Bald Head Association
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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Want to Learn What's Happening at BHA?
Watch the Recording of
"Breakfast with BHA"
On Friday, November 5, BHA Board members and staff presented u pdates on BHA's 2021 priorities and explained more about the Reserve Study and the Board's recommendations that will be finalized at its next Board meeting on Friday, November 12. Click HERE to watch the recorded session .
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Save the Date!
BHA's Annual Meeting
Saturday, January 29, 2022
9:00am Via Zoom
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Plan to join BHA virtually on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at 9:00am, for our Annual Meeting. It will be a live-streamed event and recorded, with both links available on
BHA's YouTube channel (click HERE).
Presentations by BHA, as well as Bald Head Island organizations such as the Village of BHI, the Old Baldy Foundation, the BHI Conservancy, the Village Chapel of BHI, BHI Limited and the BHI Club. Watch for additional details about the meeting and online voting in the January Island Report and future Compass email bulletins.
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Recent Election Results and Upcoming Meetings
of Interest
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On November 2, 2021, by a vote of 165 to 118, the voters of the Village of Bald Head Island (Village) approved the issuance of $54,000,000 of General Obligation Public Transportation Bonds by the Village. As a result of this approval, the Village can move forward in its efforts to purchase the BHI Transportation Assets from Bald Head Island, Ltd. (Limited).
In addition, existing Council member Peter Quinn was elected the new Mayor of Bald Head Island, and Council members Emily Hill and Scott Gardner were elected to the Village Council. Congratulations to all candidates who participated.
Upcoming Meetings of Interest
On Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at 9:15am, the Bald Head Island Transportation Authority (BHITA) will meet. If you desire to attend the Zoom meeting, below is a link:
Join by phone (dial or tap)
+14156550001,24290567676# US Toll
+442031988143,24290567676# UK Toll
Join with the following meeting link:
Note: Audio connection type can be changed to “Call me” or “I will call in”
to modify audio quality based on device or network in use.
Meeting Information
Meeting number (access code): 2429 056 7676
Meeting password: JmEgHvG88t7
NC LGC Meeting
The next meeting of the North Carolina Local Government Commission (LGC) is scheduled for December 7, 2021, at 1:30pm. It is anticipated at that meeting the LGC will consider whether or not to approve the application that has been submitted by the BHITA for financing its proposed purchase of the Bald Head Island Transportation Assets from Bald Head Island, Ltd. North Carolina law requires the LGC to approve buyer financing before the sale of the assets can proceed. If you desire to attend this meeting, click HERE for the link.
If you desire to email the LGC and advise them what action you think appropriate for it to take on the application of the BHITA for financing of its proposed purchase of the Transportation Assets or to comment on any other issue, here is the email address for the LGC: slgfd@nctreasurer.com.
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BHI Transportation Mask Requirement |
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Bald Head Island Transportation has implemented new US Coast Guard COVID operating guidelines and restrictions that require all passengers (except children under the age of 2) wear a mask:
1. While waiting to board the ferry inside the terminal gate area
2. While boarding the ferry
3. While inside the ferry cabin
4. While disembarking the ferry
5. While riding in trams
Additionally, all passengers are encouraged to practice social distancing whenever possible. Bald Head Island Transportation thanks everyone for their cooperation in ensuring that employees and customers remain healthy and safe. Click HERE to view the Coast Guard COVID operating guidelines.
Visit HERE for ferry schedules and information. |
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Light Up the Holidays Tree Auction
Friday, November 26, 2021
5:00-7:00pm
Bald Head Island Club
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Mark your calendars for Old Baldy's annual Light Up the Holidays Tree Auction. Nibble on appetizers and sweets, sip hot and cold beverages at this family friendly event for all ages. Enjoy festive music by the one and only DJ Fray, and bid on dozens of beautifully decorated tabletop Christmas trees, all while supporting Old Baldy!
Are you interested in decorating a tree for the auction? Stop by the Old Baldy gift shop
to pick up your tabletop tree. Decorated trees must be returned to Old Baldy by Wednesday, November 24, at 2:30pm or brought to the Bald Head Island Club on
Friday, November 26, by 10:00am. Click HERE for information.
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The Smith Island Art League’s
Thanksgiving Weekend 2021 Show and Sale
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The Smith Island Art League of Bald Head Island will hold their Thanksgiving weekend Art Show and Sale on Friday and Saturday, November 26 and 27, 2021, at BHA's Association Center, 111 Lighthouse Wynd (to the right of the Chapel). The show is open to the public with free admission from 10:00am to 5:00pm each day. COVID protocols will be followed, including wearing a hands-free mask and social distancing.
The Art League members show a variety of styles and mediums such as ceramics, oil and watercolor paintings, cards, prints, jewelry, fabric art, clay works, photography and more. For more information, contact Prudy Weaver at 704-907-4287 or pweaver2@carolina.rr.com. Learn about the League and the artists at www.smithislandartleague.com .
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Village Chapel Angel Tree Program |
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The Village Chapel is pleased to partner with the Bald Head Island Club this year to further expand its outreach efforts, based upon the tremendous participation last year.
This year there are two Angel Trees and 200 tags devoted to blessing community members of all ages. Angel Trees will be located in the Chapel and at the BHI Club through November 30, making it even easier to share the joy of Christmas with others. More details can be found HERE. |
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Siren Tests
Duke Energy and county officials to test sirens around Brunswick Nuclear Plant. Click HERE for the full press release.
- Siren tests to be conducted over two weeks beginning November 30, 2021.
- No public action required.
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Thanksgiving Is Just Around the Corner
BHA wishes everyone a fun and safe Thanksgiving holiday! The BHA office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 25 and 26, in observation of the holiday. The office will reopen on Monday, November 29.
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Bald Head Association ~
YOUR property owners' association
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Monthly BHA Board Meetings |
BHA's Board of Directors invites property owners and others to view its monthly public meetings remotely via Zoom Webinar. 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 webinar can be found on the meeting information web page. Click on the link below to learn more.
The next BHA Board meeting will be on Friday, December 10, 2021, at 11:00am.
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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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