BHA Compass News and Updates

Bald Head Association

Thursday, November 21, 2024

What's inside this issue?

BHA President's Letter
BHA Board Meetings & Nominations
Operation Re-Forest - We Forest
BHA News - November Island Report
BHA Events
Handy Bald Head Island Website Links

Dear Bald Head Association Members,

As we enter the month of December, I would like to report to the Membership how our search for a new Executive Director is advancing. Our Committee consists of 5 individuals: Myself, Board Vice President Elizabeth Robinson, Board Member Steven Smalley, Member Suzanne O’Bryant, Member Slaughter Fitz-Hugh, and Ex Officio Interim Executive Director Russ Curtis. We secured the firm Kopplin Kuebler & Wallace working directly with Partner, Kurt Kuebler and Search & Consulting Executive, Brad Baecht. Our status as I write this letter is an approved position profile that has been released to potential candidates and the Search Committee awaits recommendations from Kopplin, Kuebler & Wallace in December. We should receive an update from Brad Baecht within the next two weeks and the Search Committee looks forward to meeting and interviewing potential candidates. In the meantime, we have been fortunate to have found an amazing Interim Executive Director in Russ Curtis and we are grateful for his hard work and dedication to the BHA. Russ’s leadership has brought a welcomed calm while we work hard to fill open positions within the BHA.

Additionally, BHA has recently selected Maura Wild as our new ARC Specialist and we are glad to have her on the Team! Another selection has been made in Allison Heafner, who will serve as an ARC Administrative Assistant and join us in the next 10 days. And the final vacancy for ARC Administrative Assistant is in the selection process and expected to be announced soon. Thank you for your support during this time of staff selections and onboarding.

I would like to wish each and every Member the happiest of Holidays and I look forward to seeing you all in the New Year.

Christine Osborne

President, Bald Head Association

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 - the link is on our website and below. 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 the 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 join meeting with the Zoom link.

Click here to view BHA Board meeting information

1/22/24 Agenda

Make a Difference!

Board Self-Nominations Due Nov. 26

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.

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 (111 Lighthouse Wynd). More information to follow soon about the candidate forum.

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 updates.

We will be offering the following 7 gallon trees:

Live Oaks at $110 each
Yaupon Holly at $65 each
Wax myrtles at $65 each

We will be supplying an on-line order form on November 26th. All submittals need to be completed by December 18th.

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

BHA Hours

The Bald Head Association has adjusted its office hours to 8:30am-3:30pm. Note: BHA office will be closed November 28-29 for Thanksgiving.

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

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.

Community

Potluck Dinner

December 9 @ 6:00 pm

BHA's Association Center

Join us for the upcoming Community Potluck Dinner on Monday, November 11, at 6:00pm at Marsh Harbour Inn. 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.

Mark Your Calendars - More Exciting Events!

Santa Paws

12/22/2024; 10:00am-12:00pm

Community Tree in front of Jailhouse

Bring your pets for their holiday portrait! Winter wear and fun props provided. Contribution of $10 for electronic copy and print with a Christmas-themed frame will be donated to Paws Place no-kill shelter. The shelter suffered damage during the Southport flooding event and needs assistance. Additional donations welcomed.

Craft Day

12/27/2024; Children (6-13yo): 10:00am-12:00pm

Adults (14+yo): 1:00pm-3:00pm

Generator Hall

Design your own picture frame! Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring seashells or other trinkets. RSVP to 108nbhw@gmail.com by December 22nd.

Children’s Art Show

12/30/2024; 10:00am-4:00pm; Generator Hall

The subject will be Old Baldy; children can use any medium to depict Old Baldy — watercolor, paint, paper mache, pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, fabric, anything! There will be three age groups: 6 and under; 7-12; 13 and above. The entries will be judged and prizes will be awarded. Set up will be from 9:00am-10:00am; doors will open at 10:00am; results and awarding of the prizes will happen at 3:00pm, and the event will end at 4:00pm.

DETAILS TO FOLLOW!

Sponsored by: BHA’s Education & Recreation (ER) Committee

BHI Website Links

Bald Head Association

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PO Box 3030

Bald Head Island, NC 28461

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