HIKE TO LINVILLE FALLS

On a very cloudy, almost stormy, the ladies, guide dogs and I hiked to the two falls an Linville Falls. This is a beautiful short easy hike with beautiful woods and water.

We went to Linville just as the big storm hit...for our ice cream treat!

BMC History Excerpts

The Transition Years - 1981-1983

Several critical recommendations were presented to the membership at the annual meeting on July 4, l98l .

--One motion would revise the POA Articles of Incorporation to allow that should the POA ever dissolve its assets, they would go to a non-profit or public organization (thus permitting tax exempt status for the POA).

--Another motion permitted a supplemental assessment of $285 per member (3475 members) to pay off the $403,000 debt. (All members not paying the assessment would be dropped from the rolls.)

--Thirdly, approval of an office and recreation center facility near the tennis courts.

All three measures were passed by the membership. Only 500 of the members actually voted but that constituted a quorum ( over 5% of the total). The board not only got the $403,000 but were able to apply extra funds to the reduction of the next year’s dues.

On September 30, 1981 all members who were delinquent in dues and assessments were terminated. Reinstatement became available upon payment of all past dues and assessments, plus interest (18 % in 1981) plus a $500 fee ($100 if within 90 days of termination).

It was expected that the membership number would drop (by November it was down to 24l8) but it did provide all the funds to move ahead. At the November board meeting the decision was made to raise the

HISTORY OF BEECH MOUNTAIN TO BE RELEASED

Beech Mountain, a picture book of Beech's history, from wilderness to resort, written by the Beech Mountain Historical Society, will be released by Arcadia Publishing the week of September 7. After September 11, the book will be widely available locally, including several Beech Mountain Club locations, Fred's, and the Chamber at Beech Mountain; the Book Shoppe in Banner Elk; the Mast Store and Black Bear Books, as well as large chains and on-line book sellers. The first chance to see and purchase the book will be at a special book signing party on September 11. The Beech Mountain Club is sponsoring the event, 4:30 to 6:00 in the Pub. The club is furnishing hors d'oeuvres, and there will be a cash bar. The members of the Beech Mountain Historical Society will be present to sell books and sign them. The books are $24.00, including tax. A special pack of 15 historic postcards will also be available for $9.00, including tax.

The Beech Mountain Historical Society was formed in 2006 by a group of interested residents who wanted to preserve the rich history of Beech Mountain, focusing on the coming of the resort and its development. The Society has sixteen members, and all had a part in the writing. The book took its present focus when Arcadia Publishing was chosen as publisher. Beech Mountain is a part of Arcadia's well known Images of America series. There are 129 images in the book, many of them vintage photos, lent by private collections, and these images vividly tell the story of Beech Mountain, up to the present. Ann Iles is the editor of the book; Jerry Shinn is Copy Editor, and Ralph Miller is the Photography Editor. Other members of the Historical Society who did research and writing are Marge Bailey, Dee Dee Berger, Connie Bowen, Charlotte Clinger, Hank Cooper, Anne Curran, Jack Dickerson, Judy Hilsmier, Nancy Kennedy, Scotty King, Barbara Piquet, Anne Shinn, and Becky Wheeler.

BMC GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

The BMC meeting was held at the clubhouse this year. It was very well attended. In the beginning of the meeting, it was very difficult to see the speakers, because of the light from the windows. Later, the speakers moved to in front of the fireplace. The President's Report was given by Sully Curran, The financial report by Matt LaVigne, Asst GM/CFO, Highlights of the year by Brian K. Barnes, GM/COO, and Special Guests, Randy Feierabend, Town Manager, and Jim Brooks, BMVFD Fire Chief. There is no doubt that the BMC is on top of things, and working hard to keep our club in good shape in this difficult business environment.

Congratulations to our three new Board Members: Jim Franklin, Allen Borden, and Barbara Hess.

THE BATTLE OF THE SEXES DID TAKE PLACE

And the ladies won...6-4!!!! This is a group of BMC ladies and men who play in separate groups on Friday mornings. Harold Kaplan, leader of the men's group, challanged Marge Payne-Smith, leader of the ladies group, to a tournament to find out which group are the best golfers. As one of the ladies, I can tell you that men, especially on their second shot really have an advantage....but the ladies had the lower scores. Go Girls!!! Congratulations!!

BMLGA GUEST DAY - SEPTEMBER 1ST.

Roz Kaplan, and her committee, did themselves proud, planning our Guest Day. We have a very fancy Member-Guest, but the BMLGA wanted another day to entertain our friends, and this was low key and perfect. The weather was quite cool, and we all had on jackets and sweaters. Here are the winners:

1st net: Doris Abraham, Judy Gallegher, Louise Dale, and Joyce Sharp 113

2nd net: Rosetta Bagans, Carol Beckmann, Judy Spiegel, and Carol Richardt 124

3rd net: Bette Grogan, Donna Schoek, Phyllis Englander, Sherry Walker 124

4th net: Ellen Murton, Sondra Moss, Carol McCarvill, Delores Lastinger 124

1st Gross: Jean Courtney, Sally Miranda, Becky Welsh, Pat Brinegar 159

CTL #6 Phyllis Englander 4"

CTP #9 Anita Dickerson 20'6"

CTP #12 Joyce Sharp 12'4"