JANUARY 2015 Published at Fripp Island, South Carolina

olunteers gathered on December 8th to participate in Adopt-A-Highway. Thanks to these hardworking individuals, including members of the Board of Directors, the roadside from Boondocks Restaurant

to the Harbor Island Bridge is debris free.V

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Boating & Fishing 8-9

FIPOA 1-2

In Memoriam 2

Letters 4

Island Clubs 5

Island Services 3-4

Island Sports 6

Nature 7

Sea Rescue 10-11

ELECTRONIC VOTINGhe new FIPOA Bylaws, approved in June 2014, allow for electronic voting. The next election for the Board of Directors, Class of 2018, at the end of

February will be our first use of electronic ballots. We asked other communities and organizations who they believe the most trusted company is and received great feedback. We have chosen Votnet, a company with over 17,000,000 voters served, in over 16 countries, with the best security available.

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If you receive e-blasts from the FIPOA, we have your email address. Contact Meghan Johnson, Administrative Assistant, at MJohnson@FrippIslandLiving.com with your email address if you are not receiving the FIPOA’s e-blast messages. All owners should have their email addresses on file with the FIPOA office.

We will still provide paper ballots for those who do not have internet access.

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S p l i n t e r s f r o m t h e B o a r dMeghan Johnson, Administrative Assistant

n January’s Board of Directors meeting, Resolution 691 was approved in one reading. Resolution 691 – For the Board of Directors to Give its

Advice and Consent to the Nominations By the President of Members of the Nominating Committee of 2015 and to Inform the Nominating Committee of the Number of Directors to be Elected. Three Non-Residents are to be elected for the class year of 2018.

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A survey was sent via e-blast on Monday, January 12, 2015 as part of the FIPOA Board’s Strategic Plan. We need to better understand the needs of Fripp Island property owners in regards to our island’s amenities. Recent discussions on the island have underscored the importance of having input from all property owners. The analysis resulting from this survey will be used to help the POA understand your priorities.

First Reading of Resolution 692: To Update the Administrative Salary Plan.To see the General Manager's report and full minutes of this and other

FIPOA meetings, please go to: new.frippislandliving.com/owners/property-owners-association/poa-organization/board-meetings/board-meetings-minutes/.

!In Memoriam!Alan Cooper Tom O’Grady

John Adams George Patrick

New Owners on Fripp11/1/14 to 12/31/14

Danny Atkinson, Greenville, SC Thomas & Melissa Blair, Piney Flats, TN B&D Fripp Properties LLC, Charlotte, NCDavid & Rebecca Climer, Nashville, TN

Andrew Gaffney & A. Page Henry, Atlanta, GADaniel & Nickie Hicks, Fripp Island, SC

Robert & Ann Marie Howard, Matthews, NCChristopher & Vanessa Knox, Beaufort, SC

Little Properties of Aiken LLC, Aiken, SCTerry & Vickie Simpson, Northport, AL

Todd & Kristy Stewart, Bluffton, SC Lynn Trimmer, Fripp Island, SC

New owners on Fripp Island: the FIPOA website has information that will help with the transition. frippislandliving.com/owners/owners-

resources/owner-information/new-owners/

THE TRAWLER Founded January 1978Published by and for the Members of theFripp Island Property Owners AssociationPublishers: FIPOA Board of DirectorsCoordinator: Tina ReevesLayout & Design: Cyndi FollrichAdvertisements: Stewart DeWitt

To write to The TRAWLER, please send to: FIPOA Letter to the Editor,225 Tarpon Blvd Fripp Island SC 29920Or email treeves@frippislandliving.comLetters must be 250 words or less.

Deadline for March TRAWLER isFebruary 28th.

FIPOA Board Meeting ScheduleFebruary 14, 2015 - 9:00 a.m. at the FIPOA Administrative Office March 14, 2015 - 9:00 a.m. at the FIPOA Administrative Office (This schedule is subject to change.) All meetings are open.

B o a r d o f D i r e c t o r s2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5

Wayne Kemmerer – President – President@frippislandliving.com Jim Wolbrink – Vice President – VicePresident@frippislandliving.com Frank Belatti – Secretary – Secretary@frippislandliving.com Rick Raible – Treasurer – Treasurer@frippislandliving.com Chris Assaf – Chris@frippislandliving.com Ralph Burchfield – Ralph@frippislandliving.comMartin Goodman –Martin@frippislandliving.com Dennis Kautz – Dennis@frippislandliving.com Ann Lyman – Ann@frippislandliving.comScott Thompson – Scott@frippislandliving.com

FIPOA EMAIL SUBSCRIBER SERVICEReceive notice of minutes and other pertinent information as it happens. Send an email to generalmanger@frippislandliving.com

with “add me to the minutes list” in the subjectOr write FIPOA, 225 Tarpon Blvd,

Fripp Island, SC 29920 with your name and email address. We would like to have EVERY owner

subscribe to this service. Email addresses will be kept confidential.

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Island Services

C H I E F ’ S C O R N E RMike Binkowski, Chief of Security

e as a team have survived and thrived another year. I want to thank everyone for the support and assistance

that you have provided my staff and me. As we go forward into 2015, I have set up a schedule for the Good Neighbor Watch. The first meeting will be on Wednesday, January 14th

at 7:00 p.m. A second meeting will be held on Saturday, January 17th at 9:00 a.m. These meetings will be held in the FIPOA Board Room. I look forward to seeing you there. Call-in available at 1-800-444-2801, code: 5763474.

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KNOW YOUR OFFICERS

Officer Brett Johnsonhis issue we would like to highlight Officer Brett Johnson. Brett has been a member of the Fripp Island

Patrol since April 2012. He is one of our part-time officers that augment our Security team.

TBrett is originally from Crystal River, Florida. He lives in

Beaufort with his wife Kari and their twins Eathan and Aubrey.

Brett is a full time fire fighter with the City of Beaufort Fire Department and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience.

In his off time Brett enjoys hunting and fishing and looks forward to sharing his love of the outdoors with his twins.

He has been a valuable asset to the department.

We have just completed the Spring Break and Prom schedule. For those of you who rent your homes please take note of the dates.

SCHOOL SPRING BREAK PROM

Beaufort High 4/13/15 – 4/17/15 5/2/15Battery Creek High 4/13/15 – 4/17/15 4/25/15Beaufort Academy 4/3/15 – 4/10/15 4/25/15Thomas Heyward 3/30/15 – 4/6/15 4/24/15USC 3/8/15 – 3/15/15 N/AUGA 3/9/15 – 3/13/15 N/AClemson 3/16/15 – 3/20/15 N/A

Remember, if you are the victim or a witness of a crime in progress, have a medical or fire emergency, dial 911. To report a crime that has already occurred or request a service, please call Security at (843)838-2334.

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact our offi c e , w e w i l l g l a d l y a s s i s t y o u . E - m a i l a t security@frippislandliving.com.

MARKETPLACE FIPOA neither endorses, recommends, nor disapproves

persons or companies that advertise in The Trawler.

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Island Services C O N T .

Officer Dunphy Awarded Security Officer of the Yearn December 11th, at the meeting of the Security Directors of South Carolina, Officer Jonathan Dunphy was awarded Security Officer of

the Year by Chief Jim Griener. The award is based on leadership qualities in the performance of his/her duties throughout the year, and the officer has shown a genuine commitment to their profession, agency, and the public which they serve. Officers are nominated by their Chief, and a committee made up of a Security Chief, a Command Officer from the Sheriff’s Department, and one other member of the Association, reviews the nominations and selects the recipient.

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Officer Dunphy discovered a fire at a property in Fairway Club in April and prevented the incident from turning into a tragic situation. If you see him, say congratulations!

Letter to the Editor

November 24, 2014

On Halloween Eve, I fractured my femur while preparing to surf fish for the 4th time in a week on Capers Island. The area is remote and not easy to locate or access. Fortunately, I was not alone and two of us were able to reach 911 on our mobile phones. The emergency operators were very helpful in contacting the appropriate agencies to locate us and arrange for transportation to a trauma facility. The rescue involved members of the Fripp Island Fire Department, Fripp Island Sea Rescue and the U.S. Coast Guard. Because transport by boat would have been nearly impossible, the Coast Guard helicopter was able to land on a small area of nearby beach and flew me to Memorial Hospital in Savannah.

I have a clear memory of all aspects of this event and want to commend all those involved for their professionalism and expertise as well as attention to my comfort during what was a very painful experience. Coastal South Carolina is a beautiful area, but the potential for land and sea emergencies is always prevalent. We are fortunate that Fripp Island has access to well trained, experienced people to respond to such accidents and the ability to bring in the Coast Guard when necessary. Needless to say, I am very grateful that their response allowed me to get home to Maryland where I am currently recuperating.

Jay S. Goodman, MD901 E. Seminary Ave. (and 880 Fiddlers Ridge, Fripp Island)Towson, MD 21286

Please visit the FIPOA Website

www.frippislandliving.com

If you are looking for anything on Fripp Island

please try our community guide frippislandliving.com/owners/

clubscommunity-groups/community-guide/

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Island Clubs

Fr i p p I s l a n d Wo m e n ' s C l u bAnn Dany

he general membership meeting held on November 19th was well attended. Jan Manning introduced our guest speakers, Marge Jarvis,

Chairperson of the Adopt-A-School program at St. Helena Elementary, and Alison Barton, Volunteer Coordinator. The aim of the program is to instill a love of learning and provide an opportunity for volunteers to work with students in small groups or individual tutoring.

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On December 1st, volunteers met near the flagpole to help Jill Anderson, our Beautification Chair, with lighting and decorations for the Fripp Island Christmas Tree. This year’s theme was “Flip-Flops.” The designers used flip-flops of all sizes that were discarded along the beach. The flip-flops, painted and decorated with sparkling beads, covered the tree that was topped with a beautiful white star.

Volunteers also gathered over several weeks to work with Sandra Stuart and Jan to prepare decorations for the Friends of Caroline Hospice Christmas Tree that was auctioned off at the Shed in Port Royal. What a surprise when we learned that the tree was purchased by a Fripp resident and had it proudly displayed in her front yard.

Our last meeting for the year was held on December 17th with a festive luncheon at the Beach Club. Entertainment for the afternoon was provided by the Sweetgrass Angels, a trio of talented women singing in three-part harmony. Songs of the season echoed throughout the room as we enjoyed their wonderful voices. In addition to entertainment, our Christmas Luncheon is also the time for our annual book drive for the Born-to-Read organization. We thank our members for their donation of 81 new books that Beaufort Memorial Hospital will give to new mothers as part of their birthing program aimed at instilling the importance of early reading to children.

Mark your calendar for our next meeting on January 21, 2015 featuring “Laughing Yoga,” and also on Friday, February 6th for our very popular Bingo, Brews and Barbeque event at the Community Centre. Also, watch for flyers about future programs and visit us at our website: www.frippwc.com.

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Island Sports

Fripp Island Women's Golf Association Reporthe Fripp Island Women's Golf Association season concluded with a Low Gross/Low Net game on December 16th.T

The Awards Luncheon for winners of all of the major tournaments during the year was held on Tuesday, November 18. Dana Whittle presented all of the winners with lovely sea glass hand-crafted jewelry.

Kathryn Woolley received a glug pitcher in recognition for her service as President. Kathryn ended her year with hip surgery on November 24th, and is home recovering very well. The incoming officers for 2015 are: President−Jan Pringle, Vice President−Cathy Keup,

Secretary−Flo Kamradt, & Treasurer−Becca McCoy.

Nine Hole Men's Golf GroupMike Wilt

ovember and December featured a variety of weather conditions including warm weather, cold weather, fog,

and even a frost delay. With Christmas Eve and the day before Thanksgiving falling on Wednesdays, there were no matches those two days. However, a strong showing of seventeen hardy souls played on New Year’s Eve in less than ideal conditions.

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In mid-November, the Nine-Holers revived the 'Beat the Pros' event; but only five teams out of eighteen actually did beat the pros. A good time was had, and we hope to schedule a return match with the pros next year.

Games during this time period included stableford, two low net, team stableford, three low net and four low net, among others.

Weekly winners included Gary Bond, John Dunphy, Buck Mathews, Joe Sullivan, Jim Click, Perminder Bindra, Rusty Prophater, Dave Moore, Mike Virostek, Duffy Howard, Walter Dany, Ralph Burchfield, Steve Schnobrich, Frank Golden, and Ron Pointek.

In January, the group will play at Ocean Creek, and in February, at Ocean Point beginning at 9:00 a.m.There are currently approximately 80 active members in

the group. A new website is now being used for the Men’s Nine Hole group. To sign up to play every Wednesday m o r n i n g , g o t o t h e w e b s i t e a t web.foretees.com/frippislandresort/.

The Community Involvement Committee has been working diligently to get all

Fripp groups to add their open events onto our Island-wide calendar. frippislandliving.com/owners/

meetingscalendar/ This should be your one-stop place

to go to see what’s happening when on the island.

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FRIPP ISLAND EARNS NATIONAL RECERTIFICATION AS COMMUNITY WILDLIFE HABITAT!

ripp Island was recertified as a Community Wildlife Habitat by the prestigious National Wildlife Federation (NWF), in time to celebrate with the New Year. This recognition is due to the “Naturally Fripp Community Wildlife Habitat

Team”—local volunteers intent on spreading the barrier island’s reputation as a premier destination for nature lovers. FThe team began recording Fripp’s extensive wildlife projects and programs in 2012, submitted an application to the NWF in

the form of a fat notebook filled with documentation that was impressive for its substance—and sheer weight! The NWF awarded Fripp Island its certified status during 2013. To maintain its certification, Fripp must continue to meet conservation goals set each year. Of course, with its profusion of nature protection programs, Fripp is a “curve-buster”!

Fripp’s national certification puts the island in the best of company. The South Carolina communities of Kiawah, Callawassie and Briarcliff Acres are the only others the NWF has certified in the state and there are just 75 NWF-certified communities in the entire US! The Naturally Fripp team has already begun “keeping book” on Fripp’s wildlife conservation accomplishments for the next annual review.

Fripp’s endorsement by the NWF is not a transitory, public-relations “attaboy.” The highly-regarded nature conservation group is America’s largest organization of its kind, with over 150,000 members. While “Fripp” may never be a household word, certification has introduced the island to many who’ve never heard of it before and the national honor fosters a positive view of coastal South Carolina that will have a favorable impact on the Lowcountry’s rich, diverse natural habitat, its wildlife and residents.

Find us on FaceBook, www.facebook.com/pages/Naturally-Fripp-Community-Habitat/397020757018675.

The FIPOA is always looking for volunteers! All committees need you, CIC, PEC,

Folding/Stuffing, etc.If you have an interest in contributing

to your POA, please call (843)838-4155Or go to:

http://frippislandliving.com/owners/volunteer/

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Boating & Fishing

Kids' Fishing Tournament Nets 100 Kids

Captain Ralph Goodisonhe 17th Annual Thanksgiving Kids' Fishing Tournament was held on Friday, November 23rd at Fripp Island Marina. Over one hundred kids

from ages 4 to 15 came out to participate on a very cold day. The boys and girls still had a good time while braving the cold weather. All the children who participated in the tournament won either a rod and reel or a trophy. They all enjoyed great food while donning their tournament hats.

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Lewis Turner, Marina Director, thanked the many people from the Yacht Club who helped with the tournament. The Fripp Island Yacht Club and Fripp Island Resort were also thanked for their financial support. U. S. Food Service and J & R Ice Cream donated food for the event.

It may have been a very cold Black Friday, but both parents and kids had a great time at the tournament.

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inter fishing has slowed, but if the weather allows, get out and enjoy

some of the best fishing on the coast. We are all hoping for a warmer winter than last year.

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crab seasons for 2014 were disappointments. Overall fishing on Fripp Island had a slow start due to a cold spring, but generally this year’s fishing was good.

Redfish, Trout, Whiting, Sheepshead and Black Drum will provide for a fair inshore fishing experience. Offshore: Blackbass, Trigger and Grunt will also be fair.In early spring, the stream will start to show Wahoo, Dolphin and Billfish as they make their way moving to the north. If you don’t have a boat, you can rent one

at the Marina. Bundle up and try some winter fishing, shelling on Bull Point, or get some delicious local oysters.

2015 Fripp Fishing Tournaments:Memorial Day Fishing Tournament:

May 21-23; Captains' Meeting on Thursday, with fishing on Friday and Saturday

The 25th Annual Kingfish Tournament: September 3-5; Captains' Meeting on Thursday, with fishing on Friday and Saturday

Owen Perry Inshore Tournament: Thursday, October 22-24; Captains' Meeting on Thursday, with fishing on Friday and Saturday

18th Annual Thanksgiving Kids' Fishing Tournament: Friday, November 27

Moving to Fripp Island? frippislandliving.com/owners/owners-

resources/owner-information/moving-to-fripp/Also, Fripp Island provides a Mentoring Program

to provide support, encouragement and information to new homeowners and island residents.

Mentors are available to answer questions and introduce newcomers to Island activities. frippislandliving.com/owners/owners-

resources/owner-information/mentor-program/

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Boating & Fishing C O N T .

More Photos November 28th Kids' Fishing Tournament

MARKETPLACETo advertise in The Trawler, contact Stewart DeWitt (843) 838-5970.

Online ads are clickable links to your website.

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Sea Rescue

Fr i p p Is l a n d Se a Re s c u e - Case ActivityNovember – December 2014

Michael Beach

nly two Sea Rescue Missions occurred during November and December. For the full year, 2014, Fripp Island Sea Rescue had 32 rescue calls, assisting 61adults and 11 children.O

November and December Mission Reports:

Monday 11/21/2014, 4:22 PM : South Carolina Department of Natural Resources officer called to advise that a fisherman in an 18’ Key West was stalled on a small creek by St. Phillips Island. Bob Bicknell and John Fineis were dispatched on rescue boat R1 to provide assistance. Before arriving at the scene, DNR called back to advise the boat was able to be started and aid was no longer required so R1 returned to the dock. Dave Tindall provided base radio support for this mission.

Fripp Island Sea Rescue Web Site: now available at www.FISeaRescue.org. Check it out.

1st Sargent Robbie Smith from South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (DNR) visits with Fripp Island Sea Rescue during their December 2014 monthly meeting.

TO REPORT A MARINE EMERGENCY,

call Beaufort County Dispatch at 911 or Fripp Island Security at

838-2334.

Dramatic Rescue by Helicopter from Capers IslandOn the last day of October, Dr. J. Goodman suffered a broken leg at a fishing camp on Capers Island.

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Sea Rescue C O N T .

NOTE: Online forms for entries and sponsorships at our website: http://fisearescue.org/golf-tournament.html

TO REPORT A MARINE EMERGENCY,

call Beaufort County Dispatch at 911 or Fripp Island Security at 838-2334.

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F I P O A

225 Tarpon BlvdFripp Island SC 29920

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