train Club
This club is for anyone who has an interest HHP Crafters
in trains. The club has a permanent layout It’s hard to believe that the holidays are behind us
in the Plantation House. We provide and we are already gearing up for the spring sale.
running trains for some of the Plantation
There are lots of new and exciting things happening
functions, for example July 4th, the Holiday Hayride, and the
Children's Holiday party. We provide assistance to anyone who needs at “Crafters”, first our new correspondent, Linda
help or just wants information about the hobby. Our club members Whidden and soon a new logo. We want to thank
or guests do presentations on various train topics of interest. On Dawn Edgington for her contribution, years of
occasion, we may visit another train club in the area, attend train reporting and writing articles for the Crafters.
shows, visit a train museum, or a member's home.
Please mark your calendars for the upcoming
Regular meetings are normally held at the Plantation House, at spring sale to be held at the Plantation House
2:00 PM, on the second Wednesday of the month. Guests and new on Saturday, April 27 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
members are always welcome. Please consider attending.
For additional information, contact Bob Gluszik, There will be lots of wonderful custom handmade
843-415-5825 or email: hhptrainclub@gmail.com. items that will be suitable for Mother’s Day,
Graduations, Weddings, Baby Showers, etc. We have
a handmade quilt, and basket of goodies to raffle
Garage Band Club
off which are a couple of our most popular items. All
The ‘Garage Band’ has been
proceeds from the sale will go to Hospice Care of the
established for musicians
Lowcountry, a very worthy cause.
(beginner to experienced) who
want to play ‘classics’ that are
We are looking for new members to help us make this
rock, country, blues, and pop.
sale a huge success. You don’t have to be an expert
We want to have a good time
crafter, we need people with all levels of ability and
playing music that people like to
those that just want to help. We need YOU! We meet
hear. Members are encouraged to submit songs and practice
on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at
them before the meeting. That way we can be ready to
Spring Lake Pavilion from 9:30 - 11:30 AM.
‘rock on’ when we get together. Bring your instruments
and voices (and maracas and tambourines all you Jagger
If you are cleaning out the attic or getting ready
wannabes)! We could really use someone who plays organ
to move, we also accept donations of fabric, yarn,
(remember Farfisa) and a horn would be great, too. Singers
sewing/knitting notions, all types of craft materials,
are welcome and everyone is encouraged to help the band
small Christmas items, and anything that we can
get a set of songs together. The Garage Band meets on the
make into something we can sell. Please contact
1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Plantation House
either Margot Gilbert at 843-342-9996 or Deanna
and the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at Dolphin Head from 7:00
Collins at 843-689-3979 regarding your donations.
until 10:00 PM. Please come and rock out. For more
information you may contact Ric Blaine at
--Linda Whidden
706-373-8204 (rcb3771@gmail.com) or Tony
860-819-4020
Smithson at 847-922-8588
lindawgraham@hotmail.com
(asmithson69@gmail.com).
Bocce Club
Our spring Bocce Organizational meeting will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 10:00 AM.
Please attend and register your team. Registration is open until Saturday, February 23. If you are unable
to attend the meeting, but would like to play, contact Cindy Kosty at hhpbocce.treasurer@gmail.com.
Play begins the week of March 11. All HHP residents are invited to join.
Mark your calendars for the Champions Clinic to be held on March 2, at 11:00 AM. All bocce players are welcome.
New players are encouraged to attend to learn the rules, basic skills, and winning strategies from last season’s champi-
ons, Merv & Karen McCoy (The Buckeyes). Our women’s winter games have been fun. If interested in playing, simply
show up at the courts on Thursday afternoons at 4:00 PM.
We are so excited to be launching of our new website: hhpbocce.org. Come to the meeting on February 16 to learn
more. Looking forward to a wonderful and competitive spring season.
-- Sandy Stern
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