Kingspoint Crier: September 2024
Letter from the KP Presidents
Dear Kingspoint Club Members,
We hope that you had a wonderful summer at the Kingspoint Pool. Kudos to our Social Committee for organizing a very fun Labor Day Pool Party and Drool in the Pool event which officially closed out the 2024 Kingspoint Pool Season. Special thanks to Anna Thomas who set up some fun activities for the kids in the green space and for Danny Schmidt for another fun round of Diving for Dollars. We are very appreciative to everyone who purchased raffle tickets to win the handcrafted Kingspoint quilts made and generously donated by Holly Panzera, Elaine Stanhope, and Lisa Smith. Monies from this raffle will support Kingspoint Pool upgrades and congratulations to our quilt winners Mary Kate Galke and Norman Elton.
As we move into fall (and hopefully some cooler temperatures), we hope you get a chance to get outside and enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds our beautiful neighborhood and participate in some of the fun social activities planned for October including a lecture by Kingspoint resident Bryn Ghio, getting out on the water with another Club the Creek event, and celebrating Halloween at the end of the month. We also hope to add a few more social events to close out the year including a fishing derby to help support the Dock Fundraising campaign in November and an ornament crafting/x-mas movie watching event in December.
Happy Hour with Howard Hanna: Please join us for a special event open to ALL Kingspoint residents and prospective residents on Oct 23rd from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the KP Clubhouse. Hosted by real estate agent Pernille Carter, we will enjoy light refreshments and drinks as we discuss the benefits of KP Club membership, the difference between Club membership and a traditional HOA, Club amenities, and more. Pernille has sold many homes in our neighborhood and knows the value Club membership brings to the table when selling and buying a home in Kingspoint. Club officers will also be in attendance to answer any questions you may have about joining. Current members, we invite you to join us too in fellowship and fun to share what you love about being a KP member!
Joining the Kingspoint Club means more than a fun filled summer at the pool — it’s an investment in shared community space that we hope will bring joy to residents for years to come. We’re excited about the opportunity to share how you can be a part of the Club’s future. We hope to see you there!
Stay Up to Date on KP Club Social Events: Visit the social calendar on the Kingspoint Club website. (Thanks Kathy Williams!) Some upcoming events include:
October 12 – Lecture - Reviving A Revival: Modernizing Colonial Revival Homes In Williamsburg, Virginia (from Bryn Ghio!).
October 19 - Let's Club the Creek! Last scheduled boat event for 2024.
October 23 - Happy Hour with Howard Hanna (all neighborhood residents invited—see details above)
October 31 – Halloween Party!! Hog Dogs and Haunts/Best Costume Competition.
Capital Campaign for the Dock: If you would like to make a gift to the Capital Campaign for the Dock, we welcome your donations. Gifts may be dropped off to the Treasurer, Catherine Mountjoy at 140 Kingspoint Drive (please call/text 804-814-7600 to let her know) OR they can be mailed to the following address: Kingspoint Club, P.O. Box 365, Williamsburg, VA 23187.
Upcoming Kingspoint Club Board Member Need: As we look ahead to 2025, the Kingspoint Board will need to fill the Facilities Chair position. If anyone would like to learn more about this extremely important position, we encourage you to reach out to our current Facilities Chair Dave Stanhope and if interested in filling this position in 2025, please reach out the Kingspoint Board through kppresidents@gmail.com. Volunteering your time is so important for the health of the KP Club and we are so appreciative of those who step up to fill these very important roles.
By-Laws Committee: We are currently in the process of revising the KP Club By-Laws and looking for additional person(s) with a passion for by-laws to contact Kathryn Haines at kathryn_haines@me.com by October 1 about joining in this effort (our apologies for the quick turnaround time for contacting Kathyrn). Thanks so much for considering to offer your help.
Membership Committee Update: An easy way to help maintain the character of our neighborhood is to belong to the Kingspoint Club. The Club owns/maintains the clubhouse, the pool, the deck surrounding the clubhouse, the playground, the park, the sports field, the dock and boat launch, and boat facilities (kayak/canoe storage for an extra fee). Share this form with a neighbor who is thinking about joining, or email our Membership Chair Melissa Reeves at membershipkingspoint@gmail.com to learn more about these wonderful neighborhood amenities.
Membership Dues: Thank you to members who have already paid their dues. Annual dues are $700. If you pay dues quarterly, the 4th quarter dues are due on October 1. You can use this link to pay third quarter dues. You can also send your dues via a check made out to the Kingspoint Club, Inc., P.O. Box 365, Williamsburg, VA 23187. If you don’t know your outstanding balance, please email Catherine Mountjoy at kpwilliamsburg@gmail.com.
Clubhouse News: If you have a graduation, birthday, anniversary, baby shower, book club, work party, or other special event, please make a plan 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 at https://www.kingspointclub.org. You can find everything Club related, including current and past Criers, on the website. Take a fun trip down memory lane. 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 love to highlight the wealth of incredible Club memories we have created through the years.
Thank You,
Scott Lerberg & Kathyrn Haines
Co-Presidents, Kingspoint Club
Kingspoint Calendar
October 12: Lecture - Reviving A Revival: Modernizing Colonial Revival Homes In Williamsburg, Virginia
October 19: Club the Creek
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 September News
We are enjoying beautiful autumn and Halloween decorations at neighbors’ homes throughout the community. Kingspoint neighbors’ generosity shines in their festive decorations celebrating the change of seasons. This cooler, damper weather feels like such a blessing after our dry summer, and Kingspoint is so beautiful as the leaves turn and berries ripen. It is common to spot unusual birds stopping here to rest during their fall migration. Hummingbirds will continue to visit our feeders for the next few months. Autumn is perhaps the best season of the year to enjoy time outdoors, especially for those of us who enjoy spotting wildlife.
As much as we enjoy the wildlife here in Kingspoint, please remember that it is illegal to feed deer between September 1 and early January because it is hunting season. Feeding them now is considered ‘baiting’ the deer. Many types of animals are on the move as they prepare to migrate or hibernate. Bears, and other animals, are attracted to many different food sources, including bird feeders, garbage cans, grills, and fruit bearing shrubs. Yes, bears sometimes wander into Kingspoint. It is amazing how keen an animal’s sense of smell can be, especially when they are searching for food.
Please bookmark the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources website for easy reference should unusual wildlife turn up in your yard. This website aids in identifying animals and understanding their behavior. It also clarifies state laws concerning certain wildlife species. Cornwells Wildlife Control (757.264.6369) will safely remove a variety of animals from your property and will help you close openings in your home to keep wildlife out of doors.
A huge ‘Thank you!” to everyone who has worked together to make the opening of school safe and successful in the neighborhood this year. It requires our patience and consideration to work together to get everyone to work and to school on time. Let’s continue to look out for one another. As days grow shorter, please remember to carry a light or wear reflective clothing when you are walking, jogging, or biking around dawn and dusk so drivers see you.
We urge all eligible neighbors to vote in the 2024 election. Let’s set a great example for our children and teens by demonstrating our personal commitment to our nation’s future. Early voting is already in progress at the Office of Elections, 4095 Ironbound Road. This is behind the Courthouse, between Monticello Avenue and Ironbound Road. Curbside voting is available each day between 8 AM and 5 PM for those who need it. Any registered voter can vote absentee by showing up at the office with your ID, between now and November 4, 2024. If you received a ballot in the mail, then you can drop it off securely in the locked box in the lobby. Our neighborhood votes at Laurel Lane Elementary School on Election Day, November 5. You can view your registration status and make updates to your voter record if your information has changed. Here is complete information about the options available to you to vote this year.
If you have questions about this year’s ballot, visit the VOTE411.org website which is sponsored by the League of Women Voters. When you type in your address, all the candidates and issues on the ballot for our voting district will come up. This year we are voting for Presidential electors, a Congressional Senate candidate and our Representative in the House of Representatives, and there is a proposed amendment to the Virginia Constitution on the ballot. All of these are important races, and your voice matters in determining our future.
To maintain peace and harmony in our community, please respect our neighborhood custom of not posting signs or banners supporting any candidate or party on your property. While many of us are passionate about our politics, we realize that living in harmony with our neighbors is more important than advertising our opinions.
We are extremely fortunate that severe weather has missed us so far this year. Hurricane season, which lasts until November 30, can be nerve wracking. You can sign up for JCC alerts to your phone to stay in the loop when severe weather threatens. If you, or anyone in your family might need special help during or after an evacuation or other weather emergency, consider signing up for James City County’s special needs registry. This service allows our emergency services to know who may need special assistance due to mobility or other health issues. Call 757-259-3100 for more information.
Our neighborhood lost water for several hours last Saturday night while JCSA workers repaired a leak in a 2” pipe near the corner of Woodbine Court and Kingspoint Drive. Some neighbors lost water for a few hours later in the week while JCSA workers repaired an additional leak along Southpoint Drive. We’ve learned in recent years that emergency leaks in our neighborhood plumbing, broken parts, and several other issues can cause us to lose our water pressure, or even access to the sewage system, without any warning. This is annoying, particularly when we don’t receive any information through the JCC alert system. We have requested improvements in the system to alert those affected by these outages.
If you see an obvious water or sewer leak along a neighborhood street or in your yard, please call JCSA immediately (757-253-6800) to report it so they can dispatch a team to make repairs. Their after-hours number is the same as the non-emergency police dispatch number: 757-566-0112.
Considering how often we have lost our water service over the past few years, it makes sense to keep a few jugs of water on hand for emergencies. We are all advised to keep a few days’ worth of fresh, potable water during hurricane season, anyway. Keeping a few jugs of tap water handy for flushing toilets or washing hands in an emergency is a smart way to prepare for the unexpected.
If you are new to the community, or have a new family living near you, please let us know at kpwebmisstress@gmail.com so we can visit with a copy of the Kingspoint Directory and include them in the 2025 listings. And please contact KPNA Secretary Kenita Hill at secretarykpna@gmail.com to make sure you are listed in the neighborhood directory, and with any changes or updates to your listing.
We appreciate everyone who has already paid your 2024 membership dues for the neighborhood association. Your voluntary support keeps our neighborhood vibrant, beautiful, and connected. You will find more information and your membership form in your 2024 Kingspoint Directory. Our daffodil bulbs will be ready to distribute to KPNA members who requested them in early November.
Many thanks to all of our dedicated front entrance volunteers for their work. David Miller is 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. 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.
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 — Mary Haines, Joseph Bailey, Harvey Manning, and David Miller
Women’s Club News
The Kingspoint Women's Club met for its annual September coffee on Tuesday September 17. About 20 women enjoyed greeting each other and the fall season. Thanks to coordinator Ann Hobson and hostesses Carrie Fuqua, Penny Kidd and Maynard Randolph.
Three other meetings are planned for the year:
Tuesday November 19: Holiday Salad Luncheon
Tuesday February 18 TBD
Spring Social: May date TBD
We will be sending more details later. All women in KP are welcome and we hope you will join us for this excellent opportunity to meet all our wonderful neighborhood women.
Subscribing to the Crier
We are now using the Kingspoint website’s email list management feature to notify subscribers when a new Crier edition is published. If you know someone who wants to get emails when the Crier is published online, please ask them to visit this page and sign up using the form below. You can now also unsubscribe by clicking the unsubscribe button in any Crier notification email.
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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 set up a new Kingspoint Facebook group. Interested neighbors can join the 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
Pet Sitting: Available Daily and Holidays, 4 years experience. Yuko Sato phone: 757-634-5447
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.
Daily pet visits, walks, overnight in your home: Experience with dogs, cats, birds, giving medications. Retired teacher. In business since 2016. Lisa Garber. 757-848-8331 or beastiebestiesofwilliamsburg@gmail.com.
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.
