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March 2016 Volume 8, Issue 10
Dates to Remember: • New Pool and Tennis Key Distribution: Tuesday, March
22nd (4:30-6:30pm) and Saturday, April 2nd (9am-NOON) at the Clubhouse
• Pool Opens: Saturday, April 9th (hours – dawn to dusk) • Fitness Tree Assessments: The Landscaping Committee
will be conducting a walk-through on Thursday, April 7th; work will be done in mid-April
• Annual Blue Point Yard Sale: TBD – likely mid-May (Clubhouse) o Clean out that clutter now and get organized for Spring!
• Yard Debris Dumpster: For resident use only; delivered to the clubhouse Monday, April 18th and will be available until Monday, April 25th
Easter Egg Hunt The Blue Point Easter Egg Hunt will be on Easter Sunday, March 27th. Join us at the Clubhouse for the following activities rain or shine:
• 2:30pm – Pictures with bunnies • 3:00pm – Easter Egg Hunt for Different Ages (under 3, 4-6, 7 and up)
This event is hosted by the Blue Point Social Committee.
Fitness Tree On Thursday April 7th, the landscape committee and Steve Snyder from Fitness Tree will be doing a walk through in the neighborhood to check on tree work that needs to be done both in the common areas and on individual lots, if requested. If you have some tree work that you want done, please contact Joan Lawrence as soon as possible at [email protected], and they will check it out and give
you a price. The work to be done is usually started in mid-April. By doing many jobs at one time, Fitness gives us great rates. If there is work to be done that requires approval from the HOA, they will take care of that too. Repairs at the Clubhouse/Pool Please bare with us as the pool house gets its missing stonework replaced near the shower. There will also be repairs on stones at the clubhouse walkway that are in poor condition. We hope that this project will be done before the pool opens in April. A Message from Premier Management As the warm weather returns and pool season is right around the corner, we want to provide residents with some important community updates. As many of you know, the tennis court and pool locks have not been changed in quite some time. Over the years, many residents have moved in and out of the community and many pool and tennis court keys have been distributed to tenants, kept by past residents, or lost in the fray. From time to time the HOA needs to take steps to ensure the safety and proper use of the community facilities. To that end, the HOA will rekey the pool and tennis court locks. There will be two (2) key distribution days prior to the pool opening date on Saturday, April 9th. Please see the information below for further details and important dates. Thank you for helping to make Blue Point the wonderful community that it is! **Homeowner account balances must be paid in full (through the month of February 2016) to receive new keys. Payment will not be accepted at the key distribution events so if you have questions about your account balance and/or payment options you must contact Premier Management Company’s accounting department at (910) 679-3012 ext. 2 in advance of key pick up. ** Please note, to ensure there is no interruption in access to the pool and tennis court, homeowners should keep the current pool and tennis court key. The locks will not be rekeyed until after the second key distribution date. The key distribution will be held at the Blue Point Clubhouse. There is no deposit required to receive the new keys. Two (2) keys will be distributed at no cost to
each household in good account balance standing. Replacement keys may be ordered for a fee of $40. Contact Premier Management Company for key replacement, or if you cannot attend either date. Second Key Distribution Date: Saturday, April 2nd from 9 am - 12 pm at clubhouse Pool Opening Date: Saturday April 9th
***If you are a tenant in a home in Blue Point, you will be able to pick up your keys on these dates as long as PMC has a signed form stating permission of the homeowner. The homeowner also must be up to date on all HOA dues. *** PLEASE REMEMBER TO TURN IN YOUR TWO KEYS TO PREMIER MANAGEMENT COMPANY OR THE HOMEOWNER WHEN YOU MOVE OUT. Clubhouse Parking Lot Loitering It has been brought to our attention that the parking lot at the Clubhouse has been a place where people loiter at night and there is notice of a tremendous amount of trash left behind such as broken bottles, aluminum cans and other litter. The Sherriff’s office has been called to increase monitoring at night. The Board has assessed the need for more lighting in this area and possibly motion sensor lights to be installed. Thank you for helping keep our community litter free and safe. Please contact the NHC Sherriff’s Department at: 910-452-6120 to report any suspicious or illegal activity. Spring Fling Join us for games, food, fun and more! The Blue Point Spring Fling will be held on Saturday, April 30th from 1-4pm at the Clubhouse. Hot dogs and lemonade will be provided for the children. Please bring a dish to share.
• Last Names A-S: Appetizer/finger food • Last Names T-Z: Dessert
This event is hosted by the Blue Point Social Committee. 2016 North Carolina Azalea Festival Celebrate Spring Southern Style. The NC Azalea Festival is April 6-10. Event details and information can be found here: http://www.ncazaleafestival.org/
Useful Contact Information for Blue Point Residents: These important numbers will be listed on our website and also placed on the external information board at the Clubhouse for easy access. Should you have any recommendations for additional resources to be added to this list, please contact Nicole Johnson @ [email protected].
• NHC Sheriff’s Office 910-798-4200 • Wilmington Police Department 910-343-3600 • NHC Emergency Management 910-798-6900 • Porters Neck Fire Dept. (Station 14) 910-686-7420 • Fitness Tree 910-343-8016 • Fry & Associates Landscaping 910-452-4414 • Premier Management Company 910-679-3012 ext 705 • Waste Industries 910-762-7563
Waste Industries-Blue Point’s Preferred Vendor of Choice: Please note that Waste Industries has offered Blue Point a very special bundled package. Please call the above number to set up service or if you have any questions regarding trash and recycling schedules. Our rate is a very low monthly rate that cannot be beat by competitors and includes recycling and yard debris pick up.
2016 Adopt A Pool Program The Blue Point Community pool will open on April 9th. It’s time to get some pool volunteers in place! An online sign-up will make this convenient and easy to use. This is a great program that not only gets the community involved; it has the added bonus of keeping
our pool expenses down! Volunteer expectations:
• Go to the pool in the evenings of your volunteered week (Sunday-Saturday)
• Put down umbrellas• Shut off lights
• Pick up toys• Straighten chairs• Clean up trash• Thursday night put out the trash (and recycling can on appropriate weeks)• Note any items that are in need of repair
Also, please don't worry about signing up for a week so far in advance, volunteer spot will send you a reminder! And if LIFE happens and you can't make your scheduled week, just let me know so we can get someone else! Any questions, please feel free to call or email. Here is the link to sign up: http://vols.pt/y88qtG Thank you to everyone in advance for your continued support with this program! Wendy Ellis (910) 619-3159 [email protected]
Blue Point Mailboxes Over the past 2 years, Blue Point Drive mailboxes were assessed because most were in need of attention. Many homeowners were asked to have their boxes painted or repaired. It is a new year, and some mailboxes that weren’t done last year, may need to be done this year. Please take the time this spring to help us improve the look of the neighborhood by keeping your mailbox in tiptop shape. Here are the guidelines for paint colors and
specifications as found in the ARC Guidelines: Mailbox Guidelines:
• The appearance of mailboxes must be maintained at all times to the • original specifications. Care of the mailboxes, where to purchase paint,
and instructions on application can be found in the Appendix. • Mailboxes should not be covered with plants, vines or other materials that
obstruct the address.
Mailbox Care: • If you apply two coats of automobile wax every three months, you can
retain the luster of the paint. • If you need a new mailbox or need to replace parts, the Mailbox Company
at 910-397-0075 will be able to help. They are located at 102 Portwatch Way, Wilmington. They are the original supplier of our mailboxes.
• Colors are available at Sherwin Williams, 7336 Market in Ogden. Ask for the paint formulas under Blue Point. A spray paint for the mailbox is available at Lowes and other stores that carry a variety of Valspar paints.
Mailbox Paint:
• Sherwin Williams ROYAL BLUE MATCH – Box Color • Sherwin Williams BOLD BLUE – Dark Blue behind numbers and on LOGO • Sherwin Williams BLUE STICK – Light Blue on LOGO • Sherwin Williams YELLOW STICK – Light Yellow on LOGO Box Spray
Paint • Valspar Royal Classic Blue 85205 White Paint • Any high quality White Enamel Interior/Exterior Gloss or Semi-gloss paint • To prepare surfaces before painting first use a paint preparation cleaner
like TSP. Next lightly sand the surface and then wipe the dust off. Follow the instructions on the paint can.
Exterior Home or Landscaping Changes Remember that before you make any changes to the exterior of your home or landscaping, you should review the ARC guidelines and submit a form for approval before work starts, if appropriate. The ARC application can be found on Blue Point’s website and at Premier Management’s website.
• www.bluepointhoa.com/ (please contact Marcos Santana, website chair, if you need help with logging in at [email protected])
• http://www.premiermanagementnc.com/premier/outside_home.asp
Want To Rent The Beautiful, Newly Renovated Clubhouse? Please contact Katie Hillegas at [email protected] or 631-875-5853 to find out availability. There is a form on the Premier Management Company’s website that you will need to fill out. More
details can be found about the process of the rental here.
Volunteer Needed Do you want to get involved with the community? Do you have children 6 months – around 3 years old?? Please contact Chelsey Overton at [email protected] if you would like to oversee Toddler Music for Blue Point pre-school children. Chelsey has a bin you may use which contains balls, parachute, and shakers. All you need is music and fun. The function usually happens once a week on Fridays for an hour, but as chairperson, you would have carte blanche for the specifics. The function would take place at the clubhouse, so no need to clean up the house! The Junior League of Wilmington – Touch a Truck
Event organized by Blue Point resident and Junior League member Chelsey Overton.
Neighborhood Watch Issues Please remember that if you see or hear of any illegal activities or annoyances within and around the neighborhood, to contact our local sheriff’s office at: 910- 452-6120. You may also call or email Chris Manning at Premier Management Company at 910-679-3012 ext. 705 or [email protected] to have your complaint documented. Exterior Home or Landscaping Changes
Remember that before you make any changes to the exterior of your home or landscaping, you should review the ARC guidelines and submit a form for approval before work starts if appropriate. The ARC paperwork can be found on Blue Point’s website or at Premier Management’s website. Are You or a Loved One Transitioning to Assisted Living?
If you are a Blue Point transitioning to assisted living or know someone who is, it can be a troubling task to think about a plan for how to prepare to dispose of excess furniture, etc. A neighbor has recommended Jan Piner of Betty B’s Upscale Resales at 910-251-6003. Jan will come out and help a homeowner make a plan and assist in execution of that plan should arrangements be made. Please contact her for additional details. Waterstone Development Many of you have heard that a new development is planned for the area behind the new school on Edgewater Club Rd. They are looking to change the zoning in that tract to an EDZD type of zoning which allows for more dense development and inclusion of small business if they meet certain criteria/offer amenities. Possible effects of this development:
• Increased traffic • Change in home valuation • Environmental impact
Blue Point residents interested in learning more are encouraged to attend an information meeting on March 31st at NOON and 6pm at the Ogden Fire Station.
Next Board Meeting: Next Board of Directors’ meeting will be Tues April 12th at 6:30pm.
Board of Directors Contact Information:
President Brian Johnson [email protected] Vice President Charlie McAree [email protected] Treasurer Jeff Jones [email protected] Secretary April Kelly [email protected] Member-at-Large Deedee Gasch [email protected]
CLASSIFIED ADS Note: Please send Classified Ads or advertisements to Nicole Johnson at [email protected] for publication in the newsletter. All line ads from homeowners are free and a service we offer our homeowners. The B’s Knees Lawn Care I'll cut your grass in the heat while you enjoy the beach or stay inside where it's cool!! I can cut weekly, biweekly or fill in while you are out of town. When I mow, I usually cut, trim, edge and clean the debris off all the walkways. Call me, Walter "B" Fletcher, at 910-228-1239, and I will be happy to come by and give you an estimate along with references from some of my other Blue Point customers!
Skincare – Color Cosmetics – Sunscreen – Bath and Body
Jennifer Fletcher, Consultant and Neighbor www.beautycounter.com/jenniferfletcher Facebook: Beacutycounter by Jennifer Fletcher 910-232-5663 [email protected]
Babysitting Nina Kaye Stimpson (18 years old) – neighbor at 645 Blue Point Dr. References available. “I love interacting with children and am very responsible. I would like to help the Blue Point community in any way that I can with my services. I can be a great mother’s helper while you get your chores done. I can play games and read with your children!” Phone: 910-742-6359 Sara Stimpson (15 years old) – neighbor at 645 Blue Point Dr. References available. “I have my certificate in child care and CPR, and I love being around children and will do my best to engage and properly direct them.” Email: [email protected] Phone: 910-742-6127 Nikki Dill (15 years old) – neighbor at 615 Salo St. References available. “I am good with children and very responsible. I also hold an active Red Cross babysitter certification. If you are in need of my services, please contact me at 910-232-1686.” Pet Sitter/Dog Walker Samuel Dill (13 years old) – neighbor at 615 Salo St. Several years of experience and references available. “Do you need help walking your dog? While you’re on vacation, do you need your plants watered, pets cared for, mail/paper brought in, etc.? Please give me a call if you ever need my help!” 910-386-0677.
FESTIVE FEASTERS
All are invited to join us for an evening of visiting with friends and neighbors and
awesome food! Just bring a dish of your choice to share and BYOB.
Call Helen Hepbron at 686-4770
LADIES Cards
“Hand & Foot”
Meet every Wednesday
morning at 9:30am.
All are welcome to join in the fun! Debby Raney: 319-3263
Blue Point Book Club
If you have an interest in joining us call
Carol Wiggins at 319-7622.
Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month.
LADIES NIGHT OUT
Ladies Night is the second Wednesday of the month and is a wonderful way to
meet other Blue Point Ladies.
Call Hummie Munn at 703-915-9598 for information.
CO-ED CARDS
Meet the first Monday of the month at 7pm.
Come join us – no experience necessary
– cheat sheets available.
Dixie Peterson: 620-9028 and Debby Raney: 319-3263
Toddler Music
For information about the Toddler Music Program please contact
As of 17-Mar-2016
Committee Member Phone Email
Architectural Review
Emil Trabulsi 910-686-6731 [email protected]
Jerry Herritage 910-686-5383 [email protected]
Gaylord Spaulding 910-319-7245 [email protected]
Charles Busby 910-681-0047 [email protected]
Gerry Sikorski 910-686-5672 [email protected]
Clubhouse Katie Hillegas 631-875-5853 [email protected]
Helen Hepbron 910-686-4770 [email protected]
Common Area Committee
Tricia Babel 910-310-3037 [email protected]
Beth Herritage 910-686-5383 [email protected]
Directory John Munn 703-915-0751 [email protected]
Girls Night Out Erin Meiser 910-612-3885 [email protected]
Landscape Joan Lawrence 910-681-0118 [email protected]
Rae Spaulding 910-319-7245 [email protected]
Landscape/Gazebo Mike Orr 910-686-4386 [email protected]
Maintenance Vince Mooney 910-221-4693 [email protected]
Jim Raney 910-319-3263 [email protected]
Newsletter Nicole Johnson 910-319-7474 [email protected]
Pool Betha Knight 910-352-6131 [email protected]
Adopt-a-Pool Wendy Ellis 910-619-3159 [email protected]
Tennis Happy Jones 703-786-1511 [email protected]
Toddler Music
Website Marcos Santana 910-319-1515 [email protected]
Welcoming
Hummie Munn 703-915-9598 [email protected]
Lee Ann Weinberg 910-338-6111 [email protected]
Beth Herritage 910-686-5383 [email protected]
Adult Social Activities Book Club Carol Wiggins 910-319-7622 [email protected]
Co-Ed Cards Debby Raney 910-319-3263 [email protected]
Dixie Peterson 910-686-6903 [email protected]
Festive Feasters George & Helen Hepbron 910-686-4770 [email protected]
Ladies Bunco I Cards Debby Raney 910-319-3263 [email protected]. com
Ladies Night Out Hummie Munn 703-915-9598 [email protected]
Family Social Activities
Chelsey Overton 910-352-3401 [email protected]