Kingspoint Crier: May 2024
Letter from the KP Presidents
Dear Kingspoint Club Members,
Summer is almost here! What a great Memorial Day Weekend and opening of the Kingspoint Pool for 2024. Speaking of the pool, it would be a disservice not to recognize Dave Stanhope and the facilities committee for their tireless efforts to get the pool and grounds ready for the season. Rumor has it that Sky Williams won the prize of being the first person to enter the pool for the 2024 season around 3:01 on Friday, May 24th (pool officially opened at 3 PM)!
Thanks to our active and hard-working Kingspoint Social Committee who organized our Memorial Day Fun Run and Picnic (even faced with some very questionable weather conditions). The top 3 places at the 4th Annual Running of this rigorous 5K were Lucus Henderson, Tyler Kroenlein, and Yann Le Gouellec who passed 4th place finisher Nettie Haines on the final downhill to the finish line (see full race results here). We are very appreciative of all our volunteers who did a tremendous job with behind-the-scenes preparation, grilling, running pool games, and clean-up.
2024 Pool Hours*:
May 24 - June 14:
Mon - Fri: 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
(June 14) 11:00- 8:00 p.m.
Sat, Sun, & Holidays: 11:00 - 8:00 p.m.
June 15 - August 29:
Mon - Fri: 11:00 - 8 p.m.**
(Aug. 26-29) 3:00 - 8 p.m.
Sat, Sun, & Holidays: 11:00 - 8:00 p.m.
**Pool will close at 4:30 PM for home meets on 6/24, 7/1, and 7/15
August 30th to September 2nd:
Fri - Mon: 11:00 - 8:00 p.m.
* Please note that the Kingspoint Swim Team will be using the pool during certain times the swim team season (basically end of May until end of July but there will always be a lane (and deep end area near the diving board) open for club members.
Lifeguard and Pool Attendant Hours: Just a reminder that The Club will be utilizing a combination of lifeguarded hours and swim-at-your-own-risk hours. The swim-at-your-own-risk hours will be monitored by pool attendants who will be managed by the Pool Attendant Manager, Lexi Stanhope.
Pool Attendants will manage the pool during the swim-at-your-own-risk hours: They will work during non-guarded times when the pool is open without a lifeguard on duty, when children (under 14) will need to be supervised by a responsible adult/guardian over the age of 18.
When lifeguards are on duty, non-swimming children & children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult (18+) swimmer at all times.
Swim Lessons: Swim lessons will be offered by Cindy Timberlake on Mondays through Thursdays from June 17th to June 27th at 5 PM. If interested, please contact Cindy Timberlake at timberlakecindy@gmail.com or call 804-514-2651.
Water Aerobics: Starting on June 24th and running through August 19, Joan Feldman will teach water aerobics on Mondays and Fridays from 10:30-11:30 AM.
Concessions: New for the 2024 Pool season, there will be concessions sold during pool attendant hours. Punch cards will be used for purchasing concessions and may be purchased through the KP website, from pool attendants (checks only), and from selected KP Board Members.
Social Events: Please see updates (Thanks Kathy!) to the social calendar on the Kingspoint Club website.
Some upcoming events include:
Coffee Break Monday (June 3rd)
Clubbing on the Creek. Get onto the water with others in your creek-worthy vessels (sailboats, paddle boards, kayaks, and canoes). Potential dates in June:
June 22nd- Saturday- High Tide @12:45 PM- (10:45-2:45)
June 23rd- Sunday- High Tide @1:30 PM- (11:30-3:30)
KP Home Swim Meet: Pool will close at 4:00 pm for a home swim meet against Edgewood Eels.
Independence Day Cookout (July 4th) – 1 to 4 PM.
A red, white, and blue bash filled with refreshing poolside relaxation, and delicious fried chicken. More details soon……
Membership Dues: Thank you to members who have already paid their dues. Just a reminder that dues have been increased to $700. Please pay in a timely manner. If you pay dues quarterly, the 2nd quarter payment of $175 is due now. Catherine Mountjoy, KP Treasurer, sent electronic invoices to members via email; these invoices contain a link to allow you to pay the invoice electronically. You can also send your dues via a check made out to the Kingspoint Club, Inc., P.O. Box 365, Williamsburg, VA 23187.
Championing KP Facilities Projects. This month we are seeking your generous donations to support our daily concessions stand, some new speakers around the pool for music (and possibly for swim meets), and a poolside basketball hoop. If you are interested and willing to support this effort, please send a check to the Kingspoint Club (Kingspoint Club Inc., P.O. Box 365, Williamsburg, VA 23187). A huge thank you to those who have already given in support of projects this year.
Membership Committee Update: We are also still actively seeking members to assist Melissa Reeves, Membership Chair, on the Kingspoint Club Membership Committee. Please remember the new email for any questions or information related to Kingspoint Membership is Membershipkingspoint@gmail.com.
Note: The KP Club will be hosting a “Pool Club Membership Drive” event on June 1st from 2 to 4 PM at the Kingspoint Club. Please encourage families you may know who may be interested in joining our pool this summer to attend this event which will include refreshments and desserts.
Clubhouse News: If you have a graduation, birthday, anniversary, baby shower, book club, work party, or other special event, please make plans to book your rental today! Please contact Tara Peters at KPClubRentals@gmail.com.
Clubhouse rental rates in 2024:
KP Resident Club Member: $50 rental / 1x per calendar year
KP Resident Club Member: $150 half day (4 hrs.) /$200 full day (8 hrs.)
Non-KP Resident Club Member: $350 half day (4 hrs.)/ $550 whole day (8 hrs.)
Non-Club Members: $400 half day (4 hrs.)/ $600 whole day (8 hrs.)
Recurring rentals for KP Club members: $25 per hour / 6 mo. contract
Kingspoint Club Website: Be sure to check it out regularly. You can find everything Club related, including current and past Criers, on the website. Please share any photos that you have of activities, members, and the natural beauty of the pool, the clubhouse, the green, and the dock with (KPCrier@gmail.com). We would love to highlight the wealth of incredible Club memories we will create this year and have created through the years.
Thank You,
Scott Lerberg & Kathyrn Haines
Co-Presidents, Kingspoint Club
Kingspoint Calendar
June 1: Membership drive open house
June 3: Coffee Break Mondays, 10 AM to noon at the clubhouse
July 4: Independence Day Cookout
Sept 2: Labor Day Pool Party and Drool in the Pool
Sept 28: Docktails Dock Fundraiser
Late Sept/Early Oct: Campout/Movie on the Green
October 31: Halloween Party
December 8: Ornament/Movie Marathon
Check out the events section of the Kingspoint website for more details.
Kingspoint Club Board
President — Scott Lerberg and Kathyrn Haines
kppresidents@gmail.com
Treasurer — Catherine Mountjoy
KPWilliamsburg@gmail.com
Secretary — Matt Blinn
KPSecretary757@gmail.com
Membership — Melissa Reeves
Membershipkingspoint@gmail.com
Facilities — Dave Stanhope
KingspointFacilities@gmail.com
Clubhouse Coordinator — Tara Peters
KPClubRentals@gmail.com
Additional Club Contacts
Social Committee Chair — Kathy Williams
KPSocialComm@gmail.com
Landscape Director — Nancy McDonald
peachstreet258@gmail.com
KP Crier Editors — Margaret Pizer and Dave Parrish
kpcrier@gmail.com
The Kingspoint Club, Inc. oversees our community’s recreational property on Northpoint Drive. This waterfront site includes a beautiful clubhouse, neighborhood pool, picnic area, dock, and a children’s play area. The KP Club operates the pool and clubhouse and organizes neighborhood social events for members. Membership in the Club is optional for residents, and includes use of the pool, boat ramp and dock. Members may also rent the clubhouse and pool for social events. Membership is required to attend some Club sponsored social events. Non- residents may also pay annual dues to use the pool and the clubhouse. For more information or to join, contact KPMembership@gmail.com.
Kingspoint Neighborhood Association May News
Happy Memorial Day to everyone, and warm congratulations to all our Kingspoint neighbors who have worked so hard to successfully complete this academic year. This includes a special ‘thank you’ to all our neighborhood teachers, professors, and academic support staff. Congratulations also to all parents, grandparents and family friends who have supported and encouraged the students in their lives through another successful year. This year’s class of 2024 graduates have shown tremendous resilience and dedication to completing their degrees in difficult circumstances.
With summer vacation on the horizon, please remember to keep an eye out for children and families on their way to the pool and the Creek when driving through the neighborhood. More of us will be out walking, biking, and playing, so please also remind your guests and contractors to drive cautiously in Kingspoint.
If you are on the streets in the early morning or late evening, kindly carry a flashlight or wear reflective clothing so drivers can see you from a distance and give you plenty of space. Walkers should remember to walk facing oncoming traffic, and to allow space for cars to pass safely.
The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1. NOAA issued their Atlantic Hurricane predictions for 17-25 named storms over the coming months on May 23, 2024. They are calling for between 4 to 7 major hurricanes of Category 3 strength or higher. Other forecasters have already predicted 25 named storms this summer, and at least 12 hurricanes.
Apparently, temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic are so elevated that forecasters are extremely concerned about the tropical storm season this year. You may have been following the news about extreme weather along the Gulf Coast and Southeastern US Coast in recent months. We need to anticipate the possibility of storms affecting coastal Virginia in the coming months and make our preparations now. As the meteorologists often remind us, the number of storms forecast doesn’t really matter if even one bad storm hits our area. Even an unnamed thunderstorm that knocks out power and damages buildings can make life challenging for a while.
Long-time Williamsburg residents know how to prepare and what to expect. New residents will find some tips on our Severe Storm Survival Guide on the Kingspoint Neighborhood website. Former KCI President Anne Allen and I compiled the guide several years ago, immediately following a hurricane that affected our community. There are some lists, some suggestions, and a few links to additional information that we pulled together while the experience was fresh in our minds. You may also want to review the NOAA Hurricane Preparedness website. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management has designated a few waterfront areas of Kingspoint as Evacuation Zone C, but most of us are not in a designated evacuation area.
You may have noticed that late May in Kingspoint brings out the biting flies, mosquitoes, chiggers, and ticks. It is that time again to protect ourselves and our children from these painful bites. Ticks and mosquitoes also carry a variety of harmful illnesses, vectored by their bites. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in as little as an inch of standing water. Please empty any standing water that collects in your yard frequently, so mosquitoes don’t have a chance to reproduce. Ticks and chiggers lie in wait in tall grasses/weeds and in wooded areas where animals may spread them around.
Please also watch for larger wildlife in your yard and on neighborhood streets. Animals that we don’t normally see may be more visible as they take advantage of the cicada feast this summer. Babies are moving around now, and animals are drawn to the scent any sort of food trash, grills, and even bird feeders. It is a great pleasure to live so close to wildlife of all sorts, but also a challenge to live harmoniously with those creatures we may not expect to encounter. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources offers some terrific guides you may find useful.
As you may know, the Board of Supervisors approved the county budget for the next two fiscal years at their May 14 meeting and county staff is already at work on plans for their proposed new government office center. There are currently multiple facilities in different parts of the county. The proposed new center will consolidate and update government facilities. While there was a meeting for public input on Thursday, May 23 at Legacy Hall, you may still contribute your wisdom in a variety of ways if you were unable to attend:
Online: https://www.jamescitycountyva.gov/4082 An online form will be available beginning May 24.
Phone: 757-259-4004
Mail: James City County, PO Box 8784, Williamsburg, VA 23187-8784 ATTN: Brad Rinehimer
This budget is funded with a significant personal property tax increase on real estate. However, the Board of Supervisors approved a $0.05 cent per hundred dollars ‘tax credit’ for the first year of the new assessment, thus changing the current $0.83 cents per hundred tax rate to $0.78 cents per hundred dollars for one year as residents adjust to the higher assessments. Supervisors are also anticipating the potential for the school division to split when this contract is up, and a need to invest in additional facilities, equipment, and personnel. There are many unknown quantities that they have had to take into account in constructing this budget.
Our KPNA Board is so pleased that Kenita Hill has resumed her work as our secretary. Please contact Kenita at secretarykpna@gmail.com with any changes to your listing in the neighborhood directory.
Many thanks to all our dedicated front entrance volunteers for their work. Ann Hobson is leaving our KPNA team as she and her husband Chuck prepare to move across the Creek to The Landing in early summer. Ann has been a loyal and dependable member of our Board, always taking care of the entrance and ready to help whenever needed. We will miss her so very much. David Miller is taking over the responsibilities of coordinating our efforts to keep the neighborhood entrance well-maintained. Chris Bonday is continuing his ongoing efforts to keep the grass neatly trimmed and trash removed. His partner in this service, Tom Mahone, passed away earlier this month. If you are willing to join our crew of volunteers to help with maintenance chores at the entrance, please get in touch with David Miller.
We appreciate everyone who has already given Treasurer Karen Schneider your 2024 membership dues for the neighborhood association. I am touched by the goodness and kindness of our neighbors here in Kingspoint, and your voluntary support for keeping our neighborhood vibrant, beautiful, and connected. Neighbors have already requested over 400 jonquil bulbs. We have ordered 500 from Brent and Becky's Bulbs in Gloucester, so please make sure we have your request soon if you know you want to join in this beautification effort. You will find complete details and a 2024 membership form in the first few pages of your 2024 Kingspoint Directory.
If you are new to the community, or have a new family living near you, please let us know so we can visit with a copy of the Kingspoint Directory and include them in the 2024 listings.Contact us at kpwebmistress@gmail.com to add your email to our distribution list, to change your email, or to have your email address removed so you no longer receive community updates.
Please visit our KPNA website for news and useful community links.
Elizabeth McCoy kpwebmistress@gmail.com
for the Kingspoint Neighborhood Association Board
Kingspoint Neighborhood Association
KPNA Board President — Elizabeth McCoy — e.mccoy105@gmail.com
Secretary — Kenita Hill — arubahill@gmail.com
Treasurer — Karen Schneider
Members at Large — Ann Hobson, Harvey Manning, Melody Nichols, David Miller, Mary Haines, Joseph Bailey
Kingspoint Women’s Club News
On April 28, the Kingspoint Women's Club gathered for drinks, appetizers and desserts at the Clubhouse. Music was provided by Mary Kate Galke with Joe's Day Off. Emily McDowell, pictured here, made a beautiful table arrangement. Hosts were Denise Koch, Holly Panzera, Ann Hobson, Tim and Linda Caviness and Chrissy and Woods Williamson.
Subscribing to the Crier
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If you’re tired of seeing photos of the editor’s front yard, you can contribute photos to the Crier by sending them to kpcrier@gmail.com. We cannot guarantee that every photograph will be featured, and we reserve the right to crop and rescale the photos.
Publishing in the Crier
If you have an event to share with the Kingspoint community or some news to report that you would like to see posted in the Kingspoint Crier, please send your contributions to kpcrier@gmail.com before the 20th of the month. The editors reserve the right to refuse and edit any submissions; the editors will not run any articles that overly or covertly target specific demographics or neighbors.
Facebook Page
Kathy Williams recently set up a new Kingspoint Facebook group. Interested neighbors can join the new Kingspoint group page. If you have any questions, please direct them to Kathy at: willfam7plus@gmail.com.
Little Dolphins
Looking to connect with other parents in the neighborhood? Consider joining the “Little Dolphins” Facebook page. It’s a network of parents in the neighborhood with kids ranging from babies to teenagers. (Just search for "Little Dolphins Kingspoint" on Facebook). It’s a nice way to meet parents in the neighborhood with similarly aged kids. If you aren’t on Facebook, or if you are having problems joining the group, email Tracy Sohoni, tracep@yahoo.com
Neighborhood Ads
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Pet Sitting: Haley Elton offers dog walking and pet sitting services. Available daily. Contact her managing agent, Norman Elton, at 757-293-8346.
Baby Sitting and Pet Sitting: Carolyn Clinton is available for baby sitting and pet sitting. 757-903-7777. Twins John and Catherine Clinton are also available for baby sitting and pet sitting. John also mows lawns. Call their mother Susan Clinton @ 757-903-7205.
Baby Sitting and Pet sitting/walking: Hello all! My name is Lexi. I am a pet sitter and babysitter who has attended a CPR class and a training course for babysitting. I have lots of experience with animals of all types and breeds. Some other services I offer are watering plants, collecting mail, or taking care of your house while you are out of town. For reasonable rates and more details call or text 757-298-8798.
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Advertising Policy
The advertising policy for the Kingspoint Crier is as follows: business related ads are $25/ edition or $260/yr. Approximate ad size is displayed in this issue of the Crier. We can provide an invoice if necessary. Small ads of one or two sentences from residents and non-resident club members are free as a community service; non-profit and children’s ads are also free.
