Kona Kai Homeowners Association

Newsletter – November 2004

Annual Meeting Our annual meeting was held on June 19^th at the Port Bolivar Fire Department. An evening meeting was decoded on and the attendance was better than the year before. ● The BB-Q and all the trimmings were fantastic. A big thank you to Joe Ramey. He supervised all the buying, preparing, cooking and serving, every slice, every sausage, every bean, every potato. From the comments heard around the hall everybody enjoyed the meal. ● Our Raffle was a great success, clearing almost $400.00. Thanks to everyone that bought a ticket. The portable TV was won by Maurice and Annick LeDoux. The picnic basket and arrangement was won by the Jenkins family. The tacklelogic box was won by Gary Gallion. John Chesser won the sago palm. ● On the business side, Deed Restrictions did not pass as there were not enough voting to represent the necessary majority. Several suggestions were submitted to the association and will be considered for next year. ● And last but not least, Butch Leger and his band played til? Surprisingly, a lot of twinkle toed Kona Kai’s danced their boots off. If you missed this one, we’re sorry, but try again next year. We try to make it better each year. Remember, it’s all free for owners and their family. ● Many thanks to all the volunteers who manned greeting table, sign in, raffle, fishing tournament, setup and cleanup.

Fishing Tournament It's in the record book.  The 2004 Kona Kai Fishing Tournament was held Saturday, July 24th. as scheduled.  Residents and owners showed up Friday night at Colet's Bait Camp to check-in.  Hats, tee shirts, poker chips and stringers were given out. The Fishing Tournament Committee members were there to meet and greet and to answer any questions.  They were well prepared and registered all without a hitch.  There was a sponsor board for all to see who and how many gave so generously to our tournament.  The committee deserves a lot of thanks for the effort in signing up those sponsor/donors.  The board of directors thanks you for your hard and productive work. 

At 5:30 A.M., Melissa Gallien and Debby Ward were there again dockside at Mike Holbrooks.  They checked everyone in, took pictures and generally sent everyone off with best wishes for a productive day.  May I take a minute here to thank Mike & Jo Ann Holbrook for the use of their dock.  They have allowed us to us it every time we ask, and we appreciate their allowing us to do so. 

There's no other way to say it, it was just a hard day out there Saturday.  Fishing was slow.  The water was still quite fresh from recent rains.  But the sky was clear blue and no chance of rain.  Wind was calm and water was actually pretty good.  It was pretty obvious that a good time was had by all.

Fishing Tournament Results

		Individual Categories First     Place - Robert Scherer    - 30 Points Second Place - Tommy Purcival  - 24 Points Third    Place - Charles Goolsby - 21 Points
Individual Heaviest Fish Flounder          - Gary Lanier, 1.5#, 15" Speckled Trout - Gary Gallien, 5.99#, 26 3/4" Red Fish          - Marcel Elissalde, 8.23#, 27 1/2" Non-Game       - Joe Ramey, Sheep head, 6.12#, 20 1/4"	Team Categories First     Place - Tommy Purcival, Robert Scherer Second Place - Charles Goolsby, Carl Scheck, Buddy Fox - 16 Points Third    Place - Don & Doris  Schulin - 9 Points

Rules & Regulations Enclosed, the following were adopted at the 2004 Annual Homeowner’s meeting.

Dinner Night Out The association's board of directors thought it would be nice to provide a social opportunity for Kona Kai homeowners to get together and become better acquainted something in addition to the annual meeting.  It was decided that we would pick a restaurant, date and time and announce it to all residents via the website.  Attendance is voluntary and at the expense of each participant.  No formal association business is conducted, just a social dinner with friends. For those that have not checked the website, we had our first get together dinner August 17^th at La Playita Mexican restaurant. Fourteen full time residents attended. All in attendance voted to do it again in October. The second dinner was held at Steve’s Landing on October 14^th. Seventeen attended.

If you’re able, please plan to attend our next dinner:

December 16^th at 6:30 in the evening at De Coux’s Restaurant

2^nd Annual Christmas Lighting Contest It’s that time again! Last year we had our first annual lighting contest. Butch and Kathy Leger won a Santa Clause trophy. We are asking all that did participate last year to do so again and we are encouraging those that did not to participate this year. ● The judging will be held over the 17^th and 18^th of December with the award presentation being made December 18^th at Tommy and Gayle Johnston’s house, 1314 Boyt Rd. at 6:30 P.M. There will be a small ceremony to celebrate the season and the winner, B.Y.O.B.

Board of Directors Meeting The next meeting will be Saturday, February 14^th at John and Shirley Washam’s home at 1243 Bay Street at 2:00 P.M. Any interested property owner may attend.

For Sale 1996 Wellcraft 19’ ● Model 190 CF. ● 2001 Evinrude 135 HP Motor (Low Hours 30-50) ● Stainless Steel Prop ● 1996 E-Z Loader Trailer (Galvanized Trailer) ● Trolling Motor ● Bimini Top ● Asking Price $12,900.00 Contact Connie Engholm @ (409) 771-6278

Sales & Transfers ● Butch and Kathy Leger sold and moved elsewhere in Crystal Beach. ● Gary and Ester Huebel bought Butch & Kathy’s home.

Home Improvements

● Susan Middleton, 1237 Bay, installed hardy plank siding and repainted.

● Michael Rodgers, 1282 Boyt, installing new pilings, railings and dock repair.

● David Gaston, 1351 Bay, installed siding, major rehab and bulkhead.

● James Beseda, 1184 Boyt, completed total rehab.

● Kirk Brenner, 1220 Boyt, built new boathouse and bulkhead.

● Ron & Hedy Garlock, 1189 Bay, built new boathouse.

● Rudy & Elia Salvera, 1248 Boyt, built new boathouse.

● Walt & Mary Blandino, 1216 Boyt, installed new roof.

● Mark & Jo Moy, 1257 Bay, installed upper deck around house and bulkhead