Cypress Landing - Summer 2022 by dfcnc

By: Tom McCluskey

IS IT ME or are dollar stores and vape shops mul plying faster than even the rabbits in our yards as of late? Did you know there are now at least two dozen stores with “Dollar” in their name within 25 minutes of Cypress Landing? Like dandelions and rabbits, they seem to pop up literally overnight. Whether Family, General, or Tree, a friend told us you can use the red, yellow, or green color in their Dollar logos to generally rank their respec ve prices. Green for go, yellow for cau on, and red for higher prices. I’m not sure this is true, because the only reason I have ever gone into a dollar store is when the beer and Doritos ran out at the beach—by which me price and sign color is not a concern.

WHAT WE HAVE “zero” of near us are a Starbucks, Costco, Wegmans—or a sports bar that we can frequent on days when the Iris Lounge is closed. When we first moved here my heart skipped a beat when I first observed the O’Neals sign at the Route NC 17 and NC 33 interchange. “Look, a sports bar really close to our new home!” I excitedly proclaimed to my non-plussed wife. I imagined a dimly lit pub with a rota ng dra beer selec on, discount growler fills on Tuesdays, top shelf aged spirits and local neighbors and old salts with whom to swap stories; walnut paneled walls and lots of large flat screen tv’s. “It’s a pharmacy” my wife replied. “It even has a drive-through pick up window” I added—with visions of a Northern Outer Banks Brew-Thru dancing in my head. In my defense, as I faintly heard the words “pharmacy” and “drug store” being callously hurled in my direc on, that O’Neals sign should be on an Irish sports bar. If only we could all agree to have our prescrip ons mailed to us and talk the good folks at O’Neals into serving us drinks and pub food instead of pharmaceu cals. Or, maybe they could convert the correc ve shoes half or the store into a sports bar. “That’s okay honey, I’m happy to go pick up our prescrip ons today”, I’d say—and I wouldn’t ever have to use the drive through. “Might be a while… you know how busy they can get late on weekday a ernoons”.

SPEAKING OF PHARMACEUTICALS, what we may not need more of is vape shops. There are no less than a dozen of them within 25 minutes of us and two of them on opposing corners in Chocowinity. I’m not sure, but I believe this may make Chocowinity on a per capita basis anyway, the Vape Capital of Eastern NC. Driving down Route 33 in recent months, you could see CBD oil adver sed for sale at the O’Neals sports bar and then as you “head” into Chocowinity you encounter two more vape shops with Rastafarian colored lights and marijuana leaves painted on the windows.

CONTINUING ON YOUR “TRIP” down Route 33 to Greenville, the roadside wonders assault you from all sides. Even if you haven’t traded in any back catalog vape items, at various points you can see horses wearing blankets in all seasons, a bear on a s ck, and a giant re culated giraﬀe that has somehow escaped from the circus and been preserved for some reason. What you now seldom see are ﬁelds of tobacco—long since replaced by new housing subdivisions as you approach Greenville. Who is going to produce the nico ne for all those rapidly prolifera ng vape shops?

the landing Volume 26 No. SUMMER2 2022 The Official Newsletter of the Cypress Landing Master Homeowners Association SUMMER2022PAGE1 © Cypress Landing Master Homeowners Associa on, 2022. All rights reserved.

Chocowinitudes 15 Rapid Proliferations and Trips Down NC-33

CLOSER TO HOME, the rapidly prolifera ng rabbits have come home from the vape shops and they have the munchies. The dollar stores and vape shops were all out of Cen pede grass, so they’re ea ng ours. I recently observed three rabbits in our backyard hopping backwards in what can best be described as a receding hare line. I’m sorry for that pun (column policy) and also sorry that’s not the worst thing we’ve seen the rabbits doing… In the rabbits’ defense, they may have been high on Cen pede grass. If only we could train them to amuse themselves by inges ng only crab grass—and well, you know, to stop mul plying like bunnies, dollar stores and vape shops.

By: Dave Schmi , President, CLMHOA

President’s

The Board will con nue to update members of the community on these two important ini a ves and other planned ini a ves to be er align the HOA structure and opera ons with the evolving needs of the community. As we implement these and other ini a ves, we will iden fy speciﬁc opportuni es for members of the community to assist the HOA with needed improvements.

Our HOA currently stands at the precipice of several unique challenges to keep pace with the recent changes in the size, demographics, and needs of our community. Since 2019, the number of homes in Cypress Landing has increased from 575 to 609. By the end of this year, the number of homes is expected to be 629. Over the same period, the demographics of our community have also changed significantly. Many of the original residents from the 1990s have moved on and have been replaced by younger families. Unfortunately, over the same period, our HOA management structure and management processes have not evolved to keep pace with the increasing workload and changing needs of the community. To exacerbate these challenges, we are also seeing a waning in our volunteer base. Our volunteers are an integral part of the management team, and the Board is always grateful for their many contribu ons. Many of our most ac ve volunteers over the past 25 years have either moved away or have been forced to step back and let other younger residents take over. Some of the newer families in the community, however, are s ll working and do not have the availability to step in to replace the outgoing volunteers. The HOA Board of Directors and the Community Associa on Manager have seen these challenges grow over the past couple years and have embarked on a strategic approach to address them. During the first six months of this year, the Board of Directors, in conjunc on with our Strategic Planning and Development Commi ee (SPDC), have focused our efforts on two important first steps:

(1) engaging the consul ng services of Tom Willis of Associa on Bridge, LLC to conduct an independent opera ons review of the workings of our HOA (2) developing a data collec on census to be completed by each household in the community. Each of these ini a ves is discussed in greater detail in the following paragraphs. In January of this year, the Board engaged the services of Tom Willis of Associa on Bridge, LLC to conduct an opera ons review of the workings of our HOA. Mr. Willis visited Cypress Landing for about 2 weeks in February and conducted addi onal follow up discussions with HOA staff and volunteers in March, April, and May. The Board received Mr. Willis’ report in late May. Mr. Willis was highly complimentary of our community. His report is very comprehensive and contains many observa ons and recommenda ons aimed at improving the efficiency and effec veness of our HOA opera ons. The Board is reviewing, discussing, and priori zing the recommended ac ons. As such, we have iden fied the following top 4 areas of priority: (1) HOA staffing (2) volunteer recrui ng and reten on (3) so ware enhancements (4) communica ons improvements, including the HOA website. We will con nue working with the SPDC and the Community Associa on Manager to develop ac on plans to address these and other top priority areas. Earlier this year, the Board approved a recommenda on from the SPDC to develop, test, and implement a data collec on census to be completed by each household in the community. The purpose of the census is to allow the Board to be er understand the current demographics in our community, and extent to which community members are using our current ameni es. The results of the census will help to iden fy areas where the Board needs to devote addi onal a en on and priori es. A copy of the census was emailed to each household for comple on in late June. The SPDC will use the results of the census to develop specific ini a ves and recommenda ons for future considera on by the Board of Directors.

The Message

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Common refrains heard from our residents each year include: “The service personnel are such nice, polite people… so proud to have people like that protec ng us… got as much out of M.A.D. as the service members!”

The bo om line is this is a signature event for Cypress Landing. We not only show these young men and women a great me, but we show them how much we appreciate what they do for us day in and day out. As a bonus, all proceeds a er tournament expenses will be donated to Camp Lejune Fisher House (lejeuneﬁsherhouse.org). This facility is within walking distance of the hospital and Wounded Warrior Complex. It is a comfortable temporary home, staﬀed by warm, caring people who help family members endure the stresses associated with a loved one’s serious medical condi on. The Fisher House enables families to stay together, cook meals, do laundry, and relax in a “home away from home” atmosphere. There are no other facili es on military installa ons that provide this caring, compassionate environment. Fisher Houses do not receive tax money or military dollars. Most of their funding comes from charitable contribuHere’sons.how you can be a part of this awesome event:

Ac vi es schedule for the day: Registra on and Breakfast 8:00 AM Welcoming Ceremony 10:00 AM start 10:30 AM Picking are ﬁnished (about 3:32 PM) tournament? Wilkins, 252-946-7788 clgcbusiness@cypresslandinggolf.com

M.A.D.

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By: Bill Staton – Co-Editor

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Playing Sponsors are ﬁrst come, ﬁrst selected, beginning on July 1, 2022. Let CLGC Pro Shop know at clgcbusiness@ cypresslandinggolf.com. All sponsors contribu ng $125 or more will receive a Military Apprecia on Day cap. Payment: checks made payable to CLGM2 or added to your club account.

What makes this tournament so special is the fantas c community par cipa on beginning with the rousing spirit at the opening ceremony, the financial dona ons, the flags in the yards, and con nuing with the beer and hot dog stands, ki bars, home baked goods throughout the course, and finally, culmina ng at the end with the pig picking. Oh yeah, there also will be ample liquid refreshment to accompany the food.

Laura Staton, 252-975-2525 laura1staton@gmail.com Ques ons about dona ng? Barbara

No, I’m not mad! I’m overjoyed! The way our community supports our Military Apprecia on Day is nothing short of amazing. A er thirteen years, the event is s ll going strong, and our young military women and men consider this the best golf ou ng of the year. This year’s Military Apprecia on Day will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022. We are expec ng 100 players, with ac ve-duty military players represen ng all our military services – Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Every local golf member will have the opportunity to sponsor and play in a foursome. This event is a Cypress Landing tournament, and it is 100% financed through the generous dona ons of our Cypress Landing residents and local businesses. Last year, 50 Cypress Landing residents sponsored a hole with a sign displaying their support for the military. Addi onally, over 30 businesses sponsored holes, donated refreshments, breakfasts, gi cards, hole-in-one prizes, etc. Dr. Ainsley Rusevlyn sponsored a proper pig picking with all the fixings for over 200 people! Last year over $9,000 was donated to local non-profits serving our military (Camp Lejeune’s Fisher House and Rose Haven).

Playing Sponsor: includes sponsor and three (3) ac veduty service members - $150 Contribu ng Sponsor: Contribu on only - $50 or more Hole Sponsor: Honor the military with a personalized sign on a tee box - $125

We con nue to make progress in overhauling how the County provides this public-paid service. The County plan hinges on establishing two 5-acre “Mega” sites, one north and one south. Each site will take household waste, bulk items (chairs, sofas, etc.) yard waste, white goods, electronics, metal, oil, recycling, and other material. The new feature is much of this waste will be compacted, reducing transporta on costs. Once in opera on, some smaller sites, which overlap service areas, will be closed.

The County has partnered with Charter (Spectrum) and Lumen (CenturyLink, soon to be Bright Speed) to apply for State-administered grants. Both companies applied on me, and their applica ons are being “rated” by the State. At least one of the applica ons should be approved in July. Following this round of State-administered grants, a second, larger round, will be released in the fall.

SUMMER2022PAGE4 © Cypress Landing Master Homeowners Associa on, 2022. All rights reserved. I am happy to report Beaufort County passed its 202223 Budget last month. Highlights include:  No tax rate increase  7% increase in spending, offset by revenue increases in Sales Tax and the Tax base  Funding of Beaufort County Schools and Beaufort Community College at the requested levels.  5% COLA for County employees (Infla on was over 8%)  Funds to hire two addi onal Sheriff Depu es for the high schools, one for Southside and one for Northside. These depu es will patrol during school hours and help ensure the Sheriff ’s Office can quickly respond in case, God forbid, anything like Uvalde Texas happened here. Unlike Uvalde, the Sheriff Office will be the onscene Commander for law enforcement.  $250,000 will be added each year from 2023 to 2027 to con nue the Beaufort Community College’s “Beaufort Promise” for an addi onal 4 years. Thanks to Dr. David Loope, president of BCCC and Cypress Landing resident, this has become a reality. This means tui on is free for Beaufort County residents.  The County debt is down to $14,812,912. 75% of this debt is a ributed to new Beaufort County Schools built in the last 20 years.

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By: Commissioner John Rebholz 252-402-7617 or john.rebholz@beaufortcountync.gov

David R. Loope is the sixth president of Beaufort County Community College. You may contact him directly at dave. loope@beaufortccc.edu.

As you know, we are working hard to expand access to the internet in Beaufort County. A signiﬁcant number of residents do not have internet, and in some cases, no cell phone availability at home. This became a troubling deﬁciency during Covid for students, work from home businesses, telemedicine providers, and new residents.

Beaufort County Community College Corner

By: Dr. Dave Loope Dear Cypress Landing Neighbors, Please accept my sincerest gra tude for suppor ng Beaufort County Community College (BCCC) through the Cypress Landing Endowment and Scholarship. And thank you so very much for the generous sponsorship of our annual BCCC Scholarship Golf Tournament, which we held here on our home course in May. My wife and I have lived happily in Cypress Landing for over five years now, and I am most impressed with the commitment of our residents to the overall health and welfare of Beaufort County and Eastern North Carolina. We are very fortunate to live in a place where a desire to improve the common good s ll exists and where the social bonds between neighbors s ll haveInmeaning.thisspirit, please accept my invita on to make BCCC an ongoing part of your charitable planning. The College is absolutely dedicated to enabling everyone to benefit from the social and economic mobility that can come from higher educa on, and we will need the help of our generous donors to remove the financial barriers that prevent students from a ending college. Our Beaufort Promise program guarantees that we will cover tui on and fees; we will do this only if we can provide scholarships and endowments that will last in perpetuity. Federal COVID-19 money will soon expire, and money from Beaufort County, while very generous, will not cover the costs of textbooks and may not cover all the costs of short-term workforce development—truck driving, HVAC training, forkli training, culinary arts, etc.—jobs where the poorest of Eastern North Carolinians can improve their lives and those of their families within a ma er of a few months.

Broadband/Internet Expansion

At Beaufort, the ﬁrst aspira onal goal of our strategic plan is to “break the cycle of poverty in Eastern North Carolina.” We’re on the way to doing this, and the $118,000 in the Cypress Landing Endowment, which has funded dozens of scholarships, is an important part of our long-term plan. I hope that, like me, you will see the importance of BCCC to the con nued economic viability of our region and, thus, to the maintenance of a culture where place, family, work ethic, and tradi on s ll ma er. Help us to help Eastern North Carolina thrive; consider dona ng to the Cypress Landing Endowment or Scholarship Fund.

The scope of what the remaining sites handle will be reduced, speciﬁcally yard waste and bulk. In the mean me, the Gray Road site will soon receive needed updates for safety and convenience. Report of the State of Beaufort County

Food – You should always have enough food on hand to sustain your family for at least one solid week. There is li le need to go out and buy dehydrated or freeze-dried food by the pallet load. Just stock up on the things you and your family already eat, concentra ng on things that store well for long periods of me and require li le or no prepara on. Of course, you’ll also need a way to cook food if the power is out. Microwaves don’t operate well without electricity. The same thing goes for an electric stove top. Propane and charcoal grills work great, provided you’re able and willing to stand outside to use them. It should go without saying, but never use those grills indoors!2.

If you plan on cooking things like pasta, rice, or beans, all of which require a good amount of water, you’ll need to take that into account. I suggest you plan on at least 1.5-2 gallons of water per person. Be er to have more than you truly need than run out before the crisis is resolved. Don’t overlook the necessity for a way to purify addi onal water, as well. While rain is generally pure as it falls, once it has run over your roof and through your gu ers, you’ll want to ﬁlter it. I recommend either the LifeStraw or one of the Sawyer products. You can also purify water by boiling it or adding bleach to contaminated water. In general, you would need to add 6 drops of bleach to a gallon of water (12 drops if the water is cloudy). For more informa on on how to do this, please use this link: h purify-water-bleach/primalsurvivor.net/ps://www.3.

Dealing with Neighborhood Disasters

Water – You’ll need an absolute minimum of one gallon of water per person, per day of the crisis.

[Editor’s Note: As the hurricane season is upon us, this ar cle will help you survive the first 72 hours of a disaster and give you an overview of how to shelter-in-place.]Asweenterthis year’s hurricane season, we thought it important to remind you: The first 72 hours are on you. You should not count on any help from anyone for the first 72 hours. If you know there is a major storm coming and you have the means to evacuate – then you should think strongly about doing that. But if you make that choice, do so early in the process and have a plan in place about where you will be going. For those who stay, here is a helpful lis ng of the things that could make your first 72 post-storm hours a bit more tolerable.1.

By: Bill Staton, Co-Editor

4. Light sources – Candles work well, but open ﬂames are most dangerous around gas leaks and children. Flashlights are great and the newer LED models use far less ba ery power than their incandescent predecessors. Be sure to have extra ba eries on hand though, enough for at least one

suppliesMedical – If you or any other family member take prescriplife-preservingaon,such as heart meds or insulin, you’ll want to always have a supply on hand that will last at least a couple of weeks, preferably longer. In addi on, put together a decent ﬁrst aid kit, being sure to have adequate amounts of adhesive bandages, gauze wrap, an sep c ointment, burn cream, pain relievers / fever reducers, and stomach upset meds like Pepto tablets.

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By: Biﬀ Ma hews As you drive or walk in Cypress Landing, have you ever wondered why some people wave? In Cypress Landing’s early days, some outsiders thought that residents were unfriendly, even snooty. To counter that misconcep on, some residents decided to wave at anyone and everyone driving and walking in the community.

Recently Cypress Landing has welcomed many, many new residents who may not have go en the message about our tradi on of waving. Let’s keep that friendly, welcoming tradi on of waving alive. Wave at the walkers. Wave at the contractors. Wave at your neighbors. Wave at every car, truck, and van that drives through Cypress Landing because a poten al new resident may be inside. Wave! ators.r,s

6. Solar charger – Small portable solar panels have become fairly reasonable in price and they can be an absolute Godsend when the power goes out for a while. Whichever type you get, spring for the a achments that allow you to charge AA and AAA ba eries. This way, you can power up your ﬂashlights and such while also providing power for your portable devices.7.Portable radio – A crank powered radio could very well end up being the single best way to gather informa on about the situa on at hand. While ba ery powered radios will work just as well, the crank style ones are a be er choice, for obvious reasons. Plus, most of them will tune in NOAA weather channels as well as shortwave, in addi on to the more standard AM/FM.

Use duct tape and plas c shee ng (heavier than food wrap) to seal all cracks around the door and any vents into the room.

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5. Entertainment – Fortunately, there are all sorts of things you can stock up on now, and for very li le cash, that will provide distrac on if you’re stuck at home with no power. Board games are incredibly cheap at rummage sales and thri stores. Just make sure they have all the pieces. And pick up some paperback books while you are at it. A set of dice could prove fun as well.

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SUMMER2022PAGE6 © Cypress Landing Master Homeowners Associa on, 2022. All rights reserved. set for each flashlight. I suggest having one flashlight located in each room of the house. LED headlamps are also great to have, as they’ll prove useful when doing chores like washing dishes. Another op on is to buy a set of solar landscape lights. Leave them outside all day long, then bring them in at night. They’ll give off at least enough light to prevent shins from bumping into the coffee table.

Close the ﬁreplace damper.

Shelter-in-place: This is what we are basically doing as a hurricane passes. But what if a train car derailed and you got the word to shelter-in-place? What would you do? Shelter-in-place means selec ng a small, interior room, with no or few windows, and taking refuge there. It does not mean sealing oﬀ your en re home or oﬃce building. If you are told to shelter-in-place, following these guidelines could greatly help you. Close and lock all windows and exterior doors. If you are told there is danger of explosion: Close the window shades, blinds, or curtains.

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It is ideal to have a hard-wired telephone in the room you select. Call your emergency contact and have the phone available if you need to report a life-threatening condi on. Cellular telephone equipment may be overwhelmed or damaged during an emergency.

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Turn oﬀ all fans, hea ng and air condi oning systems.

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Keep listening to your radio or television un l you are told all is safe or you are told to evacuate. Local oﬃcials may call for evacua on in speciﬁc areas at greatest risk in your Wecommunity.hopethisinforma on was helpful to you. It is also comfor ng to know this neighborhood helps each other like no other place I know. It doesn’t get any be er when neighbors help neighbors. Wave!

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Bring your pets with you and be sure to bring addi onal food and water supplies for them.

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Get your family disaster supplies kit and make sure the radio is working. Go to an above-ground interior room without windows. In the case of a chemical threat, an above-ground loca on is preferable because some chemicals are heavier than air and may seep into basements even if the windows are closed.

With the Spring weather comes PFS. Huh? What’s PFS? No, not a shoe, not a PF Flyer. Read on to ﬁnd out.

P is for preparing, plan ng, and pain ng Buildings and Grounds has had several work par es to prepare for the installa on of addi onal lights along the walkway around the Bay Club. The ground was dug to install cylinders for concrete bases and electrical boxes. The concrete has been poured and the lights are here, ready to be installed once the electrician completes all the electrical work. Can’t wait to see the lit Bay Club promenade extended!Under Building and Grounds direc on and with the keen design assistance of some Bu erfly Habitat Folks, our landscape contractor has planted flowers and shrubs to beau fy all the entrances of our community with pops of color, as well as at the Bay Club entrance and around the flagpole. Hope you’ve taken no ce of these ever-blooming beau es despite our drought condi ons. If this isn’t enough color for you, see the curbs in front of the Bay Club that Buildings and Grounds has painted a bright safety yellow!

F is for ﬁlling in sinkholes, and the Fitness Center parking lot progress. Buildings and Grounds has addressed and filled in sinkholes in several areas to include the Bay Club and on Hudson Court. The Fitness By: Debbie Mitchell, Buildings and Grounds Commi ee

SUMMER2022PAGE7 © Cypress Landing Master Homeowners Associa on, 2022. All rights reserved. Center parking lot is progressing towards comple on. Curbs have been installed. Stone has been dug up, dried out, replaced, monitored, and checked for drainage and dryness. Comple on is wai ng on the go-ahead from the engineer to apply asphalt. S is for so wash, stone and signs. Buildings and Grounds contracted out the cleaning (so washing) of the front entrance fountain and the exterior of the Bay Club. Addi onally, they had some of the curbs so washed along Cypress Landing Trail and Cypress Landing Parkway. What a difference a li le so washing can make! Some of the stone removed from the fitness center parking lot has been reused at the Bu erfly Habitat. Buildings and Grounds loaded up the new dump trailer with many scoops of stone on several occasions and relocated it to the Bu erfly Habitat to enhance its gravel drive. Buildings and Grounds had HOA signs made and installed at the Marina Drive entrance designa ng that Cypress Landing is a private community.Wecan’t end this update without thanking the HOA Board for the approval of our dump trailer purchase. We have used it already for several projects. It’s a real me saver and back saver for our wonderful commi ee volunteers. Thanks much!

A couple of technical issues to close. Star ng in August, the leased mowing machines (greens, tees, fairways, and roughs) will be replaced with new equipment. Our Board of Directors has executed a ﬁve-year lease with a $1 buy to own at the end of lease feature, providing an economic beneﬁt in the years to come.The ini al term of our current Golf Management Agreement with Indigo Golf Partners (IGP) expires 31 December 2022. The Board of Directors has elected to con nue professional golf management services. On or about, 1 January 2023, Bobby Jones Links (BJL) will be engaged as our Golf Course Operator. BJL is a recognized premier, bou que golf management company providing turnkey opera on and capital improvement oversight services from their Club Support Center in Atlanta, GA. BJL manages thirty proper es with a primary focus on achieving client goals one property at a me.

THANK YOU ALL! A special thank you to the Women’s Golf Associa on (WGA) for contribu ng the mat to improve the 18th hole “Castle Rock” tee area. I would be remiss to not recognize my fellow GCC members for their dedica on, leadership, and commitment to the success of our golf amenity. Charged primarily with oversight of the Golf Course Operator, these commi ee members are engaged daily to maintain real- me insight and understanding of how to best help the Operator and ensure good stewardship of this community asset. Carol Hornaday, Dick Puricelli, Jeﬀ Northup, Bill Davis, and Bill Leckemby are instrumental in the success of your golf course.

(1) The golf course looks great! Due in part to good weather, but mainly due to the excellent work of our Maintenance Superintendent, Stanley Ellio , and his crew, our golf course is in excellent playing condi on. Arguably, although I admit I am prejudiced, Cypress Landing provides the best golf playing experience in eastern North Carolina.

GOLF – GOOD NEWS FOR THE COMMUNITY!

The two things the Golf Course Commi ee (GCC) hears the most are:

By: Charlie Moore, Chair for the Golf Course Commi ee

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Membership is growing. We currently have 221 dues-paying members. That is six more than we started with this year. Troon/Indigo Sports has ini ated a “Member for a Day” marke ng program to reach out to prospec ve members. This mail campaign targets people living in Pi and Beaufort Coun es. Our Business/ Marke ng manager, Barbara Wilkins, sent out over 300 invita ons oﬀering a round of golf with no greens fee and free range balls. Happily, we see more of our basic members (non-dues paying neighbors) coming out to use and enjoy golf ameni es. Our grill and pu ng green draw the most a en on. Se ng up a “pu ng course” and encouraging compe on is proving to be an added a rac on for social golf events and is a rac ng golf newcomers. Brad is reaching out to basic members to join in these “FLATSTICK FEVER” events. This updated version of pu -pu golf is a good means to expand the use of our golf facility.

(2) How are we doing financially? As I pen this ar cle, the numbers are in through May 2022. For the five months ending May 31st, we enjoyed a profit of $45,100, which is $53,400 be er than budget and $37,700 be er than 2021 for the same period. We are projec ng year-end net opera ng income to exceed the $65,000 achieved in 2021. The hospitality and congeniality of our opera ons staff, led by Brad Poplyk, is a significant factor in our overall success.

The con nued support of volunteers, both golf course members and basic members alike, cannot go unheralded. These folks give their me and eﬀort to repair cart paths and bridges, trim sand traps, poison ant beds, clean up shrubs and beds, and maintain the interior of our buildings. A list of names is too long to write, but we all know who you are.

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October 9th: Harry Rolands will entertain us with ghost stories.

Cultural & Education Committee

The Landing Landing Master Homeowners Association. Ellen Angus, Cindy Batson, Bucher, Barbara Cadwallader, Amy Jackson, Eileen Lettick, Fran Monaco, & Rita Rodabaugh

April: Carolyn Parsons; May: Louise Bonadies; June: Pat Miller

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Our annual Summer Concert in June welcomed “The Bonaﬁdes,” who entertained us with a variety of musical numbers.

Dave Grahek & Bill Staton

Coming up this fall, 2022: September 11th: Howard Miller, a Washington historian, will present “Vaudeville & the 1913 Turnage Theater.” The Turnage originated as a Vaudeville Theater on the second ﬂoor. (Who knew?) He’ll present the renova on plans for the old upstairs theatre, which will begin shortly, with performances upon comple on. Come listen to Mr. Miller and ﬁnd out which famous vaudevillians performed at the Turnage over a century ago!

November 13th: Chris Koegel will discuss “Crypto Currency.”

December 11th: The annual holiday musical will include two performances by “The Twisted Kno .” In addi on to lectures, concerts and demonstra ons, the C & E Commi ee is also responsible for the art throughout the Bay Club, including an “Ar st of the Month” displayed in the main foyer, highligh ng the tremendous number of talented ar sts from our community. Recent Ar sts of the Month include:

If you enjoy presenta ons that are unique and informa ve, look no further than our own neighborhood. The Cultural and Educa on (C&E) Commi ee brings us interes ng speakers and professionals each month presen ng a variety of topics. This past April, “Keeper” James Charlet presented “Tales of America’s Forgo en Heroes,” a program about the US Lifesaving Service, which was the predecessor to the U.S. Coast Guard, with Linda Molley dressing in 1800’s period costumes. If you missed it, this program was recorded and can be accessed on the Cypress Landing website at: h

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By: Kris Smith, Commi ee Chair

The Cultural and Educa on Commi ee welcomes new members and sugges ons for future programs. Programs are usually held at 7:00 pm at the Bay Club on the second Sunday of each month, except July and August.

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THE PURPLE BOW COMMITTEE

By: JoAnn Taylor would like to say — A BIG THANK YOU! As we are coming to the close of our very successful campaign for the Marion Shepard Founda on, it’s me to reﬂect on the results of our eﬀorts. We have o en been told by groups and professional organiza ons interfacing with Cypress Landing we are a unique community. One of Cypress Landing’s strong suits is its generosity when we are beckoned to do good. Whether it’s the Angel Tree at Christmas, the Wish List for our local schools, Fire and EMS and others that we support, we have a lot to be proudSo,of.thank you to everyone who par cipated for your kind and generous support from Mary Jane Cooke, JoAnn Taylor, and the en re Purple Bow Commi ee!!