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Bald Head Association
Monday, January 23, 2023
BHA's 2023 Annual Meeting,
Board Candidates, Voting
and Smith Island Social (SIS)
~ SIS reservation deadline is TODAY ~
BHA looks forward to welcoming back members in person at its upcoming Annual Meeting on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 9:00am, in addition to online, after an
in-person hiatus due to COVID. Masks are optional but encouraged for in-person attendees. BHA will provide masks and sanitizing gel at the meeting. If you are not feeling well and/or have COVID, we ask that you attend the meeting online.

Click the below button for all Annual Meeting and voting details, including the meeting link, meeting agenda, voting link and information, Board candidate biographies and more. For any questions, call BHA's office at 910-547-4676, ext. 21.
BHA Board Candidates and Voting
Voting by proxy deadline (online or paper): Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 4:00pm.
Voting by ballot: only between 9:00am-10:00am on Saturday, January 28, 2023.
Meet the 2023 BHA Board candidates! Five candidates are running for two open Board seats. Read their full biography questionnaires online HERE. Online voting is open now through Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 4:00pm. All paper proxies must also be received by 4:00pm on January 25, 2023, in order to be counted. Voting on the day of the Annual Meeting will be via ballot (rather than proxy) and only between 9:00am-10:00am. The online voting site will be open during that time to vote with a ballot, ballots will be passed to any members present at the meeting who select this method and the ballot will be posted on BHA's website during that time. Ballots must be received by Diane Mesaris (Diane@BaldHeadAssociation.com) by 10:00am to be counted.

Recent Voting Questions
With many new property owners who are voting for the first time, there have been
lots of calls/emails with questions. To help our members, here are answers to some
recent questions:
  1. Where is my voter registration code? Unique voter registration codesn the front cover of the BHA's 2022 Annual Report that was mailed to all members in mid-December in a white catalog envelope. Do not share your unique code with anyone. If you've misplaced the packet, contact the BHA office for your registration code at 910-457-4676, ext. 21 or Diane@BaldHeadAssociation.com.
  2. Can I vote on the day of the Annual Meeting? Yes, members can vote on Saturday, January 28, 2023, using a ballot (not a proxy) and only between 9:00am-10:00am. The online voting site will be open during that time to vote with a ballot, ballots will be passed to any members present at the meeting who select this method and the ballot will be posted on BHA's website during that time. Ballots must be received by Diane Mesaris (Diane@BaldHeadAssociation.com) by 10:00am to be counted.
  3. How does a Middle Island (MI) property owner vote in BHA's election? MI property owners have their own POA and are not members of Bald Head Association. Therefore, they do not vote in BHA elections.
  4. How do I vote on my boat slip? Boat slips are affiliated with the Yacht Club and are not part of Bald Head Association. Therefore, they do not participate in BHA’s elections.
  5. Does BHA's Board of Directors select the Board candidates? No. The Board is not involved in the candidate identification and selection process at all. Article 5 of BHA’s Bylaws describes the process for the Nominating Committee to identify candidates to recommend directly to the BHA membership for consideration. The Board is simply informed of the candidates’ names annually at its regular September Board meeting. In addition, any property owner can self-nominate with 15 owner signatures by the deadline.
  6. How do I vote if I have multiple properties? Check out this voting FAQ.
  7. How does the Board vote my proxy if I choose for them to vote on my behalf? Votes are approved by a majority of the entire Board at its discretion. Note that in BHA's Bylaws (Section II Article 5), "Members vote by secret ballot."
  8. What if I don't vote? If you don't vote, nothing happens. No one else votes for you.
  9. Can I vote in BHA's owner portal? No. BHA is utilizing the software Vote HOA Now for online voting for the 2023 Annual Meeting, not BHA's owner portal TOPS. Click the button below for the Annual Meeting web page with voting site link.
  10. Are there any write-in candidates, or can I nominate someone the day of the meeting? No to both questions. Per BHA's Bylaws, there are no write-in candidates nor nominations from the floor at the Annual Meeting.
Smith Island Social Is Back!
Reservation deadline is TODAY
(Monday, January 23, 2023).
BHA's annual Smith Island Social is back this year after a hiatus due to COVID and will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 6:00pm at the BHI Club. Derek Hope will play bagpipes at 6:00pm, followed by acoustic guitarist Chris Castagno, with DJ Nate and dancing 7:30-10:30pm.

Attire is semi-formal/relaxed "beach" semi-formal or customary SIS-themed attire (tartan, nautical, etc.) The cost is $65 per person. Click on the menu at right for details.

Contact the BHI Club for reservations ~ use your ClubNow App, call 910-477-5010 or email diningres@bhiclub.net. Non-club members must provide a credit card. Deadline to make reservations is Monday, January 23 2023. Join your friends and neighbors at this beloved annual tradition.
Online Voting Tips

  • If you've never voted using BHA's online voting site before, select "Sign Up Now" at the top.
  • If you've voted previously using BHA's online voting site before and know your password, submit your email address and password under "Already registered to vote online?"
  • If you've voted previously using BHA's online voting site before but do not know your password, type your email address and select "Forgot your password?"
  • Check out our Frequently Asked Questions HERE.
  • For additional information, call 910-457-4676, ext. 21.
NCUC Order Rescheduling Hearing
On January 20, 2023, the NC Utilities Commission (NCUC) filed an order rescheduling the hearing and establishing additional procedures for Docket A-41 Sub 22 (Application for Transfer of Common Carrier Certificate). Click HERE to read the order. BHA will continue to update members with developments.
BHA News
BHA 2023 Assessments

BHA 2023 assessment coupons are in the mail and are due by February 15, 2023.
For any questions, contact Leigh Ann Fink at LeighAnn@BaldHeadAssociation.com
or 910-457-4676, ext. 27.
Don't miss!
Events
CPR Class
Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Bald Head Association and the Village of BHI's Public Safety Department are teaming up to offer a CPR class on Tuesday, February 14, from 9:30-11:30am at the Public Safety Building. The class is limited to 20 people, and you must pre-register with Betsi Stephen by February 10. Sign up with Betsi at BetsiStephen@gmail.com.
Yoga Classes
Ongoing ~ Mondays and Wednesdays
11:45am-1:15pm

Yoga classes taught by Pam Moulin are held in BHA's Association Center (111 Lighthouse Wynd) on Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:45am-1:15pm.

Pam has 35 years of experience as a fitness instructor and 18 years of experience as a yoga instructor, and she's been teaching yoga on Bald Head Island for 12 years. All levels are welcome. Classes are $20, and participants must bring their own yoga mat. Pam requires that all participants show proof of vaccination against Covid-19. For all new participants, it's strongly suggested to email Pam beforehand (and let her know of any physical limitations) at pammoulin@ec.rr.com.
Bald Head Association ~
YOUR property owners' association
BHA Quick Links:
Monthly BHA Board Meetings
BHA's Board of Directors invites property owners and others to view its monthly public meetings remotely via Zoom. Board meetings are typically held the second Friday of each month beginning at 11:00am EDT. 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.

The next regular BHA Board meeting public session will be Friday, January 27, 2023, at 11:00am at BHA's Association Center (111 Lighthouse Wynd).
BHI Website Links
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Bald Head Association
111 Lighthouse Wynd
PO Box 3030
Bald Head Island, NC 28461
910-457-4676
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