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Membership in the Sea Pines Men's Club is open to any men who are property owners in Sea Pines Plantation. The Club's purpose is simply to provide opportunities for friendship and fellowship among neighbors.
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The Club was founded to provide a venue for meeting property owners and enjoying camaraderie and an
opportunity to participate in regularly scheduled activities and planned events during the course of each year as a group:
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- Scheduled activities - cards, walking, biking, kayaking, books and Friday breakfast get-togethers.
- Planned events, which consist of spring and fall luncheons, day trips, Christmas party, Super Bowl party, Valentine's Day celebration, St. Patrick's Day soiree, dinners and
picnics to name just some.
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| Our by-laws are simple, dues more than reasonable. Demands on one's time depend on the member's level of
interest. We average between 140 to 150 members, with lively participation in activities and events. This site
provides details on joining, participation, officers and chairs, activities and events. Look over our programs
and give us a call if you're interested. |
| How to Become a Member |
- Contact any member, chairman or officer
- Provide your name, address, phone number and e-mail address
- Include cash or check for 1st year dues ($15.00)
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| That's it! You will be added to our e-mail list, begin receiving regular communications, and ready to
participate in any ways you see fit. A Men's Club name tag will be prepared for you and you will be included in
the next publication of the directory.
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| What Is Expected of Members |
- Pay dues yearly on time;
- Make an effort to participate in our 2 luncheons (Spring & Fall);
- Join an activity group that appeals to you;
- Make an effort to attend club events (parties, trips, seasonal get-togethers - keep an eye on your
e-mail for notification of upcoming events);
- Help us secure new members when the opportunity arises;
- Help us with activities and events when called upon if you can;
- And most important, ENJOY THE FELLOWSHIP!!!
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| Sea Pines Men's Club History |
| In the fall of 1999 Paul Grier and John Fraser, President of Community Services Associates (CSA), met to
discuss how to utilize the new Sea Pines Community Center. The Sea Pines Women's Club had been organized
and was off and running so it was felt that the men should also have a club. Grier had been an officer in a
Men's Club in Wyckoff, New Jersey and suggested we adopt a similar format for Sea Pines. He contacted Joanne
Santos and Jacqueline Carbiener who had organized the Women's group to get details on the club had been set up.
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On March 8, 2000, the first planning and organization meeting was held with Tom Hall, Dan Olenchuck, Russ
Lamperman, Joe Eagers, and Paul Grier. On March 21st a kick off for membership was held, and in the following
weeks 40 new members signed up.
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The first social was a wine tasting at the Community Center arranged by Frank Cascio. After six months of
working with CSA and the cable company, service for the Big Screen TV was available at the Community Center and
a Super Bowl Party was held in January 2001.
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| Interest Groups |
| Men's Club members have a variety of interests and have organized themselves appropriately to take
advantage of neighborhood opportunities. Activities occur all during the year, but please note that a number
of these gatherings take a summer "vacation" from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Call or e-mail the contact
person(s) listed below to get up-to-date information on scheduling, locations, etc.
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| Group | Contact | Phone/E-mail | Description |
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Biking
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Jim Wyllie
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363-2280
jimport@hargray.com |
Wednesdays at 9:30AM behind Sea Pines Ctr.
Generally done by about 11:30
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| Book Club | Tom Demilio | 363-6994
mailto:demilio@hargray.com | Non-fiction history meets
monthly
Location varies among readers'
homes |
| Breakfast Group | Open | --- | Every Friday at 8:45AM
Kenny B's Restaurant in Circle Ctr., Pope Ave. |
| Bridge Group (Co-Ed) | Jim Montag
| 671-4621
hhmontags@gmail.com | Monday 7-9 PM, Sea Pines Center
Party
Style Bridge
Open game - all skill
levels |
| Cards | Tony Anthony | 363-2065
drolyagd@yahoo.com | Low Stakes Poker twice per month
Location rotates among members' homes |
| Walking | Lee Lopez | 363-2347
leecarollopez@gmail.com | E-mail notification of weekly venues
to anyone who is interested |
| Kayaking | Tom Hennessey | 671-5731
thennessey@hargray.com | Thursdays (time dependent upon tide)
Various locations within an hour's drive
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