What's inside this issue?

• BHA's Association Center reopens!
• NC Utilities Commission (NCUC) order scheduling hearing (Docket A-41 Sub 23).
• Let's Connect! BHA needs your complete contact information.
• BHA's website revamp — we want to hear from YOU!
• Don't miss the April Island Report.
• Upcoming events.
• BHA quick links (ARC and BHA committees) and Board meetings.
• Handy Bald Head Island website links.

BHA's Association Center Reopens!

BHA's Association Center renovations following last fall's flooding have been completed, and activities are back in full swing. There are lots of upcoming community events and classes; check our calendar HERE. Come see the newly renovated Generator Society Hall, make some new friends and meet your BHI neighbors at Bald Head Island's community gathering space. For information about renting the Association Center, visit HERE, and email Diane Mesaris with any questions.

NC Utilities Commission

Order Scheduling Hearing

Docket A-41 Sub 23

The NC Utilities Commission (NCUC) has filed an order for Docket A-41 Sub 23, scheduling a hearing for the purpose of receiving public witness testimony on BHI Transportation's (BHIT) application of proposed ferry/tram schedule changes. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 13, at 7:00pm in Courtroom 2, Brunswick County Courthouse, 310 Government Center Drive NE, Bolivia, North Carolina.

The hearing on the application will resume in Raleigh, North Carolina, beginning on Tuesday, August 27, at 2:00pm and continue as necessary until conclusion for the 

purpose of receiving expert witness testimony of the Applicants, the Public Staff and other intervenors. The hearing will be held in Commission Hearing Room 2115, 

Dobbs Building, 430 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Directions for written statements are included in the order. Click HERE to view the NCUC order.

BHA News

"Let's Connect!"

Help BHA help you by ensuring we have your correct and complete contact information

~ A recent example highlighting why this is so important ~

Here is one example of why BHA needs your correct and complete contact information, including email address and phone number. Recently, a resident reported water coming from their neighbor’s home when no one was at the house. This kindly neighbor correctly notified the Public Safety Department. Public Safety personnel were dispatched to the house and unfortunately discovered that the home did not have a Knox Box, so they were unable to access the home to assess the situation. Public Safety personnel then contacted BHA to see if the property owner had a “Key Holding” agreement, which was not the case. Fortunately, BHA had the correct email address and phone number for the property owners and was able to reach them. In this instance, the water leakage was due to a faulty hot water heater, and the situation has been resolved.

Does BHA have your correct and complete contact information?

Click the button below to email Diane Mesaris your complete contact information, including email address and phone number. Thank you!

What about privacy?

Bald Head Association takes seriously the safeguarding of its members’ personal information. BHA utilizes Enumerate Central, a cloud-based customer relationship management system built specifically for homeowner associations, to store members’ confidential contact information. BHA Board policy requires that personal information stored in Enumerate is not shared with anyone outside of the organization.

BHA's Website Revamp

~ We want to hear from YOU! ~

BHA is revamping its website, and we'd like your input! What would you like to see? What web pages do you use most often? What would you like to be found more readily? BHA is here to serve its members, and member input is essential. Help us to help you better by emailing your thoughts and comments to Pam Henson by May 2. Please write "Website" in the subject line. Thank you!

Don't miss!

• BHA surveys members about BHIT passenger ferry/tram schedule changes and submits results to the NCUC.
• BHI native plant series feature: Indian blanket flower
• ARC — what requires ARC review and why?
• President's Letter.
• Want to know more about Community Wide Standards (CWS) on BHI?
• Why having a Knox Box is so important.
• BHA is updating its online service provider list.
• New to BHA? BHA's Board of Directors.
• Monthly contributors — the Village of BHI, Old Baldy Foundation and the BHI Conservancy.
• Plus much more!

Island-wide Litter Sweep

Saturday, April 20

10:00am-12:00pm

In front of Room Service

Join the Resource Conservation and Beautification (RCB) Committee in its spring Island-wide Litter Sweep on Saturday, April 20, at 10:00am. Gather in front of Room Service (4 Maritime Way) for supplies and a list of areas to cover. We'll have water and fresh fruit to get you started, and participants receive a reusable shopping bag. For questions, contact Barbara Giera.

Pilates Classes

Thursdays 10:30-11:30am

BHA's Association Center

Pilates classes are held on select Thursdays now through the summer, 10:30-11:30am, at BHA's Association Center (111 Lighthouse Wynd). Class dates are: April 18, 25 / May 2, 23 / June 6, 20 /

July 18, 25 / August 1, 15, 22, 29.

Cost is $5 per person and is taught by Debra Drumheller. Please bring your own mats. Thank you to BHA's Education and Recreation (ER) Committee for sponsoring this event. For additional information, contact Debra Drumheller.

Beginner's Découpage Class

Thursday, April 25

3:00-5:00pm

BHA's Association Center

Join us for a free craft class! Learn the craft of découpage on Thursday, April 25, from 3:00-5:00pm at BHA's Association Center (111 Lighthouse Wynd). Island resident and découpage expert, Gretchen Meyer, will teach the class. Bring your own oyster shells, if possible. An assortment of papers will be available, and attendees are welcome to bring your own paper napkins to match your décor. RSVP to Gretchen Meyer.

Project Longevity/Community Care

Presentation and Workshop

Friday, May 3, 10:00am

Public Safety Complex

~ RSVP by April 29 ~

The Project Longevity/Community Care team is back again with a special event. Jason Clamme from Lower Cape Fear Lifecare will be returning to BHI. Jason was a presenter at the last meeting and discussed hospice care. He will be back to ” Begin the Conversation” about:

• Understanding and defining healthcare choices
• Putting plans in writing
• Sharing decisions with family members and doctors

A notary will be available to assist with the preparation of your advance directives,

so bring your ID. If you would like to attend this event, please email Joan Maggio by April 29 with the following information for each individual who will be attending:

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number

Seating will be limited, so please respond as soon as possible. If interest is great, a 1:30pm presentation will be added.

Yoga Classes

~ Classes have resumed! ~

Yoga classes have resumed in BHA's Association (111 Lighthouse Wynd). Classes are taught by Pam Moulin on Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:45am-1:00pm.

Pam has 36 years of experience as a fitness instructor and 19 years of experience as a yoga instructor, and she's been teaching yoga on Bald Head Island for 13 years. All levels are welcome. Classes are $20, and participants must bring their own yoga mat. For all new participants, it's strongly suggested to email Pam beforehand (and let her know of any physical limitations) HERE.

BHA's Board of Directors invites property owners and others to join its monthly public meetings in person or remotely via Zoom. Agendas, approved minutes of previous meetings and a link to the current monthly Zoom meeting can be found on the meeting information web page. Click on the link below to learn more.

[NOTE: The day/time of Board meetings has changed. Click on the button below to view the 2024 meeting schedule.] The next BHA Board meeting public session is scheduled for Friday,

April 26, 2024, at 10:00am in BHA's Association Center (111 Lighthouse Wynd, BHI).

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