Daffodil Tournament

Hello to our golfers!!

 Just a reminder …… please sign up for the Beautification Committee's Annual Daffodil Tournament this coming Sunday.
Time: 1:00 Format: 18 Hole Scramble Price: $25 per person
We will have 3 Flights…….all men, all women, mixed. Get your foursome together and
sign up in the Golf Shop.
Plus, we will have a 50/50 raffle and dinner after the tournament!!

 Sound like fun????? It will be!!

Note to non-golfers: We are not too proud to ask for donations. Remember all of us get to enjoy
 the fruits of this Committee's "Labor of Love"
 Anyone can participate in our 50/50 raffle.

"Dead Drugs"

Saturday 4/27, is the Garland County Drug Disposal Day

You can take any medicine that you wish to get rid of to the Garland County Fair Grounds between 10 am & 2 pm or

if you wish to drop your "dead drugs" off here at Diamondhead, we will have a collection point between 10 am and noon at the Santa House. You can just drive by and leave your medicines.

This is an annual service of the Garland County Sheriffs Department and keeps unwanted items out of land fills, or keeps them from being flushed into the water table.

Thank you.

Suzzi Combs

 501-282-1016                     

Response from President Suzzi Combs

For the BLOG

I have read the blog and feel it is time to respond, less all who read it will think it is the gospel.

Yes, I did tell Diane Porterfield that I was offended by her poll wanting to know if the Diamondhead Board of Directors should “promote” Diamondhead OR “tell the truth.”  Now for the Rest of the Story:  I told Diane I was offended that she would think she has a franchise on the truth and that promoting Diamondhead and telling the truth were in conflict.  Her post implies that this board has not been truthful or that we have something to hide.  She implies that to promote Diamondhead is a bad thing.  I suggest it is the responsibility of the Board to promote Diamondhead.  It is our responsibility to protect our property values, promote (read that as raise to a higher level) our lifestyle and defend Diamondhead whenever necessary. 

If you drove into Diamondhead before you purchased your property, you came through a security gate, saw the golf course and hopefully were made aware that there were dues and fees. Yes, POA dues are mandatory just like taxes, but that doesn’t mean everyone pays, just like not everyone pays their taxes. I have listened to residents’ concerns that we are not doing enough to collect delinquent POA dues.  We have called and written the owners.  We have sent the account to collection agencies. We have placed liens on their properties. 

I am tired of hearing that previous boards didn’t have this problem.  Oh Yes They Did.  It just that this Board has brought the dirty little secret out of the shadows and into the Town Meeting for all to hear.  There is a responsibility that comes with the “transparency” of government, and now it is time to act responsibly on that knowledge. 

 

 

Suzzi Combs
President, DPOA
Candidate for the Board

Board Meeting 4-25-13

Board members present:

President Suzzi Combs                          Diane Jones

Vice President Rick Noffsinger              Joe Claflin

Secretary Faye Taylor                            Jack Watson

Treasurer Tom Moore                            John Porter

                                                                Diane Porterfield

Absent:  GM Buddy Hudson

President Suzzi Combs called the meeting to order.  The minutes were passed unanimously.  Diane Porterfield asked that the voting results be designated as to who voted for or against a motion.  This was approved and will begin next month.

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Estate Sale

J & K, TWO CRAZY WOMEN

 will conduct an estate sale at the home of Diane Blakenship, 

ADDRESS:  102 Westchester Court

       Diamondhead            

DATE:       May 2, 3, 4,

TIME:  Thurs. & Friday - 10:00-5:00

 Saturday - 10:00 - 4:00

Items for sale include:  Antique oak table & chairs, kitchen table, chairs, curio, rock maple queen bed with mattress, rock maple dresser, chest, lingerie chest;  antique ice box, Kenmore refrigerator, washer/dryer,  cedar chest, painted secretary, china, small appliances, bar stools, yard, Mardi Gras and holiday. 

Everyone invited

Thank you
Kathy Burchfield

Jan Chastain
J & K Estate Sales

http://estatesalesbyjk.blogspot.com

Tonight's Agenda for the Board meeting.

AGENDA

DIAMONDHEAD PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

April 25, 2013

Call to order

OLD BUSINESS

Minutes

Treasurer’s Report

ACC Resolution Adjustment

ANY OTHER OLD BUSINESS?

NEW BUSINESS

Smoking at the Swimming Pool

Funding the Contingency Account

Adjusting the Golf Membership Dues

Implementing Security Fees

Approving By-Laws for Distribution to the Membership

Request from Noffsingers to Combine Lots

OTHER NEW BUSINESS

 

Work Shop ~ 4-22-13

Work Shop ~ 4-22-13

Members Present:

President Suzzi Combs                          Diane Jones

Vice President Rick Noffsinger              John Porter

Secretary Faye Taylor                            Jack Watson

Treasurer Tom Moore                            Joe Claflin

                                                                Diane Porterfield

GM Buddy Hudson

Workshop started at 7:pm and lasted until 9:24pm  Two topics were discussed:

• Security Gate fees
• Golf membership fees

These topics will be voted on during the Board meeting Thursday, April 25.

1. Security Gate Fees Proposal is as follows [each year]: 
• Stickers for all moving vehicles = $10.00
• Gate Cards = $10.00
• Remote ~ 1^st time purchase = $35.00

                                                               i.      Each year re activation fee of $10.00

 

2. Golf membership fees Proposal:

·        Raise current fees by $150.00

·        Management will have the authority to assign Membership Benefits

At the close of the meeting Candidate for the Board & current President Suzzi Combs stated that she was "offended" by Blog Editor Diane Porterfield’s posting of "What do you think?".  (Click to view)

Notes provided by,

Diane Porterfield

adianerdh@att.net

Take this Poll !

What do you think?

Should Board members "promote" Diamondhead?
Or...
Should Board members share information with the Diamondhead membership?  This information could be current events or positive / negative issues.

To answer this question, please take the poll located at the right of this message >>>
_____________________
The poll did not function properly...sorry.
If you have an opinion regarding this issue, I will be happy to post it.
Candidate for the Board  + Current Board President Suzzi Combs stated that she is "offended" by this post.

Response to "Your Thoughts Matter!" question:

DPOA Board Director Jack Watson has requested his response to a question on the "Your Thoughts Matter!" page be posted on that page, only.
To view Jack's response, you must be a member of Diamondhead and have your Lot # on file with this Blog's editor.  To do this, please send your Lot # to Diane Porterfield

Board Work Shop ~ 4-22-13

There will be a special board workshop at 7 pm on Monday 4/22  to discuss security and golf fees.  I am planning on the big room in the country club if it is available.

There have been notices posted at the gate, club, golf shop and POA front window.

 See you there.  

Suzzi Combs

 501-282-1016

Town Meeting - April 18, 2013

Town Meeting, April 18, 2013

Board Members Present:

President Suzzi Combs                     John Porter

Vice President Rick Noffsinger         Diane Jones

Secretary Faye Taylor                       Joe Claflin

Treasurer Tom Moore                       Jack Watson

                                                           Diane Porterfield

GM Buddy Hudson

President Suzzi Combs welcomed all to the Town Meeting. 

Department managers gave information:

• Golf Shop – Donnie Donihue:  Business is about to pick up.  Daffodil Tournament
• POA Office – Angela Coldeway:  Annual fees have been coming in better than previous years.
• Golf Course Maintenance – Eddie Gilbreth:  The crew is finished with the road clean-up.  Volunteers are asked to come forward to finish needed areas of the roads.  Eddie’s crew will be needed on the golf course.  Equipment failure & limited employees (5) were noted.
• Pool – Lyn Noffsinger:  Pool is being prepared for the summer season
• 19^th Hole – Josh (?):  Revenue & expense numbers were quoted.  New cook added.
• Police – Joel Tyner:  April / received twenty (20) calls. Roadway violations:  5 pulled over for speeding, 10 warnings, 5 cars turned away at the gate.

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The Line Item Budget for 2013-2014

The Line Item Budget for 2013-2014 ~ GM Buddy Hudson refused to sign off on this budget.

 

 

 

 

 

Public Safety Update

Public Safety Update is now available on the Members Only Page.  To obtain access to that page simply click on the Members Only link located at the top-right corner of the email message you received.

Agenda Meeting ~ 4-11-13

Members Present:

President Suzzi Combs                      Diane Jones

Vice President Rick Noffsinger          Joe Claflin

Secretary Faye Taylor                        Jack Watson

John Porter                                          Diane Porterfield

GM Buddy Hudson

Member Absent:

Treasurer Tom Moore

Suzzi opened the meeting by asking for Committee information.

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DH Golf Membership Fee Proposals

 

Diamondhead Golf Committee Membership and Fee Proposals for 2013-2014
All proposals will be discussed at the Town Meeting - Thursday, April 18th, 7:pm

LHFD ~ Fire Chief Matt Simpson

A Fireman’s Prayer

Yesterday, April 8, 2013, I was humbled by the experience of attending the celebration of the life of Matt Simpson. 

I didn't know Matt well.  But from my experience of working on a community project with him, I found him to be a very dedicated person to family, friends and to the security of the community where he lived.  His desire for self improvement was exhibited by the number and variety of the certifications and awards he received.

I have had occasion to attend and participate in military farewells to friends, comrades and family.  But this was impressive - and an indication of his influence throughout the state and beyond. 

Several hundred people, mostly fire fighters and law enforcement personnel from all over the state, were present.  The honor guard and a drum and bagpipe corp. gave a very impressive indication of the high status these people held for Matt.

When I was young, my mother told me that when a good person passes on, it will rain - and that is the angels crying.  It took me some years to understand what she was telling me. We, those left behind, cry because of our loss. The angels cry with happiness - for they are welcoming one of theirs home.  It is raining in Diamondhead.

Jerry McAnear Sr.

Garland County Millage Increase

The National Park Community College is asking for a 1.7 millage increase.  Early voting is from April 2 through April 5 and the voting day is Tuesday April 9th. 

I believe we are overtaxed all around.  I am not against improvements at the community college.

However, the proper way to build new buildings is by issuing bonds when they are repaid at the end of that debt.  Once a millage is increased, it is there from that time forward.  Today is the last day for early voting. ALL voting places will be open Tuesday April 9th.  Whatever your stance on this issue - you need to get out and vote.  This is the only way to let public officials hear our voices.

Mark Taylor - DH Resident