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Happeningsfrom theChief DOUG EGLY
Chief Executive Officer
I am happy to announce that we WILL be moving forward with the Annual Pro Am this month, November 7-9. Thanks to our incredible golf course maintenance crew and the great effort put forth by our members, we were able to overseed the Signature Course. Haig Point will welcome 100 players from across the nation.
Dear Member, It is with great pride that I submit my letter for the November Happenings. What a great community we belong to. The unity and camaraderie shown by members and staff alike is exemplary. Within the first week following Hurricane Matthew, we
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With great admiration and gratitude for all, I thank you.
asked of them while always keeping a positive attitude. It
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has been truly amazing to experience. With great admiration
2016. The Long-term Ferry Solution affects us all. It is
and gratitude for all, I thank you.
imperative that property owners vote. I urge you to please
accomplished an incredible amount in the recovery effort considering the damage resulting from the storm. Staff and members worked together willing to do whatever was
Haig Point began October with a hit, but finished
A reminder that we have a critical vote before us on the Special Ferry Assessment. Ballots are due November 3,
do so.
September with a success. Participants of the LoCo Motion
Thank you for allowing me to lead this great, unique
Walk for Breast Cancer raved about the course, the beauty
community. There are so many wonderful people that make
of the community, the service and the organization of the
what Haig Point is all about.
event. This is the best kind of PR possible - word of mouth. Participants have been sharing the great experience they had at Haig Point with family and friends. Thank you to all staff and volunteers who made this event a success.
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Your neighbor and CEO, Doug
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An Island U N I T E D
Most of you know the song, “What a Difference a Day Makes.” Since the hurricane, one wakes up to a chorus of birds accompanied by the music of chain saws. We are grateful that there were no lives lost and, by some miracle, most houses survived. The howling winds and torrential rains have been replaced by a renewed appreciation for our neighbors and an intense commitment to help our wounded island heal. We are Daufuskie in mind and heart and spirit. Immediately after the winds and rain subsided, various groups of people set out to work. No one told them to. They just did it because it needed to get done. Greg Hutton, the one County employee and long-time island resident, got on his backhoe and started to clear a path down Haig Point Road. There were four groups of men that coincidentally set out at the same time. Dave Hutton’s crew worked on opening up Haig Point Road and the public roads. Chris Candau’s team worked mostly in Haig Point. Mike Davis’ crew worked mostly in Melrose, and Mike Loftus’ team worked on Bloody Point and the southern end of the Island. Four days after the storm passed, when US Congressman Mark Sanford, and SC State Senator Tom Davis saw the damage first-hand, they both expressed amazement at the staggering devastation. Then they met the first-responders and emergency crews and expressed greater amazement at the organized recovery efforts that were already underway. A make-shift emergency response center had been organized. Cell phone communications were established. Chief Boys of the Daufuskie Island Fire Department was the island’s lifeline to the EOC (Emergency Operations Center). Ed Havrid from Palmetto Propane provided daily lunches. Haig Point staff members, Scott Hamm, Director of Golf Course Maintenance and Grounds, and Ferry Mate John Schartner had joined the remaining islanders in providing
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We are Daufuskie in mind and heart and spirit.
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emergency relief and essential services. Across the island, bobcats and backhoes, powered their way thru the debris and men and women of every age laboriously cleared paths branch by branch. By the time Sanford and Davis arrived, most of the major roads were already passable.
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A BODY OF RESILIENT INDIVIDUALS Greater than the Sum of its Parts.
At Haig Point, roadways had been completely invisible under blankets of impenetrable branches. Winds had been so strong that trees were literally torn out of the asphalt at their base. Chief Boys and the Fire Department had helped clear Haig Point Road from the Mansion to the back gate so that our volunteers could get to work. Members used their own chain saws to reduce towering trees to manageable pieces so that other members could begin to pile the debris beside the roads. Initially Doug Egly and Chuck Hunter provided the leadership that Haig Point needed to be able to respond effectively. They were soon joined by other volunteer leaders (including Mike Clemons, Opie Lehmberg, Dennis Sutcliffe, Wade Keisler, Rick Klemm, Nancy Owens, Jeff Morgan, Mark McNiff, Kris Kelley, Cheryl Morgan, Sean Devine, Bill Tait, Kathy Aurichio, Jorgen Moller, Jeremy Quinn and Mary Ellen Hill to name a few) who formed more-focused recovery teams with names like:
• The Chain Saw Gang,
• The Picker-Uppers,
• The Road Crew,
• The House Checkers, And
• The Roofers,
• The Leaning-Tree Spotters.
• The Cleaner-Uppers,
Now, these haig point teams are assisting recovery efforts at home and across the island.
PICTURES ARE WORTH A 1000 WORDS. These two before-and-after photos illustrate what the crews accomplished at Haig Point’s back entrance:
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NOV EM B ER HAPPENI NG S | HA IIG G P OIN T These photos illustrate the roofer crew (under the direction of Dennis Sutcliffe and with the help of volunteer professional roofer, Ty Hunter) was able to accomplish:
Free lunches for volunteers and for workers from the relief organizations such as SCE&G continue to be provided at Haig Point’s POA facility under the direction of Chef Jim and Tammy Kelley.
Every evening Chuck Hunter leads a meeting to assess the challenges and assign the next day’s priorities.
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Hurricane
T I M E L I N E Members, staff and volunteers worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of our community and get operations back up and running as soon as possible. We’ve outlined the remarkable effort put forth by a collection of spirited individuals who deserve a great deal of praise.
LEADING UP TO MATTHEW • Daufuskie Island and Haig Point residents heeded the governor’s advice and began evacuation on Tuesday. Evacuation went very smoothly with all but a handful of residents leaving before the last ferry. • The Haig Point team reviewed the Hurricane Plan and began implementing their checklists. Facilities stored or secured all outdoor items. Equestrian comforted and prepared the horses. Grounds secured heavy equipment and readied all machinery for re-entry. Marine prepared the docks and boats. Member communications began on Tuesday and have continued since.
FIRST 24 HOURS • Early Saturday, October 8th Hurricane Matthew skirted the coast of Daufuskie Island. It’s estimated that upwards of 100 residents remained on the island to brave the storm. • As residents emerged on Saturday morning the community was littered with debris. Many homeowners had to crawl through streets and across bridges that were covered with trees. • Immediately, residents started clearing roads. • On Hilton Head, Captain Richard Inglis, Fire Chief Boys and a team of first responders returned to the Welcome Center. It took three hours to get from the embarkation gate to the Pelican. • The Pelican sustained only minor damage. The rest of the fleet was unharmed. • Upon arrival at Haig Point the first priority was to clear a path to the Fire Station and establish a base for emergency services to operate.
• Daufuskie Island Fire Department stayed in close communications with Transportation teams.
• A team of Haig Point staff and members began the process to secure resources from FEMA. Within days they began receiving chainsaws and generators.
• On Friday the boats were secure with hurricane anchors in Bull Creek and the May River. The hatches were all caulked. These precautionary steps made sure the boats didn’t sustain any damage.
• A count of all island residents was taken. Fortunately, no one was harmed in the storm.
• The famed ‘Daufuskie 100’ were brought into the spotlight on Friday morning when Governor Haley pleaded with residents to leave, warning that they’d be 'underwater’ if they stayed.
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• Clearing of all Haig Point roads began and continued for several days. • Clean-up and recovery teams formed and began meeting nightly.
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THE WEEK AFTER THE STORM • Management surveyed the property to find the following damage; floating finger docks destroyed, Calibogue Club suffered water damage and some damage to porch, Beach Club sustained minor damage to screens and pool, Beach Road suffered significant erosion, Clubhouse had minor leaks/damage, all food in coolers was lost, several AC units were broken. • Generators were supplied for the waste water treatment plant so sewage could be functional on a limited basis. Once power was restored the water/sewage system returned to normal. • Clean-up crews assembled on Sunday at the Welcome center. Miraculously, there was no damage to any cars or buildings. • Critical needs list was created and members collaborated on a master list to document home damage and report back to owners.
• Hargray telephone, cable and internet service was restored to Haig Point by Thursday • On Friday the Grill Room opened with a limited menu. • By Sunday significant progress was made clearing the golf course and a soft opening was scheduled for early November. It was announced that the Pro Am would take place as scheduled. • A ferry schedule, running every two hours, began on October 17th. • Remarkably, power, water, and sewage were restored within 8 days and residents were allowed to return home. Member-led crews grew to over 100 total volunteers and the citizens’ brigade began an unprecedented clean-up effort.
• Sunday SCE&G flew a helicopter above the power lines to assess damage, Tuesday the helicopter returned with a chainsaw to cut trees away from powerlines, Wednesday portions of Haig Point started getting power, Thursday 60 total SCE&G employees worked to restore power to the entire island, and by Sunday (8 days after the storm) everyone on Daufuskie Island had power! • SC State Senator Davis and US Congressman Sanford visited Haig Point and Daufuskie Island to assess the damage and communicate first-hand to FEMA the needs of our community. • A limited ferry service began on Wednesday to get workers and volunteers to Daufuskie
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Our Heroes
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Every evening we learn of new heroes. There are many heroes at Haig Point. As one member was leaving with a crew to go over to Melrose, he was asked how long he thought the clean-up efforts would continue. He responded, “Until everything is fixed that needs fixing.” That’s hero thinking.
As Doug Egly put it, “We are committed to emerging better than ever. The unity and camaraderie we are experiencing is unprecedented. We are blessed to be a part of Haig Point and to be a part of the infectious spirit that bonds the entire island.” Everyone agrees. Everyone feels it. “What a difference each day makes.”
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An important Haig Point asset escaped Hurricane Matthew without a scratch
PROTECTING OUR FERRIES 20 years ago the Haig Point team created our first ferry evacuation plan. Since then the staff has reviewed, practiced, and improved the procedures each year. A strategy that ensures the safety of our boats in even the most severe storms.
But Would It Work? According to Captain Richard Inglis, Haig Point had never been forced to execute the plan. That is until Matthew headed our direction last month. The plan was set in motion when Governor Haley ordered a mandatory evacuation four days before Matthew’s landfall. Two of the seven boats were in dry dock where they were securely tied down. The engineers and marine crew prepared the other five boats by caulking and sealing all the hatches. Then they devised a clever harnessing system comprised of chain, nylon and fire hose that would hold the boat to the hurricane anchors, a place that is often the weak link. The boats were driven to predetermined locations throughout the low country’s backwaters, including Bull Creek and the May River. Plow anchors with nearly 100 feet of chain were driven into the pluff mud, some as deep as six feet. The coordinates were noted, a prayer was said, and the crew departed, leaving them to weather the storm. One can only imagine the rough waters and rising tides. As dawn came a team of first responders and Haig Point Captains returned to the Welcome Center where they had left the Pelican. She sustained only minor cosmetic damage, but the Coast Guard quickly deemed her safe for operation. The crew shipped out to Daufuskie while the Coast Guard checked on the rest of the fleet. Good news arrived when all the boats were found in their original positions, without a scratch! The boats were retrieved and inspected, not a drop of water was present in the bilge. The carefully executed plan worked flawlessly.
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FOR T H E
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Our equestrian staff cannot be more thankful to report that all of our horses made it through Hurricane Matthew unscathed. However, I would be amiss not to tell you the story of the night of the storm. With the potential for high winds and flooding, we decided it was best for someone to be present should we need to release the horses to higher ground. There was also concern that some of the trees around the barn might collapse with the horses inside. With the support of my husband Chase, Rich and Gail Silver, Gerri Howe, and our five canine family members, we decided to bunk up for the night with a plan to flee to the loft should waters rise.
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We held our breaths, prayed, and tried to sleep hoping not to feel water at our feet.
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It was a harrowing night as the wind and rain beat mercilessly on the barn’s metal
roof. The horses nervously whinnied throughout the night and the barn stores swung repeatedly as the wind speed increased. We held our breaths, prayed, and tried to sleep hoping not to feel water at our feet. Thankfully, we arose the next morning to a safe barn but a completely changed landscape. Chase and Rich Silver immediately took to the chainsaws to open up a way out of the barn and to the back gate. Those
that remained watched the animals and greeted the EMS and sheriff’s department as they happily took down our names. The beauty and challenges of island life never felt as real as it did those 24 hours. As for now, we continue to love these animals and the place we choose to call home. – Rachel Allen, Equestrian Director
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Golf
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GOLF SHOP HOURS OF OPERATION
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS (MEN’S AND WOMEN’S)
7:30 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday – Sunday
November 19 – 20 *Date Change! Entry Fee: $35 per player (Includes: prizes, flight trophies, and Awards luncheon on Sunday)
21ST ANNUAL PRO-AM INVITATIONAL November 7 - 9 We will have our largest field in years as the event will consist of 100 players coming from all parts of the country. This will also be our first event since Hurricane Matthew so I know all the players will be eager to get back out on the links for a fun and competitive event. Please note the Signature course will be closed for non-tournament play during these three days.
Format: 36-hole stroke play event for all flights. All of the Men’s flights will be based on Gross Scores only. The Women’s 18 and 9 hole flights will award Gross and Net winners!! This is the weekend to come out and showcase your game and compete against other members in the club with similar handicaps as yours. The Club Championship is open to all skill level of players as the field will be pre-flighted by handicap.
30 TH ANNIVERSARY SALE OF THE MONTH
Entry Fee: $65 per couple (Includes prizes, on-course contests, and dinner after play)
Are you in need of stocking up on your supply of golf balls? If so, the month of November is a great time for you to do just that as ALL in-stock golf balls will be offered at 30% during the month. Come try the #1 Ball in Golf, Titleist as we have 5 different models to fit your game! The Golf Staff will be happy to help fit you for the proper golf ball to maximize success in your game!
Format: 2-person scramble (Front 9) Will use 35% of team handicap. Come enjoy our last Couples event of the year as you trot around the course one-more time before the Thanksgiving holiday!
GOLF TIP OF THE MONTH
COUPLES TURKEY TROT Sunday, November 13 *Date Change! 2:00 pm Shotgun Start
AIMPOINT “GREEN READING” CLINIC Thursday, November 17 Level I Class: 12:30 – 1:30 pm Fee: $135 Level II Class: 1:45 – 2:45 pm Fee: $75 (Students that wish to attend both Levels will pay a reduced total fee of $195) Min. of 4 students required. Back by popular demand, certified AimPoint instructor Megan Padua will be back at Haig Point offering both Level I and Level II classes. AimPoint Express is a green reading system that has taking the professional tours by storm. People across the country are asking, “what is this finger thing that all the tour players are starting to do on the greens”. It is being called the sign language of the greens and now you can learn the secrets to speaking the language of reading greens. Sign up for the AimPoint Express Clinic and make green reading easier!
The cooler fall temps have arrived which means it normally takes a little more activity than normal to get all of our muscles warmed up and loose to make a nice golf swing. Please take the time before playing or practicing to do some proper stretches of your arms, legs, shoulders and wrists so to help prevent injury as well as be loose and ready to go when you hit that first shot off the first tee. Don’t wait till the fifth hole to say to your golfing partners “Ok, I am all loose and ready to play now!” Please see a member of the Golf Staff if you need any suggestions on some popular golf stretches.
BACK 9 NEWSLETTER Are you receiving the Back 9 golf email newsletter? If not, please contact the Golf Shop with your email address so you can be added to the distribution list. This is the most up to date information on all the golf happenings at the club!
Jason Cherry | 843.341.8154 | jcherry@haigpoint.com
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Tennis BLACK FRIDAY (AND SATURDAY) SALE Stop by the Haig Point Tennis Shop to see all the great sale items on Friday, November 25 and Saturday, November 26. All items in the shop will be on sale.
Mike Loftus and Art Helmus
HAIG POINT AT THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Once again, the Haig Point Club will be sending a team to the South Carolina State Combo Championships. Congratulations to Linda Blanchette and the Haig Point Herons as they will represent Hilton Head (and Daufuskie Island) in the South Carolina Combo Championships, held on Hilton Head Island, November 10 - 12. Contact the Haig Point Tennis Center for schedule information.
THE FOUR KEYS FOR THE SERVER The role of the server in doubles is more than just starting the point. Make sure you complete the checklist below every time you serve. 1. Know the score 2. Get 70% of serves in the court 3. Know the weakness of the returner 4. Be prepared on the finish
Mac Johnston
TENNIS CLINIC SCHEDULE MONDAY Doubles Drills 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
TUESDAY Match Play Drills 9:00 am - 10:00 am Back to Basics 10:00 am - 11:00 am Kris Kelley, Reagan Hull, Dave McKeeman, and Bill Nickels
HAIG POINT TENNIS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Our annual club championship will be held the week of October 31 - November 6. Singles will be played on Monday – Wednesday. On Thursday, the doubles, and mixed doubles competition will begin. Also beginning on Thursday, lunch will be offered for both players and spectators. The tournament will conclude Sunday night with the Annual Dinner. Be sure to stop by and see the great action.
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THURSDAY Intermediate Drills 10:00 am - 11:00 am
FRIDAY Cardio Tennis Hour 10:00 am - 11:00 am
SATURDAY Weekly Round Robin 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
UPCOMING EVENTS Reindeer Round Robin
Ron Gwyn | 843.341.8114 | rgwyn@haigpoint.com
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November & B E V E R A G E
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23
BIRTHDAY CLUB
PRIME RIB NIGHT
From: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
From: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
FAMILY DINING ITALIAN NIGHT
At The Mansion – Come and celebrate your November Birthday with us in style!
At The Calibogue Club – Dinner will include salad, baked potatoe and vegetable du jour. Regular Menu will also be available!
Price: $12.95++ Adult | November Birthdays are complimentary
Price: $24.95++ per person
From: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm At The Clubhouse Main Dining Room – Bring the whole family for a taste of Little Italy Price: $18.95++ Adult and $10.95++ Child
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4
HAPPY HOUR From: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm At The Calibogue Club – Featuring our A La Carte and lite fare menus for your evening dining pleasures.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18
HAPPY HOUR From: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm At The Calibogue Club – Featuring our A La Carte and lite fare menus for your evening dining pleasures THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24
THANKSGIVING DAY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9
PATRIOTIC FAMILY DINING
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19
WINE AND DINE - TOUR OF ITALY
From: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
From: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
At The Calibogue Club – Come and join us for a night of patriotism, great food themed dishes and great company!!
At The Clubhouse Library – Grab your neighbor and come enjoy a night of great wines and great food
Price: $23.95++ Adult and $10.95 ++ Child
Price: $100.00 ++ per person (includes
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11
HAPPY HOUR From: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Seatings at: 12:00 noon, 2:00 pm, and 4:00pm At The Clubhouse Main Dining Room – Bring the family out for Thanksgiving Dinner Haig Point style Price: $28.95++ Adult and $11.95++ Child
wine pairings)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22
COOKING CLASS From: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
At The Mansion – Bring the whole family and join us for great food and chilly drinks!!
At The Calibogue Club – Come and experience “Fall Dinner Fare and Desserts” with Chef Jim
Price: $14.95++ Adult and $10.95++ Child
Price: $40.00++ per person
RESERVATIONS 843.341.8150
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25
HAPPY HOUR From: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm At The Calibogue Club – Featuring our A La Carte and lite fare menus for your evening dining pleasures
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Equestrian Events
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16
FALL FESTIVAL AND PIG ROAST From: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm At The Equestrian Center – Menu will feature a pig roast, barbecue sides and full member bar. Come and enjoy the beautiful fall weather with a night of live music, apple bobbing, games, good food, and fellowship. Price: $22.95++ Adult and $10.95++ Child Please RSVP
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 15, AND 29
RIDE N’ WINE EVENINGS From: 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm At The Equestrian Center – All riders welcome. Trail ride followed by wine and hors d’oeuvres. Price: $50++ Adult
Rachel Allen, Equestrian Director | 843.341.8191 | rallan@haigpoint.com
Dear Member,
Message From Membership
Wow, what an amazing site to see so many members, staff and Daufuskie
We have four real estate closings on the books for November and at least
Island neighbors all working together after the hurricane. We truly have a
one new National Membership application to submit to the Membership
fantastic sense of community here that is very unique.
Committee.
Due to the storm, I’ve had to reschedule over a dozen Discovery Visits
Please welcome new members: Hallie and Ryan Abel (Signature Full
and tours. I am working hard to schedule as many as I can the remainder
Golf) from New Albany, OH.
of 2016 so you, our members, can share with them what took place here after the storm and how everyone came together to help one another.
Thank You!
George Thompson, Director of Sales | 843.341.8104 | gthompson@haigpoint.com
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