March 2017 Happenings

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Happeningsfrom theChief provide additional encouragement for recommending Haig Point to your friends. I cannot state enough the value of member’s involvement in selling our community. Again,

DOUG EGLY

Chief Executive Officer

around 75% of new memberships are a result of member referrals.

The member supported Long-term Ferry Plan and the new Membership Plan are huge advancements in Haig Point’s direction to becoming a self-sustaining club. We have begun a plan that will maintain our ferry system for years to

Dear Member, We had a great 2017 Annual Meeting on February 20, 2017.

Thank you to all who attended. For those who could not attend, the meeting presentation can be found on the

come. The change decrease in initiation fees has attracted more prospects, including a younger generation who is not yet ready to retire, but is looking for a second location to call home.

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Already in 2017, there are 6 closings scheduled, 6 new

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homes under construction and 3 homes under ARB review.

It was extremely helpful to have questions submitted

In closing, I would like to thank the Board for their

prior to the meeting. This practice allows us to provide a

support and seeing the value in transitioning to a CEO

thorough response. Responses to member’s questions

run organization. Leaving day to day operations in our

were concise and complete and the allotted time for Q&A

management team’s hands has resulted in a more efficiently

permitted all questions to be answered. There were few

run club and allows the Board and I to spend more time on

remaining questions from the audience which indicates

long-term strategic planning.

that the presentation addressed most of the member’s concerns.

Lastly, I want to thank the entire Haig Point staff for striving to be the best that they can be. With on-going training for

The presentation focused on the club’s and community’s

all employees and leadership training for management staff,

2016 accomplishments which we believe will lead to

we will reach a higher level of service and a more satisfied

increased membership and property sales. Together the

customer.

improvements to the Clubhouse, cart paths, Embarkation Center and internet speed, have a great impact on how prospective members view Haig Point. These enhancements also make all of you prouder of your club and hopefully

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Doug Egly, CEO

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Green Corner

PET WASTE BAG DISPENSERS

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By now we hope that most of the membership and their guest have seen and used the recently installed pet waste bag dispensers located along the beach road, docks and Community Park. We urge that all pet owners use these bags when they have forgotten to bring their own.

No one likes to step on pet pooh and it’s unsightly. Diseased feces can have various bacteria and viruses such as giardia, ringworm, tapeworm, salmonella, Ecoli , etc. Flies consume and lay eggs in diseased feces and will deliver it to your homes and kitchens free of charge. Pet waste left on the ground will end up in the water table affecting people, other pets and wildlife which can have a serious effect on our ecosystem.

These dispensers have been installed to help prevent the spread of diseases to other pets, humans and wildlife. Please be considerate of your neighbors and yourself and pick up after your pets. Remember to keep your pets on leashes outdoors. DO NOT DISCARD USED BAGS ANYWHERE, put them in a proper waste container.

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Diseased feces can have various bacteria

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Golf GOLF SHOP HOURS OF OPERATION

“MEMORIAL CUP” MEMBER-MEMBER

7:30 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday – Sunday

Friday and Saturday March 24th and 25th Tees: Men: Calibogue Member or Haig Member Women: Haig Forward Tees or 9-Hole Osprey Tee Time: 9:45 shotgun both days Entry Fee: $100 per team/ $50 a player (Entry Includes: on-course contests, prizes and trophies) The format is 2-person Teams Better Net Ball of the Pair using 90% of the team’s handicap. Sign up by calling or emailing the Golf Shop or sign up in the Golf Info Room.

RANGE HOURS OF OPERATION Closed on Mondays | Tuesday –Saturday 7:45 am – Dusk | Closed from 12:30 – 2:30 pm on Thursdays | Closes at 3:00 pm on Sundays

FIRST EVER HAIG POINT “DOG FIGHTS” March 2nd The inaugural Haig Point Dog Fight with Chillin’ and Grillin’ to follow where we will be introducing two new staff members. Adam Devine will be joining us from Harbour Town and Jay Roux is coming in from St. Louis CC. Tees: Gross Division-Calibogue White Tees Net Division-Haig Green Tees Senior Division-Haig Forward Tees Tee Time: 12:00 Shotgun Entry Fee: Optional Game $10 Optional Skins $10 Starting March 2nd the Thursday “Dog Fights” will begin. Join us the first and third Thursday of March and April for golf with food and drink after.

This is a great way to earn points towards The Haig Cup.

2-PERSON SCRAMBLE Saturday, March 4th Tees: Men: Calibogue Member or Haig Member

Women: Haig Forward Tees Tee Time: 10:00 am shotgun Entry Fee: $40 per Team / $20 per person/ optional Skins game $20 a team Men/ $10 Women The format is 2-person Scramble using 30% of the teams combined handicaps. Sign up by calling or emailing the Golf Shop or sign up in the Golf Info Room.

COUPLES “SHAMROCK SCRAMBLE” Sunday, March 12th Tees: Osprey 9 Haig Tees Tee Time: 3:30 p.m. shotgun Entry Fee: $55 per team (Includes prizes, on-course contests and Dinner (7:00pm) after play at the Calibogue Club).

The format is 2-person Couples Scramble using 35% of the teams combined handicaps. Sign up by calling or emailing the Golf Shop or sign up in the Golf Info Room.

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GENTLEMEN’S GUEST DAY Tuesday, March 28th Tees: Men: Calibogue Member Green Tees

Tee Time: 9:45 shotgun Entry Fee: $25 per member / $60 per guest ( Fee includes guest fees, prizes and lunch) The format is 2-person Teams, Better Net Ball of the Pair using 100% of the team’s handicap. Member will partner with each guest. This is a great opportunity to invite a friend, family member, or co-worker over for a fun day of golf.

Sign up by calling or emailing the Golf Shop or sign up in the Golf Info Room.

GOLF TIP OF THE MONTH Having trouble getting out the bunker? Try the “Splashing Sand Drill” to help give you confidence in the bunkers!

“Splashing Sand Drill” Get into a bunker that is close to the green. Once in the bunker, set up like you are going to hit a bunker shot without a ball though. Take many swings where you hit the sand and splash it onto the green. This will help reduce the anxiety of playing bunker shots.

MERCHANDISE SPOTLIGHT Check out Fred’s monthly specials on Haigpoint.com. This is a great way to support your club from home. We can order any item and have it shipped directly to your home. This month we are spotlighting the new M series woods from TaylorMade.

Mark Steinbauer | 843.341.8154 | msteinbauer@haigpoint.com

Tennis

LUCK OF THE IRISH ROUND ROBIN Friday, March 17 10:00 – 12:00 The Luck of the Irish Round Robin will take place on the 17h of March from 10:00 – 12:00. The format for this event is a round robin where your partners and opponents are simply drawn out of a hat; your opponents and partners will be the “Luck of the Irish.”

Click here to register

THE SPORT OF A LIFETIME Tennis has been called the sport of a lifetime for good reason. It’s easy, fun and a great way to spend time with your friends. The tennis center offers a great “Back to Basics” program designed just for the returning or new tennis players.

Contact the tennis center for more details.

YOUR ADVANTAGE, HAIG POINT’S TENNIS NEWSLETTER Want to keep in touch with everything going on at the tennis center? With all of our special events, USTA teams, and programs the tennis center is one of the busiest spots on Haig Point. The best way to stay on top of everything is to receive our weekly newsletter, Your Advantage. Contact the tennis center to have your email address added to our distribution list.

OUTERWEAR SALE The Haig Point Tennis Shop will have all of its outerwear on sale 30 to 50% off the month of March. This includes all fleece, Haig Point logo sweatshirts and great Adidas warmups. Stop by the Haig Point Tennis Shop and stock up!

HOME LEAGUE SCHEDULE All home matches begin at 1:30 March 1 8 13 15 16 22 27 29

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Ferry Guys vs Spring Lake Sweat Hogs Chicks with Sticks vs SW Simply Smashing Haig Point Pointers vs SL Sparkling Mermaids Ferry Guys vs SPCC UU2B Ferry Guys vs Indigo Run Lucky Town Chicks with Sticks vs. SPCC Double Shots Haig Point Pointers vs SCYC Sets on the Beach Ferry Guys vs CCHH Hustlers Mike Loftus and Art Helmus

TENNIS CLINIC SCHEDULE MONDAY

Daufuskie Drills 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Monday Round Robin 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

TUESDAY

Match Play Drills 9:00 am - 10:00 am Back to Basics 10:00 am - 11:00 am

THURSDAY

Intermediate Drills 10:00 am - 11:00 am THE MOST IMPORTANT SHOT IN THE GAME The service return is one of the most important shots in your next doubles match. The return needs to be consistent and aggressive at the same time. When it’s your turn to return the serve, think about these tips: 1. On wide returns, open your stance to increase your reach.

2. Hold the finish and don’t let the racquet drop after the shot for a long second.

3. Have specific target – hit deep to the server’s feet, wide to the outside, or lob over the server’s partner.

4. Make sure your feet are pointed at the server, not the net man.

5. Hold your racquet lower in the ready position.

FRIDAY

Cardio Tennis Hour 10:00 am - 11:00 am

SATURDAY

Weekly Round Robin 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

UPCOMING EVENTS

Daufuskie Island Adult Championship

April 7-9, 2017

Calibogue Cup

May 5-6, 2017

Ron Gwyn | 843.341.8114 | rgwyn@haigpoint.com

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 FAMILY DINING- ITALIAN NIGHT IN THE SOUTH

FRIDAY, MARCH 17 ST. PATRICK’S DAY CRUISE TO SAVANNAH

From: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm At the Calibogue Club - Come and join us for an Italian night in the South. Featuring a buffet of chef prepared Pizza, Pasta, and Flatbreads. Hope to see you there!

Price: $18.95++ Adult and $10.95++ Child

From: 9:15am-3:15pm Get ready for a party on River Street, join the annual trip to Savannah to enjoy the St. Patty’s Parade and Festivities! Departure - Coffee & Danishes will available. Afternoon – Beer & Wine will be available.

Price: $45.00++ per person

FRIDAY, MARCH 3 HAPPY HOUR

FRIDAY, MARCH 17 HAPPY HOUR- ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER BUFFET

From: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm At The Calibogue Club - Join us at the Bar for Light Hors’ D Oeuvres during cocktails followed by a la carte dinner service.

TUESDAY, MARCH 7 BIRTHDAY CLUB

Price: $19.95++ Adult and $10.95++ Child

From: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm At The Mansion - Come and celebrate your neighbor’s birthday with us at the Mansion!

Price: $12.95++ per person | March birthdays are complimentary!

It is our way of saying, Happy Birthday!

FRIDAY, MARCH 10 HAPPY HOUR From: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm At The Calibogue Club - Join us a the Bar for Light Hors’ D Oeuvres during cocktails followed by a la carte dinner service.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 FAMILY DINING “ALL YOU CAN EAT FRIED CHICKEN AND CRAB LEGS” From: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm At The Calibogue Club - Come out for Haig Point’s favorite evening dining of “All you can eat fried chicken and crab legs!”

Price: $29.95++ Adult and $11.95++ Child

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From: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm At The Clubhouse Main Dining Room - Buffet will feature some traditional Irish food, Eat, Drink & Be Irish!!

TUESDAY, MARCH 21 COOKING WITH CHEF JIM From: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm At The Calibogue – Join us for a Seafood Cooking Party with seasonal, simple and tasty cooking techniques Price: $40.00++ per person, with a glass of wine your choice

MARCH 23 - 25 SPRING MEMBER WEEKEND Enjoy time this special spring weekend with new friends at Haig Point.

Thursday, March 23 Welcome Reception - Clubhouse Patio Saturday, March 25 Dinner Dance - Main Dining Room

THURSDAY, MARCH 30 PRIME RIB NIGHT At The Calibogue Club - Come and join us for one of our most popular nights of the month. Our Slow roasted Black Angus Prime Rib with each Dinner including a house salad, baked potato and vegetables du jour.

Price: $24.95++ per person

RESERVATIONS 843.341.8150

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Equestrian

Please note in your calendar beginning March 7th and again on March 21st we will commence our biweekly Ride N' Wine nights! Regardless of your riding experience, we can cater a ride or instructional session for up to four people. If you are coming on your own, we have a wonderful group whom you can join for wine, food, and fellowship! Tuesday afternoons 3:00-5:30. English or western disciplines offered.

Beginning March 1, carriage rides will be available for couples or small groups. Picturesque rides can be taken through Haig Point, a fun way to show your guests our lovely community or enjoy the island from a different perspective!

Wine or champagne baskets can be prepared upon request.

Please schedule 24-48 hours ahead of time for carriage rides in order to obtain your ideal time!

Rachel Allen, Equestrian Director | 843.341.8191 | rallen@haigpoint.com

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They Just Keep Coming...

It has been 142 days since Hurricane Matthew tore through Daufuskie

“The camaraderie; the great crew; the entire community benefits from

Island leaving behind unimaginable destruction. One hundred and forty

the time I spend volunteering; helping one another, the progress we’ve

two days since residents had to crawl through tunnels of debris to reach

made”. “This is our place; Robert Linke: “(I come to work) because it

their homes. Without electricity, without running water, members who

needs to be cleaned up so I can get back to playing golf ”.

weathered the storm immediately left shelter to check on neighbors to make sure all were safe and unharmed…and then they began the insurmountable task of moving the debris.

After the storm, members and Haig Point staff worked side by side putting in long days until roads were cleared. On Tuesday, February 7, 2017 management staff again joined members in the cleanup effort. Those of

It was Haig Point’s responsibility to transport first responders to

us who had not worked outside directly after the storm, gained a new

Daufuskie and so they did without a glitch. The entire Haig Point fleet

perspective for what crews had faced that first week. When we realized

was unscathed thanks to the Marine Department knowing exactly where

what it took to clear just one small area, we wondered in amazement

to anchor the boats.

how so much had been accomplished in such a short period of time. We

To an island without a bridge, without ferry service, only with the

then saw how much work is still to be done.

provisions on the island, without hesitation, evacuees returned to the

An unbelievable amount of progress has been made. Progress that was

island to join those who had stayed. Together they cleared the roads and

news worthy because seldom do people come to together with one

secured homes and buildings from further damage.

common goal, with no disparities, all equal.

There is a determined crew of volunteers who continue to show up to

Please join us in finishing the job. Our unwavering volunteers need your

move debris. The crew comprised of full time and part time residents,

moral support and the community needs your physical support. Whatever

who put in from a few hours a week to four to five days a week, still feel

amount of time you may be able to spare, let’s again come together so

it is their responsibility to restore the grounds to its former state. Most

we can get back to playing golf.

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of these members began supporting the effort in the first week after the storm, and when asked: What keeps you coming back? They replied:

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