DECEMBER 2022 www.diamondheadms.org VOL. 39 NO. 12
By Ernie Knobloch
President’s Report For December 2022
As of December 1, 2022, your green and white ID card is no longer valid. We have been reminding everyone of this change for the last several months. If you’re a member in Good Standing, go to the concierge desk in the lobby of the Club to have a new card made. There is no cost for the new card and the desk is manned during regular business hours M – F and also 9-12 noon on Saturday and Sunday. You can use the picture that’s already on file or supply a new picture. The new card has a magnetic strip on the back that allows us to scan your account for upto-date information. If you’re a member in Good Standing you automatically receive a discount on items that you purchase. The NEW card will be required for entrance to the pools next swimming season. Information on the new cards will be updated every night to reflect any change in status of your account. Annual dues have NOT INCREASED and, if you pay the
total of $646 before the end of the business workday on January 31, 2023, you will receive $40 of credits that will appear on your account. When scanning your new ID card in order to pay for a purchase, the credit will appear, and you can use the credit to help pay for the purchase. This will eliminate the use of the four $10 gift cards that were used in the past. The POA owns the land, building and contents of the Lazy Gator. The POA is required by the “Takeover Agreement” to have a restaurant in that area. The “Takeover Agreement” is the document that outlines what the developer turned over to the POA years ago. It’s possible that there will be a name change of this facility by the time you read this. The building has needed various updates for several years and the POA recently started repairs and remodeling at a cost of around $90,000. If you pay your annual 2023 fees for golf, tennis or pickleball by the end of the workday on December 15, 2022, the fee is the same as the 2022 listed fee. This does not apply to the trail fee. Annual membership fees, in their respective category, have increased minimally to help cover inflation costs. If you pay through ACH install-
ments, this will automatically continue, and monthly rates will adjust per the 2023 fee schedule. Our annual membership fees are still one of the best values in the country. Golf credits in the Pro Shop will not carry over to 2023. The last day to spend the credits is December 26, 2022. The 12 Days of Christmas Sale in the Pro Shop will run from December 6 – 17. Holiday hours are as follows: • POA offices Closed December 25 and 26 and January 2 • Golf Shop Christmas Eve Closes 1 p.m., Christmas day Closed, New Year’s Eve 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. New Year’s Day 10 a.m. -5 p.m. • Latitude 30 Christmas Eve 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. (food service closes at 1 pm) Christmas Day Closed New Year’s Eve 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. (food service until 5 p.m.) New Year’s Day 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (soup and sandwiches only) • Oak Room Closed December 24 - January 5, 2023 • Tennis Office Closed December 24, 25 and 26, plus New Year’s Eve • Ship’s Store Christmas Eve Close at 12 noon, Christmas Day Closed, New Year’s Eve Close at 12 noon, New Year’s Day Closed We are once again hosting the Hancock County Chamber Business After Hours on Thursday,
December 15, in the ballroom from 5:00 – 7:00. It’s our opportunity to showcase The Club to local businesses. We usually
have about 50 people attend. By the time you read this, the Christmas lights on the walking trail in front of the Club should be working. This
is a great place for family photos and has a drop box for letters to Santa. Be sure to include a self-addressed stamped en-
• See PRESIDENT Page 4