Palmetto
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P E R S P E C T I V E
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
News
board@pdpoa.org
Barbara McFadden, CHAIR
843-686-2465 | bmcattorney@gmail.com
Lee Whitehurst, VICE CHAIR
703-727-1593 | albert.lee.whitehurst@gmail.com
Alice Bettencourt, SECRETARY
703-216-7315 | abett.pdpoa@gmail.com
Bob Talbot, TREASURER
630-608-8278 | talbots83@gmail.com
Karen Booth
203-906-8227 | karenb29928@gmail.com
Kelly Brown
513-477-8245 | kelly.brown7200@gmail.com
Kurt Faires
423-757-0226 | kfaires@chamblisslaw.com
Cate Jarrett
914-310-6103 | jarrett.cate@gmail.com
Lutz Schremmer
843-597-3444 | lschremmer1@gmail.com
Brad Marra, GREENWOOD C&R
843-785-0010 | bmarra@palmettodunes.com
ON-SITE STAFF
Accounting Administrator, KRISTEN CAPOZZI 843-785-1109 x103 | kcapozzi@pdpoa.org
Administrative Coordinator, KATHLEEN RYAN 843-785-1109 x105 | kryan@pdpoa.org
ARB, SCOTT KRIVDA
843-785-1109 x125 | skrivda@pdpoa.org
Assets & Enhancements, SCOTT KLEIST 843-785-1109 x107 | skleist@pdpoa.org
INAUGURAL PALMETTO DUNES YARD SALE & CRAFT FAIR Get ready to clean out your closets and uncover some hidden treasures! Join your neighbors for the Inaugural Palmetto Dunes Yard Sale & Craft Fair on Sunday, October 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the WatersEdge parking lot at Shelter Cove. Whether you’re looking to sell gently used items, showcase your creative talents or simply browse for great finds, there will be something for everyone. Start setting aside your items now—something you’re ready to part with could be someone else’s perfect find! Want to sell? Spaces are $20 per table, with a maximum of two tables per participant. Personal tables are not permitted. You will be responsible to take back any items you do not sell. Reserve your space online at pdpoa.org/events. Want to lend a hand? Volunteers are also needed to help with event set-up on the day of the sale. If you’d like to volunteer, please email Elizabeth Simpson at esimpson@pdpoa.org.
Captain-Admin Services, RICK MILLER 843-785-1125 | rmiller@pdpoa.org
Captain-Operations, DARRYL JOHNSON 843-785-1125 | djohnson@pdpoa.org
Communications, ELIZABETH SIMPSON
843-785-1109 x106 | esimpson@pdpoa.org
Community Standards, CARY KELLEY 843-785-1109 x104 | ckelley@pdpoa.org
Finance, PAIGE DICKERSON
843-785-1109 x111 | pdickerson@pdpoa.org
General Manager, BILL DIX
843-785-1109 x108 | bdix@pdpoa.org
Reception & Operations Asst., LENA MURRAY 843-785-1109 | hmurray@pdpoa.org
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Admin, 843-785-1109 Pass Office, 843-785-1125 Security, 843-785-1120
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HURRICANE SEASON
As we enter the peak of hurricane season, please make sure you are prepared in case of a storm. • • • • •
Have an evacuation plan for yourself, pets, and property. Sign up for NIXLE alerts at local.nixle.com. Trim or remove damaged trees and limbs before hurricane season. Know your shelter options and evacuation route; sign up for local alerts from Beaufort County and Hilton Head Island. Prepare a go-bag with essentials: flashlight, batteries, cash, first aid kit, medications, food, water, important documents, and items for children, pets, or individuals with special needs.
UPCOMING LAGOON LOWERING
September 2 & 16, October 7 & 21 Our lagoon system is periodically lowered to promote the health of the waterway. The Palmetto Perspective is published bimonthly by the Palmetto Dunes Property Owners Association. ©2026 PALMETTO DUNES POA, INC.
Chairperson's Report September is a very active month for
17, 2026, and once again will be held at the Omni Resort. The day will begin with
us here at the Palmetto Dunes
a community breakfast and then move
and the Staff, ask questions and engage in dialog.
into the business of our Annual Meeting, at which the election of our new Directors will be announced and our annual Association business reported. This meet-
This Perspective Newsletter and the weekly Tidings emails also provide opportunities for all owners to remain en-
Property Owners Association. We are on the cusp of fall, a transition from summer beach to fall golf, pickle ball and tennis. There are any Community activities planned for those returning to the community from summers away and the POA moves into the cycle of finalizing 2027 capital and operating budgets and budgets and preparing for a new Board Year, which begins with the Annual Meeting on October 17,
ing will also provide an opportunity for us to publicly thank our outgoing Board Members, Alice, Bettencourt, our current Board Secretary, Lutz Schremmer, who stepped up this year to fill a vacant seat which occurred after our annual Meeting, and Robert Talbot, our Finance Committee Chair and Treasurer. All have served with true dedication to the common good of PD.
2026. I would like to highlight some of our fall activities and PDPOA events and remind everyone of ways to remain informed and involved in our wonderful community. We will have our open election for three new Board Directors from among the five candidates profiled in this issue of Perspective between September 1 and September 30 with results available in early October. In addition, the period for applications for 2026-
Board meetings in September and October will focus on approval of 2027 budgets and the confirmation of our 2027 slate of Board Officers and Committee members for the new Board year. I hope you will attend these important meetings, either in person or via ZOOM. We welcome all members to attend and provide a post meeting forum for Owner Feedback. We will also continue our monthly Chats ---separate opportunities for Owners to
meet informally with the Board Chair
gaged with and informed about the PDPOA and POA sponsored happenings and events. I invite you to read the information article on our Community Enhancement Fund from Bob Talbot and the ARB mid-year report and tips for all Owners on ARB processes. Finally, I’d like to highlight our Annual Report which for the second year provides a comprehensive overall of the year in Palmetto Dunes and is a definitive resource for all Owners wishing to understand our community’s year fully. To those returning from a summer elsewhere, welcome home. To all, let’s have a wonderful close to the 2025-2026 Board year and all look forward to continued progress in our upcoming year. — Barbara McFadden, Chairperson
2027 Committee positions will open on September 15th, with our Committee Fair as part of the PDPOA Community Open House & BBQ on September 25. The Fair will allow interested residents to ask questions with representatives of the 2025-2026 outgoing committee members about committee roles and their experience in serving. On September 9th, we will host Tamara Becker, Ward 4 Town Council Member, for an open forum Town Hall at which Tamara will update us on all things Town of Hilton Head. As stated above, our Annual Meeting is scheduled for the morning of October SEPTEMBER 2026 | WWW.PDPOA.ORG
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2026 Annual Meeting This year’s PDPOA Annual Meet-
will be distributed in late August.
ing will be held October 17 at the Omni Resort, with Members able
Even if you plan to attend the Annual
to participate either in person or
Meeting in person, we encourage
remotely. Registration and a con-
you to submit your proxy ahead of
tinental breakfast will be available
time. Doing so helps the Associa-
from 7:45–9:00 a.m., and the meet-
tion reach the quorum required to
ing will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.
conduct the meeting. If you attend in person, you may rescind your
If you plan to attend in perpdpoa.org/annualmeeting.
Meeting
the
to all property owners. Owners who opted in to electronic delivery received their materials by email, while those who did not opt in also received a printed packet by mail. The Annual Report provides a comprehensive look at the Association’s activities, accomplishments, operations, and financials for
If you consented to receive electron-
important meeting information and a proxy
ic notices from GetQuorum last year,
card for owners who are unable to attend.
The Annual Meeting Packet also includes
there is no need to opt in again—your
GetQuorum to manage proxy card
consent remains active. Each prop-
Owners
submissions and make remote par-
erty is entitled to one vote, and Get-
ticipation in the Annual Meeting eas-
Quorum emails are sent to the first
port
ier. Members who wish to submit an
owner listed on the property account. If no one associated with your account received the GetQuorum email,
Please look for an email from no-
or if your contact information needs
tices@getquorum.com and whitelist
to be updated, please contact Eliza-
the address to ensure future no-
beth Simpson at esimpson@pdpoa.
tices are delivered. Proxy cards
org.
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including
2025–2026 Annual Report, were distributed
The Association has partnered with
remotely must opt in with GetQuorum.
Packets,
the period of July 2025 through June 2026.
electronic proxy card and participate
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Annual
proxy on the day of the meeting.
son, please register in advance at
ANNUAL MEETING PACKETS & ANNUAL REPORT
may
online
view at
the
Annual
Re-
pdpoa.org/annualreport.
Printed copies of the Annual Report are also available for pickup in the Administrative Office.
Treasurer's Report: PDPOA’s Community Enhancement Fund Unlike our annual homeowner assess-
By continuously reinvesting in these fea-
CEF
ment, which primarily covers predictable
tures, the POA preserves its competi-
fund is one of the
operational costs—like landscaping and
tive edge in the housing market. Higher
key pillars to en-
routine maintenance, as well as the repair
neighborhood appeal translates directly
suring the financial
and replacement of long-lived assets — the
to higher property value - meaning sellers
health of our com-
CEF fee is explicitly earmarked for capi-
ultimately recoup the value of the enhance-
tal improvements, amenity additions, and
ment assessment when trading up or relo-
community-wide enhancements.
cating.
Offloading the Financial Burden from Ex-
Fostering Community Connection and Be-
isting Residents
longing
The primary financial advantage of a 0.5%
Beyond the tangible financial benefits,
transfer fee is that it generates substantial
community
capital without increasing the recurring
fund the intangible heart of a neighbor-
annual dues of current homeowners or re-
hood. Modern home buyers increasingly
quiring a special assessment.
prioritize spaces that foster connection.
History and Purpose The
munity.
PDPOA
The fund was
created several years ago and is intended to be used primarily for the construction of projects for the enhancement, beautification and preservation of Palmetto Dunes. The fund may also pay for programs that provide community services. Lastly, in the case of a catastrophic event, this fund can be used in recovery efforts once insurance and other reserve accounts have been exhausted. It is funded through the assessment of a fee, not to exceed ½ of 1%, on the
enhancement
assessments
CEF funds can be utilized not just for The CEF fee shifts this funding mechanism
physical
to a transactional activity. Because the fee
but also for lifestyle infrastructure. This
is tied to real estate transfers, capital ac-
can include community events, funding
cumulates organically as homes naturally
holiday gatherings, or building communal
buy and sell over time. Current residents
hubs where neighbors naturally interact.
Rationale for the CEF
benefit from enhanced facilities through-
A neighborhood equipped with thriving,
When prospective buyers search for a
out their ownership and without bearing
well-maintained amenities can turn a sub-
home, they rarely look at floor plans alone.
the sole burden of funding them upfront.
division into a true community.
resident satisfaction according to recent
Protecting Property Values and Driving
A Sustainable Blueprint for Long-Term
research from the Community Association
Appreciation
Growth
Institute. Lifestyle can be broadly defined
Real estate markets are inherently compet-
By capturing a tiny fraction of property
and can vary from person to person, but
itive. Amenities that were considered state-
value at the moment of transfer, PDPOA
includes not only programs that are put on
of-the-art fifteen years ago may now appear
secures the resources needed to continu-
for resident’s enjoyment and involvement,
dated to modern buyers. Communities that
ally modernize facilities, bolster resident
but also physical assets that can be used by
fail to innovate risk stagnating, which can
satisfaction, and safeguard long-term real
all in the community. Existing amenities
lead to declining property values relative to
estate values. We budgeted CEF collections
like walking and bike trails, beach paths
newer, nearby developments.
of $700,000 for 2026 and are well on our
sale of any residential property in Palmetto Dunes. The CEF fund cannot be used for the repair and replacement of existing assets or for day-to-day operating purposes.
brick-and-mortar
structures,
Lifestyle is one of the key factors driving
and our lagoon system are good examples. Planned investments in pocket parks and the recently approved Queen’s Folly corridor study will be largely funded through our CEF fund.
Creating high-end com-
munity amenities requires a sustainable financial pipeline.
way to achieving that goal. As of the end A dedicated enhancement fund allows
of June, the balance in our CEF fund was
Board members to strategically plan long-
over $7 million with 2027 projects of over
term improvement projects, such as en-
$1 million proposed.
hancing natural spaces or creating new amenities for all to use.
— Bob Talbot, Treasurer
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Board Candidates The Nominating Committee has selected five candidates to fill three seats for the PDPOA Board of Directors. There were no petition candidates this year. Voting instructions for the Election of Directors were mailed out in late August and emailed on September 1. Owners will be able to vote by paper ballot or online. Election of Directors voting will be open from September 1st through September 30. Voting for candidates will be confidential and handled by a third-party vendor, Vote-Now. The results of the election will be announced at the Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 17 at the Omni Resort. If you have any questions about your ballot or voting, please contact Elizabeth Simpson at 843-785-1109 x106. Candidate bios and videos can be found online at pdpoa.org/election.
Dominic Colapietro
Mary Ellen Prentis
Nominated Candidate
Nominated Candidate
44 FAZIO VILLAS
5 CATBOAT
My wife Stephanie and I have been coming to Palmetto Dunes for the last 30 years and purchased our current property in 2011. We split our time between Hilton Head and Augusta, GA. and are on the island every other week year-round. I have been a member of the Fazio III board and have served as president for the last 4 years. I earned my BS degree in accounting and finance from Fordham University. After college, I attended the United States Marine Corps Officer Candidate School. Upon my commission, I went to Naval Flight school in Pensacola and earned my wings. l had numerous duty assignments and my final billet was as the Commanding Officer of a helicopter squadron. Currently, I am president and owner of a global textile sourcing company. In 2024, I served on the PD GM/CEO search committee and also the board nominating committee. When not on the island enjoying the beauty of our community, I volunteer at the Golden Harvest food bank and Augusta University Hospital. Why do you want to serve on the PDPOA Board of Directors? I’d like to take an active role in shaping issues that I am passionate about, including protecting our property values, preserving the aesthetic appeal of PD, and being an advocate for my neighbors. I’m also very interested in trying to find a solution for safe bike/pedestrian and vehicle traffic including better signage. I’ve owned my home in PD for over 16 years, and over time, I’ve noticed things that need to be addressed, especially during the high tourist season. I am confident that my extensive background in both military command and business ownership will greatly benefit our community. What do you see as the most important challenges facing Palmetto Dunes in the next 5 years? • Managing escalating operational and insurance costs • Formulating better traffic flow, regulations and signage • Understanding all the infrastructure needs involving roads, bridges and related issues • Developing a stronger relationship with the town of Hilton Head and Beaufort County • Melding the residential and commercial interests to form a stronger relationship.
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After more than 35 years as a global supply chain executive, I retired from a career leading global sourcing, operations, and strategic planning for international retail brands. Today, I provide business consulting through Prentis Group Consulting and enjoy speaking and mentoring students at SCAD. Currently I am serving on the Palmetto Dunes Architectural Review Board (ARB) and Appeals Committee, where I’ve gained valuable insight into our community’s governance and the importance of preserving the character that makes Palmetto Dunes so special. My family and I have enjoyed Palmetto Dunes for many years. We’ve built lasting friendships and wonderful memories here. We love the active lifestyle this community offers—from golfing, playing pickleball, biking and walking our dog on the beach to simply enjoying time outdoors together. Serving on the Board would be a meaningful opportunity to give back to a community that has given us so much. Why do you want to serve on the PDPOA Board of Directors? Serving on the ARB and Appeals Committee has given me a better understanding of what it takes to keep Palmetto Dunes the special place it is. I’d like to continue serving by helping protect the character, beauty, and quality of our community while making sure we’re planning wisely for the future. I’ll bring business experience, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to listening and making thoughtful decisions for all property owners. What do you see as the most important challenges facing Palmetto Dunes in the next 5 years? I believe our priorities should be preserving everything that makes Palmetto Dunes such a special place while planning for the future. By investing wisely in our infrastructure, amenities, and natural environment, communicating openly, and balancing the needs of homeowners, seasonal residents, renters, and visitors, we can protect our property values and enhance our community. Preparing for the future means making thoughtful investments today so Palmetto Dunes continues to thrive as an exceptional place to live, vacation, and enjoy for generations to come.
Dan Regenold
Lutz Schremmer
Miles Snowden
Nominated Candidate
Nominated Candidate
Nominated Candidate
3 JUNKET
10 PROMONTORY
4 ARMADA
My wife Becky and I have owned property in Palmetto Dunes since 2001 when we owned two condos at Villamare. We now live at 3 Junket in Mariners where we just became full time residents. We choose to live here because we think it’s the best place in the world and we want to keep it that way with a residential feel. Professionally, I founded and ran a 70+ person manufacturing company for 40 years, which has given me a versatile business background. My two years on the Finance Committee has given me a solid foundation of PD finances and an understanding of our organization. I have started a major charitable Initiative, a FREE University that teaches classes to the public and acted as Board President to an arts organization that helps disabled artists in Cincinnati, OH. My education includes a BA in Finance from Indiana and an MBA in Economics from Xavier University. And, if you see a little Black Dog chasing the ball on the beach, that’s Gidget and she belongs to us! Why do you want to serve on the PDPOA Board of Directors? I put my name forward as a potential Board Member to ensure that Palmetto Dunes remains financially strong as we continue to build our financial reserves to protect our community. My candidacy isn’t just about Balance sheets; it’s about creating the best experience of Palmetto Dunes and maintaining the beauty for everyone who visits. The substantial reserves we are accumulating in the Community Enhancement Fund (>$8 million) needs to be spent on amenities to improve PD. (If we don’t start to allocate the CEF monies let’s reduce the fee we charge owners when they sell.) What do you see as the most important challenges facing Palmetto Dunes in the next 5 years? • This year a void is created as our PD Board will lose two important finance committee members. The continuity of leadership in the finance area is important as we carry forward important procedures we have put in place. • Creating balance between residents of PD and owners of rental properties is challenging. My varied ownership experience will help me make the best decisions. • I see infrastructure and traffic issues as problems in Palmetto Dunes. I will always look for ways to improve and be transparent about it. • I look forward to meeting, listening and working with you the next three years.
My wife Denise and I moved to HHI in 1997 from Connecticut and raised our then 3&6 year old children here, while keeping my job as an Partner/Owner at one the nation’s largest marketing firms, based in Greenwich Ct. Prior to my 25 year marketing career, I had leveraged my Architecture degree from Columbia University, working as a builder, and in various facets of multi-family construction. Now retired for 5+ years after selling our firm, I continue to live primarily in PD, and part time in Manhattan, while occasionally doing some real estate development in the Atlanta area. We picked Palmetto Dunes after looking at communities across the SE Coast and across the Island. We loved the then healthy balance PD provided between the vibrancy of a resort community and quieter non-STR gated communities. Long hot summers notwithstanding, we still love it here. I have enjoyed working on the PDPOA Board this year in an interim capacity, along with several committees. Why do you want to serve on the PDPOA Board of Directors? As a current board member, I understand the importance of preserving the quality of life that attracted us all here. Great work has been done to clarify and simplify governing documents, enhance communication and seek community input on projects and move forward with much needed aging infrastructure work, all while being responsible stewards of our considerable financial resources. That said, there’s a difference between preserving and enhancing. I look forward to leveraging my background skills to look for new ways to enhance life in PD for all owners. What do you see as the most important challenges facing Palmetto Dunes in the next 5 years? I’ve watched over the past three decades as our community has shifted from primarily full time residents to primarily part-time owners and STR investor owners. When my daughter and grandchildren moved back to HHI from NYC last year, it was a wake-up call to me that they didn’t even consider PD: “Dad, other then the beach there’s not much there for young families”. She grew up here and she’s right. We can do better to make our community more attractive to a broader demographic, while balancing keeping costs low for our aging retirees and still attractive to vacationers.
I am a physician and healthcare services executive. My wife, Dorothy, and I have owned our home in Palmetto Dunes for 12 years. We have been part time residents throughout that time and enjoy sharing our home with extended family and close friends yearround. In addition, prior to owning our home, our family vacationed nearly every year in Palmetto Dunes for many years. For the past 26 years I have served as an executive in both national and international companies, including Delta Air Lines and United Health Group among others. I retired last year, and now have the oppportunity to give my time to the interests and organizations which have been important to my family and to me. My professional experience includes managing extensive teams of employees across the country, being accountable for large budgets, operating nationally scaled businesses, managing complex projects and representing corporate interests with national and international audiences. In addition, I have served on both for profit and not for profit boards and committees for a number of organizations. Why do you want to serve on the PDPOA Board of Directors? I am interested in serving on the Board in order to continue the legacy of good guardianship of our community. I am not in pursuit of a particular goal or a specific change. Palmetto Dunes has been a safe, beautiful, and desirable community for decades. This has allowed us, as property owners, to not only enjoy great experiences, but to also benefit from substantial increase in the value of our homes. As a Board member, my goal will be to maintain our history of good guardianship of our community for both our current and our future owners. What do you see as the most important challenges facing Palmetto Dunes in the next 5 years? I respect the broad variation in how our community’s homes and amenities are used by residents and visitors alike, and I view this as a special advantage in maintaining a great community for current owners and the generations to follow us. This variety of stakeholders, while certainly one of our strengths, will always also be one of our challenges. We must be persistent in our efforts to assure our community provides a great experience for everyone every day. SEPTEMBER 2026 | WWW.PDPOA.ORG
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Events Calendar SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
Thursday, September 3
Thursday, October 1 8-10AM
First Thursday Adopt-A-Highway 8-10AM As a community, the PDPOA is responsible for cleaning up the one mile of Highway 278 between Nectar restaurant and the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. Enjoy a morning out with neighbors — fresh air, a chance to meet neighbors and work alongside friends while making a difference at the entrance to our community.
First Friday Food Trucks Friday, September 4 5-7PM Admin & Security Parking Lots
Town Hall Wednesday, September 9 4-6PM Centre Court Join us for a Town Hall with Town Council Membr Tamara Becker, who will provide an update on what’s happening across Hilton Head Island and discuss issues affecting our community. Residents of Palmetto Dunes are invited to ask questions, share their thoughts, and engage in an open conversation about the topics that matter most.
Farmers Market Sunday, September 13 2-4PM Admin & Security Parking lot Featuring fresh grouper, red snapper, honey, shrimp, local jams, seasonings, cocktail sauce, vegetables, and more from host Josh Parlagreco. Please note this is a cash or Venmo-only event.
Community Open House, BBQ & Committee Fair Friday, September 25 12-2PM Admin & Security Offices There’s no cost to attend, but an online RSVP is required.
First Thursday Adopt-A-Highway
PDPOA MONTHLY MEETINGS
First Friday Food Trucks
Friday, October 2 12-2PM Admin & Security Parking Lots
Blood Drive
Friday, October 9 9AM-3PM Admin & Security Parking Lots
Annual Meeting
Saturday, October 17 9AM Omni Resort
Fall Happy Hour
Saturday, October 17 4PM Palmetto Room Community Happy Hour following the Annual Meeting! Residents are invited to stop by, socialize, and connect with neighbors while enjoying food and beverages available for purchase.
Community Yard Sale
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27
Ask the Staff
2pm. The event will start with short introductions from key staff, each highlighting a key issue from their department. Residents can then ask questions, share concerns, and get clarity on HOA topics like landscaping, safety, maintenance, and more. Online registration: pdpoa.org/ events. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
Chat with the Chair Noon. This monthly event gives owners an opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues facing our community with the Board Chair. Online
Sunday, October 18 8AM Shelter Cove-Waters Edge Parking Lot
registration: pdpoa.org/events.
Trivia Night
Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 21 4:30-6:30PM PDPOA Owners Trivia Night will be held at Lincoln and South, featuring Decades Trivia, friendly competition, and great conversation. The cost is $10 per person and includes one drink, appetizers, and trivia fun with fellow owners.
Document Shredding
Thursday, October 22 10AM-12PM Admin & Security Parking Lots In the Admin parking lot at 16 Queens Folly, residents can take part in the free Palmetto Dunes Owner Community Shred Event by bringing a box or two of confidential papers to be securely destroyed.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28
3:00pm. Meetings are open to Palmetto Dunes property owners to attend in person or via Zoom. Online registration: pdpoa.org/events. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
Annual Meeting
9am. Omni Resort. Meeting check-in and continental breakfast 7:45-9am. Online RSVP is required.
Registration for all Community Events is online at: pdpoa.org/events. If you need any assistance, please contact Kathleen Ryan at kryan@pdpoa.org.
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Annual Owners Oyster Roast Thursday, November 12 4:30-7pm at Centre Court Join us for our Annual Community Oyster roast! We have Bluffton Oyster Company roasting fresh, local oysters on-site, as well as Lowcountry boil and BBQ sliders! Your ticket also comes with 1 drink ticket for beer, wine, or soda; a cash bar will also be available. This is a highly anticipated event among Palmetto Dunes property owners, so be sure to secure your spot by registering now at pdpoa.org/events. Please note that this event is for Palmetto Dunes property owners only.
Community Open House, BBQ & Committee Fair Interested in getting more involved in your community? The Community Open House, BBQ & Committee Fair is a great place to start.
their interests and experience. Committee applications open in October, so this is the perfect chance to ask questions and learn more before applying.
Join us on Friday, September 25, from 12–2 p.m. in the Admin & Security parking lot for a free BBQ lunch and an opportunity to connect with your Association and learn how you can get involved.
The Open House also offers a behindthe-scenes look at PDPOA. Meet the team, tour the Association offices, and learn more about Security operations, finances, upcoming projects, and the Architectural Review Board (ARB).
A highlight of this year’s event is the Committee Fair, where property owners can explore PDPOA’s committees, learn what each group does, meet committee representatives, and find volunteer opportunities that match
There is no cost to attend, but an online RSVP is required. Stop by for lunch, get to know your Association, and discover a new way to get involved in the Palmetto Dunes community.
Thanksgiving Turtle Trot 5k The Association will host its fifth annual Thanksgiving Turtle Trot 5K on Thanksgiving Day-Thursday, November 26, 2026. The family-friendly Turtle Trot is a 5-kilometer run/walk on Palmetto Dunes' beautiful beach The race starts at 8am from the Dunes House. Registration is $35 for adults and $20 for kids 12 and under. Race registration includes a t-shirt. Advance registration is required at pdpoa.run. Race packet pick-up will be November 23-25 at the PDPOA Admin Office-16 Queens Folly Rd. Please arrive early on race day as parking is limited.
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Helpful Tips to Submit Tier 3 and 4 ARB Applications We are now at the mid-year
structures. Prior to any consideration of
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point, since the full board
a project, the ARB needs a complete ap-
projects where the property footprint
For those
revised
plication, outlining both scope and details
is modified or involves significant
Standards and Guide-
of the planned project. A complete pack-
landscaping, a complete drainage plan
lines and rolled out the
age allows the ARB to fully understand
is needed to ensure it will not nega-
new Tiers 0-4 application
the project, its impact on the surrounding
tively impact your neighbors, or near-
properties, and ensure compliance with
by streets or lagoons.
approved
our
structure.
the PDPOA covenants, standards, and Our results have been positive, making it
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guidelines, before making a final decision.
Screening /Landscaping. For projects that require additional screening from
easier for Owners to obtain ARB approval
the street or neighboring properties,
for those maintenance projects that were
Because the ARB meets monthly, an in-
please provide the specific plant types
previously subject to the same review pro-
complete application can result in follow
being installed, their size & placement,
cess as major renovations and new con-
up questions requiring the homeowner or
so that ARB can determine if your pro-
struction. Tiers 0, 1, and 2 projects are now
their agents such as architects and contrac-
posed screening will be sufficient.
internally handled, within the delegation
tors to correct, clarify or add information,
to our ARB Administrators. These applica-
causing a delay in any final decision.
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Materials and Colors. There is a preapproved color list on file that is avail-
tions were simplified and have resulted in
able for your selection. For custom
a higher volume of applications being pro-
Here are some helpful tips & reminders
paint and trim colors, when possible,
cessed with a much quicker turnaround
to assist you as a homeowner, to ensure
please provide a sample on a board or
time.
that your Tier 3 and Tier 4 applications are
a small section of the existing house,
complete. The list below, while not all in-
as this gives a more accurate repre-
For the period from 01/01/2026 through
clusive, was compiled based upon some of
sentation than a small store swatch.
7/31/2026; 287 applications were submit-
the common mistakes or omissions that
For proposed materials, the more de-
ted, of which 220 were simpler main-
occurred during the first half of the year.
tail provided, the better.
tenance projects, to refresh and renew
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Pool Barrier.
If your application in-
Palmetto Dunes residences (falling un-
HELPFUL TIPS
volves a pool barrier, please provide
der Tiers 0 and 1). These 220 projects ac-
•
detail on the exact placement and
Consider an Early Consultation with
counted for roughly three quarters of the
the ARB Administrator, who can help
total applications received and about 97%
guide you through the preliminary
of these applications were approved based
phase of your project, answer any
on the original submission. The average
questions you may have and help clari-
approval timeframe was 3.2 days, includ-
fy the application requirements to help
ing those applications which required fol-
speed up the process.
low up from the ARB to clarify the submis-
•
Update Calculations. Make sure to sub-
sion. We are proud of these results which
mit all new calculations that may be
show that routine applications are being
changing such as pervious/impervious
processed quickly.
coverage, lot building coverage, 2nd floor calculations vs first floor. Com-
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Include Drainage Plans.
ARB committee meetings now focus on
pare these ratios to the Standards and
Tier 3 and Tier 4 projects, which consist of
Guidelines to determine compliance. If
significant exterior work, home additions,
not compliant, the next step would be
pool installation and new home construc-
to determine if you would meet the pa-
tion, with and without demo of existing
rameters to request a variance.
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measurements of the fence. •
Neighboring Properties.
Any infor-
mation you can provide regarding the impact of your project to your adjacent neighbors is appreciated. Will the project block their view, will additional noise be created, is it well screened? We hope these tips help you as you prepare for your next Tier 3 or Tier 4 project. We look forward to continuing to work with our Property Owners to enhance and preserve the beauty of our community, within our Covenants, Standards and Guidelines. — Karen Booth, ARB Chair
Resort Happenings
HarbourFest Entertainment at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina August 31 – September 4, 2026 from 6 – 9 p.m. (weather permitting) Cappy the Clown will be at the Harbour from 6-9 p.m. now through September 6 with kids activities including face painting, balloon animals and more! View the full schedule of entertainment ShelterCoveHarbourFest.com. *Weather permitting and subject to change. For show updates, please visit the Facebook.com/ShelterCoveHarbourMarina.
Labor Day Weekend HarbourFest Finale Saturday, September 5 & Sunday, September 6 (weather permitting) Celebrate Labor Day weekend at our Parrot Palooza Sunset Celebration featuring Shannon Tanner & the Oyster Reefers 7 – 9:30 p.m. & Cappy the Clown from 6 – 9 p.m. with fun kids activities including face painting, balloon animals and more! View the full schedule of entertainment ShelterCoveHarbourFest.com. *Weather permitting and subject to change. For show updates, please visit the Facebook. com/ShelterCoveHarbourMarina.
Fall Music & Taste at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
Capture your Family Memories with Memory Lane Portraits
Thursdays September 10 through October 15, 2026 from 6 – 9 p.m. (weather permitting) This outdoor seasonal event is back at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina’s Neptune Statue, combining local bands with delicious food and drinks. Each week two featured Shelter Cove Harbour restaurants will set up offering light appetizers and drink specials for purchase. Limited seating is provided so you are encouraged to bring your own chairs. Admission is free, but we ask that you please bring a canned good donation for the Deep Well Project. Visit ShelterCoveHiltonHead.com/Musicand-Taste for the full schedule. All concerts are weather permitting and subject to change.**No coolers or outside food/ beverages will be permitted**
Memory Lane Portraits is pleased to provide a special offer to Palmetto Dunes owners and guests. The offer includes: • A complimentary portrait session on the beach at the Dunes House or an on-location portrait session at your home (a $200 minimum value) • 10% off a la carte portrait orders It is important to schedule as soon as possible to secure your desired dates and times. Please call 843-363-6600 to book. You can also visit the MemoryLanePortraits.com/ Book-Now page on their website or email mlphhi@gmail.com.
Upcoming Fall Alexander’s Wine Dinners Sept. 17 - Maison Louis Jadot (French) (Limited spots left) Oct. 15 – Aperture Cellars (California) Nov. 19 – Beni di Batasiolo Piemonte (Italian) Spend the evening at Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar as the culinary staff will deliver a prix-fixe menu, each course paired with a different glass of wine from the specific winery of your select date. Priced at $135 per person. View the upcoming 2026 Wine Dinners and reserve your spot at AlexandersRestaurant.com/WineDinner.
Luxury Pontoon Boat Rentals at Shelter Cove Marina When you reserve your Aloha Pontoon Boat Rental 20 or more days in advance, you can save 10% off now through December 31, 2026. Use promo code BOOKAHEAD. Limited time offer. Additional restrictions may apply. Learn more and reserve your rental here at HiltonHeadIslandRentalBoats.com.
The Dunes House The Dunes House will be open in September, weather permitting (including wind). Visit our website for more information and to view the full menu at PalmettoDunes. com/Dining/The-Dunes-House. For updates on closures due to weather, please check our Dunes House Facebook page at Facebook.com/TheDunesHouse/.
Discover the Palmetto Dunes Resort App The Palmetto Dunes Resort App is at your service. The app is a simple, fast and secure place to store your vacation activity information. Guests and visitors can book resort activities and access real time information about Palmetto Dunes and Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina. To download, search ‘Palmetto Dunes Resort’ in the Apple App Store and on Google Play. Read our blog at PalmettoDunes.com/Blog/ New-Resort-App to learn more about the Palmetto Dunes Resort App features. SEPTEMBER 2026 | WWW.PDPOA.ORG
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