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Greetings,
It is almost time for the Primary Election Ballots to arrive in your mailboxes. We hope that throughout August, you are making the most of the opportunities to meet and learn about the six primary candidates seeking your vote At the bottom of the home page on Big Canoe POA's website, you'll find an election banner Clicking on it will take you to the election page, where you can view the Candidate Forum video and access profiles of each candidate, including their contact information. The profiles have also been printed in this month's Smoke Signals.
Ballot packets are estimated to begin arriving in mailboxes after Friday, August 15. Mailing the ballot to property owners is a requirement in Big Canoe's bylaws Please allow time for them to reach you through the US Postal Service You will receive a ballot packet for each property you own in Big Canoe. Please return every ballot you receive in the postage-paid envelope included in the ballot packets. Your ballots must be returned to Mauldin & Jenkins by the end of the business day on September 5. The four candidates who proceed to the general Board of Directors election will be announced by the end of the day, September 11.
Just a quick reminder, you are choosing up to four of the six primary candidates listed on your ballot The four candidates with the most votes proceed to the general Board of Directors election in November From this field of four, you will choose two candidates for a three-year term on Big Canoe's Board of Directors, replacing the positions of Terry Stewart and Mark Green, who have completed their terms.
Voting for our Board Directors is a critical responsibility that ensures Big Canoe continues to thrive and our property values keep increasing. Thank you for taking the time to carefully choose next year ' s Board leadership.
Cheers,
Scott Auer
Big Canoe POA, General Manager
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Pizza Night!
Let’s play Bocce!
FALL Bocce League Registration
Open from Friday, Aug. 1 and ends on Aug. 15, 2025.
Want to play but don’t have a team? Register as a substitute! Not a Member? Join Today! Visit our website and click on Memberships in the top right corner to submit a request to join Bocce.
League Play begins on September 8, 2025 and ends on October 25, 2025. Matches to be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5pm – 7pm. Championship to be held on Nov. 8, 2025. $25 per Player/Substitute
All players & subs must be Bocce Members
Clubhouse Update
PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE, AND DO NOT ENTER THE CLUBHOUSE, as we approach the last weeks of construction.
- Sam Harmon
ACADEMY CITIZENSPUBLICSAFETY
BigCanoePublicSafetystrivestodevelop programsthatfosteracloseworkingrelationship betweentheDepartmentandthecommunity. TheCommunityPublicSafetyAcademyisanew eight-weekprogramofferedtopropertyowners.
ParticipantswillexperiencethePublicSafety Departmentfirst-handbylearningaboutthe organization,theservicesweprovide,andthe valuablelifesafetyinformationthatincreases knowledgeofwhattodoinemergenciesand day-to-daytokeepyouandyourpropertysafe.
Participantswillalsohavetheopportunityto participateinsimulatedfirefightingandEMS scenarios,andwitnessfirsthandthelifeandwork ofthePublicSafetystationpersonnel.
TheCommunityPublicSafetyAcademy isaFREE,24-hourprogramdeliveredovereight three-hoursessionsthatprovidesamoreindepthunderstandingofPublicSafety,lifeand workinthestations,andthemanyfunctionsit serveswithinBigCanoe.
PROGRAM DATES
Fall Session begins September 9th
Big Canoe Fire Station
Community Public Safety Academy participants must live in Big Canoe, be at least 18 years of age, and pass a background check.
APPLYTODAY!
SpaceLimited ApplicationsDue byAugust15th
JOINTHEFINANCECOMMITTEE
TheFinanceandAuditCommitteeisseekingqualifiedcandidatesforthe2026-2028term
WhatWeDo
AdvisestheGeneralManagerandBoardon budgetandfinancialoperationmatters
Thecommitteemeetsmonthlyinadvanceof themonthlyPOABoardofDirectorsmeeting, andmembersreceiveanadvancepackage forstudy.
Membersmayalsobeaskedtoserveon subcommitteesfromtimetotimetoanalyze specificissuesorasliaisonstoother committees.
Occasionally,thecommitteemeetsinspecial sessionstoconsiderspecificitemsorprojects. Thecommitteewillmeetmorefrequently duringthebudgetreviewandapproval process.
Membersareencouragedandaskedto attendmonthlyPOABoardmeetings,aswell asTownHallandothercommunityeventsas theyarise,tostayabreastofcurrentissues
Newlyselectedmembersareexpectedto attendcommitteemeetingsbeforethestartof theirterminanon-votingcapacitytoobserve andlearnhowthecommitteeoperatesandto understandtheassumptionsanddetailsofthe comingyear’soperatingandcapitalbudgets
Requirements
Substantialbusinessandoperational expertise
Workingknowledgeoffinancial statements
Budgetanalysis
Cashflowmanagement
Abilitytodevotethenecessarytime
BasicunderstandingoftheBigCanoe Governancemodel(Participationin LeadershipBigCanoeispreferred,but notrequired.)
ThisisanimportantopportunitytoserveyourBigCanoecommunity Ifyouareinterested, pleasesubmitabackgrounddescriptionandresumebyAugust15toGeneMorgia,Committee Chair,byclickingthelinkbelow.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 27 11A.M. - 6P.M.
STREET FAIR WITH LIVE MUSIC | FOOD, FUN & KID’S ZONE | ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR extended hours
WOLFSCRATCH CIRCLE
INTERESTED IN BEING ONE OF OUR DOZENS OF VENDOR?
Spaces limited - must have a product on hand to sell to participate.
VENDOR APPLICATION >
FRIDAY, SEPT. 5
AT THE BIG CANOE MARINA
6:00PM - 8:00PM PROGRAMS, EVENTS, & CLUBS COMMITTEE Presents $40 per person
Set sail with your neighbors for an evening of good vibes, great views, and gourmet snacks as we cruise into golden hour!
Your ticket includes:
– A handcrafted charcuterie snackle box by Chef Russell
– Selection of wine, beer, or non-alcoholic beverages
– Breathtaking sunset views from the water
– The chance to mingle with old friends and make new ones in a beautiful setting.
Spaces are limited, and the boat will fill up fast—don’t miss the most relaxing, scenic social event of the season
Trunk -orTreat
Saturday, Oct. 25
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Wildcat Rec Soccer Field
Delight the children of Big Canoe and decorate your vehicle to give out candy for this year's Trunk or Treat!
VolunteertogiveoutCandy
End of End of Summer Summer
Beach Party Beach Party
REMOTE BROADCAST FROM THE BEACH CLUB FEATURING ALL THE HITS OF SUMMER TIME - SIMULCAST ON ALL ITG RADIO PLATFORMS
Big Canoe residents are
Join forest ecologist Jess Riddle for a look at the changes happening in Big Canoe’s forests what to worry about, what not to, and how residents can have a positive impact. Learn how to help keep our woods healthy and thriving! What’s Changing & How You Can Help FOREST HEALTH IN BIG CANOE:
UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS
It’stimeforourannualMembershipPotluckPicnic! Bringyourappetiteandadishtoshareaswekickoff the2025-26seasononTuesday,August12,2025 from5:30-7:30PMatTheLodgeatOldMilloffofCove Road Ridgerunnerswillprovidethemaincourseand beveragesagainthisyear.Costisonly$10,charged toyourlotuponregistration.
Participantsmustbe18yearsorolder.Abrief skinassessmentwillbeperformedbya medicalprofessional,focusingonexposed areassuchasthearms,hands,neck,andfeet.
PresentedbyPublicSafetyandtheWellness Collaborative.CPRAugust13.Allclassesbegin at9a.m.attheBigCanoeFireHouse. Registerbyemailing groups.bigcanoewc@gmail.com
BIG CANOE CHAPEL TERRACES CONCERT: THE MAD HATTERS
ThepremierTomPettyandtheHeartbreakers tributeact.Comprisedofrockveteransfrom theGeorgiaSatellitesandothernationaland regionaltouringacts,TheMadHattersdeliver apulse-poundingsoundandstageshowthat couldonlybematchedbyTomPettyhimself.
Tickets
MEN’S FELLOWSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT
HonoringtheHammillFamilyFoundation: 4-playerscrambleformatopentoallmenandwomen
Checkinbeginsat8am,shotgunstartat9am Includeslunch,fellowship,andprizes AportionoftheproceedsgoestoEagleRanch,Timothy House&NoLongerBound $125perplayer
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BENEFIT FASHION SHOW AUCTION & LUNCHEON
Plantojoinusforthisfundraiserwhichwillbeheldfrom 11amto2pmattheChapelinCousinsHall.Aftera delectable-platedlunchbySharpTopCaterers,served bysomeofourhandsomehusbands,youwillbetreated toafabulousfashionshowputonbyourveryown Feather&StoneBoutique Whileenjoyingdessert providedbyDeniseGiegerofLetThemEatCake,you’ll lovewatchingourWFmodelsastheysashaydownthe runway.$75perticket|$700pertableofeight
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LOVE IN A SHOEBOX
ThisyearBigCanoeChapelispartneringwithSamaritan’sPurse andotherchurchesintheareaandworldwideinOperation ChristmasChild(OCC) CaringindividualsthroughoutBigCanoe andthesurroundingareawillbepackingshoeboxesfullof qualitygiftsforchildreninneedallaroundtheglobe.Fall2025 shoeboxeswillbeavailableattheChapelandinthePostal facilityinBigCanoefromSeptember28throughNovember14th Justpickoneup,followtheinstructionsprovidedinthebrochure andchapelhandout Afteryouhavefinishedpackingtheoneor moreboxesjustreturnthemtotheBigCanoepostalfacilityor BigCanoeChapelnolaterthanNovember14th.
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