To Contact Board Members or the POA: call 579-2044 or e-mail at CSPOA@carolinashores.net
Joe Watts – President, John Csernecky – Vice President, Kerry Jarrell – Treasurer, Sue Hensler– Secretary,
Kelly Wilson –Director, Carol Davis – Director, Julia Lally – Director, Philip Laura – Director
Merrilee Burns – Co-Editor Linda Rugg – Co-Editor
Bulletin email: cspoabulletin@gmail.com
CSPOA website: www.carolinashoresPOA.org
Office Hours: Monday through Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Message from the Board – Joe Watts, President
Ducks Quack — Eagles Soar as told by Harvey Mackay:
I was waiting in line for a ride at the airport. When a cab pulled up, the first thing I noticed was that the taxi was polished to a bright shine. Smartly dressed in a white shirt, black tie, and freshly pressed black slacks, the cab driver jumped out and rounded the car to open the back passenger door for me. He handed me a laminated card and said: ‘I’m Wally, your driver. While I’m loading your bags in the trunk I’d like you to read my ‘mission statement.’
Taken aback, I read the card.
It said: “Wally’s Mission Statement: To get my customers to their destination in the quickest, safest and cheapest way possible in a friendly environment.” This blew me away. Especially when I noticed that the inside of the cab matched the outside. Spotlessly clean!
As he slid behind the wheel, Wally said, “Would you like a cup of coffee? I have a thermos of regular and one of decaf.”
I said jokingly, ‘No, I’d prefer a soft drink.’
Wally smiled and said, “No problem. I have a cooler up front with regular and Diet Coke, water and orange juice.”
Almost stuttering, I said, “I’ll take a Diet Coke.”
Handing me my drink, Wally said, “If you’d like something to read, I have the Wall Street Journal, Time, Sports Illustrated and USA Today.” As we were pulling away, Wally handed me another laminated card — “These are the stations I get and the music they play, if you’d like to listen to the radio.”
And as if that weren’t enough, Wally told me that he had the air conditioning on and asked if the temperature was comfortable for me. Then he advised me of the best route to my destination for that time of day. He also let me know that he’d be happy to chat and tell me about some of the sights or, if I preferred, to leave me with my own thoughts.
“Tell me, Wally,” I asked the driver, “have you always served customers like this?”
Wally smiled into the rear view mirror. “No, not always. In fact, it’s only been in the last two years. My first five years driving, I spent most of my time complaining like all the rest of the cabbies do. Then I heard the personal growth guru, Wayne Dyer, on the radio one day. He had just written a book called You’ll See It When You Believe It. Dyer said that if you get up in the morning expecting to have a bad day, you’d rarely disappoint yourself. He said stop complaining! Differentiate yourself from your competition. Don’t be a duck. Be an eagle. Ducks quack and complain. Eagles soar above the crowd. That hit me right between the eyes,” said Wally. “Dyer was really talking about me. I was always quacking and complaining, so I decided to change my attitude and become an eagle. I looked around at the other cabs and their drivers. The cabs were dirty, the drivers were unfriendly, and the customers were unhappy. So I decided to make some changes. I put in a few at a time. When my customers responded well, I did more.”
“I take it that has paid off for you.” I said.
“It sure has,” Wally replied. “My first year as an eagle, I doubled my income from the previous year. This year I’ll probably quadruple it. You were lucky to get me today. I don’t sit at cabstands anymore. My customers call me for appointments on my cell phone or leave a message on my answering machine. If I can’t pick them up myself, I get a reliable cabbie friend to do it and I take a piece of the action.”
Wally was phenomenal. He was running a limo service out of a Yellow Cab. I’ve probably told that story to more than fifty cab drivers over the years, and only two took the idea and ran with it. Whenever I go to their cities, I give them a call. The rest of the drivers quacked like ducks and told me all the reasons they couldn’t do any of what I was suggesting. Wally the Cab Driver made a different choice. He decided to stop quacking like ducks and start soaring like eagles.
Ducks Quack — Eagles Soar.
THANK YOU TO OUR BULLETIN EDITORS LINDA RUGG and MERRILEE BURNS
IMPORTANT DATES:
January 12, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. – MONTHLY BOARD MEETING AT THE CLUBHOUSE.
ALL MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
IF YOU ARE NOT ON OUR FREE COMMUNITY EMAIL DISTRIBUTION LIST, PLEASE CONTACT THE BUSINESS OFFICE. YOU MAY HAVE MORE THAN ONE EMAIL ADDRESS PER HOUSEHOLD.
Please remember to notify the office if you change your phone number, email address, name, or mailing address. It is extremely easy to overlook this, but difficult for the office should we need to contact you. Thank you.
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How to Submit Articles to the Bulletin
The DEADLINE for submitting articles for the Bulletin is 5:00 p.m. on the 20th of each month for the following month’s issue.
YOU MUST EMAIL ARTICLES to: cspoabulletin@gmail.com. Do not use the office email. Be sure to include the name of the activity in the “subject” line of your email. Thank you.
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NOTE: Invoices have been mailed for the 2022 year’s dues. If you have not received the invoice, please call the office at 910-579-2044. Some invoices may not have been received because of slow postal service or people moving without notifying us.
If you CANNOT pay the annual dues IN FULL by February 28, 2021, PLEASE call the office. Payment plans are available, but you need to let us know. It is better to communicate early with us if you may have difficulty paying your dues all at once. All these transactions are confidential.
There will be a late fee if not paid by March 1, 2022, and subsequently, if not paid by June 1, 2021, a lien will be placed on your property.
Recreation Facilities – Kelly Wilson
As we enter a new year we have begun to look forward to spring, cleaning to be done and work for the upcoming summer season throughout the entire recreation area and pool. Tennis courts will be getting their new surface along with new pickleball courts and the basketball hoop will be repaired.
We are looking for anyone within the community that would be interested in working during the summer months, mornings and afternoons, weather permitting as pool attendants. Work would begin in April preparing the pool and go thru September. Attendants’ responsibilities will include general duties around the pool and shed. Attendant days are 8:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m., and options are available for full or half days. Anyone interested in working can pick up an application at the POA office during business hours along with a job description. Any additional information please contact Kelly Wilson at kwilson1671@yahoo.com.
We look forward to seeing everyone as the weather warms up.
ACC Corner – Bill Rose, Chairman
Hopefully the cold weather we have had in December and January will begin to warm up in February and homeowners can get out to attend to their property. It is requested that “requests” be prepared fully as most do not have enough information for us to make a solid decision about what you want to do. Items left out are:
Trees
· drawing of house and yard marking which trees need to be removed,
· an explanation why trees need to be removed,
· not placing a ribbon on the trees to be removed,
Fence
· how and where and type of fence you want to install
Improvements
· pictures of the type of improvement you want to make and detail of the improvement
also, any other information you have that will help us in serving you, the homeowner.
Again, as we make our rounds to help you, we spend a lot of time searching for your house. The developers and post office have left us with a scattering of house numbers, what should correspond with a house across the street does not run accordingly. Many houses are not numbered. We waste a lot of volunteer’s time in stopping, looking, backing up and driving around. Please, to make our work easier, Put a Number on Your House so we can find you.
Remember; we are only volunteers trying to help make our community a quality place to live. We are still in need of volunteers. At present we have six members on the ACC staff and not all are available for the time needed. Join us, we enjoy our work and would welcome additional staff.
Community-Wide Yard Sale
After much positive feedback and requests, we have set a date for the Spring Community Yard Sale for Carolina Shores.
It will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. ~ 1:00 p.m.
If you are interested in participating, text Brenda Edwards at 845-891-3306 or Kirsten Forehand at (540) 607-2590 for information.
Garden Club – Mary Conover
Our January 12 meeting included a
presentation on Therapeutic Horticulture, by Heather Kelejiah, Director of New
Hanover Ability Garden. She explained how the Ability Garden helps people with
disabilities and older adults, using garden-based programs. It was very
interesting and enjoyed by all.
Our February 9 event will be a fundraiser Card/Game Luncheon. This Party will take place at our POA clubhouse from 11:30-4:00, and tickets were purchased in advance. This will include a raffle of a variety of gift baskets.
The Carolina Shores Garden Club is open to anyone who has a desire to enhance their gardening skills and knowledge, or simply enjoy and appreciate the beauty of nature. It's also a great way to meet new friends and socialize.
The Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of the month, September to May, 1:00 p.m., at the POA clubhouse, 17 Lakeview Ct. Dues are $10/year. Please contact Joanne Bendy at (910) 575-0071 if you have any questions.
Knit ‘n Natter – Diana Mardall
The knitting
group meets at the POA clubhouse. The meetings for February will be on the 14th
and 28th at 6:30 p.m.
If you have any questions, email me at limeylady70@gmail.com or call me at 910-575-7804.
Tennis – Joyce Disano
Join us for open tennis starting at 9:00
a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Carolina Shores tennis courts. Wear
proper court shoes. Hope to see you there.
Book Discussion Group – Susie Riggs
Due to the approaching ice storm, only three stalwart
readers attended the Book Group meeting on Friday, January 21. They discussed The
Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, but because so few were in attendance,
we will talk more about the book at our next meeting. We’ll also be discussing
our two planned February selections, Verity by Colleen Hoover, and Nothing
to See Here by Kevin Wilson.
We hope to see everyone on Friday, February 18 at 10:00 a.m. in the POA clubhouse for a busy and exciting meeting!
Pickleball - Rick Griffith & Sue Berger
The "Open Play" schedule is:
Sunday 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday 1:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m.
*Carolina Shores "Open Play" pickleball is for players of ALL levels of experience including beginners. It is NOT a league or team competition. It is recreational as well as social. Beginners are encouraged to learn and play.
Wear Tennis shoes and comfortable clothing. Paddles and balls are available to use.
Never played and interested in learning? We'll teach you. Check out this site on how to play: How to Play Pickleball - USA Pickleball or go to (www. USAPickleball.org). Stop by the courts during Open play and check it out.
Contact us to schedule a beginner’s lesson or if you have any questions:
Rick Griffith 419.262.3832 / GriffithRJ@hotmail.com
Sue Berger 919.410.1221 / LeeSueBerger@gmail.com
We hope to see you at the courts!
Care Team – Flo Pflaster
We have many volunteers
on the Care Team, ready and willing to help our neighbors with temporary assistance.
I will do whatever I can to find someone to help - all you need do is call or
email me!
For those of you who have volunteered to help others by being on the Care Team, here is how you make sure you are getting notifications when I post a request:
How to control all email notification settings (including groups)
1. Log in to nextdoor.com and click your profile picture in the top right corner.
2. Select Settings from the drop-down.
3. Select Notifications from the left menu:
4. Next to Email Notifications, select Edit
5. If you set Updates from your local area to None then you will not receive email notifications from your groups.
6. If you set it to Only top posts or All you will get an email for every new group post. (choose this one)
Note: Adjusting these settings will affect all your email notifications, not just for groups.
If you want to be a part of this team or if you no longer want to be on the list, please let me know. There are not many calls for help, but people are so very grateful for the assistance they do get! It really does not take much to volunteer. Help with a small chore at home, an occasional ride, a temporary need for dog walking, etc. is usually what is needed. So, neighbors, continue to let me know if you need help and I will do my best to find someone.
Thank you,
575-6243 home
368-1070 cell
New Neighbors – Flo Pflaster, Margie Pettersen and Charlotte Csernecky
Name: Arthur (Bud) Albrecht
Address: 2 W. Pine Ct
Phone: 516-852-4771
Email: budalbrecht@yahoo.com
Bud moved here in mid-December from Massapequa, Long Island, NY with his 2 cats. He is a retired owner of a roofing company. Bud loves to fish and has a boat docked in Cherry Grove which will provide him with many opportunities to pursue his hobby. He is thrilled to be here and is looking forward to meeting people and getting active.
If you recently purchased a home in Carolina Shores and have not been greeted by the Welcoming Committee, please contact Flo at 575-6243 or dfp324@atmc.net.
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In Memoriam
Ray Richard
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Sales and Services
DISCLAIMER: The CSPOA assumes no responsibility for the services provided in the following ads. It is the customers’ responsibility to find out if the service provider is BONDED AND/OR INSURED.
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PAVILION and RECREATION AREA CALENDAR
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1:00 Pickleball |
2 9:00 Tennis
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3
10:00 Pickleball
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4 9:00 Tennis
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5
10:00 Pickleball
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6
1:00 Pickleball |
7 9:00 Tennis
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8
1:00 Pickleball |
9 9:00 Tennis
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10
10:00 Pickleball
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11 9:00 Tennis
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12
10:00 Pickleball |
13
1:00 Pickleball |
14 9:00 Tennis
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15
1:00 Pickleball |
16 9:00 Tennis
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10:00 Pickleball
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18 9:00 Tennis
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10:00 Pickleball
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20
1:00 Pickleball |
21 9:00 Tennis
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22
1:00 Pickleball |
23 9:00 Tennis
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10:00 Pickleball
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25 9:00 Tennis
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26
10:00 Pickleball
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27
1:00 Pickleball |
28 9:00 Tennis
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Clubhouse Calendar for February 2022 |
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2 8:00 Exercise
6:30 Dominos |
3 9:00 Chair Aerobics 10:00 Mah Jongg 6:00 Men’s Poker 6:30 Mah Jongg 7:00 Men’s Poker |
4 8:00 Exercise 6:00 Friday Night Cards |
5 9:00 Chair Aerobics
3:00 Annual Meeting |
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7 8:00 Exercise 9:30 Board Organization Mtg. 1:00 Maj Jongg 6:30 Ladies Poker 6:30 King’s Row
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9:00 Chair Aerobics 1:30 Tuesday Poker
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8:00 Exercise 9:30 Board Mtg 11:30 Garden Club 6:30 Dominos
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10 9:00 Chair Aerobics 10:00 Mah Jongg 6:00 Men’s Poker 6:30 Mah Jongg 7:00 Men’s Poker |
11 8:00 Exercise 10:00 Quilting / Needlework Guild 6:00 Friday Night Cards |
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14 8:00 Exercise 1:00 Maj Jongg 6:00 Bunco 6:30 Ladies Poker 6:30 King’s Row 6:30 Knit ‘n’ Natter |
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17 9:00 Chair Aerobics 10:00 Mah Jongg 6:00 Men’s Poker 6:30 Mah Jongg 7:00 Men’s Poker |
18 8:00 Exercise 10:00 Book Discussion Group 6:00 Friday Night Cards |
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21 8:00 Exercise 1:00 Maj Jongg 6:30 Ladies Poker 6:30 King’s Row
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9:00 Chair Aerobics 1:30 Tuesday Poker
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8:00 Exercise 10:00 Mexican Train 6:30 Dominos
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24 9:00 Chair Aerobics 10:00 Mah Jongg 6:00 Men’s Poker 6:30 Mah Jongg 7:00 Men’s Poker |
25 8:00 Exercise 10:00 Quilting / Needlework Guild 6:00 Friday Night Cards
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28 8:00 Exercise 1:00 Maj Jongg 6:30 Ladies Poker 6:30 King’s Row 6:30 Knit ‘n’ Natter |
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Recycle Center Schedule Windshield Sticker Required Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 12 noon. Closed Sundays Please check the town website for adjusted hours.
2022 Holiday Schedule: January 1, January 17, April 15, May 30, June 19, July 4, September 5, November 11, November 24, December 25.
Important: DO NOT LEAVE CAR PARKED AT THE TRASH COMPACTOR WHEN DISCARDING ITEMS IN THE RECYCLE BINS. |