Thank you all for participating in the election of your Property Owners Association Board. For the Board, you have chosen me, Nancy Sislow as President, Trey Giarusso as Vice-President, Bill Blackwood as Treasurer and Meg Damiens as Secretary with Directors Stuart Nutting, Ronnie LaFontaine, Ernie Lee, Bob Pinot, Stuart Stromeyer, Michael Tubbs and Gary Becker as Ex Officio. We are all honored to have the opportunity to serve you, the members, by assuring that the amenities are maintained as presented to us, by assuring that your membership fees are wisely spent in contributing to
that end, and that the wonderful team who works so hard to accomplish that goal is well-supported. We all enjoyed the Member Appreciation picnic held at The Club after the election results were announced. Your POA team did a marvelous job of serving delicious burgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad and cole slaw, and cookies and brownies on a hot June afternoon. Everyone seemed to enjoy the company, comradery, and the joy of celebration in our beautiful club.
As you may know, Diamondhead was developed by the Purcell Corporation back in 1972 as a resort community, with the initial goal to serve those near the coast with a place to retreat during the hot summers or long weekends throughout
the year. This resort was designed to serve as many interests as were known then – people who loved being on the water and in the water, people who loved to fly, people who enjoyed tennis, people who played golf, and people who just enjoyed being outdoors all year round. Diamondhead (named so because it has the highest point along the Gulf Coast between Florida and Texas) has morphed over the years to become a full-time community with all the amenities of an outstanding resort. We are so fortunate to live here!
This Board, as all those that preceded it, is dedicated to maintaining the amazing amenities of this community for generations to come. I hope to share with you, in future reports, the
history of Diamondhead POA, trying to capture all that has transpired to make it the resort community it is today. And
in doing so, I hope to demonstrate the wonders of all we have and the benefits that membership holds for everyone here. Thank you for the opportunity to help keep Diamondhead amenities moving forward.
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE CLUB AT DIAMONDHEAD AND PROPERTY OWNER’S ASSOCIATION, INC.
May 20, 2024
A meeting of the Board was held at the Diamondhead City Council Chamber, Diamondhead, Mississippi. President Becker chaired the meeting and called it to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present were President Becker, Vice President Sislow, Secretary Tauzin, Director La Fontaine, Director Nutting, Director Ramirez, Director Lee. Absent: Ex-Officio Marthouse, Director Blackwood,
Treasurer James, Director Pineau. Also, present were GM Abadie, InHouse Counsel Jones, Legal Assistant Kinsley, and 12 POA members.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Minutes of the meeting of May 20, 2024, were approved by email vote completed on 2024.
APPROVAL/AMEND MEETING AGENDA – A motion to approve the aenda was made by V.P. Sislow and seconded by Director Nutting. Approved unanimously.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT – President Becker provided his report. COMMITTEE REPORTS – House
Committee: Decision to not use Toast to do the food inventory. The process is not feasible. Viewed the rugs being considered for the front entry into the Club.
Recreation Committee: The fencing around the pools is increasing interest in using the area for small parties. The ball machine for the Tennis Courts has been purchased and is in use. Continuing to increase the interest in pickleball.
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• COMMUNITY
East Hancock Library launches ‘Diamondhead Reads’
BY MArY GOBert
July is the month for fireworks and gathering together to celebrate our great country. Our community will kick off a celebratory event as well! Our first annual “Diamondhead Reads” event begins this month. What if everyone in the community read the same book, and then came together to discuss it? Let’s see what that would look like.
The “community reads” idea is national in scope, and the Hancock County Library System is promoting the initiative locally in Diamondhead. A committee has chosen a book and a path to begin our community reading journey. The book is My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver, by Martin
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Golf Committee: The Committee met May 13th. The minutes were sent to all committee members and the Board members
Facilities Committee: Committee: no report, Committee did not meet.
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT – GM Abadie provided his report.
POA MEMBERS COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS - No com-
Schreiber, a former governor of Wisconsin, who was his wife’s caretaker for several years. Diamondhead has been designated by the state as the first “Memory Loss Friendly Community” in Mississippi. This means Diamondhead supports those with memory loss and their caregivers in tangible ways, making this book a perfect fit. In the coming months, we hope to engage all book clubs, social clubs, private citizens, and even local high school students in this reading project. The library will purchase 100 books which can be shared in the community or you may purchase one. All proceeds from sales go to support the Alzheimer’s Association. The author will travel here at a later date to speak and interact with interested community members. Call the
ments.
REGULAR AGENDA –
2024-09 Motion to approve purchase and installation of steel roll-up door, not to exceed $7600.00. Motioned made by Director Nutting, Seconded by Director LaFontain. Passed unanimously.
2024-10 Motion to purchase replacement furniture for the pools. Not to exceed $6500.00. Motion proposed by Vice Pres. Sislow, seconded by Director Nutting. After discussion the motion passed unanimously.
POA MEMBERS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS – No
library at 228-255-4800 for information and watch this space in the coming months for updates.
On May 23, the Hancock County Library System, in conjunction with the United Way of South Mississippi held a community wide baby shower in Bay St. Louis. Vendors provided information on various topics, the Hancock County Health Foundation provided a Pack n Play or car seat to deserving moms, and a huge SHOUTOUT to Mr. Cliff Moran, who donated 5,500 (that is not a typo) bibs for the event. What a stupendous gift! Summer Reading continues through July for kids to register the books they’ve read through Beanstack on the library website. Prizes will be awarded at the end of July!!
Monday, July 1 and 15:
discussion.
NEXT MEETING – The next scheduled meeting will be Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. at the Diamondhead POA Community Center.
ADJOURN - A motion was made to adjourn by Director LaFontain, seconded by Director Nutting. Motion passed; the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Dennis Tauzin POA Board Secretary
Adult Acrylic Painting at 1:00. All materials and instruction is provided.
Monday July 8 and 22: Make and Take at 1:00. All materials and instruction is provided for different and fun crafts.
Wednesday July 10: Book Club at 10:30. July’s book is The Women by Kristin Hannah.
Thursday July 11 and Friday, July 19: Kids Acrylic Painting from 2:30-3:30. All materials and instruc-
tion provided for your budding Picassos!
Thursday July 11 and 18:
Conversational Spanish at 1:00. It’s all about talking in Spanish!
All Fridays in July: Sit and Be Fit at 10:30. This is an age appropriate stretching and strength workout. All Fridays in July: Crafts and Conversation at 12:30. Bring your craft and come have some conversation! See you at the library!
Diamondhead Lakes Incorporates Development into the DPOA
BY NANCY PerkINS
BY kAthrYN LeWIS
Diamondhead Artists present “Kids ART Adventure with the Masters” in partnership with the DH Library. ( front/back..l to r) Leandra Beckemeyer, Judy Schultz, Penny Crawford, Jackie Holly. Karen Keith, Carol Prats, Kathryn Lewis, Kathleen Buck, and Shanna Boyer. ( volunteers not pictured: Linda Gilmore, Ellen Black and Diane Altman). The Artists celebrate the
art of Masters like Van Gogh, Jackson Pollock, Walter Anderson, etc and the children create their version of the Masters art. The art is displayed in the Diamondhead Branch Library throughout June.
On May 31, Brandon Elliott of Elliott Homes LLC, the developer behind the new Diamondhead subdivision “Dia-
mondhead Lakes,” and Gary Becker, the then President and now the Ex-Offico of the Diamondhead Property Owners Association (DPOA), finalized the agreements to incorporate
the development into the DPOA membership. As we move forward, we are excited about our continued partnership with Elliott Homes and other developers.
Gary Becker and Brandon Elliot.
From left, Leandra Beckemeyer, Judy Schultz, Penny Crawford, Jackie Holly, Karen Keith, Carol Prats, Kathryn Lewis, Kathleen Buck, and Shanna Boyer.
Diamondhead Youth Traded Wi-Fi for Wi-Fry at Camp Tiak: Scouts Sizzled in the Great Outdoors. Diamondhead BSA Troop 210 marched off to Camp Tiak, bidding farewell to Wi-Fi and hello to Wi-Fry in a week-long adventure from June 2 to June 8, 2024. Scouts dove into new experiences, honed their skills, and earned merit badges faster than you could say “s’mores.” New friendships blossomed like wildflowers, and old ones rekindled by the campfire’s glow, as they braved Mississippi’s fickle weather, featuring everything from sunny skies to spontaneous rain dances. Despite the rugged conditions, Troop 210 thrived. Armed with new leak-free tents, scouts were finally free from midnight surprise showers. The camp staff harmonized scout songs with gusto (and some enthusiastic off-key notes). Scouts mastered skills from fire building to mosquito dodging, and the First Year Scouts embarked on their epic quest for the Scout Rank, filled with knot-tying, fire-starting, and compass-confusion adventures. Adventure awaited—and so did the band-aids! The scouts tackled the day’s heat like champs, cooling off with a swim in Tiak Lake and feasting on fried chicken that would have made Colonel Sanders green with envy. They faced a surprise weather remix of wind and rain, embarked on new adventures like canoe flipping (totally on purpose), and tested their wilderness survival skills (mostly hiding from
mosquitoes). Legendary Assistant Scoutmaster Chad leveled up to Range Safety Officer, ensuring scouts learned shooting sports with safety and style. Way to go, Chad!
On Wednesday, Troop 210 domi-
nated the Gaga ball arena, claiming victory over other troops and snagging the coveted Spirit Stick—a prize more sought after than Wi-Fi at camp! The scouts soaked up knowledge like sponges, diving into horsemanship, first
aid, canoeing, and the First Year Camper program. After a packed schedule, they squeezed in some epic game time until lights out. Victory, learning, and fun—Troop 210 did it all!
As the fourth day of camp wound down, a squadron of C-130s zoomed overhead, low and loud, giving everyone a much-needed jolt of energy and making them wonder if they were about to be drafted. (Shoutout to Troop 205 Long Beach, MS for the epic flyover coordination!)
The day was packed with aquatic adventures, epic Gaga ball battles, and a last-minute scramble to finish merit badges that had somehow slipped through the cracks. Friday’s mission: catching up on missed requirements—because who knew mastering a bowline knot could be so tricky?
The final feat was a 5-mile hike, supporting first-year campers and fostering troop camaraderie. Scouts demonstrated exceptional esprit de corps, singing songs learned throughout the week. With a sense of accomplishment, every scout yawned and slept soundly as the scoutmasters drove them home to Diamondhead. After a week filled with traditional scouting activities, Troop 210 successfully completed their expedition at Camp Tiak.
The Scoutmasters of BSA Scouts America Troop 210 extend heartfelt gratitude to all the parents and guardians for entrusting us with their children’s safety. This
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A Group photo of Diamondhead Scouts of BSA Scouts America Troop 210
Senior Patrol Leader James Johnson leads the Troop in Morning Colors.
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endeavor was part of our commitment to developing the leaders of tomorrow. These young men and women of Diamondhead successfully completed an arduous and adventurous week filled with outdoor activities and educational experiences second to none. We confidently affirm that these scouts are on the path to a promising future, representing the best of Diamondhead, Mississippi, and America.
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the MArINA At DIAMONDheAD
BY hArBOr MASter DIANNe SIMONSON
Ahoy MatesSummer is here, and it’s going to be a HOT one- Stay Cool and come enjoy the breeze on the Porch at the Marina. Due to the Exit closure, The Marina Ship store will be adjusting the hours of operation to: Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm. Friday, Saturday & Sunday 8am-6pm. During Inclement weather the Marina Ship store is CLOSED. Have a safe and sunny summer
Newly Made Troop Flag flies over Camp Tiak for the First Time.
Lifeline Discipleship Classes for all ages: 9 a.m.
Adult Christian Education Classes: 9 a.m. DISCIPLESHIP Group: 5:00 p.m.
** LOOKING AHEAD **
Women’s Self-Defense Class Summer Edition will specifically address keeping yourself safe during the college years. All women ages 18 and up are encouraged to attend. Teens 16 and up may attend with a parent or adult guardian. July 18 from 2 to 5 p.m. Free to all. Call 228-255-5556 to register.
Attention Parents of Pre-Schoolers
Little School is taking 2024-2025 registrations. After the 2024 summer break Little School will open on Monday July 29th Little School hours are 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Mon – Fri.
DIAMONDHEAD
METHODIST CHURCH
A Global Methodist Church 5305 Norma Drive Diamondhead, MS 39525 Office: 228-255-6888
Email: office@diamondheadmethodistchurch.com
Website: www.diamondheadmethodistchurch.com
Facebook: Diamondhead Methodist Church
Pastor: Dr. Dwight Ramsey Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Worship and Kid’s Zone
9:00 a.m. Sunday School Tuesday 8:00 a.m. men’s snacks and prayers. Thursday Bible Study: 4 to 5:30 p.m.
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L ADIeS BrIDGe PArt Y
The date for our July Bridge party is Friday 28, 2024 at the Country Club. Our arrival time is 9:15 and we shall begin playing bridge at 9:30. If you have any questions regarding Ladies Bridge Party, please contact Terre Settle at 255-9892 or Gay Young at 255-1528. The May winners were First Place Pat Burgoyne and Second Place Barbara
Pictured are the May winners Jerrie, Barbara, and Pat.
Gibbons. Our Special Prize went to Jerri Guidroz.
-- By Gay Young
thurDSAY MOrNING LINe DANCerS
Lessons and dancing, led by Molly, will be held from 10:00 -11:00 am on THURSDAYS at the DIAMONDHEAD COMMUNITY CENTER. New solid flooring and a huge space. Plenty of room for social distancing. Everyone is welcome. Great exercise, great fun, $1 room rental per person, per session. FOR DETAILS OR CANCELLATIONS, see our web site: https://sites.google.com/site/getmoving12345678/
-- By Molly Kooney
MOST HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH
9062 Kiln Delisle Road Pass Christian, MS 39571 228-255-1294
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.; Sunday 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. and other times by appointment.
Adoration: Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE PINES
309 Highway 90 Waveland, MS. 39576 228-467-6771
Pastor Brock Cain
Services every Sunday morning are at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday School for children and adults at 9:00 a.m.
Every Wednesday we offer Bible study at 1 p.m.
OLD TOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PCUSA
114 Ulman Ave.
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
Pastor: Rev. Richard T. Gillespie, Th.D. (256)443-4100
Worship, 10 a.m.
Adult Sunday School, 9 a.m.
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PeO ChAPter u
Diamondhead Chapter U PEO (Philanthropic Education Organization) donates $500 to Hancock County Magdalene House. Cheryl Doyle, Recording Secretary ( Chapter U) delivers check to Diane Bennet, Director of Magdalene House, supporting and empowering women.
Diamondhead PEO( Philan-
thropic Education Organization) Chapter U initiated three new members in May: Robin Mitterer, Brenda Geier, and Robin Gaines.
PEO Diamondhead Chapter U donates $500 to the Women’s Resource Center.
Cheryl Doyle ( 2nd from left), Chapter U Recording Secretary , presents the $500 donation to
the Staff and Volunteers at the Gulf Coast Women’s Resource Center. PEO (Philanthropic Education Organization) is interested
in bringing women increased opportunities for higher education.
--By Kathryn Lewis
Cheryl Doyle and Diane Bennett.
Robin Mitterer, Brenda Geier, and Robin Gaines.
Cheryl Doyle presents $500 donation to Staff and Volunteers at Gulf Coast Women’s Resource Center.
The Diamondhead Democrats, Progressives, Independents Alliance (DDPIA) will hold its July meeting on Thursday, July 18 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church located at 5303 Diamondhead Circle. Meet and greet time is followed by a business meeting and a featured speaker. Past speakers include the Diamondhead City Manager, the Hancock County Library Director, the Hancock County Schools Superintendent, the Diamondhead Mayor and many more informative speakers. DDPIA is a fun and inclusive group that welcomes you to join us.
-- By Gerry Gilbert
Dh GeAux hIkING CLuB
It’s definitely beach and flip-flop weather… but it’s also a great time for hikes along shady trails listening to bird-calls. And that’s what we’ve been doing, starting at the Sandhill Crane Refuge, Gautier, MS. in late May. We didn’t see any cranes, but we walked through an abundance of pitcher plants along a pine-shaded trail. Lovely morning followed by lunch at Phonecia in Ocean Springs. Drove home along the beach… yeah… that’s why we’re here…
We also explored Overlook at Old Fort Bayou in Ocean Springs, a new trail. This trailhead is hard to spot as it starts off the parking lot of the Inlet Condos; but it’s a nice, shady loop that provides glimpses of the bayou. Didn’t see much wildlife (other than an abundance of flying insects), but enjoyed the short trail followed by lunch at the Blue Dog in Ocean
Overlook at Old Fort Bayou Sign and Trail 2024 with Geaux Hiking Club
Springs (always a good bet.)
Annnd we returned to the History Museum of Mobile for some “indoor hiking” to avoid the heat. This time we started on the sec-
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Buttercup Flats Fire 2024 with Geaux Hiking Club
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ond floor, since we spent all of our time on the first floor during our previous visit. Of special interest was the exhibit featuring hats and head-gear from around the world. Our lunch at Dauphin’s on the 34th floor of the historic Trustmark Bank building was again outstanding, with a spectacular 360-degree view of Mobile and environs.
In mid-June we headed for Buttercup Flats in Wiggins with the anticipation of viewing the emerging pitcher plants. What a surprise to find scorched vegetation for miles. And while the large trees and lofty pines were singed, it was the low underbrush and (sob) the pitcher plants that were turned to piles of brown leaves surrounded by blackened logs and stumps. After a short hike along an access road, we headed for lunch at Fat Daddy’s. It was “burger day” which meant that along with a buffet loaded down with sides like mac ‘n cheese, greens, baked beans and salads, we all were provided a giant burger (must’ve been a whole pound of
meat). As we noshed and discussed the fire-damaged forest, we told our waiter where we had been and what we saw. He asked a group seated nearby if they knew anything about the fire. It turned out that they were US Forest Service personnel who confirmed that the fire had been a “controlled burn” to remove excess undergrowth and promote rejuvenation of ferns and grass. They assured us that the pitcher plants will be back next spring. Our Ship Island Boat Trip & Exploration took place in late June, so that adventure will be covered in a future article. With several of us planning to travel during the next month, we decided to suspend hikes until August. We will re-convene on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, Kanaka Room, DH Country Club 6:00pm to make plans. Of course, there may be hikers who will announce “popup hikes”. For information on
those, please visit our Facebook page, DH Geaux Hiking. If you aren’t a member, just ask to join, answer a couple of easy questions (e.g. Do you like to hike?) and the admin will let you in. Until then… Geaux
Hiking… make some memories… take some pictures…get ready to tell some stories!
-- By Sheila Edwards
Buttercup Flats Fire 2024.
Hikers at Blue Dog 2024.
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DIAMONDheAD WOMeN’S CLuB
The theme for our DHWC is Supporting & Celebrating Women. The objective of this club shall be to promote an informed and active interest in the civic, social and moral welfare of the community: to serve the community through the dedication of time and energy for worthy purposes; and to undertake and complete one or more charitable, humanitarian or social welfare projects each year. Our meetings (we do not meet in June, July, or August), are held
the first Wednesday of each month from September to May, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Diamondhead Country Club, Emerald Ballroom. Membership is $20.00 and is open to all women.
Dates and times for upcoming meeting, events and fundraisers to be announced in upcoming issues of this publication and you can follow us on Facebook. For more information about the Diamondhead Women’s Club or any
of our events, please contact the DHWC President, Rachel Haskins @ 504400-3013.
-- By Robin Gaines
Diamondhead Women’s Club Annual Glitz and Titz Event.
Diamondhead Women’s Club Annual Glitz and Titz Event.
Diamondhead Women’s Club Annual Glitz and Titz Event.
Diamondhead Women’s Club Annual Glitz and Titz Event.
Diamondhead Women’s Club Annual Glitz and Titz Event.
Diamondhead Women’s Club Annual Glitz and Titz Event.
BY ChrIS rAhAIM
DIreCtOr Of fOOD & BeverAGe
Can you believe it’s July already? We have had a wonderful time through the 1st six months of 2024 and look forward to the next six!
trIvIA WeDNeSDAY SPeCIAL
It was so popular in June that we’re bringing it back in July! Fuel your brain with our Trivia Plate! Includes Southwest Eggrolls, Chicken Bites, and Mozzarella Sticks. 5:00 – 8:00. $13. No substitutions. Limited availability. Enjoy this perfect snack combo while you play!
thurSDAY NIGht PrIMe rIB DINNer
Enjoy a 14 oz herb-crusted prime rib with garlic mashed potatoes, a choice of a house or Chef salad, and a chef’s choice dessert. A hearty meal to end your Saturday! $43
SAturDAY SuMMer SeAfOOD SAMPLer
Seafood lovers are going to go wild for our Summer Seafood Sampler! Half-pound of Royal Reds, One Snow Crab Cluster, and Three Jonah Claws with Sausage, Corn, and Potatoes. $45 No substitutions and limited availability. Dine in only.
4th Of JuLY SPeCIAL
Join us for our delicious Hotdog Plate. A Wagyu Hotdog served on a pretzel bun, with smokehouse chili, candied bacon, shredded Pepperjack cheese, and Chipotle sour cream. Served with Cajun curly fries. $12. Served from 11:00 – 8:00 (while they last).
BINGO NIGht WIth BrIGItte & SYLvIA
Join us on July 9 and July 23 in Latitude 30 for an exciting evening of Bingo! 6:00 – 7:30
trIvIA WeDNeSDAYS
With Ronnie Hammons. Test your knowledge and compete with friends every Wednesday night. 7:00 – 9:00 in Latitude 30.
kArAOke thurSDAYS
Let your inner superstar shine at our Karaoke nights every Thursday with Ray Walters in Latitude 30! Whether you’re singing your heart out or just there to cheer, it’s all about having fun. 6:00 – 10:00
LIve BANDS frIDAYS & SeLeCt SAturDAYS
End your week on a high note with live music from our featured bands. Check out the lineup:
frIDAYS (7 PM - 10 PM)
• July 5 • Southern Voice
• July 12 • Tease Me Band
• July 19 • Monster Crawfish
• July 26 • Razzoo
SAturDAYS (6 PM - 9 PM):
• July 13 • DaCrooner
• July 27 • Quarter Notes
Special eventS
ALICe IN WONDerLAND
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Wear your favorite Alice in Wonderland costume and join us for this delicious fivecourse dinner featuring wines from Michael David Winery. The menu is included in this newsletter. Prizes for best costumes!
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Blend your own wine! Barry Dodds, a National Wine Educator of Freemark Abbey, and other wine masters will teach you how to blend your own wine during a threecourse meal with mingle appetizers.
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Join us down the bayou as we celebrate the 4th anniversary of The Patio! We will have a Bayou BBQ Buffet on the Patio from 5:00 – 8:00, with a live band playing from 4:00 – 7:00 on the Patio. Inside, Monster Crawfish will be playing inside Latitude 30 from 7:00 – 10:00.
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Count down the hours until we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025 with us! Tease Me Band will keep you on the dance
floor all night when you aren’t indulging in our Chef’s Buffet & Carving Station. Party favors & champagne toast at midnight. And you might begin 2025 with an extra $10,000 in your pocket!
• DIAMONDHEAD MARDI GRAS
BY reNee kIrSC heNBAuM
The Krewe of Diamondhead has been busy filling the calendar with fun events and meetings to wrap up their Mardi Gras Year. The Krewe held their annual Theme Party recently to say good bye to Abracadabra. Members dressed in fun attire to party the night away with music, food, drinks and comradery. The magical evening included a buffet dinner that gave the attendees choices between Italian, Asian and good ole Southern cuisine. It was a fantastic night and a great send off to such a fun theme.
The Krewe then held their annual membership meeting to wrap up their Mardi Gras year. The meeting was held at the home of President Jeffery Hardesty and his wife, Stephanie. Members brought chairs and coolers for this casual meeting. Appetizers were
provided as members socialized and turned in applications and ballots for the election.
President Hardesty called the meeting to order. Each board member reported on their activities for the previous year. Once all old business was reported, new business was brought before the membership with the election results of the new officers and directors. Positions up for election were, President, Treasurer, Secretary, Social Director and Publicity Director.
Board members are elected for two-year terms and positions are staggered so that there will not be a completely new board at any given time. The newly elected officers are, President, Jeremy Damiens; Treasurer, Tim Kennedy; Secretary, Jamie Stockstill; Social Director, Sandy Hatam and Publicity Director, Robin Gaines. The Krewe looks forward
to the new board members making this Krewe more successful than ever.
After the new board was announced the meeting was adjourned and members continued visiting. The new season for the Krewe of Diamondhead will begin July1,
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2024 KDH Court. Krewe of Diamondhead members hard at work.
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Diamondhead’s Very Own Receiving Outstanding Eagle Scout Award
BY AMY LONGO
Ted Longo of Diamondhead received the Outstanding Eagle Scout award from the Pine Burr Counsel on 6-14-24. The award is presented solely to Eagle Scouts who demonstrate remarkable achieve ments well beyond their Scouting endeavors by excelling in their careers/vocations at local, regional, or national levels. Ted earned his Eagle while active in Troop 210 in Waveland MS. Troop 210 is now the Scouting group for Diamondhead MS.
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2024 and will kick off the 50th Anniversary of the Krewe. This Golden year will be one for the record books and not to be missed. Be sure to check out our Facebook page for membership applications or contact Membership Director, Regina Newman, regina.newman09@outlook.com. The next event for the Krewe will be the Announcement Cocktail Party.
The Krewe is formed as a civic body for social purposes and Mardi Gras entertainment.
Ted Longo Receiving Eagle Scout Award.
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DIAMONDheAD GOLf
BY ChrIS ALteSe, PGA
Our golf courses continue to look beautiful thanks to our golf grounds staff! We appreciate the support and cooperation of our annual golf members and property owners. Be sure to like The Club at Diamondhead Facebook page and Instagram page to keep current on happenings and specials.
The Hawaiian Mixed Couples Invitational was a huge success again this year. A full field of golfing couples from all over the region along with our members competed this year. Each year we host couples’ teams from Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and more for this great event. Congratulations to our winners and to our overall champions… Culley and Tracie Tolbert! Lots of great play. The road to Augusta goes through Diamondhead again this Summer. Diamondhead continues to grow on the junior golf scene and has been selected by the Gulf States PGA to host a Local Qualifier on Thursday, July 11th, and the Sub-Regional Championship on Saturday, August 17th, for the 2024-2025 Drive, Chip, and Putt Championship. We are excited and proud to be part of this incredible event conducted annually
by the Gulf States PGA, USGA, Masters, and the PGA of America. We will be one of about 350 local qualifying sites across the country.
We will be hosting our Magnolia Classic on July 6-7. The format will be a 2-person scramble with 18 holes being played each day. We already have a full field with teams on the waiting list. Thank you to all that continue to support Diamondhead golf!
Please be sure to post your scores in GHIN so that you have an accurate handicap index. Make sure if you play, you post. Any questions concerning your golf handicap can be directed to one of our Handicap Committee members. Our new Golf Handicap Committee members for 20242026 are Brigitte Becker, Donald Davidson, Tom Garriga, Tom Warren, and Fred Wiles. We truly appreciate them and all of the others that signed up, willing to serve on this volunteer committee.
Upcoming Events…
7/6-7/7 Magnolia Classic
7/11 Drive, Chip, & Putt
Local Qualifier (for junior golfers; register online)
7/15-7/18 Greens Aeration – Cardinal
7/20 Gulf Coast Slavic Chase – Pine
7/22 Kelly Gibson’s BC Cup
Other Important Events:
8/17 Drive, Chip, & Putt
Subregional Qualifier
8/31-9/2 USKG Gulf Coast State Invitational
9/6-9/8 Member-Member
Please be sure to fix two ball marks and fill two divots every hole...any two will do! It’s your golf course so let’s take care of it! We look forward to seeing you “PLAY MORE GOLF.” Let’s all get out and enjoy our beautiful golf courses and practice facilities. As always, let us know how we can help.
DWGAN GOLfING NeWS frOM MAY 2024
BY ShIrLeY hALterMAN
Tuesday, May 7th, found us playing our Annual Scotch Doubles. This is an alternate shot 18 hole game followed by a luncheon. Since many of our participants are spouses, this event has often been lovingly called our “Divorce Open.” Because of the Alternate Shot format, you may find that you have put your partner into a tough spot for the next shot. Suffice to say, all of our competing couples are still married and/or friends. Forty-eight players came out to play. Awards were given for both Gross and Net scores. In the Gross competition, the winners were: 1st Place - The Mauterers, 2nd Place - The Blackwoods and in 3rd Place - The Beckers. When it came to the
Net Competition, the winners were: 1st Place - The Singers (undoubtedly aided by Pauline’s Chip-In), 2nd Place - The Garrigas, and in 3rd Place - The Fontenots. The game was followed by a buffet luncheon and much camaraderie and no lawyers were required.
After a very rainy weekend that left our courses “cart path only,” on Tuesday, May 14th, we opted to play all holes as par threes instead of our planned Trophy Day Competition. Only eleven brave ladies ventured out to play the front of our Pine Course. As previously stated, due to the wet conditions we played all the holes as Par Threes. This means everyone teed off from the 150 yard markers. Our First Flight winners (in a Scorecard Playoff) were: 1st Place - Therese Mauterer, 2nd Place - Judy Tauzin and in 3rd Place - Toni Rossol. Our Second Flight winners (also in a Scorecard Playoff) were: 1st Place - Janice Murray, 2nd Place - Brigitte Becker, and in 3rd Place - Patti Blackwood. Susie Fontenot had a Chip-In on Hole #6, and Therese Mauterer scored a Birdie on Hole #2. The following Tuesday, May 21, the game was Mixed Bag. Twenty-three gals came out to play the front of the Cardinal Course. This is a team
competition where each player plays their own ball and the Three Best scores are entered on Par 3 holes, the two best scores on Par 4 holes and only the best score is recorded on Par 5 holes. This weeks winners were: 1st Place the Team of Sue Hebert, Therese Mauterer, and Mary Murray. 2nd Place was taken by the Team of Dinah Knobloch, Ruth Holmes and Toni Rossol. Coming in at 3rd Place was the Team of Nancy Barker, Nancy Sislow and MaryAnn Stromeyer. In addition, Sue Hebert recorded a Birdie on Hole #7. Looks like Summer has come early to Diamondhead with the temperatures reaching 80 + degrees even in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 28th. However, we are not easily dissuaded, and 22 gals braved the warm temps to play a Scramble on the front nine of the Cardinal Course. As a reminder, this is a team competition with the teams being chosen by the ProShop staff. Each team member tees off, and the best drive is chosen. Then everyone plays their own ball. This event’s winners were: 1st Place (in a Scorecard Playoff) - Nanette Braud, Ruth Holmes and Margaret Sherwood. 2nd Place (also in a Scorecard Playoff) - Nancy Barker, Ruthie O’Neill and Kathie Pierson. 3rd Place (no
Playoff needed) - Sylvia Corban, Pauline Singer and Judy Tauzin. Margaret Sherwood had a ChipIn on Hole #5.
As attested by the several “Scorecard Playoffs”, our gals are pretty well matched and very competitive. Best part of playing this game is the person you compete with most is YOU! Until next month, keep your eye on the ball and hit them straight and long.
DMGA BY GeNe DeMeDICIS
The DMGA welcomed several new members in the past month. Dave Wright, Paul Yarbrough, Gary Blackwell and Marc Patrick joined the DMGA in April and May. We are excited about our increasing ranks and I encourage you to join the DMGA. If you are not a member and would like to “try us out” without joining, please show up on a Wednesday before 8 AM. You will be put on a team and allowed one round with the DMGA without paying the $25 joining fee.
The format for the game on May 15 was Peers Two Best Ball. Two teams tied for first place with a score of 15 under par. The team of Tom Amedee, Billy Stroud and Steve Garcia tied with the team of Marc Beddoe, Tom Woolbright, Dennis Laumann and Byron Gandy. Two teams tied for second place, one stroke behind. The team of Bill Merna, Dennis Tauzin, Lenny Alphonso and Larry Popovich tied with the team of Gene deMedicis, Marshall Miller, Dave Barbato and John Black. Mike Cavataio won low individual with a net score of 69. Closest to the pin winners were Tom Amedee, Steve Garcia, Lee
Kormondy and Billy Stroud. Closest shot of the day was hit by Billy Stroud at 2’5”.
In the ABCD Mixed Bag competition on May 22 the team of George Thibodeaux, Paul Yarbrough, Marc Beddoe and Joe Murray won with a score of 21 under par. Finishing second was the team of Jan Vest, John Black, Byron Gandy and Dennis Tauzin with a score of 16 under par. In third place was the team of Steve Garcia, Cat Aguda, Don Crosby and Lenny Alphonso with a score of 13 under par. Finishing fourth was the team of Gene deMedicis, Marshall Miller, Daryl Vaught and Art Burgoyne with a score of 11 under par. Paul Yarbrough won low individual with a net score of 64.
Closest to the pin winners were Dave Barbato, Chuck Ingraham, Marshall Miller and Daryl Vaught. Closest shot of the day was hit by Chuck Ingraham at 3’0”.
The format for the game on May 29 was ABCD Stableford. Finishing in first place was the team of Norm Bowley, Dave Barbato, Byron Gandy and Dennis Tauzin with a score of 124. In second place was the team of Billy Stroud, Don Crosby, Percy Payne and Joe Murray with a score of 118. Finishing third was the team of Dave Wright, Cat Aguda and Mike Cavataio with a score of 116. In fourth place was the team of Jon Bryant, Gene deMedicis, Dennis Laumann and Lenny Alphonso. Dennis Tauzin, Percy Payne and Dave Wright tied for low individual with a net score of 69.
Closest to the pins were won by Tom Amedee, George Thibodeaux, Percy Payne and Norm Bowley.
Closest shot of the day was hit by Percy Payne at 2’8”.
In the Peers Points competition on June 5 the team of Gene deMedicis, Renny Pangan, John Black and Paul Yarbrough tied with the team of Dennis Tauzin, Joe Murray, AJ Dilley and Larry Popovich with a score of minus 7. Finishing in third place was the team of Byron Gandy, Dennis Laumann Daryl Vaught and Chuck Ingraham with a score of minus 9. In fourth place was the team of Kevin West, Percy Payne, Gary Blackwell and John McLaughlin. Daryl Vaught won individual low net with a score of 68. And a special mention goes to AJ Dilley who eagled hole number 10 on the Cardinal.
Closest to the pin winners were Sam Lee, Larry Popovich, Gene deMedicis and Steve Garcia. Closest shot of the day was hit by Sam Lee at 11 inches.
The format for the game on June 12 was ABCD Two Best Ball. Finishing first was the team of Norm Bowley, Dave Barbato, Lenny Alphonso and AJ Dilley with a score of 24 under par. In second place was the team of Marshall Miller, Marc Patrick, Dennis Tauzin and Joe Murray with a score of 17 under par. Finishing third was the team of Berni Breen, Cat Aguda, Val Miller and Larry Popovich with a score of 12 under par. In fourth place was the team of George Thibodeaux, Mike Cavataio, Art Burgoyne and Pat Jar-
rell with a score of 11 under par. DMGA President Lenny Alphonso won low individual with a net score of 64. And special mention goes to Billy Stroud who eagled number 6 on the Cardinal. Closest to the pin winners were Sam Lee, Byron Gandy, Bill Merna and George Thibodeaux. The closest shot of the day was hit by Byron Gandy at 1’5”.
I’ll see you on the course!
Boaters Summer 2024 Party
Tom and Sue Warren elected Boaters Royalty for 2025
Tom and Sue Warren, longtime members of the Diamondhead Boaters Association’s Krewe of Kamehameha, have been selected as King Akua Kai the 49th and Queen for the 2025 carnival season. Commodore Jim Miller made the announcement at the Boaters’ annual Summer Party on June 22 at the Club at Diamondhead.
The North Carolina natives were high school classmates who went on one date before their lives took different directions that led to their marriage in 2019. The Queen-elect has served on committees in multiple events in the past decade, most recently the 2024 Spring Party and the 2023 Coronation Ball. The King-elect is well
known for his popular statue of Colonel Sanders that watches over the backyard of their home on Golf Club Drive. Their court includes Lady in Waiting Sandy Hatem, Equerry Mickey Hatem; Maids and Dukes Teresa and Harold Manning and Brenda and Ralph Hays. Commodore Miller opened the festivities with a welcome to all and recognition of the current royalty, King Akua Kai the 48th Jerry Gillen and his wife
Queen Phil Gillen. Miller then introduced members in attendance of Alii, past royalty, that included 1995 Queen Terrie Downie, 2000 Queen Pam Marshall, 2002 King Lloyd Ramirez Sr. and Queen Audrey Ramirez, 2005 Queen Josette Grace, 2008 King Bob Gregoire and Queen Kitty Gregoire, 2009
King Chuck Ingraham and Queen Jerry Ingraham, 2011 King Don Perkins and Queen Carrie Perkins, 2013 Queen Pam Hense, 2015 Queen Renie Ford Dack, 2016 King Ron Rech and Queen Paula Gonzalez, 2017 King Jim Brownell, 2018 King Richard Brown and Queen Bobbie Yaniga, 2019
King Joe Murray and Queen
Mary Craig Murray, 2021 King Ken Dropco and Queen Janie Dropco, 2022 King Val Miller and Queen Barbara Miller,
2023 King Ronnie LaFontaine and Queen Elaine LaFontaine. Event Chair Teresa Manning and her committee featured a Gulf Coast summertime theme that encouraged party-goers to arrive in their personal favorite warm-weather attire, from seersucker suits to cut-off jeans, sandals and anything floral. A scrumptious feast pre-
pared by the Club dining staff featured a petite wedge salad, a grouper and shrimp entrée and refreshing key lime pie for dessert. The evening’s music was furnished by Johnny Fung, whose selections of popular dance music had the 125 attendees on their feet until the end.
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DWGA News
The Pine Classic Championship has finished and the Champion is Jill Wiles. Second place was Karen Dougherty, third place was Amy Swint and Bet Bowen. First place Consolation was Joyce Teerling. May 2nd we played a game called “Get the Hell Back” on the Cardinal Course. There were two teams that tied for 1st place. Mary Lou Czaplicki, Kim Mc Elwee, Brigette Becker, Cathy Gesell. The other 1st place team was Denise Bergeron, Joyce Teerling, Rita Durham, Kim Knight. Closest to the pin was Cassandra Godbold on hole #4, Mary Lou Czaplicki on hole # 7, Jodi Crosby on hole #13 and Rita Durham on hole #17. A birdie was had by Cassandra Godbold. Chip-Ins were had by Kim Mc Elwee and Margaret Papaleo had two.
May 9th we played the best 9 holes out of 18 on the Pine Course. You had to have 2 par 5’s, 2 par 3’s and 5 par 4’s. The 1st Flight winner was Liz Bell, second place was Cassandra Godbold and third place was Kim Mc Elwee. The 2nd Flight winner was Tiff Webb and there was a four-way tie for second place between Colleen Jones, Margaret Papaleo, Pattie Blackwood and Brigette Becker. Closest to the pin was Tiff Webb on hole #2, Denise Bergeron & Cassandra Godbold on hole # 6, Fran Smith on hole #13 and Liz Bell on hole #15. Birdies were had by Tiff Webb, Amy Swint and Liz Bell had two. Chip-ins were had by Kim Mc Elwee and Liz Bell.
May 16th we played Individual Points on the Cardinal Course. The First Flight had a four-way tie for first between Tiff Webb, Terri Wool-
bright, Pat Ellis and Margie James. The Second Flight winner was Kim Knight, second place was Betsy Lyons and third place was Margaret Papaleo. Closest to the pin winners were Margaret Papaleo on hole #4, Colleen Jones on hole #7, Margie James on hole #13 and Marta Wald on hole # 17. Birdies were had by Terri Woolbright, Kim Knight and Margie James. Rita Durham had a Chip-in.
May 23rd we had our 2024 Diamond in the Rough Ladies Invitational which brings in 88 players from three different states. I will only list the winners who are Diamondhead members. Dinah Kennedy 1st place in the First Flight. Second Flight 1st place Liz Bell & Tiff Webb, second place Teresa Ertel. Fourth Flight winners were Joanne Fried and Cathy Weber, third place was Therese Mauterer and Judy Tauzin and fourth place was Georgeann Luxion. Fifth Flight second place was Robin Johnston, third place was Brigitte Becker and Susan Fontenot and fourth place was Pattie Blackwood and Anne Payne. Closest to the pin was Kristen Vallee on hole #13 and Teresa Ertel on hole #17.
May 30th we played a team game where you took the best low gross score and the best net score on the Cardinal course. The winning team was Bet Bowen, Margie James, Betsy Lyons and Kathy Pierson. The second place team was Liz Bell, Rosa Humphrey, Margaret Papaleo and Joanne Fried. Closest to the pin was Betsy Lyons on hole #4, Kathy Pierson on hole #7, Jodi Crosby on hole #13 and Liz Bell on hole #17. Birdies were had by Jodi Crosby and Rita Durham.
Winners of Pine Classic Joyce Teerling, Jill Wiles.
Get the Hell back winners Denise Bergeron, Rith Durham, Joyce Teerling, Brigette Becker, Cathy Gesell, Mary Lou Czaplicki, Kim Mc Elwee.
Best 9 of 18 winners Liz Bell, Cassandra Godbold, Kim Mc Elwee, Tiff Webb, Margaret Papaleo, Pattie Blackwood, Brigette Becker, Colleen Jones.
Individual points winners Tiff Webb, Pat Ellis, Margie James, Terri Woolbright, Kim Knight, Betsy Lyons, Margaret Papaleo.
