May 7 Semi-Annual Bulk Waste

Collection Day 8—noon

May 8 Mother’s Day

May 18 UPCA Board of

Directors Meeting @ 3 pm

May 30 Memorial Day UPCA Office Closed

June 15 UPCA Board of

Directors Meeting @ 3 pm

June 19 Father’s Day _______________________ UPCA members may attend

any regular board meeting as an observer. In order to

address the board on a specific topic, you must be added to the agenda one week prior to the

meeting date.

U w h a r r i e P o i n t C o m m u n i t y A s s o c i a t i o n

Record Attendance Marked 22nd UPCA Annual Meeting

Uwharrie Living Serenity Unspoiled

Volume 17 , Issue 5, May 2016

www.uwharriepoint.org

336.461.5344

The UPCA Board held the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Uwharrie Point Community Association (UPCA) on Sunday, April 17, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at the Old North State Club. There were over 100 people in attendance which marked the largest turnout in recent history. UPCA President, Craig Weisbruch, opened the meeting by reflecting on successes and progress made during the past year. Craig presented highlights from 2015, noting that “The association continues to be in sound financial condition. There is over a million dollars in reserves for future repairs of our streets. UPCA continues to be debt-free and the board has been able to keep dues increases at a minimum over the past several years. The community continues to look wonderful and maintenance is being done as planned and within budget. Secondly, the Promotions Committee, with the help of Larry Fleece, completed a promotion video that is posted on our website and YouTube page. And finally, our relationship with McConnell Golf has come a long way over the past year with efforts to do our best to promote the community and club in a positive way.” Craig also recognized five representatives from McConnell Golf who attended the meeting: Christian Anastasiadis, COO; Laurie Stephens, VP of Membership; Chad Flowers, Triad Membership Director, Frank O’Hara, ONSC Club Manager; and Tom Ducey, ONSC Golf Pro. Following presentations by each of the committee’s, Craig announced the results of the Board of Director’s election. By receiving 264 ballots a quorum was obtained and the three candidates receiving the most votes were Russ Fenton, Russell Karr, and Doug Muir. They will begin serving on the board following orientation in May and will serve until 2018.

Hannah McMillian

Lot 79 Millingport

Badge & Carter Stone 139 Tindall’s Lane

Jamie Isenhour

Lot 13 Allenton Ferry

Departing Board Members Recognized For Service

At the Annual Meeting on April 17, 2016, five board members were recognized for their service to Uwharrie Point. Andrea Hawkins and Bruce Mittendorf served on the board from 2013 until December 2015. While on the board, Andrea served as chair of the Community Relations Committee and in 2014 was elected as the first female President of the UPCA Board. Bruce served his entire term as the chair of the Infrastructure/Landscape Committee and oversaw some major community improvements.

Janet Schaefer, Chris Bennett, and Craig Weisbruch were recognized for their service from 2014-2016. Janet served her entire term as Secretary to the board and as chair of the Community Relations Committee. Chris served on the Community Promotions Committee, and Craig served on the Community Promotions Committee until becoming President in January of this year.

All of these members have been assets on the board and in the community and their service is greatly appreciated.

Financials By: Mark Nicholls, Treasurer

During the Annual Meeting, Treasurer and Finance Chair, Mark Nicholls, provided an update on UPCA’s financial standing.

A list of all the association’s assets was presented as shown below.

UPCA revenue has been stable for the past 5 years, with a little over $1.1 million each year.

Factors that continue to challenge us are foreclosures and delinquencies that could lead to legal action. The Board continues to take legal action against those accounts that present the greatest potential for recovery, given the cost to collect.

The total net expenses is consistent with the continued stable budget and our maintenance expenses have been decreased primarily due to contract restructuring and use of in-house maintenance staff.

The Security operation expenses depict a continued cost reduction primarily due to the Access Control System.

The total amount of money in the Reserve Account is currently over one million dollars which is primarily in CD’s. This amount includes the general reserves, the reserves for Waterton townhomes, and for the Village townhomes.

In summary of our financial posture:

Association finished better than budget last year and in the previous 21 years.

Dues increases over the past 10 years have been at a minimum due to spending controls. Over the past 8 years UPCA dues have averaged only increasing 1.1% per year, with 4 of those years having no increase at all.

Debt subject to legal action and cost to manage continue to be priorities.

—Bad Debt remedies of Small Claims Court and District Court proven to be successful.

—Since implementing in 2012, $79,000 has been collected from 12 accounts through legal action.

—As of 3/31/16, 17 accounts continue in legal process

Continue to review revenue and expenses on an ongoing basis.

(Additional Financial graphs from the Annual Meeting can be viewed online at www.myuwharriepoint.org under Resource Center/Annual Meeting.)

12.5 miles of paved roadways

- Concrete and inlaid stone curbing

- Storm drain system

Over 200 acres of common area and landscaping

Annual flower bed irrigation

2 entrance/exit gates and 1 exit gate

1 manned gate house and 1 unmanned gate house

Access Control System

Security/Maintenance Vehicle—Ford Ranger

Community putting green (Millingport)

Stone walls and columns

3 miles of walking trails (concrete, pavers, wood)

Over 300 traffic, directional, street and neighborhood signs

4 Wooden bridges

Community pier (Millingport)

Community Waste Facility

Electronic Speed Sign

Walking Trail Benches

Access Control by: Kim Orick, Community Association Manager

Community Manager, Kim Orick, reported that there hasn’t been any significant changes regarding Access Control and Security during the past year except for the hiring of a new Director of Security, Darrell Jernigan. The Access System continues to be a solid investment and a very essential tool for the community. The system has been operational for 5 years now and provides optimum monitoring, as well as continues to generate revenue which provides for a complete cost-neutral program. With the hiring of Darrell last fall, it was an opportunity to have someone give a fresh look at our security and safety procedures. Overall, Darrell believes the online access system is an asset to Uwharrie Point residents. However, he has identified several areas of concern that residents can help with: 1. Property Owners need to schedule their own guests. Instead, owners call security

directly, or hand them a list of names, or even drive by the gatehouse and verbally provide guests’ names. While the security staff enjoys talking and visiting with owners as you enter, can you imagine what happens when 10, 20, or 30 members call or give security guest names on a daily basis? It results in traffic getting backed up at the main gate and the service gate.

The solution is simple . . .owners should schedule their own guests using a variety of easy-to-use options.

Log onto www.myuwharriepoint.org and use the Gate Pass Access scheduling feature. This feature can be used on a computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet to schedule guests.

If you don’t have internet access, use the auto-voice scheduling by calling the computer at 336-422-1653. You will need a pin # to use this feature and you can set this yourself once you are logged into the access system, or we’ll be glad to help you at the UPCA Office. Once you call the system, you will need to provide the name of the guest, their arrival date and time, and how long they are staying. Please keep in mind that this feature is for scheduling one or two guests.

However, if you are having an event of 20 or more guests, contact the UPCA office and we will provide Special Event Passes rather than you having to schedule each individual guest.

2. Vendors and delivery drivers entering through Main Gate instead of Service Gate

delays access by residents and guests. When scheduling deliveries or service, please instruct the company to use the Service Gate to the left.

3. Residents are not keeping Permanent visitor list current. Some residents have 50 or more Permanent guests on their account. Lists should be updated periodically to remove persons who do not need / or should not have permanent 24/7 access.

4. Vendors should not be listed as Permanent guests. This is a major safety concern by not only Security staff but many residents in the community. By listing vendors as Permanent in the system, this gives them 24/7 access into the community whether residents are home or not. Vendors should obtain an automatic vehicle pass which limits days/times they can enter, or they should be scheduled when service is needed.

5. Obtaining pier numbers from residents to help with lake emergencies. Call the gatehouse or UPCA Office to provide your pier number so we can develop an emergency database.

6. SPEEDING . . . continues to be a safety concern in the community. During Darrell’s time on staff, he has reported that he has observed not only vendors and employees speeding, but many residents as well. For the safety of everyone, please slow down and enjoy the ride through the community, without speeding. Citations will be issued and fines may be incurred if speeding is observed.

Please do your part to keep our community safe and secure!

Infrastructure/ Landscaping by: Pat. Salmonese

“The Board is responsible for ensuring that the infrastructure and assets the Association owns is maintained and protected. The infrastructure and landscaping are key features in our community in addition to being the largest expense in our budget,” explained Pat. Salmonese as she presented the Infrastructure/Landscaping report.

During the past year, the following work was done to protect our assets:

Main entrance gates were refurbished to remove rotting wood and replaced with composite.

188 street lights were repainted.

Each year an independent engineer evaluates the condition of our streets. This year’s report concluded that our streets are serviceable and consistent with age with no repaving needed for this year. Sealcoating of Southpoint terminal streets will be scheduled for later this fall.

The wooden bridges were stained and wood replaced where needed.

Replaced several street, traffic, and environmental signs.

Matthew’s Greenhouses was hired to oversee our flower program. UPCA’s maintenance employee, Rick Stout, continually does a fantastic job of maintaining our community. Everything from mailbox maintenance, sign maintenance, painting street lights, fire hydrants, repairing bridges/walkways, etc. is done in-house which reduces contracting costs. In addition to maintenance and repairs, the following community enhancements were completed:

Installed pavers under the walking trail benches.

Installed new plant beds at Millingport Putting Green, across from Millingport Arbor, at Allenton/Pennington Ferry and Freeman Hill.

Installed concrete pad under recycling container at waste facility.

Besides structural repair and maintenance, there is a substantial amount of grounds maintenance in the community. Did you know that each week our landscape contractor maintains over 200 acres of common area? In addition to mowing and pruning, additional regular maintenance is performed such as: regular edging, weed control, insect control, leaf removal, street cleaning, and blowing walking trails spring and fall applications of pine needles, over seeding and fertilizing turf, installation and maintenance of spring and fall annual flowers. With all of this work and maintenance, the board continues to focus on managing expenses.

Our onsite maintenance employee, Rick Stout, has reduced costs by performing duties such as carpentry, electrical, painting, gate repairs, etc. rather than having to contract the work.

We continue to chip the natural waste and use it in our common areas (savings of 31%). Also, the mulch is available to members at no cost.

Our semi-annual waste collection days save expenses by providing members an acceptable way of disposing of bulk items (TV, appliances, electronics, furniture, etc.).

The Annual Community Propane Pricing Program continues to provide members with price negotiating power.

All this attention to detail is why our community looks so good! Even though we focus on maintaining and protecting our assets, it’s equally important to provide some enhancements. Looking ahead there are several things the board is reviewing to maintain or enhance our community.

Additional neighborhood entrance and main entrance landscape upgrades.

The Millingport putting green turf replacement is still on the watch list as a future project.

Additional street repaving will most likely be needed during the next few years. Repaving Old North State Lane is on the watch-list and this will be coordinated around club events and any golf course work they may have planned in the coming years.

The current location of the UPCA Office is temporary. There have been a couple of options that the board has received and will be reviewing. Eventually we are going to have to have a permanent office. As the community to continues to grow, the need for additional staff or services will be needed.

Community Relations by: Janet Schaefer

Janet Schaefer enthusiastically open her presentation saying, “After listening to a multitude of facts and figures, I hope you will be interested in the “fun” part of our community. The Community Relations report will showcase just some of the ways our energetic community keeps active.”

Information about activities is communicated to members through the Uwharrie Living newsletter and our website. Also, don’t forget that there is also a link on the website where you can purchase Uwharrie Point logo merchandise.

On the right is a list of activities our members participate in to help others. A new service that just began last month, “Neighbors on Call (NOC)” is designed as a way to help those who may have had surgery or live alone and need assistance. The group does odd jobs such as change a flat tire or dead battery, haul garbage or debris, small landscaping jobs such as removing a small dead tree or shrub. They can assist with computer issues, transport to doctors appointments, pick up medicine, or sitting with an ill person. Just call the UPCA office and they will pass along the information to one of the NOC’s who will contact you directly to set up a time to help. What a great service to our residents!

Not only do our members serve others, but we like to have fun too and stay active. There is no possible way that anyone can be bored living at Uwharrie Point. You can see our list of activities is always expanding. Two new activities for this year are the Ladies Hiking Club and the Men’s Philosopher’s Club which is the men’s answer to the Ladies Study Club. Please note that an additional membership is required to participate in the activities on the list that are starred.

Our business ad campaign continues to be successful with over 140 businesses participating. The fees to advertise help pay for our Uwharrie Point website. Members can help by encouraging your service providers to advertise on our website.

The Ambassadors continue to welcome new residents to our community. We had a social evening for new residents in 2015 so they could meet new neighbors, and we will have another event this spring. In 2015, 25 new families were welcomed, in addition to 7 others so far this year.

As we move forward we will continue to provide information to residents in a timely manner. We are excited to announce that Susan Farrell is planning a new event in July for a 5K walk/run and a 1K parade as part of the July festivities.

According to Janet, “As we continue our presentations today I would like to remind you that everyone on the board is your neighbor and your friend. You elected us to do our best to keep this a viable community and promote the best interests of all property owners. We have all tried to do that. We always welcome your comments and questions. We are blessed to have a community that truly cares about one another and is there when anyone needs help. That is the most unique and wonderful aspect of Uwharrie Point. It is something that is difficult to market, but we can all do our best to get the word out. “

MEMBERS IN ACTION

Volunteer Firemen / First Responders

Hospice Dinner (April)

Fireworks Show (July)

Halloween Treat Bags

Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

Food Pantry

Communities In Schools

Christmas Tree of Hope (December)

Uwharrie Point Community Endowment

Bear Project -Victory Junction Gang

Competitive Propane Pricing

Welcome Committee

Community Ambassador Program

Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup

Neighbors On Call – new for 2016

ACTIVE LIFESTYLE

Couples Bridge

Pfeiffer Falcon Club

Garden Club

Holiday Themed Parties/Dances

Ladies Hiking Club (new)

Ladies Book Club

Ladies Bridge

Ladies Study Club

Mah Jongg

Men’s Bible Study

Men’s Senior Golf

Men’s Tennis

Men’s Philosopher’s Club (new)

Sundowners Golf

The Big Break (ONS style)

Walking Group

Water Aerobics

Winter Game Nights

Women’s Golf

Women’s Tennis

Yoga/Cardio

= requires membership

Community Promotions by: Kelly Irwin

To open the Community Promotion Committee report, Kelly Irwin reported that as promotion efforts progress, the committee is staying well under budget and have keyed in on what is working to drive interest to the community and what is not. In looking back at the past year, the following have been completed:

Changed the front entrance sign to market with known brand “The Old North State Club at Uwharrie Point”

Continued to promote and monitor website usage

Continued Social Media at a scaled-back effort (Facebook, Pinterest ,and Google+)

Added professional promo video to website and Facebook

Launched ad on www.PrivateCommunities.com Since launching Private Communities (PC) site in Nov. 9, 2015, results have shown:

63 sales leads which are forwarded to our Select Brokers, Uwharrie Point Realty and Sotheby’s, on a rotating basis. The leads are primarily from the northeast and looking to retire in 1-2 years.

3,311 individuals viewed the PC site

514 went to Uwharrie Point website

121 visitors went from site to Facebook

102 visitors went from site to YouTube

89 visitors went from site to Pinterest

111 visitors went from site to Google+ The member-only website (www.myuwharriepoint.org) is continuing to provide information to members. In the past six months:

65% of members have registered on the site (an increase of 3% since April 2015)

87% of members are registered for electronic newsletters which saves mailing costs.

The site is a one-stop location where members can find the member directory, calendar of events, classified ad section so you can post things you may have for sale or find a service provider, and schedule guests. The public website (www.uwharriepoint.org) over the past six months has shown progress as well.

3,188 visits (2,270 unique visitors) — 68% were NEW SESSIONS

9,517 page views (2.99 page views per session)

Average duration of each session is 2:11 minutes

Since launching in 2013, we’ve had 53 online inquiries from interested prospects. Premier Broker Program Brokers are able to advertise their properties on our site for a fee. This allows a prospect to not only view what the community and club lifestyle is, but also to see what lots or homes are available to purchase. There are currently 87 available properties shown on the website from two participating brokers: Uwharrie Point Realty and Sotheby's International Realty. Looking ahead:

Continue to explore joint promotion efforts with McConnell Golf

Market to other McConnell Golf members

Continue to monitor Private Communities website for effectiveness of referrals

Work with McConnell Golf’s new broker to enhance property sales

Develop Discovery package for Private Community website to encourage more property visits

One way that all homeowners can help

promote Uwharrie Point is to use Badin Lake, NC

instead of New London, NC as your house address.

No need to submit this

change to the Post Office. The Post Office recognizes

Badin Lake, NC for this area and it isn’t confused with the town of New London.

Just use Badin Lake, NC for all your mail, deliveries, etc.

It just that easy!

Semi-Annual Bulk Waste Collection Day: May 7th

Homeowners are invited to bring their bulk items to the Community Waste Facility on this designated Clean-Up Day. This includes lumber, furniture, appliances, computers, etc. that are not permitted to be left at the facility during normal operations. Personnel with a large truck will be there to accept and load your items so they can be taken to the

landfill. Hazardous waste will not be accepted (i.e. paint, tires, oil, etc.).

There is no charge to take advantage of this opportunity. It is provided as a service to assist homeowners in the disposal of bulk items. Please do not leave bulk or hazardous waste items at the facility at any other time.

Collection Days are scheduled bi-annually on the first Saturday in May and the first Saturday in October each year.

It may seem early to begin thinking about the Fourth of July Fireworks show, but it involves a great deal of planning to make sure it happens successfully. The July fireworks show has been a signature event in our community for nearly two decades. It has brought together Uwharrie Point and Old North State Club families and friends for what has become the most significant “feel good” patriotic event of the year. Quite a few guests and prospects also attend, and the event has played a key role in some past decisions to purchase real estate and join the Club. Since 2011, UPCA, McConnell Golf, and Uwharrie Point Realty, have jointly co-sponsored the July fireworks event with each funding $500 towards the goal of $8,000, which equals the amount historically spent on the show. In addition, sponsorships from property owners, club members, family, friends, businesses, etc. are needed to fund the balance of the show. This is an opportunity for property owners, club members, and businesses to sponsor the fireworks event in honor of or in memory of someone who

has served or is serving our country, our state, our county or our community. All sponsorships will be recognized in a printed brochure that will be distributed prior to the July 2nd fireworks event. We have also arranged for all non-club members and businesses who sponsor the event to be our guests at the club on July 2nd. We hope you can see how important this event is to the community and club, and that you will decide to participate as a sponsor for the program. If you would like to be a fireworks sponsor, please complete a sponsorship form and return it to the UPCA Office no later than June 11th. Forms are available at www.myuwharriepoint.org, at the guardhouse, and at the UPCA Office. Checks can be made payable to UPCA with a memo designated to fireworks.

“Celebration of Our Freedom” Fireworks Sponsorships

Rowboat Company in Mooresville, NC have discovered an inventory of pier cleats that were custom fabricated for Uwharrie Point during early development years when the ONSC Marina and docks were being installed. They have 87 of them in storage and will wholesale them to Uwharrie Point property owners for $40.00 each, plus freight and handling. Rowboat is also available to install them for an additional $50.00 per cleat which would include the removal of the old cleats and supplying and installing the three fasteners. This is a limited time offer. Once the inventory is depleted, they will not be fabricating any additional ones; and if the inventory is not purchased before May 15th, they will grind off the imprint and reuse for other projects. Please contact Rowboat at 704- 663-3478 before May 15th if you are interested.

Custom Uwharrie Point Pier Cleats Available for Purchase

McConnell Golf Update by: Laurie Stephens, VP of Membership

Laurie Stephens, VP of Membership for McConnell Golf, provided updates and information regarding McConnell Golf activity. Laurie reported that McConnell Golf now has 5,000 total members and 300 of those at the Old North State Club. 250 are residents at Uwharrie Point. In the last year, three new staff members have been added: Beverly Marler is now the Triad Regional Director, Frank O’Hara is the new ONSC Club Manager, and Michael Monahan is the ONSC Executive Chef. Also, Chad Flowers, Membership Director, oversees the available resident membership offerings: trial golf, trial sport, trial social, as well Heritage, National and Corporate options available. In January, McConnell Golf purchased Uwharrie Point Realty which is operating out of the clubhouse. The same Sales Team is in place: Chip Conner, Jacqui Ducey, and Troy Winkelmann. Laurie reported that “Mr. McConnell believes keeping all operations in a central location is key to selling the lifestyle and combining marketing efforts.” A new public website for The Old North State Club will launch at the end of April. Company-wide, all clubs will have new websites as well. Within a 4-week period, all 13 McConnell club’s new websites will launch which is a huge undertaking. In regards to marketing, McConnell Golf continues to use social media, wedding/business expo’s, print, radio, and TV to promote the club and community. The ad shown to the right for Uwharrie Point Realty will be published in the next edition of McConnell Golf magazine. The McConnell Golf footprint is definitely growing. There are now 13 properties with 12 private clubs through NC, SC, and TN. All are associated with top golf-course designers. The Old North State Club remains ranked #3 in the state and #1 in the Piedmont Triad. Mr. McConnell is very proud of the ranking and notoriety this club holds. The most recent additions to the McConnell Golf family are Holston Hill Country Club in Knoxville, and Providence Country Club in Charlotte. They have also signed a 10 yr. lease for the public golf course in Raleigh, which provides a good golfing experience for those who love the game but may not be able to afford a membership.

Chris Bennett reported that the Architectural Review board is comprised of Chairman, David Moses; 2 landscape architects; and a board member rotation. Currently there are 300 completed homes in the community and four under construction. The graph below shows new construction starts are still low compared to previous years, but the good news is that construction hasn’t stopped. In 2015, there were a number of submittals that were reviewed in the various categories.

3 new construction

4 Landscape Plans

5 landscape improvements

16 construction changes (color change, roof change, sun room addition, deck expansion)

Members are reminded that according to the covenants, ANY exterior change to a home or landscaping must be submitted for review prior to implementation. This is necessary to protect property values, but also members may not be aware of specific building requirements, setbacks, guideline changes, etc. Depending on the change, some may require a more extensive submittal than others, but at least contact the UPCA Office to ask what is needed. Below are some examples. Do I need approval to: . . . change a screened porch to a sunroom? YES . . . install a path from the house to the lake? YES . . . change the color on the house? YES . . . add a roof over the deck? YES . . . change the deck from wood to composite? YES . . . add a fence? YES . . . renovate the landscaping? YES . . . plant spring flowers in the yard? NO . . . replace the roof with the same color shingles? NO . . . replace a shrub that died? NO

Architectural Review Update by: Chris Bennett

The presentation slides for the

2016 Annual Meeting can be found on

www.myuwharriepoint.org under

Resource Center /Annual Meeting / 2016

During the Annual Meeting in April, three UPCA employees were recognized for service to Uwharrie Point. Rick Stout, UPCA Maintenance, has been on staff for 10 years. He is part-time, but provides a great value to our community. Due to his many talents he keeps our community looking good by maintaining the waste facility, gates, guardhouse, walking trails, 300 mailbox posts, over 300 traffic and community signs and much more. Through his service we are able to reduce maintenance costs because the work can be done in-house without contracting. Leigh has served as the UPCA Administrative Assistant for 11 years. She was supposed to receive her 10 year award last year, but unfortunately the retirement of Lester Roberts overshadowed her and recognition got overlooked. She is a key asset to maintaining all of the association’s records, data, and overseeing access control tags. Leigh lives in Eldorado with her husband and 3 children, ages 5, 12, and 17. We appreciate all Leigh does for our community. Kim has served as the Community Association Manager for 15 years. Kim takes great pride in making sure our community looks and functions to the highest standards. From the front gates of our security operation, throughout the community landscaping, to our waste facility and violation/policy enforcement…..these things are what keep the appearance of our community so special. These employees were presented gifts for their length of service. Please congratulate these employees when you see them and thank them for their service to Uwharrie Point.

Employees Recognized for Service

New Initiative 'Neighbors On Call' Being Implemented

A new initiative called 'Neighbors On Call', sponsored by the Men's Bible Study Group is being offered to the community. The concept is one of neighbors helping neighbors.

It has been recognized that a growing list of our neighbors might need assistance from time-to-time in managing things that could better be handled by someone who has the experience and/or resources to help.

The target group that might benefit most from the initiative would include:

Feeble or disabled individuals

Widowed or Single individuals

Individuals recovering from surgery or illness

A task force of volunteers has been recruited within the neighborhood, all of which possess different skills, interests, and resources. This task force is more than willing to provide timely assistance to the target group. Assistance being offered would be short term in nature and not intended to replace things like routine lawn maintenance or major home repairs.

All assistance rendered would be without cost or obligation. If materials are needed to fulfill a need, reimbursement for their cost would be appropriate.

Here is an initial list of available services the volunteers can provide:

Transportation to doctor appointments

Grocery runs, medicine/supplies pick-up

Sitting with shut-ins while spouse attends to other obligations

Assistance or advice on home maintenance issues

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Hauling garbage, debris, etc.

Computer training/assistance How To Get Help: If you are in the target group, to get help all you have to do is call the UPCA office at 461-5344. The UPCA office will in turn notify the current 'Neighbors On Call' coordinator who will in turn dispatch a volunteer that is compatible with your need. The volunteer would call you to discuss the exact need and set a time for providing help.

Simple as that. Don't hesitate to make a request for help. The volunteers sincerely want to provide a meaningful service to the community.

To Volunteer: If you would like to volunteer to be a 'Neighbor On Call' call Leonard Shelor on 461-1157. Leonard will explore your interests and determine which services you'd be most able and willing to provide.

on call

In an effort to better provide more specific information to emergency personnel responding to incidents on the lake that may occur near waterfront property, all Uwharrie Point property owners with piers are encouraged to provide us with the pier number assigned to you by Alcoa. This information could prove vital if an accident or injury occurred on the lake at or near your pier, and the 911 caller did not know the physical address of the incident. Pier numbers are typically attached to a tree near your pier on a metal plate. This number will be provided to Montgomery County 911 to add to their database. If you are willing to provide us with the information so we can develop a database, please contact the UPCA Office to provide your pier number.

Pier Numbers Needed to Enhance Safety Measures

Landscaping

Removal of small fallen or dead trees

Dead shrub removal

Advice on drainage issues

Automotive issues

Flat tires

Dead batteries

Furniture rearrangement

Heavy lifting

Light bulb replacement

Verify contractor proposed scope of work/cost