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Summer 2017
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Happenings from the Chief
While I have your attention,
Dear Member
I would again like to address
Moving on with summer! In just a few days we will be
the importance of aerification.
celebrating the Fourth of July at Haig Point. On June 30th, we
There are a couple of reasons
began the holiday with The Pirates Have Landed pool party at the
all golf courses in the area aerify during this time of
in time for the July 4th weekend. This stage completes this year’s Beach Club renovations, and the area looks fabulous. We have
year: it is slow golf season,
received nothing but praise for the new image. Again this year,
and summer provides the
we will hold a family scavenger hunt, cook outs, games and
fastest recovery time for the
the Independence Day Cart Parade. In addition, the cart path
aerification process.
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Beach Club. As planned, the Beach Club decking was installed
project should also be close to completion by the distribution of these July Happenings.
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Haig Point staff enjoyed a Ritz-Carlton training session with Jeff Hargett on June 5th.
While I have your attention, I would again like to address the importance of aerification. There are a couple of reasons all golf courses in the area aerify during this time of year: it is slow golf season, and summer provides the fastest recovery time for the aerification process. The condition of the soil determines the length of time of aerification. This year we have a very heavy
in oneself as key components of providing five star service. For those of you who prefer to read a hard copy of the Happenings, a reminder that you may print a copy off of the website. There is a downward pointed arrow in the upper left hand corner of the Happenings cover page. Click on the arrow to download a copy for printing.
buildup of material to the root zone, hence, we are aerifying for
On behalf of myself, and the entire Haig Point staff, let us serve you in
a longer period of time than in past years. The Osprey Course
having a memorable Fourth of July holiday on our very special small
was the first to be aerified. I hope you’ve had a chance to view
island without a bridge.
the course and enjoy the improvement as we build the Osprey to Signature Course standard.
It’s going to be a great summer at Haig Point!
In our continuing effort to provide the best service to our members and guests, we continue to look for the best training opportunities. On June 5th, 51 staff members gathered in the Clubhouse Boardroom for a two hour training session with Ritz - Carlton’s Jeff Hargett, who travels the world educating Ritz Carlton employees. Jeff shared the Ritz – Carlton Credo with
DOUG EGLY
Chief Executive Officer
Haig Point staff members along with Ritz – Carlton’s Service Values stressing the importance of integrity, respect and pride
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The Mysterious Daufuskie A N E A R LY H I S T O R Y
The island is called Daufuskie. Words like
inhabited the Low country.
fascinating, historic, mysterious, eclectic,
and linguistically these tribes were of
and beautiful have been streamed together
Muskogean stock. The name “Daufuskie
in an effort to capture its magic. With a
Island” comes from the Muscogee
fascinating history, ghost stories, and an
language and means sharp feather because
isolated position in history, Daufuskie is one
of the island’s distinctive shape.
of the most intriguing and beautiful islands on the South Carolina coast. Books have
Culturally
DAUFUSKIE’S FIRST SETTLERS
been written and movies have been filmed
The Cusabo, meaning people of the
here, yet it remains relatively untouched by
river, occupied Daufuskie well before
the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
the seventeenth century. They built log
While most documented history about the island begins in the late 1500s, arrowheads found on the island provide evidence that Native American hunting parties visited the island over 9,000 years ago. Prior to arrival of Europeans, numerous Indian tribes
lodges, great sailing canoes, and walled villages. The remains of one can still be seen in a place residents call Rabbit Point. The Cusabo were later pushed out by the Yemassee Indians, allies of the Spanish, who came up from Florida and became a
dominant force in the area. In the 1500s, Spanish explorers sailed the Southeastern Coast of North America. By 1565, they had settled in St. Augustine and were moving northward to establish additional colonies.
It was during this
period of early exploration that Spanish settlers introduced their distinctive Iberian horses to the Southeastern Coast. Today the descendants of these horses are known as Carolina Marsh Tacky. These sturdy, intelligent horses are particularly well adapted to the swampy and marshy Low country Region. Examples of this rare breed can still be found on Daufuskie. In the 1600s, the English also began to explore the southern coast.
In 1664,
English Captain William Hilton first viewed the island and wrote in his log, “The air is sweet and clear, the country very pleasant and delightful, and we would wish all that
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Present day view of Calibogue Sound.
Over the course of two years, the raids diminished and the Yemassee influence on the island virtually disappeared except for those who believe that the spirits of the Yemassee warriors still wander the fig
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island keeping watch and lamenting the loss of their home. BRITISH DOMINANCE
want a happy settlement of our English
called Yemassee uprising. In 1715, bloody
The dreams of wealth and the promise
nation, were well transported hither.” The
skirmishes between the Yemassee and
of religious freedom were two important
English and Scots soon took his advice
British scouts took place on the south
motivators
and began to settle in the area.
end of Daufuskie Island giving the area its
European families to America. In 1707,
name – Bloody Point.
Thomas Cowte received the first land
EARLY CONFLICTS Since the Spanish had claimed all the land from Charleston to St Augustine, they began to resent the growing number of settlers. Soon they enticed the Yemassee warriors to join them in their fight against the “intruders.”
According to Roger Pinckney, in August of 1715, with news of a planned raid, three small English gunboats lay in waiting on the New River and a contingent of militia hid in the woods about where the Bloody Point Cemetery is today. When the Yemassee war canoes appeared on
in
bringing
prominent
grant on Daufuskie Island. In 1737, King George II awarded a land grant to Captain David Mongin in appreciation for his services on the high seas in controlling Spanish pirates. Prominent families who fled from religious persecution in Europe and eventually settled on Daufuskie included the Mongins and Martinangelos.
In 1684, Spanish soldiers and Yemassee
the Mongin River, the English let loose
warriors
Scottish
with canons and rifles. The raid turned
Both rose to become powerful island
settlements in Port Royal. The inevitable
into a massacre as native weaponry was
plantation owners.
clash of cultures culminated with a so-
overwhelmed by European fire power.
started
raiding
As the Revolutionary War began,
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The Mysterious Daufuskie CO N T I N U E D. . .
The West Africans were resistant to the malaria and yellow fever which drove plantation owners and their families inland for up to six months of the year. As a result, the slaves were isolated from the white community for much of the time. This made it possible for them to retain their African customs and culture. Over time, they became known as the Gullahs or Geechees of the Low country. Just before the Civil War, there were seven fig
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plantations on Daufuskie: Haig, Melrose, Oak Ridge, Bloody Point, Mongin, Maryfield and Oakley Hall. They ranged in size from 200 to 1,100 acres.
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Carolina M a r s h Ta c k y H o r s e
Daufuskie was becoming an island of
Another well-known mansion was the
plantations with cotton being one of the
plantation home at Haig’s Point. It was
most coveted crops. Because its identity
approximately 7,000 square feet, and was
was largely agricultural, Daufuskie went
the largest domestic tabby building erected
through the Revolutionary War relatively
in Coastal South Carolina. Tabby, which was
unscathed despite the resident’s Loyalist
first used by early Spanish settlers, is a type
sentiments.
of concrete made by burning oyster shells
POST-REVOLUTIONARY WAR
to create lime, then mixing the lime with water, sand, ash and broken oyster shells.
The 1700s and 1800s saw Daufuskie Island
The best preserved, tabby-walled single slave
thrive. Large plantation mansions were built
dwellings still standing in Beaufort County
and the production of Sea Island Cotton
can be found today at Haig Point.
flourished. Because cotton farming was
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labor intensive, plantation owners began
THE GULLAH CULTURE AFTER THE
to bring in large numbers of slaves from the
CIVIL WAR
west coast of Africa.
After the Civil War, Daufuskie Island’s
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The Haig Point Lighthouse prior to renovations by International Paper
location protected the Gullah culture
The Gullahs also believed that a person’s
would then be carried by boat or floated to
from the influence of the bustling world
soul and spirit were two different things.
sawmills in Savannah. Old Ironsides’ was
across the water. With the Emancipation
After death, the soul went to heaven but
constructed with live oak from Daufuskie.
Proclamation, a large population of freed
the spirit of the deceased remained. That’s
slaves, who had previously worked on the
why you will discover that most cemeteries
island’s plantations, returned to Daufuskie
on Daufuskie are located near moving water
and purchased small tracts of land for
so that the spirit of the departed could more
themselves and their families or went to
easily travel home to Africa.
work for the large landowners. The Gullah language, a rhythmic blend of Southern English and native African dialects, can still be heard on Daufuskie today just as certain aspects of the Gullah culture can be observed. Look closely and you will notice that the shutters and trim on the doors and
THE BUSTLING YEARS After the Civil War, in addition to cotton, there was also a demand for wood to build America’s tall ships. The live oak trees, abundant on Daufuskie, were valued for their strength and resistance to rot.
windows of many of the homes are painted
Ship builders traveled to Daufuskie and to
a pleasant shade of light blue (known as
other parts of the Low country to cut down
heaven blue) in order to keep the haints (evil
the oaks, hew them, and deliver them to
spirits) from entering through the heaven
landings on the coast by oxen and later by
protected openings.
railroad that ran the length of the island. It
Before the boll weevil destroyed all the cotton fields in the early 1900s, the waterways around Daufuskie were busy as boats transported cotton, oysters, timber, pears, pecans, produce and freight to Savannah, Bluffton, Beaufort, and even as far away as Charleston. Sometimes there could be as many as five steamships docked at the public landing or anchored off shore. Daufuskie was bustling. In 1872, to assist ships trying to navigate the shifting shoals of Calibogue Sound, construction of a lighthouse on Haig’s Point began. The 40-foot tower of the lighthouse served mariners traveling around the northern tip of Daufuskie between 1873 to the 1930s.
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The World is Your Oyster DAU F U S K I E I S L A N D - T H E P E R F ECT H O M E FO R OY ST E R S Because the Daufuskie oyster is so well known, one
based tabby ruins can be seen throughout Daufuskie.
might think that it is a type of oyster. Actually, the Daufuskie oyster is a Crassostrea Virginica, a common
A Promise for the Industrious.
species which can be found in abundance from Canada
From the 1800s until the start of World War II, oysters
to the Gulf of Mexico. However, because of the island’s
were a booming business in South Carolina. Basically free
unique shoreline and tidal range combined with a lengthy
and plentiful, they were enjoyed by all classes of people
spawning season, Daufuskie oysters grow in clusters rather
and provided exciting opportunities for the industrious to
than individually.
become wealthy and influential.
Valued Throughout History.
Take for example, Luigi Paoli Maggioni, an Italian immigrant
Native Americans have lived in the Low Country for at
who started the L. P. Maggioni and Company in 1870. His
least eight thousand years. It is clear that they, and later
plan was for the company to sell shellfish and other small
the settlers, valued the oysters as evidenced by the massive
items from a fish market on the Isle of Hope near Savannah.
mounds of shucked oyster shells that have been found on
By the 1880s, he had leased oyster beds, and opened a raw
the island. Not only was the meat delicious to eat but the
shuck oyster house on Daufauskie Island. In 1893, in the
shells had a variety of uses.
same location, he opened the L. P. Maggioni and Company Oyster Factory where oysters were harvested, shucked,
Native Americans used shells to make tools which were
steamed and canned, and then transported by sailboats
traded with inland tribes. Early settlers baked the shells to
(and later motorboats) to Savannah.
extract lime. The lime, which was used as fertilizer, was
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also mixed with sand, oyster shells and water to create
At the height of the oyster industry, with people coming
a type of concrete called tabby. Able to withstand the
over from Savannah and other neighboring islands to
elements, tabby was used in the building of houses and
work, Daufuskie’s population may have reached 1,000. In
other structures. The largest of these was the plantation
1903, when the Maggioni cannery was moved to Savannah,
home at Haig’s Point built in 1838. Examples of oyster
shucking factories and a number of shucking shacks were
S UMM ER HAPPENI NG S | HAIG P OIN T built on the island. Many of the workers
were at least 25 oyster steam factories in 17
resulted in a heavy increase in labor costs
were Gullah (descendants of freed slaves)
different locations in the area including Hilton
to the canneries. The last Maggioni factory
and Polish immigrants who gathered oysters
Head and Daufuskie Island. By then, the L.
closed for good after the 1986 spring season.
from intertidal beds lining many creeks and
P. Maggioni and Company, which had been
bays around Daufuskie. Both pickers and
started as a small retail fish store, included
Sunrise on the Oyster Industry
shuckers were paid with oyster tokens from
fifteen canneries throughout South Carolina,
Although the commercial oyster market
the canneries.
Georgia and Florida.
all but ceased to exist, people hadn’t lost their insatiable appetite for oysters. Thus a
If you were to walk the shores of Daufuskie
Sunset on the Oyster Industry
mom-and-pop industry began to supply hand-
in those days, you would have seen piles of
Things changed for the oyster industry with
shucked oysters to small fish stores or to
shells on the beaches and men floating in
the depression of the 1930s and World War
individuals. David Clemons of Little River,
bateaux (locally-built, highly efficient boats)
II which took many workers away from the
S.C., described how his parents often made
as they combed the local waters for oysters.
oyster industry. After the war, workers found
a living in the wintertime by selling hand-
They used rakes and shovels in the shallows
better job opportunities elsewhere and the
shucked oysters. They gathered them in the
and long-handled tongs in deeper waters to
shortage of workers became a problem. In
morning, shucked them in the afternoon and
collect oyster clusters and bring them to the
the 1950s, pollution from the Savannah River
delivered them to the customers (restaurants
shucking factory or to the shucking shacks
contaminated Daufuskie’s oyster beds. In the
or residents) the same day. Despite the lack
where the women did the shucking. Once
1980s, two economic factors made it even
of ice and little or no supervision, few ,if
shucked, the oysters were transported on ice
more difficult for the struggling industry to
anyone, ever got sick from consumption of
to Savannah for canning. In June, after the
survive. Government welfare programs paid
these shellfish.
oyster canning season was over, the pickers
workers
For many years, particularly in the northern
would plant shell on the beds to serve as
as factory
as
much for not working
coastal section of the state, individual shuckers were the only source for obtaining
cultch for the next crop of oysters.
local raw shucked oysters. Daufuskie
Island
government
oysters
were
becoming more prevalent, these
a
local shuckers came to be known
delicacy and were
as “bootleggers.” Oyster lovers
considered
health
With
regulations
known as far away as Bar Harbor
swore that no better
and New York. It’s reported that the
oysters could be
Tsar of Russia even enjoyed Daufuski
found and resisted
Oysters.
all efforts to close
This brand name (without the
them down.
‘e’) was used by Maggioni and Company to market its oysters worldwide.
wages paid
According to county records of a little
In the 1920s, it is estimated that at least
t h e i r
South Carolina town, the Director of the
3,500 people were employed in the oyster
employees. The wage and hour law that was
South Carolina Marine Fisheries sought to
canning industry and, at one point, there
broadened to include all cannery workers
curtail the practice of home oyster shucking.
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The World is Your Oyster CO N T I N U E D. . .
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He arrested eight or nine of the oyster
Pinckney and Chief Toomer of Daufuskie
purveyors and brought them up before
Island.
the local magistrate.
The Oyster Market Today
The magistrate,
who might have been a consumer of
Nearly all oysters produced in South
these delectable oysters, saw nothing
Carolina at the present time are sold in
wrong with what they were doing, so he
shell and utilized by roasts. This vertical
promptly dismissed all charges, much to
roast market consists of the many annual
the Director’s chagrin.
oyster roast events (sometimes attended
In addition to supplying individual markets
by more than 1,000 people) and food
and retail fish stores, several local oyster
establishments which, in season, either
shucking houses got together and began to
offer roasted oysters as the only entrĂŠe on
supply oysters to companies that breaded
their menus or offer them in various forms
and froze them.
as specialties on their regular fall menus.
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These included Joe
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Oyster shells can be found along the shoreline all around Haig Point.
S UMM ER HAPPENI NG S | HAIG P OIN T Reefs – Home for Happy Oysters.
increasing the oyster population.
Napa grapes, the flavor profile, the merrier, of South Carolina oysters varies according
In response to this continuing demand, healthy oyster reefs, which provide a home
South Carolina -
to where they are found. At tasting parties,
where oysters can mature, have become
the Napa Valley of Oysters
words like “sweet, salty, earthy, light” are
more important.
Because of its unique
As good as oysters are to eat, they are also
used to describe the merrier. Identifying the
shoreline and tidal range, Daufuskie provides
good for you. Oysters are a healthy food.
salinity and complexity of the oyster is akin to
a perfect setting for oyster reefs.
They are high in protein, essential vitamins
tasting and rating wines.
Building an oyster reef begins with the
and minerals and low in calories and fat.
In 2016, the Year of the Oyster (YOTO)
planting of healthy material called cultch
Oyster season in South Carolina runs from
Program helped put oysters and Daufuskie
which will attract juvenile oysters. Since adult
September through April. If the month has an
back in the lime light. In 2017, Daufuskie’s
oysters, and even shells of dead oysters emit
r in it, it is oyster eating time and Daufuskie
first man-made oyster reef again brought
chemicals that attract oyster larvae, it’s not
becomes the social scene for oyster festivals
attention to Daufuskie oysters. It’s events like
surprising that the best cultch is oyster shell.
and oyster roasts. Many residents actually
these that give us all a greater appreciation
Clean shell (no trash) is most often collected
harvest their own clumps as part of the fun.
for the treasure we have in our incredible,
from area oyster factories. It is then planted in
Maps of public oyster beds and guidelines
delectable, delightful Daufuskie oysters.
a suitable location where there is evidence of
for harvesting are available from the SC
current or past oyster habitat and appropriate
Department of Natural Resources.
salinity and flow to sustain oyster growth. A
With mouth-watering thoughts and big-
mature reef requires at least three years to
time dreams, oyster connoisseurs have
develop.
begun whispering that South Carolina could
Volunteers building reefs
In April of this year, thirty volunteers, led
become the Napa Valley of Oysters. Like
using recycled oyster shells.
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by South Carolina’s Department of Natural Resources SCORE program, participated in building Daufuskie’s first man-made oyster reef. It was laid in just one day from shell provided by the Bluffton Oyster Factory.
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The newly planted reef will begin to attract oysters immediately. The oyster reefs that result from the presence of these delicious, juicy little creatures are also good for the environment. Oyster reefs improve the water quality of the island’s estuaries. A single oyster can actually filter as much as 50 gallons of water per day. Oyster reefs keep erosion at bay, and provide a habitat for fish, shrimp, and crabs. Healthy oyster reefs are essential for maintaining and
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Summer Camps AT H A I G P O I N T
Where else can you find a camp taught by the finest of professionals, covering almost every outdoor activity imaginable, and taking place on a pristine island without a bridge? This year, Haig Point’s Summer Camp Program is again under the direction of multi-faceted Rachel Allen, who has an M.Ed. in Linguistics, has taught art, Spanish, and psychology, and
other outdoor activities. The remainder of the Summer Camp Program will consist of specific camps including tennis, equestrian, golf, arts and crafts, and outdoor camps each with their own unique twist and all with a dab of sportsmanship, etiquette, background, and FUN.
is an avid rider and equestrian. The second session of the familiar
The Golf Camp, under the direction of golf professional, Fred
Kid’s Camp is July 3rd-7th and led by Angela Bellantone, a middle
Denton, is a 4-day camp which takes place from 8:30 – 11:30
school teacher with over 18 years of classroom experience. This
AM each morning. The camp consists of lessons, practice, skill
year’s Kid’s Camp will surely reflect her avid love of the outdoors
games and fun stuff under the tutelage of Haig Point’s experienced
and her prior experiences as a camp director. Angela promises to
teaching professionals. Instruction is personalized depending on
include a little of everything fun for children 5 years old and older
the skill level and interest of each player.
including a taste of golf, tennis, riding, swimming, beaching and
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Putting, chipping, iron and wood play are all covered. On the
S UMM ER HAPPENI NG S | HAIG P OIN T students can register by the day or week. Scoring, etiquette, rules and fun games are always part of every program. All clinics utilize age appropriate balls and racquets. Target drills are another of the fun games – especially when the target is a Dynogator. Throughout the day, players accumulate fig
motivational stars for their successes and
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everyone enjoys exchanging them for a
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selection of crazy prizes when the day is lighter side, participants will get to see their
over.
eagles, and even sea turtle nests. They will also participate in outdoor activities such
swings on video, play a version of miniature golf on the putting green, practice sand
In addition to these traditional programs,
as kayaking, fishing, crabbing, archery, and
shots at the beach, and even have ice cube
two new camps will be offered this year
nature walks.
tosses to beat the heat of the day.
for youngsters six years old and older: Art
Horse Camp is another kind of adventure.
Camp, July 11th -14th, and Outdoor Camp,
Both of these camps will be led by Sarah
July 18th -21st .
Molesky, an artist, a seasoned camp counselor, survival skills instructor and
There’s an old adage: If you love horses, you can’t know enough about them. At
The Art Camp will focus on region-
outdoorsman.
Horse Camp, there is an educational
specific arts and crafts. The kids will learn
fascinated by her stories of trekking across
component where youngsters learn about
techniques and try their hand at pottery,
the Serengeti of Africa.
equine anatomy and the equine species.
basket weaving, and painting. They will
There’s a hands-on component where they
get a chance to talk to and watch award-
As Rachel Allen points out, from their years
learn how to groom the horses, clean their
winning metal sculptor Chase Allen at work
of experience, all the camp instructors
tack, and muck their stalls.
in his studio.
know how to make the camping experience
For the first time, this year’s equestrian
The Outdoor Camp will focus on
are dedicated to the safety and quality
program will also include a Horse Driving
the uniqueness of Daufuskie’s natural
of our camp program. We want parents
Camp for youngsters 8 years old and older.
resources and its surrounding ecosystem.
to have peace of mind knowing that the
This three-day camp took place June 20th
Kids will scout for alligators, wood storks,
kids are in a supervised, safe, and friendly
The children will be
fun and at the same time rewarding. “We
- June 22nd, from 9:30 to 12:00. It was
environment.
for those interested in learning the basics
trained educators and recreational leaders.
of driving a “horse and carriage.”
The camp programs are designed to show the best that Haig Point and Daufuskie have
The Tennis Camp includes the following
to offer. Lunches are included in all camps.
programs: Tiny Tots (ages 4-7), Junior
Call 843-341-8191 or contact rallen@
Academy (ages 7-16), and Junior Drills
haigpoint.com for more information or for
program (ages 10-16). The Junior Programs run from Memorial Day to Labor Day and
All our counselors are
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the best camp for your child or relative.”
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Celebrating 30 Years
O F E M P LOY M E N T W I T H H A I G P O I N T 2017 marks a very special year of employee anniversaries. Three of our beloved team members will be celebrating 30 years of employment with Haig Point. This year we’ll profile each of these special individuals. Please join us in giving thanks to them.
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LaTonya Lewis joined Haig Point on May 4th, 1987 in the F&B department as “Meals on Wheels,” serving employees and contractors. She has worked in many departments including managing the General Store and the Employee Cafeteria,as well as being the Administrative Assistant to the Golf Superintendent. She has spent the last nine years as the HR Manager. We caught up with LaTonya to ask her a few questions.
What brought you to Haig Point?
I came to Haig Point by way of Lynn Gamble and Herb Wilkins. At the time, I was working at Sea Pines at the Half Way house on the Golf Course. What do you enjoy most about working at Haig Point?
The opportunity to learn and push myself to be better everyday.
What’s your fondest memory of Haig Point?
I have many. One was when the members served us at an employee Christmas party at the Clubhouse. They had on their black and white tuxes. I believe Mr. Crane and Mr. DuPont headed it up. They would not let us do anything and we were told, “it’s our time to serve you.”
Which employees or members have had the biggest positive impact on you?
I can truly say that in the last two years, Doug Egly, our CEO, has brought the best out of me. He pushes me to be the best. I
So many employees and members have had a positive impact on
feel he trusts me with our employees. He invests in myself and
my life at Haig Point. There are those special people: Mrs. Louis,
the staff, such as bringing in the Ritz-Carlton for a training, and
Karah Daly, Tim Richards, Richard Inglis and John Edwards, that
we are doing more team building. Most of all I love what I do.
are there to tell you to never give up.
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Summer Golf Shop HAPPENINGS
Golf Shop Hours of Operation for Summer: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday – Sunday Practice Facility Hours of Operation: Closed on Mondays | Tuesday – Saturday 7:30 am – Dusk
RED-WHITE-BLUE SCRAMBLE
COUPLES LABOR DAY BASH
Tuesday, July 4th 10:00 am Shotgun Entry Fee: $30 per team Format: 2 Person Scramble-Net, 80% of team handicap Course: Osprey to Signature Front 9
Sunday, September 3rd 10:00 am Shotgun Entry Fee: $25 per couple, includes prizes and on course contests. Please sign up for Cookout/Lobster Boil separately with Reservations. Format: 2-person team of couples (9 holes) will play 3 holes each of best ball, modified alternate shot, and scramble. Awards will be net using a percentage of the team’s handicap for each format. Course: Signature Back 9 Haig tees
GOLF SHOP SUMMER SALE Saturday, July 1st - Tuesday, July 4th Come visit the Golf Shop for details!
THE HAIG POINT PRESIDENTS CUP SUMMER AERIFICATION DATES July 5th - 17th | Osprey 9 Closed July 18th - 31st | Signature Back 9 Closed August 1st - 14th | Signature Front 9 Closed August 15th - 21st | Osprey 9 Closed August 22nd - 28th | Signature Back 9 Closed August 29th - September 1st | Signature Front 9 Closed
Friday, September 22nd - Sunday, September 24th Entry Fee: $60 per player, includes prizes, Opening Ceremonies reception, Closing Ceremonies Luncheon, and team shirt. Format: Entry is individual, sign up for the team you wish to represent. Match Play format for each match. All games are played under Match Play rules where the result is determined by the number of holes won. The order of play for the first two days is 9-hole matches with the last day being 18-hole single matches. Fourball: Morning Matches Fri/Sat Foursomes: Afternoon Matches Fri/Sat Singles: Sunday Course: Signature Calibogue (Green Tees)
LADIES INVITATIONAL “MEMBER GUEST” Friday, September 29th - Sunday, September 30th
Adam Devine | 843.841.8159 | adevine@haigpoint.com
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GOLF TIP OF THE MONTH Short Game, Short Game, Short Game!
With over 60% of your strokes coming from inside of 100 yards, it is essential that you spend a proportionate amount of time on your short game as you practice. You should devote most of your short game practice to putting and chipping. These two shots make up the majority of your short game strokes. If you need help on finding new ways to practice, ask your Golf Shop staff for a lesson!
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Tennis WIMBLEDON ROUND ROBIN
DON’T GET WET
Friday, July 7th 9:00 am – 11:00 am Following the tennis, our traditional luncheon of strawberries and cream will be served. Please be sure to wear your best Wimbledon whites. Entry will be limited to full courts. Entry Fee $10.00 per person, member charge.
The serve in tennis is one of the most complicated moves in all of sports. Very often the key position is at the top of the motion: driving the chest up and out through the contact point. When you finish your serve, you should have the feeling of pushing the ball up, not pulling down. (fig. 16 - Kate Woodward)
Please contact the Haig Point Tennis Center for more information or to register to play. (fig. 15 Wimbledon net)
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Your Advantage Haig Point’s Tennis Newsletter
Want to keep in touch with everything going on at the Tennis and
receive our weekly newsletter, Your Advantage. Contact Ron Gwyn
Fitness Center? With all of our special events, USTA teams, and
at rgwyn@haigpoint.com to have your email address added to our
programs, the Tennis and Fitness Center is one of the busiest
distribution list.
spots at Haig Point. The best way to stay on top of everything is to
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JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM The summer is here and the Haig Point Tennis Center’s Junior Tennis Program is in full swing. Programs are offered for ages 4 – 17 and all ability levels.
JUNIOR ACADEMY
TINY TOTS
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:30 – 11:30
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 – 10:30 For ages 4 - 7 A great introduction to the sport of a lifetime
For ages 7 - 16 The Academy is a fun-filled way to teach the basics with games and prizes
$10.00
$15.00
JUNIOR DRILLS Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11:30 – 12:30 The Junior Drill Clinic is a great workout for the intermediate junior. $15.00
TENNIS CLINIC SCHEDULE MONDAY Daufuskie Doubles Drills 9:00 am - 11:00 am
TUESDAY
Match Play Drills 8:00 am - 9:00 am Back to Basics 9:00 am - 10:00 am Tiny Tots 10:00 am - 10:30 am Junior Academy 10:30 am - 11:30 am Junior Drill Clinic 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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
WEDNESDAY
Tennis and Fitness Center offers a great Back to Basics Program
Tiny Tots 10:00 am - 10:30 am Junior Academy 10:30 am - 11:30 am Junior Drill Clinic 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
designed for the returning or new tennis players. Contact Ron Gwyn at 843.341.8114 for more details.
THURSDAY
Intermediate Drills 9:00 am - 10:00 am Tiny Tots 10:00 am - 10:30 am Junior Academy 10:30 am - 11:30 am Junior Drill Clinic 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
FRIDAY Cardio Tennis Hour 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Director of Tennis
rgwyn@haigpoint.com
SATURDAY Weekly Round Robin
RON GWYN
9:00 am - 11:00 pm
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Equestrian DEAR MEMBERS AND GUESTS, Summer camps are right around the corner! These camps are a great way to get a taste of the many activities available at Haig Point and on Daufuskie Island. We are excited to be running our regularly-scheduled Kid’s Camp July 3rd-7th. Ages 5+ are welcome to attend. This camp will be led by Angela Bellantone, Angela is a teacher at Bluffton Middle School with 18+ years of experience in classroom. She is an avid lover of the outdoors and has directed summer camp programs prior to joining our summer staff. Our inaugural Driving Camp, June 20th - 22nd from 9:30 to 12:00, was a three day camp for those interested in learning the basics of cart driving. Ages 10+ were welcome to attend. This camp was led by Jody Smith. Jody has been driving horses for 20+ years and is a wonderful teacher for all ages. We are also excited about our Art and Outdoor Camps. These camps will focus on the uniqueness of Daufuskie, celebrating and learning from the island’s artists and the special ecosystem. These two camps run July 11th- 14th and July 18th - 21st. Ages 6+ are welcome to attend. They will be led by Sarah Molesky who has over a decade of experience running large camps across the United States. She also teaches survival skills and trekking,
experience she gained while studying the African Serengeti. Lastly, we have our Horse Camps from July 25th - 28th and August 1st - 4th. These camps will be led by the Equestrian staff. Ages 8+ are welcome to attend. These camps offer a solid foundation in horsemanship and riding with an educational curriculum on the equine species. We look forward to seeing everyone this summer!
Please contact us at 843.341.8191 to find out more about our Summer programs!
RACHEL ALLEN, Equestrian Director
rallen@haigpoint.com
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Equestrian CO N T I N U E D. . .
A N OT E F RO M O U R D I R ECTO R . . .
On the heels of our Triple Crown Racing
houses or on auction blocks. For those who
hands of private owners or in a wonderful
season and with the Belmont Stakes right
have a successful racing career, they often go
place like Old Friends Farm in Lexington,
around the corner, it is important to stop
to stud or become brood mares. Once they
KY. I had the pleasure, along with a group of
and reflect about the fate of these horses
are no longer able to breed, sadly again, they
members, to visit this wonderful nonprofit on
once their racing days are over. Sadly, of the
are euthanized. There is simply an inundation
our recent trip to the Rolex Kentucky Three
thousands of thoroughbreds bred each year
of retired or failed race horses. And once their
Day Event.
in hopes to have another Derby or high stakes
purpose has been realized, they are no longer
Michael Blowen, the founder and director,
winner, most are simply sold to the general
profitable and are disposed of accordingly.
has spent the last fifteen years working to give
public with too many ending up in slaughter
However, for a lucky few, they end up in the
these retired horses a place to live out their
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18 lives peacefully and with dignity having given so much of their bodies and livelihood for human profit. His farm, Old Friends, is home to Derby winners War Emblem and Silver Charm, to name a few. With over one hundred retired thoroughbreds, many other names have appeared at many a post time in tracks all over the U.S. Amongst his many donors in the racing industry, Michael’s farms survives on the adoption of these horses by individuals or organizations which pay for the feed and upkeep yearly. As many of you know, one of the activities we enjoy most from our Derby Day at Haig Point is the betting booth run by the gregarious Rich Silver. Part of the betting fun is the trifecta. However, if no one picks the trifecta correctly, the money remains. As such, we have decided to adopt three of Michael’s horses for the year: Alphabet Soup, Archie’s Echo, and Rapid Reduxx. You can read their full bios online.
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Many of us at the Equestrian Center had the pleasure of meeting these horses in person.
Rapid Reduxx
Archie’s Echo
This is our small way of “paying it forward” to these three horses and a generation of thoroughbreds who deserve to be given the
“ There is simply an
inundation of retired
home and dignity they deserve after giving so
whether you own a horse or not, are blessed
much of themselves for our entertainment.
to be able to have such a wonderful place to
Copies of their photos are in the lounge at
call home. As such, we are happy to be able to
the Equestrian Center. If you would like more
support an organization that is attempting to
information about Old Friends or the racing
do the same for these equine athletes.
industry, or to make donations to Old Friends
and/or failed race
Farm, please take a look at their website,
horses. ”
http://www.oldfriendsequine.org. We who have the pleasure of living on Daufuskie,
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Summer
FOOD & BEVERAGE EVENTS
S un d a y, J u ly 2 FAMILY POOL PARTY
Monday, J uly 3 ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Tue sday, J uly 4 FOURTH COOKOUT
At the Beach Club
At the Beach Club We will be featuring an ice cream parlor style sundae bar for the whole family to enjoy ice cream cones, sundaes, milk shakes, slushies, floats and Hummer Shakes for the adults!
At The Beach Club
Family Pool Party and Cookout complete with kids’ games & prizes! From: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Price: $12.95++ per adult $8.95++ per child Kids’ games are complimentary!
From: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Price: Complimentary
Enjoy a Fourth of July cookout with grilled favorites for all to enjoy and games for the kids!
From: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Price: $22.95++ per adult $11.95++ per child
T hur s d a y, J u ly 6 MOVIE NIGHT
Thursday, J uly 7 HAPPY HOUR
Sunday, J uly 9 NATURALIST EVENT
At The Clubhouse Grill Room Bring the whole family to enjoy burgers with Haig Point Hummer Shakes for the adults!
At The Calibogue Club Featuring a special summer pool side buffet and cool drinks at the bar! Come out and enjoy live entertainment and great company!
In The Clubhouse Library
From: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Price: $16.95++ per adult $11.95++ per child Movie & popcorn are complimentary!
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From: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Price: $18.95++ per adult $11.95++ per child
Come and learn about the six species of Sea Turtles nesting on Hilton Head and Daufuskie Islands. From: 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm A complimentary, child-friendly event. Light snacks and drinks will be served.
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Tue sd a y, J u ly 1 1 BIRTHDAY CLUB
We dne sday, J uly 12 FAMILY DINING
Fri day, J uly 14 HAPPY HOUR
At The Calibogue Club
ITALIAN NIGHT
At The Beach Club Enjoy a special summer buffet by the water and make sure you come early to taste Daufuskie Island Rum.
Come celebrate your neighbor’s birthday with a hot buffet full of Haig Point favorites and birthday cake. From: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Price: $12.95++ Adult July birthdays are complimentary
T hur sd a y, J u ly 2 0 PRIME RIB NIGHT
At The Calibogue Club Reserve your table for Chef prepared pastas, flatbreads, pizzas and assorted desserts. From: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Price: $18.95++ Adult $11.95++ Child
From: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Price: $14.95++ Adult $11.95++ Child
Please visit the member website to make reservations or call
Fri day, J uly 21 HAPPY HOUR
Price: $24.95++ Adult
843.686.2000
From: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tue sd a y, J u ly 2 5 COOKING WITH CHEF
We dne sday, J uly 26 FAMILY NIGHT
Fri day, J uly 28 HAPPY HOUR
MINI CHEF EDITION
FAMILY FEUD
At The Beach Club
At The Calibogue Club Learn how to prepare seafood and bird
At The Clubhouse A night of great food and friendly competition hosted by Alan Palcak.
Featuring a special summer pool side buffet and cool drinks at the bar!
At The Calibogue Club Come join us for one of our most popular nights of the month. Regular dining menu will be available. From: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
entrees and a child friendly dessert. From: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Price: $20.00 per person
From: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Price: $28.95++ per adult
At The Beach Club Featuring a special summer pool side buffet and cool drinks at the bar!
From: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$12.95++ per child
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Real Estate Marketing Update By Adam Martin
Fast Start TO 2 0 1 7
By The Numbers… January 1 - May 31 YoY Comparison DIS C OVE RY VIS IT S
PROPERTY TOURS
HOME & LOT SA LES
2017
2017
2017
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40
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2016
2016
2016
22
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We are continuing to ride a wave of
tremendous increase in visits, both
for the WSJ Mansion’s section, interviewed
momentum. Prospective members are
Discoveries and Property Tours. In fact,
15 members before her visit. While on
emailing and calling us daily. Our $160k in
our combined Property Tour and Discovery
assignment, she and her photographer shot
proceeds from Haig Point owned lots sales
Experience visits through May is 174%
photo and video of dozens of homes and
ahead of last year over the same period.
all of our amenities. The feature article will
17.5% of prospective members who visited
appear in print and digital before the end
through May are 174% ahead of
on a Discovery Experience between June
of July. All of these placements not only
last year. 17.5% of prospective
2016 and May 2017 have purchased.
drive inquiries, but they live on the internet
One of the biggest sources of our success
forever. They support our website’s search
has been in earned editorial. In order to
engine ranking and will continue to drive
a DE between June ‘16
receive these write-ups we host editors from
traffic indefinitely.
and May ‘17 have purchased.
around the world. They provide content
You can continue to follow our progress
to top-tier international publications. We
by viewing our marketing reports online.
through May is $58k higher than the last six
have created a new PRESS ROOM page to
Sign in to the member side of the website
years combined! And our 8 memberships
house all the coverage. It includes features
and navigate to MY CLUB > CLUB
sold from inventory within the first five
in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Travel
GOVERNANCE > CLUB COMMITTEES
months is 260% ahead of pace from the
Channel, Golf Digest, The Globe and
> MEMBERSHIP & COMMUNITY
previous six year average. Better yet, we
Mail, AAA Magazine, Yahoo News, and
GROWTH
analyzed YTD real estate sales of our top
more. Visit haigpoint.com/press-room to
COMMITTEE
seven local competitors and our combined
review all the articles.
home and lot sales rank second among the
Between June 12th and 22nd we hosted
set.
reporters from the New York Times and Wall
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In addition, we have experienced a
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Upcoming Special Events AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER
Check the member website at haigpoint .com for a complete list of events.
August
September
Every Tuesday and Thursday: Water Aerobics 11am – 12pm (Adult Pool)
1 – Happy Hour 6pm – 9pm (Beach Club)
1 – Birthday Club 6pm – 8pm (Mansion) 4 –Happy Hour 6pm – 9pm (Beach Club)
3 – Lobster Boil 6:30pm - 10pm (Beach Club) 4 – Labor Day 6 – Full Moon Cruise
5, 19 – Equestrian Ride N Wine 3pm – 5:30pm (Equestrian Center)
8, 22 – Equestrian Ride N Wine 3pm – 5:30pm (Equestrian Center)
5 – Birthday Club 6pm – 8pm (Mansion)
9 – Family Dining 5pm – 9pm (Calibogue Club) 11 – Happy Hour 6pm – 9pm (Beach Club) 12 – Wine & Dine 6pm – 10pm (Clubhouse) 17 – Prime Rib Night 5pm – 9pm (Calibogue Club) 18 – Happy Hour 6pm – 9pm (Beach Club) 21 – Solar Eclipse Cruise 23 – Family Dining 5pm – 9pm (Calibogue Club) 25 – Happy Hour 6pm – 9pm (Beach Club)
8 –Happy Hour 6pm – 9pm (Beach Club) 12 – Cheeseburgers in Paradise Round Robin 3pm – 5pm 13 – Family Dining 5pm – 9pm (Calibogue Club) 15 – Happy Hour 6pm – 9pm (Beach Club) 17 – Harbour Town Yacht Hop 19 – Ladies Out to Lunch Bunch 21 – Prime Rib Night 5pm – 9pm (Calibogue Club) 22 – Happy Hour 6pm – 9pm (Beach Club) 22 – 24 Haig Point President’s Cup 26 – Cooking with Chef 4pm (Calibogue Club) 27 – Family Dining 5pm – 9pm (Calibogue Club) 29 – Happy Hour 6pm –9pm (Beach Club) 29 – 30 Ladies’ Golf Invitational Member-Guest
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