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WELCOME SUMMER

LAST WEEK TO NOMINATE VOLUNTEERS FOR PRESIDENT’S AWARD

BOARD CANDIDATE INFO SESSION

WelcomebacktotheBeachClub,Wildcat Pool,andWelcometoSummer2025!

The Beach Club will buzz with activity starting May 24th, as watercraft take to the lake, the rockslide flows, the inflatable water park bounces, and the beach teems with summer fun The inflatables are enjoyed by children ages 6 - 18. Food and beverages will be available at the Beach

Club, and remember, no outside alcohol or glass is permitted there Aquatic Members and their accompanying guests will have a new "Fast Pass" entry on weekends and holidays to help expedite access. Steel Drum entertainment will be on site (5/25, 6/8, 6/22, 7/4, 7/13, 8/10 & 8/31- from 1pm - 5pm). At the Wildcat Pool, 200 new chairs, tables, and umbrellas greet you as you return for the season, and the children's water park is ready. Outside food and beverages, including adult beverages, are permitted at the Wildcat pool only; remember, glass is not permitted Welcome back, it will be a great summer in Big Canoe!

Welcome to a new level of food and beverage service and experiences at the Beach Club for Summer 2025, all while keeping the Lakeside Bistro open just as it is now This summer, we are leveraging our long-term partnerships with Reformation Brewery, Smash Hit Burgers, and Black Sheep Productions to deliver a bar, concessions, and an incredible menu to our property owners in a new location concept called The Deck at Lakeside Bistro. We kick off opening weekend Saturday, May 24th, with walk-up service provided by Bussin' BBQ, the Reformation Brewery Bar, and a concession stand. Then, starting the weekend of May 30th, you can order and be served without leaving the fun and comfort of your location at the pool or beach. And, this is just the start of The Deck at Lakeside Bistro! As the summer progresses, we will bring additional event and entertainment programming to you and your guests, including our little ones

I'm excited to announce the opening of The Paddle Rack, our brand-new Beach Club shop! Stop by for all your beach day essentials, including toys, sunscreen, hats, bags, and floats This year, we're featuring fresh new lines for women like Lilly Pulitzer, LIVRO, and Sunshine Tienda—and Lilly Pulitzer styles for men. You'll also find a great selection of Big Canoe souvenirs, including logo shirts, sweatshirts, towels, and more. Come check us out and get Big Canoe summer-ready!

Cheers,

Steve,Paul,andJessica

Daily Hours May 24 - Aug 3 10am - 8pm

Beach Club

opens May 24

WILDCAT POOL & WILDCAT POOL & RECREATION CENTER RECREATION CENTER Open Open

110am-8pm 0am-8pm May24 May24

Wildcat Pool open for lap swimming Wildcat Pool open for lap swimming 6:30am - 9am. 6:30am - 9am.

Lifeguards will not be present. Lifeguards will not be present.

OUTDOOR AND OUTDOOR AND WATER SAFETY WATER SAFETY IN BIG CANOE IN BIG CANOE

from Chief Ricky Jordan

As we gear up for the warmer weather and summer adventures it is essential to take a moment to familiarize ourselves with Big Canoe's Public Safety Team's water and outdoor preparation safety tips This knowledge will not only enhance our outdoor experiences but also ensure they are safe and enjoyable.

The first step of any outdoor water adventure is ensuring we prepare supplies and equipment ahead of time to get the most out of those beautiful summer days. Start by making sure we take care of our health and the health of our friends and family. Everyone should be prepared for the sun with sunscreen. There are two types of sunscreen options available: chemical and physical. High-quality sunscreen lotion with a high SPF value will help reduce the damage created by UV rays. The stronger the SPF value the higher skin protection provided

Just a reminder sunscreen is recommended to be applied liberally and 15 minutes prior to exposure for optimal performance, also it's important to reapply throughout the day. The next option for UV protection is through physical barriers, these barriers come in the form of hats, umbrellas, and UV rated outdoor, and swim wear.

Now that we have prepared to venture outdoors here are a few tips to remember to ensure your safety while near or on the water. First off all boat occupants are required to have a personal floatation device (PFD) onboard the vessel with them. All children 13 years of age or younger are required to wear PFD while on the water in a watercraft. All watercraft should ensure they have

all required safety items onboard before departing the marina. This includes a fire extinguisher, horn or whistle, and also a throwable floatation device.

Hydrate,Hydate, Hydrate

Also, hydration is important during the summer season; make sure everyone is continually hydrating while outdoors with proper fluids. Water and hydration beverages such as sports drinks and electrolyte replacement drinks are great options on those hot summer days

Another item that is handy to have is a lake map that identifies the different locations on the lake in case an emergency arises and you have to provide your location for emergency services. The final tip is being weather aware while outdoors, spring and summertime storms can pop up without warning so the ability to get weather updates while outdoors is critical. Both counties provide options through apps that you can download to receive emergency notifications. You can access these apps on the following page.

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PUREED STRAWBERRIES, WHITE WINE, CRANBERRY, ORANGE AND PINEAPPLE JUICES SERVED CHILLED WITH MINT GARNISH CUP $5 | BOWL $9

CHARCUTERIE BOARD

IMPORTED CHEESES AND MEATS, SERVED WITH A MUSTARD SAUCE, JAM, AND FRESH FRUIT $13

TROPICAL SALAD

SPRING MIX WITH FRESH BERRIES, CANDIED WALNUTS, FETA CHEESE AND PINEAPPLERASPBERRY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE HALF $9 | FULL $17

PORK BELLY TACOS

(3) TACOS WITH ASIAN BROCCOLI SLAW, HOISIN BBQ SAUCE, CHIPS AND SALSA $17

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Happy Mother's day

Pickleball Social with

John Murphy

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Adrift with Lipkowitz

“WOW”

Inresponsetothepropertyownersatisfaction survey,howdoyoumeasure“AGreatCustomer Experience?”Answer:Whenthecustomersays: “WOW!”

Letmedigressmomentarily.TheMarinahasthree(3)COREVALUES:1. CreateaGreatcustomerexperienceandthebottomlinewillfollow. 2.WalkADockADayand3.CreateFUN.Thereareonlythreebecause oftheageoftheMarinaStaff,wecannotremembermorethanthree thingsatime.Nowbacktocreatingagreatcustomerexperience.Itis atwo-partprocess.A:SettingandB:Staffperformingwithinthat setting.

AnexampleofaSettinghappenedjustrecentlywiththeremodelof theSHACKwhichwasdonelargelybyStaffledbyTomMurdockwho isalicensedGeorgiacontractorspecializinginhomeremodeling. TheremodelprovidesStaffabetteroperationalviewofMarina activitiesaswellasprovidingamillion-dollarviewforproperty ownersandguestswhichhasbeenmetwithresoundingWOWs.

In2014,theMarinaStaffaskeditself:“HowcouldweturntheMarina intoadesirablepointofdestinationforpropertyownersand guests?”Itstartedwitharehabofthecurrentfleetwhichwas replacedbyanewfleetandthenbyanewfleetagain.WOWis

Adrift with Lipkowitz

frequentlyheardwhenpatronssteponboard.Itwasthesamewith movingthedockstocreatewideralleywaysinwhichthepontoons couldmaneuverwithoutbangingintopontoonsonanadjacent dock.Thiswasfollowedbytheinstallationofalowerprofileracking systematthenorthMarinaalongwithakayaklaunchingstation. ThencametheredoofthepatiosonbothsidesoftheSHACK.Allof thesewereaccompaniedby“WOWs.”Theonlythingnotgettinga WOWistheMarina’sparkinglot–hopefullysomedayitwillbe redonewithadditionalparkingspacesthuscreatinganotherWOW.

ThenthereistheMarinaStaffthatserveswithinthisSetting.Icantell youtheytakegreatprideinprovidingagreatcustomerserviceto propertyownersandguests.Justafewexamples:LadiesoftheLake, KidsFishCamp,LowCountryBoil,CigarClub,YoungAtHeart,Light UpTheLake,FishingExpeditionsbyKeith,impromptuweddingonthe backpatiowithamillion-dollarviewplusjustawelcomingattitude withasmileonourfacestogreetthecustomerandmeettheir needs.

TheMarinatakesgreatpleasureinrackingup“WOWs”

John

JohnLipkowitz,MarinaManager

G R A N D O P E N I N G O F T H E R E M O D E L E D S H A C K

HOW TO BOOK A PONTOON BOAT

Property Owners are able to quickly reserve a pontoon boat in Big Canoe

Go to the Big Canoe POA website at www.bigcanoepoa.org Click the MY BIG CANOE brown button at the top of the page in the gray menu bar.

You will be prompted to log in at this time.

After logging in, scroll down. You should click on the Marina Watercraft Reservations button.

Click on the drop down calendar to choose a date you would like to make a reservation. On the mobile version, use the arrows to navigate to your selected date.

Next, click on the time and boat slot you would like to reserve. Available marina craft and the times they are available will display in green on the PC version. On the mobile version, craft and times will be listed.

A pop-up window will appear Click on the Make Reservation button to complete the transaction on both the PC and mobile versions.

If you have any trouble or had rather make a reservation by phone, please call the Marina at 706-268-3303

BigCanoePOA BigCanoePOA BoardMeeting BoardMeeting

Due to Clubhouse renovation, board meetings are available via livestream only.

Thursday, May 29 at 5:00 p.m.

FOLLOW OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR LIVE VIDEO STEAMING

Concierge Services

Hello neighbors! For those of you who don’t know me, I am Elaine Fitzgerald. I have lived in Big Canoe for 11 years. I was a Financial Analyst for Allstate Insurance Company for 15 years and then a Financial Advisor for Merrill Lynch and UBS for 20 years. After retiring, I wanted to give back to my community and volunteered on the Big Canoe Finance committee as well as the Election committee. About 3 years into retirement, I applied for a job here at Big Canoe. The job started out as the POA Office Manager and HR Assistant. Over the past 2 and ½ years, my job has expanded to support the General Manager and POA Board of Directors, assist Property Owners with Architectural appeals, and ensure timely answers to Ask the POA. Customer service played an important role in my career, and it helps that I love talking to people! Therefore, it was an easy transition to broaden my role into Concierge and Amenity Membership.

What is a Concierge? Property Owners needed someone to call to either get an answer or be directed to the person who could answer their question. New Property Owners have lots of questions too, as we all know that Big Canoe is a little bit different than other neighborhoods. I am also here to help Realtors and potential property owners too! I anticipate the Concierge position to evolve over time based on the Property Owner’s needs.

While the Amenity Managers are your first point of contact, I will also be assisting the Amenity Managers with Membership. What does that mean? It is much easier to join an amenity now! Everything is automated, you can join via the ipads at the amenity or you can go online to our website and join. Once you complete and submit the form via the link, you will receive an email confirmation from me once it is processed. Of course, the Amenity Managers and I can also answer any questions that you have with the process. There are links to join, change, cancel and go on medical leave. There is even a link to sign up for a lot card. It really is that easy! I do know many of you already, however if we haven’t met, please introduce yourself to me when you see me around the community. Big Canoe is my forever home and I want it to be the best it can be!

Elaine Fitzgerald

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THURSDAY, JULY 3 7-8:30pm

Acoustic Showcase at the Canoe Lodge

Terraces Concert Series: Gimme Springsteen Color Run/Walk at Wildcat FRIDAY, JULY 4 8-10am 1-5pm 7-8:30pm & Dog Park Committee: Patriotic Dog Parade at Wildcat 10am SATURDAY, JULY 5

The Deck at Lakeside Bistro: Steel Drums

CLUBHOUSE UPDATE

By Sam Harman

The Clubhouse renovation is proceeding on schedule and within budget. Currently flagstone is being applied on the terraces, exterior staircases are nearing completion interior ceilings and trim is being installed, and exterior pain

LAST WEEK TO SUBMIT

BIG CANOE BOARD PRESIDENT’S AWARD

RECOGNIZES A SINGLE BIG CANOE VOLUNTEER WHO CREATED POSITIVE IMPACT TO OUR COMMUNITY!

It’s time again to award the annual President’s Award This award recognizes one resident each year who stands out for their work to make Big Canoe a better place to live through their volunteer service.

If you would like to nominate someone for this award, please complete the form linked below by 5 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2025.

The criteria for selection are based on volunteer services. POA Board Members nor their family members can be nominated. The nominees should be Big Canoe residents for at least two years.

The President’s Award will be presented at the Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, July 12.

PLEASE SUBMIT FORM BY 5 p.m. FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2025

POABoardCandidates INFORMATION MEETING

Monday, June 2

5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Canoe Lodge

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Meet Board Members who will share their story of running for the board and what they appreciate most about helping to guide our community.

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The Election Committee

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