MeettheCandidatesTime!
It is mid-October, so it is time for all property owners to join us in preparing for the 2024 Board of Directors election. Our team has been hard at work developing this year's ballot packets The candidates are out campaigning. And now it is your turn! We have laid out all the important steps, activities, and key dates for you in this special edition of Big Canoe Living.
1. Take a moment to check that your Big Canoe profile has the correct mailing address and that you are a member in good standing by paying all previous balances due by October 31.
2 Make sure you mail back every ballot you receive and carefully follow the instructions. The number of properties you own equals the number of ballot packets you receive. Return every ballot you receive in each packet using the postage-paid envelopes included with each ballot packet. 1 property = 1 packet, 2 properties = 2 packets, and so on. Note: Lot only = 1 vote, Lot with Dwelling = 2 votes. Big Canoe's votes are property-based, not individual person-based.
3 Know your candidates to make an informed vote You will find links to each candidate's recent fireside chat video and this year's Smoke Signal's Candidate Q & A in this week's Big Canoe Living. You also have the opportunity to meet the candidates live at the Big Canoe Lodge on Nov. 10 from 4 - 6 pm for an informal wine and cheese event hosted by the Election Committee
For detailed election information, a note about your incredible generosity for Hurricane Helene relief efforts from Chief Ricky, and ways to give back this holiday season, please read on, dear neighbors. A quick reminder to please complete the 2024 Amenity Satisfaction Survey sent via email earlier today. Thank you for the gift of your time completing the survey.
Delaine
Cheers, Delaine Faris Communications & Community Engagement Director
Voting is property-based and requires the signature of at least one owner or Co-owner. Couples and Co-owners receive only one ballot per property.
OCT 1NOV 15
OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN PERIOD
MEET THE CANDIDATES WINE & CHEESE EVENT CANOE LODGE 4:00-6:00PM NOV 8 NOV 10
BALLOTS MAILED TO ELIGIBLE PROPERTY OWNERS
DEC 4
BALLOTS DUE BY 5PM TO MAUDLIN & JENKINS
WINNING CANDIDATES
BOARD MEETING AT BIG CANOE CHAPEL AT 10AM DEC 7
ANNOUNCED AT ANNUAL POA
If you have any questions please submit them to Ask the POA.
ASK THE POA
C T I O N
E L E
Hurricane Helene Event
Big Canoe Publics safety began planning for the arrival of Helene upon the initial notification of the hurricanes path being projected into Georgia. The Big Canoe community being heavily wooded and the forecasted strong winds and heavy rainfall the potential for tree fall and extended power loss became the immediate concern. Members of the senior management team including all involved department managers and members of Big Canoe Volunteer Fire Department began daily meetings to plan for the arrival of this storm that was classified by the NWS as “unprecedented”. The final day prior to the projected landfall involved many meetings and conference calls to arrange additional staffing and communicate with our county partners to ensure there were clean communication pathways prior to the arrival of the storm.
Due to the storm’s arrival in the North Georgia area around 5:00AM Public Safety had a report time of 4:00AM on September 27 for all staff and Big Canoe volunteer Firefighters. Prior to the arrival of the storm the Public Safety Emergency Operations center was staffed in preparation to manage the response effort, Public Works department had two crews on standby, and the staff and volunteer firefighters had established five teams ready to deploy to help clear roadways and respond to whatever emergencies that may arise A few of our teams were dispatched to clear some trees early in the morning prior to the arrival of the worst weather. Helene made its arrival to Georgia with a fury and continued the damage that began in Florida through south and central Georgia. The initial path projected began to change and by 9:00Am it was clear that the path of Helene was headed slightly to our east Big Canoe did have a few trees that fell due to the winds however overall our community was spared the potential disaster that Helene could have created. By 9:30Am we had officially dodged the storm and all units on standby in Big Canoe were released to return to their normal duties.
Ricky Ricky Jordan, Director of Public Safety
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F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N A N D L I N K S T O O U R Z O O M C L A S S E S , P L E A S E V I S I T T H E O N L I N E C A L E N D A R
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* C L A S S E S I N G R E E N A R E A D D I T I O N A L F E E C L A S S E S
Fridays
RACQUETMEMBERS for
Join us for Round Robin Pickleball & Tennis Play on Fridays during the Fall season. No registration required! Beer, wine, & heavy hors d'oeuvres provided Friday, 25 October 2024
Event starts at 5:00 pm
John Murphy became a certified Coach/Instructor by the Professional Pickleball Registry in 2023 after playing Pickleball for several years in Big Canoe. John holds multiple clinics, drill sessions, and private lessons for players from beginners with zero racquet experience to ex-tennis players making the transition to Pickleball. Those who attend any of these events will leave wanting more!
Coach Murphy played tennis for 25 years and was an A-level league player, coach, and instructor for ALTA in the organization’s earlier days. He has carried these skills onto the Pickleball court and dreams of gaining more students and growing the interest in Pickleball to greater heights in Big Canoe.
John believes firmly in the “well-rounded” athletic philosophy where kids are exposed to a variety of sports and allowed to make their own choices of which to pursue on a more competitive level. Coach Murphy has competed as an All-State offensive lineman and tennis state–qualifier in high school. Collegiate and post-collegiate included competitive lacrosse, rowing, and road cycling. Recreationally, he was a skydiver, a commercial softball player, and a long-distance cyclist.
John looks forward to serving the needs of Big Canoe and growing the Pickleball amenity.
North Georgia Mountains Spectacular Seniors
PICKLEBALL EVENT
If you’re 70 or over and would like to register for the event, call the Pro Shop at 706-268-3367. Lunch at the Lakeside Bistro following. Racquet members play for free, and there will be a $5.00 fee for non-members and guests. (Lunch cost is not included). We hope to see you there!
Thursday,24October 11:00am-1:00pm
Big Canoe Racquet
706-268-3367
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2:00 *MEN’S 4.0+ TENNIS ROUND ROBIN
4:00 *MEN’S 3.0-3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN
4:00 MONDAY NIGHT BOCCE MIXED OPEN PLAY (OCT 21 OCTOBERFEST EVENT)
6:00 BEGINNER PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY
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10:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY 11:00 FALL FRIDAY AT RACQUET OCT 25
8:00 *MEN’S TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 3 0-3 5
10:00 PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY 10:00 *LADIES’ 3.0-3.5 TENNIS ROUND ROBIN 6:30 THRILLER PROJECT - OCT 19
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* R E Q U I R E S R E G I S T R A T I O N SPECIAL EVENT
Congrats to our 2024 Golf Club Champions!
JenniferJettonWomen’sChampion-
JeffTurnerMen’sChampion-
RobSzubaMen’sSeniorChampion-
BillBrownMen’sSuper-SeniorChampion-
SuzeeYoheWomen’sNetChampion-
JamesCarterMen’sNetChampion-
JamesCarterMen’sSeniorNetChampion-
MichaelHobbsMen’sSuper-SeniorNetChampion-
During the Clubhouse Renovation Big Canoe Bucks can be used as normal at the Golf Pro Shop.
We can place special orders from any of our vendors for items we do not have in stock within each vendor's guidelines for minimums and logo requirements. Items are non-returnable and are shipped to the Pro Shop but can be drop-shipped upon request.
Big Canoe Bucks can be used at the Racquet Pro Shop for any merchandise. Also, Golf Amenity Members will receive the 20% Member discount at the Racquet Club on everything except Tennis Rackets and Pickleball Paddles.
Big Canoe Bucks can NOT be used at the Lakeside Bisto, Wellness Center, or Marina.
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ThefollowingcanbefoundintheBigCanoeRulesandRegulati ManualunderSectionA.8.6.LakePetitBoatSpaceRentals.
First,anapplicantmustbeaBigCanoePropertyOwneringood standingtobeeligibletoexecutea“SlipRentalAgreement.”
InordertohaveaboatinaslipattheSouthMarina,therearetw waysinwhichthiscanbedone.
1.Placeyournameonthe“SlipWaitingList.”Currentlythereare167onthis waitinglist.ThisplacementcanbedonebycontactingDavidJacobs,Marina Specialist,706-268-3303,whoisattheMarinaonThursdaysandFridays.This “SlipWaitingList”canbefoundonthePOA’swebsiteoryoucanalwayscall Davidforanupdate.
2.Ifyouknowapropertyownerwhoalreadyhasasliprentalagreementand theyarewillingtotakeyouonasanequityowner,anaddendumtotheslip rentalagreementcanbemadebytheowneroftheagreement.Youmust remainonthesliprentalagreementfortwo(2)yearstohaverightofpassage intheeventthecurrentownerofthesliprentalagreementnolongerdesiresto ownthecraftorbecomesanon-propertyowner.Ifthishappensbeforetwo(2) yearstranspire,thenthesliprentalagreementterminatesandtheboatmust beremovedfromtheslip.Sobecominganequityownerdoeshaveitsrisk. Again,DavidJacobshandlessuchaddendums.
Apropertyownermaynottransfertheirsliprentalagreementtoapersonwhois purchasingtheirhome/property.Unfortunately,somepurchasingahome/property inBigCanoehavebeenledtobelievethiscanbedone.
Onelastitemtobeaddressedis“Whathappenswhentherenterofrecordbecomes deceased?”Inthiscase,thesliprentalagreementistransferredtothesurviving spouseifthespouseis,orbecomes,amemberoftheAssociationingoodstanding. Ifthereisnosurvivingspouse,theRentalAgreementmaybetransferredtoa partnerundertheconditionsoutlinedabove.Iftherearenoqualifyingpartners,the RentalAgreementwillterminateandtheslipwillbereturnedtothePOAfor reassignment.
John
JohnLipkowitz,MarinaManager
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Wildcat Rec Soccer Field
Sunday, Dec. 22
IVES BACK IVES BACK
Christmas Blessings
Big Canoe Chapel - Cousins Hall
Oct. 27, 2024
Christmas Blessings supports families in need in Pickens and Dawson County to help them provide a child with gifts this holiday season. Each Mon - Fri, 8 am - 4 pm, you can stop by the Christmas tree located in the Big Canoe Chapel's Cousins Hall choose an angel or ornament on the tree with a Christmas gift listed for purchase. Once you purchase the item bring it back to the tree and the Chapel will ensure it is received.
Casseroles to Go
Big Canoe Chapel Women’s Fellowship
Christmas Corner
Big Canoe Chapel Women’s Fellowship
Oct. 27, 2024
Nov. 17, 2024
10am - 11:45am
A variety of yummy casseroles will be sold during Stand Around and after the 10:30 worship service in Cousins Hall. Each casserole comes frozen with baking instructions. Make your holiday mealtimes easier with our wonderful casseroles.
Dec. 7, 2024
8:30am - 1pm
Come shop for all your holiday decorating needs at bargain prices. The sale begins early to accommodate the POA Town Hall Meeting in the Sancturary. The doors open at 8:30 and the sale resumes after the meeting is over with until 1:00 You will find "once-loved-but-no-longerneeded" Christmas trees, wreaths, garland, tree decorations, Santas, snowmen, reindeer, and everything Christmas Just follow the signs to downstairs McCormick Hall and enter a wonderland full of bargains.
Casseroles to Go
Big Canoe Chapel Women’s Fellowship
Dec. 7, 2024
8:30am - 1pm
Stop by December 7th before and after the POA town hall meeting at the Christmas Corner. There will be five mouthwatering choices - get one of each! Chicken Spectacular, Beef and Bean Chili, Unstuffed Peppers Casserole, Taco and Rice Casserole (gluten-free), and Sausage Muffins! Each casserole is $20cash, check or credit card Stock up for the holidays and support the Women's Fellowship fundraising efforts at the same time Profits go to helping local charities as they support women and children in need in north Georgia.
POABoard POABoard Meeting Meeting
Due to Clubhouse renovation, board meetings are available via livestream only through the end of 2024.
October 31, 2024
5:00 pm
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THE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMMITTEE IS ACCEPTING RESUMES TO FILL TWO OPEN POSITIONS ON THE COMMITTEE - COMPLETE THE DIGITAL FORM TO APPLY OR YOU CAN PICK UP A PAPER FORM FROM THE AECD OFFICE Application
VETERANS TRIP
JoinusforHunterArmyAirfield,theMighty8thAirForce Museum&FortStewart,Gatrip.OpeninvitationtoBig Canoepropertyowners,spouse/guest!Spaceis limited,registerASAP!ToregisterpleasecontactDavid Englishatbigbrownpilot@gmail.com
23-25 |
DOG COSTUME CONTEST & PARADE
Dressyourpupinhis/herbestcostumeforHowl-O-Ween. Winnerscompeteinthebestinshowforthetoppetgrand prize Registrationforalldogsbeginsat2pm $5 registrationfeeisrequestedtocovereventcost Contact SherryEvansatsrevans284@gmail.com
DIAMOND DOG PARK | SAT OCT 26 | 2:45 PM
Enjoylotsoffun,games,&spookysurprises!Costumes optional Bringyourchoiceofdrink $5chargeatdoor Last nameendswithA-Nbringappetizer,O-Zbringadessert IfattendingcontactSherryEvensat SRevand284@gmail.com
CANOE LODGE | MON, OCT 28 | 5:00 PM
