DearFellowPropertyOwners,
It has been and continues to be privilege of a lifetime to serve as a POA board member In December, Mark Green and I will rotate off of the board and the community will elect two new Directors to serve alongside the others.
The POA Board plays a significant role in guiding, setting budget priorities, developing strategy and managing our overall financials while using the Strategic Plan as our north star in shaping the future of Big Canoe for years to come A community board works best when there is a variety of professional and personal experiences along with knowledge and a love for our incredibly unique and beautiful mountain community.
Our community is much more than a big neighborhood. We are a large private town with a complex infrastructure, lakes and mountains, a large and cherished staff and so much more. We have a balance sheet that is over $71Million (April 2025) and an annual operating revenue budget of $22Million All of this is a legacy built by those that saw its possibilities from the first time Tom Cousins flew over in a helicopter to what would become Big Canoe
Many neighbors and property owners have served on the Boards over the last 53 years and perhaps you would be the perfect candidate to help lead us into the future.
The POA Board consists of 7 total directors ……6 elected directors and 1 developer director. Each board member is invaluable for sharing their visions, talents and past experience to continue making our neighborhood the best mountain community in the southeast Joining the Board is a great way to bring your ideas and experiences to life If you have been a property owner in Big Canoe for at least two years and would like to share in the leadership of Big Canoe, please consider running for the Board.
If you would like to learn more, I invite you to attend this Monday’s Board Candidate Info Session at the Canoe Lodge at 5:00. The Election Committee, which is comprised of your neighbors and property owners, will outline the process and you can also ask the current Board what is involved in serving our community.
Thank you for considering sharing your leadership gifts and experiences We hope to see you Monday, June 2nd at 5:00 at the Canoe Lodge
Regards,
Monday, June 2 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Canoe Lodge
Bring your leadership skills to the forefront and be a part of the governing direction of the community for the next 3 years E L E C T I O N
Meet Board Members who will share their story of running for the board and what they appreciate most about helping to guide our community.
Board Members will also talk to how serving on the board will be a rewarding experience, one that positively impacts Big Canoe.
The Election Committee will discuss the process of becoming a Board Member which is a vital contribution to the future of our community.
Make a Differ
THE BIG CANOE ELECTION COM CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD O
Two (2) POA Board of Directors openings for the 2 the 2025 election. Terry Stewart and Mark Green w
The composition of the Board in 2025 continues to developer director. The By-Laws specify that the q POA board seats is from March 1 to June 30.
The initial qualification step is for interested person and related documents from the POA offices durin receipt for the Election Process: information an minimum 25 separate lots in Big Canoe will be considered. These receipt and signatures must Monday June 30, 2025 to the POA office.
Candidates must meet the following qualifications position of Elected Director:
1. Own property in Big Canoe for a period of at le months prior to the date of the Primary Election
2. Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age by the
3. Be in good standing with the POA at the time o
4. Secure signature from at least twenty-five (25) representing at least twenty-five (25) of the Lo
5. Be willing to authorize a criminal background ch
When Petitions for Election are obtained, prospe sign for copies of the Election Process:informatio may pick up Petitions for Election and other prospective candidate.The person obtaining the document for the prospective candidate to sign Administrative Services at the Canoe Lodge prio confirm that the candidate has received the informa
If more than four (4) people qualify for these two (2 election this summer followed by the general information about the election process contact Ela or any Election Committee member. The Big Canoe Election Committee
E L E C T I O N
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SLICED FLAT IRON STEAK SERVED OVER SPRING MIXED GREENS WITH BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES, TOMATO, CRISPY YELLOW ONION, AND RASPBERRY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE. $24
BISTRO BURGER
HALF-POUND BURGER BLEND PATTY SERVED ON A TOASTED BRIOCHE BUN WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE, CANDIED BACON, PICKLED JALAPENOS, A FRIED EGG, AND TWO ONION RINGS. CHOICE OF SIDE. $21
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THREE TACOS WITH GRILLED SHRIMP, BROCCOLI SLAW, AND SWEET CHILI SAUCE, GARNISHED WITH TOASTED SESAME SEEDS. SERVED WITH CHIPS AND SALSA. $17
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Summer Wine Wine
Tasting Tasting
& CHEF
Amy Jones from Winebow Distributing and Sara Brewer from the Boisset Collection will be here to taste and guide you through a collection of European summer wines. In addition to the wine tasting Chef Russell Sleight will be in attendance to meet and mingle with everyone.
TUESDAY, JUN 4:00 - 7:00
Canoe Lodge
SATURDAYNIGHT
LIVE MUSIC NIC SAND
Saturday, May 31 Music kicks off at 6:30 p.m.
NIC IS ONE OF NORTH GEORGIA’S RISING STARS. HIS SOUND IS RAW, HIGH-ENERGY, AND FRESH, WITH A KILLER BLEND OF REGGAE, CLASSIC ROCK, BLUES, AND FUNK. TRUST ME, YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE SITTING ON THE DECK OVERLOOKING THE LAKE WHILE LISTENING TO NIC PERFORM.
COME GRAB DINNER AT THE BISTRO OR TRY OUT OUR NEW KITCHEN RIGHT ON THE DECK. ENJOY THE BAR ON THE DECK WITH LOCAL FAVORITES FROM REFORMATION BREWERY.
BRING YOUR FRIENDS, GRAB A DRINK AND ENJOY A NIGHT OF EXPERIENCING FIRSTHAND, WHY THIS IS BIG CANOE LIVING!
COLOR
Run or Walk
FRIDAY, JULY 4
8-10AM AT WILDCAT
FREE REGISTRATION TSHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST 75 REGISTRANTS
Registration
Join us at Wildcat for this year’s Color Run/Walk! Head down the Wildcat connector trail and end back at Wildcat where you are greeted with a burst of colorful dye if you choose. The event covers 3 miles of paved trails with just enough ups and downs to elevate your heart rate. Strollers and well-behaved dogs are welcome.
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Winning Team: Balls of Fire Players: Peter Gelbwaks, Lee Herman, Tom Littleton, & Joe Cook
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ONTHE COURSE WITHMIKE...
The first quarter of 2025 has been eventful and exciting, and we look forward to more excitement for the rest of 2025. Later this year we have the reopening of the clubhouse and more specifically the golf pro shop We have done our best to make the construction the least impactful to the golf operations and appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation as we have adapted and modified procedures and routines.
Speaking of modifications, we have moved most of the pro shop events to the fall, ensuring that we will have the pro shop and clubhouse back open and providing the best golfer experience possible Here are some dates to be aware of as they are different than the traditional Big Canoe golf calendar:
Men’s Super-Senior Club Championship: September 12 and 13
Men’s Senior Club Championship: September 19 and 20
Men’s Member-Guest: October 1-4
Women’s and Men’s Club Championship: October 17 and 18
Women’s Member-Guest: October 29-31
Based on the Amenity Satisfaction Survey from last fall, the following are our plans to enhance the golf experience here at Big Canoe
Concern:
Fees are too high for non-members and guests.
Remedy:
Our property owner/accompanied guest fee($88) is in line with the course comps in our area.
Bent Tree- $88
Crystal Falls- $82
Chestatee- $95
Achasta- $100
We have offered for sale a limited number of guest discount card for members to purchase to bring their accompanied guest rate down to $60. As of May 13th , we still have 7 of those cards left for 2025 They can be purchased in the golf pro shop.
Concern:
Challenge securing a tee time.
Remedy:
As of April 1 , Choctaw opened back into the course rotation, so we have our full 27 holes to operate. Beginning April 1 , Amenity members can book up to 3 tee times per day as were the rules prior to the renovations. st st
Most days of the week, we are double teeing meaning starting on two of the courses first thing in the morning allowing for more tee times in the morning when most of our golfers want to book a tee time.
Concern:
Opportunities to improve the condition of driving range
Remedy:
We have installed new mats at the driving range that allow golfers to use a tee and hit drivers
Once the grass begins growing we will move to a 3-week rotation of the driving range being on grass 2 weeks and mats 1 week to allow for proper grass growth and maintenance.
Concern:
Isolated concerns regarding staff professionalism
Remedy:
We have reconfigured the golf operations structure by changing the outside supervisor positions to Entry Level Assistant Golf
Professional positions. Rick Fiorillo and Josh LeFevre have been promoted to these positions along with starting the PGA program to work towards their Class-A membership in the PGA.
Professional staff has consulted 3 courses known for great service in order to observe their operations and gather ways we can improve our operations here at Big Canoe
Additional staff development is planned through more robust training, supervision, and a deeper promotion of the written Golf Operations Manual. We’ve also arranged to take key staff to observe the golf operations at
Atlanta Country Club, known as one of the finest operations in the Southeast along with a visit to Chick-fil-a headquarters for an in-depth look at their customer service strategies and goals, to improve our staff training
Concern:
Merchandise in the Golf Pro Shop
Remedy:
The trading post began with approximately 10% of the floor space dedicated to it. That number grew over a couple of years to about 50%.
Once we move back to the pro shop after renovations, we will return to an 90% golf, 10% trading post mixture so the primary focus of the golf pro shop is golf.
Please let me know if you have concerns about the golf operations here at Big Canoe and we look forward to seeing you out on the course this summer.
GCMUpdate Update
Jameson Marslender
Throughout the Southeast and Atlantic regions, golf courses have been experiencing a slower green-up than usual. Although the air temperatures have risen briefly to seasonal norms, the soil temperatures are lagging behind. This leaves warm-season turfgrasses in a state of limbo. They have mostly greened up, but are not vigorously growing yet. Their root systems are still recovering from a harsh winter. And the surging use of stored carbohydrates to break dormancy takes time to replenish. Areas that have not recovered from winterkill will be identified and sodded
It seems as though we are getting “April Showers” in May this year. This has hampered planned herbicide applications and interrupted our normal mowing practices. We capitalized on a few breaks in the rain over the last two weeks to spray for broadleaf weeds and POA annual on Choctaw. They are expected to die back over the next 10 to 14 days. Hopefully, Mother Nature delivers more dry days to come!
Community Chat
with the Property Owners Association Board and General Manager of the POA
June 11, 2025 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Big Canoe Lodge
There are no presentations, podiums or prepared agendas. This event is casual and unscripted. The Board and General Manager want to hear from you!
UNIVERSITY
HOW TO PLACE A CHAIR-SIDE ORDER
We have a NEW system for “chair-side” ordering at the pool, on the beach, and at the deck!
For best results, you will need to join the Beach Club wifi because cellular service is spotty in this location.
Wifi: Big Canoe Guest
Password: bigcanoe
New QR codes are installed at various locations throughout the beach To order, locate the QR Code closest to your location. Using the camera app on your phone scan the QR code.
Tap on the link that appears on your phone and the Clover app opens directly to the food and drink menu. Swipe up to view all the choices Tap the item on the screen you would like to order.
Order
Tap on the item you would like to order
1.There is an option to enter Special Instructions like “no Chives”.
2 You are also able to increase the number of this item you would like to order. As you add items you will see the price updated.
3.Click on ADD to Order
Completing your Order
Continue to add to your order
1. Continue to add items to your cart
2 At the bottom left corner of your screen, you will see the cost of your order
3.When you are finished adding items to the cart and are ready to submit your order, click on the cart icon at the bottom right.
4. You will see an order summary and click continue to cart
Paying for your Order
1.Provide your name and information so that your food can be delivered directly to you.
2. Click Continue to Payment.
3. Enter your payment information.
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THURSDAY, JULY 3
7-8:30pm
FRIDAY, JULY 4
8-10am 1-5pm 7-8:30pm
Acoustic Showcase at the Canoe Lodge
Color Run/Walk at Wildcat
The Deck at Lakeside Bistro: Steel Drums
Terraces Concert Series: Gimme Springsteen
Dog Park Committee: Patriotic Dog Parade at Diamond Dog 10am SATURDAY, JULY 5
CLUBHOUSE UPDATE
By Sam Harman
The clubhouse remains on schedule and within budget. The exterior is stonework is nearly complete. Interior trim work, tile and other finishes are in progress.
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