ComingSoon!
What a momentous week in Big Canoe's history!
We have moved out of the Clubhouse for our highly anticipated renovation, started construction prep, and opened a temporary golf pro shop. The clubhouse, previous pro shop, trading post, and locker rooms are now a closed construction zone. We will update you on the progress in Big Canoe Living and Board Meetings.
Our dedicated staff is also gearing up for the launch of Lakeside Bistro, a new bar and casual dining location. This vibrant space, located upstairs at the Beach Club and incorporating our food trailer, will offer a unique blend of local libations and fast-casual dining. We're excited to bring this new culinary experience to Big Canoe, providing our community with a convenient and enjoyable dining option. The experience will be much like Dominics in Ball Ground, where a dedicated food truck is located beside a dining and event space.
Our chef and back-of-house staff from the Clubhouse have brought some of your favorites from the Clubhouse kitchen and new seasonal menu options to the Lakeside Bistro.
Your patronage of the Lakeside Bistro is not just about enjoying a great meal; it's about directly supporting our Clubhouse staff and enabling them to stay at Big Canoe through the renovation project’s timeline. Your warm and generous support of our staff is greatly appreciated and makes a significant difference. Thank you!
Have questions? We are always happy to answer any additional questions at Ask the POA.
See you soon at Lakeside Bistro,
Scott Auer General Manager, Big Canoe POA
Our Menu Our Menu Reservations Reservations available available soon! soon!
WILDCAT REC | 12 - 5PM
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ROAD SLOUGHING REPAIR
Road work to repair the road sloughing on Petit Ridge Drive BEGINS SEPT 3. Once complete the road will resemble the recent project on Falcon Heights, pictured left.
Please use the detour map below to navigate around the area over the next few weeks. We will send an update once the work is complete.
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Sunday, September 15 3:00 pm 3:30 PM ARRIVE AT WILDCAT PARKING AREA ARRIVE AT TRUIST PARK 5:00 PM ENJOY BBQ BUFFET IN THE TOP OF THE TERRAPIN PRIVATE PRE-GAME AREA. OVERLOOK PRE-GAME FESTIVITIES AT BATTERY. 7:00 PM TAKE SEATS IN DIAMOND CORNER
DEPART FROM WILDCAT 5:15 PM FIRST PITCH 7:10 PM 11:00 PM RETURN TO WILDCAT
FOOTBALL,FALLTEMPS,AND THEBIGCANOEGENERALELECTION
DEARVOTERS,
As we turn the corner from summer to fall, now begins Big Canoe Election season! We are excited to bring forward 3 candidates for your voting consideration to fill 2 POA Board of Directors openings for the 2025-2027 term in this 2024 election cycle.Elton Gogolin and Tim Moran will complete their terms this year We thank Elton and Tim for their outstanding leadership and commitment to our Big Canoe community
The Election Committee mission statement is: “Build a pipeline of qualified candidates, coordinate with the POA staff to support fair elections, and build awareness of the election process to support an informed voter turnout.”
Following our bylaws and election cycle processes, a candidate information session was held in June with the current POA Board members and interested property owners who listened to the role and responsibilities of being a board member, participated in Q & A, and concluded with networking Interested property owners received candidate information packets, and if interested in running were vetted through our eligibility process and background checks
The 3 candidates were announced at the July 13 Town Hall: James “Jim” Conneely, Rich McLeod, and Mike Volk. You can read about the candidates by clicking on the buttons at the end of their page..
We’vepartneredwithPOACommunicationstodelivertimelyelectioninformationusingvarious mediaplatforms:POAbillingstatements,email,digitalmonitorsandprint,flyersandbanners.
IMPORTANT: Update your Profile before November 1st to receive your ballot to vote. To update your profile please visit this link for a how-to video. A tutorial video on how to update a profile is available at https://vimeo.com/835882727
October 1st – November 15th Official Campaign Period
October 15
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November 8
November 10
November 30
December 7
Fireside Chat moderated by John Seferian (Video only)
Smoke Signals Q &A moderated by Phil Anderson (Streaming/In Person)
Ballots go out to eligible property owners
Informal Candidate Meet & Greet (In Person)
Ballots due by 5pm to Maudlin & Jenkins
Winning Candidates announced at Annual POA Board Meeting
James F. “Jim” Conneely, PhD
POA Board of Directors Candidate
Please explain what motivates you to want to serve on the Big Canoe Board of Directors.
My personal philosophy is that I have a responsibility to be involved in the community in which I live After serving on the Finance, Audit, and Risk Committee of the POA from 2020 through 2023 and completing Leadership Big Canoe in April, I have developed a strong working knowledge of Big Canoe’s overall picture. Our Big Canoe issues parallel those I faced in 43 years of senior-leadership positions, including as president and as vice president of various universities. My motivation is to contribute my professional experience to a strong POA board for the long-range betterment of our community As a board member, I would be dedicated to transparency, long-term financial planning, and to continue our status as the community of choice in North Georgia
I offer current, real-world management expertise in needs that echo those in Big Canoe, including finance and longterm financial planning, staffing, food and beverage, grounds and landscaping, water and other utilities, housing and rental units, roads, security, mutual aid agreements, and more. I have spent my entire professional career overseeing multi-million-dollar projects with operating budgets of over $60 million and approximately 2000 employees in colleges, a country club (Arlington Association Country Club Board), and residential complexes in both rural and urban environments
What is important to remember when you try to convince others of your point of view when it differs from the larger group? Give an example of when you experienced this and the result.
I recently retired after working in higher education, most recently as a vice president at the University of North Georgia Dramatic changes are affecting our universities the obvious ones include cost, curriculum, and the financial challenges of declining enrollment But huge social changes are affecting campuses as well Everyone has differing opinions
I was able to successfully navigate these issues by using a calm demeanor and utilizing facts and statistics to guide discussion and outcomes My employers and employees appreciated that I could talk not only about high-level planning, but also explain how various options would affect the individual With a thorough understanding of interrelated complex issues, I was able to use facts and data to bring groups to a mutual understanding My successes in these endeavors have led to me serving as a parttime Senior Consultant for the Association of Governing Boards, conducting workshops on best practices for governing boards and providing executive coaching for new college presidents.
What are your top two strengths and/or values you bring to the board?
a) As the head of divisions and institutions in my career, my greatest strength has been collaborating with my teams and with boards to develop strategic plans, devise more effective operational structures, and create innovative programs, then leading the efforts for bringing those visions to fruition I do not believe in change simply for the sake of change, but when warranted for the good of the organization or community, I have excelled at moving projects from ideas to successful completion.
b) My personal style and experience allow me to speak with individuals of all backgrounds and viewpoints, respecting and hearing other opinions and integrating those into the whole I use strategic planning concepts to engender understanding, compromise, and forward-looking decisions
Rich McLeod
Rlmcleod51@gmail.com | 770-815-2847
POA Board of Directors Candidate
Please explain what motivates you to want to serve on the Big Canoe Board of Directors
Two key motivations for me wanting to serve on the POA Board are preserving and enhancing the “sense of community” that defines the character of Big Canoe, and that we effectively implement our high-level strategic objective of continuous improvement of amenities and infrastructure
Joy and I absolutely love Big Canoe and expect to live out the rest of our lives here. Continuous improvement of our amenities and infrastructure is necessary for our quality of life now and in the future, and for preservation of our property values We want to live in a “quality” community
Recently I was involved in a serious auto accident with significant injuries. The outpouring of concern, prayers and love I experienced from the Big Canoe Community was beyond compare and made me realize the value and importance of a “sense of community” I’m dedicated to seeing that we never lose that attribute of Big Canoe According to our Mission Statement, we are primarily a residential community, not a resort. We need to be diligent and vigilant in making decisions that value residents’ experiences and involvement, and build community
What is important to remember when you try to convince others of your point of view when it differs from the larger group? Give an example of when you experienced this and the result.
In convincing others with a different point of view, I have found that the two most important things to remember: LISTEN, and make DATA BASED Decisions. It’s very important to listen and fully understand the viewpoint of others. If we are listening carefully and proactively, often the differences are smaller than we thought, and solutions are easier than we thought
The Strategic Planning Committee, which I served as chairman, was intentionally composed of a diverse cross-section of Big Canoe property owners The result was a wide diversity of different viewpoints We all learned that the more and better we listened to other people’s viewpoint, the closer we came to consensus and good decisions.
We relied heavily on a wide variety of fact-based data to make decisions, and not base them on personal opinion, individual social media posts or non-fact-based sources We utilized focus groups, interviews and a Voice of the Community survey developed and implemented with the help of an outside professional consulting company to ensure we used data-based facts in making decisions
What are your top two strengths and/or values you bring to the board?
My top two strengths and/or values I bring to the Board are Experience and Leadership My experience includes senior executive leadership of a complex, global division of a Fortune500 company including: operations, finance and change management I’ve “run” a complex organization It also includes 10 years of management consulting, focusing on Strategic Planning and Business Performance Improvement
Prior board experience includes serving on various non-profit Boards including the Windward WCSA (their POA), a similar sized community in Alpharetta
Mike Volk
Board of Directors Candidate
Explain what motivates you to serve on the Big Canoe Board of Directors
After spending 25 years visiting family in Big Canoe, we relocated here 4 years ago after we realized we had found our peaceful mountain community. I am eager to leverage my professional expertise to represent Big Canoe Homeowners as a POA Board Member. Throughout my career I effectively managed multimillion dollar budgets, skills I am confident would greatly benefit Big Canoe and its Homeowners
What is important to remember when you try to convince others of your point of view when it differs from the larger group? Give an example of when you experienced this and the result.
The introduction of license plate reader cameras at UGA was initially met with resistance from the Administration, which did not perceive the benefits as justification for the cost Nonetheless, following a thorough investigation and a presentation of the benefits, including revenue generation and enhanced safety and security, two camera systems were acquired, leading to a full deployment of the fleet.
As HOA President, I presented a 10-year strategic plan to the HOA Board, initially receiving skepticism but ultimately gaining approval by demonstrating the long-term cost savings of prioritizing proactive repairs, replacements and maintenance. By the time of my departure, we were 5 years into the plan and significantly ahead of schedule
What are your two top strengths and/or values you bring to the board?
My experience spans over 25 years in Law Enforcement, more than 10 years managing UGA’s Campus Construction and Maintenance and 12 years as President of a 700 Home HOA in Gwinnett County.
I was a Volunteer Fire Fighter for over 10 Years in Pennsylvania, and I recently joined the Big Canoe Fire Department My community involvement also includes serving on the Big Canoe Governance Documents Review Task Force and Graduating from Leadership Big Canoe.
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Sweet Sassafras Boutique
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The bonded bar co.
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The Silver Lining Jewelry Co.
Bare Body And Skin Care
BEautiful Face Painting
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Black Bear Project
Black Bear Woodworks
Borne Unique Jewelry
Brick Mill Trading
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Dancing Dragon Designs LLC
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Unbroken Linx
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Jess B's Bloody Mary Mixer
Leaf Guard
Luke + Lils
Magnolia Charms
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Mary Kay
Cralen Arts
Whiskey Shine
Woodlands by Schulman
My Escape Soaps
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OCTOBER 23RD - 25TH
FRIDAY AT4:30PM 18 OCTOBER
$20 Ticket price perperson
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Movement Disorders will include a Panel Presentation about the latest research, new treatments and tools to assist in a better quality of life for people with movement disorders with a focus on Parkinson's. Marie Head, President Parkinson's Foundation, Georgia Chapter will moderate the presentation.
Dr. Jack Shen, Neuro Disorders at Wellstar Rachel Scarboro, Do Technology Speciali
Maria Walker, Speec motor disorders, spe led by Katy Chancellor-Bak Therapeutic Services To register contact education.bigcanoewc@gmail.com or go to bcwell.org
Movement Disorders Seminar Movement Disorders Seminar
The Wellness Collaborative Education Pro “Movement Disorders: Focus on Parkinso from 1 to 3 pm at the Big Canoe Chapel’s
Parkinson’s Foundation Georgia Chapter President Marie Head will moderate the panel discussion of movement disorder professionals Joining Head will be Neurologist and Medical Director of Movement Disorders with Wellstar Health System Dr. Jack Shen, Occupational Therapist and Assistive Technology Specialist with Georgia Tech’s Tools for Life Program Rachel Scarboro, Speech Swallow Specialist with New Beginning Therapeutic Services Maria Walker, and Physical Therapist and Owner of New Beginning Therapeutic Services Katy Baker
While Head is a Parkinson’s Foundation chapter president, the presentation will address movement disorders in general as well as Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Head explained, “Each expert will discuss diagnoses, treatments and updates on any new treatments for movement disorders ”
The Parkinson’s Foundation website notes that “ a 2022 study revealed that nearly 90,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in the U.S. each year. This represents a steep 50% increase from the previously estimated rate of 60,000 diagnoses annually ” Yet sometimes symptoms that may seem Parkinson’s-related may not be caused by Parkinson’s Disease at all.
Head said, “the symptoms can be very different for each individual People sometimes assume that tremors are a sign of PD, and that’s not always true, the same for speech issues mber of movement disorders, and the panel will wer questions and provide handouts.
nt disorders and their care partners who attend the ng that they “ are not alone and that there are ere to find them.” Registration for the event is cCormick Hall is accessible by elevator.
ase visit the Wellness Collaborative Education l education.bigcanoebc@gmail.com
Dog costume contest Dog costume contest and parade and parade
DRESS YOUR PUP IN HIS OR HER BEST COSTUME FOR OUR ANNUAL BIG CANOE DOG COSTUME CONTEST AND PARADE AT THE DIAMOND DOG PARK.
SEPARATE LARGE & SMALL DOG COSTUME CONTEST CATEGORIES
MOST CREATIVE COSTUME
PUP AND PARENT LOOK-ALIKE COSTUME
MOST HILARIOUS COSTUME
WINNERS COMPETE IN THE BEST IN SHOW FOR THE TOP PET GRAND PRIZE.
Registration for all dogs begins at 2 PM. Small dog parade begins at 2:45 PM. large dogs will follow.
HALLOWEEN PARTY STILL YOUNG AT HEART
JOIN US FOR OUR SIXTH ANNUAL
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MONDAY, OCT. 28, 5PM, CANOE LODGE
COME DRESSED UP IN YOUR FABULOUS HALLOWEEN COSTUMES OR NOT COME IN JUST ENJOY WATCHING THE REST OF US BE SILLY. BRING YOUR DRINK CHOICE. THERE IS A FIVE DOLLAR COVER CHARGE THAT WILL HELP US PAY FOR THE EVENT. LOTS OF FUN PRIZES GAMES, AND AS ALWAYS, SOME SPOOKY SURPRISES UP OUR SLEEVE...
IF YOUR LAST NAME BEGINS WITH AN A THROUGH N, PLEASE BRING AN APPETIZER . IF YOUR LAST NAME BEGINS WITH AN O THROUGH Z PLEASE BRING A DESSERT. SPECIAL PRICES AWARDED FOR HALLOWEEN THEMED APPETIZERS AND DESSERTS.
The Joys of Fall
InBigCanoeourblackbearsarepreparingfor winter They are scouting out good places to make their winter dens in September and October Those spots may be in ditches covered with brush, underneath fallen root balls, inside culverts, and occasionally in cozy crawl spaces under a Property Owner’s deck. Any place where they can create a comfortable bedding spot to spend their drowsy winter months. For pregnant females, thatshelteredareaisalsowheretheywillbirth and nurse their two or three newborn cubs untilwarmerspring breezesarrive.
But other important responsibilities must be addressedbeforewinter’ssofthibernationsets in.Bears especiallyfemaleswhomatedinthe June/July period must gain a lot of weight to carry them through foodless winter months. A pregnant black bear will need to consume about 25,000 calories per day to be ready to nurse healthy cubs For human weight watchers, that’s about 10 times the average person’s daily intake If Mama Bear finds enoughtoeat,she’llbereadytostartabrief8week gestation period around the first of December until tiny 8-ounce cubs are born at theendofJanuary.
(The pregnancy will end early and her fertilized eggs will harmlessly disintegrate if themother’sfoodsupplyhasbeeninsufficient toprovidesustenancefor thecubs.)
Bears in Big Canoe’s fall season have to be voracious eaters. In addition to their favorite menu of acorns, their keen sense of smell will direct and drive them to find garbage, bird feeders,petfood,greasygrills,orevenedibles inside cars or behind garage doors A fresh pumpkin on an October front porch is an attractive treat, even if the bright, smelly orangefruitsportsasmilingface.
We know that bears are very intelligent animals. They will remember where they find food, and they will return to those sites when they are hungry. And they’re always hungry. A bearthatlinksfoodwithadwellingorproperty becomes a dangerous threat to the people who live there. “A fed bear is a dead bear” is not just a somber slogan. It’s a call to be attentive guardians of those remarkable animalswhosharetheirforestwithus. Please be BearWise and help to personify Big Canoe’s founding message, ”Living in HarmonywithNature”
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