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Happenings from the Chief Dear Member In the May CEO update letter, I spoke about the newly formed Haig Point Foundation and that the Foundation has applied for 501(c)(3) status. While the application is pending, the Foundation can treat itself as exempt from federal income tax. Since my letter, and the announcement of the Foundation’s first fundraising event, we have received several tax deductible contributions. On June 7, 2019, during Happy Hour, we distributed a Foundation trifold and Foundation Board members were present to answer member’s questions and further define the purpose of the Foundation. The information was well received by the membership. We are very excited to be holding our first fundraiser to begin raising money to support our Mission:
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“To engage Haig Point Members in supporting Daufuskie Island through preservation of green space, community enhancements, and other special needs.” THE INAUGURAL HAIG POINT FOUNDATION CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT - 18 Hole Pro-Am Shamble, will be held on July 1, 2019 to kick off the Club’s 4th of July week of festivities. Please contact the Golf Shop for details and to sign-up. The Foundation Board has already begun working on additional events. Adam Martin, Director of Marketing, has scheduled Haig Point to host the Daufuskie Island’s Vibes & Tides, an all-inclusive event. This event will take place in October of 2019. To take a look at scheduled events, go to haigpointfoundation.org/events.
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We believe the Foundation will be a means for Haig Point members to contribute to the entire island’s enhancement and well-being; not only with their donations, but by volunteering their time to planning and supporting the Foundation’s projects as they are identified. We have a great 4th of July week planned for Members, friends and family! Hopefully all of you have browsed through the festivities listed in the 4th of July trifold we distributed to your Mansion cubbies on June 5th. Additional copies are available in several locations. After opening the week with the Haig Point Foundation Inaugural Golf Tournament, we continue the celebration with a variety of events and dining options throughout the week. On Wednesday, July 3rd there are several activities scheduled
for both adults and children including a Dash and Splash 5k Fun Run, a family Pool Party, an Ice Cream Social, and a Paint ‘n Sip class. This day concludes with a Seafood Boil on the Beach Club Deck. Thursday, July 4th, we will hold our annual Red, White and Blue Scramble, Cart Parade and Kids’ Zone. A BBQ Buffet Dinner and live music by the Atlanta Brass Cats will take place around the Beach Club Deck where we will also enjoy the Harbour Town fireworks at 9:00 pm. More activities are scheduled for Friday and Saturday ranging from a Dolphin Cruise aboard the Haig Point III to a Boot Camp Workout on the Beach Club Beach.
Please join us for the fun. Happy Summer!
DOUG EGLY
Chief Executive Officer
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OUR HISTORY Hurricane Matthew struck Daufuskie Island in October 2016 with winds toppling thousands of trees and leaving the island in disarray. Hundreds of island residents banded together for many months to clean-up debris, repair roofs, and provide much needed assistance to families in need. In the process Haig Point members raised thousands of dollars and donated countless hours of volunteer time. The selfless display from Haig Point members inspired the foundation’s formation.
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In early 2018, Haig Point’s CEO Doug Egly initiated the idea of forming a foundation, and began a search for members interested in launching the foundation. The initial board members first met in June 2018 and worked over the next several months to formalize the Foundation’s Mission and Vision, to complete the application for 501(c)(3) public charity status, and to plan the first year’s activities.
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OUR MISSION
To engage Haig Point Members in supporting Daufuskie Island through preservation of green space, community enhancements, and other special needs. OUR VISION • Facilitating and accepting conservation easements that benefit the community • Building a reserve of $50,000 to be immediately available for emergency situations
such as hurricanes or other urgent needs • Organizing fundraising efforts to solicit contributions from individuals, corporations,
and government grants for specific projects or our reserve • Undertaking Daufuskie Island community enhancement projects as identified from time to time • Coordinating our efforts with other nonprofit organizations serving Daufuskie Island
BECOME A FOUNDING DONOR For the remainder of 2019, donors will have the opportunity to become one of the first 100 Founding Donors to support our Daufuskie Island philanthropic efforts.
Initial contributions will be used to build an emergency reserve, re-nourish Daufuskie Island cemeteries, provide vocational scholarships, and other initiatives approved by the Board.
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Preserving OUR PARADISE CO N T I N U E D. . .
Upcoming Events Haig Point Foundation Golf Tournament July 1, 2019 18 Hole Pro-Am Shamble on the Haig Point Signature Course Enjoy a Continental Breakfast, 18 holes of golf, Hole Contests, BBQ Lunch Buffet at the turn, and an Awards party with Cocktails and Light Fare at the Beach Club Deck.
Daufuskie Island Vibes + Tides October 17 – 20, 2019 Taste and explore the world of food and drink like never before Vibes + Tides is Daufuskie Island’s newest all-inclusive event, offering the exclusive amenities of Haig Point with the perfect blend of food from around the southeast. Meet and taste the very best from award-winning chefs, tastemakers, winemakers, and more. Gather friends as you take an indulgent tour of an island rich in history and southern culture.
Art Show Sale and Wine Auction November 10, 2019
Haig Point Foundation Monte Carlo Night February 15, 2020
Daufuskie Island Fishing Tournament presented by the Haig Point Foundation May 2020
For event information & registration visit haigpointfoundation.org/events
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AN OVERVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS To the many people who love Haig Point, the natural environment of Daufuskie Island and the surrounding area is precious. This is a refreshing, unspoiled, and beautiful place and Haig Point’s Golf Maintenance and Grounds team intends to keep it that way. Please join me in celebrating – and protecting – the tremendous natural bounty of this landscape. Before I expand on Haig Point’s effort as a club to protect the environment and the surrounding areas I would like to give you a little background on myself. I have been a Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) for over 25 years. Prior to coming to this
SCOTT HAMM
great island, I was the Director of Golf Development for WCI Communities, a Florida-
Director of Golf Course Maintenance and Grounds
based master-plan community developer. During this time I lead a team in planning,
shamm@haigpoint.com
designing, engineering, and constructing seven Audubon Gold Signature (Audobon’s highest standard) Golf Courses beginning with Raptor Bay, the world’s first Gold Signature Resort
Course. I am certified in Best Management Practices for Golf Courses through the Florida Golf Course Superintendents Association. I’m also a certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator through the state of South Carolina and most recently became a Certified Master Pond Manager though Clemson University. For Haig Point to become a leader in environmental responsibility we will need to continue creating a sustainable community that is both respectful of existing natural resources and protects the future of the island environment. There are six disciplines the golf course maintenance staff focuses on to achieve this goal, three of which I will discuss in this article: Environmental Planning, Wildlife and Habitat Management and Chemical Use Reduction and Safety
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ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS CO N T I N U E D. . . ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING
WILDLIFE HABITAT ENHANCEMENTS
Evaluation and planning helps course managers to balance the demands
An important goal a landowner should try to achieve when enhancing a
of golf with their responsibility to the natural environment. An initial
tract of land, whether it is your backyard or 1,000 acres of woodland,
site assessment and environmental plan, followed by yearly review and
is a balance in the natural environment in order to avoid under or
goal setting, helps golf course superintendents and others to responsibly
overpopulation. Regardless of the primary species you want to manage
care for the land, water, wildlife, and natural resources upon which the
for, it is of utmost importance that you plan your management strategy.
course is sustained. This is what we focus on in our annual review:
Many short-range objectives can be achieved almost immediately, but a sustained approach will have the most desirable long-term results. To
• Conduct a site assessment to evaluate current environmental
effectively design a plan for habitat enhancement, the landowner should
management practices, and identify strengths and liabilities.
first take an inventory of all the different types of plants and animals
• Develop a map of the course that highlights wildlife habitats, water
already in the area. Remember that your efforts are not only helping
resources, and management zones to use for planning and project
species that currently exist but will help in attracting other species.
implementation. • Set goals and priorities and assign responsibilities to staff.
• Maintain natural wildlife habitat in at least 50% of all minimally
• Evaluate progress toward goals and objectives at least once per
used portions of the property.
year.
• Connect small and large natural areas as much as possible to
• Train employees regarding the importance of environmental
improve wildlife movement throughout the golf course and from the
performance and specific techniques for ensuring environmental
course to neighboring natural areas.
quality.
• Maintain or plant varying heights and types of plants, from ground
• Communicate regularly to employees, customers, stakeholders,
cover to shrub and tree layers in habitat areas such as woods, (e.g.,
and community members about environmental goals, issues, project
leave understory in woodlands; maintain grasses and herbaceous
implementation, and progress.
plants in tall grass areas).
• Document environmental activities and results
• Leave dead trees standing when they do not pose a safety hazard. • Maintain a water source for wildlife with aquatic plants and shrubbery or native landscaping along the shoreline (i.e., not turfgrass). This could be a pond, stream, wetland, or river corridor. On smaller properties, this may also include a birdbath or created “backyard” pool. • Naturalize at least 50% of out-of-play shorelines with emergent aquatic and shoreline plants. Give special attention to shallow water areas.
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CHEMICAL USE REDUCTION AND SAFETY GOLF
fungal diseases, and weeds for all managed areas. • Evaluate potential control measures, including alterations
Golf courses must employ best management practices and
in cultural management, biological, physical, and mechanical
integrated pest management techniques to ensure safe storage,
controls, and chemical methods.
application, and handling of chemicals and reduce actual and
• Consider the environmental impact of pest control measures,
potential environmental contamination associated with chemical
e.g, leaching and runoff potential, toxicity to non-target
use.
organisms, soil absorption capacity, pesticide persistence, water solubility, effects on soil microorganisms.
Cultural Practices and Integrated Pest Management
• Actively work to reduce turf stresses and change cultural
Techniques
practices or other conditions to prevent or discourage
• Maintain green, tee, and fairway mowing heights at levels that
recurrence of problems.
can be reasonably maintained on a day-to-day basis without
• Maintain records of treatments and effectiveness and use
continually stressing turf or maximizing chemical inputs.
them to guide future pest control decisions.
• Inventory soil types for all playing surfaces and assess conditions such as soil structure, nutrient levels, organic
Best Management Practices for Chemical Use
content, compaction, and water infiltration.
• Ensure pesticides are applied by a trained, licensed
• Regularly work to improve soil health. This may include:
applicator or as directed by law.
amending organic content, aerating, and improving water
• Maintain a current Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for
infiltration to cultivate a diverse, living biotic soil community.
each chemical at the facility.
• Base fertilizer applications upon soil test information.
• Read and follow label directions on chemical products.
• Maximize turf health and minimize resource inputs by
• Apply pesticides only when and where scouting indicates that
improving turf conditions.
pest threshold levels have been exceeded.
• Plant pest-resistant or stress-tolerant cultivars on playing
• Treat problems at the proper time and under the proper
surfaces and in landscaping. Select plant species/cultivars best
weather conditions to maximize effectiveness and minimize
suited for climate, soils, and growing conditions.
harmful environmental impacts.
• Designate and train key staff to monitor plant health and pest
• Employ practices and use products that reduce the potential
populations as part of the IPM program.
for contamination of ground and surface water, e.g., curtains
• Identify and record turf “hot spots” where disease or insect
on application equipment, spoon-feeding, slow-release
outbreaks first occur. Identify other areas where poor growing
products, selected natural organic products.
conditions often lead to problems.
• Eliminate potential chemical runoff and drift by avoiding
• Use scouting forms to record the type, severity, location, and
applications during high winds or prior to heavy rains.
treatment of pest problems.
• Establish “no spray zones” and buffer areas, particularly
• Establish aesthetic and functional thresholds for insects,
around water features and other environmentally sensitive.
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ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS CO N T I N U E D. . .
A short list of Green Initiatives outside of Golf Course and Grounds: 1. Wood Duck and Blue Bird boxes throughout the community 2. Nature Trail educational signage in several key areas throughout the property 3. Annual Beach Sweeps in the spring and fall for both Haig Point and Daufuskie shorelines 4. Biodegradable straws and cups for takeout beverages 5. Butterfly gardens at the Welcome Center, Mansion, Beach Club, and Clubhouse 6. Branded reusable grocery bags and coolers available for purchase 7. Educational table in the Mansion to promote Environmental Committee events as well as educating Members on green practices. 8. Creation of our first “Rain Garden� located outside the Mansion 9. Recycling receptacles in all areas of property 10. Continuation of 2017 Oyster Reef Build with SCDNR
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A CAPTAIN’S TALE CO N T I N U E D. . .
Robert Levis was not necessarily born a
Elementary School. From 8th grade
Haig Point as a part-time valet and a
mariner. The sixth generation resident
until high school graduation, Robert
part-time boat mate. Much of a boat
of Daufuskie Island fondly remembers
adopted the daily boat commute over
mate’s education is on the job. Robert
growing up on the island, running
to Hilton Head.
began studying lines and learning knots.
around outside barefoot, climbing trees, playing with snakes and lizards and enjoying visits with extended family, especially on Daufuskie Day, but he never exactly had sea-worthy aspirations. Robert was born in Beaufort Memorial Hospital but has lived on Daufuskie his entire life. He enjoys travelling and exploring the world outside of the island, but Daufuskie is ultimately home. His first experience with the daily boat commute was riding the Haig Point ferry to school in the 8th grade. He recalls attending the Mary Fields school (famously portrayed in Pat Conroy’s The Water is Wide) for one year before moving to the newly constructed Daufuskie Island
After
graduation,
Robert
found
employment on his home island. He worked at Bloody Point for three years in the Food and Beverage Department. He then worked for the Melrose Resort for about a year in almost every role in the F&B department: serving, bartending,
bussing
and
whatever
else was needed. When Melrose shut down, Robert found himself out of a job. A conversation with Al Smith led to the suggestion that Robert speak with the Haig Point Director of Marine Transportation, Richard Inglis, about an available position. So began Robert’s career on the water.
Any downtime was spent reading the rule books aboard each specific boat and learning the ins and outs of the vessel. He then moved onto electronic equipment manuals and was soon able to assist captains with troubleshooting and repairing the onboard electronics. The first to notice his affinity for the position was Captain Ray Morris. “Robert, you have a knack for this, you’re good at this, you need to do this. I’m going to train you to be my successor.” Even after the huge vote of confidence, Robert wasn’t convinced. He enjoyed being a mate and was hesitant of taking on the responsibility of a captain and being in charge of a
Robert began his employment with
vessel the size of the ferries. Then the accident happened.
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Robert Levis’ first solo run as captain on Monday, May 27, 2019
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To this day, Robert still does not know
transport. Maybe he could be a captain
what happened. In early March of 2017,
after all.
Robert was driving his ATV around dusk
Last September, he began Sea School in
and woke up on his back in the brush by
Bluffton to start his training. Then came
the side of the road. Robert sustained
the 100 ton certification in Charleston,
serious injuries and was rushed to the
days of intensive education followed
hospital. About two or three months
by testing. Then the TWIC in Savannah,
after the accident he returned to work,
similar to a passport, it allows captains to
reassigned to administrative work for the
enter any port and verifies their identity.
Marine Department. It was then Robert
Then he submitted the paperwork for his
decided it was time to grow up, be
license. The Coast Guard did yet another
serious, and plan for his future. This is also when he began thinking of ways to give
A captain’s view
round of vetting very similar to what pilots go through. Then, almost two years to
back to the island that had supported him after his accident. People he had never
Robert remembers about two months of
the day of his accident, Robert received
met had contributed to his recovery by
being a full-time mate that on the 9:30
notification that he was officially Captain
sending messages or contributing to an
PM run from Embarkation to Haig Point
Robert Levis.
online fundraiser. He ultimately decided
on the HP II an alarm went off in the
The morning run on the HP I on Memorial
that running for and eventually obtaining
wheelhouse. Robert moved briskly, one
Day of 2019 was his first solo shift.
a seat on the Daufuskie Island Council
never runs, through the cabin as to not
Previously he had been making the runs
was the best way to say “thank you” and
disturb the passengers, proceeded to the
with fellow captains, the same ones
to help out the entire island that had
back deck and opened the hatch to the
that had trained and encouraged him, as
stood behind him.
engine room. The fitting on the raw water
his mates. Although he has a new title
exhaust on the starboard side had come Still not fully embracing the possibility
and responsibilities, the learning has
loose and was pouring gallons and gallons
of becoming a captain, Robert returned
not stopped. Richard Inglis continues
of water into the engine room. After
to the water with a renewed commitment
educating his staff through different
the initial shock wore off, his training
to his position as mate. The position was
challenges involving fixing radar, driving
and mechanical experience kicked in.
now full-time and Robert was eager to
a blind course, and testing the captain’s
Captain Bob Pollack constantly trained
learn. The mate is a very important role on
knowledge of specifics of each boat.
Robert on pumps. Robert immediately
a vessel, if something were to happen to
Robert himself admits that he learns
activated the bilge pump and water began
the captain, it is the mate’s responsibility
every day. “Every single docking, every
pumping out. He then realized, through
to successfully drive and safely dock the
single time is different. It is never the
years of repairing his own vehicles, that
boat. The mate is also in charge of any
same. You have to judge by wind, the
vibrations had caused the fitting to come
issues in the boat’s engine room, leaving
tide and the boat itself. You rely on your
loose and that a simple tightening with
the captain open to safely get the boat to
education and experience and you have
a screwdriver would fix the problem. He
its destination.
to solve the problem every time.”
was able to correct the issue while in
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Golf
HAPPENINGS Summer Golf Shop Hours of Operation: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Tuesday – Sunday Practice Facility Hours of Operation: Tuesday – Saturday 7:30 am – Dusk. Closes at 5:00 pm on Sundays
TUESDAY MEN'S DAY
GOLF COURSE CLOSINGS Signature Course: Osprey Course: Signature Course:
July 22nd - August 5th August 6th - 18th October 21st - November 4th
Aerification Aerification Overseed
9:00 am Shotgun. $20 cash entry fee. Sign up individually - Golf staff makes the pairings. Entry includes team game and individual skins game.
WEDNESDAY LADIES' DAY 18 Holers: Tee Times begin at 9:30 am 9 Holers: Tee Times at 9:00 am and 9:10 am
JULY EVENTS Haig Point Foundation Inaugural Golf Tournament Monday, July 1st | 9:15 am Shotgun Start 5-Player Shamble: 2 Best Balls – 1 Gross + 1 Net 1 Golf Professional + 4 Amateurs
Red, White + Blue Scramble Thursday, July 4th | 10 am 4-Player Scramble Handicapped 20% A Player, 15% B Player, 10% C Player, 5% D Player Players may select their own foursome or the golf shop can pair if you do not have a complete foursome. 3 Divisions: Men, Ladies and Mixed. Entry Fee $15
Couples 9-Hole Divots & Drinks Friday, July 5th | 3:30 pm shotgun 4-Player Step-A-Side Scramble (Sign up as a couple, golf shop to pair) $5 per player | Cocktails & scoring at the Beach Club Deck following play for Happy Hour
UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, September 13th Couples 9-Holes Divots & Drinks Friday - Sunday, September 20th - 22nd President’s Cup Thursday - Saturday, September 26th - 28th Ladies Invitational
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SATURDAY MEN'S GAME Tee times begin at 9:00 am every Saturday $20 cash entry fee. Sign up individually - Golf staff makes the pairings. Entry includes team game and individual skins game. Members may invite guests to join the game as well.
SATURDAY LADIES' GAME Tee times starting at 9:40 am. Sign up individually.
MERCHANDISE SPOT LIGHT Stop by the Golf Shop to check out the newest arrivals from Travis Matthew, Peter Millar, EP Pro and many more.
INSTRUCTION Men’s & Ladies Weekly Golf Clinics: Looking to improve your game and meet other Members in a fun, nonintimidating setting? The Golf Professional Staff will once again begin our weekly Men’s and Ladies Golf Clinics. The fee for each clinic is $30 and includes a complimentary cocktail following instruction. Men’s Golf Clinic: Every Wednesday from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Ladies Golf Clinic: Every Thursday from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
INDIVIDUAL 45-MINUTE LESSONS Craig Morton, PGA Director of Golf $85 with Trackman $100 Series of 5 Lessons $340 Michael Montanez, 1st Asst. Golf Professional $65 w/ Trackman $85 Series of 5 Lessons $260
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Golf
UPCOMING 2019 EVENTS
Golf Course Closings: Signature: July 22-August 5 Aerification Osprey: August 6-18 Aerification Signature: Oct. 21-Nov. 4 Overseed
Couples Divots and Drinks July 5 September 13 October 25 November 15 December 13 Red, White, Blue Scramble July 4 Haig Point President’s Cup September 20 - 22
Mixed Invitational October 3 - 5
Patriot Golf Day - benefiting Folds of Honor October 12 Ladies Charity Event October 13 Club Championships October 19 - 20
Haig Point Pro-Am November 11 -13 Golf Shop Holiday Sale November 29 - 30 Member-Member Match Play December 6 - 8
Ladies’ Invitational September 26 - 28
CRAIG MORTON, PGA Director of Golf
cmorton@haigpoint.com
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Tennis WIMBLEDON ROUND ROBIN Saturday, July 6th 9:00 – 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
RETURN ON YOUR INVESTMENT The return of the service is the most important shots in the game, but do you have an effective return? Focus on these tips for a more dominating return. 1. Your chest should be upright, not bending at the waist too much. 2. Your hands should be in front of your body, not down by your waist. 3. The first move you make should be with the shoulders. Nancy Kimball
POP TENNIS MOVES TO FRIDAY MORNINGS If you enjoy pickleball, you are going to love POP Tennis. Due to the popularity of POP Tennis, the Party will move to Friday mornings at 9 am. The Cardio Tennis Hour will be put on hold for the summer and will return in the fall See you on the court!
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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 in all ability levels. Tiny Tots Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:00 – 10:30 am Ages 4-7 A great introduction to the sport of a lifetime $10 per player Junior Academy Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:30 – 11:30 am Ages 7 - 17 The Junior Academy is a fun-filled way to teach the basics with games and prizes $15 per player
Junior Drills Tuesdays, Wednesdasy and Thursdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Ages 7 - 17 The Junior Drill Clinic is a great workout for the intermediate junior $15 per player
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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Tennis
CO N T I N U E D. . .
TENNIS CLINIC SCHEDULE MONDAY Daufuskie Doubles Drills
9:00 am - 11:00 am
TUESDAY
Match Play Drills Back to Basics Tiny Tots Junior Academy Junior Drill Clinic
8:00 am – 9:00 am 9:00 am – 10:00 am 10:00 am – 10:30 am 10:30 am – 11:30 am 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
WEDNESDAY 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
UPCOMING 2019 EVENTS Wimbledon Round Robin July 6 US Open Round Robin August 31 Cheeseburger in Paradise Round Robin October 17 Haig Point Club Championship October 28 - November 3
THURSDAY
Intermediate Drills Tiny Tots Junior Academy Junior Drill Clinic
9:00 am – 10:00 am 10:00 am – 10:30 am 10:30 am – 11:30 am 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Reindeer Round Robin December 14
FRIDAY POP Tennis
9:00 am - 10:00 am
SATURDAY Weekly Round Robin
The Sport of a Lifetime
9:00 am - 11:00 am Tennis has been called the sport of a lifetime for good reason. It’s easy, fun and a great way to spend time with your friends. The Tennis and Fitness Center offers a great Back to Basics Program designed for the returning or new tennis players. Contact Ron Gwyn at 843.341.8114 for more details.
RON GWYN Director of Tennis
rgwyn@haigpoint.com
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Equestrian - GETTING HORSES TO DAUFUSKIE -
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Equestrian CO N T I N U E D. . .
One question we hear often as Equestrian staff is how we get horses fig
on and off the island. For island horse owners and riders, they have
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experienced the logistical puzzle of moving horses, whether it be for medical procedures or at the time of purchase. However, for most Members and visitors, it may be something they have never considered. In addition to all the other novelties of living on a bridgeless island, having horses travel by water is quite unique. When a horse is purchased by Haig Point or is a Member’s personal horse coming to the island, the first step is shipping it to a holding
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farm in Bluffton, SC. This provides the horse with at least one night if not several, depending on the barge schedule, to rest and rejuvenate from their trip prior to getting on the barge. We have had horses shipped from as far as Arizona although most come from the Southeastern United States. Horses are easily stressed by trailer travel as being on public roads with the sights, sounds, and smells is contrary to everything in their nature. Not to mention, horses must stand tied and confined with trailer partitions to ensure their safety when traveling in a moving vehicle. Therefore, having at least one night
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prior to making their way to the barge yard is beneficial for maintaining normal vitals, hydration, and low stress levels. Once the barge run is scheduled, the horse is ready to come to the island. An Equestrian staff member will go over on a Wednesday night, take our Haig Point horse trailer, load the horse typically around 4:00 am, then head to drop off the barge at the Hutchinson Island Terminal by 5:30 am. The horse then rides over to Daufuskie Island
fig. 02: Holding facility in Bluffton, SC
arriving at Barge Landing Road around 9:00 am the next morning.
fig. 03: Horses being loaded onto the barge
Equestrian staff bring the horse trailer to the Haig Point facility where
fig. 04: Horses arriving on Daufuskie Island and being offloaded from barge
the horse will acclimate to its new surroundings within the next week. Once the horses are on Daufuskie, they typically do not leave unless
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they are sold to a new home or in the case of a medical emergencies,
UPCOMING 2019 EVENTS
which are rare. We have had one full herd evacuation since 2015 for Hurricane Irma, but we do not make the decision to leave the island
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unless absolutely necessary. The travel for evacuations can often be
Open Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm or upon request
more stressful than weathering a storm. Evacuating also means that we have a two hour window to load all horses onto trailers once the barge arrives at 9:00 am in the morning as it will leave promptly by 11:00 am especially in the case of a brewing storm. They do however learn to be pulled behind a golf cart moving from one facility to the next as you can see from Finch one of our trail horses leaving Haig Point after having new shoes put on.
Ride ‘N Wine July 23 August 20 September 17 October 15 October 29 November 26 December 10
In short, everyday with horses is an adventure and moving them on and off the island is no exception! The planning and timing involved
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is crucial to a successful trip and there are many hands that play a part.
June 25 - 28 July 1-5 July 9 - 12 July 16 - 19 July 23 - 26 July 30 - August 2
The water truly is wide but without it, we would not have the pleasure of calling this uniquely challenging, yet wonderful, island our home.
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Fall Schooling Show October 12 Fall Pig Roast November 23 Deck the Stalls December 2 - 19
RACHEL ALLEN Equestrian Director
rallen@haigpoint.com fig. 05: Finch leaving Haig Point with his new shoes
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summer Kids’ Camps We want to welcome all children ages 5 - 12 to our Kids’ Camp this summer! Our day camps begin at 9:30 am at the Helmus Community Center. Pick up is promptly at 3:00 p.m. from the Calibogue Club Pool. Lunch is included in the price of $65 daily and food allergies can be accommodated. Campers are required to bring a towel, water bottle, bug spray, sunscreen, and bathing suit daily. Campers will need to wear closed-toed sandals or tennis shoes, no flip flops please during the camp day. Full week registration is not required but members must register to ensure camp will have enough participants to run that day! Minimum daily of five campers is required. The following is the weekly camp schedule for the summer. Please keep in mind that activities are subject to change due to weather and/or at the discretion of the camp staff. Please note that Horse Camp will not be available this year, therefore, there will be no camp August 6th - 9th. All camps will be conducted to ensure that participants enjoy weekly each of the amenities that Haig Point and the island has to offer.
CAMP WEEKS: June 25th - 29th, July 1st - 5th, July 9th - 12th, July 16th - 19th, July 23rd - 26th, July 30th - August 2nd
MONDAY (July 1st only) 9:30 Check-in/Team Building 10:00 Relay Games 11:00 Special Clinics* 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Educational Craft/Science activity 2:00 Pool time 3:00 Pickup
WEDNESDAYS 9:30 Check-in/Team building 10:00 Golf 11:00 Special Clinics* 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Educational Craft/Science activity 2:00 Pool time 3:00 Pickup
FRIDAYS 9:30 Check-in/Team building 10:00 Special Clinics* 11:00 Tennis 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Educational Craft/Science activity 2:00 Pool time 3:00 Pickup
TUESDAYS 9:30 Check-in/Team building 10:00 Equestrian 11:00 Special Clinics* 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Educational Craft/Science activity 2:00 Pool time 3:00 Pickup
THURSDAYS 9:30 Check-in/Team building 10:00 Dolphin Boat Tour 11:00 Special Clinics* 12:00 Lunch (campers may checkout early July 4th to join families for Kid’s Zone; half day charge will be applied $30) 1:00 Educational Craft/Science activity 2:00 Pool time 3:00 Pickup
*Special Clinics may include but are not limited to ping pong clinics, Coastal Discovery Museum demonstrations and special guests, Daufuskie Blues tie dye t-shirt making, Painting classes, Daufuskie Community Farm Visits, Beach walks, Fishing/crabbing/cast net throwing, Archery, and Fire Station visits
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July
FOOD & BEVERAGE EVENTS
Mo nda y, J u ly 1
ITALIAN NIGHT: PIZZA, PASTA + GELATO At the Calibogue Club Made-to-order pizza and pasta and island-made gelato by dell’isola
Tue sday, J uly 2 TACO TUESDAY TURNED UP At the Beach Club Deck Build-your-own taco bar with assorted fillings and toppings, festive side dishes and desserts.
From: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
From: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Price: $17.95++ per adult $7.95++ per child
Thursda y, J u ly 4
Fri d a y, J u ly 5 t h
BRATS + BBQ
HAPPY HOUR GRILL OUT
At the Beach Club Deck Brats, BBQ, sides and build-your-own-sundae station From: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Price: $33.95++ per adult $12.95++ per child $10 entertainment only
We d n e s d a y, J u ly 1 7 PRIME RIB NIGHT At the Calibogue Club Our slow-roasted Black Angus prime rib dinner includes a house salad, baked potato, and vegetables du chef. Our à la carte menu will also be available. From: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Price: $26.95++ per person
At the Beach Club Deck Casual buffet dinner of grilled favorites From: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Price: $19.95++ per adult $9.95++ per child
We dne sday, Ju ly 3 SEAFOOD BOIL At the Beach Club Deck Traditional boil with shrimp, clams, mussels, potatoes and corn with accompanying sides. From: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Price: $19.95++ per adult $9.95++ per child
Saturday, J uly 6th PARTY ON THE DECK At the Beach Club Deck Po’ Boy bar with assorted fillings, side dishes and summer desserts and live entertainment from Eddie & The Heifers! From: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Price: $24.95++ per adult $11.95++ per child
Fri day, J uly 19 HAPPY HOUR WITH KRAIG NIENHUIS
Saturday, J uly 20 PARTY ON THE DECK WITH KRAIG NIENHUIS
At the Beach Club Deck Kick off the weekend with a casual buffet dinner and entertainment by Haig Point’s favorite, Kraig Nienhuis! Food service: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Live music: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Price: $24.95++ per person
At the Beach Club Deck Á la carte eats and live music by the beach Beach Club bar open until 11 PM Food service until 9 PM Live entertainment 6 - 10:30 PM
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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
2/9/16/23 - Happy Hour 5 pm (Calibogue Club or Beach Club Deck)
1 - Lobster Boil 6:30 pm (Beach Club Deck)
5 - Pizza Night: Birthday Edition 5 pm (Mansion) 6/13/20/27 - Taco Tuesday 5 pm (Mansion) 7/28 - Family Dining 5 pm (Calibogue Club) 8 - Authors +Artisans Lunch Series: Our Prince of Scribes: Writers Remember Pat Conroy 12:30 pm (Calibogue Club) 10 - Dinner + Dessert Cruise 5 pm (Calibogue Club) 12/19/26 - Pizza Monday 5 pm (Mansion) 11 - Pasta Night 5 pm (Calibogue Club) 17 - Dance Party on the Deck with Stayin’ Alive 5 pm (Beach Club Deck) 21 - Prime Rib Night 5 pm (Calibogue Club) 30 - Happy Hour + Live Music 5 pm
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2/16/23/30 - Pizza Monday 5 pm (Mansion) 3/10/17/24 - Taco Tuesday 5 pm (Mansion) 4/25 - Family Dining 5 pm (Calibogue Club) 6/13/27 - Happy Hour 5 pm (Calibogue Club or Beach Club Deck) 8/15/22/29 - Fried Chicken Sundays 3 pm (Grill Room) 9 - Pizza Night: Birthday Edition 5 pm (Mansion) 11 - Pasta Night 5 pm (Calibogue Club) 18 - Prime Rib Night 5 pm (Calibogue Club) 20 - Happy Hour: Shag Night 5:30 pm (Beach Club Deck) 26 - Out to Lunch Bunch: Bluffton Farmers Market 28 - Calibogue Club closed for private event
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A C T I V I T I E S
MONDAYS + THURSDAYS TABLE TENNIS
THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH LADIES’ BOOK CLUB
4 - 6 PM | Helmus Community Center All skill levels are welcome - singles, doubles or mixed. Teaching sessions available to learn the game. Contact Alex Raducanu at alex.raducanu@yahoo.com or 978-8078503
September - May | Various Members’ homes Books are decided for the year by voting over the summer (both fiction and non-fiction). Everyone is invited. Email Joan DuPont if interested joandfski@aol.com
MONDAYS + TUESDAYS BOCCE LEAGUE
THURSDAYS AMERICAN MAH JONGG Ongoing - 9 AM | Mansion All are welcome. No charge to play. Members are encouraged to bring American Mah Jongg sets if they have one.
DANCE CLASSES See website for locations, dates + times Through 2019 – Learn to dance with Dr. Gene Palermo. Open and free to all experience levels. No partner needed.
E V E N T
Fall and Spring afternoons | Tabby Lawn Begins March 18th - All are welcome: Mens, Womens and Mixed teams. All levels of play.
TUESDAYS UKULELE GROUP Winter months - From: 3:30 - 5:00 pm | Mansion No experience necessary. Ukes and music provided. Play, sing, listen - big fun!
P H O T O S
Annual Lowcountry Boil Sunday, May 28th at the Beach Club Deck. Haig Point favorite, Kraig Nienhuis, performed music late into the evening to everyone’s delight. Photos courtesy of Vicki Nolfi
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H AI G P O I NT | S U M M E R H A P P ENI NG S Real Estate Marketing Update By Adam Martin
Summer M A R K ET I N G U P D AT E
NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION Two new homes have broken ground at Haig Point bringing the total under construction to five. Three builders, Osprey Construction, Low Country Creations, and Sandcastle Constructors, are now active at Haig Point. It is the first time in several years that three different companies have been building new homes simultaneously. Another three homes are in the ARB approval process, and five residents are selecting a builder/architect and designing their dream home. This increase in production is expected to produce an economy of scale that will shorten build times, improve pricing, and make it more attractive for subcontractors. 15 Osprey Links Drive
34 Freeport Drive
If you are interested in building your dream home at Haig Point you can get more information about each company from their station in our sales room at the Welcome Center, or by emailing me at amartin@haigpoint. com for digital brochures.
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PREMIER PROPERTIES BY HAIG POINT Your club-owned real estate company, Premier Properties Furthermore, Premier Properties by Haig Point achieved by Haig Point, recently celebrated it’s first anniversary. Our Best of Zillow status, their highest distinction for customer team of realtors has represented 27 buyers and 17 sellers for satisfaction. The new badge tells buyers and sellers that a total sales volume of $10.6 million. We are very excited by our customers have rated us among the top 10% of all Zillow the progress. Between January and May 2019, we have a total Premier Agents. With a 90+ customer experience score we sales volume of $5.1 million, with another $1.4 million under are considered among the most trustworthy, responsive, and contract. As a company we are actively marketing 39 listings, knowledgeable agents on Zillow. including 13 Haig Point homes.
MEMBERSHIP GROWTH One of the most important metrics in evaluating our club’s growth is the number of Signature Memberships sold from club inventory. These Full Golf or Club Memberships are sold along with Haig Point owned homesites, or resale properties that have no membership to transfer. In 2019 we have a goal of selling 14 Signature Memberships from club inventory; eight with club-owned lots, and six on resale properties with no membership. In the first five months of 2019 we have sold four memberships from club inventory with a fifth under contract. This represents an increase of over $115,000 each year in recurring dues/fees for the Club, plus several more families to enjoy our world-class amenities.
ADAM MARTIN Director of Marketing
amartin@haigpoint.com
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