Lost in Translation . . .

With the proposed changes to the rules and regulations regarding the suspension of voting rights, it was suggested that the board give those revisions a closer look as both the approved and unapproved amended bylaws specified the concurrent loss of  voting and amenity rights rather than the selective enforcement of only one. Continue reading “Lost in Translation . . .”

Hubbard Road revisited . . .

Neglecting to include key components of a transaction fully demonstrates a lack of transparency.

With a barrage of new details and information trickling in regarding the sale of the 5.25 acres on Hubbard Road, even more concerns have become immediately apparent.  Research of 2007 recordings and transfer tax documents led to the mistaken conclusion that the property was purchased by the POA in 2007 for $50k. Continue reading “Hubbard Road revisited . . .”

More water talk . . .

It is certainly observed that proper protocol for the release of information in this community can be both confusing and elusive. While there have been attempts by leadership to address some of the issues raised in a previous post to this blog on the subject of our water, (1) questions submitted by this author to AsktheBoard@bigcanoepoa.org for inclusion in the May 14th board work session were ignored. Continue reading “More water talk . . .”

Hubbard Road Real Estate Transaction . . .

It has been naively assumed that while leadership was dealing with the ongoing negotiations with Bobby Jones Links, the remainder of their resources and energies were being directed at addressing the challenges and effects of covid19 in our community. Instead, unfortunately, and much to the disappointment of this writer, we find it is business as usual as much business of the POA continues to be done in secret. Continue reading “Hubbard Road Real Estate Transaction . . .”

Looking back at First Quarter 2020 . . .

Wow . . . the first quarter of 2020 has already come and gone in Big Canoe complete with elections, sweeping changes to management via BJL, a pandemic and year to date net income from operations of $250k. But before delving into any financial observations, the cursory mention of a few governance details might be in order.  Continue reading “Looking back at First Quarter 2020 . . .”

Let’s talk about our water . . .

What different times we now find ourselves in.  Yet, if one must practice social distancing, what better place to be than within the boundaries of our beautiful Big Canoe.  With nature at our doorstep and wildlife oblivious to the problems of the world beyond our mountain ridges, we are sheltered in a truly special place. Continue reading “Let’s talk about our water . . .”

Suggested avenues of exploration . . .

Sincere congratulations are extended to our three newly elected board members coupled with hopefulness that with this new leadership, property owners will begin to find the honesty, openness and transparency so desperately needed in our community. Continue reading “Suggested avenues of exploration . . .”

The deception, the questions and the reality . . .

Chaos in our community as a result of the continued missteps by leadership has culminated in what may become a complete redefinition of the character of Big Canoe as our board has chosen to outsource the entire POA operations to Bobby Jones Links (BJL).  Our employees will become employees of BJL. (1)  This decision was made by a board with some members seated well beyond their elected term Continue reading “The deception, the questions and the reality . . .”

2020 and an increasing lack of transparency

Here we are faced with a new year, a new kitchen, new menus and the first financial package of 2020 indicating good news with net income exceeding budget.  In fact, remarkably, despite all the constant hype about increasing F&B revenue, one quickly realizes that food and beverage losses were actually less while being closed for most of the month.  Analyze that. Continue reading “2020 and an increasing lack of transparency”