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Bald Head Association

Thursday, November 7, 2024

What's inside this issue?

  • Holiday Lighting Guidelines
  • Operation Re-Forest - We Forest
  • BHIT Ferry Schedule
  • BHA Board Meetings & Nominations
  • BHA News - November Island Report
  • BHA Events
  • Handy Bald Head Island website links
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Holiday Lighting Guidelines

Friday, November 15th, 2024 to January 15, 2025


Per the Bald Head Association Design Guidelines: Holiday lighting is permitted from November 15th, 2024 to January 15, 2025 only. MODERATION is recommended.


No holiday or string lighting is be used for exterior decoration any other time of the year, including clear or white lights, nor is it permitted to be used to illuminate exterior steps, porches, arbors, structures, etc. any other time of the year.  

BHA Design Guidelines
2024-2025 ARC Revised Schedule

6th Annual

Operation Re-Forest — We Forest


Operation Re-Forest — We Forest preparations are in motion. This year’s planting day will be in early January. If you’d like to order trees in conjunction with this operation, stay tuned for more updates about ordering.


BHA encourages property owners to participate in “Operation Re-Forest — We Forest” in one of four ways:

  • Take advantage of BHA’s bulk order cost and Island delivery to plant trees on your own lot.
  • Plant trees as part of your tree mitigation with the Architectural Review Committee (ARC).
  • Plant a tree on your own lot to honor a loved one.
  • Purchase a live oak tree in honor of a loved one to be planted on BHA Common Area.

Check out the Operation Re-Forest — We Forest map and list of honorees on BHA’s website at www.BaldHeadAssociation.com/re-forest.

Changes to

Ferry Schedule


In February 2024, Bald Head Island Transportation (BHIT) filed an application with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) to revise the passenger ferry schedules to improve the on-time performance of its passenger ferry service. The application proposed to move from the current 30 minute one way/60 minute round trip to a 45 minute one way/90 minute round trip schedule. Link below for the most recent information regarding the ferry schedules effective December 1.

 New Ferry Schedule

New BHA Hours

The Bald Head Association has adjusted its office hours to 8:30am-3:30pm


Note: BHA office will be closed November 11 for Veterans Day and November 28-29 for Thanksgiving.

Next Board Meeting 11/22/24


Did you know BHA Board Meetings have a public session that is open to all members? They are an excellent way to learn firsthand what's going on within your HOA. This forum allows members to ask questions and voice comments.


Meetings are held both in person and via Zoom. Members must register for Zoom participation. Once in the meeting, online participants can enter questions or comments or ask to speak through the Chat feature. Written statements will be read at the meeting. If there are questions of a similar nature, they will be combined. The public forum will be recorded and posted on website. The next meetings are 11/22/24 and 12/20/24 (note date change for December) at 9:30am in BHA's Association Center (111 Lighthouse Wynd) or you can register for Zoom participation. The link to our Board meeting registration can always be found on our website above the meeting dates.

Click here to view BHA Board meeting information

Make a Difference!

Board Self-Nominations Due Nov. 26


If someone wants to be considered by the membership for Board service and is not identified through the Nominating Committee process, BHA’s Bylaws identify an alternative path through self-nomination: “A petition signed by a minimum of fifteen (15) individual property owners, advocating a nominee for election to the Board of Directors, may be submitted to the Association office no later than sixty (60) days prior to the annual meeting and this candidate or candidates shall be added to the final ballot which will be mailed to the membership no less than thirty (30) days in advance of the annual meeting.”  


The 60-day deadline for receipt of petitions this year is November 26, 2024. Of course, that date is the final deadline, and submissions can be sent any time prior to the deadline. Note that all Board candidates are required to complete a biography/questionnaire and send a headshot photo for publication in BHA’s Annual Report and on BHA’s website to help inform members of candidates’ credentials. With a tight print deadline, all biography/questionnaires and photos must be received by 4:00pm on December 2, 2024. 


All who are interested in submitting a petition can drop it off at the office (111 Lighthouse Wynd) or call the office at 910-457-4676 x21 with questions.

BHA Governing Documents

Save the Date

Candidate Forum 12/4/24


The candidate forum for the two vacancies on the Bald Head Association 2025 Board will take place on Wednesday, December 4th from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in the Association Center. More information to follow soon about the candidate forum.

BHA News

November 2024 Island Report Flipbook
November 2024 Island Report PDF Version

November 2024

Island Report


Here are some highlights:

  • BHA Board Self-Nominations
  • ARC - Holiday Decorations
  • President's Letter
  • CWS - Maintaining a home on BHI
  • Upcoming events
  • Monthly contributors — the Village of BHI, Old Baldy Foundation, and the BHI Conservancy
  • Plus much more!

BHA Events

Community

Potluck Dinner

November 11 @ 6:00 pm

BHA's Association Center


Join us for the upcoming Community Potluck Dinner on Monday, November 11, at 6:00pm at BHA's Association Center (111 Lighthouse Wynd). All are invited! Make new friends and join those you've known for years. Just bring a dish to share and your favorite beverage.


Thank you to the Education and Recreation (ER) Committee for sponsoring this event. For questions, contact Betsi Stephen.

  • Save the date for upcoming dinner: December 9 @ Marsh Harbour Inn
Project Longevity Newsletter

Smith Island Art League

Show & Sale


The Smith Island Art League will hold their members’ show and sale from 10am - 4 pm on Friday and Saturday, November 29th - 30th at the Bald Head Island Association Center, 111 Lighthouse Wynd. This event is open to the public with free admission. The Art League members show a variety of styles and mediums such as ceramics, oil and watercolor paintings, cards, jewelry, fabric art, photography and more. For information please contact Prudy Weaver at 704-907-4287 or email  pweaver2@carolina.rr.com. Learn about the Art League and the artists at  www.smithislandartleague.com.

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!

Mark Your Calendar

November 30 @ Jailhouse Provisions

2:30 - 4:30 Santa Paws Pet Photos

5:00 - 6:00 Caroling & Tree Lighting


December 9 @ Marsh Harbour Inn

6:00 Community Potluck Dinner


December 11 @ Generator Hall

4:00 - 5:00 Holiday Cookie Exchange


December 27@ Generator Hall

10:00 - 4:00 Arts and Crafts Day


DETAILS TO FOLLOW!

Sponsored by:

BHA’s Education & Recreation (ER) Committee

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BHI Website Links

Bald Head Association
Village of BHI
BHI Transportation
BHI Club
Shoals Club
Maritime Market
BHI Academy
BHI Conservancy
Old Baldy Foundation
Village Chapel

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Contact Us
Bald Head Association
111 Lighthouse Wynd
PO Box 3030
Bald Head Island, NC 28461
910-457-4676

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